While everyone was talking about the bright future of canned food in the restaurant, a guard hurried in.
He came to Paul and whispered, "Lord Greiman, Emden's envoy requests your interview."
After Paul heard this, his smiling face suddenly turned solemn. He said in a somewhat heavy tone to everyone present, "Everyone, Kent Family has sent someone here, and they may have brought the news that we least want to hear."
The atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly turned cold, and everyone's expressions became serious.
Bryce cracked the joint of one hand and said, "Is it finally here? Everyone, let us face it bravely."
Paul actually felt a little strange, because according to the latest intelligence, Kent Family should not have assembled its troops yet.
Forget it, let's not think about it for now. When soldiers come to block it, when water comes and earth comes to cover it up, who is afraid of whom?
In order to fully show his "contempt" for the enemy, Paul ordered the envoy to be brought to the restaurant. He had to meet the envoy while chewing canned meat.
Soon, the envoy was brought over. When he arrived at the restaurant, he frowned slightly and felt extremely unhappy.
Alarda People actually planned to have a conversation with him while eating. It was really rude.
Paul asked with a bad look on his face, "Mr. Messenger, what are you doing here at Lakeheart Town?"
The envoy saluted him and said, "I am here under the command of Earl Kent to convey his wishes for peace to you."
Paul smiled instead of getting angry, "Hoo ho! Which piece of my flesh is he going to cut off this time? Tell me freely."
The messenger said, "Kent-sama has no intention whatsoever towards you. The unpleasantness in the last meeting was all due to misunderstanding."
"He asked me to convey his apology to you. The envoy we sent last time did not understand the meaning of Kent-sama. As a result, things were complicated and caused a big misunderstanding for you."
Paul was a little unbelievable. "What? Did I hear it correctly?"
"You heard that right."
Then the messenger repeated what he just said.
Paul asked, "What about Bairdin...?"
The messenger replied, "Kent-sama will no longer ask about this matter."
This is really evil! Paul couldn't believe his ears. It's not like he didn't know what kind of person Maltz Kent was. His current behavior was completely inconsistent with his past style.
After continuing to chat for a few words, the envoy was quickly taken down to rest, and everyone discussed Kent Family's intentions in the restaurant.
"I can't believe a word of what Maltz Kent said."
"Kent Family is definitely secretly brewing some shady conspiracy!"
"You can't say that you want to confuse us and take advantage of our relaxation to attack Arda."
There was a lot of discussion, and everyone held a negative view of the Kent Family and believed that we should never let our guard down.
Paul ordered, "Berna, see if Director Cecil is back at Department of Intelligence. If so, call him."
Cecil didn't come over to try the canned food because he had something to do. He came over soon with Berna.
As soon as he came in, he hurriedly said to Paul, "What a coincidence, Lord Greiman, I just want to report to you an important news I just received."
"Oh? Then tell me first."
"The Kent Family army gathered at Bairan Castle has been disbanded."
Paul suddenly stood up. "Is this serious?"
Cecil said with a determined look, "It's absolutely true, Lord Greiman."
Paul took a breath. "Cecil, do you know why I'm looking for you? Someone from the Kent Family just came and expressed Maltz Kent's intention to maintain peace with us. He said that the previous envoy misunderstood his meaning and took it upon himself to create a misunderstanding."
Cecil asked, "Sir, what do you think?"
Paul said, "How could I believe such nonsense? He either had a bigger conspiracy or encountered some trouble, so he had to stop attacking us."
Cecil nodded in agreement. "Sir, it is very wise for you to think so. Kent Family Once this hungry wolf bites its prey, it will never let go before tearing off a bite of fat meat."
Paul told him, "So you have to continue to keep an eye on Emden and don't let go of any trouble. It would be best to put a few people inside the Kent Family."
"Emden I will continue to keep an eye on it. It is a bit difficult to put people inside the opponent, but I will try my best."
Cecil agreed.
Paul said to everyone, "No matter what the purpose is for the Kent Family to give up the war, the pressure on us is finally a little less. But we need to be strong ourselves in forging iron. We must not rely on our own safety in the hope that the other party will not have bad intentions. The power in our hands needs to continue to be strengthened."
He turned his attention to the several officers present. "Schroeder, Bryce, and everyone else in the army. I leave the military affairs to you."
Schroeder led everyone to stand up and said, "I will obey your order, Lord Count."
Paul turned to everyone and continued, "Then let's adjust our focus back to economic construction now."
"Hansel, you can leave for Royal Capital in a few days! The second batch of food we donated to His Majesty the King has been prepared, and we will also bring a batch of canned food to the Kingdom Army to sell it. I think this kind of food will definitely suit their appetite."
Hansel said happily, "Lord Greiman, I will go back and prepare in a moment. I think you are right. In my opinion, cans are just for marching and fighting."
Paul thought to himself: You are right. The canned food was originally invented by Napoleon with a heavy reward to solve the problem of long-term preservation of military rations.
Hansel's return this time is not just as simple as sending food. He also wants to establish a northwest office in Royal Capital and leave personnel stationed at Royal Capital to be responsible for long-term recruitment of talents and to find out the latest information from the kingdom's top officials. Several of Cecil's capable men will go to Royal Capital with him.
"There are also the southern refugees you mentioned before. If you have the conditions and ability to send them over, you should do your best."
Hansel responded, "I will pay more attention. His Majesty the King will definitely look at a vassal like you who can take the initiative to help the kingdom solve its troubles."
I hope so! After explaining this matter, Paul announced to everyone, "Everyone, there are so many good things today. The clouds of war above our heads are finally dissipating. The reason why I say there are so many good things is that I have another good news to tell you."
"Yesterday I received a report from the Franklin Harbor shipyard. Our first 'Slupp Ship' has been completed!"
Many people are confused. It's just a ship. Does it make the earl so happy? Chief Steward Ford explained to those who were confused about the situation, "This kind of ship is not the kind of galley we usually see. Its structure is very different from ordinary ships. It is built for ocean voyages. With it, the ocean trade that the Earl mentioned before can be realized."
Everyone suddenly realized that no wonder the earl was so happy to be able to trade by sea, so he was not afraid that the surrounding lords would unite to blockade Arda.
The administrative officials discussed the good trade prospects, while the officers discussed the development of the navy. Everyone ate food from their own cans while talking, and the atmosphere in the restaurant became relaxed again.
Only Miss Female Advisor'Diaz' didn't look happy. Just now, Paul asked Hansel to sell cans to the Kingdom Army, which reminded her once again of the rebellion in the south.
She thought in her mind, "Oh! I don't know what's going on in the south now, and how my father and sister will cope with the current situation."
After being away from home for so long, her resentment towards her father gradually faded away. Irene began to worry about her relatives and the situation of the kingdom. After all, she was the princess of this country.
After thinking about it, she no longer had the intention to stay in the restaurant. After finishing the remaining Apple, she stood up and said goodbye to Paul: "Earl, I still have work to do. If there is nothing else, I will go back to the office first."
Paul agreed, "Okay, Diaz Miss, thank you for your hard work."
Irene bowed slightly to Paul, then turned to leave.
Laddie also stood up and said, "Lord Greiman, Diaz Miss and I will go back together. We still need to communicate with each other."
Paul nodded. "Please, Miss Laddie."
Laddie seemed to notice Irene's emotional changes. She took Irene's hand and went back with her.
Looking at the backs of the two Female Advisors leaving, Hansel showed a confused look.
"It seems like I've seen that Diaz Miss somewhere, where exactly is he?"
He thought about it but still couldn't remember it, so he shook his head to get rid of his doubts and began to focus on the canned beef in front of him.