Chapter 1145: The Kars Dukedom

When Li Qiang and General Kars came into contact again, both sides went with the sincerity of cooperation. On some details, they did not take on the attitude like playing tug of war. General Kars gave up some of his own interests, but he also got a lot of his own interests correspondingly.

For example, Li Qiang would be in charge of all the military powers of Country X. General Kars no longer retained his own army, but Li Qiang's army would be stationed nationwide including his presidential palace.

Kars' government would be solely in charge of the civil affairs of Country X. It must be submitted to Yang Ming for review in the event of major policy changes and legislation of new laws. Other matters were governed by General Kars.

In other words, General Kars handled internal affairs, and Li Qiang handled external affairs. In fact, this agreement was not on equal footing, but General Kars had no other way. Since he was not capable of calming civil strife, whether it was the Northern Alliance or the Southern Alliance, General Kars was unmatched against any of his opponents. Hence, if General Kars wanted to retain his position as the president, the only way was to cooperate with Yang Ming.

The main officials of the Kars' department were also very much in favor of the current cooperation. After all, cooperation was their only way out. If they did not cooperate, they would be toppled by the Southern Alliance and the Northern Alliance. After the cooperation, they could retain their current position. Moreover, social security in Country X would get a great leap in terms of quality. Only in this way could General Kars develop the country with peace of mind. Without war, there would be taxes, and there would be benefits, so General Kars was very happy to see this.

After signing the contract, General Kars' heart was also very invigorated. Yang Ming agreed that the new Country X could be named the Kars Dukedom. This made Kars an outstanding founding minister.

In fact, Yang Ming didn't care much about the naming of Country X. This was an indifferent matter. Yang Ming could only live in the background behind-the-scenes, instead of appearing at the front stage. Therefore, General Kars was still entirely in charge of Country X in the eyes of outsiders.

After the contract was signed, Li Qiang began a devastating attack on the Northern Alliance at a speed that was as swift as lightning. Because Yang Ming also said that he did not allow other armed forces in the territory to exist, what Li Qiang did was annihilation.

John Dunton, the head of the Northern Alliance, was happily thinking about the future with his allies.

"Hey, man, we are now strong enough to reach General Kars' city wall!" said John Dunton with pride.

"Indeed, by that time, John Dunton, you will be the new president of Country X!" His partner was also very excited. He was originally the head of a small armed force. There was no chance, but this time, if John Dunton's coup were successful, then he would at least be a contributor. He could also sit in the position of prime minister.

However, just as the two men thought about their future, John Dunton's serviceman rushed in with sweat. "It is not good, General John Dunton!"

"What is not good? What is the fuss?" John Dunton frowned. His tone was a bit fierce as he reprimanded the serviceman. He was about to seize power. Why were his people still panicking?

"General Kars' army has already launched their attack at us! What should we do?" The serviceman said anxiously.

"General Kars?" John Dunton sneered with disdain. "Do I not know his strength? Can he compare it with us now? We are twice as many as they are!"

What John Dunton didn't know, however, was that the soldiers were more about quality than quantity. His temporary team might be able to fight General Kars' former armed forces, but the armed forces of Li Qiang were simply different.

Just as John Dunton spoke arrogantly, a bomb fell from the sky and directly blew the Northern Alliance command into ruins. John Dunton died with a grievance. He did not understand why General Kars still had a bomber.

The Southern Alliance had also received a devastating attack. Even some small and medium-sized armed forces were ambushed to varying degrees. In a glimpse, darkness had shrouded the entire Country X. All the remaining armed forces were in ruins. People were at risk. They didn't understand when General Kars got such strong foreign aid.

Li Qiang's military equipment was transported by Old Buffon with a ship. It could be said that now Old Buffon was eager to do something for Yang Ming. He and his wife had become Yang Ming's disciples. He was even more eager to seize every opportunity to curry favor. Hence, before Yang Ming said anything, Old Buffon sent military weapons and equipment that was within his power to Country X non-stop. Li Qiang's reserve force was sufficient in a short while.

General Kars received the details of the news every day. On his own side - actually on Li Qiang's side, only two people had cooperated, so Kars had shamelessly turned Li Qiang's good news into his own good news.

There were no casualties on his side. It could be said that the battle of expelling these armed forces was utterly one-sided. General Kars felt refreshed. He could finally sit back and relax!

These damn rivals finally know how powerful my partner is. In fact, Li Qiang's speed was beyond General Kars' expectations. Although General Kars knew that Li Qiang was very powerful, he only learned that when he experienced it himself. Li Qiang was more powerful than he imagined!

He was actually able to fight in multiple wars and destroyed eighty percent of the armed forces in Country X within one day. This was previously unimaginable by General Kars, but now it had become a reality.

It could be said that cooperation with Yang Ming was wise. From then on, there would be no more war in Country X...

In the evening, at Yang Ming's diamond mine, Li Qiang held a celebration feast. This place had turned into the Black Butterfly Joint Forces headquarters. In addition to dealing with assassination affairs and mercenary affairs, it was also in charge of the security of Country X.

Kars had now become the second or even third most powerful person of Country X because Kars couldn't maintain the majesty and grace he had toward the outside world in the faces of Li Qiang and Yang Ming. At Li Qiang's side, General Kars was completely like an underling who waited for orders.

"Captain Li, thank you very much for this time..." General Kars said from the bottom of his heart.

Li Qiang threw a faint smile as he heard it. He waved his hand and said, "You don't have to say those grateful words. Now, Country X is also under Mr. Yang, so we did it for ourselves too."

"Yes..." After listening to Li Qiang's words, General Kars felt bitter. Indeed, he should face reality. General Kars was no longer the highest power, but Yang Ming was.

So he didn't need to say any form of thanks. It was enough to just listen to Yang Ming's command in the future.

"Mr. Yang said that after the war is over, he will come here and personally appoint you as the first prime minister of the country," said Li Qiang.

"Sorry for troubling Mr. Yang." General Kars also understood that in the current situation, he was no longer suitable to be called the president, because Country X's future political path would become similar to the behind-the-scenes imperial rule. Yang Ming would be behind-the-scenes, while General Kars became the governor at the front stage.

Li Qiang's words also clearly told General Kars that his future appointment and dismissal rights were entirely in the hands of Yang Ming. If he were obedient, then he would always sit in this position. Otherwise, Yang Ming could still appoint someone else.

General Kars was also well aware of this, so he also became humble in his words and deeds.

At the celebration feast, the politicians on General Kars' side all expressed their loyalty to Yang Ming. Li Qiang was very satisfied with it. He could finally report to Yang Ming.

The name of General Kars had also become history and later became Prime Minister Kars. However, General Kars believed that the prime minister title was more pleasing to the ear. General was always like the temporary title. The former generals of Country X were numerous, but the title of Prime Minister had proclaimed his own position in Country X.

......

Shu Ya's concert was very successful. Yang Ming naturally attended the celebration party of Shu Ya's concert again. This celebration feast was very low-key. There were only Locklaring, Yang Ming, Wang Xiaoyan, Alice, and the Old Buffon couple. It could be said that except for Alice, they were all from the same side.

Shu Ya didn't expect to share the same table with so many big shots after her concert. Locklaring had become the city mayor, and Alice was a legend in Europe...

"Little Ya, the concert was very successful." Yang Ming was the first to speak. This made Alice slightly surprised!

In her opinion, the highest position on this table should be Uncle Buffon. How could Yang Ming, the guest, speak first? Looking at Uncle Buffon, there was no slight annoyance, which made Alice somewhat baffled. What is the relationship between Yang Ming and Old Buffon? When did they become so familiar?

And Old Buffon's current appearance was precisely like a subordinate of Yang Ming. Alice couldn't help but frown... This Yang Ming is really not simple. He's really like what my brother said - a person who is difficult to be dealt with...

"Thank you." Shu Ya smiled sweetly, picked up the juice in front of her, and toasted with Yang Ming. This was a private party. Shu Ya didn't need to drink alcohol; she could just drink juice.

Locklaring also knew that Yang Ming's identity was honorable, but he didn't know the specifics, so he didn't dare to speak out at the moment. He just sat there and observed silently.

Otherwise, for other occasions, Locklaring must be the protagonist, but now, he had become a supporting role. If a journalist were present, he would be very surprised. The combination of this table was really peculiar...

Shu Ya had a total of ten concerts in Europe. This place was only the first stop, but the next one should be easier to handle. Under Old Buffon's personal care, it could be said that Shu Ya's journey in Europe was unimpeded. No one with ill intentions toward her would appear.

Even if someone had such an intention, they would need to reassess their strength. With such a huge gap with Old Buffon, they would be courting death. Moreover, the matters with Mark Vader and Maligeben had become a running joke in the upper class. These upper-class level people were aware of the real reason for Mark Vader's fall, so no one wanted to follow Mark Vader's footsteps.

Tonight, it was the last day to get together. After a while, Shu Ya would board the plane to another city, so Yang Ming cherished this brief moment. Although it was said to be a celebration feast, it was always Yang Ming and Shu Ya showing affection toward each other. The others completely became a supporting role.

Alice wanted to interject, but Yang Ming replied with a sentence, Do you want me to help? Alice had no choice but to close her mouth. It made Yang Ming feel very refreshed.

For Shu Ya's departure, Yang Ming seemed to be open-minded about it. After all, Shu Ya had her own career to be busy with, and Yang Ming had his own things to do. The two could not be glued together forever.

Parting was only the beginning of the next encounter, so after Yang Ming sent Shu Ya to the airport, he waved his hand at ease.

"Are you reluctant?" Wang Xiaoyan asked with a smile.

"There is still a long future ahead. Am I right?" Yang Ming smiled.

Wang Xiaoyan was very clear about Yang Ming's work in Country X. Yang Ming did not hide it from her, so Wang Xiaoyan's mood was also very good.

It was a good start. The establishment of the Black Butterfly Organization in Country X represented an important step for Black Butterfly to enter the international stage.

Especially in Country X, a country under Yang Ming's control, all the policies and laws could be said to be under Yang Ming's reign. In this way, it would bring good results to Black Butterfly's development.

Black Butterfly's development would not be subject to any restrictions or conditions, because the highest person in charge was Yang Ming. Yang Ming would not be stupid to limit his organization to grow and develop.

...

In Europe, within an old castle. This was the place of origin of the Charles Family.

Old Charles summoned his own butler, Zhou Tianxiang. Although Old Charles was wondering how his son had an intersection with Zhou Tianxiang's daughter, he still had to satisfy his son's wishes as a father.

"Master, are you looking for me?" Zhou Tianxiang had been a butler for decades in this family.

"En, Tianxiang, you have a daughter in China, right?" Old Charles smiled as he spoke and gestured for Zhou Tianxiang to sit down.

"Yes, my family is in Song Jiang. Why did master suddenly mention this?" Zhou Tianxiang was a bit baffled.

"Hehe, then don't you miss them? You have only one month's vacation time per year, right?" Old Charles sighed and asked.

"That should be true, but this is also my career." Zhou Tianxiang did not know why Old Charles would suddenly ask.

"If you miss them, how about you bring them to Europe? Anyway, the castle is very big. It has space for two more people," Old Charles said with a smile.

"Hehe, thank you for your kindness. My wife and my daughter have their own careers and studies as well as their social circles. They will not be used to it here," said Zhou Tianxiang.

Old Charles nodded. Originally, he wanted to use detour tactics [1] to bring Zhou Tianxiang's daughter and wife over. With that, wouldn't his son get to have a close proximity advantage?

But now, listening to Zhou Tianxiang, it was true that having the mother and daughter come over was not really the case. So, it seemed that the only way was to speak frankly after he thought about it.

"This is the case, Tianxiang. Charles, this kid, has a crush on your daughter in Song Jiang... Is she called Zhou Jiajia? Is she a pretty girl...?" said Old Charles.

"Oh?" Zhou Tianxiang was surprised. He faintly understood Old Charles' intentions. It turned out that Zhou Tianxiang beat around the bush for his daughter, but since Old Charles asked this, Zhou Tianxiang could not help but answer. Then, he said, "Yes, she is called Zhou Jiajia. Her looks are average only..."

"Hehe, Tianxiang, you are too humble. How can her average looks charm the kid, Charles?" Old Charles waved his hand and smiled, "There are certain things, but I don't know if I should say it out..."

"This..." Zhou Tianxiang naturally guessed what Old Charles wanted to say, but his daughter already had a boyfriend. Zhou Tianxiang didn't want to interfere with her daughter's affairs, so it was naturally difficult at this time.

"What's wrong? You don't want me to continue?" Old Charles also faintly felt that Zhou Tianxiang seemed to be unwilling. What do you mean? It is your blessing that my son has a crush on your daughter. You are just a butler, yet you are so arrogant. Isn't it a bit too much?

"Master, please continue..." Zhou Tianxiang had no choice but to force himself to say this.

Old Charles nodded and said, "This time, I'm looking for you to propose a marriage. This kid, Charles, has a crush on your daughter. I am wondering what you think about it."

Old Charles noticed Zhou Tianxiang's attitude and stopped beating around the bush, so he spoke straightforwardly.

"Master, this thing, it is really difficult for me to do it. Now the younger generation is asking for free love. Arranged marriage isn't a thing in the current time. I don't want to interfere with the marriage of my children..." Zhou Tianxiang said with some helplessness.

"So, you disagree?" Old Charles frowned. He did not expect that Zhou Tianxiang actually rejected him.

"It is not whether I agree or not. If my daughter agrees, then I have nothing to say; but if she disagrees, we can't force it, right?" said Zhou Tianxiang.

"What do you mean? Is your daughter looking down at my son?" Old Charles snorted.

"That's not it, but the little girl already has a boyfriend... She won't have feelings for Charles..." Zhou Tianxiang explained.

"Hmph!" Old Charles smacked the table and said, "Zhou Tianxiang, I will give you a few days to solve this matter and give me a reply. If you agree with this marriage, we become a family, and then you and I are on the same level in this castle. Or you can just grab your stuff and leave!