Chapter 9: The Eve of War
Isabella stabbed Kaye in the lower right abdomen, and Kaye didn't have time to block with a round shield. She tried to back away, but Isabella followed. Isabella slammed her shoulder into Kaye quickly, and then slashed Kaye in the head with a turnaround sword, but Kaye's spear was too late to parry the attack.
Gravel applauded at this time, and everyone realized at this time that Gravel was here, and only Kaye knew that Gravel had actually come a long time ago.
Isabella won the contest, and Kaye convincingly conceded defeat.
Isabella was very happy to see Gravell, and she threw herself at Gravell in her arms, not caring about the dust of the battle.
"Father, why do you have time to come and see me today? Isabella said with a smile
"I want to see what you've been up to lately, and I'll chat with you by the way. Gravel was also happy to see his daughter
"Is there anything unhappy about my father, you wait for me, I'll go freshen up. Isabella asked her father to wait in the hall for a while, and ran cheerfully to the room to freshen up.
"This little clever ghost. Gravel said with a smile as he looked at his daughter's back
After a while, Isabella changed into a blue dress, which was really no different from those ordinary princesses, only prettier
In this way, the two began to talk about recent events
"What's the matter, father, is there something big hesitating" Isabella looked at her adoptive father, her eyes shining with wisdom
"The recent introduction of the new currency has caused a lot of noise among the ministers of the kingdom. Gravel didn't hide it either, for his daughter was more far-sighted than the ministers of the kingdom
"I have also heard about this matter from my father, and it has indeed caused quite a stir in the kingdom. But to be a legitimate kingdom to use another country's currency is absurd in itself and inherently undesirable. Isabella looked at Gravel
Gravel did not speak, he wanted to hear Isabella's opinion and opinion, and seeing that Gravel did not speak, Isabella continued.
"Currency is the foundation of a country, it can be said that there are many opposition now, and the reason why they oppose it is precisely because they have vested interests, and they have a lot to do with the interests of the Delman Empire, and they want to keep the currency of the empire, but also to leave a way back for them. That is why we must vigorously promote our Kingdom's own currency. ”
"Well, if only the whole kingdom could do so. Since becoming king, I haven't really had a few days when I'm particularly happy, and it's just the right time for you to chat, and I feel more relaxed. "Gravel did not look like a king at this time, just like an ordinary man who could not find an answer
"Father, can someone like you be afraid?" asked Isabella suddenly
"Fear: Maybe there's not a day I don't spend in loneliness and fear. As a king, I don't like to be sexual, I can't have any weaknesses to show, I always have to weigh the opinions of both sides, I can't let the two sides dominate, and I can't easily express my own opinions, because this will be used by people with intentions. Not only that, but I also need all kinds of balancing techniques to unify the interests of the kingdom. It's really hard, but that's all I can do with it. Gravel felt incredibly relieved to speak his inner feelings, and this was the only place where he dared to show himself as he was.
"In that case, let's start by reforming the currency and establishing our own currency and economic system, so that not only our ordinary people will have a belonging, but the legitimacy of our kingdom will become more and more solid. Father, your family coat of arms is an eagle, and I suggest that we just engrave your coat of arms and your head on the currency, and as for the specific exchange rate, we can leave it to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Salim, who will know a little bit more about it. We also need to leave professional things to professional people to do, instead of holding all the rights in our own hands. Isabella said
"Okay, good daughter, just do what you say, in fact, this is exactly what I think in my heart, but this will inevitably affect the interests of many people, and I am afraid that the people will be unstable at the beginning of the kingdom. Gravel continued
"But only fast can cut through the mess, there is no foolproof plan, there is no such thing as only making money and not losing money, what the king really has to weigh is the pros and cons, and guiding everyone to a better state, sometimes it takes great courage and will. A leader must have a certain degree of foresight and must not be indecisive. Isabella said to her father, not at all like an ordinary underage princess
Who would have thought that the impetus of such a thing that would determine the fate of the kingdom would be quietly born in a manor, a father and daughter, in a conversation.
"By the way, Father, have you heard about the recent riots in Kailandil?" Isabella asked Gravel
"I've heard that now the main battle faction and the people who are watching the changes are also secretly competing, and they are all looking at what I mean. ”
"What do you mean, father," Isabella said with a laugh
"Now the empire has just suffered from the scourge of the dead, and the forces of all sides have gathered, each with its own evil intentions. We are also eyeing the dying Empire. However, the Blackstone Castle is stuck in my throat like a nail, and there is an undercurrent surging within the kingdom, and it is difficult for us to make any big moves. ”
"No, father, the fortified fortresses of late times are often opened from within. What we lack is a true understanding of the enemy, and the means to penetrate into the enemy's interior. ”
"Okay, let's talk so much today, about things with the Empire, it's not that simple, we still have to wait for the time, now is obviously not the time. Gravel waved his hand, indicating that he did not want to discuss the topic
However, Isabella knew that war between the Kingdom of Norsland and the Delman Empire was inevitable and imminent
At this moment, Qiao and his party, who had been trekking for a few days, had a lot of torn clothes at the moment, and their weapons were also bloodstained.
Along the way, bandits, bandits, robbers, beasts, and spirits, they have not encountered them rarely. The hard road did not trap them, although some of them have left this world forever.
Joe tightly guarded the rectangular box he was carrying, for it was the key to his meeting with Gravel, and no one knew what it contained.
Looking out at the forest not far away, Joe believed he would meet Isabella one day.
I was in Kailandil at this time, and what I had seen and heard during this time also inspired me to be more determined in my inner beliefs and goals.