After thirty-three days, Carlos finally waited for Terenus's official invitation again.

A man-to-man conversation takes place before the banquet begins.

"To be honest, I don't like you. I didn't like you from the time you were little. It's not good for a six-year-old to feel sophisticated. When you grow up, I don't like you even more. Indifferent, arrogant, seemingly selfless selfishness. Although you disguise it well, it may not be what I say in the eyes of others, but I stand by my point. I see people believing their first impressions. ”

Terenus's words did not match his status, but in this intimate space where there were only two people, he and Carlos, the crown of the king of Lordaeron rested on the table.

"On the contrary, I like you very much."

After saying this, Carlos also took off his iron crown.

"Lies. The little actions of the Barov family never stop, there is no one else here, and you want to marry my daughter. ”

The corners of Terenus's mouth twitched up, and he made a look of disdain.

If it had been ten years before in the previous life or this life, Carlos would have sneered at each other.

However.

Only the strong are qualified to listen, and only the weak are necessary to justify.

In Azeroth, words are only useful when words are useful, and actions can truly change the world.

From taboo to defensive, from fear to appreciation, Carlos's attitude towards Terenus is constantly changing.

For the first time, for the first time in his life, Carlos felt like he had the upper hand in front of Terenus.

Because the man in front of him has acted as his imaginary enemy for almost twenty years, but at this moment, he chooses to talk to himself as a father and a man, instead of king to king.

"Silence because you agree with me?"

Terenus waited for a moment, unable to wait for Carlos to reply. Verbal attacks continue.

"Uncle, stop the pointless temptation, time is precious, whether it is for you or me."

Carlos ignored the aggressive Terenus and found a seat for himself.

"That's your attitude towards your elders?"

Terenus looked furious.

"There are only two men here, and it can be two kings."

Carlos pouted. Gesture with your eyes to the two crowns on the table.

And then.

Terenus laughed heartily.

"I apologize to you, I used the same way I used to deal with your father, but it still doesn't work, no wonder you can be a king, and your father can only be a grand duke."

With that, Terenus walked to the other side of the room and sat across from Carlos.

"If you are impeccable as the son-in-law of King Lordaeron, it is a match made in heaven for Galia to marry you as a princess. But as a father, I really don't want Galia to marry you. You're too mature, and Galia is still a little girl who fantasizes that the prince will ride a white horse to marry her. The two of you won't be really happy together. ”

Terenus said with a smile characteristic of a mature man.

"You are not a farmer, and Galia is destined to bear the title of princess for the rest of her life. With all due respect, uncle, you went around in a circle, and you are still scolding me. Isn't it a rare opportunity for us to talk about what we should be talking about in the back room? ”

As long as the topic of Terenus is connected, he will be at a disadvantage in momentum. Carlos seems to be relaxed, but in fact, every sentence is thought about before he dares to say it.

"Okay then. Let's talk about your sincerity. While suppressing the Minahir family, while proposing marriage, this is the Barov family, is this the measure and sincerity of King Alterak? ”

Terenus leaned his back against the back of his chair, leaning back and lifting his chin slightly. With his hands on his chest, he used body language to tell Carlos that everything was under his control.

"That's right, I think that's the measure and sincerity I should have. I value the title of son-in-law of Minethil II more than the title of husband of Galia. ”

Carlos sat upright, his waist straight. With his hands on his knees, he answered Terenus's question in a serious manner.

"I can agree with what you say, but I can't understand your behavior. What can you gain by weakening my prestige and shaking my foundations? ”

Terenus finally put away his temptation and began to get to the heart of the matter.

"Prove my strength and gain your friendship."

Carlos finished speaking, and nodded to strengthen his tone.

"Are you a child?"

Terenus was laughed at angrily, he likes you so he bullies your logic, it's just childish.

"In order to support this war, uncle, you are in debt. I once estimated that in order to maintain the daily consumption of the 200,000 soldiers of the Alliance, 170,000 gold coins would be needed every day, which is per day, not counting the logistical supplies and troop replenishment needed to organize the campaign. Even though there are a few of us to share, nearly half of it still falls on the Kingdom of Lordaeron. And a third of the pressure on the kingdom of Lordaeron is directly borne by the royal family. The short-sighted person could not see the blade of the axe that was about to fall above his head, but only looked down and counted how much his purse had deflated. ”

Carlos paused for a moment to allow Terenus to digest his words.

"The war is over, and the war will continue. Next, is my opinion as a general. ”

"Yes, you say."

Terenus sat up straight, too.

"The Orcs have largely failed in their plans to invade the Hilbride region, perhaps today, or tomorrow, Marshal Lothar's good news may arrive, and the army of Quel'Salas will not keep us waiting long. But this is not enough, far from enough, on the other side of the sea, there are still countless orcs, if we can't take advantage of the victory and pursue, wait for the orcs to regroup, it is difficult to say whether we will be able to defeat the orcs next time. The world is so big that humans can only dominate themselves. ”

"So I'm curious, what are you afraid of?"

Terenus was keenly aware of the weakness in Carlos' tone.

"This is a war without a winner. Humans, or Lordaeron, Alterac, Gilneth, Riptide, and Kurtisk, our human kingdoms, are united by the great pressure of the orc tribes, and it is because of Anduin. It was Lothar's fame and bloodline that formed the Alliance. When the threat of the orcs is lifted. It may well be the moment when the alliance falls apart. But deliberately conniving at the existence of orcs for the sake of the continuation of the alliance is a kind of chronic suicide. ”

Carlos shook his head helplessly.

"I think I should be impressed with you, there aren't many people who can think that long-term. But forgive my straightforwardness, these things don't quite look like you came up with them on your own. ”

Terenus leaned forward and looked Carlos in the eye earnestly.

"It's not important, it's my marriage. In fact, we all understand that at this sensitive time. The marriage between Lordaeron and Outlake is a glaring political signal, and that's what you're concerned about. ”

Carlos slipped his left hand, rested his elbow on his knee, and leaned forward with his entire body.

"Yes, the exchange of Brill and Andohal would be beneficial for both of us, but at this sensitive time, I am afraid that accepting your request will stimulate stability within the Alliance, so I am hesitant. At the same time, I'm curious about what makes you so urgent. This doubt was also an important factor in my decision. ”

Terenus let out a long sigh and looked up at the ceiling.

"Because of time."

"Oh?"

"That's the direct difference between us, uncle. As a soldier, I've judged the Horde's defeat to be inevitable while all of you are still confused about victory, but I'm not sure if the Alliance will actually win, or if humanity will be the real winner. So I have to be on the winner's side. ”

When Terenus heard this, he understood.

"So you're threatening me with the war bond thing?"

"On the contrary, it's part of the dowry."

Carlos pulled an envelope from the placket of his shirt and placed it on the table.

"I have to say. The guys in the Morgan consortium are the professionals. They did everything, but nothing did on their own. Uncle, you have been able to meet the crisis from the future. But you're safe at the moment, it's a good means. ”

"Hmph, those human vampires, if you ask them for help, you will regret it sooner or later."

Terenus looked at the envelope, then at Carlos. The meaning is obvious.

"It's a list. In fact, the whole incident is very simple, the guys with ulterior motives hoarded the war bonds that you can't repay, uncle, and then attack together, so that some things that gold coins can't do and things that gold coins can't buy can be bought with these pieces of paper that aren't even gold coins. Uncle, the biggest reason why you are in trouble is just misjudging my purpose. And the reason why those guys follow the trend is just because of judging me and uncle, you will continue to consume. A default on the Minaihil family's debt was inevitable. ”

"And whichever side you fall towards will win, won't you?"

"War bonds, which used to have only 10% interest, have now been snapped up at a premium of 30 percent, and I have lowered the exchange rate of gold coins to raise the price of these bonds."

"I should have done it against you a long time ago."

Terenus smiled helplessly and shook his head.

"It's not too late for us to join forces against some of them."

Carlos earnestly proposed, then pushed the envelope towards Tyrenus.

"Mrs. Morgan is not a good match, what is the difference between you taking her favor and receiving life money?"

Terenus stood up and looked at Carlos condescendingly.

"If you take the port of Minahir as a dowry, my chances of survival will be much higher."

Carlos also stood up, looking at Terenus condescendingly.

"Don't even think about it!"

Terenus was furious.

The gardens of the Lordaeron Palace are home to many dignitaries.

"Today, here I have two things to announce. First, the glorious victory of our great Marshal of the League, Sir Lothar, let us pay our respects to the great Anduin. A glass of Lotsa. ”

"Cheers!"

……

"Second, it's about my daughter, Galya. Minahill and Carlos. The marriage of His Majesty King Barov. ”

Terenus was still impassioned on the marble podium, and there were already whispers of people below.

"Wait, Terenus will definitely raise the war tax again in order to fight the orcs, and then continue to sell bonds."

"He couldn't bear it anymore, otherwise he wouldn't have agreed to the Barov family's proposal so readily."

"Looks like we need to buy more."

"It's time for the Minech family to shed some blood, and for the sake of the alliance, we can't keep paying for it."

"That's right."

All the students who thought that they would not be discovered by the teacher when they talked small words were teasers who had never stood on the podium, and they did not know that when they looked from a high place, all beings were clear and distinct.

Terenus smiled confidently. (To be continued.) )

PS: A few words of complaining, some book friends said in the book review area that the recent content is jerky and difficult to understand, and the author Junshui has a word count.

Wronged, ~~~~~~

Follow the official plot of WOW, naturally simple. I understand the butterfly effect when I use it, and I don't think I have heard of it when I don't use it.

Without the wits of this paragraph, it turned inexplicably, which insulted the IQ of the audience.

In this way, when I have time, I will open an IQ Cup to give the audience who don't understand a thought.

Then, the Burning Plains adventure is about to begin.