[Submission 1 has been released]

[The last flame will be extinguished: reduce the approval rate of the high priest Mori to below 5%]

[Special request: keep the secret until the task is completed]

[Remaining time: forty-eight days]

Is it a side mission? Charles was a little surprised. Side missions are the extension and deepening of main missions.

However, the summoning of the Pope is just a matter of this week, and it may not be forty-eight days until Boga Leo takes office as the new Pope.

this means. Morrie's existence is very likely to become force majeure for him in the next stage of the main mission in a month and a half...

Could it be that the main line of my next stage is to conquer Persia?

A thought suddenly popped into Charles' mind. Then he immediately rejected it in his heart.

If it's wrong, the task time will not become so large. After all, for Frank, the biggest and immediate enemy is still Goth. And Stone King was born on the battlefield. And always had a deep animosity towards Frank towards Charles.

Once he realized that the witch's control in Frank had been secretly disintegrated by Charles. In order to prevent the rapid expansion of Frank's power, he is very likely to directly suppress Frank's development with a large army.

At present, the war potential of the Franks and the Goths is still incomparable. If war really started, Frank would also be mired in the quagmire, and the speed of development would be quickly slowed down, at least before the invention of the musket.

In the blink of an eye, my thoughts turned. There are only a few words about side missions. However, Charles saw a huge information star from it. He could even roughly speculate that if the high priest Mori ascended the throne, Mori might use several strategies, and in turn deduce the current possible political situation of Sasanian Persia.

"Yes, I see. Charles collected himself and nodded seriously: "I will seriously consider this matter. You can supervise at any time.

"What do you mean, Your Majesty, I mean. Uldi's eyes lit up.

Charles smiled gently: "Yes. I welcome you to come to me, and I will provide you with the best experimental environment... You only need to assist me in some important and cutting-edge research when you are free .

"You are also a scholar?"

Uldi said with some surprise.

"Naturally," Haisang said, "and His Majesty will be the greatest scholar of this era. His firm look even made Bai Lubo think that he is not flattering, but really thinks so...

"I may ask you a lot of questions at any time. Charles smiled slightly. He said frankly: "Beforehand, I support your research and maintain your superior life beyond the nobles. What I want is your brains. If you are greedy for enjoyment and nobility, and your minds become dull because of it, I will also abandon you.

"As it should be, Your Majesty!"

Haisang said firmly: If a scholar gives up his studies, and a person who studies the truth gives up his research, what is left for him? "In his old face, there was a child-like look of joy: "I don't even need you to provide us with a superior life. Just let us stay by your side and learn your wisdom. Charles looked at Urdi, who suddenly became nervous, with a funny look: "Your monthly salary is twice that of the middle-level army generals. No question?'

Naturally, naturally...

Urdi smiled mischievously.

Looking at Haisang and King Solomon, he suddenly felt a little ashamed of his philistine mentality.

I am so concerned about the issue of salary... is it really good? Wouldn't it be embarrassing for the teacher?

"What kind of things to do, what kind of money to receive - this is an obligation, but also a right. Anyone who violates the contract must pay the price.

As if he had seen through Urdi's thoughts, King Solomon said softly: "There is nothing wrong with making up your own mind and being responsible for yourself, it's better to say it's a matter of course.

"And, I want to praise you. Because you dare to tell the truth, and because you have the courage to face your own desires."

Like a priest, the black-haired, blue-eyed young man spoke in a very charming, clear and loud voice, without any affectation: "I will answer one of your questions... just ask.

...What kind of compliment is this?

Or is this not an irony?

Uldi looked at Charles in a daze. After confirming that he was not joking, he first looked back at his teacher Haisang.

Seeing Haisang nodding his head in anticipation, Urdi felt a little relieved. Uldillo hesitated, and asked: "Why do deceitful people gain more benefits? They do not keep their promises, and they do not have integrity. Their hearts are cold and dark, and there is no flame and light in them, but sometimes they are better than integrity." Good people are luckier.

"It's simple, Uldi.

Charles nodded, and said casually: "You must first understand that there are two methods of struggle in this world: one method is to use traditions, laws, and many other rules and orders, and the other method is to use force. It is not Force in the sense of a brawl, but any form of violence that can be used to destroy another.

"Individual brute force is a kind of force, the combat capability of the army is a kind of force, the control of necessary resources, economic superiority, and killing speech are all kinds of force." He said calmly: "Among them, the first The first method is unique to human beings and is social; while the second method is common to beasts and is natural. The former is undoubtedly the key to human beings, but it cannot solve all problems , so one must resort to the latter.

"How to balance humanity and animality is a very deep knowledge. How to mobilize the humanity of others when they need their humanity, and induce their animality when they need their animality; Pulling into one's own home field, how to use violence to destroy all obstacles when one only has violence... This is a knowledge worth studying in a lifetime.

"This kind of knowledge, this kind of learning is not an evil heresy, but a kind of truth, or even an aspect of the truth. The knowledge of people should not be lower than the study of earth and stone walls, the study of the sun, the moon, plants and trees. knowledge.

Charles said calmly: "There is no doubt that people have many doubts and even suspicions about this area of ​​knowledge. But this is actually a good omen - as long as a kind of knowledge can continuously raise a large number of valuable questions. It means that it is full of vitality. On the other hand, there are too few problems that can be studied and solved. It indicates that if the independent development declines or eventually follows Charles, Hassan, Uldi and even Bai Lubo will never be surprised. , Dazed gradually turned into admiration and stunned. Suddenly, the room was completely silent.

"I see

Uldi was stunned for a long time, then said in a low voice: "I've made a note, Your Majesty."

Seeing Charles' wisdom, Uldi's tone became completely different from before. In addition to the respect for the powerful, there is a deeper respect and admiration.

That is not a social tame, but a spiritual tame - starting from this moment. Only then did he vaguely realize why Hassan respected and adored Charles so much.

"It's almost time, I'm going back too.

Charles looked at the sky, and smiled at Bai Lubo: "Master Earl, I have to rely on you to bring these two people here."

"Yes, Your Majesty.

The old count immediately replied: "You can rest assured."

Then," Charles said with great interest, "for entertainment, let me ask you a question. The next time you see me, remember to give the answer and rest assured that it is not a difficult question.

"Please Your Majesty.

The three looked at each other, and asked hesitantly.

They actually had deep doubts about what Charles said was "not a difficult question".

"Simple question. It's such a story.

Charles cleared his mouth and asked: "There are four people locked in four opposite cells by the cultists. One of them is the king, the other is the priest, the other is the high man, and the other is the general. They will be detained by the cultists tomorrow." The priests were put to death, and there was a jailer among them. This man came from humble beginnings, he had no culture, no special talent, and that's why he got here."

"One day, this jailer finally found an opportunity. He was able to take away the property of these cults and escape from here safely. He also found that, in addition to guaranteeing that he would be able to escape, he could also save another person and go out with him. and fled. So he went to the four sacrifices and told them about it. And every powerful person ordered him to save himself and escape, leaving the three remaining." Said the priest, I know all the great knowledge and secrets , For the sake of this country, this knowledge cannot be cut off from me, you must save me, and I will teach you all these secret wisdom.

"The general said that the enemy country has begun to invade. If you don't save me, the army will be scattered into sand and the country will become fragmented. If you save me, I will give you a high enough position in the new kingdom.

"Gao Shang said, what I can give you is very simple. Any country needs businessmen. If you save me, I will give you all the wealth I have, and all the wealth I earn will be given to you. .You don't have to do anything, just lie back and enjoy the high life until you die.

"If he's a smart man, who's going to get out alive in the end?" said Charles in a low voice.

Afterwards, the three fell into deep thought. He smiled slightly, under the gaze of everyone, his body gradually faded, and disappeared into the earl's room out of thin air.