The Last Frontier of Fire and Sword

After the king and queen decided to exile the troubled nobles with an unprecedented iron fist, a **** wind inevitably blew up in Warsaw.

In three days, 27 nobles were exiled, 11 were deprived of their titles, and 3 others were confiscated.

Although all the 41 persons who were punished were small and medium-sized nobles, and the total amount of their family property confiscated was minimal. But it sends a clear signal-the king and queen will never tolerate those who do not obey the king's order and obstruct reform.

For a time, the Vichynevitskys, Zaslawskys, Kalinowskis, and Konetspolskies died down. They either thanked guests behind closed doors, or publicized their support for reform in public.

But the king and queen knew that these nobles did not really admit defeat or change their positions. They just dormant temporarily, waiting for the time to counterattack.

In early June, General Stefan Czarnetsky led troops into Warsaw and took over defense.

For a time, the nobles of the old school were even more turbulent.

One day in mid-June, in a secluded manor on the outskirts of Warsaw, Andrzej Konetspolski was invited by Princess Galisadai to participate in a hunt.

Andrei Konetspolski, that is, the Vichynevitskys, Zaslawskis, Kalinovskys, and those denounced by King Jan Kazimierz The head of the Konetspolski family among the Konetspolskies.

Andrei Konetspolski’s father was Stanislaw Konetspolski, the marshal of the Republic. This man is not only one of the most famous military commanders of the Republic, but also a famous military strategist in European history. While he was alive, the marshal not only suppressed many Cossack rebellions, but also repelled and defeated the Tatar and Swedish attacks on the Republic of Poland many times. Also because of his outstanding achievements, the Konetspolski family became the most dazzling wealthy dignitaries in the Republic. In its heyday, Stanisław Konetspolski himself owned 160 towns, with an annual income of more than half a million talers. Stanislaw Konetspolski built a palace in Ukraine, and more than 100,000 people serve the family.

After Stanislaw Konetspolski died of excessive indulgence (after the death of his wife Krestina, the 56-year-old Stanislaw Konetspolski based on January 16, 1646 Ri married 16-year-old Sofia Opalinska as his wife, and died suddenly in March of this year due to an overdose of aphrodisiac), Andrei Konetspolski inherited his father everything of.

Andrei does not have the talents of his father, but he has a special liking for running the family business and seizing power. Of course, he has also become one of the representatives of the conservative school.

Stanislaw Konetspolski participated in the last demonstration. He not only provided financial support to the troubled nobles, but also sent a number of family members to participate.

After King Jan Kazimierz suppressed the demonstrations with an iron fist, Andrei Konetspolski still went his own way. He openly declared that he supported the political stances of those exiled, and sent servants to serve these exiled nobles to the southern borders of the Republic. Therefore, he became a thorn in the eyes and a thorn in the flesh of King Jan Kazimierz. After Stefan Czarnetsky led his army into Warsaw, Andrei Konetspolsky was relieved of all his posts by the king, and he was only allowed to hold a false title in the parliament.

Arriving at the destination, Andrei Konetspolski, who got out of the carriage, saw a dilapidated manor in front of his eyes. This manor has obviously been abandoned for some years. The stone walls were covered with moss, and several large holes leaked from the top of the house.

Andrei Konetspolski frowned. Obviously, he was extremely dissatisfied with the organizer's invitation to him here.

The butler, who was standing beside him, frowned when he saw his master. He hurriedly removed a roll of red carpet from the attached carriage and spread it from the foot of Andrzej Konetspolski to the gate of the manor. forward.

Andrei Konetspolski stepped out, and he came to the gate of the manor with a gold cane, and then pushed in.

A damp smell hit his face, and Andrei Konetspolski couldn't help covering his nose and mouth.

Before he could adjust to the air inside, an old voice came from the corner on his left.

"Andrei Konetspolski, I didn't expect you to come too."

The speaker is Adam Zaslawski. He is ninety years old, the longest member of the Zaslawsky family, and a former royal hunting officer.

When Andrei Konetspolski saw the nearly 100-year-old man Rui, he hurriedly went over and held the old man's hand.

"My lord, I didn't expect you to be there," he said affectionately.

Adam Zaslawsky squeezed a smile on his old face that looked like a withered chrysanthemum.

"Princess Galisadai invited, of course I am coming."

A servant of the Visnievitsky family came to take the cloak and walking stick of Andrei Konetspolski, and the two of them walked towards the back of the manor.

When he arrived in the backyard, Andrzej Konetspolski saw Kalinowski, Landskrontsky, and some other nobles sitting on the large dining table on the lawn in the backyard. Princess Galisei Dai danced among the nobles with long sleeves.

Andrei Konetspolski helped Adam Zaslawski sit down beside Landskrontsky. Seeing the arrival of the two, Princess Galisadai hurried over to greet her.

"My lord, it's a great honor for you to condescend to come."

Adam Zaslawsky, the old chrysanthemum, laughed again.

"Wang Hao, you don't need to be invited by others. I must come for your invitation. But,"

Andrei Konetspolski did not give the princess a good face.

After looking around, Andrei Konetspolski said: "Except for people, there is probably no other prey for us to hunt."

Princess Carrie Sedé didn't care about Andrei's indifference. He smiled and replied: "This is just a place for you to rest temporarily. After lunch, we will go to the hunting ground together."

After greeting Andrei Konetspolski, the princess went to greet other guests.

Andrei Konetspolski was much younger than Adam Zaslawski. After drinking a few glasses of honey, he stood up and walked towards the other nobles.

He heard a five-short body noble from the Pachi family say to the nobles sitting around him: "Taxes are levied without the consent of the parliament. This is another ironclad proof that Jan Kazimierz destroyed the Republic. We just It is time to appeal to the nobles of the country, calling on everyone to unite and defeat the tyrant."

Andrei Konetspolski sneered without a response to the Ferguson's words.

"Aftermath."

Everyone looked at Andrei Konetspolski, and the pachy family's nobleman jumped up like a dueling rooster.

"What did you say!?"

"I'm talking about hindsight." Andrei Konetspolski said again, "If you are really so brave, let your Pachi family start. You take the lead and wait for you to defeat. After Stefan Czarnetsky, we immediately followed up to eradicate the tyrant."

Andrei Konetspolski spoke without hesitation, because he discovered that all the nobles who were dissatisfied with the king's reforms were invited today, that is, the so-called conservatives. So he didn't worry that his words would reach the ears of Jan Kazimierz and Ludvika.

As soon as he heard Stefan Czarnetsky's name, the Lord of the Pudge family who had just uttered the fern word immediately drooped his head.

Ask him to fight Stefan Czarnetsky, even if he is given a hundred more courage, he will not dare.

Seeing that the other party was silent, Andrei Konetspolski shook the wine in the next glass and was about to leave.

He disdains to be with these guys who can only talk.

But the other party felt Andrei Konetspolski’s silent insult to him again. His vitality surged and he shouted without a word: "I dare not, you Andrei Konetzpolski Don't Netzpolsky dare!"

Andrei Konetspolsky glared ferociously at Lord Pachi, and placed his hand on the hilt of the knife.

At this time, Princess Carrie Saidei rushed over for questioning.

She made rounds for the Sir Alex of the Paige family.

"Okay, my dear Andrey. Lord Paige is just a drunk gaffe, why should you take it seriously? Everyone and General Stefan are ministers in the same house, so how can you fight each other with swords and soldiers."

Andrei Konetspolsky gave Princess Carrie Said face to face, and no longer entangled with Sir Pachi.

After a while, a bell rang.

Later, a group of young men led the hunting horses and hounds to the backyard. Princess Galisadai greeted everyone to mount and go hunting.

On the way, Andrei Konetspolski deliberately observes Princess Garicedai.

Before, Andrei Konetspolski only accepted Princess Galisei’s invitation because he couldn’t save face. But when he got here, he discovered a secret, that is, the people invited by the Princess today are all hardcore. Old school characters. This meaning is extraordinary. Because just over half a month ago, her son Mihav Vishnevitsky left the camp of Marshal Lubaumacki and sought a position with King Jan Kazimierz.

"Could it be..." Andrei Konetspolski thought to himself.

Halfway through, Andrei Konetspolski couldn't restrain the doubts in his heart. He approached Princess Galisadai and asked bluntly: "Can I think that Princess you and us are of the same mind?"

Princess Carrie Saidai gave a charming smile. She whispered to Andrei: "My dear Andrei. I swear to God that my heart is the same as you. Everyone has a sacred belief and we have a common enemy. This enemy Unprecedentedly strong. Therefore, each of us should be united, and we should stand in the same boat and share honor. Only in this way, we can live up to the noble blood flowing in our blood. Although Lord Parche was timid just now, he did hate him. King and queen. Stefan Çarnetski is the biggest obstacle to safeguarding the freedom of gold. Only the great Marshal Drupaomatsky can get rid of this obstacle. It is a pity that he was deeply affected by the conspiracy of Jan Kazimierz. Stuck in the battlefield of Ukraine."

Andrei Konetspolski understood that the princess was the marshal~www.readwn.com~ he was very excited.

"Does the marshal use a place to get me?"

Seeing that Andrei Konetspolski was so active, Princess Galisadai knew that this person could be entrusted just as the Marshal had expected. So she continued: "Of course. The Marshal hopes that you can find a reason to return to the territory. The Konetspolski family's territory is close to the Potocki family, and you can monitor Stanislaw nearby. Pototsky. He is Jan Kazimierz’s most important adviser. If we monitor him and control him if necessary, we will break Jan Kazimierz’s arm. At the same time, you Secretly train the army within the family for emergencies."

Andrei Konetspolski clenched his fists excitedly after listening.

He said: "It's not a problem at all."

Princess Galisadai added: "Although my son is working for the king, he is only trying to penetrate into the enemy's interior to obtain information, and his heart is always with us."

"I misunderstood the princess and the prince." Andrei Konetspolski apologized sincerely.

Princess Galisadai accepted Andrzej Konetspolski’s apology. She knew that she was the right move to become the spokesperson for Lübau Macki in Warsaw, because she felt Andrei Konetspolski’s unprecedented respect for her since the death of her husband. She could no longer get the respect out of compassion.

Putting Mihavu next to the king is like she said to Andrzej Konetspolski as a **** to break into the reformists; but conversely, it is also the princess’s attitude towards the reformers. Of an investment.

In this way, regardless of whether the old school of Lupaomatsky or the reformist of King Jan Kazimierz wins, their mother and son will be the victors.