The doctor suffers from amnesia, but not complete amnesia.

"I will discuss the rest with Lord Qiao Yelan."

Chapter 112 The Deal is Made

After the newlyweds left the secret room, Qiao Yelan looked at old Windermere with amusement.

"I'm telling you, you old codger, you're not planning to give me all the conditions and have me sign all the documents, then say it has nothing to do with your daughter and son-in-law, and physically deny everything, are you?"

“I’m willing to deny everything to anyone, but I’m not willing to do so when I’m with you—because if I die, you really have the means to extract double the benefits you deserve from my daughter and Windermere.”

Duke Windermere waved his hand with a wry smile.

"The reason I asked them to leave was simply because I didn't want to put them in a difficult position. Besides, having young people around at a time like this, apart from arguing a bit and stimulating my blood pressure, is meaningless."

Qiao Yelan narrowed his eyes, a slight interest rising in his heart.

It looks like Old Windermere is about to release some substantial information?

"Signing this alliance is indeed a good idea, but it may not be enough to deter those people. After all, when interests enter a person's eyes, that person is no longer a human being—but a beast."

However, instead of directly stating their bargaining chips, the other party changed the subject and continued discussing the proposal put forward by Qiao Yelan.

"Wild animals also know how to seek advantage and avoid harm, and they are even more easily frightened—so I am never afraid of wild animals, I am only worried about madmen."

The man spread his hands.

“I know what you’re worried about. It’s nothing more than the possibility that those people see through your bluff, or they might just like to go all in and choose to gamble everything at this point. Your daughter won’t be able to stop them. But the Duke of Wellington won’t send troops directly just because of the internal turmoil in Windermere, right?”

Grand Duke Windermere nodded.

"That's simple, just get the other side moving too, right?"

"opposite?"

"Leytania—if the Electors of Leytania also make a move, wouldn't the other nobles in Windermere be somewhat wary?"

Qiao Yelan laughed.

"You can get things moving in Letania? You have connections there too?"

The old man was taken aback.

"What are you saying—do you think the Tower of Babel only has your company as a trading partner?"

Qiao Yelan said jokingly.

This statement directly silenced old Windermere's doubts.

"However, this time it's not necessary to use this connection—before this treaty is signed, I might not be able to persuade the Elector to make the transfer, but after this treaty is signed... do you want to guess what the other side's reaction will be?"

Grand Duke Windermere's expression shifted slightly.

Two hostile forces that were originally opposed to him suddenly signed a defensive alliance treaty that went beyond a non-aggression pact—could the Elector really be completely without Poland in his heart?

Of course not. The other side will definitely mobilize immediately to expand its military strength and try to win over allies as much as possible. However, the relationship between the electors of the various regions is not good. For the time being, expanding the army is the most direct and safest way.

Once Letania makes a major move, no matter how much the nobles of Windermere covet the Grand Duke's title, they will have to turn their attention to it and unite against a common enemy.

Qiao Yelan is adept at both dividing and uniting a group of people.

"By pulling things along like this, Miss Anfelis will have the time she needs. Once your army is rebuilt, you can manipulate those nobles however you want."

Windermere stared silently at the man before him, his mind in turmoil.

Qiao Yelan paid a sum of money to facilitate a treaty between Windermere and the Duchy of Wellington, which in turn shifted the political landscape of Victoria and Letania in the region. Ultimately, this event led everyone's thinking toward the only solution—

Expanding the military and preparing for war.

They needed to expand their own army, the nobles needed to expand their army, the Leitanians on the other side also needed to expand their army, and even the Duke of Wellington, who actually received the money, wanted to invest it in military spending.

When it comes to expanding the military and preparing for war, anyone with even a little military knowledge will not forget the need for massive purchases and stockpiling of medical supplies and equipment—this means a huge market that has suddenly appeared in the region, and prices that have soared in the short term, all driven by demand generated by the Windermere Territory and the Letania Region.

And "coincidentally," there is a company that trades with both Windermere and Letania, and produces and sells this type of material—

Tower of Babel: Hello.

Did Qiao Yelan really pay all the money?

As per payment.

Did he really pay the price?

If so.

But everyone still had to thank him—because at least, the other party was willing to sell them their remaining supplies at this time.

Can I just not say it?

No.

Even Grand Duke Windermere was deeply grateful and offered even more in return for the favor Qiao Yelan bestowed upon him.

The significance of money lies in its circulation, and as long as Qiao Yelan grasps both the beginning and the end of circulation in his own hands, money will always be nothing more than a number to him.

The purpose of promoting Lungmen currency is to extend the circulation process indefinitely and increase the number of participating countries and forces indefinitely.

Because the longer the process and the more people involved, the higher the value generated.

Moreover, they could find Qiao Yelan even more.

I'm literally spending money to save the world, you can check my bill if you don't believe me.jpg

What? You're asking me why my water meter is off, the electricity meter is reversed, and I'm being treated to meals by other people?

I don't think so. Maybe there are still more kind-hearted people in the world?

Grand Duke Windermere clenched his fists, feeling the piercing pain in his palms, barely managing to maintain his composure and not show any fear in front of Qiao Yelan.

—Of course, this is because he still hasn't seen the full picture of Qiao Yelan's plan, so he can still keep a straight face.

For Qiao Yelan, if a plan requires involving another party, then if that party doesn't keep showering him with gold coins...

Wouldn't he be at a loss then?

The Electors of Letania were also instructed to prepare for military expansion—this was only half of the plan in Letania, and Grand Duke Windermere only needed to know this half.

The other half relates to a card that Qiao Yelan left behind six months ago—

Elector of Shitong, Werner Hochberg.

As a territory that once bordered both Victoria and Gaul, Shitong Territory became the front line for the Three Kingdoms Alliance's attack on Gaul during the War of the Four Emperors. The resulting war damage and Originium disaster have plagued the people of Shitong Territory to this day.

In the September coup six months ago, Qiao Yelan used a scroll of the Golden Law Music, a spell formula once constructed by the Witch King, to gain Volner's support for the Twin Empresses. At the same time, by rescuing Volner's fiancée and lending him the Golden Law Guard, he made Volner feel grateful to both the Empresses and Qiao Yelan.

Of course, half a year was not enough time for Walner to completely control the nobles of Shitong, especially his father's brother, who had gathered a group of nobles around him who were at odds with Walner.

Now, if the two Victorian Grand Dukes on the border of Letania were to sign a treaty of mutual defense and offense, it would inevitably affect the situation in Shitong territory—don't misunderstand, Qiao Yelan did not intend to use this to relieve Volner's predicament or temporarily quell the internal conflicts in Shitong territory.

In that case, wouldn't it be the same as using Windermere Territory?

He wouldn't do something so tasteless.

Qiao Yelan simply wanted to offer Warner some personal advice in the face of this incredibly frustrating situation, as a friend of his.

With powerful enemies outside and wolves lurking inside, why not continue to seek out Her Majesty the Queen and request military support?

According to the constitution of Letania, the Golden Law Guard's entry into the Elector's territory was somewhat justifiable and could be considered reasonable—but for an army directly under His Majesty the Emperor to enter the Elector's territory in peacetime was unprecedented.

This would greatly strengthen the emperor's control over the electors' territories, but of course, it would also provoke united resistance from the electors themselves.

What if a "traitor" suddenly appears among the electors?

Many "rules," once broken even once, will become increasingly meaningless.

Moreover, the Electors are not fools. If their neighboring territory has an elite army directly under Her Majesty the Queen, would the Victorians choose their neighbor or themselves if they wanted to cause "friction"?

The Grand Dukes of Victoria have already united—how could there be a basis for unity among the eligible Marquises who are in competition for the throne?

Are you feeling drenched in sweat?

Do you especially wish that an army of the Queen could be stationed in your own territory?

This way, at least in terms of the likelihood of being chosen as a target, we can return to the same starting line as Shi Tongling.

It all started with—

Qiao Yelan encouraged the Duke of Windermere to sign a treaty with the Duke of Wellington that had no real binding force.

Sometimes, ignorance is the greatest mercy that those in power can bestow upon their pawns.

Grand Duke Windermere has already experienced this mercy—though he is completely unaware of it.

"Are there any other questions? Please feel free to ask."

Old Windermere was silent for a moment, then shook his head.

"Nothing."

"Then it's your turn, Grand Duke Windermere—what benefits can you offer me?"

Qiao Yelan smiled and continued to demand from the chess pieces, the price for the opponent becoming his chess piece.

“A piece of information—it may not be of much use to many people, but I think it should be valuable to you.”

"tell me the story?"

"Princess Alexandrina Vina Victoria, daughter of the last King Aslan, is still alive and is in Londinium."