Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Strategy to Break the Focus
A messenger pigeon perched on the window of Issac's study. Under the moonlight and the dim candle, Issac was writing something on a blank piece of paper. Together with Rena.
Rena who noticed the bird's presence immediately approached the window and took a letter tied to the foot of the black pigeon.
"Letter from the command center, sir. The royal army conquered Savoy within three days. They asked for further instructions from the queen's majesty."
Rena brought the letter to Issac after reading it to him.
"We're going to postpone the next campaign. It is now the height of winter. No matter how strong our Army is, there will be futile casualties if we continue to impose ourselves. Take this to the military affairs ministry."
Rena took a file that Issac gave her and went straight to the military affairs ministry. There's a stamp from him and the queen and a sign that the dossier is confidential.
After Rena left, Issac began reading some reports from RIS. The Moskov imperial army had moved towards their Northern region to put out the fires of rebellion there.
Of course, the rebellion that took place in the Northern part of the Moskov empire was Issac's strategy to blackmail and break the emperor's focus. Romanovs have slaughtered entire royalty, but that doesn't mean their loyalty has faded.
Utilizing that momentum, Issac begins to persuade them through VIESTA, his personal Intelligence agent, to revolt. He also provided weapons and sent his private army which he disguised as mercenaries to train the civilians.
The success or failure of this rebellion is not so important. As Issac had planned at the beginning, his main goal was to break the imperial focus and make their war resources split.
Next is other information. Merchant ships bound for the waters of the Moskov Empire were often intercepted by pirates. Their crews were mostly killed and their cargo seized. Well, it's none of her business, but it's still profitable for the kingdom.
Issac did not move the pirates to intercept the merchant ship bound for the port in Moskov. More precisely not necessary. In an era like this, pirates were something common. Even merchant ships bound for the port at Heinz were often ambushed by them.
The difference is, Aurellia thinks about security on the trade route very well. The warships were dispatched to patrol and escort the merchant ships until they reached the port safely.
Of course the same thing was done by the Moskov empire. But public security has declined as Moskov directs their entire economic capacity to war. The Moskov Empire may have been rich and powerful, but their foundations have been fragile.
"The emperor is ambitious yet stupid. His officials were corrupt, and his nobles oppressed his people. Sooner or later, the Moskov Empire will collapse. Maybe in 20 years. But this war seems to have brought Moskov down faster."
There were indeed competent people in the empire like the Duchess of Petersburg and her vassals. But that doesn't help much. Even they were dragged into this war. Yes, in other words even though they had a bargaining position, it was not enough to turn themselves into a great power to control the empire.
"It would be better if Duchess Petersburg became an ally of the kingdom. That was my initial intention. But it doesn't seem to be that easy either."
Issac grumbled while slightly massaging his forehead. Honestly, he doesn't like this. No, he hates her so much. Utilizing the fire of rebellion that existed in the north of the empire would inflict many casualties from the common people.
In the end, no matter who fought, whoever won or lost, those who suffered the most were ordinary people.
But Issac had long been determined to take away the sin. To Aurellia, to her family. But he did not want his children to take the same path as him. That's why he should educate them well.
Well, stop the mellow. This is not a good time to think about something sad.
"Excuse me, sir."
What Rena does not realize, even her presence becomes an entertainer for Issac.
"This is sir, please...Ohhh!!"
Just as Rena finished pouring wine into the glass, Issac had already pulled himself into her lap.
Not only that, Issac also kissed Rena wildly. His tongue licked Rena's tongue until the girl felt weak and passionate. Ahh, his expression made Issac's sadistic instincts soar!
"Let's spend the night together, my dear."
Whispering the word in Rena's ear, Issac began to strip Rena of her clothes. Rena was very embarrassed, but she wanted it too. And so, Issac's warm office was filled with erotic sounds and scents.
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Due to the limited supply, the royal army had to stop their advance at least until the winter was over. The supplies they brought were arranged only for the Savoy conquest expedition.
After all, they had to repair the Savoy city. Not many buildings were destroyed. But when compared to the cities in the kingdom, the infrastructure in this place is far behind.
There are no hospitals, no schools, and no clean water channels. Many residents will be infected with diarrheal diseases and other dangerous diseases if this is left unchecked. Therefore, the soldiers were assigned to build a temporary hospital and clean up the garbage scattered on the road. Including feces like feces.
Issac decided to go straight to the field with Lilianne. They're disguised. If the soldiers knew that he was a high-ranking official in Savoy now, it would hinder their performance with various troublesome procedural matters.
"So this is Savoy territory. Only Dad went here so I don't know what the real condition of this place is."
Also true. Come to think of it, the Balzaac family also had a kinship with the Savoy family. Lilianne's mother was the son of Marquis Savoy's concubine two generations earlier.
I don't know why Issac felt a little guilty about this.
"You don't have to worry about it. It would be better if it were like this. My mother would probably be sad to see Savoy continue to be in chaos."
It's kind of absurd. But if Lilianne asks for it then there is no problem. By the way, Issac did not bring his son. His son was too young to be taken to a place like this. But the biggest reason was that winter caused this!
Now, Lilianne's son with her is being cared for by her mother-in-law. He was very pleased with the presence of his new grandson.
Return to Savoy. This place has officially become part of the kingdom. Fresh bureaucrats, meaning those who have graduated from the government science institute, have been sent to fix the administration of this place.
Well, that means all sorts of needs of the population must also be thought of by the kingdom. Well, it might not be a bad investment to develop this region.
Well, one problem has been solved. Although there are still many problems that will approach, at least for a while, this is enough.