The majestic infantry phalanx marched neatly through the square. Louis X reviewed with satisfaction the rows of spirited and fully armed soldiers in front of him. The national flags were like fire, and the hangings were like forests. The lily flags representing the Royal Family of Milan, and the The black eagle flag of the Grand Principality of Mahad and the Panlong Yunhai flag representing the Principality of Andako were raised on the flagpole in the center of the square at the same time. This is the annual military exercise of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, which is usually held in September. But this year it was slightly delayed.
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Milan, Bedoric, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Mahad, Mecro, and the Deputy Minister of State and Foreign Minister of the Principality of Andoko, Cassinich, all gathered behind King Louis X of Milan and watched the scene quietly. , the elites selected from the 350,000-strong army gathered in Lombardy, an important town in the west of Milan, and held a grand military parade in the famous Piazza San Marco to show the unity and military might of the Three Kingdoms Alliance. In the past, most of the exercises and military parades were participated by military generals from various countries, but this time it was very different. Senior officials from the three countries gathered here. It was obviously not for a simple military parade. The strong fighting spirit in it was almost everyone. smell.
The first person to come over was the Knights of Sanfield, representing the royal family of the Kingdom of Milan. The bright lily micro-emblems were embedded in the buckles on the knights' shoulders, shining brightly in the sun. A thousand war horses almost stepped on the same footsteps. , every step will make the square tremble slightly, like a ten-thousand-legged giant moving its limbs neatly. When the Cavaliers cross the reviewing stand, the uniform knight salute raises the atmosphere to the highest level. .
What followed was the Royal First Infantry Corps of Milan. This was also the first time that the Royal First Infantry Corps of Milan appeared in public after the Kingdom of Milan hired military instructors from the Tang Dynasty to carry out military reforms. It was as thick as a mountain and as broad as the sea. When the attack came, both the people watching from a distance and the high-ranking military and political officials on the reviewing stand were attracted by the five formations that followed in a row. The dazzling swords and guns and the uniform armor formed a beautiful side in the square. Moving the flag, every change of pace and hand shape is like rolling clouds, majestic and majestic.
"Lord Bedoric, it seems that the combat effectiveness of your army has improved a lot. The Royal First Infantry Corps is worthy of being the first army of Milan. This performance alone is worthy of it." Some people tilted their heads and smiled half-fawningly at the Prime Minister of Milan. road. Mecro, the deputy prime minister of the Grand Duchy of Mahad, also pulled in another ally: "Master Cassinich, it seems that the armies of our two countries have to learn from the Milan army. If we always stand on our own laurels and watch the sky from a well, then I’m really going to become a frog in the well.”
"Yes, but Lord Mecro, the elites of the Grand Duchy of Mahad are also very powerful. I heard that the 1st and 2nd Division of your army also received high praise from General Kunek in the early exercises. , it is said that it is completely comparable to the army of the Royal Family of Milan." The thin man with a thin face looked empty in his robes. It's like a bamboo pole propped up in his clothes, but his bright and agile eyes show that this person is not simple.
"Haha, that's just a courtesy compliment from General Kunek. How can our army from the Grand Duchy of Mahad be compared with the Royal Army of Milan? Being able to follow Jiwei and wave the flag and shout is already flattering us." Mecro shook his head repeatedly. He said that he did not dare to take such a false reputation. No matter in terms of quality or quantity, there was still a certain gap between the Mahad Army and the Royal Milan Army. Mecro was self-aware of this.
"Okay. You two should stop complimenting each other there. Whether you are a mule or a horse will be revealed soon. I do hope that our Royal Army of Milan and the Three Kingdoms Allied Forces can both show their authority in this battle. It washes away the humiliation we have suffered for many years, and also gives Datang a clear proof that our Three Kingdoms Allied Forces can also defeat the Maci Khans. It is not only the Tang army that can deal with the Maci Khans. This time is our best chance. I hope that the two You also need to explain to your respective generals who are leading the troops. This time, you must obey General Kunek’s command and strive for more benefits for our three countries in the future.”
The slightly wry smile of Bedorich's words was somewhat insincere, but when things got to this point, it was obviously impossible to get off the ship. The envoy of the Tang Dynasty is sitting in the royal capital. If we continue to push and block, I'm afraid that guy will really report to Li Wufeng that the alliance is sitting on the fence and watching. There seems to be little room for maneuver now.
Mecro and Cassinich both heard the reluctance in Bedorich's words. They also knew that Bedorich was not active in fighting Maci Khan. The same was true for Louis X, but in the face of the Tang Dynasty's Under tremendous pressure, the original neutral policy was forced to change to Shi Yan. Now that Datang has won a decisive victory in Yue Jing, its attitude towards the Three Kingdoms Alliance has become increasingly tough, and it has even made it clear that if the Three Kingdoms Alliance cannot fight against If the Machi Khans played their due role in the war, the cooperation agreement between the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms Alliance needs to be reconsidered. This also means that the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms Alliance will be repositioned. What will happen in the future? No one can be sure of the situation.
Both Milan, Mahad and Andako felt the tremendous pressure from the Tang Dynasty. Although officials from the three countries repeatedly explained the policies and opinions of the Three Kingdoms Alliance to the Tang envoys, hoping to give the three countries more time to mobilize, However, the other side is still very tough. If they criticize the Three Kingdoms Alliance for adopting a neutral policy in this war where there are no bystanders, it means supporting Maci Khan in disguise. It brought many variables and urged the Three Kingdoms Alliance to send troops to Maci Khan to completely resolve the threat of Maci Khan to the countries in the southern part of the Eastern Continent.
"Lord Bedorich, since this battle cannot be avoided, we can only accept it. We just hope that the Tang Dynasty can stop its foreign conquests after this battle. The Eastern Continent has not been quiet since the establishment of their empire. We We all hope to establish a reasonable order with the Tang Dynasty so that we can have sufficient time to develop our economy. Haven't the countries in the Western Continent already discovered the New World? Didn't the Tang Dynasty also discover some islands in the south of the Southern Ocean? ? If the Tang Dynasty really still has some strength left, it would be much better to spend more time on those security issues." Cassinich also sighed slightly. It is also difficult to be attached to a strong person. If something goes wrong, it will cause Andako is also deeply aware of the tension in the relationship.
"Lord Bedorich, the situation in the north seems to have become very tense. I heard that the Liberians have jointly mobilized and assembled a million troops on the northern border of the Tang Dynasty. It seems that the battle between the Tang Dynasty and the Liberians will be the same. It's inevitable. I wonder if the Tang Dynasty can support fighting on two fronts at the same time?" Mecro is more concerned about this point. There must be a tacit understanding between the Machihans and the Liberians. Once the Liberians are defeated in the north, Without the Tang Dynasty, it is difficult to say whether the situation in the south will be affected. The Three Kingdoms Alliance does not want to be on the wrong team, which is the main reason why they hope to delay for more time.
"Two adults, since we are now standing on the same ship as Datang, we can only bite the bullet and go down. Stop holding on to half-hearted ideas. Now we can only go all out to cooperate with Datang's fastest speed. Solving the problem of Maci Khan will allow Datang to free up more energy to deal with the Liberians. Otherwise, if the Liberians really defeat Datang, the Maci Khans will resurrect. By then, Maci Khan will People can't compete with the Liberians, so they can only focus on us.
Bedorich also knew that his explanation was a bit far-fetched, but he agreed with His Majesty the King that the Liberians could not defeat the Tang Dynasty. It was only a matter of time before the Tang Dynasty won this battle. The comprehensive national strength of the Liberians There is no way to compete with the Tang Dynasty. Once the war escalates, the destruction of the Liberians is inevitable. And now that the Liberians want to defeat the Tang Dynasty in a short time, Bedorich also feels that it is impossible. Rather than offending the Tang Dynasty, it is better to bet on the Tang Dynasty and cooperate with the Tang Dynasty to solve the problem of Maci Khan. The Foreign Minister of the Tang Dynasty has made it clear that the Tang Dynasty has only three enemies in the Eastern Continent, the Liberians, the Japanese and the Maci Khan. People, the Tang Dynasty will not have any territorial claims or attempts against other countries, including the Nanyang Alliance. The Tang Dynasty is even willing to make its national policy public to the people to guarantee this.
It was King Liao's statement that dispelled the concerns of Louis X and Bedrich. Although Louis X and Bedrich did not believe that the Tang Dynasty had the strength and ambition to unify the entire continent, the Tang Dynasty did not have the power and ambition to unify the entire continent. The frequent conquest wars launched in the past two years have indeed caused doubts in many surrounding countries. At this point, Datang has not provided a convincing explanation to the neighboring countries with friendly relations. The Maci Khans are old enemies and have territorial disputes with the Japanese, but wars on the peninsula and wars against India are a bit far-fetched. This is the main reason why Milan and the Three Kingdoms Alliance have been reluctant to formally respond to the Tang alliance. , I believe no country is willing to form an alliance with a country that is too ambitious and relies entirely on military conquest.
"Lord Bedoric, do you think the opinions expressed by Sir Wang Liao on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty are credible?" Kasinich, like Bedoric, was somewhat doubtful about the sincerity of the Tang Dynasty.
"Let's wait and see. Wang Liao has returned to Zhongzhou. He promised that within a week of returning to Zhongzhou, Li Wufeng would explain the Tang Empire's foreign policy to the public, and he would also clearly promise to eliminate Liboia and the Japanese. And there are no territorial ambitions or demands in the Eastern Continent except Machi Khan. As long as he dares to make public promises to his people, we can trust him. If he cannot do it or is unclear, then we need to reconsider our attitude. Yes." Bedorich replied calmly.