Crusader Kings: Prisoners of War

Seeing his expression, Vespa also teased: "My daughter is my heart and soul. She can't marry anyone casually. Don't think too much. I'm one of the few consuls in Rome who doesn't allow their children to have political marriages." . This has to be subject to her own wishes. She has the same rights as a man."

Orville still felt strange: "But why did you choose me? Even if you don't become the emperor, with your status, wouldn't it be easy to find an adopted son?"

Vespa shook his head repeatedly: "If you don't inherit the throne, it's okay, but if you do, it won't be the case. I can't find the children of the famous family, they are too likely to side with the Senate to murder Tia. I'm not good either. Find a new rich man or someone with solid foundation in Rome. That person will definitely not be able to withstand the temptation of becoming the emperor. As long as Tia dies, my other child will be useless at all. The wealth and power of the Flavius ​​family will be his. Isn’t this making a wedding dress for someone else?

Fortunately, you have no father or mother, and you are a foreigner with no foundation at all, which is perfect. "

Orville was speechless, but he didn't expect that this would turn out to be a benefit. Putting aside the offended part, what Vesper said is actually quite correct if you think about it carefully. It can even be said to be wily.

If you adopt an adopted son within the Roman system, needless to say, the senior senatorial family will definitely tend to maintain the existing order. It is not suitable to adopt someone from a new noble or even a commoner. The Romans fully recognize the inheritance and legitimacy of the adopted son, that is to say In the view of the Senate, this adopted son is the legal and reasonable male heir. Tiya is the crooked kind, and they will definitely support this adopted son.

It will be different with Orville, the Roman army, and the Senate will have to face a difficult choice-either choose Tia, a Roman with a well-established background, outstanding military exploits, high popularity, and outstanding ability, the only Roman The only drawback is that she is a woman. Either choose Orville, an honorary Roman who participated in the rebellion, became a monk halfway, has doubtful abilities, and has never been to Rome. The only advantage is that he is a man.

When a worse choice is in front of you, the other choice doesn't seem so bad. This is probably what it means. Orville is the control group chosen by Vespa.

Vespa continued: "I have tested your ability so many times, and I have basically recognized it. The most important part is your loyalty to Tiya and your loyalty to Rome. I have always been monitoring you, your every move. I know every move, including the things about you and the Herodian royal family, but that doesn't matter. What's important is that you really didn't think of doing anything bad to Tiya. I've always judged people very accurately. Tell me now, and you can guarantee it. Will you be loyal in the future?”

Orville lowered his head and thought about it for a long time, then raised his head and said seriously: "I promise that I will not participate in any actions to murder Tia Flavia Vespasia in the future, and I will do my best to ensure that despite this risk If her safety is violated, the devil will eat away my soul and the vultures will eat up my flesh and bones.”

Vesper's cloudy eyes and Orville's clear eyes looked at each other for a long time, and finally he nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, I believe what you said, but I certainly can't trust you completely. So now I only ask you to promise , just don’t think about being detrimental to Tiya.

I said I would make two or three preparations. Even I don’t know what the final outcome of Tia’s affairs will be, but no matter what, you only need to use your brain to protect Tia’s safety. This is Flavius The only thing your family asks you to do. I will find an opportunity to go through the adoption procedures, so I can handle it easily without having to worry too much. "

It seemed that Vesper was a little tired from talking so much, and there was a lot of sweat on his forehead. He made a gesture to indicate that Orville could withdraw.

Orville must have been very excited to reach the sky in one step. He wanted to say on the spot, "My foster father, please bow to me!", but he finally controlled his emotions, did not pay attention to the surrounding situation, and left the lobby of the Governor's Mansion quickly and honorably.

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As soon as Orville returned to his residence, several warriors came to the door and said that they were Vespa's cronies.

Orville also understood the truth. Vesper explained the matter so thoroughly in the hope that he would understand. He made these soldiers his personal guards and were inseparable from him. He also specifically asked the soldiers to report to Vesper and take notes.

He never thought of doing harm to Tiya from the beginning, so there was no need to hide it and let them inspect it as they pleased.

The words Vesper said to himself today were actually Tuogu. Vesper didn't say it but he could definitely understand it. Orville seemed to make the matter of becoming emperor very simple, but the victory or defeat of the war was anyone's guess. It was uncertain. The twelve legions on his side sounded scary, but in fact, less than half of them could be mobilized. It was impossible for troops to be stationed at the national border, and the distance was long, so the gap between the two sides was very small.

Orville knew that Vesper would win, so he was sure of victory. In fact, Vesper was beating the drum in his heart now. Before the fight, no one knew who would lose and who would win.

The outcome of the war was still uncertain. Vespa was anxious to adopt him and talked about so many important things. In fact, he also hoped that if something unexpected happened, Orville and Tia could take care of each other, so Orville got a good deal. .

In this transaction, Orville was undoubtedly the party that benefited more. He jumped directly from a foreigner to the adopted son of the future emperor's family. Although he has no inheritance rights and is indeed impossible to succeed, he is already more powerful than most people in this country. Well, in the future, working hard to become the governor of a comfortable province is not a problem. All Orville needs to pay is loyalty.

He had his own plans, but he also took his oath very seriously. He would do what he said. Since he had promised Vespa, he would do his best to protect Tia's safety in this mess.

That's why he was cautious. He only said that he was loyal to Tia and didn't mention the other potential murder culprit, Domitia. He was going to see the situation at that time. If it didn't work, he would force the other party to drink lead wine to death.

He later checked carefully and found that the Romans in this world had not yet discovered that the finished product of wine made by using lead cans would be more "sweet". He planned to brew a batch of such welcome wine himself, and send wine to anyone who was unhappy.

Considering that the luxurious nobles in this world also drink wine as a daily beverage, it is said that they drink more than 200 liters a year. Even an iron man can't stand the excessive heavy metals. At that time, the other party will be disabled if not dead.

He smiled with relief, but Orville still couldn't help worrying. If he followed the normal procedures and let Tia succeed to the throne in Rome, she would probably not be able to avoid the assassinations in her previous life. In his opinion, if he wanted Tia to succeed to the throne as everyone expected, he might have to use some unconventional means.