Public trial?You deserve it too!

Even the common people on the mainland look down on them, thinking that they are a group of islanders, and they are not worthy of standing on the mainland.

Therefore, rather than saying that the Merchant Alliance cares about the land of Brittany, it is better to say that what they care most about is whether the co-governance that Shire said can be spread throughout the entire Principality of Brittany in the form of an announcement. and even the entire continent.

Gorman explained this matter to him very clearly, so after hearing Wellersley's request, Charles immediately understood that the person in front of him was definitely not a stupid young man, just like what the other party said, this person He is really qualified to negotiate with himself - because he cleverly wrapped the most wanted thing of the business alliance into the most inconspicuous one of its conditions.

After Willersley saw him go, whether it was to ease the atmosphere, please himself, or show the bottom line, they were all testing whether he was a smart person or a fool-this is directly related to the next The practice of the business alliance.

If you fail to see through the other party's methods and agree directly, the other party's support will only last until you ascend to the position of grand duke. After the announcement of the co-governance declaration, they will run away immediately and throw themselves to the emperor to vent their anger , and then take this legal right to continue dormant on the Messianic Islands with peace of mind-in that case, Claude's plan will be completely bankrupt.

' Fortunately Mr. Gorman was there. '

Charles himself couldn't help but rejoice in his heart.

"... Your Excellency Charles is really young and promising."

Wellersley uttered the first sentence of the day, and scratched his head helplessly. He lowered his figure and exposed the bottom line first, but he failed to get away with Charles, so he wanted to pick it up. A cheap idea fell through.

And the other party has now pinched the key point of the business alliance, knowing what the business alliance wants, and knowing that the business alliance can say that it is willing to pay all prices for this declaration of co-governance, so the negotiation initiative of this transaction is It has completely fallen into the opponent's hands.

After all, in Wellesley's mind, and in the minds of those congressmen who really control the business alliance, they are really bound to win this deal.

"So, Your Highness Charles, what exactly do you want our business alliance to do?"

This time, the man really lowered his posture.

"It's very simple. I will not issue this co-governance declaration to my people until the military power of the Merchant Alliance and the Brittany army under my own control can resist the first wave of the empire's attack."

Ciel finally expressed his real request.

"After I become the Grand Duke of Brittany, I will accept the troops of the Merchant Alliance to settle in. It doesn't matter whether it's a smuggling or smuggling ashore. In short, there are many ways, but I can really rely on a [Brittany defense line] Before blocking the empire, the Principality of Brittany is still my word!"

Wellersley was silent, but Charles obviously hadn't finished his sentence yet.

"If you want to leave, or fool me - I know you have this idea, but I am not afraid, because I am not unable to deal with it. After all, the empire is very close, but the business alliance is far away."

"The Strait of Messiah stopped the cavalry of the empire, but didn't it also trap you?"

Charles stood up with a sneer, waved his hand, and took Gorman away, leaving Wellersley alone, still looking like he was thinking.

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"Gorman, I didn't show any flaws, did I?"

Charles' expression was still very cold and arrogant.

"No, sir, your words are as sharp as a sword in your hand."

Gorman also complimented.

"Hmph, those guys from the Merchant Alliance really think I'm an idiot like my elder brother? If they don't work hard, I won't share this authority with them." Charles' voice sounded like he was gnashing his teeth, "Really Damn it! Without the help of my mother, I am really restricted everywhere, otherwise, how could I not be able to gain the upper hand so far with that pig who directs eating, drinking, whoring and gambling!"

"It's okay, sir, I will definitely help you."

"That's right... at least in those years of wandering, I can still meet a real friend like you, Brother Gorman."

Charles' voice softened, but soon became a little agitated, even nervous.

"It can also help me recruit so many knights...it really helped a lot, otherwise, I don't know if I can continue to gain a foothold in the Principality of Brittany-that guy Friedrich is really stupid! Every day for that Conscience, drag yourself and a large group of people in the imperial capital! What boss position is he worthy of! That position should be mine! Those gang members should also be loyal to me! Otherwise, I would have been the heir to the Principality of Brittany... ...No! This place must be mine! Mine! It's all mine!"

"Yes, Charles, these will definitely belong to you, I promise, it will be..."

Gorman coaxed him as if he was coaxing a child, but it seemed that this illegitimate child was following this pattern, and his temper soon calmed down. The two quickly went to Charles' room again and continued to spy.

The above is the information that Wellersley obtained that night, from the secret agent of the Merchant Alliance placed in the Grand Duke's Castle.

"Well... It seems that I read correctly. The previous glance at Charles was really asking for this Gorman's opinion." The man's eyes looked deep and calm, without the slightest passivity and confusion before. The grown-up brat, his extreme low self-esteem and extreme inflation have completely destroyed this chivalrous genius—the Grand Duke of Brittany really made a bad move and took the opponent away so late."

He shook his head disdainfully.

"How can a real nobleman be able to make up for it directly with a one-year etiquette course? This will only make the other party's heart more distorted. The more eager he wants to learn to be a nobleman, the more inferior he will be." Big and big, and at the end - bang!"

Wellersley made a mocking sound, then put down the information in his hand, and stood up.

In fact, Shire is right. The Merchant Alliance is really eager to reach a deal with Shire. Even if it is a verbal agreement, they can use the excuse that they have already started to help—this way Shire won’t say goodbye to the following. Grand Duke Tani was surprised when he suddenly listed him as heir.

That's right, even if Charles doesn't do anything in the future, the Grand Duke of Brittany will directly abolish the son who is still fooling around in the imperial capital, and change Li Charles as the heir of the Principality of Brittany.

So when Gorman first came into contact with the business alliance, he was very interested in it - because there was no such shop after passing this village.It seems that the Grand Duke of Brittany still wants to keep the matter of changing the heir under wraps for a while.But this is the plan in the other party's mind after all, so the business alliance must hurry up and squeeze out its greatest residual value before this information is leaked.

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Learn from Me: Chapter 198 Chapter 180 Two Strange Negotiations

"Well... that being said, there is still a need for some bargaining. Although I'm really not good at this, but after all, I'm an empty-handed wolf. When it comes to the terms of exchange, it's pure profit."

Wellersley said to himself.

That's right, this man who was sent by the Merchant Alliance to approach and negotiate with Shire was not good at merchants.

In view of the particularity of this transaction, the Chamber of Commerce did not send their business negotiators who are extremely good at knocking bones and sucking marrow, because although these people can squeeze out oil and water from stones, they will also lose political sensitivity due to the temptation of interests Sex, addicted to this kind of profit-free negotiation.

But those congressmen thought a little more deeply.

The Chamber of Commerce really needs a reason to be able to land on the mainland.

For so many years, they have been the pawns of the Theocracy, because the vast coastal territory of the Theocracy provided raw materials and markets for their trade, and maintained the lifeline of this archipelago that was isolated from the mainland, allowing them to maintain an army. The huge navy that overwhelmed the Empire's North Sea Fleet, the Theocracy paid for it, and they contributed. This is indeed a fair deal.

But the other party has always been extremely ambiguous about giving the business alliance a foothold on the mainland.

Obviously they have so much land, so many ports, even if it is just a city, the Theocracy still refuses to give it to themselves.

This gave the congressmen a deep understanding—that is, the empire may not be the only one who opposes their landing on the mainland.

Now, the empire has become more and more aggressive. Some people, at least those with insight, have realized the subtleties of the current situation. With the orcs in the northern snow mountains weakened to the extreme, it is very likely that the empire will try to change the situation. Due to the current situation on the mainland, some terrible actions have been made.

Although the Armada of the Merchant Alliance can still maintain an overwhelming advantage over the Imperial Navy, normal people can know that no matter how many warships the Navy has, it is impossible to put on wheels and play a game of sailing on land, that is to say Therefore, the business alliance is unable to respond effectively in the possible continental disputes that may follow.

Originally, they hoped that they would stand with the Theocracy, tear the Empire into pieces, and then eat its remains, but the ambiguous response of the Theocracy made them realize that if the Theocracy really replaced the Empire and became the only one on the continent If there is no human force, then the policy adopted by the other party towards the business alliance may not be more "kind" than the empire.

It will only get worse!

If it is said that the empire is still reasonable and uses principles to convince the people, then as long as the Theocracy uses faith to tell the people that the business alliance is "evil", this means that the possibility of them wanting to land on the mainland will become absolute. Zero!Because they are the enemies of the Theocracy and mankind, the right to explain everything lies in the mouth of that "God"!

In that case, the situation of the Merchant Alliance will definitely be much worse than it is now-because they can no longer obtain supplies from the mainland, and it is absolutely impossible to support the population and army with the materials and land of an archipelago. If the entire continent is contending, the destruction of the business alliance is only a matter of time.

Therefore, the worse situation is that even if the Merchant Alliance knows that the Church State is not as friendly to them as they have shown, they cannot stand on the opposite side of the Church State-because if they do not contain them in the north, the Church State will be defeated by the Empire. If it is destroyed, then the situation faced by the Merchant Alliance will still be the same as after the victory of Theocracy!They are all heading towards inevitable destruction under the blockade of the mainland.

So the situation is already very clear. In the coming war, the Merchant Alliance must gain enough voice on the mainland—in other words, it must occupy enough land and materials, so that no matter who wins in the future, the Empire or the Theocracy Whoever loses, they all have a way to deal with it.

What's more, they hope that there will be no winner between the two countries, and it is best to become two exhausted, but bruised behemoths, so that the business alliance can maintain the balance of power on the mainland, gain enough time, and give birth to enough children. To occupy those captured territories.

Therefore, the Chamber of Commerce has been trying to find a breakthrough.

And at this time, Shire's proposal gave them new hope.

First of all, this is a lucrative business. The Grand Duke of Brittany has faintly hinted at his dissatisfaction with his own son and his optimism towards Charles.For the business alliance, even if Shire doesn't find them, they will still find a way to make a good impression on Shire's side. Now that the other party comes to their door, they are willing to give more benefits, and there is no reason not to agree.

Secondly, the other party's proposal really scratched the itch of the business alliance. This is the land of a principality. Once the declaration of co-governance is issued, the business alliance has the right to claim the entire land. This is not a business alliance What I said with empty tongues, was given by the legal ruler of this Principality!

In the end, this is a good start and a good example - because there are too many nobles who have cooperated with the business alliance and have fiefdoms. If Shire can set a precedent, then one will have two, If they can get the right to claim a few pieces of land, then the stage of the business alliance will definitely not be limited to the sea!

So, MPs have agreed - this deal has to be done!And with only a small chance of success, the business alliance must fully devote itself to this plan!

And this possibility is whether Brittany can block the attack of the empire, at least for a period of time, otherwise if it is flattened by the empire in a month or two, then as long as it is claimed to be a rebellion, the business alliance will Lost his wife and lost his army.

They must let this matter spread, ferment, and precipitate, and become a fact that the empire cannot erase. This is the most important thing.

So the person who came was not a businessman who was good at negotiating, but Wellersley.

——The most talented army commander of the Merchant League today.

"Wellersley, you didn't go to negotiate with Charles Brittany. This transaction is a foregone conclusion. We will never let go of such a good opportunity, but we must weigh whether it is worth it or not." It is worth our investment. When you go to Brittany this time, the first and most important task is to inspect the local army and military facilities, and give us an answer that you are [-]% sure of—if there is the support of the Chamber of Commerce, Brittany Can the peninsula hold off the empire's attack for at least half a year!"

This is what Speaker Neville said to Wellersley at the farewell dinner.

"Because there is an invincible fleet, the Merchant Alliance is invincible, so the most important thing is whether you can bring our army to gain a firm foothold on that peninsula! As long as you say yes, we will Will fully support Charles Breton!"

"Don't care about how much we need to pay, and don't need to care about political wrangling. I just want a military answer! As long as you say it is possible, then no matter how much benefit we pay and how painful the price is, we don't even have eyes Won't blink - as long as you say it's possible!"

Wellersley understood what Speaker Neville meant. For the sake of claiming the Brittany peninsula, as long as there is not a [-]% possibility of failure, the Chamber of Commerce is willing to bring all its assets to the gambling table!

The man scratched his head in distress. The good news for our first meeting today is that Charles is very smart and fully aware of the risks of this matter, so the other party must be somewhat prepared. With the assistance of the Merchant Alliance, facing the empire, it might be really difficult. possibility of success.

But the bad news is that Shire is very smart, but he is also a neurotic, ungrateful bastard, which means that the Merchant Alliance will definitely be exploited to the brim.

"But whatever, let the politicians worry about political matters. I'm only responsible for military issues."

Wellersley sighed, and was already thinking about whether to agree to the deal the next time they meet, and then go to the border of the Principality of Brittany as soon as possible to make an assessment of the military strength and possible attacks.

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Gorman and Charles sat at the table facing each other, both of them were frowning.

"The Merchant Alliance didn't come to send someone to contact you, Gorman, but directly wanted to reach a treaty with me."

Charles spoke, but his voice was full of doubts and seriousness.

"This is too strange. It is completely inconsistent with the businessmen's pursuit of maximizing profits. It seems that they are really eager to reach this agreement with me, and even Wellersley directly gave me all the smuggled goods this time as first funding."

Gorman nodded, this is also his strange place.

"Based on how much you are valued now, it is appropriate for the Business Alliance to make friends with you. After all, you may become the next Grand Duke of Brittany, but you have clearly stated the prerequisites for the joint governance declaration. The other party actually just said that this matter needs to be discussed, but they can start to help you ascend to the position of Grand Duke before discussing it, and they just got away with it..."

Here is the demand that Gorman concocted, namely:

[If Charles Breton is required to publicly issue a declaration of co-governance with the Merchant Alliance in the Principality, the Merchant Alliance must have more than [-] infantry stationed in the Principality, and at least five full-staffed knight orders]

The reason he gave was that once Charles issued a declaration after he came to power, then relying solely on the strength of the Principality of Brittany would absolutely be unable to stop the empire's attack. This matter must involve the Merchant Alliance, and it must be fully involved Come in.

This is the real hidden killer move. As long as the other party agrees, then Claude's plan will succeed, because the business alliance will definitely do its best to assist the Principality of Brittany in the future-this is a team that the other party absolutely cannot afford to lose. army force!

However, what is unexpected is that Mr. Wellesley skipped this article on the grounds that "this matter is not a necessary condition for helping His Majesty Shire ascend the throne of Grand Duke" and directly reached a business alliance assistance agreement. Treaty of the Shire supremacy of Brittany.

Even the treaty did not say that the requirement for co-governance should be published publicly, but only that it hoped that the rule of the principality could be turned into a secret parliamentary system, allowing members of the business alliance to sit in the seats of parliamentarians.As for the other requirements, they are all repeating the same old tune, and they are all the acquiescence of the Grand Duke of Brittany to the actions of the business alliance, such as political cover, smuggling commission and so on.

Of course, this treaty does not promise that the Chamber of Commerce will help Shire by any means—including military means.

"So what is certain now is that the other party is very sincere to help you to the top, and is very anxious to reach this deal—it's not even in time to extract more benefits from me, but just wants to complete the preliminary negotiations as soon as possible."

Gorman spoke slowly, and Charles also nodded.

"And the other party said that the promotion of co-governance needs to be discussed later, so the other party will definitely take action next-we must keep an eye on the other party!"

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"Would you like me to accompany you to visit the military power of the Principality of Brittany?"

Charles looked suspiciously at Wellersley in front of him.

"Yes, Your Excellency Shire, I 'just' got the post of plenipotentiary negotiator of the Chamber of Commerce, that is to say, I am already qualified to make a decision about using all means to help you ascend to power and issue a declaration of co-governance."

Wellersley said with a smile.

"What you have said before has shown that you are very clear about the situation that you need to face after advocating co-governance, so you made that request-of course, we are also very clear about this situation, so I need to express my opinion to Brett. To evaluate the current strength of Tani, whether the principality itself has the ability to take risks, after all, no matter how strong we are, we cannot really win the empire."

Charles raised his eyebrows. He already understood what the other party meant. Wellersley wanted to see the possibility of defending the Principality of Brittany. own cooperation.

In other words, the other party has already taken the bait.

"Of course I know it's impossible to win. I'm not that naive yet—I'm betting on the future!"

Ciel continued his performance, a crazy smile appeared on his lips.

"Resistance can only delay time, and I can't hope that after causing enough casualties to the empire, I can talk to the other party-this is very understandable, the empire will only think that you dare to slap him. Show off your power, so unless we are driven from the mainland, the war will never stop!"

Wellersley's face hardened, realizing that he still underestimated Charles.

Because what the other party said was exactly the result of their discussion-the empire would never give up conquering the Brittany Peninsula and drive the merchant alliance back to the other side of the strait.So even Speaker Neville's request was only to ask Wellersley to hold on for half a year and make things worse.

The Chamber of Commerce has never considered the possibility that they can really hold on to the Brittany Peninsula.

Learn from Me: Chapter 199 Chapter 180 Chapter [-] The Terrible "Shire"

"Then let's go first, wouldn't it be better to talk while walking on the road?"

Charles suddenly restrained his expression and invited with a smile.

"...That's fine, but I think His Excellency Charles must have understood that I want to investigate the reason for Brittany's military strength, right?"

"Of course, since the Allies are willing to inspect the battlefield of our future cooperation, how can I, the host, refuse?"

Charles nodded with a smile.

"Please leave it to me to arrange everything, I promise you will be satisfied."