185.The essence of politics is gaming, commonly known as jumping left and right
185.The essence of politics lies in gaming, commonly known as jumping left and right (page 1/2)
Marshal Loren was promoted, not only to military rank, but also to knighthood..
The title of Baron Frederick inherited from his mother was raised to the title of earl by King Louis, but there was no fiefdom..
This is not because the king is not generous enough, but because Marshal Loren is half dwarf. Although the king trusts the marshal's loyalty, giving a mixed-race fiefdom can easily cause unnecessary troubles in the next generation..
What's more, the Silver Dwarves already have their own large ancestral land in the Kingdom of Zealand.
Although Marshal Loren hates his irresponsible dwarf father very much, as the grandson of the Silver Dwarf Supreme Duke, the "hereditary territory" he owns in the mountains near Silver Castle is much richer than the average human earldom..
And once he gets married to His Highness Livrosa Silver Heart, the granddaughter of the current Supreme Lord of the Silver Dwarves and his cousin, he will own the vast eleven mountain peaks from Bourbont to Anjou as his territory..
Its area is comparable to the entire Transia. If it were more than a hundred years ago, it would be the size of a principality..
Therefore, the marshal does not need these extraneous things at all.
It’s just this marriage.
How should I put it? It’s not easy to get married..
Although his cousin is only three years younger than him and is already 68 this year, considering the long lifespan of a dwarf, Miss Livrosa is obviously still underage..
Marshal Loren really can't do that..
He grew up in human society. Although he also accepted the traditional education of dwarves, certain human moral values constrained him and made him resist this marriage, which he actually did not hate..
There is another reason that although Marshal Loren accepted his own blood and relied on his glorious resume to be regarded as the pride of the Silver Dwarf tribe from a deviant "evil breed", he and his own man who served as the Silver Castle The relationship between the High Lord and his grandfather was not good..
When he was young, the marshal always felt that his mother's tragic ending was caused by his grandfather. It was he who exiled his irresponsible father, which made his poor mother die alone in his sincere longing..
As he grew older, especially after following King Louis in his wars and holding a high position, the marshal also gradually understood his grandfather's difficulties back then..
He knows that many of the decisions made by superiors are not of personal will..
But the dwarves all have a stinking and stubborn temper, and it is not that easy to make him truly bow his head. And while the marshal is unhappy, this bad mood seems to have transcended time and space, and is transmitted to another person. Planted on the unlucky guy who is trying to climb up.
“What？”
In the office of the Blood Eagle Corridor, Murphy, who was planning with Maxim on how to start clearing out the numerous Jackal bandits on the land of Transia, raised his head and looked at the Scarlet Archon in shock who came to report the news in person..
he said to the panting Miriam：
“Say it again, who wants to talk to me remotely?？”
“Marshal Loren 'Steelheart' Frederick, the commander of the Pioneer Legion and the commander-in-chief of the Plantagenet Kingdom's Eastern Front. The last time we heard about him, he was still a general..”
Miriam is also confused.
But she understood the importance of this matter and said in a serious tone：
“Major Fraser, who opened up the fortress, just sent an urgent message to the communication band of my calculation orb. He explained this matter. Marshal Loren wanted to talk to the lord of Transia..
It is said that they want to discuss the defense of the Black Disaster and send some soldiers from the Plantagenet Kingdom to southern Transia to help form a defense line..”
“Is he the half-dwarf butcher who ordered the destruction of Cadman City?？”
Maxim asked with a strong emotion：
“Did that bastard come here just to provoke you?？”
“That's an act of war! Although I also reserve my own attitude on this matter, I must emphasize that, you two, the nature of this matter is very serious, and it is directly related to the authority and rule of the lord..”
Miriam pulled up a chair and sat at the table covered with the map, explaining to her lords and colleagues：
“Before coming, I had a detailed discussion with Professor Malcolm. The professor believed that it was not enough for Mr. Murphy to just obtain the title of 'Governor' appointed by the Queen of Nordtof Kingdom! Judging from the current environment we are in, the governor of Transia must be recognized by the Kingdom of Plantagenet again, so that the neutral status of Transia between the two countries can be established.
And the two governorship appointments are enough for Lord Murphy to gain an undisputed strong claim in the Transia region! No one can legally refute Lord Murphy's right to rule this land..
This is very important for the future development of our territory.
Only with sufficiently reasonable ruling rights and claims can the decrees and laws you enact later be tenable and abided by the residents of the other two countries. To be more serious, this may be related to the issue of 'national character'.”
Miriam talked a lot, picked up the water glass and took a sip, and then said to Murphy in a tactful tone.：
“Therefore, our suggestion is that although the other party demolished your hometown, we still hope that the lord can restrain his inner anger and emotions and complete the remote meeting with Marshal Loren tomorrow. The other party's psionicist will be responsible for setting up a special Psionic communication channel, our psionic masters only need to cooperate in casting spells.”
Miriam herself felt that Murphy must have feelings for Marshal Loren. After all, Cadman City was ordered to be destroyed by the other party..
But in fact, Murphy has no special feelings for this city that once did not welcome him..
As for the destruction of Cadman City, although I have to express my condolences on a humanitarian basis, and Murphy also feels sorry for the innocent dead, when it comes to his attitude towards Marshal Loren, he is not only filled with hatred, but even a little guilty..
After all, the arithmetic orbs he snatched in Smuggler's Grove were the marshal's "private property."”.
Doesn't this mean that the slave wants to take the initiative to talk to the robber? And based on the current importance of the Calculation Orb in the Scarlet Castle system, Marshal Loren is basically Murphy’s “angel investor” if you round up..
What if this "psychic phone" is connected and the other party comes up and asks where his orb is? How embarrassing would that be?.
But thinking about Marshal Loren's status, he shouldn't be able to talk about such embarrassing things in a formal "diplomatic setting".？
Murphy's mind was racing. He coughed a few times and said：
“I have no problem, just about the conversation itself, it shouldn't be that easy to get the Plantagenet Kingdom to commit to the existence of the Viceroyalty, the Plantagenet Kingdom is not Nordtof. The reforms going on in that country make it like A hungry wolf with enough ambition and appetite to eat Transia.
If it weren't for the approaching black disaster, I don't think the peace between the two sides could be maintained for even a few years..
So, do you and your lieutenant have any political advice for me?？”
“have！”
Miriam took out a manuscript and handed it to Murphy. She explained：
“Here's the advice Professor Malcolm has put together, and his understanding and description of the Plantagenet Kingdom at all levels, which he feels will give you a clearer understanding of that country and its institutions.
As for your strategy for talking tomorrow, the professor advises you not to get hung up on the details..
Marshal Loren is a man with a strong military style. He may prefer direct confrontation, even in terms of language..
According to the information given by Major Fraser, Marshal Loren has been appointed by King Louis as the commander-in-chief of the kingdom's eastern front and the response to the Black Disaster. Therefore, from a power level, he is fully qualified to determine whether you can be appointed to Transia. Governor and provided King Louis with a political proposal.
According to some rumors circulating in the Plantagenet Kingdom, Marshal Loren is King Louis' most trusted military member, so his attitude can basically be equivalent to King Louis's attitude on this matter..”
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