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Rhys addressed the crowd, saying, "Moreover, all the young masters from your families are accompanying me."

"I'm sure all of you gentlemen have already told me about what happened during this battle!"

Constantine Eugene spoke first: "That's right, it's because they echoed what we said that I felt there was something wrong with this!"

“After all, my son said that even you guys had a tough time following their troops… which means that by the time they arrived, the war would already be over. That means they could hide their weapons if they wanted to!”

"So, what we want to say is, have we been tricked by that Xiao Ce? After all, Xiao Ce is the most cunning of all."

Hearing Constantine Eugene's words, Rhys laughed out loud: "Gentlemen, if you think Xiao Ce would hide things like this, you are not only underestimating him, but also underestimating us. If our ally is like this, then there is no need for our alliance to continue."

"Do you think so?"

The group nodded at first, but then some of the oligarchs shook their heads.

Constantine Eugene spoke first, addressing Rhys: "Rhys, what you said makes sense... but have you noticed a problem?"

Rhys looked at Constantine Eugene with a puzzled expression: "What's the problem?"

Constantine Eugene said, "That's our kids giving us feedback. Xiao Ce's crew-cut soldiers are exceptionally fierce. We hope our ally is indeed powerful, but not as strong as him."

"The strength of the Xiao Kingdom has now exceeded our imagination. I have a concern! I'm sure you've heard the saying the people of Xiao Kingdom call it 'raising a tiger to cause trouble'!"

"Although we are currently cooperating seamlessly with Xiao Ce's Xiao Kingdom, as their strength grows, our control over the war situation will gradually diminish..."

"As our role diminishes, will he be able to relinquish what he's already gained? At that point, there will only be one outcome: we'll become puppets of Xiao Ce, just like the Khan of the Turkic Khaganate. Then, we'll be at his mercy!"

After Constantine Eugene spoke, the oligarchs beside him all nodded in agreement.

Clearly, they had spoken to each other before this.

They had all planned it out beforehand.

Ries had a bad feeling at this moment, because once the oligarchs reached an agreement...

His father always had to compromise.

With that in mind, Rhys nodded in agreement with them. He knew very well how to deal with these oligarchs and how to handle them.

"What you've said is indeed a problem. So, gentlemen, what do you think we should do?"

Constantine Eugene said, "It's actually very simple. We want to limit his power. We want him to become stronger, but not too strong..."

Rhys asked doubtfully, "Mr. Eugene, it seems you already have a plan."

Constantine Eugene smiled confidently: "That's natural..."

Seeing this, Shahar said, "Eugene, why don't you tell us first? Stop keeping us in suspense."

Constantine Eugene bowed slightly to Shahar and said, "Your Majesty, before I speak, I need to know your attitude. If you insist on allying with Xiao Ce, then I will not tell you this matter... We will handle it then. You can simply reap the rewards!"

After Constantine Eugene finished speaking.

Shahar, who had been relatively calm, suddenly turned grim: "Eugene, what are you saying?"

Seeing Shahar's dark expression, Constantine Eugene wasn't afraid; he just chuckled.

"Tsar, please don't be anxious or angry... The reason we said this is because we feel that you all seem to want peace with that Xiao Kingdom person!"

Shahar said coldly, "All my decisions are based on the interests of the Slavic nation. Therefore, I will support you no matter what, as long as it benefits the Slavic nation!"

Shahalton paused for a moment and then said, "But if your actions are detrimental to the interests of the Slavic nation, I will certainly stop you."

Shahar said somberly.

He felt that Constantine Eugene was acting strangely today.

He was being rather arrogant again.

They seemed quite confident, which made Shahar a little doubtful.

Seeing this, Constantine Eugene replied, "That would naturally benefit the Slavic countries!"

Shahar said impatiently, "Do you want to talk or not? If you don't even trust me, then you can just shut up!"

Seeing that Shahar was getting a little anxious, Constantine Eugene smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. I'm naturally willing to talk about it... However, I would like to ask Prince Rhys, Princess Eva, and the cabinet ministers to excuse themselves from my plan!"

With a hint of doubt, Shahar then asked Constantine Eugene, "Don't you trust them?"

Constantine Eugene smiled: "Your Majesty, that's right! I only trust that those who have a vested interest in this matter will not leak it."

Shahar was actually dissatisfied with Konstantin Eugene's attitude today.

However, looking at his confident expression...

Shahar knew that he must have something to rely on.

"Alright, you may all leave."

Without saying a word, Rhys obediently stepped back.

After Reese and Eva went outside, they looked at each other.

"What do you think Eugene will say to Father?" Eva asked Rhys, a hint of worry in her voice.

Rhys was silent for a moment, then said to Eva, "That's a way to deal with Xiao Ce that Father can't refuse."

Eva's face darkened. "Our relationship with Xiao Ce isn't just starting to improve. If we deal with him now, everything we've built up before will be for nothing!"

"Furthermore, after spending time with Xiao Ce, aren't you even more certain that you must never become Xiao Ce's enemy, no matter what?"

Rhys nodded and gave a bitter smile: "That's exactly what I think! But if they can persuade Father, then... we will naturally follow Father's decision."

Eva was somewhat surprised: "Even if it means becoming Xiao Ce's enemy?"

Ries nodded: "That's right. Actually, my becoming friends with Xiao Ce was also for the benefit of the Slavic nation. If that Konstantin Eugene really has a better plan, it wouldn't hurt to be Xiao Ce's enemy!"

Eva said, "You didn't want to clean up..."

Before Eva could speak, Rhys stopped her with a look, understanding perfectly, and said, "Don't all things have priorities? If we deal with Xiao Ce first, the oligarchs will definitely take the opportunity to expand..."

Rhys said to Eva, "Let's trust Father. Let's trust that Father will make the right decision..."

Eva seemed a little worried.

Rhys smiled at Eva: "Eva, haven't you noticed yet? Because we're too close to the Xiao people, they've already grouped us with them."

Eva gave a wry smile: "You should know what kind of person Xiao Ce is..."

Rhys nodded to Eva, patted her on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Father has already considered everything we've thought of. And even things we haven't considered, Father has considered even more."

Eva and Reese were waiting outside; no one knows what they talked about.

However, they talked for several hours straight, from dawn till dusk.

As time went on, Rhys and Eva became increasingly anxious.

They all knew very well that if there was nothing to talk about, the conversation would end quickly. But now that they had been talking for so long, it was clear that Constantine Eugene had convinced Reese.

After dark, several oligarchs emerged with smug expressions on their faces.

Constantine Eugene saw Reese and Eva standing in the doorway and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, why aren't you leaving yet?"

Ries looked at Constantine Eugene's slightly provocative expression and simply smiled in response: "We're not just waiting, in case we're needed."

Constantine Eugene's expression grew increasingly intriguing: "There is indeed a place where we need your help, but our decision will likely disappoint you..."