Chapter 435: The King's Dilemma

After Zhao Gao chose the legendary degree, Baron Mengshi defeated the British royal guard in one fell swoop, and the capture of King Henry VI has become a legend on this continent. With Zhao Gao's own legend, plus the extra five points this time, it is barely qualified to say that Zhao Gao is a legendary hero, no matter which plot character sees Zhao Gao, he has to say "Long admiration!" ”

Legendary heroes have the limitations of legendary heroes, and if you have to bargain, it will be out of standard, fortunately, Zhao Gao has already dealt with it, and the process of meeting King Charles VII can be called simple and rude, and the meeting gift is a Paris city thrown over - in the past few days, Paris has been occupied by a group of homeless people in this vacuum period of power, and Zhao Gao has almost no effort to control Paris in his own hands.

In terms of the royal treasury, King Charles VII, who is already in a corner, can't even compare to King Henry of England with a toe, but in the face of Zhao Gao, who sent away the entire city of Paris, Charles has to endure even if he has more dissatisfaction in his heart.

Moreover, with his current temperament, even if he knew that it was wrong, the attraction of the city of Paris to him was infinite.

"Jacques Kel, my brother." Charles VII reluctantly pushed another historical figure to the forefront. This can't be blamed on him, the rewards that the royal family can come up with at the moment are really limited, and the pioneers who have reduced their merits because of Edward's escape can barely cope with it, and now they are almost unable to parry against Zhao Gao.

Territorially, the area that Charles VII now controls is not large in itself, and is known for its barrenness, except for the core Orleans region, which is barely passable, and the rest of the land is thrown into the land of the gods, which is white or the lowest light blue. If it is used to reward Zhao Gao, with Zhao Gao's current merits, he will either give Orleans or give away half of the territory, no matter which one is unacceptable to Charles VII.

If you consider it from the perspective of troops, after giving it out, it means that the royal family no longer has the ability to recruit this kind of soldiers, and now several types of troops directly under the French king are already the last strength of the royal family, let alone think about it.

If it is equipped, the purple equipment will definitely not be able to enter Zhao Gao's eyes. The royal family still has a few good pieces of equipment at the bottom of the box, but this is also the last glory of the royal family, even if Charles VII sells his son, he will not give away these pieces of equipment.

The rest of the options are the same, the so-called people are poor, the horses are thin and long, the down-and-out Dharma King wants money but no money, no land, no one wants people, but out of the restrictions of the rules, Zhao Gao's real exploits should be rewarded with real rewards, which can't be avoided.

Charles VII's nature is cold, Jacques Kerr has long understood it, and since he has been pushed to the front of the stage at this time, then a solution must be given no matter what.

"I still have a few precious skins in my possessions, which, together with the liquid funds in the trading houses, should barely be enough to pay for these exploits." Jacques Kerr said almost stiffly. In the future, he is a big man in the European business world and has built a huge business empire, but for now, he is just a young man who has just inherited his father's leather goods business.

"It's not enough." Charles VII immediately shook his head, Zhao Gao's exploits were not exaggerated, but with the dedication of the city of Paris, this merit was great.

"Actually, he has bad intentions." Jacqueques Kerr immediately said angrily, "Not to mention that Paris is an empty city now, and it doesn't make much sense to occupy it, even if he sends the city to us, when the British attack, according to the terms signed, we will not even have the right to resist and have to return it." ”

"Of course I do." Charles VII, who is an epic historical figure template, is just cowardly and insecure, and he is definitely one of the best in terms of political talent. Zhao Gao's thoughts couldn't be hidden from him at all, not to mention that Zhao Gao didn't intend to hide it from him, which was what annoyed him the most.

"But even so, as the king of France, I can't refuse his gift at all, otherwise I will inevitably lose people's hearts." Charles VII now has to swallow his blood even if he knocks out his teeth. He can not want the city of Paris now, but he must not make a gesture of not wanting it, otherwise his already unstable inheritance will collapse in principle.

"Actually, I have an idea." Jacques Kerr looked resentful, he circled Paris off the map, and said fiercely, "Paris is now a dead city, and has no value at all, since this Baron de Mons has dedicated him to us, then we have the right to confer a title at present, and simply give him Paris, so that not only can he compensate for his dedication to Paris, but all other merits can also be completely offset ......"

"No way!" Charles VII abruptly interrupted him. Even if the city of Paris no longer has any value of existence, it is still Paris, and if a French king gives Paris all the titles, it is better to give the throne together, at least the latter will probably not be recorded as a sinner in France.

Jacques Kerr immediately understood his gaffe. Zhao Gao dared to take this move, because he expected that the other party would not dare to give back, because the identities and status of the two are different, so the choices they can have are not the same.

What's more, if the Dharma King really gave Paris out with a hot head, on the basis that all the black cauldrons were on the back of the Dharma King, Zhao Gao would probably happily hold this territory of at least A level or above and quickly return to the land of the gods.

"The original merit exchange method remains the same, Jacques, you have to get ready." The title of Charles VII had changed at this time, and the request that had been polite just now had become an order at this time, and Jacques had no choice but to agree to it, no matter how much he was dissatisfied.

Charlie saw that Jacques did not continue to object, and the guilt in his heart suddenly welled up. He no longer has a few talents in his hands that can be used, and even if he can use it, he will never dare to use it lightly with his current suspicions. Jacques Kerr, who was only eight years older than him, was discovered by Charles VII during a counterfeit coin, and Charles, who was himself in trouble, pardoned him and included him in his inner team.

From then on, Charles VII would call Jacques "my friend" or "my brother" when things were difficult, and Jacques never rejected him, and this and only time there was a slight disagreement between the two.

"My brother, money can be earned again." After a moment of silence, Charles VII broke this embarrassment, at this time he was actually more afraid of betrayal than Jacqueques, so he thought for a moment before he said, "I can appoint you as an inspector of salt taxes, and collect salt taxes in Bourges, Tours, and Loches. ”

This is a great benefit, and it is also the power that Jacques has fought for a long time, and now it has fallen on his head at this time, but Jacques Kel has no joy at all, but his face still shows joy and sorrow, and he whispered: "But even so, my property is still not enough to pay for all the merits." ”

"I don't think so!" Charles VII paced back and forth a few times, his steps becoming more and more soothing, and when he finally raised his head, there was already a sure light in his eyes, and he said softly, "Since the other party has so clearly given Paris away, it is impossible for him to be ignorant of our situation, and it is impossible for him to deliberately set up problems for us when he knows that we cannot be paid." ”

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment before continuing: "Actually, we only need to listen to this Baron Mengshi and what he needs, if my guess is correct, his purpose is originally here. ”