Section 241 Conspiracy

Under the joint promotion of both parties, the topic began to slowly shift to Gruny's little queen.

In this regard, both sides have found common ground. Both sides can safely get impressions of the little queen from each other.

Little Grufiz was quick to talk about what had happened during his last visit to Eagle City. In particular, he mentioned that he "went out at night by chance" and met the little queen who was obviously waiting for him deliberately.

"Oh, it's impressive. Bayer said as he reflected on the implications of the news. "What do you think about that?"

"I was just surprised. Grufiz Jr. replied. "But then ...... I mean, after I left Falcon City, I heard the news of the failed coup d'état in Byron. Seriously, it didn't surprise me in any way. ”

"Sure enough...... During that coup, the world thought that she was protected by a loyal subordinate who had escaped from Eagle Falcon City. Bayral nodded. "But no one understands carefully, this 'fluke' is by no means just full of luck, but also requires sharp vision, fearless courage, and thorough preparation. If nothing else, it's just time...... Byron staged a coup d'état at night, and our little queen fled the royal city the next night. Where had she been hiding during the day? There must have been others who were helping her besides the loyal guard, Count Ashrufat. ”

"Haha...... According to a philosophical saying, shallowness is the true meaning of most human beings. Little Grufiz smiled. "There are not many wise people in the world like you. ”

Bayral also laughed, and accepted little Grufiz's sycophancy. In fact, the conversation with little Grufiz, the matter of Eagle Falcon City is not the focus of his attention, at best, it is just an embellishment. It's a classic conversation technique, and you need enough foreshadowing, patience to reduce the other person's vigilance before it really gets to the point. It's best to use a topic that makes the other person care.

"Then again, I've heard lately that the situation in Shem and Turan is tense. Bayral asked with a seemingly understatement.

"Well, but there shouldn't be a war. Little Grufiz didn't find out what Bayral meant, maybe he found out but didn't care. "As far as I can see, Shem can't take the blow anymore. If war breaks out with the Turanites......" He left a meaningful half of the sentence unspoken, but the implication was already obvious.

Over the past few years, Shem has suffered a number of setbacks. Relations with the Church were bad, the king died at a young age, leaving behind orphans and widows who were incapable of governing the country, Greenskins swept the country, and the Belu rebelled and succeeded in gaining independence. These blows can be described as one after another, and each blow is hard and steady. If a country is compared to a person, then the current Shem is scarred and dying. In the event of another war with the Turanians, there is a high possibility that the rule of the state will collapse.

"Oh, I don't know your brother...... Is it intentional?"

"What are you talking about?" replied little Grufitz. His heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

"I'm just proposing a hypothesis. Bayral said with a smile. "In my opinion...... If there is a war between Shem and the Turanids, I am afraid...... There is little chance of winning. ”

"This ...... I have to admit this judgment of yours. Little Grufiz tried to get the thought out of his mind, but it was like a seed that had taken root in his heart and was growing rapidly.

"If there is another defeat, the royal family of Shem ...... It can be said that it has no even the slightest prestige. It is a matter of course that the country is in turmoil or something. Beller said with the same nonchalant attitude he had just had. "I'm kind of crow's mouth when I say that, but if that happens...... Then on the land of Shem, I am afraid that there will be a scene of a group of heroes competing for deer, just like Ryan before. However, Ryan's civil war is strong and weak, and foreign forces will not intervene lightly. Shem, on the other hand, was not so lucky...... What do you think?"

Little Grufiz didn't answer, but Bayrell clearly saw the momentary dullness in the other party's eyes.

"Your brother, Grand Duke Grufitz," Beller said slowly. "I'm only in my thirties, and I'm still a young man. The internal politics of the principality are stable, the military is strong, the economy is developed, and the people support it...... According to the development experience of the human world over the past thousand years, it is inevitable that such a country will expand outward. What the Grand Duke of Grufiz lacked, I am afraid, was only an external environment suitable for expansion......"

"What do you mean by this, Lord Beller?"

"It's just a boring building. "When Bayral lies, the expression on his face is as relaxed and natural as ordering food in a restaurant. "Of course, just as a friend. Because I think it's a more important thing for our country, and for me personally, to deal with contemporary heroes like you and your brother......"

"General Belle," said little Grufiz after a moment's hesitation. "The royal family of Shem will at least be protected and helped by the church, I'm afraid...... It's not as bad as you say. ”

"Church?" said Beller with more than a sneer on his face this time. "Dear little Lord Grufiz, I'm afraid you're also worried about Gruny's civil war this time...... I've heard about the process. Do you think that's the best answer to your question?"

Byron of Gruny unleashed a civil war - an irrefutable rebellion according to contemporary human logic. But the Church remained silent and even declared its neutrality in the course of the civil war.

"This ......," a subtle spark flashed in little Grufitz's eyes. However, Bayral was indeed staring at the other party, so he took this detail into account. The smile on his face was three points thicker.

At the end of the meeting, Grufiz Jr. politely said goodbye to Beller. If he was very polite when he came to ask for a meeting before, then now he has reached twelve points. Of course, Bayral also said goodbye politely, and even personally delivered it all the way to the door.

"Your Excellency, General. Wait until little Grufiz is far away, Robin asks. He was just outside the door, and Baylor and Little Grufiz who were talking didn't deliberately lower their voices, so he could hear them clearly. "You just ......"

"Well, it's kind of a back-hand preparation. Bayrell said. "Not as good as Gruny, but a good target. ”

"Shogun, but ......"

"Originally, I was going to take the opportunity of 'sickness' to personally go to the territory of the Belu people. Bayral replied. However, Gruni's fat was really too tempting, so he unknowingly wasted this opportunity. Hey," he sighed. "Greed is really the enemy of humanity. Fortunately, little Grufiz is also in Eagle Castle, otherwise, he would probably miss an opportunity. ”

"Are you going to ......" Robin hesitated.

"We at Tiberius have a total of four borders. Bayor said in a tone that seemed to be deliberately indifferent. "Gruni in the north, Ryan in the south, Turan and Shem in the east. If you want to expand your territory, you can only start with these four countries. Of the four countries right now, the worst is Ryan. However, Ryan and my country have entered into a sacred covenant, which was signed by both parties in the witness of the Church...... Tearing up the Covenant...... I am afraid that it will bring immeasurable consequences. As for Shem and Turan...... The two countries have always been close...... At the same time, it has an offensive and defensive alliance with our country to fight against the green skins...... Although this covenant has become an empty word, it is also a fig leaf. In fact, if our country starts a war or something, I am afraid that the two countries will conclude an alliance and confrontation as soon as possible. Then it becomes one against two...... In this way, the end result is that we are left with only one direction to choose from. Of course, all this comes down to the fact that our country itself is not strong enough. Otherwise, there are not so many scruples. Bayral sighed softly.

"As you said, Gruni has another advantage, and that is location. Robin added. "Under normal circumstances, every time a country acquires a piece of new territory, it not only increases taxes and expands its national strength, but also adds a responsibility and burden to defend its territory. But the opposite is true for Gruny's side. If we can seize the territory in the south of Gruny, then the defense forces in the north of our country can be reduced due to the easy geographical conditions of defense. While increasing national strength, it can also reduce the burden on the country. ”

"That's right, that's why. But ......," Bayral said suddenly. "Gruni was the best solution, but the gods gave us other options. You may have heard that recently, due to a conflict with the Elves on trade routes...... This led to a clear conflict between Shem and Turan. The Turanians even went so far as to present troops on the border and threaten each other with force...... Hehe...... Gaining control of trade routes with elves is no less important to the country than gaining a vast and rich territory. Such a fatty cake...... Even Shem and Turan, who have always been close to each other, will have a fight. ”

"Your Excellency, with the current situation of Shaim and Turan, if the final mention of force is really stated, then the chances of Shim winning are very slim. Robin reminded. "And, as you just told Sù Little Grufiz...... If this really happens, the Shem royal family will lose the ability to control the country. No matter how fat the cake is, it doesn't matter what life is, isn't that common sense? This battle obviously can't be fought. ”

This is a logical judgment. Bayral smiled. "But that's a judgment that only smart people can make. And the queen mother of the regent of Shem...... Whether it is military or political, he is not a smart person. ”

"What do you mean ......"

"Remember the course of the Belu War of Independence? It was not so much a war as an armed march. Bayrell said. "If they weren't in the court of Shem...... Or even who was bribed by the Queen Mother herself...... Even idiots don't believe it. With the judgment and vision that the woman used to show in the past, if there was a person who had been bribed in her ear and kept instigating it...... In my opinion, at least the probability of the outbreak of this 'unfought' war that you are talking about is half to half. ”

"Ah......h And he was aware of Bayral's long-term calculations.

"General, if you are defeated by Turan again. Then Shem's disintegration is just around the corner. When the time comes, our country will ......"

"Well, Grufiz probably saw that a long time ago. If Shem falls apart, then that country will become a plate of fat on a dinner plate for the strong to eat. And the person who seems to have the lion's share is the newborn principality of the Beru. If he had done so, he might have taken over most of the Shim, replacing the previous Shim royal family and establishing his own rule. ”

Baylor's tone was calm and relaxed, but there was an unconsciously bloody aura in his words. Even with common sense, it can be judged that this process of "substitution" is by no means peaceful and just, and will inevitably be accompanied by the blood and corpses of tens of millions of people.

"And we," Beller replied, looking at Robin. "It will be effortless to get new territories in at least one province. ”