In the palace in Vienna, Austria's top officials were gathering together, digesting the danger signals from Madrid.

"No wonder His Majesty, the most noble and powerful Emperor, does not need our help. France and Spain are very close to reaching an agreement." After Ladislaus once again provided a large sum of money to the Shar Church, he received the latest information.

."The Kingdom of France will hand over the remaining parts of the Principality of Burgundy, including the Neves region and the Burgundian Earth, to Spain, and give up its claim to sovereignty over Naples."

"An invincible army cannot be without a goal. His Majesty Ferdinand naturally wants to find a new goal for his invincible army." Ladislaus looked at the surrounding members of the State Council and tried his best to show calmness and trust.

The last thing needed at this time is self-doubt. These people are already in high positions and may be at odds with each other internally, but they should not collude with foreign countries.

"This is just a test, Your Highness." Although in theory these top politicians can be trusted, Machiavelli knew that his background determined that he was the most reliable one, so he was the first to speak. "Even if France fails.

, Spain will never use force against us."

"It's just a statement of authority. To confirm his inheritance rights in the event that I die suddenly or die without an heir." It's not that Ladislaus didn't understand this truth, but he had to use the most severe expression to explain his attitude.

In fact, Ladislaus came back to his senses when he returned from the Danube and entered the city of Vienna. Ferdinand did not really want to take back power immediately. This is obviously something that no rational person would want to do.

, just leaving a foreshadowing for future events.

The crux of the matter was that Ladislaus had no children.

Anna's extremely long pregnancy has caused a lot of rumors, and not everyone understands how powerful she is. Of course, the senior management knows that as voters, there is no need to fake a pregnancy, but after being pregnant for more than 20 months, it is inevitable that there will be some

Gossip that the people love to hear spreads throughout Europe.

It’s not that there are no cases of extremely long pregnancies.

But even the rising leader of the Habsburg family, the most powerful sorcerer in the known history of Europe, and Emperor Rudolf who could cast the material-free "Ice Storm" even after he was born, only stayed in his mother's womb for fifteen years.

Just a month.

What made Ladislaus most angry was Director Jones's recent report. There was also another vicious rumor spread among high-class courtesans and bards, saying that he was very anxious because of his childlessness and spent a lot of money to buy "

"Special Drugs".

The despicable Suna Church actually dares to slander the powerful His Highness Ladislaus like this. I really don’t know where such terrible lies come from.

Ferdinand, who had a son, did not suddenly become hostile to Ladislaus, but wanted to show his potential power over Austria.

"Your Highness, there is no need to be anxious. After the chosen one of the Lord of Fire gives birth to Lin'er, Madrid will naturally give up." Although Jones is recognized as the weakest "protector" of Europa, he is still a "protector" after all. As long as he is a little closer to Anna,

He could hear two powerful heartbeats. "Of course we must also strengthen our intelligence work in Madrid, which requires increasing funding."

Compared to Machiavelli, who was promoted entirely by Ladislaus, Jones had to show his loyalty and see if he could grab some funds.

"It's a pity that this great opportunity to defeat France should not just let Francois go." Sazastan's resume made him suspect no matter how he explained it, so he simply didn't explain it, and he really was.

I am very, very sorry, I haven’t had this opportunity in so many years.

Although Queen Mother Louise has the situation under control, she can still delay it for a while. Maybe there will be more nights and dreams, the Capetian family is more prosperous than the Habsburg family, and some weak branches dare not move for the time being, but the king

If you stay in Madrid and can't go back, there may be changes.

But now, Ladislaus must keep his position first: "I have asked Oded Kessler to prepare. Later we will go to the Great Will to pay homage to our Lord."

This is the most important thing. The attitude of the Knights of Vision is very crucial in the struggle within the Habsburg family.

People who are not followers of Barbarossa still cannot enter the Great Vision Room, but when Ladislaus entered the Great Vision Room, the door carved with the emperors of the past suddenly shone brightly. This undoubtedly showed Barbarossa's attitude.

The Austrian ministers cheered one after another, and then enthusiastically praised Ladislaus and the royal family of magicians.

In fact, Ladislaus paid a high price to get the Vision Knights to support him.

"You understand, on the issue of succession, the best we can do is remain neutral." Although Frederick was speaking in the voice of Charles V, he was not actually particularly partial to Ladislaus.

At that time, He would not be particularly partial to Ladislaus. In internal battles, the ancestor gods always supported the large sect and suppressed the small sect with great power.

Compared to Spain, whose country is like a raging fire, Austria is undoubtedly just a small country.

"It is enough to remain neutral. If I really die without an heir, it is natural for Ferdinand to succeed. However, your Majesty knows better than anyone how difficult it is to kill my son."

"It's not easy to give birth to him, and you did something very wrong by letting a pregnant woman fight. It only contributed to Madrid's suspicion and courage."

"Now you can spread your faith not only in Verona and Treviso, but the faith on Venice Island will not be exclusive to Woking in the future." Ladislaus's explanation was very powerful, "Don't use Anna.

, I simply can’t deal with so many enemies on the island, even she is exhausted by Woking’s defense.”

Barbarossa, who had received the benefit, could not say anything else, but the price for him to be exposed once was not small. Although Oded Kessler was also a pure minister of Austria, it was too difficult for him to negotiate with his beliefs.

, especially since the price also includes his benefits.

"Then please build new churches in Verona and Treviso as soon as possible, and transfer one-tenth of Austria's religious taxes this year to Ode Kessler."

This was such a huge advantage that Oded Kessler was too embarrassed to listen in person. He hid early and left the entire ambition to Ladislaus.

Although the Cyric Church has encountered great obstruction in Austria, the tithe tax can still be collected. The Habsburg family has only owed additional contributions to Rome. The share of the tithe tax has never been paid.

If you dare to obstruct it, the Roman Church can still receive a lot of money from Austria.

Allocating one-tenth of this money to the Church of Barbarossa was bound to greatly damage the relationship between Rome and Austria.

Ladislaus nodded silently and confirmed the conditions just now, but he did not leave, but sat down by the Pool of Ambition.

Four double-headed eagles have been spitting out water jets, and the crimson liquid is constantly pouring into the bottomless pool.

Compared with the last time he entered this room, the speed of the water was much faster. This was mostly due to Ladislaus. He worked so hard, and the support Barbarossa gave him was actually not much.

Ladislaus sat by the pool, more than ten meters away from the water. He sighed regretfully: "This is really a great opportunity."

Ladislaus needed no explanation; Frederick understood this regret better than anyone.

The voice of Charles V responded: "It is true, but being united as one is always easier said than done. But this is not the most important reason. Detaining the captured monarch for a long time is too dangerous a strategy. Ferdinand was worried that if he was captured

Prisoners will be treated the same way."

Ladislaus didn't believe this explanation and looked at the pool for a long time. Finally he stood up and walked outside.

"He doesn't want or dare to break with the Roman Church. You don't want to either." Ladislaus rarely used honorifics for his ancestors. "This is the source of the restraint."

The momentum that he once had when he was a demigod disappeared after becoming a true god.

The pressure of survival is different. It is very difficult for the will generated by ancestor worship to become a true god. There is no other way but to fight to the death. However, after becoming a true god, it is inevitable that you will want to maintain your profits and maintain peace, and you will no longer be as vigorous as before.

Even the divided tax revenue only dares to raise one-tenth.

In fact, this problem has always troubled Barbarossa. It was not until Ladislaus walked to the door that Charles V's voice sounded again: "The Roman Church is deeply rooted and I am afraid it cannot be destroyed in one generation."

'Humph, you cherish your life in the face of big things, and forget your life when you see small gains. If you want him, he may not be around you. Just wait, you and the emperor will regret it soon.'
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