Just as he thought that the tools of arson were easier to make, the guard walked in, Your Majesty, the messenger of the North wanted to see you.
Only one day... Roland was a little surprised. Didn't they plan to wait for the duke to send back the news, but were preparing to directly reject their request?
He took them to the living room, and after a moment of silence, he ordered, and notified Carter to block the diplomatic building and temporarily prohibited the people of the messenger group from going out.
yes.
Since the other party cannot agree with the policies they will implement, they have to force them to stay.
……
When Roland walked into the first floor living room, he found that the person opposite the long table had changed seats. The woman who should have been Cole's assistant was sitting in the guest seat, while Cole sat in the second seat with a notebook.
Say hello to you, Your Majesty, I am Entericand, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Eternal Night City, and the sister of Cole.The woman stood up and gave a standard aristocratic ceremony. This is not the first time we have met. The last time Cole forgot to introduce my identity, please forgive me.
Calvin's daughter?Roland was stunned at first, and then became interested, so you are the leader of the messenger group?
That's right, she stroked her chest and said, "My father has entrusted me with full responsibility for this mission, and has also handed me the Duke's letter to me."
In this era, women participated in politics, but they were very rare, not to mention a young woman with outstanding appearance.
From Itis's expression, it can be seen that it is obviously not the first time she has dealt with a superior, and it is impeccable in terms of words and deeds and behavior.
As for hiding identity, Roland has realized that this is a trick that the other party has attracted the attention of negotiators. Moreover, she did not deliberately conceal it, but just borrowed the disguise of women to let people fall into misunderstandings. It cannot be called a deception. Most nobles will only regard it as an interesting move.
I have to say that this move is indeed effective.
That is, you can make decisions on your father’s behalf?
Yes, your majesty, to be precise, he will obey my opinion.
He answered with confidence. Roland couldn't help laughing at Cole who was scratching his head.
OK... Miss Itise, then what is your purpose for asking for a meeting?
Roland thought she would tactfully express that she could not accept such conditions or take other more interesting methods to try to reclaim the new law by herself, but she did not expect that she took out a notebook from her bag behind her and spread it on the table. The brochure he wrote was the one he wrote.
I have some questions to ask you. Enteris said bluntly, "The reason why you said that the nobles of the feudal division will be eliminated sooner or later is the continuous expansion of the central power, but without the assistance of the nobles, how can you use to ensure that you can effectively manage the vast kingdom?
Is this... want to discuss current affairs with myself?
Looking at her sincere eyes, Roland realized that the other party was serious.
It has been a long time since he heard such an interesting question.
It is the progress of the people and technology.After pondering for a while, he replied.
Are you referring to those free people?What are technological progress?
That's right, a management team that is trained by the city hall, pays compensation and administrative expenses, and provides staff and supporting facilities by the city hall does not require the manager to have strong assets or rich staff, so it doesn't matter whether he is a noble or not.Roland began to explain the form that a centralized government should have and the promotion paths for ordinary people, and then talked about the practical significance of technology on territorial control. This lecture took half an hour.
How do you plan to avoid dereliction of duty by administrative officials who stay away from the royal capital?
After the unification of Graycastle, how should trade be distributed in various places?
Can productivity really be used as a measure of policy?
……
The more I asked, the more I had a glittering eyes became. It was not until near noon that she breathed a sigh of relief. So that's it, you didn't write the opening remark casually.
Roland also drank a sip of tea with satisfaction. As a professional person, his political reserve knowledge can only be discussed at this point.
Thank you for your answer, I didn't expect you to tell me this in such detail.
The most basic requirement for a new era city hall is to promote the policies, and everyone must understand the content of the new policy clearly so that it will not be strange when implemented.
Itis nodded and changed the topic. Can you provide steam engine production equipment and personnel to the North?
The staff is not good at this time because there is no winter city, but you can send people to study, provided that the northern nobles give up the right to enfeoff and comply with the management of the city hall.
Can paddle ship construction technology be taught?
Of course, as long as you pay for the Golden Dragon, these are not problems.However, without the help of the witch, it will be difficult for you to move the entire production line to the north in a short period of time.
Your calmness surprised me. Your Majesty, she thought for a while, but I don’t understand at all. According to your plan, as long as you wait for another ten years, you can easily annex the entire Graycastle. At that time, there is no resistance to promoting the new policy, and there is no need to care about our ideas. Why are you so anxious?
Roland was silent and after a while he spoke, do you really want to know the answer?
Itise probably didn't expect him to answer so seriously and become solemn, yes.
Then come with me, he stood up and said, I'll show you something.
……
Stepping into the shade-covered backyard, Roland took Itise into the wooden shed in the middle of the olive grove.
The devil whose limbs were stomped was lying flat on a long table, with various bottles and jars piled up next to it, and Aegas was making the final preparation for the blood extraction.
God is above, what is this?Itise let out an incredible low cry, but Roland noticed that there was only shock and no fear on her face.
I should lock the shed and let the leaves surround the yard. Aegas frowned and said, "Don't tell me you plan to let a mortal participate in the production of talisman seals. If I were fusing the divine stone, I would probably have failed."
Of course not... It will be fine soon. Roland coughed twice and turned to introduce to Itis, the alien creatures in front of you are the legendary devils. They appear north of the desperate mountains, and they are also the biggest enemy that humans are about to face. The war between the two tribes has nothing to do with territory and wealth, but determines who can continue, and the loser will completely perish.
devil?The war that decides to continue?She couldn't help but murmured.
Yes, this is a long story and a secret hidden by the church. It can even be traced back thousands of years ago, when people in the past called it the Battle of God's Will.
Only one day... Roland was a little surprised. Didn't they plan to wait for the duke to send back the news, but were preparing to directly reject their request?
He took them to the living room, and after a moment of silence, he ordered, and notified Carter to block the diplomatic building and temporarily prohibited the people of the messenger group from going out.
yes.
Since the other party cannot agree with the policies they will implement, they have to force them to stay.
……
When Roland walked into the first floor living room, he found that the person opposite the long table had changed seats. The woman who should have been Cole's assistant was sitting in the guest seat, while Cole sat in the second seat with a notebook.
Say hello to you, Your Majesty, I am Entericand, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Eternal Night City, and the sister of Cole.The woman stood up and gave a standard aristocratic ceremony. This is not the first time we have met. The last time Cole forgot to introduce my identity, please forgive me.
Calvin's daughter?Roland was stunned at first, and then became interested, so you are the leader of the messenger group?
That's right, she stroked her chest and said, "My father has entrusted me with full responsibility for this mission, and has also handed me the Duke's letter to me."
In this era, women participated in politics, but they were very rare, not to mention a young woman with outstanding appearance.
From Itis's expression, it can be seen that it is obviously not the first time she has dealt with a superior, and it is impeccable in terms of words and deeds and behavior.
As for hiding identity, Roland has realized that this is a trick that the other party has attracted the attention of negotiators. Moreover, she did not deliberately conceal it, but just borrowed the disguise of women to let people fall into misunderstandings. It cannot be called a deception. Most nobles will only regard it as an interesting move.
I have to say that this move is indeed effective.
That is, you can make decisions on your father’s behalf?
Yes, your majesty, to be precise, he will obey my opinion.
He answered with confidence. Roland couldn't help laughing at Cole who was scratching his head.
OK... Miss Itise, then what is your purpose for asking for a meeting?
Roland thought she would tactfully express that she could not accept such conditions or take other more interesting methods to try to reclaim the new law by herself, but she did not expect that she took out a notebook from her bag behind her and spread it on the table. The brochure he wrote was the one he wrote.
I have some questions to ask you. Enteris said bluntly, "The reason why you said that the nobles of the feudal division will be eliminated sooner or later is the continuous expansion of the central power, but without the assistance of the nobles, how can you use to ensure that you can effectively manage the vast kingdom?
Is this... want to discuss current affairs with myself?
Looking at her sincere eyes, Roland realized that the other party was serious.
It has been a long time since he heard such an interesting question.
It is the progress of the people and technology.After pondering for a while, he replied.
Are you referring to those free people?What are technological progress?
That's right, a management team that is trained by the city hall, pays compensation and administrative expenses, and provides staff and supporting facilities by the city hall does not require the manager to have strong assets or rich staff, so it doesn't matter whether he is a noble or not.Roland began to explain the form that a centralized government should have and the promotion paths for ordinary people, and then talked about the practical significance of technology on territorial control. This lecture took half an hour.
How do you plan to avoid dereliction of duty by administrative officials who stay away from the royal capital?
After the unification of Graycastle, how should trade be distributed in various places?
Can productivity really be used as a measure of policy?
……
The more I asked, the more I had a glittering eyes became. It was not until near noon that she breathed a sigh of relief. So that's it, you didn't write the opening remark casually.
Roland also drank a sip of tea with satisfaction. As a professional person, his political reserve knowledge can only be discussed at this point.
Thank you for your answer, I didn't expect you to tell me this in such detail.
The most basic requirement for a new era city hall is to promote the policies, and everyone must understand the content of the new policy clearly so that it will not be strange when implemented.
Itis nodded and changed the topic. Can you provide steam engine production equipment and personnel to the North?
The staff is not good at this time because there is no winter city, but you can send people to study, provided that the northern nobles give up the right to enfeoff and comply with the management of the city hall.
Can paddle ship construction technology be taught?
Of course, as long as you pay for the Golden Dragon, these are not problems.However, without the help of the witch, it will be difficult for you to move the entire production line to the north in a short period of time.
Your calmness surprised me. Your Majesty, she thought for a while, but I don’t understand at all. According to your plan, as long as you wait for another ten years, you can easily annex the entire Graycastle. At that time, there is no resistance to promoting the new policy, and there is no need to care about our ideas. Why are you so anxious?
Roland was silent and after a while he spoke, do you really want to know the answer?
Itise probably didn't expect him to answer so seriously and become solemn, yes.
Then come with me, he stood up and said, I'll show you something.
……
Stepping into the shade-covered backyard, Roland took Itise into the wooden shed in the middle of the olive grove.
The devil whose limbs were stomped was lying flat on a long table, with various bottles and jars piled up next to it, and Aegas was making the final preparation for the blood extraction.
God is above, what is this?Itise let out an incredible low cry, but Roland noticed that there was only shock and no fear on her face.
I should lock the shed and let the leaves surround the yard. Aegas frowned and said, "Don't tell me you plan to let a mortal participate in the production of talisman seals. If I were fusing the divine stone, I would probably have failed."
Of course not... It will be fine soon. Roland coughed twice and turned to introduce to Itis, the alien creatures in front of you are the legendary devils. They appear north of the desperate mountains, and they are also the biggest enemy that humans are about to face. The war between the two tribes has nothing to do with territory and wealth, but determines who can continue, and the loser will completely perish.
devil?The war that decides to continue?She couldn't help but murmured.
Yes, this is a long story and a secret hidden by the church. It can even be traced back thousands of years ago, when people in the past called it the Battle of God's Will.