Rise of the Empire Total War

"This is Cuban Island, where the Moore Pirates were destroyed."

Looking at the scenery along the way, Uriah Kenneth murmured in a low voice.

"It's hard to imagine. It is said that the age of Earl Cuban is not much different from that of Prince Jeff, and he was only sealed for a few months when the pirates invaded."

"I don't know if this Count Cuban can help us..."

Confused about the future, Uriah arrived in Nuremberg with the horse team. After inspection, they were allowed to enter and brought to the town hall to meet Richard.

...

He is very young.

This is Uriah's first impression of Richard.

Even though Ulea knew from the rumors that the governor of Cuban who defeated the Moore pirates was young before coming here, he never expected that the other party was so young—no, it could be described as young.

According to rumors, Richard is still underage, just a brat. This is what Uriah didn't believe. In his eyes, Richard, who was able to fight back against the Moore pirates and lead the army to respond to the kingdom's call-up with his meager military strength, could not be as underage as the rumors said. It's something unheard of in history.

What he saw with his own eyes today let him know that he was wrong, Richard was really that young. Although his face still had the immaturity of a child, the childishness in his body had completely disappeared, replaced by a faint majesty and murderous aura-this was cultivated through the influence of the war.

Just when Uriah was amazed by Richard's youth, the latter also took the opportunity to observe the foreign envoy. Uriah in front of him was of medium build, with long blond hair that had been carefully handled and stuck tightly behind his head. . He was wearing a black robe, with a beautiful pattern embroidered with gold thread on the collar of the robe, and he could tell that he was noble at a glance.

Uriah quickly reacted. He realized his failure, coughed lightly, and said respectfully: "My name is Uriah Kenneth, from the Kingdom of Falcone, and I am the diplomat of King Anders." Steward."

"Your Excellency Ulea, I am Richard Stuart, Earl of Kuban and Luwen of the Kingdom of Ravana. Welcome to Nuremberg." Richard said lightly, with no tone of welcome the meaning of.

Ulea didn't care about this, he still said respectfully: "Master Earl, I came here this time because I want to reach an agreement with you that is always beneficial to both parties."

"Oh? What agreement?"

"Before explaining, please listen to me, Mr. Earl, about what happened in the Kingdom recently." Ulea said.

Richard nodded, motioning for him to continue. After getting the permission, Uriah sorted out her words, and then began to speak eloquently...

The incident happened half a year ago in Aosta, the capital of the kingdom. King Anders of the Kingdom of Falcone, who is now 51 years old, appointed his newborn son Gudfried as the crown prince of the kingdom, which made his two An adult daughter is very dissatisfied. Because the succession law in the Kingdom of Falcone is the male priority equal inheritance system, if there is no Gudefried, the two of them can divide Anders' kingdom equally after his death.

Before Gudefried was born, the crown prince of the kingdom was indeed Eldest Princess Mel. The eldest princess Mel, who is now 34 years old, never married others for various reasons, but she still won the support and support of a group of nobles; Erkeni means Duke) Ingiarde, but he also has the right of inheritance, and Ingiarde is also eager to get more territories by virtue of his wife's inheritance right.

But when Gudefried was born, everything went wrong.

Just a few days after the prince was born, Gudfried, who was still in his infancy, was assassinated several times in succession. Although he was saved every time, King Anders was furious, and he ordered the spy chief Ingia Deer (yes, that Turgayer) investigates the matter thoroughly,

But after several days of investigation, there was still no clue.

Therefore, King Anders, who was suspicious by nature, cast his suspicious eyes on Inguiard, and secretly sent someone to investigate. This investigation actually led him to find out something—there is some evidence that the murderer of several assassinations There is a shadow of Inguiard behind the scenes.

Although King Anders was so angry when he learned about it, he didn't dare to act rashly. As the kingdom's only second Yar, Ingiard's power was not something that King Anders could easily resist. In fact, he had always relied on one side to suppress the other to maintain the balance of the kingdom.

However, this balance was quickly broken.

One month after the birth of the little prince, Bamberg Jarre Cresimir died of illness, and his three sons inherited and divided up Cresimir's fief and property. The power that the royal family could rely on was greatly weakened in an instant. De became the most powerful nobleman in the entire kingdom overnight, even faintly overpowering the royal family.

Although Ingiard hadn't made any moves yet, King Anders knew that he would attack the royal family sooner or later. Even if there were nobles loyal to the royal family who were willing to send troops to rescue them, they still couldn't defeat Ingiard.

But at this moment, news of Richard's destruction of the Moore Pirates reached Aosta, which reminded King Anders of the possibility of seeking help from foreign countries, so he sent his loyal foreign affairs chief, Ulea, on a mission Sea countries, on the surface, are strengthening ties with other countries, but in fact they are seeking assistance.

However, even if Yulea lost his leg, no one would agree to their request. In desperation, he thought of Richard, and came to Cuban Island with his last hope.

After the narration, Uriah looked at Richard who was silent the whole time, and said, "My lord, I know that you were forced to go into exile from your homeland because of the rebellion, and you have changed from a dignified prince to a young earl in another country."

"If you are willing to send troops to help us defeat Ingiard, the Kingdom of Farnik will always be your most loyal ally. When you counterattack the Kingdom of Winster, we will also do our best to send troops to assist."

After speaking, Uriah shut up and observed Richard's reaction.

To be honest, Richard was a little cautious, not only because of his extreme dislike of noble rebellion in his bones, but also because he was moved by Ulea's last words.

Richard lacks allies right now. The Kingdom of Ravana is a good ally, but the usurper Jutian also has two major foreign aids, the Republic of Cunya and the Principality of Lasik, and his strength can still crush Richard.

But it would be different if the Farniks were added. Although the Kingdom of Farnik was not strong, one more ally would be more powerful, but when the number accumulated to a certain level, its quality should not be underestimated.

"Okay, I promise you." After thinking it over, Richard nodded and said with a smile on his face, "Your Excellency Uriah, as Count Cuban, I agree to your proposal."