C157 Meeting in a Strange Way

165 "Wait!"

Before Walker could sigh, he saw that Lee Xiang had no intention of staying in front of everyone. He quickly stood up. He shouted to stop Lee Xiang.

Lee Xiang wasn't surprised. It would be strange if Lee Xiang didn't say anything at this moment.

"Is there anything else that Count needs?" Lee Xiang stopped walking naturally. In fact, he did not plan to leave at all. He was just putting on a show.

"Although His Majesty appointed me as the special envoy of the empire to deal with some troublesome problems here. . . " Walker nodded slightly. There was no expression on his face. . . . "But in fact, if I did not have the cooperation of Duke's Mansion, I would have encountered some unexpected trouble!"

"For example?" Lee Xiang nodded with interest. "Count better make it clear, or you can make a list that needs our cooperation!"

"For example, the private army in Duke's Mansion! They were a big problem now. If they could not keep pace with the army of the empire, they were afraid that they would not be able to keep pace with the army of the empire. This will be a huge obstacle in our negotiations with the Moose Empire! "

Walker saw that the matter had hit the nail on the head and clearly explained the problem. However, the method was very implicit, but anyone could understand what he meant.

"It's not that the steps are different, but there are many times when casting spells suddenly. There is no way for them to be the same. Moreover, our private army shared information with the garrison of the empire. It has been like this for so many years. . . "

"What I mean is that it's best to be able to manage and deploy them together!" Walker interrupted Lee Xiang's words.

"I'm afraid you and my grandfather will have to talk about this. I don't have that much power!" Lee Xiang declined tactfully. It was absolutely impossible for him to take back the command of private army, even if it was only for the time being.

"Alright. . . " Walker had obviously expected such an answer from Lee Xiang. "Then at least there should be a unified deployment in terms of tactics, right? You also know that if there were two command systems in one place, it would be a very scary thing! Especially the troops!"

Lee Xiang thought to himself. He immediately realized a problem. Walker actually wanted to temporarily take over private army was just a secondary idea. His real purpose was to make himself clear about this problem. At the same time, it also indicated a very serious problem: he might be able to tell that the conflict with Moose Empire this time was not simple. He had even guessed that it had something to do with him.

"Of course. " Lee Xiang nodded approvingly. "Since Count thinks that one place cannot have two command systems, Count said. If you agree, we can move all the private army in Duke's Mansion back. This way, it will be easy to manage a single empire garrison. . . It just so happens that the rest of the Yalu River river in the province needs manpower. Our private army will also be useful when we come back. "

Lee Xiang's answer stunned everyone, especially Walker, who was complaining in his heart. He knew that he had underestimated his son's means.

The reason why Lee Xiang said that was because he had already seen through the difficulties of the empire. It was obvious that he was pretending.

To be honest, although there were many places in the Empire that needed troops to guard, But it was not so difficult that there were no troops to deploy. The problem was that if they were to deploy a large number of troops to Silo Province, The neighboring countries would naturally send more troops over. This way, the immediate consequences would be that it would make the situation that was originally going to ease up become even more tense. At that time, even if the two sides wanted to step down, there would be no way for them to step down.

The most crucial thing was that once the two sides at the border had too many soldiers, it was unavoidable that even more incidents of gunfire and wiping of weapons would occur. This might be something that neither side wanted to see, but it was also something that could not be controlled. Because once this kind of conflict increased, Neither side was able to report to the domestic hardliners. In the end, it would be impossible not to fight.

Therefore, theoretically, it was necessary for the private army of Duke's Mansion to be stationed at the border. At least in terms of strategic planning, their existence was reasonable.

"We can rest and reorganize in Yalu River for now. After all, the war at the border is the most important. . . Therefore, it is necessary for the private army of Duke's Mansion to be stationed at the border. " Walker looked at Lee Xiang and said in a deep voice.

His intention was very clear. He wanted to force Lee Xiang to make a clear statement about the authority of the private army. Once Lee Xiang refused, he would have an excuse to accuse him of disregarding the big picture.

Lee Xiang smiled faintly. "Lee Xiang doesn't agree with what Count said. Perhaps the war at the border is the most important to you. Because you are the special envoy sent by the empire to handle this matter, but in our opinion. . . The war at the border is important, but the lives of the people in the province are equally important. One must know that the people of the province are all looking forward to a good harvest so that they won't starve during the winter. . . "

Lee Xiang's words made Walker, who had been calm all this time, angry. He was mocking him for not caring about the lives of others in order to complete the mission of the empire.

"But once the war breaks out. . . What can we do even if we get some good rewards? Life is more important than anything! " Walker's tone was unpleasant. "If you insist on leaving the problem of the border aside, then I can only report this matter to the Imperial Capital!"

Lee Xiang was also very annoyed. The dispute between them was merely a matter of commanding. The Empire wanted to take back the temporary commanding authority of private army so that they could unify and manage it, but he was not willing to do so. Even if it was for a moment, it was impossible. This was his bottom line at the very least.

With a muffled groan, Lee Xiang said rudely, "Let's not talk about whether this battle will start or not. Even if it really starts, I don't think you should forget about it, Count. Soldiers also need to eat! Don't forget the uniqueness and complexity of Silo Province. I can make a bold assumption. If I compromise now, I won't go and rebuild the Yalu River for the time being. But has Count ever thought of the consequences? At that time, the entire province might be filled with starving people. What kind of concept is this? I'm afraid that the war with the neighboring countries hasn't ended yet. The entire Silo Province had begun to fall into chaos. The most critical situation was that it might affect the entire empire. The result is that the war between us and the neighboring countries has yet to begin. The internal structure of the empire has fallen into chaos. At that time, we will be in an even more passive position. This is definitely possible. Then, who will be responsible for this? Is it our Duke's Mansion? Or is it you, Count? "

Lee Xiang's rhetorical question made Walker pause for a moment. That's right, this might definitely happen. Everyone nodded secretly, including Barut. They all thought that Lee Xiang's analysis was very reasonable.

"So, let's not look at the situation in front of us and ignore the long term. If we are too short-sighted, it might not be the fortune of the empire. As the saying goes, food is the sky. A country uses its people as its foundation. I think Count should understand this principle. Even if you report this to the Imperial Capital, I still insist on my point of view. I think that even the great and loving goddess will agree with my point of view! "

Everyone fell silent. They had to admit that Lee Xiang's argument was very persuasive. Even the Imperial Capital couldn't refute his words. Because he had his reasons.

After a long time, Barut was the first to come to his senses. When he saw Count Walker standing there awkwardly, he let out a muffled groan. "Baron seems to have changed the topic. It wasn't that Count didn't allow you to rest in Yalu River, but that he wanted you to slow down. Also, I think I need to remind you of something. What we are discussing now is how to dispatch the private army in Duke's Mansion. "

"Eh? Did Your Highness not know what I meant just now?" Lee Xiang pretended to be surprised. "My attitude is very clear. If the Empire thinks that our private army is a hindrance, I will transfer them back. I will let the army of the Empire solve this problem. Is this answer not enough to satisfy you? Then what kind of answer do you want? "

Lee Xiang was determined to avoid answering the question of handing over the command of private army temporarily. Unless they mentioned it clearly, he would pretend to be confused until the end. There was no way he could be fooled by this question.

Everyone felt helpless about Lee Xiang's act of pretending to be confused. However, there was a problem that they could not say it out loud. The reason was very simple. Because some of the things that happened between them and the Duke's Mansion had created an irreparable rift between them. Even the basic mutual trust had completely disappeared. And now, they wanted to take over their private army. This was a typical example of forcing Ronton to express his stance on this matter. If Ronton agreed, it would be fine. There was only one outcome, and that was that they would inevitably fall out with each other. Now, the reason why Ronton claimed that his illness did not appear. . . It's for both sides to reserve a reasonable staircase. He didn't want to completely fall out with each other.

Of course, for the Empire, it was fine to fall out with them, but the time wasn't right yet. At such a juncture, the thing that the Empire was most unwilling to see happen in an autonomous province was something that they were willing to see happen. Otherwise, only the neighboring countries would benefit in the end.

Walker was secretly shocked. At this moment, he truly felt the intelligence of his son. He had almost grasped the empire's most fatal weakness.

"Your Highness means that at this juncture, we must have a unified management of the empire's garrison and the private army in Duke's Mansion. This will make it easier for us to give orders. . . "

"Then how does Count think we should manage them all?" Lee Xiang smiled faintly and asked back. Since you are afraid to say it out loud, why not force you to say it out loud? "Is it to establish a unified command center?"

Walker nodded his head. This was exactly what he meant.

Lee Xiang smiled faintly. "Unfortunately, Count does not know how to lead troops. Otherwise, it would not be a bad idea to send the private army of Duke's Mansion under your command. "

Everyone in the empire knew that Count Walker did not have any military position. Therefore, Lee Xiang did not mean to demote him, but his words implied something. It was impossible for Walker to take over the command of private army. This had completely stifled his words.

At this moment, Walker was panting with anger, but he couldn't find any excuse to refute. Because not having a military position was indeed his biggest weakness. Otherwise, he would not have arranged for his son-in-law to go to the army to train. And the most fatal problem. Although the order given to him by the Empire was full responsibility, it didn't explicitly say that he would take over the military. The duty of the army was just to cooperate with his peace talks. This was his biggest weakness. He knew very well in his heart that the main purpose of the Imperial Capital was to let him come and negotiate. It was not to fight a war. Otherwise, this position would not have belonged to him. It should have been some big shot in the Military Department. It was precisely because he was a civil servant that he had the advantage in negotiations. And if he sent a military officer. . . That would prove the determination of the Empire to fight at all costs. Perhaps it was because of this slight change that Lee Xiang had grasped the Empire's thoughts.

Everyone was silent for a moment. They knew very well that Lee Xiang's words had completely blocked Walker from taking over the private army completely.

"Alright, I'm still very busy. If Sir needs the cooperation of Duke's Mansion, you can discuss with Chief Kerry. . . " Lee Xiang bowed slightly. When they reached the door, He suddenly stopped and looked at Ronnie. He said, "By the way, General Ronnie. If there are any military arrangements and assignments at the border, you can come to me directly. We are duty-bound to repel the enemy, and I have many suggestions in this regard. I can guarantee that there will be more surprises waiting for the General in the future. Destroying one of their divisions is just the beginning. . . I believe that there will be many common topics between us. "

Ronnie nodded excitedly because Lee Xiang was hinting to him that there would be more battles like today's annihilation in the future, and it would be even more thrilling.

The others secretly smiled bitterly, because they knew very well that Lee Xiang's words actually didn't mean that.

His goal was very simple. If Ronnie wanted to make more military merits, Then, he would do as he said. This was actually indirectly taking over the garrison of the empire into his hands. However, his methods were so ingenious that no one could refute him. Furthermore, he was so brilliant that he was amazed. The most important thing was that he had a reason that no one could refute: everything he did was for the Empire! Such a reason. . . Even if Wales came personally, he would not be able to refute it.

Among all the people present, the one who was most depressed was Walker. Originally, he was prepared to take over the private army in Duke's Mansion, but now it seemed that even the garrison of the empire was stirred up by Lee Xiang's words and was eager to give it a try. It was very likely that he would be led by the nose by Lee Xiang's words.

This was a very funny result. At the same time, it was also a very fatal problem.

Walker suddenly found out that Lee Xiang's scheming was really unfathomable, and it made people's hair stand on end. Perhaps everything here had already been under his control for a long time.