In the Aphrodite/Moon Hall of Pablo Palace, there was a burst of singing with long titles one after another. The envoys of the Dutch princes, wearing peacock-like attire and soft hats, hanging ribbons, badges, and scarves of various colors, also filed in with straight postures.
They come from the Counties of the Netherlands, Zeeland, Flanders, Hainaut, Vermandois, Artois, Boulogne, and Etinot, which are vassals of the Kingdom. There are eleven northern vassal territories, including the Duke of England, the Duke of Eber, the Principality of Brabant, and the Principality of Limburg.
Of course, before the meeting, the vast majority of them had conducted preliminary negotiations and contacts with the Free Army/Salvation Government that had taken over Seine City through Rafaro, the new acting mayor; and even with a few of them Diplomatic envoys reached a new package of deals.
For example, the three coastal lowland princes including the County of Avatu, who was a distant branch of the former royal family, and the Counties of Holland, Zeeland, and Flanders; in order to continue their obligations of surrender and vassalage to the new dynasty/government , in exchange for reopening sea trade routes and the expectation of military assistance.
For another example, one of the costs of rebuilding the subordination relationship among the princes is, in addition to the export of minerals and animal husbandry; these four counties will use their young and strong populations as part of the tribute for the new dynasty/government in the next ten years. Provide labor/soldiers ranging from thousands to 20,000.
As ancillary terms, the new dynasty will restore the practice of the Flanders Legion, station a certain number of garrisons in the above-mentioned counties, and have long-term ownership of several military fortresses/fortress cities. At the same time, when the corresponding territory was invaded by the British Isles, troops were sent to support it.
Therefore, the Third Army, which has first gone north to take over the frontier provinces, will wait for an opportunity to attack the army that is currently entrenched among the Counties of Zeeland, Netherlands and Avato, and has occupied more than a dozen cities and many towns; and for a time sought to become the British coalition of Burgundian vassals.
In contrast, the corresponding demands of some princes headed by the inland Principality of Brabant are much more complicated. In addition to traditional subordination and large-scale trade agreements, they also requested a variety of assistance from the New Kingdom, ranging from loans of food supplies to weapons and equipment.
Therefore, in the face of these obviously tentative and sky-high asking prices, the new government will not be accustomed to suspending negotiations. But this did not prevent them from taking the lead of the other four counties and joining the new dynasty's first court meeting in the name of observing the ceremony; just to avoid standing directly on the opposite side of the new dynasty.
But when every envoy from the princes arrived at the gate of Pablo Palace and saw with his own eyes the huge burnt-black blood tree skeleton that was erected as a trophy in the vestibule square, they couldn't help but be horrified. They successively lowered their attitude and attitude and became more pragmatic.
After all, after hundreds of years of celestial changes, amidst the wave of rampant aliens and frequent mutations, it seems that only the powerful force represented by the Free Army has a firm enough stance and strength to eradicate and destroy with ease. These are huge threats.
In contrast, the Dutch princes, who are relatively small countries with few people, have been somewhat impeccable since ancient times, and can barely even protect themselves. After all, if a strange disaster of this magnitude occurs in their territory, their vassals and troops alone will be of no avail.
Therefore, in addition to the four counties that have reached an agreement, there are also the Counties of Limburg, Hainaut, Vermandois, and Boulogne. On the spot, they proposed to the diplomats present that according to the freedom A package of solutions provided by the military and a request to restart negotiations and negotiations.
The remaining principality of Brabant, which is the strongest among the Dutch princes and is famous for its rich mercenaries, and its closely related counties of Ertino and Eber have also greatly relaxed their attitude. After offering gifts representing local characteristics, they asked for grace time to contact their respective masters.
In addition, the most eye-catching people at this ceremonial meeting were the new acting mayor Rafaello, who was the former royal ceremonial officer; and his father-in-law, who had served as the minister of seal for two generations of the previous dynasty, and now Mr. Treusi Nisit, advisor to the Capital Region Control Commission.
Because this undoubtedly represents the new dynasty's regime. For the large number of old and new nobles who have inherited the royal capital, it is the only chance for forgiveness and redemption. But at the end of the meeting ceremony, with the sound of the heavy-armored guard knights banging their guns, another person was escorted up.
However, after seeing this person, people from all walks of life, including citizens, representatives of guilds, business groups, and church people who were lucky enough to be present to watch the ceremony, both inside and outside the Aphrodite/Moon Hall, could not help but let out a low cry. There was an uproar; because he was the archbishop of the former dynasty.
Roussillon, who is also the Archbishop of the Capital Region, Metropolitan of Seine, and Head of the Sacré-Coeur Cathedral. But at this moment, his double miter was nowhere to be found, his eyes were dull and his hair was disheveled, and his white robe was stained with mud; he staggered to the atrium, pulled by the chains that bound his arms.
Just when everyone was discussing whether to let this once glorious archbishop repent; Roderigo, with a solemn face and scars on his armor, suddenly walked out from the flanking knights with a sword in hand; and with lightning speed, he could Er Zhishi swung his sword and chopped off Roussillon's head.
As Lao Gao's blood spurted out from the headless body, and his head flew to the ground, everyone present held their breath for several seconds. Then, it turned into uncontrollable screams and screams. Because almost no one thought that the new king would execute the archbishop on the spot.
However, an even more surprising change occurred immediately. Archbishop Roussillon's head rolled to the ground. He was still alive and roaring, then squirmed violently and transformed into the appearance of another person. Then he was picked up with a bayonet by Rafaello who walked out of the hall.
"Have you all seen it? The revered archbishop of the kingdom has long been mutilated and replaced by demons, and his body was thrown into a deep underground pit." He hissed with all his strength: "The rebels in Burgundy Under his rule, the Church in the Capital Region was no longer pure and pious,"
"So much so that it has lost its sacred glory and cannot protect the people. Instead, it has become an accomplice in harboring aliens and harming people. Therefore, according to my king's instructions, church members in the capital region will be screened and purified, and those who sneak into the sacred place will be eradicated. The demons and their accomplices..."
It was night, compared to the continuous hustle and bustle in the city, the Pablo Palace was quiet; only a small group of guard knights were patrolling. Because Polina, the commander of the overseas legion from the southern front, also arrived in Seine City and was summoned to the Pablo Palace overnight.
But at this moment in the Venus Hall, her clothes were half-unbuttoned, revealing a large area of smooth skin, and her body was lying on a huge oak desk; her face was flushed and her eyes were blurred, and she was facing the same dress and robe half-hanging above her. The beautiful figure represents the statue of the goddess of youth and love.
My eldest son’s results came out and he was upset. He didn’t write anything until now.
(End of chapter)
