Chapter 80: Belief expansion

　　 While Grand Duke Jon and his senior staff were meeting overnight to discuss the improvement of the lightning storm plan, the special envoy of the Stasi Principality was angrily banging on the table in the conference room in Zakif’s temporary embassy.
Stasi’s embassy in Falkenridge was originally set up in the capital of Barrington. As a result, the embassy was demolished in ruins. The newly appointed special envoy had to move before he was relieved. With his noble body, he followed the new king all the way to Zakif.
　　 For him, the process of traveling a long distance made him feel very bad, and coupled with just learning about this awful thing, no one can blame him too much for his bad attitude at the moment.
　　Although the crisis on the border has ended with the retreat of the Stasi's army, the big-waisted envoy has no intention of giving way in terms of momentum.
　　 Or from another point of view, they seem to have achieved a great victory on the border, and they are so arrogant that they are confusing.
　　 "We didn't have to shed blood and sacrifice for the sake of the two peoples, and for the sake of the two countries without swords and soldiers, we made a patient choice at the last minute!" Special Envoy Stasi stared at the receptionist in front of him, furious.
　　 And Falkenridge’s diplomats accompanied the smiling face and did not say anything to irritate him. They just kept nodding their heads and praised Stasi as a peaceful, benevolent and righteous country.
In fact, in this diplomatic confrontation, Falkenridge was able to postpone the war, and also used the pressure of public opinion to force Grand Duke Jon to give a friendly response. He has already benefited from diplomacy, so he is willing to give Stasi's illusory "face".
　　 And all of this, well-informed diplomats know more or less about the new king and his supporter, Earl Earl.
　　 The first thing that happened after the change of king was so exhilarating. Suddenly, the people in Fakenridge who had been extremely frustrated all recovered a little hope.
Moreover, the three nobles who once covered the sky with their hands have all disappeared. In addition, the new king has issued several decrees to make efforts to govern as soon as he took the throne. Although the rebels have not been suppressed, they have taken the opportunity to grow stronger, but this is still one. Good start.
"In short, for the peaceful coexistence of the two countries, you must carefully consider the border issue we mentioned before! Otherwise, I have reason to doubt the sincerity of your country!" Stasi's fat envoy looked at Falkenridge's diplomat We, continue to repeat their requirements.
　　 Since he can't fight now, he can only try to get some compensation at the negotiating table.
　　 "Please believe that our series of actions on the Yanlong Fortress and the Icote Valley are completely directed at the Sefi Principality in the northern part of our two countries, not at Stasi."
"Didn’t you have reached a consensus between the supreme leaders of our two countries? The friendship between our two countries can be said to last forever." The diplomat of Fakenridge had received the order from the king himself earlier. The order is naturally a nice word.
　　 The main goal of Falkenridge at present is to keep Stasi as much as possible in exchange for as much development time as possible. Therefore, on the premise of not violating the basic principles, Falkenridge uses the strategy of showing weakness in diplomacy as much as possible, which is in the national interest.
　　 As an old saying goes, this is what makes diplomacy interesting: two countries that are brothers and sisters are not necessarily indestructible allies. On the contrary, they may be enemies stabbing each other.
　　 And before the two countries are ready to go to war, diplomacy may be a face to talk about peace, and even shouting the shameless slogan of friendship for generations...
　　 This is really not a sinister paralysis, but it is precisely the charm of diplomacy at the national level. It is a learning and an art, not the so-called continuation of friendship and emotion.
　　 There is no emotion between countries—at least they will not be affected by emotion—only interests exist. Talking about the danger of feelings at the national level is like a lamb taking the initiative to speak to a tiger.
"Then I think you also know that the distance between Yanlong Fortress and Hurricane Fortress is too close. In case your army fails to control it well and crosses the border... We have every reason to regard it as an invasion! Then this could have been done. The avoided wars can only be completely taken care of by Falkenrich!" Stasi's envoy continued to shout confidently.
"His Majesty the King has been considering this matter. The main reason is that the situation was urgent at the time. We couldn't help it. But don't worry, since you know Grand Duke Jon's heart, Yanlong Fortress will definitely consider reducing the number of troops. "Falkenridge's diplomat smiled and nodded, comforting each other.
Having said this, he changed a more sincere tone and continued to persuade: "However, the Principality of Sefi in the north is not a good neighbor. The Yanlong Fortress is not far from the Principality of Sefi, and it was also established at that time. There are considerations in this regard."
　　 This is not entirely nonsense, because the Principality of Sefi, as the common neighbor of Falkenridge and Stasi, is a well-known shit-scrambler despite its weak strength. What the Grand Duke of the Principality of Sefi is best at is to survive through the cracks and to have both sides. In his view, the more chaotic the situation in this area, the more benefits his country can take advantage of.
　　 In the past few decades, the Principality of Sefi has indeed benefited a lot from this method. It can be said that a small part of the current hatred between Kenridge and Stasi can be attributed to the Principality of Sefi.
　　 But this country and the two countries still don’t want to do it first, largely because in its northeast, there is another well-known country—the Duchy of Kore.
　　 The Principality of Corey and the Principality of Sefi almost wear a pair of trousers, and they are almost the same type, but the place where Corey played the role of a dung stick is not between Falkenridge and Stasi.
　　 And it is famous because the Grand Duke of the Principality of Kore is a distant relative of the Emperor Havar, and the Empire of Havar is also happy to see that these small countries are not united, so they often cover Kore either intentionally or unconsciously.
　　 Therefore, although the Principality of Sefi is annoying, it has never crossed the bottom line, and no one dares to really take the initiative to trouble it.
However, Special Envoy Stasi did not really believe this seemingly reasonable statement. Instead, he squeezed out a word: "When the time comes, I am afraid that the defenders of the Yanlong Fortress will all be said by you Falkenrich. Forget it?"
"My God, Mr. Envoy! My sir! Your words are serious! Between countries, credibility and commitment are the basis of diplomacy... If you question our mutual trust, you are not questioning our two countries. The morality of the people." Falkenridge's diplomat immediately buttoned his hat.
　　 Diplomacy between countries, especially in an extremely chaotic situation like the Western Continent, is more inclined to win time by wrangling than really getting any benefits from the negotiating table.
　　 Sometimes diplomacy can achieve miraculous effects, but more often, it can’t place too much hope. In other words, diplomatic mediation in this war environment is nothing more than a gambling game.
Unless it is a country that really has hoped for peace because of internal and external troubles, everyone will not choose peace easily-this is the case of human nature: those who take advantage want to take more advantage, and those who lose hope to Recapture lost things.
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"I can't believe it, my most wise master! Your prediction is completely correct, and you have led us through the crisis again!" Raja took the latest news that he had just received, and the joy on his face had not disappeared. The humility of the five-body throwing to the ground tried to flatter Ai Luo.
His words obviously resonated with several other dragons on the side, even if they were more or less unwilling, but Ailuo did not make any mistakes in strategy, whether it was the initial attack on the flame team or the valley defense later. War, and the current incident in the capital.
　　 At this moment, all the members of the Tokamak were gathered in Ailuo's castle-of course, Weiss was king in Zakif, so it became the only exception.
　　 And the reason for this gathering is naturally to decide the next action strategy.
"That's not a prophecy, my servant!" Ai Luo habitually plays with the golden pendant on his chest, with a little smile in his tone~EbookFREE.me~ He is actually very nervous these days, after all, he There is no ability to predict, and it is not the type of wisdom and demon, but the psychological quality is better than other dragons.
　　 After all, Grand Duke Jon did not launch an offensive as he thought. In the end, he did not allow the full-name war between the two countries to break out now. In this way, Ai Luo's basic goal was achieved.
"Raja, you only saw my conclusions, but you didn't see me collecting and analyzing intelligence, nor did you see my deduction of the situation... If you can be like me, you can grasp the strategic level sharply. For clues, you can also make such a prediction." Ai Luo's words are undoubtedly a little boastful, but no one thinks anything is wrong.
　　The few people present are basically dragons, so I really want to accuse Ai Luo that it is a matter of fifty steps and a hundred steps. Besides, what Ailuo said is also reasonable. He did not make a simple gamble, but made a reasonable decision based on intelligence!
　　 This, to a certain extent, gave everyone a reassurance-the leader they followed was not blindly taking risks, but just taking advantage of the situation naturally.
　　Invisible, Ai Luo's authority has increased by a few points, which also cleared some obstacles for his next task.
　　 "My master, your wisdom is comparable to the sun!" Raja hurriedly spoke, flattering again.
　　 "Well, the past is over, let us cast our eyes on the future."
　　 Quickly sorted out some fluttering mood, Ai Luo got up, a huge map was magically projected in front of everyone.
"Zakif, I and Wes will discuss further, and you... the members of the Tokamak faction, as well as my most faithful servant, your task is to spread the seeds of the Yanlong Church all over Falkenridge. Every corner!"