This witch calls me daddy

Chapter 417 Who is it?
During the summit dialogue, no other personnel could attend the table, so Sophia, the nominal messenger of peace, could only observe the whole process in the auditorium.

Of course, the people who can enter the auditorium are also heavyweights from both countries, including the defense ministers who have just concluded the military ministerial dialogue, as well as various dignitaries accompanying them.

But Sophia was probably the most nervous in the audience, because she was most concerned about the attitudes of both sides towards the ongoing military conflict in Luxi.

She knew her father very well, so when the princess carefully observed the expressions of the two leaders and keenly caught the smell of gunpowder in them, she felt a little cold in her heart.

On the one hand, she certainly hopes to put the interests of her own country first and maximize the say of the northern city-states in the reconstruction of Western Shandong.

But at the same time, she was also worried that the First Federation would become angry and even intervene forcefully, so that the first person to bear the brunt would be Lu Ye, a guy who was having fun on the front line.

As a diplomatically weak party, King Gustar's response attitude is crucial. Which ones should be persisted on, which ones should be given up, and which ones can be fought for by exchanging benefits, all depends on the king's political wisdom.

In fact, there are many cards that can be exchanged between countries. Climate agreements, joint sanctions against a third-party country, economic cooperation, and even support for certain special political ideas can all be used as bargaining chips. How to choose with them? He must have done enough homework to weigh the parliament and cabinet, but how to play the cards in hand depends on His Majesty the King's performance on the spot...

At this time, personal skills and emotions are crucial. The more skilled and emotionally stable you are, the better you can control the situation and obtain negotiation results that are beneficial to your side.

But when Sophia saw her biological father sitting there with a smile, she felt that something was going to happen...

So Secretary of State Boris came on stage with three consecutive attacks, showing off his tactics and tactics, just to force you to bow your head.

Sophia's frown deepened. The entire Eastern Western Union region needs to import energy from the First Federation. This is obviously threatening the northern city-state with strategic materials. If he makes concessions in other aspects, it will limit the energy supply, which will affect In terms of industrial costs, the survival of domestic enterprises, people's livelihood protection and even military security, it is another typical coercive diplomatic clause.

Seeing Brigadier General Carollain sitting in the auditorium, Sophia walked to him sanctimoniously and sat down next to him. She behaved dignifiedly and moved her lips lightly: "Is there any news from Holika?"

Sophia took a deep breath, held her skirt tightly with both hands, and watched the two leaders finally begin.

Although it sounds like diplomatic rhetoric, I can feel that the king's attitude today is sincere, pragmatic, and even constructive. At least in Luxi, many people have not mentioned "reconstruction" and "dialogue."

When your smile is as sweet as honey, the bad water in your stomach boils with joy!
In this regard, she really followed her father.

The first topic is "military defense cooperation."

Sophia frowned after hearing this, because it mentioned the "Anti-Russian Framework Agreement", the construction of the missile defense system, etc. It was a siding diplomacy aimed at Lussen, promising that any one of them would fundamentally cut off the northern city-state and Lussen. Neutral relations with the Empire.

What is the purpose of maintaining Lu Xi’s status quo?
There is anarchy, warlords everywhere, criminals and gangs running rampant, infrastructure in ruins, ecological destruction and resource depletion, and the population has dropped sharply to less than one-tenth of what it was back then.

The third topic is "arms cooperation."

Boris listened in silence, without comment, and then began his own round, which was also a concise and comprehensive list.

In fact, most of the issues raised by the city-state are matters of mutual benefit to both parties, which can be regarded as a sincere attitude and can also consolidate the relationship between the two parties.

As the most powerful military country, the First Federation has always been the largest arms exporter. Although the northern city-states have a small market share, they are one of the country's main industries. In fact, in this field, all countries around the world are somewhat restricted by the First Federation. , he can compete with you with similar products, or he can use other means to influence the buying country from signing a contract with you, and he can even push for the Western Union Act to ban the sale of some of your hot-selling military products. They are all trying to strangle you.

But in the end, "regional security issues" were inevitably mentioned.

The second topic is "energy cooperation".

The dialogue between state-level heads of state is actually very similar to a turn-based game. Both parties have prepared materials and began to elaborate on core concerns after simple greetings.

But these are not important in the eyes of the First Federation, because this should be a chaotic battlefield, and its function is to serve as a buffer zone for Lu Sen. If the First Federation cannot control it, then no one can control it, especially Lu Sen.

King Gustar expressed his attitude towards the security situation in the Western Shandong region. There are three core keywords:
Peace, reconstruction, dialogue.

The Brigadier looked at the TV intently and shook his head slightly.

The first round starts with the hosts. The multiple demands put forward by the northern city-states include bilateral trade (fighting for goods and tariff benefits for their own country), including international cooperation (jointly participating in formulating some game rules, such as climate issues and energy issues, and doing things together that are beneficial to oneself and disgusting to others. matters), including regional cooperation (especially in the central and northern regions, where we want to get more of the resource cake).

When it came to the final topic, Boris finally mentioned the "security situation in Russia", and the content was still what was released on TV at the time:
"The current situation in the Western Shandong region is part of the post-war order and a manifestation of the common interests of the Western Alliance countries. It should not be changed without authorization because of individual countries."

Obviously, the differences between the two sides on this specific issue are huge, because the king said "peace, reconstruction, dialogue", which was almost completely rejected by Boris.

But the old king was not discouraged, because the Luxi region has always been like this over the years. If there had not been a sudden change, the city-state would never have taken the initiative to get involved in the First Federation's plot against Lusen. Instead, it would have refused to participate as before. Even hide as far as you can.

But this time, he had an ally.

The old king chuckled and looked a little helpless: "Of course the city-state recognizes and supports the relevant resolutions of the Western Alliance, but we are also surprised by the decision of the Holy See, and there are more than 80% of the Holy See believers in the north. We have to respect the attitude of the Holy See and face the people's aspirations. Peaceful will." This can be considered an excuse to put the pressure on the Holy See. If you First Federation is awesome, go and force the Pope to bow. If the Holy See insists on establishing this Holy Theocracy, the city-state parliament may not take it into consideration. Public opinion, please help.

Hearing what the king said, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became solemn.

Sophia could see that her father was not going to give in today. The most he could do was give both sides a step up.

But as the eldest brother naturally has the confidence to be the eldest brother, Boris smiled calmly: "The Holy See will change his mind."

By saying this, Boris recognized the key role of the Holy See and stepped down the stairs, but he also expressed a tough attitude that will surely make the Holy See surrender.

Sophia's heart sank. This meant that the First Federation's actions and arrangements in Luxi would not change, and the military confrontation that had already occurred would not stop, because neither side mentioned the cessation of the exchange of fire.

King Gustar smiled harmlessly: "I believe the Holy See and the people will make the right choice."

This is a nonsense sentence that can be interpreted no matter how it is, indicating that today's conversation is over.

Although Sophia was very anxious, she also knew that this was probably the best outcome.

Politics is like this. Unless there are special circumstances, no one will expose their trump cards easily and say whatever they say without leaving any room for error.

But just when everyone thought that today's agenda was over, an affairs officer suddenly walked into the conference room. He first found Lewis, the First Federal Minister of Defense, who was sitting in the gallery, and said something in his ear.

The minister of defense, who had very little hair, frowned after hearing this and looked at the leaders of the two countries at the table. After thinking for about three seconds, he stood up and came to Secretary of State Boris, also whispering in his ear.

In about two sentences, the Secretary of State's face fell, he looked at King Gustar, and fell silent.

The old king didn't know why, so he stayed silent with him. But there was still a faint smile on his face.

Calm, determined and calm.

As if everything that happened was under control.

Boris had a sullen face and forced out an ugly smile: "The choice of the people of the north...is full of brave adventurous spirit and is admirable."

After saying this, Boris stood up and left without even shaking hands with the king!

The entourage from the First Federation was completely unprepared and hurriedly followed him in a panic, running out of the conference hall in a huff.

The scene was extremely embarrassing!
All staff, diplomats, official media and dignitaries who were accustomed to diplomatic etiquette were stunned by the scene in front of them.

What happened?

What happened to anger the Secretary of State all of a sudden?
Sophia also looked confused and looked at Brigadier Carolyn beside her in confusion: "What happened?"

The Brigadier, who didn't know anything more than she did, frowned and shook his head.

Just then, his phone rang.

The brigadier general glanced at the number and answered the call. His eyes widened after only half a sentence:

"What did you say?"

After being shocked for a long time, Brigadier General Carolyn hung up the phone and looked at Sophia with an expression still full of disbelief.

"According to information from the Western Alliance War Information Center, the northern city-state has taken military action in the western Shandong region without notification..."

Sophia's beautiful big eyes suddenly widened!
Northern city-states taking military action?

How can it be?

It’s okay if she, the ambassador of peace who is more symbolic than real, doesn’t know about it. Even Brigadier General Caroline, who is in charge of national security affairs, doesn’t know anything about it! And there were no rumors or signs beforehand!
The two of them looked at His Majesty the King in the reception room. The old man had just stood up and looked confused.

Even His Majesty the King doesn’t know!
Then... who did it? !

(End of this chapter)