Vol 4 Chapter 78: Political transaction

The emperor's birthday is a national holiday.
On this day, the entire empire will be celebrated throughout the country, and blessings for the birthday of Emperor Strick.
Of course, how much of this is genuine is another matter.
In order to show the greatness of the empire and the generosity of the emperor, the emperor Strike made an important decision. He paid privately to entertain the people of the city and provided them with exquisite food and various entertainment. It is said that this was because his life was short and His Majesty the Emperor hoped to use this kind act to get the attention of the gods. Of course, more people think that he has money and nowhere to spend, hoping to spend all his money before he dies.
From this morning, various crowds of people, craftsmen, poor people, craftsmen, farmers, and samurai warriors, disabled veterans, etc., poured out in the densely populated living areas of Warrington. , Ready to attend His Majesty's banquet.
People are very excited because they can enjoy refined wheat bread, delicious roasted veal, fresh tomato soup, and taste barrels and barrels of wine, as long as they can fill the belly, they can eat as much as they want.
In fact, the night before, civilians in Warrington had gathered in various banquet venues hosted by His Majesty the Emperor, on the grass, by the river, on the square, and even outside the city. They swayed the food, chanted the emperor's generosity, and sang His kindness.
At least at this moment, they are sincere.
A few aristocrats certainly don't care about these exquisite diets. They have more advanced places. Some people like to go to the Colosseum to watch the Colosseum show. Some people like to go to the opera house to listen to the opera quietly. Others go directly to the convention hall Enjoy more personal and thoughtful service. It is impossible for the emperor to pay for these services, but the aristocracy does not lack this money.
Of course, those who really have identity will follow His Majesty the Emperor, and wherever he goes, they will also go.
According to the schedule, in the morning, Her Majesty will have breakfast with Prince Richard from the Frank Empire. The peace agreement has been reached. The Lance Empire agreed to retreat. Frank no longer needed to deliver three groups of land, but at the same time leased a group of land in the Lance Empire for free for ten years. Prince Frank's most important mission to stay here has been completed, so he will also rise to return home after the emperor's birthday. It is said that he still reached an engagement agreement with Princess Adol of the Lance Empire, but he will not marry for the time being, and it will take some time.
The news was very secretive and was not disclosed until noon.
At that time His Majesty the Emperor had left the Royal Palace and was receiving cheers from the masses on the most important Meteor Avenue in Warrington. There may be countless people who hate him want him to die, but at least in the cheering crowd, you will never see this kind of scene.
According to the arrangement, in the evening, the emperor will go to the Royal Theater to watch opera performances. There will be three song and dance troupes participating in the performance. This is a large-scale joint performance. Blue.
At noon, Xiu Yilaier puts on his makeup early, puts on colored lenses, and loses his shiny and neat hair. At this time, he has become the heir of the Dardanelle family, Sisedah. Daniil.
Lilith walked beside him in a costume, her waist looked thinner, at least she no longer complained that the belt was too tight, and she did not insert a flying knife into her skirt.
Buckler and Hording are at the front of the family. Buckler is the nominal patriarch, while Hording is the big housekeeper. In recent days, the most popular thing is actually not Cissedane Danil, but Hording. In Hoddin's own words, if I want, I can now take millions of King Witt away at any time.
They went to his banquet at the invitation of Prince Frank.
Ever since Richard proved that Sisser and Shuiglair had nothing to do with each other, they became nominal friends.
"Why did Prince Frank suddenly invite us to his banquet at this time?" Lilith didn't understand, she asked Xiuyi.
"Guests from a long distance are about to leave, and the agreement on the bright side and the secret one has been reached. Richard used me as a shield to get many benefits from the Lance Empire, and it is time to give me an account. . In fact, he did something that didn't make me happy, so he had to respond. "Xiu Yi answered lightly.
"Do you mean something with Princess Avril?" Lilith squinted at Xiuyi. In heart, it was not bad news for her.
"Oh, well, I don't worry about it." Xiu waved his hand: "Richard played a little trick and got engaged with Avril in name, which gave him the initiative over Avril. He thought he could Give me a little ... control in this way. The superiors of them never like situations or individuals that can't be completely controlled, and don't have confidence in the form of the transaction, I can understand. "
"You mean he'll never perform his engagement?"
"Unless he is convinced that I am useless to him or he is convinced that I have no interest in the princess."
"It's hard to imagine that you are his biggest bargaining chip with the Empire, but he is still calculating you secretly."
"It's the most basic political skill. He didn't sell me to the Reims. It's amazing that he has a more foolish option, that is, he directly sells the Dardanelles in a package. For most politicians, That said, this behavior is more meaningful, but it can be seen that Richard himself has a certain commercial nature, but it is not pure enough. He is neither a pure politician nor a pure businessman. Welcome but not convinced. "
Lilith was so loud that she was still a simple girl after all. She was totally indifferent to such intrigues and tricks, and it was difficult to understand how these men's brains turned.
The banquet of the Crown Prince was held at the State Guest House. In addition to the Dardanelles, a large number of other nobles were invited. Maybe everyone also knows that after his birthday, Prince Frank will return to China, and many things that have been outstanding should have a result by now.
When Xiu appeared in the banquet hall of the State Guest House, Richard saw him from a distance.
He came over with arms wide and hugged Xiuyi: "Hey, my friend, I'm so glad to see you again."
Damn, Xiu scolded.
The consequences of being entertained by a prince of a country in such a warm manner are obvious.
All the aristocrats looked at Xiu Yi at the same time, and their eyes were astonished.
Although the Dardanelles family has really made a splash in Winlington recently, if you want to welcome a prince in a country, this kind of solemn treatment cannot be owned by anyone. So much that everyone looked at him differently.
But in Xiuyi's eyes, this look is exactly what he doesn't need.
You know, as planned, today was his curtain call.
Richard's behavior almost ruined his plan.
He took a step back, avoiding Richard's embrace, and then gave a respectful gift: "It is a great honor to see you, Your Royal Highness."
"You probably don't have to be so polite."
"There is a difference between up and down, and esteem and distinction, His Royal Highness, please don't embarrass me." Xiu Yi looked at Richard with a smile, his eyes had already revealed the meaning of warning.
Richard shrugged and retracted the hug, but still pulled Xiu's hand forward, and he whispered to Xiu, "I just want to find a chance to approach you, too many people follow us. , I can't find a chance to speak to you alone. "
"So you made me your first guest in this situation?"
"No way," Richard said helplessly, "something has changed, something you can't imagine."
"What?" Xiu frowned.
He hates change.
Everyone who is good at planning hates change, so don't be surprised or listen to bad news. For a person who is good at calculation, all things should have their own rules. As long as you grasp the rules, you can grasp the overall situation, and then everything has variables and always emerges inadvertently. Small will cause you some trouble, and large may cause you a shortfall.
Xiuyi didn't want to hear the so-called good news. He just wanted to hear news that would not affect his actions. So he asked, "To what extent?"
"Very big." The news made Xiu Yi cold.
Richard said seriously: "The Lance Empire rejected all your requests."
Xiu Yi sighed, after all, still not work? Didn't the Emperor Strike bow his head even with the power of the Frank Empire?
"They signed an agreement with you and made a major concession. For you, letting go is a wise move." Xiu Yidan said indifferently. Obviously, the Reims Empire was willing to make such a major concession so that the Franks would no longer be involved in their grievances with Shuigler. Once the Franks retreat, the situation will be the same again.
Richard shook his head: "Agreement is a tool for measuring the strength of both parties, not a tool for maintaining peace. I'm not stupid enough to forget what forced them to compromise. If I don't support you, wait for them to clean up you and turn your head We have to clean up. Unless the Franks are strong enough, we can never escape the fate of oppression and aggression. "
"But you have signed an agreement."
"Yes, so I hope you can go to Frank with me. Do you know why I signed a marriage contract with the little princess? It's for you. If you will come, I will take her to Frank in the name of marrying Avril. And then ... she can be your wife. Look, I made a huge sacrifice for you. "
"You think longer than I think." Xiu Yi couldn't help but admire. When he learned that Richard and Avril had entered into a marriage contract, he thought that Richard was trying to beat himself, but he didn't think he wanted to turn himself at all. Go to Frank.
After all, this guy didn't give up the idea of ​​taking himself away, as long as he had the opportunity, he would never miss it.
"What if I refuse?"
Richard sighed: "I knew it would be like this. You are born to be unwilling to live under someone else, Hugh Iglell. Well, okay, this is going to return to the changes I told you before ... ... "
They were seated in the chair at this time. Richard ignored the eyes of everyone and just pressed Xiu by his side. Their sides were Lilith and Amelia.
"His Majesty refuses to negotiate with you, but someone wants to talk to you. He wants you to help him do things, and as long as it is done, all your conditions can be agreed." Richard reached into Xiu's ear Whispered.
"Who?"
"Why not ask first what is it?"
"Knowing who it is, I can guess what it is."
"Prince Miyah"
Xiu's heart was beating fiercely.
Prince Miyaa, of course he knew the name. The fourth son of the Strike Emperor. Strike VI had six sons in total, but only one daughter. Miyah is the only brother of Avril and his parents, and the closest Avril is.
Hearing Richard's name at this moment, Xiu Yi quickly turned his thoughts. The thought of Mijea's promise to fulfill all of his conditions was immediately understood.
He looked at Richard coldly, who was smiling at him and toasting.
Xiu smiled bitterly: "It looks like your energy is far beyond my imagination, and your plan is far from simple."
"Politics has never been complicated, and it has never been simple."
"How did you get in touch with Prince Miaia?"
"Prince Miyaa has been with me for a long time. In fact, most of the princes have people with us, just like I have people with the Reims. Not so much as I contact him. I chose him ... this time I came over and went to him as a guest for a while. The conversation between us was very speculative. I can fully understand the thoughts of people like him. After all, this is also the case in my country. My brothers exist. This time I came to the Reims Empire, in fact, there was a big reason that my father was inspired by my brothers. They are so hopeful that I will stay in the Reims Empire forever and never return. "
"Prince Miyea helped you a lot?"
"Yes, he gave me a lot of important news, let me know the bottom line of negotiations with the Lance. Of course, he also showed the same distress, he thinks he is the most suitable person to become emperor in the future He has excellent talents, and although I don't personally think so, at least he believes he will be a good emperor. The question is ... how to become an emperor. "
"How to become emperor?"
"History tells us that in order to get something that does not belong to us, some necessary means are very necessary, such as bleeding. Of course, to achieve this purpose, you need strong allies to support."
"Are you one of them?"
"You are also one of them. Miyea promises that as long as he can ascend to the throne, he will publicly acknowledge the Purgatory Island incident and return you innocence. From then on, you will no longer be an imperial wanted. Of course, for him, This commitment is not difficult. After all, it was the mistake made by the old emperor, not him. He can use his opponent's stand and the humility of pursuing fairness and justice to admit wrongs and regrets to restore lost hearts ... "
"It is indeed a good idea." Xiu mumbled, and he smiled softly.
The distant people only know that these two people who are about the same age are talking in secret, and from time to time they laugh, they seem to be talking about something interesting. Who would think that what they are talking about at the moment is decided. The great destiny of the country.
"So ... what does he want?"
"Things that can help him temporarily have powerful power. Golems, alchemy props, special killing and invisible potions ... he needs a lot, you can provide them."
"Not just me."
"You are the most suitable and the most powerful. The other is to prepare a teleportation circle for him. If he fails, he will flee to Frank, and only you can do this."
"Thinking really well."
"of course."
"How come he thought of looking for me?"
"I recommend you, you owe me a favor, Xiu Yi. It was I who told him that there is no better candidate than you. You must be very happy to kill Emperor Stricker. But it is because of Avril's love You may be a little bit unwilling to start. Now someone has done it for you and meets all your requirements. All your hatred can be reported without yourself. And he is the brother who loves Avril most. You will always Don't worry about him being bad for Avril. "
"I heard her talk, and it seems that's why you chose him."
"Yes, I need your answer now?"
"If this happened, what would you benefit from it?"
"A lot, much more than that from the agreement." Richard approached Xiu Yi, in a cold tone: "For example, he will help me solve those brothers that make me feel uneasy all the time."
Xiu understands.
He never thought that he would one day become involved in a political conspiracy that made him sick.
Don't look at Richard telling himself everything at this moment, it's because he knows that as Xiuyi, no one believes even if he tells this conspiracy. Conversely, if he really dares to take any action, Richard will absolutely be polite to kill him on the spot.
He could even feel a powerful thought concentrating on him at this time.
Bijavic, that star warrior.
"If that were the case, I would get too little benefit."
The benefit is that there are some discussions. Richard is obviously excited. He said in a hurried tone: "Miyah will buy your aid at a fair price. After that, whether it is the Reims or the Frank Empire, you You can walk freely without worrying about any safety issues. If someone wants to deal with you, you can even ask us for help. In the end, we will buy your alchemy first at a good price. Others worry that there will be a second Iraqi Lectra, we are not worried. Mastery of a country is not only by force. "
"That sounds good."
"In the future we will jointly destroy the Georgia Empire, and you can walk across the North Continent."
"Georgia Empire? Aren't they your allies?"
"It was. A country can have enemies without allies, but it cannot have allies without enemies." Richard said with a smile.
After thinking for a while, Xiu Yi finally nodded: it is a good deal, I only provide what you need, and do not participate. "
"That `s a deal."
A conspiracy enough to overthrow a country was settled at the banquet on the day of Her Majesty King Strike's birthday.
When future generations recorded this incident, they used countless exaggerated styles to tell how the negotiation between Hugh Glair and Richard was full of ingenuity, ingenuity, repetition, and thinking before and after, but in fact, The conspiracy was carried out entirely with a childish mentality.
The reason is simple. Whether it was Richard or Hugh Iglell, they knew each other very well from the beginning. They are all the same kind of people, with only interests in their eyes and powerful relationships. As Xiu said, Richard is not a pure politician, he has the character of a businessman. As for Xiuyi himself, look at the things he has done, the deal with Christine, the deal with the wolf thieves, and the deal with the Scourge Church. His actions are full of deals.
Young people from the 21st century have a very obvious pattern in their thinking, that trading is always easier to achieve than war.
Such is the case with Xiuyi.
So in this case, this timeless conspiracy was simply completed in the form of a transaction, without even a paper contract, all depending on their own needs.
As for the impending emperor, anyway, he will die sooner or later, and no one will worry too much about him.
For Xiuyi, he didn't have to take part in the plan himself, he only needed to provide resources. In the future, no matter how turbulent the Reims Empire is, he has nothing to do with him.
After today, he will leave Warrington.
There should be a chapter later! ~!