Chapter 287: The Madman's Thoughts

That is, after the end of the Imperial Council and less than half a month after Johann returned to Gombryne, the Hofburg royal palace underwent earth-shaking changes.

A maid with a sneaky face was taken by the soldiers to the second cabinet hall of Fort Gombrigne. What she brought with her was the key message of this incident. Ulrich, a staunch supporter of Laszló V, laid out a complete plan for the "prison robbery". But in the implementation of this plan, there were some mistakes.

Ulrich had hired hundreds of mercenaries from the Sudetenland Mountains of Silesia to rob the prison. Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, Ulrich's inner lieutenant opened the gates of Vienna for the mercenaries. And a lady-in-waiting falsely passed on the will of Frederick III and controlled the forbidden army in the Hofburg palace. Everything is moving in the best direction.

"Before the mercenaries came to the Hofburg gate, the mercenaries in Vienna reacted in hindsight, and they were powerless to stop the mercenary attack. But the first time ...... We did not find Laszló V and Elisabeth in the Hofburg Imperial Palace...... "The lady-in-waiting's face was still a little pale, as if to tell some rather terrible incident," we emptied the whole palace, engaged in a head-on confrontation with the Guards, and even stormed Frederick III's bedchamber, and still found nothing......"

"So the plan to rob the prison failed? Ulrich didn't even get any information about where the hostages were being held before he robbed the prison? Kalujie raised an eyebrow, and he had heard a rough idea of the Bohemian throne from Angelo's relay. Although the empire did not provide any direct help.

The maid raised her eyes and glanced at Kalujie, who she knew half of the magnates in the second cabinet, but Kalujie was undoubtedly a new face, and Ulrich had never mentioned this person to her.

"You are ......"

"Go on, Ulrich can give you the order to come to Combrine, at least his life is guaranteed for the time being." John waved his hand impatiently, "Or if Ulrich hadn't rescued Laszlo V, he wouldn't have had the face to ask the Empire for any favor." After all, the throne of Bohemia was only a secondary interest for the Empire, and whether the Habsburgs could rise in the German Empire depended on their own fate. ”

The maid was frightened by John's words, and hurriedly continued with a little stuttering: "Since Laszló V has not been found in the Hofburg Imperial Palace, Lord Ulrich has to let the mercenaries retreat first...... But by accident, we bumped into Frederick III's chariot on the outskirts of Vienna, with Laszló V among them...... On impulse, Lord Ulrich ordered the mercenaries to carjack the carjacking......"

"Don't tell me ......"

Although he succeeded in saving His Majesty Laszlo, Frederick III was hit by a mercenary's arrow...... Now, Frederick III has issued a warrant for the entire empire to hunt down Laszlo, Elisabeth, and Lord Ulrich on charges of treason......"

Since it was decided to launch a frontal raid on the palace, it was a slap in the face of the Habsburg royal family, and a symbolic wanted notice was absolutely indispensable. However, Frederick III must have also known that Ulrich was only trying to get a new crown for László V. As long as the Pope crowned Frederick, Laszllo V remained a de jure vassal of the Empire. In this way, both parties are beneficial, and naturally they will not tear their faces.

But Frederick III was injured unexpectedly, and it happened in the market and not in the royal palace. The nature of the whole thing is different. Not to mention how much negative impact this incident will have on the Habsburgs and the German Imperial Family after it spreads, it will even directly affect the coronation issue later. Sofia shook her head feebly, "It is well known that Ulrich is a loyal supporter of Laszló, and the opponents of the Habsburgs in the German Empire will surely promote Laszlo V's attempted murder." In doing so, he weakened the Habsburgs' grip in Bohemia. ”

"This is not the crux of the matter, the charges of László V have been spread, and there are absolutely not many people in the countries of Germany who dare to give László V mother and son and Ulrich asylum in front of the Austrian principality. But now there should be more than one person who wants to kill Laszlo. Jeffrey glanced at the nervous-looking maid. As a last resort for Ulrich's delegates, his purpose should be obvious.

"His Majesty ...... John"

"As I have said to Ulrich, the Empire will not provide any form of direct help until the situation is stabilized. The Romans didn't have the energy to swim in this muddy water. John interrupted the maid's plea, "Ulrich is not stupid, and if he doesn't leave a way out for himself, then there is no need for the Empire to cooperate with him." ”

While Laszló V may have been hiding in a ravine waiting for help now, Ulrich should have been prepared for the situation.

"Your Majesty! The situation is not as rosy as it could have been," said ...... maid, "the regent of Bohemia, Irge of Pojbrad, is leading a large army in the search for His Majesty Laszló in the name of protecting the Austrian crown...... Now the only way for His Majesty Laszló to survive is to enter the empire through Hungary......"

John's sharp gaze looked directly at Ulrich's maid, and then, with a little annoyance, he said, "Don't tell me what I'm doing, Ulrich never thought of it!" What conflict of interest there was between Izh and László V was something that everyone knew. After knowing the news, let alone the army, the well-trained Assassins lurking in all corners of Austria could take out László V without any shelter in half a day! ”

"Things have changed so much, and Lord Ulrich's plans have gone awry......"

After scolding for a long time, John, who calmed down a little, remembered Carujie who was present, and he did promise Carujie to ensure the safety of Laszlo V's mother and son within his ability. But at this time, if the Empire stretched out its hand, it would make the Valleologous family also carry on its back, and Austria would absolutely use any possible means to force the Empire to hand over the criminals.

The value of a crown and a crown was still clear to Frederick III.

The maid closed her eyes in despair. Of course, she and Ulrich also had a prosperous relationship, and now the entire German Empire was full of murderous opportunities, and there was no guarantee that she would see Ulrich alive or a corpse when she returned.

"Wait, brother...... We can also provide assistance to Laszlo......"

"Sophia, the current strength of the empire must not provoke ......"

"Of course, on the premise of getting the right benefits."

Lewen