Power and Empire Chapter 1233: Father and Son
The capital of the Principality of Normandy, the night cage is supposed to be a rest time to escape the darkness, but even at night, the residents of the Principality are still active in various activities. The carriages of the nobles are intertwined, and there is an extravagant comfort everywhere. The atmosphere of the Principality’s Prime Minister Bokov’s mansion is brightly lit, and sèsè figures come in and out. It is like another central area of the capital.
"A good news, the Principality of East Angele has promised to support us in Normandy becoming a regional governor!" Bokoff glanced across the faces of everyone, and raised the goblet full of precious wine, to all the people below. The person who waited with bated breath said, "That is to say, among the 24 principalities within the empire, 5 have already agreed to support us as the governor of the North Fourth District. This round of elections, we in Normandy are already inevitable!" /
"Long live, that's great!" The nobles below smiled and shouted congratulations and excitement. Everyone gathered here today to hear the good news.
The Principality of East Angele is a major duchy in the northern region of Normandy. In terms of strength, it is one of the three principalities of the North Fourth District together with the Principality of Normandy and the Principality of Boryangen, and the Principality of Boryanggen is the competition of the Principality of Normandy. Opponent, the attitude of the Principality of East Anjielie is undoubtedly enough to make Normandy feel the victory,
"Come, let us toast to a new level of the Principality of Normandy!"
"It shouldn't be a toast for the Kingdom of Normandy!" Bokoff's mouth was smiling, only a trace of worry occasionally flashed in his eyes. The situation in the Principality has been a bit sluggish since the withdrawal of Salander,
Especially in the Battle of Salander, Normandy not only lost tens of thousands of troops, but also had to pay a huge amount of war damages to get out of it. This satisfies the Principality of Normandy, which has just felt a little rise. I was hit, but it’s fortunate that the cruel plundering of southern Saland made the Normandy nobles make a fortune in this war.
Compared with the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers, the acquisition of tens of millions of assets and the nearly 200,000 Salander slaves made the former less important. With these assets opening the way, the principality will participate in the election this time. The path of the consul is much smoother than in previous years. As long as Normandy can be made the status of the consul duchy of the northern four districts, a qualitative leap will be achieved.
As the governor of the country, it is already an important minister of the empire, and can obtain the power to collect taxes and demand tribute from other countries in each region, and most importantly,
The archon has the power to declare war on behalf of the empire, and can be assisted by the main army of the empire. If all goes well, the Duke of Normandy is likely to become the archon in this term. At that time, the fat of Salander was It must be eaten. The Normandy nobles have already tasted the sweetness in the foreign war. Although their front teeth were knocked off, the meaty smell in the teeth still tempts them,
After the banquet, Lieutenant Rupert came to Prime Minister Bokoff’s study and reported something to him
"The Falcon Kingdom Navy has collided with the Imperial Navy. According to the inside report we arranged in Antoros, just 2 days ago, the cruise fleet of Merundi met with the Falcon Kingdom Navy on our scheduled route. "
"Who won?" Prime Minister Box asked calmly, but the corners of his eyebrows were raised slightly. It was a somewhat nervous subconscious action. Years of training had already made him calm as a mountain.
"No one won! I heard that the Navy of the Falcon Kingdom and the Merendi fleet will have their own victory or defeat! If it were not for the arrival of enemy reinforcements, or the cruise fleet of Merendi would be able to wipe out the opponent," Adjutant Rupert face The wording carefully said, "I only know that the encounter was fought so tragically, and even the main fleet of Melendi has only returned to less than 14 ships."
"14 ships...
. . "This number moved even thinking about Box's face again, and he asked a little uncertainly, "Are you sure it's 14 ships?" Not a ship? As one of the three main fleets of the empire, although the number of the Merundi fleet is not the largest, it is definitely the one with the most assault. In the battle to open the China Sea Channel 20 years ago, it was because of his poverty. After chasing and fighting, the victory was finally established"
"14 ships. For this reason, our people have rushed to the docking point to personally confirm it!" Adjutant Rupert said solemnly, "and the port of Antoros has also been violently attacked, almost in ruins!"
Bocks silently scanned the documents at his hand and said after a long while, "But that’s good, the fiasco of the Merundi Fleet should be reported to the Imperial Admiralty soon. I believe this report has already been reported at this moment. It’s on the Admiralty’s desk. At this moment, it’s the season when the admirals of the Navy are looking for opportunities with their eyes bulging. I believe there will be answers soon."
"My lord means...The main force of the Imperial Navy will be assembled in Antoros?" Adjutant Rupert opened his eyes slightly, and his voice was trembling. For the passionate young man, Is there anything more fascinating than this?
"Speaking of which, I haven’t seen such a scene for 20 years! I am so nostalgic. At the beginning, I also went out with the main fleet. The huge scene of the launch of thousands of ships is still deeply reflected in the scene. In my mind, "Prime Minister Box of the Principality raised his head and looked at the stars outside the window, his eyes full of unknown emotions
"My lord used to be a navy? Then again..." Adjutant Rupert's face was stunned, Prime Minister Box was bloated, and his eyes were a little bit ugly. It was really like the imperial navy that was imaginative. Far away,
"Admiral of the Fifth Division of the First Fleet of the Imperial Navy"
Boks stared into the distance, and read a long list of titles, with a red light on his face. This title reminded him of the passionate years of his youth, and his young and vigorous chest dared to face the agitation. The waves of the empire are used to conquer unfamiliar seas with the empire’s warships, instead of the old man who can no longer take ambitious and passionate steps like now,
Few people know the idea of a naval raid that made the Normans take the initiative to attack Salander like lightning. It was brought up by him, a civil official,
He glanced at the dazed adjutant Rupert and said, "You want to say, why, as a person from the Imperial Navy, would suggest to the Lord Duke to take the initiative to abandon an important port like Antoros, right? "
"No...Don't dare!" Adjutant Rupert was taken aback, and quickly lowered his head and said, under Box's gaze, he felt that what he thought in his heart seemed to be there without any concealment,
"I know, you are not the only one who hates me because of this!" God Box said complicatedly, "Abandoning Antoros actively is because the opposite Falcon Kingdom is too powerful. At the time, the principality relied on Antoros. To launch an attack on Salander as a springboard, if in turn, with a sufficiently powerful navy, the opponent can also do the same."
We can't hold Antoros with our own strength! "Box’s voice stopped, and the corners of his mouth filled with deep meaning smile." In order to ensure the safety of the Principality, he took the initiative to surrender Antoros in exchange for the support of the Dunkerians and let the Dunkerians entangle with the Falcon Kingdom. At least in this turbulent current that may sweep the entire empire’s coast, we are safe to stay out of the matter and gather all our forces to advance for the principality’s continental hegemony."
"It turns out that I had complained privately for the abandonment of such an important port of Antoros! It really made me feel ashamed! "Adjutant Rupert's young face is full of shame." Many aristocrats in China They are dissatisfied with this. I believe they will soon know how wise the Prime Minister is to abandon Antoros. The victory of Antoros is not important. Even if the Imperial Navy loses this battle, this enmity will not reach us. Body"
"Well, it seems that you understand quickly" Box gave him an unexpected look, revealing a faint chill
"There, I followed the adults, and I understood it naturally!" Adjutant Lubbock lowered his head, a trace of fear flashed across his face
"Okay, that's it. By the way, isn't tomorrow your mother's death day? You can take a day off!" Box said coldly to him, and the young adjutant smiled.
This kind of smile does not represent any intention, it is just his habit. "My lord cares so much about my personal affairs, I am really flattered!"
"Of course, you are my close relatives." Box's eyes were full of dignity, and Adjutant Rupert's body turned his back and couldn't help but sway slightly.
"Do you know everything?"
"I'm sorry to your mother." The father and son looked at each other quietly, without the slightest warm atmosphere. The love between father and son had dried up, and each had a different expression.
"Do you still care about it?" The young adjutant's body trembled slightly
"Always~IndoMTL.com~ Box's face rarely showed a trace of shame, and some trembling said.
"My mother would be very happy if she heard these words in another world. I would like to thank her! But, in fact, you don’t have to take it in your heart. Back then, the daughter of a poor family who had no meals Between the richest daughters of the most powerful family in the Principality, I will make the same choice as you...um...just like an adult!" Rupert was in a daze, but within a few seconds, he immediately returned to normal. .
"...···I am just a mediocre who just graduated from college, and I don’t know how to be a mediocre person, but you handed over the task of adjutant to me. Is it because of your affection for my father and son?"
Prime Minister Box of the Principality looked at the flustered adjutant expressionlessly, and said, "Inwardly, you look so much like me. On the outside, you look like a mother... But the position of the prime minister is not hereditary. He wants to be mine. Heir, not by blood, strength and prestige are the most important! Take time to cultivate capital! This time Lord Duke will go to dìdū to report on his duties. I have already put your name on the official newspaper of the attendant. I believe it will be soon. Approve "
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