Warhammer Throne

The emperor still has no airs as always. Many people will have a strange impression after meeting the emperor in the palace of Braunschweig, that is, Karl-Franz has never had any airs, he looks more than many people think. It is short, lacks a sense of majesty, and has a very vulgar sense of humor.

Metternich has a deep understanding of this. After seeing the knight king who is close to two meters in height of 1.95 meters and the height of Queen Suria who is 1.75 meters in height, the emperor does look a little short, and the majesty is not enough. Just like Ryan's eyes opened, it was enough to deter everyone in his vicinity, and it was not like Queen Suria who could be gorgeous as long as she had a chest.

But as a great imperialist and imperialist, Metternich believed that Karl-Franz was the best and the most suitable emperor for the empire. There were only two reasons. The first was Karl-Franz. It is his grandfather Prince William, his grandfather Emperor Leopold, and his father Emperor Luitpold, the purest line of the first in line and the strongest claimed successor, plus the emperor selection process is completely reasonable. Legal, this made the emperor never need to emphasize his legitimacy, because there is no need, no elector has ever questioned Karl-Franz's lineage and imperial authority.

The second is the emperor’s excellent abilities. Needless to say, even though Karl-Franz’s abilities may not be the best in the old world, he must be more forceful than the one in the north. The wolf cub who has done little diplomacy, or the mad woman in the south who knows nothing about military affairs and is keen on various social afternoon tea parties, playing fashion, arbitrating city council disputes, and giving birth to children all day long.

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

Who knew that the emperor was smiling, the more he laughed, the bitter he became, the more he laughed, the drier he laughed, Karl-Franz almost pushed all the documents in front of him when he laughed, and the emperor closed his eyes and endured his anger: "I think I also want to arrange a big expedition to let all the incompetent nobles go to death, not only can free enough land, manor, and noble titles, but also can select those who are really usable from the corrupt nobles, I think Rick Isn't it that you can't make up an expeditionary army of 20,000 people?"

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

"Ryan can do it, why can't I do it?!" The emperor angrily took the towel from the table and wiped it casually twice: "You know, Metternich, there are many problems in our nobleman. , I should let those greedy guys go on an expedition! All! Every noble family must show their loyalty through expeditions. I not only want them to come out, but also to give them money!"

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

However, the diplomats also knew that the emperor’s words were all angry. Karl Franz, who got 6 (highest) internal affairs ability and 5 military ability 4 evaluations from the dwarves, could not be so stupid, otherwise there would be no such military nobles and nobles. Rick led the support of the civilians.

Of course, there is still a gap. According to the latest correction of the dwarf, the knight king Ryan’s value has been raised to the legendary 667. The military ability has been evaluated by the dwarf, which is the highest level of 7, and his wife, Queen Suria, has formulated a plan to sell medals. And after relying on her own judgment and command ability to repel the World Walker Legion of Ulfric-Wanderers, her ability evaluation has also been corrected, from 543 to 644.

Sure enough, the Emperor Karl-Franz quickly receded after losing his temper. He restored 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.

However, what Metternich didn't know was that while the count diplomat was observing the emperor, the emperor was also observing Metternich.

Karl Franz's anger is all false. He is testing the availability of Metternich, and at the same time pulling in the relationship between the two parties, occasionally showing a little emotion in front of his subordinates, which will automatically make the other party feel close and trustworthy.

Now it seems that this diplomat is also a very well-known person, and he doesn't leak any water, as the emperor thought in his heart.

Have to try again.

"For a long time, there have been two empires, Metternich." Karl-Franz decided to continue to test: "One is an empire of emperors, military aristocrats, wealthy merchants and manor owners. This country has fresh butter bread and lingering bread. Exhausted wealth and boiling desires, as well as all kinds of intriguing political transactions and black-box operations."

"The second empire has a lot more people. This empire is full of people who wake up in the morning and wait for work to make ends meet, and are struggling with poverty and ignorance on the line of hunger. This is also the empire, Metternich, you think I said Is it right?"

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

"One is under the brilliance and rule of our Lord, by strengthening the legitimacy and maintaining the balance of power of the electors, establishing the authority of your emperor, controlling the entire empire in your hands, bringing all the forces together, and recreating the savior. The glorious holy empire."

"The other is that they are divided and the electors ignore the emperor’s authority on their own, and each have their own small abacus, the army is scattered, their strength is weak, and when they encounter foreign enemies, they fight separately, only consider their own interests, and only respect and believe in the traditional culture of their own province. Customs, gradually moving towards disintegration and decline of the empire."

The emperor was silent. Karl-Franz suddenly leaned back and smiled: "I gave up to persuade you, Metternich. Maybe you are right, maybe I am right, but it is meaningless for us to discuss this now. ."

"But your Majesty, the king of knights across the mountain has completed the great unification!" Metternich could not 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 the whole family. The country is prosperous, glorious and glorious, and it is known to the world that Knight King Lane has become a unified hero."

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

"..." Metternich was speechless for a while.

"I have studied many times how Ryan achieved great unity." Kahuang was a little frustrated: "Simply talking about those great expeditions is actually nothing, I am also confident that the wealthy leader of Rick 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 combination of religious power and royal power in the Knight Kingdom in a thousand years." The emperor compared a finger: "The empire only established the empire when Charlemagne was the champion of Urik's choice, and The savior Ludwig only approached this standard when he was blessed by Charlemagne and the white wolf **** Urik at the same time, but they also failed to achieve the complete unity of kingship and religious power. Only when Ryan did it, the ghost knew him. How did I do it? I tried countless ways with Vekema, but obviously this is impossible. No one can let a man with several powerful legions, independent and complete financial income, and a huge administrative team. The behemoth completely obeyed the orders, and Vicma couldn't do it himself, that is, the Ladies Church in the Lake could do it."

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

"There are many reasons, Your Majesty, for example, the knight needs space to charge, for example, eggs cannot be placed in a basket, or because of the cost of land prices." Metternich finally spoke: "But the real reason is that the emperor will also be afraid. The Rick guard suddenly turned to each other, so that at least the royal guard, the Brunswick Honor Guard, and the legendary battle court guard would protect the emperor."

"Ryan is an army alone." 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 can’t come out, their fighting power is stronger than the combined strength of the eight great knights of the Empire and the thousands of knights of those church knights."

"The old guards envied by the old world are actually a very difficult force to control. The strength of these elite veterans is too strong, too strong and too strong, so that any monarch will be afraid that they will have any problems. Immediately divide, draw in, suppress and dismantle, even if the combat effectiveness is reduced, you will not hesitate." The emperor whispered: "Only Ryan, only Ryan can master this elite skillfully, he is not afraid of the old guards' rebellion at all. It is possible that the old guards can naturally fully trust the old guards, and the old guards can feel this trust, and the two sides can truly break out the greatest combat effectiveness under the bond of interests and feelings."

"This is really... something that cannot be done." Metternich had to admit that the emperor was right.

"I know you don't like Ryan very much, and you did a lot of small actions in private." Karl Franz shook his head: "Give up, Metternich, something is going to happen, I won't be on your side, the whole Rui It’s the same with Kling."

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

"No, keep that, Ryan must have acquiesced." Karl-Franz smiled: "We need a secret communication channel like this. You did a good job of this, knowing that Noor is located opposite the gate of the Duchess Palace. That patisserie is well done and the price is very expensive. Why are so many people buying it?"

"Because of what?"

"Because that store was opened by Talleyrand." The emperor wiped his mouth: "Well, this time the ten marshal's canonization ceremony, you will be present on behalf of the empire!"

"Yes!"

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

In early October, Curona, the capital of Brittania.

A grand welcoming ceremony was held at the gate of the Knight King Lane to welcome the return of the Marquis of the Badlands and Lucien, the commander-in-chief of the Three Guards of the Badlands.

And following Lucien arrived there was the second Haimen Pass custom-made ironclad ship, which was finally named the Varyag after many discussions.

Similarly, after receiving the name from Ryan, the commander of the Three Guards of the Badlands, Lucien, also renamed his Thousand Guards Guards as "Varyag Guards."

After staying in the badlands for a few years, Lucien’s skin became a lot darker, and the whole person looked refined and dry, and because of the long battle in the desert and mountains, the temperament of this Weinford man began to become like a vulture in the desert. The same, the sharpness is reduced, and his eyes seem to be searching for prey at all times.

Of course, his hair became bald like a vulture.

"Commander of the Badlands, you have worked hard, Lucien." Knight King Ryan and Queen Sulia greeted Lucian's arrival on the steps, and Mojana stood behind Ryan.

"It's all for the lady and the king, and for Bretania." Lucien knelt down on one knee and saluted Ryan and others, and then presented the register of all soldiers and residents of the three guards of the badlands, as well as tributes. With the gifts brought by the people from Belle Gato, the king of Bafeng Mountain, dozens of carts were installed. Ryan didn’t have time to see what’s in it for the time being. But this year, Brittany also transported a huge amount of grain. The brewing materials were presented to the dwarves of Bafeng Mountain.

The citizens of Curona also rushed out, welcoming Lucien, who had returned from the badlands, on both sides of the street. There are also many badlands troops that have completed their rotations. Most of them have served in the badlands for three or four years. A qualified and brave soldier has earned enough wealth, and everyone has a smile on their faces.

The Varanga Guard began to play music, singing the military music of the Three Guards in the Badlands. This is an Arab-style music that makes Ryan very familiar.

"Hum~Hum~Hum~Hum~Hum~Hum~"

"Ancestors, heroes, ladies, old world gods~"

"Ancestors, heroes, ladies, old world gods~"

"Fearless and brave, Brittany~"

"Your knight, in many ages, has been famous all over the world~ Chivalrous and unparalleled~"

"Your knight, in many ages, has been famous all over the world~ Chivalrous and unparalleled~"

"Knight Nation~Knight Nation~"

"Love your lord forever!"

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

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

After listening to this song, Ryan’s tears were about to come down, and the Knight King said with emotion: “This is the German court of Western Rome when the Eastern Roman Emperor, the Third Roman Tsar, and the Governor of the Roman Commercial Republic of Venice met in Istanbul in 1453. The military anthem sung at the military parade held by the Janissaries to celebrate the revival of Rome. Later, because Skasnik, the protector of the Roman Patron, felt that this history was too magical, he changed the Roman orthodox to Brittany. Today, thanks to your help from Lucien Pasha, I can hear it again. Sultan Ben Ryan is really happy and happy!"

Everyone didn’t understand what this passage meant. Only when Su Liya heard some weird words like "Luo Luo is also Luo" and "The emperor is Luo" from Ryan all day, she understood a little bit. He patted Ryan's arm and saw that the atmosphere was embarrassing. He took the initiative: "Your Majesty is starting to talk strange things again. Let's ignore him. Knights and soldiers, please come in. The palace is ready. The banquet."

The crowd entered the palace, and in the guest room of the palace assembly in Kurona, Ryan and the others sat down.

"How is Bafeng Mountain now?" After sitting down, Ryan asked Lucien, "How is the situation of the dwarves of the Angland clan?"

"King Bellega and his clan are all well." Lucien nodded, the commander of the evil land thought for a while, picking up a few important things and said: "In the past few years in the evil land, we and the Angrande clan have been in succession. Played more than 100 games around Bafeng Mountain, basically completely cleared all the greenskin forces near Bafeng Mountain. According to the judgment of King Belega, at least in the next ten years, no greenskins will appear around Bafeng Mountain. ."

"Are the casualties high?" Ryan couldn't help showing joy after listening.

"The dwarves basically have no casualties." Lucien reluctantly said: "Most of them are small-scale security wars. We have more than 2,000 casualties, but Durant has a way to get us many recruits. "

The mercenary leader sitting at the head, inherited the status of the Blackhearted Rip Border Baron. Now Durant, who is now the number one warlord in the border prince, smiled flatteringly: "Many people are willing to fight, as long as the price is right, my majesty, border The prince received so much that he would accept a package of food and housing, and be a young man of his own background. Although there is a loss, everyone is willing to come."

"Yeah." Ryan asked something more, and nodded repeatedly. The Knight King thought for a while, then suddenly asked: "In this case, I have a question for you, Lucien, please answer it in detail."

"Your Majesty, please."