Chapter 745 65. Anna's Diary. The Old Farmer's Admonition
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At the moment when his hidden identity was called out, Alsace subconsciously put his finger on the shotgun behind his back, but old Sardin turned his head and smiled at him. The smile was very peaceful and did not show Hostility, and even a kind of old man's cunning, as if playing a prank.
"Don't worry, Seth, your disguise is perfect. The reason I know your identity is because I received a letter from an old friend who asked me to take care of his younger brother and younger siblings."
As he spoke, Old Sardin pointed to the badge on his chest. It was a quaint badge with a sword and shield interlaced on it. It was the emblem of the Federation's "Veterans Union", and Old Sardin was obviously also a member of this huge organization. a member.
"Is it... Varian?"
The vigilance in Alsace's eyes did not relax at all, he asked in a low voice:
"Why didn't he tell me in advance?"
"Because Varian wants you to see the federal civilization with your own eyes, he feels that as long as he intervenes deliberately, then you will feel that everything you see may be arranged."
Old Sardin jumped off the horse, held the shotgun in his hand, waved to Alsace, and gestured to the local sheriff who was protecting him behind him not to approach:
"It's a common problem with all smart people...but now that we've said it, come on, young man, let's have an open and honest chat."
Alsace hesitated for a moment. Considering that Anna was still a guest at the old Sardinian farm, he chose to obey. He also carried a shotgun and followed behind the old Sardinian. On that open wilderness, two people, one old and one young Wearing a cowboy hat and a hunting suit, he looks like an orthodox wilderness man. Under his rough attitude towards life, there is a touch of delicate emotion hidden.
"I didn't plan to get involved in this matter, Alsace, oh, I won't call you Your Majesty... On this land, "Your Majesty" is a word used to curse people."
Old Sardin smiled at Alsace, and said frankly:
"But the "grand debut" between you and Ms. Jaina the night before yesterday forced me to intervene. Anyone with a discerning eye can see at a glance the habits and traditions of ancient nobles in you, and so many merchants would Bring your stories to various regions of the Federation, the Dark Blade Intelligence Agency will not give up this good opportunity... That intelligence organization is so pervasive, maybe there are their agents lurking in my farm now."
"But that's okay, Alsace, don't worry too much about them. The separation of the Federation and the Dark Blade has come to an end. Unless authorized, the Dark Blade Intelligence Bureau has no power to enforce the law on the federal land. So as long as you don't get involved in some very troublesome things, they will only monitor you and will not threaten your travel... Regarding this, I can assure you as a federal MP."
"So, is this a warning?"
Alsace's complexion was a bit ugly, he looked at Old Sardin:
"Warning me and Anna to leave the Federation as quickly as possible?"
"No, no, boy, no."
Old Satin shook his head, he looked at Alsace:
"I can feel your hostility towards the Federation from your attitude... This is not good, Alsace, I know, in the hearts of the imperial people, the Federation and the Dark Blade Legion are often equated, but they are not This is not the case, the Federation civilization has indeed survived the most dangerous period relying on the Dark Blade Legion, the Dark Blade Legion is equivalent to the warm cradle of the Federation, but every civilization needs to get out of the cradle to continue to develop and truly grow."
"Dark Blade is now pushing us away from the cradle, do you understand? Alsace, they are actively disconnecting from the Federation. They don't want to see the Federation being well protected by them, so that this civilization is completely lost. The ability to develop yourself, Varian sees this trend, and that's what he wants me to tell you."
The old councilor looked at Alsace seriously, and he said in a deep voice:
"The Federation is the Federation, and the Dark Blade is the Dark Blade. Alsace, I am a member of the Federation, and I am loyal to my country, so I will not tell you hypocritically that I am willing to help the Empire, but in fact, I hope you are so young. The ruler clearly distinguishes the difference between these two forces, otherwise in the future, once you start a war against the Dark Blade, and if you don’t know the target of the battle, the empire will provoke two enemies at the same time..."
Old Sardin looked at Alsace:
"So here, as a member of the Federation, I want to ask you, Alsace, please tell me honestly, do you hate the Federation? If the nobles of the Empire swear to take back from the Federation If you continue to exercise their so-called "nobility" power on this land, will you support them?"
"I...I don't know."
Alsace hesitated for a moment, he raised his head, looked into old Sardin's eyes, and replied honestly:
"For the Dark Blade, I will definitely report absolute hatred, but the Federation, if the Federation is really completely separated from the Dark Blade, my attitude towards you will be very vague, because I know that even if it is replaced by me or any king In this land, we may not be able to do better, no...according to the current bloated system of the empire, we will definitely not be able to do so well."
"But if a war does break out between the two in the future..."
Arthas spread his hands and said frankly:
"Then I will definitely be on my side!"
Old Sardin narrowed his eyes and looked at Alsace. After ten seconds of silence, he suddenly shrugged:
"That's enough. It shows that Varian's suggestion is useful, and you have indeed seen the advantages of the Federation. You are not standing on the side of the nobles. Then Mr. Alsace, I can tell you honestly... .There is no need to send agents into the Commonwealth to die, to spy on the purpose of our military establishment."
"The independent establishment of the Federal Army is not to assist the Dark Blade to unify the world, nor will it follow the Dark Blade to start a new war. Alsace, the purpose of our establishment of the army is very simple, there is only one!"
Old Sardin put his cherished black shotgun in front of his eyes, aimed at a black wild boar that was happily basking in the sun under the shade of trees hundreds of meters away, and said in a low voice:
"As long as those nobles dare to come back..."
"boom"
There was a thunderous gunshot, and blood sprayed on the head of the wild boar hundreds of meters away. The special bullet pierced through the head of the wild boar, causing the savage creature to let out a deep roar. Old Sa Ding was carrying a shotgun that was still emitting smoke, and he was smoking a cigar, looking back at Alsace:
"We'll blow their heads off... Please relay my words to the nobles of the empire. Any noble and their dog legs, as long as they dare to set foot on the land of the Federation with a bad heart, that wild boar is theirs." end!"
Alsace sensed a murderous aura from the old farmer congressman in front of him. It was hard to imagine that this murderous aura actually emanated from an old man who was just an ordinary farmer 10 years ago. Obviously, the past 10 years Federal life gave old Sardin new beliefs and new sustenance. Although he still has goodwill towards imperial people like Varian, once the empire is about to take away what he and his people have, he will not hesitate. He hesitated to pick up the gun and fight them to the end.
Until this moment, looking at the old Sardin with a gun in the sun, Arthas really understood what Varian told him before he left...
The Empire's future rival will never be the Darkblade... but the Federation.
Under the shadow of the dark blade, the civilization of this eastern continent already has its own beliefs and minions, and their minions are sharper and more deadly than the empire that has always set its sights on the dark blade.
The nobles of the human empire are still enthusiastically discussing how they will rule those "rebels" if they return to their ancestral land in the future, but they will never know that the former rebels have already begun to sharpen their knives Huo Huo, ready to take the former rulers under the knife.
It is foreseeable that in the future, as long as the empire dares to propose any decrees and policies related to the land in the eastern continent, it will definitely anger the federation, which is ready to go. Maybe the next war between the two sides will be provoked by the federation , there is only one purpose... that is to eliminate those imperial nobles who have no good intentions towards them.
"Of course, young Alsace, we welcome enlightened imperial people like you and Varian to come to the Federation as guests."
Old Sardin watched the local sheriffs riding horses to dispose of the prey's body. He stepped forward and patted Alsace on the shoulder like a kind old man:
"You are more welcome to come and invest. Oh, by the way, there are three farms for sale in the Western Wilderness this year. Little Alsace, don't you plan to invest? The return is very impressive."
"Thanks."
Alsace's face was sullen. Obviously, this young man was still dissatisfied with the old Sardin's threat just now. Although the old Sardin told him something he must know with practical actions, this method was too direct up.
"But I don't intend to invest in the assets of people who have enemies against me... And I'm also an imperial nobleman, and I'm a king, maybe you guys want to chop off my head too."
Alsace's irony made Old Sardin laugh out loud. He got on his horse and motioned for Alsace to follow him. The two came to a hill. Old Sardin pointed to a prism-shaped farm in the distance. S said in a low voice:
"That's the farm that Varian bought for his son. After the little Anduin turns 18, it will become his first asset."
"Oh, the big farm next to it was purchased by Mr. Dai Lin for Ms. Jaina three years ago. Before you leave tonight, as the custodian of the Proudmoore family farm, I still need Miss Jaina's agreement on property rights Since she just married you, you may also need to sign, and it will be the joint property of your husband and wife in the future."
"At the edge of North County, there is also a large remote but rich farm with a luxurious villa. Who do you think it belongs to?"
Old Sardin shrugged Alsace with a smile:
"Mr. Terenas bought it with a huge sum of money a year ago, but it does not belong to you. The place is still managed by the Sardin family, but it was bought by Mr. Terenas for his grandson or granddaughter Yes, do you understand what I mean? Alsace, here, Westfall, here is your retreat, if your reforms fail..."
"At least you can still be decent federal citizens quietly, so don't complain, little Alsace, this time I talked with you, not out of my own wishes, your father, and you Your fathers are all watching you."
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That night, in the villa on the Sardinian farm, the old Sardinian couple and the Alsace couple enjoyed a delicious meal of Westfall food, especially the unique style of Westfall stew, which was appreciated by everyone.
But after dinner, when she saw the "Proudmoore Family Farm Property Rights Transfer Agreement" that old Sardin took out, Jaina's complexion became unsightly. Of course, the archmage knew that he and Al Seth's whereabouts were exposed, but after a few minutes of hesitation, Jaina signed the agreement, considering that it was her elusive father who wanted it to be signed.
This means that from now on, Jaina will have the qualifications to freely travel between the Federation and the Empire, and will have a set of property rights in her own name in the Western Wilderness, which means that Jaina also has a temporary citizenship in the Federation. As long as she is willing, after a week of review, she will become a real federal person.
"I will use some personal relationships to arrange for you to go to Stormwind City and the Black Iron District for an official visit."
Old Sardin said to the Alsatian couple:
"With your disguised identity, you can't go to many places. Of course, this is not that I am selling the confidential information of the Federation. I remind you in advance that when you visit, there will be agents from the Dark Blade Intelligence Bureau monitoring and "protecting" ", I just hope that the two of you can have a deeper understanding of the advantages of the Federation's system. If you want to carry out a reform like Varian did in the future, then this visit will become your precious wealth."
"Also, if you want, you can hold a federal-style group wedding on the Great Council Square in Stormwind~ Considering that you are on a honeymoon trip, this is a very popular event among couples recently."
"Of course, you can also say...no!"
Jaina and Alsace glanced at each other. Their honeymoon trip was completely ruined and turned into a semi-official visit. Of course, this visit is confidential and will not be known by the empire, but once If the Federation uses these materials as a bargaining chip, Alsace's reputation will be severely hit. After all, on the side of the Empire, the Federation civilization appears as an enemy country.
But in the end, they agreed to the old Sardin's help. Since Varian felt that Alsace needed to take a look, Alsace was also willing to believe this brother's suggestion.
"Before I leave, I'm going to visit Beijun."
Jaina said to old Sardin:
"I'm going to meet my childhood friend Lucille, who, I hear, is about to have a baby."
"Oh, Alexander and his wife? No problem, the good boy and my son are good friends, I can arrange it."
The old congressman smiled at the newlyweds, and put a key in front of them:
"In addition, this is the key to the manor that Mr. Terenas bought in North County. That very nice villa is also a wedding gift he gave to his son and daughter-in-law... Now, it is returned to the original owner."