The Palace of the Red Fort, the Hall of Triumph.

In fact, this triumphal hall originally had a very famous name "Victory Palace", in the celebration day change, Her Majesty's father Charles XVI was assassinated here by Cleverley, the son of darkness, but Teresa I chose to replace the ruined palace of kings as a new office location, and all the changes made were only to change the name.

As the ruler of the world's first empire, Theresa I was actually quite busy, as can be seen from the mountains of pending dossiers on Her Majesty's desk.

At this moment, Her Majesty was looking intently at a certain file in her hand, looking at it, and a trace of anger gradually rose from her face.

"It's not like that!" Her Majesty slapped her hand heavily on the table, her eyes revealing an undisguised murderous aura.

At this moment, a court attendant appeared in front of the empress, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Duke Habs and Viscount Juan are asking to see you outside the palace. ”

"Oh?" Her Majesty the Empress's heroic sword eyebrows raised slightly, and she said, "Let them in." ”

A moment later, Duke Habs and Viscount Juan appeared in the main hall and saluted Teresa I very respectfully: "See Her Majesty the Empress." ”

The empress looked at the father and son, and her expression, which was originally like ice, softened a little: "No need to be polite, Duke Habs, you have done a good job this time. As he spoke, he glanced at Viscount Juan again, and his eyes were meaningful: "You're back, Juan." ”

Viscount Juan replied respectfully: "Yes, the minister has just returned, thank you for your concern." ”

Teresa I and Viscount Juan, an unmarried couple who are about to be married, but the status of the two is far apart, one sits on the emperor's throne, and the other can only stand under the throne.

Her Majesty's gaze softened: "Come on, take a seat." ”

The two chairs were quickly moved up, and Duke Habs and Viscount Juan were seated separately.

This is actually a very rare grace, since Her Majesty the Empress sat on the throne of the emperor, only two courtiers can be given the throne by her, that is, the two fathers and sons of Duke Habs and Viscount Juan in front of them, and others such as Duke Lian and Prime Minister Paul, can only stand honestly.

"Look at this." Her Majesty took the file she had just seen, and asked her close attendants to hand it over to Duke Habs.

Duke Habs was stunned for a moment, then took the file and read it carefully.

This is a secret report from the Imperial spy organization Blood Shadow Guard, which reports the recent slow transfer of troops on the northeast border, and the lack of logistics and supplies, resulting in the delay in the army's attack on the Kingdom of France.

After Duke Habs read the secret report, Teresa I said angrily: "It's really the opposite, these incompetent officials are procrastinating and playing sloppy in such a national event!" It seems that it's time for the position of the Minister of War to be replaced, and he can't even do this little thing, so what's the use of him! ”

Teresa I's words are not groundless, after all, things like this related to the movement of the army, logistics and supplies, etc., have always been coordinated by the Ministry of Military Affairs, which is in charge of the Minister of War, Duke Lean, and the main responsibility for anything happens will naturally be counted on the Ministry of Military Affairs and the Minister of War.

Duke Habs raised his head, hesitated for a moment but did not speak, but his expression was already seen by Theresa I, and Her Majesty immediately said: "If you have something to say, don't worry." ”

Duke Habs nodded, the conversation with Leo not long ago flashed in his mind, and finally made a decision, and said to Her Majesty the Empress on the throne: "Your Majesty, from the courtier's point of view, this matter may not be the responsibility of Lord Lian. ”

"Huh?" Her Majesty frowned very obviously, but still said, "Go on." ”

Duke Habs was such a shrewd man, of course, it was impossible not to see in his eyes the anger that Her Majesty had just revealed, but he did not turn back from his bow, and he continued to speak.

"Your Majesty, as far as the minister knows, since His Majesty ascended the throne, the influence of Duke Li'an and the Golden Lion Family has begun to shrink sharply, and many of his old military departments have already made a clear relationship with him, and even several deputy ministers of military affairs who originally nodded and obeyed Duke Li'an are not very obedient."

The empress on the emperor's throne stretched out her slender and white fingers, gently tapped the armrest, and said in a rhythmic voice: "Go on." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Duke Habs said: "Judging from the current situation, it is very likely that Duke Lian will not be able to control the Ministry of Military Affairs at all, so the minister feels that all parties involved in the current situation are responsible, and it is true that all the responsibility cannot be put on Duke Lian." ”

Having said that, even a fool knows that Duke Habs is exculpating Duke Leanne.

Empress Teresa was obviously stunned for a moment, and her eyes showed a puzzled light: "You actually spoke for him?" It's not like your style. ”

Duke Habs's face turned straight and said: "Your Majesty, with all due respect, the minister knows that there are many people who are eager to overthrow Duke Lian and the Golden Lion Family to the ground and then step on them a few times, so that the entire Golden Lion Family will not be able to turn over completely." But has your Majesty ever considered the fact that if we really demote the Duke of Lien to the rank of a commoner, who will be able to lead an army against Rommel, the famous cunning god of the Gilneys, in the forthcoming war of France? ”

This question apparently addressed Theresa I on the throne, and sent Her Majesty into a deep groan.

Theresa I, of course, could not have heard of Rommel's fame.

After a long silence, Her Majesty finally spoke again: "In your opinion, what should be done with this matter?" ”

Duke Habs did not give an answer, but said something else: "Your Majesty, when you were in the Holy See, I heard about an incident in which His Excellency Bert, the chief of the royal knight's guard, seems to have quietly asked to see Pope Leo, and on behalf of the Golden Lion family, Pope Leo has reached some kind of agreement. ”

"What?" A look of surprise flashed across Theresa I's face, and of course she couldn't have been unaware that Bert was actually the illegitimate son of Duke Leanne.

So soon this surprise turned to solemnity.

After a moment, Teresa I nodded slowly: "Very good, I know everything." You must be tired from all the way, so let's go back and rest first. By the way, I've heard that Juan and Pope Leo are old acquaintances, so you can also come to the banquet that welcomes Pope Leo in the evening. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty has retired." Duke Habs and Viscount Juan stood up, bowed respectfully, and left the hall.

After the two left, a black figure suddenly quietly appeared in front of Theresa I: "Your Majesty, Duke Lion quietly returned alone after leaving Pope Leo's residence with Prime Minister Paul, and it seems that he had a separate secret conversation with Pope Leo. ”

Teresa I snorted and nodded slightly expressionlessly: "I understand." ”

The black figure disappeared silently.

Teresa I did not immediately continue to deal with the large number of unseen files on the table, but sat down on her throne and pondered.

After a long time, Her Majesty the Empress of the Empire suddenly sighed faintly.

"Even if you become the emperor, you can't do everything as you want."

(End of chapter)