Chapter 363: King and Minister (Two in one! Please subscribe!)
The Parthian Plain is located in the northeast of the Armanche Plain and is also the location of the royal court of the Odin Empire.
In the eyes of countless Odins, apart from the Arctic ice fields where the gods are said to reside, the Parthian Plain can be regarded as the most sacred piece of land in the entire north.
because,
Many, many years ago, the ruler of the Parthian tribe announced the establishment of the Odin Empire on this plain!
In the thousands of years that followed, although the Parthian tribe had long since become the dust of history, perhaps it was to commemorate the powerful tribe that established the first nomadic empire on the continent.
This vast plain, located at the heart of Odin's empire, is still named after the Parthian tribe.
And taking control of the Parthian Plain became the common goal of the rulers of countless nomadic tribes.
With repeated killings and struggles, countless tribes became the masters of this land. He was successfully crowned as King Odin and became the common leader of many northern nomadic tribes.
And today's O'Sullivan tribe is one of them.
In order to consolidate his rule at home and resolve the increasingly tense food problem, the current Odin monarch Areo O'Sullivan launched the largest war in recent decades against his neighbor the Norman Empire.
The two armies advanced side by side, and at one point the nobles of the Norman Empire even felt the most serious threat in history.
However……
Although they were unstoppable in the early stages of the war, winning victory after victory and even occupying the entire northern part of the Norman Empire, the Odin people made an extremely fatal mistake!
They extended their tentacles to the eastern territory of the seemingly weak Norman Empire! The soldiers of the Principality of Idar used their strength to make the Odin people recognize the face of their beloved father, and also exposed the conspiracy between the Odin Empire and the Church of Light to all Idar people.
Therefore, while the Principality of Idar was able to develop peacefully after the war, the Odin Empire in the north was not at peace.
Areo O'Sullivan was indeed one of the few wise monarchs in the history of the Odin Empire.
Although he is very young, he is able to balance the relations between the major tribes in the Odin Empire very well and launch wars at the most appropriate time.
But here’s the thing…
He met Bruno, a variable.
With the high priest dead, the imperial marshal killed on the battlefield, Odin's army demoralized, and Idar's army aggressive, peace talks are undoubtedly the best option before Areo O'Sullivan.
But the signing of the Treaty of Valence meant Areo O'Sullivan's retreat, and also meant that he would have to face the questioning of various domestic forces.
Odin people only look at the results, not the process.
Even though the battle plan drawn up by Areo O'Sullivan was comparable to any of Odin's famous generals, and Areo O'Sullivan's decision was the most appropriate approach at the time, but... this still could not hide the fact that the Odin Empire was defeated by the Idar people.
The Odin Empire was able to defeat the regular army of the Norman Empire, but it was defeated by a border noble. This would be considered a great humiliation in the eyes of any tribal chief.
So, for Odin monarch Areo O'Sullivan, the days after the armistice were not easy.
Many tribes of the Odin Empire did not get the land originally promised to them, and the Odin Iron Cavalry, which was directly under the O'Sullivan tribe, suffered heavy casualties in the war with the Idar people.
The temporary weakness of O'Sullivan's tribe made many tribal chiefs dare to unite and ask O'Sullivan for the spoils they deserved.
What's more, there are many more situations that give Areo O'Sullivan headaches than just these.
"What on earth did those damned Idar people do in the Eastern Highlands?"
Looking at the map hanging on one side of the big tent, O'Sullivan felt a little pain in his head.
During these days, as the Idar people's development of the Eastern Highlands gradually got on track, the construction of Hobbs Port was also in full swing, and news about the Idar people was constantly presented to Areo O'Sullivan.
only……
All these good news for the Idar people became swords piercing O'Sullivan's heart.
The reason why Areo O'Sullivan transferred the mining rights on the eastern plateau of the Odin Empire to the Principality of Idar was because the eastern highlands were a barren land known to everyone in the Odin Empire.
In the hundreds of years since the founding of the Odin Empire, no one has successfully mined any mineral deposits in the eastern highlands.
But,
Even though they were thousands of miles apart, Areo O'Sullivan was stunned just by the words in the letter.
The Idar people seemed to have anticipated the distribution of minerals in the eastern highlands. Wherever they went, there would be a mineral buried deep underground, exposed to everyone.
Such exploration efficiency caused a widespread sensation throughout the Odin Empire.
You know, in the eyes of most Odin people, the Odin Empire has always been a country poor in mineral resources, and many ironwares have to be obtained through smuggling in the Norman Empire.
Today, mineral resources have finally been discovered in the Odin Empire. However, these precious minerals were given to the Idar people for free by Areo O'Sullivan, the monarch of Odin, with the help of a peace treaty.
This caused the tribes of the Odin Empire to go into an uproar!
How to say it?
Apart from the small tribes that already lived in the Eastern Highlands who were very happy, all the large tribes in the Odin Empire were putting pressure on the young military leader Odin, demanding that he regain the mineral mining rights in the Eastern Highlands.
In fact, it stands to reason that the nomadic tribes in the eastern highlands are the owners of these mineral deposits.
However, the leaders of these tribes are not fools.
They knew clearly that with the power they possessed, they could not protect the minerals located in their territory.
Once the ownership of these minerals falls on his tribe, his tribe will never see the sun again! Because... those big tribes who have been eyeing the precious mineral resources for a long time will probably join forces to wipe him out overnight.
But if the Idar people were allowed to mine, even if the tribes in the country were dissatisfied, they would be helpless.
So,
As minerals were continuously unearthed in the Eastern Highlands, the tribes involved were happy to see the Idar people transport pieces of iron ore to the concession in Port Hobbs.
Moreover, as time went on, the Idar people's massacre of the Pacheniya tribe was gradually forgotten by the Odin people.
Because ever since the Idar people gained a foothold in the eastern highlands, they have never been at odds with any tribe.
Idar soldiers are always stationed in the Idar Concession in Port Hobbs. As long as no one deliberately obstructs the Idar people from fulfilling the Treaty of Valens, the Idar people will not make any moves.
What's more, the Idar people's purchase of large quantities of cattle and sheep in the Eastern Highlands has made the tribes living in the Eastern Highlands taste the sweetness of cooperating with the Idar Principality for profit. Naturally, they are unwilling to go back to the time when they had to eat coarse food and suffer oppression from powerful tribes.
"His Majesty……"
Just as Areo O'Sullivan was staring at the map of the Odin Empire, an old slave walked in cautiously.
"Lord Soma of the Namigala tribe has arrived..."
Hearing this, the young Lord Odin couldn't help but frown slightly.
As the current chief of the Namigala tribe, Areo O'Sullivan could guess with his toes the purpose of Soma Namigala's coming here.
It was nothing more than talking about the mineral resources in the Eastern Highlands, and asking for the spoils that had been promised to him before the war began.
In fact, if the war is won, it is understandable to ask for spoils based on the amount of contribution.
But the problem is... Strictly speaking, the Odin Empire did not win this war, and Areo O'Sullivan had already taken out a large part of the spoils looted in the early stages of the war and distributed them to the various tribes within the empire.
"Let him in..."
Areo O'Sullivan still spoke in a deep voice.
"yes."
When the old slave slowly retreated, the big Soma Namigala opened the curtain of the tent himself and walked towards Areo O'Sullivan with a step that showed no regard for his relatives.
"Your Majesty, Lord Odin, King of Kings, His Majesty Areo O'Sullivan of the O'Sullivan tribe..."
He bowed slightly and paid respect to the young monarch, but there was a hint of arrogance in his words.
If it had happened before the war, Soma would never have dared to be so presumptuous.
Because the Imperial Marshal Portia was still alive at that time, the Odin cavalry of the O'Sullivan tribe was also well prepared and ready for battle.
But now, he not only has the support of the Namigala tribe behind him, but also has the support of several other powerful nomadic tribes!
He came here with only one purpose, which was to instigate the young monarch in front of him to ask the Idar people for the mining rights of the mineral deposits in the eastern highlands.
It would be good to be able to get it back, so that all the major tribes can have a share of it.
But if they fail to come, it will undoubtedly lead to the current Odin royal family and the Principality of Idar being at odds with each other, without causing any loss to the Namijara tribe.
after all……
The Namigara tribe, which occupies the southeastern grassland of the Odin Empire and whose land is adjacent to the ocean and the Forest of Monsters, has always been a strong contender for the throne of Odin! The Namigara tribe not only has the largest number of fishing boats and Odin boats in the entire Odin Empire, but also has a large number of serfs captured from the Norman Empire to cultivate the land. It is one of the most powerful tribes in the Odin Empire.
Even decades ago, when the O'Sullivan tribe was vying for the throne of Odin, it was thanks to the support of the then chief of the Namigala tribe.
"Lord Soma, please get up quickly..."
Although he was quite afraid of the chief in front of him, Areo still hurried over and helped Soma up with a smile.
"You have come all the way to the royal court this time. I'm sure there is something important happening..." Areo said.
"Yes, I do have something to ask of you."
Soma stroked his beard and said in a deep voice.
Although he knew that Soma's arrival had no good intentions, Areo still looked at Soma Namigala quietly in front of him, waiting for his next words.
"Your Majesty, you should know what the mineral deposits discovered in the eastern highlands mean to the Odin Empire?"
There was a hint of grief in Soma's words: "The iron ore resources in the Odin Empire have always been extremely scarce. Even the simplest iron farm tools have to be purchased at high prices from profiteers in the Norman Empire, not to mention the weapons in the hands of the Odin warriors!"
"Once the empire is able to recover the mineral deposits in the eastern highlands, the strength of Odin's warriors will surely increase dramatically, and the prestige of the royal family will naturally return to its peak!"
And by the way, let your already powerful tribes have enough food and water? Listening to Soma's words that seemed to be for the sake of the royal family, Areo O'Sullivan couldn't help but think secretly in his heart.
However……
Areo O'Sullivan's next words left Soma Namigala stunned for a moment.
"What Lord Soma said... I personally think it makes sense!"
"ah?"
Even though Soma Namigala had made many guesses about Areo O'Sullivan's reaction before coming here, he never thought that the young monarch in front of him would agree to his proposal so easily.
This made him raise his head and look at the young monarch in front of him with dazed eyes.
Soma was well aware of the wisdom and foresight of Lord Odin in front of him. Logically... this shouldn't be the case!
If I had known that Areo O'Sullivan would agree so readily, then wouldn't all the scenes I had planned for so long have been useless?
"And I think... things like asking for the mining rights of the Eastern Highlands must be planned by a respected person, and Lord Soma is the most suitable person!"
Since you guys are eyeing the mineral deposits in the East Highlands, then go get them yourself! "Me? Your Majesty, the distance between the Principality of Idar and the Odin Empire is too far, and I am not good at negotiation. If I mess up this job, then..."
Before Soma finished speaking, Areo O'Sullivan patted Soma's shoulder affectionately and said in a friendly manner:
"Don't worry! You don't have to go to the Principality of Idar. You can go directly to Port Hobbs on the Eastern Highlands. I will let Muller O'Sullivan go with you then."
"Commander Mueller is going too? If so, with a member of the royal family as the backbone, I can't refuse."
The reason why Soma Namigala was unwilling to be the first to speak out was that he did not want his tribe to be involved in this messy matter of asking for mineral mining rights.
After all, this would bring hatred to the royal family! But since Muller O'Sullivan, a direct descendant of the O'Sullivan clan, was going with them, and was going to Port Hobbs on the eastern highlands, then naturally everything would be easy to say.
"Of course, but... you are still responsible for the negotiations. After all, Lord Soma is highly respected and this important task belongs to you."
"As for Mueller, he was only there to receive the munitions."
Then,
Areo O'Sullivan changed the subject and said calmly, "Lord Soma, please make some preparations and set off tomorrow!"
No more today, thanks to "They asked me to help him" for the reward of 1500 points!
(End of this chapter)
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