As the nobles left, Cepes and Apaca looked at each other with a smile.

The old god stick and the little fox cooperated very tacitly just now, and as for the future dispute, both of them chose to put it aside first.

"When are you leaving for Constantinople?"

"In two or three days, the people from the hermit will come, and I will introduce you, and I will leave immediately."

When the two of them spoke, their tones were cordial and their expressions were easy-going, and in the eyes of outsiders, they seemed to be a pair of friends who had forgotten their years.

"I've heard of the monastics, but when you said military power, you mean them?"

There is very little information about the monastic order, and Tsepeš only knows a name, not the specifics.

"That's right, I can tell you that in Wallachia and Moldova there are a total of six monasteries, half of which are military monasteries.

I can provide you, five hundred good hermits, and I hope they can help you. ”

At this moment, Apaca has completely incarnated into a kind old man, who is doing his best to help his juniors.

However, this is not a warning.

Five hundred hermit monks who have received military training since childhood and have been brainwashed by religion are definitely much more explosive than five hundred knights.

According to Cepes, the term 'dead soldiers' should be more appropriate to describe them.

Five hundred dead soldiers, you can become soldiers and go to war against the infidels.

In the same way, they can become killers hiding in the shadows and do some of the dirty work for Apaca.

"Thankfully, you are a cautious person, and you did not easily mobilize these hermits, but paid for the Mafia Party."

As he spoke, Cepes kept smiling, he was showing weakness, which was exactly what Apaca wanted.

"Extraordinary young man, I don't know what you're talking about, but may God bless you."

Even with no one around, Apaca still pretended to be confused, and didn't mention the matter of finding a killer to kill Cepesh.

Tsepes didn't mention it again, and instead said:

"There is no safe route to Constantinople, and I don't want you to have any accidents along the way."

"I will go to Moldova first, and then take a boat to Constantinople.

As you said, the Ottomans have lifted the siege of Constantinople, and I can get there safely by water. ”

All of Wallachia's access to the sea was occupied by the Ottomans, so if you want to take a boat, you can only go to Moldova.

For the specific route, Apaca has already planned, and with his character, he will definitely not risk his life.

"When you arrived in Constantinople, in addition to asking for help from the Ecumenical Patriarch, I would like you to help me find an expert in the manufacture of artillery.

If there is, those who are interested in the Vulcan gun, you can also bring it back with you, and I will pay them handsomely. ”

The first half of the fifteenth century was the last glorious era of cold weapons, and then hot weapons became the protagonists on the stage of history.

In the year 1448 of the Julian calendar, artillery had become an indispensable weapon in siege warfare.

Five years later, the Kitty Hawk cannon of the Ottomans made Constantinople pay a terrible price.

As for firearms, the current technology is still relatively rough, and the arquebus has no trigger and butt, and can only be regarded as a large firework in hand.

However, after two years, the musket will usher in a qualitative change, with a large fireworks with a trigger and a butt, and a certain combat ability.

Now, it can be said that it is an important turning point in the change from cold weapons to hot weapons, and we can seize this era by seizing the opportunity.

As a liberal arts student, Cepes did not have the ability to build artillery and muskets on his own, so he had to find a professional.

As the former capital of the West, Constantinople definitely has the talent he needs.

This is a very important event for Cepes, and for Apaca, it is just a gesture.

He said casually:

"It's just some craftsmen, there's no need to give them too much money, I'll get you a few when I go back."

For muskets and artillery, Apaca does not pay attention to it, after all, cold weapons still occupy the mainstream.

After saying what had to be said, Cepes and Apaca departed the chamber with a few more hypocritical words of concern for each other.

Apaca went back to St. Mary's Church, where he had his own things to set up.

Tsepes came to the office, and he also had a lot to arrange.

Arthur, Davar, Baron Karl, Zaltya, and the two mercenary captains were waiting for him in the office at the moment.

These people, although not qualified, appeared in the chamber, but they were at the heart of the Tepes plan.

The office door opened, and everyone in the room stood up, including Captain Wawrinka, who was on crutches.

"Sit down, everyone, and you should be able to see that I'm different from the other nobles.

During my three years at Osman, my hateful 'aristocratic temperament' had been wiped out.

In front of those people in the council hall, I will still pretend, in front of my own people, this is the most real me. ”

It is true that Tsepes does not want to pretend about everything, and this phrase 'his own people' can win his heart more than any reward.

Among those present, Davar and Arthur were fine, one of them had not been in contact with high society, and the other was a playmate of Cepesz since childhood, and they did not react too violently to these words.

On the other hand, Baron Karl and the others showed their excitement one by one.

A grand duke, even if it is a down-and-out grand duke, is an existence that they could not climb in the past.

What's more, downfall is a thing of the past, and Cepes is God's chosen monarch and hope for the future.

Smiling at everyone again, Tsepeš sat down behind his desk.

"Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your contribution to Wallachia, and trust me that you will be rewarded accordingly.

But now, we are in the midst of an eventful time, and I hope to deliver on the promise I just made when the situation calms down. ”

Cepes's words can be described as a typical empty check and a cake to satisfy hunger, but it is very effective.

Arthur and the others, while their faces were happy, they all gave Tsepes a deep salute.

However, there was one person who did not move, and that was Captain Wawrinka on a club.

The knife wound on his leg hurt his tendons, and I am afraid that he will have to use crutches to walk in the future, and there is no chance to continue to make contributions.

He saw that the people around him looked at him, and was silent for a while before he said:

"Lord Grand Duke, I can't fight for you anymore, so please settle the expenses for these few months, and I'm going home with my mercenaries.

I will also bring back those dead companions, and I will give you a specific bill for the related expenses incurred. ”

A veteran who has been on the battlefield now wants to be disarmed and returned to the field, of course, a huge amount of money is indispensable.

A few months ago, Tsepes asked Arthur to give Baron Karl five hundred gold coins to Switzerland to hire mercenaries.

One hundred and twenty elite soldiers arrived, but the costs incurred were far beyond Tsepes's budget.

Five hundred gold coins feels like a lot, but in fact, it is only enough to pay these mercenaries a month's salary.

Because of the contract, and Baron Karl used his own land as a guarantee, the two mercenary captains were not in a hurry to ask for money.

They also knew that the real employer was Tepes, and they trusted a grand duke not to break the bill.

However, after two or three days of contact, Captain Wawrinka believed that this idea was open to discussion, so he took the initiative to ask for the settlement of accounts.