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Chapter 272 Who is the Yellow Bird
After a debate in the court, the strategic plans led by the Minister of Military Affairs and the Minister of State Affairs did not reach a satisfactory conclusion. Queen Yan was also unable to easily reach a conclusion because the opinions put forward by the Minister of Military Affairs and the Minister of State Affairs had their own strengths. Therefore, the entire court fell into a deadlock after a long period of silence.
"It seems that it will be difficult to reach a decisive conclusion today on the two options of taking the initiative to attack and holding on... Now, except for the Minister of Military Affairs and the Minister of State Affairs, everyone should withdraw!" Seeing this disappointing outcome, Queen Yan had to step aside and prepare to have a good talk with the two ministers of military and government in the hope of resolving the dispute within a small scope.
"Your Majesty, actually there is another reason why I stopped you from sending reinforcements to the Holy City. I just don't know whether I should say it or not..." Seeing that all the ministers had left the hall, the Minister of Equal Affairs glanced at the Minister of State Affairs and said carefully.
"Don't worry, my dear. Although the Minister of State was not born and raised in my Kingdom of Yan, his loyalty and contribution to the country are unquestionable. Please don't worry." Looking at the two people scheming against each other in the audience, Queen Yan was actually very happy. During the more than ten years she was in charge of the government, she had worked hard for several years to find a balance in state affairs. From the current situation, all aspects have been balanced. I believe that if it weren't for this war, I wouldn't have to worry about anything during my reign.
"Your Majesty, I sent people to contact the Kastark Empire, and I got information from Marshal Sterling of the Western Expedition Alliance, and combined it with the timing of the appearance of Shen Xiang, the commander of the God's Legion, and the ability he possessed. I suspect..." After listening to the Queen's words, the Minister of Military Affairs gritted his teeth and spoke out his suspicions in one breath. But what shocked him was that no matter whether it was the Minister of Military Affairs or Queen Yaen, there was no special expression on their faces.
"Well! Have you found out anything? Tell me about it." Queen Yan still had no big expression on her face, but asked the Minister of Military Affairs in a rather curious tone.
“Your Majesty, the Kastek Empire is now in internal turmoil, and the former royal family has been killed by the Finance Minister’s faction. The Duke of Shalo and others who were close to the former emperor’s faction have also retreated to the eastern province on the edge of the Cent Federation in an absolute disadvantage.
From the current emperor, I learned that when our East Continent coalition invaded the West Continent, a troop belonging to the Sixth Division of the Kastark Empire Flame Corps quietly passed through the Andrel region and lurked in the East Continent. This news was also confirmed by Marshal Sterling.
In addition, whether intentionally or unintentionally, the new King of Kastark also showed our envoys the weapons and equipment of the Sixth Division of the Flame Legion, including a giant bow made of special steel sheets stacked together, and a long-range crossbow that can shoot thousands of meters away. . . . .
And if we consider the time when Commander Shen appeared, his technical skills and military command capabilities, and the fact that he appeared in the recent battles with the First Division of the God’s Legion, Your Majesty, what do you think? Is this guess correct? "
"Hahaha! That's right. Although based on your past performance, you are not very competent as the Minister of Military Affairs, but this time, you have done a thorough investigation...
In fact, I had my doubts long before I appointed Shen Xiang. Otherwise, how could I hand over the kingdom's main force to him so easily
At that time, when we started to destroy the undead army, I had this feeling. And in fact, my judgment was correct. How could a so-called craftsman, the heir of a family that designs and manufactures magic equipment, have such rich combat experience? How could we completely defeat millions of undead troops with our inferior forces? And there was no performance at all
This actually fully illustrates one problem, that is, he is not a rookie on the battlefield at all. It was this battle that made me believe that he was the well-equipped, treacherous, and cunning commander of the Sixth Division of the Flame Legion that Sterling mentioned in the emergency report... "The Queen Jaen, who was more than 30 years old, laughed immediately after listening to the words of the Minister of War, and told me about her suspicion and speculation about me.
"But Your Majesty, since you have already guessed that he is from the Kastark Empire, why are you still..." After hearing what Queen Yan said, the Minister of State did not react at all, while the Minister of Military Affairs was completely confused.
"Hehe! When it comes to Shen Xiang, I have to use him. I dare not not use him. It would be a waste if I don't use him..." After hearing the question from the Minister of Military Affairs, the Minister of State Affairs stood up first. Seeing the puzzled look on the face of the Minister of Military Affairs after hearing his words, the Minister of State Affairs even raised his head to the sky.
"Just imagine, a force that can rely on the strength of a division, can hold the situation under the attack of hundreds of thousands of defeated troops, under the siege of hundreds of thousands of troops, and can rescue friendly troops, and at the same time destroy enemy troops that are several times their number, what kind of combat power do you think that is
After his breakout, he was able to break through the encirclement and rush through the Andrel Canyon alone under the siege of millions of troops. Is this something that an ordinary person can do? And in my Kingdom of Yan, is there anyone who can be better than him on the battlefield
Therefore, since I, Yaen, was helpless against the Undead Army, we had to use him as our commander. If we did not use him, do you think we would be at ease leaving a terrifying figure and troops behind us who could explode at any time while we were fighting the Undead Army and the Orcs? No, we absolutely dared not leave him behind us. . . . . .
And then again, for us, especially when Princess Mariette favors him, we have no worries at all when we use him, not to mention that he is a member of the Xia tribe. After all, the Xia tribe does not belong to any country on this continent. We can say that it is an alliance of businessmen, an existence that can show itself and pursue interests.
You see, in the Kastark Empire, Mr. Shen is only a division commander, not to mention that he is a retainer of Duke Shalo. So the benefits he can get in the Kastark Empire can basically be guessed.
And in my Kingdom of Yaen, if he can marry Princess Marit, then he will definitely get the title of Prince at the very least. Add to that other benefits such as territory and power, which side do you think he will choose? Destroy the Kingdom of Yaen? And then continue to be the commander of his division in the Kastek Empire? No, that is absolutely impossible... "
"......" After listening to the analysis of the Minister of State, the Minister of Military Affairs was speechless and did not dare to say anything else. Otherwise, did he want to show his slowness of realization or poor judgment? (To be continued)