Although the name of this terrifying minister sounds like a popular supporting character in a certain anime where the second sister controls the world in another time and space that Jiang Tian knows; but he does have the blood of Seris, and his ancestors belong to the Maritime Military Region, the predecessor of the Western Empire. , the first-generation officer/noble of the Seris Regiment.
He played a major role in the great cause of reviving Rome created by the Isaurian dynasty; including but not limited to defeating the so-called iron wall of Lombard heavy cavalry in the battle to regain Ravenna; and in the attack and defense of Aachen. Defeat the Frankish Iron Guards during the battle and capture the court members...
Therefore, when Charlemagne's short-lived Frankish Kingdom across the Western Continent finally collapsed, these soldiers of the Seris Regiment were also greatly wooed and rewarded by the then Empire Caesar/Emperor Leo IV, and even Encourage famous families in the empire to marry into them.
As a result, a group of families with the surname Seris were formed in the resurgent empire. Even Leo IV himself married a noblewoman of Seris as his queen, thus starting the era of regency and power of the Lin family's relatives, later known as the Seris Dynasty.
But it was also because of the power of the Seris dynasty with a strong oriental flavor that it led to the dissatisfaction of the local nobles and the division of public opinion in the empire; eventually it led to the creation of the Western Empire and the Western Empire, centered on the Italian peninsula where ancient Rome originated, after a civil war. Vail Royalty.
As the commander-in-chief and hero family of the first generation of the Crusades, the royal family of the Western Empire also attracted some of the local naturalized Serris nobles; but there were also some Serris nobles who were unwilling to get involved in the civil war between the Eastern and Western Empires and left the emerging Western Empire. The Lan Kingdom settled down.
The ancestor of "Terror Lord" Li Xingke is one of them. But later, during the succession war when the White Iris Dynasty replaced the Acacia Dynasty, it was moved back to the Western Empire. Then one of the branches joined the church and studied theology and military science for generations;
After reaching his generation, because of his effective performance, he was invited by the queen to teach King Lie Sun, who was still a young prince. In the series of political turmoil and court disputes after the death of the late king, he firmly supported and protected the young King Lie Sun until he came into power and took charge...
Therefore, in addition to being very particular about his diet, he is also very stoic to the point of self-abuse. He only loves to be authoritarian and exclude dissidents; he treats any potential enemies and obstacles with very cruel and cruel methods; there are hundreds of courtiers and provincial nobles who have cut off their families at his hands.
Among them are even the Queen Mother, who is said to have an ambiguous relationship with her, and the royal lady Ana who was born in a noble family; Bolent, the close friend and playmate of the prince's brother Grand Duke Jilian who grew up with him; all of them are among the spies and agents he has recruited. In the eyeliner network, people die of hatred or commit suicide in fear.
During his thirty years in office, he used the power of the Luo people to build a large number of public facilities, including bridges, roads, shipping and irrigation. He also single-handedly built the kingdom's postal post and public transportation, as well as the school system in various cities, providing services for the kingdom's navy and navy. The foundation of the overseas colonial system was laid.
Therefore, whether it is enemies at home or abroad, or the country's subjects, royal nobles, they all use the term Terror Lord/Scarlet Cardinal to describe the era he ruled. Therefore, when he finally died in Fengting Palace due to gout caused by eating too much seafood, the whole country was filled with joy.
As a super metropolis that brings together dozens of provinces and special cities across the country and the best parts of the industry, the residents of Seine City also follow the traditions of the classical Roman era and the citizens of Constantinople in the East; on the one hand, they discriminate against any foreigners. People, on the other hand, lack respect for royal power.
Therefore, what they like and are most passionate about is to give those high-ranking figures various well-deserved or ironic nicknames; for example, those who caused the situation to completely collapse due to improper handling and inadequacy. The deposed king was nicknamed the "King of Pots"
Another example is that he is known for his extreme extravagance and romantic affairs; he is known to support thousands of jewelers, tailors and other vassals in the city of Seine; therefore, he has become a symbol and the main culprit of the financial collapse of the dynasty, and is known as the "Business Car". Queen" the princess of the Eastern Empire.
Because, in the various versions of folk stories, she not only had many lovers, but also liked to gather people for lewdness with the Black Mass. She claimed that all male creatures inside and outside the royal family would have the opportunity to taste her beauty; thus, it became popular in all major circles. Comparison of buses in the provincial postal transportation system.
After all, the relatively complete postal carriages in the kingdom, which are densely distributed among provinces, cities, and towns, were gradually established when the "Terror Lord" was in power. It is famous for its slow movement and long mileage. It is said that as long as you pay a little money, anyone can carry it a certain distance.
For another example, in the castle/monastery of Boragero, Archbishop Aramis, who most likely faked his death as a cover, transformed into an alien and hid behind the scenes, and runs a secret society to this day, was also the terrifying minister. subordinate, and has connections with the secret agent organization he controls.
In fact, it was in the hands of this terrifying minister that what was originally a loose spy organization in charge of the capital area and nearby royal territories, as well as various spies and informants, turned into an organization that frightened most people, including enemy countries and nobles. The secret situation of the royal family is something that even the upper class should be wary of.
However, as time goes by, there has been a clear and continuous reversal in the evaluation of the Terror Lord/Scarlet Cardinal. Even later, it was regarded as a symbol of the kingdom's heyday, and it was continuously commemorated and remembered for a long time, and even a specialized ideological faction was created.
Because Fulgen, the chief "generous one" who succeeded the Royal Court and the Council of State, overturned many policies left by the "Terror Minister" and restored the status of many nobles who had been denounced and punished; of course, he was praised by everyone. For a while, it also laid the foundation for the dynasty's disaster.
In the end, Fulgen, the longest-serving and most popular "generous man", died of heat on a Seine River cruise ship because of his obesity and overweight; he was suppressed by the powerful means and iron-blooded authority of the "Terror Lord" Many contradictions and hidden dangers also quickly broke out.
This resulted in a series of political turmoil and fiscal crises that lasted for decades. We have experienced again, the "miser" chief secretary of state who likes to consult gypsy witches in private; the "stingy man" who reorganizes finances and expands tax powers; the "harsh man" who uses Hebrews as personal consultants to sell judicial power...
With the frequent changes of positions in the centuries-old orthodox war, and the successive military defeats suffered by the kingdom's navy and army; and the huge deficit of decades of continuous colonial development without any gains or feedback, the dynasty's finances have finally reached a point where it is difficult to recover. degree of maintenance.
When Thuringen, the "luxurious" chief secretary of state who was one of the country's top tycoons and had only been in office for seven years, had his house confiscated on the grounds that his pomp and etiquette had violated the royal family; then, the "rapid changer" Arend, who succeeded him, had his house confiscated due to drastic political changes. And he was assassinated in the street and failed...
It has been reduced to the point where it is necessary to rely on various income-generating methods such as selling offices, giving out titles, and struggling to maintain the White Iris Dynasty; the collapse and demise of internal rule is already an inevitable result. The results of the "Terrible Prince"'s establishment of the school became the biggest driving force.
On the other hand, the result of the wanton selling of official positions and the indiscriminate issuance of titles has resulted in a great devaluation of the status and value of the original knight/jazz class. This led to serious dissatisfaction among grassroots officials in other provinces. Various inefficiencies and inactions have further exacerbated material shortages and worsened the situation.
In the end, huge contradictions and differences arose out of control, leading to the "May Storm" in which hundreds of thousands of citizens of the capital and all walks of life came together to overthrow the royal power. The Blood Moon Massacre that killed the Zhongmenmen...
When Jiang Tian recalled this point, he saw Rafaro pleading again: "Look, can I start serving as a second lieutenant, ah no, a warrant officer? As long as I can lead a troop, I can..."
"No, no, it would be a waste of your talents and qualifications." However, Jiang Tian shook his head and said, "I think you should have better choices and roles. For example, return to the capital as my messenger, Recruit like-minded people and provide them with a way out?"
"I can give you five thousand crowns as settlement fees and travel expenses." Jiang Tian then looked seriously into his eyes and said, "If you don't mind, I can also send someone to help you." How about taking the individual people you care about to the south and settling them down?"
"You... are so generous, I'm really flattered." However, when Rafaro heard this, he took a big sip of strong coffee and smiled bitterly: "But you are not afraid that I will just take the money and give it to you." Should I go back, or should I take this news as a step forward?"
"..." Jiang Tian couldn't help but laugh, and looked at what he said word by word: "I don't think that the senior Rafaro in my memory who took the lead in everything is only worth a mere five thousand crowns; What's more, I don't see what they have that makes them worthy of you doing this?"
"Okay, maybe you are right!" Rafaro was stunned when he heard this, but he put down his knife and fork solemnly, straightened his description and clothes, and faced Jiang Tian and saluted respectfully: "Former Major of the Royal Army , Rafaro. Jean Ando Venero, I swear allegiance to you from now on..."
When the dinner was over and Rafaro stood up to say goodbye, Jiang Tian slowly drank the coffee with a lot of honey and cream, and smiled slightly. Even if the other party is an old acquaintance of his, it is inappropriate to join the Free Army directly. It will only destroy the existing basic fairness.
But if he can go back and resume his duties, bring corresponding talents to the Free Army, and hand over enough sincerity and certificate of surrender, he can naturally remove the suspicion of spies and informants sent by the capital; or even if he is ordered by others, it doesn't matter. . So this is also a test and trial.
On the other hand, due to current needs, with the expansion of the Free Army's territory and army size, the training mechanism for middle- and high-level officers has seriously failed to keep up. Therefore, at present, selection and promotion can only be done through battle after battle and through performance on specific battlefields.
Therefore, the appearance of Rafaro also allowed Jiang Tian to see another channel and opportunity. If you can find those old acquaintances from the Capital Military Academy; or the comrades who fought side by side to break out of the capital, even a small part of them who survived; you can also serve as instructors in a certain sense.
Then before setting off again, another piece of good news came. The initial special bond of 200,000 Ecu issued by the Free Army in the rear has been sold out. This small test of the waters also means that the Free Army has initially established credibility in the Provence region.
