Realm of Power

The city of Besuca, located in the south of Barro in Central Europe, feels the breath of spring more clearly than in the north.

Since a few days ago, the original color of the sky is no longer the gray of winter, the cheerful chirping of birds frequently appears on the windowsill, the cold wind is still howling but with a bit more chill from the spring breeze, and the frozen river has gurgling water. A snowfall that may be the last of this winter has descended on the city.

The wheels were speeding through the snow, and from time to time you could hear the snapping sound of branches breaking. Looking away from the lonely birch forest in the distance, Sidney, the liaison officer of the Falcon Empire's Foreign Affairs Department in Congo, lowered the curtain of the carriage and looked at it again. Paying attention to the letter in his hand, his eyes flickered and he seemed a little hesitant.

This is an encrypted letter just obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Empire. The letter states that this morning, Princess Turritkolin of the Empire has arrived in the Putao area, 370 miles away from Besuka City. I was going home to visit relatives, but the liaison officer stationed in Gangfei had already smelled an aura of impending rain coming from inside.

"My lord? You said that Her Majesty, the Princess, is coming to Pu Tao at this time. Does Her Majesty want to point her sword at the enemy? Or does she want to scare the people of Istanbul?"

Opposite him, a young adjutant with blond hair looked curious and asked carefully, "Half a month ago, we received a secret letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying that His Majesty ordered the entire Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs to fully cooperate with Turrit Princess, requesting the appointment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No one must carry out the princess's orders without question. I thought this was a sign that Princess Turrit would officially take over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs! However, when the Opalo crisis began, His Majesty handed over the foreign affairs of the empire to a woman. Isn’t that too hasty! “

"Haha, what do you know? You forgot about Barrow in Central Europe. Which surname is the most famous?" Sidney glanced at the corner of his mouth. "When it comes to the experience of the country's foreign affairs, this family has thousands of years of experience."

"Are you talking about the Burrows family, known as the Shadow of Obaro? Could it be..." The young adjutant trembled slightly. It was a shadow that no country's foreign affairs officer could avoid. There is even a saying that the women of the Burrows family control the fate of Barrow in Central Europe.

"If you are a high-level foreign affairs officer, you will know that the core of the Burrows family is the surname Turrit! That is the surname of the princess!" Sidney picked up the water glass on the table and gently blew the hot air on it. "Your Majesty's layout is not something that people like you and me can easily understand, so don't say such ignorant words again!"

"Yes, I am too superficial!"

The young adjutant's face turned red with embarrassment. Fortunately, it was in Lord Sidney's carriage. If such words were said outside, it would be really embarrassing. For the foreign affairs officer, a battlefield without gunpowder, it represents the arrogance of youth and ignorance. Once such a label is applied On the body. The career of a foreign service officer is basically over.

In the city full of white, the carriage drove into a courtyard.

Creaking, the wheels stopped, the adjutant opened the door, and Sidney stepped out of the carriage in high spirits, wearing a black cape. He raised his head and glanced at the row of uniformed soldiers outside, frowned slightly and asked the young adjutant who took over the cloak, "What's going on? I don't remember that there were any Gangfei soldiers outside when I left in the morning?"

"Sir, there is a Gangfei general named Mekaya waiting for you in the living room!" The servant at the door hurried over and whispered in his ear with an ugly face,

"Mekaya? Commander of the Ninth Army of Congo?" Sidney was surprised when he heard the name. Recently, the Ministry of Military Affairs of Congo has hired a group of officers with rich combat experience, including This Mekaya general is the most dazzling,

Because he is not just a general from Gangfei who has experienced the Battle of Putao. Moreover, tens of thousands of troops in Pu Tao collapsed, and the naval fleet was destroyed and people were killed. When the Falcon Army and Army approached Gangfei Kyoto, they turned the tide and defended the Gangfei Empire, which was lost in Kyoto.

Such a person, under such circumstances, should have a hostile attitude towards the Falcon Empire. The sudden visit was really a surprise to Sidney.

"Lead the way!" After hesitating, Sidney adjusted his collar. In the living room, he saw this famous general.

"Are you the Liaison Officer Sidney? I'm sorry for your sudden visit!" A tall, bald man wearing a straight general uniform saw Sidney walking in from the door. He stood up and walked slightly. Ceremony, the tiger and the tiger generate the wind, and the power of the tiger will blow towards you.

"You're so polite, General Mekaya!" Sidney wore a smile like a professional foreign service officer. He looked up and down with keen eyes and thought to himself, "Hey, my dear, this man is known as the "Kyoto King" by the non-military circles. "Bi" Gang is not a famous general, but he is indeed a formidable warrior. He is so tall that one has to look up to see the top of his head. His strong body has a tough temperament that belongs to a soldier. It is like a wall blocking the front. I don’t know why, but General Gangfei feels like he is standing there. , reminded Sidney of a sword about to be unsheathed,

"Maybe it's a certain decisive temperament"

Sidney smiled bitterly, and simultaneously turned up the information about General Gang Fei in his mind.

It is said that he was implicated because of his close relationship with the former Congolese Minister Rubin Thacker. After the Battle of Kyoto, instead of being promoted, he was transferred out of the core of the military and transferred to a post in the south far away from Kyoto. His Ninth Army Corps One hundred and seventy officers were also transferred from the Kyoto army for various reasons, but they also unexpectedly escaped the impact of this tragic defeat in Kyoto. The country is in danger and a good general is in danger. It is no wonder that this "Kyoto army" "Wall" is enabled again,

It is said that the defense of the Besuca area has been fully taken over. It is no wonder that he can lead the guards openly. This is not only a matter of dignity, but also a defense general like this. It would be funny if he was accidentally assassinated!

"I don't know why the general is here..."

Sidney made a sit-down gesture to Mekaya, and slowly sat down opposite Mekaya. The adjutant quickly brought two glasses of wine and placed them on the table. After greeting each other for a while, Mekaya Ya suddenly said, "Winter is about to leave, spring is coming, and your appointment in Gangfei is about to expire!"

"Yes, my term of office expires in April. At that time, my hometown is the season when grass grows and eagles fly. It must be very tiring to go hunting with friends for winter bears that have just woken up from hibernation. "Sidney didn't know what Mekaya meant, so he could only reply with emotion.

"It's really enviable, but recently I heard that your country is increasing its troops to the Putao area! If war breaks out again, I'm afraid your return journey will be unpredictable!" Mekaya showed a look of regret on his face.

"Why do you think so, sir? The war between our country and your country has stopped a long time ago. The increase in troops is to deal with the Istani people! I believe the general should be very clear about this!" Sidney pretended to be surprised and tapped lightly with his fingers. Hitting the desktop. With an unexpected look on his face, he said, "Furthermore, in the face of the invasion of the Istani Empire, our country pressed the Istani people on the border and forced them to withdraw. It can be seen that you and I are on the same front! There is no doubt about this!" "

"Haha, that's it. I really have too much heart!"

A smile appeared on Mekaya's cold, rock-like face. As Besuka's defensive general, this question was within the scope of his inquiry, and Sidney didn't see anything wrong.

Mekaya stood up to say goodbye, stopped at the door, sighed and said, "You also know. The recent situation in our country is not very good, especially His Majesty the Emperor is young, it is inevitable that he will be swayed by the rumors of some ministers, and the ministers also Because this fiasco has caused a sharp increase in hostility to your country, I hope you can forgive me for this!"

"Yes, I feel it too. The atmosphere around me seems to be changing! There are fewer and fewer smiles, and more eyes like awls." Sidney's face suddenly dawned, and he nodded in agreement. He also started to hear people talking on the road. Why is our country sitting idly by while your country is suffering and trying to annex the southern part of the country?"

"What nonsense. If your country had agreed to our country's assistance at that time, there might not have been such a result! Abandoning the foundation of the country for hundreds of years was just to protect the safe evacuation of the Kyoto ministers. But I saw the ministers The carriages filled with treasures that escaped to the south stretched for more than ten miles! It was truly spectacular!" Sidney glanced at Mekaya opposite.

"Spectacular? That's human blood. The blood of 300,000 people in Kyoto who were slaughtered by the Istani people!"

Mekaia's eyes widened with anger, her fists clenched, and she gritted her teeth. "Do you know, your Excellency, the Royal Council has just ordered all troops in the northern region to evacuate southward! These ministers have gone crazy. In order to avoid the invasion of the Istantians, they decided to let the just It’s not a split in two! The spouse will continue to live the luxurious and extravagant life before.”

"What! Evacuate everyone to the south! Didn't everyone in the northern part of Gangfei give up!" Sidney was also more frightened than this news, and his expression suddenly became serious.

The Gangfei Empire gave up its northern territory, which meant that the Istan Empire's troops were facing the Falcon Empire in the north. The most prosperous southwest region of the empire could be said to bear the brunt, and for the Falcon Empire, which was still fighting in Gaul, it could be at any time. There is a danger of war on two fronts, and this news must be spread back home immediately!

"That's all I can say! Please be prepared for your country! If something changes..." Mekaya seemed to feel that she had let something slip. She paused in her voice, shook her head, and walked out of the other courtyard. Riding on his horse, Sidney waited until the other party left before turning around and walking back.

"Sir, what is he here for?" the adjutant opened the door of the living room and asked curiously

"Is this the wind?" Sidney said to himself, a little dazed, watching Mekaya disappear in the direction, his eyes bright, today is too abnormal, as the head of the Gangfei Army who is guarding Besuka , but his tone was full of strong dissatisfaction with the ministers. Not only did he reveal the decision of Gang Fei's senior officials, but he also said such explicit words to himself, the meaning of which was extraordinary.

Is it a sign of goodwill? Or is it conveying some kind of cryptic message?

After leaving the residence of Falcon Empire Liaison Officer Sidney, Mekaya went to visit Marcos, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Military Affairs of the Republic of Congo.

"You're finally here!"

As the military minister who was the most fiercely opposed to the emperor's decision to abandon Kyoto, Marcos raised his head from the pile of documents and looked deeply at the imperial general who walked into his office. It was he who issued the order to re-appoint Besu. It was also his suggestion that the defense of Ka should be handed over to Mekaya, known as the "Wall of Kyoto"

"Sir! Did you know that I would come?" Mekaya was slightly surprised.

Marcos did not show surprise at Mekaya's performance, but said, "I know that you turned the tide in the Battle of Kyoto. Instead of being promoted, you were transferred to the south, which was similar to being demoted. In fact, it was Rubinthack's job." Arrangement. Because he knows that his future path will ruin his reputation."

"Keeping you by my side will only implicate you." Marcos paused in his voice and continued, "Rubinthack is ready to die badly. As his student, you are also ready to embark on the same path." road?"

"The country is in crisis and we have no choice..." Mekaya looked extremely serious. Just spoke,

"Okay!" Marcos waved his hand and interrupted him. "If you want to do something or say anything, don't tell me, as long as the emperor has nothing to do." The Praetorian Guards could hear and see nothing! "

"Thank you, sir!" Mekaya said with a smile on her face.

"May the glory of the empire last forever!" Mekaya took a deep breath, stood up straight, gave a respectful military salute, turned around and left Marcos' office.

Marcos' adjutant walked in carefully holding a stack of documents and saw Marcos standing at the window. Looking out the window with piercing eyes, it's like there is a runaway war horse there!

"Won't your lord dissuade him?"

"Some things always need people to do. With two moves to the capital, power is in turmoil, and some people's ambitions are growing like wild weeds..." Marcos said meaningfully with his eyes shining.

"My lord, you mean His Royal Highness Prince Dunard." The adjutant said this name with a trembling voice.

Since the military's defeat. The prince's authority grew. Knowing that he could not get the support of the military, the prince threw an olive branch to the ministers and suggested that the emperor was young and should follow the advice of the ministers. This prince's reputation among the ministers was It can be said that a rising tide lifts all boats.

He is the uncle of the young emperor, and he is also a member of the royal family who almost ascended to the throne of emperor. There have been some rumors that the emperor is young. Unable to bear the burden of the country's turmoil, it is recommended that His Royal Highness Prince Dunard be appointed as regent to regent the state affairs of the empire until the emperor comes of age.

"No matter who it is, this sign must be eradicated. The emperor's throne is very small and can only seat one person!" Marcos turned from the window, his hand fell heavily on the table, and he said coldly, "It's still Rubin." Seeing the distance, Thacker has already planted a sharp sword to remove obstacles for the emperor's future! "

"Transmit these orders immediately!"

Mekaya returned to his guard residence and began to issue orders to mobilize troops. At night, at the base camp of the guard legion, twenty squadron captain-level officers from the ninth legion stood around a city layout plan. The strength of the entire Besucca area, the Ninth Legion stationed in Besucca has 17,000 troops, of which 11,000 are outside the city and 6,000 are inside the city. The garrison force inside the city belongs to the emperor. The 13,000-strong Imperial Guard was divided into four armies: southeast, northwest, and southeast, and was stationed around the emperor's residence. Next to the outside, there were temporary residences given to ministers, with only sporadic guards.

Mekaia assigned tasks to the officers under her command, sending pictures one by one to the officers below, saying, "The first team will go to the residence of the Minister of Finance, the second team will go to the Minister of Interior, and the third team will go..." "After handing out the last picture in his hand, he looked up at the red eyes of his officers and said, "Is it clear to everyone? The person in the picture is your target."

"Sir, what should I do with that person?" An officer hesitated and asked cautiously.

"I will lead the team to solve it myself!" Mekaya took a deep breath, and the firelight shone on his face, looking a little ferocious. "The Prince's Bear Control Army is a problem, although they only number 1,500 people." , but they are all battle-hardened elites! Moreover, the prince’s residence is very close to His Majesty the Emperor. Once he realizes something is wrong, the target will choose to flee to the Emperor immediately!”

Mekaia paused in her voice, and glanced at the officers with an extremely solemn face, saying, "Remember, no matter what, we cannot attack the emperor, because we are not a rebellion!"

"Yes!" the officers replied loudly in unison,

The door of the conference room opened, and six thousand torches were neatly arranged outside. The fire was blazing, and the eyes of the soldiers below were as bright as blood.

"Everyone, take action! The glory of the empire will last forever!"

Mekaya concentrated her voice and said, after learning that the Falcon Empire would not intervene and the Guards would not send troops, the 1.12 military revolt of the Conflict Empire that shocked Central Europe Barrow broke out that night, and the soldiers stepped on the thick Bai Xue is going to assassinate "the bad guys around the emperor\

,"That night, there was a lot of snow, and the first squadron of the Finance Minister was killed. This squadron headed east from the base camp of the Guard Corps at 4:30 in the morning, and arrived at the residence of the Minister of the Interior at 5:00.

The soldiers neatly drew their melee swords. After breaking open the door, the 54-year-old finance minister had just attended a dinner with his wife the night before. When soldiers rushed into the mansion, he was still sleeping soundly. The soldiers broke into the door and slashed at the Finance Minister and his wife on the bed, a total of forty-nine times. After the soldiers succeeded, they shouted "The glory of the empire will last forever" three times, and then roared away.

The residence of the Imperial Minister of the Interior is an old-fashioned courtyard. When the wooden door was knocked open, the soldiers rushed in with their swords raised. The Minister of the Interior, a 62-year-old skinny old man with a military background, picked up his sword and fought back bravely, but was randomly attacked. The sword fell to the ground,

The body was broken into pieces and the head rolled down the stairs.

The soldiers were still furious about the dead Minister of the Interior, so they drew his sword and hung his severed head on the door before leading their troops to join the group.