Chapter 197: Chapter 95: Godslayer’s Scheme! Grand Strategic Deployment! (Part 2) "The governor’s banquet is hosted for attendants to be used."
"They are all very obedient."
These young slave women all carry a special attendant mark ’obedient slave’.
This Quintus is indeed a shrewd man, a competent jester, no wonder he can please Valentinian III so much.
Duncan accepted graciously with a smile.
Since he was already here.
They all came to him, Duncan accepted them completely and will make arrangements in the future.
The banquet was thoroughly enjoyed by both host and guests.
Duncan did not mention any business matters at all, nor did Quintus rush him, just talked about amusing anecdotes from the imperial court. This man is very good at conversations, suitable as a close attendant to pass the time.
Night fell.
Duncan sent someone to escort Quintus away, and when he returned to the hall, there was not a trace of drunkenness on his face.
Severus hurriedly approached, nodded slightly and said, "There are no people from the church."
"Most of them are attendants of the emperor."
"The Iberian Peninsula has been occupied by the Kingdom of Western Goths, and some people have lost their livelihoods and fled back to Italy."
Duncan narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded, saying, "Then accept them."
"Talent."
"Never too much."
Anya was sitting beside Duncan, and because she had drunk quite a lot, her face was flushed. She chuckled lightly and said, "This guy isn’t simple."
"A message came from Rome."
"He returned the manor to me and generously sent a hundred slaves."
Duncan nodded slightly, pondered and said, "Such a person can be used. With him as a spy, we can better understand the changes within the empire."
Severus hesitated, then said gravely, "How should we deal with Valentinian III?"
Duncan chuckled.
He stood up, glanced at the crowd, aware that he needed to take a stand. After all, those present were the core team. He slowly said, "The emperor’s decrees cannot leave Italy."
"Of course, we must support him openly."
"As for other matters, we do what we need to do step by step, first unify the British Province, then resolve the threat of the Picts."
Duncan tapped the top left corner of the map with the scabbard, the Scottish region, and said gravely, "Find ways to conquer them and make them submit."
"Establish the Britain Kingdom."
"Next, we will march south and compete with the Franks in the Gaul Region."
"Capture Gaul."
"We will then have a foothold on the European continent, can advance west to seize the Iberian Peninsula (Spain), or occupy Upper and Lower Germania, going east, we can enter Italy through Gaul beyond the mountains at any time."
Duncan’s gaze finally landed on the map of the Eastern Empire, pointing to the location of Constantinople, he said gravely, "If we can reach this."
"The Empire will be reforged in our hands!"
In an instant.
Anya’s breath quickened, even her intoxication cleared, her legs slightly crossed, rubbing together in excitement.
Duncan’s ambition was fully revealed at this moment!
The Crow Queen - Triss was also slightly stunned, if Duncan could carve out this vast map of the empire, he completely had the ability to use royal power to interfere with secular beliefs.
Duncan surveyed everyone, finally deciding next year’s strategic plan, saying gravely, "This year, we rest and cultivate, develop agriculture, and restore the economy."
"Next year, unify Great Britain, directly reach Hadrian’s Wall."
"King Uther should also be dealt with together."
The Picts in Scotland can be fought or not fought, since that place is wasteland, mountain terrain, forests, swamps, etc., being able to make them submit and not invade Britain also fulfills the purpose.
But if Duncan conquers Ireland and Scotland, he will have completely unified Celtic beliefs.
In a future prophetic fragment, Duncan acquired the Spear of Greed, presumably strategizing to have conquered that side.
If the rear is to be completely stable.
Duncan would have to chop down mountains and destroy temples, directly obliterate other Divine Spirits of Celtic beliefs, support Avalon beliefs to rise, directly making the Guardian Fairy the Main God of Celtic beliefs!
But doing so would certainly delay the attack on Gaul and taking the Frank Region.
He is still considering it.
The first formal court counsel ended, others left one after another.
Those words were spoken for the others to hear, the real internal discussion still had to be between Duncan and the Crow Queen - Triss; even Severus was not qualified.
Because it involved Divine Spirits, beliefs, supernatural and other existences.