At the end of the Tang Dynasty, it was a feudal town, but in Western Europe

On the left side of the Bremen Cathedral, there is indeed a small confessional room. It is made of stone, and its outer surface is covered with traces of fire and smoke. A few mushrooms are tenacious in the cracks of the stone. The ground drilled out of the head, gently swaying with the cold wind.

Inside the confessional, stood a huge cross. In front of the cross, on a silver candlestick, a pale candle was emitting an orange light.

Kneeling in front of the cross, Feng Sen half-closed his eyes and kept replaying the plan in his mind. He knew that Charlie was a smart man. In the official history, almost ten years later, Charlie himself canceled the "Saxony Law". For Charlie Feng Sen had no doubts about his qualities as an emperor.

What's more, as Feng Sen was the leader of so many troops outside, Charlie would never dare to do anything to him. According to Feng Sen's guess, he would be able to come out of the confession room by dinner time.

But this is not his purpose, not even his reward, his Duke of Saxony, is not his purpose. When a duke whose territories are all big and small counts and lords, I am afraid that Feng Sen will be stuck in this mud for most of his life up.

He wants more.

"Anthony." Charlie's voice sounded behind Feng Sen, and Feng Sen knew that this was a show.

"Father." Turning around, Feng Sen stood up and bowed in salute.

Charlie looked at the confessional room with nothing but the cross, smiled, and sat cross-legged on the ground: "Does it feel unfair? You obviously won a war, but you have to confess in the confessional room?"

"Everything is arranged by the heavenly father, and I am willing to do it." Feng Sen replied with a smile, "If it is unfair, His Highness Pepin was thrown into a dark dungeon, which is a bit unfair."

"You cunning, you are still dissatisfied, but you just want to express it through Pepin, a silly boy." Charlie was not angry when he heard about Pepin, but laughed instead, "I asked you to confess, on the one hand, I was out of breath, and on the other hand, I wanted to give you a good blow.

A powerful and noble duke cannot make promises casually like a child.This time, I protect you, what about next time?You are what you should confess to, your Eight Banners Legion and nuns come second. "

"Duke?" Feng Sen repeated the word.

"Yes, Duke." Charlie straightened his back and smiled at Feng Sen, "After this Saxon war is over, I need a capable person to help me govern these Saxons, so I thought of you.

However, whether you can do these things or not has to be tested. It is for this reason that I came to you in the confessional. How are you going to govern Saxony? "

"Father, in Siris, we have a saying, 'The monarch will choose his subjects, and the subjects will also choose the monarch'." Feng Sen suddenly straightened up, and asked Charlie seriously, "Only when the monarch and knights with the same ambition work together, can they be brought to the extreme."

"what do you mean?"

"My father is kind to me, and I will work hard in that direction as my father hopes that Saxony will be governed." Feng Sen bowed to Charlie, "But before that, I have to ask His Highness a question, that is, what is the father's wish?" What is your ambition? Here, only you and my father and son, father, please speak freely."

"Ambition? You mean, ideal? Goal?" Charlie didn't expect Feng Sen to ask such a question.

"Yes." Feng Sen's gaze was extremely sharp at the moment, "Is father a conservative monarch, an enterprising monarch, or a unique emperor?!"

"My boy, you're going to ask me about my goal." Charlie laughed, "It doesn't matter if I tell you——I want to build a great Frankish empire, and its territory will include all the fertile land. Flowing milk and honey, it must be able to pass on from generation to generation until the end of the world, Frank wants to become the most powerful country in the world, this is my goal, what I want to become is an emperor like no other in the world!"

"Congratulations to father." Feng Senchang bowed, "but I don't know how father plans to implement it?"

"It's a revelation." Charlie replied with a smile, "But what you say is nothing more than your so-called strategy. You can say what you want."

Standing up, Feng Sen walked back and forth twice in the small confessional room, replaying the whole process in his mind. He suppressed the beating of his heart, and knelt down in front of Charlie again:

"Since the split of Rome, there have been countless kingdoms that have risen and fallen in a blink of an eye. In today's Patriarchal world, there are only three kingdoms that can survive to this day: Frank in the West, Empire in the East in the Middle, and Abbas in the East.

Abbas is a kingdom formed by Saracens desert herdsmen. They believe in the Hedgehog and Cat Cult. In fact, it is a rumor of my teaching, but they are shameless. They occupy the holy city of Jerusalem, thinking that they believe in the only god in the world.

The Abbas not only cut off trade, but also caused a shortage of currency in our country and impeded the circulation of materials. In the event of disasters, civil upheavals would occur everywhere, which is our great enemy.But now Abbas has tens of millions of people, commanding the princes with the strength of the people, this is really incomparable.

The Eastern Empire occupied the Balkans and Anatolia. It has gone through seven dynasties. The country is dangerous but the people are attached to it. Its talents are even better than ours.

Abbas could command hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the desert, while the Gaul Plain is fertile and wild, the foundation of the emperor, and the Pyrenees Mountains are in the way, the sky is high and the mountains are dangerous, so my grandfather achieved the emperor's career.But the Gaul Plain is so fertile, and our country's talents are so prosperous, why have there been rebellions and public grievances for years?

Father, Frank's loss is in width, loss in seal, and loss in wealth. "

Speaking of this, Feng Sen could already see Charlie's eyes flickering, and his words became more passionate: "The Frankish kingdom is too broadly controlled, which gives the rebellious party an opportunity. They secretly unite and act secretly. The Frankish kingdom is so big, how can it be managed?

The title is a matter of the nobility. For example, Hadrad today, as a vassal of his father, is hesitant to rescue him. On the contrary, foreign ministers like me are desperate to save them. If their territory can be directly under His Highness, why not? One hundred thousand soldiers?The nobles despise their father, each has his own selfishness, and his military property is self-sufficient, how can he be loyal?

Wealth power lies in our lack of money. I, Frank, have a vast land and abundant products, and have everything. Why do I have to consume the food accumulated over the years even when I summoned [-] troops?It is because the materials are not in circulation, why are the materials not in circulation?It is because there is no gold and silver to make money.

If these three problems can be solved and the people are strong and prosperous, and the subjects are stable, I will lead the soldiers of Saxony to march eastward by land, and end the soldiers of the Eastern Empire to go south.

Father sent an admiral from Iberia out of the Strait of Gibraltar to Carthage and Egypt.

Father led the Frankish soldiers, took the title of the Father's Crusade, and in the name of capturing Jerusalem, came out of Italy, Denkrit and Cyprus and went south. Greeting father with food?

At that time, my father captured Jerusalem and became the emperor of the Holy City. Couldn't his merits surpass King David? "

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ps "It's a common problem for emperors to have great (harmonious) success, and Charlemagne is no exception. Although the room confrontation was almost impossible in that era, Charlie still believed it. After all, it was just a conception..."

——— "Memoirs of Feng Sen"

Chapter 187 Tang Wu Movement

Feng Sen's voice kept echoing in the small confessional room, but his burning eyes were still staring at Charlie.

"That's right." With a light laugh, Charlie clapped his hands, with satisfaction in his eyes, but the suppressed emotion in his voice revealed his sincerity, "The so-called monarchy is too scattered, the subjects are disloyal, and there is no financial power in the hands. I have discussed the problem with several Paladin scholars for a long time, but you can think of it alone. It's really not easy.

The so-called Three Kingdoms theory is indeed refreshing, and no one has introduced the situation of Abbas to me in detail. "

Yes, the three major diseases of the Frankish Kingdom were these three problems. Charlie devoted his whole life to solving these three problems. The first problem he adopted was to take an oath of allegiance and take hostages. In his later years, wherever he went, he asked the local lords to take all their subjects to swear allegiance to him, and obtained the hostages of the nobles either explicitly or covertly.

But in the official history, this plan did not play a big role, but instead led to a large number of noble rebellions.

The second question, the method Charlie used was the Inspector of the Kingdom, he sent his cronies everywhere to investigate the wrongdoings of the Earl and his subjects, and Malajiji seems to be in charge of this aspect.

And this problem has not been solved either. The later kingdom inspectors colluded with the local nobles, and there was a grand occasion where I checked myself.

The third question is that Charlie’s method is to mint new coins to collect financial power, but unfortunately, due to the decline of business caused by the Abbas and the unfriendly business environment, although Charlie’s measures have alleviated the money shortage in the territory, But still failed to gather wealth, and its money income was less than one-third of Byzantium.

"Father, I know you've been racking your brains over these three questions." Feng Sen knelt forward two steps, and came directly opposite Charlie, their knees were almost touching, "But I have to say , the measures given by my father's Paladin scholars are not very effective, are they?"

Charlie fell into silence. He looked at Feng Sen and said after a long time, "I originally thought that you were just a soldier charging on the battlefield, but I never thought that you could give advice on state affairs."

"I'm just standing on the shoulders of giants." Feng Sen took out a book from under his buttocks, "Father, this is a booklet I wrote. The life, exploits, and administration of the emperor.

You may not believe it, Father, but the people of Siris were working on these questions 200 years before the saint came.

However, since the saint had not yet come into the world at that time, we could not follow his footsteps, and produced other wisdoms, similar to Greek logic and alchemy, but this study is called Confucianism, which specializes in how to govern the country. "

His eyes lit up, and Charlie took the booklet, but then his face darkened again: "Why are they all in Latin..."

"Cough cough cough." Feng Sen suddenly remembered that Charlie was illiterate, and he hurriedly replied, "Father can let other scholars read it to you, but I have to tell you that it is precisely because of the knowledge of Confucianism that Sai Reese was able to build a powerful empire.

I am from Siris myself, but I have never systematically introduced you to Siris, so before you read this book, I would like to introduce you to Siris.

It has been thousands of years since Siris was established more than 200 years before the saint came to the world. During these thousand years, Siris established many dynasties, and my hometown is the Li Tang Dynasty.

Different from Europa, the earls and dukes of the Tang Dynasty in Seris Li are all virtual dukes. Does my father know what a virtual duke is, that is, although he has a territory, he does not have the power to manage the territory and can only obtain the tax revenue of the territory, while the real estate of the territory The management is handed over to the county magistrate...

These county magistrates are often not selected from the local area, but are dispatched by Emperor Seris to manage the civil affairs. If the emperor wants to change, he can revoke a dignitary status equivalent to an earl with just a few words...

These are not hereditary, nor are they determined according to the status of the nobility, but are determined according to the wisdom of the person. As long as a person has both ability and character, then he can become the public office of the county magistrate...

Father, you may be thinking, those county magistrates have been treated so unfairly, why didn't they rebel?It's very simple, because of Confucianism, Confucianism constrains their behavior, Confucianism emphasizes monarch, minister, father, son, son, loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness...

Loyalty refers to being loyal to the Heavenly Father and His Royal Highness, filial piety refers to filial piety to parents and love to the Heavenly Father, benevolence refers to forgiving others, righteousness refers to keeping promises, so how to choose virtuous people?Based on these four criteria to select and inspect...

Of course, there will also be the disguise of treacherous people, but those who use these standards to flaunt themselves, once they reveal their rebellious nature, they will fall behind in terms of reason...

Didn't father always worry about the nobles' infidelity and rebellion?That's just because they still think that their land is their own and has nothing to do with you, but in the concept of Confucianism, there is no king's land under the whole world, and no king's minister on the shore of the land.The land was given to you by the Father, and you gave it to them, it has nothing to do with them..."

As the sky gradually darkened, even the last ray of sunlight left the roof of the confession room, while Feng Sen was still talking, Charlie was actually listening with great interest, and asked Feng Sen to answer one or two questions from time to time .

"So, you're saying that although Siris is powerful, it will split up and regroup every few hundred years because they don't have the teaching of their heavenly father?" Charlie asked with great interest.

"Yes." Feng Sen, who had been happily introducing Charlie just now, stopped, and sat in front of Charlie again, "Yes, the existence of the Heavenly Father is a theory, and it can be redeemed, but it failed to come up with a good way to govern the country. Confucianism is practice, which can govern the country, but it does not delve into the existence and heart of people." However, with the development of the times, in later generations, the truth and reality of the two have been reversed.

"Father." Feng Sen bowed to Charlie again, "It is urgent to learn the advanced experience of the East. Easternization is inevitable. The church governs people's hearts and Confucianism governs the country. Western learning is the body and Eastern learning is used. This is Frank's road to a strong country."

Charlie didn't reply. He looked at the simple confession room, and then at the sky outside. The expression on his face remained the same, but his eyes became clouded: "Time flies so fast."

"Father, if you want to appoint me the Duke of Saxony, I hope you will give me full authority!" Feng Sen said forcefully, looking at Charlie sincerely, "This will be the field of the Tang Wu Movement, let's take Saxony as an example first , try Confucianism from the East, and if it succeeds, spread it to the whole country.”

Looking straight at Feng Sen, Charlie's eyes were still sharp, his face was expressionless, he didn't know whether he was thinking or doing something, even Feng Sen could see a hint of playfulness from the corner of his mouth.

"Father wants to be a unique emperor, and Anthony wants to be a unique minister!" Feng Sen gritted his teeth and bowed again, "If he fails, I am willing to give up the right of inheritance and enter a monastery to practice for a lifetime."

After a moment of silence that made Feng Sen sweat coldly, he heard the sound of clothes rubbing against each other.

Charlie stood up and took Clarent off his belt. He stroked the sword for nearly 3 minutes. Finally, he threw Clarent to Feng Sen, turned around and left: "Your confession is over, Anthony, you have to prepare well these days. You will be present on Christmas Eve the night after tomorrow, and I will announce you as the Duke of Saxony there."

Chapter 188 Miracle, this is a miracle!

In the cold winter night, the light of the stars is the skylight exposed from the pierced night sky. Under the brilliant skylight, the silver light sprinkled on Feng Sen's shoulders. He exhaled a cold breath with white mist, his face was covered with smile.

After turning on the Clausewitz engine, Feng Sen watched the prompt popping up on the engine, feeling a little excited in his heart.

【Battle on the Weser River】

【Hearty victory】

[In the west of the Rosengarten Forest, a total of 5000 troops from both sides fought a big battle on this cramped plain. Your army defeated the arrogant Vikings with fewer troops and completely gained Saxony. Victory in the war!Cheers to you, winners! 】

[Your legend begins to spread in Saxony, gaining 200 prestige, monthly prestige +2]

When the prompt was opened, it was still the most familiar pop-up window of victory in the battle, and Feng Sen had gradually gotten used to it.

However, after experiencing the Battle of Setenkaner River, the +200 prestige and +2 monthly prestige are a bit contemptuous to Feng Sen.

After all, compared with that battle, this time's victory was basically a tactical victory, and it would be nice not to give a [Bloody Battle Narrow Victory].

Thinking of this, Feng Sen turned his gaze to the prestige bar and the power bar above the map.

【Prestige: 691】——》【Prestige: 901】

【Psychic Power: 533】——》【Psychic Power: 94】

More than 900 prestige, what can I exchange for it?Feng Sen suddenly had countless plans in his mind, but soon, he turned his attention to the psychic energy column. The psychic energy did not increase but decreased, because he spent 450 psychic energy points in December to enlighten Arvo, Gisela, and Wang Sima, allowing them to learn Latin and Chinese.

Although it is only at the entry level, there is no problem in simple communication with people.

"Wang Sima, what are the casualties of our army in this battle?"

Riding on Feng Sen's left side, Wang Sima recalled for a while, and reported: "In this battle, the Jingnan Army suffered heavy casualties. A total of 75 soldiers died in battle, including 12 Xuanjia cavalry and 63 infantry soldiers. .”

Hearing this, Feng Sen couldn't help feeling a little bit sad. What he was most afraid of was this kind of situation. It's fine for ordinary small battles. Once there is a big battle and needs to rush to the fortress, those bannermen and Yi Cong don't care. If it's used, Tang can only do it himself.

But the question is, Qi Ding and Yi Cong can make up for it after they die, but where can they make up for Jing Nanjun's death?These are all Tang people who have been strengthened, and they are elites selected from the army since childhood. If one dies, one less.

"Do they all have any children?"

"Almost half of them have families and children in Hamburg."

"In the evening, I will go to summon souls. Those who have children will treat their families favorably, and those who have no children will enter the Hall of Martyrs, and select orphans to continue the incense for them."

"Here."

After leaving Bremen, all the camps built by Siegfried were cheaper than Feng Sen at this moment, and King Qin's troops simply lived in them.

After getting off the horse, Feng Sen had not heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Griffith, Abu and others surrounding him with hopeful eyes.

Although he was tired, Feng Sen knew that this was human nature, and this was the reward they deserved: "If there is no accident, I will become the Duke of Saxony, and the Saxony decree will also be abolished. However, this news should not be spread, otherwise, if Charlie hears the news, it will be easy to cause trouble."

Griffith covered Abu, who was about to scream, and the tense expression on his face was obviously relieved: "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Lord, but I don't know how you want to govern?"

"We'll talk about this later, I'm too tired, let me rest for a while."

"Ah, okay, excuse me to rest."

When Griffith dragged Abu away, Feng Sen suddenly turned his head and asked, "Where is Gisela? Where is she?"

Abu and Griffith looked at each other, and replied: "After seeing Vidukind this afternoon, she has been staying by the river, I don't know what she is doing..."

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Beside the cold Weser River, the starlight is like water, and the river water emits fluorescence, and Gisela sits on the bank of the river, not caring about the cold wind in the face, sitting alone in silence.

An ermine blanket was placed on Gisela's shoulders. Feng Sen waved away the guards on both sides and sat beside Gisela. Like Gisela, he did not speak.

The rippling water in the white river water reflected Feng Sen and Gisela.

"Feng, I went to see my father today." Gisela's voice was a little hoarse, and I don't know if she had cried secretly. "I really hate him, but when I saw him lose his legs and could only crawl on the muddy floor all by himself, I was really sad."

A person crawling all over the dirt on the mud floor?Didn't Griffith give him a special bath, and arranged for two maids to help him move?Feng Sen's face turned dark, damn old bastard, really immoral.

"Don't worry, he's strong."

"Actually, I know he's lying to me, and that's not the main reason why I'm sad." Gisela shook her legs slightly, and her moccasin boots skidded across the water. Heavenly Father's piety, but in the end, I chose Xiao Ai, and I will feel sad for my loved ones after all.

I converted to Heavenly Father. Apart from the despair of family and blood relationship, the main reason is that I think that if everyone believed in Heavenly Father, there would be fewer wars and deaths.

But compared with the Father, why do I feel that family affection is equally important?

Feng, you see, the Heavenly Father said that everyone can be redeemed, but His Royal Highness Charles, as the king appointed by the Heavenly Father, has not fulfilled this point.

When they used the sword, they never thought about the Heavenly Father, and in the end it was all for selfish desires, and the Heavenly Father was just a cover.In other words, there is no heavenly father in people's hearts at all, and the heavenly father is just a banner to cover up sin. "