However, there must be a premise for cooperation and alliance, that is, it must be based on a wide range of common interests or common enemies before it is possible to cooperate with each other.

Is there such a basis for cooperation between V.E and the orthodox wing of Charlemagne's political arena?

The answer is that there is indeed a common interest and a common enemy that goes hand in hand -- the Kenabumite, and-

"That's it...... That's it. ”

The former foreign secretary gave a weak wry smile and shook his old friend's hand.

"Don't forget, the six trading houses that enjoyed trade privileges in Lapland were backed by the three electoral families of the Marquis of Reims, the Marquis of Lorrainta, and the Marquis of Picardy. The Orthodox faction dreamed of taking out the Kainaboomite faction supported by the three Electors. Our Majesty also thinks day and night about how to weaken and abolish the Elector family. Consolidate the king's power thoroughly. ”

Calm as Richelieu, he instantly had a strong chill of being haunted by snakes.

For Charlemagne's royal family, the greatest threat was not famine, not mobs, nor the abominable Albion and Castilian barbarians. The real biggest threat comes from the Electors who are thinking about the throne, and among the problems that King Charlemagne has pondered, "how to solve the Electors who threaten the royal power" is the one they must think about.

Since the great Henry II, His Majesty, who took back the coinage from the five electors two hundred years ago, the two electors of the south have completely fallen to the crown and offered a kiss of allegiance. His Majesty Charles IV, who is now reigning, is preparing to make persistent efforts to clean up the remaining three families.

His Majesty would be glad to see someone take the lead against the three thorns, and it was with the king's almost straightforward connivance that the orthodox faction of the princely electors continued to fight against the Kainabum faction, who advocated that [the only one who has the right to inherit the throne] was the king's almost straightforward connivance.

V.E. is planning to get rid of those rivals who are in the way because of its business competition. The most direct and effective way to achieve this effect is to directly hit their backstage.

"The stakes and common enemies are completely identical. They have every reason to join hands in an alliance. ”

After finishing speaking, Richelieu let out a sigh of "whew".

"The current situation is very favorable for V.E. By riding a ride against the three electors, they can win the favor of His Majesty the King and clear out their biggest rivals. ”

Metternich was equally aware of the likely direction in which things could evolve. However, after carefully studying the history of V.E. and watching V.E's every move from an outsider's point of view, he noticed something that Richelieu could not see. I also felt how frightening that young businessman was.

"Remember, old Richelieu. The real shrewdness of the president of V.E is not how much money he makes. Instead, he chooses his opponents very carefully, never making enemies meaninglessly, and concentrating on attacking one enemy at a time. In order to defeat your opponents quickly. That's the secret of V.E's success!"

After saying this, the former foreign minister coughed violently again. Seeing that the conversation could no longer continue, Richelieu removed the soundproof barrier and summoned the butlers, maids, and physicians who were waiting outside the door. Taking advantage of the gap between the women coming in and out, he silently left the Metternich mansion, which had a strong atmosphere of death and decadence.

In the carriage, which had no shock absorption, the unevenness of the ground bumped the moving carriage, Richelieu closed his lips and followed the bumps to think about Metternich's entrustment - not to conflict with other countries for 10 years. Beware of V.E Corporation.

Either way, it doesn't seem to be something that can be done easily.

After the carriage disappeared around the corner of the next street, in the attic of the Earl's Court, a maid dressed as a maid put down her binoculars and took out the Enigma machine from the crack under the wooden bed and fiddled with it......

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"What was the biggest battle of the Hundred Years' War? ”

"The year 832 in the continental calendar. Battle of Agencourt. ”

"When and where did Albion, Castile, and Charlemagne conclude the Treaty of the End of War? ”

"In the year 835 of the continental calendar, the spa castle of the Compiègne forest. ”

The boy replied earnestly and confidently that they would not dare to relax for a day in order to prepare for the surprise inspection-style examination, and if someone openly claimed that he could not pass his examination, he called a tutor again, so that [painful and happy days] would come more violently.

"That's right. ”

Li Lin happily knocked on the table and presented a new puzzle.

"So, who is the final winner of this Hundred Years' War?"

The children, who had not been taught the analysis of the meaning of war and the view of history, stood still and licked their lower lips, and Roland stepped forward unconvinced to retort:

"There's no such thing in the books, is it?"

"I know no, so that doesn't count toward scoring. However, I hope you don't just focus on what is in the books, and there is no benefit to rote memorization. This is a question that you will have to experience as you grow up in the future. When I think about it again, I think you'll have your own answer, and then you'll tell me the answer. ”

Closing the official textbooks, the academic tests of the three children were found to be within acceptable deviations. Li Lin said words that would make the children rejoice.

"This week's exams are over, all of them have passed, and Ensign Sasha will take you to the playground later, so enjoy the agreed rewards. ”

After arranging the afternoon's schedule for the children and the secretary of the guest nanny, and was about to enter a new work session, Li Lin caught a glimpse of Roland frowning, thinking about something. It seemed that the frustration of not being able to answer the question just now and the words of his guardian had sparked his antagonism.

"If you're interested, I can take the time to explain this history to you, and my point of view. But that's a reference at best, and the answer I don't want to hear from your mouth is to memorize my arguments. Whether you can agree with it, whether you can find your own point of view in it, that's your job. ”

"Cunning—"

Roland turned his face, he was already immune to Li Lin's quick and indiscriminate rhetoric.

"Puzzles are the spice of life, and puzzles that are too easy to get the answer to will not bring excitement. ”

Continuing to put on an adult-like cunning, the Archon of Alfheim returned the salute to the secretary who entered the office, and watched the children leave. The boy, who didn't know why the fun of guessing was fun, sat back in his soft chair and began to deal with the mountain-like text.

The money plan is going very smoothly, and the crucial second phase is about to begin. The struggle of Cardinal Richelieu, the prime minister of the Charlemagne Kingdom, has come to an end, and he will soon choose to compromise according to the situation and accept the disaster relief strategy offered by Li Lin without reservation. (To be continued.) )

PS: Guess the small theater