"Sister, you are 23 years old this year. There is no princess in any country who refuses to marry like you."
Paul I patiently consoled him: "Crown Prince Yin Fan has written you many letters expressing his love, but you have never read them. Now King Yin Fan of Bourbon has written to me personally, wanting to have a marriage. This is A great opportunity, why wouldn’t you say yes?”
As he spoke, Paul I snapped his fingers, and the maids immediately brought the prepared portraits and placed them neatly facing the sun.
The portraits are all of young and handsome men, wearing formal attire, standing in the palace. The palace painter recorded their tall and tall figures, and they were either rich or noble.
"Sister, take a look. These are nobles who have admired you for a long time. Their families have great influence in their respective kingdoms. As long as you nod, I am willing to write a letter in person to build a bridge for you."
"I am the Grand Duke of Mosk, not a princess." Katerina tasted the spicy pastis wine and said calmly: "This is the title my father gave me before he died. I don't need to get married, and no one ordered me to do so." of power, including you, Your Majesty.”
Your Majesty?
Upon hearing this title, Paul I frowned, waved his hand to the maids to put away the portraits, and said softly: "You are angry."
"You know my temper, don't let yourself get off the stage."
After speaking, Katerina smiled at the stunned nobles around her: "Everyone, have you had enough wine and food?"
"...."
"...."
"If you're full, I think it's time for a military meeting."
Except for Yunia, who was eating pastry, no one at the banquet touched the knife and fork anymore. They were all disturbed by the tense atmosphere between Paul I and Katerina.
The marriage of royal family members is an internal matter of the royal family, and nobles cannot interfere, otherwise it will be rude.
Besides, no one wants to get on Katerina's side, especially when she's angry.
"Then let's talk business."
Paul I clapped his hands, and the maids immediately removed the plates and dishes. Only Yunia held the half piece of cream cake on her plate and hid behind Ma Wei.
In the blink of an eye, the long dining table was cleared and covered with a brand new white tablecloth. At the same time, a huge map was pushed into the conference hall, and the combat meeting officially began.
"According to the report of the frontline scouts, the supply and troop transport routes of the enemy's first group army are currently cut off." Duke Yinvanovich stood up, holding a long stick, and introduced the situation in Tyumen to the king and other commanders. : "The first group army has not yet been assembled. The number of enemy troops outside the city is much smaller than we previously estimated, almost 250,000, while we have 600,000 troops in hand, which is twice as many as the enemy."
"Not only that, Her Royal Highness Katerina led the 15th and 19th Cavalry Regiments to destroy the command post of the Second Army. Although they failed to capture the commander, Marquis James, their command system could not be restored in a short time."
Duke Yinvanovich pointed to the location of the Second Army on the map and said: "In short, the Second Army is now a piece of scattered sand. Everyone, I think the time to counterattack has arrived."
Paul I stared at the map without saying a word. He knew that his military talent was not as good as the nobles sitting here, let alone his own sister, so he simply stood aside and allowed the generals to develop freely.
"The enemy can use magic. Even if we have the numerical advantage, we are still not sure of victory."
Grigory spoke. As the Grand Duke of Livonia, he controlled an army of 30,000 people, which was integrated into the Romanov Kingdom's 3rd Army: "Priests who can use magic are our primary enemies. With them here, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Windsor are a group of immortal warriors. Even if their heads are cut off, they can grow back in a short time, no different from monsters!"
"Katerina, when you attacked Hasha Village, you should have met the priests of the Church of the Three Goddesses of Destiny. Since you can return safely, it means that Father Mawei of the Church of Truth has a way to suppress them." Paul I looked at Ma Wei standing behind the crowd and said: "In that case, why not let him continue to participate in the counterattack?"
"Swallowing the Starry Sky: Sign in to Become a God"
The nobles all looked at Ma Wei. They all knew that the Church of Truth was the reinforcement invited by Katerina. Although it was only an inconspicuous small church, it was able to help Katerina successfully destroy the second church. The group army command post shows that there is indeed something outstanding.
If such people can go to the front line, they will definitely be of great help.
Katerina saw Paul I's intentions and sneered: "Your Majesty, Father Mavey has been running around with me all night. He is very tired. He needs to rest."
"I know, but I want to ask Father Mavey what he means."
Paul I stared at Mavey intently and said slowly: "Father Mavey, are you willing to fight for the Romanov Kingdom?"
Katerina winked without leaving a trace, signaling to Mavey not to agree. This was a trap. As long as Mavey nodded, Paul I would let Mavey continue to fight for the Romanov Kingdom, and he could use the same method in the future. reasons to hold him hostage.
If you don't agree...
Then Paul I would bring out the fact that Marvie Enders had served in the Royal Navy, accusing him of being a spy sent by the Kingdom of Windsor, and thus launching an attack.
dilemma.
Facing countless pairs of aggressive gazes, Ma Wei shrugged and said calmly: "Your Majesty, before answering your question, I want to ask you something in front of so many nobles."
"What's up?"
"Will you fight for the Romanov Kingdom?"
"How dare you question our great Majesty..."
"Kudinov."
Paul I raised his hand to signal the angry nobles to calm down, then crossed his fingers and said with interest: "As the king of the Romanov Kingdom, I have an obligation and responsibility to fight for the kingdom. This is my mission. But as the king, I need to sit in the rear to stabilize the morale of the army."
"But your father, the previous King Peter, did not do this." Ma Wei said: "He fought for half his life, made great contributions to the Romanov Kingdom, created a foundation for eternity, swept the world, and it was difficult to find an opponent. He is called the Great Emperor by the world."
"Such a great king can make the world surrender. He relies not only on his intelligence, but also on his bravery and mind that ordinary people cannot match. He has been fighting for the kingdom all his life. He is our role model."
"Your Majesty Paul, at such a critical moment, I think the people under your rule hope to see the shadow of Peter the Great in you. After all, you are his only son. If even Your Majesty is not willing to fight with your own soldiers, Standing in the same position and taking the lead, how can we convince others to fight for the Romanov Kingdom?"
Katerina's eyes lit up, but Paul I's face suddenly darkened. Let him go to the front line?
What a joke...
He has no eyesight, and he doesn't even understand the enemy's methods. Once he goes to the battlefield, he will probably become the enemy's main target in an instant. Who will protect him?
Archbishop Henry is of course willing to take on this important responsibility, but don't forget that there is another person among the frontline soldiers - Mavie Enders!
If Marvey makes some small moves and plots to assassinate him secretly, can Archbishop Henry handle it?
Maybe, but Paul I didn't dare to gamble.
Ma Wei's answer undoubtedly tied himself to the same rope as Paul I. His meaning was very simple. If Paul I was unwilling to go to the front line, what right did he have to ask his people to go to the front line? ?
Of course, with the power of the king, Paul I could force any of his subjects to face the enemy, but what would be the consequences of doing so?
The people lost all support, became disloyal, and were labeled as a tyrant.
By then, more kingdoms will send troops to attack under the banner of liberating the Romanov Kingdom, and they will be waiting for Paul I to make a mistake.
And can Paul I, who made a mistake, still get the support of the nobles?
Those wallflowers...
I'm afraid I sold him early.
Ma Wei’s words were aimed at killing Paul I’s heart!
Click.
The soft sound of the door latch opening broke the dead silence in the conference hall. An old man wearing a blue archbishop's robe and a slender white beard like Gandalf walked in. He had been hiding in the dark room and eavesdropping for a long time. He saw that the situation was about to happen. Losing control and having to step up.
"His Majesty."
Archbishop Henry said with a smile: "You don't need to go to the battlefield, including this Father Mavey. In order to deal with the Church of the Three Goddess of Destiny, the Wisdom God Church has sent a large number of priests, which can help you launch a counterattack and defeat the enemy in one fell swoop. .”
