The World Online

Chapter 1262 – Shocking Gossip

Zhang Yi going to Mongolia and inciting the Mongol Empire made Ouyang Shuo really satisfied. He instructed Zhang Yi to stay over there for a period of time to discuss with Yelu Chucai and probe the truthfulness of their expressed intentions.

If the negotiations went down a satisfying path, Great Xia would form a proper negotiation team.

It was mentioned in the art of war that the best way to fight a war was through schemes, then diplomacy, and then actually fighting the war. To win without sending a single soldier was the epitome.

From destroying the four country alliance to suppressing the Mongol Empire, Great Xia had been exercising those ideals.

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During the first half of 7th year of Gaia, apart from Africa and South America, the other regions were pretty calm. Especially in Europe, where the six dynasty situation did not change.

Apart from entering west Africa, the European dynasties strengthened their internal administration. They especially made use of the first industrial revolution to gather up strength for the future.

Amongst the calm, the kings of the dynasties had their worries.

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House of Tudor, Avic Fort.

In martial gear, Annie walked into the palace. Along the way, every servant that saw her would bow and say, “Princess!” Annie was expressionless. However, one could see how tired she was from her face.

After entering William’s office, she directly collapsed into the chair.

When William saw that, he said sympathetically, “The war matters are not smooth?”

Annie nodded and bitterly said, “I cannot take down Nigeria. Sorry, brother.”

William waved his hand and said, “This is not your fault.”

The brother and sister exchanged glances and saw the bitterness and loss in each other’s eyes.

Nigeria was located on the southeast portion of west Africa, and it was the country with the largest population in Africa. Its player count was around 15 million, taking up 16% of the total African population.

Nigeria was the energy resource country of Africa and the top oil exporting country. Out of the 76 types of ores already found, Nigeria could export 34 of them.

More importantly, historically, Nigeria was once a British colony.

While the European nations were busy splitting up west Africa, William did not hesitate to target Nigeria. As long as they took it down, the House of Tudors would be able to gain a stable footing in west Africa.

However, the following events proved that he had underestimated the strength of the imperial city guards and Nigeria.

In the game, the House of Tudors had only five million players, a third of Nigeria’s population. Them trying to take down Nigeria was like a snake trying to swallow an elephant.

In history, the British empire reached its peak during Queen Victoria’s reign, occupying 33,670 thousand square kilometers of land, covering a quarter of the world’s land and population, becoming the largest country.

With just a few thousand people, they dared to start the opium war against the Qing Dynasty.

At that time, since their territory spanned seven continents including Antarctica as well as four oceans, it was described as the second empire where the sun never sets after the Spanish empire.

The British empire of that time relied on the industrial revolution and their invincible navy.

However, in the game world, Gaia was biased toward countries with a large amount of land and high population. Although Avic Fort used the industrial revolution gene to develop the steam engine and gain some advantages early one, it was not enough to let them gain supremacy on a global scale.

Especially when Great Xia held ocean supremacy, there was nothing that House of Tudor could do. Moreover, since it was an island country far away from Europe, it even missed out on the feast on the small countries.

Out of the six European countries, the House of Tudors was only better than the Gaule Dynasty. The once glorious and majestic empire could only turtle up on its island.

Such an outcome naturally made William unhappy.

However, reality was just so cruel.

“Why don’t we form an Alliance Army with the Spain Empire or the Gaule Dynasty and attack Nigeria?” Annie suggested.

William shook his head and said, “We might be from the same camp, but they are vultures. How would we split the cake once we take it down?”

There was something that William did not say. If they needed help just to take down Nigeria, they would lose all face; this was something William’s pride could not take.

“Moreover, now that they have other targets in west Africa, why would they choose something so far away?” William added.

Annie asked, “Then what do we do, withdraw our troops?”

William nodded and said, “Since we cannot take it down, let’s not force it and waste our troops. Let’s just defend our mainland and run the internal politics. As for west Africa, let’s not fight for it anymore.”

Annie’s eyes dulled. After all, she was the dynasty’s war goddess.

Seeing that, William consoled her, “There’s no need to feel that way. They might seem to be happily snatching territory, but the cruel war has not yet begun.”

“You’re referring to Great Xia?” Annie understood right away.

“That’s right. As you know, Great Xia took down nine countries in east Africa in just half a year, winning all the wars they participated in. They are stopping their conquest not because they are happy with their current situation, but because they want to digest their current land. Once they do, we will have a nice show to watch.”

As William said that, he sighed and added, “Sometimes, I envy that fellow.”

Four years ago, Ouyang Shuo led the voyage squadron to Avic Fort. At that time, William did not feel that their two territories were any different.

Four years had passed; now, they were now like heaven and earth.

William could foresee Great Xia sweeping Africa, which was why he was determined to withdraw.

Annie had other ideas, frowning as she said, “Brother, the wilderness is not like real life, it is really cruel, and the road to the top is one that we have to keep moving forwards on. If we withdraw now, we might not be able to defend even our own land next time.”

“Let’s not talk about things too far in the future. After all, Ottoman Dynasty has been staring at us.”

During the expansion in west Africa, the Ottoman Dynasty was the most eager one.

As it occupied the core area of Europe, it had close to 20 million players and almost three million troops after the merging of nations.

The Ottoman Dynasty was waving the flag of Azure Badge in Europe.

As they improved their internal administration, they expanded left and right, conquering European countries up north and attacking west Africa down south.

The two dynasties were separated by an ocean and had fought twice in history. To fight once more was not an impossibility.

William shook his head; he smiled and said, “They are surrounded by strong enemies. If they want to attack us, they would have to deal with the Gaule, Caesar, and Romanov dynasties first.”

“Moreover, there have been people in the organization discussing whether we should gather our strength to wipe them out and chase them out of Europe.” To make his sister believe his words, William had to toss out a shocking piece of news, “If the plan succeeds, the entire Europe will belong to the organization. As long as we defend our land, our family’s position in the organization would be untouchable.”

When Annie heard that, she fell deep into thought.

Even then, she was still a little unwilling, “We have fought for so long in Nigeria. Withdrawing now is such a loss. Why not…”

Annie looked carefully at her brother and asked, “Why don’t we sneakily seek help from Great Xia and ask them to help us take down Nigeria? Doesn’t brother still contact him?”

“Definitely not!”

William was firm and said, “Do not think of such stupid ideas. You know what will happen if you go against the organization. If they find out, how will we be able to stand up in Europe in the future?”

“What do we have to fear if we keep it a secret?” Annie feared nothing.

“No, do not even think about it.” William looked at his sister and said, “From tomorrow onward, you should take a break. Do not worry about withdrawing the troops.”

“Brother!” Annie panicked.

William was not to be questioned, “That’s all; you can leave!”

When Annie saw that, she left in a fury.

William sighed and muttered, “How would you know how deep these waters are?”