Otherworld Nation Founding Chronicles

Episode 174: Post-War Processing

"How do you feel? @ Kepka Barka"

"It's the worst."

Kepka Barka replied grumpy.

Kepka is a Pofenian general and noble.

I can't afford to handle it crudely because I've captured it live.

So he disrespected a room in the home of the fleeing legislator in Lezad and arrested there.

Clothes, meals, sake, books ...

He gives everything he wants.

That said, Kepka wouldn't be optimistic enough to feel better.

"Two weeks later, a diplomatic mission will come from Pofenia, at which point you will be released, depending on the ransom."

"... I don't think you can just turn Pofenia into an enemy."

Kepka, in regret, dumped.

I shrugged involuntarily.

"One thing I want to do before negotiations with Pofenia."

"... is it an alliance with the cities of Greece?"

"I understand well."

The collapse of Lezad, a regional power, has brought many city-states allied with Lezad to Japan.

However, many leading city-states have refused to be ruled by Japan.

I wanted to form an alliance with them, but ...

Raymond looked like a prospect.

"Is the Alliance a military alliance? His Majesty"

Bartolo asked me.

I nod.

There is no navy in our country.

Of course, logistics and river ships carrying soldiers exist.

However, river boats cannot do ocean voyages.

However, it is too late to create a navy.

For now, there are about thirty or five-stage oars confiscated from Lezad.

However, thirty vessels cannot fight Pofenia's strong navy, and it is doubtful that they can be used in the first place.

So they form a military alliance with the cities of the Greeks, which have cities along the coast of Adernia.

Instead of Japan taking over land defense, the Navy will be assisted by the Greek cities.

A total of one hundred ships, confiscated from Lezad, plus ships from Nemes and Gehenna.

If we add other small and medium cities, we will be able to prepare one hundred and fifty ships.

Of course, I can't beat the 500 Pofenian Navy.

Still better than nothing.

"Is that it? His Majesty. The alliance's intention is"

Iar smiles with a grin and grin.

Of course, this is simple.

"The real goal is to secure military leadership and economic and political spheres in the southern South Adernia."

On the earth, all sovereign states by nature are equal.

But not in this world.

There is a clear power relationship between nations, and that power relationship manifests itself when forming an alliance.

For example, the country with the greatest voice in the Tethys Sea is the Persis Empire.

Runner-up is the Republic of Pofenia.

At its narrowest, the Kingdom of Roselle has the greatest voice on the Adernia Peninsula.

The king of Fardarm, the king of Gilbed, and the king of Rosais are next to each other.

Further, in a limited area of the eastern part of the Adernia, the king of Belvedir, the king of Evil, and the kings of Domorgar and Equus, were crowned me. With maximum power.

The real purpose of the alliance is to extend its power to the southern part of the South Adernia Peninsula.

Well, every country will know that.

However, it cannot be rejected.

Because the cities of Greece were unable to fight the Republic of Pofenia, and the kingdom of Rossais proved capable of fighting the Republic of Pofenia in this war.

And with military alliances as a foothold, we bring economic unification and even political unification.

Well, it's going to take a while.

"But this requires Gehenna's participation."

"Because the Greek Alliance without Gehenna is like alcoholless alcohol."

Bartolo shrugged.

Does Abraham form an alliance? That's the question.

"That's why we'll meet today. Just be in Lezard."

That's why I had a meeting with Abraham.

"Is that it ?! Actually, I was going to tell you if there was no suggestion from your Majesty."

Abraham was more favorable than I had expected.

Of course, I imagined that it would eventually be accepted.

Peace in a group with the kingdom of Rossais can sign a far more advantageous treaty than in Gehenna alone.

"What kind of unequal treaty can be concluded in Japan alone? I'll add it. Let's talk to other cities. Since the Persian Empire conquered the Greek Peninsula, Countries in the southern part of the Adernia peninsula were under military pressure from Pofenia, and I hope everyone will be happy to join. "

Well, if the sovereign state disappears, the colonial city will be insecure and inevitable.

Should the kingdom of Rosais claim himself as a new guardian, it should be easy to accept.

"But there is one concern."

"Are you concerned?"

"Nobody has commanded the Navy in the kingdom of Rossais."

Did you poke it there?

Since Japan has been a landlocked country so far, it naturally has no navy and has no connection to the sea in the first place.

On the contrary, it is doubtful how many swimmers in the minister can swim.

Having said this story ...

"Well, don't worry. My Gehenna is the best shipping country on the Adernia Peninsula. There are generals who can assist with His Majesty King Almus. You may be able to discuss various ways of operating the Navy."

"That's a thank you story. Thank you very much."

After all, it is true that we have to rely on Gehenna as our country has no navy operational experience.

This is irreversible.

Abraham, Gehenna's pretender.

A man who can't eat.

"It's just a military alliance, but I'd like to look into removing tariffs between member states in the future."

……surprised.

The story comes out of Abraham.

Of course, Gehenna is a maritime nation that has made a wealth in transit trade, so the elimination of tariffs would be more advantageous.

But Gehenna must also be an agricultural country.

In particular, Abraham's supporter must have been the middle class, such as homegrown farmers.

Therefore, eliminating tariffs will require more discussion.

What would Abraham propose so easily?

"I want to continue to make friends with His Majesty King Almus and the kingdom of Rosais. Thank you very much."

Abraham held my hand.

And she smiles wide.

"Thank you Tetra"

It's creepy ...

"Is it good?"

"What is it?"

"If you talk about the rabbit all the way to the military alliance and the economic alliance, in the future our country will be swallowed by the king of Rossais."

Abraham's aides said dissatisfied.

No matter how much you fall, the Christians are Christians.

A proud nation.

It cannot be tolerated, such as yielding to the Adernian king.

"Then you ask, but how do you avoid escape from King Rossais?"

Abraham sat on the sofa and laughed with his nose.

"Oh, that's ..."

"Impossible. That young king's greed is certain, and his greed will continue to grow. He is still less than thirty. He will become king of a country and, in addition, expand his territory. I can't help but feel confident. If you come this far, maybe you're looking into unifying the Adernia Peninsula? "

"Unification of the peninsula ... would be impossible"

The Adernia Peninsula has never been unified to the same political power in history, except when it was ruled by a flat-faced tribe.

The Adernia Peninsula divides the Tethys Sea into east and west, and is a key point connecting the north and south continents. In other words, the crossroads of civilization.

Christians, Pofenians, Aderns, Gauls ...

Many different ethnic groups live together.

Unraveling history and dating back to ancient times ... Even the current indigenous Adernians are gatherings of different ethnic groups who had diverse languages and cultures in ancient times.

In addition, the Adernia Peninsula is long from north to south, with one mountain range running in the center and divided into east and west.

In the east, west, north and south, even the same Adernians have some differences in culture and language.

Unifying this peninsula is not an hassle, and there is no one other than the equestrian nomads, Alvarian ancestors.

Therefore, no one envisioned such an impossible dream.

Until today.

"It is not a matter of whether you can or cannot, but a matter of thinking or not. Young people are always dreaming. If they dream of unification of the Adernia, our country will be invaded quickly. The question of whether it's slow or slow, and the national powers of both countries are so far apart that they can't be reversed. "

If Almus wants to invade Gehenna, Gehenna will not be able to resist and will be conquered.

The power gap between Gehenna and King Rossais is so wide open.

"Then, you have to reverse your mindset. Fortunately or unfortunately, that man will not start a war unless there is a good cause. And when he does, he will form a close alliance, ask for reinforcements from each country, and diplomacy in his own country. We have started a war since we have a clear advantage .... As long as our country is acting favorably, we will not be invaded. "

In fact, the kingdom of Belvedir is still the king of Evil.

Gehenna can also survive as long as it turns around.

"Yes, but eventually ..."

"It will eventually be annexed, so it must be annexed in a more advantageous manner and at the right time, so that Lezad's voice within the kingdom of Rosais can be raised."

Not a chicken mouth, but a cow.

However, the chicken mouth cannot be maintained.

At least you will be second in the herd of cows.

That is Abraham's idea.

"King Almus also conquered quite a few cities of the Greeks during the invasion, and they are following gracefully. The creature of humans can beat the rebel's head, but the bow You can't kick your head off unless you're really bad, and the Christians will have more voice. "

And in that day ...

"On the Adernia Peninsula, a mixed race king of Adernians and Christians will be born. Harmony between the two ethnicities.

Then Gehenna is safe.

I never treat my grandmother's hometown roughly.

"I'm not long anymore. I've lived too long. It's probably five years. By then, I'd like to set a foothold so that Gehenna can stay in an advantageous position as much as possible."

Abraham has no son.

No one can succeed him.

Perhaps Abraham will be condemned after his death.

Even the tomb remains, and the remains are dumped in the sea.

Leave a bad reputation as a pretend.

Then Gehenna falls into foolish politics.

Make sure the stupid people don't turn to the kingdom of Rosais at that time.

And I will try to be as benevolent as possible when I face my teeth ...

Introduce into the land of King Rossais now.

And Gehenna has a good impression on King Rossais and his successors as much as possible.

"If I could live at least ten years later, I wouldn't have rushed so far."

Abraham sighed.

After the talks between Abraam and Almus, negotiations began with the countries and the Southern Alliance was successfully formed.

The purpose of the alliance is to defend jointly if attacked by Pofenia, other Adernian monarchies, or pirates.

The Peace Conference with Pofenia was only two weeks later, and the alliance was created in a hurry.

Therefore, it is suspicious at present that it works.

First of all, only the name.

The details of the treaty will be implemented after peace with Pofenia.