The Sun King's Evidence

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Imperial calendar year 2513, late July, Marienburg Parliament Building, upper and lower chambers.

The Knight King of Brittany, Ryan Macado, held the hand of his wife, Queen Surya, and sat behind the VIP table, watching the confrontation between the Empire and Marienburg.

The most important ones in the empire are the Emperor Karl Franz himself, the Griffin Duke Ivan Ferdinand and the Emperor's flag-bearer Ludwig Schwarzhammer. Around them, the Reich Guards and The gryphon knights stood in a row and looked at the people of Marienburg with very hostile eyes. Many of the Rick guards had their hands pressed on the hilts of their swords.

On the other side, the upper and lower houses of Marienburg, especially the top-ranked merchants and Archbishop Poseidon, sat at the front. They represented most of Marienburg’s interests and attitudes. Ryan noticed that Mannan’s servant The Grand Commander of the Corps, Blackbeard Edward Teach, was also present, which illustrates a certain attitude of Marienburg.

The two sides were loudly discussing the dispute about this matter, and both sides sent representatives to tell the story of the matter. What was not controversial was that the emperor was attacked by the Judun Guards just after entering Marienburg, and both sides were working in vain. An inexplicable battle ensued on the street, and it was confirmed that the Judon Guards showed their weapons first, and then the emperor prepared to fight, and then the musketeers of the Judon Guards opened fire first.

The most controversial part is: when the emperor led people into the city at night, why did the city defense army not immediately inform the two houses of Marienburg and send someone to receive him?

Marienburg's view is that Emperor Karl came without warning and used his identity as emperor to directly enter the city without notifying the two chambers in advance.

The imperial point of view is that Marienburg is an imperial territory. Just enjoying complete autonomy does not mean that it is an independent kingdom. As the emperor, Karl Franz and his entourage do not need to notify anyone when they enter the city. Marienburg The authorities had no right to prevent him from entering the city.

The second most controversial point is, what was the reason for the Judun Guards to open fire on their own initiative?

Marienburg believes that this is purely a personal action of Hoogmans and has nothing to do with Marienburg.

The empire presented Hoogmans's confession, and the other party admitted that he was "temporarily obsessed" and chose to attack the emperor on the spur of the moment. The empire also found "evidence" in the Judun Chamber of Commerce, which was a crown privately built by the Judun royal family. , but after the emperor only showed the crown and said that he would take it back to Brunswick, he unexpectedly did not pursue it fiercely, but took it away with a brush.

This situation caught the Marienburg merchants off guard. They had spent a lot of energy and prepared a lot of materials to show that they were really unaware. Even Archbishop Aldrich was ready to swear an oath to the sea god Mannann. The ceremony turned out to be all in vain.

On the contrary, the emperor's actions made him appear magnanimous and possess the broad mind that an emperor should have, making Marienburg look like a villain and careless.

In an instant, Marienburg fell into a disadvantage - the emperor doesn't care about you anymore, so what are you still care about?

Ryan frowned when he saw this situation. The Knight King looked at Marienburg's somewhat weak defense and shook his head helplessly.

In fact, before Archduke Schulz notified him, Ryan knew what was going on - he had sent the Old Guards to camp at the Dwarf Artisans Association. How could he not know that the Judun Guards were going to the dwarves? Woolen cloth?

But the most embarrassing part is here. Marienburg may have guessed that the Judun Guards are going for the dwarves, but can this be said?

You have already attacked the emperor, why bother with the dwarves again?

If you offend the dwarves, will you also offend Britannia and the Ash Legion?

Because of this, when the attack on the emperor had already occurred, Marienburg was still unable to give a reason for "what did Hoogmans and his Judon Guards originally intend to do?" Therefore, when the emperor said After insisting that this was a large-scale armed fight that occurred due to a misunderstanding, Marienburg had no choice but to admit it.

This loses the initiative, but there is nothing that can be done about it. The expression on Ryan's face remains unchanged, but he is actually not happy to see this situation. He even knows very well in his heart that Karl Franz will never let anyone go. A chance to take back Marienburg.

It may be a good thing for the empire to take back Marienburg, but for Ryan, this is not in the national interest of Britannia. The Knight King will never be happy to see the emperor take back Marienburg. To pursue political affairs, since he is the King of Knights, he must seek political affairs for the Kingdom of Britannia. This is the qualified king.

But he was passive now and lacked an excuse to intervene in this matter. The King of Knights could only watch the scene quietly.

"This thing is such a coincidence, so coincidental that it's a bit illogical, my dear." Sulia took her husband's hand, and the female knight said softly: "It's unbelievable that things turned out like this. Now Karl Your Majesty, he has found an opportunity, but we still don’t know what is hidden behind him.”

"There are so many illogical things in the world. Only comedy requires logic, but tragedy does not." Ryan held Sulia's little hand and whispered: "We lack an excuse to intervene, madam, what we need to do now is It’s to see how Karl can achieve his goal.”

"Well, Ryan, I think Britannia cannot lose this free port and buffer zone." Sulia said in Ryan's ear: "Although this is sorry for the emperor, we can't stand on his side this time."

"The high elves are here too." Ryan cast his gaze not far away. Sitting on the VIP table, holding the wood elf fruit wine in his hand, the high elf ambassador to the old world, Tamage Den Carbone, looked unlucky. Behind the ambassador stood two fully armed Lothern sea guards with shields. He looked at the scene of the House of Representatives with a sullen look on his face. Lord Tigris was about to arrive. If this happened at this time, wouldn't it be a tribute to his ambassador? One more stain in your career?

Why are these monkeys so stupid? How come you guys didn't all die together? When will these monkeys become extinct?

There were veins popping up on Taimag's head. He didn't want to participate in such boring things at all, but he knew that he had to participate because this matter was likely to involve Ifitao, the high spirit at the end of the old world. An enclave!

Fulgan tasted the wine and tuna sashimi very elegantly, and he just listened quietly.

In Parliament, the debate continues.

Emperor Karl-Franz was wearing the emperor's armor and he said calmly: "According to the peace and reunification agreement signed by Sigismund II and the Judun Kingdom, Marienburg is undoubtedly part of the empire. According to the founding ceremony of His Majesty the Savior Ludwig, although Marienburg enjoys complete autonomy, the empire handed Marienburg to you, and you must also take the responsibility of governing Marienburg. Am I right? "

"Since Marienburg has been handed over to the two houses of parliament by His Majesty the Savior, we will naturally work hard to govern this city. Hundreds of members of our upper and lower houses of parliament are working hard for the prosperity and stability of Marienburg all the time. According to the provisions of the founding ceremony, Only when Marienburg encounters an 'unsolvable' problem can we apply for help from the empire, instead of the empire taking the initiative to help us." Schultz said slowly: "When this happened, we at Marienburg Both houses have responsibilities, and we have never shied away from this. From now on, we will reorganize the House of Lords. As for the business of the Judun Chamber of Commerce, we can peel it off and hand it over to the empire for accounting."

"Reorganize the parliament?" Karl Franz shook his head: "Your Excellency Schulz, I think that reorganizing the parliament cannot solve the current problem. I can let go of your mistakes this time, but His Majesty the Savior will hand over Marienburg to In your hands, it is not for you to cultivate a member of parliament who dares to attack the emperor in the street!"

Before Marienburg could speak, Karl Franz immediately said: "Of course, I believe that everyone here, everyone who is willing to come to the scene, and all the members of Congress who are willing to take responsibility after the matter is over, everyone is Okay, but who can guarantee that everyone will be fine? Actually, on the street, as the emperor of the empire, I can encounter such an attack of hundreds of people. Members of Parliament, masters of Marienburg, You are really incompetent!"

"All this is the decision of the Judun Chamber of Commerce. Your Majesty Karl, you know the identity of Hoogmans. He is a descendant of the Judun royal family. He has the right to control a private army of his own." Gray, Member of the House of Lords of Marienburg Meyer said: "We can't control how he wants to be mobilized."

"You can't control it? Then if there is an assassination case on the streets of Marienburg, you can openly tell everyone that you can't control it?" The emperor's words were extremely sharp: "The savior generously gave complete autonomy Granted to you, is this how you govern Marienburg?”

"The Judun Chamber of Commerce and Hoogmans have taken responsibility for this matter..." Viscount Casanova, the second largest merchant in Marienburg, said: "Your Majesty is frightened. This is the responsibility of all of us. Regarding compensation, Your Majesty can go directly from the treasury of the Judun Chamber of Commerce..."

"I have not made anyone responsible, and I am not talking about compensation!" The emperor continued to press forward: "I am talking about the autonomy of Marienburg! I ask you, the complete autonomy of Marienburg means that you can control the public security Is it like this? Charlemagne, an imperial emperor walking on the territory of the empire was actually attacked by the imperial army? You still don’t think there is a problem? What do you want to do? "

"My Majesty, what do you mean by this?" Archbishop Aldrich of the Poseidon Church in Marienburg was displeased. He came out and said to the emperor: "Manann, I can swear that the Poseidon Church and I have nothing to do with each other. Everything is kept in the dark, and if His Majesty is dissatisfied with the security of Marienburg, we can re-establish security, or you can ask me to resign as Archbishop!”

"That's enough, Lord Aldrich. This is a public meeting of the Parliament. No one is forcing you to take responsibility, and no one is forcing you to resign as Archbishop of Poseidon. This is something that only Mannann can decide." Archduke Schulz slowly said He said: "His Majesty was assassinated in our Marienburg. He naturally had to raise questions. We only need to be responsible for answering them. There is no need to resign. On this issue, as the Grand Duke of Marienburg elected by the parliament, The first person to take responsibility is me, and if you want to resign, it’s me who has to resign!”

"Your Majesty, what do you think? If you allow me, I can resign now, and the upper and lower houses of Marienburg can re-elect the Grand Duke." Schulz turned to the emperor and said: "Of course, I will continue to run for election. "

Emperor Karl-Franz's expression changed slightly.

If Schulz resigns, Marienburg will immediately face a huge bloody storm. In the past thirty years, only the Grand Duke has been able to subdue business princes, countless mercenary groups, major churches, human countries in the old world, and even It is the diplomacy between high elves and dwarves (the embassies of all countries in the old world are set up here). Marienburg will be in chaos by then. This is not what the emperor wants to see. Schultz can drive it away, but now No, not until the Emperor takes control of Marienburg.

Furthermore, with Schultz's means and ability, he will most likely be chosen in the end. The emperor will give him a chance to rectify the internal affairs of Marienburg, and the Marienburg Parliament will become more monolithic.

"I didn't say who would be responsible for this problem." The emperor said immediately. Karl took two steps and put down the long roll of parchment in his hand: "I said that the matter of the Judun Chamber of Commerce is over. Hugelmans was not clear-headed at the time. He was very nervous when he saw someone appearing in the dark, so he ordered to open fire. I have no intention of throwing the problem at the heads of everyone present. What I want to emphasize is that this incident does not explain the problem enough. ? Such bad security should not appear on the territory of the empire!"

"We will rectify the law and order and ensure that nothing like this happens again!" Schultz said immediately.

"Very good, how can you guarantee it?" The emperor finally seized the opportunity. Karl Franz walked up to everyone, facing the distinguished guests and members of the parliament, and said loudly: "How can you guarantee that this will not happen in the future? This kind of thing happens? What are you going to do if the assassination of the Imperial Emperor happens a second time on imperial territory? Such a person can still sit in the fourth position of the House of Lords in Marienburg. I am very concerned about Marienburg. We are deeply worried about the safety of our country. If the Emperor cannot be protected within the territory of the Empire, how can you be responsible?"

"This is what I said, I don't need you to be responsible for this! Because you are not worthy now!" The emperor finally roared, and he threw the confession scroll of Van Hoogmans on the ground: "Still, you guys Is it an organized and premeditated treason?! The Imperial people conspired to assassinate the Emperor on the Empire’s territory?!”

Sulia's eyes lit up when she was sitting at the VIP table. The female knight realized that the emperor had completely controlled the topic. Ryan also nodded slightly, and the couple looked at each other and smiled.

As expected of Emperor Karl-Franz!

Now, Marienburg has been forced into a dilemma.

Between serious security problems and the intention to assassinate the emperor, Marienburg has to choose one, right?

The business princes of Marienburg suddenly turned pale. Archduke Schulz was in a dilemma. The emperor's words were heart-wrenching words. Marienburg was imperial territory anyway, and it was impossible to accuse him of treason and intent to assassinate the emperor.

Then we can only admit that it is a security problem: "Your Majesty, the security problem is indeed not managed well by our two chambers."

"The nature is bad, the management is poor, the security is chaotic, and it has also caused diplomatic disputes. Now the Knight King Ryan and Queen Surya, the Ember Legion Commander His Excellency Fulgen, as well as the Dwarf Special Envoy Thor Green, and the High Elf Ambassador Taimag We all stay in Marienburg, and the security is so bad, which shows that your upper and lower houses have very problematic management of Marienburg." Karl-Franz finally came to his senses: "Of course, I understand you, The people in charge of Marienburg are all businessmen, and businessmen are good at dealing with businessmen, but they are not good at dealing with saboteurs, nor are they good at sniffing out and uncovering people with ulterior motives like Hugelmans."

"But it doesn't matter. You are the subjects of the empire after all. The empire will never forget Marienburg. There are many experts in my court who are responsible for assisting Marienburg to help you maintain social order." The emperor nodded, his face showing He smiled brightly: "I have already thought of a name. It will be called the Marienburg Counterrevolutionary Committee. I will send people to assist you and ensure public security."

"Your Majesty, we don't need assistance. We can take care of ourselves." Schulz had already realized what the emperor wanted to do.

"You can take care of yourself and something like this happened?" Karl Franz interrupted Schulz with a standard smile: "This kind of thing will only happen zero and countless times! Countless times this will happen. Fights and attacks on such a scale! I mean, they happen every year, every month, every day! You really don’t need my help?”

"As your protector, I will make you an offer you cannot refuse." The corners of the emperor's mouth were raised, but his teeth were not exposed. He was smiling. Behind him, the sunlight from the glazed windows shone into the parliament building from outside. Within, it shines on the emperor's back.

The emperor's body turned his back to the sun, drawing a shadow until he reached the Marienburg seat. His face was covered by the sun and blurred.

There was silence in the parliament. No one from Marienburg dared to come out and reply. They looked at the emperor with eyes that they dared not speak with anger. This was a naked threat from the emperor! Threatening Marienburg, even if Marienburg itself has no problems, Karl Franz can create problems!

When the time comes and security breaks down, the value of Marienburg will be greatly reduced.

"Very good, since no one can object, then I declare that the matter of the Marienburg Anti-Revolutionary Committee has been passed." The emperor finally showed a satisfied smile: "I will appoint experts, especially demon hunters. I am here to serve as the security consultant, and when the time comes, please cooperate with me to solve the security problem!"

After saying that, the emperor turned around and left the parliament hall without looking back: "Let's go to the Judun Chamber of Commerce! I want to see if there are any prohibited items that have not been found!"

There were still MPs from Marienburg who wanted to stop the emperor from leaving, but someone immediately stopped him. Karl Franz was the emperor, and this was imperial territory. Who dared to stop the emperor from moving freely?

Then the security problem has increased again, and the emperor should send the army!

"A complete defeat." The King of Knights looked at the frustrated and angry faces of everyone in Marienburg and said with a bitter smile: "As expected of Karl Franz, he played this skill beautifully, Marienburg Completely lost the ability to resist.”

"Ryan, what should we do now? The emperor obviously intends to gradually control Marienburg through this anti-revolutionary committee." Sulia whispered in her husband's ear: "This is not in line with our interests, Ryan, if the emperor is allowed to If you can.”

"Marinburg has no way to refute the emperor. Just like what he led, it is purely a public security issue and an attempt to assassinate the emperor. Marienburg can only admit that it is a public security issue." Ryan nodded slightly, and the King of Knights felt that things had become interesting. He said: "Since it is a public security issue and I cannot manage it myself, it is logical for the emperor to send someone to 'assist' the management."

Ryan touched his bare chin. The face of the King of Knights was filled with admiration and vigilance.

Well, Karl, you are very powerful. For one thing, you can use the topic to your advantage to such an extent that Marienburg was completely defeated.

It's a pity that for the sake of the national interests of the Knight Kingdom, I can't let you set up this anti-revolutionary committee.

This time, I'm going to side with Marienburg.

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