Gisd, by nature a combative individual, saw the battlefield become the main stage for Santy Roman once the fighting began. "Big brother, what do you mean? We have nothing to do with the beast race. Let him be their beast king, and we'll be our own emperors. Why should we surrender to him? Since we'll be subordinates either way, what's the difference between submitting to Santy Roman and submitting to the beast race?"
His question was naturally what the other two wanted to ask. Fortunately, Viktor spoke of submitting to the beast race and not to the Winter, otherwise, all three would have suspected Viktor was there to lobby for King Winter.
Viktor, however, was not angered. He smiled leisurely and said, "Esteemed younger brothers, the difference is enormous! The beast race is separated from you by Santy Roman. If you submit to the beast race, it's merely a verbal submission. But if you submit to Santy Roman, you will truly be under their jurisdiction.
Esteemed younger brothers, think about it. If you submit to the beast race, and Santy Roman wages war against us, it would be tantamount to waging war against the beast race. How could the beast race stand idly by? In other words, if you submit to the beast race, they will be our protective charm for survival."
Communicating with these people who were strong in body but simple in mind required breaking things down meticulously, a great test of one's tongue.
Gisd nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, and the other two also seemed to have a realization.
For these three individuals, there were naturally many benefits. However, for Viktor's position, he would not be working for others for free.
Once they submitted to the beast race, the opportunity for the two powers to unite would become even more slim.
If Santy Roman could tolerate the beast race's perennial incursions on its borders, how could it tolerate the beast race inciting rebellion in Santy Roman's three cities?
This was precisely another poisonous stratagem devised by Viktor for Taidarell, further provoking and damaging the relationship between the two parties.
Once the possibility of an alliance between the two was thoroughly shattered, Santy Roman, standing alone, would find itself in a precarious situation.
Xiao Xun was sunbathing and reading in the small garden of the castle when he saw a beautiful woman in military attire pacing towards the garden gate. The golden dragon on her armor was ferocious, none other than Seilafeis.
Seilafeis, seeing Xiao Xun from afar, couldn't help but quicken her pace.
Xiao Xun saw that Seilafeis was followed by quite a few people and quickly stood up to bow. "Your Majesty, why are you dressed like this today?"
Seilafeis stopped in front of Xiao Xun and said, "You and I are not strangers as monarch and subject. Let's find a place to sit and talk!"
Xiao Xun glanced at the people behind Seilafeis, seeing her dressed so formally today, he nodded. "Alright."
As he spoke, he made a gesture of invitation. Seilafeis understood and couldn't help but step forward.
The two strolled side by side in the small garden, passing through a long corridor. Seilafeis said to Xiao Xun, "Winter is attacking us from four directions. Do you have any good ideas to defend against the enemy?"
Xiao Xun smiled and said, "I've already thought of a plan to repel the enemy, but it's only for reference." waPShuWu.net
Seilafeis had come precisely for this matter. "I knew you'd have a good idea. Speak quickly!"
"Bone Sang is invading from the north. Duke Dukel, one of the six dukes of the Shengdu Dynasty, resides there and is deeply loved by the local residents. They even call him Duke Shenwei. As long as Your Majesty sends one person, to travel day and night, to order Dukel to firmly defend Iron Hill Fort, and to ambush four routes of elite troops, rotating daily to repel the enemy with troops."
Seilafeis couldn't help but show a hint of doubt. "Although Dukel is one of the six dukes, he has no strong generals under him. Can he really withstand Bone Sang's hundred thousand troops?"
Xiao Xun certainly dared not guarantee it. He smiled faintly. "Under divine might, who dares to disobey? Your Majesty need not worry! Dukel can certainly bear this heavy responsibility!"
Seeing that Seilafeis, though doubtful, nodded, he continued, "Regarding Wilson's advance, it is indeed worrying. However, Wilson and Ruske were sworn brothers and had a deep personal relationship. If Your Majesty lets Ruske write a letter to Wilson, Wilson will likely feign illness. Even if he is forced to send troops, he will only go through the motions. Then, this route can be considered safe!"
Seilafeis naturally agreed with Xiao Xun's views.
Wilson was a veteran official of Santy Roman. During her father's reign, he was a high-ranking official. She had intended to deal with him using past affections.
Seeing Seilafeis's expression remain normal, clearly having anticipated this, Xiao Xun praised her inwardly. "Agamemnon is marching to Zhenyang. This person cannot be underestimated.
I think Your Majesty's general Aaron can hold him off. Commander Aaron is both brave and resourceful. Zhenyang is extremely dangerous, and there is no need to attack proactively. Just defend firmly, and Agamemnon will surely return in failure!"
This also coincided with Seilafeis's thoughts, and she had no objections.
Xiao Xun faced Seilafeis's gradually appearing smile. "As for this last route, since Iron Hill Fort did not dispatch Vincent of the Fearless Vanguard, then Vincent can be sent to resist the beast race."
Seilafeis nodded approvingly. "I didn't expect you to have a thorough understanding of Santy Roman's military and political talents in such a short time here. However, if the Fearless Vanguard Vincent is truly transferred away, perhaps safety can be assured, but I fear some cities might suffer unexpected losses. Therefore, I'd like to hear Xiao Xun's expert opinion."
Xiao Xun looked at the beautiful monarch before him. Although her face held a smile, when she mentioned the beast race, her eyes were filled with deep hatred. "Your Majesty, if you only seek immediate gains, you can send troops to attack the beast race first. If you desire lasting peace, please think twice before acting! When achieving great things, one must avoid emotional actions. I have read in the library that in terms of territorial expansion, the Beast King is inferior to us, and even more so to Winter. However, when it comes to defending territory, no one can match them. Does Your Majesty know how much forbearance this requires?"
Gazing at Xiao Xun's profound eyes, Seilafeis couldn't help but look disheartened.
She knew the beast race very well. The Beast King had grown up under the protection of the Dragon King since childhood. To her, the Dragon King was both brother and father, with deep and righteous affection.
If she acted rashly, the Dragon Clan would surely assist.
Seilafeis nodded thoughtfully and slowly said, "You are right, I've noted it down!"
In the evening, the two lay on the large bed in the bedroom. Mu Jiahe and Xiao Xun spoke not a word, becoming the most familiar of strangers until they returned to that world.
The two lay on the bed, motionless, until Mu Jiahe said, "Go make food!"
Xiao Xun seemed to have been resurrected, and he agreed, stumbling out of the door in a daze.
As soon as he came down, he saw Yun Mei, who had already prepared the meal, stunned. "Uncle, why are you out here without clothes? It's autumn now, and it's cold. Don't catch a chill."
Hearing Yun Mei's words, Xiao Xun snapped back to reality, looked down, and ran back to the master bedroom on the second floor as if escaping.
His face was so red it could bleed, and his heart pounded like a drum.
Mu Jiahe saw Xiao Xun return and look like that. "What's wrong? Did you see red high heels again?"
Xiao Xun walked to the bedside to put on his clothes, saying as he did, "You forgot, my niece Yun Mei is here. From now on, she'll be making the meals."
Mu Jiahe suddenly realized, "Oh! I remember now. Yes, running back and forth between two worlds, it's inevitable to forget things often."
After putting on their clothes, the two came down from the second floor together. Yun Mei had already prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
Yun Mei wiped her hands with her apron. "Uncle, Auntie, you're awake. Hurry and eat!"
Xiao Xun frowned. "Why are you calling her that? Didn't I tell you yesterday? You should call her President Mu. She's our boss."
Yun Mei agreed, and Mu Jiahe waved her hand. "Call her whatever you like! We're all family here. Sit down and eat together!"
"No, I still have things to do in the kitchen. You all eat first!" she said, and then went back into the kitchen.
Xiao Xun picked up a cup and took a sip. "Hmm? It's soy milk."
Mu Jiahe looked at Xiao Xun. "What's wrong with the soy milk?"
Xiao Xun explained, "We don't have soy milk in this refrigerator, not even soy milk powder. That's right, not even soybeans. Where did this soy milk come from?"
Yun Mei, hearing this from the kitchen, said, "I just happened to see a soy milk maker, so I soaked some soybeans from my hometown last night. Is it okay?"
Mu Jiahe raised her cup to Yun Mei and said, "It's very good."
Xiao Xun said to Yun Mei, "Yun Mei, don't trouble yourself so much. We'll eat whatever is in the refrigerator."
After speaking, he remembered what Yun Mei had told him last night and added, "I don't mean anything else, I just don't want you to get tired."
Yun Mei smiled. "What's there to trouble about? I don't have any other work to do all day, just cooking. I have to do it well, right?"
After breakfast, Xiao Xun drove Mu Jiahe to the company.
The turn-based game was progressing quickly. As soon as the approval came through, it could be launched for internal testing.
Santy Roman was flourishing, but the Jingji Group had not been doing well these past few days.
Not only were they being besieged and intercepted by friendly competitors, but various accidents were happening frequently. The group was in a frenzy, especially with the public opinion online, which overwhelmingly called for the Jingji Group to exit the domestic market.
After Xiao Xun toured the office area, he returned to his office and took a couple of sips of a cold drink.
Guan Jiawen knocked and entered. She handed Xiao Xun an invitation to Santy Roman's first mobile phone launch event, signed by President Mi. Xiao Xun told Guan Jiawen to put it down and leave.
Just then, someone knocked on the office door. Guan Jiawen opened it to find Mu Jiahe's administrative assistant.
The administrative assistant said to Xiao Xun with a smile, "There's a private gathering of business tycoons tonight. President Mu asked you to go in her place."
Then she handed over an invitation. "There's a password for entering the venue on it."