In the past two years, Beria has felt more or less in crisis.
If this gloomy Ugor man divides a time point, then the period from the end of the Eight Peaks Mountain Expedition to the death of Kislev was his golden period. During this period, his official position was not high, but
He was very trusted and reused by Ryan, who gave him a lot of authority and autonomy, as well as sufficient funding.
Beria is not interested in money, that's true. What he desires is power and status, and maybe a little beauty. His salary and various rewards are enough. He does not accept bribes or bend the law for personal gain.
, because Beria knew very well that he was a loner, and Ryan's trust was his only chance to gain a foothold and develop his talents in the Brittanian court.
After the death of Kislev, although Beria's status rose, his power actually weakened. Because there were no more bear corpses to eat, he no longer had the ability to be full-time and authoritative, so he was transferred to the first guard.
After becoming the political commissar of the Lancers, Beria immediately found a new job for himself, that is, as the director of the Mussillon Arms Factory. He had supervisory power but not management power. He always paid close attention to the capital flow and employment issues of the arms factory.
Under the auspices of Beria and the advice of the dwarves, a ten-hour work system, eight days off and two days off, double overtime pay, a worker community entertainment room, a food street, small literacy classes, and various regular holidays with rewards
A good atmosphere for activities and competitions was established. At the same time, the levels of general workers, second-level technicians, first-level technicians and engineers, and senior engineers, as well as the corresponding salaries and benefits, greatly stimulated the work vitality and enthusiasm of the workers.
Because of this, since the year 2522 of the Imperial Calendar, the Tzeentch sect and other Chaos sects hiding in Mousilon have been constantly trying to incite workers to riot or try to destroy Britannia, the only military industrial center, but fart.
It was of no use, these workers couldn't incite them at all. The Tzeentch cultists even talked about it and spent a lot of gold and silver on it.
The factory area is always well protected.
But problems also arise. Beria soon discovered that he had nothing to do. After the entire rules, regulations, evaluation, and promotion system were established, the Ugor people had fewer things to do, and he seemed less important.
Beria knows very well that as a bureaucrat, the most important things are "three things."
He can avoid things, that is, without Ryan or Lidya Su opening his mouth, he will never touch things that have nothing to do with him, he will never take responsibilities that have nothing to do with him, and he will never do anything that is not beneficial.
When something comes up, you must take the initiative to find something for yourself to do, emphasize your own importance, always have a sense of presence and political achievements, and find something to highlight your abilities even if you have nothing to do.
Being able to do things, this is best understood, being able to share the monarch's worries, and being able to handle things assigned to satisfy Ryan or Sulia, this is the most important.
It was precisely because of this that he took some risks and took the initiative to propose and implement the "Kislev Restoration Plan" and the "Tsarina Heir Plan" with Lane.
The thing was done, but Beria didn't get much benefit. Being fined for half a year's salary can be understood as "encouragement punishment", but Queen Sulia didn't know where she learned about it. During the period when Ryan was away,
Time, she didn't give Beria a good look.
This is very troublesome.
He remembered that he kept it secret very seriously!
(Actually, Sulia, who was aware of it, used her superb art of clichés and language to let Teresa, who knew a little bit of the inside story, unconsciously reveal a little bit of it.)
Talleyrand and Beria, now dressed in fine and military uniforms, are walking in the passage of the palace. It can be clearly seen that Talleyrand is calm and relaxed, while Beria is a little uneasy: "My Minister of Foreign Affairs, Your Majesty, today
Is it a 'big event' or a 'small event'?"
"It should be a big deal." Talleyrand leaned on crutches, and the lame man guessed what Ryan meant.
"Big deal?" Beria asked.
Talleyrand nodded. He glanced at Beria, who looked a little uneasy and pale. He felt funny in his heart, but he said: "Oh my, I don't know what it is, but I can only say that I am really good."
I look forward to being able to taste Her Majesty Morgiana's cooking skills again. This opportunity is really rare. We all know that Her Majesty the Lake God Witch will only cook for His Majesty."
"Yes, really..." Beria's mind was not on this aspect.
But as soon as the double doors of the room opened, Beria suddenly became calm.
Because in addition to Knight King Ryan and Knight Queen Surya, Ryan's chief female courtier Veronica was also present. Today, the female speaker wearing a wedding dress was particularly elegant, and her graceful body was only wearing a red tights.
Flower wedding dress, S-shaped graceful curve makes all women
People are envious, the part from the chest to the neckline adopts a sheer design, the snow-white and delicate skin is like a mountain of clouds, looming, sexy and charming, her dark brown hair is draped on the back of her body, her pretty face is as fine as a swan with exquisite makeup
The long snowy neck is adorned with artifact jewelry that shines with powerful light.
Under the desk, two slender legs wrapped in ultra-thin black silk Lycra pantyhose stand side by side in a dignified manner. The skirt covering the hips seems to have a kind of magic, which makes people want to explore the deep black in the gap in the middle.
Wearing ten-centimeter silver diamond high heels with exquisite feet, she is definitely someone's favorite.
Beria knew about Veronica. Veronica, who had just received the wedding dress from the Lake Fairy Lilith some time ago, was so excited that she wore the dress everywhere to show off, "Lian gave this to me!" "Why?
Like, most people don’t have that, right?”
As a result, Ryan was unhappy. You should know that Veronica's wedding dress was a typical semi-circle, ultra-low-cut and miniskirt. She was showing off outside. Ryan was naturally jealous and unhappy, but he couldn't punish her, so he forced her to let her go.
She added a layer of fabric on top of the tube top, and then it was approved.
So what does this mean?
Veronica's appearance here means that Ryan and Sulia will not have to fight against each other.
Sure enough, after everyone sat down one after another, Ryan signaled Beria to make a drink. Today's drink was Snow Goose Vodka mixed with Baileys.
Beria was granted amnesty and immediately made drinks for Ryan and Sulia. The Queen of Knights wanted to say something, but she could only give up when she saw that Ryan had already spoken. She secretly stretched out her hand to pick and choose between Ryan's waist and found a suitable one.
Position, the wrist instantly twisted 360°.
Ryan's facial muscles twitched and he smiled bitterly, not daring to resist.
The only people present were Ryan, Sulia, Veronica, Talleyrand, Beria and the head maid Sylvia.
Without too much nonsense, Ryan quickly got to the point: "Talleyrand, you answered and handled the matter for me very well last time, so I came to see you today."
"I dare to exert all my strength and loyalty to my chastity, and then die!" Talleyrand saw that Ryan's face was serious and did not look like a joke, so he straightened his figure and spoke loudly.
Seeing Talleyrand's "I am the most loyal" expression on his face, both Ryan and Sulia slapped their faces a few times.
How can a person be so shameless?
Ryan had just returned from the subspace and was busy with everything. He didn't have much time to think. He asked Talleyrand directly about the empire.
The core is that if Emperor Karl-Franz really dies and the Nuer army enters the imperial capital, then how likely is it that the eldest son Frederick will ascend the throne and become emperor?
"Your Majesty, I'm not sure." Talleyrand thought for a long time, and the cripple's answer was: "This is like the King Selection in Ulthuan. Whether the empire appoints a new emperor depends on
Depending on whether the Imperial Parliament can be held as scheduled, reasonably and legally, Frederick must register immediately. Three major conditions are indispensable."
"Three major conditions?" Lane motioned Talleyrand to continue.
"First, confirm the death of Emperor Karl-Franz, second, single-person election, that is, Frederick has no competitors, third, all existing electors must side with Frederick,
At least two-thirds of the votes are needed to directly crown the emperor in a temporary emergency." Talleyrand nodded, and he elegantly arranged his words.
Parting his curly hair in the middle, the Foreign Minister of Britannia said seriously: "You must have considered the first and third items, so I won't say more, even the second... Your Majesty, don't forget, Karl-February
Emperor Lantz may have encountered misfortune, but his titles of Grand Duke of Brunswick and Grand Prince of Reich are not without heirs! And the Imperial Queen..."
"Empress Helena, Carl's son Luitpold II?" Ryan understood immediately.
Yes! Karl Franz had a queen and a son! Sulia sitting next to her couldn't help but nod.
The presence of the emperor's wife and son is really low. Unlike Sulia, the "executive deputy king", Karl-Franz's queen Helena basically did not participate in any government affairs, and even attended various events together.
not much.
Luitpold II is also very strange as the emperor's eldest son. He is less than thirty this year, which is simply the golden age for the prince and the age when he should be the best to deal with things. However, since Karl Franz came to the throne,
Judging from the series of military operations, Luitpold II not only did not accompany the army in any of them, he even rarely appeared in a series of internal affairs and sacrificial activities.
But there is no doubt that if Luitpold II comes out to fight, Frederick cannot stop it. Then according to the imperial system, an emperor election ceremony must be held at this time, not only three rounds of elections, but also
Theoretically, all the emperors will have to arrive, and it will take several months.
What about using force?
No, Ryan quickly shook his head in denial. To use force at this time? Regardless of the huge issues of legitimacy and legality of using force to forcibly elect the throne, using force at this time means a civil war, and anyone can use this as an excuse to start an army in the future.
If you rebel against the Imperial Court, the Empire will immediately return to the Age of Three Emperors and the Age of Great Interregnum.
Now fighting a civil war???
"The empire's elector system can ensure that things will not get out of hand at any time, but it is too embarrassing at such a critical moment!" Veronica had already finished a few glasses of vodka and was already lying on Ryan's body coquettishly.
: "It's not good~ Ryan~ You are the best, the best, the goddess of revenge, commanding the whole country, my Lord is here, who can compete with me?"
"Okay, I understand this question, then the second question." Ryan patted Veronica's buttocks, and then asked: "Even if Frey can't choose the emperor, according to time calculation, Noor
No matter how full the army is, it must have reached Braunschweig by now, and the Imperial Parliament must have opened. So why doesn’t the Empire send us a request for help? It’s already here, there’s no reason, just blow the Ubersery
If we sound the horn, Bogenhafen will light a beacon to ask for our help."
"Harm, Your Majesty, that's what you think." Talleyrand drank a glass of vodka, and the cripple thought for a long time: "Your Majesty, you are thinking about the survival of the old world and Frey's father. Have you ever thought about an empire?
Think about the problem from the perspective of an ordinary elector?"
"Ordinary elector?" Ryan thought thoughtfully.
"Your Majesty, you have to consider an issue. Whether it is the Imperial Baroness Emmanuel or your son the Baron, they all have one characteristic, that is, lack of ability, lack of prestige, and lack of influence. Even if they can
If you have the upper hand in the Imperial Parliament, it is because you are behind them." Talleyrand stopped.
Knife and Fork, the lame man rarely showed a very serious expression: "With your support, they can defeat the other electors of the empire in all aspects, but without your influence, they may be excellent and may have a certain prestige, but
It will never reach the level that is expected by the public, and it is impossible to control the Imperial Parliament. Do you understand what I mean?"
The corners of Sulia's mouth raised slightly. She liked Talleyrand's words. It could be said that if it weren't for Ryan's support behind her, Emilia wouldn't have been able to show off in front of her Elector Grand Duchess so easily, and it would have been even less possible for Frey.
At only twenty years old, he basically unified the Nuer military. That was Ryan, his husband!
Veronica is a little unhappy, little maid? I was the one who bought her back in the first place!
Beria said nothing and concentrated on mixing drinks.
"I understand, Nur has an army, but no one will be convinced if it relies solely on the army. This is a warlord style, and the country will only collapse in an instant. In terms of the imperial system." Ryan immediately understood: "At this time
You must never play the 'Lean card' against the Imperial Parliament, because this is an absolute political mistake, right?"
"Exactly!" Talleyrand really enjoyed talking to Lane, everything was just a matter of clicks.
"The military achievements are obviously insufficient, and the prestige is barely up to standard, but it is far from your Majesty. At this time, whether it is forcing the palace or a coup, it is morally unworthy." Talleyrand was really serious at this time: "So as long as the Baroness and the
The Baron is not stupid. The best they can do is rely on the elite Nuer army to use force to intimidate and force the palace. They will never dare a coup. In this case, controlling the Imperial Parliament is empty talk."
"Therefore, whether to ask for help from Britannia will be put on the agenda for everyone to discuss." Talleyrand continued, seeing that everyone in the banquet hall, including Morgiana who was serving the dishes, were serious.
After listening to what he said, the high-spirited lame man continued: "So at this time, for the empire's electors and the owners of the electorate, do they need to ask for help from outsiders?
Troops entering the capital is a very complicated issue. If you say that the imperial electors do not want the support of foreign troops, you are definitely lying, but if they really come, it will not be a good thing for the other electors and the imperial cabinet.
Your Majesty, if you think about it for a moment, you will know that no matter how it develops, the Baroness and her son will benefit, so we have to ask the Baroness and her son for help."
"So everyone is in a hurry, but everyone is waiting and will not be the first to speak. From the perspective of the electors, the best and best outcome is for Baroness Emmanuel and Baroness to take the initiative to propose peace. Push forward the plan to borrow foreign troops." Talleyrand dipped his hand in some vodka and drew on the tablecloth: "They reluctantly agreed and even acquiesced without speaking and abstained."
"You called the Brittanians in, what does it have to do with us? The empire can obviously persist. Losing proves that calling for foreign soldiers is useless. If we win, it is also our persistence. What does it mean to call you daddy? Relationship? Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, okay?” Talleyrand analyzed the thinking circuit of the imperial electors: “Isn’t it natural for a son to seek help from his father?”
"Furthermore, who knows what will happen if foreign soldiers are invited into the capital of the empire? Well? Everyone knows that the Baron is your son and the Baroness is your lover and has a son and three daughters. What if Britannia comes from the west? The cavalry entered the capital and forcibly deposed the emperor and installed the baron on the throne. The electors at least had reason to say that they were forced to agree or were coerced. When Chaos was repelled, the electors could even form an 'Anti-Lane Alliance' 'The Thirteen Electors Ask for Cloth', when the time comes, Your Majesty..."
Talleyrand said no more.
Ryan listened more and more strangely, and he thought to himself that this story seems familiar to me!
The entire territory is on fire, with internal and external troubles happening. The emperor has died at this time, and the central government of the empire is unable to control the chaotic situation. A certain noble son of a prominent family proposes to send foreign troops to Beijing to quell the rebellion?
The Imperial Zhongliang Laixiansen, who came from the western border of West Mark (before the establishment of Britannia, the empire briefly established a province, but was later unable to control the cancellation), led the Britannian cavalry to Beijing to control the situation?
After Lei Xiansen entered the capital, he deposed Luitpold II, the orthodox heir of the Kaiser, and forcibly replaced the emperor's godson, his own son Frederick, as the emperor?
As the Queen Mother's little maid, is she having an affair with Master Lai?
Does Lai Xiansen nourish porcelain or not?
Fast forward to the time when the name is not justified and the Thirteenth Route Elector is asking for help?
The empire is in chaos, and the heroes are divided? Are the electors rising together?
The Grand Master is actually myself???
Ryan understood it completely. He not only sighed: Talleyrand understood the empire's electoral system and political operation logic.
This system allows the empire to correct mistakes and avoid interference from external forces to the greatest extent, but at critical moments it really stretches the center of the earth.
Is it so difficult to do something?
Ryan understood again.
"It is extremely difficult for a system of electors like the Empire to accomplish anything, Your Majesty. But if a system like the Empire cannot accomplish one thing, there are probably ten thousand ways." Talleyrand said with a smile: "So the Council of Ulthuan is like this, and so is the Imperial Council. There must be a monarch to constantly supervise and promote implementation. The former High Lord Tyrion and Emperor Karl-Franz played this role, and so do you, Your Majesty. The current The Kingdom of Knights will never lose you, never."
"Do you think the empire can pass a resolution asking for help from us?" Ryan then asked.
"It's hard to say, my Majesty, if Her Majesty the Baroness and Her Majesty the Baroness cannot control the Imperial Parliament, then we can only hope that there will be a dignitary in the Imperial Parliament who will take the initiative to propose and agree with the spirit of fearless dedication and true sacrifice for the sake of the Empire. Talleyrand clenched his spoon and said, "He must be determined to bear all the consequences and bear all the evil, and he cannot expect any gains."
"Then we must be prepared with both hands." Ryan stood up: "If the empire finally decides to ask for help from us, that is naturally the best. If the empire does not ask for help from us, then we must also be prepared to support the empire, but we will