Heaven’s Intention

Blue Earth Island

The area is 120 square kilometers. The terrain is rugged, with mountains and southern mountains from north to south, separated by fertile plains.

It was previously occupied by pirates, but now it is controlled by Xiu Senya and has become his territory.

With a population of 2,700, the main crops are wheat, tobacco, and olive groves, and it has become the territory of princes and upstarts.

The fleet that was sent out earlier... Where is it now? In the villa, Prince Xiu Senya was sitting gracefully on the incomparably gorgeous soft bed, sipping fine wine while asking his subordinates.

In front of his cave, there were more than a dozen people standing. Some of these people were dressed in knight costumes, scholars' costumes, and mage costumes, some were tall and some were thin, but the expressions on their faces were all The usual tension.

Your Highness, the dispatched fleet is less than a hundred nautical miles away from the island, and it is almost back to Lantu Island. Hearing the prince's question, there was a moment of silence in the hall. A slightly older scholar stepped forward, bowed respectfully to the prince first, and replied.

The action is very fast. The time they spent on this sea patrol is much faster than the last time. Prince Xiu Senya pursed his lips gracefully, and looked at the deputy commander of the navy standing beside him: Harlow Ka, tell me, what will they gain by sending the fleet out to wipe out the pirates this time? Can they wipe out the pirates in the surrounding area in one fell swoop?

This... under the command of His Highness, the soldiers of the Fourth Fleet will definitely be able to pacify the scattered islands nearby and completely clear this area of ​​​​the sea.

I don't know what is the purpose of Prince Xiusenya's words, but he is always right. Seeing the prince's eyes on him, Haloka, the deputy commander of the navy, hastily stood up respectfully.

Prince Xiu Senya glanced over Harlowka, and then looked at several other people.

They were several staff officers of the Fourth Fleet, and at this time, they also had a reserved look.

Seeing that his subordinates were so cautious, Prince Xiu Senya couldn't help but sighed, put down the wine glass in his hand, and said, What are you afraid of? How do I treat you on weekdays?

Your Highness is very kind to us!

Your Highness' kindness, we will always remember it in our hearts!

Seeing Prince Xiu Senya sighing, everyone looked unhappy, and hurriedly took a step forward. Express your loyalty.

never mind.

Xiu Senya waved her hand, with a slight look of displeasure on her face. I know what you are afraid of. In the past few days, I was indeed on the island, killing a few people, and imprisoning some... However, you have to remember that I am not a person who is easy to kill, nor is it the kind of mean and ruthless person. Whoever is loyal to me, I will naturally remember it in my heart.

However, there are days and nights when I stay with me and then sell it to other people. Even if I miss the old love, I still can't tolerate it. You should be clear about this!

Yes, we understand that we will never betray His Highness! More than a dozen people saluted together and said in unison. However, it was because of the unanimous voice that it seemed that the scene was too superficial.

Sighing again, Prince Xiu Senya got up from the chair and walked down. When he passed by several subordinates, it was obvious that he was not too happy to see their slightly tense bodies.

Why can't he have a group of subordinates who can be absolutely assured?

Thinking of him, Xiu Senya learned the art of management since he was a child, and he has a way of buying people's hearts, but why is he always inferior to that person?

No matter how strict his defenses are, no matter how clever his bribery methods are, there will still be people in his own camp who are abducted by higher interests.

Is it because this person doesn't care about these things at all, or is his method better than him?

Shaking his head, no.

The key is that Romon is a real leader, and he is also a powerful druid.

Although he is a prince, his actual strength was not as good as that of Romon before he was awarded the title of Duke of Avella.

Duke of Aviana is one of the two largest duchies in the kingdom, and it is also the title and territory of successive crown princes.

Thinking of this, Prince Xiu Senya felt a little uncomfortable. Not only did he feel sad that he could not have a group of subordinates who could be sincere to each other, but also because the actual control strength of the dignified prince was not as good as that of a viscount.

This isn't just the case in Esk's kingdom, though. Almost all kingdoms are like this.

The royal family must maintain the integrity of the territory in order to maintain the throne. If every prince and princess can be entrusted, the royal family will decline after a few generations.

Thinking that there are several royal families whose territories have been scattered and exhausted. Although they still retain the title of king in name due to the gods, but in fact they have no power at all, Prince Xiu Senya shook his head again.

Although the influence of the gods is huge, it is not absolute in the world. Even the descendants of the gods, if they cannot control the territory and strength, then the interests and power will only be superficial.

I hope that this battle can strengthen myself and the royal family a bit!

Your Highness?

Huh? While meditating, the voice of the fourth fleet's deputy commander, Haloka, was heard next to her ear. Xiu Senya turned her head and looked over.

Your Highness, I just received the news that the fleet has returned. Harlowka replied cautiously.

He saw a servant kneeling in front of him. Prince Xiu Senya nodded: I see, you go down!

After letting the messenger soldiers back down, Prince Xiu Senya sat back on the table and looked to the left and right: This time, the Fourth Fleet has dispatched a total of 80% of its troops to patrol, hoping to achieve some results and provide a good example for the stability of Lantu Island. premise.

After speaking, he stood up again, and said to these subordinates: You go down first, and I will summon you after the officials of the sailing fleet report the matter.

Yes, Your Highness. The dozen or so people were obviously relieved, and hurriedly quit.

Seeing these people go out, Prince Xiu Senya sat in his seat, unable to calm down for a long time.

Just a few days ago, because Prince Hailancha knew his strength clearly and forced him to send troops, he was furious and sent someone to thoroughly investigate the spies on the island.

The result turned out to be like pulling a radish, pulling out many people who were bought by His Royal Highness Hai Lancha. Although these people are not core missions, the large number of people in the middle level still makes Prince Xiu Senya feel angry, and the prince is the most angry. What is angry is that many of them are enfeoffers.

In order to win people's hearts, the prince divided up a large number of fields on Lantu Island even though his heart was bleeding, making them his official vassals.

However, there are still a few vassals who betrayed the lord and colluded with outsiders.

When the king was angry, corpses were scattered all over the field, and when the prince was angry, blood flowed like a river.

He ordered that the rebellious vassals and their relatives be sent to the gallows first. At that time, hundreds of people were swinging and floating on the rack.

This is because, no matter what their previous status was, they are now his vassals, and execution does not need to go through the court and the king at all.

Secondly, the other spies were imprisoned one by one, waiting for the final trial.

In the past, Prince Xiu Senya always gave people an image of elegant and elegant nobleman. No one thought that he would kill people without blinking his eyes.

Personnel frightened by his actions. When he was summoned these few days, he was always cautious, for fear of offending His Royal Highness, who was in a rage, and causing trouble for himself.

But in fact, Prince Xiu Senya just wanted to kill others, not because he really loved killing people that much.

Thinking about the fearful look on the subordinate's face when he saw him just now, for some reason, what Prince Xiu Senya felt was not pleasure, nor elation, but more, a feeling of emptiness.

Breathing out the turbid air in his chest deeply, Prince Xiu Senya ordered to the outside: Let the representative of the fleet officer who arrived at the port come to see me and report the matter.

Yes, Your Highness. The messenger trotted out.

After a while, there was a burst of chaotic footsteps, from far to near, and when they approached the hall, they deliberately slowed down.

Prince Xiu Senya knew that it was the officers of the fleet who came in, so he immediately let them in.

A total of five people came in, and they were the core figures in the fleet. When they saw Prince Xiu Senya sitting on it, they all saluted respectfully.

Okay, there is no need to salute, how is the situation? Prince Xiu Senya asked them to stand up, and immediately asked about the harvest of this trip to sea.

Your Highness, we have already wiped out several pirate lairs nearby. I dare not say that they have been completely wiped out. At least in a short period of time, they have been wiped out.

After listening to the report, Xiu Senya closed her eyes and thought about it for a while, and then said: So, within a thousand nautical miles, there will be no more pirates invading, right?

This is the case at present, Your Highness. The leader said.

Well, this kind of harvest is not bad. You have worked hard this time. Go down and rest for a while. In a few days, you will go out again. At that time, you will have to work hard. Prince Xiu Senya said with a smile .

It's our honor to be able to serve His Highness! Several naval officers replied in unison.

Well, the banquet hall has prepared a celebration banquet for you, you go first, I will be there later. Prince Xiu Senya asked several officers to retreat first, and sat on the seat by himself, slightly lost in thought, daze.

This expedition is really a headache. His slender fingers tapped lightly on his forehead a few times, and Prince Xiu Senya's elegant smile disappeared, replaced by a slightly annoyed expression: However, now that the vicinity has been cleared, it is impossible for someone to use pirates, so my Blue Earth Island, even if I send troops, is basically safe.

As for pretending to be a pirate and attacking directly, please, this is a world where gods exist, and it's okay to play around. This kind of direct method won't work, and the prince didn't think about it at all.

Brother, do you really think that I will fail, or my strength will be greatly damaged? Thinking of being framed this time, Prince Xiu Senya felt uncomfortable: I will let you know that I am a person who judges the situation!

Prince Xiu Senya is not a mediocre person, and he naturally understands that everything has its disadvantages and advantages. Maybe if it is done well this time, it will add bricks and tiles to his king's road. Of course, the premise is to maintain strength. In the end, he lost all of himself, not to mention missing the throne, even the king would not wait to see him in the future.

——Why, you use the strength of our country to work hard for other countries. Is there such a stupid politician?

However, there will not be too few countries sending troops for reinforcements this time. He can go there and make some friends, which will be of great benefit to his future.

Thinking of this, Prince Xiu Senya stood up and strode outside. (!)