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After lunch, Roland called Barov into his bedroom. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

It was the first time for the Lord Steward to come to such a place, and his hands and feet were obviously more restrained than before, but the expression on his face was very excited.

Seeing the performance of the other party, Roland couldn't help but think of the story of a celebrity in history who ran out in rags to receive a visiting courtier, and the latter was greatly moved. It's just his lazy behavior, but it makes the boss feel a strong sense of trust, which can be regarded as an unintentional insertion.

It has to be said that male officials still have unique advantages in enhancing loyalty, such as talking at night with candles, sleeping on their feet, or something...... If it were Edith Kant, I'm afraid it would be a different idea.

He smiled and shook his head, putting these distractions aside, "How many letters have you received during the time I was fighting in the Northland and being unconscious?"

"Sixteen in all," Barov quickly reported, "most of them are letters from lords from all over the world requesting trade or visits, and two are secret letters from the Guardian of the Eastward to offer you peace talks, and I have replied to them all according to your request." ”

According to the tasks assigned by the pre-war meeting, when the king led his army to the battle, Barov temporarily took care of the administrative affairs of Neverwinter, and he also opened the letters sent to the king, and if it was particularly important and beyond the scope of the scheduled reply, he sent a flying courier to forward it to the front.

"Is it just peace talks?"

"Yes...... They are reluctant to surrender their feudal rights, and they urge you to preserve the traditions and glory of the nobility. ”

"By the beginning of next spring, those people will naturally know what choice to make. Roland shrugged, "And what about the letters that need me to read them myself, and where did they come from?"

"One from the Astrologer Society of Dawn, one from the Dawn Kingdom," Barov handed over two pieces of paper, "and you were asleep when they arrived, and the contents were somewhat ...... Eccentric. ”

"Weird?"

Roland began by spreading out the parchment with the constellation pattern.

The letter was written by the Diffuse Star Scholar, and the first half of the page was greetings and thanks—the astronomical telescopes that had been given to the observatory had already come in handy, and it was only natural for them to express their gratitude, but what followed made him stunned.

Traces of the "Star of Destruction" were found in the starry sky?

A star that shimmers red and has a fixed position?

Roland immediately thought of the synchronous orbit.

Judging by his poor astronomical knowledge, only objects orbiting in synchronous orbit can remain relatively stationary with the planet.

However, if the red moon appeared in this orbit, it would not be possible not to affect the planet itself, and the results of observations also showed that its size should be extremely small.

So the Red Moon is not a natural celestial body, but an artificial satellite?

Roland thought for a moment and then rejected this speculation, if it was a satellite, how could it be possible to "descend into the world"? According to Agatha, the moment the Red Moon appeared, the people of the entire continent could witness its existence - it was larger and brighter than the moon, and its scarlet light stained the stone walls of the Holy City with a touch of blood, and its outline could be seen even in the daytime.

This is completely counterintuitive.

He was silent for a while before putting the letter aside. "Draw up a letter for me inviting the astrologers to Neverwinter. ”

"But last time they rejected you," Barov hesitated, "I'm afraid this time ......"

"It's different, the astrological community has found the star they want to seek, and then they just have to stare at the sky. Roland tapped on the table, "You told them in your letter that Neverwinter had developed a better telescope, and that you had discovered some ancient books about the Extinction Star, and I believe they would come." ”

"Yes. ”

He unfolded the second piece of letter, or rather the note, and as with the usual secret letters, the message delivered by the flying messenger was always very succinct.

"The Lord of the Dawn has died, and his eldest son, Ampein Moya, has succeeded him. 」

"He ordered the extermination of the believers of the Church, the severance of trade routes with the Holy City, and the hunt for witches. 」

"As a result, there has been a rebellion in the border areas, and our caravans have also been affected. 」

"The original plan may need to be temporarily suspended. 」

Roland couldn't help frowning, Barov didn't know what the church was doing in Dawn, and it was normal to feel confused - after Isabella and the others evacuated, it was only a matter of time before the Lord of Dawn died of a coma without a drug supply, he just didn't expect Ampein to have such a great hatred for the church, and he was disgusted with witches.

Among these policies, it is better to say that the unilateral ban on trade is basically cutting off the financial routes of the border lords, and there must be the shadow of the church behind the rebellion, and the hunt for witches is completely contrary to their own interests.

Such an impulsive order is unlikely to be the idea of the three major families, and it can only be said that the new king has been carried away by hatred and wants to avenge his father.

He had thought that Dawn would be a potential ally, but it turned out to be a big disappointment.

"Send a formal diplomatic letter," Roland said slowly, "first congratulate him on his coronation, and then warn him not to do so—the Pure are not the same as witches, and the Grey Keep has formed a formal organization of witches, and to treat them as enemies is to be enemies of the Grey Keep. ”

"Uh...... Your Majesty," Barov wiped the sweat from his forehead, "are you sure you want to write that?"

"Any questions?"

"The other party will not take it seriously at all, and may see your words as a threat. ”

Roland naturally knew that sometimes even the vassals of the local lords would not accept the king's orders, let alone meddle in foreign political affairs. But times are different, and if the other side doesn't understand, he doesn't mind teaching them what real diplomacy is.

"This in itself is a threat," he replied nakedly, "if Ampein Moya insists on going his own way, it would be better for Dawn to change the king when he captures the Holy City next year—a wise man who is willing to side with the Grey Keep in the battle of the Divine Will, such as Andrea of the Quinn family." ”

Diplomacy in the new era will be built under steel guns, and what cannot be obtained at the negotiating table will be achieved by the military. Not to mention interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, replacing heirs, supporting the opposition, and directly sending troops to occupy the garrison are all common means, and before the arrival of the red moon, Roland does not want other kingdoms to pull him back.

Therefore, the core content of the entire diplomatic letter is "do not say anything unexpectedly".

"I ...... Understood," Barov Mons's eyes showed a mixed look, with surprise, excitement, and unconcealed awe...... He bent down deeply, "I will convey your will to the King of Dawn." ”