Chapter 384 The old monarch is called a minister
The city of Lorenzo suffered a catastrophe. Zhang Ziqiang led monsters to break through the city and robbery made people on the continent lose their gratitude. The causes and consequences of this battle were spread, and the details were spread in detail. The countries of the mainland re-examined the new Yanhuang Empire. After knowing the whole story of Lorenzo's siege, the kings of all countries listed Zhang Ziqiang and the Yanhuang Empire as the target of offense.
As soon as the Three Northern Kingdoms heard the news, they each sent a delegation to the Yanhuang Empire to discuss the alliance between the two sides, but they did not say anything about the hot air balloons that were broken by the flying monsters.
There are many hot air balloons in various countries now, and they know their strengths in their hearts. Only Zhang Ziqiang's flying monster can be broken. If Zhang Ziqiang is willing to sell such a powerful weapon, if there is no means of restraint, he will not be able to become the king of a country. As long as he does not become an enemy of the Yanhuang Empire, who else can command the flying monsters in the mainland? Therefore, in the hearts of the kings, the role of the hot air balloon in the war has not lost much points. However, after this battle, Zhang Ziqiang added a large number of "Barbarian Emperor".
The prince of the Qianfeng Dynasty, Teminal, led 15,000 Jindan monks to attack Nusen Castle on that day. When passing Nusen County, because Nusennan City was not its purpose, it did not stop, which scared Fennat into a cold sweat. Soon after, the Qianfeng Dynasty teleportation array guarded and sent messages quickly. Teminal was still on the way, and hurried back and returned to Beijing through the main teleportation array. He passed Nusennan City twice and did not enter, and the Yanhuang Empire did not suffer any loss.
However, Zhang Ziqiang's purpose of attacking the city of Lorenzo was to alert the snake, and he wanted to see what the temples of each county would react, but unexpectedly, he failed to get what they wanted. The temples of each county didn't even ask the main temple and kept silent. Did they hide the secret action from the main temple or did they not care about it because the two sides did not have a strong conflict? Zhang Ziqiang couldn't figure it out, so he had to think about it and stimulate them after a while.
Carus received the news that afternoon, but he also sent someone to confirm it. It was not until the afternoon of the next day that the details of Zhang Ziqiang's negotiations with Tren were found out. There were so many ministers of the Qiangfeng Dynasty that day, and the news could not be hidden. Even if Carus didn't inquire, Tren would reveal it to him. Tren did not dare to fight, so of course he also wanted to let Carus wander down lightly. After Carus knew the details, he certainly would not believe that Zhang Ziqiang was vulgar, but he knew that Zhang Ziqiang valued his own cultivation the most, and loved his daughter Karin. If he thought about it, he knew that Zhang Ziqiang did this on purpose, so that others would not disturb him.
Zhang Ziqiang's true strength was revealed. Although Carus was very shocked, he still didn't believe that this was the trump card of the Yanhuang Empire. His fear of Zhang Ziqiang is now deeply rooted. Even his elder brother has been worshipped and he has long lost the idea of being an enemy. He did not want to be an enemy, so he should be happy, let alone Zhang Ziqiang did not forget him, and he suppressed the great troubles of the Qianfeng Dynasty. As long as he cursed Zhang Ziqiang well, the Al Empire would be worry-free.
So on the afternoon of the next day, Carus happily prepared a generous gift and came to thank Zhang Ziqiang in person, without bringing any dukes, but when he went outside the palace to ask for a meeting, he was told that Zhang Ziqiang was not in the palace.
This is the truth. Zhang Ziqiang went to the Temple of Artifacts to comfort the Eight Saints. The one who sent the message to him was his daughter Kalilu. Of course, she would not lie to him. However, Ananda was not there. Because there was no Saint on duty on the God Palm Plain, Amilia was still on the God Palm Plain and had not returned. Kalilu dared not leave the palace to meet his father privately, so she sent someone to deliver the message.
However, Carus did not believe that Zhang Ziqiang was not in the palace. He only thought that his posture changed after he showed his strength. Although he was not feeling good, he could understand it. So he turned to ask for Karin and thought about what kind of relationship the El Empire and the Yanhuang Empire would maintain in the future. Zhang Ziqiang has now shown his strength. If he takes advantage of the tricks like before, he would not be able to give out any benefits in public. After all, he had agreed in front of Emperor Tren this time and would not violate each other in the future.
Zhang Ziqiang took one step first. If he didn't respond at all, wouldn't he annoy him? There would be no hostile countries around the Al Empire, and there is no need for ordinary troops to keep so many, so they can't do anything to waste money.
Thinking of this now, Carus admires Zhang Ziqiang's cleverness. The Yanhuang Empire is much larger than the El Empire at the time. But the whole country only maintains 250,000 soldiers, of which 100,000 are the city guards to assist in the management of public order. The original 100,000 navy was cut into 50,000, which was just to protect the waterway between the three islands with many gum trees. The real war was the Jindan monks and the 100,000 imperial guards in their hands. How much financial resources would be saved! In the future, the Al Empire would also learn this ability.
Before he knew it, Carus had already arrived at the palace before he could think of the result. The bodyguard also went to report it. He could only grit his teeth and take a step. I have to say that Carus also encountered a small misunderstanding at Kailin. It turned out that Kailin's belly was getting bigger and bigger and there was some inconvenience in movement. Generally speaking, few people could let her go out to greet her.
When Carus came, she should have been to pick him up, but when she was about to get up, the child in her stomach kicked her, which made her feel a lot of pain. I remembered that the person who had just reported that he was only here privately and gave him some gifts to his father, so I was lazy and ordered someone to invite him into the room. I thought Carus would not be able to see that she was unable to move.
However, Carus was sensitive in his heart. He hadn't seen Zhang Ziqiang before, so he had shortened his head, but he was still guessing Zhang Ziqiang's thoughts. Now he didn't even greet Kailin in person, but just saw him in the room. He thought he was also the king of a country. Kailin was completely in a state of summoning his subjects.
He thought that this must be Zhang Ziqiang's hinting to him with Kailin's hand. It's just that, he has already recognized the sect leader. Kailin is now the prince of the sect leader and the successor king. His identity is half a square meter higher than him. In the future, she will ascend to the throne. Isn't she her subject? She still has to bow her head when it's time to bow her head, but the El Empire has also changed a little now. If she can obtain the support of the Yanhuang Empire, then she will be willing to bow her head.
Carus had a decisive plan in his heart. When he entered Karin's room, he saw Karin standing up to greet him with his stomach. He had a thought in his heart. He didn't think so much. He quickly bowed and said, "The king of the lower country, Carus, pays homage to His Highness the Prince!"
Kailin opened her pretty mouth and looked surprised, and she had to move over and support each other. Before she could take it, she took it back. Then she sat down slowly, making her voice look gentle as much as possible, and said softly: "You are the king of Al. Although Al is a vassal state of our country, I am just a prince. We have the same title. You don't need to give this great gift. Get up quickly. Come! Watch the seat!"
Although Carus stood up and sat down, he was respectful. The former El Empire did not have these etiquettes. This was also the reason why the former King of Berwick, Major, was not like him after he moved. He was in Berwick's words and the kneeling ceremony was also learned from the Qianfeng Dynasty. When Carus left, the old ministers of Berwick performed the kneeling ceremony to him, which made him feel very good. So he slowly exerted influence. The ministers of the original El Empire also bowed the same way.
If a person who likes to kneel down and worships, he will also kneel down and worship, as if this is the only way to express his respect, so he will bow to Kailin.
Zhang Ziqiang is different. Whether others kowtow to him or bow to him, since he can't stop him, he will let it go. Later, I figured it out that it was nothing more than a manner. If you insist on kowtow, he would not look at you differently just because you kowtowed. The important thing is whether you have the ability and whether you have a sense of awe.
However, he still attaches great importance to it during special periods. For example, when he recognized Zhang Zhong, he would behave like an elder for a generation and take it seriously. For example, when Zhu En kowtowed three times outside the palace without even seeing him, he would remember that kowtow. One is to meet the elders and the other is to thank him, which are what he values.
If it were Zhang Ziqiang himself, he would not have received Carus's gift today. After all, Carili is also the factor, but Kalin is separated from Carili, but she would not consider Carili's feelings. After all, her mother is the father's wife.
After sitting down, Carus said modestly: "Your Highness, you are polite. Although you are the prince, you are the governor and the only heir to the country. I should do this tribute." After that, he did not wait for Karin to be polite, and he directly explained his purpose.
"This time, Zhang Ziqiang Emperor showed his power and captured the ancient capital of the Qianfeng Dynasty, Lorenzo City, and his country's prestige became more powerful and expressed his grievances for the people of our two countries. The emperor did not forget the small country when he was in the relationship with Tren, which moved me so I specially prepared some gifts to offer to the emperor. However, the emperor happened to be not in the palace, so I could only ask Your Highness to pass it over. Please forgive me for any trouble."
Karin was completely calm at this time. She knew that it was his father's actions yesterday that scared Carus. Since he came here on his own initiative, he had the opportunity to truly conquer the Al Empire, why would he be polite? So she smiled and said, "Thank you, that's interesting. The cause of this incident was Major, the former heir of Berwick. He wanted to kidnap me to ask his father or Tren to help him restore the country. I have suffered a disaster this time and blocked you forever."
After hearing this, Carus knew a little about it. He knew that Karin was not talking nonsense, so he had to thank him again. With this period of atmosphere, the two of them settled down and they were adapted to it. Seeing that the atmosphere between the two sides was very good, Carus tentatively put forward his own conditions and requirements.
"Since I am a vassal state, I have to pay tribute to the country every year. I had only experienced wars in the country and my vitality was severely damaged. I think your country's royal family is the only one. After the founding of the country, I have made great achievements. Unlike our country, although I am determined to manage it well, I have too many restrictions, so that it is difficult to guarantee the annual tribute. I would like to ask the country to help me one or two. I am willing to use 20% of my country's taxes as a tribute!"
Chapter completed!