Paulin looked coldly at the panic-stricken city of Goa. This is the central city of the entire Tik-controlled area and the capital of the Goa province. Its wealth is comparable to the first-class capital of the central province of India. It is known to be rich in gold. The continent of Goa, the gold mines in the east and the gem-producing areas in the south are all rich and fertile places. Just looking at the main street of Goa City, you can see a series of gold shop signs and gem shops, but you can't see them. At the end, there are many luxurious buildings and mansions, which are beautiful and beautiful. But today, the streets that used to be bustling have become chaotic. The business travelers coming and going all have panic expressions on their faces. Before it gets dark, the doors on the streets have begun to close tightly. The panic is spreading like a plague. The atmosphere was buzzing throughout the Goa city.
A large group of soldiers who followed Pauling have already put the entire post on alert. There are no outsiders in the entire post. Now that the war is about to burn here, no one is willing to stay here. Pauling walked around the small courtyard impatiently. Why are these stupid Tik people not satisfied yet? The news spread by the intelligence agency was indeed enough to make the whole city of Goa panic, but this damn Farash was still unwilling to accept his conditions. Is this guy really willing to be a prisoner of the Luzon people? Pauling didn't believe it.
Pauling has dealt with Farash many times for so long. If the leader of the Tik people was barely competent before the invasion of Hyderabad, except for being a little too ambitious, there is nothing to be seen. However, after the failure of the northern invasion and the double blow of the Western Xinjiang and the Komini people, the leader's spiritual defense completely collapsed. If Bremer had not assumed the important task of supporting the overall situation of the Tik tribe in time, I am afraid that The Tik people will fall apart if they cannot survive even now. It should be said that the Farash family has accumulated a huge amount of wealth over the past hundred years. He would definitely not be willing to let this wealth fall into the hands of the Luzon people. With this wealth, it would be more than enough to live there for dozens of lives. From yesterday's interview, Pauling had already noticed that this guy There is something vaguely hidden under his own lobbying. The only thing he is worried about is probably whether the safety of his wealth can be guaranteed, right? But he seemed to have no choice but to believe in himself. He has no other way out. Of course, it is not impossible to protect his private property, but it requires a necessary price.
"Master Bao, Chief Farash's personal butler has come to invite you to his inner house for a talk." The soldier's words made Pauling feel happy. Yesterday, with the guy Bremer present, many things that could have been clarified could not be clarified. After all, this guy still has tens of thousands of Tik troops in his hands. We still have to count on him to support him on the front line for a few days, and this guy seems to be a little unreasonable, so I can't blame myself, with Farash's cooperation. All is enough.
Stepping into Farashi's inner house, Pauling was once again shocked by the wealth of these Indians. The entire courtyard was full of the classical style of the Mid-Continent. Pauling doubted whether the chief really had such a high level of appreciation. In his opinion, there is a greater chance of being arty. But even so, the cost of such a courtyard alone is probably enough to support a division for a year, and this is just the cost of building this courtyard.
Twelve flying jade statues of different shapes surround the garden. The huge fountain sculpture in the center is a masterpiece by a famous artist at first glance. The clear spring spraying out is full of rich floral fragrance. There are some red petals on the water in the pool. Fish play leisurely and comfortably in it. Waiters and servants in brocade robes and robes stood respectfully in front of the door. Guards holding swords and guns stared straight at each other, motionless. There were different servants leading the way through each door, which showed the strict rules and regulations in the great chief's house.
Pauling was finally able to sit one-on-one with the ninth-generation chief of the Farash family. Seeing the somewhat depressed but unwilling chief in his eyes, Pauling felt a surge of emotion deep in his heart. He couldn't bear it, but now he was helpless. The rule of the Farash family had ended. No matter whether the Luzon people or the empire became the new owners of this land in the future, there would definitely not be this great chief again. He had better His only choice is to leave this land with the endless wealth left by his ancestors and live a carefree life as a rich man. This kind of life of the jungle is not suitable for him. Although he was once very ambitious, Facts have proven that aiming too high will only bring you more pain.
"Great Chief, there are only two of us at this moment. I think we can talk openly and honestly about each other's conditions. I can tell you clearly that the people of Luzon are making great strides now, and maybe even three days from now. In two days, the Luzon army will enter the city. General Bremer's army cannot stop the Luzon army. I believe General Bremer has already reported this to you. The city of Goa is Tik. We don't want to see a pearl of the tribe fall prey to those barbaric people and the ungrateful Luzon people, but now we have to consider some not-so-pleasant things, what do you think?" Pauling was very happy. He wanted to put forward the conditions straightforwardly, but considering the other party's mood and fearing that the other party would not be able to accept it for a while, he had to choose some euphemistic statements to avoid irritating the other party.
"Mr. Pauling, can't you really send troops to help us? I am willing to agree to any conditions of your side, as long as you can help my Farash family regain its original status." He bit his lip unwillingly, although he was a few Tian Nei lost a lot of weight, but Chief Farash's eyes were still bright.
Pauling sneered deep in his heart. This guy was speaking nicely now. At first, he lobbied the other party in every possible way, hoping that the other party would agree to allow the garrison to be stationed, but this guy even strictly limited the number of garrison troops in Lahore Province. They even sent troops to monitor the Western Xinjiang garrison in Lahore Province, and the contact between the Taiga tribe and our side was deliberately obstructed by this guy. If it weren't for this guy's troubles, maybe our current situation would be much easier. If the Seventh Army can be stationed as soon as possible, Pauling believes that at least Goa can be controlled by his side. But now, if he wants to force his way into Goa, it is inevitable that a fierce battle will break out here with the Luzon people who are determined to win. , without any dangers to rely on, this task is too difficult for the Seventh Army, which has only tens of thousands of troops.
"Great Chief, your request seems to have come a little too late. I have pointed out to you a long time ago that the Luzon people have been plotting your land and wealth, but you have always been skeptical of our sincerity. I would like to ask you I proposed to sign a mutual assistance agreement and send troops to help you station in the border areas, but you always avoided talking about it. Now the Luzon people have really come, Pangong has been lost, Xize has been lost, Leibo has been lost, and now it is Goa’s turn. , you should know that the people of Luzon are not good men and women, and because of your suspicion and hesitation, I was unable to request His Highness the King of Qin to send more troops in time. Now I am in a hurry and there is nothing I can do." Pauling looked regretful, "Great Chief, let's be more realistic and leave Goa first. When the empire's reinforcements arrive, we can make a comeback."
Exhaling a long breath, Farash stared at Pauling's face for a long time before squeezing out a few words from between his teeth: "Mr. Pauling, you don't have to do this. I don't believe you. His Highness King Qin would be so kind-hearted to help me regain what is rightfully mine, so if you have any conditions, just put them forward."
"Very well, Mr. Farash. If you had been so rational earlier, I think the situation would not have become so bad. Do people have to suffer certain setbacks before they can become rational?" Pauling shrugged coolly, and Pauling smiled. He stood up and said, "Mingren don't tell secrets. Our conditions are very simple. We can help you regain control of the entire Tik tribe. In exchange, Tik must sign a protection agreement with the empire and cooperate with you in the three northeastern areas of India." Like the province, it belongs to the imperial protectorate."
"Just this one condition?" Farash looked at Pauling with doubtful eyes. Although this condition was very harsh, compared to the Luzon people who wanted to completely end their status, it seemed too benevolent, at least at least. The three northeastern provinces, the main inhabited areas of the Li'an tribe, have not suffered much loss after surrendering to the Tang people. Apart from some reduction in administrative power, on the surface it does not seem that they have suffered much loss. Based on the temperament of their Highness the King of Qin, such conditions seem to be Some are too generous. But now that their territory has completely fallen into the hands of the Luzon people, what does a protection treaty mean if the Tang people can take back all this from the Luzon people
"Hehe, there is another additional condition, but I think since the chief can accept the first condition, then this condition is definitely not a problem." Pauling rubbed his hands, seeming a little embarrassed, but also like I was thinking about how to speak.
Seeing the chief representative like this, Farash was a little confused. Did this guy really have any shady demands? Why do you have such an expression
Seeing Farash's suspicious look, Pauling had no choice but to shake his head and speak bravely: "Great Chief, fighting against the Luzon people is not an easy matter. You also know that there will be many sacrifices and sacrifices, uh, I heard that the nobles have accumulated considerable savings over the years, eh, this?"