Realm of Power

Drizzle fell like broken beads on the blue-grey streets. Under the dark sky, in a three-story house east of Cairo Port, the largest port in the north of Elo, there were still hanging hangings on the hall wall. The paradoxical oil painting of the Scythe of the God of War was staring at the wind and rain outside the window. Atrice was holding the intelligence she had just received in her hand, and her two beautiful eyebrows were tightly knitted together.

"The Imperial Minister of State, Hu Keqili, has secretly arrived in the north of Héro? What do you mean, why did Mount Atmon tell me this news?" Atrice bit her lips with her jade-like teeth and murmured in a low voice. , with an air of annoyance and helplessness, holding the piece of information in his hand felt as hot as holding a red-hot iron. He wanted to throw it away, but he held it tighter.

"This news must be spread back as soon as possible, otherwise the southern princes are afraid that something big will happen."

Atrice said solemnly with her pretty face. Bian Luo, the attendant next to her, looked at Atrice's expression and looked extremely depressed. This was a question to give points, and it was also a question to give a proposition! Although it is still not possible to determine the authenticity of this news, we also know that once this news is sent back, for example, it will be an earthquake.

Although the southern princes pressed their armies on the front line of the capital of Aero, they adopted a posture of besieging but not attacking, in order to attract the imperial troops to go south. This is like fishing, and the capital of Aero is the bait. They are waiting here. As the empire moves south, it has already achieved a great victory on the western front on the Jersey shore, and also defeated the five troops on the central line. The next step for the 100,000 Martin Liga people must be the eastern front where the southern princes are located. The southern princes believe that if the empire wants to reinforce the northern part of Erault, the nearest imperial army will undoubtedly be the southern army of the empire still in the Order State area, so The most likely option for the empire is to send Salton, the empire’s new southern army commander.

Therefore, most of the arrangements made by the southern princes were aimed at Salton. Although Salton rose to fame in the Battle of the West Coast, his commanding abilities did not seem to be outstanding. The Hokuriku nobles were destroyed because of Taipei. If you are too arrogant, the Martin Liya people will be defeated miserably, because the emperor of the empire personally took action to turn the tide. During the two wars, Salton, the empire's highest-ranking commander in southern Europe, did not perform particularly well. The southern princes believed that if the empire ultimately decided to appoint Salton as the commander going south, then The southern princes are 80% sure of defeating this seemingly very lucky imperial commander.

But now, Salton didn't come, but attracted a big fish that shouldn't have come. That's another story. It's like trying to catch a grass carp, but unexpectedly it attracted a great white shark. Anyone would be in a hurry. What is caught is an ordinary fish, and naturally everyone is happy. But if the one biting the hook is a great white shark, Hu Keqili is not Salton. This is The real high-ranking official of the Imperial Party, the confidant of the Imperial Emperor, who has gone through hundreds of battles, destroyed the northern Gallic Empire and engulfed the Confederate Empire. This imperial general is still there, the imperial general who can destroy the two great powers in the north. , if she is really hiding secretly in Cairo Port at this moment... Thinking of this, Atrice's pretty face became more solemn, as if water was dripping, and her back was soaked with sweat.

Salton was only the commander of the Southern Army of the Empire. Although the Southern Army defeated 500,000 Martin Tooth Army in one fell swoop on the battlefield of the Holy Capital of the Order, it was not really defeated in a frontal battle, but the unparalleled strategy of the Emperor. "Whoever it is, can achieve a great victory in that situation. Countries have different evaluations of the Battle of the Holy Capital, but there is one One point is generally recognized, that is, the combat effectiveness of the empire's soldiers in the Battle of the Holy Capital was obviously not as outstanding as the empire's elite troops in the north. "If only Salton's southern army came, the southern princes were confident that they could calmly respond to the battle, but against the enemy Hu Keqili...even if he can finally defeat the imperial troops going south, there will definitely be more imperial troops coming.

Because what they defeated was Hu Keqili, the Imperial Minister of State who was in charge of the empire's million-strong army. When this Imperial Minister of State was furious, more Imperial troops would definitely come to kill them, and in the end, they might It will also lead to the most undesirable situation. The military god emperor comes to Eero in person.

"Miss, what if this is just the opponent's plan?" Then the head attendant asked cautiously

"Even if we knew it might be a conspiracy, we couldn't afford to gamble."

Atrice took a deep breath. As the most important military general in the empire, the emperor has the sharpest sword in his hand. The most terrifying thing is not the ferocious reveal after pulling out the scabbard. But no one knows where the sword is and when it will draw blood. The dignified Imperial Minister left the Imperial Capital Ocean City and entered the inland sea over a distance of more than two thousand miles. Could it be that he came to enjoy the mountains and rivers? of? Are you kidding me? It was previously rumored that he was the imperial envoy to mediate the war between the Rila people and the Biang people. But when he actually came forward to mediate, he was replaced by Plais, the governor of the Feishan region of the empire and the imperial minister of affairs. Hu Keqili is like an uncertain bomb,

"The news will be sent back to the south immediately. If you go there again, it will still be the same. I want to meet with the senior officials of the empire."

After hesitating for a moment, Atrice looked at the raindrops blowing like catkins in the wind outside the window, and said in a deep voice, "Since the other party is willing to tell Hu Keqili that he is in the north of Erault, I believe that the other party will definitely tell me that this time the empire is in Are the troops gathering in the north of Hero preparing to go south? If possible, our Kentam family is not willing to be involved in this whirlpool."

The Kentam family are not fools. Those who want to use the southern layout of Hero to severely damage the empire are only a small number of the southern princes. Moreover, there are people from Aden involved in this matter, which may turn into the entire southern Hero princes at any time. We are all involved in the huge whirlpool. The strength of the Imperial Army is obvious to all. If we can take advantage of the unique climate in the south once, can we take advantage of it a second time? The people of Aden could just slap their butts and leave after the war, but could the families of these southern princes also escape?

In fact, the attitude of the princes in the south of Eero towards the empire is not clear at all.

Some among the princes suggested that the Empire was evil and an ally of the damned Order State. It was not only ambitious for Eero, but also for the entire Southern European Barrow. For the dignity and glory of Southern European Barrow, the Empire must be resisted from moving south. In fact, Everyone knows that these families who proposed to resolutely fight against the empire are all People who are more or less related to the Hérault royal family are considered to be the side branches of the Hérault royal family. The former Emperor of Hérault died unexpectedly in battle, and the position of emperor is still vacant. The eyes of these side branches of the royal family are shining with golden light. Taking the throne of Emperor Eero and resolutely resisting the empire are naturally the best means to increase his worth and win over people's hearts.

Others believe that the empire has achieved the hegemony of Barro in Southern Europe. Looking at Barro in Southern Europe, no force dares to confront it anymore. Now it even occupies the fertile area north of the capital of Héro, which is already rich in resources. The barren south has no capital to fight against it. When the imperial army is swept away, it is better to declare the alliance with the empire as soon as possible, as long as the empire promises to guarantee its autonomous status. However, this suggestion was quickly rejected by most of the southern lords, because the Eero royal family said who can take back Eero Whoever is in the Royal Capital of Luo can become the successor Emperor of Ai Luo,

Faced with such a temptation, even the Kentam family, which still remained calm, began to argue internally.

"It's impossible to take back King Ero from the Empire by force, but that doesn't mean it can't be taken back. There are many ways to take back King Ero, not necessarily with swords. For example, we can try to use Money will buy the royal capital back." At the meeting within the Kentam family, Atrice proposed a method that made the family's senior leaders feel that it was very feasible.

"Buy it back with money?" Marquis Kentam murmured in a low voice and said nothing again. The head of the Kentam family, who had a pretty good reputation outside, looked calm and composed to the point of being cold.

"Are you kidding? Is this really possible?" someone laughed mockingly.

"Why is it impossible? The empire originally spent one million imperial gold to buy the capital of Eero from Pope Potamia, so why can't we spend money to buy it back?" Atrice's beautiful face became more and more confused. Firmly, he pressed his hands on the table, adding a bit of momentum, and said loudly and decisively "And I believe that although my Kentam family is not rich, they are still one of the three major princely families in the south. They have been closely involved in trade and smuggling with the north for many years. I dare not say that the family wealth is ten million, four or five. You still have a million dollars, and buying an Emperor Eero with four to five million dollars is worth it no matter how you look at it."

"Okay, even if your method is feasible, how can you have the opportunity to meet the empire's senior officials?"

Suppressed by Atrice's momentum, the middle-aged man who laughed mockingly had to retract his smile and said seriously, "The biggest problem is not about money, but how to have the opportunity to contact the high-level officials of the empire, otherwise There is simply no way to do this. It doesn’t mean that if we are willing to put up the money, the empire will be sold to us, so don’t be naive. And I personally think that the empire, which has a lot of money, does not lack that little money. We are in front of the empire. Proposing to buy back the capital of Eero is just asking for self-humiliation."

"I'll figure it out myself!"

Atrice turned around and left with a determined expression. The empire frequently mobilized troops in the north of Hérault. The empire originally had 30,000 troops in the north of Hérault, and 50,000 troops were gradually transferred from the direction of the Order State, a total of 80,000. The army of people has obviously been thinking of attacking the south. The Kentam family has been dealing with Mount Aitemont for decades. Now Aite Mengshan has surrendered to the empire, and Atrice believes in her sincerity. The secret report about the alliance between the southern princes and the Aden people will definitely attract the attention of the empire's top officials. As expected, the other party has sent the news, and she can easily kill the emperor. The person who was thrown out as bait by the whereabouts of Minister of State Hu Keqili, even if he is not of Hu Keqili's level, is not far behind!

"Miss, Edmonton Mountain has responded to the request to arrange a meeting with the empire's senior officials, but before that, Edmond Mountain needs to know why the lady must meet with the empire's senior officials." One day later, the attendant hurriedly pushed away Atrice's hand. The news brought back at the door made Tris, who was looking at a report sent from the south, pause in breathing.

"Tell Mount Edmond and I will explain it myself." Atrice suddenly stood up from her seat and took a deep breath in excitement. Can her whimsical plan really succeed? As the elder of the clan said, how could the empire be so rich that the entire Obarro continent lacked so little money? What really gave Atrice the confidence was naturally other things.

In the early morning, the restaurant on the street was very exquisite, spacious and open like a small hall, with embroidered carpets all over the floor. A black-haired young man sat leisurely on one of the armchairs, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand. Seeing Atris walking into the door, he smiled with interest, "I'm curious, why is Miss Atris so confident that she can convince the top officials of the empire? I've seen your purchase plan, it's a bit interesting. If I were a top official in the empire, I might also be tempted to think of using money to buy back the capital of Ero. This kind of thing... Haha, you are definitely the most thoughtful person I've ever seen. It seems that you are not optimistic about the resistance of the southern princes of Ero."

"Are you from Mount Etmon?" Atris's eyes paused on the other's face with obvious Mesopotamian characteristics, and she was a little surprised. She didn't expect Mount Etmon to arrange A Central Asian received her.

"I'm not from Mount Etmon. If you want to say, I'm from the Empire. Actually, it should have been someone else who came, but the lady's plan surprised me, so I decided to come and take a look." The black-haired young man smiled, and the domineering look flashed across his expression, revealing a pressure that made people breathe rapidly.

"The Empire!"

Atris's chest rose and fell. If she could say where the biggest obstacle to her plan would come from, it must be the Empire. Privately buying back the Ero capital was a naked insult to the 80,000 heavy troops of the Empire in the north of Ero. The Empire was invincible, but in the end, someone bought the Ero capital with money...

"Since you want to take back the Ero capital, do you think it's possible without the Empire's nod? So Mount Etmon didn't dare to come , here I come" the black-haired young man narrowed his eyes, his cold light was intimidating

"Then the empire's side..." Atris's pretty face turned pale, knowing that the other party would never agree, but she still had a glimmer of hope in her heart

"No, the empire can't sell the capital of Ero to the Kentam family" the black-haired young man took a sip of the teacup in his hand,

"Sure enough, I was too expectant" Atris's delicate body trembled slightly, a little lost

"The empire will only say that the capital of Ero will be sold to the Emperor of Ero. For example, if the Kentam family becomes the royal family of Ero" the black-haired young man put down the teacup, waved his hand, and continued, "It's only a matter of time for the empire to conquer the south of Ero, and this time some of the princes in the south joined forces with the Aden people to set up a killing game in the south, then the empire agreed to join forces with the Kentam family, if the empire announced that the Kentam family is Ero Royal family, then the Kentam family is it! The Empire can return the capital of Eero to the royal family of Eero, but the actual control is still in the hands of the Empire. This is the most basic condition and cannot be shaken in any way! "

"Will the Kentam family become a royal family?" Atris' eyes suddenly bulged. Even she felt that she couldn't speak at this moment.

, the Emperor of Eero is just a false name, without any practical significance. The Kentam family is willing to spend money to buy back the capital of Eero, but it does not mean that the Empire must hand over the control of the capital of Eero to the Kentam family. In exchange for a false name, the Empire has no loss, but can get a fortune for nothing. The southern part of Eero is barren and has an abnormal climate. The Empire has little interest in the southern part of Eero. At this time, if you want to choose a custodian for the Empire, the Kentam family is undoubtedly quite suitable.