Continental Warriors Yoo Ma

Want to catch the thief first?

Archbishop Lance, who is standing beside the French King, is not easy to pass.

With Baron Laperard's chicken there, the monkeys in the hall who were shocked by the blood did not dare to act rashly.

Those who were identified on the list for colluding with the cult were subdued by the knights of trial.And those who had ties to these criminals were also taken out of the hall.

They need to be tested and interviewed by the clergy.If you are sure of innocence, you can leave unscathed.If you are accidentally found out, it is also related to the cult, sorry, you can only go to the trial knight to report.

In the hall where the smell of blood pervaded and the blood on the ground had not yet been cleaned, the nobles felt lingering fears and remained silent.

Charles VII sighed: "Oh, I'm very sorry for such an accident. It seems that today's royal meeting cannot be held. Please go back. By the way, please Sir La Tremoyère and Mr. Mayouf. , and Vulgar to stay."

When there were only four people left in the hall, Charles VII stepped down from the throne, walked up to Youf Ma, and patted him on the shoulder enthusiastically: "The trip to Dijon, you have lived up to my expectations, Mr. Yoof Ma— No, it should be said far beyond my expectations. Now, the obstacle has been cleared. I believe that there will be peace in France and Burgundy soon. And Mademoiselle Jeanne, will return safely."

Unlike the previous monarch who used weakness and laziness to disguise himself, Charles VII at this time revealed his true feelings: "Whenever I sit in that gorgeous chair, I always recall the first time I met the Saint of Lorraine. The scene of the meeting. She is a charismatic leader, and France and I need her. Thank you again, wise man of Ceris."

Although many history books of later generations believe that Charles VII's death was one of the main reasons for Joan of Arc's death.However, most of these historical materials are deliberately smearing Charles VII with various ulterior motives.

The reason is even more ridiculous-Charles VII was worried that Joan of Arc's reputation would threaten his rule, so he used a knife to kill.

Europe is not a China where "the strong and the strong are the sons of the emperor". Based on the inheritance of blood, how can a king who has the endorsement of the church be threatened by a woman of humble origin?

People like Joan of Arc are just reliable royalists, and an important helper for Charles VII to maintain the authority of the king.

The main reason why Charles VII failed to rescue Joan of Arc was that France was too stretched at this time, and was defeated by the England-Burgundy alliance both militarily and diplomatically.

Moreover, due to his early experience, Charles VII himself was flawed in character and his will was not strong enough.It's easy to get discouraged and run away because of frustration.

After Joan of Arc was captured, it happened that his greatest pillar, mother-in-law Yolande, left because of a conflict with the palace.

But now, because Yoof Ma has changed history, Charles VII, who has won another bet, is in a good mood and full of confidence.

When he was happy with his mistress before, he received a joint letter from Yof Ma, Juvenier, and Archbishop of Reims.

At Yoof Ma's suggestion, several people planned today's royal meeting.

The hidden cultists were swept away, and the opponents remained silent under the pressure.The authority of the king was further enhanced, and it was the same for a while.

Charles VII, who felt that he had won, asked with a smile: "Prince minister, do you think I should give the great heroes of this mission to Dijon - Ma Youfu of Serris, and Volgar Horn, what kind of things? Is the reward appropriate?"

George, who had been silently watching, wiped the sweat from his forehead and laughed dryly.

This time, the action of sweeping away the cultists and deterring the opponents by the way, he, a powerful minister, didn't even know about it.

For the palace minister, who is extremely sensitive to politics, this is a resounding wake-up call.

Have I lost the king's trust?

Am I going to be excluded from the inner circle of power?

Have the enemies united against me?

While thinking about it, Gong Xiang glanced at Youfu Ma.He knows very well that this Seris is in the limelight, has a promising future, and has established a foundation. He must be treated as an equal and a good person.

Thinking of this, he said, "Your Highness, I think it is most appropriate to confer the title of Baron Latakia on Mr. Volga Horn, the heroic and adept mercenary leader."

"Yes." Charles VII nodded simply.

"Latakia? Where?" The shield dwarf had question marks written all over his face.

The palace minister coughed and said, "In Antioch."

After the collapse of the countries established by the Crusaders on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea, their related titles were also inherited by the nobles of European countries through various channels.

Charles VII had a lot on hand, and he just took it out to reward the meritorious ministers.

As a dwarf from the Swiss mountains, Volga originally thought that it was enough for him to be a knight and achieve a class jump. He didn't expect to get the title of baron, which was a pleasant surprise.

Although he was usually short-tempered and foul-mouthed, the shield dwarves bowed to the king very politely at this time.

Seeing that both sides agreed with his proposal, the palace minister said again: "As for Mr. Ma Youfu, I think the Earl of Rouen should be awarded to him."

Chapter 37 The Means of Peace

"The Earl of Rouen?"

Charles VII was subconsciously a little bit contradictory to give out the real land reward.Thinking that this territory is Rouen again, his brows furrowed.

Rouen is the capital of Normandy, sitting on the mouth of the Seine, with convenient transportation, prosperous trade, and developed textile industry. It is the most prosperous city in France except Paris.

More importantly, it is only 140 kilometers away from Paris. It can reach the city of Paris in three to five days by going upstream along the Seine River. The strategic location is extremely important.

However, Charles VII hesitated and nodded in agreement.

No matter how good Rouen is, it is now under the control of the British.Instead of worrying about losing illusory future benefits, it's better to win the Seris first.

Youfu Ma was the key to Faber's peace talks. If he made the other party unhappy because of his stingy reward, and ran to the English, he would not be able to cry.

Besides, Rouen is England across the strait, and the Picardy area to the east will also be ceded to Burgundy.

This kind of four-faced enemy place, if it is the royal family's territory, has to spend a lot of money on defense.Wouldn't it be nice to entrust this place to the Seris, let him help resist the enemy, and eat, drink, and enjoy himself in Paris?

Yoof Ma originally thought that his fief would be located in the relatively barren Cotentin, or the British occupation in the southern Guiena region, but he did not expect to pick up a bargain and get the fat and oily Earl of Rouen.

Although it is still the territory of the British today, but after Faber made peace, the victory of France in the Hundred Years' War is an irreversible trend, and sooner or later, he will be able to enter Rouen.

"The canonization ceremony requires careful preparation. I want everyone to witness the achievements and glory of the two of you." Charles VII said, "Since the biggest opposition is gone, then there is no need to negotiate peace with Burgundy. It will be decided by the royal meeting. Mr. Ma Youfu, no, it should be called Mr. Ma Youfu now. I have appointed you as the special envoy of the king, and will form a proposal and team from now on, and strive to reach a contract with Philip III."

"As ordered, Your Highness."

Saying goodbye to Charles VII, after leaving the hall, Ma Youfu just happened to bump into Count Armagnac and came out of a side hall.

He looked a little embarrassed, and was talking to Juvenil next to him.

"Your Excellency Count, please rest assured. You have passed the lie detector and the evil detection technique, and you are completely cleared of suspicion. Please don't worry, neither the king nor the church will blame you for this matter."

Count Armagnac was clearly relieved."What about the others?" he asked.

"You mean the Count of Limousin, the Baron of Ventador, and the Baron of Rodez?" Juvenil thought for a while and said, "It's a pity that these three gentlemen colluded with the cult, and the evidence is conclusive. Waiting for them, will A fair and severe trial."

Count Armagnac looked sullen.

Counting Baron Laperard, who had a different head, the Armagnac faction lost four key members at once, which was a great loss.

The king's prestige is growing, and the general trend has become a reality. Now the Armagnac faction says that preventing Faber from negotiating peace is to restore his vitality as soon as possible, and to survive the turbulent political situation caused by the drastic changes in the international situation is not easy.

Without the high spirits he had had when he came to the castle, Count Armagnac bid farewell to Juvenir.As soon as he turned around, he happened to meet Yofu Ma face to face.

"Are you here to humiliate me as a loser? Seris?"

"Your Majesty, I'm not bored enough to spend time making people hate me even more." Yofu Ma said with a smile, "But since we met here by chance, are you interested in listening to some advice?"

Count Armagnac snorted coldly, turned around and left.But as soon as he took a step, he turned back and said, "I'm listening, Sirius."

"Now the Faber peace agreement is the general trend, and the Armagnac faction is powerless to stop it. So, Your Excellency, why don't you change your strategy and actively support the peace agreement?"

"If that's your advice, then I don't need to waste my time here."

Mayouf continued to smile and said, "Your Excellency, I know the reason for your anti-Burgundian stance. But today is different from the past, and the Armagnac stance is meaningless. You continue to be with Burgundy. Sending hostility will only make His Royal Highness more and more alienated from you.

The civil war between your two factions that year led to the division of France, and large swathes of territory fell into the hands of England.Many French people, especially those in the occupied north, see your factions as responsible for all this tragedy.In the future, when His Royal Highness goes north to attack, only by drawing a clear line with the Armagnac faction, will it be possible to gain the support of the locals, and then recover the lost ground without a fight. "

Count Armagnac sighed when he heard this.

Did he not know that Charles VII is now full of wings, not the young prince who had to rely on the support of the Armagnac faction in the past.

Carrying the notoriety of "the chief culprit of the civil war", the reputation of the Armagnacs was only negative for Charles VII.

"Your Majesty, the Burgundians are about to become independent from France. Why should you fight against such a distant enemy? The existence of the Armagnac faction is meaningless. You should think about your family."

Count Armagnac suddenly woke up.

He remembered the original intention of this faction, but to take over the banner of the Orleans faction and continue to fight against the Burgundian faction.Now Philip III is a country of his own and is at ease.But, I have to continue to live in France.

There is no point in continuing to dwell on the hatred of the past.

"His Excellency, if you can show a positive attitude to reconcile with Burgundy, I think it will be a positive signal to the Valois family and to the whole of France. Your Highness has authorized me to form a peace negotiation mission, with your The ability and qualifications are very suitable for the post of deputy envoy. Please consider my suggestion carefully."

After speaking, Mayouf left the Count Armagnac, who was still in contemplation, and left the castle.

"Your Excellency Count of Rouen, I finally see how powerful your mouth is!" The chubby palace minister stepped on two short legs and followed Ma Youfu's side, "It's really a step to let Count Armagnac join the mission. Good chess! By the way, Your Excellency the Count of Rouen, have you not forgotten our promise?"

The Armagnac faction has lost its strength after today's toss, but it still has an influence that cannot be ignored.For the palace minister, who has many political enemies, this is a worthy target.

"Don't worry, Lord Chancellor. The two deputy envoys of the mission are you and Count Armagnac." Youfu Ma smiled slightly, "How about it? I said earlier that we should use peaceful means to persuade Armani. Akpie, right?"

"I can't agree more." Gong Xiang smiled.

He recalled the sharp sword light that fell to the ground in the hall, and felt a chill in his neck.

Really "peaceful" means.

Chapter 38 Worthy of being an old revolutionary base

For a week after the Imperial Council, Archbishop Reims and Father Juvenier were busy interrogating noble officials who had colluded with the "New World Order".

By collecting and sorting out the information obtained from the prisoners' mouths, the hidden conspiracy gradually surfaced.

"There is no doubt that the New World Order wants to summon the Chaos Demon through ritual." Juvenir wrote the word "Great Advent" on the paper and drew a red circle.

"Judging from the previously discovered sacrifices, as well as the human and material resources involved, the New World Order is not small this time." Archbishop Lance looked solemn, "Now we are in the midst of a war, a chaotic situation and nowhere to go. The absence of slaughter is a breeding ground for evil. Even if we clean up the palace this time, the flames of chaos will still be reborn from the ashes."

"At least this winter, the New World Church, which has lost its strength, has no way to trouble us."

Archbishop Lance nodded his brows slightly.

According to the predictions of astrologers, this winter, there will be a small-scale celestial sphere meeting.

If the cult suddenly backstabs while the church and the nobles are concentrating their efforts to defend against the invasion of other worlds, it will be a disaster.

Now that the threat of the cult has been resolved in advance, perhaps this winter can be a little better.

"Unfortunately, this operation missed a key person. Not all the work was done." Archbishop Lance scanned the list of prisoners with regret.

There is plenty of evidence pointing to Le Camus, a favorite of Charles VII.This court warlock is the cult leader lurking in the French court.

However, as a member of the Armagnac faction, he uncharacteristically disappeared early and did not attend the royal meeting that was crucial to the Armagnac faction that day.

The church also lost its best chance to capture Le Camus.

"Let the task of capturing Le Camus be handed over to the trial knights. It's just an excuse to let them leave. These icy killing machines staying in Chinon will not help us comfort our hearts." Archbishop Lance said.

The task of being a cleric has been completed, so he should take up the work of a statesman and help the king to stabilize the hearts of the people.

……

Le Camus, who was deeply missed by the Holy See, was walking into Paris with a few men in black in the cold rain of late autumn.