Chapter 836: 5. Actors (1)

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The largest power on the mainland.
Accompanying this title is not only glory, but the second, third, fourth... together to besieged is also the fate of the country titled this honorary title. For thousands of years, Charlemagne has been in this position. Whether it’s the old friend Albion’s strategy of
joining the second pit boss
or the pope’s humiliation that his ancestors were arrested by Charlemagne barbarians every year, Charlie would be cut whenever he had a chance Man; or the Habsburgs and the Seres and the like make small moves... Anyway, surrounded by a bunch of neighbors who are feudal, bloody, and hatred, has long been a part of Charlemagne's daily life. Although Charlemagne has always been able to do nothing about the nations, he has been deterred by Charlemagne's national power and the duchy that the North is watching. Until now, the countries can only watch the rise of Charlemagne, but they are helpless. It seems that the unsolved problems for thousands of years have finally come to a final solution.
Most Charlemagne take the situation so naturally, but a small group of sober people see the unprecedented crisis behind the carnival of prosperity.
"What on earth did he want to do?"
The cardinal's angry roar shook even the crystal chandelier on the ceiling. It seemed that he had been exhausted by the roar. Charlemagne's top beam collapsed on the large office chair, and a piece of paper slipped from his fingers.
Prime Minister Richelieu may be the greatest and ruthless politician in Charlemagne's history. In addition to cold blood and conspiracy, the old man in the cardinal robe is also known for his indestructible will. In the face of unscrupulous nobles, he firmly used the army and capital punishment to eliminate all resistance, forced the country to cut the fortified castles according to forces, and withdrew the private forces controlled by nobles, large and small; increased tax rates and encouraged production to fill the treasury; building navy and overseas colonies, The long-dead and ill-recognized Charlemagne Navy came back to life, and even defeated the recognized maritime hegemony to control the ocean.
Without the existence of a super monster, a consortium, the prime minister will shine in the glorious glory and become a famous ZTE minister remembered by history.
Almost all of Richelieu’s defeats were inseparable from the consortium. It seems that as soon as he meets Li Lin, the Prime Minister's wisdom goes offline. After several defeats, the bishop clearly realized that for the rest of his life, the consortium was an invincible opponent. I am afraid that in the next one hundred years, no one can defeat this monster that will root countless tentacles in all aspects of Charlemagne, and at the same time weave a large net of all-encompassing interests with its benefits. For the sake of national interests, the Prime Minister and the consortium have established a "new type of interest group relationship" that is both cooperative and competitive. The results of the cooperation have also made Archbishop Li satisfied and began to think about how to maintain a symbiotic relationship that is beneficial to both parties.
Until Roland and Minerva showed him the true face of the consortium, the existence of the Alfheim and Elf camp, Li Lin's true identity and ultimate purpose. The prime minister who woke up like a dream had to re-examine the symbiotic relationship that was quite satisfactory before with bitter eyes. Then the Prime Minister found frustrated: in the face of the elf camp, he and Charlemagne had lost all the means to fight back. Economic, political, military, diplomacy-no matter which one, Alfheim can easily hang Charlie Man, who is isolated and heavily dependent on the consortium.
Previously, the "big victory" completely blocked the possibility of Charlemagne obtaining external support. Originally, as long as he asked for "all are elven conspiracies, we are also victims." Even if countries will not send troops directly, at least they will provide material and political support based on a common belief and sense of ethnic belonging, squeezing the space for activities in Yalfheim. If you are lucky, you will be able to drag the opponent into the quagmire of consumption warfare. After all, the opponent is consuming the energy accumulated by herself and fighting with the entire human camp. Eventually, he will be exhausted alive.
However, it is no longer possible to count on this possibility. Charlemagne choked the throats of the nations. At this time, if anyone joins to fight Charlemagne, the nations will not care about the racial elements and beliefs of the new entrants. Even if that is not a friend, it is an enemy of the enemy.
When the best strategy cannot be implemented, at least a sub-optimal strategy is needed to avoid the worst. After discussing with Roland and Minerva, the prime minister's strategy was to drag.
It is necessary to delay the war time of Yalfheim at any cost. Although appeasement is ugly, it is difficult for them to start the war machine under the best conditions according to the predetermined plan as long as they do not allow the elf camp to get a big name. During this time. Charlemagne can readjust its strategy, clean up the army and internal affairs, eliminate radicals and elements, and restore relations with other countries. Eventually, the current situation of isolation and helplessness was changed, forcing Yalfheim not to act rashly. As for the elimination of Yalfheim-Archbishop Li did not even consider this unrealistic idea of ​​death. As long as Li Lin, who is an agent of God, is still there, any similar idea is dangerous and stupid.
After all the deliberation is completed, the last remaining questions will only have time. The above plans all take time, but Charlieman now lacks the most time. The entire strategic transformation from start to completion. It is conservatively estimated that it will take 5 to 6 years. Among them, there is no room for interference, let alone the provocation of the elven camp. It was at this time that Richelieu received a fierce news that made him almost faint-Prince Wang secretly sent a floating fleet to raid the consortium transport ship, and the battle failed. Only 1 of the 11 warships returned to port.
For a long time, because he had no heirs, Richelieu regarded the crown prince as a child rather than a future king. At the same time, as an outstanding politician, his cold and precise eyes also gave him a clearer insight into King Louis than the king himself. Prince's advantages and disadvantages.
In all fairness, the Prime Minister believes that the most outstanding person among many Wang Sis is Prince Wang. Among the princes and princes, abilities, tactics and wrists are unmatched. The shortcomings are also very obvious. There is excess self-esteem and great joy.
If it was in the Taiping era, Prince Louis would probably become a generation of Ming monarchs, and he and Charlemagne under his administration would definitely leave a heavy stroke in history. However, his personality that made him so happy made it difficult for him to think about the national strategy in the long run. When he encountered problems, he tended to solve it by force, even to show his personal honor or preference. Charlieman eventually lost his hegemonic status.
In the past, this is not a big deal. Even if hegemony is lost, Charlemagne can still lose the status of the mainland's largest power. In order to balance the strength comparison between countries, countries are more willing to cooperate with a Charlieman who is not too weak. But now there are foreign countries forming an anti-Charlemagne alliance, and there are elf camps watching. Under the immediate crisis, such a "troublemaker" can only bring chaos and disaster to the country.
This trouble must be solved!
Less than 5 minutes. Richelieu made a decision. Since Prince Wang's existence cannot bring stability to the country, then simply abolish him! It can either shun Yalfheim, or even take away the army die-hards who are getting out of control, and alleviate the resistance to subsequent strategic adjustments. The only question is who should control the army?
Michelle Tellier, who had a relationship with the crown prince, was definitely unusable. Although Michele's son Loire is an outstanding talent, for the same reason it is no longer possible to let the Thalie family control the army. The second prince Bernard and the consortium were too close, and already had Titans known as the "Second Army". If the Army was Titanized, it would produce an unprecedentedly large warlord group. It's too late to deal with this group of fanatics. Where there is time to deal with other things. By the same token, letting the navy leave the army to manage the army is not enough. Let us not say whether the professional is the counterpart. The navy's own excessive bellicose tendency also makes the prime minister uneasy.
The last hope still fell on Prince Shire, but His Royal Highness was too small, and the prestige accumulated before could not be convinced. If Shire is a little bigger, even if he is 15 years old, things will be much easier. just now……
Richelieu also considered imitating the model of the Sarbadian district, allowing Roland and Minerva to control the practice under the name of Shire. However, it is completely different to control a country’s army and manage localities. Their experience and prestige are not enough to bear such a heavy burden. In addition, Li Lin, who has broken with Roland, will have no reaction to this overly obvious combination. It is extremely dangerous to pin his hopes on his opponents to underestimate the enemy.
Thinking of this, Richelieu couldn't help but think of the military system of Alfheim mentioned by Roland. Military chiefs, chiefs of general staff, and chiefs of departments that must be served by non-active soldiers are independent of each other. The legal system determines the financial power and the power to mobilize the military is completely controlled by the council and the ruling officer. Under this system, the military cannot act arbitrarily. The mutual restraint between departments also reduces the risk of military coups to an acceptable level, plus firm punishment for violations of discipline. This makes it difficult for several lieutenants and school officers like the Charlemagne army to plan "Tianzhu thief" and practice "Xia Ke Shang".
Take a look at the model soldiers over there, and then look at the group of red deer, thieves, gangsters, royalists, and dominationists who work part-time and abusive powers. ! Why is the gap so big? ! Why is the gap so big? !
After shouting very important feelings three times in a row. Richelieu, who had calmed down, finally decided to compromise—promoting the Sebastian Vauban Army to be the Field Marshal and serve as the Secretary of the Army. The well-known "Great Conde"-the fourth-generation Conde prince Louise Bourbon served as war minister, let Roland and Minerva in the name of "apprentice military" and "form the fourth prince's guard" He served under the acting prince and provided a counselor for the Army's rectification.
Vauban is an outstanding soldier and military theorist. While being good at conquering the fortress, he is also good at building the fortress and admiring defensive operations. Among the many warriors under the crown prince, Vauban is well-known for his modesty, rationality, and overall personality, which allows him to be a minister of the army to appease the crown prince, and is easily accepted by all parties. Prince Kong Dai was originally known as Wu Xun, and he was also a royal family. There is no dispute about serving as war minister. According to customary law, the Minister of War has the right to intervene in the army’s management and personnel adjustments. With the competence and justice of Prince Conde, and with the assistance of Minerva and Roland, the army has justified its development.
After the calculation was completed, Richelieu immediately prepared the next man to prepare a horse-drawn carriage to the Palace of Versailles. The resolute Prime Minister, who did not like to waste time, is now a crucial moment for every second.
The worrying Richelieu did not yet know that his response was one step behind. Where everyone was out of sight, the strategy to advance the war was in an orderly manner.
"Is what you said true?"
Regardless of the splash of tea juice falling on the cuffs, Prince Bernard was carrying the tea cup, his face full of consternation and ecstasy that was hard to conceal.
"It's true, His Royal Highness."
The gnome humbly saluted, and the ugly face piled up an impeccable business smile.
"Prince Louis sent a floating fleet to attack the company's merchant fleet. Prime Minister Richelieu's cultivation is as good as possible, and I am afraid that he will also take decisive measures."
Alberich didn't say what the so-called "decisive measures" were, and if he didn't even have this judgment and imagination, Prince Bernard was either stupid or hopeless, or terrible.
Now Charlemagne has achieved great advantages in the strategic situation. Almost all the enemies have been hit, but the war is far from over. Charlemagne’s opponents have not fallen. They are licking the wounds and waiting to recover, if they cannot end the war as soon as possible. Next will be a long, muddy battle of attrition. Whether it is to maintain the normal operation of the national economy or huge war expenditures, the assistance of the consortium is indispensable. But a crown prince who provokes trouble can't do this. When you have to make a choice between the two, which side will be abandoned. The answer is too obvious.
The obvious result is not worthy of concern. The question is, after this, to be straightforward-who will become the heir to the throne?
According to the inheritance law, after the crown prince is deposed, the second prince will automatically become the first heir to the throne. With the close relationship between Bernard and the consortium, the crown prince seems to have no suspense.
Not exactly.
In addition to Bernard, they have other options, and may be better than Bernard.
Minerva and Shire.
The fiance of Minerva is Roland, the future successor of the consortium, in the present day of the consortium. No one would be uninterested in discussing whether the children born in the marriage of the cheap and the good are eligible to inherit the throne. If the consortium wants to step into the sky, it is not impossible to launch a queen; Shire’s youngness and lack of strength are another kind of "advantage". Whether the starting point is current or long-term, this is a place where there are many places to start designing and random The "sophisticated chess pieces" at the mercy of this are exactly what they saw, and Richelieu and the consortium all paid close attention to Shire.
Compared with them, Bernard's advantage is not obvious enough.
Alberich’s next words will directly determine the direction of the kingdom and even the world. Bernard clenched his fist in white, staring at the fat lips of the gnome who are exclusively for the wine-colored man.
Bathed in the eyes of a prince full of anxiety, expectation, hope and begging. Alberich suddenly wanted to laugh. Once upon a time, these big men would look at him with respectful eyes. In the past, a lord could look down on him like a dog, not to mention the prince and nobleman who determined the fate of the country. And now. These people also crawled under his feet almost like dogs, humbly and eagerly waiting for the bones.
This is the magic of money and power. Anyone is crazy and intoxicated. Once tasted the thrill of mastering power and dominating others, alcohol, drugs, and women will lose their appeal.
Fortunately, Albelich was not overwhelmed by endorphins. He knew exactly who the awesome and fearful object was. And who can taste the gift of extreme pleasure. The adult has the tolerance to tolerate the enjoyment of his subordinates at the same time, and he also cannot tolerate the harshness of the bad things caused by the stupidity of his subordinates-especially the major task of determining national policy, such as now, if he messes up, he will definitely Let Alberich regret to be born into this world.
With a slight shudder, the gnome ended his game.
"His Royal Highness, the company's purpose and purpose is to make a profit."
Bernard nodded in a hurry. As an animal of interest, he knew the importance of interest as well as the importance of breathing.
"A short-term investment that pays off seems to be very attractive, but we prefer sustainable long-term investment. For example: the sale of arms is indeed profitable, but people's demand for clothing, food, housing and transportation is fundamental. Business opportunities are far broader than the military industry. On the other hand, the war will destroy productivity and demand, increase costs, and at the same time will intensify social conflicts, forcing more resources to alleviate the pressure. In the end, not only will it not be profitable, it will also be affected by various Inputs that cannot be recovered are dragged down. So overall, we want a relatively stable environment that can control the intensity and scope of various conflicts."
"I know."
"Your Highness is really smart."
Having endured not to show contempt to the prince who did not understand, Alberich continued to say:
"Fortunately, the external conflicts say that the invincible Charlemagne and Titans can eliminate all the enemies and win the final victory. But if there is a long-term dispute in the country, the blood of the noble royal family will flow into the river because of the ugly struggle. Abandoning loyalty for one's own self, deviating from tradition, and even planning to hide behind the world's princes and young princes to frame individuals and organizations that are loyal to the country-these sad and ugly things are not what we want to see."
At this point, Bernard finally understood what Albrich said.
Concerning the dethronement of the crown prince, the consortium and Richelieu do indeed share the same interests. But on other issues involving national politics and power, the two sides are still diametrically opposed. Therefore, when the collapse of Prince Louis became a foregone conclusion, how to coexist with the Prime Minister so that he could not threaten the consortium became the most important issue.
With this level of thinking, the president of the consortium had to give up let Minerva or Charles take the throne-after losing the common enemy of the crown prince and offending Bernard in the throne, it was extremely extreme for Richelieu to expand his power. dangerous.
The only option left is, of course, the second prince Bernard, who, like the consortium, dislikes the prime minister and has a close relationship with the consortium.
"But~EbookFREE.me~but..."
Bernard swallowed, and his thirsty throat regained his throat.
"The father, he believes in Richelieu very much. He is convinced that the Prime Minister is a selfless man who is wholeheartedly committed to the country. As long as Richelieu put forward, he will hardly refute. How can he get him to change his mind? Besides, the Prime Minister is dethroning the king. When I was brother, I would also think of the possibility of our cooperation and formulate corresponding strategies. Are there any countermeasures at that time?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness."
Shaking the glass, Alberich tried to make himself seem casually talking to himself, and at the same time laughed uncontrollably.
"First of all, the Crown Prince has not collapsed, and he will not be silent. Secondly...Your Majesty is old, after all, I personally think that it is time to retire."
A 68-year-old man, whether physically or mentally, has something wrong, people don't seem to be surprised. At the same time, Prince Wang had another mental problem and must receive professional treatment. Considering that the country is in a state of war and the king has not appointed an heir, for the stability of the country, there seem to be few options... (to be continued.)