Realm of Power

My sincere thanks to i for voting 1 and Dragon Slayer 31 for voting 1. I thought all the brothers had forgotten me, but I didn’t expect to get two votes. Bao was very touched. Bao won’t be a eunuch this time. 5,000 words per day

In early November, after receiving the news that Statunko, who was in charge of the central region, had led the army to take over the critical Eberron region and Uludag County, the Wekiya army surrounding the mountain pass began to slowly retreat, preparing for the inner side of the mountain. Ruidian's army, which had been besieged for nearly a month, made way for them. Under the guidance of a Rendian negotiator wearing silver-white armor, and under the solemn gaze of the Vikian troops on both sides nearby, the 100,000-strong Ruidian army, in a very miserable manner, slowly Come out of the mountain col and draw the final curtain to this decisive battle in the north.

"I never thought we could go back alive!" Marshal Berlant, who was walking at the front, stopped at a corner and looked back at the place where the fierce battle lasted for a month. The cold night wind on the grassland blew him white. Hair is flying, and the cold air flowing on the face is like a river flowing on the grassland ground. The slope defense line that has been fought for many times has turned into a piece of scorched earth.

The scorched smell that filled the air and the shocking black earth made the old marshal Rui Erdian unforgettable in his life.

"After thirty years of fighting, I have never lost so miserably. After this battle, I don't know when I, Rui Erdian, will be able to set foot on this land again."

Marshal Berlant looked intently at the edge of the vast grassland. The blue sky in the distance was like a beautiful canopy, setting off this land with white snow and green grass terraces like a dream from which he never wants to wake up. generally,

This is a land full of vitality. Not only does it have lush grassland where precious war horses can grow, it is also a land stained with the blood of tens of thousands of Ruidian warriors. This should have been the most dazzling pearl of the Ruidian overlord, but now it is It became a mark that would forever nail Rui Erdian to the pillar of shame.

"Tap step" came a rapid sound of horse hooves in the distance. A group of black armored cavalry crossed over from the hill in front. The flying horse hooves raised the grass seeds on the ground. The black metal armor was shining in the golden sunlight of the morning. It actually exudes an incomprehensible dazzling luster,

"After this battle, my ambition, Rui Erdian, has gone with the wind."

Marshal Berlant sighed with a lonely expression, and his eyes swept over the generals behind him who were also lost. The old and confused expressions on their faces made these elite soldiers no longer look as bright as before. Under the gaze of the enemy like this, , Soldiers who run away like dogs are shameful no matter what. This shame engraved deep in the soul is enough to turn many ambitious soldiers into cowards with no fighting spirit.

"Grand Duke, the last group of soldiers of the Redians have left the valley. Our soldiers are cleaning the battlefield. The generals suggested that this hill can be changed into Falcon Hill to commemorate my visit to Vekia. The history of defeating the Ruidian people this time"

Hu Keqili opened the curtain of the tent and walked in from the outside. He patted the soil on his body with his hands, knelt down on one knee in front of Fatty, and reported the report with a respectful expression.

"Follow them. You immediately send people to send orders to the armies along the line as quickly as possible to pay close attention to the Ruidian people's retreat route. If there is any deviation, ask them to cooperate with the 20,000 Kujit cavalry who are following them to quickly defeat them. All annihilated on the vast grassland”

Fatty nodded with satisfaction and handed a signed military order to Hu Keqili.

"Send this order to the south and give it to Governor Statunko to order his Southern Army's 1415th Light Infantry Flag Regiment stationed in the central area to quickly move south and cooperate with the Southern Fleet's actions. Tell him that this operation is top secret. , shall not be disclosed under any circumstances”

"Yes, Grand Duke" Hu Keqili nodded in response, took the order and turned to leave.

As the Wikiya army quietly marched into the Eberron region and Uludag County, the mainland countries discovered that Wikiya had actually opened the gap and allowed nearly 100,000 Ruidian northern troops to return home along the border.

Although more than 20,000 people were lost due to hunger and cold on the way, the return of these troops allowed the Kingdom of Ruidian, which was originally on the defensive, to quickly switch from passive defense to active offense.

The situation in the north, which was originally chaotic, quickly stabilized. After experiencing a tragic defeat in the western grasslands, Rui Erdian was in urgent need of an inspiring victory. Rui Erdian's sharp spear pointed at those who deserted in this chaos.

Without spending a single soldier, Rui Erdian, a powerful country in the mainland, chose to compromise and give in. The series of changes that followed stunned the small countries in the north who were ready to snatch it.

The passive northern defense line of Ruidian suddenly turned into a trap full of dangers. The head of the city of Aichemor occupied by the East Courtyard was also replaced with the eagle flag of the Kingdom of Wikia.

Only then did the countries on the mainland realize that they, who were trying to fish in troubled waters, had become the targets of others' calculations. The Wekiyan people, whose main force was still entangled with the Ruidian people in the western grasslands, had already found themselves in this sudden huge opportunity. In front of me, I stood in the most advantageous position,

In the early morning, the Riva train was filled with fog, and the cool sea breeze blew through the streets and alleys of Wocheze. In this roaring winter, there was no biting feeling, at most I just felt a bit cool.

The warm current of the sea and the humid air current lingering in the south meet here, so that Wacheze can still maintain a unique look even in the cold winter. The unique yellow silver flowers in winter bloom all over the center of Rivacheze. The empty square, seen from a distance. Like patches of yellow carpet,

A light mist shrouded the streets and alleys of Rivacheze, rendering everything around it as if it were ink and wash. Looking through the fog, whether it is the streets, houses, trees, flowers, or grass, they all seem hazy, as if they are melting in front of my eyes. Because of the fog, the color of the sky looked a little dull.

Fatty was walking on a long-lost street. He saw the red fruits hanging on the evergreen trees beside the road, the unique ripe fragrance of late autumn, the smell of cool water blowing from the Virgin River beside him, and the freshly baked bread from the bakery in the city. The fragrance wraps all of this in a beautiful hazy mist. Makes you feel relaxed and happy

In the light morning mist, you can see carriages loaded with goods speeding past from time to time. Merchants are always the best energizer of the city. The wheels rotating at high speed and the goods fully loaded will make the aristocracy formed during the reign of the Dardanelle family. The atmosphere was completely shattered,

"grown ups"

Several war horses ran out of the morning mist in the distance. The hurriedly arriving Southern Governor Statunko got off his horse and limped quickly towards where Fatty was.

"You are also the dignified Governor of the South after all, and the leader of the three most powerful people in Wikiia. Why are you in such a mess?" Fatty looked at the dusty Statunko and said with a smile,

"Sir, you are joking." When Fatty joked that he was the leader of the three giants, Statunko looked embarrassed and quickly responded respectfully, "My subordinates have been following your orders to prepare for the deployment of troops to Salander at the southern military port. They have been mobilized." to be able to fight across seas With 48 warships, plus the Hulin and Dillens fleets, we have the ability to transport 3,000 soldiers at one time. After receiving the news of your Excellency’s arrival, my subordinates rushed here non-stop, but I didn’t expect to catch up. "The pace of an adult"

"Haha, it's just a joke, don't take it seriously." The fat man patted Statunko's shoulder with his right hand and said.

"You have always been prudent in your work, otherwise I would not have handed over our Samor headquarters to you. No matter how capable a general is in fighting, he will not be able to win without material support.

Fatty's voice paused, and he said solemnly, "For me, Samor, to be able to achieve today's achievements, you Statunko accounted for at least half of the contribution. Without you, we stabilized the situation in the south and continuously delivered supplies and supplies to the army ahead. Soldier, I would not be able to carry out the Northern Strategy with such confidence. If you had not been able to coordinate the affairs of the business alliance well, the South would not have woken up from the war so quickly. Your role is no more important than the others. It can even be said that the difference between the legion commanders is greater than that of a few of them combined.”

"Sir," Statunko's lips trembled, and there was a bit of excitement in his voice. Fatty's words just hit the knot in his heart.

Although he is an old minister next to Fatty, his origin is just the son of a little-known tax collector, and he is also disabled. Although he is good at internal affairs, in this chaotic era, he is far from Caesar, Sauron and Caesar. A strong general like Long who can attack cities and seize territory is more valued.

This is an absolute outlier among the Samorian army who started out with military exploits, but he is the one who relies on Fatty the most, becoming the first feudal official to control half of the southern base camp. Even Caesar Sauron, who has outstanding military exploits, can only envy him. share,

This rare trust not only brought him great honor, but also brought him endless pressure, making him always feel like he was walking on thin ice. Now that Fatty is so praised, how can I not be excited?

"Let's get down to business."

Fatty gestured for Statunko to sit down next to him. A dozen guards with ordinary equipment quickly dispersed, sealing off all possible hearing positions.

"According to what I learned from the merchants traveling to Salander, the current situation in Salander is very dangerous and delicate," Fatty said with a strange expression. "In addition to the alien invasion, it seems to also involve conflicts between some coastal lords and the king. Otherwise, One month before the alien invasion, thirty sea beast warships docked at the southern Wattu military port mysteriously caught fire. As a result, two-thirds of them were lost before they even went into battle, directly destroying the most important maritime defense line."

"I heard that in the Battle of Roland Valley just last month, the most famous Mamluk cavalry of the Kingdom of Salander even fought passively, which led to the most important central defense line being breached by foreigners. Even the most important cavalry in the rear area Enemies have appeared in the northern area," Statunko said in a deep voice.

"What you said is not bad." Fatty nodded, looked at the river with white mist floating in the distance, and said solemnly, "This is also the reason why I have been hesitant to decide whether to cross the sea immediately. It's okay if it's just a foreign race, but what if The problem lies within the Kingdom of Salander. Our rash intervention will inevitably lead to joint opposition from the lords of Salander.

If we want to lead the army to land at that time, we are afraid that we will encounter great resistance. If the Roder people nearby also join in, the entire situation in Salander will be extremely unfavorable to us."

"The Loders? Does the Grand Duke also suspect that this matter has something to do with the Loders?" Statunko stood up in horror, looked at the mysterious fat man and said, "According to the police we sent to Salander, The informant reported that the aliens who invaded the Kingdom of Salander this time were riding on warships similar to the Loders. The favorite sharp ax battleship is very similar, and the combat style is sturdy. The main weapons are large shield and heavy ax infantry. This is simply a replica of the Lod infantry. If my subordinates guess correctly, this alien race should be the same as the Lod people back then. Like our ancestors, they all came from a certain country overseas."

"Haha, your guess may be right." After hearing Statunko's analysis, Fatty stood up, looked away from a distance, and sneered.

"If I told you that the sea area south of Salander is the entrance from our Ikadiva continent to other continents, you wouldn't be so surprised. This is also one of the important reasons why I resolutely sent troops to the Kingdom of Salander. First, if we can open up this sea route to other continents, then our business strength in Wikiia will definitely reach a higher level and become a real business empire."

"What?" Statunko's body was shocked, he stood up in surprise, and looked at Fatty with eyes full of admiration.

No wonder the aliens would regard Salander as the first target of attack. It turns out that there is an estuary connecting other continents, so isn’t it the best golden route?”

As the governor-general who focuses on the southern trade, Statunko is deeply aware of the high benefits of maritime trade and the huge price differences of the items in it.

Region is the advantage, and distance is the price. Take the specialty rum in the south as an example. It may only be sold for one silver coin in the south. As long as you go west along the sea route and transport it to the Dorok Mountains at the eastern end of the mainland, you can get a barrel of rum. The price can be sold for 30 silver coins, and even when the supply is in short supply, it is sold for a high price of one gold coin per barrel.

The doubling is staggering. If you think about it, if you can transport goods from another continent, and then transport the goods from Ikadiva, the doubling will be more than a hundred times.

"You're right." Fatty nodded firmly. "We just want to take this opportunity to firmly control the entrance to the sea on Salander's side in the hands of our Wekia Navy. This time we send troops, with Hu Keqi's strength. With 10,000 central troops as the lead, and Caesar Sauron’s 30,000 northern troops as backup, your warship preparations may need to speed up."

"Yes, I have notified the headquarters of the Business Alliance in Zhivadin. They have promised to recruit 1,200 merchant ships from various business associations to support us. Now these merchant ships are being urgently transformed into ships capable of ocean navigation at the shipyard. I believe that when Caesar Zoro When the 30,000 Northern troops arrive, it should be enough for use." Statunko nodded quickly and said

"Well, you did a good job on this matter." Fatty nodded with satisfaction. As the person behind the business alliance, he naturally understands the business alliance's powerful material mobilization capabilities, but he is also aware of its shortcomings. Please tell the business alliance for me. Among the people in the alliance, whoever has made the greatest contribution in this matter, I will appoint him as the main person in charge of the business alliance."

"Also, you can reveal the golden route to the guys in the Business Alliance at the appropriate time. They will be more motivated." The fat voice paused before continuing.

"Send someone to say hello to the Hulin tribe and arrange ten ships to go to Salander. I want to go to Salander in person. I know that they have a good relationship with Salander recently. Our weapons in Wikiya, at least Half of it was shipped to Salander through them. He made a fortune, but don't forget who gave it to him."

"My lord is going to Salander, how can this happen..." Statunko was startled by the fatness.

"I have already decided on this matter." The fat man waved his hand to stop Statunko's persuasion, and stared into the distance. "This dispatch of troops is very important to us. The Kingdom of Salander is different from other parts of the mainland. It is surrounded by the sea. Once the sea route is cut off, no matter how much strength is used, it will be difficult to determine the life or death of our tens of thousands of troops in Wikiia. It is not my style to send troops rashly. I must go there myself."

"This time I will bring a thousand Guards Cavalry with me. I believe that as long as there are no major problems, I will still have the ability to protect myself. What you have to do is to be able to attack the enemy in the shortest possible time after receiving my order. Troops transported across the strait"

Fatty and Statunko discussed the details of the contact, and then rushed to the home of the Dylans family without stopping,

Looking at the hillside, the original gray and dilapidated castle has been repainted, and the joint flags of Dylan and Samour have been planted on the dome above. Fatty's expression is a bit dazed. The scene in front of him reminds me of the last time he came to Di. The sight of Lens, a ridiculous dance, turned this family, originally an enemy, into Samor's strongest ally

Since the Dillons family returned to Fatty, the originally closed situation has been broken by the prosperous trade. With the spring breeze of the rise of maritime trade with Salander, the business atmosphere of the Dillens family territory has become stronger and stronger.

Not only did it form its own trading fleet, it also developed a golden route along the coastline to the mountains at the eastern end of the mainland, establishing strong ties with the Dorok tribe there.

In April of this year, for the needs of military defense, Fatty handed over the newly recovered Tire territory to Dylans, allowing its military strength to be fully increased. With Fatty's approval, it has expanded from the original 5,000 standing army to 15,000 people became an important force in the south, unlike the previous ones.

This time of year is the most beautiful time of the year. With the arrival of the southeast sea breeze in winter, the edelweiss all over the mountains and fields makes the entire hills look white.

Taking advantage of the evening sun, Fatty gently opened the curtain of the carriage,

Dillens Castle is vaguely visible on the top of the mountain in the distance. At the bottom of the hill, the city originally built on the mountain has obviously more than doubled in size. It not only has spiers representing the nobility, but also many of the most important merchants. I like living in a three-story villa and a harbor by the sea. The mouth has also expanded a lot. There are hundreds of large and small ships docked densely inside. Most of them are merchant ships with white canvas. The pointed bow is inlaid with the Poseidon statue of the Dylans family. Occasionally, Hu Lin can be seen. The skull and crossbones flag of the tribe and the eagle flag of the Vekian Navy

"Time flies so fast, half a year has passed in the blink of an eye"

Fatty's eyes were deep, and when he heard the rapid sound of wheels coming from beneath him, his heart seemed to be integrated into this beautiful white, and a delicate figure could not help but appear in his mind.

The innocent girl who hugged him and twirled around her at the dance. I wonder if she is doing well now. Thinking of the ambiguity at the banquet that day, Fatty's heart couldn't help but be touched.

Although the Dillons family has been married to Summer, it has been more than half a year since Fatty last saw Dillenzis at the dance. The issue surrounding the married family on the edge of his power structure has always been It’s a disease in the fat heart,

In addition to the officially confirmed Jones family, there are shadows from all sides behind the other women. Their improper handling will inevitably have a profound impact on the newly emerging Kingdom of Vecia, such as the Dillons family It is one of the needs to stabilize the south, and behind Mao Monaqing, she is the representative of the interests of the west.

The kingdom has been decided, and his steps towards the throne of Wikiya have been stabilized. The relationship between these foreign forces will also become closer and closer. Regarding the candidate for the future queen, it is difficult for Fatty to decide.

"Who should I choose?" He tapped his fat fingers on the armrest of the seat and fell into deep thought. .. h

458 Who should I choose?