Chapter 349 Gentlemen, I long for war!
Chapter 349 Gentlemen, I long for war!
Petrovna observed Russell carefully for a while, but still could not see any difference between him and herself.
Since you can't tell, just ask directly.
Just as the girl was about to speak, Ekaterina called out her name softly without turning her head: "Petrovna."
Petrovna sat up straight in an instant.
However, judging from the way she twisted her body from time to time and looked at Russell frequently, the girl was still full of curiosity.
At this time, Ekaterina couldn't help but shake her head slightly, and then looked at Russell and the other two with a little apology on her face: "My disciple has been with me all the time, so his personality may be a little eccentric."
"Please forgive me, gentlemen."
Hearing this, Petrovna couldn't help but puff up her cheeks slightly, obviously a little dissatisfied with her teacher's words.
After a brief episode, Ekaterina discussed serious matters with Fang Wenlong. She did not question Russell's ability.
Since the people of the Ming Dynasty said so, she believed it. Even if something happened later, it would have nothing to do with her.
"Fang Qing, what do you think about this joint operation?"
"Since Your Majesty has been promoted to the Palace Level, we should proceed steadily."
Hearing Ekaterina's question, Fang Wenlong spoke out what was in his mind without any hesitation.
When you are in a leading position in terms of strength, fighting a static battle and building a strong stronghold is the safest option.
But that was in the normal world, so Fang Wenlong hadn't finished speaking.
"But at that time, we may need Your Majesty to lead us to attack the commanders of the demon army."
After all, Blue Star possesses extraordinary power. When the lower-level beings are unable to threaten the higher-level beings with human wave tactics, only the strong ones on both sides can influence the outcome of the battle.
Ekaterina was not surprised by Fang Wenlong's answer. The ideas of both parties were similar. The reason for organizing this meeting was just to divide the interests first.
She concealed the seriousness on her face, opened the carved folding fan in her hand to cover the lower half of her face, and said with a smile in the corner of her eyes: "Fang Qing is right, but if I take action, the empire will need more materials after the war."
"Seventy-three points, how about it?"
Since the matter involved the interests of the Ming Dynasty, Fang Wenlong no longer maintained his elegant demeanor. Instead, he frowned and asked, "Your Majesty, this is against the rules."
"Although there are frictions between the demon army and the Ming Dynasty, they are just minor issues."
"If it weren't for His Majesty coming to visit us, we wouldn't be prepared to have a conflict with them anytime soon."
This is of course a lie.
Although the current demon army is not a serious threat to the Ming Dynasty, if there is a chance to eliminate them, the Ming Dynasty will definitely not miss it.
But for the sake of his own interests, Fang Wenlong had to put the facts aside for the moment.
After hearing this, Russell couldn't help but glance at the elder beside him.
He was totally unskilled at battle planning and negotiation, and even if he really wanted to speak he could only let the cards he held speak for him.
Forget about that certain Ninja God, Russell was also afraid that he would give away all of Ming Dynasty’s belongings.
At this time, Ekaterina closed her folding fan and said in a disapproving tone, "It's meaningless when Fang Qing says that."
"You and I are well aware of the situation in the Ming Dynasty, so there is no need to make up stories here."
"Sixty-four, this is the bottom line of the empire. In the final analysis, the empire has done more."
Of course, Fang Wenlong was not intimidated by the attitude of the Queen in front of him.
He just looked into the other person's eyes and said seriously: "Your Majesty, please stop joking."
"As far as I know, Your Majesty hasn't made any matching cards yet, right?"
Fang Wenlong didn't care at all whether exposing Ekaterina's past would make her angry and embarrassed.
Besides, he hadn't finished speaking yet.
"And in terms of effort"
"We in the Ming Dynasty are no less powerful than the Empire."
At this point, Fang Wenlong glanced at Russell, who was daydreaming beside him.
And Ekaterina naturally caught his gaze.
Not only her, but also the male master card maker beside her noticed it.
Just as the master was about to speak, Ekaterina secretly pressed his thigh.
At this moment, the queen looked at Russell meaningfully, then raised her eyebrows and smiled mischievously at Fang Wenlong: "Fang Qing, there is no need to be so excited."
"At present, the demon army still exists, so it is better to wait until after the war to distribute it."
"But no matter what the final ratio is, the Empire needs to give priority to selecting materials."
"Besides that, I hope that Ming Dynasty can trade palace-level materials with the Empire."
"how?"
Although she said this, Ekaterina couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
For her, the best case scenario was that the Empire and the Ming Dynasty would be divided into 70% and 30%.
Unfortunately, the people of the Ming Dynasty were not fools and were not prepared to work for her in vain.
Of course, the conditions for the transaction of palace-level materials are the Queen's final bottom line. If the Ming Dynasty is still greedy, then they will part ways.
At worst, the people in the country will suffer a little longer until she successfully produces the first hall-level card.
As Ekaterina finished her words, the conference room fell into silence.
After a long while, Fang Wenlong nodded slightly, agreeing to half of her proposal: "Then let's do as your majesty says."
"But regarding the conditions for the palace-level materials, I still need to discuss this with Palace Master Ye."
The middle-aged man knew that this was almost the other party's bottom line. Perhaps he could continue to put pressure on him, but there was no need to do so.
Although the Empire and the Ming Dynasty cannot be considered brother countries, at least there is no friction on the surface, so there is no need to make things so ugly.
After hearing what Fang Wenlong said, Ekaterina couldn't help but feel relieved. She knew that her proposal had already succeeded as it was not rejected on the spot.
With a relaxed mood, she smiled and nodded slightly, saying: "This is a serious matter, it is only natural for Fang Qing to discuss it with Ye Diantang."
"I'll have to trouble you to take care of the battle plan from now on."
After saying this, Catherine walked out of the meeting room with her disciples and subjects.
On the way back to the residence, Petrovna finally couldn't hold back her curiosity, and skipped to Ekaterina, turned around and asked, "Teacher Mu, do you think what Daming said is true?"
She was referring to what Fang Wenlong said: Ming Dynasty contributed no less than the empire.
You have to know that for this joint operation, the Empire dispatched a hall-level and a master-level card makers, and the two master-level card makers of the Ming Dynasty could not be compared with the combat power of the Empire no matter what.
Unless the young man who was a diamond-level card maker like her at the meeting just now could really be regarded as a master-level combat force as the Ming Dynasty said.
Ekaterina did not immediately answer her disciple's doubts, but raised her eyebrows and shouted: "Petrovna!"
After seeing the girl calm down, she said helplessly: "It doesn't matter whether it is true or not." "What matters is what the hall-level card maker of Daming thinks."
It was precisely because of Ye Zhou's existence that Ekaterina chose to compromise.
She also didn't know how much of Fang Wenlong's words just now were in line with the other party's intentions.
Thinking of this, Ekaterina said sternly: "Petrovna, you really should learn from that young man just now."
"Watch, listen and learn more, and don't act like a child all the time."
"What will you do if I'm gone one day?"
Hearing this, Petrovna pursed her lips and shrank her head, not daring to refute her mother and teacher for a moment.
But not long after, she said in a barely perceptible voice: "Mother, you are now a Hall of Fame Card Creator. How could there be anyone in the world who could threaten you?"
With Ekaterina's hearing, she could naturally hear the girl's words, but she just sighed heavily and didn't say anything else.
the other side
After watching the three Tsarist Russians leave, Russell said strangely, "Is this the solution?"
"Her Majesty is quite easy to talk to."
Different from the image of bandits in Russell's memory, Tsarist Russia's performance today always made him feel that the other side was a little cowardly.
Fang Wenlong guessed why Catherine gave in so easily.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself: "It seems that she is under a lot of pressure."
“It’s not easy for everyone.”
However, even though he felt emotional, Fang Wenlong was in no mood to sympathize with Tsarist Russia. After all, the Ming Dynasty was a mess now.
Thinking of this, he turned to look at Russell: "Ronaldinho, I won't say anything more."
"Remember to protect yourself on the battlefield later."
Although Fang Wenlong had learned from Ji Weirui what had happened in Shanghai before, he had never seen Russell take action with his own eyes.
So I'm still a little worried after all.
At this time, Ji Weirui, who had been silent, said to Fang Wenlong in a somewhat annoyed tone: "Master Fang, don't worry."
"Ronaldo was able to kill Chris alone before, are you still worried that something might happen to him?"
Hearing this, Fang Wenlong shrugged and made a joke: "When people get old, they like to be sentimental."
Then he looked at Russell and sighed, "After that, young people like Ronaldinho will take over from us."
Siberia, the city of a thousand peaks.
The heavy snow was flying all over the sky like goose feathers, and the biting cold wind was blowing across this bitter and cold land as if to freeze the soul.
However, the Thousand Peaks City has long been occupied by the demon army, and this extremely extreme weather is nothing to the demons.
But even so, there is still a dead silence in the city, without the bustle and noise of the past.
The reason is naturally because several military leaders of the Demon Army held a meeting in this city.
In the huge palace with bright lights, five demons with different appearances were sitting around a prototype conference table.
At this time, one of the female demons wearing white armor said indifferently: "You should have heard the news. Fang Wenlong met with that woman from Tsarist Russia."
"I guess I don't need to elaborate on what they are plotting, right?"
Hearing this, the other four demons nodded.
After a moment of silence, a male demon in a white robe and surrounded by mist said, "Since they are ready to attack us, do we need to strike first?"
"That woman from Tsarist Russia should have just been promoted to the Palace level. If we work together, the success rate of killing her is still very high."
Hearing this, a demon whose entire body was shrouded in darkness and whose face could not be seen at all could not help but sneer: "That woman is not as stupid as you."
"She is now with Fang Wenlong and the others."
"Why, are you going to let us face four master card makers directly?"
In the opinion of several military leaders of the Demon Army, Ekaterina cannot be considered a true top-level card maker without matching cards.
But that doesn't mean they can kill the other party under the protection of three master card makers.
Facing the ridicule, the white-robed demon did not get angry, but said calmly: "You don't have to provoke me. I gathered you all today to discuss a countermeasure."
"If you have a better plan, just tell me."
It was obvious that the master-level demon who made the mocking remarks had no better ideas, so he just snorted coldly and stopped talking.
At this moment, the white-armored female demon asked, "What did Jinping say?"
"If we get into trouble, he won't have an easy time either."
Due to the previous collaborations which had achieved decent results, the current demon army can basically be said to be in cahoots with Jinping.
When Jinping was causing trouble in Shanghai some time ago, their demon army provided a lot of help, so Jinping should not think of staying out of it in the current situation.
Hearing this, the white-robed demon said expressionlessly, "He said that Ye Zhou had injured his roots some time ago, so he couldn't do anything during this period."
"Not just him, but the Flayer and Marcus as well."
"so."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the demon who had mocked him earlier: "So that old dog is not going to help us now?!"
"People from outside the world really can't be trusted!"
Although his speech was interrupted, the white-robed demon remained calm: "So he said that he would let his men cooperate with us to create some trouble in Ming Dynasty and Tsarist Russia."
The several military leaders present certainly knew that Jinping had already taken the Fallen Sect into his possession, so they did not question whether the old man could stir up trouble in Europe.
At this point, the white-robed demon paused and looked around at the other beings of the same level: "Jin Ping also said that Ye Zhou should not have much time left, and his current strength is only one tenth of what it used to be, so we don't have to worry about him making a move."
Hearing this, the two Demon Army leaders who had been silent stood up suddenly: "Really?!"
Seeing the white-robed demon nodded, one of them grinned and said, "That's great."
"By the way, I haven't told you about the previous experimental project."
"Success."
Hearing this, the white-robed demon finally stopped looking dead. A faint smile appeared on his face, and he said slowly, "If that's the case, then we can bite a piece of meat off them this time."
"So they don't have to think about counterattack all the time."
Seeing that the intelligence had been gathered, the white-armored female demon slowly stood up. With the clanging sound of armor rubbing against each other, she glanced at her colleagues and said coldly, "Then everyone, go back as soon as possible and make more preparations."
"Then."
"Let's welcome the war."
(End of this chapter)