Realm of Power

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The setting sun of Sunset Canyon shines on the cliff connecting to the sea, like a ball of dye that dyes everything red. An imperial merchant ship slowly sails into the relatively narrow part of Sunset Canyon. The entrance to the pier, this is the third imperial merchant ship to arrive at Sunset Canyon today.

The merchant ship stopped steadily on the temporary dock. After a circle of water ripples appeared, the merchant ship's baffle was lowered from above.

At the dock, a middle-aged man wearing the attire of a Hérault nobleman was standing there. At the middle-aged man's feet were a dozen large boxes. One of the boxes had been opened, and it was full of yellow and orange. Imperial gold coins, looking at the imperial merchants in the distance who were eager to get off the ship, this middle-aged Eero nobleman looked at With a flash, he took a list from the servant behind him, compared it carefully, and glanced coldly at the corner of his mouth. It was unmistakable, the Anji merchant ship of the Deer Helmet Chamber of Commerce. The hull had been pressed to the limit. If you look at the waterline, you can know that the goods loaded on it are very heavy, except for the cargo destined for Eero. What else could the more than three thousand sets of imperial weapons sold be? These imperial businessmen really regard money as life. As long as they are given enough benefits, they will come like moths to the flame even if they know there is danger. It may be that the power of the empire has given these imperial businessmen overly arrogant confidence. "Sir, is this really true?" No problem? With so many imperial merchants and sailors missing, those chambers of commerce that signed contracts with us will definitely find the empire. How will we, Eero, explain this matter? "Besides the middle-aged Eero nobles, The handsome young adjutant looked at the imperial merchant ship in the distance with worry on his face

"Why do you need to explain? It's not us who signed the contract."

The middle-aged man glanced disdainfully at the corner of his mouth. There is a proverb in Obaro, those who are arrogant must pay the price. It is true that the empire thinks that it is powerful enough to despise the entire Obaro, but it does not mean that the empire's businessmen can go anywhere. Let’s go, last time because of the fake ordnance incident, tens of thousands of our warriors died in vain. Shouldn’t we get this debt back? Don’t forget that the person who signed this contract is Nikitek, and the news that the Hérault royal family has issued the contract will be announced as soon as we return to Hérault. In this case, it will have nothing to do with us. And no one can prove that these merchant ships and goods finally arrived in our country, Erero." Do you know why the pick-up location was chosen in Sunset Canyon? ‘The middle-aged man’s voice paused.

"Because it's hidden enough here," the adjutant guessed.

"Concealment is only one of the reasons. You should be able to think of another reason. Think about where is the east side of the Sunset Canyon?" The middle-aged man's eyes flashed with a cunning luster, and he raised his hand and executed the east side of the canyon mouth, with a smile on his lips. Laughed "Prince Nikatek, the scum of the Héro royal family, colluded with Leah from Haitang Bay" French pirates used their royal status to defraud imperial merchants and sign false terms. After the matter was exposed, they ordered French pirates to rob and kill imperial merchant ships. Out of alliance obligations with the empire, Eero sent troops to destroy Haitang Bay, and Nikatek fled. Missing, what do you think of this news?”

The Sunset Canyon is located at the end of the eastern section of the Hérault coastline. It has always been the habitat of the Liafa pirates. It was not until the Imperial Navy rectified the inland sea that the Liafa pirates suffered a heavy blow. Only then did the Eero have the strength to take over the Sunset Canyon. Come back, but in the hearts of the Elo people, Sunset Canyon is actually the same concept as a pirate's den.

"Sir, you are talking about Haitang Bay!"

The adjutant seemed to have thought of something. His body trembled slightly and his voice couldn't help but tremble. Why did he forget that Haitang Bay was once the base camp of the Liafa pirates?

In this way, it is quite clever to set the pick-up location in Sunset Canyon. No wonder the Marquis is not worried about the reaction of the empire. It turns out that he has been prepared for it. So many people died in the Imperial Chamber of Commerce this time, and enough people were missing. There are more than a dozen merchant ships, as well as valuable goods on the merchant ships. These can be logically framed on the Lifa people in Haitang Bay.

"Don't forget, there are 8,000 people from the Third Army who came with us this time. What do you think they are here for?" The middle-aged noble snorted, "The entire Inland Sea region knows about Liafa. Pirates are rampant in the area. Even Grand Duke Liafa himself is one of the largest pirate leaders in the inland sea area. He has stolen many things and killed many people. Man, what do these dozen merchant ships and a thousand lives mean? The most sensational time for the Liafa people in the inland sea was when they intercepted a naval transport fleet of the Feishan Navy. Not only did they intercept more than 30 naval transport ships After looting everything, more than 2,000 Feishan sailors were killed, and even a member of Feishan's royal family was injured and died, which eventually attracted Feishan Hai. The army stormed Haitang Bay, but the Liafa pirates used tactics to lure the enemy deeper and severely damaged Feishan's naval flagship. Feishan's naval crusade ended in disgrace. In that battle, the Liafa pirates were famous throughout the inland sea, and their advantage was When the Yafa pirates were at their peak, they once had 8,000 sailors and more than 60 large and small warships. They were like a small maritime country. Prototype" When the people of Liafa saw the imperial merchant ships and saw the wealth, they killed all the sailors on more than a dozen imperial merchant ships and looted all the belongings. Then Eero sent out a large army to annihilate Haitang Bay. With just a little arrangement, he could completely destroy them. The responsibility for the attack on the imperial merchant ship was placed on the Liaffa people. I don’t know whose handiwork such a meticulous plan came from? "The adjutant already admired the person who made this plan. If he wanted to ask who made the plan, the middle-aged people would avoid it. The adjutant would never have thought that the person who made this plan was already dead. Nikitek himself "Liafa After being pirates for so many years, they have intercepted countless merchant ships and cargo. The Liafa people dragged all these properties into Haitang Bay. Since the country is so short of money, wouldn't it be a pity to leave Haitang Bay untouched? Anyway, this Once again, they were asked to take the blame. Fortunately, As long as it is fully utilized at one time, Haitang Bay, as the base camp of the Liafa pirates, has rapidly developed from a rundown small fishing village to a prosperous small town. It is also notorious in the inland sea area. Even if we send troops to wipe out Haitang Bay, there will be no one say what"" What's more, according to the conservative estimates of the people we have sneaked in, the wealth of the Leaffa people in Haitang Bay is at least more than two million imperial gold. If this money can fall into our hands, plus the imperial weapons intercepted this time, , at least one hundred thousand reserve troops can be quickly equipped! The war with the Aden people has brought down the economy of Elero, otherwise the Order State would not dare to take action against our Empire of Elero." "The two most urgent things facing your Majesty now are the lack of ordnance, even if there is any The reserve army cannot be equipped, and the other is lack of money. In order to cope with the invasion of the Order State, the Eero royal family has levied three war expansion taxes in just six months. The domestic economy has almost collapsed, and we can just By taking advantage of this opportunity, the legitimate annexation of the Liaffa region will definitely greatly enhance our strength, and also solve His Majesty's biggest worry in one fell swoop." Within the extremely confidential Hero Palace strategy, Prince Nikitek's His hand landed on a corner of the coastline on the hanging map, and he confidently said in front of Emperor Aero, "This method should be feasible. Even if the empire pursues it, we can still die without any evidence." Others discussed it one after another.

"It's a brilliant idea to let Liafa take the blame." Everyone felt excited and excited under Nikatek's description. "Immediately organize a negotiation delegation to go to Lisbon."

In the end, Emperor Eero decided to form another special envoy to Lisbon. As one of them, Nikatek concealed his identity and went to Lisbon. A middle-aged man who was one of the emperor's confidants was also present at the time. At that moment, Emperor Eero clearly felt that What flashed in his eyes was not only admiration, but also a hint of murderous intent that was not easy to detect. This Nikitek was so adventurous that he even dared to pluck out the tiger's beard from the empire.

And he also proposed such a meticulous plan. Even he himself did not expect this. This kind of adventurer's potential is something that no monarch wants to see, because this kind of person is too terrible. Once he is given the opportunity, he will definitely do it for Such a person would be entrusted with important responsibilities if he were the emperor in his heyday. But now that the emperor is seriously ill, and the eldest prince as the crown prince is very incompetent, both the military and the ministers are slightly disappointed with the future Lord of Eero, the Prince of Nikatek is too eye-catching. , once he has the support of the military and ministers, who dares to say that Prince Nikatek will not dare to make a big gamble on the throne!

In the dark night, with blazing torches, Lia Kaye, the Grand Duke of Liafa, stood in front of a team of thousands of people wearing a light armor. Although the Liafa pirates were no longer what they used to be, there were still thousands of people. They could feel it from the direction of Sunset Canyon. The dangerous Leaffa, the Grand Duke of Liaffa, is In the final mobilization, most of these former pirates from Liaffa looked tough, and many of them had various scars on their faces. Although they did not wear armor, they all had weapons in their hands and stood in the light and shadow of the swaying torches. Next, at a glance, the whole city is filled with the cold light of swords.

Just when Grand Duke Liaffa was about to finish, the sound of horse hoofs sounded in the streets of Haitang Bay. A scout from Haitang Bay rode on a sweaty horse and hurried into Haitang Bay. He was so tired that he could not stand up straight. He stood up, hugged the horse's neck and ran towards the center of Haitang Bay. When he saw Shi Haitang The city's scouts all moved out of the way in unison. The scout cavalry went straight to the square in the middle of the city. When he saw Grand Duke Liaffa on the stage, he quickly jumped off his horse and ran straight towards Grand Duke Liaffa. Past "It's Captain Xander!" "What happened, Xander is so nervous?"

The Liafa people in front dispersed to both sides, and they saw the scout cavalry trotting up to the Grand Duke Liafa, and said sternly, "Oh no, the Ero people's army is coming towards Haitang City." I'm sure I saw that right. What! The Aero people actually came to attack Haitang City? "

Grand Duke Liafaya looked shocked. The words of the scout cavalry were like a huge stone smashing into the water, immediately rippling countless waves. Because of the war with the Order State, the Ero people were already too busy to take care of themselves. If there weren't so many Everyone listens At this point, the Grand Duke of Liafaya wondered if he had heard wrongly. "You can't be wrong. The Aero Army dispatched light cavalry this time, as well as a large number of heavy infantry, and even unassembled siege equipment. Coming directly towards Haitang City, Please prepare quickly! "The scout cavalry said with a pale face. The surroundings had completely quieted down. Only the countless torches made a crackling sound in the night wind, which shocked everyone like the wind." What do the Elo people want to do? What! "Liafaya punched the wooden pillar angrily and shouted to the Liaffa soldiers below, "You heard it, the Aero people are going to attack Haitang Bay and attack your home, you said, we What to do? "Kill them all!"

"Kill them all!" voices came one after another, and countless weapons were raised high.

"Woooo" the long horn sound pierced the darkness of the night sky, like the unyielding cry of the entire Haitang City

"What's going on? Why is there a rallying horn sound in Haitang City?" In the darkness, a general in armor suddenly stopped his horse. He raised his head with a slight frown and looked at Haitang, whose outline could be seen in front of him. The city, behind him, has no Countless Eero soldiers have filled the land behind them. The light cavalry team quickly flew past the flanks and rushed to the place where the horn sounded in front. Only pieces of iron helmets were seen undulating, and the long tails on the iron helmets surged. The rows of spears are like a forest,

The sound of Haitang City's horn changed again. It sounded three times. The originally empty city wall was now filled with people. Rows of bows were opened. Through the light above the city, the armor of the Leaffa people could be vaguely seen. Style, one piece in the front, one piece in the back, the better ones have patches set on the leather surface, most of them are hard leather armor, and the lower body does not have skirts and leg armor.

At this moment, the forefront cavalry of both sides had come into contact. After realizing that the effect of the surprise attack could no longer be concealed, the Ayrault army saw that they could no longer dodge and saw the light cavalry behind them.

The Erro infantry of the large groups formed a front-line formation. Each group had about two hundred people. They came from the mountains and forests in the distance. The sound of footsteps was like a roar of layers rushing toward Haitang City. It was impossible to see. The only thing that was clear was the burning torches, which came in clusters, "The Ero people are really serious!" The Aero people are going to destroy Haitang City! "Fight, fight with them!" The voices of the Leaffa people were heard one after another in Haitang City. The Leaffa people were good at fighting, but the Leafa people had extremely poor military discipline. Come out, it is clear now that he is completely disobedient to the command, Grand Duke Liafaya His expression was solemn, and his fingers were tightly holding the handle of the long knife. The Liafa people have been fishermen for generations and are good at naval warfare but not good at land warfare. Moreover, when Haitang City was originally built, it was built as a coastal defense city, and the Eero Empire was a As a land power, all arms are equipped for land warfare. This time They came even more prepared. In comparison, their side was rushing into the battle, and their equipment, training, courage, and tactics were all deficient to a certain extent. What made Liafaya feel most serious was that the Ero people were in the royal capital. Even though they were trapped, they actually mobilized such a force to attack Haitang City. What was the purpose of this! Except for those imperial merchant ships that disappeared, I'm afraid it's not that simple!