Opening an office in Taila

Chapter 303 provides the answer.

In fact, it seems that the acquaintance between Duke Windermere and Sea Cat was all part of Sea Cat's plan.

That was in 1090. King Victoria had already passed away, and the other dukes were fighting each other for power. At that time, the Duke of Windermere and the Duke of Castle were at odds, and of course, they still are at odds now. Then, Sea Cat found the Duke of Windermere and showed his little bit of power. The Duke of Windermere then expressed his willingness to do things for Sea Cat.

With overwhelming power, Seacat quickly forced the Duke of Castle to abandon his struggle with the Duke of Windermere. At the same time, Seacat also put pressure on several other dukes, making them no longer dare to fight each other. However, it seems that Seacat only asked the Duke of Windermere to do things for him.

During this period, Sea Cat frequently visited several dukes. The task he gave to Duke Windermere was: when war breaks out, do not launch a fierce attack. Just make a show of force and feign an attack on Londinium.

This puzzled not only Duke Windermere but also Song Yufeng. Why? Hai Mao had previously asked the dukes to stop their infighting and unite against external threats, but now, facing the Sarkaz who had invaded and occupied Londinium, he was asking for a feigned attack.

"As for the other dukes, I don't know what Sea Cat discussed with them, but as of now, there are no signs of starting a war."

Song Yufeng didn't understand, and Duke Windermere also expressed his doubts, hoping that Song Yufeng could get some answers from Hai Mao.

However, getting anything out of Umineko was incredibly difficult.

"Okay, I'll do my best." Of course, asking is one thing, but whether or not to tell Duke Windermere is another. It is still unknown whether Duke Windermere is really on the same side as Sea Cat. It won't be easy to pry information out of Song Yufeng.

“Then, I’ll leave it to you,” said Duke Windermere.

After a formal farewell, Song Yufeng said, "By the way, Duke Windermere, I have a suggestion... I think you should familiarize Daphne with the affairs of the nobility in your territory as soon as possible, cultivate her own power, and once the war breaks out, make sure she is not separated from the main force, and always ensure that your flagship is in the center of the army."

Duke Windermere was a smart man. She didn't ask why, after all, he was a student of Master Zhong. Listen to advice and you'll eat your fill. Duke Windermere silently remembered this.

After giving his instructions, Song Yufeng turned and left. He had said everything he needed to say, and if it didn't work, there was nothing he could do.

Since leaving Ursus, Song Yufeng has come to believe in fate, after all, he is someone bound by fate.

But these are things we'll have to think about later.

Now, Song Yufeng just wanted to get back to Xiaoqiu County as soon as possible. He wanted to ask Hai Mao what he was planning.

Why not launch a full-scale attack and instead use a feint? Why reveal your identity to the Sarkaz? If you can overwhelm them all with your absolute strength, why do these things yourself?

Furthermore, why did he keep all those things he was going to do from me? How many other things was he hiding from me?

Song Yufeng didn't understand, but he was determined not to let Hai Mao fool him this time and to get an answer from him!