"Isn't that enough? Are there any other people I'm missing?"

Confusion was written on Pavel's face.

He looked at Dennis as if she were his own brains and the only person he could trust in this dark palace.

Of course, Dennis is smart, but she's not just smart, she also knows how to protect herself in the intricacies of human relationships. In the huge Bandagar Palace, Dennis as a hostage is weak, so weak that anyone's background is stronger than her. At the same time, she is also powerful, she swims like a flying fish in the dirty waters, and she is comfortable among various characters. Pretending to be stupid in front of the queen, silent in front of the ministers, pretending to be well-behaved in front of the guards, pretending to be innocent in front of Pavel......

Is all this tempered by a long period of time, or is it that I was born with this ability? Sometimes even Dennis himself doesn't know.

"Yes, there are omissions. And these people are very important, they are the foundation of this country. ”

Dennis said, a mysterious smile on his face.

"A large group of petty aristocrats, represented by Nowitzki. ”

Dennis continued.

Pavel suddenly realized. Indeed, after the rebellion of Erengrad, Kislev's finances were in deficit, and Caterina vigorously rectified it, but in the end there was no way but to use the petty nobles to make up for the deficit in the treasury. On one side were the big aristocratic forces, and on the other side were the relatively weak and loose little nobles, and Caterina chose to offend the latter. As a result, these people had made a feud with the queen six years ago.

Although the petty nobles of Kislev did not have the command of the army and did not have much of a say. But, as Dennis said, they are the roots of Kislev. They are involved in industries ranging from everyday necessities to basic food, and the power of these people is terrifying if they can be united. And, because they are loose, contact them is not easy to be discovered. At least it was quite normal for the prince to make small talk with an ordinary little nobleman.

"I see. We have to fight not only for the army, but also for these seemingly weak nobles and knights. ”

Pavel said with a whimsical understanding.

"Of course, it is the military that ultimately decides who holds the power. ”

Dennis added. The two looked at each other and smiled, as they both thought of the Erengrad rebellion at the same time. It was a rebellion dominated by the aristocratic class. A band of pretentious aristocrats united and tried to bring down the Tsar. However, they did not have a strong and loyal army at hand, and in the end, even though Caterina took out a loan and left the treasury heavily in debt, they still relied on a strong military force to suppress the rebellion. This is the lesson of history. This time, Pavel knew what Dennis meant.

"But don't risk going for the Krem guards, they're the best of the best, Captain Oka is an exception, the others aren't so easy to fight for. What do you think, Your Highness?"

Dennis said, deliberately pausing to ask for Pavel's opinion. elevated the status of this man, making him feel that the whole thing was still in charge of himself. This is very important. Dennis knew that although Pavel was not capable, he was a prince after all. At the same time, Dennis saw that what Pavel needed most was the affirmation of others. Growing up under the protection of the Ice Queen, twenty years of formative years have not received a hint of affirmation, and as the prince of Kislev, what he needs most is to prove himself. Therefore, respecting him and holding him in a high position is the most important thing, and it is also something that Dennis must always pay attention to.

"You have a point. ”

Pavel propped his chin in his hand and gladly agreed. It is only with Dennis that he can regain the dignity of a prince......

"The places where Caterina is powerful are from within, so my suggestion is that we work from the outside to win over more nobles to join us. Each nobleman had at least a few knights loyal to them. This force should not be underestimated. At the beginning, Duke Cohen raised an army to besiege the Ice and Snow Winter Palace, and if it weren't for the sudden appearance of the undead army, Cohen's hundreds of loyal knights would really have breached the ice and snow walls. At that time, I was studying at the Academy of Magic, which was equivalent to experiencing it myself. ”

Dennis continued. Qiandu Chinese Network

And whenever Pavel felt that the girl in front of him was a little too mature, Dennis stopped again, looked at him with those clear and moving eyes, and asked for his opinion everywhere. Pavel's heart melted in an instant.

Again and again, they exchanged opinions and conspired in the depths of the cold and snowy Winter Palace. Every night, Pavel would go to Dennis's room under the arrangement of the captain of the guard to discuss countermeasures and formulate a plan of action. And in the daytime, he went back to his room on time to sleep.

Pavel only felt that this was the happiest time of his life, even if it was spent in a hurry and with care. In his heart, Dennis felt lost. Is this her life? Is this her role to play? Does she really love Pavel? Or is it the situation that forces her to do this? Dennis asked herself, but she couldn't answer the answer.

Not...... It seems that there is no one in the Winter Palace to help himself except Pavel.

Dennis persuaded himself in his heart.

Pavel would sometimes ask her if she hated her father, who had driven her to where she was now. Dennis's answer is no hate. But doesn't she really hate it? No, she does...... Hate...... Father, the man who was both warm and cold. She should understand him. But do you have to sacrifice yourself? Perhaps, is there another way? Whenever Pavel leaves, Dennis's heart is like two beasts fighting. One is kind and orderly, the other is savage and stubborn. The two beasts were like demons in their hearts, as if they were about to tear him apart.

"Honey?"

Pavel's large, warm hand rested on Dennis's emaciated shoulder, the temperature of his father's back then. Dennis's heart was filled with a moment of emotion. It's just that after a moment of warmth, it's all cold. She thought that she might not love this man, or that she didn't love that much. It's just that at this moment, he may be the only option.

"Your Royal Highness, I'm fine. ”

Dennis whispered back. The moonlight outside the window shone softly and sprinkled on Dennis's fair and innocent face. Pavel is all loved.

He lowered his head and kissed Dennis on the forehead.

"Fergus has already stated that in the event of a palace mutiny, he will go straight to the palace with his knights. The Chamber of Commerce has been stockpiling weapons since yesterday. Rest assured, these are carried out in secret. ”

Pavel said confidently.

"Your Royal Highness, I'm afraid you're still a little faster. ”

Dennis said calmly and without changing his face.

"What do you mean?"

"I've been with the Ice Queen for years, and I know that her intelligence network is all over the streets of Kislev, and that the secret police sometimes wear civilian clothes, go in and out of the Chamber of Commerce, and disguise themselves as servants of the nobility, and you don't even notice it. I just think you're too fast. ”

Dennis persuaded.

"I can't wait to kill this old monster soon. She is not worthy to sit on this throne, she is not worthy to rule this country. ”

Pavel said through gritted teeth. It's just that Dennis knows that Pavel only said half of it, and the other half didn't say it, that is, his self-esteem, the taste of being looked down upon for more than ten years is uncomfortable, and he urgently needs a beautiful turnaround, and overthrowing the vampire queen is the turnaround battle in his eyes.