Drink when it's time to drink, play when it's time to play, talk when it's time to talk nonsense, fight when it's time to fight...... In short, although the dwarves love to drink, and think that the depth of their feelings depends on the coolness of the drink, they do not seem to think that serious things should be discussed at the wine table. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Isn't this a paradoxical disease? In this regard, Lu Xi said that although he was very tired of the hypocrisy of the dwarves, he should accept this subtle setting.

…… However, if you really say that, it's been a long time since I've had such a hearty drink as I do now. There is no way, once a man graduates from the good life of being single, he will never be free again. Take Lu Xi as an example, if he is ready to drink a lot of wine, the wind will say that drinking too much will affect his judgment and control, Sai Xiliu proposes that this will hurt his body, Karin complains that he is not at all superior in gulping and drinking, Nicole triumphantly says that no matter how much he drinks, he can't drink himself, and Lim will just pour out all the wine.

Well, so, everything has positive and negative meanings, and single dogs must not feel sorry for themselves because of this. At least, you still have the freedom to choose when to and when to cry!

In short, the above "advice" for all single children is aside. Lu Xi did decide to put everything down and have a good drink, so naturally it was out of control after that.

We all know that as long as people are willing to get themselves drunk, then no matter how strong the drunkard is, he will definitely get drunk. Lu Xi was originally very confident in his alcohol consumption, but when he put Ou Yin? Old Man Ingvar and Jin Li? Muradin's eyes were blurred, and after a few dwarven uncles who didn't know their names were put down, he felt a little high...... Well, according to the hometown dialect, it's two hemp. Lu Xi drank six beers in half an hour, and now he just felt a little bloated and slightly drunk, and he also put down multiple dwarven opponents, as a human, he was actually entitled to be proud of himself.

Of course, even so, Lu Xi felt that it was time to clean up the three-inch reservoir, so he got up and left the Hall of Glory and came outside. He shuddered as he stood beside the murmuring underground stream, surrounded by a silver zenith that radiated like a star.

…… It's winter, after all! So the dwarves are all funny, isn't it good to hold an event like a beer festival in the summer? It's going to be more than nine times more lively than it is now.

Lu Xi pursed his lips and walked around the Mithril Palace to find the stone room used as a toilet. He had just finished solving his physiological needs and walked out happily, and then he felt the people around him. He turned his head, looked the other man up and down, looked at the shiny head, and then smiled kindly.

"I thought you would follow me all the way into the toilet and watch me solve it. Assure the goddess, I'm ready to slap you on the head with a brick. Lord Varus. ”

"In front of you, the villain really doesn't dare to deserve an honorific title! Your Highness, Your Highness. The old eunuch who was smiling like dough said as he held the wet towel with incense in front of Lu Xi with both hands.

Lu Xi suddenly felt a sense of freshness, he had been called "Lord", "Master", "Your Excellency" and so on, but it was the first time that he was called "Honorable Highness". Of course, as a corrupt capitalist and a feudal ruling class who had already betrayed his original class, he naturally accepted the service and service of his servants, but accepting the service of his subordinates and accepting the service of a big man are fundamentally different things.

So, even if he was as calm as Lu Xi, he couldn't help but hesitate slightly. He tilted his head to look at the other party, whether it was expression, movement, or anything else, but he didn't feel the slightest unnaturalness.

“…… You're tormenting me! Lord Varus, Duke Yu, you are now the Privy Council of Auckland, well, the so-called Cabinet Minister, and the important minister of the Empire. After all, you are an elder. If Karin knew I was so rude to you, she would be to blame, right? ”

"Whether it is a knighthood or an official position, it is just a little praise from Her Majesty Caterina for the service of the villain. However, since the day I followed the Emperor to Auckland, I have sworn before the gods that serving the royal family of the Holy Spring is the duty and mission of the villain in this life. As for the rest, it's nothing more than incidental. ”

"What about the royal ...... of the Holy Spring" Lu Xi wanted to say that he was not a member of the Dimahia family, but then realized his relationship with Karin, and his distinction was not only unconvincing, but also very hypocritical.

"Yes, Your Highness! You should know that last month, His Majesty had asked the Privy Council and the House of Heraldry to issue an order to canonize the Archduke of Sevac. ”

“…… Sevac? Uh, I think it was the domain of the Holy Springs Royal, uh, or the Marquis of Dimahia, right? ”

"Yes, and now this is the royal self-possession, the so-called Archduke of Sevac, which has always been an honorary title, but enjoys a high status. Typically, it will only be given to others in two situations...... The adult heirs of the emperor other than the crown prince, and the imperial husband of the empress. ”

"I'll make that f!" Lu Xi couldn't help but pout: "...... The point is, since it is canonized, I don't even know it. And the letter from Karin last month didn't say that! ”

"Yes, ninety-nine percent of the subjects of the empire do not know who His Royal Highness the Grand Duke is. But it doesn't matter, as long as you believe that Her Majesty already has the love of her own, that is enough. The old eunuch smiled: "Now, in Auckland, your relationship with Her Majesty Caterina is legitimate, and this is more important than anything else. ”

That's amazing! There aren't many existences that can make me speechless for a moment. In fact, this old eunuch who was in charge of the Auckland court during the Sun King's time is said to be a guy with a lot of eloquence. Well, although it is a character who laughs very naïve, and is as kind as a dough, adjectives such as the so-called hidden needles and hidden knives in the smile are for this kind of person, and they are really the most tricky type of my generation.

Lu Xi pressed his temples with a little headache, feeling that he was still a little stuffy. There is nothing wrong with inexplicably becoming a great nobleman of Auckland without saying a word; However, I did not know that I had become a great nobleman in Auckland, so I endured it; The important thing is that he became a great nobleman in Auckland, but he didn't have a penny of annuity and income from the estate, and he couldn't hide from the maid or even play the first (meow) night right in the territory, and he had to bow to Karin de jure legally, which made someone who hadn't actually graduated from secondary school quite unhappy.

"I am the country, if there is no yours, it is mine, mine is still mine, no matter what I want to do, it is the will of the country, how can I be worthy of Her Majesty the first empress in the world!" Lu Xi said angrily.

"It's a shame! According to the following opinion, if Her Majesty Caterina can really become such a great man who is like the Emperor of the Holy Spring, then even the spirit of the first emperor in the sky must be very happy, right? Varus smiled helplessly: "However, great people are often lonely, and even in their own country, there are many rebels who cannot understand Her Majesty Caterina!" ”

"I know, the vassals of Cape Storm, who had joined Uncle Iken's command in the first place, feared Karin's revenge, so they not only blocked the main thoroughfares, but were also busy merging them. It's really strange, what is it that gives these small countries such an illusion, thinking that if the rats are united, they will definitely be able to fight against the lions? Lu Xi shrugged and smiled: "On the other side, Archduchess Denisha seems to have returned to Dragon Castle, and she has also completely blocked the road to the imperial capital. Although she had not yet officially raised the flag of rebellion, she had expelled all the officials of the Central Court in Dragon Castle. Needless to say, this is a rebellion, right? Why, it's been more than half a year, and Karin isn't ready to use thunderous means to wipe them out? Doesn't that look like Karin's style? And if it drags on for a long time, it will not be good for her prestige! ”

"However, if it fails, won't it be even more detrimental to Your Majesty's prestige?" Varus showed a very layered smile, covered his mouth, and said slowly: "In addition, for Your Majesty, there are more important things than the royal driver's personal conquest to quell the rebellion. ”

What's the more important thing? I feel like I mind it in particular.

“…… Who said that she had to go to the rebellion in person? Lu Xi said angrily: "And after all, she has just ascended the throne, and she is about to cut the feudal domain, no, she is preparing to implement the super benevolent rain and dew order of Her Majesty the First Empress of the World, it would be unwise to leave the imperial capital at this time." ”

"Exactly." The old eunuch said like this: "It is precisely because Her Majesty the Empress wants to issue such an edict that there are indeed princes around who are ready to move. Well, the biggest opposition among them is actually Duke Ufrik of Eagle Helm City! However, after all, Her Excellency the Duke was also a hero of the civil war, and without committing a major crime, Her Majesty the Empress would not be able to deal with the other party. ”

…… Well, I know my "Tui En Order", ah no, Her Majesty the First Empress of the World is super merciful rain and dew are all stained with the order, although it is a dignified and upright conspiracy, except for the princes and their heirs themselves, all the noble children will benefit. However, in essence, this was indeed an edict that shook the existence of the feudal lord class, and there would always be a united opposition from the best people within the class. This edict is indeed to prepare for the opportunity for the princes to rebel. But, Karin, didn't we say yes? Wait a little longer, wait until your prestige has turned into purple qi, and then consider this edict?

It's so unbearable, but it's really not like you!

"It was precisely because some of the princes expressed an uproar that most of the main forces of the Central Forbidden Army stationed in Seridil could not act rashly. Of course, Her Majesty the Empress has just ascended the throne, so naturally she can't leave the imperial capital lightly, not to mention, because of that more important thing than anything, of course she can't personally lead the army as before. ”

So, what is that so-called more important thing than anything else?

“…… Is that so? I've heard that Karin has moved her Young Praetorian Guard to the south, and is already on the Cape of the Storm with the two newly formed Praetorian Legions, under the unified command of Count Griesa. ”

"Yes, after the death of the first emperor, the nations of Cape Storm played a very dishonorable role in the civil war, and their disobedience was clearly revealed. If the overall situation has been decided, if he honestly bears the guilt of Jing pleading, this may be able to reduce a certain amount of punishment, but now he is privately colluding and resisting Wang Shi, which is naturally unforgivable. It must be swept away with a thunderous momentum! The face of the amiable old eunuch also flashed a trace of awe-inspiring anger at this time.

Look at this blatant great-power chauvinism. Although more than half of the countries on the Cape of Storm worship the royal family of Shengquan, theoretically they can be regarded as independent countries, right? A little sluggish and ready to go on an expedition? Properly look like "the whole world is not the king's land, the shore of the land is not the king's minister"!

"It's just that after His Majesty ascended the throne, he has been busy dealing with post-war affairs, just allowing the millions of refugees gathered in the imperial capital to return to their homes, resume production, and clear the place, which has already made the central government, which has just returned to normal. That's why it's dragged on to this day. ”

"No, you should be proud! With so many miscellaneous matters, it is already far beyond my expectations to be able to send troops to war within this year. Lu Xi nodded.

He is not opposed to Karin's chauvinistic style of the vice-power, after all, the majesty of the world hegemon needs to be maintained! Those subjects who want to cut the flesh of Auckland in the civil war also need to be beaten well. However, it is necessary to make clear the purpose of sending troops, whether it is a war of annihilation or a punitive conquest, and the deterrent effect on the enemy is also different. Of course, it can be seen from the slightly careless attitude of the countries of Cape Storm that Karin has done a good job of diplomacy. Then, the course of this war should be the same as in previous history: after several large and small battles, the coalition forces of the small country of Storm Cape, which was not an opponent at all, were beaten by the Oakland gang and immediately confessed. Then, the patriots in the country who are very innocent and unwilling to kneel and lick Auckland for the rest of their lives will be destroyed by the Lord and the faction. In the end, the Oakland Empire will receive a large amount of indemnity and a variety of privileges to return home satisfied. Karin will also win a foreign war for the first time since taking the throne, which is political prestige.

Well, everyone will be very satisfied, even the countries of Storm Cape that have been cut off a lot of flesh are no exception. Anyway, they have been cut by Auckland for thousands of years, and they have long since learned to lie down and enjoy. As long as the vast empire does not directly annex the peninsula, that is enough.

"However, Karin I know is the kind of person who either doesn't do it, honestly waits for the right moment, and once she does, she will definitely do it. Now that you can spare your hands to send troops to attack the Storm Cape, of course, it is impossible to let Dragon Castle go, right? What's more, Archduchess Denisha has already been sure that she is mixed with the demons. ”

"No, you are mistaken, Your Highness. Her Highness Denisha is not in cahoots with the demons, at least not yet. Varus blinked, and said with unprecedented solemnity and sincerity.

“……”

"There is no doubt about it. Your Highness, Your Highness. He added.

"In other words, you're not ready...... Yes, I understand that the nations of Cape Storm are nothing more than a rabble, but the big sister who likes to smirk has no doubt about her control of the Dragon Castle, not only is she the female sword master of the three armies, but the art of war is taught by Her Majesty Estelle of the Holy Light herself. If such a character is in the company of evil gods, not only will she lose face, but the position of all the nobles of the empire will also be very embarrassing, right? If you really want to eliminate her completely, you really need to be prepared, politically, and of course, military. Once the teacher is unfavorable, it will also shake the prestige of the central imperial court to some extent. At this delicate juncture when Karin is ready to play the Push Grace Order, it is better not to bear such a political risk. Lu Xi held his chin and groaned.

Varus had to admit that the rumors were true, this one was indeed extremely smart, and indeed the most suitable candidate to sit with Her Majesty the Empress and rule the empire together......

What a pity! If only he belonged "only" to Her Majesty Karin, and to Auckland.

Thinking of this, Varus continued to smile and added, "Yes, Your Highness." More importantly, for that very, very important thing, there is a greater need for stability within the country, at least stability on the table. ”

Even if you smile so naughtyly, I can feel the malice. Then again, you're probably not going to tell me about this very, very important thing, are you?

"The main force of the Central Forbidden Army in Auckland is indeed still stationed in the Seridir area, and it is said that a certain degree of reorganization has been carried out. Many people understand that this is Karin's Qing (meow) washing in the forbidden army...... But I know that this is also the equipment she carried out for the new army equipped with guided weapons, right? ”

"The Holy Ming is better than you, Your Highness! Her Majesty Caterina followed your advice and said that there are only people waiting for weapons, and there are no weapons waiting for people. The old eunuch said with a smile.

“…… Then, as soon as the weapons are in place, she is ready to use the head of that smirking big sister to be the first drop of blood in Auckland's first hot weapon unit, right? ”

"It depends on what Your Majesty means. I was only entrusted by Her Majesty Caterina to hope that the Fort and the Northern Chamber of Industry would be able to complete our order as soon as possible. The old eunuch smiled helplessly, and then looked directly at Lu Xi with an embarrassed gaze: "I've really waited too long." Well, I'm going to send 10,000 finished products to Celexia at the beginning of spring next year. I questioned His Highness Jin Li, but he said let me talk to you. ”

The old eunuch laughed bitterly, but Lu Xi smiled stiffly, and the scene became very embarrassing for a while.

Why did I have to wait so long, of course, because of the order I added a few months ago. But what can I do? I'm desperate! After all, the production capacity is there, and it is not just a matter of money to expand it immediately!

"I understand, my respectful Highness, but, for that important matter, you, as Your Majesty's lover, the Empire's Venerable Grand Duke Sevac, and of course, as the first generation shareholder of the Northern Chamber of Commerce, must come up with a good way no matter what! This was the greatest request of old Varus's life. ”

The old eunuch bent down, and his chubby body suddenly seemed to roll into a ball.

And at this time, when there was a "ding" sound in Lu Xi's ears, whether he was happy or helpless, he couldn't even tell himself.

…… Then again, the most important thing, aren't you still going to tell me?

"Oh? Ah, that's just a trivial matter, my Highness. Her Majesty Caterina, while canonizing the Archduke of Sevac, also canonized the new Prince of Sereditir, and that's it. ”