Proof of the Sun King

The emperor still has no airs as always. Many people will have a strange impression after meeting the emperor in the palace in Brunswick, that is, Karl Franz has never had any airs. He looks more than many people imagined. Short, lacking in a sense of majesty, and with a very vulgar sense of humour.

Metternich had a deep understanding of this. After seeing the King of Knights who was 1.95 meters tall and nearly 2 meters tall, and the Queen Surya who was 1.75 meters tall, the Emperor did look a little short, and his majesty was not enough. Like Ryan, opening his eyes is enough to intimidate everyone around him, and it's not like Queen Surya can be flamboyant with just one chest.

But as a great imperialist and a royalist, Metternich believes that Karl Franz is the best and most suitable emperor for the empire. There are only two reasons. The first is Karl Franz. It is his great-grandfather Prince William, his grandfather Emperor Leopold, and his father Emperor Luitpold, the most pure and direct line of the first and strongest claimant, plus the election process is completely reasonable Legally, this made the emperor never have to stress his legitimacy, because there was no need, and no elector had ever questioned Karl-Franz's lineage and imperial authority.

The second is the emperor's excellent ability. Needless to say, although Karl Franz's ability may not be the best in the old world, in any case, it is definitely better than the one in the north. The wolf cub who has no achievements in diplomacy, or the mad woman Qiang in the south who knows nothing about the military and is keen on various social afternoon tea parties, playing fashion, arbitrating city council disputes and giving birth to children.

Seeing the emperor laughing again and again, Metternich said nothing and waited for Karl Franz to finish laughing.

Who would have known that the emperor smiled, the more he laughed, the more bitter and drier he became. Karl Franz laughed and almost pushed all the documents in front of him. The emperor closed his eyes and endured his anger: "I think I will also arrange a great expedition to send all those incompetent nobles to their deaths, which can not only free up enough land, manor, noble titles, but also select those who are really available from the rotten nobles, I think Rick Isn't it impossible to get an expedition force of 20,000 people to lead here?"

"Your Majesty's joking mood is understandable, but it must not be done." Metternich immediately denied: "This will make His Majesty lose the support of the nobles."

"Lion can do it, why can't I do it?!" The emperor angrily took the towel from the table and wiped it at random: "You know, Metternich, there are many problems in our nobles. , I should let those greedy guys go on expeditions! All! Every noble family must show loyalty through expeditions, and I not only ask them to pay, but also to pay!"

Your Majesty is trying to rebel! Metternich thought to himself.

However, the diplomat also knew that the emperor’s words were all angry words. Karl Franz, who was rated at 6 (highest) in internal affairs and 5 in military ability from the dwarves, could not be so stupid, otherwise there would be no such military nobles and nobles. Rick led the support of civilians.

Of course, there is still a gap. According to the latest correction of the dwarves, the value of the knight king Ryan has been raised to the legendary 667. The military ability has been rated as the highest level 7 symbol by the dwarves, and his wife Queen Surya has formulated a plan to sell medals. After defeating Ulfric-Wanderer's Worldwalker Legion by her own judgment and commanding ability, her ability rating has also been corrected, from 543 to 644.

Sure enough, after losing his temper, Emperor Karl Franz quickly calmed down, and he resumed his hearty smile: "I'm a little gaffe, sit, Metternich, sit, we still have a lot to talk about."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Metternich sat down.

What Metternich did not know, however, was that while the count diplomat was observing the emperor, the emperor was also observing Metternich.

Karl Franz's anger is all fake. He is testing the availability of Metternich, and he is also pulling in the relationship between the two sides. Occasionally showing a little emotion in front of his subordinates will make the other party feel close and trusting automatically.

Now it seems that this diplomat is also a very shrewd person, and the emperor thinks so in his heart.

Will try again.

"There have always been two empires, Metternich." Karl Franz decided to continue to test: "One is the empire of emperors, military nobles, wealthy businessmen and manor owners, this country has fresh butter bread, lingering Exhausted wealth and boiling desires, as well as all kinds of intriguing political deals and black box operations.”

"The second empire is much more populated, this empire is full of people who wake up from morning to night waiting to work and make ends meet, struggling with poverty and ignorance on the line of starvation, this is also the empire, Metternich, do you think I say right?"

"I don't think so." Metternich shook his head gently: "I also think there are two empires at the same time."

"One is under the brilliance and rule of our Lord, by strengthening legitimacy and maintaining the balance of power among the electors, establishing the authority of your emperor, controlling the entire empire in your hands, bringing all forces together, and restoring the savior of the world Brilliant Holy Empire."

"The other is that they are divided and the electors ignore the authority of the emperor on their own, each with their own small calculations, the army is scattered, the strength is weak, they fight against foreign enemies, they only consider their own interests, and only respect and believe in the traditional culture of their own province. customs, gradually leading to disintegration and declining empires."

The emperor was silent, Karl Franz suddenly leaned back and smiled: "I gave up trying to convince you, Metternich, maybe you're right, maybe I'm right, but it's pointless for us to discuss this now. ."

"But Your Majesty, the king of knights on the opposite side of the mountain has completed the great unification!" Metternich couldn't calm down at this time, he said eagerly: "I think you also understand how powerful the knight kingdom is now. It is an honor for a family. The country is prosperous and glorious, and the world knows that the king of knights Ryan has become the hero of the great unity."

"Well said, Metternich." Karl Franz agreed: "I understand your request, but where is my Eight Peaks? Where is my old guard? Support my church and Where is the Holy Grail Knight?"

"..." Metternich was at a loss for words.

"I have studied many times how Ryan achieved great unification." Kahuang was a little frustrated: "It's just about those great expeditions, and I am also confident that the wealth of Rickland is far more than any one in Brittany. Principality, but there are two things I can't do."

"The first is that Ryan realized the first time in the thousand years of the knight kingdom that the two powers of the church and the king were combined." The emperor compared a finger: "The empire was only established by Charlemagne as the chosen champion of Uric, and The savior Ludwig was only close to this standard when he was blessed by Charlemagne and the white wolf **** Uric at the same time, but they also failed to achieve the complete unity of kingship and religious power. Only Ryan did this, and the ghosts knew him. How to do it, I tried countless ways in Vekma, but it is obviously impossible, no one can make a person with several powerful legions, independent and complete financial revenue, and a huge administrative team. The behemoth obeys the orders thoroughly, and even Vicma can't do it himself, that is, the Lady in the Lake Church can."

"Second, Ryan's personal strength... Even if you have to admit, his personal strength has almost surpassed the limit of mortals." The emperor stretched out his second finger: "You know, Metternich, Since the establishment of the Rick Guard, why did my grandfather build the Rick Guard Castle in a corner of the city instead of directly beside the palace?"

"There are many reasons, Your Majesty. For example, knights need space to charge, for example, eggs cannot be placed in one basket, and for example, due to the cost of land prices." Metternich finally spoke: "But the real reason is that the emperor is also afraid The Rick Guards suddenly turned against each other, so that at least the Royal Guard, the Braunschweig Honor Guard and the legendary War Court Guard were still protecting the Emperor."

"Lane is an army by himself." Karl Franz sneered: "And the two or three hundred Holy Grail Knights of the Holy Grail Knights... Suppose the Teutonic Guards of the White Wolf Knights and the griffins of the Griffin Knights The knights don’t go out, their fighting power is stronger than the eight knights of the empire and the thousands of knights of the church knights combined.”

"The Old Guard, the envy of the old world, is actually a very unruly force, and these elite veterans are so strong, so strong, so strong that any monarch would be afraid of any problem with them and must Immediately divide, draw, suppress and dismantle, even if the combat power is reduced, he will not hesitate." The emperor whispered: "Only Ryan, only Ryan can skillfully control this elite, he is not afraid of the old Guards mutiny at all. It is possible that the old guards can be completely trusted, and the old guards can feel this trust even more, and the two sides can really break out the maximum combat effectiveness under the **** of interests and feelings."

"This is really... impossible to do." Metternich had to admit that the emperor was right.

"I know you don't like Ryan very much, and you have made a lot of small moves in private." Karl Franz shook his head: "Give it up, Metternich, if something happens, I won't be on your side. It's the same with Kelvin."

"I see." Metternich was shocked, his face changed, and he finally bowed his head to admit his mistake: "But Talleyrand has already taken over a lot of our wealth, if we just give up like this..."

"No, that kept, Ryan must have acquiesced." Karl Franz smiled: "We need a channel for such a secret message exchange, you have done a good job of this, knowing that Noor is located opposite the gate of the Duchess Palace. That pastry shop is obviously made in average, and the price is very expensive, what is the reason why so many people buy it?"

"Because of what?"

"Because that store was opened by Talleyrand." The emperor wiped his mouth: "Okay, this time the ten marshals canonization ceremony, you will be represented by the empire!"

"Yes!"

…………I am the dividing line of the pastry shop…………

Curona, the capital of Brittany, in early October.

A grand welcome ceremony was held at the gate of Knight King Ryan to welcome the return of the Marquis of the Badlands and the Commander of the Three Guards of Badlands, Lucien.

Following Lucian's arrival was the second Haimenguan custom-made ironclad ship, which was finally named the Varyag after many discussions.

Similarly, after receiving the name from Ryan, Lucian, the commander of the three guards in the badlands, also renamed his Thousand Guards "Varyag Guards".

After staying in the badlands for a few years, Lucien's skin has turned a lot darker, and the whole person looks refined and practical, and because of the long-term battle in the desert and mountains, the temperament of this Winford man has also begun to become like a vulture in the desert. In the same way, the edge is restrained, and the eyes seem to be searching for prey at all times.

Of course, his hair was starting to go bald like a vulture.

"Commander of the Badlands, hard work, Lucien." Knight King Ryan and Queen Suria greeted Lucian's arrival on the steps, Morgiana stood behind Ryan.

"Everything is for the lady and the king, for Britannia." Lucien first knelt down on one knee and saluted to Lane and others, and then presented the register of all soldiers and residents of the entire Badland Three Guards, as well as tributes With the gifts from the Bellegatos, the king of the Eight Peaks, dozens of carts were loaded. Ryan didn't have time to see what was inside, but this year Britania also transported a huge amount of food as food. The brewing materials are given to the dwarves of the Eight Peaks Mountain.

The citizens of Curona also rushed out of the city, crowding on both sides of the street to welcome Lucien, who had returned from the badlands. There are also many badland troops who have completed their rotation. Most of them have served in the badlands for three or four years. A qualified and heroic soldier has earned enough wealth to have a smile on everyone's face.

The Varyag Guards began to play music, singing the military music of the Three Guards of the Badlands, an Arabic-style elegant music that Lane felt very familiar.

"Den ~ Deng Deng ~ Deng ~ Deng Deng ~ Deng Deng Deng Deng Deng Deng ~"

"Ancestors, heroic spirits, ladies, gods of the old world~"

"Ancestors, heroic spirits, ladies, gods of the old world~"

"Fearless, Brittany~"

"Your knights, in many eras, are famous all over the world~ chivalrous and unparalleled~"

"Your knights, in many eras, are famous all over the world~ chivalrous and unparalleled~"

"Knight Nation ~ Knight Nation~"

"Always love your lord!"

"In the name of a lady, judge your enemies and give them the punishment they deserve."

"In the name of a lady, judge your enemies and give them the punishment they deserve."

After listening to this song, Ryan almost burst into tears, and the king of knights said with emotion: "This is the Germanic court in Western Rome when the Eastern Roman Emperor, the Third Roman Tsar and the Governor of the Venice-Roman Commercial Republic met in Istanbul in 1453. The military song sung by the praetorians at a military parade to celebrate the revival of Rome. Later, Kasnick, the Roman protector of the Eight Peaks, thought that this history was too magical and changed the Roman orthodoxy to Brittany , I was able to hear it again today through your help, Lucien Pasha, Sultan Ben Ryan is really happy!"

Everyone didn't understand what this sentence meant. Only Sulia heard some weird words like "Luluo is also Luo" and "Emperor is Luo" from Ryan all day long. .com~ The knight queen patted Ryan's arm angrily. Seeing the awkward atmosphere, she took the initiative to take over the topic: "Your Majesty has started to say strange things again, let's ignore him, knights and soldiers, please come in. , the banquet has been prepared in the palace."

Only then did everyone enter the palace, and in Curona's palace meeting room, Ryan and others took their seats.

"How is the current situation of Eight Peaks Mountain?" After sitting down, Ryan asked Lucien, "How are the dwarves of the Angronde clan?"

"King Bellegar and his clan are all well." Lucien nodded, the Badlands commander thought for a while, and picked up a few important things to say: "In the past few years in Badlands, we and the Angland clan have successively Played more than 100 games around Bafeng Mountain, basically completely swept away all the greenskin forces near Bafeng Mountain. According to the judgment of King Bellegar, at least in the next ten years, no greenskin will appear around Bafeng Mountain again. ."

"Are the casualties serious?" Ryan couldn't help showing joy after hearing this.

"There are basically no casualties among the dwarves." Lucien said helplessly: "Most of them are small-scale security battles. We have more than 2,000 casualties before and after, but Durant has a way to get us a lot of recruits. "

The head of the mercenary sitting at the bottom, who has inherited the status of the black-hearted Repp frontier baron, and who is now the number one warlord in the frontier prince leader, Durant smiled flatteringly: "Many people are willing to fight, as long as the price is right, my majesty, the frontier The prince gets so much that he accepts food and shelter, and makes a young man for himself, although there is a loss, everyone is willing to come."

"Well." Ryan asked some more, nodded again and again, and the King of Knights thought for a while, and suddenly asked, "In this case, I have a question for you, Lucian, please answer in detail."

"Please, Your Majesty."