Dekler spoke in a gentle tone and told a lot. The inside story here was something that Royce had never thought about and even had no access to. Dekler did this out of help. Royce is a decent knight. What he said today has been
It disrupted his previous concepts. But he had to do it, because he is Royce, the future head of the Sosa family. He is familiar with the Orientals, and he will be in charge of the family's interests in the future. If he is still as naive as before
, I'm afraid it is definitely not a good thing for the family. Royce lowered his head, his mind was filled with too many things, and he felt like it was going to explode. Everything he heard today has shattered his faith for more than ten years, if it hadn't come from
I wouldn't even believe what my father said.
I once thought that my father was a noble and elegant knight, a true knight, but now I know that my father has many dark sides. When the facts are in front of me, I feel like a fool. Royce cannot blame De Koller.
I don't know how long it took, but Royce picked up the wine glass and took a deep sip. "Father, why have you never said these things before? Is it because I let you down?"
"No, Royce, you are wrong. I don't want you to come into contact with these things prematurely. Your loyalty, faith and honor are also your weapons. In life, everyone has his own way. Let me tell you
These are not for you to imitate everything, but to understand how deep the family game is. No matter what method is used, it is for the long-term prosperity of the family. Perhaps, with you here, the future of the family will be better. Yes
At that time, no matter how sophisticated the strategy was, it was not as good as a unique vision. At least on the issue of the Easterners, you were very accurate. If we could turn to the Easterners early, we would gain more benefits. No choice is perfect.
There has never been anything perfect in this world." Dekler patted Royce on the shoulder, stood up slowly, walked to the place where the bookshelves were listed, and quickly took out a box made of pure gold, "Royce.
Si, from now on, you can do what you want to do, and the Sosa family will be your strongest support. Tomorrow you will go to Merlin City. You must go with a big fanfare and let everyone know that you went to Merlin City.
, give this gift to Miss Marina, and tell Hornan and the people of the Weiting family that cooperation is the only way out, and Godfrey of Tulin City will not say anything."
Godfrey is actually Mattei's name, also known as Henry VI. If Dekler dared to do this, he had identified Mattei's weakness. As long as the southern nobles and northern nobles did not break up, Mattei
He didn't dare to make a big move recently. Royce took the gold box and opened it gently. He just took a look and was shocked by the object in front of him.
This is a dazzling hairpin, the whole body is like a blooming plum blossom, each petal is inlaid with the best purple gems. This hairpin is not a plopped hairpin, but a hairpin that all the craftsmen in the principality spent huge sums of money to build for the Grand Duke of Lorraine.
The ornament made by Jutta, the daughter of Riderich, was later worn by all the queens of the duchy, and was called the Queen's Flower. It was not until the end of Henry V that the Senate was in turmoil, and this hairpin returned to the hands of the nobles of Lower Lorraine in the north.
, finally fell into the hands of the Sosa family. Over the years, the family has strictly guarded the Queen's Flower, but today Decolle wants to give the Queen's Flower to Marina.
The Queen's Flower is not the most expensive treasure, but it is definitely priceless, because the meaning contained in it cannot be replaced by other treasures. Whoever can wear the Queen's Flower will be recognized. Dekler took out the Queen's Flower
The flower is to tell everyone that the Sousa family will become the staunchest allies of the Orientals. Of course, this is also done to show the Orientals. Only in this way can future interests be guaranteed.
It also tells the red grape nobles in the south that with the backing of the Orientals, there is no need to fear the Frederick family and the Louis family, and the Henry family does not have to worry. The Sosa family can kick the Louis family aside, and the Weiting family can also ignore it.
The Lewis family's perspective.
Royce may have a unique vision and good ability, but in terms of handling skills, he is still far behind Dekler. Walking out of the study, Royce was still immersed in the shock of the Queen's Flower. His father's move was a
It’s really amazing. All that’s left is how to convince the Weiting family. Regarding this, Royce doesn’t have much to worry about. As long as the Easterners enter Suplin Castle faster, the faster the Weiting family will bow their heads.
The faster it is, it's nothing more than how much benefit it has to pay. Of course, the woman Marina is also a variable. If this woman refuses to obey, there is really nothing that can be done to her.
Early the next morning, Royce led more than 20 soldiers to leave Sosa Castle and headed south along the forest road. For three days, Royce did nothing but rush.
He was so satisfied that he even passed through Tulin City and informed everyone about his trip to Merlin City. Three days later, he finally arrived outside Merlin City. The Wei Ting family had already received the news, and two guards sent Luo
Yisi and his party were led into the castle manor.
Merlin is the largest city in the northwest of the Danube River. It is also the core area of the red grape aristocracy in the south. It has always been the territory of the Weiting family and the Luke family, and the Weiting family is also known as the King of Merlin. Royce was placed in
In the castle to the west of the manor, he was not in a hurry. He had already arrived at Merlin City. Was he still worried about not seeing Huo Nan? If he stayed in Merlin City, he was not afraid of not seeing Huo Nan. At this time, Wei Wei was probably the most anxious person.
What about the Ting family?
Merlin City is called a red wine estate, and it is definitely not a random name. The trade in the city is very prosperous. The Merlin Avenue located to the west of the city is home to 70% of the wine merchants of the Kingdom of Lorraine. There is an endless stream of caravans transporting wine via the Danube River and horse teams.
Absolutely. On this Merlin Avenue, the most powerful one is the caravan of the Weilan family. After hundreds of years, the Weilan family has been married to the Luke family for generations. It can be said that it is powerful. Now half of the merchants on Meilin Avenue are
Do things based on the expressions of the Wei Lan family.
A big thing happened at the dock today. The caravan belonging to the Malot family in North Lorraine was detained. The reason was not complicated. It was because the heirs of the Weyland family did not like the Malot family. There are people in Merlin City
There is an unwritten rule that all the commercial interests of the Merlin Avenue belong to the Luke family and the Weilan family. Even the Wei Ting family has acquiesced in this. However, the Marlott family committed a big taboo and went to Varro Manor to please Marlott.
Reina also handed over the tax that the caravan should pay to Marina. Who is Marina? She is the princess of the Weiting family, the jewel held by the Red Grape nobles. Marina did this to make it clear.
Do you want to compete with the Weilan family for the interests of Merlin Avenue?
In fact, Moore, as the heir of the family, is still too immature, and he takes things too seriously. Although Marina is of noble origin, she does not know much about the rules of Merlin City, especially business matters.
She knew nothing about it. When the Marlott family came to give them gifts, Marina didn't think much about it and regarded it as a trivial matter.
As the princess of the Weiting family and the most beloved daughter of Hornan, it is not a big deal to take care of a northern caravan in Merlin City. Marina is a bit arrogant in being doted on by Hornan. This is known to all. In addition, this Mara
Miss Marina has not been interested in court etiquette since she was a child. Instead, she likes horseback riding and archery, and her personality is a bit flamboyant. If Moore had gone to talk to Marina from the beginning, maybe the matter would not have been too big.
In the Varro Manor, a young woman was dancing in the palace with a two-handed sword. She was tall and tall, with a slender waist and blond hair with a hint of reddish. Her beautiful face made people even more obsessed with this woman with a hot figure.
It is Marina, the princess of the Weiting family. She does not know what happened on Merlin Avenue. In fact, it is not an exaggeration for the Marlott family to go to Varro Manor to visit Marina, but Royce is here.
Royce knew a little bit about the situation in Merlin City, and he came up with a destructive idea in a flash. He secretly encouraged the Marlott family to hand over the tax to Marina, and also deliberately ordered the Marlott caravan leader to fight with Marina.
Good relationship. How could Marina think so much? She immediately took the money from Marlott's caravan and bought herself a bay-red horse. This time she was really soft-spoken and short-handed, and all the money was wasted.
, Marina really protected the Marlott caravan.
Something happened at the pier, and the news quickly reached Marina's ears. At this time, she was playing with a set of two-handed swords, and she was about to walk her horse, but a city patrol soldier ran in panting, "
Miss Marina, something happened on Merlin Avenue, and the man from the Marlott caravan was detained. The leader said he was your friend and asked you to help find a solution."
Having just received the money from the Marlott family, Miss Marina might not have had any impression. She put away her sword and pouted, "Yeah, it's the Marlott family's caravan. What could happen to them? Could it be that
Are you reselling something you shouldn’t be selling?”
"Um, Miss Marina, you really don't know? It was Lord Moore who gave the order to force the Marlott family to pay taxes." The patrolman said this and quickly shut up. Miss Marina is really a noble person.
What a forgetful thing. You took money from others, but you didn’t even think about the consequences of collecting the money. Marina wondered for a while, and then she turned around. It’s not that she was really stupid, but she was like a young lady.
She would not think about this at all. After figuring out the problem, Marina immediately blushed with anger, stamped her feet and said angrily, "This Moore is really too much. Do my friends of Marina still have to ask Wei Lan?"
Does the family pay taxes? Come on, let Yakuta take people to Merlin Avenue. I will have a fight with Qiao Mi today. Otherwise, he really won’t know who owns Merlin City."
Miss Marina has such a temper. She does whatever she says. Before the patrol soldiers had time to run to deliver the message, Marina had already led several soldiers to leave on horseback. Looking at Miss Marina's back, the patrol soldiers
Bing kept stroking the cold sweat on his forehead. This young lady is really deadly. She has a fiery figure and a very hot temper. The news of Marina leaving the manor soon reached Yakuta's ears. Where is Yakuta?
Being able to follow Marina and fool around, Qomi is the heir of the Weilan family. When Marina ran over and made a fuss, it was still a young person fooling around, but if he, Yakuta, led the troops into the Merlin Avenue, the nature would change. Weilan
The family and the Luke family must still be nervous.
As the head of the family bodyguard, Yakuta would not hide anything from Hornan. After waiting for the guests to leave, Yakuta hurriedly entered the living room and said, "Your Excellency, the Marlott family caravan was detained by the Weilan family.
, Miss Marina ran to find Qiao Mi to argue. The lady asked her subordinates to lead the troops. Sir, what do you think should be done? Do you want your subordinates to lead the troops into Merlin Avenue? "
"Huh?" Huo Nan couldn't help but frown. When it came to his daughter Marina, he didn't have a bad temper. Who allowed him to pamper this precious daughter? He was reluctant to beat and scold her. Over time, she developed a fiery character. Got it.
After hearing the whole story, Hornan stroked his forehead and felt a bit dumbfounded, but then he thought of something again, "Yakuta, lead your troops to Merlin Avenue quickly, and don't let Marina suffer. From today on,
From now on, all the Merlin patrol soldiers will take over the Meilin Avenue. From now on, the taxes from the Meilin Avenue will go to the city lord's palace. Remember, bring more people with you, otherwise you won't be able to suppress others."
There were three black lines on Yakuta's forehead. He really couldn't figure it out. Marina was the eldest lady and had a bad temper. Why did the Duke continue to mess around today? "Duke, do you really want to do this? Wei Lan
The family and the Luke family are tied together. The Merlin Avenue is managed by the Weilan family. This is the tacit consent of all family heads in the past. If we touch the Merlin Avenue today, will the Luke family just let it go?"
"Yakuta, you only know one thing, but you don't know the other. Our acquiescence in the matter of Merlin Avenue in the past does not mean that we are willing. The benefits that Meilin Avenue contributes in a year are immeasurable. We did not touch Merlin before.
Daodao is afraid of the strength of the Weilan family and the Luke family, but now, the Danube nobles can no longer take care of it. Matai of Tulin City is busy dealing with the Easterners, let alone the affairs of Merlin City. Luo
That boy Royce came to Merlin City at this time, and he made such a big noise, just to force us to turn to the Easterners. Although this boy Royce's methods are a little immature, the Easterners' entry into Saxony is already unstoppable, and sooner or later we will
You have to make a choice, and now is a good opportunity. No matter what, let’s seize the opportunity to seize the Merlin Avenue first. Without outside help, why should we be afraid of the Luke family?” Hornan sits on the Weiting family and leads the Red Army.
The Grape nobles have been in power for more than ten years, and their strategies are not comparable to those of ordinary people. In fact, they have already made a choice in their hearts. The Orientals are powerful and the imperial highway is being built. Driven by huge interests, turning to the Orientals is the best option.
A powerful choice.
However, you can't express your attitude in a hurry, and you have to pretend not to be in a hurry, otherwise how can you strive for more benefits? As for the marriage, it is really a headache. My daughter knows that Marina has a crush on Louis, that fat guy.
If you don't even catch a cold, will you fall in love with an Asian?