Upper Lorraine, as a satellite city of the royal capital Schnein, is much more prosperous than Lower Lorraine. Moreover, there is no invasion of war all year round, and it has become a gathering area for nobles. However, the calm of the city was suddenly shattered in these two days.

The news that Charles II had launched an invasion of Moslian spread throughout the Moslian Empire, and again, with this news came a royal conscription order. So the nobles everywhere, whether or not they had children in their families or their houses were on fire, had to pull the soldiers and serfs in their territories and follow their lords to Upper Lorraine to join King Paul's army.

Originally, everyone thought that the command of the army must be in the hands of the eldest prince Jiawen, who had a long military career, rich experience and great prestige, but unexpectedly, King Paul decided to lead the army himself. Although King Paul had made great achievements, he was already sixty-six years old. Fortunately, before King Paul set out on the expedition, Archbishop Wesley of the church personally presided over the baptism of King Paul. Under the baptism of the Holy Light, King Paul's body seemed to be rejuvenated, and there was no longer the jerky feeling of old age between actions. The nobles were relieved at this time, otherwise King Paul's health would be a small matter, and if it affected the victory or defeat of the war, the matter would be big.

So an army of 80,000 men gathered around King Paul, ready to go out on the march. Before King Paul was about to leave, the arrival of the Duke of Lorraine dealt the first blow to the nobles of Moslian.

It is well known that the Duke of Lorraine, on the orders of King Paul, held back the army of Charles II in Lower Lorraine. But now that the Duke of Lorraine has returned in disgrace only a few days after the start of the war, and Lower Lorraine has also been lost, it has to be said that it is a big blow to Moslian's morale.

However, King Paul did not punish the Duke of Lorraine, and treated the Duke of Lorraine as usual. The secret may only be known to those involved. No, Alan actually guessed a little bit as well.

In short, one day after Charles II captured Lower Lorraine, King Paul and his army also began to march on Lower Lorraine.

"Lord Duke, there's news over there." Taking advantage of the darkness, one of his attendants crept to the Duke of Lorraine's tent. After making sure that there was no one around, he handed a letter to Duke Just, who was in the camp.

Duke Justter opened the letter, read it carefully in the light of the moonlight, and tore it to shreds. Then he lowered his voice and said to the attendant, "I know everything, go down."

The squire did not speak, and quietly left in the shadows.

Duke Justter returned to the camp, unable to sleep for a long time, and muttered to himself: "Seek skin with the tiger, seek skin with the tiger."

On the other side, the second prince Xiuwen, who also participated in this expedition, did not stay in the camp, but went to a remote forest under the guidance of the guards.

Xiuwen then walked into the woods, and what was waiting for him was a man with a hood. The hooded man was small and thin, and most of his face was hidden in the shadow of the hood, and only a thin chin could be seen.

After seeing Xiuwen coming, he said, "Your Highness has been waiting for you for a long time."

Xiuwen saluted first: "Mr. Lao has been waiting for a long time, Xiuwen is late."

The hooded man waved his hand and said, "Your Highness doesn't have to be polite, don't waste time." Let's get straight to the point. ”

Xiu Wen nodded and said, "Yes." Philip told me, sir, you can help me achieve my goal. What should I do on this expedition?"

The hooded man laughed twice, his voice a little thin and a little sharp. He didn't answer Xiuwen's question, but asked, "First of all, what is the goal of asking His Highness?"

Xiu Wen said suspiciously: "Didn't Philip tell Mr.?" In that case, I would like to ask the gentleman how he can obtain the throne of Moslian. ”

The hooded man nodded and said, "Before answering this question, I want to ask His Highness. Are you interested in this world?"

Xiu Wen said in surprise: "Why did Mr. say that? It is very likely that he will not even get the throne in the future, and he can only be a prince of the royal family. How dare you look at the world. ”

The hooded man smiled again: "It's okay, I'm just asking His Highness if he wants to." There is a way to take the throne, and to take the world, there is naturally a way to take the world.

Xiu Wen seemed to be frightened by the hooded man's statement, this hooded man is mysterious, and he actually opens and closes his mouth to compete for the world, does he really have this strength? Xiuwen asked, "Is there a conflict between the two?"

The hooded man said, "If you don't conflict, I'll have the final say." You just have to tell me, the throne or the world, which do you want?"

Shuwen is secretly annoyed by the hooded man's rudeness, but Philip tells him that if he wants to take the throne, he must use the power of the hooded man. In this case, you might as well say that you will take the world, and when the world is in hand, the throne will definitely be in hand. And he must not be flattened!

Thinking of this, Xiu Wen raised his head and said, "I want the world!"

The hooded man seemed to be so happy this time, he laughed out loud, watching the action was very hard, but Xiuwen didn't hear any sound at all. Xiu Wen didn't dare to interrupt the hooded man, after all, he still needed to rely on him in the future.

Half-ringing, waiting for the hooded man to stop, Xiu Wen asked respectfully, "Please also ask Mr. for guidance."

The hooded man chuckled and said, "Your Highness can call me Maurice in the future." Since His Highness wants this world, then this battle between King Paul and Charles II, His Highness must win! And to win pretty!"

Xiuwen thought that Morris would come up with some clever plan, but he was disappointed, and said bitterly: "Sir doesn't know, although he is the second prince of Moslian, he is only an earl, and he does not have many troops under his command. If you want to contribute on the battlefield, I'm afraid you can do it. ”

Morris said disapprerovingly: "Since I said so, then there is naturally a way." I'll help you then. ”

Xiuwen was sure in his heart, and arched his hand and said: "Since Mr. is sure, then I believe Mr." After the deed is completed, I will never forget Mr. Zaixia's great kindness. ”

Morris waved his hand and said, "Okay, I'll see you again then." That's all for today. ”

Xiuwen immediately bowed and saluted: "Thank you, Mr. for your advice, I will take my leave." However, Xiuwen took two steps and then turned back and asked, "Sir, if I choose the throne, what will you do?"

Morris looked at Xiuwen and smiled, this time Xiuwen heard Morris's laughter, like a duck's voice, it was hard to listen to, and it was very infiltrating. Morris replied: "Your Highness is too worried, of course I will help Your Highness get the throne."

In King Paul's tent, King Paul sat quietly in the middle with his eyes closed. Suddenly, one of the attendants entered the tent and whispered something in King Paul's ear. After saying that, he left the tent silently, and did not know where to go.

King Paul opened his eyes, rubbed his left hand against the hilt of the knight's sword at his waist, feeling the familiar roughness, and a fierce color flowed from his eyes. whispered to himself: "Hehe, do you think I'm old?" Well come, good come! My people, though old. But the sword is still sharp!"