182 Defection
"You're right, but now there is no Aragon dynasty, only the Kingdom of Spain!
Aragon, I give you the opportunity to stand in front of me, not to listen to you talk nonsense here, nor to let you show off here, you find a good backer.
The rebels of Li Wei want you to come and convey any news, even if they say it is."
Marquis Leonard stared at Aragon with unswerving face.
Aragon was still unsatisfied with his mouth and placed his empty wine glass on the table beside him. This was the first time he tasted such delicious wine. He couldn't help but complain that these fat and big-eared noble bureaucrats really can enjoy it.
But then I thought that outside the city was the invincible Black Dragon Legion, and I would soon become the new owner of the city, and Aragon's mood suddenly improved.
These wines will sooner or later become their own private collections.
"I won't say much about the Spanish royal family, you should know better than me.
Now Barcelona and the entire Catalonia region have obviously become the abandoned son of the Madrid government. After the 50,000 main forces on the border were defeated, the remaining troops evacuated all the way towards Madrid, allowing the vanguard of the Black Dragon Legion to enter!
Now, the Black Dragon Legion outside the city has reached tens of thousands of people. The people in Barcelona are panic and the army is in turmoil. Does Marquis Leonard want to find a safe retreat for himself and his family?"
"Are you here to threaten me?
There are more than 30,000 armed forces in the city, and the city’s defense is strong. I have sea routes as a supply line, so there will never be a shortage of food and bullets.
The rebels of Li Wei's rebels are not as powerful as my defenders. What should I worry about?
Aragon, I know that this time you came here in person, to gain enough political capital for yourself.
Although you are the leader of the Catalonian Independence Organization, you have not made many commendable achievements. Even if the Catalonian region is really independent, with your reputation, you may not be able to become the king of the Catalonian Kingdom after independence.
That's why you took the risk in person and tried to convince me to surrender. As long as the city of Barcelona gives up resistance, you will be the well-deserved master of the Kingdom of Catalonia.
The plan is done well, but why should I cooperate with you?
Don't tell me any invincible remarks about the Black Dragon Legion.
These are all propaganda offensives made by Li Wei’s people. The soldiers below will believe it. Do you think I will believe it?"
"Marquis Leonard is indeed as wise as a god. He can see through my purpose of coming to negotiate this time.
Yes, I admit that I have selfishness and finally got to this point, so I naturally have to work hard for myself. What's more, only if I become the king of the new Kingdom of Catalonia can I guarantee that the Kingdom of Catalonia will not become a vassal of Livi.
I never thought of betraying the power of the Catalan people to pave the way for my future. Levi is just an ally and will never be the master of the Catalans!"
"oh?
You mean, Livia has promised to support you as the king of the Kingdom of Catalonia?"
"That's of course, Levi still needs to face the attack of the revolutionary government of France. It is impossible for a large number of the main forces of the Black Dragon Legion to stay in Spain for a long time. The independence of the Kingdom of Catalonia will only benefit and not harm Levi.
The only condition that Livi had put forward to me was to wait until the Catalonian region became independent and asked me to meet him in Toulouse.
Doesn’t this small request express the fact that Li Wei is unable to actually occupy the Spanish Kingdom?
Marquis Leonard, you must understand that Levi, who wants to occupy the Kingdom of Spain, is not scary. No matter how corrupt the Kingdom of Spain is, the nobles and people of the Kingdom of Spain will not allow the French to become their masters.
If Li Wei asked the Black Dragon Legion to be stationed in the Iberian Peninsula for a long time, the Black Dragon Legion would inevitably fall into an endless security war!
In that state, the Black Dragon Legion will lose its offensive ability no matter how strong the combat power is.
Therefore, the Black Dragon Legion that occupied the Spanish Kingdom is not scary.
What’s scary is that Li Wei never thought of occupying the Spanish Kingdom!
The Black Dragon Legion will not be under too much logistical pressure, and there will be no need to disperse many troops to consolidate the rear. It can maintain most of the main forces to attack all the way to Madrid!
Marquis Leonard, do you think the Madrid government can stop the main force of the Black Dragon Legion in its heyday?
At that time, the capital of Madrid will be broken and looted by the Black Dragon Legion. Do you think that Carlos IV still has the energy to deal with the already independent Kingdom of Catalonia?
Marquis Leonard, this is the reason I give you the cooperation with me!
Li Wei may not be able to destroy the Spanish Kingdom, but it can definitely put the Spanish Kingdom in a continuous war and even severely damaged its vitality.
Isn’t this a great time for the independence of the Kingdom of Catalonia?
While the Spanish royal family was licking their wounds, our Catalonian Kingdom could have survived the difficult early days of its founding, reorganized its arms and prepared for war, and even counterattacked the Spanish Kingdom, and restored the great cause of the Aragon dynasty back then!
Marquis Leonard, as long as you are willing to follow me, I will guarantee you that you will be the first Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Catalonia!"
After hearing the last sentence, Marquis Leonard was finally moved.
He didn't expect Aragon to win over him like this.
In fact, he has no personal grudges with Aragon, and of course he has no personal relationships...
Marquis Leonard also knew that once he voluntarily surrendered, he would be the first hero of the independence of the Kingdom of Catalonia!
Once the city of Barcelona declares Catalonia's independence, there will be no resistance in the entire Catalonian region.
After all, all the troops that can be fought in Catalonia have been gathered here by Marquis Leonard...
Marquis Leonard thought for a while and said, "I really control the more than 30,000 troops in the city. I can't guarantee that other nobles will surrender with me."
"Marquis Leonard please rest assured that many militias in the city are Catalans. My Catalan Independence Organization has mixed a lot of sand in it. As long as Marquis Leonard declares Catalonia's independence, open the city gate and let the main force of the Black Dragon Legion enter the city.
What big waves can those noble private troops make?
Marquis Leonard did not go to the lower level of the army, and it may not be clear how fearful the troops in the city of Barcelona, including the noble private forces, were of the Black Dragon Legion.
The record of defeating 50,000 for one thousand is real, and the combat power of the Black Dragon Legion is far beyond your and I imagined!”
Aragon continued to cheer for Marquis Leonard.
Chapter completed!