Chapter 263 Part2 (1/2)
Chapter 263 “three birds with one stone” (Part two)
“One cannot always take a tough stance when it cootiations In order tostep forward, we need to first make a small step backwards Who knows, like us, Haet off the stage” Dadaneier thinks for a second, “I believe this is an excellent chance for the Duke to propose the withdrawal of the 20,000 soldiers stationed in the grassland…… Of course, the deal cannot be made public Otherwise the citizens of the empire will misunderstand our intent and take us for traitors Underneath ithdraw those soldiers and on the surface they are co us”
“What else?” Du Wei happily smiles at Dadaneier
“Also… … I feel this is the perfect opportunity to pocket these men… That would be the best outcome! From what I heard, the bosses back inwanted to retract this force After all, their expense far exceeds their worth If we propose this now, it’s likely we can persuade this force to join us”
“Won’t work!” Mini 250 Guptad shakes his head: “Throughout the history of the e into i theree to this plan!”
Dadaneier sbottobotto ill take this army off imperial hands To the soldiers and to the bosses back at military headquarter, that will be too shameful to pass Therefore, ill say as a token of loyalty to the state, Duke Tulip is willing to look after the expenses of these 20,000 personnel At the same ti our province’s border, all in the naes of course My lord, just think If this force stays on our land and is completely supplied by us -eat, drink, wear – eventually they will come to rely on us! Slowly and surely, they will fall into our hands Though noovernment’s control, but in reality they are your private army”
Du Wei’s eyes grew deeper at the thought
Lastly, Dadaneier took one long look at Longbottom: “There’s another detail that bottom part”
“What……”
“I know you hate the empire’s military command and swore never to return, but… In order to help the Duke succeed in his greatness, we need you to break your oath” Dadaneier turns around to look at Du Wei: “Duke, you just need to propose your intent to bear all expenses and write another document on your behalf The content should be about your loyalty and as a token of devotion for their help; you are offering General Longbottoed down by other ree to your request! By then, the soldiers are paid by us and… Besides, General Longbottoe, it won’t be long before we control those men!”
Finally, Dadaneier concludes: “The truth is the ent will definitely know of our plan However, it’s clear the Regent trusts your Dukeshi+p frootiation It’s not like central command doesn’t want to rid the the road for theree to our conditions That is of course after we make them bleed hard from the compensation, three birds with one stone so why not?”
This gush of ideas left everyone dumbstruck! This includes the well learned Philip as this scholar watched Dadaneier with amazement in his eyes
Though Dadaneier remains quiet and doesn’t talkresponsible in his duties Who could have thought this reat plan?
Rather it was Du Wei whoive it a try Philip, you stay and help me draft a letter first… Now then everyone, you can leave for nohile o over the plan”
After sending everyone away – including Philip – to leave only the two of theh: “My friend… You didn’t come up with this tactic did you?”
Dadaneier sht red handed, “Your Dukeshi+p is correct I, Dadaneier, don’t have such a good ht up by the Marquise She knows you’ve been fretting over the negotiation recently So last night, she deliberately called me over and told me to pass this idea onto you when the chances arise She said as a woman and an outsider, she’s not in a position to directly interfere with state matters”
Du Wei only ‘hmm’ in return and didn’t say more
Only then did Dadaneier realize so and immediately kneeled doith a face full unease: “My lord, are you bla me? I’ve already sworn my loyalty to you The reason I decided to pass this idea to you is because I also felt it was a good idea, not because of any sentimental attache of heart!”