Warhammer Throne

Chapter 1033, about the candidates of the ten marshals

In the 2515 year of the Imperial calendar, on the evening of the disbandment of the Knight King, the capital of Brittania, Curona, the Knights Club of the Holy Grail, "House of the Round Table".

As the name suggests, this is the club of the Cullona branch of the Holy Grail Knights. It provides board and lodging. It also provides a lot of entertainment facilities for the holy grail knights to relax and entertain here. Of course, the entry barrier is very high. If you are not The holy grail knights, then at least they must get a letter of introduction from the holy grail knights or be brought in by the holy grail knights before they can enter the entertainment. The drinks, food and many entertainments are basically free, and the money is funded by the tithe of the lake fairy church. .

Bohemond and François chose a seat by the window. The waiter brought drinks and food. François immediately signaled the waiter to go down. The two old dukes took their seats and ate face to face.

The two people have different situations of their own army, but they are unified because they don't care about the affairs of the army and choose to have a meal together.

It’s okay for the old duke, the old duke, to discuss merits and rewards, but let him arrange specific rewards and how to balance the distribution of the Bastogne knights and serfs, and who should be promoted. The headache was terrible. The old duke had always been very bad at these. He was only good at fighting, and he was in a difficult state for internal affairs and diplomacy.

It happened that Talleyrand came to the door with Ryan's intention, and the Knight King politely said whether Ching Bohemond was very troublesome in this area? Do you need us to help you arrange?

Good good! Berhemond was very happy, and immediately said that you would help me arrange it. After reading Talleyrand’s proposed promotion to freedmen, the knight title and the corresponding award, Berhemond felt that the other party Isn't it a bit of a "grass-roots plot", all agree that the issue of rewards has been solved so easily, and he is now relaxed.

Therefore, Berhemond also likes to appoint bureaucrats. He just chooses people very badly, and he doesn't know how to manage and control. As a result, every bureaucrat appointed will pull his hips very quickly in less than a year or two, and learn to deceive. , Eating and taking cards, constantly knocking the bones and sucking the bones on the serfs while blinding the knights and nobles. Finally, when Bohemond found out, he could only be forced to kill or replace them. If Talleyrand was not Ryan’s personal servant, Bohemond almost I wanted to hire Talleyrand to be his chief minister of the interior.

"Don't, Boss, Talleyrand, you can't control them." François is still full of elegance and wisdom for decades, he can directly see that Bohemond is thinking What, the old man shook his head repeatedly: "That high elf is simply synonymous with cunning and hypocrisy. Apart from my son-in-law, few people can hold him down, because many times you can't detect his hints and deceit, he It is simply the incarnation of Larnold. Only when you read him, understand and understand everything about him, his talents can truly be used by others."

Ra Nord, one of the eight gods of the old world, the **** of deceit and theft, once a mortal, he successfully deceived the goddess of mercy Salia, deceived and drank Salia's tears, and sealed the gods.

"No? I think he is quite enthusiastic." Berhemond murmured: "At best, it is a bit grassroots plot. He is more inclined to civilians and serfs in the award, but considering his origin, it is normal."

"Ah, madam, you are being tricked by that lame man!" François reluctantly broke his words: "What kind of grassroots plot, he is casting your majesty's favor and giving you peace of mind, think about it, if his The rewards are biased towards the knights and nobles. What will your first reaction be? Do you think he is in collusion with your knights and nobles? Then you still want to trust him? Can the list of rewards he drafted be passed by you?"

"...Is that so?" Berhemond was stunned for a while.

"So Talleyrand, a cunning man, will constantly test you and hint you. As long as you don't understand his hints or understand his subtext, he will deceive you and play with you!" François sighed. A cry: "That is, my son-in-law has enough level and knows everything to control such terrible talents as Talleyrand and Beria."

"Well, François, you are good at internal affairs, you can handle everything yourself." Berhemond muttered, but the Duke of Red Dragon quickly focused on his pork loin, egg, ham sandwich Come on, eat it with big mouthfuls.

François and Berhemond are completely different existences. Ryan’s old father-in-law has already drawn up all the reward lists and rewards as well as the specific promotion candidates on the road. The rest is up to Gerold. Do, the old man is also free.

François also picked up his own sandwiches, the old-in-law’s favorite chicken drumstick sandwich and pineapple pie. He ate two bites, thought about it, and put it down again: "Boss, about the ten marshals, where do you have More news?"

The rumors of the ten marshals really made all the Breton nobles itch. Most of the nobles are still in the hot council. Who has been awarded the title of marshal, this title undoubtedly represents the highest rank of military rank. The trust of the king and his sole power.

The title of Marshal came from the empire. As early as during the period of Charlemagne, the marshal was the "man in charge of the royal stables" and was responsible for managing the horses of the emperor. In the period of Sigismund the Conqueror, in order to deal with the empire's four-sided battle The position of marshal began to appear to ensure that the emperor’s attention was unable to take into account the independent commandership, and then this position was fixed, symbolizing the highest military rank, the Empire, Kislev have the position of marshal, such as Rick Marshal, Marshal Noor, Marshal Middenheim, and a lot of marshals named by Kislov, and so on.

Brittany also has the title of marshal, but it is not a permanent position. For example, in the history of Brittany, there was a famous admiral Henry Lamot who defeated Nico Hara at the famous point of brutality. The King of Desert Kemuri, the King of Eternal King, the King of Immortality (more than one hundred titles are omitted below and including but not limited to the above) Tomb King naval fleet sent by Setra, and killed the opponent's commander Amon Hetum the Great and was named admiral of the Navy.

By the way, this defeat led Setra to launch a two-hundred-year-long retaliatory attack for this, until the cemetery of Henri Lamotte, the Breton admiral, had been completely gone, and his ashes were taken by Setra. Pulled up personally before it came to an end.

There is now only one Marshal in Brittany, and that is the border defense marshal Roland Marshall at the border between Brittany and the empire. As we all know, there is a disputed area between Brittany and the Empire in the West. With the right to claim, heavy troops were stationed in this border area to guard each other. Marshal Roland once led a large border guard to build a large number of forts here, confront the imperial army in the swamp and dense forest, and seize every opportunity to expand. The territory of the Knight Kingdom.

However, after Ryan became the king of knights, he made a major breakthrough in diplomacy with the empire. The two sides decided in principle to coexist and prosper together, re-determining the border and signing documents. Since then, there has been no war, Marshal Roland. The border guards of China have nowhere to use their abilities. Now the entire border guards only have a team of knights and two serf infantry regiments to guard and deal with possible invasions such as the green-skinned beasts and bandits.

When everyone was excited about the title of the top ten marshals, a small number of great nobles were already very keenly aware. This is most likely the time when the politics and power of the entire Knight Kingdom will be shuffled again.

For example, Ryan, a politically sensitive old man, François wiped his mouth, waiting for Berhemond's answer.

"The news I have is similar to yours." Berhemond whispered: "But I got the latest news from the witch lady in Karad. She doesn't often go in and out of the palace to participate in the Queen Suria organization. Is there an afternoon tea party for the noble lady? From the tea party, Catherine learned from Suria’s maid Silvia that it is said that His Majesty the King intends to designate that Lady Kiesler as one of the top ten marshals of Brittany, and he is also the only A marshal of foreign nationality."

"Rokosovsky, it will only be him." François frowned after hearing this, and the old man slowly leaned back and leaned on the backrest, contemplating.

The information that can be made public at present will definitely be canonized as marshals: Bohemond, François himself, Boderick, Bertrand, Raun, Karad, Rokosowski.

There are already seven people. These seven people are not too controversial, including Rokosovsky. Everyone admires the marshal guarding Olengrad and leading the operation of Bagration, destroying it like a storm. And crushed the Norskar Mountain Legion, and even the Norscar Supreme King Islin died outside Groward Forest City.

Now Rokosovsky has been naturalized and joined Bretania, and is also preparing to marry the local noble singer of Brittany. The noble blood is Eva Green, the closest daughter of the Leo Cornwall family, and Ryan married Suria, which symbolizes that he has gained recognition from the knights and nobles.

He will be the first person in old world history to be awarded the title of Marshal by two countries at the same time.

Now there are only three places left, so besides these people, there are also very competitive ones including the following:

Marshal Roland Marshall, the border guard, as mentioned above, his personal strength is average, and the level of the army is quite satisfactory, but he has the only marshal title now, and his qualifications are very deep. Ryan did not come to Brittania before he He is already the leader of an army.

Hagen, Duke of Gisoleaux, the Duke, like Bohemond, is not good at internal affairs and diplomacy. His advantage is his veteran and noble status. He has also participated in many wars, but does Ryan value him and his commanding ability How on earth is a question.

The deputy commander-in-chief of the old guards, Nicholas Davu, the world-famous holy grail old guard is brave and tenacious, and is generally recognized by the knight nobles and Ryan’s trust. However, Davu has a fatal flaw. It is that his qualifications are too low, and it seems too late to join the core circle. There is already a lot of controversy in his direct promotion to deputy marshal. If he is directly promoted to marshal, it is bound to be controversial.

Hubald, Duke of Carcassonne, is also one of the candidates. He is strong and good at command. He is the Holy Grail. However, Carcassone has always been relatively isolated from the core circle of Brittany. After Egil's invasion, Duke Hubald never fought with Ryan again, nor did he participate in any major expeditions.

Ryan’s Sun Knights, Baron Biocarri Juan Carlos-Sunwatcher, Devin Earl Hux, and the current Marquis of the Badlands, and Lucien, the commander of the Three Guards of the Badlands, are also competitive. , And the banner officer Baron Meroving Armand, of course, the banner officer has a very weak sense of existence due to his long time sitting in Meroving Castle and few words.

In addition to these candidates, Casvan, Duke of Pallaon, Theodoric, Duke of Berleon, and François' cousin Gerrod all have theoretical opportunities.

"Now it seems that we will all be named marshals. There is no doubt about it." François considered the words, and the old man swallowed the grilled chicken thigh sandwich in a few bites. After thinking about it, he still tentatively said: "But We are also worthy of the title of Marshal, Percy, do you think I am right?"

"Hmm..." The Red Dragon nodded repeatedly, and Bohemond didn't care about his face: "Yes, no one will be missing us. Come on, François, drink and drink."

"Hey!" The old man looked at Bohemond's "unable to teach" face and was so angry that he could only clink glasses.

Drinking a glass of wine, the old father-in-law had to pick out the words clearly: "But we can't just think about ourselves, Bossy, what about the people under our hands?"

Bohemond nodded, and the Duke of Red Dragon said meaningfully: "Seven people have been identified so far. I have already occupied two of Bastogne. François, the lady is here. I will not be insatiable. Oh."

"What does this have to do with greed!" François' eyes lit up, and the old man understood. Berhemond knew about the matter. He simply hit the iron while it was hot: "We all know the ten marshals, the standards of canonization. What is it? Is it blood? Or closeness? Then why didn't your Majesty canonize his close ministers as marshals?"

"What do you mean?" Bohemond was stunned for a moment, and the old Duke François didn't understand what he meant.

"Ability! Ability!" François had to make his words clearer. The old father-in-law was really speechless about Pershmond's political intactness: "Ryan canonized Marshal on the basis of two, one is ability. One is seniority. Ability represents the sole aspect of future united military operations. Seniority represents loyalty and whether to serve the public. Bosch, at this point, those who should be contested must be contested. The marshal is essentially the court military position of the Knight King. If you don’t fight, how can your Majesty care about a cowardly person? Your Majesty likes people with performance, ability, and ambition. He is not afraid that he can't control it, even the vicious and cunning person like Beria and Talleyrand He can control it, can't he still deal with these guys?"

"Then what do you mean?" Perchmond thought for a while and felt that François made sense: "Davout? He is our Bastogne."

"We must fight! And we must fight." François nodded: "The marshal position is the big cake. I can be sure that your majesty will be completely centralized soon. We must master more marshal positions in order to be in the future. Occupying a favorable position in the cake, I will go to see Su Liya tomorrow to see if there is still a chance for Davu, and take a look, Davu’s ability and loyalty are no problem, I am a good candidate for the country."

"Then I will also visit Kurona's old family, as well as the holy grail knights." Pershmond nodded slowly, and the Duke of Red Dragon thought for a minute before he looked up: "So...Jerrod? "

"Jerrod can't~www.ltnovel.com~ The old man touched his goatee and smiled: "I know he can't, think about it, Boss, who is able to pass the test for the country and lead the soldiers outside , To contribute to the country, to contribute to our friendship with the dwarves? "

"Commander of the Three Guards of the Badlands? Marquis Lucien?" Bohemond understood.

"He is already on his way back to the country to report on his work." Francois nodded: "In this way, we will act separately."

"Boss, I'll mobilize my relationship and Su Liya's influence on this side, and recommend Dawu."

"And you, mobilize the influence of your family's connections and those noble bloodlines, and recommend Lucien!"

"Let's split up!"

"Deal!"

The two crystal goblets collided and the wine splashed.

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