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Chapter Five: The Astute King

In a castle in Prague, the Bohemian Regent Georg, who is over forty years old, is processing official documents. The implementation of imperial prohibitions is becoming more and more strict. There are a lot of things to deal with every day, making the already elderly regent even more tired.

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"Dear Regent, His Majesty Laszlo wishes to see you for something." A waiter said to the Regent.

"Do you know what is going on?" The regent's voice was old but powerful. As the religious leader of the Hussites, it was necessary for him to lead his subjects to resist the pressure from the Shinra Emperor.

Hussites are a sect that is different from Catholicism. They still belong to Christianity and are heretics. The Pope dislikes them very much, so Catholic countries also dislike them very much.

"I heard that it was a battle plan. His Majesty seems to be interested in regaining his rights on the battlefield." The waiter continued. This matter has been heard throughout Prague. Even a small waiter knows his Majesty's purpose.

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"Combat plan?" The regent breathed out, "Okay, let him come in."

Although there was no obvious rebelliousness, everyone could see his carelessness. The waiter called Laszlo in.

"Your Majesty," seeing Laszlo come in, the regent stroked his chest and bowed, then straightened up.

"I wonder if your Majesty is here because he is short of food and clothing?" The regent turned his head and said to the chamberlain on the side, "Go and make up for what your Majesty lacks."

After saying that, he did not look at Laszlo again and immersed himself in reviewing the official documents again. In his opinion, this was enough to embarrass His Majesty. According to this good-faced character, he should have left on his own, even if he knew that Laszlo

Slo has other goals.

"No need, he can't give me what I want." Laszlo didn't even look at the waiter next to him, "I have something to talk to you about, Regent."

"Oh, so the rumors are true?" The regent was a little helpless. He suddenly felt that His Majesty was a little disrespectful.

"Your Majesty wants to command the army? I can't do anything. You can try to convince those nobles. I won't stop you."

It is obvious that the regent does not want to pay attention to this majesty. The nobles have always been unwilling to do anything early. If you want them to work in vain, even the pope cannot do it. Laszlo is such an empty-headed king. I am afraid that the army will be defeated as soon as they leave Prague.

Collapse.

"There is no need to prevaricate me like this. I know that nothing can be done in Bohemia without your consent." Laszlo had a sneer on his lips. He hated these hypocrites the most. They said one thing and said another behind their backs.

"Your Majesty has rewarded you." The regent did not deny it.

"Since Your Majesty understands this, why do you still come to me?"

"I have a plan that can benefit both of our families, but I don't know if the regent is interested."

"Tell me about it." The regent said expressionlessly.

"Give me an army and I will take back all of Austria."

The regent looked very surprised. It was not that he had never thought about this over the years, but he had some concerns. In the past, Laszlo was too young to lead the army, and as a nephew, he was asked to fight against his uncle, so it was difficult to protect him.

Unwilling, and the previous imperial bans were not strictly enforced, the regent did not want to provoke the Shinra Emperor's nerves, but now Bohemia's situation has become increasingly difficult, and the regent had to consider this issue.

feasibility.

"This is impossible, I cannot let the boys of Bohemia bleed for Austria." The regent suddenly said seriously.

Laszlo was very disdainful in his heart. Although he knew that this was the performance of a qualified politician, it did not prevent him from looking down on him. Of course, if the regent had no means, he would not be able to lead Bohemia to resist the invasion of HRE.

The pressure of the emperor.

"What if I give up the throne of Bohemia?" Laszlo continued, "That way you can do what you want to do with dignity."

The regent could no longer keep calm. He had been the regent for more than 20 years. He had led the religious resistance army to oppose his rule since the time of Laszlo's father. However, he was unable to ascend the throne due to legal reasons. The inheritance system in Europe is very complete.

, even if a person without jurisprudence ascends to the throne, he will not be recognized. The original Byzantine royal family's regicide ascended the throne and was not recognized by the Pope. Therefore, the Roman crown jurisprudence was granted to Charlemagne, creating the Holy Roman Empire.

"Haha," the regent finally couldn't help laughing, "As your Majesty's minister, I shall abide by whatever decision your Majesty makes."

"I want an army of fifty thousand, and you will be responsible for supplying food and grass."

"Ahem, no, there are not that many people in the country. Without affecting agriculture, I can provide your Majesty with at most 10,000 people."

"Don't you have to obey?" Laszlo said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, but the regent did not speak.

"Since you are reluctant to part with it, then give me 10,000 people. However, I want Catholics. In addition, prepare me with food and grass for another year."

The regent easily agreed to Laszlo's request. For him, Catholics were still a hidden danger and it was just a good idea to take them away.

"No problem, Your Majesty, what we said before..."

"When I arrive in Austria, I will naturally renounce the throne in public."

"this..."

The regent was a little hesitant. Of course, he was eager to take over the throne now, but he also knew that it would not be good for him to rush.

"Well, I hope you will abide by your agreement, Your Majesty, otherwise your cousin may stop your behavior."

"Don't worry, go get ready." Laszlo ignored his threat, waved his hand, and turned around to leave.

And on the other side.

The King of Poland agreed to Sito's proposal. After deposing three members, he successfully persuaded the entire parliament. Sultan Karaman also agreed to send troops to attack the Ottomans under certain conditions.

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Papal States

Pope Gregory VII is praying to a cardinal who is preparing to travel.

"Your Majesty the Pope, do you have anything to tell me?" asked the cardinal, who was about to go to Constantinople to serve as Patriarch Gregory.

"Yes, child, but it's not me who has something to say, but the Lord who has something to entrust you with." The pope said with a sacred look on his face.

"What you have accomplished is destined to be a great undertaking. The differences between the Eastern and Western churches will be bridged by your hands. Your task is so important. I hope you can always bathe in the light of the Lord and include the East in the gospel of the Lord."

, help them get rid of their ignorance, this is the mission given to you by the Lord."

"Yes, I vow to spread the gospel of the Lord to the East." The bishop's face showed piety.

"May the Lord bless you, Amen."

"Amen." Everyone shouted in unison.
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