Magic Mech Wars Steel Torrent-Chapter 108 Undercurrents Surging

"What other opinions do you have?" King Chivero looked down at the crowd.

The ministers looked at each other in dismay.

"Your Majesty, forgive me for speaking bluntly. If you insist on taking this measure, the common people in the Peter Holy Domain, who have already been influenced by the rumors, will develop an even stronger anti-kingdom mentality. Even Duke Alfred may hold a grudge," a minister bowed and said.

"Do you know my younger brother better, or do I know him better myself?" King Chivero retorted.

"This..."

The ministers didn't know what to say for a moment.

Could it be...

Is Prince Esha really planning to rebel? That can't be right, can it?

With just that small number of private troops, most of which are newly recruited miscellaneous soldiers, they aren't even enough to be considered by the kingdom's army corps.

Just because he's rich?

The number of troops is so small, and the weapons are just so-so. It's impossible that he would import knight mechas from abroad, right?

That would be too ridiculous!

...

"If Your Majesty is really worried, why not directly deploy an army corps to the Aliyev District? Transfer them there for military purposes under the pretext of a simulated exercise and have them stay there temporarily for a few years?" a minister proposed.

The eyes of the other ministers suddenly lit up!

What a genius idea!

This is a great thought. There was already an army corps in the Aliyev District originally. Sending another one there now, with a total of about 25,000 troops from the two army corps and around 700 knight mechas, Prince Esha surely wouldn't dare to have any ideas.

And there's nothing wrong with this kind of reason, right?

With other countries abroad being so chaotic now, it's quite normal for us to conduct some exercises, isn't it?

We can even add that since Prince Esha is now so wealthy and crucial, sending another army corps here for protection is also reasonable, right?

"But the current deployment of the kingdom's army corps has already been planned in advance. They are used to defend the royal capital, guard the borders, and so on. We can probably only transfer an army corps from under General Monslow's command," a minister thought for a while.

Butler is directly under the king, and the army corps under his command are all deployed in the districts around the royal capital.

Carolin is mainly responsible for external affairs, and the army corps under his command are basically in the southern and eastern border districts.

Only under Monslow's command are the army corps mainly dealing with internal issues, such as natural disasters, small-scale unrest, groups of magic beasts or bandits, and so on.

"I propose that we transfer the 17th Army Corps led by Commander Tuttle Tommy."

The minister who made the proposal put forward this suggestion again.

"Indeed, I also think it's feasible. Tuttle has had no interaction with Esha. The city of Ksfono where he is located is neither too far nor too close to the Peter Holy Domain. He also conducted the first magic vehicle transportation exercise before, and the effect was quite good."

"I think the 14th Army Corps under Nathaniel is also okay, but I heard that he attended a banquet hosted by Esha some time ago."

"Come to think of it, I seem to have heard that Casneli of the 15th Army Corps also received a watch from Prince Esha."

"Prince Esha seems to have a good relationship with many people. It seems that after making a lot of money last year, he visited quite a few people. He also sent me something. Has he been to your place?"

"At present, only Tuttle's place hasn't been visited, right? It seems that before the magic power disaster incident, Tuttle had always disdained magic vehicles. Prince Esha must have known about it."

The other ministers thought carefully and realized that, just like an ordinary person who has become rich, Esha also liked to go around and pay visits.

He also invited quite a few people who were available to attend his banquets.

So, when counting it up...

Indeed, Tuttle is the most suitable choice.

So, should it be him?

...

"Tuttle?" King Chivero fell into thought.

He looked at the minister who made the proposal again.

This minister was from the northwest region and had no contact with Esha before. And this proposal was indeed very good.

However, regarding the candidate, he didn't want to choose Tuttle as proposed by this minister. He always felt that it would be better to choose someone else more cautiously.

But among those under Monslow's command, in terms of their deployment positions and their relationships with Esha, none of them seemed to be a very good choice.

Tuttle was indeed the best choice at present.

Everything...

Seemed to be without any problems.

"I always feel that it's not quite right..." King Chivero always had this feeling.

"Is Your Majesty worried about the incident where Prince Esha took the initiative to propose that the 17th Army Corps be the first to conduct military transportation drills? Do you suspect that they had some contact at that time?" A minister was quite sharp-witted and seemed to have guessed it.

"Indeed, I have such a concern," King Chivero nodded.

"That was probably just because Prince Esha needed more realistic data. The 17th Army Corps, which had just suffered combat casualties, was the most in line with the wartime situation. Moreover, before the proposal, Tuttle had always been in the 17th Army Corps and had no contact with Esha at all."

"Not necessarily. I know that Esha's grandson used a hidden identity in the military department to study at the Polar Star Academy. When the magic power disaster occurred, he was sent back by the 17th Army Corps."

"Is there such a thing? But still, the problem is that he's only twelve years old. He's too young."

The other ministers started to chatter and discuss again.

Esha's grandson.

King Chivero tried to recall.

In his memory, that was a little guy who liked machinery and basically didn't like to attend banquets. In the few times he had met his grandnephew, the boy had always seemed very ordinary and shy. He had been like that since he was very young, around five or six years old.

At first glance, it was obvious that he was a child who was destined not to achieve great things and just liked to do his own small things.

That child had been like this since he was a child. It couldn't be that he had been pretending since he was five or six years old, could it?

...

Since Tuttle really had no contact with Esha and the position was also suitable.

"Then pass on my order. Let Tuttle Tommy receive the order and lead the 17th Army Corps to be transferred to the Aliyev District under the pretext of a simulated exercise. They will be stationed temporarily next to the Peter Holy Domain, and it will be announced publicly that this is also a protecti

ve measure."

"At the same time, even if the second investigation can't be carried out openly, we should secretly increase the intensity of the investigation!"

"We should also strictly supervise all kinds of supplies transported back by Esha from overseas, and immediately replace all the main responsible persons related to it!"

King Chivero also made up his mind.

By directly replacing the related personnel, even if Esha had already made arrangements in advance to build relationships, it would all be in vain.

As long as the transported goods are well supervised, without supplies, there is absolutely no possibility of rebellion!

"Is there no objection to this?" King Chivero looked around at the ministers and asked.

It seemed that there really were no problems?

Besides, what major issues could they have? They didn't really care that much in the first place.

As long as the measures taken by the king wouldn't affect the image of the kingdom and cause trouble for the subsequent succession of the prince, that would be fine.

"Then..." King Chivero just raised his hand to announce something.

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Outside the main hall, a soldier rushed in hastily, holding an urgent military order!

That was an urgent military order!

"Something's wrong! Your Majesty!"

"General Carolin has sent back a message. An air cavalry regiment from the Kingdom of Lanwu has attacked all the border outposts and there are signs that they are gathering their northern army corps!"

"General Carolin is trying to rebuild the outposts!"

The messenger soldier quickly reported while presenting the urgent order!

"What!?"

King Chivero and the ministers were shocked.

...

Has the King of Lanwu gone crazy?

It's already March now. Nominally, it has entered spring, but in reality, it's still the end of winter in their northwest region.

Winter? Attacking our Kingdom of Avisu?

Have they got a death wish?

Wait a minute!

It's not impossible that they destroyed the outposts now and will launch an attack two months later when spring arrives.

The border outposts are mainly built in the Black Dariu Mountains. The places that are now completely covered in ice and snow are very difficult to rebuild once they are damaged. If the Kingdom of Lanwu gathers its army corps at this time and crosses the mountains to attack at the first moment of sp

ring.

It seems that it's not impossible!

But this timing...

It's a bit eerily coincidental!

...

King Chivero and the others listened as the messenger soldier finished reading the message.

It seemed...

It was true.

"What do you think?" King Chivero frowned.

"Could it be that they are dissatisfied because we secretly intervened to help the Kingdom of Yaminik several times before, especially the last time last year, and now they want to launch a retaliatory attack? The positions of the destroyed outposts happen to correspond to our mining areas."

"It's very likely. We must make Carolin vigilant! It's best to have the other generals also make preparations."

"Yes, we must never let the possible war expand. Our stability cannot be disrupted!"

In this regard, these ministers were unanimous.

"Then, just in case, should we transfer two more army corps from under Monslow's command and send them over?" King Chivero thought.

"I think it's okay!"

"I think so too!"

The other ministers quickly nodded. This time, there was no objection at all.

Are you kidding me!

The tiny Kingdom of Lanwu actually dares to attack them?

Even the Kingdom of Winno wouldn't dare to act recklessly!

If it weren't for the winter now, they would have wanted Carolin to command the army corps to cross the Black Dariu Mountains and give them a good beating!

...

Just like that.

The 17th Army Corps led by Tuttle Tommy was transferred to the Aliyev District. Under the pretext of an exercise and protection, they would deter Prince Esha.

At the same time, in the face of the sudden situation, two other army corps were transferred to the southern border and temporarily put under Carolin's charge just in case.

However...

All of this.

...

In Prince Esha's manor in the Peter Holy Domain.

At night, in the snowy and windy weather.

"Indeed, everything is within your expectations, Father," Polly sighed as he looked out at the snow and wind.

"My elder brother knows me, and I naturally know my third brother. At the same time, I know even better the thoughts of those ministers and princes. They can all be exploited."

"Plus, the Tuttle that young Sulian has won over by himself. Without my personal contact, he is even easier to use. There's no need to say anything about Carolin. All we need is for the air cavalry I've recruited to pretend to be the air cavalry of the Kingdom of Lanwu and put on a show."

"Now, we have allies near our territory, and outside our territory, Carolin will cooperate to divert attention."

"Last year, we accelerated the collection of military supplies. And with the various chambers of commerce that have cooperated with us, we can secretly continue to transport some supplies. The remaining food and grass can be completely supplied within the country."

"We really have to thank young Sulian's agricultural reform model. It's really convenient for our plans."

Esha also smiled. Looking at the snow and wind outside the window, a sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart.

Among the ministers who made proposals in the main hall, there are our people!

Among the generals who take actions in the army, there are also our people!

Even among the wealthy merchants and nobles, there are still our people!

The king who is about to step down due to old age?

What does he have to fight with!?