King Snake General of Pirates

I saw Ovastalang straightening his collar and a smile on his face.

"The Eastern Military Region and the Northern Military Region are guarded by three armies. A few pirates cannot make waves. In the next period of time, we can strengthen soldiers' patrols on the streets to prevent pirates from sneaking into the royal city."

"As for the Southern Military District, there are also regular combat troops there, and we can also follow this approach. However, in the Western Military District, there are only security forces there, the military deployment is weak, and there are many thugs wandering around. I feel like they are as slovenly as pirates and like Free people, compared to the numerous rules of the other three military regions, must like that chaotic place, so the Western Military Region will be the area they are most likely to go to."

Hearing this, Luden's expression changed and he wanted to speak to stop him, but saw Ovastalang speaking his mind faster.

"Why don't we let the Navy go to the Western Military Region to search for pirates, and the other three military regions will be guarded by our own troops. In this way, we have given the Navy a consenting attitude. The Western Military Region has not issued many political orders, and it does not violate the Navy. An agreement not to interfere in my country’s internal affairs.”

After listening to Ovastalang's suggestion, all the ministers silently considered the pros and cons in their hearts.

They knew that Ovastalang pointed his finger at the Western Military Region because the other party did not have too many interests in the Western Military Region. No matter how much noise the navy made there, it would not affect him.

In fact, all the ministers around him were the same. No one wanted to do anything in the chaotic land of the Western Military Region. Therefore, although they did not show much happiness on the surface, they were very happy with this decision in their hearts.

The only thing they didn't understand was why Ovastalang agreed to the navy's request. Wouldn't it be a clean slate if he refused directly?

Andrage was also among the people who were thinking silently, but Luton was the first to shout: "No! If you agree, you agree. How can it not count? Isn't the Western Military Region a region of our kingdom? "

"As the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces, do you know that the Western Military Region has been in chaos all year round, with thugs, refugees, and criminals everywhere. The commander of the Western Military Region hides in his home and turns a blind eye to the chaos outside. It is conceivable that today's The Western Military Region is such a lawless place. If you had the heart to solve this matter, the Western Military Region would not be the disgusting look it is now."

Luden dared to retort in public and shouted at himself for being ruthless. Ovastarang no longer cared about his face and said sarcastically: "Maybe with these navy, we can help you control that lawless place. , I heard that the brave major is a warm-hearted person, and what he dislikes the most is crime, don’t you think so? Commander-in-chief Luton!"

"You!" Luton wanted to retort, but couldn't find a reason.

Indeed, as Ovastalang said, as the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces, a place as large as the Western Military Region has been in chaos all year round, but he has not made up his mind to govern it and left the corpses of his subordinate commanders to eat, so that the Western Military Region is now even ordinary. A place that no civilians want to go near.

This was Luton's own dereliction of duty, and there was no excuse for it.

Although Luton was angry with Ovastalang for defecting before the battle, he could only keep his mouth shut.

Other ministers and King Andrage were reluctant to speak at this time, so Ovastarang finally figured out what Luton was thinking.

What Luton cares about is not the agreement that the navy cannot interfere in the domestic affairs of the alliance, nor the life safety of civilians or officials. He only cares about his absolute power. Within the scope of his power, other soldiers are not allowed to intervene.

That's why he strongly opposed the navy's entry into the Kingdom of Androser to enforce the law.

Similarly, Ovastalang took a fancy to this point in him and made a special trip to invite him to come with him. However, he did not expect that Luton would protect his own power to such an extent that even the civilians in the Western Military Region were unwilling to go. They refused to let go.

This time he shot himself in the foot.

"If I had known in advance that Mansgold was here for this matter, I would definitely not have called this rude man over." Ovastaran thought to himself.

Listening to the quarrel between the two, Minister of Justice Mansgold felt extremely disappointed and sad. Everyone present was a minister with a high-level noble title and had overwhelming power in some aspect. Now they are scheming for power and interests, and even It was a quarrel in front of the king, and he refused to give in.

It is the tragedy of the king to have such ministers. It is the misfortune of the people of the entire Kingdom of Androser to have their destiny controlled by such ministers.

But sadly, Mansgold had to consider Ovastalan's suggestion. He knew in his heart that this was the biggest concession the other party could make, and any more might not be enough.

Although I don’t know why the other party would make such a concession, this is an opportunity.

Thinking about it carefully, Ovastalang's guess is not unreasonable. If all the pirates can be wiped out in the Western Military District, there will be no need for the navy to go to other military districts, and everyone will be happy.

Moreover, what Ovastalan said, "Relying on the warm-hearted and brave naval lieutenant commander to control the chaos in the Western Military District" made Mansgold's eyes light up and his expectations aroused.

The chaos in the Western Military Region is well known to everyone. As a minister of justice, as long as he cannot reliably implement the kingdom's decrees there, he can only feel powerless to deal with the chaos there.

But the subjects of the Western Military Region are still the subjects of the Kingdom of Androser. If anyone can save them from the fire and water, Mansgold will naturally support it absolutely.

Thinking of this, Mansgold felt that things didn't seem to be that bad, and he became hopeful again.

Regardless of whether the ministers' suggestions are good or bad, the final decision rests with King Andrag. If he disagrees, the words of others will be in vain.

As a king, Andrag was unwilling to embarrass any of his ministers, so one of his most common practices was to settle for the next best thing, or to compromise.

Therefore, when he saw Luton and Interior Minister Ovastalan quarreling fiercely, he coughed lightly, suppressed the noisy voices of both parties, and announced his final decision when all the ministers bowed their heads.

"Only the navy is allowed to search for pirates in the Western Military Region, but the commander of the Western Military Region must take the lead, with the navy as his deputy."

This was the order Andrag gave after choosing to compromise. It not only put the power of the navy under the commander of the Western Military Region, highlighting the absolute authority of Commander-in-Chief Luton, but also agreed to the navy's request to hunt down pirates.

Neither party is to blame.

As for whether the Navy is willing to agree to such a decision, that is the Navy's own business.

After Andrag's decision, the ministers respectfully withdrew one by one. They each had responsibilities to carry out, while those who did not have responsibilities continued to do their jobs.

Before leaving, Luden walked past Ovastalang intentionally or unintentionally, and snorted heavily, making Ovastalang tremble in fright.

As the ministers dispersed, no one saw several ministers who had good relations with the Minister of the Interior, Ovastalan, gathered around and asked the questions that existed in their hearts.

"Why do we agree to the navy joining the hunt for pirates? What if we are exposed?"

Unexpectedly, what awaited them was a scolding, and then Ovastarang slowly told the reason.

"You guys who are so clumsy have not exposed enough. Mansgold, this shameful noble minister, cares too much about the life and death of those at the bottom. If the pirates cause big trouble this time, it will be difficult to protect Mansgold. Sgold will not impose sanctions on ministers like us who indirectly pass the knife. Hmph! How many of the scandals you have done are in the hands of others? He is an old minister and usually doesn't care about you. Do you really think that you can sit back and relax? ?”

"Go back and hide your hands and feet, and don't place your hopes on others." Ovastalang finally said.