Heart of the Castle

Chapter 812 On the eve of the celebration, meeting with the envoys

The morning light was faint, and although the north wind blowing from behind was still very cold, it no longer had that piercing chill.Liviston, the guardian of Arthur's Kingdom, stood in full armor on the head of the city of Fermeyer, the city of glory, with a heavy cloak embroidered with a golden griffin coat of arms on his shoulders. Dozens of griffins in bright armor The vulture champion knight stood quietly behind him, with steel spears pointing straight at the sky, the blades glowing with unstoppable sharpness in the golden morning light.

After the rebuilding, the glorious city of Fermeyer still has eight huge and beautifully carved gates, but the names of half of them have changed.The city gate at Li Wei's feet was originally called the Gate of Dawn, but now it has been renamed the Arc de Triomphe in commemoration of the Griffin Knights who recovered the whole territory and returned in triumph.

Due to the frequent people entering and exiting the royal capital of Fermeyer recently, according to the order of the regent, Li Weiston, all the eight gates are open from morning till night. The white stubble log suspension bridge was also put down.Especially in order to welcome the missions from various countries, the Arc de Triomphe facing the south is opened all night. When night falls, the Griffin Knights standing on both sides of the road hold torches, looking from a distance like two fiery snakes winding out of Firmeyer’s gate. high wall.

More than a dozen military horns sounded at the same time, blowing majestic and powerful notes into the sky, echoing among many towers and watchtowers.Accompanied by this sound, a group of cavalry in exotic costumes is slowly passing through the Arc de Triomphe. The leading knight is wearing a black robe with a golden shadow pattern, holding a red crescent banner in both hands; behind him is the The two hundred desert riders all wore scimitars on their waists, long daggers and small shields hanging beside the saddles, and the luster of metal was faintly exposed under the robes.

Among this team, the most conspicuous one is a gorgeously dressed desert royal family. The gloves, boots and belt are all inlaid with precious jewels, even the scimitar scabbard hanging around the waist is no exception.This person looks young, with very thick brown hair, and a sun-tanned face that looks a bit flashy, and his posture on horseback is also very stiff, not like a good horseman who is experienced in riding. rider.

Li Wei squinted his eyes and looked at the Abraham, and finally determined that he was not Prince Ermufasa whom he had met once, but he obviously had a close blood relationship with the former.

"Boss Bamilian, who is this person?" Li Wei asked without looking back.

The steward of the palace immediately ran up from behind. Due to the cold weather, he wrapped himself in silk and fur like a gorgeous easter egg, so that if you didn't pay attention when running, you would think it was rolling over.

"Your Excellency the Regent, he is Prince Erjiaji, the head of the congratulatory mission sent by Abraham, and one of the sons of the Great Imam of Usama." Director Bamili Yang wiped the oil from his forehead, "But please Forgive me, this person seems to be an illegitimate child, so he has not been included in the focus of attention by the Sleepless Eye, I only know that he has a close relationship with the current favorite concubine of the Great Imam of Usama."

"An illegitimate child?" Li Wei's tone did not reveal much emotion, but at least it was not a happy expression. "The Kingdom of Abraham actually sent an illegitimate child to serve as the head of the congratulatory mission? Is Her Majesty the Queen's rudeness offensive?"

"Perhaps the national conditions of the desert country are different. There is no difference between an illegitimate child and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The head of Bamilyan replied in a spicy tone, shrugging his shoulders at the same time. "Your Excellency the Regent, the Abrahams are the last congratulatory mission to arrive. The Glorious Three Kingdoms - the missions of Florsa, Deldes and Sigis have all arrived in the capital the day before yesterday. In addition, there are also large and small Envoys from more than a dozen duchies and free cities are waiting for your reception."

A bored expression appeared on Li Weiston's face, and he immediately hid it, "Minister Bamilian, I remember that the round table council has already made a decision on this matter, and it will be up to you, Marquis Geralds and the royal advisor Master Sugard received them as a representative of the Kingdom of Arthur, is there any problem?"

The head of the Bamilian looked embarrassed, but Li Weiston was absolutely sure that this was definitely the fat and cunning head of the palace pretending, "Your Excellency the Regent, the burden you entrusted to us is too heavy." Chief Bamilian said with a wry smile, "Those envoys did not come all the way to the capital to engage in verbal disputes with scholars, politicians, and chief eunuchs. You who hold the power in your hands."

"This is really a terrible result." Li Wei muttered, then turned away from Xiao Se, and his heavy cloak waved away the sharp morning wind, "In this case, I will meet these messengers and see if they can Say something."

Levi walked quickly down the ramp made of white stones with the vigorous gait unique to young people, and the Bamilian chief followed suit. The louder sound of running across the ground.The direction they were headed to was the new block located in the south of the capital. Except for the last Abraham mission, all the missions from various countries had already settled down in the temporary residences for them to stay.

A wide road paved with white flagstones extends directly from the Arc de Triomphe to the seat of Arthur's court, as straight as a tailor's ruler.This was unimaginable in the original king. Although the city of Glory was originally designed as a metropolis capable of accommodating 30 to [-] residents, after all, after a hundred years of trials and hardships, the originally spacious roads have already become cramped due to the expansion of the buildings on both sides. Narrow up.

After nearly three months of stable life, the rebuilt Firmeyer showed amazing vitality. There was a constant flow of people on the Whitestone Road, civilians in a hurry, little nobles with haughty faces, and loads of goods pulled by mules and horses. The car was huddled together with the coachman shouting loudly above.Only after seeing the griffin coat of arms pinned to Levi's chest and a group of heavily armed knights following behind him, did the people move aside, those with noble status bowed and the knights with military positions knocked. chest, while the commoner knelt down on one knee.

Levi Ston used to feel at a loss for such a scene, but now he was able to show a very elegant smile and salute one by one.He stopped next to a market square that was planned to be on the right side of the road, and listened to the commotion—cows and horses crowing, chickens and ducks crowing, hawkers shouting loudly and bargaining between the two parties, watching the crowds of people , A heartfelt smile appeared on his face.

"Your Excellency the Regent, I'm afraid there is nothing to see here?" The Bamilian, who followed quickly, was very happy to have such a chance to rest. Next to the market square with a good smell.Instead, it is better to have a glass of mulled wine with spices at hand under the hall porch with the breeze coming and the comfortable chairs. "It's time for us to go. Envoys from various countries are still looking forward to your reception."

Levi Stern ignored his complaints. The young regent was smiling at a group of farmers who were going to the market. In return, the leader of the manor bowed in fear and excitement, while the tenants behind him knelt down one after another.

"Compared to those rich and nobles who adorn themselves with silk and fur, I prefer these peasants. They are simple, loyal, and kind, and even the desire that flickers in their eyes is so straightforward." The young regent then expressed emotion said in a tone.

"My dear Lord Regent Li Weiston, just relying on simplicity and kindness, I can't sit firmly in your chair." The tone of the Bamilian chief was a bit spicy, which was a bit different from the eunuch's usual cautious attitude. Same, but Boss Bamilian knew that since he got the blood oath mark, he would never need to hide anything in front of Levi Stone, the owner of Castle Heart. "It's not just your magnanimous disposition that makes you loved by the people, feared by the devil, and feared by the nations, but also because you hold an extremely elite army in your hands, which is powerful enough to surpass the heyday of the Arthur Kingdom. .”

Li Wei glanced at the court chief, his eyes could even be said to hide a certain sense of anger, and then he sighed again, "That's why I agreed to your request to meet those foreign envoys. Some of them More than half of them have ulterior motives, and the rest may not all have goodwill towards the Kingdom of Arthur, rather than a united and powerful Kingdom of Arthur, perhaps they would rather see a country that is fragmented and independent?"

"You can't be more right." Director Bamili Yang showed a flattering smile like a sign, "But before they reveal their real malicious intentions, we must have friendly talks with them, and even drink and feast, otherwise the Kingdom of Arthur may be destroyed. You are charged with the crime of having a bad attitude and causing evil to the nations."

"I understand, just today, you have already reminded me several times, and Master Sugard is the same." Li Wei couldn't help snorting, "Am I so like a brat who would make reckless actions?"

"Your Excellency the Regent, you have an upright personality, and you are often outspoken in the round table meetings." Director Bamilian Yang said in a gentle tone as much as possible. Not just one or two."

"Is that so?" Li Wei looked away in embarrassment, "Then I'm sorry, I will continue to be outspoken in the future."

"It's all up to you, Your Excellency the Regent." Steward Bamilian always has the ability to flatter and flatter, "Your kindness and integrity are the greatest treasures of Arthur's kingdom."

Li Wei coughed a few times, and decided to move from this embarrassing topic to other things, "Director Bamili Yang, before the celebration, I don't want anything that they misunderstood in the royal capital Fermeyer, such as the Your sleepless eyes will be busy with rumors about Her Majesty Queen Lehil and the regent's disagreement."

"This is a matter of mine." Director Bamilian said with a smile and bow, "Your Excellency the Regent, please rest assured that the situation in the royal capital Fermeyer has been very calm recently, although there are some rumors of one kind or another in the tavern. Rumors, but in an instant, they were drowned in the cheers praising the restoration of Arthur's kingdom."

Li Wei stepped forward again, and at the same time asked casually without expectation, "Who are those spreading rumors, Chief Bamilian, have you found any clues about this?"

"It's very difficult, Your Excellency the Regent, it's very difficult." Bamilyan sighed with a bitter expression on his face. Judging from his fingers flicking anxiously in his cuffs, his embarrassment this time came from the heart. "I have sent the best eyeliner and spies from Sleepless Eye, and the reorganized blood dagger has also come in handy. The threat of death at least makes Firmeyer have no dark forces to dare to enter in the near future. But the result is not ideal. Most of the rumor spreaders are impoverished bards and swindlers, and not many of them are Arthurs. After interrogation, these people were hired with money to spread rumors, and even the appearance of the hirers was unknown. can not say it clearly."

"I'm afraid this is another congratulatory gift brought to us by those foreign envoys." Li Wei commented coldly, "Director Bamilian, don't strictly interrogate those who are being used. That's all. If they are caught for the second time, then they will be sent to Westwind County. Lord Karmos just complained to me yesterday, saying that the population loss in Westwind County is very large, and there is an urgent need to increase the population. What about labor?"

Steward Bamilian showed a sweet smile, "That's great, Your Excellency the Regent, I'm just worried about how to deal with those guys who can't be driven away, but can't be killed quickly. You may not know, these People are too hungry, and the funds you allocate to Sleepless Eyes are much less than those of the previous kings."

The distance from the Arc de Triomphe to the temporary residences of foreign envoys in Nancheng District is not too far, and it only takes about ten minutes to walk. The topic of Firmeyer's recent security situation has not yet ended, and the flow of people gradually thinned out. Then, a square appeared in front of him. A square stone building, this building looks very solid, surrounded by high walls on all sides, and there are trenches filled with sharp wooden piles under the walls, it looks like a city within a city.

The temporary residences of the envoys of various countries have arrived.

The city of Glory, Philmeyer, suffered unimaginable damage on that terrifying night of fall. Nearly half of the buildings in the city collapsed into ruins, and many of the remaining buildings needed to be demolished and rebuilt. Less than a quarter of them could barely be repaired. one.As the temporary residence of envoys from various countries, this castle-like building is one of the few that can be used with a little repair. At the beginning of Firmeyer's recovery, it was once the residence of King Arthur and the important ministers of the Round Table Council.

Li Wei raised his head and looked at the colorful flags fluttering on the top of the temporary residence. The three most conspicuous of them were the silver crowned ravens, the three golden dragons and the wolf chasing the white deer that he had seen before, representing the powerful Among the Glorious Three Kingdoms, Flora and Deldes are both old and powerful countries with strong national strength, each with [-] elite soldiers, and the Kingdom of Sigis is only slightly inferior to the Kingdom of Arthur before the disaster.

What is even more frightening is that the relationship between these three neighboring kingdoms is unusual. The Lord of Glory, Flandara, became the only belief of the people of the three kingdoms, and the three kings were all kneeling under the theocratic power of the Temple of Glory. Down.Or this kind of prostration was not convincing, but under the oppression of Pope Nicholas' ingenious skills and powerful force, the kings of the three kingdoms had to accept this depressing reality.

What the three kingdoms lack is only high-end combat power. Their army is elite and brave, and it is not inferior to the army of the Kingdom of Arthur. Perhaps only the Liviston Guards, which are all composed of great knight commanders, can occupy it. Obvious advantage.However, there is a huge difference in terms of quantity. After removing the necessary defensive forces in various places, the available army of the Kingdom of Arthur is only 20, including many auxiliary soldiers and heavy soldiers; Gathering an army of up to [-], the Griffon Champion Knights, whose number is no more than [-], are obviously unable to fight against it.

Of course, the high-end combat power is just the opposite. Due to the deliberate suppression of the Guangyao Temple, there are no legendary powerhouses among the three kingdoms. Two of the strongest three-headed dragon generals in the Deldes Kingdom are Marquis with Swords , the remaining one, although ranked among the knights of heaven, has not set foot on the battlefield for more than 20 years because of his old age; the chief knight of the Kingdom of Flora is a grand duke with a sword, and there is also a master of the magician union. The vice-chairman is the great magister of the Kingdom; and the Sigis Kingdom is the worst. Due to the relatively weak folk customs, only two earls with swords can barely fill the scene, but their heavily armored infantry is quite famous. , even the most elite heavy cavalry team can hardly shake it.

The sound of orderly footsteps came from the front, and a small group of Deldes knights in gorgeous ceremonial armor walked out of the high wall. Grand Duke Zandora, who had fought side by side in the battle to regain the king's capital, came out briskly, full of The face is full of warm smiles.

"Your Excellency Leviston, I have been looking forward to this time for a long time." Regent Deldes's cheerful tone seemed to come from the heart, and when he clasped his hands, Li Wei could feel a certain sense of urgency. "The flames of the war for Firmeyer's recovery have not extinguished, and you personally led the army to the northern border to fight against the traitors of the Kingdom of Arthur. At that time, I wanted to stay and wait for your triumphant return, but after all, I am the regent of Deldes , Even if you leave for dozens of days, there will be a lot of chaos in the country, so I have to go home. This time, I will come to attend the restoration ceremony of the Kingdom of Arthur, and I must ask the young heroes of the Kingdom of Arthur for advice.”

(End of this chapter)