Chapter 1002
"This is by no means Loren Torino’s plan."
After carefully reading the letterhead Connold handed to him, Metternich, Minister of the Seal Leopold was very convinced.
The words fell, Connold and Fitlow in the imperial cabinet at the same time showed surprise expressions.
Meternich put down his letterhead, and the old man with white eyebrows and white eyebrows stood motionless, and the calm didn't look like an old man in his eighties at all.
In the empty cabinet hall, there are only three lonely shadows under the fluorite chandeliers.
Unlike Eckhart II, Connold never deliberately concealed his thoughts from his courtiers; in doing things, he never "gave the flames" like the lost father, but was tough. Extremely, once you make up your mind, it will not change.
But because of this, Connold, who has been in power for less than half a year, has already had a strong dissatisfaction with the pretend to be polite parliament; it is completely opposite to the order in the military camp. His feelings made him immersed in anger all the time.
Even if it is the "smallest cabinet" left by Emperor Eckhart, Connold really trusts only the Secretary of the Seal Metternich Leopold and the Secretary of Military Service Severin De Salion two people;
The latter is a collateral of the Imperial Family, and is a more experienced Legion commander than him; the former has been in politics for many years, without Metternich, Connold alone is basically impossible Control the imperial cabinet and even the parliament.
So when Fitronai sent the intelligence that the night watchman had brought back from Byrne, Connold also only summoned the head of the imperial cabinet.
"Why?"
Glancing at Connold, who had a dark complexion, Fitronay was the first to ask this question.
"Because the Duke of Byrne, as we know it, was impossible to make this kind of'political compromise', and Her Highness the Princess."
Meternich The expression is indifferent, and the tone is quite convinced: "If you have known this person in depth, you will understand how arrogant he is; he cautiously hides his thoughts, but can't conceal the arrogance that can't really bow to acknowledge allegiance. ."
"Therefore, Loren Torino can exchange interests with you, the Vault of Heaven and even anyone. If necessary, make some insignificant concessions, or even sacrifice a part of his own interests in consideration of the overall situation, but... "
"The negotiations between the two parties must be equal!"
At this point, the eyes of the Minister of the Seal became much sharper.
With a low snort, Connold looked at the ceiling with a solemn expression; while Fitronay, who was still confused just now, was nodded after a moment of silence.
Because it is true.
Don't say that he is now the premier emperor of the empire, even when he was an ordinary wizard in Eboden, this guy dared to negotiate with the night watchman, Brandon and even the wizard tower.
"So I'm sure, this is by no means a plan Loren Torino can come up with-at least, it is by no means his true thoughts." Metternich said silently:
" Such a smooth and very traditional method is more like a true nobleman-neither humble nor overbearing. While humbly retreating, he sincerely put forward joint suggestions and showed his favor to your majesty and the Vault of Heaven."
"This letter, not so much the Duke of Byrne, is more of Byrne...or the idea of the Torino family."
"The Torino family?" The looked thoughtful Princess Zhang blinked. "Charlotte?"
"According to the consistent strength and skill of the Scarlet Blood Castle female count, this is possible."
The Minister of the Seal is slightly nodded, sure. Her thoughts.
The two people silently turned their eyes to Connold at the same time, waiting for the emperor's answer to his courtiers.
Seeing that he put his chin back slightly, his expression still looks so indifferent.
"Neither humble nor arrogant, humble, sincere, and good." Connold sneered: "An imperial courtier, semi-strongly brought an Imperial Family side tie to his territory, and then used this Announcing her marriage in this way, and still with a wizard..."
"Master Metternich, do you use these words to describe his near-robbery behavior? You want the church What do people think of me, where do you put the dignity of the Imperial Family?!"
In the face of Connold's scorching eyes, Metternich didn't have much reaction, even relaxed.
The initiative to bring up the problem proves that he really wants to solve this problem-people who will oppose this matter don't even think about it. It must be Desalion Imperial Family and the church, their The wording will only be stronger than Connold said, and the reaction will be more intense.
So as Minister of the Seal, Metternich must prove to his Majesty that he has the ability to appease these two groups and has the qualifications to continue to be the head of the cabinet.
Slightly exhaled, the old man of docile is still so calm.
"Your Majesty, I don't think the current church's opinion is important at all; because in any case, since Byrne dared to send this letter, it proves that they can persuade the Byrne Church to preside over the wedding." Metternich said solemnly:
"In other words, this will only become a contradiction between Holy Cross Church and Byrne Church... I am afraid that when the time comes, they will come over and beg your Majesty’s support. Why care about their thoughts?"
Fitlownet's eyes lit up, and Connold was only slightly nodded, motioning the old man to continue.
"So the most difficult thing is actually to convince the Imperial Family to accept this result internally..." Metternich was slightly paused, because it involved the emperor’s housework, and he didn’t know that he was an outsider who could intervene. Is it correct?
But Connold obviously doesn’t care about this: "The internal problems of Desalion’s house don’t need to be considered-about Lena’s marriage and the relationship between wooing Byrne, I will write a letter to Servi Uncle Lin Explain clearly."
Meternich's eyes moved, and the most difficult part was solved.
Then is the part that Connold cares most about, the view of the empire.
As everyone knows, the status of the wizard in the Sackland Empire will change according to different regions, but it is generally excluded and discriminated against; especially the traditional Sackland nobles, more The wizard is regarded as a hidden danger.
But in Metternich’s eyes, this is simply the most insignificant part-the view on this thing can be guided and influenced, as long as the publicity is in place to ensure that the majority of people’s ideas are very few "Groups with disagreements" are not worth mentioning at all.
youngster… No matter how you hide it, you still care about what others think of you.
Secretly looking at Connold and Fitlowna, the Secretary of the Seal sighed secretly.
"Your Majesty, and Her Highness the Princess, both of you must be very clear that when something is done, someone will gain and someone will lose." Metternich said softly. Said: "So we only need to ensure the balance between loss and gain."
"It is indeed horrible to marry an Imperial Family collateral to a wizard, but it is also Not so appalling—wizard, when His Majesty Eckhart I was reigning, was still a group of fugitives and heretic who had just been pardoned; when Brandon I the sage came to the throne, it became a loyal empire. People."
"Wait until your father, His Majesty Eckhart II, another wizard will become a member of the cabinet, and another will become the Archon of Eboden."
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"It can be seen that in the fourteenth generation of the empire, the status of the wizards has gradually risen; this is not the mercy of a certain majesty or the tolerance of the church, but a kind of almost regularity. Change."
Metner explained patiently: "It may be shocking to marry the Imperial Family collateral to the wizard, but if it is related to the fact that the wizard becomes a member of the Imperial Cabinet, or appears alongside the dukes Compared with the Knights of the Royal Sword, it’s not that shocking."
Hearing this remark, Fitronai turned his gaze to Connold behind him.
"Even more how, the loss of reputation can also be compensated elsewhere." Metternich also looked up towards Connold, and whispered: "Once the news goes out, within the empire The wizards must be rejoicing and swear allegiance to your Majesty!"
"Compared with the hundreds of thousands of donated property, and even the wizards who joined the army, trifling some rumors can be regarded as nothing if your majesty agrees. , I can order the city defense forces in the Imperial Capital to patrol everywhere, arrest and decapitate anyone who dares to slander the Imperial Family!"
The voice fell, and the old man’s already pale eyebrows revealed a bit of fierceness.
Fitlownay's face was slight. It was the first time that she had seen the always gentle minister of the Seal, showing such a very ruthless face.
"Beheading...is just a discussion, will it be too..."
"Long Her Highness the Princess, you know your brother, the late Emperor Eckhardt... How did you deal with the Evil God heresy in Allermans?" Metternich, who didn't blink his eyes, interrupted sharply.
Filtroney, who pressed her lips tightly, said nothing.
"The Wertz family of Eleman is loyal to the Imperial Family. Eleman is also the first country in history to swear allegiance to the empire... But even so, Emperor Eckhardt is still unrelenting. ; Sometimes in order to catch a heresy, the whole village has to be burned and killed, even chicken and dog doesn't remain!"
"Even so, the Wiltz family never complained." The old man’s voice became heavy: “Because they know that the more ruthless the imperial means, the more proof the Imperial Family attaches much importance to Aleman.”
Fitlowney frowned. , Simply turned his head over.
Meternich didn’t care and turned his gaze to Connold: “Now it’s a state of full-scale war against the Azores. The empire...especially your authority, your majesty, must not be destroyed in any way. Or influence; any different voices, negative or deliberate actions in the opposite direction, must be suppressed the most severely."
"The more decisive, the more aggressive, the more benevolent you are to your people. And love; it is precisely because of this understanding that the imperial cabinet supported you and His Royal Highness Brandon’s counter-insurgency against East Sacrament in this way."
The last words of the Secretary of the Seal are the last words. The statement-as long as it is to maintain the authority of the empire and is beneficial to the war of the Azores, at least some nobles in the Imperial Capital absolutely support it.
Although they are keen to fight internally, they at least know where their various privileges come from; if the Sky Palace and the emperor lose their due authority and become no longer important, then as " "Imperial aristocracy" they will be on the same level as any Duchy country aristocracy.
Compared with such a tragic ending, the slightest concession and the death of a few "poor relatives from East Sacrament to the countryside" are simply not worth mentioning.
Facing the indifferent but resolute old man, Connold lowered his gaze and stared at him, with the same extremely firm expression:
"Are you sure?"
"No, but..." Metternich was very calm: "If it is out of control, I can take responsibility for you-cut off my head and replace it with a new minister in charge, and the nobles can be calmed down. The anger."
Obviously, although I am fully prepared, I also prepared for the worst.
"If you die, who is capable of taking charge of the cabinet?" Connold looked like a sword, and stared at the old man: "Do you have a suitable candidate in your heart?"
"Yes."
Meternich admitted generously.
"Who?"
"I can't tell you—because this is the worst result for you or him." Metternich shook his head: "You don't I believe in the loyalty of the person I recommend, and he who is under suspicion cannot do his best to serve you."
"To be in charge of the imperial cabinet, you must be a candidate who is absolutely trusted by the emperor; Your Majesty, you must be like you Like the emperors of the past, he chooses the person who has the ability and loyalty at the same time."
"Having ability and loyalty at the same time...It's so easy to say." Connold snered.
"If there is no choice, then a minister who is absolutely loyal to you or must be loyal to you is also a choice." The old man opened the mouth and said respectfully:
"The person who holds the authority of the emperor would rather be stupid, but also have to be loyal."
Fitlowney is coldly snorted, obviously not convinced by this "loyal speech".
Connold stared at the indifferent old man with a solemn expression as if he was making a certain determination.
The next second, he got up abruptly and stood in front of Metternich.
The heartstring is tight, and the proud face doesn't change.
"I will never let anyone take responsibility on my behalf-it is the emperor's responsibility to bear the good and evil of the empire!" Connold said sharply:
" Ordered to order Byr Duchy, Isaac Grantham and Lena Desalion’s marriage, I agree! But..."
"Imperial Imperial Family...Even if it’s just a side branch, you can’t marry a commoner ; Therefore, from today, Isaac Grantham will be officially designated as Imperial Knight, and his surname shall be included in the imperial pedigree, and he shall have the coat of arms!" , Absolutely didn't expect Connold would do this attitude.
If Loren Torino received from Brandon’s Wizard Advisor status as the "Empire Viscount", it was only the level of honorary title, Isaac Grantham’s Imperial Knight title would formally include this person In the pedigree of the imperial aristocracy!
This is equivalent to lifting the last shackles on the wizards and allowing the wizards to have the title of nobility!
"Now that I have made up my mind, just do it to the end, let the empire understand the attitude of their emperor!"