Kingdom’s Bloodline

The latest website: Although the two guests from the grassland are dignified, their skills are sharp, fierce and unambiguous.

Firstly, the martial arts style of Seri Grassland is completely different from that of Xilu, and secondly, the guards and servants who came to the scene did not dare to fight hard, so they tried several times, but they failed to suppress the two who made real fire. A few warm-hearted guests who had acted bravely were injured.

It looks so familiar, it reminds me of a royal banquet.

Looking at the chaotic corner of the banquet hall, Thales said vigilantly: Is this it? If someone dies, Kingdom Secrets can use it...

I don't think so, Zhan En, who was paying close attention to the situation, shook his head, The grassland people know that this is their own enmity, and the conflicts between outsiders do not involve Kevin Dill. And the Emerald Celebration brings together guests from all over the world. It's not surprising that there are such drunken disputes every year. Taking a step back, even if there are serious consequences...

Jen stopped and glanced at Thales.

The Emerald City has its own laws, which are just, strict, and convincing. This is known to all parties on the airline and business routes. As long as it is handled properly, no one will settle the blame on us.

Thales couldn't help sighing when he heard the words and remembered what happened to him.

It makes sense. If there is a judge like Brennan in the capital, then Anke Bailar will not have nowhere to ask and kidnap and threaten me at my banquet.

And you won't send him that sword to trouble me.

Thales held back the unspoken slander.

I know you're scolding me in your heart.

Zhan En's expression remained unchanged, alienated and indifferent:

But you are actually very clear that it is simply not a problem that one or two well-trained and principled judges can solve.

Thales pursed his lips. Zhan En's words reminded him of Cohen's career as a police officer in Eternal Star City.

While thinking about it, the conflict in the banquet hall changed again. I saw a nimble figure squeezed into the ranks of the guards, and instantly joined the battle between the two grassland guests!

Boom! Snapped!

The newcomer did not display any superior strength or skill, but he was very lucky that Cha Chaka was about to break down on both sides,

Entering the battle before the start of the new round, I saw him leaning down to catch the punch, turning around and sweeping his legs, and the two guests fell to the ground hard one after the other!

The crowd of onlookers exclaimed.

The two perpetrators were about to stand up, but the newcomer raised his hand, and a sheathed sword flew from the side and fell into his hand.

In the next second, the newcomer unceremoniously knocked twice, knocking the two prairie people unconscious.

Seeing the gap, the guards hurried forward to push the two apart, and then helped them up to treat the wound.

Perhaps because of the atmosphere, the surrounding guests gave cheers and applause, and the nearby performers also played a Conquer Song in due course.

The conflict was resolved, and the newcomer turned around to withdraw his sword gracefully, only to hear a tearing sound——Miranda stood barefoot on the ground, frowning at her torn skirt, a little embarrassed.

It's not bad, but, Zhan En hummed, and glanced at Thales, it's a pity.

Thales was thinking about what to say to express the superior demeanor of Hey, it's not surprising, all my subordinates are at this level, when he heard this, his expression froze:

What a pity? What a pity? What a pity?

Don't just say half the words!

At the scene of the incident, Mallos mysteriously appeared behind Miranda, handed out his coat, and at the same time exchanged the Yingxiang in her hand, which made a group of red-eyed people eager to take off their coats or coats The men sighed in disappointment.

The sword came at the right time, my lord. It's just that I kicked off my shoes just now. Miranda looked at her bare feet with an embarrassed expression, May I trouble you...

Before he finished speaking, Mallos automatically moved out of the way: Glover and Paul struggled to push through the crowd, the former was squeezed out of a button, and sent back a left shoe shyly, the latter had a With a smile, and a stain that I don't know when I got it, I handed out a right shoe in a personable manner.

When did you find it? Miranda took the shoes in surprise.

When did you kick them off? Mallos said blankly.

Miranda smiled and thanked them all.

The atmosphere of the Star Lake Guard became more harmonious, until D.D squeezed through the crowd panting, holding out the third women's shoe flatteringly and expectantly.

What? Not this one? Ah, that's it, hehehe, it's okay! Nexi is still behind, looking for it inch by inch on the ground...

When the crisis came to an end, the two guests from the prairie also woke up faintly, and most of their anger subsided, perhaps because they lost face by being knocked down in public, or because the person who made the move was actually a girl.

However, one of them broke away from the servant angrily, and rushed to Miranda to question him, but the Star Lake guards were not to be outdone. D.D took a step forward, holding Glover with his left hand, and Paul with his right hand, protecting Miranda majesticly.

The guest touched the red and swollen area on his forehead, and spoke aggressively to Miranda in Donglu Grassland. , and set down ten tribes on the Kiseli Grassland, and when they saved up ten pastures, they would return to Westland and give five of them to her as a dowry gift.

Miranda couldn't help being taken aback, trying to understand what the other person said, but the other perpetrator snorted coldly, pushed the waiter away and stepped forward.

With black eyes, blushing face, and messy clothes, the guest told Miranda in stumbling Western language, this girl is beautiful, brave, and skilled. Would you like to go back to the city with him? Seri Grassland, if he is willing, he will swear to his honor saber now, if he becomes the khan of the tribe in the future, she will be his concubine, and they will rule the tribe together, Megatron Grassland, if he fails to become Khan may die early unfortunately, and the girl can take half of his cattle and sheep, and find another hero to remarry.

After coming and going, the two guests separated by Miranda started again - I don't know whether it was for the girl, or for Kiseri or Duseli - yelling and cursing, and they were about to roll up their sleeves and fight again. But he was clasped by a pair of hands in black gloves.

Tell them that I am not a tool for them to compete for face.

As for Grassland and Khan, it doesn't make sense to me. Miranda, who couldn't mend the torn skirt, simply wrapped it around her calf as leggings, hugged their necks and laughed, Because I It is the Khan—the Khan on Snow from the other side of the sea!

The two prairie guests were startled for a moment, but when they understood, they looked at Miranda even more enthusiastically—they were gesticulating and chirping, wanting to form bloodless but more holy brothers and sisters with her.

Mallos appeared at the right time, smiled and praised the skills of the two guests, pointed to the plates and dishes on the floor that were affected by their fight, and waved his hand at the same time, and the two guests from Exeter next to him spoke to Khan on Snow Let everyone pull Miranda away before commenting on the implications.

The situation subsided, and the lively atmosphere of feasting and celebration resumed in this corner.

It is indeed a good sword.

Zhan En, who was on the watchtower, looked at Miranda with approval, and spoke again:

Sharp and compelling, or have miraculous effects.

Thales and You Rongyan straightened their collars and straightened their backs in a dark corner where no one could see clearly.

But Zhan En changed the subject:

It's just that the sword has double edges, and it is easy to hurt yourself. If you are not tall enough, it's better not to swing it carelessly.

Don't worry, Thales pouted, I'm not like someone who carries a sword every day and gives it away at other people's banquets.

Speaking of old grievances, Thales and Jann looked at each other, and turned their heads with a hum.

Well, at least we've made sure of one thing, Thales exhaled, At the Feast of the Battle, my father will not attack the guests from the grassland—the knife will not fall from here.

Well said, Zhan En said sarcastically, Now we need to pay attention to only a few hundred other guests. This is simply clearing the clouds and clearing the fog, which greatly reduces the difficulty of our work.

The two were silent for a while.

Can we stop mocking each other? Thales sighed. To be honest, this greatly increases the difficulty of our communication.

Zhan En chuckled and picked up the hookah.

Tell me, Thales, what secrets have you and your people spied on in the Emerald City these days?

Thales' heart skipped a beat.

Feel sorry?

Duke Iris snorted softly:

Stop pretending, these days, your subordinates—including that Arend, even took off their military uniforms to attend the banquet—do everything possible to infiltrate the Emerald City, from the nobles down to the common people. I searched everywhere, including commerce, trade, public security, the army, law, history, and even my sister's affairs. You can get into everything... But you yourself can spend my entertainment expenses, wandering around the city, finding fault everywhere. Do you really think I don't know what you want to do?

Thales' expression froze.

Oh oh.

I thought I had an agreement with you, Thales: In the Emerald City, we are open and honest—

Facing Zhan En's scorching gaze, Thales, who had been exposed, coughed.

Well, I, aren't we busy these days, and you're not free, so I didn't have time to visit your bedroom at night, um, I can't tell you in private...

But Jen ignored his boundaries and continued aggressively:

—but you are making small moves behind your back, searching your guts, thinking about how to break me?

The Duke of South Bank put down the cigarette holder and exhaled a puff of white smoke, making his expression even more strange.

Thales was a little embarrassed, he rubbed his hands.

Yes, I sent people to investigate and reconnaissance, understand the current situation of the Emerald City, and search for the weaknesses of the Emerald City, because——because this is what I should do!

The prince adjusted his mood and made himself sound confident:

Since we want everyone, especially my father, to see that the two of us are in conflict and hostile to each other... isn't this normal, appropriate, and even necessary?

Jen narrowed his eyes.

Thales turned and waved without a doubt:

Since you want to pursue thorns—pursue effects, then follow through to the end!

Zhan En didn't answer, but just looked at him silently.

The other party's silence lasted so long that Thales felt a little embarrassed and had to put down his sore arm.

well said.

The Duke of South Bank looked at the Emerald City outside the watchtower, and snorted coldly:

Then as your apparent enemy, I should also do my best to fight against you, block your channels, make things difficult for your subordinates, hinder your life, and never let you have an easy life, to show that we are indeed fighting to the death, Don't show any flaws—otherwise how can you fool others, right?

Thales is not to be outdone:

What? You're threatening me now? Don't forget—

Jen continued: Just start by reducing your daily meals, how about?

food...

Thales put on a friendly smile in time, and changed the topic:

—Don't forget that we are just acting!

He smiled:

Oh, acting is just a means after all. It's not good if you take it too seriously and get into it too deeply. It will seriously affect the efficiency of our cooperation. After all, we still have our biggest enemy!

Jen snorted disdainfully, then took a puff of cigarette.

Then, Your Highness and your subordinates have worked so hard these days, have you found anything in the Emerald City?

Amidst the smog, the Duke of South Bank stared straight into Taylor's eyes:

For example, is there anything worth noting that can be used as a handle to kill Kevin Dill's house with one blow?

Thales paused, smiling awkwardly.

This...

Something that could overturn the Kevin Dill family—er, the secret seasoning for barbecue?

We thought we agreed, to be honest?

The next moment, the Duke's momentum changed, his eyes full of murderous intent:

Tell me, Thales, if you were the king and your majesty, how would you deal with Emerald City to seize power from Kevin Dill?

Thales' smile froze.

If you are king.

How to seize power...

Thales?

The prince silently looked back at each other.

And Zhan En just smoked silently, waiting for his response.

At that moment, many thoughts flashed through Thales' mind.

You are king.

You are Your Majesty.

what will you do?

In an instant, he seemed to be back in the Fuxing Palace, and saw the back of the young man wearing the crown.

The young man just moved his fingers, and the whole kingdom moved like a machine, neatly, like arms and fingers.

his kingdom.

Thales had to reach out and pinch the covenant in his pocket, relying on the bone spurs on it to pull himself back to reality.

The two people on the observation deck faced each other silently. On one side of them was the banquet hall full of people singing and dancing, and on the other side was the panoramic view of Emerald City dotted with dots.

Finally, Thales sighed softly:

Yes, I have sent my subordinates to learn some information about Emerald City.

Zhan En put down the hookah and looked at him seriously.

As far as I know, a large number of goods from the entire kingdom are gathered here. In the Emerald City, they are assembled, processed, sorted, and traded.

Thales has a serious expression:

Then transport it to Gonghai City, and go out to sea there, leading to the north, Donglu, or south to Shark Sea, and vice versa.

This is the main topic that Glover finally talked about after returning from the canal area, after telling a lot of horror stories about water ghouls eating people on the pier, and sea legends of tide hunters.

Hearing his words, Zhan En's eyes were different.

And those merchants, craftsmen, and handicraft owners, they don't go anywhere, they only believe in Emerald City and Kevin Dill, and believe in the order and rules here, Thales shook his head, Secrets can threaten a wine merchant to betray, Maybe some industries can be influenced through him...

Apostasy?

Jen thought thoughtfully.

That wine merchant, do you really think that the secret department can influence certain things through him, or someone who looks like him?

Maybe, just maybe, Thales shook his head, but the point is, they can't force so many people to defect at the same time, they can't change everyone's impression of Emerald City, and they can't cut off the lifeline of your wealth.

Zhan En didn't speak, just nodded silently.

In addition, the Kevin Dill family has many armed merchant ships in which they have shares, such as the pirate just now, um, the former pirate, the Sea Wolf Fleet of Tanganga.

Thales continued calmly:

Of course, it's still a merchant ship in name, and it belongs to different owners. It's not as large as the Kingdom and Huigang Navy that are anchored in the East China Sea. The combat power is unknown...but it is enough to guarantee your transoceanic trade.

This is the information Wyah and Kongmuto brought back after taking advantage of Gilbert's reputation and eating around the major guilds.

As for the Emerald Legion, this is another pioneering effort—yes, they have not been established for a long time, have not been fired for a long time, and have insufficient training. In terms of combat power and scale, they are not comparable to the royal standing army. They may not be able to withstand Araka Mu's angry guards. Two back and forth.

This is the conclusion that Glover, including Miranda, tested his hand behind the scenes with a few good-looking local officers.

It's overrated, Zhan En said suddenly, I know how much those green hats weigh, and if they can withstand half a round trip without being crushed, they are considered worthy of their salary.

Facing such a candid duke, Thales was a little embarrassed.

But they have a unified command and take this as their job, and there is no disadvantage of conscripting soldiers, Thales continued, If my father wants to deal with you in a way similar to the Legendary Wings mixing up the Saber camp, I'm afraid it will be very difficult. At least not enough excuses and excuses.

Jen smiled.

He looked at the boy with interest, as if encouraging:

anything else?

Thales also looked back at him.

Jen looked very calm.

Are you confident?

Still ready to go?

Citizens here.

Thales continued.

They are different from Yongxing City. In fact, they are different from the citizens in most places I have seen. They are various workshop owners, property owners, ship owners, merchants, workers, craftsmen, coachmen, trackers, Sailors...there are too many to count, including the various guilds, guilds, and chambers of commerce they formed, so much so that Emerald City has set up a notary office to handle their matters.

The same goes for grassroots officials. This is the first time I've seen so many people in the security department. The number is outrageous. They don't think it's enough. They want to recruit voluntary assistants from good citizens—most of them come from ordinary citizens, and their families live in Emerald City. There is industry.

This is the information that Kong Mutuo got from finding a few old friends here through the relationship of the Police Department.

Of course, there are also D.D and Nexi, who were found out by a group of people eating and drinking in the city-of course, they relied on the public funds of the Emerald City.

In other places, farmers, herdsmen, and artisans rely on the land for a living in the countryside around the lord's castle. If there is no harvest or food, they may protest against the uprising. In order not to be overwhelmed by them, the lord may also get involved and cause conflicts. Up to the rank of guardian duke.

Thales sighed softly, his eyes were different:

However, these citizens of all walks of life who have left the land... want to incite them to oppose you and overthrow Kevin Dill, I can only say that it is not the time yet.

Jen smiled unabated:

It's not surprising. Eternal Star City, Huigang City... big towns all have such characteristics.

Ke Thales shook his head.

And after I came here, rumors spread all over the streets of Emerald City. Although the versions are different, they probably have one thing in common: once I marry your sister...

Speaking of sensitive information, Thales couldn't help raising his head to observe Zhan En's expression, lest the other party push him down from here on impulse.

Fortunately, although the Duke of South Bank frowned slightly, he did not act too violently.

Rumors say that once I marry the Duke's sister and become Kevin Deere's brother-in-law, Thales said cautiously, then the Iris family will have to bow their heads in the face of the royal family surnamed Canxing. , the merchants under the command of the royal family will flock to the Emerald City...

To share the market and profits? Zhan En asked with raised eyebrows.

No, Emerald City is not afraid of people coming to carve up the market. In fact, you also welcome and encourage merchants to come, thinking that this can drive circulation and promote prosperity, Thales denied, but you released this rumor—yes, I know It's you—what you want the citizens to know should be: Someone, a big shot, is coming to change the rules of the Emerald City from top to bottom.

Jen raised his eyebrows.

Yes, rumors, this is the news that Rolf pretended—it doesn’t have to be completely pretended—to be a deaf-mute, relying on the advantage that no one cares, and heard the news in the street bars.

Thales leaned on the railing, looking at the lights of Wanjia below.

As a Duke, you can introduce specific administrative agencies into Kongming Palace, pay fines to the court willingly, and humbly apologize to the judge. Above guarding the duke—daring to break the rules that even the iris obeys.

Thales looked at each other:

It is these rules established and maintained by the Kevin Deere family that have shaped the unique order of the South Bank Territory: outside merchants bring their goods in with confidence, not afraid of turmoil or power; Dare to go to the streets with a bag of gold, without worrying about safety or loss; even wealthy and powerful nobles have to move chips to bet games at this gaming table according to the instructions of the croupier.

In short, here, no one needs to observe the mood and preferences of the lords with trepidation, subject to the randomness of the ruler, and worry about possible turmoil. A new pitch contract?

Jen didn't smile anymore, he stared at the prince closely without saying a word.

Thales changed the subject:

But once I become a relative of Kevin Dill, and there is an existence in the South Bank Territory that is naturally higher than Kevin Dier, the established rules can still be obeyed, will they still be obeyed? Once the greedy nobles and queens of the royal capital Merchants followed me and came to the Emerald City with Canxing, will they still respect order, won’t they take advantage of their inherently stronger royal power to take advantage of it?”

For example, when Dagori Moss was arrested before, what you want the whole Emerald City to see is that the royal family of Canxing is protecting the businessmen from the central leadership, and 'the royal family wants to change the rules you live by'?

Thales sighed:

That's the purpose of you releasing this rumor—and I happen to be a northerner who grew up in Exeter. Oh, I forgot. For the South Bank collar, the north of Muhe, including Eternal Star City, counts. The Savage North'.

Jen looked at him more and more strangely.

I guess, in this way, almost all the merchants, owners, craftsmen and workers in Emerald City, it can be said that the vast majority of ordinary citizens will spontaneously reject me, hate me, and resist the entry and intervention of the royal family—the one who asked me to duel I won’t talk about the stupid earl, but the sunset priest who expressed dissatisfaction with my marriage a few days ago, I guess what he reflected and refracted was the wishes of the general public?”

Thales sighed in his heart: On this point, the prince's asses lost.

So, go to hell with any shitty marriage, Thales snorted, If I really set the goal of marrying your sister, thinking that I can safely get my hands on the Emerald City through the marriage of the royal family and the duke, I would be really blind Eye.

Not bad, Your Highness, Zhan En snorted softly, looking at him with admiration, Not bad.

Thales took a deep breath.

But it doesn't stop there.

Far more than that.

And the entire South Shore Territory, from the duke down, the traditional high-ranking vassals—whether they are real seals or honorary nobles, earls, viscounts, barons—and families, all have business in Emerald City, have roots, and have intricate relationships, all over the world. business. Thales continued.

This is the news that D.D and the dandies in Emerald City have come back from eating, drinking and having fun.

For example, Karabyan in Vola and Lasia in Zedi. These nobles either partnered with a certain businessman as a guarantee, or bought shares to support a certain industry to enjoy dividends, or simply led the opening of a business route...

Well, there are also those two twin sisters of Karabyan... In order to inquire about the business relationship behind the family through the Tailor Guild, Kongmuto had to be slaughtered for 224 gold coins. Fortunately, he had just passed Miranda resolved.

...so their profits and income no longer depend on their traditional lands, but largely on—

The prosperity of the Emerald City. Zhan En took the words calmly.

Thales nodded with a solemn expression:

And the prosperity of the Emerald City depends on the re-export of commerce, the rules and order, the governance and protection of the Kevin Dill family, and the prestige you have accumulated in the South Coast Territory for a long time.

This makes you safe and sound in the traditional ruling order: when the real baron and his subordinate villagers are cornered by the land, they move out the legal principles and cry in the courtroom, and no one responds, not even a single important vassal When he is willing to arbitrate for him, my father is even less likely to use these people to subvert you—at the royal banquet, land conflicts and debt disputes like Bailar and Doyle will not even be a wave here Splashes, if any, are a matter of Inquisitor Brennan's hammer.

Thales thought of something, was silent for a while, and then continued:

So, the Grand Dukes of Exeter, they may unite against Charmain Lombard; the Forrest and Zemuto families in the north may covet the loss of Arend because of short-sightedness, pride, and greed. The backward power vacuum; the ministers of the West Wilderness, including Chromar of Wing Fort and Bozdorf of Hero Soul Fort, may also split their political opinions due to different positions, and thus estrange themselves from Duke Falkenhauser.

Thales only felt that the words he said were extremely heavy:

But here, the big vassals on the South Bank, they have been in the game for too long, involved too deeply, and relied too much. Not only can they not be bought by my father - to oppose you, but they will only surround the Emerald City and be surrounded by the entire city. The South Bank system is tied together to support Kevin Deere and resist the royal invasion.

Really? Are you sure?

Jen's eyes became sharper.

Thales stared at Jen En, feeling something deeper in the other's eyes.

As for the final counterattack force, the prince said slowly, and said that Gilbert sorted out the information and information that came to him through Wyatt, It was as early as the year when your father died and you became the Duke. , was completely wiped out.”

Jen's eyes moved.

Nearly ten years ago, that is, in 669, the Viscount Sona Cavendir of Gonghai City hired murderers to assassinate your father.

Jen took a deep breath.

Viscount Sona—your uncle succeeded halfway, but after the event was completed, the conspiracy was exposed and he died in prison, Thales sighed. I think that is the last counterattack of the traditional land nobles of the South Bank Territory.

Of course, if this happened to Exter, it is estimated that the Northlanders would choose Sona Cavendir as king.

The night wind blew past the observation tower, and Zhan En's eyes were deep.

It is better to die because of friends than to die because of enemies.

He extinguished the hookah and put the pipe back into the pipe:

But my father never imagined that this sentence could be applied to his brother.

Thales didn't speak, and gave the man in front of him a little respect.

The last point, logically speaking, in such a big city, there are slums like the lower city, Thales continued after a few seconds, There should only be a lot more in Emerald City.

It's quite a lot, Zhan En nodded. This is the new suburb here, and its area is still increasing year by year.

Thales shook his head:

But it is far from being as chaotic as the capital of the kingdom - in comparison, there are many citizens in Yongxing City, but there are more poor people. The area of ​​the lower city is several times that of other districts. It can be managed by dividing into three districts - if They call that management.

Thales couldn't help frowning when he remembered the past of the Sixth House.

The Emerald City is rich, with a lot of business, various industries, and a lot of work. As long as you have hands and feet and are willing to work, you won't starve to death. As long as you have hope, there won't be many people who take risks, Thales sighed. , Even the Brotherhood and the Blood Bottle Gang, under such an order, have to be careful.

Therefore, it seems that it is not feasible to think from the bottom of the city.

After the words fell, Thales was silent for a long time.

Zhan En didn't speak either. It seemed that at this moment, the two were tasting the same thing tacitly.

These are all the information about Emerald City that I know.

Thales sighed:

In short: I didn't find the so-called weakness of Kevin Dill at all.

Jen looked at him, his eyes changing several times.

I really admire you, Jen, really.

The prince's eyes dimmed:

As far as I can see, from military affairs to finance, from politics to institutions, from commerce to public opinion, from ruling relations to the bottom society, every part of this city and this territory is seamlessly interlocked, impeccable and impeccable. .”

As long as you are still on this land, whoever dares to touch you, to touch the rule of Kevin Dill, is to touch the rules of this city, its order, its interests, and its fundamentals, and it is bound to bear There is a concerted counterattack from the entire South Bank, from top to bottom, from the inside out.

Thales walked to the watchtower and knocked on the stone railing of Kongming Palace:

It's not as thrilling as the northern border, it's not as rough and gritty as Xihuang, and it's not as authoritative as Yongxing City, but it's a solid wall of copper and iron, as solid as gold.

Looking at the town in front of him, the prince couldn't help feeling emotional:

The Emerald City is known as the City of Queens, but some people call it the 'Queen of the City'.

He turned to Jen, implying:

You know, the outcome on the chessboard is determined by the life and death of the king, but in fact, the queen is the strongest one.

Jen remained silent for a long time.

Are you overestimating us? You know, we don't even have city walls.

Thales smiled.

He patted the railing, only to feel pain in his palm:

Yes, it has no walls - the speed of expansion cannot keep up with the speed of the influx of residents, but...

Thales recalled the previous scene and said with emotion:

A mediocre monarch builds his walls with earth and stones, and it is difficult for foreign enemies to invade, and the castle is difficult to fall...

But before he finished speaking, Jen interrupted him:

A wise monarch takes the human heart as his wall, always victorious and undefeated, and eternally prosperous.

The Duke of South Bank read this sentence, slightly lost in thought.

Thales was taken aback:

How did you know?

Jen looked at him:

Of course, Supreme Tactics by Honorable Earl Al Ruhsan.

He was a military strategist a hundred years ago, a Tuoluo man with no power to restrain a chicken, but he became the former military adviser of the wise king Mindis III, and the de facto supreme commander of the star army. The immobile 'Marshal Without Swords' - since you quoted him, you should know, right?

ah?

Supreme Brief?

Ruh what?

what?

Oh, Lu, Luhsan, um, that's right, Thales, who looked confused, had to pretend to be calm, I'm talking about him.

But Jann seemed to see through him, and saw the Duke chuckle.

Ruhsan was the commander of the 'Glorious Battle' in the Fourth Continental War. He overturned many established combat thinking and formulated strategies by combining naval and land warfare, city defense and field warfare, coast and plains, although he did not Yuanfan's brilliant victory in the sea battle of Bolasco, which dyed the sea red, also made the Morrowind Fleet of the Hanbul people and the fleet of Ligurban return without success, and made the so-called Million Heroes of the Eastern Land people so aggressive The landing failed, so we had to withdraw our troops and return to the voyage in despair.

It was also from him that the military advisor became a permanent important position in the Imperial Council, and the Royal Knight Academy also added strategic planning to the curriculum.

Zhan En changed the topic, and his smile disappeared:

But in his later years, when Luhsan retired and lived in the Emerald City, his military thinking became conservative and backward, and he was always criticized and ridiculed, saying that he was too old to make progress, and was frightened by the pain and nightmares all over his body. Bravery, the glory is no longer.

Supreme Strategy is his unfinished posthumous work. Compared with his other works on strategizing and discussing wars, this book is not about how to fight wars, but how to avoid wars. There are not many people these days Willing to read.

There was a big chorus in the banquet hall, and it seemed that the Battle for the Front Banquet had reached its climax.

Uh, yes, that's right, Thales coughed, That's it, uh, it fits the current situation of Emerald City, you don't raise troops, you don't take risks, you don't care about big things, but you make everyone want to eat this The wolves, tigers and leopards with bones can't talk.

Well, is it disrespectful to describe the king like this?

Zhan En's face sank like water, and he didn't make a sound.

Time seems to have passed a century so long.

not me.

Jen finally spoke.

What? What isn't you? Thales asked puzzled.

I mean, it's not just me, it's not even just my father.

The young duke came to Thales and looked at the lights of Wanjia under the Kongming Palace with him:

What you see today is from the golden age of stars opened by the wise king a hundred years ago, from Duke Federico, who was ridiculed by everyone for being clumsy and said he was a parrot, after six generations of Kevin Dill, the seven dukes of the South Bank, and countless people with lofty ideals worked together to create the Queen's City after they stick to one corner but have a long-term vision, hide their strengths and bide their time to subtly influence them for a century.

a hundred years.

Six generations.

Seven dukes.

Thales changed color slightly.

What did he understand.

Parrot Federico, Marshal without Sword Ruhsan.

turn out to be……

The virtuous Lord Mindis III.

He is not the only great man in that turbulent era.

Your heart is busy, Zhan En raised the corners of his mouth and raised his arms towards the entire Emerald City, but this palace is empty.

Jann glanced at Thales coldly:

It's compared to your ever-glorious Canxing Royal Family, compared to the Eternal Star City that descended from the Xianjun, and compared to the Fuxing Palace, which is difficult to recover from a serious illness...

How?