After lunch, though quite reluctantly. But the monarchs of the continent reunited and began to discuss matters concerning the Kingdom. And after this period of buffering, Egil also came up with a good solution. The question of belonging to this kingdom can be solved.

"What does it mean to make this kingdom a self-governing territory and a fief to reward the knights of the Crusaders?"

"I mean that since none of us want to govern this place. Then let this place govern itself. Egil said with a smile on his face: "Let it go, let the Saudis be subordinate to the crusaders only in name." There is no need to pay any taxes and military service. Of course, when they had problems, the Crusaders didn't need to care. Let them handle it themselves. ”

"But...... The vast majority of the land in this region is under the control of the pagans......" asked Frederick of Brandenburg, "Is there a way for you to convert them, Your Majesty?

"Of course it's not easy. Egil nodded yes, "So, I made it a fief for the Crusader knights." ”

"Please explain. Henry of Bavaria said.

"Here's how it is - we divide the kingdom indefinitely. At the same time, we let the knights of the Crusaders, the Christians, and even the robbers, the hooligans, the bandits, the thieves, let in this place, if we let it in. If they can conquer a village, they can canonize knights, and they can conquer a county, which is an earl. If you create a dukedom, you can become a duke. If anyone has the ability to defeat the whole of Saudi Arabia, then he is the king of Saudi Arabia!"

After listening to Egil's words, everyone thought carefully. I think that's a good idea. Rather than let it go, wait for the mighty desert peoples to re-emerge and invade the surrounding Crusader states. It would be better to do so, and let the outcasts, even support them, and the Ranger Knights enter there and make them fight against the infidels with the promise of land and titles. In this way, it can not only reduce the power of the infidels, but also allow the people who cannot survive in the territory, those who have nothing to do, the second son of the family or something to find a way out. Even after dozens, centuries of hard work, the Arabian Peninsula will be like this, occupied by Christians!

Until then, of course, the peninsula will be in utter chaos. Christians and indigenous Arabs, Christians and Christians, Christians and Muslims in various countries will continue to fight for land and resources. The peninsula will be transformed into a huge Colosseum. Let the desperate pauper, the adventurer thirsty for wealth, the young knight eager to get ahead enter. Success or death......

"What a creative idea. I think there will be many people who are grateful to you. His Majesty the Emperor Egil. "Basil II was the first to think everything through. After laughing, he said to Egil with irony.

"Everywhere, it's all a common credit. Egil was smiling and very humble.

"However, I have one more problem—you have made this kingdom like this. Ask the knights to seize the land and the title of nobility themselves. To whom, then, are they to be loyal to after they have obtained this, or do you think they should be vassals, whose subjects, are they themselves??" asked Basil II.

"They are not vassals of any nation or of any one person. Certainly not their own. Egir chuckled and responded to Basil II's provocation in this way: "They are fighting the infidels for God's sake. They also owe allegiance only to God, if only to find them a worldly bond. Then I think the Crusaders are a good place to go -- they are Crusaders. Although the Holy Land of Jerusalem has been taken. But I felt that the crusade was not over yet. We can still plan things by that name, this organization. Or rather...... Plan an alliance. ”...,

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Egil took out a plan that had been planned for a long time. He felt that now was a pretty good time. Because of this great victory of the crusaders, their prestige and prestige have reached a new height. And as long as you explain it carefully to the monarchs, I believe they will agree with what they say. Then a secular alliance will emerge that covers the whole of Europe. To provide Egil with a solid rear, as well as a stable market, and the necessary allies.

This would play a very important role in the Norman Empire's struggle against the Mongols. And it is also conducive to further establishing Egil's prestige. And a secular alliance would also deal a great blow to the Holy See. When the princes of the European continent, and even the people of the European continent found out. They set aside the time when the Holy See would be able to live better, and then Egil's purpose would have been achieved.

However, it seems that it is not a simple matter to convince these people.

When they heard what Egil had said, all the princes of the continent furrowed their eyebrows, looking disagreeing. And Philip IV, who had already made up his mind to fight Egil to the end, seized the opportunity to take the case. As if what was going to happen to Egil, they said in a loud voice:

"Your Majesty, do you want the kings of all Europe to obey your orders forever?!" said Philip of France—if things were really as Egil had envisioned. Crusaders are always alive. Wouldn't he, the leader of the crusaders, become the eternal leader of the nations of the continent?

"No, no, no, how could you have such an idea? That's terrible. Egil shook his head, as if he had been frightened by Philip's words: "There is no such thing as an alliance leader in what I am talking about. I felt that we could discuss it in a more democratic way, as if we had voted on the issue as we had chosen the leaders of the Crusaders. ”

Hearing Egil's words, the princes of the continent were silent. Egir also felt that they were thinking about the gains and losses, so he further said, "Guys, think about it. How convenient it would be to have such an alliance. If we have strife in the future, there is no need for war again. Rather, it is discussed and deliberated within the Alliance. And when a foreign enemy invades, the other allies will help the allied countries fight back. We can also open up borders to facilitate business travel in order to facilitate exchanges between our nations - in the future, trade taxes will be set by the Union, not collected indiscriminately. And our academic, technical, can also be exchanged. Advanced countries help backward countries develop. The whole of Europe will become one family. We are ushering in a new, completely different, and extremely bright future!"

Despite what Egil said was impassioned, the blueprint he painted looked good. However, the princes of the European continent still did not agree with the clothes.

"Everyone, what is the problem, you can say it, let's discuss it together!" Egil asked as he looked at these people and felt a little embarrassed.

“...... With all due respect. Your Majesty. Charles of Burgundy was in a quick temper, and for a moment he could not bear it any longer, so he said, "What you say seems to have some way. But in this way, I feel that the laws of my country, as well as my rights, will be undermined. Waging wars to punish the enemy, collecting taxes, and determining how my country develops and what the future holds. I think it's okay if we Burgundians do it ourselves. ”

Hearing Charlie say this, the monarchs of other countries also nodded yes.

"Yes, yes, I don't want anything to hold us back. ”...,

"yes, what if the league doesn't make a satisfactory verdict, or what if the majority of the league gathers and oppresses the minority by voting?"

"This alliance doesn't have any point in existing. In fact, we want to choose our foreign policy according to our own circumstances, we choose allies, we choose enemies. We don't want anyone to point fingers at us. ”

The princes of Europe rushed to tell their concerns and the reasons for refusal. As far as the eye could see, there was not a single one who supported Egil. This made Egil suffer a lot of damage to his self-esteem for a while.

And when the Eastern Roman Emperor Basil II said, "This is impossible. His Majesty Egil is too young after all, and he is simply talking in his dreams. "Well, after slapping Egil. Egil was on the verge of exploding.

With scarlet eyes and a secret grip on the hilt of the knife in his cloak, Egil tried hard to calm himself down, lest he accidentally cut everyone in the tent. He reluctantly smiled.

"Since...... If everyone is so opposed. So let's just think I'm telling a joke. When he finished speaking, he first laughed. In the ears of the other princes of Europe, the murderous aura in this laughter was like substance.

"Isn't it ...... Have we offended this mad emperor...... Forget it, I'm not the only one who offended him. The law doesn't blame the public, so it should be fine......"

In this way, the princes of Oulu also laughed with Egil. The fateful meeting of the Near East, which lasted for three days, came to an end with awkward, slightly maniacian laughter.

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