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In the year 100040 of the Holy Calendar, Franz succeeded Grand Duke Xueyue, and the situation on the continent was very different from that of thirty years ago.

After a long civil war, the three kingdoms of the Central Continent, which survived in the cracks, finally reached a ceasefire agreement at the negotiation table under the mediation of the Human Alliance.

Peace has come, but the three kingdoms of the Central Continent, which have been severely damaged, have been removed from the list of powerful countries on the continent.

Although the kingdom's shelf is maintained, its international status has been declining again and again, and its voice is not even as good as some principalities.

The ten major kingdoms of the continent in the past have now become a thing of the past. The once hundreds of human kingdoms have become history at this moment.

If the human race thirty years ago is regarded as the Spring and Autumn Period, then now it has entered the Warring States Period.

In the past thirty years, not only has the Alpha Empire annexed the seven grassland countries, but several powerful countries in the southern continent have also achieved their respective strategic goals.

After the establishment of the Frank Empire and the Alpha Empire, the Iberians, whose strength is growing day by day, established the Iberian Empire in the year 100028 of the Holy Calendar.

Under pressure from their evil neighbors, the divided states of the Church established the Holy Federation in the year 100030 of the Holy Calendar.

Because no one could convince the public, the parliamentary system was finally adopted.

Since then, the Southern Continent has formed a pattern of two empires, three kingdoms, and one alliance.

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Bathed in the bright sunshine, Hudson lazily lay on the armchair, and the years did not leave any traces on him.

"Father, the Moshi people sent an invitation. His Majesty George hopes that you can attend their founding ceremony next month!"

Franz stepped forward and said.

After 30 years of accumulating strength, the well-prepared Principality of Moshi finally took this crucial step.

In terms of military strength alone, the strength of the Principality of Moshi has long surpassed many kingdoms. George I has been holding back until now to act, and he can definitely be called a "Goudaoliu monarch".

His own strength is sufficient, and the legal system is ready. The monarchs of the Aslant Continent are one family, not a joke.

There were also many marriages between the three heroes of the Northern Continent. George I's mother is the princess of the Warhammer Kingdom.

Although he is far ahead in the order of succession, as long as the previous heir voluntarily gives up, he can legally inherit the legal system of the Warhammer Kingdom.

Legal principles are nothing more than human feelings. As the uncle of Caesar V, the Alpha Empire will not oppose his ascension. International resistance is almost non-existent.

The reason why it can be delayed until now is purely because George I is cautious.

"Is His Majesty George's body about to fail?"

Hudson asked with concern.

As a figure of the same era, almost all of them have retired now. The once high-spirited George I is now in his eighties.

The life span of monarchs in the Aslant continent is generally not high, and those who can live to this age are rare.

"Yes, father!

His Majesty George's body has begun to take a sharp turn for the worse since the beginning of autumn.

The Mossi people are eager to hold the founding ceremony because they are worried about changes later and want to finalize it before His Majesty George's death."

Franz's explanation did not surprise Hudson.

Blood ties are also subject to time limits.

Caesar V gave face to his uncle George I because of the influence of the Queen Mother. It does not mean that the cousins ​​below can also have the same treatment.

Moreover, not only George I is old, but the Queen Mother is also old, and she may leave one day.

Without this person as a hub, the relationship between the two countries would never be as harmonious as it is now.

"Tell the Mossi people that I will go there to participate!"

Hudson said with a little disappointment.

Even though he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help feeling disappointed when he saw the acquaintances around him leaving one after another.

In the past years, he has sent away too many old friends. More people will leave next, which is the price that Changsheng must pay.

"Father, the contract of the Five Nations Alliance is about to expire, and the top leaders of the empire want to know your opinion."

Franz continued.

Hudson retired from the stage, but his influence in the empire has not diminished at all.

Everything is just as everyone guessed. After many old guys died, the military merit aristocratic faction began to take control of the empire.

It's just that because of the differences in interests, these people have now become the leaders of the major factions, and are no longer a monolithic entity.

No matter how things change, Hudson, the old marshal who is praised by everyone, still has a lot of say in the empire.

There are now five major factions in the court, namely: the direct lineage cultivated by Caesar V, the princess faction following Grand Duchess Madeleine, the conservative faction headed by the old nobles, the new faction headed by the emerging nobles, and the neutral camp that has not joined any faction.

In a sense, the Snow Moon Principality can also be regarded as a neutral camp. Franz continued Hudson's strategy and never got involved in the factional struggles in the empire.

"These guys are addicted to expansion. The empire has not even digested the prairie, and it has set its sights on its former allies.

Tell them to make their own decisions on some small matters!"

Hudson said unhappily.

It can't be stopped. Once ambition is born, it can't be suppressed in a few words.

The unique system of the Alpha Empire fundamentally determines that it is a country that is constantly expanding. If one day there is no expansion goal, that is when internal contradictions will intensify.

The current Alpha Empire has completed preliminary annexation in the south and west, and is almost dominated by the big nobles. The north and east are full of small and medium-sized nobles.

Except for a few unlucky ones who lost their struggles in the annexation wave, most of the small and medium-sized nobles went to the grasslands to develop.

The current conflicts between the new factions and conservatives in the court are half due to conflicts of interest, and the other half are due to hatred.

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Emerald Palace.

Looking at the invitation in his hand, Caesar V frowned.

How can you allow others to snore and sleep on the side of the bed?

The Alpha Empire is now at its peak, but the Principality of Moxi has been developing at an equally rapid pace in recent years. Although he is a biological uncle, ruthlessness is standard for an emperor.

On the surface, he has stated many times that he supports George I in inheriting the legal system of the Warhammer Kingdom, but these are just words.

An uncle he had never met would naturally not hold much weight in his mind. The support on the scene was also for the Empress Dowager to see.

However, in politics, you are no joke. Once you have stated your position in public, you cannot take it back with a slap in the face.

"That's it!

The Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send someone to represent the empire to participate in the Mossi celebration. Also prepare a generous gift to send to my uncle.

Among the royal family, please invite Grand Duke Madeleine to visit.

Secretly arrange for our people to find out which forces in the empire went to participate in the celebration of the Mossi people. "

A simple celebration, full of intrigues. It can be seen that Caesar V is very afraid of his uncle.

It seems that George I's presence on the mainland is not high and he has not done anything earth-shattering. However, there are absolutely no simple monarchs who can turn the tide in troubled times.

Those who are good at fighting have no great military exploits, and the same applies to monarchs. To develop and expand the country quietly requires very high political wisdom.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Grand Duke Madeleine!"

The palace minister said with a troubled expression.

Theoretically, the emperor must be the greatest in the empire.

The problem is that Grand Duke Madeleine has a special status. Not only is she the emperor's aunt, she is also an auxiliary minister appointed by the late emperor, and she is also a powerful person in the holy realm.

After multiple identities were superimposed, the emperor could not give direct orders.

Perhaps because he knew that he had to hit his nephew as early as possible, when Caesar V was growing up, he was beaten by Archduke Madeleine. It was simply the shadow of his childhood.

Even after taking office, Caesar V still had nothing to do with this aunt. Once someone gets caught, this person will be beaten like an emperor.

It's not like Caesar V didn't think about finding helpers, but Madeleine's strength was cheating. Her growth rate was so rapid that she was now the strongest person in the royal family.

After so many years of management, Grand Duke Madeleine's voice in the royal family has long been different from what it was at the beginning.

Especially ten years ago, the two oldest princes in the royal family passed away one after another, and she became the spokesperson for the interests of the royal family in the court.

The scene of aunt beating nephew has long been familiar to everyone. Anyway, Archduke Madeleine was very measured in her attacks. Caesar V would only feel pain every time, but he could still be alive and kicking after being beaten.

"Tell her that Marshal Hudson will also go. That female devil will definitely pass by!"

Caesar V said gaffefully.

He also had no good impression of Hudson. In his memory, Madeleine was initially a gentle and virtuous princess, but it was only because of Hudson's words, "Hit your nephew before it's too early" that he lived a miserable life.

But he couldn't afford to offend this auxiliary marshal either. Once he is provoked, this person will come over under the banner of Caesar IV to give guidance on his cultivation.

The pampered emperor is just like an ordinary nobleman. Under the scorching sun, conduct the most rigorous knight training.

The most powerful man in the mainland came to guide his cultivation in person, and no one could ask for him from the outside. Even the Empress Dowager, who cared most about her son, asked him to study hard and strive to become a powerful man in the holy realm.

He was young and ignorant, and he had been determined to become a strong man in the holy realm since he was a child, so as to escape the fate of being beaten.

It's a pity that life has played a joke on him. The knight's talent in training can only be considered good, and he is the kind of little genius who can be chosen among fifty people, but he is still far from becoming a strong man in the holy realm.

The magic talent is indeed good, but the problem is that he awakened the undead system.

The Alpha Empire does not exclude necromancers, but the image of a necromancer is really not suitable for the emperor.

The dream of the strong was shattered, and Caesar V could only accept the reality.

Suppressed by two demon kings at the same time, his behavior was greatly restricted and he could only follow the rules of the political game.

…

Royal Palace of Pest.

The white-haired King George I was walking around the palace with small steps. This was a new habit he had developed since the queen's death.

Everything is the same as before. Except for the renovation of the building, the palace still maintains its original layout.

In more than fifty years of power, George I has never built a new palace. He is considered an outlier among monarchs.

The effect is also great. The saved fiscal budget is used for national development, which is why the Principality of Moxi is as strong as it is today.

If the neighbors next door were not too powerful and they needed to avoid their sharp edges, the achievements of the Principality of Moxi would have already become famous in the mainland.

"Father, the invitations have been sent out, and representatives from all the major forces will come to participate in our founding ceremony.

Marshal Hudson, whom you care about most, also gave a clear answer: he will come to witness the ceremony on the day of the ceremony. "

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, George smiled slightly.

"Remember, when you meet Marshal Hudson, you have to call him uncle.

Be more respectful and handle this relationship well, it will be good for your future.

The Alpha Empire has sharpened its knives, and the calls for war from within have never stopped.

The surrounding alien races have been dealt with by them. Now the places where they can use their troops are either the remnants of the orcs in the poor and bad mountains and waters, or the three countries in the Central Continent and us.

If nothing unexpected happens, they will not renew the contract after the contract expires.

Central Continent We can't care about the life and death of the three countries now, but the covenant between us and the Alpha people must continue.

While your aunt and I are still alive, now is the best time to sign the treaty. If it's later, Caesar V may not continue to buy your account.

Marshal Hudson is a key figure in order to continue the covenant. Although he is not in the court, his opinions can influence the decision-making in the court.

The Principality of Xueyue is far away from us, and there is almost no conflict of interest. This relationship must be maintained! "

George I said earnestly.

Parents love their children and plan for them in the long run.

George I, who is old, knows that he will not live long, and has begun to consider his affairs after his death.

The Principality of Moshi has been able to develop smoothly to the present. In addition to its own efforts, the good external international environment is also a very important factor.

The interests between countries are changing at any time and it is difficult to control them at any time.

George I's choice is to recruit people!

The key positions are all his own people. If the interpersonal relationships between the top leaders are handled well, the relationship between countries will be easy to handle.

It's just that he was able to establish a good relationship with the top leaders of the Alpha Empire, which was a product of the times. It is almost impossible to replicate it now.

At least Caesar V did not marry a queen from the Mosi royal family as he wished, but chose to marry a great noble in the country to consolidate his own imperial power.

Without the help of pillow talk, once the elderly queen mother dies, their influence in the Alpha Empire will decline rapidly.

"Father, don't worry.

I have been paying attention to Uncle Hudson in recent years.

The biggest feature of the Koslo family is its prosperity. Six princesses and nine princes were born in the third generation of the Xueyue royal family. If conditions permit, I will promote the eldest son to marry one of them.

It's a pity that I don't have a daughter. The status of my two nieces is one level lower. It's too difficult to marry and become the queen!"

Hearing his son's answer, George I smiled with satisfaction.

Under normal circumstances, nouveau riche like the Xueyue Principality are the most despised in the royal circle. Even if it is a marriage, it will not make them the queen.

There is no doubt that the Xueyue Principality is an exception. The existence of a living military god makes the outside world dare not regard them as an ordinary principality.

However, this level of marriage is limited to the princesses of the direct line. The target expectation of the crown prince is lower, and even the princesses of the collateral line are included in the candidate category.

There is no way. There are too many people who want to marry the Xueyue royal family, and the Moshi royal family is not strong in the competition.

If Hudson is willing, the next generation of the empress of the empire will be his granddaughter, and the next generation of the queen of the Xueyue royal family can also be the princess of the empire.

High-end political games are often so plain and unpretentious. Fighting and killing is ultimately a bad strategy. The more you fear the other party, the more you have to turn the other party into your own people.

In the feudal monarchy era, if you do a good job of political marriage, half of the international troubles will be solved.

"Don't worry. From what I know about Hudson, he is a very arrogant person and will not seek political benefits through the marriage of his descendants.

You can arrange for the royal children to travel around the continent and go to the Principality of Xueyue to contact them. If both parties can see eye to eye, you can directly propose marriage.

Unlike us, the Principality of Xueyue has no survival pressure. Hudson's sons have inherited his arrogance, and they will not refuse a marriage that is well-matched.

After all, they have inherited Hudson's talent, and they are already eighth-level strongmen at a young age. Maybe they will break through the holy realm at some point.

The way of looking at things is very different from that of us ordinary people!"

George I said with a little loss.

People only know the preciousness of life when they are old.

Deep in his heart, he also has some regrets. If he had worked hard to practice in his youth, relying on the resources of the royal family, he might be an eighth-level strongman now.

The threshold of the holy realm is difficult to break through, but becoming an eighth-level strongman can also live for decades. Even if he becomes a seventh-level strongman, he will not be so old and frail.

"Father is right. It's a good idea to give this kind of thing a try.

Marshal Hudson's talent is unrivaled on the continent. Even the reincarnated gods can't compare to him.

Although his descendants are slightly inferior, they are also the top talents on the continent. If we can bring Marshal Hudson's excellent talent here, we will make a fortune.

As long as the marriage can be successful, even if it costs a certain price, it is worth it!

This is much more reliable than those idiots who are willing to go after the tiger's skin and run to plan the bloodline of the gods!"

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