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

Liao Sen then excitedly bowed and withdrew.

Xiao Ce looked around, intending to have Xiao Yang lead the way, but found no trace of Xiao Yang.

Where is Xiao Yang?

Da Lei shook his head: "I haven't seen him all morning, which is really strange. He's usually the most eager to eat breakfast in the morning."

The mad Taoist priest, who was just eating breakfast nearby, said calmly, "He got up early this morning and went out. He must have listened to you and gone to enjoy himself with the people."

Xiao Ce looked at the mad Taoist's answer but didn't respond.

Because he had spent some time with the Mad Taoist and had come to know him to some extent.

That is, if you treat him like a broadcasting machine when he speaks, he might say a few more words.

However, if you try to talk to him, he will immediately go into blank mode.

As expected, Xiao Ce didn't respond, and the Mad Taoist continued, "You don't need to wait for him anymore, he won't be back today."

Although Xiao Ce didn't know how the Mad Taoist knew, he didn't dwell on it.

Instead, he said to Da Lei:

"Then send some people to make arrangements for Liao Sen. Their safety is my top priority."

Da Lei nodded, about to get to it, but seeing the Mad Taoist alone with Xiao Ce, he seemed a little apprehensive.

Although Da Lei didn't have much ill feelings towards this mad Taoist.

However, it's always better to be safe than sorry.

Although this mad Taoist priest usually seems rather dull, he is actually quite intelligent at times.

Da Lei merely glanced at the Mad Taoist.

The Mad Taoist then said to Da Lei, "Don't worry, I can go with you."

Da Lei was somewhat surprised, but still nodded: "That would naturally be the best."

Watching Da Lei and the Mad Taoist's departing figures, Xiao Ce couldn't help but smile faintly: "Truly a remarkable person..."

He got up and went back to his room. He needed to devise a strategy that best suited the country of Fusang.

After making the arrangements, Da Lei then assigned teachers from the Tianji Academy to each of the weapon workshops, shipbuilding workshops, and steelmaking workshops.

While they were busy working on this side.

The Illuminati members were also busy.

Ever since the last time Konstantin of the Slavic country agreed to negotiate with the Tsar, the Light Note has sent some people to find the Slavic people.

The woman who came to negotiate was from the Xiao Kingdom. If Xiao Ce saw her, he would definitely recognize her.

This woman is Nie Bing from the Hidden Dragon Society.

Nie Bing was unaware that the Hidden Dragon Society was merely one of the members of a faction under the Illuminati.

Simply put, they are the low-level workers.

In fact, the Illuminati also distributed the orders one by one. If they knew about the achievements of the Hidden Dragon Society, they would know what they had done.

Their chances of winning against Xiao Ce are zero!

The Illuminati will definitely not allow the Hidden Dragon Society to handle this matter.

However, their order was passed down layer by layer, and finally reached Nie Bing's hands.

Although Nie Bing suffered repeated defeats, he gradually infiltrated the core of the Hidden Dragon Society after going through various events.

This time, Constantine Eugene was waiting at a port.

Watching Nie Bing disembark from the boat.

Constantine Eugene was somewhat surprised because Nie Bing did not cover her face this time.

Therefore, it is easy to tell at a glance that Nie Bing's appearance is that of Xiao Guo.

A member of Constantine Eugene's family asked, "Patriarch, what... what's going on? A person from the Xiao Kingdom?"

"Yeah, we haven't been tricked again, have we?"

"Could this be a trick by Xiao Ce to test us?"

These individuals were clearly somewhat overwhelmed by Xiao Ce.

Constantine Eugene shook his head and said, "What's so special about this? The Illuminati's influence covers the entire globe. Knowing a few people from Xiao is nothing."

As he spoke, Constantine Eugene walked toward Nie Bing, who was disembarking.

Walking up to Nie Bing, Constantine Eugene said, "Sir, welcome to our Slavic country! Welcome! Welcome!"

Nie Bing smiled slightly and politely returned the smile: "You must be Mr. Constantine."

Constantine Eugene was somewhat surprised to hear Nie Bing speak such fluent Slavic language: "Sir, your Slavic language is truly excellent."

Nie Bing smiled slightly, not continuing the topic, but instead looked behind Constantine Eugene.

"Is it just you? Didn't His Majesty the Tsar come?"

Constantine Eugene said with a fawning smile, "My lord, this wasn't our first contact. I was thinking of hosting a banquet for you on behalf of the Constantine family. I hope you can give us a chance."

Nie Bing said, "This isn't a good idea. If your royal family finds out that we met in private, they'll always think we're having some kind of deal behind the scenes... You should know that this time, although we're going through you, you're just an intermediary! It doesn't mean we want to talk to you. The person we want to talk to is definitely your royal family, the one in power!"

"Therefore, I think this kind of banquet is unnecessary."

Constantine Eugene gave an awkward smile: "No...no...sir...you misunderstand...I just wanted to host a welcome dinner for you."

Nie Bing smiled slightly and said, "There's no need for that."

When Constantine Eugene saw that Nie Bing didn't give him any face, his expression turned really ugly.

However, he dared not retaliate.

After all, he wouldn't even consider Nie Bing a threat.

But as for the Illuminati, which Nie Bing represented, all he could do at that moment was to grovel and submit.

“My lord, it is necessary, it is necessary… Although we Constantine are not the rulers of Fusang, we are…”

Nie Bing didn't wait for Constantine Eugene to finish speaking: "I know you are the biggest arms dealers. Since I can speak your Slavic language, I naturally know your history and the situation within your Slavic territory very well..."

"I have my reasons for not accepting your invitation. I know what you want to see me about!"

Nie Bing looked at Constantine Eugene meaningfully: "But I am here to negotiate on behalf of the Illuminati, and I will prevent anything from affecting our negotiations. You must understand."

Constantine Eugene gave an awkward laugh: "Then... what do you mean, sir?"

Nie Bing continued, "If you're willing, you can lead the way. If not, we can go ourselves, directly to your capital. We'll pay our respects to the Tsar!"

Constantine Eugene gave an awkward smile, then nodded: "Yes, of course... lead the way."

Although Nie Bing's attitude was firm, Constantine still fawned over her with a smile.

Constantine Eugene felt that the tougher Nie Bing's attitude was, the more confident he was.

Before Nie Bing could continue speaking, Constantine Eugene spoke up, "By the way, I still don't know your name, sir."

Nie Bing said to Constantine Eugene, "Nie Bing."

He used to present himself as a hidden dragon, but now he doesn't need to anymore.

After listening to Nie Bing's words, Constantine Eugene smiled slightly and then asked, "Miss Nie Bing, are you from the Xiao Kingdom?"

After listening to Constantine Eugene's words, Nie Bing smiled and said, "That's right, I am from Xiao Kingdom."

As she spoke, Nie Bing gave Constantine Eugene a meaningful look, and then said, "I am not only a citizen of Xiao Kingdom, but I also know Xiao Ce, and we have a pretty good relationship."

Constantine Eugene was visibly taken aback, but he managed to control his expression very well.

He smiled and said to Nie Bing, "That would be best... As the saying goes, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.'"

Nie Bing maintained her calm smile: "What, don't you doubt my identity?"

Constantine Eugene shook his head repeatedly: "Of course not... Lord Nie Bing, you are the one chosen by the Illuminati... I definitely believe you."

Nie Bing smiled without saying a word, and just looked at the carriage beside her.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Eugene. Please make arrangements for my team."

Constantine Eugene nodded repeatedly.

Then, someone was arranged to help Nie Bing board the carriage. Someone then spoke to Constantine Eugene, asking, "Patriarch, isn't this a bit too arrogant?"

Constantine Eugene smiled slightly: "It doesn't matter. The more arrogant he is, the more beneficial it is to me..."

Looking at the members of the Constantine family standing to the side, he had a hint of confusion on his face.

Constantine Eugene said, "Don't you understand yet? What Lord Nie Bing said just now made it very clear. He knows our situation very well. The reason he wanted to see the Tsar first is not because he looks down on us... but to avoid unnecessary trouble."

His children, standing nearby, still looked puzzled.

"You don't understand, right?"

The children nodded vigorously, and Constantine Eugene laughed, saying, "That's right, you don't understand! Alright, let's get going. Take our best cook with us; along the way, we'll have a chance to meet Lord Nie Bing..."

The children nodded.

...

At this time, the capital of the Slavic country also learned of this news immediately.

Ries received the news and went to see the Tsar.

“Father, Constantine Eugene has suffered a setback... No wonder he's from the Illuminati.” Ries said to Tsar Shahar with some excitement.

Shahar listened to Rhys's words and nodded with a smile: "That's right, I wasn't wrong about them... They're quite clever and can still distinguish between the king and the queen. If that's the case, I think we can have a good talk with them."

Rhys said with some concern, "That's true, but will our conditions get their support... and our conditions will definitely make Constantine uncomfortable, they might even oppose them."

Shahar smiled and said, "As long as the Illuminati agrees, we agree. Then, what can they do even if they disagree?"

Rhys nodded: "Father, that's right... However, our information says that the main person in charge of that Illuminati was a man from the Xiao Kingdom."

Shahar's eyes sharpened immediately upon hearing this. "A person from the Xiao Kingdom?"