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Chapter 767 Extra 1 A New Era
In the Holy Calendar year 100040, Franz succeeded Grand Duke Xueyue, and the situation on the continent was very different from what it was thirty years ago.

After a long civil war, the three kingdoms of Central Continent, which were struggling to survive in the cracks, finally reached a ceasefire agreement at the negotiation table under the mediation of the Human Alliance.

Peace has come, but the three countries in the Central Continent, which have been severely damaged, have been eliminated from the list of powerful countries on the continent.

Although the kingdom has maintained its status, its international status has continued to decline, and its voice cannot even catch up with some principalities.

The ten great kingdoms of the continent in the past have now become a thing of the past. The hundreds of nations that once existed have now become history.

If the human race thirty years ago is regarded as the Spring and Autumn Period, then we have now entered the Warring States Period.

In the past thirty years, not only did the Alpha Empire annex the seven grassland countries, but several powerful countries in the southern continent also achieved their respective strategic goals.

After the establishment of the Frankish Empire and the Alpha Empire, the Iberians, whose strength grew day by day, established the Iberian Empire in 100028 of the Holy Calendar.

Under pressure from their evil neighbors, the divided Vatican states established the Holy Federation in 100030 of the Holy Calendar.

Because no one in power could convince the people, the parliamentary system was finally adopted.

Since then, the southern continent has formed a pattern of two empires, three kingdoms and one alliance.

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Bathed in the bright sunshine, Hudson lay lazily on the armchair. Time had not left any trace on him.

"Father, the Moshi people sent an invitation. His Majesty George hopes that you can attend their founding ceremony next month!"

Franz stepped forward and said.

After thirty years of accumulating strength, the well-prepared Principality of Moshi finally took this crucial step.

In terms of military strength alone, the Principality of Moshi has long surpassed many kingdoms. George I was a "cowardly monarch" for holding back until now.

The strength is sufficient, and the legal system is ready. The monarchs of the Aslant Continent are one family, and this is not a joke.

There were also many marriages between the three great powers of the Northern Continent. George I's mother was the princess of the Warhammer Kingdom.

Although he is far ahead in the order of succession, as long as the previous heir voluntarily gives up, he can legally inherit the Warhammer Kingdom's throne.

Legal principles are nothing more than human feelings. As Caesar V's uncle, the Alpha Empire will not oppose his ascension to the throne. International resistance is almost non-existent.

The reason why it was delayed until now was purely because George I was cautious.

"Is His Majesty George's health about to fail?"

Hudson asked concerned.

As figures of the same era, they have almost all retired. The once vigorous George I is now in his octogenarian years.

The life span of monarchs on the continent of Aslant is generally not long, and those who can live to this age are rare.

"Yes, father!

His Majesty George's health has begun to deteriorate rapidly since the beginning of autumn.

The Mossi people are eager to hold the founding ceremony because they are worried that changes may occur later, and they want to finalize it before His Majesty George is alive. "

Franz's explanation did not surprise Hudson.

Blood ties also have a time limit.

Caesar V gave face to his uncle George I because of the influence of the Queen Mother. It does not mean that the cousins ​​below can also have the same treatment.

Besides, it's not just George I who is old, the Queen Mother is also quite old and might pass away one day.

Without this person acting as a hub, the relationship between the two countries would never be as harmonious as it is now.

"Tell the Mossi that I will be there to join them!"

Hudson said with a slightly disappointed look.

Even though he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help feeling lost when he saw the acquaintances around him leaving one after another.

In the past years, he has seen too many old friends leave. More people will leave in the future. This is the price that must be paid for longevity.

"Father, the contract of the Five Nations Alliance is about to expire, and the top leaders of the empire want to know your opinion."

Franz continued.

Hudson retired from the stage, but his influence in the empire did not diminish in the slightest.

Everything happened just as everyone had guessed. After many old guys died, the military noble faction began to take control of the empire.

It’s just that due to differences in interests, these people have now become the leaders of various factions and are no longer a monolithic group.

No matter how things change, Hudson, the old marshal who is admired by everyone, still has a strong say in the empire.

There are now five major factions in the court, namely: the direct line faction cultivated by Caesar V, the princess faction following Grand Duchess Madeleine, the conservative faction headed by the old nobles, the new faction headed by the emerging nobles, and the neutral camp that has not joined any faction.

In a sense, the Principality of Snow Moon is also a neutral camp. Franz continued Hudson's strategy and never got involved in the factional struggles in the empire.

“These guys are addicted to expansion. The Empire hasn’t even digested the steppes yet, and they’re already targeting their former allies.

Tell them that they can make their own decisions on small matters!"

Hudson said unhappily.

It is impossible to stop it. Once ambition is born, it cannot be suppressed with a few words.

The special system of the Alpha Empire fundamentally determines that it is a country that is constantly expanding. If one day there is no expansion goal, that is when internal contradictions will intensify.

In the current Alpha Empire, the south and west have completed preliminary annexation and are almost dominated by the great nobles, while the north and east are full of small and medium-sized nobles.

Except for a few unlucky ones who died, most of the small and medium-sized nobles who failed in the struggle during the wave of annexation went to the grassland to develop.

The current conflict between the new and conservative factions in the court is half due to conflicts of interest and the other half is due to hatred.

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Emerald Palace.

Looking at the invitation in his hand, Caesar V frowned.

How can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed?
The Alpha Empire is now in its heyday, but the Principality of Moshi has also been developing rapidly in recent years. Although he is my uncle, it is standard for an emperor to be ruthless.

On the surface, he had repeatedly stated that he supported George I to inherit the legal throne of the Warhammer Kingdom, but those were just empty words.

An uncle he had never met would naturally not have much weight in his mind. The support on the scene was also for the Empress Dowager to see.

However, in politics, one must never joke around. Once one has stated one's position in public, one cannot go back on one's word.

"That's it!
Prime Minister, have the Ministry of Foreign Affairs send someone to represent the Empire in the Mossi celebration. Also prepare a generous gift for my uncle.

Among the royal family, please invite Grand Duchess Madeleine to take a visit.

Secretly arrange for our people to find out which forces in the empire have participated in the Mossi celebrations."

A simple celebration was full of intrigues. It was obvious that Caesar V was very afraid of his uncle.

It seems that George I has a low presence on the continent and has not done anything earth-shattering, but a monarch who can turn the tide in troubled times is definitely not a simple person.

A good warrior does not have to have great military achievements, and the same applies to monarchs. To develop and strengthen a country in silence requires extremely high political wisdom.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with Grand Duchess Madeleine!"

The Prime Minister said with an embarrassed look on his face.

In theory, the emperor is definitely the most powerful person in the empire.

The problem is that Grand Duchess Madeleine has a special identity. Not only is she the emperor's aunt, she is also the regent appointed by the previous emperor, and even more so a powerful person in the Holy Land.

With multiple identities superimposed on each other, the emperor could not give direct orders.

Perhaps because he knew that he had to beat his nephew early, Caesar V was beaten by Archduke Madeleine many times during his growth, which was a shadow of his childhood.

Even after taking power, Caesar V still couldn't do anything to this aunt. Once she caught him, she would beat him up like the emperor.

Caesar V had thought about finding help, but Madeleine's strength was amazing and growing at a rapid rate. Now she is the strongest person in the royal family.

After so many years of operation, Grand Duchess Madeleine's voice in the royal family is no longer the same as it was before.

Especially ten years ago, when two old dukes in the royal family passed away one after another, she became the spokesperson for the royal family's interests in the court.

The scene of an aunt beating her nephew was not surprising to everyone. Anyway, Grand Duchess Madeleine was very measured in her attacks, and every time Caesar V would just feel pain, but he would still be alive and kicking after being beaten.

"Tell her that Marshal Hudson will also be there. That female devil will definitely be there!"

Caesar V said in a disastrous manner.

He also had no good impression of Hudson. In his memory, Madeleine was originally a gentle and virtuous princess. It was only because of Hudson's words "beat your nephew as early as possible" that he created a miserable life.

But he couldn't afford to offend this regent marshal either. Once he provoked him, he would come to guide his cultivation under the banner of Caesar IV.

The pampered emperor, like ordinary noble children, underwent the most rigorous knight training under the scorching sun.

The strongest man on the continent came personally to guide his training. This was something that the outside world could not ask for. Even the empress dowager, who loved her son the most, asked him to study hard and strive to become a strong man in the Saint Realm.

Being young and ignorant, he aspired to become a strong man in the Holy Land and escape the fate of being beaten.

Unfortunately, life played a joke on him. His talent in knight training could only be considered good. He was a genius picked out of fifty people, but he was still far from becoming a strong man in the Sanctuary.

His talent for magic is indeed good, but the problem is that he awakened the undead element.

The Alpha Empire does not reject necromancers, but the image of a necromancer is really not suitable for the emperor.

His dream of becoming a powerful man was shattered and Caesar V had no choice but to accept reality.

Being suppressed by two demon kings at the same time, his behavior was greatly restricted and he could only follow the rules of the political game.

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Budapest Royal Palace.

George I, with his head full of white hair, was strolling around the palace in small steps. This was a new habit he had developed after the queen's death.

Everything is the same as before, except that the buildings have been renovated, the palace still maintains its original layout.

During his more than 50 years in power, George I never built a new palace, making him an outlier among monarchs.

The effect is also great. The saved financial budget has been used in national development, which has led to the strength of the Principality of Moshi today.

If their neighbor next door was not too powerful and they needed to avoid its edge, the achievements made by the Principality of Moshi would have already been famous throughout the continent.

"Father, the invitations have been sent out, and all the major forces will send representatives to participate in our founding ceremony.

Marshal Hudson, who you are most concerned about, also gave a clear answer: he will come to witness the ceremony on the day of the ceremony. "

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, George smiled slightly.

“Remember, when you meet Marshal Hudson, you must call him uncle.

Be more respectful and handle this relationship well, it will be good for your future.

The Alpha Empire is sharpening its knives, and the calls to start a war within the Empire have never stopped.

They have dealt with all the surrounding foreign races. Now the only places they can use their troops are either the poor and remote areas where the orcs are entrenched, or the three kingdoms in the Central Continent and us.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Five-Nation Alliance will not renew the contract after the contract expires.

We can no longer take care of the lives of the three kingdoms in the Central Continent, but the alliance between us and the Alphas must continue.

Now is the best time to sign the contract while your aunt and I are still alive. If it is later, Caesar V may not continue to buy into your account.

Marshal Hudson is a key figure in the continuation of the alliance. Although he is not in the court, his opinions can influence the decisions of the court.

The Snow Moon Principality is very far away from us, and there is almost no conflict of interest. This relationship must be maintained!"

George I said earnestly.

The love of the parents is far-reaching.

George I, who is already old, knows that he has not much time left and has begun to think about what will happen after his death.

The smooth development of the Principality of Moshi to the present, in addition to its own internal efforts, the good external international environment is also a very important factor.

The interests between countries are changing all the time and it is difficult to control them at all times.

George I's choice was to plot against someone!
The key positions are all occupied by our own people. If the interpersonal relationships between the top leaders are handled well, the relations between countries will also be easier to handle.

It's just that he was able to establish a good relationship with the top leaders of the Alpha Empire, which was a product of the times. It is almost impossible to replicate it now.

At least Caesar V did not marry a queen from the Mossi royal family as he wished, but chose to marry a great noble in the country to consolidate his imperial power.

Without the support of their advisers, their influence in the Alpha Empire would decline rapidly once the elderly Queen Mother passed away.

"Father, don't worry.

I've been keeping an eye on Uncle Hudson in recent years.

The biggest feature of the Koslo family is its large population. Six princesses and nine princes were born in the third generation of the Xueyue royal family. If conditions permit, I will encourage my eldest son to marry one of them.

It’s a pity that I don’t have a daughter. The status of my two nieces is one level lower. It’s too difficult for them to marry and become the queen! "

Hearing his son's answer, George I smiled with satisfaction.

Under normal circumstances, nouveau riche like the Xueyue Principality were the most despised in the royal circle. Even if they were to form a marriage alliance, they would not be allowed to become the queen.

There is no doubt that the Snow Moon Principality is an exception. The existence of a living military god makes the outside world dare not regard them as an ordinary principality.

However, this level of marriage is limited to princesses of the direct line. The target expectations of the crown prince are even lower, and even princesses of the collateral line are included in the candidate list.

There is no way. There are too many people who want to marry into the Xueyue royal family, and the Moshi royal family is not very competitive among them.

If Hudson is willing, the next generation of the Imperial Queen will be his granddaughter, and the next generation of the Xueyue Royal Family's Queen can also be an Imperial Princess.

High-end political games are often so plain and simple. Fighting and killing is ultimately a bad strategy. The more you fear the other party, the more you want to make the other party your own.

In the era of feudal monarchy, if political marriages were successful, half of the international troubles would be solved.

“Don’t worry, from what I know about Hudson, he is a very proud person and will not use the marriage of his descendants to seek political benefits.

You can arrange for the royal children to travel around the continent in turn and go to the Snow Moon Principality to meet them. If both parties are attracted to each other, you can directly propose marriage.

Unlike us, the Snow Moon Principality has no pressure to survive. Hudson's sons have inherited his pride, and they will not refuse a marriage that is well-matched.

After all, they inherited Hudson's talent, and they are already eighth-level powerhouses at a young age. Maybe they will break through to the holy realm someday.

The way you look at things is very different from the way we ordinary people look at things!"

George I said with a slightly disappointed look.

Only when people reach old age do they realize the value of life.

Deep down in his heart, he felt a little regretful. If he had practiced hard in his youth and relied on the resources of the royal family, he might have become an eighth-level strongman now.

The threshold of the Saint Realm was difficult to break through, but becoming an eighth-rank expert could extend his life by several decades. Even if he became a seventh-rank expert, he would not be so old and frail.

"Father is right, it's definitely a good idea to give this kind of thing a try.

Marshal Hudson's talent is unrivaled in the continent; even the reincarnated gods cannot compare to him.

Although his offspring are slightly inferior, they are also the top talents on the continent. If we can bring Marshal Hudson's excellent talents here, we will make a fortune.

As long as the marriage can be successful, it is worth it even if it costs a certain price!
This is much more reliable than those idiots who are willing to risk their lives to plot against the gods' bloodline!"

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(End of this chapter)