These two chapters are from yesterday.

More today in the afternoon.

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In Jerusalem, where half a moon has passed, the imminent smell of war is becoming more and more obvious.

Knights Templar sergeants in red crosses on a white background, armed with drops and irises, walked the streets in groups.

The greatest unrestlers in Jerusalem, who had been idle in the past, were now in the custody of the Knights' sergeants, ready to serve as conscripts.

The knights of the Teutonic Order, who also made a rare appearance in the Holy City, wore a black and white cross smock, and surrounded a leading nobleman to the royal palace.

"Brother, who is the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order?"

Lothar asked.

"Brother" is a shortening of "brother of Christ" and any Christian believer can address each other as such a sign of closeness.

Of course, the premise is that the status is similar.

If a pariah calls the knight a "brother", it is not impossible to attract a beating.

"Teutonic Knights?"

The royal knight looked surprised: "Oh, I see, you're talking about the group of Germanic knights living in Acre City, right?" They don't have a Grand Master yet, and are currently running the day-to-day affairs of a council similar to the Imperials, but lately they have been preparing for elections. ”

Lothar's expression changed slightly.

It turns out that the Teutonic Knights at this time didn't even have a Grand Master?

His mind was a little lively, if he made certain achievements, with his status as a Germanic nobleman, would he also have a chance to compete for the position of the Grand Master?

No, that's not what I planned.

He was to be a secular lord, not a knight of the Church, who was too much of a Church to restrain him, like a castle in the air, powerful but illusory.

I could let Hans try it.

It's just that he is too young and immature, and it is difficult for him to emerge in a short period of time.

"Has anything happened in Jerusalem during this time?"

Lothar spoke: "I heard that Baron Gofrey's heir, Baron Bella, is said to be going to a duel with Guy of Lusignan, what is going on? ”

The royal knight's face showed a sad expression: "This matter is a bit complicated, and I don't know much about the inside story, if you want to understand, you can try to ask Your Majesty." ”

The two entered the palace one after the other.

Lothar waited in the room for a moment, and then the maids in tulle came in.

Their graceful figures loomed under the tulle, and their soft little hands stripped him of his clothes without Lothar saying anything.

"Lord Lothar, please come with us to the bath."

…

A quarter of an hour later, a refreshed Lothar, wearing a silk shirt, walked into Baldwin's hall.

Candles as thick as an arm were burning in the hall, and the sunlight cast through the narrow windows shone hazy with smoke.

Baldwin IV was still sitting at his desk, quill pen in hand, not knowing what he was writing.

It's as if nothing has moved since the last time I left.

Candlelight flickering.

Baldwin IV said without raising his head: "You killed Cocob? ”

Lothar nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”

Baldwin IV's eyes revealed a hint of relief, he motioned for Lothar to sit down, and smiled: "I really didn't misunderstand you, you went deep into the enemy territory, attacked the castle of the governor of a place, and successfully broke through, you are an outstanding general like your father." ”

Lothar said modestly, "Thanks to the blessing of the Heavenly Father, and the elite cavalry under the command of Baron Gaufrey. ”

"Don't be humble, you're the core."

Baldwin IV propped up the table, reluctantly stood up straight, and smiled: "If this matter cannot cause a conflict between the Sassanid King and Saladin, it is my fault, and you have done your best." ”

"How shall I reward you for your service, Lothar?"

Lothar shook her head: "Whatever you give your courtiers, your courtiers will accept it, and thank you for your generosity and generosity. ”

Baldwin IV sighed lightly, and his laughter revealed a chill: "Heh, you have experienced life and death for the future of the kingdom, and the nobles of the kingdom are still fighting for power and profit at this time. ”

He slammed the table:

"With such worms, how can we govern the country well?"

Lothar remained silent, only bowing her head slightly.

Once the game of thrones begins, there is no room for end, and it is unacceptable bad news for either side to come to power.

Baldwin IV vented his anger and gradually calmed down: "Knight of Lothar, to whom do you think I should betroth Sibyllash?" ”

"It's up to you to decide."

Lothar still did not rashly export, both the monarchs of the East and the West, when it came to the matter of heirs, they were cautious and cautious.

"Lothar, are you truly loyal to me?"

Lothar hurriedly said, "Of course, I swore in the name of Heavenly Father. ”

Baldwin IV sighed: "They also swore ... Lothar, I know you're different from them, and I want you to be upright with me. ”

Lothar was silent for a moment, but then spoke:

"Your Majesty, I don't know who is more suitable, but Guy is clearly not qualified, this is a reckless, self-righteous traditional knight, give Jerusalem to him, and sooner or later the kingdom will be destroyed in his hands."

It's talking about Guy, but in fact Lothar is also talking about the Queen Mother's party.

The ideas of this group of people are too radical, and they are obviously not as strong as Saladin, and they are still blindly thinking about a decisive battle with them, which is really stupid.

"Guy..."

Baldwin IV let out a long sigh: "I understand what you mean, it is legitimate, but foolish, to give the kingdom to my mother, sister. ”

"But the king is not omnipotent."

"I love you more, Lothar."

Lothar shook her head decisively and said, "But Your Majesty, you should have listened to what Baron Gofrey said, I have two witches under my command, and it is really impossible for me to marry Princess Sibylla." ”

"It's a pity, although my sister has a private life... But it would be a good wife. ”

Baldwin IV was silent for a moment, and then spoke: "That's Barion, but he is still too immature, I don't know when he will grow up, and I don't know when I will die suddenly and return to the arms of my Heavenly Father." ”

Lothar hesitated, but did not say anything about the possible cure for leprosy.

I haven't skimmed it yet.

If you want to summon a high-quality medical servant, even if you get a fief, it will take a long time.

"What do you think of this afternoon's duel between Bailian and Guy?"

Lothar asked rhetorically, "Does Your Majesty want me to guess whether I win or lose?" ”

"There is no suspense about winning or losing, Bailian is a young knight, and he is by no means Guy's opponent, what I want you to see is how to reject Guy's proposal to Sibylla after this battle."

Lothar was silent for a moment and said, "It's difficult, the power of the Queen Mother's party is too great, if Bailian loses in the knight's sacred and fair duel, and wants to marry Her Royal Highness the princess to him, there will be too much resistance." ”

"Then it's up to you to duel for him."

Baldwin IV said in a deep voice: "The gloves thrown by Guy were not picked up by Bailian, he only verbally agreed to this duel, and according to the rules, he can find someone to replace him." ”

"It's still humiliating, though."

Lothar shook her head: "Barian is a very self-respecting knight, and he didn't take his gloves because he was a blacksmith and didn't understand this rule, not because he wanted to cheat. ”

"You mean, Barian won't say yes?"

Lothar nodded, "That's right. ”

"Well, then let Heavenly Father decide all of this."

Baldwin IV drew his awe-inspiring sword and placed it on Lothar's shoulder again: "Knight of Lothar, in the name of the King of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the blood of the Baldwin family, I elevate you to the rank of baron, and grant you a royal domain, and Jogrusburg as your fief. ”

Lothar hurriedly knelt down and said with some excitement: "Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty. ”

Baldwin IV shook his head: "It's not worth your expectations, Jogrusburg is a barren place, under the control of the royal family for a long time, but no one cares about it. ”

"I'm sorry, Lothar, I originally wanted to grant you Bethlehem as a fief, but the current situation in the kingdom makes it impossible for me to resist the pressure of the courtiers to give you the rich and holy Bethlehem."

Lothar shook her head and said, "That's enough, Your Majesty." I will make more achievements in the future. ”

Many knights, who serve the feudal king for life, are difficult to be promoted to barons.

Although the baron seems to be a low-ranking lord, in fact, in Jerusalem, he is already counted as an enlistment and qualified to enter this Game of Thrones.

"Get up, Lothar, do you want a game of chess?"

Lothar shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I won't. ”

Baldwin IV smiled and said, "I'm sorry, because of this terrible disease, my only pastime is to play chess." ”

"It's actually very simple, I'll teach you."

Lothar followed Baldwin IV and sat down across from the chessboard table.

"For the king, for the way of the general, all in this square inch chessboard, kings, queens, bishops, knights, chariots and janissaries, each with its own duties..."