Chapter 699: 19. The burning Ister River (4)

"The situation is very serious."
The cardinal said to himself, there was no shaking in the same face, only strong will and coldness. Sharp eyes looked at the people standing under the steps, and the cold voice continued.
"The most important thing now is to understand the situation of Wang Guanling. Regarding the responsibilities of the relevant personnel, this meeting will not be discussed for the time being. After the situation is stable, there will be plenty of time to discuss in detail."
The Lord Marquis Thaleier shrank his neck subconsciously, and Fukai, who was standing opposite him, gave a soft grunt. Colbert behind the Fukai just glanced at the Army Minister, and then looked down at his toes.
Despite the different positions, the words of Prime Minister Richelieu still resonate. Everyone usually quarrels, but they are still consistent about the priority of packing up the rebels. If the crown leader is allowed to split from Charlemagne, then other territories are likely to follow suit: Ostoria has begun various actions, Dacia is watching, and Bohemia has never dealt with the crown leader. The suppression of the Crown Collar showed great interest, but if Charlemagne behaved too weakly, they would not mind putting aside the contradiction first, and let Charlemagne be independent.
For Charlemagne's dream of a great power and even survival, this is not the end of the world.
Even more dangerous is that this riot showed completely different characteristics from the past independent movement: in the past, only a part of the country’s nobles became independent, thinking about an addiction called "His Majesty" by others, and the people at the bottom did not care about their own. subordinate. For the civilians who have to make every effort to guarantee three meals a day, the country and the nation are all illusory. As long as they are not forced to change their beliefs or increase the pressure on their lives, they do not mind who rules them. Anyway, the masters of Albion and Charlemagne would be uninvited when they were rent-collecting, and their attitudes were similar.
But this time, not only the nobles, but also the poor ghosts plunged into it.
Although the nobles do not regard the civilian class who cannot use magic and have little wealth as a matter of mouth or heart, they also know that when the crowd with a large number of advantages concentrates on one goal. Often a great force beyond ordinary people's ability to understand will erupt. Whatever that force finally created was a great achievement. It is still a huge disaster, but the destruction of the existing system is unquestionable.
If this goal is to establish a new system, it is extremely fatal for the vested interests and guardians of the old order.
and so. From the moment I learned that Wang Guanling had a rebellion. Everyone's attitude has been determined.
"The rebels have not yet put forward a clear political proposition. But we must not forget that the mobsters were extremists who shouted slurs at the royal family and hanged all local officials to the trees. Since the flag has been raised . And they have brought a large number of people to participate in the rebellion, then they will never be willing to return to their previous state. For this, we cannot have any luck and compassion, and we must resolutely suppress the rebellion."
Fukai said in a loud voice, looking at Taliyah from time to time during his speech, the latter's face flushed without a word.
"Xiaguan agrees with Master Fukai's opinion. Imagine if we agreed to the conditions of the rebels, what would other territories think? Is it that they will not interpret this situation as a kingdom to be bullied, as long as a riot is launched, Do you want to ask for it? For the dignity of His Majesty and for the complete unity of the Kingdom, we must fight back with strong means!"
"Xiaguan seconded."
"Seniors agree."
"Xiaguan has no opinion."
"Subordinate second."
...
Under the leadership of Colbert, the ministers in the hall expressed their opinions one after another, and Thalier also expressed his approval. Without any objections, the response to the crown rebellion was determined.
After the ceremonial walk-through agenda ended, Prime Minister Richelieu looked at Charles IV on the throne. The old king of the old clock nodded slowly. The prime minister threw a more practical and controversial issue. .
"What is Zhu Qing's opinion on the programming of the crusade?"
The ministers who had been present all the time came to their full strength, and the loose eyes refocused.
This issue seems to be uncontroversial. Only the Army and Titans can complete this task. It is suitable to send anyone, but it is the Army that causes the disaster. Titans is a full-time force responsible for domestic emergencies, so Titans' chance looks bigger.
However, in this state, the dispatch of Titans will also send an important signal: the status of the crown prince is in jeopardy, not to mention the frontline military merits, that is, the inheritance of the throne is no longer strong. A new round of shuffling is about to begin within the royal family, and many people have to weigh what team they should stand in. Although the second prince, Bernard, and his Titans were in full swing, because of Titans’ bad records of
running
and
walking alone
and the succession right, in addition to Fukai and Arrow Crusader, they were willing to open Not many people support Prince Bernard, but now...
"Dear Majesty."
Fukai paid a tribute and said with a little excitement:
"Seniors recommend Titans as the main backbone, and the Army provides assistance to form a mixed force and march towards the crown."
There was a low noise in the hall, Richelieu raised his hand to stop this rude behavior, and frowned.
On the face of it, Fukai’s proposal took care of the Army’s face and did not completely kick them out. However, because the command was in the hands of Titans, it was still a single act. By the way, actual actions showed that the Army was subordinate to Titan. Sri Lanka’s status-Slaps hit the mountain, and the benefits were enough. The face-slept army could not tell the bitterness. He had to thank Titans for his support in front of him. Nice guy.
With so many tricks, Richelieu couldn't help but want to admire a few words. But the Prime Minister is also very clear that with Fukai's consistent and arrogant approach, this old-fashioned and malicious strategy cannot be his hand.
(Is it really that guy...)
An unfathomable smile crossed the corner of his head, and Richelieu clenched his fists. Then it was released again.
Li Lin’s intervention did not exceed the predicted range, allowing Titans to maintain a comparative advantage in the competition with the Army, so as to intervene in the battle for the throne. This is the consistent strategy of the consortium leaders.
They supported the second prince, but did not allow the gap between him and the crown prince to be too wide, which allowed Prince Bernard to remain dependent on the consortium. At the same time, through the marriage of Roland and Minerva, the inconspicuous Prince Shire is in the hands, making it a chess piece that can play an unexpected role at a critical moment. Until now, no one knows which Li Lin supports, and neither side can ignore the attitude of the consortium. The consortium gained many benefits.
This time it looks the same. Although the army and the crown prince were severely beaten, the consortium did not allow the second prince to gain more benefits than fame and political influence. As long as Crown Prince Wang is not abolished, Li Lin can continue to play his game.
Richelieu could hardly do anything about it. He had hoped for Prince Wang before. But Prince Wang's stupid performances one after another made him disappointed. The second prince and Li Lin went too close. His personality and ability are not suitable for entrusting the country to him. The Queen Minerva was quite talented and capable. But she is a queen girl, too young, too late to succeed. In the end Prince Shire... put a child who always lived in the shadow of brother abuse to the throne. Challenging the elder brother, the sly minister, the tycoon of influence everywhere? No one with a little brain thinks this is a good idea.
Sighing softly, the Prime Minister cheered up again, preparing to speak, and an anxious voice sounded before him.
"Xiaguan did not dare to agree with the chief financial officer."
Barely restraining the urge to yell, Army Minister Thayer's blushing face wrinkled.
"Titans and the Army have no previous experience in coordinated combat. It is a very rash act to let two forces that are unfamiliar with each other and have different combat methods march forward together. It may cause unnecessary trouble. There is no question of military strength. At any time, we can form an army of counterinsurgency alone, and wipe out the rebel army led by the crown."
The Secretary of the Army’s speech was not untargeted, and the tone of speech also showed a trace of calmness, but everyone could hear the meaning of struggling.
"Your Excellency Thayer, how long will it take you to mobilize a sufficient number of counterinsurgency troops from the army that is undergoing transformation training?"
Fukai stared at him with a mocking look and said:
"One month or two months? Or from the northern front?"
"you……!"
With a grunt, Thalier fell into silence again, with anger and humiliation still hanging on his face.
As Fukai said, most of the first army new troops that completed transformation and upgrading followed Prince Wang's expedition to the north, and the rest were trapped in the crown. At the moment, the second batch of training troops completed half of the scheduled progress. It is indeed difficult to get enough people, but it is not as exaggerated as Fukai said. For a maximum of two weeks, although a combat capability is not as elite as the expeditionary force, it is sufficient to deal with the crusade against the rebels.
But today the situation does not allow such a calm preparation. Every hour of delay, Charlemagne's prestige and benefits are being lost. Taliyah knew this, and Fukai knew that, so this adulterer who had no right and guts to attack the crown prince deliberately referred to the northern front, and used a roundabout attack by referring to Sang.
Dirty villain!
Thayer yelled in his heart that this is the only thing he can do now. Fukai's rebuttals are all true, at least on the surface, even Richelieu thinks so.
"Titans are all in the south. How long will it take to complete the formation and transfer of troops?"
"A legion, 40,000 people, using the railway system, can enter the crown collar in about a week."
"Candidate for commander?"
"Erich Deen Bach-Zilevsky Deputy National Commander."
Richelieu nodded, and the candidates and troops were impeccable. Titans himself was a very elite force. Bach-Zielevsky had commanded the suppression of the bohemian riots and the bandit armed forces on the southwest border. It was recognized An expert on security and warfare, believing that under his command, the rebellion will soon be quelled.
"The details will be worked out by Titans. There is no more time for trivial discussions. I think we should immediately contact the southern Titans and let them start preparing immediately."
"But that--"
"As a heavy minister of the kingdom, if you can solve the problem for your majesty and the country by venting your emotions and being brave, you can continue to talk, Taliyah."
Richelieu's cold speech made Teliya take a breath of breath~EbookFREE.me~The Secretary of the Army shrank back, and the Cardinal didn't look at him, now is not the time to cooperate with people with insufficient brains , He does not intend to miss the opportunity to solve the problem.
"The crusade is composed of Titans alone. The army does not need to intervene, contact Hanau, and let him surround the two cities of Buda and Pest. They must not attack or let people out of the city come out. Before the crusades arrive, they must consume The rebellious spirit."
Richelieu said in one breath, and only responded to his silence. Indeed, this is the most appropriate proposal at the moment, avoiding the risk of intensification of the conflict between the Army and Titans, and the problem of coordination between the two armies, and using resolute action to eliminate the flames of the rebellion. Then deter those territories that are starting to shake. As for the face of the Army...Who cares about the feelings of this group of fools who are not successful enough? The crown prince did not need to continue to be entangled in it, and His Highness should concentrate on dealing with the war in the north, and he did not need to worry about other things.
Wang Guanling, as well as the rebels, let Bach solve it.
In the silence of the ministers, under the watchful eye of the Cardinal, Charles IV, who was sitting on the throne, nodded and signed his name on the draft edict. Without any embellishment and modification, the death sentence of Wang Guanling and its largest and most prosperous city left the Palace of Versailles at the fastest speed and went straight to the far south. (To be continued...)