Milan's scenery is the most beautiful and colorful, and it can be listed as one of the most beautiful main cities in the Western Continent, but Cimilian II still chose to settle in Bavaria.
Because in the city of Milan, II spent his most beautiful youth and tasted the sweetest first love. It was precisely here that II witnessed the outbreak of a bloody rebellion led by his younger brother and lost his life.
His beloved.
After the bloody suppression, II left this sad place and vowed never to come back in this life.
But with the outbreak of the Holy War, in order to protect the land, II once again stood in the palace of Milan.
You must know that being the capital here not only plays an important role in politics, economy, and culture, but also serves as an unbreakable fortress in terms of strategic defense.
There is no room for loss in the city of Milan, otherwise the entire Apennine Plain will fall.
Downton's original intention was to rush to the city of Milan to assist II in the battle, but when he was halfway through the flight, he received an urgent message from him.
"Go to Rome to rest and prepare for war. Please take good care of Sissi, please!"
A letter, just twenty words long, made Downton sweat with tears.
If you were an ordinary person, you would have missed it, but Downton was thoughtful and understood the connotation.
The city of Milan could no longer be defended, and the emperor made it clear that he would die for his country, so he did not want to see Downton leading his army into this meat grinder.
The Second wanted to delay and consume the forces of Lorraine's Shadow as much as possible in the city of Milan, creating time for Downton's counterattack.
If this doesn't explain the problem, the word 'please', coming from the mouth of an imperial king, carries a very heavy weight, and please contains the father's worries, blessings, and expectations for his daughter's future life.
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"what to do?"
The Cheap God naturally understands these meanings.
“Go to Rome!”
Downton clenched the letter paper and squeezed out these three words through gritted teeth. Rome is the second largest city in Lombardy, but compared to Milan, which has a rich literary and artistic atmosphere, it is filled with more politicians and big businessmen.
The smell of copper.
"But if you go to Milan, you might be able to save the situation!"
Homer suggested, "Besides, if others don't know that you have received a letter from the Second World, they will definitely think that you are a fearful person!"
"Even if he is not a death-phobe, he is still an insidious man who wants to trick the second generation, seize the opportunity to occupy Lombardy, and become the powerful prince."
Cheap god supplement.
"You think too highly of me."
Downton smiled bitterly.
"Uncle Cimilian's Imperial Staff Group is not a waste of money. They are the most elite military talents in the great empire. Since he has made this judgment, it means that the situation is terrible. If I insist on going, I will put it in the wrong place."
The time he bought with his soldier's life was wasted."
Homer and the Cheap God Silence.
"As for those remarks that slander me, I don't care."
Downton sighed and asked the adjutant to inform the fleet to change the route.
The city of Rome is located in the west of Lombardy and has a long history. It was originally a city-state and gave birth to the famous Roman Legion. There were more than a dozen countries in the Northern Alliance, all of whom once lived under its rule. When the political power decayed and the
Decline, after several changes, Lombardy founded the country.
The ancestors of the second generation did not choose this place as a royal city, also because there were too many powerful families living in Rome. The two powerful families of Medici and Borgia were rooted in the same city at the same time. This was the only one in the entire continent, which shows its
The situation is so complicated.
Especially with the recent successive defeats, more nobles and wealthy businessmen have taken refuge here, and the city's power structure has become increasingly complex.
Despite experiencing the Imperial Blood Marriage incident, Downton made his romance with Di Lanxue public, but at the same time, Delankfurt also announced that Princess Sissi would become His Majesty the King's fiancée.
Regarding the future Prince of Bavaria, the middle and lower nobles did not dare to neglect. After receiving the news, they spontaneously went to the city's Meilian Palace to wait for the prince's arrival. Although the upper nobles were also present, they were not enthusiastic.
Even Downton's flagship was not qualified to fly over the city of Rome, so after arranging the stationing of his men, he rode a war horse and entered the city with some entourage and guards.
Free Royal Guards clear the way.
The whole city, because of the war, was also plunged into an impatient atmosphere. People were much more angry than usual, and emotions of worry and worry could be seen everywhere.
The security guards were busy dealing with various conflicts.
The citizens were not stupid enough to block the royal motorcade. After seeing the flag, they quickly gave way.
"Whose rich and powerful family is here again?"
Whispers started to ring out. They had not seen many big shots recently. The carriages they rode in were more gorgeous than the last and were all made of gold.
"This battle flag, tsk tsk, is the Downton of Delankfurt!"
"Ah? Why is the prince here? Does he want to help fight the war? Then we can be saved, he is known as the Northern General!"
"That's just a small country, don't count. The enemy this time is the Evil God Army."
"Your news is too out of date. The Downton Legion defeated the Doomsday Legion of Hell in the Shining Plains. It was one of the three ace legions of the Abyss."
Many people work hard to make a living and don't care about current affairs at all, but there are always eager people. When Downton's achievements were publicized, the people at the bottom felt that they suddenly had a hope.
This is the common emotion of people walking in the dark. They need support and a sense of security.
In fact, when Downton, dressed in military uniform, rode the Nightmare from Hell through the long street, people were silent at first, and then spontaneously cheered.
"The prince is victorious!"
The resolute and iron-blooded facial contours, and the temperament tempered by war and blood, make Downton's whole person exude a powerful and confident aura.
Compared with the fat nobles riding in gorgeous carriages, Downton, who has a perfect figure and is as handsome as the sun god Apollo, instantly captured the hearts of these citizens.
At least Downton looks like a famous general and is reliable!
"Your Highness!"
A bold aristocratic girl screamed and waved at Downton.
We arrived at Meilian Palace, which is where Lombardy received foreign guests.
"Your Highness, please!"
A nobleman came forward and said, "We have arranged a sumptuous banquet for welcoming the wind!"
Downton walked up the white jade steps, but did not walk in. Instead, he turned around and looked at the gathered people.
"Don't worry, everyone, His Majesty Cimmerian is leading the army to fight bravely on the front line. The city of Rome is safe, and everyone can enjoy the peaceful time!
Downton smiled and his voice was clear.
"In order to unite as one to drive away the Evil God Army, from now on, every meal I eat will be based on the standards of ordinary civilians, and will not exceed thirty copper coins. And I also call on the nobles and businessmen to calm down as much as possible.
Price, don’t make money from unintended national calamity!”
The people were stunned for a moment, then raised their arms and cheered.
"Long live His Majesty the Prince!"
No matter what, Downton lowered his stature and showed a friendly attitude, which instantly won the favor of the citizens. After all, in terms of virtue, the people of Dunkford had already mythologized him. Some bards and businessmen brought back the news,
This can also be proven.
"We nobles will actively respond to His Highness's call and start frugally from today on."
The nobles looked very embarrassed, but they were still good at showing off, especially the King's Hand, who declared loudly.
Shh!
The Hand of the King's reputation was obviously not very good, and many people booed, which made him extremely unhappy and his smile became distorted.
Downton raised his hand, and the cheers stopped. In front of Meilian Palace, stiff necks could be heard.
The nobles were shocked, no one thought that a newcomer would have such a great influence.
In fact, Sissi is very kind, which is a consensus in the country. People love her, so they naturally have a good impression of Downton.
"As we all know, Lombardy experienced a tsunami that has not been seen in thousands of years, causing heavy losses and making people's lives difficult. On behalf of Frankfurt, I donated five billion gold coins to help the people rebuild after the disaster."
As soon as Downton finished speaking, even louder cheers rang out.
No matter how many beautiful words you say, they are not as real as a copper coin. Downton, however, spent a total of 5 billion gold coins. What does that mean? A year's tax revenue from a third-rate country!
The nobles looked at each other and sighed. Downton was playing a tough game. No matter how unwilling they were, they had to donate money, otherwise their reputation would be completely ruined.
"This is forced donation!"
The King's Hand cursed in his heart, and had to force a smile to speak, "The country is also organizing a donation plan. Now, for the victims, I will personally donate 100..."
As soon as the words were squeezed out of his throat, King's Hand felt a murderous aura permeate the air, giving him goosebumps. As an old politician, he knew almost instantly that Downton was dissatisfied with the amount.
"Why should I listen to you?"
Although he was disdainful in his heart, the old politician changed his words and said, "I will pay two million gold coins."
The expected praise and applause did not ring out, and the citizens whispered.
"Isn't this too stingy?"
"Yes, I heard that this guy's fief has an income of hundreds of millions every year."
"It is said that he eats hundreds of thousands of gold coins in one meal and drinks the best wine. The price of a glass is enough for an ordinary person to earn a lifetime."
The common people's comments made the old politicians tremble and almost suffer from brain congestion. They spent money and still couldn't keep up. It was simply irritating.
"Everyone, be quiet. This minister's behavior should be commendable, but why didn't I hear applause?"
Downton wondered, "Or have you forgotten even the most basic etiquette?"
The people were ashamed and applauded.
Seeing this scene, the nobles also laughed, and then began to loudly announce the amount of their donations. In fact, they didn't even have to donate if they didn't want to. After all, the King's Hand and the Minister of Finance have set an example, so it's better to get one now.
reputation.
"Your Highness, please!"
A group of nobles quickly invited Downton to enter the Meilian Palace. If they didn't interrupt the impromptu speech, they didn't know what would happen.
"How does it feel?"
The villa opposite the palace, Duke Medici teased.
"It's a good move to establish power, but we should let him know who is the real master of Lombardi."