I Am Louis XIV

It was best for Louis XIV that Barras could take the initiative to ask for help. The former was also a straightforward person. As soon as he got the king's permission, he left immediately. He and his monks set out early the next morning. Hood was at the window. Watching him go away, I felt mixed emotions. This Grand Inquisitor was like a demon to the wizards, especially the French wizards, but even the wizards of Gaiola had heard of him - anyone who came The foreign wizard in France should also be careful with his scythe, he is never unreasonable.

"Sometimes how to make a choice is really an important and difficult thing." Hood said, and then he saw a group of young people, or more accurately, older children running from the stables of the castle to the inner square. At a glance, he opened his mouth in surprise: "Vesalius," he shouted, "is that His Royal Highness the Dauphin of Vienois?"

Vesalius, who was preparing potions at the side, heard what he said, so he walked to the window and looked down. Sure enough, he recognized the crown prince at a glance, which is our little Louis. As I said before, little Louis was just finished. His own coming-of-age ceremony, the Duke of Colonna's coming-of-age ceremony was brought to the battlefield in the Netherlands by Louis XIV, and little Louis was brought here by his father. In terms of scale, little Louis's pomp was much greater than that of the Duke of Colonna, but This pomp undoubtedly attracted unanimous opposition from the ladies of Versailles. Unfortunately, few people can change the things decided by the Sun King.

Just like now, there is nothing surprising when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince appears here. What surprised Hood and Vesalius was that the group of people around him were not their usual French attendants and servants, but a group of people wearing high felt hats. , a Tatar child in a robe and belt.

"Does your Majesty know?" Vesalius blurted out, and then he realized that he was stupid. Louis XIV had a strong desire to control. He even wished that the entire Europe could rotate according to his command stick, let alone in this castle. inside.

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Louis XIV did know that the Dauphin had many new playmates.

When he picked up the tea and took a sip, he couldn't help but frown, because there was sugar added to the tea. He picked up a piece of snack, and it turned out to be sweet. He looked at Bangtang who was standing beside him, "Oh, my dear friend," The king asked with laughter: "Did I let you down somewhere?"

Bontang gave him a reproachful look and said, "You are always perfect and impeccable."

"I don't think so. For example, I never like sweet tea or sweet snacks." Louis said.

"I just think you've been too tired recently and need some sweet tea to refresh yourself." Bangtang said seriously. From his face and tone, you wouldn't know what he was thinking, "Ah, I You know, you're blaming me for letting little Louis hang out with those Tartars," said Louis.

"If the Queen Mother knew that the descendants of Saint Louis would allow a group of barbarian children to become their attendants, she would faint immediately." Bontang said.

Louis casually placed the cup on the window sill. Like Vesalius, they were looking at the inner square of the castle from the window. Although the castle was old, it was spacious enough. It also adopted a double square structure, that is to say, there were two squares. The city wall, the main tower and the inner square, the church on the inside, the soldiers and servants on the outside, the blacksmith shop and the stables. Little Louis just ran noisily from the stables into the courtyard with his people.

This behavior attracted the attention of many people, especially Louis' musketeers. They seemed to be thinking, talking or resting, but their eyes never left the crown prince, and their hands never left their muskets and thorns. Sword - Louis saw the Marquis of Lois frowning and saying something to General Vauban beside him. They must soon ask to see the king and ask the king not to let the crown prince hang out with those Tatars. This is really It is too detrimental to the dignity of the crown prince.

"If they knock on the door, Bontang," Louis said quickly, "just say I'm taking a break."

Bontang glared at the Sun King. Nowadays, there are not many people who dare to do this. Bontang's position seems humble but is actually important. He is so loyal to Louis XIV - he even remains so until now. He is single, not that he is not married, but that he has not accepted the advances of any lady, because he said that he really does not have more energy to deal with another master... This joke has been circulating in Versailles for a long time, and people laughed after it. I couldn't help but feel a little moved.

Louis XIV also intended to give him a title, but Bontang said that he would not accept the award until he could no longer serve the king and left the court to live in retirement, otherwise his status would become embarrassing - after all Almost all the people around Louis were dignitaries. But even without a title, the Duke of Orleans and Prince Philip still call him sir. People know that he is the king's closest friend.

As mentioned before, Bontang may know more than his brother Philip, but he rarely intervenes in any affairs. This is the first time that he has shown his attitude. Louis knows his concerns. "Send those people away for me and I will explain to you."

"You don't need to explain to me." Bontang said helplessly, and turned to deal with General Vauban and the Marquis of Lovas. When he came back, he was carrying a large pot of tea without sugar and some salty snacks. Louis was happy He picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for himself and him. "It doesn't matter," the king said: "You are my friend, Bontang. I have watched little Louis grow up. I know that your heart for him is no less than mine and mine." Philip."

"Then I will overstep once more," Bontan bowed to the king, thanked him for the tea, and then said: "I think the Marquis of Loise, General Vauban, and even Marshal Schaumberg will definitely come again. I’ll knock on your door and won’t stop until I see you.”

"Because there are Tatars with the Dauphin?" Louis said: "Not only Tatars, but his attendants are still with him."

"They are all criminals and heretics," Bontang said. "Everyone who sees this will be worried."

"I know, but little Louis has always had a big problem." Louis said, "I hope I can take this opportunity to solve it."

Bontang paused. Obviously, he didn't quite understand what was wrong with the Crown Prince. There was no doubt that the Crown Prince was not as smart as the Sun King, but Louis XIV was a very human being. The crown prince has a kind-hearted nature, is humble and pious, rich in emotions and simple. If he is not compared with his father, he is the heir to the throne that the monarchs and ministers of Europe and even the whole world want. In private conversations, the people of Versailles I even think that it might be a good thing if such a crown prince ascends the throne in the future. Really, all it takes is one king like the Sun King.

After all, there is only one shining tomorrow in this world.

So what else could the Dauphin of Vienois do that would dissatisfy Louis XIV? Thinking of this, Bontang couldn't help but feel a little worried. He decided not to marry, nor accept anyone's love, nor to have any descendants. He was determined to dedicate his short life to the French royal family.

To this day, Louis XIV and Queen Theresa only have the eldest princess and the crown prince, but Bontang also knows that a crown prince who is not favored by the king will also suffer and be tortured like an unfavored minister.

"Do you remember that you came to me not long ago?" Louis had no idea that Bontang was already playing the prologue of "Hamlet" in his mind. The reason why he thought of talking to Bontang was because in Versailles, Bontang was As the first attendant, it can also be said that he is half the palace minister. As for the crown prince, he has the right to speak, so Bontang must know his thoughts: "Probably in a few months, there will be the first Fronde." riot."

"I remember, Your Majesty," Bontang said. He was the youngest son of a baron. Originally, his father sent him to Bishop Mazarin, hoping that he would become a priest. He also worked hard to serve Bishop Mazarin. Who knew that Mazarin The bishop felt that he had a talent beyond ordinary people in this area... so he sent him to the king, because after performing the "suspender ceremony", the boy should have his own personal servants around him instead of female officials and maids: "That night, I was put into the servants' caravan, full of worries. I thought I would be sent somewhere else and never see you again."

"Fortunately we met very soon at Saint-Germain-en-Laye," said Louis, "and we were hardly separated again. I trust you, Bontang, and you are like another brother to me."

Bangtang's heart was filled with ups and downs. He bowed slightly again and thanked the king for his praise, which was more precious than all diamond brooches.

"Then do you remember how long it took for us to return to Paris and for me to take charge and take back my power from Monsieur the Bishop, from the Queen Mother, from the Duke of Gaston, from the ministers and generals?"

"Ten years, Your Majesty, exactly ten years."

"These ten years have not been easy," Louis sighed: "And in the next ten years, I will still have to fight many enemies, some of whom were even my friends and my relatives."

"They brought it all upon themselves. Your Majesty, your kindness is like the sunshine that shines on the earth."

"The sun also hides its light at night, Bontang, I also had evil thoughts."

"People need light as well as darkness. Eternal peace is also a rare gift."

"But little Louis," said Louis, "did you notice?"

Bontang was silent for a while. It was obvious that he had realized, under the king's reminder, the biggest problem that the crown prince, little Louis, encountered.

Everyone praises the dauphin, young Louis, for his gentleness and courtesy, but what kind of person can be like this all the time? And this is not a trick played by some people who are good at pretending. The Crown Prince's kindness and compassion come from the heart, which makes him like many people. If he was the son of a lord or a businessman, of course there would be no big problem.

But he is not, not only not, he has a high status, second only to his father and uncle...

The whole of France, as well as its colonies and vassal states, would be his.

Little Louis was undoubtedly lucky. His mother was a Spanish princess and his father was the King of France. Moreover, when he was born, the country had already been initially stabilized and there were no big disturbances. Although his mother and father were in a political marriage, reason always prevailed. The emotional Louis XIV would never embarrass the queen because of ministers or royal wives. He grew up in the love of his father and mother. The king's favorite woman, Mrs. Marie Mancini, and their first-born son, His brother Luciano, because he already had the title of Duke of Colonna and the strict inheritance laws, could never threaten him - nor would Louis XIV allow it.

The next two brothers, one is far away in Flanders, and the other will probably be banished from the mainland. They will not be able to shake Louis XIV's throne like the Duke of Gaston or the Prince of Condé did to Louis XIV. Instead, they will Will be one of his helpers. His wife has also been identified as the eldest princess of Portugal, and she will be his biggest and most powerful ally, as is the marriage of his sister to his cousin.

According to the current situation, Louis XIV will also hand over to him an extremely rich and prosperous France - France's cloth has surpassed the British, glass and mirrors have surpassed the Venetians, dyes have surpassed the Italians, and the French have surpassed the Dutch. The trade routes, financial system, etc. captured here - he can just sit back and enjoy the gains.

It can be said that he is a child who grew up among flowers. Gentleness and tolerance are inevitable because he has almost nothing to fight for.

"Well, it seems you are aware of it too." Louis XIV said, which he only discovered after coming to Camnico.

Little Louis is not bad, but he is too good. Think about it, will such a good man be respected and loved? No, no, not only enemies outside of France, but also enemies. Once people find out that he is a really good person, then even his most trusted relatives and closest friends will betray him without hesitation. , who allowed him to own such a large fortune?

If you get him, you get half of Europa.

"But Your Majesty, what will these Tatars teach him?" Bontang asked doubtfully: "They will not betray him because of you."

"Of course they will not betray little Louis," Louis said. "The reason why I am what I am now is because I know that if I continue to be ignorant and incompetent, what a terrible ending I will face - maybe not as good as the Tower of London." The two princes there, Bontang, were on my way out of Paris that night. If it hadn’t been for Marie, I would have turned into werewolf excrement thirty years ago. Even after that, as long as I made the slightest mistake One step forward, and what awaits me is death or even an even worse outcome.”

“Because I’ve seen the mob and the homeless,” Louis said, “I can always be vigilant and cautious.”

"But little Louis has not seen that the lowest people he has come into contact with before are just servants in the palace or construction workers in the college. He does not know how bad things humans can do."