When the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr and the New Flyer broke through Saint Anthonis City, everyone thought that they would continue like how they broke through the Kandla Empire's provinces. They would push all the way to Wimbledon City and then try to take down Wimbledon City as well.
Because Wimbledon City was the capital of the Kandla Empire, if Wimbledon City also fell, then the Kandla Empire would naturally suffer a heavy blow. It would even be enough to announce that the Kandla Empire was on the verge of destruction.
However, the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr went against everyone's expectations. At this time, they chose to cease their advance and actually began to negotiate with the Kandla Empire.
Ever since the two empires and the New Flyer became enemies last year, the entire continent had been in turmoil. Now that the New Flyer suddenly chose to negotiate with the Kandla Empire, the entire continent unexpectedly welcomed a rare period of peace.
The entire continent's attention was focused on this negotiation.
No matter what the outcome of the negotiation was, everyone was certain that this outcome would affect the entire continent's situation.
If the negotiation was successful, then the Kandla Empire would obviously have to pay a painful price to make the New Flyer and the Kingdom of Ruhr stop.
Just how painful the price that the Kandla Empire would have to pay would determine the attitude and strategy that many countries and factions would use to deal with the Kandla Empire and the New Flyer.
If the negotiation was unsuccessful and the two sides fought again, then it would depend on whether the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr could really take down Wimbledon City and push the Kandla Empire to the brink of destruction.
Even if the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr was invincible in the previous battles and the Kandla Empire was defeated, Wimbledon City was the capital of the Kandla Empire and represented the entire Kandla Empire. The Kandla Empire would definitely do everything they could to protect it.
When such an ancient empire was forced into a desperate situation, the power that they could erupt with would definitely be terrifying.
No matter how strong the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr was on the battlefield, it wouldn't be that easy to take down Wimbledon City.
Therefore, the other countries and factions would have to wait for the final outcome before making a decision.
Therefore, the flames of war that had been ignited in other parts of the continent temporarily stopped fighting because of the peace talks between the Kandla Empire and the Kingdom of Ruhr. They were all patiently waiting for the outcome of the negotiation.
However, just as everyone expected, the peace talks between the two largest forces on the continent would not come to an end so easily.
After the New Flyer and the Kingdom of Ruhr proposed the ceasefire agreement, the Kandla Empire used the seven days Xu Yi gave them. On the afternoon of the last day, Descartes Marquis once again brought the Kandla Empire's resolution to Saint Anthonis to meet with the representatives of the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr.
This time, he didn't even see Xu Yi's face.
The representatives of the Kingdom of Ruhr and the New Flyer firmly rejected the conditions offered by the Kandla Empire. After five days of intense negotiations with Descartes Marquis, they finally came up with a new ceasefire agreement for Descartes Marquis to present to the higher-ups of the Kandla Empire.
This time, the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr was exceptionally lenient and gave the Kandla Empire half a month to discuss.
This way, when the Kandla Empire came up with a new condition for the third negotiation, it would be a month after the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr had captured Saint Anthonis.
This situation made many people feel that it was a bit strange.
Even if the New Flyer and the Kingdom of Ruhr didn't have full confidence in capturing Wimbledon City, they shouldn't have done nothing for a month after capturing Saint Anthonis, right?
At the very least … They should have continued to push towards Wimbledon City and put more pressure on the Kandla Empire. This way, it would be easier to force the Kandla Empire to agree to the terms of the ceasefire, right?
However, the alliance army of the Kingdom of Ruhr hadn't moved at all. It was as if they were satisfied after capturing Saint Anthonis. This was truly puzzling.
Some people who were more observant discovered that Xu Yi, who had a decisive role in the outcome of the peace talks, hadn't appeared in Saint Anthonis at all during this period of time.
Then ….. at this crucial time, where did Xu Yi run off to?
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September 11th. A hint of autumn had begun to fall in the northern part of Sines. In the southern part of Sines, the Torea Province, which originally belonged to the Kandla Empire, was now known as the Torea Autonomous Region. However, it was still hot and humid.
However, because it was close to the sea, the sea breeze would blow from time to time. It wasn't too uncomfortable.
At this time, one could even set up a deck chair on the beach and set up a parasol to enjoy the sun, the beach, and the sea breeze. It was quite comfortable.
Xu Yi and Stiel were doing this at this time.
"Hey, Xu Yi, what are you thinking?"
Stiel opened her eyes. She felt that the sunlight coming through the edge of the parasol was a bit dazzling. She turned her body slightly and looked at Xu Yi who was lying next to her. She frowned and had a puzzled expression on her face.
"Why do you want to give the Kandla Empire so much time to rebuild their strength?
You're simply playing with fire. "
"Hey, Stiel, didn't you say that going to the Demon Cloud Continent and lying down for more than 20,000 kilometers was tiring? That's why I took you to the beach to relax and not talk about work." Xu Yi looked at Stiel with some amusement.
"It's not like you don't know my temper. I can't hold back when I have a problem in my heart." Stiel looked at Xu Yi angrily.
"Besides, this problem is related to the fate of the New Flyer and the entire Kandla Empire, and even the situation of the entire Sines. How can you simply call it work?"
"In fact, for me, this is just a part of my job."
Xu Yi stretched his back. He knew that once Stiel started the topic, it would not end easily if he was not satisfied. He simply sat up, half lay on the recliner, and adjusted to a comfortable position before he spoke again.
"Stiel, I'm sure that you're not the only one who has this question. A lot of people are wondering why we didn't just attack Wimbledon City with the Kingdom of Ruhr, but chose to negotiate with the Kandla Empire at this time."
"Of course, this is very strange to begin with.
With your previous performance, I don't think Wimbledon City can stop your attack at all. Why didn't you attack Wimbledon City? "Stiel asked curiously.
"Then … have you ever thought about what happens after we attack Wimbledon City?" Xu Yi asked with a smile.
"After we attack?
Of course … of course … "Stiel opened his mouth, but couldn't continue.
Xu Yi smiled. "It seems that you already understand.
Although I have full confidence that the Chamber of Commerce and the Kingdom of Ruhr can attack Wimbledon City together, attacking Wimbledon City won't bring us any benefits. Instead, it will bring us a heavy burden. Do you understand what I mean? "
Stiel thought for a while and shook his head blankly. "I can think of some, but I can't completely understand."
"Okay, let me explain.
On the surface, Wimbledon City is the capital of the Kandla Empire. Attacking it will bring us a very strong symbolic meaning. We can even announce the fall of the powerful Kandla Empire after attacking Wimbledon City and not many people will object.
But in reality?
Will the Kandla Empire really fall? "
"Of course not." Stiel shook his head without hesitation.
"After all, the Kandla Empire is a huge empire that has existed for nearly a thousand years. It won't fall so easily.
Even if we attack Wimbledon City, the Kandla Empire's internal forces will still exist. Even the emperor of the Kandla Empire can abandon the city and escape if he sees that the situation is not good.
It's almost impossible to destroy all the opposing forces in the Kandla Empire. "
"Yes, that's the key.
To completely destroy the Kandla Empire, even an empire like the Malor Empire can't do it in a short period of time.
Our New Flyer is only a Chamber of Commerce, and the Kingdom of Ruhr is only a small country that wasn't very strong before. It's even more impossible for them to do it.
And to be honest, completely destroying the Kandla Empire isn't in the interest of our Chamber of Commerce and the Kingdom of Ruhr.
Stiel, what do you think is the most important interest for me? "
Stiel smiled and reached out her hand to pinch Xu Yi's face.
"You've always wanted to spread your magic machine industry to the entire Sines and make everyone's lives better. How can I not know that?
Well, from this perspective, destroying the Kandla Empire isn't a good thing for you. Because even if the Kandla Empire is destroyed, you can't just use the New Flyer Chamber of Commerce to swallow the entire Kandla Empire. Instead, the Kandla Empire will be divided into countless small and large countries, making it even harder for you to expand. Am I right? "
Xu Yi laughed and kissed Stiel's face.
"As expected of my most beautiful and wise wife. That's right, that's my concern.
Look, the south of the Kandla Empire is already in chaos.
Although Duke Windsor ….. Oh, no, it should be his majesty King Windsor who is our company's former enemy is willing to cooperate with us, it is harder for me to promote our company's standards compared to when we cooperated with the Candra Empire. "
"Isn't that so? I wanted to use this chance to promote our New Moon Chamber of Commerce's Magic Projection Device, but the conditions given by each place are different. Negotiating with them is tiring me to death." Stiel complained.
"So my suggestion for you is to not focus on this side for now and pay more attention to the situation on the Demon Cloud Continent," Xu Yi reached out to rub Stiel's shoulder, looking like he was helping her relieve her fatigue.
"Speaking of this, you still haven't told me how your inspection of the Demon Cloud Continent went this time."
Hearing this question, Stiel's eyes lit up.
"It was very good!"