Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Even those oligarchs felt a chill run down their spines when they saw Xiao Ce.

They didn't know why they felt this way.

Xiao Ce stepped forward and said with a smile in Xiao language, "Mr. Nikolayevih Shahar, hello! I am very pleased to be here to meet with you today!"

Hearing Xiao Ce speak in the Xiao Kingdom language, everyone present, including Gulimiza who had come with him, was very surprised.

Because he knew that Xiao Ce could speak the language of Xiao Kingdom.

Xiao Ce's thinking was simple: just because he understood it didn't mean he was going to say it.

Moreover, he now represents the Northern Desert Royal Palace, the Turkic Kingdom, and even the Xiao Kingdom.

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Shahar frowned slightly and asked Eva in Slavic, "Eva, didn't you say he could speak Slavic? What is he saying?"

Clearly, this Shahar did not understand the language of the Xiao Kingdom.

Eva then translated Xiao Ce's words.

Then Eva frowned slightly and asked, "Your Highness, don't you speak Slavic? For easier communication, please use Slavic."

Xiao Ce smiled slightly and said to Eva, "This is a meeting and discussion between our two countries. I am a citizen of Xiao Kingdom, so naturally I will speak in the language of Xiao Kingdom... You can use a translator."

As Eva spoke, a simultaneous translation was given to Shahar.

Shahar's gaze turned colder upon hearing Xiao Ce's words.

He could easily see that Xiao Ce was trying to intimidate him...

However, Shahar didn't care.

Shahar knew he would behave himself soon...

"Alright, since you have such customs here, please speak whatever you like! Please take a seat."

He looked at Shahar and made a gesture of invitation.

Xiao Ce was not in a hurry. He said to Shahar, "Your Majesty, our Xiao Kingdom has a rule that when visiting someone's home, we will not come empty-handed. So, this time, I have also prepared a great gift for you."

Shahar listened to Xiao Ce's words and looked behind Xiao Ce with a surprised expression.

Eva also glanced at Xiao Ce.

Gulimiza knew perfectly well that they had brought quite a few bombs with them, but they hadn't even taken their famous "divine wine."

Eva asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, where is your gift?"

Xiao Ce, without any hesitation, said to the white lion, "White Lion, go and give them a signal. Let them send their gifts!"

Seeing this, the white lion walked to the side and pulled out a signal flare.

His action terrified the surrounding guards, who all drew their guns at the same time.

Then it was facing the white lion.

“No…that’s just a signal flare,” Eva said.

After one signal flare lit up, signal flares lit up again at intervals of considerable distance, as if aided by the momentum.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Ce smiled slightly at Shahar: "Your Majesty, someone will soon deliver my grand gift! I'm sure you will be very satisfied!"

Shahar had already summoned a translator, who whispered the translation in his ear.

Some of the oligarchs here also have translators, which makes things difficult for the ministers.

After Xiao Ce finished speaking, he didn't stand on ceremony and sat down in the seat they had prepared for him.

She passed by Eva and even gave him a flirty wink.

After sitting down, Shahar began to say, "Then, Your Highness, let's get down to business."

Xiao Ce gestured for him to proceed.

Shahar then spoke up: "Mr. Xiao Ce, you should know that your Xiao Kingdom is being invaded and ravaged. We support two armed groups within your Xiao Kingdom, so we need to use your roads. We also had some misunderstandings before, and I thought we could take this opportunity to clear up these issues and misunderstandings together. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Shahar's response, Xiao Ce replied with a smile, "Of course... Your Majesty, we have come here specifically for this matter... I have come with sincerity, and if you are sincere enough, I will satisfy you!"

"In our Xiao language, it's said, 'If you treat me with respect, I'll repay you tenfold!'"

The translators were utterly bewildered when Xiao Ce used these proverbs.

Shahar nodded in satisfaction after hearing Xiao Ce's words.

To be honest, he is currently very satisfied with Xiao Ce; he truly deserves the praise his daughter has given him several times.

If Xiao Ce acts obsequiously or servilely, he will look down on him.

If Xiao Ce were to act too arrogantly or haughtily, he would look down on him as well.

Xiao Ce has a very good grasp of the situation.

Shahar thought to himself, since his daughter Eva liked Xiao Ce so much.

If Xiao Ce is truly a talented individual, keeping him as a son-in-law would be a good option.

This can be considered as contributing to the Tsar's cause.

After listening to the translator's words, Shahar smiled and nodded: "That's natural... Well then, I'll get straight to the point."

"The weapons and ammunition we transport, and even the troops we send there, all need to pass through your roads."

"Therefore, our demands this time are not high. From our side, all the way to the territory of Xiao Kingdom, your roads will be managed by us. We will station troops there! And your troops will be at least a day's journey away from here."

"For safety reasons, people from your side need to be checked by us before they can pass through this road."

"That's one..."

Secondly...

"Hahahaha...hahaha! Hahahaha..."

Shahar was interrupted by Xiao Ce's laughter before he could finish speaking.

Shahar's expression stiffened slightly, then he said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, King of the Northern Desert, what are you laughing at?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Shahar, "Your Majesty the Tsar, you are truly humorous... Your jokes are really hilarious!"

Shahar's face gradually turned ashen: "I'm not joking!"

Upon hearing Shahar's response, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Alright... since you're not joking, continue... let me see just how ridiculous your plans are for negotiating with me..."

As Shahar listened to the translator's words, his face darkened as he said to Xiao Ce, "Are you the first one who disagrees with all demands? In that case... then we'll stop talking."

Xiao Ce snorted coldly, his face darkening: "Your Majesty the Tsar, is this your attitude? This is not the meaning of peace talks... It's as if you are a victorious nation, here to carve up my defeated nation."

"Leaving aside the fact that you ambushed us... you also suffered a crushing defeat. Your Majesty, I came here firstly because of Eva's sake, and secondly, with the intention of peace. After all, war is never good for the people."

"However, if we give you the wrong message and make you think that we are afraid of war, I'm sorry! You are really mistaken!"

"My motto has always been: I will not offend others unless they offend me. But if they do offend me, I will wipe out all my enemies..."

Eva listened to Xiao Ce's impassioned speech, her heart pounding.

He hadn't expected Xiao Ce to be so assertive.

Meanwhile, on the Slavic side, before Shahar could even speak...

Constantine Eugene, standing nearby, spoke up: "King of the Northern Desert, when you say these things, consider your situation... Even if you're bragging, you should at least consider whether you have the ability to back it up!"

"We underestimated you before, that's true, and we didn't hold you accountable. But you're the one who wants to settle scores with us! If that's how you put it... then I'd rather settle scores with you..."

Xiao Ce glanced at Constantine Eugene, but only glanced at him.

He didn't even turn his head.

"Who do you think you are, to dare speak to me like that!"

When Eva saw Xiao Ce start criticizing them, she was immediately directed at the arms dealers of their Slavic Empire.

His face looked extremely pale, and his scalp tingled in waves.

She really couldn't figure out what Xiao Ce was doing.

If he continues to be so stubborn, he will definitely not be able to leave this place alive.

After hearing the translator's words, Constantine Eugene initially looked at the translator with some disbelief.

The translator, looking slightly frightened, added, "Sir, he said it... not me..."

Before he could speak, Xiao Ce turned to Shahar and asked, "Your Majesty the Tsar, who is he? Can he speak on behalf of your Slavic Empire?"

Shahar had considered many possibilities, but he never expected Xiao Ce to be so resolute.

Even he didn't dare to speak so directly to Constantine Eugene.

“He can speak for our Slavic nation,” Shahar thought for a moment, then said the same thing.

When Konstantin Eugene heard Shahar say this, he straightened his back considerably.

"Xiao Ce! Judging from your appearance, you're not here to have a proper talk. Are you here to provoke us? Let me tell you, if you don't want to have a proper talk today, then don't even think about leaving here!"

As he spoke, Constantine Eugene slammed his hand on the table, and hundreds of soldiers armed with weapons appeared from all around.

Xiao Ce saw this scene but showed no fear whatsoever.

On the contrary, he was very excited and burst into laughter.

"Interesting, very interesting... It seems you invited me here with no intention of having a proper talk! Is this what your mighty Slavic Empire does?"

After Xiao Ce laughed wildly a few times!

“ke...tui...”

He spat again towards Shahar's direction.

"Your methods are utterly despicable; even some small countries wouldn't use them."

Seeing Xiao Ce like this, Shahar showed no anger whatsoever.

On the contrary, they felt that Xiao Ce had broken down.

Shahar then calmly said, "Your Highness, King of the Northern Desert, please don't be anxious, don't lose your composure... Now that I've invited you here, isn't this a chance for us to talk?"

“The demands I made are actually reasonable. The first condition I mentioned was to prevent unnecessary trouble. Having our soldiers in charge of that road will prevent anyone with ulterior motives from trying to sow discord between us.”

"Don't be in a hurry, listen to what I'm about to say. It will also be beneficial to you."

Regardless of whether Xiao Ce wanted to listen or not, Shahar glanced at Constantine Eugene and said, "Mr. Constantine Eugene, you can go and explain the complete treaty to His Highness the King of the Northern Desert."

Constantine Eugene grinned mischievously, "No problem. Secondly, during our alliance, your people can do business with us. After all, our Slavic Empire is vast and rich in resources... Aren't your Northern Kingdom people fond of doing business? We'll open trade, free trade; you can buy whatever you want. You just need to pay a 90% tariff on your profits when you leave... Isn't that advantageous for you...?"

Xiao Ce laughed again after hearing this, so he simply didn't interrupt them.

He wanted to see just how shameless a person could be.

Shahar continued, "Thirdly, this is also in your favor. Once we reach an alliance, you will need to reduce your forces by 80%. I've heard you also have some workshops making those junk guns and cannons. Close all those workshops, and we can sell you our weapons at a fair price!"

"Don't be afraid. After our forces are reduced, things will fall into chaos on your side... We will send troops to protect you. You don't need to worry about anything else, just make sure our soldiers' pay, weapons costs, and food are covered! With the soldiers of our Slavic Empire here, I guarantee that absolutely no one will be able to get close to you and harm you..."

"Well? Don't you realize you panicked too soon...? All these treaties are in your favor!"

Xiao Ce finally understood that people can't laugh when they're extremely speechless.

He glanced at Eva subconsciously and confirmed that her expression was extremely awkward.

Clearly, he was unaware of this matter.

Xiao Ce continued, "There should be more, right?"

Seeing that Xiao Ce had calmed down, Constantine Eugene assumed that Xiao Ce had compromised under the threat of the gun barrel.

He smiled and said, "That's all! We're reasonable too; our goal is to ensure the smooth progress of the alliance... I'll tell you..."

Xiao Ce continued, his expression unchanged, "What if I refuse?"

Constantine Eugene's smiling face instantly turned grim: "So, since you don't want an alliance, you're the enemy. Enemies naturally die here!"

"Aren't you afraid that I'll agree first, and then go back and send troops to attack you?"

Constantine Eugene scoffed, "We'll let you stay here to command, and we'll decide whether to let you leave after we see how well you perform."