Blood Dragon

Section 240 Conspiracy

Under the joint promotion of both parties, the topic began to slowly shift to Gruney's little queen.

In this regard, both sides have found common ground.Both of them can safely obtain information about the little queen from each other.

Little Grufiz quickly talked about what happened the last time he came to Falcon City.In particular, he mentioned that he "came out at night by accident" and met the little queen who was obviously waiting for him on purpose.

"Oh, it's really impressive." Baylor said while reflecting on the meaning of this news. "What do you think about this?"

"I was just surprised at the time." Grufiz Jr. replied. "But later... I mean, after I left Falcon City, I heard the news that Byron's coup d'etat failed. To be honest, this incident didn't surprise me at all."

"Sure enough... During that coup, everyone thought that she escaped from Falcon City with the help of a loyal subordinate guarding her." Beler nodded. "But no one has carefully understood that this 'luck' is not just full of luck, but also requires sharp vision, fearless courage, and thorough preparation. Not to mention, it is just a matter of time...Byron launched a coup at night Well, our little queen escaped from the royal city on the second night. Where did she hide during this day? Apart from the loyal guard—Earl Ashurfate, there must be some other people helping her."

"Haha...According to a philosophical saying, shallowness is the true meaning of most human beings." Little Grufiz smiled. "There are not many people as wise as you in the world."

Baylor also smiled, accepting the flattery of little Gruffitz.In fact, the conversation with little Grufiz, the matter of Falcon City was not the focus of his concern, at best it was just an embellishment.This is a classic conversation technique. Before you really get to the point, you need enough foreshadowing and patience to reduce the vigilance of the other party.It's best to disarm the other person's restraint with a topic that the other person cares about.

"Having said that, I recently heard that the situation between Sham and Turan is quite tense." Baylor asked seemingly lightly.

"Well, but there shouldn't be a war." Young Grufiz didn't realize what Belle meant, maybe he did but didn't care. "As far as I can see, Sham can't bear the blow anymore. If war breaks out with the Turanians..." He left behind a meaningful half sentence, but the meaning behind his words was already obvious.

In the past few years, Sham has suffered repeated setbacks.The relationship with the church was bad; the king died suddenly at a young age, leaving orphans and widows who were incapable of governing the country; the green skins swept across the country; the Beru people rebelled and successfully became independent.These blows can be said to come one after another, and each blow is firm and steady.If a country is compared to a person, then Sham is already scarred and dying.If there is another war with the Turan people, the country's rule may even collapse.

"Oh, I don't know if your brother...does this on purpose?"

"What are you talking about!" replied little Gruffitz.His heart skipped a beat.

"I'm just putting forward an idea." Baylor said with a smile. "In my opinion...if there is a war between Sham and Turan, I'm afraid... there is little chance of winning."

"This... I have to admit your judgment." Young Grufiz tried his best to drive the thought out of his mind, but it was like a seed that had taken root in his heart and was growing rapidly. .

"If it suffers another defeat, the royal family of Sham... can be said to lose even the most basic prestige. It is only natural for the country to experience turmoil." Beler maintained the casual attitude just now. "Although I'm a bit clumsy when I say this, but if this happens... then there may be a scene of heroes competing for success in the land of Shem, just like Ryan before. However, Ryan's civil war was strong and weak. , foreign powers will not easily intervene. And Sham is not so lucky... What do you think?"

Little Grufiz didn't answer, but Baylor could clearly see the momentary dullness in the other party's eyes.

"Your brother, Grand Duke Grufiz," Belleil said slowly. "I'm only in my 30s, and I'm still a young man. The principality's internal politics is stable, its military is strong, its economy is developed, and its people support it... According to the development experience of the human world over the past thousand years, it is inevitable for such a country to expand outward. Grew What Grand Duke Fitz lacks is probably only an external environment suitable for expansion..."

"My lord, what do you mean by these words?"

"It's just a boring suggestion." When Belleel lied, the expression on his face was as relaxed and natural as ordering food in a restaurant. "Of course, it's just a suggestion from a friend. Because I think, whether it's for our country or for me personally, it's a relatively important thing to deal with contemporary heroes like you and your brother..."

"General Baylor," Little Grufiz hesitated for a while before finally saying. "The royal family of Sham will at least be protected and helped by the church. I'm afraid... the situation is not as bad as you said."

"Church?" Baylor had more than a sneer this time. "My dear little Lord Gruffitz, I am afraid that you have also heard about the civil war in Grune this time... Do you think this is the best answer to your question?"

Byron of Gruene started a civil war—incontrovertible rebellion, according to contemporary human logic.But the Church remained silent, even declaring neutrality during the course of the civil war.

"This..." Little Gruffitz's eyes flashed an imperceptible spark.But Baylor was indeed staring at the other party, so he took this detail into his eyes.The smile on his face was three points thicker.

When the meeting finally came to an end, Gruffitz Jr. politely bid farewell to Belle.If he was very polite when he came to ask for an interview before, then he has reached twelve points now.Of course, Belle also sent off politely, and even sent him all the way to the door himself.

"My lord general." Robin asked after little Gruffitz had gone far.He was just outside the door, and Belle and Grufiz who were talking did not deliberately lower their voices, so he heard them clearly. "You just..."

"Well, it can be regarded as a backup preparation." Baylor said. "Not as good as Gruene, but a good goal."

"Master General, but..."

"Originally, I planned to take the opportunity of 'being sick' to go to the territory of the Beru people in person." Beler replied. "However, Gruni's piece of fat is really too tempting, so I unknowingly wasted this opportunity. Hey," he sighed. "Greed is really the enemy of human beings. Fortunately, little Grufiz is also in Falcon City, otherwise, he would probably miss an opportunity."

"Are you planning to..." Robin hesitated.

"We, Tiberius, border four countries." Beryl said in an indifferent tone that seemed to be deliberately pretending. "Gruene in the north, Ryan in the south, Turan and Sham in the east. If you want to expand your territory, you can only start with these four countries. Among these four countries, the worst situation is Rui En. However, Ryan and our country have concluded a sacred covenant, which was signed by the two parties under the witness of the church...Tearing up the covenant...I am afraid that it will bring immeasurable serious consequences. As for Sham and Turan... this The two countries have always been relatively close... At the same time, we have an offensive and defensive alliance with our country to fight against the green skins... Although this alliance has become empty talk, it is still a fig leaf. In fact, if our country launches a war or something, I am afraid that the two countries will The first time to conclude a covenant of confrontation. Then it becomes one against two... In this way, the final result is that we only have one direction to choose from Gruny. Of course, to say so much, in the final analysis, our country itself is not enough Powerful. Otherwise, I wouldn't have so many scruples." Baylor sighed softly.

"You said that Gruney has another advantage, and that is the location." Robin added. "Under normal circumstances, every time a country acquires a new piece of territory, while increasing taxes and expanding its national strength, it also adds a responsibility and burden of guarding the country. But the situation here is exactly the opposite. If we can If we seize the territory in the south of Gruney, then due to the geographical conditions that are easy to defend, the defensive force in the north of our country can be reduced. While increasing the national strength, it can also reduce the burden on the country.”

"That's right, that's the reason. But..." Baylor said suddenly. "Although Gruni is the best solution, the gods still gave us other options. You may have heard that recently, due to the conflict with the elves' trade routes... there has been an obvious conflict between Shem and Turan Conflict. The Turanians and even Chen Bing border, threatened with force... Hehe... Obtaining the right to control the trade route with the elves is of no less significance to the country than obtaining a vast and fertile territory. Such a fat cake...even if it is historically Sham and Turan, who are friendly, will also have a fight."

"My lord, given the current situation of Sham and Turan, if we really resort to force in the end, then Sham's chance of winning is very small." Robin reminded. "Besides, just as you told little Grufiz just now... If this kind of thing really happens, the Royal Family of Sham will lose the ability to control the country. No matter how fat the cake is, life is not important. It’s common sense, isn’t it? This battle is obviously not going to happen.”

"This is a logical judgment." Baylor smiled. "However, this is a judgment that can only be made by a smart person. And the regent queen mother of Sham... is not a smart person, whether it is military or political."

"what do you mean……"

"Remember the process of the Beiru people's War of Independence? It's not so much a war as it is an armed march." Baylor said. "If it is said that they didn't buy someone in the court of Sham...or even the Queen Mother herself...even if you don't believe an idiot. With the judgment and vision shown by that woman in the past, if there is someone who is bought People are constantly instigating... From my point of view, at least the possibility of breaking out of this war that you said can't be fought is [-] to [-]."

"Ah..." Robin finally understood Belle's train of thought.And he was also aware of Baylor's long-term calculations.

"My lord, if we are defeated by Turan again, then Sham's disintegration is just around the corner. At that time, our country..."

"Well, I'm afraid Grufiz has already seen this. If Sham falls apart, then that country will become a plate of fat on the dinner plate for the strong to eat. And it seems that it can divide The person who gets the largest share is the new Principality of Beru. If all goes well, he may occupy most of the land of Sham, replace the previous royal family of Sham, and establish his own rule."

Belle's tone was calm and relaxed, but there was a bloody breath unconsciously in his words.Even with common sense, it can be judged that this "replacement" process is by no means peaceful and just, and it will inevitably be accompanied by the blood and corpses of thousands of people.

"And us," Baylor replied, looking at Robin. "It will take no effort to get the new land of at least one province."