Chapter 104： do not fight?

Just as everyone was talking about the bright future of canned food in the restaurant, a guard hurried in.

He came in front of Paul and whispered, "Master Graeman, Emden's envoy requests your audience."

After Paul heard this sentence, his face that was still smiling just now suddenly became serious, and he said to everyone present in a somewhat heavy tone: "Everyone, the Kent family sent people here, and it is very likely that they brought us the last thing we want. heard the news."

The atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly cooled down, and everyone's faces became serious.

Bryce cracked the knuckles of one hand and said, "Is it finally here? Guys, let's face it."

Paul was actually a little strange, because according to the latest information, the Kent family should not have assembled their troops yet.

Forget it, let's not think about it for now, soldiers come to block, water comes to cover, who is afraid of whom.

In order to fully demonstrate his "contempt" for the enemy, Paul ordered the messenger to be brought to the restaurant, and he would meet the messenger while munching on canned meat.

Soon, the envoy was brought over. When he came to the restaurant, he frowned slightly, feeling extremely unhappy.

It was very disrespectful that the people of Arda should contemplate conversing with him while eating.

Paul asked with a grim expression, "What is Mr. Messenger doing in Huxin Town?"

The envoy saluted him and said: "I am here by the order of the Earl of Kent to convey to you his wish for peace."

Instead of being angry, Paul smiled: "Hey! Which piece of me is he going to cut off this time? Tell me quickly."

The envoy said: "Lord Kent has no plans for you. The unhappiness in the last meeting was all caused by misunderstanding."

"He asked me to convey his apology to you. The envoy we sent last time didn't understand Lord Kent's meaning. As a result, it made things a little complicated and caused you a big misunderstanding."

Paul couldn't believe it: "What? Did I hear correctly?"

"You heard me right."

Then the messenger repeated what he had just said.

Paul asked, "What about Bairdin...?"

The messenger replied: "Lord Kent will not ask about this matter any more."

This is really evil! Paul couldn't believe his ears. It's not that he doesn't know what kind of person Maltz Kent is. His current behavior is completely inconsistent with the usual style of the past.

After continuing the conversation for a few words, the messenger was quickly taken down to rest, and everyone discussed the Kent family's intentions in the dining room.

"Don't believe a word of what Maltz Kent says."

"The Kent family is definitely secretly brewing some shady conspiracy!"

"Say no to confuse us and attack Arda while we are slack."

There was a lot of discussion among the people, and everyone held a negative view of the Kent family, and believed that they must not be negligent.

Paul ordered: "Bernard, check to see if Director Cecil has returned to the intelligence department. If he is, call him here."

Cecil didn't come to try the canned food because of business, he came with Bernard soon.

As soon as he came in, he hurriedly said to Paul: "What a coincidence, Lord Graeman, I just want to report to you an important news I just received."

"Oh? Then tell me first."

"The Kent family army gathered in Fort Byram has been disbanded."

Paul stood up suddenly: "Is this really true?"

Cecil said with a determined look: "It's absolutely true, Lord Graeman."

Paul breathed a sigh of relief: "Cecil, do you know what I am looking for you for? The Kent family came just now, expressing Maltz Kent's intention to maintain peace with us, saying that the previous envoys got it wrong What he meant was that he made up his own mind and made a misunderstanding."

Cecil asked: "What do you think, my lord?"

Paul said: "How can I believe this kind of nonsense. Either he has a bigger conspiracy, or he is in some trouble, so he has to stop attacking us."

Cecil nodded in agreement and said, "My lord, you are very wise to think this way. Once this hungry wolf of the Kent family bites its prey, it will never let go until it tears off a mouthful of fat."

Paul told him: "So you have to keep watching Emden, and don't let go of any troubles. It's best to be able to install a few people in the Kent family."

"Emden, I will continue to keep an eye on it. It is difficult to put people inside the opponent, but I will try my best."

Cecil agreed.

Paul said to everyone: "No matter what the purpose of the Kent family giving up the war is, the pressure on us is finally a little bit less. But we need to be **** ourselves, and we must not rely on our own safety to hope that the other party will not have bad intentions. It still needs to be strengthened.”

He turned his attention to the several officers present: "Schroeder, Bryce, and everyone else in the army, I leave the military affairs to you."

Schroeder led everyone to stand up and said, "Follow your order, Lord Earl."

Paul turned to everyone and continued: "Then let's adjust our focus back to economic construction now."

"Hansel, you are leaving for the capital in a few days! We have prepared the second batch of food for His Majesty the King, and we will bring another batch of canned food to the royal army to sell. I think this kind of thing It's definitely to their liking."

Hansel said happily: "Master Greiman, I'll go back and prepare later. I think you're right. In my opinion, canned food is just made for marching and fighting."

Paul thought to himself: You are right. The canned food was originally invented by Napoleon with a huge reward to solve the problem of long-term preservation of military rations.

Hansel's return this time is not just as simple as delivering food. He also needs to establish a Northwest Office in the capital, leaving personnel to station in the capital, responsible for long-term recruitment of talents and the latest information from the high-level officials of the kingdom. Cecil's Several capable men will go to the capital with him.

"And the southern refugees you mentioned before, if you have the conditions and ability to send them here, do your best."

Hansel replied: "I will pay more attention to it. His Majesty the King will definitely look at a vassal like you who can take the initiative to help the kingdom solve troubles."

I hope so!

After explaining this matter, Paul announced to everyone: "Everyone, today is really good news. The cloud of war over our heads is finally about to dissipate. The reason why I say good news is because I still have a good news to tell Everyone."

"Yesterday, I received a report from the Fulan Port Shipyard that our first 'Sroop Ship' has been completed!"

Many people were puzzled, it was just a ship, as for making Lord Earl so happy?

General Manager Ford explained to those who were confused about the situation: "This kind of ship is not the kind of galley we usually see. Its structure is very different from ordinary ships. It is built for ocean sailing. , the ocean trade that the Earl mentioned before can be realized."

Everyone suddenly realized No wonder the Earl was so happy that he was able to conduct trade by sea, so he was not afraid that the surrounding lords would unite to block Arda.

The administrative officials talked about the bright future of trade, while the military officers discussed the development of the navy. While talking, everyone ate food from their own cans, and the atmosphere in the restaurant became relaxed again.

Only the female advisor, Ms. Dias, didn't look very happy. What Paul told Hansel to sell canned food to the kingdom's army just now reminded her of the rebellion in the south.

She thought in her heart: "Oh! I don't know what's going on in the south now, how will my father and sister deal with the current situation."

After being away from home for so long, the resentment towards her father has gradually faded, and Irene began to worry about her relatives and the situation of the kingdom, after all, she is the princess of this country.

After thinking about it, she didn't feel like staying in the dining room anymore. After eating the remaining apples, she stood up and said goodbye to Paul: "Count, I still have work to do. If there is nothing else, I will go back to the office first."

Paul agreed, "Okay, Miss Dias, thank you for your hard work."

Erin bowed slightly to Paul, then turned to leave.

Ladi also stood up and said, "Master Graham, Miss Dias and I will go back together, we need to communicate with each other."

Paul nodded: "Please, Miss Ladi."

Ladi seemed to have noticed Irene's emotional changes, she took Irene's hand and went back with her.

Seeing the backs of the two female consultants leaving, Hansel showed a puzzled expression.

"Miss Dias seems to have seen it somewhere, where is it?"

After thinking about it, he still couldn't think of it, so he shook his head to drive away his doubts, and began to focus on the can of beef in front of him.