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As expected by Colin, the dwarf once again sent envoys into Winter City the next day.
It was an old acquaintance-Count Anka.
Both times, people from the Maynum family came to Winterfell to negotiate, which is enough to see that the Marquis Dawson has been marginalized in the army of dwarves at this time.
This time Vera and Colin met Count Anka in the garden.
Of course, in fact, it was Colin who really led the negotiation, and Vera was concentrating on the blood rose she had just planted recently.
"Viscount Anglia, I have conveyed Miss Vera and your intentions to my father. My father can also understand your concerns.
However, please believe that our dwarves have no intention of being an enemy of the Saint Hild family.
However, our will to build a nation independently is also firm!
In order to make up for the loss in the north, my father is willing to cede a part of the territory..."
Speaking of this, Earl Anka took out a map of the northern border with a mark and showed it to Colin.
"From the rushing river to the area of the poplar forest, we are willing to unconditionally transfer it to the St. Hild family.
In addition, the dwarf kingdom will sign an alliance treaty with the north. As long as the Duke of St. Hild has his life, the dwarves will send troops to help!
Moreover, the Maynum family will turn over 1.5 million gold coins to the Saint Hild family every year!
Viscount Anglia, this is the tax that a normal Marquis paid to Fengjun every year.
Therefore, in addition to failing to swear allegiance to the Saint Hild family, the Maynum family has basically fulfilled the obligations of a northern vassal.
You can even think that the dwarf kingdom is still part of the north, and we dwarves are still the people of the north! "
Colin rubbed his chin, lost in thought.
It has to be said that the Maynum family has indeed made great concessions in order to reach a settlement with the Saint Hild family.
However, Colin was still not satisfied.
Whether it is the so-called alliance agreement, the annual confession, or even the cession of the territory, it cannot change the fact that the dwarves are going to divide the North!
As long as the Dwarf King does not swear allegiance to the Duke of St. Hild, then the St. Hild family has no binding force on the Dwarves, and the Dwarf Kingdom will still be a separatist force.
"These conditions are not enough." Colin shook his head indifferently.
Count Anka pursed his lips and asked patiently: "Then what else do you want, we can discuss."
Colin said lightly: "I want the Dwarf King to accept the canonization of the Duke of St. Hild and swear allegiance to the Duke of St. Hild."
"This is impossible!" Count Anka refused without hesitation, "The Dwarf King will only swear allegiance to Emperor Reinhardt."
Colin shrugged, spreading his hands and saying, "Then there's nothing to talk about."
Count Anka resisted the urge to beat Colin violently, took a few deep breaths, and said in a deep voice: "Viscount Angley, our dwarves came with kindness, but you didn't expect you to abuse our kindness!
You know, we dwarves have been waiting for thousands of years to build a nation!
Please don't underestimate our determination!
Don't even think that dwarves can only compromise!
Our swords and axes are still extremely sharp, and our warriors still long for blood! "
Colin quietly looked at Count Anka who was on the verge of rampaging, and suddenly smiled: "Is Mr. Hoot dead?"
Count Anka suddenly suffocated.
His big round eyes rolled a few times before nodding helplessly: "Yes."
Prince Leahy killed Mr. Coquettish in public, so there must be no way to hide it. Count Anka also knew that this news would be learned by Winterfell sooner or later.
But I didn't expect it to be so fast.
The reason why the Maynum family wanted peace talks so eagerly was that they hoped that everything could be settled before the news of the death of Mr. Hoot was heard by the St. Hild family.
Unfortunately, it was still a step too late.
Count Anka sighed in his heart, and finally understood why Colin was so tough.
Seeing the other party's face gradually gloomy, Colin smiled and took the northern map, drew a circle on it, and said:
"I can agree with the dwarves to build a nation, but the territory you promised to cede just now is far from enough. I want this one!"
Count Anka looked over quickly, but then frowned tightly, hesitatingly said: "Viscount Angley, this piece of your painting...is it the Marquis of the Dawson family?"
"Yes." Colin took it for granted.
Count Anka narrowed his eyes and shook his head: "This is impossible. The Dawson family will not agree to such a condition."
Colin chuckled and said, "But it's not the Dawson family that is negotiating with me."
Count Anka finally understood what Colin meant. This was encouraging the Maynum family to betray their allies!
The dwarf count bowed his head in silence, struggling in his heart.
Colin saw this and spoke again: "Fran Dawson betrayed the Marquis of Garcia and betrayed the Black Cavalry. It is impossible for the Saint Hild family to forgive such hatred!
Therefore, in order to reach an agreement with us, the Marquis Dawson must hand it over!
Moreover, you must be ashamed of such a betrayer.
Is the Maynum family preparing to establish a kingdom of dwarves with such a person?
Oh, by the way, I also heard that the Marquis Dawson claimed to be the heir of the former Dwarf King Solingchi family. Could it be that you are going to push him to the throne of the Dwarf King? "
"What qualifications does he have to be the dwarf king!" Count Anka blurted out with disdain.
Colin smiled triumphantly: "Then what are you hesitating about?"
Count Anka remained silent for a while before speaking again: "If we hand over the Marquis of Dawson and cede the Marquis, the St. Hild family will agree to the Maynum family to establish the dwarven kingdom?"
"Yes." Colin nodded seriously.
Count Anka seemed to be a little worried, so he turned his attention to Vera.
Vera just turned around and said solemnly: "Yes, Earl Anka, this is our condition. The Marquis Dawson must pay for his betrayal!"
Count Anka was still a little bit settled, but for such a condition, he dared not agree to it for a while.
However, looking at his reaction, he did not resist too much.
After all, it was the Dawson family that was betrayed, and the interests of the Maynum family were not harmed, but one competitor was missing.
When Colin saw this, he also had a bottom in his heart, and he spread out a piece of parchment, wrote down the contents of the agreement, and then handed it to Count Anka, saying:
"You can take this peace agreement back and show it to the Marquis Maynum. If you agree, you can sign it."
Count Anka put away the sheepskin roll, nodded and said yes, then left in a hurry.
In the flower room, Vera put down the potted plant in her hand and asked a little worried: "Do you think the Marquis Maynum would agree to such a condition?"
Colin smiled freely and said: "No matter whether he agrees or not, I have a way to deal with it."
Vera was relieved now.
She has almost blind confidence in Colin. After all, no matter what problems she encounters, Colin has always had a way to turn dangers into a breeze and solve them smoothly.
"I hope my father can execute the Marquis Dawson himself." Vera gritted her silver teeth and said angrily.
The father she is talking about here, of course, refers to the Marquis Garcia.
"Of course there is no problem. After the dwarves are resolved, it is almost time to agree to exchange prisoners of war with the East. You should be able to see Marquis Garcia again soon."
"En." Vera fiddled with the rose petals in front of her, her heart filled with thoughts of her father.
Today, Vera wore a creamy white tube top and pleated skirt. Her long bright golden hair had many mischievous spins at the end of her hair, which was held by the girl with a red headband.
Colin stepped forward and took Vera into his arms, did not speak, but stroked his wife's back lightly.
Vera also put her arms around Colin's waist with her backhand, and buried her face in his fiery chest.
Neither of them spoke, and quietly enjoyed this sweet and warm moment.
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On the other side, Count Anka hurried back to the dwarf camp outside the city.
"Father, this is the condition of the St. Hild family." Count Anka handed the agreement to the Marquis Maynum and said in a low voice, "They want the Marquis Dawson..."
The Marquis of Maynum stared at the parchment scroll in his hand, his face changed drastically, and finally snorted:
"Bad provocative tricks!"
Count Anka was stunned. Obviously he didn't expect his father to react like this, so he said after a long while:
"Father, what do you mean? It might not be impossible to hand over the Marquis Dawson to the St. Hild family..."
"Idiot!" The Marquis of Maynum hated iron and iron. "If we really sell the Marquis of Dawson, the dwarven coalition will fall apart immediately, and our Maynum family will become a shame to the dwarves!
At that time, without the support of the Dawson family, will we be able to deal with the relieved Saint Hild family alone? "
Count Anka heard the words, a deep chill suddenly rose in his heart, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he stammered: "Then...then we...what do we do?"
The marquis of Maynum flickered in his eyes, and said flatly:
"Follow me to see the Marquis Dawson!"