At the end of the snow, in the 515th year of the Huoyao Calendar, the cold wind of the dew season is still biting, and only the bare branches of the trees are left, waiting for the arrival of spring in the severe cold, and there is a feeling of loneliness.

In a hidden place deep in the woods of the royal city, the secret room deep underground has been opened. Andre and Lan Xian sat face to face in the room, with each other's expressions very solemn.

Lan Xian: "I really didn't expect that His Majesty the King would actually make such a decision. Since the founding of the country in ancient times, the crown prince's affairs have been secretly decided by the previous kings. This time it was actually put on the table and allowed to be recommended by ministers from all over the country. It is really surprising

unexpected."

Andre's eyes narrowed slightly and he said in a deep voice: "What's even more unexpected is that there are actually three candidates. I thought Solandelle was not a threat, but what she has done in recent years has been too influential.

She has accumulated quite a reputation both inside and outside the kingdom. My father’s recommendation of her this time is certainly not as simple as following a simple procedure. He is probably really considering the possibility of Solandel becoming the queen.”

Lan Xian sighed and said: "This incident is indeed beyond my expectation. Last year in the Danyu City incident, Bolton failed to handle the situation properly, and later contradicted His Majesty in public, completely losing the possibility of succeeding to the throne.

I thought that the position of crown prince belongs to you, but I didn’t expect that the biggest threat is not Bolton, but Solandelle.”

"The most urgent task now is to find out who are the supporters behind Solandelle. Needless to say, the Twilight City forces headed by Kino must be found out. Others must also be found out as soon as possible. Those who can be won over will be killed, those who should be killed.

Stifling them will prevent them from forming a force that can influence the political situation."

A flash of depth flashed in Andre's eyes: "Where are our people? Do we need to give them any instructions?"

Lan Xian: "The current situation has developed to this point. Since the crown prince matter has been publicly put on the agenda, there is nothing to hide. Send a flying letter to our people and ask them to recommend you to His Majesty the King."

Andre looked a little worried: "Are you sure? We have been in business for so long, and there are so many overt and hidden chess buried in various places, and now they are all brought to the surface directly?"

Lan Xian sighed softly, shook his head and said: "Actually, I don't want to release all the chess pieces so soon, but now I can only do this. For the position of Crown Prince, His Majesty the King named three candidates, but in fact

Bolton is just a cover, and everyone in Doguland, including the king himself, knows that Bolton is a good general, but he cannot become a good king."

"So, in fact, the only two competitors are you and Solandel. If you want to overwhelm Solandel, there is only one way - tell His Majesty the King with facts that you are more popular than Solandel. Only by occupying the hearts of the people, you

Only then do you have the capital to be crowned king, otherwise you will not be able to compete with her in any other aspect."

"Don't forget, Solandel is of noble birth and is the direct descendant of King Perseus and Queen Catherine." Lan Xian's eyes reflected the candlelight, staring straight at Andre, and his voice was as deep as the sea, "

And you are just Perseus' illegitimate son."

...

The news that Perseus publicly introduced three candidates for the crown prince and invited senior officials and generals from all over the country to recommend them spread like wildfire throughout Doguland.

From the palaces and mansions to the streets, from the nobles to the common people, and even the beggars on the streets, everyone is talking about this matter.

What Perseus did is so amazing, it can be called the first of its kind.

Throughout history, the battles for crown princes have always been full of killing and bloodshed. Behind every coronation of a new king is the game and fighting between various forces.

Regardless of how close those princes and princesses were when they were young, such as good brothers and sisters, when it comes time to fight for the interests of themselves and the forces behind them, they are absolutely ruthless, and they will kill relatives, friends, and siblings at their request.

This is why the matter of the crown prince is extremely sensitive in Doguland. The previous kings would choose to handle it secretly. Many of the former kings even remained silent and did not announce the crown prince until their deathbed, in order to weaken the fight as much as possible and allow for a smooth transition of power.

.

Now, fortunately, Perseus actually turned a matter that had been secretly discussed throughout the ages into a public discussion. Looking at the 24 kings since the founding of the country, only Doguland 24 dared to do this.

Underneath the heated public opinion, a cold undercurrent is also surging.

For those who are in the position of ministers, they are of course the most fortunate to serve one master for life. If unfortunately, a new king and an old king change during their term of office, they must have their own position and stand behind a certain candidate.

If you are in the right position, you will be extremely lucky. After the new king is crowned, you can rise to the top with the help of the king.

If you stand in the wrong position, if you are lucky, you may be able to retreat bravely, but if you are not lucky, you will be liquidated.

And those who consider themselves noble and unwilling to take any side will not only not be respected, but will offend everyone and will not welcome anyone who comes to power.

Now that Perseus has put the matter of the crown prince on the agenda, senior officials from various places, senior generals of various legions, these high-ranking people who control the upper political power of the kingdom have all been involved in the undercurrent. Some of these people are destined to be the most powerful.

Sir, some people are destined to die with the old master.

While forces from all over the world were exchanging information across the night, Twilight City, the base of the new royal family "Family Hircine", was inevitably involved in this battle for the crown prince.

Although Chino has never publicly revealed his political leanings, a person's words can be hidden, but his actions cannot. He has been so close to Solandel in the past few years. You said he does not support the Ninth Princess's ascension to the throne.

, he and Solandel were just playing around... No one would believe this.

Therefore, even if Kino didn't say it openly, everyone agreed that the Twilight City forces were on Solandelle's side.

At this time, Kino and his staff gathered in the Twilight City conference room to discuss the matter of the crown prince who was brought out by Perseus.

Paladin held a document and reported in a deep voice: "Sir, we have arranged spies in other cities to send back news one after another. Officials visit very frequently, and they should all start to test each other. What should we do next?"

Kino didn't seem to be affected by the increasingly urgent situation. He leaned back on the chair calmly, threw it into his mouth, and asked while eating: "What do you think?"

Paladin exchanged glances with everyone and whispered: "Of course we will use the connections we have to find those who are willing to support Solandel as much as possible, and then jointly recommend her to His Majesty the King."

As soon as Paladin finished speaking, Kino's shoulders could be seen trembling slightly, obviously suppressing laughter. He looked at everyone with a playful look: "Do you really think that Perseus sang such a play to get everyone to recommend it?

Crown Prince?"
Chapter completed!