Warlock Royal Family

Although he had no interest in the princess of Moscow, Ladislaus admired the ambassador's versatility.

Although the strokes of the painting are simple and concise, the youthful and beautiful appearance of the princess in the ambassador's pen is vivid on the paper.

"What a masterpiece, I am very impressed by your skill."

"Indeed, Her Royal Highness is the masterpiece of the Mother of Magic."

"Haha." Ladislaus was actually praising the painting, but Ambassador Rublev tactfully praised the princess.

The meeting between Ladislaus and the ambassador was very pleasant. Although both parties knew that the chances of getting married were not great, this did not prevent them from talking about it.

As the hostess, Mary also communicated happily with the wife of the ambassador, and several other sketches completed by the ambassador during the trip left a deep impression on Mary.

Ladislaus was so rarely in a happy mood, so when Jones interrupted his diplomatic appointment to ask to meet, he was in a bad mood.

What's even weirder is that Jones actually whispered something directly in his ear. [

But Jones' information was so important that Ladislaus was so startled that he turned his head and stared at Jones. It wasn't until the other party nodded again that Ladislaus was sure that he had heard correctly.

"Your Excellency, just half an hour ago, the commander of my River Fleet narrowly escaped an assassination." Ladislaus looked at the ambassador in disbelief. "The enemy was well prepared and ruthless. He killed several of his servants. He himself was seriously injured. It was only because His Majesty Machiavelli was waiting for him that he provided support, so he survived by chance."

"Oh? There is such a thing?!" Ambassador Rublev also looked very surprised.

"So, you must not know that the commander of my river fleet is Jevich-Rurik, right?" Ladislaus knew the other party's attitude.

"Rurik? Doesn't that just happen to have the same surname as our royal family? Could it be that he is our prince in exile in the United Kingdom?" It seems that the ambassador is not only talented in art, but also good as an actor.

'So simple and rude, this is really the old Maozi's style! '

Ladislaus couldn't help sighing in his heart.

"Please believe that the attack on Your Excellency Jevich on this great day today can only be the conspiracy of some hostile forces that wish to drive a wedge between our two countries, such as Poland or Ottoman." The ambassador said unceremoniously Cover the black pot randomly.Then he continued without shame. "Your Excellency Jevic is the nephew of our country's monarch. We have known for a long time, but we don't know that he is now in your favor. Before leaving, my monarch has repeatedly emphasized to me that I must go to visit him after arriving in Vienna." his nephew, and resolve some of the differences within the royal family."

Obviously, a violent solution is always the first solution for these Russians.If not, then there is a second option.

"The monarch of our country entrusted me to propose to Your Excellency Jevich that he renounce all claims to the Principality of Moscow and give up Rurik's surname and family coat of arms. Our country will compensate him 15 talers at one time." The ambassador's proposal was quite strong, The figure of 15 thalers is not a small amount between countries, and it is very sincere to compensate individuals.

This figure is enough to buy a small estate of extinct nobles or a bankrupt town within the Holy Roman Empire.And maybe a title of duke.

Although in theory the permission of the emperor and the imperial parliament was required, in fact the attitude of the former master of the Habsburg family in this regard was as long as he had money.

But this very sincere bid comes after the assassination, which is very unappetizing.

"I can't do this on my behalf. I need you to talk to Your Excellency Jevich, if he can speak now. Then, Your Excellency Ambassador, I want to go and see Your Excellency Jevich first." After Ladislaus finished speaking Immediately see off the guests, no matter how good the personal perception is, it cannot interfere with state affairs.It is very rude of the Principality of Moscow to act like this.

Can they wait a few more days, or a few days in advance! [

Ladislaus was thinking wildly, although changing the date would not actually help the damage to the relationship between the two countries, but it would somewhat save Ladislaus from driving people away on the spot.

"My uncle asked me to give up my surname and will give me 15 talers for it?"

After Margarita told Jevich lying on the bed about the conditions of the Grand Duke of Moscow, she looked at his expression slightly nervously.

Although Ladislaus himself was unwilling to come forward, Margarita knew that her man actually wanted Jevich to accept this condition.

Jevic didn't answer right away, although the answer was already in his mind.But when it really came to this moment, he still couldn't make up his mind.

The surname is the last relic left to him by his father, and the only remaining connection between him and his hometown.

To give up Rurik's surname is to give up the memories condensed from half a lifetime of struggle and wastage.

Jevich turned his gaze to Machiavelli, who had been silent by the bed.

Today he would have been dead had Machiavelli not gone out to meet Jevich, the mighty Reverend Bane who had broken the siege of the Moscow Assassins.

Machiavelli never spoke, but now he nodded emphatically at Jevich.

Machiavelli's eyes shone with firmness and determination.

'When it breaks, it breaks. '

"If you need to think again. I can avoid it if you discuss it with Machiavelli the Treasurer." Margarita said as she was about to leave the room.

"No need, Marquise. What else is there to consider, a meaningless character, a dream that can never be realized, the Grand Duke of Varisi is willing to pay 15 talers for such a useless thing, it is too messy It cost money, but since he insists on throwing the money into my bag, I won't be polite."

Jevich let out a laugh that crushed Margarita. She could hear the soul of the exiled prince from the East screaming at the top of his lungs.

Margarita had seen the madness of these men in their mad pursuit of power, a madness they didn't hesitate to hurt others and themselves in the process.

In any case, compared with the madness of Charles V and Ladislaus, Jevich's condition seems to be a little milder.

Of course, it may also be because the rules of the game in that cold country are more cruel, and if he persists, there is only one dead end, so he doesn't choose.

"I can reply to His Majesty the King. You will be a pure subject of the United Kingdom from now on. Can I reply like this?" Although Jevich had already expressed his attitude, Margarita needed him to give a questionable answer.

After another period of silence, he said hoarsely: "Yes, everything about me belongs and only belongs to the warlock royal family. You can reply to His Majesty the King like this."

Margarita's words hurt him more than the assassin's dagger just now.

Although I lost hope intellectually many years ago, when this moment really comes, it still hurts my heart.

"Then His Majesty the King will find you a suitable German noble title. With the help of His Majesty Habsburg, I think 15 talers are enough to buy an extinct territory hanging on the imperial court." 15 talers It was indeed enough to buy a piece of territory, but an extremely wealthy businessman could not buy a territory with the title of Marquis or Earl at this price, and he must have enough big princes to support him.

Ladislaus, who controlled Bohemia, is obviously the most important, and his position as elector has been widely recognized by the Imperial Parliament.

"Please be sure to thank His Majesty the King on my behalf."

"No need, His Majesty will come to see you tonight."

Ladislaus could not come forward until he was sure that Jevic would not impede relations with Moscow.

After Margarita walked out of the room, Jevich asked Machiavelli: "If I don't agree, what will His Majesty do with me? Will he ask for a potential ally for a subordinate who fought to the death for him? "

"Don't ask such stupid questions. If you were really such a stupid person, you wouldn't have fled to Austria, to Poland or to the Mongolian tribes. You have such a small chance that it makes sense to keep that surname. said Machiavelli, and also left the room. "Take a good rest and meet my niece later. I'm going to see her father to discuss with him. Since His Majesty the King will find a princely territory for you, the Machiavelli family must also increase the dowry." ( To be continued...)