Crusader Kings: Prisoners of War

After Orville and the other party reached an agreement, he quickly asked the other party to leave, because he didn't want some rumors that were about to spread in the military camp to be confirmed, so it was better to keep a little distance from the other party.

He didn't particularly care about the rumors damaging his reputation, but it was mainly because being too close to Cleopatra at this time did have a bad influence and could easily give people bad associations. The military camp was a serious place, and his political decisions were also serious. He didn't want the soldiers to associate his behavior with private affairs too much.

So Orville arranged the other party in an independent courtyard in the military camp, which would not attract excessive rumors, and could ensure the other party's safety and concealment, and would not be discovered by King Ptolemy's people in the military camp.

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The military camp was so big that most people who should know had already learned about Cleopatra's arrival the next morning.

Then they had a heated discussion at the meeting, and even quarreled, and the parties argued until they were red in the face.

This is normal, because to be honest, this is a gamble. Some people have radical ideas, such as Ivar, who did not feel anything wrong and said that his soldiers would be ready to be deployed at any time. People like Alfred who prefer stability disagree with this. He thinks it is better to follow the procedures and not let the conflict escalate. If Antonius does not use the knife, they will not use the knife. It is best to solve the problem through diplomatic means. If it cannot be solved, don't drag the Egyptians into the water at the first time, which will not benefit them.

This idea is understandable. Orville listened to the advice on this point. In the end, he only approved the assassination of Antonius, and emphasized that it should not involve ordinary legion soldiers, and try not to attack King Ptolemy's army, just cause chaos. The specific methods and policies are discussed by them, and finally report the results to Orville.

Some of Cleopatra's suggestions may be aimed at intensifying the conflict. Orwell certainly won't let the other party get what he wants. He doesn't want to take the initiative to attack his own people, and it's not appropriate to take the initiative to attack the Egyptians, which will reduce the legitimacy of his future rule here. He will force the other party to take action, which will at least not damage his reputation.

After making his ideas public, everyone finally had to obey Orwell's ideas and assign their own tasks - Stilicho was in charge of the Roman legion soldiers, Ivar was responsible for his brothers, Alfred was responsible for the rear, and Cu Chulainn was responsible for the assassination.

These things are not controversial. Orwell's men have always had a clear division of labor and know what they should do.

After the policy was determined, everyone began to "do homework" with the map provided by Cleopatra. It is estimated that there will be two or three days before the perfect plan is launched.

During this period, Orwell was not idle. He wrote a series of letters and sent them out in succession, hoping to win the cooperation of people around him.

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That evening, in Cleopatra's courtyard. Astronomer Ptolemy was greeting the Egyptian royal family whom he had not seen for a long time.

He bowed humbly, looking more respectful than Orville: "You have traveled all the way back to your hometown, it's really hard. I have confirmed that you are safe here. His Royal Highness is very concerned about your safety. The guards are his most trusted guards. All those who are at risk of betrayal do not know that you have arrived.

Please rest here with peace of mind. His Royal Highness will find a way to solve the military affairs. We will do our best to cooperate and will definitely bring you victory in the end."

Although he has been away from Alexandria for several years, his academic level is here. Ptolemy is still very famous among his colleagues in the library, especially for those who know the reason why Ptolemy left. Loyal people are more respected in most cases.

Cleopatra changed into a formal dress at this time. She shook her head slightly at Ptolemy: "You have to understand one thing. I couldn't turn a blind eye to everything from the beginning. The result of the battle between the soldiers and the prince is directly related to my life and property. How much do I care about my own life and death to hand all these things over to others? In order to survive, I have to do my best.

There are some things I didn't tell the Romans completely, so I need your help."

Ptolemy asked tentatively: "You said, I will do my best to complete what I can do."

"Go to the library. You are originally from there, and I don't think anyone will be suspicious. Then let them transfer the valuable information to the ship or another warehouse in advance. I am worried that these will be lost in the subsequent chaos. Precious data may be damaged.

We plan to hold Soros Island, but there is a prerequisite that Alexander's navy must be contained. I am ready for this, but all actions will eventually have a price, do you understand what I mean? "

Ptolemy vaguely guessed what Cleopatra wanted to do: "Is this appropriate?"

"I have decided, it can be regarded as pros and cons."

Knowing that he could not change Cleopatra's decision, Ptolemy sighed for a long time after a silence. He tried to convince himself by talking to himself: "Just regard this as a necessary sacrifice. The struggles of the nobles will always be like this. Please tell me, what will happen after this?"

"You should ask His Royal Highness the Prince. I don't have much ambition in this regard, but he seems to have many ideas to put into practice. "

Ptolemy fell silent again. The subtext of his words was that the power of Egypt might be transferred to the Romans in the future. He knew what Orwell did in Britain. Once this man with novel ideas came to power, Orwell might bring his reforms to Egypt.

As a knowledgeable scholar, he knew that many of Orwell's things were right, and he also knew that Egypt's accumulated problems were serious and needed to be changed urgently. However, in this way, the little power left by the royal family might be further compressed. After Cleopatra, the Ptolemy family would change more towards ruling but not governing. It was hard to say when Egypt would really become a province of the Romans.

". His Majesty the Prince is a very fair person. I hope he can bring more good changes."

It was hard to say whether this was good or bad for Egypt. Ptolemy could only comfort himself and Cleopatra in this way.

Cleopatra didn't seem to need comfort, nor did she seem flustered. She just nodded to deal with Ptolemy. There was a gleam in her eyes, and she was obviously thinking about something else.