The King of Knights in a Different World

The situation is changing too quickly."

Bismarck expressed his concerns.

Before Lei Di was still around, everyone thought that Lucifer was just Ross' younger brother, and it was good to take advantage of the opportunity, but most of them were still cooperating with Ross.

Now, no one doubts that the dominance has passed from Ross to Lucifer.

"What about the second one?"

"France.

Rome took care of Britain flawlessly. Ross is now in an alliance with Britain, and the interior is not completely stable. It is also powerless to do anything with Britain.

That means there is no threat to the north or east of Britain, and he can go south with all his might."

Having said that, Bismarck didn't say any more.

But he believed that Pepin had understood.

Since the last war, Britain has been dormant under the leadership of Lucifer for five years.

It's hard for them to imagine how powerful they will explode after a full blow five years later.

"How's the situation in the country?"

Pepin asked, changing the subject.

"Very pessimistic."

Bismarck answered truthfully.

"Those... untouchables are making trouble again"

"This time not only ordinary people, but even some minor nobles participated."

"Hmph, kill! Anyone who dares to participate in the rebellion will be killed."

"The prince is already doing it."

"It's still my son who understands me best."

"Not only that, but also the tax issue. This year's harvest is also less than in previous years. There are already four 44 factions in the country."

Speaking of which, Bismarck was a little worried.

They didn't feel it before, but now it seems that the church's power is expanding a little too fast.

The more chaotic society is, the more people will yearn for faith, and this is the nutrient for the growth of the church.

“Four 44 churches!”

"yes."

"What about the army?"

Pepin asked immediately.

In his view, the church is only a small problem, as long as the army has no problem, it can destroy the church at any time.

"The size of the army has not been reduced, and it has been expanded a little under the advice of the great prince.

It's just the flying dragon army..., the eldest prince used the same wild white dragon as Britain, but it's still in training."

"Very good! The army is fine.

Bismarck, what do we need most now?"

"Time! It's time to deal with domestic issues. The people's livelihood in the country is dying, internal strife is serious, and the treasury is empty. Reforms must be carried out."

Bismarck articulated the crux of the problem at hand.

The problem with France now is that the country has boosted its vitality, while the nobles at the top have been fully reaped.

It can be seen from the fact that some people wanted to escape to live in Britain before. If you don’t change, those who can’t survive will rebel sooner or later.

That's right! They may lose, but it will also seriously damage the situation in France.

It would be fine if there was only France in this world, but the problem is that Britain is right next to it, waiting to go south at any time.

In this case, once a problem breaks out at home, Britain will send troops abroad.

It's all over for France.

However..."I've never heard of this one."

Pepin said at this time.

"..."

Bismarck chose to remain silent.

Looking at the prime minister in front of him, Pepin didn't say anything.

Doesn't he know about the domestic problems in France?

Of course he knows, but the problem is that the problem in France is a problem of the institutional structure, and it is not a day or two.

no.392 Marriage

If the reform is really like what Bismarck said, it will definitely make some vested interests resist, and these people originally supported the king.

So not to mention whether the reform is successful or not, it will inevitably make people no longer trust the king, and at the same time, those who may benefit will not appreciate it.

Under such circumstances, even if he understands domestic problems, he will not do anything.

Because there are too many entanglements in it, a large-scale rebellion may occur if you are not careful.

Even, if France also carries out reforms like Britain, some nobles will inevitably choose to surrender to Britain.

Pepin knew very well that these fellows would do anything for their own benefit.

If I say now that I want to confiscate their property, these people will definitely resist desperately, even with Lucifer's previous example, even if I imagine Lucifer cutting meat with a knife, it is impossible.

The reason why Lucifer was able to play like that before was because those... old nobles didn't know Lucifer's determination and backhand.

When they laughed at Lucifer's stupidity, they didn't know that they had swallowed the poison themselves.

Coupled with Lucifer's own abilities, the rebellion was quickly put down.

But if France plays like this at this time, it will be killing itself.

"You just said that the treasury is empty, that's the same old thing, raise taxes.

Use the money to expand the army."

Pepin thought for a while and named one of his favorite hobbies ever.

Gold coins! He used to like things the most, but now they are getting away from him.

"Your Majesty, the tax cannot be raised any further.

Any further improvement would be tantamount to forcing them to rebel."

Bismarck immediately remonstrated.

"They dare!"

"The affairs of the national treasury can be done slowly. The immediate priority is to find a way to get time."

Bismarck also understood that Pepin loved money, so he immediately changed the subject.

The relationship between countries in this world is very interesting.

The difference from the last world in Lucifer's memory is that as long as there is no armistice agreement here, it means that the two countries are at war, which means they can attack at any time.

There is no need to bother looking for righteousness and the like.

The previous Thunder Emperor was just...so.

"time......"

"Without time, there is nothing.

We can't raise taxes during a war."

"What you said also makes sense.

No time and no tax.

What can you do?"

"The only way I can think of right now is to divert the attention of the King of Britain from France to Rome.

Rome is currently richer than France, and occupying Rome will get more.

But if you use this reason to persuade him, he may not listen."

"Convince the other ministers and let them influence the King of Britain."

"It doesn't work.

The only person who can influence his decision may be the female fox, but she cannot be moved by my conditions."

"Didn't she think of something"

"What she wants, we can't give.

In Britain, she is only under the king, and even when the king of Britain is not around many times, it is true that she is... the king.

Such a position cannot be impressed by us.

Especially now, when the King of Britain has great confidence in her."

Bismarck stated the facts calmly.

If it is said that Mira could still be lured by others, it is very unlikely.

Because others can't afford the conditions to buy her.

If she can't go further, why should she agree to help them.

Going one step further, should the throne be given to her?

Even if you give it, people won't believe it.

"...A while ago, do you think it's credible?"

Pepin was silent for a moment, then thought of another way.

"Rumours about Princess Mary"

"yes!"

"I don't know, I don't think that man will be swayed by women:.

But for the time being, he has no intention of denying it."

Bismarck didn't really care about such rumors.

If it wasn't about Louie, he'd just treat it as a sideshow.

"There is no denial, that is, acquiescence.

Do you think it's feasible to use Mary's marriage method?"

Pepin thought of this way.

In this regard, Bismarck also had an answer after thinking for a long time.

"If Her Highness Mary can win him over, maybe it will work.

After all, this is a person who can even write recipes for his own princess.

But before that, what about Prince Louis?"

Even so, just maybe.

Bismarck never believed that Lucifer would change his mind just because of Mary's words.

"The day after tomorrow, you will summon my three sons to remonstrate."

Thinking about his daughter, Pepin also made a decision.

Bismarck temporarily resigned with a lot of worries, and he actually didn't have much hope for Pepin's decision.

But for now, they seem to have only this way left.