I will be crowned king

The thing I was most worried about actually happened.

Looking at the hoarse woman in the shadow, Ludwig lamented in his heart; he racked his brains and tried his best to avoid the worst situation, but the result...

"Your Majesty, are you really ready to wake up?" Although he knew it was useless, Ludwig still planned to make the final struggle:

"Those are representatives from the thirteen provinces of the country. To destroy them would be to completely break up with the entire kingdom. We may have to be prepared to suppress tens of thousands of rebels."

"Before that, it was impossible for the Ministry of War to agree to such a thing in the first place. After all, the parliamentary bill was personally promoted by our Minister of War in the first place... Not to mention that she now has a Storm Legion in her hands. Without the support of the Ministry of War, you plan to rely on What supports the counterinsurgency army?”

"Before the arrival of His Majesty's decree, they can have ten thousand reasons to block the postal service, railways, fortresses and military warehouses along the way against the legions who suppressed the National Assembly; His Majesty's soldiers may have to carry the few dry rations they have on their backs and come on foot. Your Majesty is at your service."

"In addition, whether the soldiers can truly understand His Majesty's orders is also a big problem; after all, the parliamentary bill was personally approved by His Majesty, so suddenly going back on his word is really..."

"I don't care about this!"

The Queen Regent interrupted Ludwig's words rudely, revealing a very obviously impatient tone: "My Lord Consul, do you intend to use these excuses to prevaricate your Majesty and refuse to obey his orders?"

"That's not true."

In comparison, Ludwig still seemed very calm: "I just want to know how much price your Majesty is willing to pay in order to completely suppress the National Assembly?"

"Any price!"

"any?"

"any!"

The Queen Mother's voice was so cold that it made people shudder: "I want to make them fearful, make them regret becoming enemies of the royal family, and regret being so arrogant as to challenge the king."

"……I see."

Ludwig was finally convinced that the Queen in front of him was crazy, completely crazy.

Not only could she not see the situation clearly, she couldn't even make the most basic judgment; if the crackdown had been organized before the National Assembly, or when the militia in Clovis City was still weak, there should have been hope of success, but now …

"In accordance with His Majesty's request, I will order the Southern Legion to destroy the National Assembly and any of their supporters and sympathizers in Clovis at any cost - if they exist."

"As expected, the number will be at least 30,000 to 100,000. I am afraid that the current Ministry of War will also be separated from the royal family. Therefore, I implore Your Majesty to select a new list of the Ministry of War and the Minister of War to fill the vacancies in the future." Derwig was expressionless:

"Considering that the subsequent counter-insurgency battle may last for a long time, Your Majesty, please make early plans."

"It goes without saying." The Queen Mother's voice was hoarse: "Your Excellency, just do it, and the throne will give you a reward."

"Your Majesty is still young and does not have the majesty to lead an army. I am afraid that I will have to trouble you, the ruling lord, to lead the army on your behalf."

"You dare to disobey me." Ludwig replied without any hesitation... If he really wiped out the National Assembly, it would be natural for him to take away the cake of the Ministry of War.

And just when he thought that the matter could come to an end here and was about to leave, he was suddenly stopped by the other party.

"Also, I want to arrest all members of the Bach family who are currently in Clovis City."

Ludwig raised his head, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "Your Majesty, are you all?"

"My Lord Consul, please arrest all members of the Bach family in Clovis City and execute your king's will."

The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes slightly: "Yes, the people of the kingdom must know the cost of resisting the king. Even the most loyal ministers cannot escape punishment."

"During this period, I will temporarily lend the royal guards to you, and they will carry out the arrest order; remember, this matter does not need to be made public."

"According to the order." Ludwig nodded slightly.

Of course he understood that he probably had no command authority over the royal guards temporarily lent to him; the unspoken subtext was that the Queen Mother only intended to teach Anson a lesson, and did not really want to do anything to the Bach family. .

In the final analysis, Bach is just a small family. There are probably only a dozen family members in Clovis City, and except for direct relatives like Christian, most of the rest have no emotional connection with Anson.

Just like the Franz family, there are hundreds of people in total, but apart from Sophia, Ludwig himself doesn't care about the rest.

But since this was mentioned: "Well, Your Majesty, what should the Minister of War do? Arrest all her family members and take them to prison?"

"My Lord Consul, your king is not so ruthless." The Queen Mother's voice finally became calmer:

"Sofia is your biological sister, and her responsibilities are no longer held accountable by the throne; but when the matter is settled, she must relinquish all her duties, and the king will personally appoint a marriage, and she is not allowed to refuse."

"Then...I'll thank Your Majesty on her behalf first."

Ludwig's expression was as respectful as ever. Based on the past royal family's attitude towards rebellion, this was indeed the most tolerant approach.

Of course, that could only be in the past. Others don't know it now. Ludwig must be the one who knows the strength of the royal family best; Anne learned the majesty of her husband, and Nicholas inherited his father's bloodline, but neither one really has the power of the royal family. The wrist of Los II.

The threats and tolerances issued by different people represent completely different powers; and the Queen Regent may never learn that her power is not inherent in her birth, or can be wielded by her son.

Ludwig, who had said goodbye to the Queen Mother completely and turned to leave Osteria Palace, had just got into the carriage when he met a familiar figure again.

"I remember that the last time I met you, I seemed to be here." Through the window of the carriage, Ludwig hoped to say to the head opposite:

"You are well, my respected Viscount Bogner."

"To each other, Ludwig reigns."

There was no smile on Bogner's face: "Without further ado, are you planning to attack Lieutenant General Anson?"

"Although I have known for a long time that there must be an informant around the Queen Mother, I didn't expect that you would be so aware of such private negotiations." Ludwig sneered:

"You are so well-informed, can you tell me who the informer was?"

He was just joking. He didn't want to face the other person but became serious: "If I tell you, can I stop your next actions?"

"...Why?" The smile on Ludwig's face disappeared: "If Anson is killed, wouldn't you be the one who should be the happiest?"

Although the organization led by Bogner can be regarded as a moderate wing of the Royalist Party, the conflict with the National Assembly is real; if the Assembly is in chaos due to Anson's murder, they can also take advantage of the opportunity to make profits.

In this case, the other party actually wants to speak for Anson? Ludwig didn't understand.

"If everything is true, then of course I will be happy and even willing to treat you." Viscount Bogner sighed: "But we all know that that is impossible."

"Her Majesty the Queen Mother didn't understand at all. She thought she was just dealing with an overly arrogant officer, but she didn't know what the other person's true strength was - even if he was caught in prison, Anson could still command his organization and army to work for him. .”

"Let's put it this way, I think Your Majesty is seeking death; she is like a headless fly, unable to do anything useful other than committing suicide!"

"It's really... merciless criticism." Ludwig was a little surprised:

"We haven't gone far yet, aren't you afraid that the Queen Mother will know these words?"

"The fact that I dare to talk to you about this matter here is enough to explain everything." Viscount Bogner's eyes were contemptuous:

"How about I use my eye contact in the palace to make you stop it?"

The other party seemed extremely happy, which made Ludwig hesitate.

"May I know why?"

"Of course - with such an ignorant queen mother, the Osteria family is doomed, but the nobles of Clovis cannot be buried with them!"

Viscount Bogner answered without hesitation: "Although I can't keep up with the situation, and I'm forced by my background and old ideas to escape, I also understand that reform is the absolute consensus of everyone in Clovis. The difference is just how to change it."

"And as Lord Anson, who was the first to propose reforms, practiced it himself, and even proposed the slogan of unity and core concepts, even if he is not the future leader, he should still occupy a place in the new Clovis. This is absolute."

"But our Queen Mother Regent...Huh, she thought that the laws of the world were still the same as those of the empire, and identity and blood were the prerequisites for everything to be correct." Viscount Bogner was very disdainful:

"Such an old idea cannot keep up with the form, and it is no longer even in line with reality - she only has so many troops, but she dares to challenge someone who holds actual military power. She is simply desperate!"

"If she is stupid enough to ask the empire for help and use the emperor's army to suppress and massacre the rebels, she will be stupid and directly give the National Assembly an excuse to completely remove the royal family; but without the king, the nobility will have no meaning in existence. .”

"Therefore, for the survival of the Clovis nobles, I must organize you." Viscount Bognar said solemnly:

"Make a price, I'm willing to accept any price."

The other party's serious expression made Ludwig realize that he was really not joking.

"...I understand what you mean, but unfortunately there are some things that I can't stop." Ludwig sighed:

"But do you really think that the Queen Mother will try to use the power of the empire?"

"No, I'm not sure, but I know that fools do that; and I think you and I should both agree that our Queen Mother is an absolute fool."

Viscount Bogner sighed, his eyes a little depressed: "Perhaps she really is working hard for the Osteria royal family and her son, regardless of any cost."

"But she doesn't understand that the Clovis people can accept anything, but they can't accept 'aid' from the empire; especially when this aid also ravages our land and massacres our people!"

"As for you...since you are unwilling to accept this deal, please promise me another thing." Bogner said solemnly: "Let everyone know about this matter. It is best to be in the forefront." Headlines, I know this is not difficult for you."

Ludwig nodded. He had roughly guessed Bogner's intention, or it was his own wishful thinking.

Although the relationship between the National Assembly and the royalists is incompatible, Anson himself has a good relationship with many wealthy nobles in Clovis City - or in other words, the nobles who have cooperated and communicated with him have no feelings for this Chinese It doesn't feel too bad for you.

Yes, that includes Ludwig himself.

So as long as the news is made public, even if it is out of grief - the Bach family is somewhat aristocratic - there will definitely be someone who is willing to say some "fair words" for the Bach family, showing that they are not guilty of this.

Viscount Bognar could also take the opportunity to express his opposition, and even asked the king to withdraw his life in the name of the royalist party before the National Assembly could react.

In this way, at least on this matter, the Royalist Party and the National Assembly can reach cooperation; and cooperation means communication, and with communication, there is room for mutual discussion and compromise.

Ludwig thought even deeper... What Viscount Bognar wanted was nothing more than to preserve the aristocracy of Clovis City, but Ludwig hoped that the strength of both parties could be maintained at a certain balance, that is, the local The balance between power and central power.

In the past, he hoped that the royal family could become the ballast stone. Now it seems that completely abandoning the royal family may make it easier for both parties to reach cooperation.

Everything was just as he had guessed. The royal guards who were nominally obeying him ignored the orders of the ruling lord and began to take action on their own initiative.

Under the bright sky, three well-armed royal guards rode a carriage and parked on Boleman Street. The slightly bright street lights cast long shadows under the feet of the three of them, and they filed into the stairwell of the apartment.

They crowded outside the door, and the two of them stayed alert behind. One of them stepped forward and knocked on the door; he knocked three times and then immediately stepped back half a step, putting his hand on the handle of the knife at his waist.

Ten seconds, half a minute, one minute.

The dull sound of slippers came from the door. The closer they got, the more tense their expressions became; cold sweat was flowing on their temples and necks.

After all, it is rumored that he was able to kill the assassin on the spot after being assassinated, and he was unharmed. It is impossible to say that he is not nervous.

Click——

The door opened. An unshaven young man wearing pajamas and slippers, with his hair in a mess and a toothbrush biting at the corner of his mouth, poked his head out of the door: "Excuse me, what are you..."

"Chief of the Royal Guards, Lieutenant General Anson Bach..." The man standing in the front row took courage and said with a trembling voice:

"We are here to arrest you on His Majesty's orders!"