Chapter 495: Paris Changing Hands
"......" Tyrol I looked at Lei Changye in surprise. As an envoy from the East, he actually knew that the Frankish Empire had the highest and safest way to make a sacred contract - a magical contract. This left Teller I at a loss.
The magical binding ability of the magic contract for both parties comes from the demon world, and the stronger the provider of the contract, the more terrifying the binding force.
Originally, Tyrol I had only wanted to make a paper contract to be witnessed by the lords and the heads of the magic guilds, and signed by himself on behalf of the Empire. In this way, if there is any change in the future, it can be easily changed by spending money or even starting a war. But if he makes a magic contract, he will have to suffer a fierce backlash from the demon world, and the most important thing is that he and the royal family will suffer.
"Let me, the Mother of Dragons, be the provider of this magical contract. Mariches, who was behind the thunder night, slowly paced behind the thunder night, bowed the dragon's head, and leaned in front of Tyrol I, and said in a deep voice.
Tylor I had a look of abrupt realization, and Mariches became the mount of the Thunder Night, which was made through the Dragon Knight Contract, which was the most binding magical contract in the world. How could Lei Changye not know that there was such a thing as a magic contract? He looked at the duchess beside him with a little annoyance.
"Your Majesty, let me write the magical contract for you, and if you are satisfied, sign this meaningful lease with Mr. Envoy. The duchess bowed her head.
"Duke Aquitaine, this lease is not a trivial matter, and it needs to be signed carefully. Tyrol I said softly, with a relieved expression.
Princess Linda and the Dragon Mother Marie Cules looked at the woman of great stature at the same time, and they did not recognize this sudden figure. Princess Linda was even more surprised, she couldn't remember when such a powerful figure appeared next to her father.
"Daughter, Mr. Envoy, may I introduce me," Tylor I smiled slightly, "This Duke Eleanor Aquitaine was the head of the Knights of the Morning Star in Aquitaine, and after the appearance of Henry the Cynic, she organized the Order, Guilds, and Lords of the various fiefdoms of Aquitaine, drove out the remnants of the barbarian tribes that invaded Aquitaine, and defeated the Viking raiding fleet. Her Morning Star Knight has performed miracles by outnumbering a hundred. I have given her Aquitaine and Poitiers as direct domains, and she has not long been appointed as the head of the palace to serve me as an adviser. ”
"It is an honour to meet you, Your Excellency. Princess Linda nodded gracefully.
"Willing to serve the princess. Duke Aquitaine smiled gently. Marie, the Mother of Dragons, stared at her, her piercing dragon's eyes as if they wanted to pierce the thick powder on her face and see her for what she really was.
"It turned out to be a heroine of Europe, and it was an honor. Lei Changye smiled and said, "Since His Excellency the Duke is interested in participating in the establishment of this great contract, I welcome it very much. Then ask the Duke to draw up a deed. ”
He turned around and nodded at Marieches, the Mother of Dragons. Mariches nodded respectfully, and with a blow of the dragon's mouth, a dragon's breath rushed to his face, condensing in the air into a magical contract that emitted six-colored light.
"Oh ......" Seeing this contract full of powerful magical energy, the surrounding magisters all had a golden white light in their hands, and they couldn't help but release the identification magic, and after a short observation, they all whispered. The contract of the Mother of Dragons is not trivial.
Tyrol I glanced back at them, and knew the power of this magic contract from their eyes, and turned his head with a pale face, and his eyes flickered at Lei Changye. Lei Changye smiled at him, confident.
Duke Aquitaine walked calmly to the magical contract, holding out his finger and writing it quickly in Latin.
"The Carolingian Emperor Tylor I, in the name of God of Law and God, leased Paris, a famous city in the world on the banks of the Seine, to an envoy from the Tang Dynasty in Middle-earth at an annual rent of 500 livres......," Duke Aquitaine looked at Lei Changye.
"Thunder long night. Lei Changye spelled his name in Latin.
"Thunder...... Long...... ......"Duke Aquitaine read it in Latin, and was about to start writing, but Lei Changye raised his hand to stop her.
"Your Excellency, it is better to write my Chinese name and write my official title in the Tang Dynasty, because this is the official lease signed between the Franks and the Tang Dynasty, and it is better to use each other's official titles. Lei Changye said with a smile.
Duke Aquita's eyelids jumped, she was about to use Lei Changye's name as a trick and make up a Latin name at random, confusing the truth and confusing the magic contract. However, Lei Changye naturally would not make such a low-level mistake.
"Of course, may I ask Mr. Lei Changye's official title?"
"Prince Longyou, Governor of the Western Regions, Taishi of the Tang Military Machinery Province. Lei Changye said in a deep voice.
"Mr. Lei has such a noble status, why has he always called himself the Lord of the Martial Alliance?" Duke Aquidan asked coldly.
"Because this is my title when I was in business. People don't like to have to deal with officials when they are doing business. The title of the Lord of the Martial Alliance is very similar to the title of the former head of the Morning Star Knights of His Excellency the Duke. Lei Changye said with a smile.
"I see. Duke Aquitaine quietly wrote the title according to Lei Changye's description, and Lei Changye immediately stepped forward to write his Chinese name.
"Wait!" exclaimed Tyrol I, who suddenly raised his hand.
The Duke of Aquitaine turned his head and looked inquiringly at the Frankish emperor.
"Well, I have something to discuss with Duke Aquitaine, Mr. Ray, please wait a moment. Tyrol I looked at Thunder with some embarrassment.
"Please take your Majesty the Emperor's time, I'm not in a hurry. Lei Changye nodded respectfully.
Teller I staggered to Duke Aquitaine's side, and the two men lowered their voices but argued fiercely. A magister came to the two of them, intentionally or unintentionally drew a circle with his hands, and a transparent magical enchantment suddenly appeared between the two, blocking all sound mediums, and the discussion between the two turned into a silent movie-like performance in Lei Changye's ears.
"Shame. Such a half-hearted, change-hearted king is not worthy of anyone's assistance. Mariochus looked deeply at Tylor I and whispered in Thunder's ear.
"Is he repenting?" asked Lei Changye knowingly.
"Of course. Paris is the pearl of the Seine, the spiritual homeland of the Franks. The reason why they want to lease it to you must be because Paris has fallen, unless they are crazy. Marekes sneered and whispered, "The deed of perpetual lease is just a bait to lure you into fighting for them. ”
"They could have asked me. Lei Changye smiled indifferently.
"If they still have the funds to hire Tang warriors, maybe. However, the Frankish kingdom is obviously on the verge of bankruptcy, and now the major magic guilds and mercenary guilds are all creditors of the empire, and they are all forcing the emperor to organize stronger forces to resist foreign aggression and recover the country. Not because they are patriots, but because they restore the territory to have taxes, and with taxes can they pay off their debts. Tyrol wanted to take advantage of you and let you help recover Paris, and then break the contract to reclaim his homeland, but his wishful thinking was easily resolved by his master. Marieth, the Mother of Dragons, said disdainfully.
"As the head of a country, how can it be so insidious and insidious. Lei Changye smiled.
"They always do. I don't know about the Orientals, but the one who makes the rules is always the number one breaker of the rules. The Mother of Dragons said lightly.
"Ahh Indeed it is. Lei Changye said with emotion.
"The Duke of Aquitaine will definitely fight for the signing of the contract for his master. Mariches said with a sneer.
"Oh? Why?"
"Because she wished that the Carolingian Empire had violated the magical contract and was violently attacked. Mariches lowered her head and closed her gaze.
"Huh?" Lei Changye was a little surprised, he had always thought that Duchess Aquitaine was the hero of the Franks.
"Master, please allow me to keep this little secret, and when the time comes, I will decipher it for the master himself. Mariches whispered.
"It doesn't matter, I'm not worried about the internal changes in the Franks, I just need a lease of land and a safe trading post, that's all. Lei Changye waved his hand.
The argument between the Duke of Aquitaine and Tylor I heats up, and the two men dance hand in hand, using strong body language to reinforce their arguments. The Duke of Aquitaine seemed to have a considerable position in front of Tyrol I, and it was a very rare sight to argue so loudly with the emperor without being punished.
The surrounding magisters, nobles, and knights of the kingdom were obviously very familiar with this kind of argument, and they all began to talk to each other, chatting about some idle matters, and waiting for the outcome of their discussion.
Lei Changye glanced at Queen Mary, who didn't seem to be jealous of her husband arguing with another woman like this, but just intentionally or unintentionally skimmed Princess Linda, with all kinds of resentment and insidiousness in her eyes.
Lei Changye found that Princess Linda's blunt sensibility is indeed a perennial self-protection mechanism, otherwise in such a palace, in the face of so many open guns and hidden arrows, if she is a little more sensitive, I am afraid that she will not live long.
"Master, Duke Aquitaine seems to need your help to win the debate, give her a hand. Mariches, the Mother of Dragons, whispered.
"Oh, you care about her. Lei Changye was a little surprised.
"It's good for the owner. With the strength of the master, it is easy to sweep away the enemy who occupies Paris. This is Paris, oh, great Paris. Mariches, the Mother of Dragons, said intoxicated.
"Okay. "Lei Changye actually has his own yearning for Paris.
He took out a pound-heavy brown dragon crystal from the treasure bag and held it in his hand.
"The generosity of the hosts is as impressive as your strength. The Mother of Dragons whispered in Lei Changye's ear. Lei Changye smiled slightly. The dragon crystal he obtained from Henry was estimated to be able to cut the Frankish Empire's dragon crystal market in half.
When Tyrol I and Duke Aquidan, who were arguing in the magical enchantment, saw the dragon crystal in Lei Changye's hand, they both subconsciously stopped arguing, and their four eyes were like magnets on the dragon crystal. The nobles and magisters who were whispering around also stopped talking.
Duke Aquitaine pointed to the dragon crystal in Lei Changye's hand and spoke generously to Tyrol I. Tyrol I's attitude softened dramatically, as if the dragon crystal had melted all his resistance.
Moments later, both Tyrol I and Duke Aquitaine returned to Ray Night.
"Mr. Ray, this dragon crystal ......" Tyrol I looked at the precious dragon crystal with a greedy gaze.
"Oh, I just took it out as a down payment for renting Paris. I believe that the value of this dragon crystal should be worth ten years of lease in Europe?" asked Lei Changye.
"Do you have a lot of such dragon crystals, sir?" asked Tyrol I.
"There are some which, after the lease has been signed, I can resell them to the Frankish royal family at a price below the market price if His Majesty so desires. Lei Changye said quietly.
"Duke Aquitaine, please prepare a magical contract at once, I am willing to sign a permanent lease with Mr. Lei for Paris. Tyrol I held his head high.