Crusader Kings: Prisoners of War

There is no doubt that Orville thinks that his moral level is significantly higher than the average level of his contemporaries, and he also understands the most basic empathy. He does not want Tia to be unclear with someone in Rome when he is working in the provinces. , just like Tiya didn’t want to be confused with so-and-so from other provinces, he had been quite well-behaved so far.

Therefore, although he does not hate Cleopatra, Orville still wants to change his approach: "How about this? I know a very outstanding young talent──tall and handsome, about the same age as you, clean and self-sufficient, no bad habits , Brave and talented, he will definitely be a promising person in the future, if you are willing, I can..."

He was talking about Trajan. He was a flawless person in every aspect, and he was a very suitable marriage partner. Orville could throw him out and get married for the sake of Egypt.

"I've given you a kingdom, can't you give me some choice?" Cleopatra was speechless. "I don't have to get married. Please understand this. I'm not that humble. Hurry up. Sell ​​yourself like salted fish.”

"Then it shouldn't be necessary for me, right? You can make requests. I'm willing to help you find anyone within the limit. Just make a request."

Even if Cleopatra now wants to be the Queen of Rome, Orville will convince Vespasian to marry her, and he believes that the pragmatic and lustful Vespa will not refuse at all. The temptation of a rich kingdom is too great. It is so big that many people can selectively abandon some concerns and principles.

"My meaning should be very clear. As for this matter, it has to be you. From a friend's point of view, you are one of the few peers I don't hate. Others either have bad intentions for me, or they can't talk to me and pick on me." After choosing, you are indeed the most suitable one, and from the king’s point of view, I have to leave the throne to someone I can trust, right?”

Cleopatra's thoughts were a bit subtle. She believed that the Ptolemaic family should be overthrown and started over, so she denied many family traditions. However, at the same time, she also recognized her status as the king of Egypt and believed that she had the responsibility to make the country anew. After getting back on track and combining her personal feelings, she was only willing to give Orville this chance.

So far, she has not found any other Romans who really want Egypt to get better. Even if they do, it is difficult for them to have their own logic and ideas like Orville. Later, she will hand over the power to him. Cleopatra Tela is also relieved.

After staring at the other person for about half a minute, Orville said a little uncertainly: "I know the last sentence seems presumptuous and narcissistic, but I still want to ask, does this matter have something to do with love at first sight?"

"Don't overestimate your charm, but I have to admit that after that incident a few years ago, I have always had a good impression of you."

Cleopatra was talking about the execution on the scaffold. Orville helped her once when she was young. The two were also connected in this way. This incident had a great impact on Cleopatra at the time. .

She continued with a somewhat emotional tone: "Actually, I asked people to find you back then, but in the end I couldn't find you. If I successfully found you, maybe I would hire you as a staff member or something."

"At that time, I seemed to be just the captain of the auxiliary army, and I was not considered a member of the royal family. If you took care of my father's affairs, maybe I would really agree to come over. After all, being an aide to the royal family in Egypt is indeed It’s better than fighting to the death with the locals in places like Parfi or Gaul.”

If the situation develops like this, it is estimated that the historical evolution process will be very different. Orville may help the other party seize power, and then promote reforms as an Egyptian. In the end, an armed conflict with the Roman Empire may inevitably break out. .

Of course, for Orville now, this IF world line is just thinking about it in his mind. His status has nailed his identity, and he can basically only continue to live with his current identity in this life, just like It was the same as the time when he faced Joan of Arc before.

"If you come here, everything will be different." Cleopatra murmured in a low voice, and then quickly changed her tone, "I understand your concerns very well, whether it is a matter of position or an issue of Her Royal Highness, So I try to figure things out, you just have to accept the reality.”

Orville raised his eyebrows: "What have you done?"

"It's hard for me to understand how the Parphi people, as a polygamous nation, allowed you to develop such strict observance of monogamy. Even the Roman rules were only well known to everyone. It's just a seal. After thinking about it, I can only attribute this to your emotion towards Her Royal Highness. Because you feel that you owe a lot to the Flavi royal family, you strictly restrain your behavior.

So after trying it, I chose to do things from a different angle."

Soldiers have a sense of confidentiality when it comes to military secrets, but most people have a gossip mentality about Orville's various tidbits. As long as Cleopatra wanted to inquire, even if it was out of some desire to watch a good show. , and there are also people who are willing to share information with her.

So Cleopatra was actually quite clear about these things. After all, the theory that Orville was henpecked was widely circulated, and after thinking about it, Cleopatra easily pointed the finger at Tia herself. In her opinion, the princess is much easier to deal with than Orville. After all, men are men. After handling Tiya, she feels that Orville will not disagree with the next thing.

Ovel subconsciously glanced at the drivers, switched to Aramaic (the common language in Syria) and continued the conversation with Cleopatra: "I feel you will say something bad, so keep it secret."

The other party also naturally switched to Aramaic: "After explaining the pros and cons, I tried to convince Her Royal Highness. Facing the temptation of a kingdom, my request was just to let her relax her requirements for her husband a little, so although she was very unhappy, she finally agreed reluctantly."

In Tiya's view, private affairs are far less important than national interests. Even if she likes Orville very much and actually has the potential to be in love, she will not put private affairs before a kingdom.

What Cleopatra is currently asking is not for her to divorce Orville, but for Tiya to "acquiesce" or "turn a blind eye" to some things, and the result is greatly beneficial to the overall strategy of the empire. Considering this matter with her mindset, she will only choose to agree and accept it in the end.