The King of Knights

Pepin the Short was also known as the Dwarf King by other countries. But how to say, he himself seems to be very dissatisfied with this title. Lucifer’s casual choice of words aroused Bismarck’s displeasure.

“Watch your words, King of Britain.”

“Rhetoric? Dwarf King? Didn’t everyone outside call him that. I think this title is very good, at least much better than his self-proclaimed Warhammer King. After all, you see, if it’s a warhammer, wouldn’t it become a hammer or something like that? ”

Lucifer’s teasing words made Bismarck feel the urge to leave immediately. At the same time, he was more and more sure in his heart that Lucifer must have made a second hand preparation behind his calmness. Thinking of this, he could only continue to talk with an iron head.

“Can I understand that the king of Britain at this moment has no will to negotiate peace?” On the surface, he looked like he was about to leave, but he began to worry about this negotiation.

“What you are thinking about now should not be whether I have the will to negotiate peace, but whether you can let me see the sincerity of the peace talks. Understand, Prime Minister of France? At least 30,000 of the 70,000 people on the opposite side lost the ability to fight. The rest are the prey on the tip of my sword. If you want to talk, let me see your sincerity. The king can face the king, and he sent his own prime minister, Gawain, do you think they are sincere? At the end of the words, Lucifer turned his head and asked the knight on the left.

Gawain’s answer was only two simple words.

“Nope.”

“……”

“See? Because of the invasion of France, many of our soldiers sacrificed their lives for it, Prime Minister Bismarck, what do you think the price of this blood should be repaid with? ”

Having said that, Bismarck finally heard the hint of getting down to business. When it comes to repayment, it is naturally the time to talk about conditions.

France concluded a truce with Britain for three years. At the same time, we will compensate Britain for its losses in this war, a total of 200,000 gold coins. In exchange, the British side sent the 70,000 troops home, and at the same time needed to release all the prisoners. Bismarck stated a condition that was far from the bottom line and was ready for the next bargain.

Unfortunately, what he saw was Lucifer’s expression of lack of interest.

“You think that’s sincerity?”

After the rhetorical question, Bismarck immediately increased his stakes.

“300,000. The truce was contracted for four years, the three holy swords were not recovered, and Britain was not held responsible for killing the two commanders of our army. ”

This time, Lucifer didn’t have the idea to listen to it again, or he didn’t want to waste time with this product here. He directly prescribed his own conditions.

“The truce is seven years, 700,000 gold coins, the holy sword is originally our trophy, as for the manager, let alone say. At the same time, bounded by the Rhine, the two countries redrew their national border, defining the territory of Britain west of the Rhine. ”

“You!”

“I will let the 70,000 troops here cross the river and release more than 30,000 captives, including the prince of France.”

“Don’t you think your appetite is too great, King of Britain?” Bismarck’s expression became serious.

This condition was also within his expectation, but it was the reserve price that he should have come up with. Now that Lucifer said it, he had the illusion that Lucifer could read minds.

Of course, Lucifer does not have the ability to BUG, but it is not too difficult to speculate the range of conditions that the other party can accept based on the current situation.

“You think I’m going too far? Compared to our union with Rome and the large division of France with Macedonia, this condition is no longer harsh. Originally, this land was the territory of Britain, and it was taken by you only about fifteen years ago. I don’t want to make the mistake of the first king, so that you can get a pioneer base to cross the river for nothing. ”

“……”

“Since you can come, you should also be able to see the situation in front of you. However, I don’t know if there is one thing you can see clearly. That is, if this truce is to be fully escalated, it must reassure both sides. And this Rhine is exactly this guarantee. I don’t want my south side to be in danger of being pierced at any time. ”

Compared to the contract on paper, what is real is the real guarantee of a truce. With this large river as a natural barrier, it will be a lot more reassuring for both sides. France did not have to worry about being attacked by Britain, and Britain was no different.

“If you want to agree to this, the number of gold coins must be reduced.” Bismarck changed the conditions.

In this era, it is normal to buy land with money, and reducing compensation is equivalent to having the money to exchange for this land. This is not unacceptable. Bismarck was also considering France’s domestic finances.

“The gold coins are still 700,000, but I can agree to pay the bill in installments. That is, 400,000 will be delivered first, and then 300,000 will be delivered in five years, with an annual payment of 60,000. This way you have much less financial pressure. Lucifer saw the moment and changed his payment method.

According to Bismarck’s previous disclosure, coupled with Semiramis’s intelligence to analyze, Lucifer believes that 400,000 is an acceptable number. If they have to say it again, they may not want to give it.

Bismarck was silent for a long time before he spoke.

“I need a little time to think about it.”

“No problem! I always welcome you to think about it a little longer. Gao Wen, arrange a luxurious rest place for the prime minister, whether it is guards or food, it must be treated according to the specifications of the prime minister. Can’t let the high school prime minister say that we don’t understand etiquette, understand? ”

Lucifer’s words at this moment made Gawain and Artoria laugh. The words that were obviously under surveillance came out of Lucifer’s mouth, but they became as if to protect them.

“Yes, Wang! I’ll do it. ”

Gawain said and left here first. Then, Lucifer also got up first, which meant that he had no idea of continuing to talk. Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he turned back to Bismarck and said.

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, personally, I very much welcome you to think about it for a while. But I may need to remind you that as long as there is no formal truce between us, it means that our two countries are still hostile countries. ”

Bismarck was also about to get up, but when he heard this, he was suddenly stunned. After reacting, he stared at Lucifer calmly.

“Are you warning me? If you make you wait too long, those soldiers on the other side may be annihilated by you at any time? ”

“No, it’s a kind reminder. After all, we may soon become a truce, and I don’t want to make things too stiff before then. ”

“Thanks for the reminder.”

After speaking, both of them disappeared in front of each other’s eyes.