Vedsk in late autumn is filled with a festive atmosphere.
For all the people of Kaoqi, today is indeed a festival worth celebrating—their respected emperor, His Majesty Horkels III, is about to get married.
The grand wedding ceremony was held at the end of two months later, but the engagement was at the end of this month.
His Majesty the Emperor's engagement ceremony must be extremely grand. For such a once-in-a-lifetime event, the Kaoqi royal family will never be stingy with money. In fact, the scale of Emperor Kaoqi's engagement and wedding ceremonies far exceeded that of any other festival. Grand weddings often cost nearly one-third of the national treasury.
As for the nobles from other vassals, they would also present expensive gifts. Anyway, for the emperor's wedding, the gifts were prepared locally, so there was no need to pay them all out of their own pockets, so the gifts were often extremely expensive. What's more, these nobles put a lot of thought and brains into the gifts, trying to be different and original. Therefore, His Majesty the Emperor's wedding also became a grand event where rare treasures competed for beauty.
As the capital city, Vedsk certainly needs to dress up.
Different from the Victory Day memorial ceremony, since the engagement ceremony to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor is paid for by the treasury, the decorations on the streets and alleys and the renovation of various squares are all spent on the fiscal revenue accumulated over the years, all of which are yellow and shiny treasury gold coins. , naturally no matter the cost, decorate it as perfectly as possible.
His Majesty the Emperor only gets married once in nearly a hundred years. It is extremely rare.
First of all, His Majesty the Emperor must be young enough, and he has never had a princess before ascending the throne, which is already quite difficult.
Secondly, this marriage must be the first marriage of His Majesty the Emperor. Although the Kingdom of Kaoqi does not allow divorce, only the first marriage is considered pure and sacred. Therefore, except for the first marriage, there is no reason for His Majesty the Emperor to spend so much blood and sweat of his subjects.
Finally, His Majesty must gain the support of his subjects. A foreign princess or a woman who only knows how to charm His Majesty the Emperor with her beautiful appearance is not qualified to have the blessings of all the Kaoqi people.
Therefore, there are only a handful of such grand and grand weddings that have ever been held in the history of Kaoqi.
And His Majesty Horkels III was lucky enough to have all the conditions.
In the eyes of many people, the love between the young Emperor and Miss Milinda, although not a classic, is at least unique.
Indeed, such an accuracy is unique in the history of Kaoqi and any other country.
The strange and unimaginable habits of this potential majesty are as well-known as her beautiful appearance.
Although this person is so eccentric, it doesn't mean that people are against this strange woman. In fact, Miss Milinda has a pretty good reputation among the public. The great achievement of wiping out the Blood Fox Thieves Group has long been deeply engraved in people's hearts. It was the same feat as Lord Kobe Leo's annihilation of another big bandit gang.
Although, people can't help but privately wonder what role Sophie's little curse mage, who was only briefly mentioned in the credit book, played in this battle.
With such powerful magic as the backing, it is not difficult to win the war.
But no one was willing to attribute such a credit to a foreigner. They preferred to believe that their future majesty commanded the entire battle.
Secondly, when destroying another group of thieves, the great mage Kobe Leo also received help from the little forbidden spell mage.
Although, everyone definitely believed that even without this kind of help, eliminating those thieves would still be an easy task for their respected Lord Kobe Leo.
Compared with the great wizard Kobe Leo, Miss Milinda can do as well as others. In the eyes of the world, that is simply a miracle. What's more, despite the strict seal imposed by the court, everything that happened in Stryer and several neighboring counties was more or less spread to the ears of people in other places.
According to rumors, Milinda's reputation is as high as that of the Great Wizard Kobe Leo.
Although the reputations of "Saint" Bertina and "Prophet" Enleco are still higher than Milinda.
However, without personal experience or actual benefits, most Kaoqi people still support their future majesty more than two foreigners from hostile countries.
In fact, people hope that this would-be majesty with strange hobbies can become the second fair and strict Lord Kobe Leo.
This would-be majesty also has another special identity. She is the sister of Prime Minister Somyret. And Somilet represented most of the forces in the imperial court and foreign vassals. This potential majesty has a strong blood connection with the prime minister. Therefore, most Kaoqi people believe that Miss Milinda can do a better job than the great wizard Kobi Leo. In addition, there are rumors that Mr. Kobe Leo's niece, "Angel" Miss Fenasia, has accepted Duke Hagriro's proposal.
Although, the means used by Hegeero to achieve his goals are extremely despising to most Kaoqi people. However, the marriage between the hard-liners from the foreign vassal, represented by Duke Hegeero, and the moderate faction headed by the great wizard Kobe Leo, is a heartfelt congratulations from all the Kaoqi people.
Many Kaoqi people seem to have seen a bright future.
Through two significant marriages, the deep-rooted conflicts in the Kaoqi Kingdom for hundreds of years were completely resolved.
Their lives can get better and become like heaven - at least that's how many people in Strayer County describe their current lives.
Because of this, everyone in Vedsk worked hard to decorate the city where they lived, and eagerly looked forward to the wedding as soon as possible.
This is true among the people, let alone the palace.
Over the past month, everyone in the palace has been extremely busy.
The palace chamberlains are the busiest group of people.
They had to take care of the craftsmen, decorate the palace, purchase things needed for wedding ceremonies, and collect gifts from nobles in the capital and nearby counties. During these days, the chamberlains in the palace were not even allowed to have time to eat or sleep. Their eyes were all bloodshot and their eye sockets were sunken. For them, this was the busiest and most stressful month.
The news of His Majesty's intention to get engaged was announced too hastily. There was still half a month left, and they had to make all preparations.
Although it is said that the end of the month is just an engagement ceremony and the wedding will be held two months later, according to His Majesty the Emperor's will, the wedding is likely to be held early.
In addition to these general managers, the most diligent person is the finance minister.
Every day he came to the palace early, with a dozen strong men behind him, carrying five or six iron boxes filled with gold coins.
Behind Lux were thirty-one carefully selected accountants.
All of them are experts in calculation and accounting, and they must know the prices of most goods well. Incompetent people will only add to the confusion.
Most of these accountants were borrowed at high prices from major merchants in Vedsk, and many of them were wealthy bosses themselves. The accountants maintained by the imperial court in the Ministry of Finance were of no use at all. ? In addition to this important minister who manages the country's finances, the Holy Knights and the Magic Association are also very busy.
As the bodyguards of His Majesty the Emperor, the Holy Knights originally did not need to take care of these "chores". However, time and manpower were so tight that even the Holy Knights were put to use. Anyway, they had plenty of strength and could handle all the lifting work. Finish it for them.
Regarding all this, the Holy Knights had no complaints, because they knew better than anyone else why His Majesty the Emperor was eager to get married.
His Majesty did not hide such an important matter from them. In order to fulfill His Majesty the Emperor's wish as soon as possible, what's the big deal in working as a temporary coolie
What's more, in the Kaoqi Kingdom, there is a peculiar knight training method, which is like doing coolies. This is unique in the world and is an unheralded secret of the knight family of the Kaoqi Kingdom.
Most of the holy knights come from knight families with a long history, and they have been familiar with this kind of training since they were young. Therefore, for them, returning to their old profession is just a matter of brushing up on the basics.
As for those magicians, if they want to make the bleak late autumn season appear full of vitality, like spring when flowers are blooming or summer when plants are flourishing, they can only rely on the power of magicians. ? Of course, for the Kaoqi Kingdom Magic Association, which is mainly composed of wind and fire magicians, it is much easier to burn down a forest than to make flowers bloom.
However, fortunately, there is a little magician Sophie who is proficient in all types of magic and can use magic in all kinds of incredible places.
Moreover, this little magician knows how to teach others magic, and he has a close relationship with the great wizard Kobe Leo. Wouldn't it be a pity to leave such a useful and reliable tool unused
Because of this, the magicians of all sizes in the Vedsk Magic Association temporarily acted as magic apprentices.
The person who instructs them on how to use magic is a real magic apprentice, not even a magic apprentice, just a magic apprentice trial student.
In Vedsk, the only person who spends a day in the garden without any thought, except pruning the flower branches and making various exquisite floral decorations from the freshly picked flowers, is the Emperor Heko Charles III.
He didn't have to do anything except try on a few new clothes. He has always been extremely confident about the work ability of his subordinates. Those few guys who were prone to mistakes and didn't know how to do things, but were loyal, were sent to do coolies by him. Therefore, he can wait leisurely for the engagement ceremony.
However, there are times when His Majesty the Emperor has difficulty taking time off, and that is when the imperial guards come to announce his entry into the Queen Mother's palace with the instructions of Her Majesty the Queen Mother.
Horkels III reluctantly left his chair and stood up. As a thin mist rose, the flowers on the table in front of him were enveloped in a piece of crystal clear ice. The Empress Dowager summoned them. The supreme leader also had to put down the work he was doing.
The Empress Dowager's palace is on the west side of the imperial city. In a garden of nearly ten acres, there are several palaces that are both magnificent and elegant. One of them is a palace made of large pieces of white marble. That is the Empress Dowager's palace.
Arriving at the door of the palace, Horkels III wanted to let the maid standing at the door make an announcement. But the Queen Mother's voice came from inside the door: "Is it His Majesty the Emperor
Come on in. "
Horkels agreed, lifted the door curtain and walked in. I saw that the palace was filled with colorful brocades, colored silks, and various kinds of exquisite jewelry.
A dozen old maids who had been serving Her Majesty the Queen Mother were standing there cleaning up. Next to them were two ladies who were pointing and telling the female accountant behind them to record something.
Horkels III recognized the two noble ladies. They were both nieces of the Queen Mother, and they were quite favored by the Queen Mother.
Apparently Her Majesty the Empress Dowager had given instructions in advance. When they saw the emperor coming in, the ladies and maids immediately stopped what they were doing, bowed in accordance with court etiquette, and then exited the palace.
This palace does not have a dividing wall, but the two-meter-high and ten-meter-wide sandalwood inlaid with ivory carved screen naturally divides the palace into two.
The outside half is where the Queen Mother receives guests. Those ministers, wives, and relatives of the emperor, who were generally on good terms with the Queen Mother, were often called into the bedroom to chat with the Queen Mother and relieve her boredom.
Although she is the Queen Mother of the Kaoqi Kingdom, this kind of life is actually extremely boring and lonely. Unlike other members of the royal family, the Queen Mother cannot move around casually. That is the dignity of the royal family. Only he, the emperor, knows how boring this kind of life is. However, compared with his mother, he still has a lot of state affairs to take care of, so it doesn't seem boring.
What's more, I am ambitious and want to achieve eternal fame, so I don't care much about the many inconveniences that the supreme title of emperor brings to my life.
Although the Queen Mother usually would not interfere too much in her own affairs, when her son gets married, like any ordinary family in the Kaoqi Kingdom, the Queen Mother will definitely be very busy.
Judging from the appearance outside, they must be preparing gifts for the noble ladies from other vassals when they come to celebrate.
As the queen mother of the Kaoqi Kingdom, there can be no mistakes at all in these places.
On the day of congratulations, I don't know how many ladies I have never seen before will come. When rewarding them, there can be no mistakes at all, because it is absolutely related to the loyalty of the foreign vassal to the dynasty.
There is an interesting phenomenon in the Kaoqi Kingdom. Bribing these noble ladies is equivalent to buying half of their husbands' loyalty. In the Kaoqi Kingdom, these women, regardless of the current situation, have unexpected power. They are completely able to manipulate the situation, making the situation deteriorate to an unimaginable level, or have the opposite effect.
Horkels III originally thought that the Queen Mother summoned him to the palace to ask him about the engagement ceremony and preparations for the wedding. However, he never imagined that the Queen Mother was not concerned about these things.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, I heard that you have dismissed Duke Hegeero and Prime Minister Someret?" the Queen Mother asked.
I glanced at my mother, who was leaning on a rosewood and ivy lounge chair, holding a small white copper heater in her hand, and a camel hair blanket embroidered with red satin and gold silk covering her waist. She still looked a little chilly.
His Majesty the Emperor felt extremely strange. The Queen Mother never interfered in government affairs. Why would she ask such a question today
"Don't worry, I don't want to interfere in state affairs. That's not something that an old lady like me should care about. I have lived with your father for so long and I have never interfered with anything in the court. What's more, you are better than Your father is much stronger. I have always trusted you. I just want to know what you are planning in your heart. If possible, Emperor, please sit down and explain it to me so that I can understand." The Queen Mother obviously saw through He. Doubts in Coles III's mind. "You obviously misunderstood. I did not dismiss Hegeelo and Somiret from their posts. It's just that because I'm about to get married, they used to be my best friends. What's more, Milinda is Somilet's sister, so they both need to contribute to the wedding, so I just asked their deputy to temporarily take over their duties." His Majesty the Emperor said as he sat down on the sofa next to him.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, you don't have to tell me if you really don't want to, but please don't lie to me. Although I am not interested in politics at all, I have stayed in the house of a politician (your grandfather) for twenty years. Until I married your father and lived with your father for so long, even though I have never cared about politics, I know very well what a politician looks like when he lies, not to mention, you are my son. , you can't lie to me." The Queen Mother said gently.
Horkels III frowned and thought for a while, then sighed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I have indeed temporarily dismissed Haigello and Someret from all their positions."
"Do you want to take back the emperor's authority?"
"Yes, now is the best time." Horkels III said bluntly. "I remember my father once said that it may not be a good thing if the king of the Kaoqi Kingdom falls. Although the country cannot become more powerful, it avoids the danger of the Kaoqi Kingdom's complete overthrow. I don't understand politics. , but at least you know that the foundation of this empire drawn up by the great hero of your ancestor is not without reason." said the Empress Dowager.
"Yes, the old prime minister of Ross once said the same thing, but the power of the foreign vassals has been expanded too much, and it is necessary to take back some of it."
"Do you want to take back some? Or take back all? I have already guessed what you are thinking. When you were hanging out with Hegeelo and Somyret, I had already guessed that you might be with your father. The emperor and the ancestor emperor took a completely different path. You don't want to follow the path of power checks and balances like them. You want to take back the imperial power. You want to restrict the external vassal forces by supporting Haigero and Somyret, and then Completely take back the imperial power.
"It's just that after taking control of the real power, Hageelo and Somyret didn't want to give up the power in their hands. They followed the old path of the foreign nobles of the Kaoqi Kingdom who relied on their own troops and respected themselves for generations. They You single-handedly brought me to power, but you are also a more difficult opponent to deal with than the original nobles from foreign vassals and important court officials, aren't you?" asked the Queen Mother. "Yes, Hegeelo and Somilet are indeed two rare talents. It is precisely because of this that I still hope that they can come back and stand with me, and the door that welcomes them will always be It will not be closed, but I can no longer accept this situation that has lasted for hundreds of years. Mother, have you ever thought that when imperial power falls away and foreign vassals compete for power, it is the people who really suffer.
"To be honest, I don't think the ancestor's decision back then was correct, because he certainly did not foresee today's situation, that the power of foreign vassals would be out of control, and that in order to strengthen his own power, he did not foresee that Those foreign nobles would be so cruel in squeezing the common people. If he saw all this, he would probably admit that he was wrong." Horkels III became extremely excited in a rare emotion.
"Yes, those foreign vassals are indeed getting more and more excessive, but it is an indisputable fact that all of this can continue and exist for such a long time, allowing the Kaoqi Kingdom to enjoy longer peace and tranquility than any other country. ." The Queen Mother said with a sigh.
"However, the situation has changed now. There is a brand-new method that can replace the original method. This brand-new method will not only enable the Kingdom of Kaoqi to completely get rid of the problem of foreign vassals competing for power, but also for the people, They will have freedoms and rights they have never had before. You may not know that in the Kingdom of Kaoqi, there is such a paradise-like land for the people. There is not much barrier between the common people and the nobles, and there is not much separation between the believers of the gods. There will be no confrontation because of different beliefs. The disabled, whether poor or rich, can be treated. There are no poor people, and there are no privileges above all else. Have you ever heard of such a land? "His Majesty the Emperor? said.
"I know you're talking about Stryer County, right? I've heard what happened there many times. I know you want what happened in Chengdaville to be extended to the entire Kaoqi. Kingdom, if it can succeed, it will indeed be a pioneering work, and I also know what role your sweetheart played in the scene that happened in Chengdaville.
"This lady will obviously become your strong supporter and excellent assistant, just like Hegeelo and Somiret back then. However, I still hope that you can cooperate with Hegeelo and Somiret. Special reconciliation, Milinda is indeed very strong, very capable, and resourceful, but there are still many things that she cannot do. Although, I know that in terms of force, she is even above Haguero, in terms of resourcefulness. , she surpassed her brother, and she was indeed proud of us women, but will other people believe it? Can you expect someone to help you seize power and help you govern the country?" said the Queen Mother.
"Indeed, I really hope that Hagriro and Somilet will change their minds, but the initiative is in their hands. Are they willing to give up everything? I really want to rely on them. The three of us have known each other since we were young. I know their talents and weaknesses very well, and I know that cooperation between the three of us will almost always be detrimental, but they have already abandoned me. Using Milinda may be the only way out of necessity, but... There is a better candidate in my mind."
"Is that Sophie the little forbidden spell mage?" Her Majesty the Queen Mother asked.
Horkels III was also surprised that his mother knew so many things. He had obviously underestimated his mother in the past, thinking that her mother was an old lady who did not care about the world.
It seems that Archpriest Meron once said that he lacks a correct understanding of the things he is most familiar with around him. Obviously this is another new example.
"That little mage is already a thunderbolt to me. He gained your absolute trust not long after he arrived at the Kaoqi Kingdom. He has a good relationship with Kobe and Li Aoqing's family. He also ordered a national artifact at the Victory Day memorial ceremony." "Lucian Scepter" recognized him as his master, and then he was named an imperial envoy by you? The minister visited various places. When he was in Chengdaville, he created holy water, formed a magic corps, unified various religions, built hospitals and parliaments, and made this remote county a paradise on earth. Someone has already mentioned all of this to me. , it must be him you want to use. "The Queen Mother said.
"Yes, this person is very talented. He has magic power as powerful as Kobe Leo, and his wisdom is definitely far above that of Hegeero and Somilet. The most valuable thing is that although he has such a powerful power, he He has no ambition at all like Kobe and Leo."
"What I heard is similar to your opinion. He is indeed an interesting little guy, but don't forget that he is a Sophie, and Sophie and Kaoqi are not necessarily so harmonious. "
"I have given up the idea of attacking the Kingdom of Sophie. If necessary, Kaoqi and Sophie can conclude any form of brotherhood treaty. I have absolute sincerity to peacefully coexist with Sophie." Horkels III said.
"You may not even believe everything you say, right
Nowadays, peaceful coexistence with the Kingdom of Sophie is no longer a matter of whether you are willing or not. Perhaps, the Kingdom of Sophie did pray for peace before, but now, they must rather believe in their own strength. "If I were the king of the Kingdom of Sophie, I would recall that genius and let him transform the Kingdom of Sophie into the most powerful country in the world and use his powerful strength to ensure his own peace. This kind of thing will not even affect me. Such a thing that an old woman who never interferes with state affairs can think of, King Sophie will not think of it. And you, my son, have not thought of this, right?" The Queen Mother said with a smile.
Hearing what his mother said, Horkels III shook his head and smiled bitterly. This is the thing he is most worried about now. If Enleco can make his country prosperous, he can also make Sophie the most powerful in the world. s country.
In fact, in every aspect, the conditions of Sophien Kingdom are more generous than Kaoqi.
As the country with the largest number of magicians in the world, the Kingdom of Sophie is the most promising country to form a huge army of magicians.
The Kingdom of Sophie also has one of the most powerful heavily armored knights in the world. The dual cultivation of magic and martial arts is obviously no longer a technique that is still being tried in the Kingdom of Sophie. As far as I know, there are two ways to achieve such a state. One is the method Enleco taught Milinda, a method that only an extremely skilled Paladin can master, and the other is the magical ability possessed by the magic knight Kate.
Therefore, whether it is relying on magicians or cavalry regiments, the possibility of failure in the war with the Kingdom of Sophie is extremely high.
As for the most boastful forbidden spell attack in King Kaoqi's power, it is also useless to the Kingdom of Sophie. Enleco alone knows two forbidden spells with completely different properties.
What's more, there is a more powerful princess behind him, whose strength is unfathomable, and whose temperament is far less docile than Enleco. No one dares to say how many kinds of forbidden magic this extremely powerful witch has mastered.
However, at least one thing is clear. Her Royal Highness the Princess is not afraid of forbidden spell attacks at all, even the most powerful forbidden spell attack in the legend.
Attacking the Kingdom of Sophie is undoubtedly self-destruction. This has almost become the consensus of the Kaoqi court.
However, considering the ancient tradition of knights in the Kingdom of Sophie, the possibility of being preemptively attacked by the Kingdom of Sophie is not high. For hundreds of years, the Kingdom of Sophie has never actively attacked other countries. Because of this, this country was originally considered too old to be viable. However, even so, Horkels III was not willing to see this aging country become strong.
This country is also extremely dangerous. Just imagine what will happen to this country if it has the highest military commander, the absolutely unique Qiao, and the terrifying eldest princess who is super powerful and has a super strong temper. Any changes are not surprising.
It is precisely for this reason that His Majesty the Emperor is never willing to give up the hope of winning over Hegeelo and Somyret. Because once a war breaks out with the Sophie Kingdom, the only way to win is to divide the army into two groups.
One way was led by Haguero, and the other was led by Milinda. Either one of them could be evenly matched with Joe, and the other person became the key to victory.
This is the only advantage in the comparison of strength between the Kaoqi Kingdom and Sophien Kingdom.
However, the only regret now is that Hagriro is not on his side. Suddenly, His Majesty the Emperor wanted to hear what his mother thought. Perhaps, I have never paid close attention to the person closest to me.
Horkels III asked: "Queen Mother, everything you said is undoubtedly correct. Do you have any advice?"
"Child, have you always thought why Hegeelo and Somyret have always refused to compromise with you? Do you think that Hegeelo and the others have always been on the opposite side of you? Do you think that you are so tolerant and open to them? The door to return? However, have you ever thought that since you have established this door, it means that you have abandoned Haguero and the others outside the door. You have drawn a front, and they stand outside the line. Just standing on your opposite side
"Back then, why did you get close to them? It was probably because of their talents. Think about it, could Hagrid and Someret see this? You wanted to use them as powerful tools, but it was easy for you to do so. The tool suddenly becomes unusable at all, so you blame the tool, right
"You keep saying that they used to be your best friends, but do you really treat them as friends? You want them to give up everything, but have you ever thought about giving up everything? I doubt that you appreciate that question. Is Finn the little magician because he is very talented? Or is it because he has no ambition?" "Give up? If I give up, only the throne can give up. In the court, Sommeret controls everything, and Hagrid Aiello is the leader of the nobles of the outer vassal. Apart from the throne, I have nothing to give up," said Horkels III.
"You still have the Holy Knights. The emperors of Kaoqi all regard the Holy Knights as their personal guards. You asked Haigero and Somyret to give up everything. Why don't you give up the Holy Knights first? Do you want to If you want to break something that Kaoqi has inherited for hundreds of years, then, have you never thought that the things in your own hands need to be broken first
"You asked Haigero, Someret and those nobles from outside the vassal to give up everything, but you didn't give up anything of your own. You even took the things they gave up into your own hands. This can really Can we solve the problem that Kaoqi has been confused about for hundreds of years
"Is it really because of their loyalty that you want to trust and reuse those businessmen now? Or is it because they don't have the ability to compete with you for power?"
Her Majesty the Queen Mother asked. Hearing that his mother, who never expressed any opinions, said such shocking words, Horkels III was surprised: "Queen mother, are you saying that the Holy Knights will be treated as an ordinary legion and handed over to Kaoqi?" The military commander-in-chief uses it to cancel the influence of foreign vassals and also cancel all the privileges granted by the imperial power? Is that so?"
"I am not a politician, but I once heard my father say that a good politician must be fair, or at least appear fair, so that he can be convincing. For a good politician, prestige is The value of power is far greater than the actual power, because power will change due to the movements of one or two important people, but the prestige established through hard work is difficult to completely shake.
"If you want Hagriro and Somiret to become your loyal subordinates again, you must first think carefully about them, put yourself in their shoes, let them accept you, and give them fair treatment. .”
"Yes, Queen Mother, I will remember this. Maybe handing over the Holy Knights to Hegeero can truly unleash their power. As for Somilet, I think Kobe Li Aoqing is already tired of this order. Politics is a headache for him. If it weren't for the promise he made to the old prime minister Ross to do all he could to protect the Kaoqi Kingdom, he would have resigned from all his current positions. I think it is time to realize his wish. .”
Horkels III obviously understood everything his mother said, and he quickly formulated a complete plan in his mind, including who would take on a certain position and who would succeed him.
Unexpectedly, after hearing what the Emperor said, the Empress Dowager shook her head and said: "I don't understand anything about you men, and I don't want to understand, but I know at least one thing. , you can grant them power, or you can revoke their power. That is not true trust. Letting Somilet replace Kobe Leo also does not represent the reconciliation between hardliners and moderates. You men only know how to use Means, in the eyes of us women, are of no use at all. Only by controlling the heart can a person be loyal to you forever. Isn’t the marriage between you and Milinda a good way to win over Somilet? Yet
"Don't think that Milinda betrayed her brother. Somiret regards Milinda as an enemy. Blood is thicker than water, and flesh and blood love can never be wiped away. As for Hagrid, you should know him best. What is the desire? Don’t you know about their family? What is their family’s greatest concern from generation to generation, and what is it that they are ultimately doomed for? Is it power? If I say Hagriello’s The ambitions of the family members are even smaller than that of Kobe Leo. Others may not believe it at all, but do you think so too? As long as you grant Haguero's wish, he will follow you through fire and water. Do you even think of this? Don’t you understand?”
Hearing Her Majesty the Queen Mother suddenly mention this big problem that puzzled her the most, the Emperor didn't know how to answer.
In fact, this problem has already become an absolutely unsolvable dead end. What was once a very interesting joke in his opinion has now become a key point that affects the overall situation. However, this key point is not something he can control or change at all.
Although he is the emperor of the most powerful country in the world, he has absolutely no ability to turn a boy into a girl.
Now, to myself, the joke was no longer funny at all.
Presumably, the initiator, Princess Sophie, felt the same way.
His Majesty the Emperor already knew everything about the small door next to the princess's palace that led to the personal guard's bedroom.
Regarding Enleco's reaction, the resourceful king's guess was exactly the same as the intelligence collected. Everything that happened before was so painful for this little magician that it left an indelible scar deep in his soul. No matter how the princess comforted him, this scar could not be healed.
In addition, His Majesty the Emperor also knew that the most gloating accomplice, the great wizard Kobi Leo, was already feeling extremely painful.
He brought it upon himself and set himself on fire. Now, his bear's den has become the last place he wants to go back to. Every day, countless noble ladies would go straight to his bear den if they had nothing to do. He dared not offend any of these women.
This fat bear now has nothing to do and asks himself to find things to do all day long, just to take the opportunity to avoid those women.
And he was just a spectator at first, but now he feels on pins and needles. If possible, he also wants to use Kobe Leo's trick.
However, it was his mother, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, who was asking him questions, and he couldn't hide from that. His Majesty the Emperor suddenly understood who told the Queen Mother everything that happened in Stryer County
This whole thing has been carried out under extremely confidential circumstances, and it is absolutely impossible for outsiders to know so clearly. In particular, Hagrid was once defeated by Milinda's sword. Apart from Milinda, Hagrid, and himself, the only people who knew about this were the few knights who were close to Milinda.
Milinda and her knights will never make this matter public.
Haguero will never publicize his failure everywhere, but he also has a resourceful mother. That lady can definitely make her son confess everything, and this lady is also a close friend of Her Majesty the Queen Mother.
His Majesty the Emperor knows nothing about Hegeello's mother. The founder of the Goddess of Life Cult, the Holy Lady of the year, and that miserable marriage, His Majesty the Emperor knew clearly from the chief priest Meron. .
If it is said that all what Her Majesty the Queen Mother just said was researched by this lady and the Queen Mother together, Horkels III would not be surprised at all.
In fact, His Majesty the Emperor also has deep admiration for this lady who was once all-powerful back then.
This lady single-handedly founded the Goddess of Life sect, brought hope to the common people, and sowed the fire of change in Kaoqi.
Without this lady, the changes Enleco implemented in Stryer County would not have been able to run so smoothly. From the intelligence coming from various sources, His Majesty the Emperor already knew that the initial advocates and supporters of that vigorous great change were none other than those believers of the Goddess of Life.
Without these people, the establishment of the hospital would have been impossible. Without the establishment of the hospital, Enleco could only treat a few patients in Strayer County, and after a short circle, he would leave that place, and that change would be something that had never happened before.
And it was precisely because of the establishment of the hospital that he was trapped in Strayer County.
Therefore, it can be said that the lady was the major contributor behind this change.
Hagero actually lost at the hands of his mother.
If it is said that everything this lady proposed to Her Majesty the Queen Mother was for the people of the Kaoqi Kingdom, Horkels III would not doubt it at all, because everything this lady did back then is the best proof. .
However, this strategy is undoubtedly for the happiness of her own son, and His Majesty the Emperor can definitely be sure of this.
This lady's methods are indeed superb.
The bait she threw was so sweet, and it was undoubtedly a fatal temptation for herself, just like the one Enleco did in Strayer County, which made the upper-class nobles salivate. Knowingly accepting all this, for Although they will have unlimited prospects, it will also be accompanied by huge risks, and they will face a powerful enemy.
Now, this confusion is also before my eyes.
If he goes as planned by the Empress Dowager and that lady, there is no doubt that Hagrid will give up everything and serve him loyally.
After leaving Hegeero, Somyret would be left alone. As long as he comforted Somiret through Milinda, he would surely return to his control.
However, in this way, Enleco is abandoned.
If his guess was correct, Enleco would definitely run away.
In this way, there are two possibilities, or Enleco and the princess escape back to the Kingdom of Sophie, then the Kingdom of Sophie will become the most powerful country in the world in a short time.
However, after escaping back to Sophie, Enleco was undoubtedly completely under the control of the princess.
There was his teacher, the terrifying eldest princess, there. It was useless for Enleco to "rebel", as he would be "suppressed" immediately.
The final outcome must be his union with the princess, because this is the best way to control Enleco. If Enleco was not a fool, he would probably consider this.
Then there is a second way for Enleco, which is to give up the princess and defect to other countries, and this is an ending that he does not want to see.
The Kingdom of Sophie is famous for its conservatism. It has a powerful cavalry regiment and many magicians, but it rarely starts wars. It is basically a peaceful and tranquil country.
However, several other countries are completely different.
Among them, the most dangerous one for the Kaoqi Kingdom is undoubtedly the United Kingdom of Lading.
Two hundred years ago, this country was the most war-torn place in the world. There was rarely more than twenty years of peace and tranquility.
What is even more frightening is that these wars can be said to have used all kinds of methods to the extreme. The superb fighting techniques and the cruel process are unprecedented in history.
However, two hundred years ago, after a great war that changed everything, this land full of disputes finally merged into a unified country from divided small countries. Over the past two centuries, this country's military strength has been greatly weakened. It no longer has a strong army, but it is still regarded as the most dangerous country by all countries.
That's because the blood of those who rule this country flows with a kind of crazy and evil blood. In order to achieve their goals, they can sell everything, even their own lives.
What's more, this country is the only country in the world with two great magicians. They are the direct descendants of the ancient magic empire. They are the descendants of the ancient magicians who betrayed the emperor of the magic empire and survived. They inherited the Sins from ancient bloodlines.
Once such a country gets Enleco and becomes stronger, it will definitely be a disaster for the Kaoqi Kingdom.
And this possibility is extremely high.
The two senior intelligence officers dispatched by the Kingdom of Leding to Vedsk had already regarded Enleco as their first target, and all this happened before Enleco went on tour.
Since Enleco created such a miracle in Stryer County, his importance in the eyes of the two intelligence officers of the Kingdom of Leiding has once again increased several times. Even if Enleco was lucky enough to escape the ubiquitous black hands of the Kingdom of Lading, if he defected to the Kingdom of Montita, it would be a disaster for the Kingdom of Kaoqi.
The Montita Kingdom and Kaoqi are feuding, and there is no doubt that the powerful Montita Kingdom will threaten the security of the Kaoqi Kingdom.
Originally, the Kingdom of Montita was the poorest and weakest of all countries, and it was once reduced to a "hunting" paradise for the Kingdom of Kaoqi.
But two hundred years ago, a powerful monarch appeared in this country. He led the people of Montita to rise up against the Kingdom of Kaoqi.
Although this resistance ultimately ended in failure, in the following ten years, Montita's resistance struggles continued one after another, leaving the Kaoqi Kingdom in dire straits. Coupled with the sudden power dispute in the country, there was no time to take care of Montita, and the country finally gained independence.
At the beginning, the country was extremely weak, with almost nothing except a large number of light cavalry troops. However, this emerging country has vigorous vitality.
It has developed rapidly, especially in the past half century. Through exchanges with other countries, this country has established a powerful light armored cavalry regiment and even has its own great magician. In addition, the Kingdom of Montita is very good at absorbing the strengths of other countries.
Horkels III has several pieces of information indicating that the Kingdom of Montita is trying to do what Enleco did in Chengdaville.
The changes in Strayer County have only taken three months so far.
The threat from the Montita Kingdom was also one of the reasons why His Majesty the Emperor decided to implement comprehensive reforms.
If Enleco falls into the hands of the Montita Kingdom, a full-scale war will inevitably occur between him and this feud.
There is absolutely no possibility of reconciliation in this war. Either Kaoqi completely destroys Montita, or the Kaoqi kingdom itself is destroyed.
There is absolutely no possibility of the second outcome.
Horkels III suddenly felt extremely helpless.
He has great trust and absolute appreciation for Enleco. But it was this talented little magician who made him feel that for the first time in his life he was really reluctant to give up, but had to give up.
And all this is because of Enleco's talent.