I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 383 Exercise Deterrence

"If the other party is determined to break the agreement, how should we respond?" Fayana's face was full of worry, her brows were tightly twisted into the shape of a "川" character, and there was obvious anxiety in her voice.

Fayana knew very well that under the manipulation and influence of big countries, small countries were like duckweed in the wind, and it was difficult for them to make independent decisions. Fayana's worry was not groundless. In such a turbulent international situation, the fate of small countries was often controlled by the will of big countries. If they were not careful, they might fall into an abyss from which there was no return.

"Then we must take decisive action and completely stop the eastward expansion plan." Alpha's expression was stern, and his eyes revealed firmness and decisiveness, like an unshakable statue. He knew in his heart that in the face of the other party's deliberate provocation, he could not sit idly by and wait for death. He must take a tough attitude and a practical response strategy.

Alpha is definitely not the kind of weak person who can be bullied. If he had not been concerned about the powerful force that the other party might use and the attack that might be triggered at all costs, how could he be so hesitant and hesitant. But he also knows very well that in this complex game of interests, every step is like walking on a tightrope, and he must be cautious and weigh all the pros and cons.

Once action is taken, it will be like pushing down a domino, which may trigger a series of unpredictable chain reactions. Not only may it be strongly counterattacked by the other party, falling into endless disputes, but it may also attract the attention and intervention of other major powers, making the situation more complicated and difficult to control. But if no action is taken, the other party will inevitably go further, further undermine the agreement, and wantonly damage the interests of small countries.

At this critical moment, Alpha knew that he had to think calmly and develop a comprehensive and effective response strategy. He decided to work closely with other small countries in similar situations to work together to cope with the strong pressure from big countries. By uniting and integrating resources from all parties, they can enhance their own strength and voice on the international stage and reduce the possibility of being manipulated by big countries.

At the same time, Alpha is also actively seeking support and understanding from the international community, although the so-called international community is actually just a few like-minded partners. Alpha elaborated on the position and deep difficulties of small countries to these countries in detail, and strived for more support and help. Through frequent communication and cooperation with the international community, they can increase their bargaining chips and strive for more living space to maintain the agreement and their own interests.

The negotiation was scheduled for the next afternoon. After careful consideration, Alpha decided to give the main negotiation task to Princess Farah. On the one hand, considering the other party's noble status as a prince and cabinet minister, Alpha felt that his status as a grand duke without actual power might not be equal to them, and it would be easy for him to fall into a passive position at the beginning of the negotiation. Of course, this was only the superficial reason.

In fact, deep down, Alpha was too lazy to participate in those tedious and lengthy arguments. He knew the routine of negotiations too well. At the beginning, everyone would argue over some insignificant details and accuse each other of inequality, which was a pure waste of time. He would rather spend his precious time and energy on more meaningful things that could promote the progress of practical affairs.

However, this time, Farah did not use complicated words or beat around the bush like she did in the past. She got straight to the point right away. She knew very well that Alpha's time was precious, and every minute and every second was extremely important, so she must not waste it here in vain.

"This is our greatest sincerity. We can help you build a prosperous, democratic, and powerful country so that you can act entirely according to your wishes." Fayana looked solemn and spoke sincerely. She explained her rights and obligations in an orderly manner, and her eyes revealed confidence and determination.

This straightforward statement made Prince Gustav and Minister Jockra, who were originally prepared for a protracted war, feel extremely uncomfortable. They had originally expected a long and fierce debate, with both sides repeatedly arguing over various terms and conditions, but they did not expect Fayana to be so straightforward and directly throw out the core content.

"Are you serious? Are you really willing to help us become an industrialized country?" Prince Gustav's eyes lit up instantly, and he obviously showed great interest in this proposal.

In fact, Gustav also had the support of big countries behind him, but he had no choice but to be controlled by these big countries in many things due to his limited strength, just like a bird tied by a rope, it is difficult to fly freely. If there is really a chance to get rid of their control and realize the country's independent development, Gustav is still very willing to try it in his heart.

"How is that possible? You can't hand over your technology to us." Cabinet Minister Jokela immediately frowned and expressed his opposition without hesitation.

Qiao Kela is not a fool. He knows clearly that the powerful countries in the continent today are basically industrial powers. Those traditional powers are gradually declining, especially in terms of weapons and equipment. The traditional manufacturing method not only requires a lot of man-hours and manpower, but also has low production efficiency and uneven product quality. The emerging industrial powers are completely different. They rely on advanced machines and technology to easily achieve large-scale and efficient production.

As time goes by, the gap between countries is gradually widening. Qiao Kela obviously does not believe that these emerging countries will be so stupid as to share their powerful technology with other countries. This is tantamount to tying their own hands and cultivating their own potential enemies.

However, Fayana vowed: "Don't worry, we will build factories in your country and employ your people to help your country prosper. But we also have some restrictions. Your country's export products must be approved by us, and we have the priority to purchase."

Of course, this was a condition that Fayana had added on her own, just to confuse the other party and make them believe that this was a conditional cooperation rather than a one-sided charity. In her opinion, the more demanding this aspect was, the easier it would be for the other party to believe in its authenticity.

In fact, according to Alpha's budget and planning, Albania was given only some low-end industries, such as rough processing of ore and other heavily polluting industries. As for core technology, Alpha naturally wanted to keep it firmly in its own hands and would never easily leak it.

At this time, Prince Gustav showed a trace of hesitation on his face, as if he was ready to compromise. However, Cabinet Minister Jokla's face suddenly became stern, and he immediately used a delaying tactic, saying slowly: "This matter is of great importance. We need to discuss it with the king in the long run. We really can't make a decision immediately." His tone was calm, but there was a hint of procrastination, trying to buy himself more time to think and maneuver.

"Of course, we await your reply. However, our First Fleet has just arrived here and there is a wonderful exercise that we hope the two distinguished guests can enjoy together." Fayana's mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile. At this moment, she turned the tables, and her calm attitude made her feel like the owner of this place. She knew in her heart that this exercise was not just a display, but also a powerful deterrent that would allow the other side to more clearly understand their strength.

As everyone waited in anticipation, two majestic warships slowly sailed towards the dock. The outlines of the warships looked particularly spectacular under the sunlight, and the metal on the hulls shone with a cold light. As the warships approached, the people of the whole city fell into a wave of carnival.

The railway built by Alpha is like an economic artery, bringing unprecedented prosperity to the local economy. The villages that were once isolated are now increasingly connected to the outside world because of the railway, with rapid commodity circulation and frequent trade. People are full of expectations and gratitude for the arrival of the Alpha team, because their presence has brought new vitality to this land.

Alpha's team was generous and never stingy when purchasing materials and products. Their spending power was like a timely rain, bringing considerable economic benefits to the local area. Every transaction injected new funds into local merchants, making their business more prosperous.

In addition, the arrival of these engineering teams has brought significant improvements to the local public security situation. With their strict discipline and strong deterrence, they have made those evil-minded scoundrels dare not act rashly. The residents' favor for them has been growing day by day. When they learned that the authorities were going to drive away these engineering teams, the residents did not hesitate to stand up, spontaneously organized, and took the initiative to protest. They knew that Alpha's team brought them real benefits, improvements in life and hope.

Alpha was keenly aware that the people of this era were very indifferent to the concept of the country. In their hearts, the country's ownership did not seem to be important. They were more concerned about whether their own interests could be guaranteed. Just like the Greek Empire of Farana, when facing the powerful offensive of the Ottoman Empire, in order to continue to live a stable life, the people chose to actively welcome the rule of the Ottoman Empire instead of rising up to resist stubbornly. This phenomenon made Alpha understand more clearly that in the game with various forces, satisfying the interests of the people is the key to winning the hearts of the people.

In this demonstration exercise, Alpha brought two warships and two transport ships. When the one hundred black-armored knights stepped onto the land, their shiny black armor shone coldly under the sunlight, and their tall and mighty figures were like gods of war descending from the sky, instantly becoming idols in the hearts of the people.

The people gathered around, their eyes full of amazement and respect, whispering about these mysterious and powerful knights. Then, the silver wind knights also appeared in everyone's sight. Although their armor was not as strong and heavy as the black armor, it was lighter and more flexible. They moved like a gust of wind, and their defensive power should not be underestimated.

Following a clear and loud command, the silver knights instantly burst out, showing an unprecedented speed. They were like a silver lightning, instantly disappearing from everyone's sight. Just as the prince and the ministers were full of confusion, looking around, trying to find out where these silver knights had gone, another group of leather armored warriors came down from the transport ship. They were agile, holding magic spears, majestic and heroic. Their neat steps and firm eyes all revealed their strong fighting power.

On the hill in the distance, the target slowly rose, and it was particularly eye-catching against the blue sky and white clouds. One hundred magic lance knights roared deafeningly, and the sound was full of strength and fighting spirit. In their eyes, the distance of more than one hundred meters could not stop their momentum at all.

Instantly, the magic guns fired at the target, and bullets rained down on it. Under the powerful fire attack, the target on the hilltop was instantly smashed to pieces, and wood chips flew everywhere. After the gunfire stopped, the devastated scene lingered for a long time, and the hills in the distance were shrouded in dense smoke, as if it was a dead battlefield, which became an indelible shadow in people's hearts.

At the final stage of the battle, the cannons of the battleships roared like enraged beasts, shaking the world. The roar was like thunder, as if it was going to tear the whole world apart. In an instant, twelve cannons (these cannons were disassembled from other ship guns and merged together, with amazing power), roaring towards the hill like angry fire dragons with endless anger and destructive power.

The target was firmly locked, and the firepower was concentrated and accurate. In the blink of an eye, the hill was engulfed by fierce artillery fire. The deafening sound was like thunder exploding in the ears, violently echoing in the air, making the eardrums of everyone present almost shattered, and their hearts were filled with fear and shock, and they were terrified.

At this moment, Prince Gustav completely gave up the idea of ​​becoming an enemy of Alpha. The hesitation and unwillingness in his eyes were replaced by deep fear and dread. The ministers also showed fear and gave up the idea of ​​attacking Alpha. They stood there, looking at the team that showed great strength, and their hearts were filled with endless panic. They deeply realized that to fight against such a powerful force would undoubtedly be to seek death. In the face of this overwhelming force, any resistance would be futile and would only bring more destruction and harm, plunging this land into a desperate situation.

Just as everyone was still immersed in shock, the silver knights who appeared first circled around the hill and rushed back like lightning. Their speed was as fast as the wind, and the sound of their hooves was rapid and dense, as if a torrential rain was hitting the earth. They shuttled across the battlefield like phantoms, coming and going without a trace. Every time they galloped past, they brought a gust of wind, as if they could kill people invisibly. Their figures were like ghosts, erratic, elusive, and even more difficult to guard against. Every appearance and disappearance was like lightning across the night sky, short and dazzling, but full of endless threats.

The tactics of these silver knights are amazing. With their lightning speed and strange movements, they can gallop freely on the battlefield. They can suddenly attack from the flank when the enemy is unprepared and give the enemy a fatal blow; they can also quickly disappear in the vast wilderness before the enemy reacts, causing the enemy to panic and chaos. Their appearance is like a mysterious force, which brings huge changes to the entire battle situation and makes the enemy's defense line collapse in an instant.

The prince and the ministers stared at the silver knights with eyes wide open, full of disbelief, as if they could not believe what they saw. The strength and tactics of these silver knights had far exceeded their imagination. Facing such a powerful and mysterious opponent, they felt unprecedented helplessness and fear, and the last trace of resistance in their hearts was completely wiped out.

The atmosphere on the battlefield seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and the tense atmosphere permeated every corner. The air seemed to freeze, and everyone held their breath and watched everything quietly. The strange silence made people feel a little scared, like the calm before the storm, which made people tremble with fear. The return of the Silver Knights was like the light before dawn, bringing people expectations and hope. They were like ghosts in the war, shuttling between the gunfire and the rain of bullets, coming and going without a trace, but giving the enemy a fatal blow at the critical moment.

The exercise unfolded as quickly as a storm, and was as fleeting as lightning. Before everyone could recover from the shock, the exercise team quickly boarded the ship and left the sea in an orderly manner. The ship slowly sailed away, leaving only one warship wandering on the sea. The warship floated quietly on the sea, like a lonely guardian, waiting for orders, ready to accept new tasks at any time. Its figure seemed a little lonely in the vast ocean, but full of power, as if announcing Alpha's existence and majesty to the world.

The exercise was perfect and successfully achieved the purpose of deterrence. This country will not have any illegal intentions in the short term. They are deterred by the powerful strength shown by Alpha and dare not provoke easily. Alpha has enough time to take root in this land. He can carry out various constructions in an orderly manner and consolidate his sphere of influence. Once the foundation is solid, Alpha will not fear any challenge and become an unshakable force in this land.

However, all this is based on the premise that those behemoths will not attack with all their strength. Alpha knows that if those powerful forces hidden in the dark attack with all their strength, he will also face a doomed end. But he is not afraid, he knows that in this world where the strong prey on the weak, only by constantly moving forward can one survive in the cracks.

At the same time, with the success of this exercise, Alpha's new weapons have also attracted widespread attention. These powerful weapons have shown amazing power in the exercise, making those forces hidden in the dark start to move, thinking about how to seize these weapons and enhance their own strength. But at least in the short term, they will not confront Alpha head-on. This is exactly what Alpha wants. He wants to use this time to consolidate his strength, continue to grow and develop, and be fully prepared for future challenges.

Alpha knows that there is no eternal peace, only eternal interests. In this world full of variables, they must always remain vigilant and continue to grow and develop in order to stand firm in the face of future challenges. He looked at the distant horizon with a firm belief and endless fighting spirit in his heart. He believed that as long as he kept working hard, one day he would build his own glorious empire on this land.