Bright Holy Mountain, looking at the invitation letter issued by the Terran Alliance Council in his hand, the whole person of the Shelter Seventh was stunned.

"What's going on, and why is the Terran Alliance meeting again without our knowledge?"

As is customary, the Terran League must have the support of more than half of the Bureau to convene a meeting before an invitation can be extended to member States.

Although the Holy See has been declining in recent years, as one of the giants of the Alliance, they are still indispensable to participate in this kind of thing.

In a sense, the meeting of the Terran Alliance without the participation of the Holy See is not complete!

However, now everything has changed. The weakness of the Holy See has been exposed, and the countries do not care so much about their position!

"Your Majesty, when the Libyans, Arfans, and Franks are on the same page, they can make decisions on behalf of the Presidium of Parliament, even without informing us.

It can be seen from the location of the meeting that the Alpha Kingdom played an important role in it.

Nominally, it was to discuss the question of conferring the title of Marshal of the Hudson Terrans, but in fact I am afraid that it is related to this war against France, and we are excluded......"

The voice was getting quieter and quieter, and the content behind it was too sensitive for Bishop Monteson to say.

But when it comes to this part, everyone understands - the Holy See has been betrayed!

As the two major heretics on the continent of Aslanth, the collusion between the Franks and the Alpha is completely routine.

In the past, in the Terran Alliance Council, it was a combination of these two huddles VS the Holy See and the Kingdom of Ibya.

The boss + the fourth against the second and third just maintained the balance of the Terran Alliance. The rest of the countries only have to decide which side to side or neutral according to their own interests.

At the moment, this balance is obviously broken. With the strength of the Holy See on the battlefield, it is completely unworthy of the card of the "top power".

The Holy See fell, and a feast of partition was destined to be indispensable.

It is clear that after realizing that nothing can be done, the Libyans did not stand up to share their suffering, but chose to join forces with the enemy to divide up.

Everything is caused by strength, and if it is the Kingdom of Ibiris that is in decline now, the Holy See will most likely choose to fall into the ground.

In the face of national interests, many things can be traded for compromise. Whoever divides up their interests is divided, and there is no need to be too serious.

Brains make up the ins and outs of things, which does not mean that everyone can accept reality calmly.

"Libyans, how dare they behave like this, aren't they afraid that the Franks and Arfa will join forces and kick them out too?"

Captain Gulei asked in horror.

It has always been the Holy See that betrays the interests of others, when will the interests of the Holy See also be betrayed?

Unfortunately, no matter how surprised I was, it still happened. Without the nod of the Kingdom of Ibya, the Franks and Alphas alone would not have been enough to make the countries of the anti-French coalition collectively change their positions.

"Gu Lei, you're afraid you're stupid!

The alliance between the Franks and the Alpha has been able to survive for a long time because of our existence.

Now that the Holy Court is in decline, and without the pressure we put on them, how can those heretics be as peaceful as ever.

It may not be long before the two countries go their separate ways because of their respective interests. This alliance is destined to dissolve, and the Libyans, who are sitting on the anti-French alliance, will naturally not be afraid! ”

Blake replied habitually.

From the strong smell of gunpowder in his tone, he knew that the political struggle on the sacred mountain had become more and more intense.

It's not that you don't know the overall situation, it's really that the Holy See suffered too heavy losses in the Battle of the Holy Mountain, and the vacated space was slightly more and so lost.

The original political pattern has been broken, and the corresponding division of interests also needs to change accordingly.

When it comes to conflicts of interest, contradictions naturally arise. In particular, the political factions, which are already full of contradictions, are now fighting the most fiercely.

For these changes, Pius VII chose to pretend not to be invisible. It is better for the people below to fight among themselves than to join hands to fight him, the Pope.

……

In the midst of the quarrels among the people, many problems faced by the Holy See were also put on the table.

However, finding a problem does not mean that it can be solved.

On the battlefield, the Papal army was led by the nose by the Franks, and if it continued like this, the Papal States would have to go all over the house.

Politically, the allies gave them another stab. If nothing happens, the new round of Terran Alliance meetings will be a feast for partition.

It's a pity that this time the Holy See is the one who is divided!

As losers, they inevitably have to concede a large amount of benefits in order to ease relations with the countries of the continent.

"The matter has come to this, let our people work hard Zhou Xuan and recover the losses as much as possible!

In the current situation, how many rights and interests can be kept, you can't expect to pay no price! ”

Pius VII said in a low tone.

The conferral of the title of Field Marshal Hudson, although it sounds a little unpleasant, is after all a false name and has little to do with the Holy See.

What is worrying: the feast of spoils. It is purely to cut the flesh from them and take it to satisfy the greedy desires of several large countries.

What's even more tragic is that as the parties who have been divided, they have the lowest right to speak.

……

Canglan City, since the news came out that the Terran Alliance Council was going to be held here, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been busy.

Delegates from various countries gathered, and just receiving them was a problem.

Not only must etiquette be in place, but relations between countries must also be straightened out in advance, and if there are enmities put together, the delegates may fight before the meeting is convened.

In history, there have been cases where delegates have beaten each other and killed each other, which has made the organizers of the conference disgraced and has been an international laughing stock for a long time.

In the past, the Terran Alliance Council was held in the Southern Continent. Generally speaking, whichever country is the most powerful, it is held in that country.

This time, I traveled thousands of miles to the northern continent for a meeting, mainly because all the countries in the southern continent were involved in the anti-French war.

The war has not yet ended, and it is too much for the participating countries to send representatives to the territory of the enemy country for a meeting.

When it comes to the face of the country, all parties are unwilling to bow their heads first. After all, if you give in at this time, you will lose first in terms of momentum.

The two sides quarreled, and in the end the Franks and Libyans reached a compromise and convened a conference of the alliance in a neutral country.

There are no Terran countries involved in this war on the whole continent, only the Five Nations Alliance, and it just so happens that the Alpha Kingdom is the core of the Five Nations Alliance.

This wave of opportunities to expand international influence is like a pie falling from the sky, directly smashing into Canglan City.

"How are the preparations for the reception, and have you encountered any difficulties?"

Caesar IV asked with concern.

The first time a grand event was held, there was no experience to learn from, and if there was a mess, people would be thrown internationally. Therefore, the whole kingdom is very concerned about this matter.

If it weren't for the war, it would probably be a palace to hold conferences, following the example of countries that had hosted events in the southern continent.

Of course, these are all games of countries with deep pockets, and no one in the poor Alpha Kingdom dares to make such a suggestion of burning money.

Clean up the meeting place of the noble council of the kingdom, adjust the location layout according to the number of representatives, and the hardware facilities will be considered to be renovated.

After consulting with the noble lords of the various places, and lending them their residences in the royal capital, the problem of accommodation for the delegates was solved.

As for the delegates of various countries, it is up to them to choose whether they will stay in the accommodation provided by the Kingdom or run to their own embassies.

Because of geopolitics, the Alpha Kingdom's international influence has never been able to match its own strength.

If you go to the embassy area, you will find that except for a few large countries that have been stationed here for a long time, most of the small countries are very Buddhist.

If there is trade, leave one or two clerks. Countries that do not have business contacts do not even bother to send a representative.

Look at a leaf and know autumn!

From the reactions of various countries, it can be seen that the Alpha Kingdom has always been relatively low in the diplomatic sequence of the countries of the Southern Continent.

"Your Majesty, preparations for the reception are all ready. The dilemma now is that the royal capital implements a wartime economic model, and all supplies are limited by quotas.

The representatives of the countries ......"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marquis Omar, said with an embarrassed expression.

In times of war, it is also an old tradition to control materials. Even the king had to take the lead in following the rules, at least in public, and Caesar IV strictly enforced the quota standard.

Everyone has to abide by it, and suddenly making an exception is obviously not so appropriate.

After all, there have never been zero and countless precedents.

Today can be an exception because of the convening of the alliance meeting, and tomorrow it can be made with other reasons to make an exception, and the day after tomorrow, the material control will exist in name only.

In this regard, as long as the bureaucrats want to do it, they will not have to worry about finding a reason to put it together.

"No!

The wartime economic system will never allow anyone to undermine it for any reason.

This is the last order of the father! ”

Caesar IV refused without hesitation.

He can still distinguish who is important, face or lining. What's more, this was really Caesar III's last order before his death, and many important ministers of the court were present to witness it.

Having suffered the loss of being angry by his courtiers, Caesar IV did not want to come back a second time.

As a monarch, if you are often sprayed with dog blood by your subordinates, it will also hurt the prestige of the monarch.

The boss made it clear, and Marquis Omar could only forcibly swallow back the words that were full of words.

It's just that I feel very aggrieved in my heart, this is the first major thing I have handled since I took office, and I originally wanted to make a name for myself.

As a result, as soon as I got started, I was tied hand and foot. In a wartime economy, there is really not much room for him to play.

Counting on the good reviews from the delegates of various countries, then there is no need to dream. If you can successfully complete the activity, you will be considered to have performed well.

"Marquis Omar, in fact, everything is quite good from Jane. The kingdom is at war, and the delegates of each country will be able to express their understanding.

In fact, the countries of the mainland are interested in our military mobilization system, and you might as well put some effort into it, so that they can experience the magic of the wartime economy firsthand.

Especially the representatives of those countries who want to make the country rich and the army strong through political reform, they will definitely be interested! ”

Count Francis said with a smile.

Since becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer, his hair has been pressed on the accelerator at a rate of loss.

Especially after the outbreak of the war, the kingdom's finances once again embarked on the old road of "tearing down the east wall and making up the west wall".

In order to save money, the Ministry of Finance is constantly making all kinds of big moves. However, when it comes to the war gold swallowing beast, it is still a drop in the bucket.

Fortunately, the front line is mainly defensive, and the consumption of strategic materials is relatively small, otherwise the financial pressure will be even greater.

If your own business is not done, who has the heart to care about some side matters.

Earl Francis, a former foreign minister and current chancellor of the exchequer, unceremoniously taught the Marquis of Omar the experience of "saving money".

As for the follow-up effects, that's purely overconsideration. With his many years as a diplomat, he knows very well how snobbish diplomacy can be.

A strong country fart is fragrant, and no matter how perfect a weak country is, it will still be provoked by all kinds of.

As long as the kingdom's armies were advancing on the front lines, even if there were flaws in the reception, the delegates would help them find excuses.

……

The news of the convening of the Council of the Alliance in the Kingdom also affected the Near Eastern Front. It's just that the focus of everyone's attention is not to mediate the war against France, but whether Hudson's title of "Terran Marshal" can be approved.

This "glory" is Hudson's own, as well as that of all the soldiers of the Alpha Kingdom.

Going back and bragging, that's the best talking point.

Say to people: Follow a certain "marshal of the human race" to fight in the south and the north, and seek to establish outstanding military exploits of all foreign races, and everyone will praise them.

It would be embarrassing if the coach became an unknown person and flaunted for most of the day, and people finally replied "I haven't heard of it".

Of course, what really shares the glory is still recorded in the history books.

For each "Marshal of the Terrans", the historians will compile a separate history of the life of the character for him.

Other "Terran marshals" were either posthumously crowned or dying in a hospital bed.

It turned out that most of the generals who fought the world together were turned into the dust of history, except for a few who were still alive.

Most of the information collected is hearsay + brain supplement + political correctness.

Hudson's situation is special, he was pushed up by the torrent of the times at a young age, and everyone is still alive and well.

In the compilation of history books, all can be written with first-hand information. It is not difficult for the officers to work hard and leave their names in the history books.

If you talk about the history of the human race, you are not qualified, and you can also rub the history of the kingdom and the history of the place.

Anyway, the merits are real, although they don't play much of a role in it, but the focus is on participation!

These things, now taken out, can only be bragged about. But after thousands of years, it is the glorious heritage of a family, which can be eaten by future generations for many years.

If the younger generations develop well, then beautify the achievements of the ancestors, for example: from participating in a major battle to playing an important role in a certain battle, laying the foundation for the victory of the human race.

The forced grid was pulled up at once, and the symbol of the great nobles, the "illustrious ancestor", was directly done.

Originally, fighting for the title of "Marshal of the Terrans" was just Hudson's own business, but driven by interests, it has now become a matter for the kingdom's military.

Some families who lack heritage have begun to think about rewriting their family histories.

The ancestors are not good enough, so start from their own generation. If you're not good enough, then find a boss in front.

The old aristocrats are more reserved, but no one will be too much of a glory thing. Especially on your own head, the more the merrier.

Seeing the enthusiastic response, Hudson was in a good mood. It wasn't just these aristocratic officers who were the first to write their family histories, but the Coslow family was the quickest to respond.

The Coslow family claims to be "inherited for thousands of years", but anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is putting gold on their faces.

This surname has indeed been passed down for thousands of years, but the heritage of the old aristocracy has not been seen at all.

The merits of the ancestors have been beautified countless times by the younger generations, and they are about to fly to the sky, but they still can't support the current family's cards.

If the ancestors can't do it, then push the capable people to it.

So, from birth, Hudson became extraordinary.

What can be spoken at the age of one, literate and hyphenation at the age of three, familiar with history at the age of five, and complete knightly training at the age of seven......

Anyway, Hudson himself saw it, and he didn't believe it. Of course, he didn't have a say in what happened as a child.

His father, brother, relatives and friends all swore that Hudson had been different from an early age and had shown outstanding military command skills.

When he was eight years old, he commanded his family's private army, and defeated many noble lords in the aristocratic friendly match, including many middle nobles who surpassed them in strength.

Hudson could not tolerate refusal, because the truth of the content was corroborated by the statements of the parties.

In the end, under his inspiration, everyone turned enemies into friends, and it became a good story in the aristocratic world.