I Will Be The Crowned King - v4 Chapter 470 The moment to turn defeat into victory

Although the attitude of the Crusaders and the Knights of Judgment has been anticipated and prepared for a long time, when the opposite side really does not hide it at all, it is like falling from heaven to the bottom of the valley in an instant, and the feeling like a roller coaster is still unacceptable to many people. .

That's right, we drove over the steam airship and assembled dozens of warships outside the Red Hand Bay port to threaten you. If the negotiation does not meet the wishes of the Holy See and the Mujahideen, these honor guards are your funeral team, and they can be used at any time. Bury the entire Red Hand Bay directly alive.

What, are you unhappy? That's fine, show us your strength as well. If the Free Confederation has a force that is not inferior to that of the Knights of Judgment and the Crusaders, we are of course willing to speak up.

The question is, do you have any?

If you don't, shut up and go back to where you should be!

Regardless of the Imperial Knights and Storm Legion in Yangfan City, or the colonists of the New World, although most people also feel that the Holy See is ruthless, at least they can talk about their face; so when the opposite party is not showing any sympathy, there is no difference in their hearts. To say that there is a slight fluctuation, it can also be called a stormy sea.

But no matter the threat or the disparity in strength is true, so Louis not only silently endured the other party's threat, but also took the initiative to agree to the other party's conditions for negotiating on the ship. The reason is that if it is on land, it is difficult to find both sides in the current battle An acceptable neutral location - and that's not an issue on board.

That's why Sir Phyllis calls himself "herald": the barque he's driving will be parked in the harbor, and the entire ship, including the crew, will be packed and handed over to the Confederacy to negotiate with peace of mind. New World Corps, and the Mujahideen fleet at sea will not approach the port until the negotiations are over.

To be fair, this condition is actually very good, and it can even be said that the Free Confederation is still taking advantage, because even if negotiating on land, with the current strength of the two sides, the Confederation will not dare to play tricks, but the Holy See will either be able to coax them. If you go to your own territory, you can either create an accident, or even have a reason to directly crush the Confederacy.

But what really surprised Louie and a group of Confederate lawmakers was just the beginning.

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"What?! Hugh, truce?!"

On the deck of the three-masted sailing ship Venus, after hearing the request of the Crusaders from the Grand Commander of the Knights of Judgment, Glad Manfred, the Marshal of the New World Legion, Louis, immediately stood up.

But neither the congressmen and officers on the Free Confederacy's side nor the legionnaires on the Mujahideen side showed any contempt or shame for his gaffe, because they were equally shocked, and their faces were full of "just learned this information". expression.

"Yes, this is the only requirement of the Mujahideen."

As if he didn't notice the strange gazes that were thrown at him from the surroundings, the head of Grand Colonel Grad nodded slightly, and said in a reasonable tone: "From July 1st to August 1st, the area currently controlled by both parties will be the deadline. , a one-month truce, and neither side shall take any military action."

"But it's just military operations... The normal flow of people will not be restricted by the Mujahideen Army, and the relative Confederate side, please don't block it."

"Besides, you can add other requests at will. Of course, please don't forget to include the requests you are willing to make at the same time. The jihadist army will agree or reject it according to its own needs."

"Of course, you can also refuse, the price is the airship above your head and the thirty-four battleships moored on the sea, the fleet of cruisers, the 40,000 jihadist legions, will immediately launch an attack on Red Hand Bay; if you really think that If you can stop it, you might as well give it a try.”

After speaking, the smiling Grand Commander continued to look at the shocked young knight, waiting for his next reply.

At this time, in the town of Red Hand Bay, he returned on the grounds of "managing the town's defenders". An Sen, who did not participate in the negotiation, had a solemn expression and listened intently to the information brought back from Sail City by Lieutenant Colonel Roman who had sneaked in.

He originally appeared in the new world through abnormal means. In name, he should manage the army that Ludwig left in the homeland at the southern fortress at this time. That legion that he personally created and can really command with ease; since the headquarters officially arrived in the new world In the world, Roman, who couldn't hide it any longer, certainly didn't dare to stay with the colony and Ludwig controlled by the jihadist army for a long time, so he had to run to the Red Hand Bay.

"...After the jihadist army command arrived in Yangfan City, it immediately took over the administration and defense of the entire city, disbanding the temporary council originally composed of locals to manage the town, and replacing it with thirty priests from monasteries; daily security and patrolling The work will be taken care of by the Phileas Corps, which is dominated by fanatics."

"They also sent special personnel to Black Reef Harbor and Grey Pigeon Fort to count the accounts and measure the land, and repeatedly asked about the actual situation of all the troops who participated in the battles between these two colonies - nominally, the military control was lifted, and the land in the two places was to be divided according to the merits of the war. Distributed to all officers and soldiers who fought in the war."

"In addition, the logistical work, which had been in charge of Major General Ludwig Franz, was taken over by the High Command, no longer assigned to any regiments, but to certain armies designated by the High Command; before I left, this work was To the four infantry regiments of Fernando's regiment that had just retreated from Beluga."

"...The newspaper offices you left in Sail City, Black Reef Harbor and Grey Pigeon Fort, as well as the so-called New World Bank, have also been taken over by the commander's office and resumed operations in the name of the church. Currently, nearly half of the logistics of the jihadist army are under their responsibility. , the newspapers are also stepping up to print the "Morning News" of the New World - the jihadists brought steam printing presses, which are ten times more efficient."

Roman's voice was still as indifferent as always. The precise narration was also mixed with a faint sarcasm, which made the listener subconsciously feel that the other party was deliberately acting strangely; only when facing Ludwig, this indifference will become more. Show some respect.

But Anson has long been accustomed to this, and frowned slightly with a calm face: "You mean that the jihadist command is not only trying to control the army below, but also establish rule in the new world?"

"On the contrary." Roman, who had a frosty face, interrupted:

"Their purpose is to make everyone think that the Holy See wants to establish rule in the new world, but this is impossible; at least it is impossible for now... Because with the current capacity of the Holy See and the limitations of the second public order meeting, it can only be established. If the cathedral then sets up a parish for jurisdiction, the result must be the same as in the old continent, where the interests of the parish are highly bound to the local interests, and it is difficult to maintain absolute obedience to the Holy See—even because of the distance, the problem will be even more serious.”

"Let's not talk about anything else, you can also be considered a personal experience of the incident of the Thirteenth Council of Yinsel. That time was a frontal conflict between the Diocese of Xiaolong Principality, the Diocese of Clovis, the Diocese of Hantu and the Holy See in the empire, and finally the knight was judged. The regiment was dispatched, and the destruction of the Yinsel Royal Court ended."

"Having such a precedent, do you think the Holy See will continue to try to establish new parishes?"

Obviously not... Anson understands what Roman is trying to say: "The Holy See does not want the territory of the New World at all, nor does it want to establish a parish, what they need is an enemy."

"An enemy that can make the jihadist army change from a temporary to a long-term existence, and even constantly threaten and order all countries in the world." Roman gave him a deep look:

"Because all actions related to jihad and the slaughter of infidels, whether military or administrative, are not interference in the world; starting with legitimate jihad, gradually infiltrating all countries, re-strengthening the control of the Holy See over various dioceses, and finally completing the absolute control of the world. ...that is the goal of the Holy See!"

"The war in the New World has reached a critical juncture... The multi-line attack is unfavorable, the Bolei Legion has even been annihilated by you, and the legion commander is killed; the frustrated jihadist army is likely to have the idea of ​​a quick battle at any cost, or even withdrawal— This is not in the interest of the Holy See."

"I don't have detailed information about the Grand Commander of the Knights of Judgment, but his thoughts are nothing more than that."

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"...In this case, can I think so: Your purpose in this negotiation is to hope for a one-month truce, without any other requirements, nor do you want the Free Confederation to refuse or put forward any other conditions?"

Louis Bernard said solemnly. From the expressions of everyone present, he could probably guess that the so-called armistice and even this negotiation should only be the personal thoughts of the leader in front of him. Even the opinions of several legion commanders.

In this case, things are very clear - the object of negotiation with him is not the so-called jihadist army, but the Church of Order, or more precisely, it is negotiating directly with the Holy See.

From the Mujahideen Army to the Holy See, it seems that the number of real enemies has decreased. If you are lucky, you can even use the chaos on the opposite side to make the so-called "destruction of the Red Hand Bay" threat to nothing; The control of the jihadist army, the danger is further escalated than before.

"Yes, as expected of Kroger's younger brother, the heir to the Bernard family, he found the key to this negotiation at a glance."

Grad continued to compliment, and his sly smile exuded a chilling coldness: "So if you can agree now, our negotiation will be over soon, and the Free Confederacy will have a month to recuperate. Or prepare an army for war, to be ready to fight to the last soldier, to the last colony."

"After all... I want to transfer an army of nearly 50,000 people, a population of up to 100,000 people, and enough materials to supply so many people to a remote inland colony like Winter Torch City. thing, right?"

He already knew the existence of Winter Torch City... The young knight did not change his face, his eyes looked at the councilor beside him and a few imperial knights in Sail City, and then looked at Grad:

"This matter is very important. I can't give you an answer immediately. You need to go back and discuss it with the rest of the Confederacy."

"No problem!" Grad readily agreed: "How long will it take you?"

"one day."

The young knight said: "At this time tomorrow, I will tell you the decision of the Free Confederation, and I will attach our conditions and the chips we are willing to hand over."

This is the decision he made after careful consideration: since the request for a truce is only to adjudicate the personal thoughts of the Grand Commander of the Knights, even if he really can force everyone else to obey his decision based on his identity, unless he is ready to watch The Mujahideen fell apart, or else they would have to find a way to convince them, or at least explain to everyone why.

In one day, it was absolutely too late to convince all the important legionnaires and officers of the Crusaders; but to the Confederacy, there was no difference between one day and seven days, because it must be accepted.

On the surface at least, no matter what the opponent's goal is, a one-month armistice is very beneficial to the Confederacy; it can not only take the opportunity to lick the wounds and recuperate, but also shorten the last window before winter and reduce the pressure on defense.

Unless... the other side's so-called "truce" is just a pretense.

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"You guessed it right, it's just not in time."

Roman said coldly: "If it is really just for negotiation, there is no need to use airships and dozens of warships, more than 40,000 jihadist corps - and there has been no casualties, the well-established Hantu jihadist army."

"Siege all the way to conquer the city, constantly break through the defense line laid by the Free Confederation, and finally kill all the rebels in Winter Torch City... This is not in the interests of the Holy See."

"The best option is to wipe out the core of the Confederacy and most of the elites in the port town of Red Hand Bay, and destroy the entire city to ashes."

"While we were talking, Major General Ludwig and his jihadist corps had already crossed the Red Hand Bay and were heading towards Ice Dragon Fjord—the target, Beluga Harbor."

"If I remember correctly, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com The most elite grenadier regiment under your command has followed you to the Red Hand Bay, while the main force is thrown in the town of Grey Snow to rest; those who guard this important colonial town, There are only thousands of Faithful Confederates, poorly equipped militias, and less than an infantry division-sized shooting corps."

"What they are about to face is the 20,000 well-equipped and well-supplied Mujahideen Army under the cover of the Clovis Royal Fleet - to win Moby-Dick Port, the Mujahideen Command will **** Sail City and give it to Major General Ludwig. compensation, and a decoy to avoid the Major General's involvement in the upcoming Battle of Red Hand Bay."

"In that case, isn't the current Red Hand Bay a dead city?" An Sen narrowed his eyes slightly, Tong Kong focused on Roman's always indifferent face:

"As the lieutenant of Major General Ludwig, why did you come to such a place specially?"

"So you never know how to listen to others, Anson Bach, always put yourself first." Roman still said mercilessly:

"I said, as long as you can persist for half a year without being defeated by the jihadist army, there will be a way to help you win this war."

"Now, it's time to turn defeat into victory!"