As expected by Talleyrand and Berliat, their proposal to invite the little Queen of Eternity to Brittany was quickly approved by Laing and Suria.
Laing asked Talleyrand and Berliat to come to Angran's manor in person to report the matter.
Talleyrand and Berliat did not dare to delay after hearing the news. They immediately packed their luggage and rushed to Angran's manor.
The cunning Talleyrand deliberately arranged for a relatively slow ox-cart so that he and Berliat could have time to talk on the way. The two of them had reached an agreement about inviting the little Queen of Eternity to Brittany, but there were still many details to be discussed.
Both sides had different standpoints. Talleyrand's goal was for him to be in charge of receiving and arranging the entire process. This way, Cripple would have a lot of opportunities to get involved and show his face. Not only could Talleyrand's reputation and influence in the Old World rise to a higher level, but at the same time, Cripple could take the opportunity to earn a large sum of money.
In fact, Talleyrand did not tell Berliat that not only was he receiving a salary from Laing, but he also continued to receive a salary in Nur. At the same time, the cripple was acting as an informant for the High Elves, providing them with information about the Knight King's Kingdom and receiving a salary in the Phoenix King's palace!
At the same time, his guide, a distant relative, Minister Charles Morris Bennister, had always been a trusted senior advisor of the Phoenix King Finnuba. Finnuba naturally thought that Talleyrand was his representative and diplomat in the Old World. However, in fact, Charles Morris Bennister was a spy that the Dark Elf Witch Queen Morasi sent into Finnuba's palace. Therefore, the Dark Elves could also get information from Talleyrand, and Talleyrand could also receive a salary from the Witch Queen Morasi through Minister Charles.
In addition to these, Talleyrand also had a deep relationship with the business princes of Marlin Castle and received a lot of benefits every day.
To put it simply, this guy received four salaries and one extra income, and everyone thought that he was one of them.
What about Talleyrand? Talleyrand was the staunchest follower of Laing. At least before Laing listened to his advice and did not do things beyond his ability, he would loyally follow Laing's footsteps. He had secretly told Laing and Suria about how he was taking a lot of money. He also said that he could be a channel to secretly obtain all kinds of information and spread all kinds of rumors.
Berliat did not think as far as Talleyrand, and he was not interested in money. What Berliat wanted was to continue expanding his scope of authority in Laing's palace. When the first guard cavalry regiment was not in war, Berliat did not have much to do. If he had nothing to do, he naturally did not have a sense of presence. Without a sense of presence, he would be easily forgotten by Laing, which was a very bad situation for a close vassal.
He needed to do things, and receiving the Eternal Queen, arranging the entire canal tour plan, and liaising with the various places to stay were all things that Berliat was good at. He could use these things to gain more power and improve his status.
In the thick carriage, Berliat was wearing a light green military coat, his bald head and jacket covered with snow. Talleyrand was wearing a dark red aristocratic winter suit, wearing a gentleman's tall hat and holding a walking stick. He lifted the thick curtain and saw that Berliat had already arrived. He could not help but smile. "You're early."
"It's better to be early than late." Berliat could not help but frown when he saw Talleyrand's unhurried expression. "Why is it an ox-cart? His Majesty summoned us. "
"It's precisely because His Majesty summoned us that I arranged an ox-cart." Talleyrand reached out and patted the snow off his coat. He found a place to sit and could not help but laugh. "His Majesty is indeed very fast in dealing with internal affairs. If it were the Phoenix King's palace, it would take about three to six months to reach the High Lord of Tyrion's desk. If the High Lord of Tyrion felt that there was room for discussion, the proposal would be sent to His Majesty Finnuba. If His Majesty Finnuba was interested and did not reject or 'drown' the proposal, I would probably have a very small chance of being summoned to the palace."
Berliat was silent for a few seconds and smiled bitterly. "I really don't know what's the point of the proposal if that's the case."
"But this can limit the monarch's power to the greatest extent. Let's say that we elect an idiot Phoenix King or a traitor Phoenix King?" Talleyrand smiled and said, "This system can prevent unacceptable losses due to the Phoenix King's incompetence or recklessness to the greatest extent. Back then, the Poet King Isis and the Boor King Moville were restricted in this way."
"I have no intention of discussing the history of the High Elves with you, unless it has something to do with the little Queen of Eternity." Berliat did not restrict the topic of Talleyrand. Ugor continued to ask, "Alright, the ox-cart gave us some time on the way. Have you thought of how to tell His Majesty?"
"Yes, His Majesty is obviously still hesitating." Talleyrand tidied his long flaxen hair. The crippled High Elf pondered for a moment. "Other than his efficient administration, His Majesty is a wise and farsighted king. He knows very well that if the little Queen can pass by Brittany, it will bring him a lot of benefits."
"I understand. You mean, His Majesty's hesitation is not because he's still hesitating whether he should invite the little Queen, but because he's hesitating on how to show his sincerity and make the little Queen agree?" Berliat immediately understood what Talleyrand meant. Ugor frowned and thought about the problem. "I don't quite understand. Maybe we can test it?"
"Ha!" Talleyrand could not help but knock on the floor of the ox-cart with his cane. "Don't use human logic to think about the High Elves. Test? What do you think the little Queen is? Do you think the High Elves are easy to test? As long as you show the slightest intention, Azur can directly turn the tables. Don't think that the little Queen is young. She's older than three of you put together, and she's proficient in tactics and politics. Also … His Majesty's faction problem will make the little Queen hesitate. "
"Faction problem?" Berliat understood the first half of Talleyrand's words. For the Eternal Queen, as the crown princess, if she wanted to invite the little Queen, she must succeed on the first try. There would not be a second chance, but he did not understand the second half.
"The High Elven Court is roughly divided into these few factions, namely the War Lord Tyrian's faction, the White Tower Archmage Tegris's faction, the Kaldor Dragon Imrek's faction, and the Eternal Queen Alariel's faction. Perhaps Azarion can also be considered as a vassal of the War Lord." Talleyrand nodded. "Then can you guess which faction His Majesty belongs to?"
"… The Supreme Mage Tegris?" Berliat hesitated for a moment before giving the answer.
"Correct." Talleyrand smiled bitterly. "Therefore, this is also one of the problems. His Majesty's faction is too obvious. Obviously, he's the Supreme Mage Tegris and the Moon Goddess Lilith behind him. This will also make the little Queen hesitate."
"This time, the Eternal Queen is here for the dwarves. Perhaps the King of Eight Peaks Mountain, Berliat, can provide us with help. Our Knight King Kingdom and Eight Peaks Mountain are in the Sacred Alliance." Berliat also realized the problem.
"That's not enough!" Talleyrand said seriously. "The most important bargaining chip is on the Wood Elves!"
"I think we have to worship His Majesty. Many people make enemies everywhere, but His Majesty can make friends everywhere. The friendly relationship between him and the Wood Elves will be the key to moving the little Queen!" Talleyrand stared firmly at Berliat. "If that's the case, there's no harm in making the reception and touring ceremony bigger! Make it at the level of the entire Old World! Don't be afraid to spend money. Most of the time, the most expensive thing is the best. You have to support me on this issue, Berliat. "
Berliat was convinced.
More than two hours later, in Redfish Village, Anglo Manor, Laing's holiday cabin.
Laing and the Lake Fairy sat on the left and right chairs of the main seat. Morgiana went to lead the villagers in prayer. Suria went to lead Devonshire and Frey Derick. The Knight King and the Goddess sat in their seats and listened to Talleyrand and Berliat talk about the whole plan. Laing was clearly thinking. "Talleyrand, Berliat, what you mean is that we might as well hold a large-scale Old World diplomatic gathering? Combine the Grand Canal's touring ceremony and the reception of the little Queen? "
"Yes." Talleyrand and Berliat told Laing their plan.
A grand welcoming ceremony. Invite the dwarves, the wood elves, the Empire, and the representatives of the Southern Kingdoms. It would be best to invite the Wood Elf Queen, Aleil. If possible, His Majesty would personally invite her.
He would show the Eternal Queen how sincere he was. Then, he would bring this group of High Elves along the canal to show the prosperity and power of Brittany to the High Elves. He would let the High Elves, who had always despised and looked down on the Old World, know how powerful he was.
"Is it necessary? So wasteful? "Laing was a little hesitant.
"It's necessary." Talleyrand emphasized, "His Majesty's greatness, his military prowess, and his wisdom must be shown to the world how powerful the Knight King's Kingdom is. If we don't show it, most people won't understand. Your Majesty, I still say the same thing. If we don't occupy the position of public opinion, someone else will. Our glorious deeds must be told, and our great achievements must be made known to everyone."
"I can't call the Supreme King." Laing shook his head. His relationship with the Supreme King Solgreen wasn't that good.
"You can invite the King of Eight Peaks Mountain, Belegar. Isn't His Majesty Belegar here to discuss the purchase of a large number of horses and mules?" Talleyrand persuaded, "It is said that there are many Elven treasures in Eight Peaks Mountain. Many, many, many. Your Majesty, may I ask if this is true?"
"It is true." Laing slowly nodded. He had been to Eight Peaks Mountain's treasury before, "There are indeed many. There are many display cabinets filled with useless souvenirs (Belegar's language)."
"Then it's fine. King Belegar is enough." Talleyrand added, "As for the Empire, Lady Emmanuel is enough. Don't worry about the cats and dogs of the Southern Kingdoms. The most important thing is still the Wood Elves. The Eternal Queen is the future Chosen of Yisha, so the Wood Elves are very important. Your Majesty …"
"I understand. Talleyrand, Berliat, you two can leave first." Laing gestured for the two to leave.
Soon, only Leon and the Lake Fairy were left in the wooden villa. Seeing that there were no outsiders, the Lake Fairy took the initiative to reach out her small hand, which was wearing a white lace silk glove, to cover Leon's big hand. "Are you really going to invite the little queen?"
"There are many benefits. There is no reason not to be tempted." Laing nodded, "Lilith, you are Yisha's daughter. It shouldn't be hard to communicate, right?"
The High Elf Goddess of the Moon, Lilith, was the daughter of the Mother Goddess of the Elves, Yisha. In other words, as the Mother Goddess of the Elves, Yisha was the mother of most Elven Gods and all Elves. However, Lilith was special to Yisha.
"My relationship with my mother is not as good as you think, my dear." The Lake Fairy sighed, "But since you are already thinking this way, I will go and communicate with my mother. But there is a condition. You must promise me that under no circumstances, you will not attack the little Queen!"
"Am I that kind of person?" Laing complained.
"You know whether you are or not!" The Lake Fairy gave her husband a dirty look, but held his large hand tightly, "Let's go out for a walk! There are some things I need to tell you, just the two of us. "
"Okay."
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