What he needed in Egil's plan was to keep a firm grip on the Sinai Peninsula. and the opening of artificial canals connecting the Red Sea with the Mediterranean. And on the Mediterranean, with Cyprus, Malta as the fulcrum. Plus the Crimean peninsula with access to the Black Sea, the right to free passage through the Dardanelles. Plus a powerful open-sea fleet. Egil's painstaking weaving of the trade routes to the East has begun to take shape.

And there are still two obstacles to this plan - one is the two city-states of Milan and Venice, which have a tradition of seafaring trade. The other is the Eastern Roman Empire, which also has a strong navy and a strong comprehensive national strength.

And at this time, the south of Italy was exchanged. Add to that the Norman Emperor's claim to the Holy Roman Empire. Then the northern Italian city-states, Milan and Venice, the two world's largest second-class dealers, have only one way out: to give the Norman emperor a hand, see how Egil is in a good mood, and reward them with a little leftovers to eat. And the Eastern Roman Empire, which had obtained Syria and thought that it had taken advantage, would be embroiled in a devastating war with the Mongols.

This is Egil's full calculation. A territory that could be conquered by the Mongols at any time in exchange for Italy that meant more to them. Eliminate one of your competitors and strengthen the watchful side of the other two vassal states. Count it all in one fell swoop. It's a clever move.

"Last night, I was with the little girl. It's going to be ruthless today...... Tut-tut-tut...... That's what you men can do. ”

At that time, although Lilianu did not agree at the first time. It was up to her father, Basil II, to decide. However, according to the information available to Egil, Basil II would never refuse to accept this. Egil was happy with this. However, just when Egil was happy. Aurora's words, which did not hide sarcasm at all, reached Egil's mind.

"Public is public, private is private. I was not only Lilianu's lover, but also the Emperor of the Norman Empire. When business was over, Egir was laughing with Lilianu. But the other party was obviously absent-minded, and it couldn't be that he thought of something inappropriate. That's when Aurora was heard. Egil replied.

"Cut. That's a nice thing to say. Aurora, who was far away in Krakow, rolled her eyes in a variety of ways. Snorted. The eyes of the maid standing beside her straightened. For her cheap brother's personality, Aurora can be considered to have figured it out. When it's good, it's really good, and when it's bad, Satan can't compare to him. The princess of Eastern Rome fell in love with such a person, and she had fallen into blood mold for eight lifetimes.

However, this palace is not like this...... "push yourself and others." Aurora thought of herself by Lilianu, and her expression couldn't help but darken. Such a move made the maid beside her can't help but snort softly.

"What's wrong?" asked Aurora, a little curious.

"No...... It's nothing. The maid slowed down for a while, then plucked up the courage to say, "It's just that when I see Your Royal Highness the Princess, you seem to be a little annoyed." So I couldn't help but feel sad too. ”

"Is that so?" said the maid. Aurora thought it was a little funny. So I asked a rhetorical question. Unexpectedly, the maid immediately nodded violently by swearing.

"Yes, absolutely. Even if I'm a woman. But after seeing a beauty like you, Your Highness, you will also be intoxicated. I'm fascinated by your beauty!"

"Can even a woman be fooled by the beauty of this palace?" I was also a little happy when I heard this. But soon the melancholy began to rise again. Immediately afterwards, the Norman princess asked the maid again, "You say." Since the main palace is so beautiful and outstanding. So is there a man in this world who is not bewitched by the charm of Hongu?"...,

"Never!" replied the maid with an oath. This made Aurora even happier.

"It's just ......" However, after laughing for a while, Aurora sighed again: "Actually, there are really men in this world who can disdain this palace...... Just treat Hongu like a tool......"

Hearing Aurora say this, the maid didn't say anything more. Instead, he lowered his head and looked at the tiles. But in my heart, I was secretly thinking, "Who is Your Highness talking about?"

At the same time, some scumbag who treats Norman, and probably the most beautiful woman in Europe, or even the world, as a tool and reproductive machine. He was having a good time with another group of bandits, rebellious messengers.

Before sending Lilianu away, Egir asked and invited Lilianu to have lunch with her. But at this moment, Lilianu had something in her heart, and looking at Egil's eyes, it became complicated. Shaking his head, he declined Egil's invitation and went back to his room to think about things. Egil was relieved to know that a big deal had been made. I have one less thing to worry about in the future. I can't help but feel a little happy. Look at the time. A little over nine-forty. It's still a long time since lunch. Altoria is probably still struggling - strange to say. She practiced so much, even if she didn't practice a sister, she could still train two-pack abs. But Egil has been touching it for so many years, and he is still meaty. It's incomprehensible.

So, while there was still time, Egil decided to settle one more matter. So he summoned the messenger of Prince William of Switzerland.

The messenger was thirty years old. Although he was dressed in aristocratic attire, his hair and beard were clean. But the smell of mud legs can't be washed off completely. Speaking German with a local accent, Egil listened to it very awkwardly.

However, for this force, which can be called the first class of the strongest army in the European continent, Egil is still quite concerned. Although I don't like the appearance of this messenger, the attitude is not bad. Listen to the man pour a few bitter words - nothing more than how oppressive Burgundy is for Switzerland. The Swiss had no choice but to rebel. In fact, we are all great good citizens...... and so on. Let Egil slander: "A small rebellion in three years, a big rebellion in five years." You have the face to say this. If you are good citizens, I will be a holy king. ”

However, thinking so in his heart, Egil appeared to empathize with him. Haosheng soothed the Swiss envoy. Even when the other party said that he was emotional, he saw that the emperor's eyes were also shining, and tears were faintly visible in the corners of his eyes. The messenger couldn't help but secretly praise: "He is worthy of being the emperor." I thought I was the one who could fit the top of our pimple. Who would have thought that this emperor was much more powerful than me. It really can't be compared, it can't be compared. ”

In this way, one has the intention to use, and the other has the intention to cling. The two quickly came together. Egil promised to support Swiss independence. And he said, "Burgundy, you don't have to worry. King Charles is trying to sell me this face. "Such words. The Swiss envoy also patted his chest and assured that Switzerland would join the Holy Roman Empire as an independent state in the future, with Egil as its monarch.

Of course, this is just a cheap phrase. In these years, these vassals, except for the ability to call for manpower in battles and fights, and the diplomatic aspect also has to follow the lord, other things are basically arbitrary. Egil could not receive a copper plate from the Swiss, nor could he manage any of the Swiss' state affairs. This lax administration was not only for the Swiss, but also for the new vassals of the Holy Roman Empire - Hesse, Brandenburg, Austria, Bavaria, and Milan. Or even Burgundy, an almost completely independent state. It's all about this kind of management. It is not as good as the vassal Muscovite Principality that Egir acquired in Eastern Europe. ...,

However, at this stage. That's all there is to it.

After this, Egil called the clerk Talleyrand and drew up a treaty that laid down the feudal rights and obligations of both parties. It was handed over to the Swiss envoy to look at. And the messenger looked at it carefully for a long time. I don't think there's a problem. nodded and put it away, saying that he wanted to take it back to show his boss. things, this can be regarded as the end of the conversation.

So, at noon, Egil ran back and had lunch with Artoria. After noon, Artoria had to take a nap. Egil got out again, went to the study, and had Charlie of Burgundy called. Tell him about his support for Swiss independence.

Originally, Egil thought that with the character of this old boy, he heard Egil say such things. I don't know how to make a fuss. But I didn't expect it. King Charles just smiled wryly. There was no expression of dissatisfaction at all. This came as a great surprise to Egil. I couldn't help but ask: "This...... Don't you have any objections? You know, we're friends. Things between friends can be discussed again. ”

"No opinion, how can there be an opinion...... The land of Switzerland, as you said before, is a small mess every three years, and a big mess every five years. And this mess almost cost me all the coffin. I'm getting old and can't make a fuss. By the time France was defeated this time, there would be no enemies outside. It's good to go on like this. ”

At that time, it was as if he did not know the king - he had known him for several years, from the first anti-Norman coalition to the present. There are also many times when they fight side by side. In his impression, Charlie will always be the bold and careful pioneer who dares to act. The ability is big, and the temper is also big. But I really didn't expect him to say such a thing today.

Looking at the old king's gray temples, Egil sighed secretly: "After today, there is one less opponent on the road of Norman conquest......"