After Newry, the King of Ireland took his "gossip lover" and a group of servants to tour the northern counties non-stop, and within a few days he made public appearances in Belfast, Mahra, Collane, Londonderry, and other places, giving speeches, admiring monuments, and observing the people's feelings. The more the pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info went, the more enthusiastic the welcome the king and his party received.

True religious beliefs transcend nations and ethnicities, and the Protestants of the North had previously resented the government only because they felt that it was being controlled by Catholics, so that a series of government policies harmed the interests of the Protestants, and their demands were only for fair and just treatment, not for the deliberate division of Ireland. Now that the king has personally explained and assured that the vast majority of people are willing to continue to live in this independent and free country, but it is clear that not everyone can be influenced, and there are discordant voices during this period. An extremist group under the Ulster League accused the current King Joachim of being an agent sent by Germany to colonize Ireland through illegal leaflets, and that the military diplomacy of the Irish government was completely run by German officials, and the group demanded that the king abdicate, and that all German officials resign from the Irish army and government agencies, and return power in Ireland to the real Irish, otherwise they will defend Ireland by force.

The proclamation of this little-known extremist group, which is said to have only a few dozen members, is naturally seen by the public as a stupid act of praying arms to block the car, but according to information obtained by Irish intelligence, this group is in collusion with the remnants of the Belfast Division, and in recent months, a number of remnants of the Belfast Division and the Ulster Volunteer Army, who have received regular military training, have come to Ireland under false identities, and this group has been responsible for a series of violent attacks in the earlier period. Intelligence suggests that the outlaws are intent on taking advantage of the king's tour of the north to launch another attack, and that the usually scattered minds are preparing to hold a high-level secret meeting to discuss the establishment of an armed insurrection and the establishment of the state of Northern Ireland.

In the first few stops of the northern inspection, Natsuki basically carried out a "surprise attack", and only gave the local officials a very short time to arrange receptions, which had the advantage of being able to see the original style of the local area, and also tested the actual organizational ability of the local officials by the way, and reduced unnecessary waste, but correspondingly, the vigilance arrangements for visiting the towns were quite hasty, and the work of maintaining order on the spot was inevitably missed. In Colrain, someone slipped through the cordon and asked the king for a signed photo, which really caused the security staff at the scene to make a false alarm, but fortunately this person had no malicious intentions, and left contentedly after getting the signed photo. Of course, this man would not have known that at that moment, at least three rifles were pointed at his head, and his life depended entirely on the composure of the snipers and the good thoughts in their hearts. Knowing that the extremists were planning an attack, the Irish police and military had stepped up their guard patrols in many northern towns, and the Royal Guard was ready to strike at the fox-tailed separatists, but on the one hand, there was a lack of accurate and reliable intelligence, and on the other hand, the extremists who survived the harsh environment were secretive and vigilant, and the official Irish special forces were slow to find an opportunity to launch a fatal blow.

The last stop on Natsuki's tour north is Bally-Shannon on the upper Shannon River, which is known as Ireland's oldest town and is a scenic destination. There is no train service here, so the group drove from the harbor of Doniguarte and drove more than ten kilometers to an estate near Bally-Shannon. Its owner's name is Del O-Grady and he is a member of the Grady family.

The Grady family was a noble lord of Munster until the 17th century, and although their status was not as high as that of Ireland at that time, during the more than 300 years of British rule in Ireland, they retained most of their social status and influence by virtue of their success in animal husbandry and commerce, and they have always carefully guarded their noble honor, even in the most difficult ****** times, and did not flee Ireland with their wealth. It is much more respected than those great aristocratic families that have declined or even disappeared. During this period, the Grady family's efforts to help the old nobles and ordinary victims of the disaster earned them considerable fame, and also greatly improved their status in the circle of the old aristocracy. For nearly half a century, the lord of the family seems to have risen to become an important leader in a secret noble council.

Prior to Natsuki's arrival, the Royal Irish Guard had secretly stationed at the estate to ensure the absolute safety of the talks. In fact, the O-Grady family, despite their influence in the region, never traded in prohibited materials such as arms, nor did they secretly hoard arms - at least to the extent that Irish authorities could verify that they had no record of engaging in any illegal activity.

The secret meeting between the King of Ireland and the Grady family was held in the form of dinner, and there were very few people who could sit at this table, and Natsuki brought only a reliable retinue of escorts, and the O-Grady family was led by the head of the O'Grady family, the uncle of the Secretary of State, Short O'Grady, and the titular Marquis of O'Grady, Saul O'Grady, plus the Secretary of State Short, Short's father, Fitlair, and the owner of the estate, Del.

Whether it was the beginning of the Kingdom of Ireland, his own power as a candidate for the throne, or his coronation on the throne and becoming the undisputed King of Ireland, Natsuki had no intention of bringing back the Gaelic nobles who ruled Ireland hundreds of years ago to the stage of history, and did not even give them honorary titles. At that time, he was full of ambition and firmly believed that he could reorganize the national order with the support of the army and the help of Germany, develop the social economy, and gradually make Ireland an economically independent, industrially self-reliant, and nationally self-reliant calf country, playing an important role on the map of Europe and even the world. The various experiences in recent months have made him see the lack of power, the gap between the royal family, the government and the common people, and the great impact that a very small number of opponents may have, all of which have become stumbling blocks on the road to the rapid development of Ireland, and it is not enough to calm the people and revitalize the national strength.

Restoring the old aristocracy is not the root of the problem, as long as the restraint and motivation are appropriate, it can help stabilize the situation, and the Gaelic nobility has been in decline for many years, and the overall influence has long since waned, Natsuki does not have to worry about them hindering the country's innovation and progress like the Spanish or Austro-Hungarian nobility......

After several days of hard work, the tender, delicious and textured steak can play a positive role in soothing the mood and replenishing energy, just like the hot springs. Natsuki ate a large piece of steak with a mellow white wine, and it wasn't until the sweet treats were served that he said his first words after the opening greetings: "If you knew the food here is so delicious, you should have come to visit a long time ago." ”

It sounded like just a compliment to the food, but the old marquis, who sat opposite the king, smiled meaningfully. The head of the family with the same name as Thor is an old man in his sixties, but he does not have the old and frail appearance of most of his peers, but gives people the feeling of shrewdness and ability, and old and strong. After a pause, he said politely:

"Your Majesty, the country you rule over has a long history, a vast expanse, and a mystique that pervades it, and you have plenty of time to get to know it, and as you learn more, you will find that it is a fascinating country that will not be lost to any European power."

Natsuki nodded politely: "I absolutely believe this." ”

With the opening of the comprehension, the old Marquis began to trace the history of the honor of the Gaelic nobles, but contrary to the general way of thinking, he did not say much about the long glory of the Gaelic nobles' rule in Ireland, and spent most of his time describing how the Gaelic nobles managed to survive and develop during the English rule, and how they defended the noble dignity they regarded as their lives. In his description, the Grady family is just an ordinary and lucky member of the Gaelic aristocracy, and the just right positioning, clear logic, and calm demeanor make Natsuki can't help but look at the cultivation of the old aristocratic family differently in his heart. He rarely saw such a shining light in the German officials and the Irish elite who ran the government, and even Horders, who was the prime minister, did not let him see it so highly. However, talented people are often difficult to control, and at certain stages, loyalty and reliability are the preferred factors conducive to the stable development of the country.

After reminiscing about the past, the old marquis changed his words and criticized those separatists who did not know the current affairs. In his view, this group of people is a vested interest in the British rule, and hatred of the Irish government is not only driven by original interests, but also caused by the instigation of the British, but judging from the performance of the British royal family, the instigators behind these recent events are not necessarily the people who represent the position of the British royal family and government, but some forces with ulterior motives are secretly manipulating, and it is unrealistic to dig out these people and cut off the trouble of the separatists, and the most effective way is to give a devastating blow to the separatist forces in Ireland, if not to eliminate the vast majority of members, at least destroy their existing organizational structure, so that they will not dare to act recklessly for many years to come.

The analysis is in place, the suggestions are feasible, and the means are resolute, this is simply the result of Xia Shu's painstaking pursuit in recent days, not to mention anything else, at least it proves that the roots of the old aristocracy in Ireland are still vibrant, and as for their continuous relationship with the British aristocracy, it is a product of history, and it is impossible and unnecessary to completely separate them.

After two concise and rich language expressions in succession, the old marquis quieted down, like a shrewd salesman, informing the other party of the key information, and then patiently waiting for the other party to give feedback on whether he is willing to buy.

(End of chapter)