The Last Frontier of Fire and Sword

Marshal Lvbao Macki is very happy and careless, but he has no shortage of fine people. After the coronation ceremony, the marshal’s advisers “translated” the meaning of the king’s declaration in the church today to the marshal.

After listening to this, Lvbao Macki immediately became furious. He is a traditional nobleman, and asking him to share power with the humble peasants is more uncomfortable than killing him. Marshal Lubao Macki felt that there was no greater insult than this. Although some advisers felt that the king's remarks were nothing more than an expedient plan to unite all classes, especially the peasants with the overwhelming majority of the population, against the aggressors, the marshal still couldn't accept it. In the eyes of the marshal, a nobleman's power was restricted. It would be more tragic than being destroyed by Sweden or Tsarist Russia to be in power with the lowly groups such as peasants and merchants.

In order to express protest and dissatisfaction, Lvbao Macki refused to go to the king's temporary residence to attend the dinner. Those nobles who had the same thoughts as the Marshal saw Marshal Lubao Macki's success, and they followed each other, dodge the invitation to the palace to attend the dinner party for various reasons.

In this way, compared with the lively coronation ceremony, the dinner party is simply a neglect. There were only a few people including General Stefan Czarnetsky, Dean of the Great Bright Mountain Monastery Koldecki, and King’s adviser Janusz Kishka.

Old Master Stanislaw Potocki was also absent. However, the old man did not abandon the king, but went to the Marshal's Mansion of Lubao Macki, to make peace for the king and the marshal.

"In other countries, the king is the king. But in Poland, the king is nothing. Military power, financial power, and diplomacy are all controlled by the senators and nobles in the Senate, and I can do everything I do without their consent. No. Today, I just issued a declaration. Lvbao Macki opposed me in this way and refused to attend the dinner to protest. Is he still my courtier?" King Kazimierz said angrily.

"Your Majesty, the marshal just hopes that you can respect the traditions of the Republic." Janush whispered.

At this time, Janusz Kishka was embarrassed. As one of the great nobles in the Republic, his emotions are on the side of the Marshal. Janush, who has come from the glorious period of the Republic, certainly agrees that the rights of nobles should be respected; but out of the king’s advisory duty and reason, he It is also clear that the aristocratic republic has become less and less adaptable to the times. The veto of the parliament and prevarication made this country miss many opportunities.

"Do I disrespect tradition? Did I say to deprive the Marshal of the power? I just want to let the patriots of other classes share power and mobilize all the power to expel the Swedes. Nobles, even if they are. In addition to those little nobles who have nothing, they account for only 10% of the total population of the Republic. That is to say, we have been relying on one-tenth of the power of the Republic to fight against the surrounding countries, so why not go Mobilize the other 90%? With their participation, the Republic will be able to survive the crisis.” King Kazimierz loudly defended his declaration. The clarity of its order really made Janusz. Admiringly.

Without waiting for Janusz to speak, General Stefan Czarnetsky also stood up and said: "It is true, Your Majesty. In my battles with the Swedes, I have seen those spontaneous The peasants and the rebels composed of little nobles used the simplest weapons to fight against the well-equipped Swedes. Although they suffered heavy losses, they still marched forward courageously. The courage to serve the country is even ashamed of me."

Stefan Czarnetski obviously supported the king's decision. The commander's words further increased the confidence of King Kazimierz. Kazimierz's eyes glowed with an unprecedented look, looking at Janusz like a victor.

"But Your Majesty..."

"I also agree..."

Janusz wanted to speak, but Dean Koldecki spoke with him at the same time. In order to show respect to the dean, Janush had to stop and wait for Dean Koldecki to finish.

"I also agree with General Stefan's statement." Dean Koldecki said: "During the battle of the monastery, many farmers joined the battle to defend the monastery. Their performance was not worse than those of the nobles. ."

King Kazimierz laughed with his palms. Now, the General Soldier and the Dean are supporting themselves.

Janush shook his head helplessly. He didn't doubt that General Stefan and Dean Koldecki were telling the truth. He also knows the benefits of motivating the peasants to resist aggression, but now, only now, at least the power of the peasants is not as good as the power of the marshal~www.readwn.com~ But your majesty, the counterattack is imminent, and we still need the support of the marshal. . "Janush admonished.

Hearing what Janush said, the king, the soldier, and the chief were all silent. Janush pointed out the most realistic problem, that is, in the upcoming counteroffensive, Marshal Lubaumacki's power is indispensable. If the Marshal refuses to send troops because of this incident today, it will cause immeasurable losses to the Republic. Stefan Çarnetski has soldiers under him, but his supplies come from the marshal.

At this moment, Stanislaw Potocki returned. The old man was all dressed in dust and dust, with sweat on his forehead, obviously coming in an extremely hurried manner.

"Your Majesty, the Marshal will not give in what he says. He hopes you respect the traditions of the Republic. Otherwise, the Marshal hinted that he might postpone the date of the counterattack."

As soon as he walked to King Kazimierz, Potocki said breathlessly.

The king's complexion was ashen, and Lubao Macki really used a counterattack to threaten him.

"Is there no room for change? Let His Majesty tear up the vow he just made, where is the authority of His Majesty!" Janush asked Potocki.

Potocki shook his head. He did not mediate, and even without the approval of King Kazimierz, he made a promise that the king would write a pledge to the marshal in exchange for the marshal’s understanding, but Lvbao Macki did nothing. Moved.

The marshal at this time had already nakedly demonstrated the true qualities of a warlord.

Janusz looked at Kazimierz. Now, it's up to the king to make his own decision.

Kazimierz bit his lips tightly. It can be seen that he is struggling violently inside.

After a while, King Kazimierz said: "Go, let's go to Lithuania!"