Volume III, Chapter XXIV
The lackeys shouted loudly: "His Majesty the Emperor - arrived!"
Zuo Xiang took a few steps forward with a smile on his face, and led the lackeys behind him to salute: "Lu Man, the left minister of the Sibia Empire, led all the ministers of the Holy Capital to greet His Majesty. β
"Oh, so I'm still your majesty?" Fischette fiddled with the gloves in his hand and replied lightly, "Looking at your serious appearance, this meeting is as if it were real." β
"Your Majesty can't say that!" Zuo Xiang, who was kneeling on the ground, raised his head, although he felt that the expression of Fichette in front of him was very similar to his old son, but his face did not show any impatience, and continued: "You are now the only emperor of our Sbia Empire, there is no doubt about it. β
"Okay then, you can stand up, and I don't feel good about you on your knees. Fichette raised his hand, his head analyzing Zuoxiang's intentions. During this time, he has been thinking about countermeasures.
Zuo Xiang's intentions are obvious, and his situation is very bad.
Fischette knew that in such an environment, the slightest mishandling of his own affairs could endanger the Kaida family, and even the entire rebellion plan......
Before deciding on the strain, it is important to know the hole cards of the left phase.
The moment he was taken out of the Dark City, he had prepared for the worst...... Of course, he also knows that his identity and status are very valuable in the eyes of Zuo Xiang, and he is also ready to use this to make a fuss.
"Please enter the city. Zuo Xiang pointed to the carriage he had brought and said, "Please get into the carriage." β
Then he took the lead and opened the door of the royal carriage with his own hands.
Fichette, who walked to the side of the car, did not get into the car immediately, he stood at the door. His eyes were drawn to the golden Crest of the Chamai family on the carriage - this was his father. Kremer Shamai's carriage.
"Father. And the queen mother. Fischette stretched out his hand and gently stroked the family emblem, and thought to himself: "Don't worry! I am a descendant of the Xia Mai family, and I will not fear death, but I will not despise my own life." β
"Majesty, please get in the car. The left minister on one side said, "Do I have the honor to ride in the same car with His Majesty?"
Fichette turned his head and glanced at the left minister: "Yes." β
Zuo Xiang smiled smugly and followed Fischette into the car.
"Your Majesty is leaving!"
The ministers who had come to "greet" Fichette with the left minister also got into their carriages, and the huge convoy slowly drove towards the holy capital.
Zuo Xiang rode in the same carriage with Fischet, and he was as happy as if his whole body was bathed in the spring breeze. If it were a person, if there was enough space here, he would definitely be humming and dancing.
"Your Majesty, how about a glass of red wine?" Zuo Xiang held a wine glass, although the atmosphere between the two was very awkward, he still looked at Fischette with a fanatical eye for rare treasures: "Since you were kidnapped by Cohen's rebellion, our courtiers have been thinking about Your Majesty day and night, and the Holy Capital has been looking forward to His Majesty's return for a moment. β
Because of psychological reasons, Zuo Xiang's movements seemed restrained and weird, but he was not as open as Fischette.
"Really?" Fichette took the glass. He replied with a faint smile: "Then I should be grateful to Zuo Xiang for saving me from the Dark City?"
"It should be, it should be. Zuo Xiang was not angry at all, he lowered his head and looked at the wine glass in his hand: "Your Majesty, or maybe it's a bit rude for me to ask like this, but what is Your Majesty going to do after returning to the Holy Capital?"
Fichette glanced at the left side.
"I mean, such a wise person should understand the current situation, right?" Zuo Xiang sniffed the red wine in his glass: "I don't know how His Majesty wants to deal with the rebellion in the empire, for example, like Cohen and his son?"
Fischette's gaze looked squarely at the enemy in front of him: "I'm thinking about it, does Zuo Xiang have any ideas?"
"I'm not thinking about it. Zuo Xiang thought about it for a while, and felt that it was better not to force Fischette into a corner for now: "Then, I will also calm down and think about it, what we have is time." β
Fichette nodded calmly.
"By the way, Your Majesty, we would like to have a welcome ball for you tonight, a real royal ball. Zuo Xiang diverged the topic: "It has been a long time since such a ball has been held in the Holy Capital City, and all the ministers and nobles of the Holy Capital will participate, what does Your Majesty think of such an arrangement?"
"Let's hold off for two days!" replied Fichette, "I'm a little tired from the bumpy ride." β
"Then, according to His Majesty's opinion, it will be held in two days. β
Fischette sneered in his heart and asked, "Where do I live?"
"I have to ask your majesty for forgiveness for this. Zuo Xiang smiled and said, "Because the Holy Capital Imperial Palace was destroyed in the rebellion, His Majesty can only succumb to the residence of his subordinates for a few days. β
Later in the evening, the Left Prime Minister received the latest information about Cohen Al Aida's army, and according to the Left Minister's original idea, the young god knight should be in a state of rage, as long as Cohen Al Al Ducka has a hot head and attacks in a big way when the war materials are not in place, this matter will be easy to handle.
But this is not the case, the intelligence said that Cohen is shrinking his troops, Du Feng Province has been completely abandoned by him, all the troops are concentrated in Lisan Province, and the deployment of materials is also as usual, and there is no intention of attacking immediately.
Zuo Xiang put down the information a little unexpectedly, and walked around the room in circles, he was thinking about the opponent's strategy.
Doesn't Cohen Al Kuida care about Fischet's safety? Judging from the previous situation, he should have cared very much, could it be that the Al Kaida family did not want to save Fischet, but wanted Fischette to die at their own hands, and then hold up the banner of revenge for His Majesty to crusade against him? and then become emperor himself......
But without the banner of Fichette, the appeal of the Kaida family will undoubtedly be greatly reduced.
Or did Visu Kaida see through his plan and deliberately act like he didn't care about Fischett's life or death, making it difficult for him to attack Fischette? If so, it would be a bit nerve-wracking.
Will that be the case?
"If that's what you think, then look down on me. Zuo Xiang smiled coldly, turned around and walked to the backyard.
Fichette was housed in the backyard of the Zuo Prime Minister's mansion. The entire Zuo Prime Minister's Mansion is heavily guarded. The courtyard where Fichette is located is "protected" in every possible way.
"Your Majesty is so interested!" he saw Fichette, who had a calm expression, looking up at the sky in front of the door. Lu Man couldn't help but feel a little helpless in his heart: "Don't you want to take a break?"
"What, does Zuo Xiang think I should rest?" Hearing that it was Luman's voice, Fichette didn't even bother to turn his head.
"His Majesty's body is delicate, and it is not good because of fatigue. Lu Man deserves to be the left minister for 20 years, and he blurted out the words of persuasion, and he regretted it.
Fichette turned.
"Frankly! Fichette's gaze pierced: "Are you in trouble?"
"No, looking at the entire empire, who can give me trouble?" Lu Man shook his head: "I just want to come and see His Majesty." By the way, I would like to inform you of the latest battle situation. β
"Really? Let's hear about it. β
"The rebellion, led by the Al Qaeda family, is preparing for an attack. Lu Man smiled and said, "Of course, we all understand that their supplies are not enough to support a war, and they are doomed!"
"It's a real thing to be happy about. Fischetta nodded and said solemnly, "Then you can have a grand dance to celebrate." β
Zuo almost didn't lose his breath, why are the people of the Xia Mai family such a stinky temper!
"Your Majesty, this ball is still held in the name of welcoming Your Majesty's return. Lu Man finally suppressed his anger: "We have the selfless support of the Temple and other empires, and now that the army is large and the supplies are sufficient, it is an ironclad fact that we have defeated the Kaida family......
"That's right. Fichette nodded his head anyway.
"But shouldn't Your Majesty also do something to quell the rebellion? Luman said, "For example, write a letter to go." Order all members of the Al Qaeda family to lay down their arms ......"
"My left-hand image! It's not that I don't want to write. Fichette walked back and forth in two circles: "A letter is simple, but do you think the people of the Al Qaeda family will listen to me?" They're rebellious, and a letter will make them lay down their arms, isn't that a bit naΓ―ve?"
"Well, you can always give it a try. Lu Man almost gritted his teeth: "Or, will things go smoothly?"
"Well, since you've been insisting. Fichette smiled: "Then I'll write." β
β»β»β»On the same day, the Demon Holy Land, the island of hell.
The little princess of the demon clan sat in her room, looking at the few scrolls in her hand, and at the same time she retracted and unfolded the black wings behind her back, unfolded and put away...... It can be seen that she has a very boring life.
"It's so boring! I've been watching here all day, and nothing has happened. The little princess drooped her head listlessly, and said to herself: "I didn't catch the general of the Phantom Legion, and my sisters won't come to accompany me......"
"Your Royal Highness the little princess, the priest of the Demon Temple is here. A maid walked in and winked at the little princess: "Something seems to have happened." β
"Really, which priest is coming?" the little princess's body immediately floated in mid-air: "What happened?"
"It's the chief priest of the golden robe, but how can I know what happened?" the maid replied with some grievances: "The eldest prince mainly knows that if I eavesdrop, he will lock me in the blood pool." β
"Got it, I'll go ...... it myself" Before the words were finished, the little princess's body had disappeared in mid-air.
And at this moment, in the pavilion of the palace of the eldest princess of the demon clan, the chief priest of the golden robe was kneeling on the ground, listening carefully to the words of Her Royal Highness the eldest princess.
β...... You should be very clear about this matter, right?" The eldest princess's eyes glanced at the fence around her, and she noticed that the naughty sister was running to eavesdrop again, and she was really angry and funny, but in order to satisfy this sister's curiosity, the eldest princess had to repeat her words again: "Under the Divine Alliance, there was a rebellion in the Sibia Empire, and my father instructed us not to intervene, their temple has been dragged into the water, and the situation has become as chaotic as possible, and in the end, it will be up to the Protoss to see how it ends." β
"Yes, Your Highness the Eldest Princess. The chief priest nodded, "But what about the god knight?"
"Do you mean Cohen Kaida?" the eldest princess showed a rare smile: "Whether it is the Divine Alliance or the Demon Alliance, it has been thousands of years before there has been a Cohen Kaida, such a person is rare and rare, don't touch him yet." β
"And what about the wanted warrant we issued against Cohen Al Al Qaeda?" the priest whispered, "spurred on by a huge bounty. There will be a lot of people who want to kill him. β
"Let's be captured alive!" replied the eldest princess casually, "if Cohen Kayada is captured alive." It proves that this person is not very good. β
"Yes. Your Highness. According to the latest information, the Emperor of the Sbia Empire has been captured by the rebellious Left Minister, who is the closest friend of Cohen Al Ketda. β
"In this case, the god knight is in trouble. The eldest princess said lightly, "Isn't that just right, and we can take this opportunity to observe how he deals with this matter." β
"Yes, Your Highness, there is one more thing. The chief priest asked, "After the end of the war, there were only a few nobles left in the Camp Empire, and the two main legions of the Wells Empire were also destroyed. Please have mercy on these two empires and reduce some of the offerings. β
"That's it!" the eldest princess stood up and took two steps: "Exempt the Wells Empire from the two-year offering, and exempt the Camp Empire from the six-year offering, let them recuperate." In addition, let the Camp Empire promote some more nobles! If the nobles of other countries are willing to move in, the title will be upgraded by one level, and you will be arranged to do it...... You're good to go. β
"Yes, Your Highness. The chief priest bowed and bowed.
Seeing the chief priest come out of the garden, before the eldest princess could speak, the little princess laughed on the fence.
"Don't sit on the fence and be seen badly. The eldest princess sat down at the table and beckoned to her sister, "Come and sit." β
"The eldest sister is the best. I like big sister. The little princess sat down beside her sister, held her chin and asked, "Is there a rebellion in the Sibian Empire?"
The eldest princess caressed her sister's hair lovingly. Tell her what happened in the Spya Empire.
"How can it be that the Protoss is involved?" the little princess shook her head and said, "Isn't it enough for the TongguΓ² Shrine to interfere? β
"Are you the princess of the demon race?" The eldest princess scratched her sister's nose: "Isn't it good that the Protoss intervenes? This is a good opportunity for the other empires of the Divine Alliance to see clearly what kind of virtue their master is." If we plan well, we may be able to shake the foundation of the Divine Alliance. β
"Ah, isn't it unfair to that god-knight of Cohen?" said the little princess to her sister, "so many people have gone against him." β
"Where is there any fairness on the continent of Bith?" said the eldest princess, "fairness is always relative, and humans are a lowly race, as long as they can satisfy their desires, they can do anything." Valid loyalty comes betrayal, oath comes deception, and this happens all the time in the course of their lives. β
"Humans, they're so dirty. The little princess had a look of disgust on her face: "But what about Cohen?
"It's not clear, now we only know that this human likes to do some very strange things, and even my father is very interested in this person, so I ordered the Demon Temple not to touch him. The eldest princess smiled and said, "This time his friend was captured by the enemy, and it is a good opportunity for us to observe him." β
The little princess was silent.
The eldest princess asked, "Don't speak, you also understand the difficult choices faced by this human race, right?"
"Yes, I see, his enemies will surely threaten him with the lives of their friends. The little princess replied in a low voice, "If he does not surrender, his friend will die, but if he does, he himself will die, and his friend will not necessarily be saved." β
"That's true for him, but it's just as dangerous for the Protoss, the rebellion in Siya has been going on for some time, and if it can't be quelled in time, the prestige of the Protoss will be hit. The eldest princess took her sister's hand: "And to quell the rebellion as soon as possible, it is impossible to count on the left minister of the Sibia Empire now, but it will depend on the appearance of this god knight." β
"But the current shape is so chaotic! If it were your sister, what would you do?"
"Me?" the eldest princess smiled, "I will order this left minister to hand over the emperor, based on the existing territories of both sides, and split the Sibia Empire into two empires." β
But in that case, it doesn't really help things. The little princess frowned: "They will still fight." β
"It's going to go on. The eldest princess explained, "But it's no longer a war of a rebellious nature, it's a war between two empires, and it's a normal friction. β
"In the war between empires, it's normal for the Protoss to intervene or not!" the little princess clapped her hands and said, "When the time comes." It depends on the development of the war. Resolve this matter satisfactorily. β
"Yes!" the eldest princess nodded approvingly: "It stands to reason." Princess Lirita, the eldest princess of the Protoss, should be able to handle this matter, why hasn't she come forward all this time? Could it be that other Protoss are dealing with this matter?"
"Princess Protozoa, is that Lirita who made my sister fail more than a dozen times in a row?"
"Whose sister are you?, how can you make fun of your sister in such a joking tone?" The eldest princess was about to fight, and when she saw her sister sticking out her tongue, she put down her hand again, sighed and said, "The eldest princess of the Protoss, Lirita, this matter doesn't look like her handiwork. β
"Maybe it's other gods who are dealing with it, isn't it easy for my sister?" the little princess grimaced and said, "There are only two humans left, and my sister is not sure to win?"
"Don't take it lightly, my father once said. Humans are the most inscrutable race. The eldest princess smiled again: "This time, let's see the choice of this god knight!"
"But how could my father be interested in this person?" the little princess thought of something: "It is because of him that several generals in the military headquarters of the coalition army this time have apologized for their crimes. β
"It's not his fault, he was able to get away in those conditions, and that proves his ability. As for the self-determination of several generals, I have already given them two chances before that, but they themselves did not grasp it well, which is no wonder to others. The eldest princess Zhengse said: "The body of our demon clan is immortal, and life is almost unchanged, you, me, and my father." We all need a plaything to relieve boredom, don't we? And this human being makes us feel new, that's all. That's where the value of his existence lies. β
"Toys?"
"Yes, the toy, it's the Demon of Transforming and Killing. The eldest princess whispered, "If you are obedient, I will go and tell my father that you will have the opportunity to cultivate your own toys." β
"Hmm!" the little princess's eyes lit up: "I will be obedient, sister, tell me about transforming the demon of killing......"
β»β»β»In order to show the residents of the Holy Capital that His Majesty the Emperor is in the Holy Capital, under the impenetrable surveillance, the Left Prime Minister asked Fischette to show his face at the altar of the Holy Capital.
Walking down the neat steps, what was Fichette thinking?
He's thinking about Cohen...... Cohen Kelda, his closest friend.
I will know that there is such a person because Cohen did something here that caused a sensation in the entire noble class of the Holy Capital...... A child who knew neither magic nor martial arts defeated three students of the Holy Capital Royal Academy with his bare hands, and all three of his opponents fell, one of whom died instantly.
But what made Cohen even more famous was what happened later, not only was he seriously injured by a weak woman's sneak attack, but he also became the first student ever to be expelled from the Royal Academy of the Holy Capital.
Fichette smiled, reflecting on the past as he searched the altar for where Cohen had stood......
The staircase was cleaned so clean that it was no different from the others, but in the end, with an unusually sharp sixth sense, he was able to stand on the staircase where Cohen had been badly injured.
"Found it. He nodded: "That guy must have fallen here!"
Standing on the stairs and looking around, the scenery of the holy capital is in full view.
"Cohen......" Fichette said in an inaudible voice, "Give me courage ......"
Fischet's eyes grew firm, and in his eyes, the beautiful holy capital seemed to become distant and no longer important.
β»β»β» Since the messenger sent to Cohena with Fichette's handwritten letter, the left prime minister Luman has been waiting for a long time.
He needs Cohen's reply, and he can analyze his opponent's mentality from Cohen's reply, which will be crucial for his next move - now that the symbolic Fischette is in his hands, Luman is eager to do the next thing beautifully.
If you follow the rules, you will save yourself a lot of trouble when you rule the empire in the future.
Of course, militarily it is even more relaxed, and no matter what Cohen plans, this battle is inevitable.
"My lord, as of yesterday, our troops were basically ready. The generals under Zuo Xiang rushed to report: "All empires have sent real elite troops, and our mercenary troops have totaled 200,000, and the grain and grass have been prepared. (To be continued......)