Chapter 591 Imperial Discussion (Part 2)

"This is our responsibility and obligation!"

exclaimed Theoderic.

"Then, is it also our obligation to empty our pockets for a meaningless war?"

Todd Bollinger retorted.

The meeting has progressed to this point, and Rhodes already knows that there will be no results if it continues. It is so laborious to organize a coalition, let alone getting each elector to contribute military expenditures. Nordland, as a large northern province, is the first to face Norsca.

The barbarians are naturally willing to pay for people. However, several electors in the south are not willing to dedicate their strength for free. The so-called empire is truly united only after a few chats. Most of the time, let alone unity, civil war is

It's a common thing.

Rhodes just felt a little tired and didn't want to listen to these people's nonsense anymore, so he stood up and left the hall. The emperor wanted to keep him, but due to his status and the atmosphere of the scene, it was not convenient for him to stay in person.

Until he walked out of the gate, Rhodes could still hear the noisy arguments in the hall.

As Maximian said before, except for the election of the emperor, the electors of the empire have never been able to really sit down and discuss one thing and reach a consensus. And even for such a big event as the election of the emperor, most of the time

It was chosen secretly. The so-called emperor was nothing more than a compromise after competing for the interests of all parties.

Everyone is immersed in their own interests, talking in gorgeous words, but with their own calculations in mind. The barbarian invasion has even become a bargaining chip for the great lords of the empire to fight for power... For example, the Nord Territory is most worried about the intelligence coming true.

The elector Theodoric loudly called for the unity of the empire and organized legions to defend along the coast. However, the elector in the south showed an attitude of being indifferent to the matter and even mocked Theodore.

Rick's timidity and cowardice were frightened by a group of barbarians...

After finally agreeing to send some troops, after some thought, they started talking about the issue of military expenses... There is no doubt that Marius and Constantine did not want to bear this cost, and the invasion of the Norscans did not have much to do with them.

Nord knows how to stop them... This is what everyone thinks...

As a distinguished guest, Rhodes could only watch this clown-like scene with cold eyes, but he was unable to do anything to reverse it. After all, this was an internal matter within the empire...

The air outside the palace is fresh, but turbid. The clean marble floor in the square is in sharp contrast with the dirt-filled conditions in the slums. Altdorf, there are countless crises hidden under the prosperous appearance.

Rhodes knew that compared to major events such as the invasion of barbarians and the rise of Chaos, the corruption and erosion within the empire was more deadly. It was like a plague, lurking, lurking, slowly infecting, and then erupting in a concentrated manner.

"My lord, my lord, please stay."

Just as Rhodes was walking in the streets of Altdorf in a daze, there was a rush of shouting from behind.

The guard put his hand on the hilt of his sword warily and stared at the strange man. However, the stranger was very sensible and stood at a safe distance about ten meters away from Rhodes. He was wearing a black velvet suit with a chest

Wearing a pure gold and gemstone brooch. The gold-embroidered satin cloak is buckled on the buckles on both shoulders and hangs naturally. He looks quite like an imperial noble. Of course, he is indeed a noble...

"Dear Lord Rhodes, yes, I think I have recognized the right person. You are the great Lord of the Northern Territory of Kislev. I have heard about your deeds. You led the desperate Kislev Lady to resist.

The Norscan tribe resisted the green-skinned orcs and overthrew the bloody vampire queen..."

"Tell me what you want to say?"

The imperial noble was interrupted by Rhodes in the middle of his words. No noble would talk nonsense for no reason. It was obvious that this handsome, neatly dressed middle-aged man had something to say. But it was definitely not a polite compliment like the one he started with.

word.

"Oh... oh... sorry... Great Lord, can you take a step to speak?"

The man made an elegant move. The guard wanted to drive him away, but Rhodes walked over directly. The man in front of him was not hostile, and he did not carry a weapon. His keen observation allowed Rhodes to understand

He just felt that this person was not simple, not in terms of body, but in terms of motivation.

The nobles of the empire have always looked down on the Kislev ladies, thinking that they are just barbarians from the north. The real civilized country is in the empire. In their eyes, Kislev is at best a semi-civilized nation. However, this lady is neatly dressed and well-mannered.

Although he was an imperial noble, he was so respectful and in awe of Lord Kislev, which made Rhodes somewhat interested in getting to know him.

"Dear Lord of the Northern Territory of Kislev, my name is Holstar Katfar Brandiotto. I am very happy to meet you here. In fact, I have been waiting for you."

The nobleman's words made Rhodes more interested in him. A nobleman of the empire, waiting for a lord of Kislev? Since ancient times, only nobles of Kislev have gone to the empire, and no nobles of the empire have ever gone to Kislev.

Husband ran away. What was the purpose of this nobleman praising him so much? Rhodes looked at him with a strange look. And the nobleman did not shy away from the northern lord's gaze.

"wait for me?"

Rhodes asked jokingly.

"Yes..." Brandiotto swallowed and said without changing his expression, "I won't beat around the bush, High Lord, I know the purpose of your coming to Altdorf this time, and I also know the outcome of the meeting."

"Meeting? How did you know about it?"

"You don't know, there is nothing that money can't do here."

Before Brandiotto finished speaking, Rhodes had already understood. Bribery and spying were normal things in the empire. However, even such high-level meetings would be spied on. It is conceivable that this country has

How decadent and dim... Or perhaps, this meeting was nothing in the eyes of the empire's top brass... Thinking of this, Rhodes couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Don't be surprised, great lord. I have lived here since I was a child, and I have been used to this kind of thing. As I said just now, I not only know that you came to attend the meeting, but also know that the meeting has no results."

"The meeting is still going on." Rhodes emphasized.

"But it is fruitless." Brandiotto said sternly, "Because, here, there is no result in discussing things that are not beneficial."

The noble's words made Rhodes feel chilled. Indeed, one sentence summed up the current situation of the empire.

"That's why I came to you."

Brandiotto spread his hands and said.
Chapter completed!