"Special action..." Roche chewed on these words, laughed twice, and then took a vicious bite. "I love the word to death. Listen to you, Ze Lin, we will see you tomorrow night."

The first thousand eight hundred and ninety-four chapters of the world's secrets

This is a dark secret room, and there are a few burning candles on the table. There were two men leaning on the parchment at the table, one of them coughing and sunken eye sockets.

"Unbelievable...Where did you get these **** confidential documents?"

Zelin exclaimed, staring at the moldy parchment in his hands. After separating from Roche, Curdin found him immediately and sent him and himself to a secret base.

"Tell you, you won't believe it... Forget it, don't ask. Secrecy is the professional ethics of a detective." Curdinger coughed, covering his mouth with a handkerchief. "There was a plan that started five years ago. Do you understand it now? Half of what's happening now is not a coincidence. The Knights of the Flame Rose, the mutant forces, Temalia and Rydania, the royal marriage. Damn brother. Half of it is advancing on the established trajectory. The other half is the spoiler of the Empire."

Zelin lifted his gaze from the sheepskin roll and looked at Curdin who threw the blood-stained handkerchief into the trash can.

"The information you brought to me is so outrageous, so outrageous that I don't know if I should think that the parchment rolls and sealed files that you just made for more bonuses."

"Then I am very pleased, it means that you understand what the above mess of words together means."

"The origin of everything is because of the battle five years ago..."

"To be precise, it was a peace treaty signed after the North-South War five years ago." Curdin walked to the other side of the table, resting his hands on the table. "Of course, the beginning of the matter was in the war. In July 1267, King Wizmir II was assassinated by a half-elf assassin. In November of the same year, Dikoscher went to Kevel on behalf of Redania and asked for financial assistance to form A heavy armored regiment that can fight against Nilfgaard’s army. I believe that Dijkstra was ready to be humiliated at the time. But Kevel is the only country where Redania can ask for help, because in blood In terms of relationship, the Corvell royal family and the Redania royal family are the closest. They are just a pair of brothers who fell out."

"Yes, I know. Back then, Corville was the border land of Ridania, and Emperor Ladovide couldn't bear the coveting of his ambitious brother Troyden for his throne, so he made him an earl and rushed. Going to a remote and poor place, and ordered Troyden not to leave this newly acquired land, and not to interfere in Redania’s national affairs, and never even asked them to pay any tribute or money, because if you pay tribute, it means It was that Ladovide the Great had to see that face that disgusted him in the New Year. As a result, no one thought that the immigrants of Kerviel would find countless natural resources in the frozen ground, worthy of Mahakam. Gold mines."

"Since Ladovide III, every Redanian king has been saddened by the land that they looked down upon and thrown away. Think about it, the poor relatives who looked down on at that time have now become the most famous rich in the North, and In the Battle of Bula River, he taught himself a severe lesson. Now, the Rydanians have to cheekily ask for Kerviel’s assistance. So at that time there was only one Dijkstra, who was a civilian, willing to go to Kerviel. Others Nobles are reluctant to do this." Curdinger's finger pressed on one of the small prints. "According to the intelligence, Dikoschi received a secret reception from the King of Istria at that time, and they talked for a long time."

"You don't know the content of their conversation?"

"Only the King of Istria, Queen Zulka, and Dikoscher himself know the specific content. However, Kevel cannot attack the empire actively, nor can he assist the enemies of the empire. This is King Estriel Tysen and Buddha. The contract signed by Emperor Gus Enrreus was at the cost that the empire imposed very low tariffs on all commodities from Corvell.” Kedinger spread his hands. "But we can see the result, cough cough..." The detective suddenly coughed a few more times. He clenched a fist with one hand to his mouth and coughed hard before taking his breath.

"Are you okay?"

"It's nothing, the old problem is sick." Kedinger waved his hand. "Following on what I said earlier. During the First North-South War, Kewell kept the contract and did not send a soldier to the northern countries. But Emperor Enhill Entrance was obviously not willing to abide by the contract like his father. The thing I want to change Kewell’s attitude happened on October 16, 1267. When Enhill attacked Verden, he signed a peace treaty with Foltest to ensure the safety of the flanks. As a result, Enhill used After taking Verden in 16 days, he immediately tore up the peace agreement, attacked Brugg and Sorden in lightning speed, and took all the fortresses of Temoria on the border of the Yaluga River. So, now we can know the result. , That is, a group of Corwell people announced the establishment of a free legion, a group of powerful mercenaries, led by officers from professional military academies. Then Redania immediately hired this force and launched it against the men in black On the front lines of the United States. The Freedom Corps persisted until 1268, and Redania recruited 4,000 heavy cavalry and 35,000 soldiers throughout the country."

"This is the first collaboration between Kerviel and Ridania, after torn apart that year." Zelin nodded. "Then the threat disappeared."

"No, my good demon hunter, the threat not only has not disappeared, but the peace treaty is the real threat." Kedinger waved his hands hating iron and steel. "Can't you see it? What happened in the years after the peace treaty was signed? You can buy Ebin's blankets in Vizima, and Yamurak's mandela grass in Tritog's pharmacy. , You can see the cargo ships of Atoria’s shipyard in Redania’s port, and you can find Nasser’s rose wine in Maribo, and Maribo was besieged by the Nilfgaard Army five years ago. For months. Vizima even had an office of the Nilfgaard Merchants Association."

"I don't pay much attention to these." Zelin said dryly.

"The war is not over at all, the war has been going on all the time." Curdinger pressed the parchment. "Nilfgard's goods are constantly flowing into the north. People are more willing to buy imperial goods than northern goods. There are rumors about the poorer northern goods in the streets and lanes. Even if people did not believe it at first, after five years Spread, now Nilfgaard goods have become synonymous with high-quality goods, and the goods produced in the workshops in the north are not cared about. Do you know what this will lead to? Workers in the north are unemployed, farmers cannot sell crops, and merchants only Able to import imperial products, more southern merchants brought their goods to the north and were sold out. They preferred to use Franc instead of Krona to settle the bill. Before long, people in the northern countries would exchange their currencies for Francs. , And every Francis coin foundry is in the empire. In another ten years, the northerners will only have the imperial goods left in their lives, and the circulatory coins will also be imperial. The north will become the imperial commodity dumping market, and at that time No matter what price the empire’s merchants intend to offer, even if it is to trade with counterfeit goods, northerners have no choice, because the local factories have long been closed."

"But the king of the north will not allow this to happen."

"I doubt how many kings have noticed the threat from commodities." Curdin shrugged. "But Ladovide V is one of them, and Kovel's Tancred is also one of them. Think about it, if at the summit, Redania became the leader of the north, or even the northern countries. The overlord. Kevel can use the power of Ridania to compete with Nilfgaard in the market, and Ridania can also use Kevel’s financial resources to form more powerful infantry regiments and knights. The cruisers control the northern coastline, and the Legion of Redania strictly guards every fortress on the Yarlunga River. You know, the combination of the ancient kingdom with the strongest army in the northern army and the emerging commercial kingdom with the strongest naval strength What are you doing?"

A fool can see what this means.

"A Northern Empire stronger than Nilfgaard..."

Zelin understood immediately.

This is why Philippa will stand on Frogian's side in the war between Kodwin and Frogen. Weakened Kodwin so that Kodwin could not act as a spoiler in the plan for the later establishment of the Northern Empire. This is the reason why Tancred appeared in the peace negotiations. He must reconcile the conflicts between Aden, Frjan, and Kodwin, and let other kingdoms recognize Frjan’s independence and take advantage of Saqiya’s reputation. To ensure that there will be no more peasant riots in the north due to the imperial instigation.

Therefore, Hensett has to win Frogan at all costs, even if Sdennis has already offered a high demand for peace.

He wants to create a Kodwin empire that can fight the alliance between Kevel and Rydania, rather than being annexed by the other two.

"The Royal Council of the Northern Empire." Curdin pointed to a term on the secret file. "Saqiya will enter the parliament as the representative of the northern farmers. She is a saint and will not let other nobles in the parliament feel humiliated. And the farmers will be ecstatic about it, once they have a safer expression of their needs. Channels, it’s difficult for imperial spies to encourage them to become mobs and set off a rebellion."

"The new and united northern empire, and the ancient and constant civil turmoil in the southern empire." The detective's hands clenched into two fists. "Ladovede and Tancred will become two co-ruling emperors. They only need to be given ten years, until the strength of the empire continues to weaken in political struggles and rebellions. Think about it, in the past five years, three large-scale events have erupted within the empire. Rebellion, not to mention that in the province north of Amer, the wasteland is all in the hands of the guerrillas. If a powerful external force is added to aid it? How many rebellions will occur in the empire? Become a new one. After the Civil War broke out, who do you think will win?"

"...The Northern Legion will sweep the south like the cold wind of the Dragon Mountain Range."

"Bring a new civilization." Kedinger imitated the voice of the Nilfgaards and joked.

"But there will really be a co-ruling emperor?"

"Then it depends on whose heart is more cruel, and then the winner will get a complete and powerful empire, and it is the southerners who need to be afraid." Kedinger smiled. "Yes, that's it. In the last North-South war, the Empire mobilized nearly 300,000 soldiers, including frontline fighters and the rear supply and delivery team, and nearly 100,000 soldiers were put on the front line. This allowed Rydania and Kevel. Fear, no one believes that the northern kingdom of scattered sand will once again usher in the miracle of Brenner in the next war. Now, these two kingdoms-the oldest kingdom in the north and the strongest emerging kingdom in the north, must It is united under the blood of the first king of the northerners, Shanbuk. So you understand what the real purpose of this **** summit is, the so-called new northern order, and the Nilfgad The reason for the invitation to participate in the summit."

"Radomide and Ambassador Hillard met..." Zelin murmured. "It's not Hillard who wants to stabilize Ridania, it's Ladovide who wants to stabilize Nilfgard!"

Will count.

Radovide reached out and took the contract from Ambassador Hillard. He opened the contract and scanned his eyes, but his mind was not on it.

He knew that this was a piece of waste paper. He also knew that Hillard knew it was a piece of waste paper.

"His Majesty Enhill Entrance hopes that I can pay you the highest tribute."

"I also ask the ambassador to convey my tribute to the emperor." Ladovide said, the flames in the brazier pulsating in his dark eyes.

He clearly remembered the Novigrad victory parade five years ago.

The Archbishop of Novigrad, Heimfart, opened his arms. He raised his hand to bless the people and the army present, but the hem of his robe inadvertently covered Queen Hedwig. His mother could only wipe her tears secretly, while his father's bones were still cold, and waves of salutes and cheers came one after another.

Long live mercenaries! Long live Julia Abatemark! Long live Adam Pangrat! Long live Lorenzo Mora! Long live Marshal Natalis! Long live the king! Long live Foltest, Demarvad, and Hensett! Long live Lord Dijkstra! Long live the archbishop!

No one shouted Long live Ladovide.

No one even glanced at Ladovide V, no one cheered for his mother and queen, and no one remembered his poor father and king. Even today is such a triumphant day, and his father is the person most worthy of this triumph. It is under his governance that a powerful and rich Redania became a strong backing for defeating the empire.

He swore that he would be for all the humiliation and hatred suffered by his mother and himself, as well as his great forgotten father. He will make "Long live Ladovide" the only voice from the north to cheer for

"I hope this agreement can become the cornerstone of permanent peace between the Empire and Redania in the future." Ambassador Hillard said calmly like a wax figure. As a man from a family of diplomats, he knows not to reflect his inner emotions on his face on diplomatic occasions. "The emperor would like to invite His Majesty to go to the Hinterlands at the end of this year to participate in the commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the signing of the peace agreement."

"I will go to the Hinterlands," Radovide whispered. Hillard could not see Ladovide's expression, although the king was more than twenty years younger than him. "I will go. Queen Carrance of the Hinterlands once betrothed her daughter Silia to me. Although my father cancelled the marriage contract, I deserve the respect of the Hinterlands."

Hillard didn't like Ladovide's description.

"What about the warlock?" Zelin asked. "What will happen to the warlock? Don't forget, the purpose of this summit is to gather the warlocks from the north."

"I have reason to believe that the warlocks are looking for a country that can be used as a backing, such as Fojian." Ke Dinger narrowed his eyes. "I don’t like to use the word doubt, but the time is too short, and the information I can get is too little. I doubt that the warlock may have reached an agreement with the king. The emerging warlock cult will become a vassal of the northern empire, using magic for The north works, and the sorcerers will get certain privileges and acquiesce in a member of them to become the ruler of a place, just like the sorcerer queen of Hundred Flowers Valley."

"But actually?"

"They are abandoned sons."

"Please allow me to express regret for the existence of such a secret organization as the Sorcerer's Assembly." Ambassador Hillard took out a list. "We interrogated one of the members of the assembly hall. Triss Merigold. She provided us with a detailed list of the assembly halls. Among them: Philippa Erhart, Triss Merigold , Margarita Loux-Antille, Shir Tansavier, Francesca Fantabe, Ida Emin, Yenefa of Van Geborg. And two empires Warlock. Fringeira Wego and Ashley Anachen. The Empire will ensure that these two women warlocks receive their due punishment, and are willing to cooperate with Her Majesty Ladovide to eliminate the northern warlocks. At that time, the Empire will also be able to do so. Send a battle mage to ensure that your majesty can kill all northern warlocks."

"Philippa Ahart is already in my dungeon." Radovide said blankly. "The rest will not live long. What they should get is a wood stick that pierced their buttocks and a burning fire. I will guarantee that no warlock will walk out of Lomugne alive, for secretly disobeying the ruler's orders. People who are in the game should end up with death."

"Ladovide wants to kill all the warlocks in the north? Is he crazy?" Zelin shook his head in surprise.

A king wants to kill all scholars, researchers and scientists? If there were no warlocks who studied alchemy back then, the northerners were still using old pig iron, not to mention later steel. Meteorological scholars have protected human towns and farmlands from being destroyed by heavy rains and earthquakes, and most of the contributions of modern medical care come from warlock physicians. Not to mention other aspects, even half of the professors in Osenfurt College are alchemists, such as professors in the Department of Chemistry.

"He wants to become the emperor, he must gather the hearts of the people, but the hearts of the people in the north, so he needs an archery target, an archery target suitable for the whole north." Curdinger made a shooting gesture. "Warlocks have a long lifespan. They use the knowledge they have learned to accumulate considerable wealth in the long life. Fighting warlocks can gather the hearts of most people at the bottom, and at the same time fill the Treasury of Redania. Warlocks As long as Ladoovide declares that the law no longer protects them, or declares that a group of people can legally confiscate the property of warlocks, people will rush forward, shouting long live Ladoovide, and at the same time treat all the annoying people and Money people are treated as warlocks."

"But people will not support a tyrant who makes massacres at will," Zelin said. "Not everyone is a potential mob. Those who support Ladovide because of legal robbery will also aim their swords at the past owner at some point."