A Tale of Strategies For the Throne

In the morning, the bright sunshine shines on the earth.

Deep in the palace, in the courtyard of the Crown Prince's palace, a large young man stood there with a wilted head and a wilted brain.

"Brother, I don't want to leave."

Sinas lowered his head, dejected.

He said dullly, "You are still injured, I have to stay here to protect you."

It has been more than half a month since Xinyas left Ilmia City. As the city lord, he has stayed in the royal city for too long. In fact, he had to leave a few days ago, just because Xinyas was worried about being injured. Garlan refused to leave, so it took a few more days.

The priest who assisted him was really helpless, and finally had no choice but to inform Shermur of the matter, and Shermur naturally gave a direct order and forced Xinyas to set off back to Ilmia City the next day.

So, after receiving the ultimatum, Sinas ran pitifully to Garlan to complain before leaving, leaving his subordinates waiting outside while he lingered and refused to leave.

"Xinyas, you already protected me that time."

"But, if there is another situation in the future-"

"I'm the elder brother. It's okay once in a while, but if I ask my younger brother to protect me every time, I'm so useless as an elder brother, right?"

Garlan touched the big dog with twitching ears in front of him and coaxed him.

"I would be embarrassed if others saw me."

Xin Yas thought for a long time and felt that his elder brother was right, but he felt something was wrong for no reason.

And he also knew in his heart that it was impossible for him to continue to rely on Sir Xemuel's words, so he actually just couldn't bear to leave Gallan. Before leaving, he came over to act coquettishly and let his elder brother touch his head.

He raised his eyes and stared fixedly at his brother in front of him.

Garlan's hand caressed his cheek, the warmth of his fingers seeping into his skin.

[Xinyas, you must grow up quickly. When you grow up, you must protect me and your mother. 】

He still remembered that when he was very young, his mother, who always kept him in her sight, repeated this sentence to him again and again.

At that time, he was still very young and very weak, but he could not feel any warmth from the mother who always said she loved him the most.

His mother's so-called 'love' made him almost breathless.

Only later did he understand that his mother's 'love' for him was to obtain sufficient returns from him.

When his brother left, he was still very young and didn't have much memory of his brother.

He only sometimes heard the existence of his brother who had gone to the royal city from the discussions of his servants, and he remembered it in his heart.

Therefore, being nearly suffocated by his mother's control, he disobeyed his mother's wishes for the first time that day and secretly ran to find his older brother.

Whether it was the way his brother looked at him or the hand stroking the top of his head, it was so warm that people couldn't let go.

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Later, with the help of those sent by his brother, he finally got rid of his mother's control and ended his life of imprisonment.

And the brother who saved him from suffering became a god-like existence in his heart.

In fact, after arriving in the royal city, someone once mentioned to him inadvertently that the reason why he admires and relies on his brother so much now is because those sent by his brother have forcibly instilled loyalty to his brother and treated him in these years. It's caused by brainwashing.

His brother took care of him in order to get enough money from him when he grew up - just like his mother.

[I am your brother, I can't always let my brother protect me. 】

it's not true.

Xin Yas knew that he was not smart, but he knew very well that the truth was definitely not what those people said.

Whether it was the Shamash priest who taught him or the old female officer who took care of him, they had always served him seriously and never mentioned asking him to be loyal to his brother.

His brother protected him but asked nothing in return.

The priest said that his brother had only one request for him, to be an excellent city lord and to protect his people.

In fact, he often asked them about his brother's affairs and pestered them to tell them more. Only then could he hear every detail about his brother's affairs from them.

His brother is very powerful.

Every time he heard the rumors about his brother, Xinyas thought with pride.

His brother is someone who wants to do great things, so when he grows up, he must help his brother.

At that time, the priest said that he was still young and that if he contacted his brother, he would bring trouble to him.

So during these years, he had endured not contacting his brother.

He waited honestly, waiting for himself to grow up, and when he was strong enough, he could become his brother's helper.

"Brother."

Under the sun, Xinyas stared at his brother.

"I have grown up and I am strong enough. Now, I can protect myself and you."

The boy said, his face was more serious than anything else at this moment.

"Please remember that no matter what time, I will be waiting in Ilmia City."

He said,

"As long as you call me, I will come for you."

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"That Xinyas has left?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

With one foot on the stone platform where he was sitting and leaning on the soft pillow, King Camos, who didn't pay any attention to his so-called manners, casually threw a roll of parchment towards Shermer.

Shermer caught it skillfully, then opened it and started reading.

"Do you know that the child has natural supernatural powers?"

"Yes, the Shamash priest sent by the prince to teach His Excellency Xinyas once reported this matter to me. I asked him to be careful not to leak this matter to the outside world."

"Well, you did the right thing."

King Camos said, "With the strength of that kid, he will definitely become a fierce general in the future. Maybe he is not smart enough, but if he only charges into battle as a strong general, he will be almost unbeatable."

"It seems that he should be able to help Garlan in the future."

He pondered for a while and then spoke again.

"How about that thing I asked you to tell Caihos?"

"Kayhos has agreed."

"Very well, then you start making preparations."

"The cavalry commander of the third legion is old, and the ailments caused by long-term battles have been recurring. It's just because there are not enough cavalry commanders to command the legion, and no one has taken over his position, so he has been holding on for His Majesty in the past few years. .”

"Novi...yes, he is over fifty."

Camos had a look of emotion on his face.

"Having dedicated his life to Aaron Landis, it's time for him to rest and retire with honor. Have you asked him what he meant?"

King Camos has great respect for those veterans who have dedicated their lives to Aaron Landis.

Novi had fought for him and his father for many years and suffered a lot of pain. Now that he had to decide on Novi's successor, King Camos naturally wanted to seek Novi's opinion.

"Your Excellency Novi has always admired Kehos. He has mentioned to me several times before that he hopes to have Kehos join the Third Army to assist him."

The so-called assistant to the legion commander is actually the person the legion commander wants to train to take over his position as commander.

"He said he would fully support Caihos's succession as commander of the Third Army."

King Camos looked satisfied.

"Then I'll give the order later, and let Keyhos join the Third Army first to serve as Novi's assistant."

Let the veteran Novi lead Caihos to familiarize himself with the Third Army first, and after one or two battles, let Caihos take over the commanding position of Novi.

When Novi retires, he will definitely give him a generous reward.

"It's winter now. Geshu generally won't mobilize troops at this time. But after winter passes, they will run out of food and will definitely attack our country again when spring begins."

Shermer said,

"Your Majesty, since His Highness Gallan has become the Crown Prince, he must also start to establish his own merits."

In Aaron Landis, the crown princes of all generations must obtain meritorious service on the battlefield, otherwise they will be considered unqualified to ascend the throne.

The more meritorious deeds established, the more recognized they will be by Aaron Landis's subjects, especially the army.

King Camos nodded seriously.

"In the spring of next year, I will take Garlan to the battlefield."

Garlan was different from the battle-hardened Heymos. Under his protection, he had almost never experienced a war except for the accident in Tozes City.

He had to personally take Garlan to the battlefield and watch over him before he would feel at ease.

"Then, we need to prepare early."

Shermer said.

Winter in Aaron Landis is short, just two months.

In other words, in two months, His Highness Garlan will have to go to the battlefield for the first time.

During these two months, he must be as prepared as possible, especially since there are some people behind the scenes who intend to murder the crown prince. He must find those people out as soon as possible, otherwise, after the crown prince goes to the battlefield, those people will be there. It will be troublesome if you cause trouble at the rear.

While Shemuel was thinking about these things, King Camos was fussing with something. He suddenly pulled out a scroll, shook it, and unfolded the scroll in front of Shemuel.

"Shemer, do you think this girl is pretty?"

"ah?"

As soon as Shermur looked up, he saw the oil painting held by King Camos in front of his eyes.

The scroll depicts a young and beautiful girl with beautiful slightly curly blond hair falling on her slender shoulders.

The girl in the painting sits quietly on a chair, her hands slightly clasped in front of her body, the hem of her light blue dress spreads out, and the soft fabric outlines her slender legs.

She has beautiful eyes like sapphires in the sky, a gentle face, a quiet posture, and a slight smile on her petal-like lips.

Her skin was warm and smooth, glowing like honey.

"Who is this……"

"A while ago, when the envoy from the Karnar Kingdom attended the coronation ceremony of the Crown Prince of Garlan, he came to see me and presented me with this portrait."

Shemuer pondered for a moment and then said: "King Feinoa of Kanal Kingdom has two sons and one daughter. This princess should be nineteen years old."

He glanced at the gentle girl in the portrait again.

"King Fenoa asked the envoy to send the princess's portrait. Is he planning to get married?"

"That's what it means."

Sitting cross-legged on the stone platform, King Camos rolled up the portrait, rolled it up randomly, and threw it on the table next to him.

Aaron Landis and Kanal have always been friendly countries, and royal families sometimes marry each other. For example, King Camos's great-grandmother was the royal sister of the kingdom of Kanal at that time.

"It seems that King Fenoa has long been thinking of marrying our country, so that's why he has never married off his daughter."

Generally speaking, girls in the royal family will enter into a marriage contract before they reach the age of eighteen, but this princess of Kanal is almost twenty. It is obvious that King Phenoa has been waiting for King Camos to make the king. Prince, then bring up the matter of marriage.

You know, this princess of the Kingdom of Kanal was known for her beauty, and there was an endless stream of suitors to her, but they were all rejected by King Fenoa.

"Indeed, marrying the princess of Kanal will be of great help to His Highness Gallan. After all, it means that His Highness has the royal family of Kanal as a backer. Your Majesty, what are your plans?"

King Camos touched his chin.

"Although this is very beneficial to Garlan, but this reason is of no use to Garlan, right?"

The priest of Shamash remained silent. Without even thinking, he could guess that Prince Gallan would never use his marriage as a bargaining chip to obtain benefits.

"In half a month, Garlan's injury should have almost healed. I plan to send Garlan as envoy to the country of Kanal in half a month, so that Gallan and the princess of Kanal can meet , maybe Garlan will like her?"

Sherlock looked at him coldly.

"If the prince doesn't like it, you will reject King Feinoa, right?"

"…………"

The Lion King, who dotes on his younger brother, said nothing and looked away, but his expression was obviously acquiescing.

The priest of Shamash said expressionlessly: "If that is really the case, on the premise of not damaging the diplomatic relations between the two countries, what reasons are you going to use to reject King Feinoa?"

"…………"

King Camos continued to wander.

"I see."

Shermur said, "In order to maintain the friendly relations between the two countries, when the time comes, please marry the princess on behalf of His Highness Gallan."

"Huh? Wait, Shermer, this is a bit..."

"That's settled, Your Majesty."

"Shemer--"

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Aaron Landis has Geshur to the north and Is to the east. He has been constantly at war with these two countries, and the war has almost never stopped.

During the crisis of national subjugation many years ago, these two countries formed a coalition with many small countries to destroy Aaron Landis in one fell swoop.

Kanal in the west is an ally of Aaron Landis, and the royal families of the two countries have been friendly throughout the ages.

In that critical war, it gave Aaron Landis a lot of help, providing Aaron Landis with a large amount of food, grass and armaments at very low prices.

King Phenoa of Canal has reached middle age. He has reigned for more than ten years and has two sons and one daughter.

The eldest son was established as the crown prince soon after Phenoa ascended the throne, and had begun to assist King Phenoa in governing the country a few years ago.

On this day, he was flipping through documents skillfully when he looked up and suddenly saw a smile on his father's face as he read the slate letter in his hand.

That was a letter sent by King Camos of Aaron Landis.

The letter itself is a slate baked with special white mud, and is wrapped with a layer of ceramic with a special mark on the outside. Only by breaking the ceramic can the slate letter inside be taken out. This ensures that no one will peek at the letter. .

Correspondence between kings is usually kept confidential in this way.

King Phenoa was obviously in a good mood. He smiled and said, "King Camos is about to send the crown prince as an envoy to our country."

"Is this the Crown Prince Aaron Landis who was established not long ago?"

"Um."

King Phenoa touched his beard.

"Go tell your sister and let her prepare in advance."

"Father, are you planning to...?"

King Phenoa nodded.

"Yes, I intend to marry your sister to the Crown Prince Aaron Landis."