The world-devouring dragon

At the coronation ceremony, French King Charles publicly announced that Jeanne would be given the status of a knight and permanently exempted from taxes in the village of Domrémy where she was born. From then on, Jeanne Acre can add a noble D in the middle of her name, that is, Jeanne D. Acre, or call her Jeanne Daac.

However, Jeanne simply declined the gift from French King Charles, who then transferred her title to her brother.

This would have been quite pleasant, but...

"What? Make peace with the English and the Burgundians?"

At the palace banquet, many nobles and generals were sitting together, happily celebrating their recent victory. But when Jeanne heard the news, she looked at the French King beside her in astonishment.

As a favor to Jeanne, this former country shepherdess was allowed to sit next to the king, sit at the top of the banquet, and participate in the core of France's power.

Faced with the astonishment on Jeanna's face, Charlie shook his head and said.

"Jeanna, you know how to win the war, but victory in the war alone is not enough. At present, both the British and the Burgundians are interested in temporary peace talks. We should agree..."

"There is no need for peace talks at all! They are just stalling for time!"

But before the Dharma King finished speaking, Jeanne interrupted him anxiously, stood up involuntarily, and spoke loudly.

Her fierce voice even silenced the laughter below the banquet.

The nobles and generals looked at each other, a little at a loss. Charlie, who was interrupted, was also a little unhappy, but he still looked at the noble generals first, pressed his hands a few times to appease them, and signaled that it was okay. Then, the laughter gradually started to ring out in the banquet.

Jeanne also realized that she was too excited and had to suppress what she wanted to say and sat back on her seat again.

"My king, the British only had to give in because they suffered heavy casualties. The Burgundians just followed the British. Don't believe what they say. We should continue to pursue the victory!"

Jeanne lowered her voice and persuaded the Dharma King beside her.

However, Charlie looked at Jeanne in front of him and sighed.

"But... we have no money and food left. We should rest for a while and wait for the opportunity. The British are indeed beaten by you, but we are also exhausted."

"We can borrow money from businessmen to raise military expenses. As long as we capture Paris and drive away the British, we have plenty of ways to repay the money."

However, Jeanne still persisted in persuading her, but Charlie, who had always trusted Jeanne, remained silent.

Does Jeanne have a point? Of course it makes sense.

Since the victory, the businessman was initially willing to invest more funds because of his distrust of Charlie, but for Charlie, he was very hesitant.

He is not a very ambitious person. After being able to solve his dilemma, he no longer wants to fight, or in other words... he does not want to risk the possibility of being defeated.

Just accept it as you see fit.

Charlie thought so in his mind, but this Jeanne was obviously unwilling to think so.

After seeing the Dharma King in front of him who couldn't persuade him at all, the young girl lowered her head and was silent for a moment. Then, she made an astonishing move.

He stood up and left the table, ignoring the many astonished looks.

"Jeanne!"

Behind her, a familiar voice sounded urgently, but Jeanne ignored it and still stubbornly chose to leave.

At the banquet, the young general who stood up and opened his mouth to call Jeanna, after hesitating for a moment, said to the Dharma King at the top of the banquet.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to leave for a while."

With that said, he quickly followed the young girl and left together.

The other generals also looked at each other, then stood up and said in unison.

"Your Majesty, please..."

"His Majesty……"

One, two, three... In the end, almost all the generals chose to leave the table and follow the young girl, as if the Dharma King was not their leader, but the young girl.

In the end, only the nobles who looked at each other in dismay were left at the banquet, as well as the Dharma King at the top of the banquet who closed his eyes and meditated.

…

Half a month later, something happened that stunned both Britain and France. The Saint of Orleans led the generals and troops who believed in her and marched all the way to the British-occupied city of Paris. The citizens of Paris refused to surrender. Then he prepared to lay siege to the city.

However, King Charles of France learned the news and hurriedly ordered the messenger to order the woman to withdraw her troops. In the end, the Saint of Orleans, who only besieged Paris for one day, failed to capture Paris and had to choose to withdraw her troops.

The British troops in Paris were overjoyed, but the King of France was in trouble. Because he broke the peace treaty without authorization, the British and Burgundy tried to accuse the King of France, forcing Charles to admit to giving up some territory as compensation for breaking the peace treaty.

After that, the French King no longer allowed Jeanne to lead troops, but allowed her to stay in the palace and let her learn the etiquette among nobles. During this period, the Duke of Alencon attacked Normandy in northern France, trying to get the Saint of Orleans to join the expedition. Among the soldiers, Charlie also did not agree.

Despite this, Charlie's favor for Jeanne has not been reduced. Jeanna has been given the power to sit next to Charlie. In terms of status alone, Jeanne is like one person in France and above ten thousand people. King, who is enthusiastically sought after by all people in France, is undoubtedly a French icon.

So much so that the French nobles couldn't help complaining: We didn't know that the current King of France was a woman.

Yes, there are already many voices among the Vice-Kings of France calling the Saint of Orleans this way.

According to the ideal standard for classical monarchs in the Middle Ages, Jeanne was actually a perfect feudal monarch. She was devout in faith, flawless in morals, led by example, brave and fearless, had almost absolute authority in the army, and was able to overcome the endless disputes among the generals. When the time comes, make a decision by force.

Medieval Europe was a world that relied on the feudal aristocratic system. The monarch often existed more as a military leader, and administration was regarded as a matter for ministers.

Therefore, in the West, Charles I, who entrusted almost all political affairs to trusted ministers and did not see ministers all year round. He fought abroad every year and was captured, was called the "Lion-Hearted King" with awe; while in the East, he was keen on military affairs. and expansion, eating and living with soldiers. As the emperor who should be protected at the center of the three armies, he still has a record of killing enemies with his own hands. Zhu Houzhao, who has the same brave style as his ancestors Ming Taizu and Ming Chengzu, can only be treated by civil servants. Insinuatedly called "Wuzong".

Yes, being a monarch in the Middle Ages was that simple. It was more like being a general than being a monarch.

But because of this, there was a dispute within the French court.

"This can't go on like this! Your Majesty, we cannot tolerate this arrogant woman continuing to stay in the palace."

An old courtier persuaded, and in this meeting with not many participants, Charlie, who was sitting at the top, was silent. He put his head on his hands, gently rubbing his temples, and there was hesitation in his eyes.

He didn't hate that woman.

If it weren't for his trust from the beginning, the country girl wouldn't be where she is today. Even now, although he is dissatisfied with the woman's unauthorized actions, he surprisingly still believes in her.

In a daze, those eyes that once looked at him sincerely appeared in his mind again...

At that time, even he himself had the idea of ​​giving up, but only that woman kept saying that he was the only legitimate king of France.

Her trust was flawless and as clear as glass. It was that trust that made him choose to believe in her, but now...

Sitting on the throne, the silent Dharma King leaned weakly on the throne, raised his head, and stared blankly at the top of the sky. He didn't notice that there seemed to be a murmuring voice in his ears, as if urging him to make a certain decision.

After a long time, the open palm finally clenched into a fist.