After saying this, Eddington sighed and nodded at Isabella:
"Yes, Your Majesty, as you said, we must never start a war rashly unless absolutely necessary."
Others chimed in, and Isabella added:
"Of course, I must say that this signed convention has indeed greatly harmed our interests and reduced our national strength, which is an indisputable fact."
"So it's normal that you don't understand my actions and are even annoyed by them."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone shook their heads in dismay:
"No, Your Majesty, please don't think that way. We will always support your decisions."
Isabella continued:
"Returning to the matter of the convention, although it has indeed harmed our national interests at present, forcing us to give up large tracts of colonies that we had previously acquired, which will inevitably lead to a decline in national strength, I believe this is only temporary."
"In the more distant future, on the premise that the Yan people have made a guarantee not to invade other countries, but to establish diplomatic relations and cooperation, this convention will by no means be a constraint on us. On the contrary, it even gives us a sufficiently reassuring guarantee."
"To be honest, I actually hope that this convention will be in effect for a long time, five years, ten years, decades, the longer the better. As long as the Yan people do not voluntarily break the agreement, then we should not even have the idea of breaking the agreement."
These words caused everyone to fall into deep thought once again.
Isabella then calmly added, "Whether it's about short-term gains or a prosperous future, I think we all know what to do."
As soon as he finished speaking, Eddington nodded solemnly and replied with heartfelt admiration:
"Your Majesty, you have considered things from a longer-term perspective."
"I support all the decisions you make."
As he spoke, Eddington looked at the others, and the officials immediately echoed his sentiments.
Even James nodded repeatedly, but Isabella frowned and sighed:
“But General Eddington, not everyone thinks that way.”
"If I disclose the contents of the Universal Convention we signed after I return to Garnat, it will inevitably attract a lot of criticism. Many people will strongly oppose it and even criticize me, feeling that I have brought shame to the country and exchanged temporary peace for the sake of harming national interests..."
As soon as he finished speaking, James stepped forward, head held high, and declared in a resounding voice:
"Only someone who's not very bright would criticize you!"
James's change of attitude surprised even Eddington, but he then went on to say:
"Your Majesty, you have absolutely nothing to worry about!"
"Anyone who dares to disrespect you, I and the Royal Guard will arrest them immediately!"
Isabella looked at James and returned a forced smile, saying, "Thank you for your kindness."
"But it is definitely inappropriate to forcibly suppress dissenting voices with violence, as that will only invite more dissenting voices."
"Therefore, even if some people criticize me for this, I will do my best to communicate with them and hope to change their minds in the end..."
At this point, Isabella lowered her head and sighed again, "Although I know it must be very difficult..."
"After all... I did sign the convention without consulting the cabinet."
"Ugh, this is such a headache..." Isabella rubbed her temples.
Seeing Isabella's sorrowful appearance, Eddington immediately stepped forward and said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, please remember that we will always firmly support any decision you make."
"No matter how much pressure you are under, we can help you. Besides, you risked your life to meet with the Yan people, and everyone saw it. Even if a few people don't understand your actions, they must still respect you!"
"After I return to Garnat, I will communicate with the members of parliament and convey to them your full considerations regarding the signing of the convention. I believe no fool will still criticize you on this matter."
"Absolutely not, I assure you!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Isabella looked at Eddington with gentle eyes and curtsied to him, saying:
"Thank you, General Eddington."
Eddington quickly stepped forward to support Isabella: "Your Majesty, this is merely my duty."
"You're under far more pressure than any of us right now. Those ill-mannered Yan people even gave you attitude during this meeting. I saw it all. How despicable! Those bastards, if they do that in the future..."
Just as she finished speaking, Isabella, who was being supported, shook her head and stopped her, saying:
"Don't say that, General Eddington."
"What does this treatment of me matter compared to the future of our country?"
"Moreover, you must know that it was indeed us who took inappropriate actions against Yan Kingdom first, which led to their hostility. Fortunately, it did not cause irreparable damage in the end, and now our two countries have avoided war, which is the best outcome for us."
Although Eddington didn't entirely agree with these words, he still said:
"As you said, Your Majesty."
“I just can’t bear to see you suffer. That Yan Emperor was too arrogant and rude. He actually pointed a gun at you. Even though there were no bullets, that action was still too offensive.”
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