"That's the way it is."

Obviously it wasn't what he said, but Wu Jian still came to a summary.

And after listening to a qiē, Roland's face was calm. He actually believed it, because he understood that with Wu Jian's situation, with the help of the Gistat army, he could protect Alsace, but

"These are just your words, and the task of crusading against you is stamped by His Majesty."

Saying this, Roland was also entangled. Obviously he already knows the truth, but he has to submit to the evil party, and this is similar to blackmailing the Son of Heaven to make the princes, which is of little use to the Duke of Tenardier and others, but it is very effective for an upright person like Roland.

"You're too awkward, aren't you?"

Wu Jian looked over with disdain, and Roland was just silent.

"Forget it, in that case, then I can only—"

Suddenly, Wu Jian slammed the table: "Bring a witness-ah, no, please come over to Count Mashas." ”

After a while, Count Mashaas was brought over by Tita. Because he also knew in advance that Roland had been caught, he was not surprised, and after greeting each other, he began to talk about what he had seen and heard in the royal capital.

The royal capital of the Kingdom of Brunay was founded on the Leuberon Mountains, a large city that covered the entire mountain. Its origin involves mythology, and no one has to investigate whether it is true or not, and now the focus is not on this.

Between the lavish palace halfway up the mountain and the foot of the mountain is a garden full of flowers, with intricately decorated sculptures and fountains. This garden is said to be the result of beauty and art. There is no comparable architecture to such a garden, either Gistat or M'Ogener. It is both the pride of the Brunais and a symbol of the prosperity of the kingdom.

In the past, Count Mashas would stop and admire the scenery when he came here, but now he was not in the mood at all, and he hurried to Guò without even looking at it.

After passing through the Guò Garden, you can see the first gate. Unless there is something important to enter the palace, a person is not allowed to pass guò - even he has to inform him before he can pass guò.

"I am receiving the reward from His Majesty the Kingdom to my lord of the North, Lord Mashas. Laudant. ”

He spoke loudly to the soldiers guarding the gates, and then displayed a dark gray nameplate indicating the title. After confirming the nameplate, the soldier solemnly saluted and immediately opened the city gate.

As a young knight, he dragged his old and stocky body up the stairs, and then saw the second level, and then showed his nameplate and stored his weapon before he could pass Guò.

After two levels. Mashas could already see the palace, but even though he was walking in the cold weather, he still had a lot of sweat oozing from his forehead. Except because of the climb of two flights of stairs, but also because of nervousness - it is impossible for him not to know what the situation of Wang Du is now, but he still ventured over.

"My name is Maas Haas. Rodant, the administrator of the Ode bestowed by His Majesty, is the earl. Today I am here to discuss important matters with His Excellency Prime Minister Bai Dewen. ”

Under the sharp gaze of the knight of the guard, dressed in iron armor and wearing a white cape, Mashas handed over his certificate. But I felt like my stomach was filled with lead.

Although he and the prime minister are acquaintances, there is actually no reservation at all. Mashas asked his son and other relatives and friends to get the fake appointment card. This fabricated certificate seemed perfect to the others, and it was impossible for even the knights of the Guards to see through it lightly. However, if he is seen through, even the Earl will be arrested and thrown into prison even after him. If you want to explain, you can only wait until after you are released from prison, but by then I am afraid it will be too late.

But fortunately, perhaps because the Duke of Gangon and the Duke of Tenardier controlled the government. The Knight of the Guards didn't have the sharp gaze he used to have, and his request was quickly confirmed. He was ushered into the palace.

He walked on the smooth marble floor, rubbing shoulders with nobles, knights of the guard, and bureaucrats, and his steps trembled with fear—though age could be used as an excuse.

There was no way, he had to take the risk. It was only after arriving in the royal capital that he discovered the new rules of the place - no interviews and no concerts, and under this premise, he had to go to the king in person.

But what to do after coming to the palace is the biggest problem. In front of the king's bedchamber, there are also guards and knights, and these guards are undoubtedly the eyes of the Duke of Gangon and the Duke of Tenardier. If he showed the slightest intention in front of these people, he would be thrown into prison immediately, or even put to death summarily.

This room. Even a great nobleman or minister could not enter without the permission of His Majesty. Unless it's a lady-in-waiting or attendant or something like that. But what to do, can you really only ask a maid or attendant?

Mashaas peeked into the corner of the king's bedchamber, anxious. Although it was possible to bribe the maids, the maids and attendants who worked around the palace were paid very high salaries, and it was obviously useless to tempt them with money - he didn't have that much money, because the territory was so poor.

Just as he was distressed, a voice suddenly came from behind him: "Didn't you look for me for something, Count Lordant?" ”

Startled, Mashas immediately turned around and found a man in a gray official uniform standing there—none other than the prime minister he had untied. Bodva.

"Bodva"

Mas Haston showed a bitter expression, he didn't expect to be exposed so soon.

"There are a lot of people here, let's talk about it in another place." Bodvar said in a steady tone, but involuntarily tilted his head as he spoke.

There's a play!

Mashas's heart moved, and he followed the prime minister to a windowless room. Although it is now the world of Gangon and Tenardiyeh, and the prime minister has not much power left, in the royal palace, there is still a little right to speak - the Duke of Gangon and the Duke of Tenardier have not been able to do anything about this prime minister for the time being.

"Count Lordante. Regardless of the past, I don't think you like the palace much now, so what's the matter with coming here? ”

"Alsace. Tagler Wilmud. Warun. ”

The prime minister asked knowingly, and Mashaas said the purpose very dryly.

"Why, there is no formal formality. Whether it's a petition or an interview," the prime minister said casually.

"I have already arrived in the royal capital more than ten days ago! Whether it's a petition or an interview, I've tried it countless times! ”

Mashaas glared fiercely at the prime minister. It's all at this time, do you still have to play dumb riddles?

"I don't even know who threw my petition and where it was thrown. Because what I want to say to His Majesty is very bad for both the Duke of Tenardiye and the Duke of Ganglong. Even so, you have to say that you have to follow the rules and regulations? ”

"From my standpoint, that's all I can say." The prime minister said flatly.

"I set off from Alsace in the fall. It's winter now. When can a petition be passed? Spring? Or do you have to wait until the snow melts? ”

Although it is said that it is so. It's only a dozen days, and Mashaas is talking about it just like December and January.

The prime minister was still calm, and he waited for Mashas to sit down in his chair while panting before he said, "Mashas, I will let you see something next, can you promise that you will never say it?" ”

From the position of the prime minister, whoever is addressed will be called by the surname, and the title will be added to it. But now he is calling Mashas by his first name, is this trying to tell him something from a personal standpoint?

Mashaas thought and nodded.

Then. The Prime Minister took Mashaas to the door of the dormitory in his capacity—yes, under the noses of the Guards Knights. That would cause trouble for him and Mashas, but he could only bless Masaas for now.

"Listen to the voices inside, don't make a sound."

Eavesdropping on the king's bedchamber?

Mashas had a ridiculous expression on his face, but when he saw that the prime minister was still standing there calmly, he also put his ear to the door.

Although the sound insulation was required here, due to the technical limitations, Mashaas could still hear the subtle sounds inside

Something seems to have been heard. This subtle sound must have been made by His Majesty. But how can there be the sound of wood and stone gently hitting in it, what the hell is this?

Maas couldn't understand. After listening for a while, he gave up, looked up at the prime minister suspiciously: "Your Majesty is here"

"He's playing with blocks." The prime minister replied calmly.

Mashas's face twitched instantly, and he almost shouted out loud. The lord of a nation is playing with blocks!? Even the most famous faint emperor has never been like this—even the young emperor will be stopped.

Obviously, this was not the place to talk, and the Prime Minister brought Mashaas back to the room he had just hauled.

"How many people know about it"

On the way back, Mashaas also figured it out. There must be something wrong with the King's brain—in the true sense of the word.

"Only a handful of people, including me, know about it. For the other people, we declare to them, as usual, that His Majesty is sick in bed. This was said to the Duke of Tenardia and the Duke of Ganglong, as well as to many foreign envoys. Of course, there may be people who find out the truth of the matter, or this is simply "

The Prime Minister did not say the rest, but Mashaas also understood. On the surface, even the Duke of Gangon and the Duke of Tenardier did not know about the king. But in fact, I am afraid that one of them did something. Otherwise, how could a wise king be so devastated by the death of the prince?

"In the current royal palace, the handling of government affairs is gradually stagnating. The important issues that would have required His Majesty's ruling were all decided by our officials after many discussions. Cases relating to the nobility were entrusted to the Duke of Tenardier and the Duke of Gonlon, and we were responsible for the other cases, which is now the form of administrative affairs. Not only that, but even these parts of the case will often be intervened, hindered or changed indiscriminately, and the handling of the case will not be progressive. ”

The Prime Minister's tone was very heavy, and the king could barely suppress the Duke of Tenardiye and the Duke of Gunon before he was fine, but now

"You're waiting for Tenardiye and Gunlong to fight in the same room, right? Until one of them is defeated, are you not going to care about the nobles' petitions? ”

Mashas's face distorted with anger, the reason why the Duke of Tenardier and the Duke of Gangon unscrupulously plundered the nobles to whom they belonged was also because the prime minister did not care about anything, otherwise even the Duke of Tenardiye and the Duke of Gangon would have to be a little more restrained.

"We don't have the means to confront the Duke of Tenardiye and the Duke of Ganglon."

"Can't you send out the Knights?"

"If we join forces with the Knights to become a third force, it will definitely accelerate the chaos in the country. In this case, it can only be the neighboring countries and thieves who take advantage of the chaos to rob. ”

It's cheap now!

Mashaas almost wanted to yell at the prime minister. Fortunately, it was Wu Jian who brought in the battle concubine of Gistadt, and if it were someone else, the country would have been in chaos long ago - although it was about the same now.

"Mashas! I'm not going to change my mind. The matter of the nobles' petition will henceforth be handed over to the two dukes, and I will not take care of any disputes related to it. Plus, whatever the reason. The rebels who have introduced the armies of other countries must be dealt with! ”

This is the Prime Minister's view of Alsace, which means that Mashas's purpose of trying to find someone to resolve the feud between Wu Jian and the Duke of Tenardier is bankrupt.

"Next is my self-talk, in my country, there are a few people who will not be asked about rebellion if they bring in the troops of other countries. That is the person who has the great righteousness - that is, the king himself, and the person who has been recognized by his majesty. Of course, there must be a reason that everyone around you can accept. For example, His Majesty's niece, the wife of the Duke of Tenardier, and His Majesty's nephew, the brother-in-law of the Duke of Ganglon. In the absence of brothers or children, these two are the closest to the throne. ”

All in all, it is for Wu Jian to justify his actions. Only then will he be able to contribute behind the scenes.

After getting this information, Mashas did not stop in the royal capital, and hurried back, just to sue Wu Jian Luolan to crusade against his intelligence and how to do it.

It's a pity that Wu Jian didn't pay attention to it at all after he got the information, and he didn't want to see Wu Jian for so many days, until he got the information that Roland was caught, and rushed over to explain what he had seen and heard in the royal capital.

"Because the situation in Brunay and the king is very concerned, our king has also sent me. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see each other. But before leaving, I met Count Mashas, who had been attacked, and escorted him all the way back. But it's okay. Except for when he was in the royal capital, he didn't encounter any assassins along the way. Sophia said with a comfortable expression.

Hearing this, Mashaas also got up and owed his waist, and said, "This is also thanks to the help of His Excellency Zhan Ji, I can come back alive." ”

Actually, neither Mashaas nor Sophia knew it. There were no Assassins along the way because Valhalla had secretly disposed of them. Moreover, he also learned that the assassins were sent by the Duke of Ganglon, and if he hadn't been too lazy to deal with it, he would have been able to destroy the Duke of Ganglong at that time - of course, he didn't tell Wu Jian about the information he had secretly investigated. Unless Wu Jian asked, he was too lazy to say it.

"How can it be Majesty?"

Roland placed his hands in fists on the table. The head hangs down. Although he couldn't see it, his expression was probably very hideous now.

"I guess I was poisoned. Originally, he couldn't control the situation, and once he relaxed, he didn't suffer from the poisonous hands of those two dukes? Nero said disapprovingly.

Before her death, she didn't know how many poisons she suffered, but with her style, eighty percent of them were done by righteous people.

"Damn, I should have met with the Prime Minister at that time," Roland fell into deep remorse.

"What's the use of that? Your king was already like that then," Wu Jian said, fiddling with his nails.

At this time, Roland raised his head, looked at Wu Jian and said, "I want to go back to see His Majesty!" ”

"Huh." Wu Jian smiled disdainfully, and then asked, "Are you planning to fight back and drive out the forces of Duke Gangon and Duke Tenardiye?" ”

"No, I went alone and there is no evidence at the moment, and it will also cause unrest and give other countries a chance"

"Ha, are you going to die?"

"Even so, I'm going, that's what a knight should do!"

"Knights? The so-called knight is to send him to death, and then after you die, no one can stop the Duke of Gangon and the Duke of Tenardiye, the two of them will enter the stage of total seizure of power, and after the white heat, there will be a full-scale war in the country. Then make the country full of corpses and people's livelihood, so that other countries will have the opportunity to intervene in it, and even send troops to invade openly, and in the end, no matter who wins or loses, the kingdom of Brunay will completely become history and disappear from this world."

Every time Wu Jian said a word, Roland's face turned a little pale, and his hands on the table trembled.

"Do you want me to be clearer? You're just going to extinguish the last glimmer of hope in the Brunay Kingdom and bury the Brunay Kingdom once and for all, knight! ”

With these words, Roland sat down with a "poof". And Mashas also said: "Yes, the reason why Duke Gangon and Duke Tenardier still dare not blatantly betray His Majesty is because they are afraid of you, Lord Roland!" If something happens to you, whether it's the two of them or abroad, you won't have any worries, and then the Brunay Kingdom will really be finished! ”

After hearing these words, Roland's face was still ugly, which showed the entanglement in his heart. He knew everything, but the rules of being a knight prevented him from starting a war without identifying the king. But it's also the same as Wu Jian said, if he goes back like that, even if he can see His Majesty, he will die for a lifetime.

At this time, Wu Jian knocked on the table and said, "Roland, if you are really a knight, stay here for me." Don't forget, you were defeated in a heads-up in the open, and the moment you and your regiment laid down your weapons, you were already my prisoners. If I don't let you go, you won't want to go. As a knight, you're not going to do that kind of dead face like not admitting defeat, right? (To be continued......)