Capital Datang

This is the back garden of the Wu Palace. After Li Ke became emperor, the Wu Palace in Xijing was upgraded to a palace after a simple renovation. Although the size of this palace is small, Li Ke believes that the Wu Kingdom is still in its infancy. At this stage, money is needed everywhere, so there is no need to spend too much on the palace, so the whole palace is only remodeled on the basis of the original, making the whole palace more characteristic of Central Plains architecture. //High-speed update//(Baidu search)

"Irina, have you really decided?" Ofron looked at his daughter in the gazebo in the garden and asked solemnly.

Irina did not rush to answer, but deftly poured out a few balls of tea from the tea pot, threw them into the teapot, then picked up the boiling water from the red clay stove next to it and poured it down. out, poured boiling water again, then poured a cup of tea for father and said with a smile: "Father, how about this tea, I heard from Saburo that this is a tribute tea produced in the Tang Dynasty, and only the royal family can drink it. And it was just delivered yesterday, Saburo said that if you like it, you can take some back to taste."

How can Ophron drink tea to his heart's content now?Especially when he saw that his daughter didn't answer directly, he was so anxious that he couldn't help but said again: "Irina, you..."

But before Ophron could speak, Irina interrupted him with a smile: "Father, I have made a decision. This time, I will not only bring Theodosius to justice, but also fight for the throne." , became the Empress of Rome." Capital Datang 706

"But...but don't you dislike the life of fighting for power the most?" Ofron asked very puzzled. As a father, he naturally knew his daughter's character best, and it was precisely because of this that he Only then will I be even more puzzled by the choice Irina made.

Irina still had a faint smile on her face, she took a sip of the tea, and immediately felt the fragrance on her lips and teeth.Immediately, he couldn't help secretly praising 'good tea', then put down the teacup, and explained to his father with a smile: "Father, don't worry, I am now the first heir to the Roman throne, as long as I can reach Constantinople safely , I can immediately get the support of most of the nobles, and it is not difficult to get the throne, and I don’t plan to be the Roman emperor forever.”

At the end of Irina's words, a mischievous smile appeared on her face.This made Ofron a little distracted for a while. When Irina was a child, every time she was found taking a nap and shaving her beard with a knife, she had this mischievous expression.

Ofron wasn't stupid either.He quickly grasped the key point of Irina's words, and said with a shocked face: "Irina, you said that you don't plan to be the emperor of Rome forever, do you want to..."

"That's right, that's what I thought!" Irina interrupted her father again, with a happy smile on her face.

Similarly, in the study room in the front hall of the palace.Li Ke and Cen Changqian are also having a conversation about Irina's decision to return to Rome.

"Your Majesty, the reason why Queen Irina unexpectedly chose to return to Rome is probably because of you!" Cen Changqian, who was sitting in the study, sipped tribute tea and said with a satisfied smile.After Li Ke found him today and told him about Irina's return to Rome, Cen Changqian understood the other party's plan almost immediately.

After hearing this, Li Ke nodded with a wry smile and said: "That's right, I misunderstood Irina at first. But after thinking about it carefully, I realized that with Irina's character, I shouldn't have The only possibility of choosing to return to Rome is that she came up with a somewhat whimsical idea."

"No, Your Majesty, you shouldn't describe it as 'whimsical'. On the contrary, in the eyes of my subjects, Queen Irina's idea is very feasible." Cen Changqian said a little excitedly at this time, if If Irina really did that, it would undoubtedly be a huge leap in strength for Wu Guo.

Before Li Ke could ask anything, Cen Changqian said excitedly again: "First of all, after the death of Constans II, according to the law of Rome, Irina became the first heir to the throne, Theodosius Although the coup was launched, most of the nobles did not like his violent means, and with the support of that Mertan, as long as Irina can return to Constantinople, the throne is almost at your fingertips."

"But……"

Li Ke was embarrassed when he heard this, and was about to say something more, but was interrupted by Cen Changqian: "Those who make big things don't care about small things, and the marriage between the two countries has existed since ancient times. Let's not talk about the ones in the Central Plains. Didn’t the Romans formally obtain the rule of Egypt through marriage?”

Hearing that Cen Changqian even moved out Cleopatra from Roman history, Li Ke was completely speechless.According to Irina's "temperament", she should not be interested in the Roman throne. The only possibility is that she wants to win the Roman throne and then marry herself. It is reasonable for Irina to cede the throne to him for the succession qualifications of the Roman throne, and no one can stop it.

Regarding this point, Li Ke has already obtained confirmation from Ophron. Irina may be worried that Li Ke will prevent her from returning to Rome, so she herself did not tell him, and even Li Ke quietly confirmed it to Ophron. Lin Na didn't know that Li Ke already knew about her plan.

Seeing that Li Ke was still hesitating, Cen Changqian thought about it, and immediately understood Li Ke's concerns, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you must be worried about Queen Irina's safety. Although that Theodosius used to He has received our help, and has been an ally with Queen Irina for a period of time, but this person is flexible, and he is definitely not a soft-hearted person, so he will definitely tamper with Queen Irina on the way back, and even let the queen Die on the road."

"That's right, I'm an imposing man, how can I let the woman I love take risks for me?" Li Ke also sighed at this time, and Cen Changqian's words really touched what he was most worried about.

But Cen Changqian showed a smug smile on his face and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, this problem is actually not difficult to solve, all you need is one person to accompany Queen Irina back to Rome."

"Who?" Li Ke asked instinctively, but he immediately realized that the person in Cen Changqian's mouth could be other than himself?

As Li Ke, if he lent Theodosius a few guts, he would not dare to harm himself, so as long as Irina stays with him every day, there must be no problem in ensuring safety, not to mention that he is a great Wu. If the emperor went to Rome, he would definitely go with a large fleet. With the strength of their navy, even if they fought head-on with the Roman navy, they would be able to kill a bloody road.Capital Datang 706

However, there is also a problem, that is, if Li Ke, as the king, left at the beginning of the Wu Kingdom, would it have any impact on the country?If the Goths who were kicked out of the Iberian Peninsula took the opportunity to attack, it would definitely be a life-and-death test for Wu.

Thinking of this, Li Ke couldn't help showing hesitation on his face, but at this moment Cen Changqian went on to say: "As for the safety of the country, your Majesty does not have to worry, your trip this time cannot be kept secret, so we Simply make it public and tell the people in the country to let them know what happened in Rome. You left to escort Queen Irina. This will definitely make those Romans feel grateful. Coupled with the deterrence of the army, At least within half a year, there will definitely be no problems."

"As for the Visigoths who were driven to Europe, if they want to enter the Iberian Peninsula, they can only pass through the mountain passes at both ends of the Pyrenees Mountains. The mountain passes at the eastern end have already fallen into our hands. Jianyang City is now heavily guarded. There are also forts built on the mountains on both sides, so there is no need to worry about the attack of the Goths. As for the mountain pass at the west end, it is the territory of the Basques. These Basques did not submit to the rule of the Goths. Now the Goths After being driven away, we sent envoys to actively contact them, and we have made them agree to become our subjects, and prohibited the Visigoths from passing through the mountain pass at the west end, so unless the other party attacks from the sea, it is impossible to appear in Ibi Leah Peninsula!"

Cen Changqian is resourceful and young, and he is more adventurous in doing things. He knows that Li Ke's leaving Wu State now may cause some problems in Wu State, but he also knows that if Irina can really become the Queen of Rome, then bring them The benefits will also be very huge, at least in his opinion, this risk is worth taking.

Li Ke also knew about Cen Changqian's talent, and seeing that he was well-organized in his analysis and well-prepared in all aspects, he couldn't help being very moved.He suddenly stood up, walked back and forth in the study for a few times, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, if that's the case, then I will accompany Irina for a trip, and as for the domestic affairs, I will leave it to you and me." Fang Yi!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust. I will definitely live up to your majesty's entrustment, and work together with all my ministers to protect the safety of my great Wu Jiangshan!" Cen Changqian also looked solemn, and after thinking about it, he said again very seriously: "But your majesty This time you go to Rome, you have to be more careful. Theodosius is very tolerant, but if he is forced to a dead end, he is likely to let go. Therefore, when dealing with him, His Majesty must be careful. If you don't move, you have to completely uproot the opponent, and you must not give him a chance to come back like Constans II!"

"I understand this. In addition, in order to ensure safety, I need to bring a strong army, mainly the navy. You need to discuss this matter with Fang Yi, and try to transfer as many main warships as possible." Li Ke He nodded after listening.

Immediately afterwards, Li Ke thought that he still needs to talk to Irina about this matter first, presumably she will be very happy when she knows that she is also going to Rome together!