"The situation is very serious. ”

The cardinal spoke to himself, his knife-like face unshaken, only strong will and ruthlessness. Sharp eyes glanced at the people standing at the bottom of the steps, and the cold voice continued.

"The most important thing now is to find out the situation of the crown collar, and the issue of the responsibility of the relevant personnel will not be discussed at this meeting for the time being, and there will be a lot of time to discuss it in detail after the situation has stabilized. ”

The Marquis of Tellier, the Minister of War, subconsciously shrunk his neck, and Fuquet, who was standing opposite him, snorted softly, and Colbert, who was behind Fuquet, only glanced at the Minister of War, and then looked down at his toes.

Despite the differences in positions, Prime Minister Richelieu's words resonated very well, and everyone was usually arguing, but there was a lot of agreement on prioritizing the suppression. If the crown leader is allowed to split from Charlemagne, then the other dependencies are likely to follow suit: Ostoria has already started various actions, Dacia is waiting and watching, and Bohemia has always been at odds with the crown leader, and has a great interest in suppressing the crown leader, but if Charlemagne's expression is too weak, they don't mind putting aside the conflict first and becoming independent from Charlemagne.

For Charlemagne's dream of a great power and even for survival, this is tantamount to the end of the world.

What is even more dangerous is that this riot shows some characteristics that are completely different from the independence movements of the past: in the past, only some rural aristocrats were fighting for independence, thinking of being called "Majesty" by others, and the people at the bottom did not care about their subordination. For the common people who do their best to ensure that they have to eat three meals a day, the country and the nation are illusory things. As long as they are not forced to convert, or add to the stress of their lives, they don't mind who rules them. Anyway, the lord of Albion and the lord of Charlemagne will come uninvited when the day of rent collection comes, and their attitudes are similar.

But this time, not only the nobles, but also those poor ghosts plunged into it.

Although the nobles, both in their words and in their hearts, did not regard the commoners who could not use magic and did not have much wealth for themselves, they were also well aware that when a large numerical advantage of the population concentrated towards a single goal. It often erupts with tremendous power beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Regardless of the power that ultimately leads to great deeds. It is still a huge disaster, but the destruction of the existing system is unquestionable.

If the goal is to establish a new system, it will be extremely fatal for the vested interests and guardians of the old order.

So. From the moment I learned that there was a rebellion in the crown leader. Everyone's attitude has been decided.

"The rebels have not yet put forward a clear political position. But we must not forget that the mob was an extremist who shouted slanderous words against the royal family and hanged all the officials sent by the local government on a tree. Now that the anti-flag has been raised. And if a large number of people are involved in the rebellion, then they will never be willing to return to the previous state, and we must not leave anything to chance and have mercy on this, and we must resolutely suppress the rebellion. ”

Fuquet said angrily, looking at Tellier from time to time as he spoke, and the latter's face was flushed and he didn't say a word.

"The lower official agrees with Lord Fukai's opinion. Imagine what the other territories would think if we agreed to the rebels' conditions? Will they not interpret this situation as a sign that the government of the kingdom is weak and can be bullied, and that if it starts a riot, it will be able to take what it wants? For the sake of His Majesty's dignity and the integrity and unity of the kingdom, we must fight back with strong means!"

The lower official seconded. ”

Your Majesty agreed. ”

"Xia Guan has no opinion. ”

His Majesty seconded. ”

......

Under Colbert's leadership, the important ministers in the hall took a stand, and Telier also expressed their approval, and in the absence of any opposition, the response to the rebellion of the crown was determined.

At the end of this ceremonial process, Prime Minister Richelieu looked at Charles IV on the throne, and the equally senile King nodded slowly, and the Prime Minister threw out a more practical and controversial issue.

"What is your opinion on the programming of the crusade force?"

The ministers who had been there all along, and their scattered eyes began to focus again.

This issue seems to be uncontroversial, only the army and Titans can complete this job, and whoever they send is suitable, but it is the army that causes trouble, and Titans is a full-time unit in charge of domestic emergencies, so Titans seems to have a better chance.

However, in the current state, sending Titans will also send an important signal: the crown prince's position is in jeopardy, not to mention the military exploits on the front, and even the succession to the throne is no longer secure. A new round of reshuffle is about to begin within the royal family, and many people have to weigh what team they should stand on. Although His Royal Highness the second prince Bernard and his Titans were in full swing before, due to Titans's bad record of "running wild" and "walking alone" and the order of succession, except for Fouquet and the Arrow Cross Party, there were not many people who were willing to openly support Prince Bernard, but now, it ......

"Your Majesty. ”

Fouquet bowed, and said with a little irrepressible excitement:

"His Majesty recommended that Titans be the main backbone, with the army providing assistance, and form a mixed army to march to the crown leader. ”

There was a low commotion in the hall, and Richelieu raised his hand to stop this faux pas, his eyebrows furrowed.

On the surface, Fuquet's Tiyì took care of the army's face and did not completely kick them out of the army, but because the command was in the hands of Titans, he actually went it alone, and by the way, he also showed that the army was subordinate to Titans's status - the slap in the face made a loud noise, and he also took full benefits, and the army who was slapped in the face couldn't say that he was suffering, and he had to thank Titans for his support in front of people, and he was grateful that Fukai was a good person.

is a good trick and exquisite technique, Richelieu can't help but want to praise a few words. But the prime minister is also very clear that with Fuquet's usual flamboyant style, this kind of old and vicious strategy cannot be his handiwork.

(Is that the guy really it?...... ）

An unfathomable smile crossed the corner of his mind, and Richelieu clenched his fists. Then it was released again.

Li Lin's intervention did not go beyond the prediction, allowing Titans to maintain a comparative advantage in the competition with the army, so as to intervene in the battle for the throne, which was the consistent strategy of the consortium leaders.

They supported the second prince, but did not allow the gap between him and the crown prince to widen too wide, thus keeping Prince Bernard dependent on the consortium. At the same time, the marriage of Guò Roland and Minerva indirectly holds the humble Prince Charles in his hands, making him a pawn that can play an unexpected role at a critical moment. Until now, no one knows which one Li Lin supports, and no one can ignore the attitude of the consortium. The consortium has benefited a lot from this.

It looks the same this time. Although the army and the crown prince were slapped in the face, the consortium did not allow the second prince to gain more benefits than fame and political influence. As long as the crown prince is not deposed, Li Lin can continue to play his game.

Richelieu could hardly do anything about it, and he had pinned his hopes on the Dauphin. But the crown prince's successive stupid expressions disappointed him. The second prince and Li Lin got too close. His personality and abilities are also unsuitable for entrusting the state to him. The princess of Minerva was quite talented and capable. But she is a princess, too young, and the succession is too low. The Last Prince of the Charles...... Ascend to the throne a child who has always lived in the shadow of his brother's abuse. Challenging the eyeing brother, the cunning minister, the ubiquitous chaebol – no one with a bit of brains would think this is a good idea.

Sighing softly, the Prime Minister regained his strength and was about to speak when an anxious voice sounded before him.

"The lower officials did not dare to agree with the opinion of the financial director. ”

Barely resisting the urge to yell, War Secretary Tellier's flushed face crumpled.

"Titans and the Army had no previous experience of working together, and it would be reckless and potentially troublesome for two unfamiliar and different forces to rush together and march together. Moreover, the army has no problem with troops, and can form a separate counterinsurgency army at any time to sweep away the rebels led by the crown. ”

The War Secretary's speech was not without purpose, and the tone of his speech also showed a hint of calmness, but everyone could hear the meaning of the struggle.

"Your Excellency Tellier, how much time will it take you to draw a sufficient number of counterinsurgency troops from the army that is undergoing transformation and training?"

Fouquet stared at him with a mocking look in his eyes and said:

"1 month or 2 months? Or from the northern front?"

"You're ......!"

With a snort, Tellier fell silent again, resentment and humiliation on his face.

As Fouquet said, most of the first batch of new army troops that have completed transformation and upgrading have gone north with the crown prince, and the rest are trapped in the crown territory. At this moment, the second batch of troops for training has only completed half of the scheduled progress, and it is indeed difficult to make up enough numbers, but it is by no means as exaggerated as Fukai said. In two weeks at most, a crusading force that is not as elite as the expeditionary force, but strong enough to deal with the rebels, will be fully prepared.

But the situation does not allow for such a calm preparation, and with every hour of delay, Charlemagne's prestige and interests are suffering. This is clear to Tellier, and so is Fouquet, so this traitor, who did not have the right and courage to attack the crown prince, deliberately mentioned the northern front and attacked in a roundabout way by pointing at Sang and scolding Huai.

Filthy villain!

Tellier cursed inwardly that this was the only thing he could do now, and Fouquet's rebuttal was true, at least on the surface, even Richelieu thought so.

"Titans is in the south, how long will it take to complete the formation and movement of troops?"

"A legion, 40,000 men, using the railroad system, can enter the crown in about a week. ”

"Commander?"

Erich de den Bach-Cilevsky Deputy National Commander-in-Chief. ”

Richelieu nodded, the men and troops were impeccable, Titans himself was quite an elite unit, Bach-Zilevsky had commanded the suppression of riots in Bohemia and the bandit forces on the southwestern border, and was recognized as an expert in law and order warfare, and it was believed that under his command, the rebellion would soon be quelled.

"I'll leave the details to Titans himself, there's no time left for trivial discussions, and I think the Titans garrison in the south should be contacted immediately so that they can start preparing immediately. ”

"But then—"

"As an important minister of the kingdom, if you can solve the problem for Your Majesty and the country by venting your emotions and being strong, Tellyaqing, you can continue. ”

Richelieu's cold speech made Tellier gasp, and the Minister of War shrank back, and the cardinal did not look at him, now was not the time to cooperate with the man who was not bright enough, and he did not intend to miss the opportunity to solve the problem.

"The crusade force was formed by Titans alone, and the army did not need to intervene, and contacted Hainau to besiege the cities of Buda and Pest, and not to storm them, nor to let people from outside the city come out. Before the raiders arrive, drain the rebels' spirits. ”

Richelieu finished speaking in one breath, and the only thing that responded to him was silence. Indeed, this was the most appropriate proposal at the moment, avoiding the risk of escalating tensions between the army and the Titans, and the problem of coordination between the two armies, and damaging the flames of rebellion with vigorous and resolute action. And then to deter those who began to waver. As for the face of the Army...... Who cares about the feelings of this group of fools who have not achieved enough things and have more than enough to lose? The crown prince does not need to continue to dwell on it, the highness should concentrate on dealing with the war in the north, and he does not need to worry about other things.

The crown leader, and the rebels, leave it to Bach to deal with.

In the silence of the ministers, and under the gaze of the cardinal, Charles IV, who was seated on the throne, nodded and signed his name on the draft edict. Without any polish or embellishment, the crown and the death sentence of its largest and most prosperous metropolis left Versailles as fast as possible and headed straight to the far south. (To be continued......)