The Sun King's Evidence

Talleyrand's words caused a burst of exclamations and doubts in the conference room.

Isn't it? Didn’t we say before that the Empire had won a decisive victory at Heffengen in Ostermark? Didn't Chaos lose 150,000 people? Where did the three armies of at least 300,000 people suddenly advance in three directions now?

Okay, even if Chaos is giving you Martian soldiers and super soldiers all day long, right? The Brittanians are also used to this, but what about the Empire? What about Emperor Karl-Franz? Where are the empire's hundreds of thousands of main troops?

Just watch the three armies of chaos push directly into the empire?

What is Emperor Karl-Franz doing?

The Regent of Brittany, Marshal Raun-Lio Cornwall and the Duke of Brittany, who had just completed the reconstruction of the south and established the Carcassonne defense system, just returned to Mousilon the day before yesterday. He seemed to be in good spirits. But most people could feel his fatigue. Raun really couldn't figure out why the empire didn't respond at all. He simply asked directly: "What are the imperial people doing? Talleyrand, is your news true?" Of?"

"It's true, Lord Laune." Talleyrand was also a little tired. The lame man had been working very seriously and strenuously during this period. He took out a letter from his arms, which was written by the Grand Duke of Marienburg, Shure. Ci's letter, which detailed that three Chaos armies were slowly approaching. Although Nord's Chaos army and Ostermark's Chaos army were moving slowly, the Empire was unable to organize a decent resistance at all, allowing Chaos to march all the way. Push flat.

The real threat to Marienburg is the Nurgle dragon ship fleet from Norsca. Thousands of giant dragon ships are led by three Nurgle Gods named "The Three Groat Brothers". From the Sea of ​​Claws we approach Marienburg along the Westerland coast.

As the largest deep-water port in the old world's trade center and import and export trading center, Marienburg naturally has its own news channels, and as the Grand Duke of Marienburg, Schultz also has his own private news channels.

Everyone was silent for a while during the meeting, and many people looked at Aurora and Teresa, the heads of MI7.

Teresa looked away unnaturally. The sorceress had been busy practicing for a while and wanted to break through to the intermediate level of the holy realm. She herself was not very good at doing this. She was considered an academic ice witch.

"Don't look at me. The news I got is official news from the empire, and my information channels have confirmed it once." Aurora hurriedly came out to rescue them. She glanced at Ryan who didn't seem to have any intention of protecting their mother and daughter, and secretly thought in her heart. Hate, just say it directly: "Your Majesty Lao En, do you think there is a problem with the official information from the empire, or do you think there is a problem with MI7 and me personally appointed by His Majesty?"

"I didn't mean that." Naturally, Lawn would not be fooled by Aurora. The Regent of Britannia frowned: "Listen to both sides, and to the side, you will be hidden. I don't think your information, Ms. Aurora, is enough." It must be wrong, but we need to consider multiple sources and analyze it."

"I agree with Lawn." Ryan's father-in-law Francois also glanced at Ryan who was thinking. Seeing that the Knight King really had no intention of speaking, he simply said: "I personally think that the current news , if the Empire really won a great victory, then why did Chaos still have three armies continuing to move south? Why did the Empire have no official reaction to this? Why...Emperor Karl-Franz and his hundreds of thousands of the main forces of the Empire are still a little bit No news?"

"Is it possible that the Empire won a tragic victory?" Kalad spoke. Kalad, a hero of thousands of people and whose reputation spread all over the world, remained silent. Once he spoke, he was always very direct: "Both sides suffered huge losses?"

"There is no reason for no reaction despite the huge losses." First Marshal Red Dragon Duke Bohemond spoke.

Yesterday, he had something to ask the head maid Sylvia to ask for leave on his behalf and said he would not be coming this morning, but for some reason he arrived on time. However, when he saw the young Holy Grail Knight standing behind him, everyone present had already Understood something.

Standing behind Duke Berhemond is his great-grandson, the latest rising star of the Red Dragon family, Lingard de Bastogne, a 28-year-old Knight of the Holy Grail.

This guy was born in Bastogne. As the favored great-grandson of Duke Berhemond, Lingard grew up in a very favorable environment. He once showed very outstanding talents, and Berhemond quickly arranged for him He joined the Red Dragon Knight Brotherhood and served as a squire to the Holy Grail Knights. He also participated in training as a reserve and often took the time to personally instruct him in riding and swordsmanship.

However, after joining the Brotherhood of the Red Dragon Knights to work as a squire for the Holy Grail Knights and accompanying them in battles, Lingard immediately became devoid of any spiritual energy. The security war and patrol war have yielded nothing, and the state is still extremely sluggish.

After Bochmond reprimanded him many times, Lingard not only did not change at all, but also became more and more clumsy. The Red Dragon Duke finally became disappointed with his great-grandson, but he did not make any big mistakes and it was not easy to punish him. Bochmond finally sent Lingard to the three guards in Badland. On the one hand, he let him fend for himself, but on the other hand, he also had the idea of ​​​​taking another look.

What no one expected was that Lingard's performance was turned upside down when he was sent to the three guards in Badland. After 8 years in the three guards in Badland, Lingard had a second spring. He played in Lucien's Varyag Guards. Lingard found his place in the bad land. In the bad land, he broke away from the shackles of his family and the high hopes of countless people. He found his own free world and completed his transformation. In 8 years, he killed 2 Sri Lankans. Cavan Warlord, 1 Gray Seer, 3 Engineer Warlocks or Plague Priests, kill 2 Green Goblin Warlords and 1 Orc Warlord.

Of course, the most eye-catching performance was the letter from Bafeng Mountain. When Belega asked who was willing to take on the task of delivering the letter, Lingard and a mustachioed ranger Gent Star Ax took over the task.

In four months, there were more than a hundred encounters, both large and small. Lingard and the mustache set off from the Eight Peaks Mountains, passed through the Iron Peak Castle to fight against the Skaven remnants, and passed through the Poisonous Water River and the Ember River to fight the Greenskin Tribe. , fight vampires in the Drifting Sands, arrive at Sardenberg, go around the Arabi Coast to fight Tomb Skeletons, take a boat to Shark Fjord and Pirate Bay to repel several attacks from Undead Pirates and Tomb King Pirates, Linga De and Gent-Star Ax really fought all the way here.

Lingard's bravery, fearlessness, wisdom and faith in this bloody journey moved the fairy in the lake. The goddess gave him the glory of the Holy Grail. The Red Dragon Duke family has a Holy Grail knight. His optimism, open-mindedness, His arrogance and heroic performance left a deep impression on people, and the legendary story of him and Ghent-Star Ax riding alone for thousands of miles (dwarves do not ride horses) moved all Brittanians.

He was nicknamed the "Pope of the Great Circle", or "Emperor Lin" for short.

Francois glanced at Lingard, who had refreshing short hair (the previous hair was ignited by a vampire pirate's firearm during the battle and had to be cut off) standing behind Berhemond. Ryan's father-in-law thought about this old thing. In all likelihood, he came to ask for a military position for his great-grandson.

Yes, since Lane's reforms have continued to deepen, the knights and nobles are actually losing their own armies that they have had for thousands of years. A large number of armies, especially the free folk and serf infantry regiments that are the backbone of the army, have been nationalized, and the knights and nobles are degenerating into mere The landowners and nobles, the knights and nobles have actually felt this. Naturally, everyone is more or less dissatisfied, but the situation in the old world is like this now, the external pressure is extremely huge, and Ryan is too martial and moral, everyone can only hold on. Nose recognition.

In this case, the position of marshal and the military position are extremely important. The temporary title that originally symbolized honor and wartime has become a position of real power, actually commanding an army.

No wonder Bochmond brought Lingard with him.

This old guy pretends to be stupid all day long, but he actually knows a lot!

The father-in-law immediately thought of the Quinaris Champion Knights Brotherhood, his cousin Gerold, and his son Julius who was still far away in Lustria.

The influence of my Duke of Winford family in the Britannian military system must be maintained!

It seems that I still need to let my daughter Sulia enjoy the pillow more often.

Thinking of this, the father-in-law spoke, and François touched his goatee: "Is it possible that... it's a funeral? Is Emperor Karl-Franz really still alive?"

The father-in-law's words instantly changed the atmosphere of the whole place.

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't say anything.

Ryan sat in the main seat and did not speak. The Sun King frowned slightly, seeming to be thinking about the possibility of the matter.

At this time, Zhukov, who had been looking for an opportunity to express himself and his plan to become the marshal of Britannia, felt that the opportunity had come. He immediately stood up, and even Beliala who was sitting next to him couldn't hold him back: "Your Majesty, still Members of the Supreme Command, if the situation is really like this, it is already very bad, and we must respond accordingly!"

Berhemond frowned slightly, Francois was silent, Lawn lowered his head to think, Bertrand did not respond, the four marshals were all silent, only Kalad was a little eager to try: "Coping?"

Not getting the reply he expected, Zhukov simply continued: "Your Majesty, we must prepare early. The Chaos army is on the way. If we plan to rescue the empire, then we must open the main artery of the empire. We must ensure that Marienburg Do not fall, so that you can go upstream through the waterway of the Rick River..."

Zhukov directly pointed his finger on the map: "Ignore the chaotic armies of Nord and Ostermark for the time being, let's talk about Marienburg. Marienburg is located at the mouth of the Reik River. It can be said to be the throat of the old world. , we must control this place...or at least we cannot let Chaos occupy this place, otherwise we will rescue the empire in the future..."

"Then here comes the question, General Zhukov of Kislev." Francois interrupted Zhukov, and the old husband sounded a little impatient: "Why should we rescue the empire?"

"Why don't we rescue the empire?" Zhukov did not expect that such words would come out of Francois's mouth. He said in disbelief: "Aren't we allies?"

"We are allies, but are we a country?" Francois seemed very impatient. The father-in-law touched his beloved long beard and pointed on the table with his finger: "In any case, as knights, we must give priority Ensure the security of your own country before thinking about anything else! Protecting your country is the first priority!"

"Besides, we already did that last time. Whether Marienburg will allow us to enter is a big question." Talleyrand also said on crutches: "I think there is a 99.99% possibility that Marienburg's two The Academy will stop us from entering at all costs this time, unless there is a war."

"They're afraid they won't leave once we come." Lawn nodded in agreement.

"It is our duty to protect our home and country, and it is their duty for them to protect their home and country." Bertrand also expressed disapproval: "Chaos' current goal is unclear, and the empire has not responded yet. At this time, it is necessary to take the initiative Sending troops is, on the one hand, too humble, and on the other hand, it will make our citizens dissatisfied."

Zhukov's proposal was not passed. General Kislev could only sigh secretly and hate that he had not been given the opportunity to use his talents. Not only did he glance at the Sun King Ryan who was sitting on the throne without speaking, he thought to Ryan Perhaps he is indeed old, fatuous, and conservative. He is probably no longer the military wizard.

Katalin, on the other hand, is jealous. Ryan has so many stars under his command. If this team is given to her, she thinks that even if she is not as good as Ryan, she will not end up like this.

At this time, Ryan, who was sitting on the throne, was actually talking to Lidya Su: "What do you think?"

"As Talleyrand said, we took advantage of him last time. Now Marienburg will never give us any chance to enter the city or even get close." Sulia expressed her own opinion: "Unless we launch an attack , Ryan, this is impossible.”

"I don't know what Marienburg's plans are. Maybe I should write a letter and send it to Schulz." Ryan nodded. Sulia was right: "Ask him what his plans are."

"Why don't you let Veronica come over." Lidya Su changed the topic.

"Veronica is very busy. She is the Speaker and has too many things to deal with. Every year at the Green Grass Festival, she has to personally visit all the new witch apprentices." Ryan said casually.

"What time is it? Call her to Mu Xilong quickly." Sulia's attitude was surprisingly firm.

"Okay." Ryan said no more.

Since Ryan has never made a decision, most of the five marshals and the Dukes and generals of Britannia at the military meeting did not agree to take the initiative to send troops when the situation was unclear. After all, Britannia spent a year. We have just completed the reorganization and reconstruction of the army. Our army is not blown by strong winds.

On this point, most of the knights and nobles have remained consistent, that is, prioritizing the defense of the country. However, if Marienburg takes the initiative to ask for help, the Empire takes the initiative to ask for help, or the Chaos army really penetrates deep into the core of the Empire, then they can really consider sending troops. Things have happened. Based on this, the Britannian army must always remain vigilant. What if Chaos makes a false shot and directly hits Curona or Le-Angoulant without hitting Marienburg?

In this way, the resolution was settled, and Lingard, the new Knight of the Holy Grail, rushed to Marienburg with the letter and Foreign Minister Talleyrand, while Regent Lawn followed Lane's orders and began to assemble an army at Curona.

At the same time, the entire city of Marienburg has exploded!

A Chaos main fleet with thousands of dragon ships is approaching Marienburg along the Sea of ​​Claws!

This largest trade center, port city, and commercial center in the old world is facing an unprecedented crisis. Since the Great Holy War, the people of Marienburg have almost forgotten what the captain of the Chaos Dragon Ship Fleet looks like!

The whole city was in chaos.

Several undercurrents surged at the same time. It was clear that the enemy's dragon ship fleet was slowly approaching, but the upper and lower floors of Marienburg were completely separated!

Call for help? Do you want to stick to it? If you run away, where will you go?

The enlarged meetings of the upper and lower chambers of Marienburg held heated discussions about this.

Archduke Schulz, most small businessmen, a very small number of large businessmen, temple forces, and trade union forces believe that it is necessary to ask for help from the Old World at this moment!

However, most members of the upper and lower houses of the House of Representatives, who were numerically disadvantaged, hesitantly rejected the proposal.

What if chaos is not coming for us?

What if these barbarians can negotiate?

What if it’s easy to invite God but difficult to send Him away?

What if the Brittanians or Imperials use this as an excuse to plunder it again like last time?

"Let's see what happens next." These were the exact words of Marienburg's newly-rising big businessman Valverde.

The shadow brought by Lane last time and the "unfair" trial of Schulz were too profound. The MPs of Marienburg would not accept another army entering the city again in any case. While suffering huge losses, they were also forced to Maximum working hours, extra holidays and minimum wages are stipulated, and everyone suffers heavy losses!

A big box that originally could earn 10 gold coins can now only earn 8. We have lost 2 gold coins!

"We must be wary of Schultz playing the 'chivalry' card with those dock workers!"

This is a consensus reached privately by the businessmen.

At the same time, the merchants in the trenches are still a little secretly happy. Will this wave be able to play the "chaos card" against those who are not determined and small and medium-sized businessmen?

The brave ones will be starved to death, and the timid ones will be starved to death!

If Chaos were to shuffle the cards in Marienburg, wouldn't the entire city be filled with ownerless industries? When the time comes...hehehehe!

In this way, Schultz's proposal for help was never passed.

After repeated proposals failed, the Archduke of Marienburg finally resigned in anger.

On the day Schulz submitted his resignation, Lane's letter and the official document from the empire arrived at Marienburg at almost the same time!

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