That's the way it is, William understood this, but Archduke Dietrich of Livonia did not understand this. The stupid middle-aged man www.biquge.info the pen "Fun" (after the banquet, William spoke to Elise and Charlumie) seemed to think that he could rely on the magnificent picture painted by his red mouth and white teeth, and rely on his own charm and domineering spirit to make William bow down. Abandon the covenant with the House of Trieste in favor of him as King of Wende.

Of course, this can't be. The diplomatic thinking of the other side remains at a very primitive and naïve stage. Do not say that the superlative "there are no eternal allies, only eternal interests" like this, even the basic level of the Middle Ages, covenants, oaths, feudal obligations, family marriages...... None of this level. This guy is still immersed in his own world, and seems to have received too much pampering, so he takes it for granted that he deserves everything.

It's just a pity that William was neither his servant nor his begging for help. And after the banquet, how many wine glasses and vases Dietrich broke had nothing to do with William. Archduke Dietrich was doomed. In William's plan, Dietrich's Grand Duchy of Livonia would be divided. His family can only keep a maximum of one dukedom. More territories will be divided between the Hereford family and the Trieste family.

During the few days of investigating the Grand Duchy of Livonia, William even brought the feeling of "looking at the spoils of war".

Soon, all of this stuff will be mine.

Whenever he thinks of this, William feels relaxed.

Yes, although it doesn't have what William wants very, very, very much, like in Shilonsk or Polotsk, Livonia also has its good side.

That is the shipbuilding industry in Livonia.

Livonia, with its vast coastline, is also home to a large number of excellent harbors, as well as a large number of docks and docks. This brought great wealth and prestige to Livonia. At the same time, Livonia has a powerful navy that can influence the situation in the Polotsk Sea and even the North Sea.

Livonian shipyards, Livonian shipbuilders, a large number of excellent ports in Livonia, a large number of ready-made ocean-going merchant ships...... These are the things that William wants to get his hands on. For this, he even preferred a little less wealth and land.

"So be it. Presumably, Archduke Henry was not a talented man, and for such a person, wealth and land were more important. He wouldn't have thought of these shipbuilders, merchant ships and dockyards. William thought to himself, and was only very happy that after annexing a large number of ships in Livonia, an important part of the Hereford family's business system could be filled. The large merchant fleet of Elivonia, combined with the production capacity of the Hereford General Company, was able to dump countless manufactured goods all over the world - William remembers the words of "another queen" of Briton. She had promised William access to all the markets in the territory she controlled.

"In this way, the Hereford family's financial problems can be completely solved. Archduke Dietrich, you are such a good man. William thought to himself.

In this way, the investigation and visit to Livonia brought William great pleasure. When looking at Archduke Dietrich, William only felt that the other party was shining with gold, like a golden key that could walk.

This gaze made Archduke Dietrich feel very uncomfortable. And every time, he tried to win over William, but he could only bring humiliation on himself, which also made Archduke Dietrich feel very unhappy. Watch William's motorvoy depart far away. Archduke Dietrich breathed a sigh of relief and made up his mind.

"Make an alliance. Since it is impossible to win over the Hereford family, it is necessary to form an alliance with Vyal of Turov...... However, the guy also seems to be interested in the position of King Wende. Our alliance may not last long...... Damn it, do you want me to support that bastard as king? He's not a Goth! He's a Slavian mongrel! How can a Slavian bastard be king of Wend?

But...... That's an advantage. Precisely because he is a Slavian bastard......" Archduke Dietrich smiled at the thought of this—he had already thought of a bright future. After defeating Trieste's alliance with the Hereford family, when the five archdukes elected the king, the loser naturally had no rights. And Vyal, who is a candidate, is a "Slavian mongrel". Then no matter how unwilling others are, they will definitely choose themselves.

Thinking of this, Archduke Dietrich only felt that he was one step closer to King Wende.

"Next, it's time to prepare for war - the Hereford family and the Trieste family are stronger than us, so we must strike first - we must get in touch with Vial as soon as possible!"

In this way, Archduke Dietrich made up his mind. What he didn't know was that he had written a handwritten letter to the Grand Duke of Vyal on the front foot, and on the outskirts of the city, his letter was stopped by the Cheka members. Then it was delivered to William's hands in the shortest possible time.

"Really...... Interesting. Do you want to do it first?" William thought to himself, looking at the letter in his hand.

In the letter, Archduke Dietrich played a little trick and said in vague language such words as "support for the coronation of Vyal as King of Wende".

Of course, even an idiot wouldn't believe it. If the current situation had been different, then William was sure that the Archduke Vial would definitely blow his nose with Archduke Dietrich's letterhead.

"But...... Vial is not stupid either. He should also understand how dangerous the current situation is. William thought to himself: "The situation is similar to what I thought. Two families against two families. But there are three people on our side......"

"Master?" watched William smile as he threw the letter back, and the Cheka agent asked puzzled.

"Reseal the letter. Don't let people see the flaws. Then, give it to Vial. William said.

"This ...... Yes, master. Although I don't know why William did this, the Cheka agent still didn't ask anything and directly agreed.

"Next, speed up. There's a Grand Duke waiting for us. "William, after sending off the Cheka agents, gave the order—

"Is there going to be a war?" said Charlumie, looking very happy, and Charlumie asked playfully.

"yes, there's going to be a war. William replied, "This battle will determine the throne of King Wende." ”

"Do you want your father to be King of Ventil?" asked Princess Elise on the other side.

After confirming that there was no possibility of reviving the Trieste family in Mazovia, Elise considered that it would be better to transfer the Trieste family's title and territory to the Hereford family than to be eliminated and replaced by other families. At least in this way, the Trieste family was able to maintain their wealth and dignity.

And in her opinion, William's ability, as well as the potential of the Hereford family, is very great. If the Trieste family can follow them, it may not be impossible to go further. He even gained a higher status and power than the Grand Duke of Mazovia.

As William's main wife, Elise may not be unable to become Queen Wende, or even the Empress of the Ostrogothic Empire. It's much better than guarding a decaying Mazovia.

After thinking about these truths, Elise made up her mind to assist William wholeheartedly. He also began to study management and economics, logic and foreign policy according to William's plan.

She was originally a very smart person. After making up my mind to be serious, I learned these things very quickly. In a short period of time, he caught up with the progress and became William's right-hand man - especially in terms of intrigue and diplomacy, and Elise was always able to give William some meaningful advice.

"Yes, there is going to be a war. William replied, "But...... King Mond...... Maybe it's a little early. ”

"Do you really want to give up the position of king to that person?" Hearing William say this, Charlumie was a little unhappy: "That Henry has no ability at all, no strength at all. It's like pie in the sky. ”

"Perhaps. William smiled, "However, this pie is not so tasty." He wants to really get the support of the Hereford family, and he wants us to work hard, and we can't do it without cutting our flesh. ”

"But...... Do we really have to surrender to them?" Elise frowned: "If we really surrender to them, then the future action, I'm afraid it will ......"

"No, it won't. William shook his head: "At the same time that he obtains the title of Wende Kingdom, the Hereford family will be completely separated from the Wende Kingdom-"

"Attack Holmgard, and then crown king?" Hearing William say this, Elise immediately understood what William meant--Holmgard-Novgorod-Mystia-Mazovia. The Hereford family, who control these realms and have enough prestige, are entitled to the title of king. On par with that Henry "King". No need to be his vassal.

"Yes. William nodded: "Presumably, His Majesty the Emperor is also happy to see that the territory of the empire has expanded, and there is another Elector." ”

"In that case...... Isn't Archduke Henry too pitiful?" said Elise, smiling, half-jokingly.

"Of course it's pitiful. William said leisurely: "Turov has no border with him at all. There is our plate of food. And then, in Livonia, we have to nibble on a piece of meat. Plus Mazovia...... As soon as he, the king of Wende, took office, he lost more than half of his country. It's not just pitiful. ”

Speaking of this, William couldn't help but laugh maliciously.