Chapter 497: [Shock]

"Grain! Money!" Adrik said without hesitation: "The local defense forces were deployed, the capitals were assembled, and the entire army counterattacked. Now every second and third-line local defense forces deployed from the south come to the capital. The army has to be armed, but we have just experienced a war, the finances have almost collapsed, and the rich land in the north and the middle of the empire has almost been wiped out! We used to rely on grain transportation supplies in the northern grain-producing areas, but now , The road blocked by the rebels, the grain in the north ca n’t be transported. See the novel [\ '\'] Free text update! (See the novel) In the south, because I have deployed too many garrisons, some places have begun to become unstable. ..., a big mess, everything is money and food! "
"No, I think the general's biggest difficulty at the moment is not this." Either money or food, but it's just appearance. When the old prime minister came here, he paused deliberately, then suddenly raised his eyelids, stared at Adrik tightly, and sank word by word: "The biggest difficulty of the general is ... Your Majesty does not trust you, everywhere Make an elbow! !! "
"!!!" Adrik changed his color suddenly, and let out his eyes, staring at the Prime Minister in front of him.
"Sir, General, isn't this my old saying wrong?" The Prime Minister smiled gently and said leisurely: "Six days ago, the Southern Keran Local Corps sent 2,000 people to the army, and the Ministry of Military Affairs granted 1,000 sets of weapons and ten days. The army was exhausted, but only 70% was approved by the Government Administration Office. Three days ago, the Logistics Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs applied for 1.2 million military expenses, but when it arrived at the Government Affairs Department, 40% was cut off! His new army, His Majesty suddenly ordered the transfer of two thousand elites, and transferred to supplement the Royal Forest ...
The old man said line by line, like several Jiazhens, he is also a prime minister of hard work. These things are clearly packed in his own heart, and at this moment, he does n’t even have to think about it.
Adrik's face became more ugly, and he said coldly, "All these things are yours to approve the military department."
"Adriatic, of course you should understand." Those replies, although they are my decree, are not what I mean. "
Adrik looked pale, looked at the prime minister, and finally murmured in a dull tone: "I'm Adrik with my heart for the country, beside ..." I don't need to think, nor want to think! "
"Naive." The old man made such a cold evaluation, looking at Adrik: "General, IMHO, although you are a superior army, your loyalty to the empire is impeccable, but you and your character If you are a general on one side, or if you serve as a corps commander, it is absolutely competent! But it is such a position as the Minister of Military Affairs ... In fact, you are not the right person. Your temperament is too extreme "and" ... many The idea is too naive. "
Adrik didn't laugh and looked at the Prime Minister: "Sir, are you here to persuade me to resign?"
"Of course not!" The old prime minister looked serious: "National calamity takes the lead! You are now the backbone of the army! It is you who can save this country and the situation! So although you are not the right candidate, it is now The only candidate! The empire's military affairs can only be supported by you now. "
Adrik smiled lightly: "Then I'm confused, Lord Prime Minister, what's your intention, exactly?"
"The strong and the weak are weak! The country is not solid! This is your biggest crisis now!" The prime minister said lightly: "I know that you must have complaints in your heart, but you should also understand that Your Majesty does this." It is not that he does not trust you ... but that he cannot trust you! Change to any emperor "Any emperor, under such circumstances, it is absolutely impossible to trust you!"
Adrik was silent.
"The army of the empire must not only have your own voice, Adrik! No emperor can allow this situation to continue. Even if you Adrik is bold and loyal, even if you really want to serve the country!" Salem Bonelli The tone suddenly sharpened, and he said coldly, "You are not stupid. You should understand this! Lord Adrik, I am here today to just talk to you about cooperation!"
Adrik raised an eyebrow.
"You don't need to look at me like this." The old prime minister said lightly: "Although I am old, I am not unconscious. My loyalty to the empire will not be half a point lower than you! Salenbonelli is never the Prime Minister of the Dead! "
"Say your intentions," Adrik said coldly. "I'm a soldier. I don't like to turn corners. What does the Prime Minister have to teach me, just say it."
"If His Majesty does not doubt you, someone must divide some of your authority and power in the army." Salem Bonelli said lightly: "The art of balance has always been this way. His Majesty doubts you because of you. Adrik's influence in the army is too great and too strong! But if someone divides your influence, then your Majesty will be relieved a lot, and your situation will be improved a lot. This reason, I do n’t think What more I say, you know. "
"Master Duke Minas?" Adrik raised his mouth and smiled lightly. "I was also an old subordinate of Lord Duke. Lord Duke is like a teacher to me. If Lord Duke comes out of the mountain, of course, I will cooperate very hard. If you The reason for this is this, then you don't have to worry about it. As long as the Lord Duke comes back from the mountain, I must agree with him. But ... Lord Prime Minister, it is not my intention to delay the recovery of the Old Duke. And this is not something I can control. "
Adrian's words, of course, Salem Bonelli understood: whether the Duke of Minas could be restored and decide who was in the palace.
However, Adrik's attitude of approval still reassured the old prime minister. Moreover, the old man who was older than Erhai Lake could see from Adrik's eyes that this iron skeleton general did not pretend to be a fool of himself. He was telling the truth and was willing to welcome the rise of Duke Minas.
Don't care if someone comes to weaken their own authority. Only this one, Adrik's conduct is worth admiring the Prime Minister!
"His Majesty has His Majesty's concerns. As ministers, we don't have much to say." The Prime Minister said lightly: "But I have a method that can prompt His Majesty to make an early decision and see the Duke of Minas' resurgence. See you immediately. Divide! Just, but need your general's cooperation "I don't know you .........
"Do you want me to go into the palace to persuade you?" Adrik smiled.
The Prime Minister shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Our Majesty's temperament, presumably, you also know that if you go to persuade, it will have a negative effect on your situation. Your Majesty may doubt you and the old duke ditch anger at once ... But not so beautiful ... "
Adrik was silent for a while, looked up, and looked into the prime minister's eyes. The two looked at each other for a moment, and the general nodded finally: "I understand what to do."
When the old Prime Minister heard this, Huo Ran stood up and gave a deep respect to Adrik, with a sincere look "slowly said:" Thank you! "
Adrik let him sideways and said lightly, "You are the prime minister. I don't dare to accept such a gift."
"This time, not for me, but for this country! You know the righteousness and deserve this gift!"
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No one knew this night, the Prime Minister's secret visit.
"The next morning," another secret thing quickly spread through the imperial capital from various channels.
It is said that Adrik, the Minister of Military Affairs, went to the palace early in the morning to meet with His Majesty, and proposed an armament plan for army consolidation.
As always, Emperor Garcia did not immediately agree with the demands of the plan put forward by Adrik, but instead picked out some problems.
Again, as usual, divisions arose among the monarchs and ministers, and some disputes arose.
However, in the past, despite his stubborn nature, Adrik often stubbornly argued. After all, the status of monarchs and ministers was placed there, and he could only endure leaving silently.
But this time, Adrik showed exceptional toughness!
According to rumors from the servants who were serving around His Majesty in the palace at the time, Adrik was rude to his Majesty and was very "disrespectful". Even before His Majesty, Adrik clenched his fists. There is also quite offensive language.
In the end, Her Majesty could not help angering Derek: "There is a King in His Heart!" What if you don't agree? "
Adrik replied, "I'm going to decide for myself!"
Having said that, Adrik turned and left, not even saluting the emperor, and swayed out of the palace! The Garcia Emperor was pale and smashed the furnishings in the room afterwards.
Adrik actually said that he would "self-determinate"! That military order was enforced by him in the name of the Minister of Military Affairs!
What makes the emperor even more angered is that according to the imperial decree, the implementation of this military order must be endorsed by the emperor ’s seal in addition to the military minister ’s own signature. But in the army unimpeded, no one cares whether this military order is "legal" or not!
This situation made Emperor Garcia not only anger, but more panic!
Later that night, the Prime Minister went to the palace again to see His Majesty.
Seeing the emperor's still pale and annoyed face, the old prime minister sighed in his heart that Adrik was indeed a man who kept his promise. In order to cooperate with myself, actually did this kind of thing.
But he should be very clear that if he did this, he would be a disaster for himself and the future.
"Your Majesty, you can no longer hesitate."
The old prime minister spoke softly, and immediately took something out of his arms and offered it to him.
"I just came out of the Duke of Minas's House. Here are some of his articles on the military establishment plan written by Lord Duke Minas. And" ... Lord Duke Minas and I talked for an afternoon, he………"
"Prime Minister, you should know, I can't trust this family!" Garcia looked dull.
"The Duke of Minas stated that he wanted to allow Lord Roddy to serve the country, and after Roddy joined the army, he was afraid that he would not have taken care of his family. Come to raise, if your Majesty will accept his eldest son as the righteous son, it is even more gracious ............
"Long grandson ?!"
Garcia's face suddenly changed!
Because of the relationship between the two, Roddy is his childhood friend. He is very close to each other. He has been unable to retaliate because he has been suppressed at home. Where is the little duke of the Nas family really missing a woman?
Roddy naturally raised several lovers outside, and I heard that one had also given him a son, but because he was not married and had children, he could not be officially listed in the genealogy of the Minas family.
"It's just an illegitimate child ... hmm, there's no value in being a proton." Garcia frowned.
"The Lord Duke said that the young Duke will soon get married and marry the child's mother. Then the child is naturally the legitimate grandson of the Minas family."
The emperor's face suddenly changed, and his eyes lit up!
It can be said that the conditions and the sacrifices made by the Minas family have been amazing!
The lover outside Roddy is definitely not a noble and noble girl. I am afraid that she may be lowly from her birth. But he was willing to marry his wife as the first wife ... Then, for the Minas family, such a move has already been regarded as a great sacrifice!
Roddy is married, the illegitimate son is the third generation future heir of the well-known Minas family! Put it in the court as a proton, and the weight is enough!
Moreover, the hostages are not hostages, it is just that the Minas family is willing to make such huge sacrifices and concessions ... sincerity is really no small!
Although the anxiety in my heart may not be completely eliminated, I suddenly remembered that Adrik came into the palace early this morning, the treacherous attitude in front of himself ...
If there is no one in the army to restrain him, I am afraid ...
Garcia finally sighed, looking tired and helpless.
He looked at the Prime Minister and turned to leave behind.
The Prime Minister stood in place ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Seeing that the emperor was about to leave, he looked anxious, and said loudly, "Your Majesty ...,
"Okay! I'll do it!" Garcia stopped, and Huo Ran looked back at the Prime Minister. "I'm done!"
"Your Majesty is wise." The old Prime Minister wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Just, regarding the arrangement of the Duke of Minas .........
This time, the emperor walked away without looking back.
"It's up to the prime minister!"
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That night, another thing caused a sensation in the capital!
The Duke of Minas, who has been dormant for many years, is officially back! The official deputy minister of the imperial government, the chief of staff, leads the soldiers' amulet and grants the title of empire marshal.
Rodi, the son of Duke of Minas, conferred the title of General of the Imperial Guard and the second post of the Imperial Ministry.
The capital is shaking!