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"The Koslow family intends to marry into the conservative camp. Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Grand Duke Madeleine asked in horror.

What are you afraid of?

She was used to big scenes, but the current situation was completely developing in the worst direction.

She was originally skeptical of the strange alliance between Hudson and conservatives, believing that this cooperation was unsustainable.

Things are different now. If the two parties come together through political marriage, it is entirely possible to achieve a joint governance.

Similar marriages between powerful officials are very common in the continent of Aslant.

For example, the six ministers in the court are all related by marriage in private.

Even if they weren't originally, after taking the throne, everyone has become one's own through marriage.

Among the many ways to form alliances, political marriage has always been the most reliable and the lowest cost.

"Your Highness, Marshal Hudson rarely attends banquets and refuses any unnecessary entertainment.

But in recent days, their family has frequently attended banquets held by conservative nobles.

I just received news that a banquet will be held at the Marshal's Mansion tomorrow night, which will be held for many nobles in the royal capital.

This is the first time a large banquet has been held since the establishment of the Marshal's Mansion.

There are various signs that the news of the marriage is likely to be announced tomorrow night! "

The guard in black replied hastily.

Although his intelligence gathering ability was average, he did not dare to fool around with such a fatal matter.

Unlike other nobles who can place bets based on the situation, they, the palace guards, can only choose to support the royal family.

Once you break the rules and hook up with people outside the palace, you will be destroying yourself.

The Alpha royal family is not a soft persimmon. There is nothing they can do against the big officials in the court, but they still have the ability to clean up the house and take care of the small fish.

Grand Duke Madeleine's current situation is also very embarrassing.

Her appointment as assistant minister was not so recognized within the royal family.

Mainly because of the trouble caused when I couldn't control the law of doom before.

Principle's instinct to kill indiscriminately not only brought him the reputation of "the goddess of misfortune", but also attracted a lot of hatred.

Even though Madeleine worked hard to clear her name, the imperial government stood up and endorsed her.

There are still rumors in private that the emperor was killed by her.

If you want to use the resources of the royal family, you must first discuss it with the queen, and then talk to the big guys in the royal family.

As an auxiliary minister appointed by the late emperor, apart from a group of guards, she only had a group of down-and-out nobles who came over for opportunism.

She is a grand duke in name, but her fiefdom only has one county, and it is deep in the prairie, which is now a no man's land.

Restricted by limited resources and capable noble children, they simply would not defect to her.

Other fiefdom aristocrats have to manage the fiefdom, as well as the population, materials, and start-up funds sponsored by the family.

Grand Duke Madeleine should not think about these things for the time being.

The appointment letter of Caesar IV's assistant minister not only gave her power, but also tied her to the court.

After assisting Caesar V in his administration, the new emperor will give her generous rewards, but before that, don't expect to get too much help.

Madeleine knew very well that Caesar IV's trust in her sister was not as high as outsiders thought.

Before Caesar IV's death, most of the resources in his hands were given to the queen, and some were given to old antiques in the royal family.

As her biological sister, in addition to being awarded a high position, she also inherited some obvious resources.

The command of a 300-man palace guard, some royal estates, pastures, and shops and properties under the emperor's name.

It seemed very good, and he left most of his apparent wealth to her.

In fact, it is less than the fraction that the Queen received, and even the total value of these assets is less than the annual dividends received from the Near East Development Bank.

It is human nature, and the property obtained by the queen will be passed on to her son in the future. Caesar V would definitely have no chance of inheriting her aunt's property.

If Madeleine had remained single, perhaps twenty or thirty generations later, one of his descendants would have the opportunity to inherit the inheritance.

"You should step back first!"

Grand Duke Madeleine said calmly.

Marriage between big nobles was a common occurrence, and outsiders could not interfere at all.

If it was a marriage between other nobles, she could also cause some damage or cause an accident.

None of these methods can be used when it comes to Hudson.

In her impression, Hudson is the reincarnation of the God of Destiny, and there is no escape from any conspiracy.

After becoming the auxiliary minister for so long, Madeleine has not been able to open up the situation. A large part of the reason is that she is afraid of Hudson.

All actions are carried out within the rules system, and there is never any off-market trick.

The cruel reality told her that if she wanted to change the current situation, she must first find a way to get Hudson away.

"Your Highness, the Queen Mother please come over now to discuss matters!"

The voice of the maid pulled Grand Duke Madeleine out of her thoughts.

The rush to discuss matters with her is most likely because the Koslow family wants to marry a conservative.

Once the two factions merge, there will no longer be anyone in the empire to check and balance this alliance.

Once the marriage is completed, this alliance will be in charge of the imperial court for a long time unless something changes.

Caesar V must live longer, otherwise he will not be able to break through the blockade and see the hope of taking power in his lifetime.

"I know, I'll be there right away!"

…

Prime Minister's Office.

Compared to the panic of the royal family, the six ministers who planned all this were celebrating their hard-won victory.

The political marriage is true, but the news released is a bit exaggerated.

At present, only the eldest son Franz has made a marriage decision, and the marriages of several younger sons have not yet been finalized.

It is not as rumored that the Koslow family is going to fully marry into the conservative camp to build a solid political alliance.

Of course, the possibility of a comprehensive marriage between the two parties is not ruled out.

The conservative camp is composed of a group of veteran nobles. In addition to the six ministers of the royal capital, the core members also include a group of local governors.

Only a few people stayed in the imperial capital, and more of the conservative camp bosses stayed in the local areas.

The blind date that just took place was limited to these families in the imperial capital.

There is a high probability that the two parties will come into contact in the future, and the possibility of continued marriage cannot be ruled out.

It was all a conspiracy on the table. Even if Hudson knew about it, he would not be able to stand up and refute the rumors.

"Congratulations, Prime Minister, your granddaughter is engaged to Count Franz. It is truly a match made in heaven!"

Duke Richard said slightly sourly.

Conflicts between the first family and the second family are inevitable.

Even if everyone is in the same political faction, competition is inevitable.

When he first took office as Minister of Military Affairs, he seemed to be in a good position, but was actually ignored. He was accidentally plotted against him.

The most direct consequence is that the Taylor family's development speed in the court is obviously lagging behind other families.

The gap was already widening, but now the marriage between the Dukes of the Hoyle family and the Koslow family has made the gap even wider.

With the help of the Koslow family, Duke Beckett's position became unbreakable.

"Richard, thank you for your kind words.

However, there are gains and losses. The royal family may not be happy about the marriage between the two ministers! "

Duke Beckett said with a smile.

He said he was afraid that the royal family would be unhappy, but there was no trace of fear on his face.

The Hoyle family is an old family in the empire, with a profound foundation and comprehensive strength second only to the royal family.

Several major countries in the southern continent also have their branches, which are proper mainland families.

The Koslow family is one of the most popular families in recent decades.

With the long-lived head of the family, Hudson, he also had the confidence not to buy into the royal family's account.

The two families were able to get married simply because they were of the same family, and the juniors happened to have the right eye.

If the emperor is strong, it is estimated that both sides will have to weigh the pros and cons, but now the military and political power is in their own hands.

The two families, who had the confidence to be willful, simply ignored the royal family's reaction and came together willfully.

No one had thought of this outcome in advance.

In the early stages of planning, the conservative camp only targeted the younger sons of Hudson. The outside world generally believed that the eldest son would marry a noble daughter of the clan.

This is what is in the best interest of the Koslow family.

Once the eldest son Franz marries the clan, the relationship between the royal family and the Koslow family will become even closer.

After gaining the support of the royal family, coupled with the faction pulled by Hudson, there is a high probability that he will be able to defeat the conservative camp and monopolize power in North Korea and China.

No one expected that Hudson, who had always been rational, would comply with Franz's own wishes regarding his son's marriage.

“The Prime Minister is worrying too much!

The marriage was a symbol of imperial unity.

Only by properly handling internal relations can the empire exert its strongest combat effectiveness externally. "

Earl Helwin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, said with a smile.

Everything unfolded according to his plan and even exceeded prior expectations.

Originally, the promotion plan still required a lot of time to prepare, but now it is no longer needed.

It is estimated that the upper echelons of the royal family were furious at this time. Perhaps in the eyes of some members of the royal family, the marriage between the two families was a betrayal.

Having lost the ability to check and balance the court, Caesar IV appointed Hudson as auxiliary minister, which had no political significance at all.

The rift between Hudson and the royal family has shown signs of widening.

If we continue to add fuel to the fire, the time for both parties to fall out will be just around the corner.

"Ha ha……"

"A marriage is a marriage, but business still needs to be done.

Our plan ahead is business as usual, continuing to divide the relationship between the Koslows and the royal family.

Let's activate our connections and help Marshal Hudson resolve the marriage issues of his sons as soon as possible.

If it doesn't work at home, then go abroad to find connections. As long as we prevent the marriage between the Koslow family and the royal family, we will achieve a strategic victory! "

Prime Minister Beckett said with a clear distinction between public and private matters.

But this time the show was not very effective. Everyone was an old politician and could see his motives at a glance.

Since Franz is married to his granddaughter, he is half of his own family.

If you want to maximize your profits, you must first protect Franz’s inheritance rights.

Even if Hudson lives a long life and does not pass down the family business in advance, the inheritance rights must be left in the hands of this lineage.

In this context, the in-laws of Hudson's other sons cannot be too powerful.

Otherwise, it is easy to have thoughts that you shouldn’t have.

To be precise, all he had to do was break off his marriage to the royal family.

No matter how prominent foreign families are, their influence in the Alpha Empire is very limited.

Cutting off the marriage between the Koslow family and the royal family is also what the conservative camp wants to see.

"Don't worry, Prime Minister. Marshal Hudson's international reputation is not much less than that of his family.

There are many families who want to marry into the Koslo family because of his reputation.

As long as we spread the news, someone will come to us.

It is important to note: beware of the royal family's interference.

Originally, the royal family intended to marry into the Koslo family, but the previous emperor did not give birth to a princess, and the eligible ladies in the royal family were all from the side branches.

The status is quite different. I guess Marshal Hudson doesn't like it, so he has not achieved his goal for a long time."

Marquis Zuer said with a smile.

They have all seen Hudson's sons in person.

No matter whether it is education or personal cultivation, they are the best among their peers.

It can be seen at a glance that he has inherited his father's good genes. If he continues to develop, he is likely to become a strong man.

Political talent and military talent cannot be seen for the time being, but their father has a long life, and someone is responsible for paying the tuition.

It may be that resources are thrown up, but no one cares.

Being a child of a noble family is an advantage, and having resources at home is also a reflection of strength.

Personal factors account for at most 10% of the selection and marriage, and the remaining 90% is aimed at Hudson.

Even though the war is over, as the first magic pharmacist on the continent, the resources in his hands are still coveted by all parties.

The high price of the potion is fine, but the most pitfall is the limited sale.

Especially after Hudson became an assistant minister, he used the excuse of being busy with official duties to reduce the shipment of potions.

Not making money that comes to the door, there is only one truth: restricting the development of potential competitors.

The resources that others do not have, but can be used unlimitedly by the family, that is the advantage.

One step slow, every step slow.

If you don't grow up in your youth, the probability of becoming a late bloomer in the future can be said to be almost zero.

If you want to get more potions from Hudson, it is definitely not a matter of money, you must have a relationship first.

If you miss the best time to make friends, it is very difficult to simply want to build relationships.

The best shortcut is naturally a political marriage.

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Emerald Palace

All the bigwigs of the royal family gathered together, and even the strong men of the Holy Land who were in seclusion came to attend the meeting.

"From the intelligence collected, the marriage between the Koslo family and the conservative camp is now a foregone conclusion.

The object of Count Franz's marriage this time is the Duke of the Hoyle family.

The worst scenario is now becoming a reality.

The royal family must respond positively to prevent the situation from continuing to deteriorate!"

The Queen Mother said angrily.

Although the news sent by the intelligence organization was timely, it was still a step late.

Once the two sides reached an agreement on the marriage between the great nobles, there were few regrets.

"Queen Mother, now the matter is done, we can only adapt to the situation.

This marriage involves not only the two great nobles, but also the two major camps behind them.

A little political pressure does not constitute any pressure for them.

In fact, the more intense our performance is, the more we can strengthen their determination to marry."

Grand Duke Efiero persuaded tactfully.

Everyone present was smart, and after a brief hesitation, they quickly accepted the reality.

The great nobles had to save face, not to mention that the protagonists of the marriage at this time were the two most powerful ministers in the empire.

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