"Say it again?"

"Goudap is surrounded, His Majesty the Grand Duke, His Majesty the Grand Duke may be in Gowudap."

The Czech royal palace, when the news was told by Massena, both those uninformed officials and Maria were shocked to the extreme, and even Maria stood up directly trembling, Ernst was the only god and spiritual pillar of the Czech principality, and they really didn't believe it.

"Are you sure? Isn't the Grand Duke in Vilnius, not in the Lithuanian royal palace? ”

"No, His Majesty the Grand Duke has already gone to the border half a month ago and entered Goudap with the army, and now the Lithuanian side needs to ask for your opinion, Your Highness!"

Although Massena was also shocked and didn't want to believe it, he knew that this was true, and the current situation was very embarrassing, because they didn't know whether the other party knew that Ernst was in Goudap, and if he desperately rescued Ernst now, then whether the Polish side would be aware of it, this only chance Poland would not give up, and that time might be the real dilemma.

"My opinion? No, I wouldn't make any comments. ”

"Her Highness Mary!"

Masséna's retreat made Massena very dissatisfied, at this time the master of the country was Maria, if she cowered so much and did not dare to take any responsibility, then what would happen to the Czech principality? What will happen to the Kingdom of Lithuania? Two nations No, it should be said that the fate of all four nations is now in Maria's hands.

One thing is certain, if the Polish side knew that Ernst was in Goudap, then the Soviet Union would have taken the opportunity to contain the Czech principality, so the Czech principality had to communicate well with the Kingdom of Hungary. Always ready for the coming all-out war in Eastern Europe.

The expression on Maria's face was very complicated at this time. Because just now Massena set his eyes on Charlie, who was still rolling. It was only for a moment that Maria understood what she meant, that she could not retreat at this time, and that if she retreated, it was very likely that these people would find another prince, and there was not only one prince in the Czech principality, but only Charles, and Jessica had already given birth to a boy a few months ago - Heinrich. Franz.

Although Jessica is only a mistress, her mistress status is very different from Anne, first of all, she has considerable influence in Prague, secondly, she has been with Ernst longer than Maria, and the most important thing is that the first member of the Czech royal family is Jessica's daughter and is also recognized by the royal family, how can this not make Maria have a crisis? The main thing is that Jessica is also quite influential in the cabinet.

Krispin, Minister of Commerce and Trade of the Czech Principality and a member of the Cabinet, was a staunch supporter of Jessica. Not to mention that they are also Jewish, Krisping and Jessica are also world friends, and now Krisping is also an important faction leader in the cabinet of the Czech principality, and Jessica's son is not without a glimmer of opportunity.

"I need your help, Massena!"

"The most loyal servant of the Habsburgs is ready to help you, Your Highness the Princess!"

Massena addressed Her Royal Highness the Princess, his attitude was very clear, which also made Maria a little relieved, as long as there was the support of the Prime Minister of the Czech Duchy, then nothing would go wrong. You must know that in terms of ability, Massena is now listed as one of the top ten prime ministers in the world, tied with Bismarck in Germany.

Ernst in. Naturally, Ernst was in control, but when Ernst was not there and the military remained neutral, the attitude of the cabinet was particularly important. Mary or Jessica! They actually don't have any romantic love for Ernst, and if Ernst suffers a tragic accident, then they are sad, but the first thing they have to do is only to keep their identity and status, and if they can, then the crown prince must also compete.

Although Jessica did not have a competitive heart, under Ernst's deliberateness, the Czech Duchy already had some people who supported Jessica, especially after Heinrich was born, these people naturally became Jessica's staunchest supporters.

Massena was an old man who followed Ernst, the chief administrator of the Moravian territory, and with the establishment of the Czech Duchy, he also became the Czech Prime Minister, and 80% of the officials of the Czech Duchy in these years can be called his protégés, and his support is naturally extra important when the military does not interfere.

Born in an aristocratic family and valuing tradition, compared with Jessica, who was born in a Jewish and wealthy merchant family, Massena naturally chose Maria, who was born in the Russian royal family, Jessica did not lose in personal ability and charm, she only lost in identity.

"His Majesty the Grand Duke needs support, but His Highness Charlie ...... We have to be ready. ”

Here Massena's last words as she left, his words made Maria sit on the sofa a little blankly, and the sudden bad news really made her a little uncomfortable, even though she was the Empress of the Russian Empire, but ...... She's just a puppet empress!

At the same time, the Minister of Commerce and Trade of the Czech Principality and a member of the cabinet Kristin also came to the castle where Jessica lived, and the bad news Jessica did not know that when Kryszin came to the castle, Jessica was still discussing business with others at a noble banquet, and several black-clad guards hurriedly came.

The host of the banquet frowned very unhappily, he looked at the security personnel of his manor, he didn't know why they actually let these people in like this, only Jessica frowned, because she knew these people, in addition to the guards around her, they were the bodyguards next to her uncle Chrispin, but why did they come?

"Madam, Mr. Crispin has an urgent matter for you."

"Lady Mary, they ......"

The nobleman obviously didn't know Jessica's identity, and he was very displeased to say something, but before he could finish speaking, he saw one of the guards pull out his identification, even if it was only a flash, but it still made the nobleman stand in place dumbfounded, what he just saw was ...... Royal Guard Service 3rd Operations Guard? The security guards of the manor understood their master's mood at this time, but the other guests were a little strange about what made the Earl look like this.

Jessica also understands that it is a big deal, otherwise the guards will never directly reveal their identities, because this will prove that the scandal of the year is true, and she, the owner of Neumann Film Company and the richest woman in Prague, is the mistress of the Grand Duke of the Czech Principality.

As she walked out, Jessica asked impatiently, "What is it?" ”

There is no doubt that the attitude of the guards made her a little nervous, thinking about her son and daughter, thinking that if it was their business, then it would not involve Crispin, could it be a cabinet matter? Thinking of this, Jessica wondered again, this is not right, because it has nothing to do with the guards.

Suddenly, Jessica seemed to think of something with weak legs, and the answer was actually not difficult to guess, because the only thing that could make Crispin and the guards appear at the same time was the royal family, but what was the royal family doing now? Thinking about where Ernst is now and what is going on in Lithuania at this time, it is probably clear.

"Isn't it, isn't it Your Majesty'......?"

The guard didn't speak, but this made Jessica nervous more and more, and when they got into the car, Jessica saw a middle-aged man who was somewhat familiar, and after thinking about it carefully, she remembered that this person she had seen at Crispin's side and was also a high-ranking official in the government.

"Madam, please be ready, because what I am saying next is very important for you and for this country, just half a day ago, news came from the Lithuanian cabinet that His Majesty the Grand Duke is trapped on the front line, and the situation is not very clear now, so we must prepare for the worst."

"My God!"

Jessica almost fainted before she could say this, and the middle-aged man on the side hurriedly supported the most important figure in their faction, and Jessica couldn't make any mistakes at this time.

"Prime Minister Massena has entered the palace, if there is no news of His Majesty within three days, I believe that Prime Minister Massena will definitely let Prince Charles temporarily act as Grand Duke."

"Acting Grand Duke?"

Jessica was a little strange, why did she do this, what did she need to do, Massena could not arrange it directly, why bother? As if knowing what Jessica was thinking, the middle-aged man shook his head and said: "All the rights of the country are in the hands of the Grand Duke, and His Majesty cannot carry out many things without it, including the ...... of the army."

Jessica suddenly realized that although she didn't understand military affairs, she also knew that once the current situation was known by Su Bo, then the war against the Czech principality was about to begin, and at this time, Massena naturally needed to obtain military power first, and an acting archduke was indispensable.

"In that case, what is the matter with Uncle Crispin looking for me? Do you think it is possible for Heinrich to become the acting Grand Duke of the Czech Republic? ”

Shaking her head with a wry smile, she really didn't understand, when did these politicians still think about fighting for power and profit? In particular, this matter was almost wishful thinking, and Heinrich had not even met Ernst before they wanted to make him ......

"No, not the acting Grand Duke of the Czech Republic but the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Lithuania! We have been in covert contact with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Artulas, who is willing to support His Highness Heinrich in becoming the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Lithuania. ”

This...... Jessica was really stunned, she didn't expect Crispin to want to go there, Ernst wasn't dead yet, they had actually started to fight over the crown prince's affairs. She was very dissatisfied with what Crispin did, but she knew very well that she could not stop it, and without Ernst she did not know who could protect the mother and son (daughter) of them.

Will Crispin hurt Jessica and Heinrich? Jessica didn't believe it, but she couldn't do without such a worst-case scenario, so she didn't dare to refuse Crispin's request, knowing that Crispin was an important official of the Duchy. (To be continued.) )