I Will Be The Crowned King

Go back one hour in time...

"You want me to be the governor of Sail City?"

Looking at the familiar and unfamiliar "best friend" in front of him, the surprised Louis thought he had heard it wrong: "Why, didn't you always think that I was in your way?"

"It's not that I want you to be, but now that only you are sitting in this position, Sail City and the entire Confederacy will not fall apart immediately - and I have never thought you were in the way." Anson couldn't help but flip through. rolled his eyes:

"You are for the empire, I am for... for the loyalty of Clovis and the royal family of Austeria! Everyone is loyal, and there is nothing to blame each other."

"real?"

"Of course it's true! Aside from our standpoint, we are all friends who recognize each other and trust each other - I captured you three times, released all three times, and helped save the elf queen, you have seen me so happy Is the helper or the enemy's opponent?"

"No, that's not what I'm referring to." Louis, who frowned slightly, shook his head:

"To be honest, I always thought you were fighting for money and status... I didn't expect An Sen to be such a pure person!"

"...You underestimate me."

Reluctantly squeezed out a smile, Anson's tone was still so gentle: "Of course it doesn't matter, what matters is how to maintain the relationship between Sail City, the Empire and the Free Confederation."

"The empire has been expelled from the last power in the new world, and it will definitely not give up; no matter what the cause is, things are already like this." An Sen said solemnly:

"The Free Confederacy did not want to continue to be ruled by the tyranny of the Empire, and they had had enough; but they also did not want to be an enemy of the Empire, to be involved in the strife of the Old World; all they wanted was independence, and to be able to maintain a friendly relationship.”

"I'm not going to lie to you - the formation of the Confederation was partly due to me being involved, but more because of the empire's tyranny, and as a Cloviser, I am naturally happy to see the Empire driven out of the new world. It is also a mutually beneficial relationship.”

Louis nodded slightly, expressing his understanding:

"But what does that have to do with my being governor of Sail City?"

"It's so relevant!"

Anson deliberately raised his tone: "If Bernard was to go back directly like this, then the whole process would be as simple and crude as 'the Clovisers team up to rebel against the colonies and overthrow the empire's rule'!"

"But if you... the former military attache of the Empire, the former commander-in-chief of the Isser Guards Corps, and the heir of the Bernard family - Louis Bernard the Sea Knight voluntarily served as the governor of Sail City, the situation would be different."

"...What does it look like?"

"The chief minister of the empire was levied violently, and the people were struggling; the Colonial Autonomous Council rose up in resistance, driven out the brutal and incompetent minister and his army, and was forced to stand on his own; Louis Bernard, at the request of the people, stepped forward and took over as the governor of Sail City!" Anson breathed kept answering.

"It's all at fault, Bernard alone. The colonists are forced to be helpless, but you are what the people want, running for the people, and at the same time trying to maintain the last influence of the Empire in the new world - you can make the colony's The people believe that the empire is good, the emperor is good, and only Bernard is a bastard!"

"In this way, the Confederacy will be able to win reconciliation with the Empire, there will be peace in Yangfan City, and the Emperor will find the culprit and the person to be held responsible -- three birds with one stone, everyone is happy, how wonderful!"

Seeing Anson's sincere, sincere, untainted eyes, the corners of the young knight's mouth twitched.

………………

Two days later, sailing city, port.

Looking at the pale golden horizon in the distance, Louis, who was standing alone by the sea, showed a bit of melancholy in his eyes - just a few minutes ago, he personally escorted Bernard and the defeated Imperial Army to the plane prepared by Anson. ferry.

There is no so-called delay of three days. In fact, just after the battle of Sail City ended, the fleet led by Captain William Cecil of Clovis arrived at Sail City, escorting up to 5,000 passengers. Soldier's Merchant Ship.

Just enough to take all the imperial knights and soldiers who were willing to leave with Bernard, plus the urns of the fallen.

Of course, there is no need to consider the comfort aspect, and filling all the warehouses is just barely enough to fit everyone plus the necessary food and water.

As for why the fleet arrived so "timely", Anson's explanation is that "his plan is perfect", but other than him, including Louis, is another view-in case the battle is lost or the sailing city attempts to resist, The next thing to be staged is probably the bombardment of Sail City.

The commander-in-chief of the Clovis garrison did not think that Louis would refuse. He did take into account all possible outcomes, but tried to avoid the worst outcome as much as possible, and worked hard for all parties to agree. Compromise on balance...while getting the most out of yourself.

From the day he learned his fate to the day he set off, Bernard Morwes didn't say a word, as if he had become indifferent to everything around him.

In fact, he is very clear about his fate next - to take all the responsibility and become the scapegoat for the Empire's loss of New World colonies.

Louis told him very clearly that on the second day after the end of the Battle of Sail City, Sir Sardo returned to the mainland by boat ahead of schedule to report the "truth of the Battle of Sail City" to His Majesty the Emperor.

This is a deal between Louis and Sir Sardo... The cuirassier leader, who realized that nothing could be done, decisively abandoned the original plan of "puppet Louis, occupy the city of sailing" in exchange for the protection of the Bernard family.

The young knight agreed.

In order for the emperor to "know the truth" and not leave the Clovis army in front of him and make a senseless move to attack the new world in a fit of rage, he really needs the help of Sadow.

In this respect, Louis was apologetic to Bernard and had to sacrifice this senior.

But on the other hand, as the Colonial Minister, he should have been responsible for the losses of the New World colonies; and it was precisely because of his management problems that the parliaments rebelled one after another, and finally declared independence and suffered a disastrous defeat in the decisive battle. Losing to the Clovis made the situation completely out of control.

As for the mastermind behind all of this, he knew that the new world was unstable and only gave titles, not reinforcements and no money, His Majesty the Emperor... At least no one has dared to stand up and accuse him yet.

So, the unlucky can only be Bernard Morwes.

Until just before departure, the minister in charge, who had been silent all the time, explained a few things to the "Governor of Sail City" when he boarded the ship to say goodbye.

First, the death of Sir Ed Levent.

Although "conclusive", Bernard still does not believe that Ed Levant died at the hands of the Clovis, or even if it should be an accident, because it has no real benefit to them, but will Therefore, he provokes Levant, and the Knights of Judgment, which has a deep relationship with the Levant family.

Bernard's suggestion is to try to conceal the cause of death, but this can be used as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Clovis people in Ice Dragon Fjord, so that Sail City can maintain a higher degree of independence, or avoid being infiltrated by Clovis' forces.

"And this... also involves the so-called 'Free Confederation'." Bernard said coldly:

"I have carefully understood this 'country' that Anson Bach made up... Hmph, he obviously knows what those colonial councils are. Excluding himself, this 'everyone is equal' confederation is a mess, except for the Maintaining unity on the surface does nothing at all.”

"You must join this organization. With Sail City's status in the colony, it can definitely compete with Anson Bach who controls the Ice Dragon Fjord; guide it in a direction friendly to the Empire, and be sure to avoid the Clovis people taking the Confederacy into account. Become their puppet and vassal!"

"You have to do two things while joining. The first is to run a newspaper under your control as soon as possible, and in any case, the organization of the Faithful Alliance is not allowed to settle in Sail City!"

"That **** Anson will definitely try all kinds of soft tricks, coercion, temptation and even change the law to get you to indirectly agree; ignore it, firmly refuse - if there is no way, you will use the church to scare him and start the construction of the cathedral in Yangfan City! "

"Of course, this is the last resort. Unless it is absolutely necessary, we must avoid letting the church forces meddle in the new world. As for the newspaper thing... You should see how important this matter is when you look at my end."

"In addition, although the imperial forces were forced to withdraw, this does not mean that the Clovis people can control everything; the population of the main body of both sides and the area of ​​control are destined to have no chance for them."

"I judge that the new world should become a brand-new force independent of the old world - its own power is weak, its population is sparse, and it also faces environmental and indigenous threats, but it has huge potential and holds massive resources. It is a natural ally."

"As long as it can win this ally, empires that lose colonies not only reduce the huge cost of controlling distant enclaves, but also get all the resources they need, which is not even a bad thing in a sense."

"And how to achieve all this, you need to complete it..."

Looking at Bernard Morwes, who was talking to himself, with a calm expression and clear thoughts, the young knight with emotion in his heart watched him board the departing ship without saying a word.

Why, when analyzing the situation for himself and Marshal Casper, the calm and wise Uncle Bernard, when he acted as the chief minister to personally coordinate the overall situation, behaved so clumsily, and could only end in a disastrous defeat?

With full of doubts, Louis, who was looking at the horizon, had to shake his head and turned away.

………………

While Louis was sending Bernard and his party home by boat, Anson, the "victor", was temporarily borrowing the Governor's Mansion of Sail City to entertain William Cecil, who had come from afar.

Therefore, I learned from the captured Green Dragon that Bernard was planning to win over the colonies of the three North Sea countries and attack the Ice Dragon Fjord from the west. Ansen, who had a plan, simply entrusted William to command the Crown to go to the three North Sea countries to negotiate, form an alliance or at least Sign a non-aggression agreement.

If the other party is too stubborn, see if he can help one of them or provoke the three countries of the North Sea to go to war with each other; in short, as long as the war can be prevented from affecting the important fundamental of Ice Dragon Fjord, An Sen doesn't care much about the lives of others.

Of course, it is obviously a bit difficult to have a naval colonel in charge of diplomatic work, and Anson's purpose of asking him is just to use a fleet of battleships to let the other side understand his sincerity and determination... The real person in charge of the negotiations is someone else .

"So...what's the result?"

In the gorgeous smoking room, Anson, who was sitting in front of a table full of delicacies, held a wine glass and looked at the Navy Colonel sitting directly opposite him with enthusiasm.

William, who was also holding a glass of wine, suddenly froze, showing a somewhat embarrassed expression.

Anson raised his eyebrows: "What's wrong?"

"No, nothing!" The navy colonel hurriedly said:

"Although there was a little accident in the middle, and the results were slightly different from what we expected... But the results were very gratifying, and the goals were basically achieved."

"I can assure you now that, except for a very small number of adventurers and robbers, no army belonging to one of the three North Sea countries will cross the border or attack Ice Dragon Fjord and the surrounding waters from the sea."

"Not only that, we have also reached a lot of contracts-now the Beihai Three Kingdoms are very short of labor, especially the kind of drudgery that is purely simple, and there is a lot of demand for the introduction of 'beast slaves'."

"As long as the quantity is sufficient and the quality is guaranteed, they are willing to add another 20% to the previous price... Of course, not gold coins, but salt and textiles."

"real?"

An Sen's eyes lit up. This is good news - when the battle of Sail City has completely subsided, the next step is the conflict with the indigenous people and the previous violent beast slaves: "Do they really say that?"

"It's absolutely true." William nodded slightly:

"They also want to expand the scope of their trade. They are very interested in your small steel mill in Beluga Port and the livestock trade in the Red Hand Bay area. They are very willing to negotiate on these matters."

"Yes?"

Anson smiled even more happily: "What happened to the accident?"

The words fell, and the face of the navy colonel froze, and his expression became even more ugly.

"That's it... The messenger you sent named Draco, he..." William forced a smile and said reluctantly:

"Maybe not coming back for a while."

"…What's the meaning?"

"The situation is a bit complicated~www.readwn.com~ The process is quite tortuous-from the way back, I have been trying to restore the whole thing from beginning to end, but so far it has not been successful, there are many unclear The place."

William took a deep breath and said in a tone that he didn't quite believe: "So in order to save time, I'll tell you the result first, and then slowly explain what I know."

"All in all, Your Excellency Draco successfully persuaded one of the three North Sea countries not to fight the Ice Dragon Fjord, and also used their strength to persuade the other two to live."

"And then... in return or personal charisma, he also established a good personal relationship with the opposite court, especially the monarch, and helped him a few small favors."

"And then, they'll..."

"A civil war broke out!"

Anson Bach: "..."

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