Lorraine seemed to be busy for more than ten days in a row.
Under the guidance of Catherine and Baron Roquande, he even visited the families of Lorena who were somewhat related to him.
Because His Excellency acted strictly according to the unspoken rules and never bullied others, he was immediately praised by everyone.
By this time, Lorraine, Catherine, Adele, and the others had relaxed. They had visited all the families that needed to be visited, and the gifts had been given to everyone's satisfaction.
Lorraine knew that although some of them were inconspicuous, they were very powerful. If they were to stumble secretly, even he would have a headache for a long time.
After taking care of everything during this trip, although Lorraine bled a lot, it was inevitable. People are social animals after all. Although others have received gifts, they still have to return the favor in the end.
Of course, after all this walking around, the results were quite satisfactory.
The vast majority of people expressed their support for Archduke Julius and His Highness Catherine. Although some did not express their clear stance due to various reasons, at least these guys would not directly oppose it.
And that was enough for Lorraine.
Especially within the cabinet, these big shots have too many things to worry about and weigh. Although they will not express their stance directly, their intention to support Lorraine is also obvious.
Especially after visiting the Director-General of the Ministry of Military Affairs Padres, the relationship between Director-General Padres and the Julius family is very close.
I think it was Archduke Julius who served as a soldier under him, and then under the care and guidance of this old guy, he managed to get out step by step.
That night, Catherine took everyone with her, took advantage of the party held at Padres's house, and then visited her as a junior. The old man was immediately very happy.
The old man came to the door to greet him personally.
Catherine looked at it, quickly got out of the car, and then hurriedly greeted him.
Padres also smiled and opened his hands, saying: "Welcome back, my lovely little princess."
Catherine also smiled sweetly and said coquettishly: "Grandpa Parley, I am not young anymore."
Padres put his arms around her and said, "My dear child, no matter how old you are, in my eyes, you will always be the little girl who liked to climb trees."
Catherine couldn't help but pause, and then she hugged the old man gently, faintly smelling the same warm smell as her grandfather's back then, and couldn't help but feel lost.
Padres patted her back gently, and then cast his eyes on the well-dressed Leo who was following closely behind her.
He saw Leo looking at him excitedly, and immediately let go of Catherine, then squatted down, looked into Leo's eyes, and said: "My little darling, I heard that Nicole was escorted there
You were also involved in the affairs of the academy, and you made great contributions in the process, right?"
Leo immediately pushed up his small breasts, but when he waved his little hand, he said very modestly and disapprovingly: "It's just so-so, it's just a small scene. You don't need to praise me too much."
Although he said this, his little nose was almost raised to the sky. Everyone looked at his expression and had no doubt that if he had a tail, he would be so proud that he could be a flagpole.
Everyone immediately knew that this little guy was hinting to everyone, please praise me as much as you can~! No matter it is a genius who is rare in a hundred years, or the water of the Yellow River, how disgusting can it be?
As for meat beds, I can resist them all.
Padres did not hesitate at that moment and praised him very much. The happy little ruffian narrowed his big eyes and couldn't even close his small mouth, but he still waved his hands and pretended to be humble.
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Padres saw that he had used up all the flattery he had gained for most of his life, and even the disgusting words he had said when chasing his girlfriend were not left. However, the little gangster was still not satisfied, so he could only smile bitterly at the moment.
After a moment, he changed the topic and said: "By the way, my little hero, what gift do you want this time?"
When Leo heard this, he was shocked.
"Well..." He bared his little white baby teeth, bit his fat white fingers, tilted his head and thought for a moment, and then said: "It's okay. I just want a BMW for traveling.
Used. Then give me three aircraft carriers, which are used to hit icebergs.
Finally, give me two thirty-ton rocks, and I want to play "Crash" again.
Of course, if it's convenient for you, can you make me a big Ruman City sandbox, and I can play "2012"..."
He paused for a moment, then held his fleshy cheeks with his hands, frowned slightly, and thought seriously: "Or play Godzilla vs. Ultraman? I didn't expect that my life would actually be better.
It’s really confusing…”
After hearing this, Catherine couldn't laugh or cry at the moment, and shouted angrily in a low voice: "You can give me a little, don't think about some random and random things all day long~!"
As he said that, he raised his hand and struck a chestnut.
Leo screamed in agony, then rubbed his head reluctantly and said, "But this is what Grandpa Pare said he wanted to give me as a gift."
Catherine immediately raised her hand and was about to knock again.
Padres hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him. Then he looked at Leo and said, "I don't even know what some of what you said are, but it doesn't matter."
Leo's eyes were filled with stars. He shook Padres's arm excitedly and said, "Really, really? Is it really possible that I want them all?"
Padres hesitated for a moment, and then said: "But all of this must be exchanged for your performance."
He paused for a moment, then looked at Leo seriously and said, "Tell me now, have you been a good boy all this time?"
"I...I..." Leo concluded immediately.
He widened his eyes and said this several times, but in the end he said dejectedly: "Then you'd better give me the puppy you promised me before."
In the end, not only did my head hang down in frustration, but my ears also drooped.
Padres couldn't help laughing after seeing it.
He patted Leo on the head and said: "Don't be so depressed, my little hero. I will give you the puppy. And if you wait a moment, go to the study with me, and then wait until I open the secret cabinet
On the second grid..."
Leo's eyes suddenly shone with excitement and he shouted loudly: "I know, there is a model of a big ship. I have wanted it for a long time."
As he spoke, he turned around, picked up Milena, and rushed over, shouting: "No need to greet me, I know the password of your secret cabinet. It's your house number."
Padres was stunned for a long time, and then he came back to his senses. He murmured: "It seems I have to change my number when I go back~!"
Everyone originally thought Leo was talking nonsense, but after hearing his words, they all couldn't help but sweat profusely.
Lorraine couldn't help but be surprised. The little gangster seemed to be better at doing such sneaky things than he was.
At this time, Padres had recovered and turned his attention to Lorraine.
Catherine hurriedly introduced, saying: "Lorraine, this is Mr. Padres, the military chief I often mentioned to you. Back then, I was good friends with my grandpa and my grandfather. When they were young, they were known as the Empire.
Three heroes."
Padres heard Catherine talk about the awesome past when he was young. It felt like he was being scratched in the most itchy place in his heart. He couldn't help laughing. But he also waved his hand with a look on his face.
He looked humble. But his expression was exactly the same as Leo's just now.
Although he was thinking wildly in his mind, he did not dare to neglect. He hurriedly took a step forward and said, "I have met the president."
Padres looked at Lorraine, and a flash of approval flashed in his eyes. Then he reached out and patted his shoulder heavily, and then said: "You are Lorraine, the one who beat the Almohad people all over the floor.
Lorraine looking for teeth. Not bad, not bad. Quite good. I also heard that you wrote something called "On War"? Take it out later and let me, the old man, take a good look at it.
Young people with outstanding talents like you are rare in this world~!"
Lorraine couldn't help but sweat slightly, and then said: "Thank you for the compliment, sir."
Padres laughed loudly and said: "This is not a compliment, this is a fact."
He paused and said very straightforwardly: "Boy, you may not know this when you first come here. The political circle in our capital has always been full of stinky shit, and even good people are unwilling to step in it.
The issue of your appointment may not be a big one, but it may not be a small one. Everyone is spinning their wheels. So it’s normal to be dragged around. But you can rest assured that as long as I’m here, it will definitely not happen.
You will be cheated. Storage is a big mistake. But I can’t guarantee where it will go."
Lorraine felt relieved after hearing his official statement.
At this time, I heard music coming from the room in the distance.
After hearing this, Padres called to everyone: "Everyone, come in, the party has already started. Everyone must have fun."
After saying hello to everyone, he ran quickly to his study. As he ran, he whispered to himself: "My little ancestor, you must take it easy.
Just a little bit. Don’t break the wine I have hidden..."
Lorraine looked at his vigorous and youthful figure, and couldn't help but smile at each other. The news she really needed to get was actually just the few sentences just now.
From now on, you can relax and enjoy your vacation time~!
Lorraine counted the days on her fingers and realized that her life was really miserable~!
From the beginning, I was busy running for a living. Later, I was running around to avoid military service. I finally managed to sneak into the academy. Before I could enjoy a few days of peace, I went to war. After half a year of busy work, I finally found some leisure time in Ruman City.
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Lorraine woke up early that morning and saw a large family in the Grand Duke's mansion starting to make a fuss.
Catherine and Adele were waiting for Lorraine at the dining table with happy faces. Lorena was sometimes there and sometimes not. Vera was still the same, fighting fiercely with breakfast with a happy face.
Seeing her eating and drinking so much without getting fat, all the girls were envious of her.
Leo, on the other hand, behaved as usual, making a fuss at the dining table, and then took the opportunity to pick out the vegetables he didn't like on his plate.
In order to avoid suspicion, Hilmeria usually does not appear here, and also because she does not want to see Catherine and Adele looking happy.
Seeing Lorraine come down, he was greeted by two charming smiling faces. Lorraine was sitting at the dining table. Catherine and Adele hurriedly brought all kinds of food in front of Lorraine and kept greeting her.
"Are you tired? Do you want to order more times?"
"Are you sleepy? Come and eat this. I heard people say that eating this is a great tonic."
Leo looked at Lorraine's superior treatment with covetous eyes and angrily knocked things on the plate around. Melina pushed several plates in front of Leo and smiled brightly at Leo.
In this warm family atmosphere, several people discussed where to go and have a good time.
While Lorraine and the others were enjoying a relaxing tour of Rumain City, on the other side of the city, Prime Minister Russell slowly walked into a corridor of the palace.
Russell finally came to a door, and two guards opened the door without saying a word.
As you can see from the door, there is a large restaurant inside the house. One side faces the garden, and the sunlight slants into the room from the garden.
The supreme head of the Ruman Empire, His Majesty the Emperor, is sitting on a chair, wrestling with his breakfast.
If Lorraine saw this scene, she would definitely exclaim: I finally know where Leo learned his bad habit of eating.
When Emperor Julund saw Russell walking in, he happily put down the knife and fork in his hand, and then said with a smile: "My Prime Minister, I heard that you came to work at four o'clock this morning."
Then Emperor Julunde said to the chamberlain beside him: "Go, pour the Prime Minister a cup of refreshing tea, and also prepare a breakfast like mine for the Prime Minister."
He deliberately emphasized the words 'just like me' very hard.
After hearing his childish order, the chamberlain immediately twitched his lips, and then withdrew with the courtesy of a royal attendant, that is to say, expressionlessly.
Russell bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
A waiter gently pulled out the chair and asked Russell to sit at the table.
Soon, the waiters placed tableware and food in front of Russell.
Russell looked at the vegetables on his plate, but he didn't care at the moment. This made Emperor Julunde look at it, and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed again: Why do these people like to eat vegetables?
After a full meal, Russell easily picked up the teacup and took a breath of comfort.
Emperor Julunde smiled and said: "Okay, my dear Prime Minister, now you can tell me what is it that makes you get up in the middle of the night."
Russell put down his tea cup and said: "Another tax riot broke out in Naian Province in the southeast, and the governor is asking for reinforcements."
Emperor Rulunde was stunned for a moment and put down his teacup. Then he shook his head disapprovingly and said, "Naian Province? That's an old problem. Is the situation serious?"
Russell smiled bitterly and said: "No, Your Majesty, on the contrary, it was actually just a hundred foreigners protesting in front of the Governor's Palace.
The governor cannot collect taxes and is just making excuses. He is just using this method of killing. Not only will it not help, but it will probably worsen the situation in Nai'an. Those foreigners are difficult to deal with and they will use harsh policies.
If they are rebellious and have loose policies, they will think that the government is easy to bully."
Emperor Julunde pondered for a moment, and then asked: "Who is the governor of Naian? How did he do it? There is actually a tax resistance, and an army is sent to suppress hundreds of dwarves and elves? I want him to get out."
Russell hurriedly said: "The governor of Nian is the Marquis Marreton. I am here to advise your majesty not to punish the Marquis Marreton.
Because this will give the wrong signal to the residents of Nai'an. As long as they make trouble, the government will have to accommodate them. If this is done, the consequences will be more serious and Nai'an will be even harder to control."
Emperor Julunde thought for a moment, then nodded and said: "You are right, Russell, those aliens may think that we are afraid of them. So what should we do? Send troops or send troops?"
Ignore it?"
Russell said: "Everything is decided by His Majesty. My opinion is that you can privately warn the Marquis of Maleton. He may just be mad at these savages."
Emperor Julunde shook his head and said: "Maleton is qualified to be a general, but it is a bit difficult for him to be a governor. I remember that he guarded the fortress on the northern front for eight years, and I originally wanted to comfort him.
, just let him be the governor, but as soon as he was transferred, the brainless guys behind him suffered a huge defeat. Alas..."
Russell also helplessly spread his hands and said: "Marquis Maleton, you are a bit impatient."
Emperor Julunde lowered his head, thought silently for a moment, and suddenly asked: "What are your plans for the appointment of the Count of Lorraine?"
Russell said: "We are still negotiating with the Chief of Military Affairs. Since His Majesty does not want to send him to the barbarian crusade in the north, it is not easy to find a suitable position for him. After all, what are his achievements?
His position is low, but the general who leads an army is too high."
Emperor Julund asked: "What do you think of Padres?"
Russell smiled bitterly and said: "Your Excellency, Chief of Military Affairs, I have no objection."
Emperor Rulunde was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "This old fox. If you ask me, I can just send him to my brother directly, so as to save Nicole from bringing Leo to torment me. I heard that this boy Lorraine