"Are you going to lead the army to the Western Region yourself?"
In the study, Mrs. Grace looked at Marquis Garcia in surprise.
Marquis Garcia nodded and said, "Yes, aunt."
"What about Count Angelet?"
"He'll stay in the North."
Seeing Mrs. Grace frowned, Marquis Garcia seemed to have guessed what she was thinking, and quickly added:
"Auntie, I know that you want the Phoenix Butterfly Army to go to the western region, and take this opportunity to make meritorious service and realize the re-emergence of the Morrison family. So, if you have confidence in me, you can let them follow me on the expedition."
"Of course it's not that I don't believe in your military ability." Mrs. Grace looked at Marquis Garcia seriously, "It's just that your body hasn't fully recovered..."
"Don't worry, aunt. Although I can't charge into the battle like before, it's still no problem to be in command."
"Why don't you let Earl Angelet lead the army? He has proven himself many times and is an outstanding commander who can't lose to you. Why do you have to be brave?"
Marquis Garcia hesitated for a moment, smiled bitterly, and said, "Auntie, just think that I can't stand loneliness. I have been away from the battlefield for too long, and I can no longer suppress my desire for victory. If this continues, I'm afraid... it's really going to be abolished."
Mrs. Grace was silent for a moment, and suddenly asked in a deep voice:
"Garcia, do you think we might lose this war?"
Marquis Garcia's gaze flashed, and he opened his mouth, but he still nodded awkwardly in front of Mrs. Grace's sharp gaze, and said:
"Auntie, I just got the news that His Majesty will personally march."
Mrs. Grace's complexion changed, and she scolded angrily: "That guy with great ambitions and talents wants to be conquered by the emperor himself? Is there no one in Yulong City who understands it? Where is Midella? She doesn't want to dissuade her?"
The Marquis of Garcia sighed, and said: "That's why I will lead the army in person, but don't worry, aunt, I will try my best to preserve the northern army, even if it violates His Majesty's military orders... I am the only one who can do this kind of thing." just right.
As for Colin, let him stay and guard the northern border this time. "
Mrs. Grace had a gloomy face, apparently extremely indignant at the news. She thought that this orc war would be a chance for the Morrison family to be reborn from the ashes, but now, it is very likely that the damned emperor will make it happen. a disaster.
Just as the atmosphere in the study fell into silence, there was a sudden knock on the door.
"Come in." Marquis Garcia said casually, and then saw the butler open the door.
"My lord, the cardinal came to pay my respects."
"Tournance? He wants to see me?"
"Yes."
Marquis Garcia frowned suspiciously before saying:
"Okay, bring him here."
"yes."
Mrs. Grace took the opportunity to get up and said goodbye: "Then I'll go first, and I won't disturb your meeting with guests."
"Okay." Marquis Garcia nodded, and said again, "Auntie, if you are worried about the war in the western region, you don't need to send all the Butterfly Army to the battlefield..."
"No." Mrs. Grace shook her head firmly, "This is the best opportunity for the Morrison family. If you don't go all out, it will only lead to a scatter of hearts... Once the hearts of the people are scattered, it will be difficult to get together again." .
Therefore, the Butterfly Army will all follow you to the west. Whether the reputation of the Morrison family can be revived depends on the arrangements of the Supreme Lord. "
After speaking, he turned and left.
Marquis Garcia looked at the back of the other party going away, and fell into deep thought.
It wasn't until the door was knocked again that the Marquis Garcia came back to his senses, and saw Tournance standing at the door, looking at him with a smile, and said:
"Marquis Garcia, please forgive me for coming here."
"Sit down." Marquis Garcia nodded expressionlessly, as if he was not in the mood to deal with the cardinal of the Radiance Church.
Turnans didn't care about Marquis Garcia's indifference, walked into the study without any surprise, and sat down on the sofa.
With light steps, the maid brought a cup of tea to Tournans, put away the cup Mrs. Grace used just now, and left quietly.
Turnans naturally saw the teacup used by Mrs. Grace, his eyes flickered but he didn't ask anything.
He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then said, "Marquis Garcia, I didn't disturb your reception, did I?"
"No." Marquis Garcia said casually, "I don't know why you came to see me?"
Turnans put down his teacup and said frankly: "Marquis Garcia, I am actually entrusted by the Pope to investigate the fact that the nobles of the eastern border intercepted tithes for military expenses when I visited the northern border this time."
Marquis Garcia's face remained unchanged, he seemed not surprised by this, and said lightly:
"Then you came to the wrong place, right? You should go to Bailu City, not Winter City."
Tournance smiled slightly and said, "Marquis Garcia, I have come to see you with infinite sincerity, so there is no need for you to use this kind of diplomatic rhetoric to deal with me, right?"
The Marquis of Garcia nodded. He is straightforward and doesn't like those vain things, so he said bluntly:
"You're here to see Count Angelet, right? But why do you want to see me?"
"Earl Angelet was excavated and promoted by you alone, and you also gave away the most precious black cavalry. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is your heir to the mantle?" Tournance said in a deep voice, "Now He has caused trouble, and of course I want to ask your opinion."
The Marquis of Garcia smiled noncommittally, and said, "If you want to ask me about my attitude towards the tithe interception by the nobles in the eastern region, I actually support it.
At least in the current situation where the orcs are about to invade, it is natural that some unconventional means must be adopted in order to mobilize and organize the Eastern Territory quickly.
I also believe that as the spiritual leader of the Glorious Empire, His Holiness the Pope must be able to understand and support the actions of the nobles in the Eastern Realm. "
The smile on Tournance's face remained unchanged, and it seemed that he was not surprised by Marquis Garcia's statement, but he did not continue to discuss this issue, but instead asked:
"So, what do you think of Earl Angelet's series of new policies in the north?"
"New Deal?" Marquis Garcia frowned, and said, "I'm not proficient in governance, those things were initiated by Earl Angelet, and were implemented by Bachelor Dawn and Bachelor Sonny, and I didn't participate.
However, given the current state of the North recovering quickly from the unrest, I think these new policies have been extremely effective. "
Tournance nodded, indicating that he understood the position of Marquis Garcia, but immediately, he straightened his face and said in a deep voice:
"Marquis Garcia, but in my eyes, Earl Angelet's New Deal is utter blasphemy!"
"Where is the blasphemy?" Marquis Garcia asked with a sarcasm.
"Welfare lottery! That is the evil thing that evokes the greed and longing in the heart of human beings. It is the temptation from the devil! If things go on like this, everyone will have no intention of working and only want to buy lottery tickets to win the jackpot!"
Marquis Garcia shrugged and said indifferently: "Since you think there is something wrong with this policy, I will discuss it with Earl Angelet to see if it can be cancelled..."
"No! Not enough!" Turnans put down his teacup, got up and came to Marquis Garcia, stared into his eyes, and said coldly, as a blasphemer, Count Angelet must pay the price! "
"What price?"
"The price of life!"
(end of this chapter)