A Tale of Strategies For the Throne

In the morning, the sun shines brightly.

In the depths of the palace, in the courtyard of the Crown Prince's Palace, a big boy stood there with a listless look.

"Brother, I don't want to go."

Xinyas lowered his head, dejectedly.

He said sullenly, "You are still injured, I have to stay here to protect you."

It has been more than half a month since Xinyas left Irmia City. As the lord of the city, he has stayed in the royal city for too long. In fact, he had to set off back a few days ago. Garlan refused to leave for life and death, and it took a few days longer.

The priest who assisted him had nothing to do, and in the end he could only tell Ximuer about the matter, and Ximuer naturally ordered directly, forcing Xinyas to set off and return to the city of Irmia the next day.

So, Xin Yas, who received the ultimatum, ran to Garlan pitifully before leaving to complain, and let his subordinates wait outside, and refused to leave.

"Xinyas, you have already protected me, that time."

"But, in case there will be—"

"I'm the elder brother. It's okay once in a while, but every time I let my younger brother protect me, I'm too useless as an elder brother, isn't it?"

Garlan touched the big dog with its ears up in front of him, and coaxed him.

"I would be ashamed if others saw it."

Xin Yas pondered for a while, and felt that what his elder brother said was right, but somehow felt something was wrong.

And he also knew in his heart that Master Ximuer had spoken, and it was impossible for him to continue to hang on, so he was actually reluctant to part with Garlan, and before he left, he came here to act like a baby and let his elder brother pat his head.

He raised his eyes and stared fixedly at his elder brother in front of him.

Garlan's hand caressed his cheek, and the warmth of his fingers seeped into his skin.

【Xin Yasi, you have to grow up quickly, and when you grow up, you have to protect me and your mother. 】

He still remembered that when he was very young, the mother who always kept herself in her sight repeated this sentence to him again and again.

At that time, he was still very young and weak, but he couldn't feel any warmth from the mother who always said that he loved him the most.

His mother's so-called 'love' made him almost breathless.

Later he realized that his mother's 'love' for him was to get enough return from him.

When his elder brother left, he was still very young and didn't have much memory of his elder brother.

He just sometimes heard the existence of his elder brother who had gone to Wangcheng from the servants' discussions, and he remembered it in his heart.

Therefore, he who was almost suffocated by his mother went against his mother's will for the first time that day, and secretly ran to find his elder brother.

Whether it's the elder brother's eyes looking at him, or the hands caressing his head, they are all so warm and make people feel reluctant to part with them.

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Later, with the help of those sent by his elder brother, he finally got rid of his mother's control and ended his life of being confined.

And the elder brother who saved him from suffering became a god-like existence in his heart.

In fact, after coming to Wangcheng, someone once mentioned to him inadvertently, saying that the reason why he worships and relies on his brother so much now is because those people sent by his brother have forcibly instilled in him loyalty to his brother over the years, and have carried out strict treatment on him. Caused by brainwashing.

His elder brother took care of him in order to get enough price from him when he grows up—just like his mother back then.

【I'm your elder brother, I can't always let my younger brother protect me. 】

it's not true.

Xinyas knew that he was not smart, but he knew very well that the truth was definitely not what those people said.

Whether it was the Shamash priest who taught him, or the old female officer who took care of him, they had always served him seriously and never said anything about making him loyal to his elder brother.

His elder brother sheltered him, but asked him nothing in return.

The priest said that his elder brother had only one requirement for him, to be an excellent city lord and protect his people well.

In fact, it was he who often asked them about his elder brother and pestered them to talk more, so that he could hear all about his elder brother from them.

His brother is great.

Xin Yas thought proudly every time he heard the rumors about his brother.

His elder brother is someone who is going to do great things, so when he grows up, he must also help his elder brother.

At that time, the priest said that he was still young, and that if he contacted his elder brother, he would bring trouble to him.

So in these years, he has been patient not to contact his brother.

He waited obediently, when he grew up, when he was strong enough, he let himself be his brother's helper.

"Brother."

In the sunlight, Xinyas watched his brother.

"I have grown up, I am strong enough, now, I can protect myself, and I can also protect you."

The boy said that his face was more serious than anything else at this moment.

"Please remember, no matter when, I will be waiting in Irmia City."

He says,

"As long as you call, I will come for you."

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"That Xinyas has left?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Standing on the stone platform where he was sitting and leaning on the soft pillow, King Kamos, who didn't pay any attention to the so-called manners, threw a roll of parchment at Shemuer.

Ximuer caught it skillfully, then opened it and started to read it.

"Do you know that child has natural supernatural power?"

"Yes, the priest Shamash sent by the prince to teach His Excellency Xinyas had reported this to me, and I asked him to be careful not to disclose this to the outside world."

"Well, you're doing the right thing."

King Kamos said, "With that kid's strength, he will definitely become a warrior in the future. Maybe he doesn't have enough brains, but if he only goes to the front as a warrior, he will be almost invincible."

"It seems that he should be able to help Garlan in the future."

He pondered for a while, then spoke again.

"What about the thing I told you to tell Keyhors?"

"Kayhors has agreed."

"Very well, then you can start preparing."

"The cavalry commander of the Third Legion is getting old, and the illness caused by the long-term battle has been recurring. It's just because there are not enough cavalry commanders to command the legion, and no one can take his place. So he has been holding on for His Majesty these few years. .”

"Novi...yes, he's over 50."

Camos had a look of emotion on his face.

"I have dedicated my whole life to Aaron Landis, so it's time for him to rest and retire with honor. Have you asked him what he means?"

For those veterans who have devoted themselves to Aaron Landis, King Kamos has great respect.

Novi had fought for him and his father for many years, and had suffered all over his body. Now that he wanted to decide Novi's successor, King Kamos would naturally seek Novi's opinion.

"Your Excellency Novi has always admired Kaihos, and he has mentioned to me several times before that he hopes to let Kaihos enter the Third Army to assist him."

The so-called assistant to the head of the legion is actually the person the head of the legion wants to train to take over his position as commander.

"He said he would fully support Kejos as commander-in-chief of the III Corps."

King Kamos showed a satisfied expression.

"Then I'll give an order later, let Kaihos enter the Third Army first, and be Novi's assistant."

Let the veteran Novi lead Kaihos to familiarize himself with the Third Army, and after one or two battles, let Kaihos take over as the commander of Novi.

When Novi retires, he will definitely reward him generously.

"It's winter now, and Geshu usually won't send troops at this time, but after the winter is over, they will run out of food, and they will definitely attack our country again in the spring."

Shemur said,

"Your Majesty, since His Highness Garlan has become the crown prince, he must also start to build his own achievements."

In Aaron Landis, the crown princes of all dynasties must obtain meritorious service on the battlefield, otherwise they will be considered unqualified to ascend the throne.

The more feats established, the more recognized by Aaron Landis' subjects, especially the army.

King Kamos nodded solemnly.

"In the spring of next year, I will take Garlan to the battlefield."

Garlan was different from the battle-tested Heymos. Under his protection, except for the accident in Tozes City, he had almost never experienced war.

He had to personally take Garlan to the battlefield and watch over him by his side, so that he could rest assured.

"Then, we should prepare early."

Shemur said.

Aaron Landis's winter is very short, only two months.

In other words, two months later, His Royal Highness Garlan will have to go to the battlefield for the first time.

During these two months, he must prepare as much as possible, especially because there are some people behind him who intend to murder the crown prince. He must find out those people as soon as possible, otherwise, after the crown prince goes to the battlefield, those people will be killed. It's troublesome to mess with the rear.

Just as Ximuer was thinking about these things, King Kamos was messing with something, and suddenly turned out a scroll, shook it, and unfolded the scroll in front of Ximuer.

"Ximuer, do you think this girl is pretty?"

"what?"

As soon as Ximuer looked up, he saw the oil painting that King Kamos held in front of his eyes.

The picture scroll depicts a young and beautiful girl with beautiful curly blond hair falling on her slender shoulders.

The girl in the painting sits quietly on a chair, with her hands clasped slightly in front of her body, the hem of the long light blue dress is spread out, and the soft fabric outlines her slender legs.

She has beautiful eyes like sapphires in the sky, a gentle face, a demure posture, and a slight smile on her petal-like lips.

Her skin was moist and smooth, with a honey-like luster.

"Who is this……"

"A while ago, when the envoys of the Kingdom of Kanal attended the coronation ceremony of the Crown Prince of Garlan, they came to see me and presented this portrait."

Shemuer pondered for a while, and said, "King Phinoa of Kanal has two sons and a daughter. This princess should be 19 years old."

He glanced at the gentle girl in the portrait again.

"King Feinoa asked the messenger to send the portrait of the princess, is it because he intends to marry?"

"That's what it should mean."

Sitting cross-legged on the stone platform, King Kamos rolled up the portrait, randomly rolled it up, and threw it on the table next to him.

Aaron Landis and Kanal have always been friendly countries, and the royal family sometimes marry. For example, the grandma of King Kamos was the queen sister of Kanal at that time.

"It seems that King Feinoa has long wanted to marry our country, so he never married his daughter."

Generally speaking, girls in the royal family will make a marriage contract before they reach their full age, but the princess of Kanal Kingdom is almost [-]. It is obvious that King Fenoa has been waiting for King Kamos to appoint a crown prince, and then Bring up the matter of marriage again.

You know, the princess of Kanal Kingdom is known for her beauty, and there has been an endless stream of suitors to her, but they were all rejected by King Finoia.

"Indeed, if you marry the princess of Kanal, it will be of great help to His Highness Garlan. After all, this is equivalent to having the royal family of Kanal as a backer. Your Majesty, what are your plans?"

King Kamos touched his chin.

"Although this is very beneficial to Garlan, this reason is useless to Garlan, right?"

The priest of Shamash didn't say a word, and without even thinking about it, he could guess that Prince Garlan would never use his marriage as a bargaining chip to gain benefits.

"In half a month, Garlan's injury should almost heal. I plan to send Garlan to Kanal Kingdom in half a month, so that Garlan can meet with that Kanal princess. , maybe Garlan will fall in love with her?"

Shemuer looked at him coldly.

"If the prince doesn't like it, you will reject King Phinoa, right?"

"........."

The Lion King, who dotes on his younger brother, didn't say a word, his eyes shifted, but that expression was clearly acquiescing.

The priest of Shamash said blankly: "If that is the case, on the premise of not damaging the diplomatic relations between the two countries, what reason do you plan to use to reject King Feinoa?"

"........."

King Kamos continued to look away.

"I see."

Shemuer said, "In order to maintain the friendly relations between the two countries, when the time comes, please marry that princess instead of Her Highness Garlan."

"Huh? Wait, Shemuer, this is a bit..."

"That's it, Your Majesty."

"Shemur—"

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Aaron Landis has Geshu in the north and Yis in the east. He has been at war with these two countries for a long time, and the war has almost never stopped.

In the crisis of national subjugation many years ago, these two countries formed a coalition with many small countries to destroy Aaron Landis in one fell swoop.

Kanal in the west is a friendly country of Aaron Landis, and the royal families of the two countries have been friendly for generations.

In that critical war, it gave Aaron Landis a lot of help, and provided Aaron Landis with a lot of food, grass and armaments at a very low price.

King Phinoa of Kanal has reached middle age and has reigned for more than ten years. He has two sons and a daughter under his knees.

The eldest son was established as the crown prince shortly after Phinoa came to the throne, and he had already started to assist King Feinoa in governing the country a few years ago.

On this day, he was skilfully flipping through the documents when he looked up and saw a smile on the face of his father who was reading the letter on the slate in his hand.

It was a letter sent by King Kamos of Aaron Landis.

The letter itself is a stone slab baked with special white clay, and the outside is wrapped with a layer of ceramics with special imprints. Only by breaking the ceramics can the slate letter inside be taken out, so as to ensure that no one will peek at the letter .

This kind of confidentiality is usually adopted in the communication between kings and kings.

King Phinoa was obviously in a good mood. He smiled and said, "King Kamos is about to send the crown prince to our country."

"Is that the Crown Prince Aaron Landis who was just established not long ago?"

"Ah."

King Feinoa stroked his beard.

"Go tell your sister and let her prepare in advance."

"Father, are you planning to...?"

King Phinoa nodded.

"Yes, I plan to marry your sister to the crown prince of Aaron Landis."