The Rise of Iceland - Vol 3 Chapter 468

Hearing His Majesty asking him a question, Song Qinghe stood up and saluted.

“Long live, the anti-Viking alliance between France and the Habsburgs sounds very scary, but the old minister thought that they would never dare to take the initiative to attack our Great Viking Empire.

Compared to France, the Habsburgs are closer to us. Ferdinand III also suffered from His Majesty’s losses. The last time they lost the battle, they were already hurt. At this time, if a war is launched rashly, several countries controlled by the Habsburgs may be quickly defeated and attacked by us. Even if we defeat us, France will be the winner of picking peaches, and the Habsburgs will be the winner of the peaches. Cimia and Bavaria will be smashed into mud no matter whether they win or lose, the Habsburgs will also completely lose the chance to unify Germany after the war, and the so-called Holy Roman Empire will be completely reduced to a laughing stock.

At that time, the rise of France will also be unstoppable. Your Majesty, do you think that if France rises, what is the direction of expansion first? Who will be the most fearful? ”

Song Qinghe talked eloquently in the style of a famous person. Olaf also liked this one the most. Hearing the words, he thought for a moment and said, “Old Song, how do you think we should deal with it?”

Song Qinghe’s beard was gray, but he was in high spirits. He laughed, revealing his missing gums, and said, “The old minister thought that he only needed to send a eloquent messenger to serve as the minister in Austria, to explain the meaning of the former to Ferdinand III, and then On behalf of Your Majesty, you show goodwill to Ferdinand III, and the Habsburgs will definitely not dare to take a step against my Great Viking within 20 years.”

Olaf clapped and smiled: “Old Song said it is not bad, just do as you said, do you have a choice?”

Song Qinghe smiled lightly and said, “This candidate must be knowledgeable and capable of using soldiers. I recommend Earl Lennart Thorstenson as the minister.”

Lennart Thorstensen is a Swede and the first general of the Swedish Empire in the past ten years. He and Karl are also known as the two stars of the Nordic altar.

Carl Yuan was his Jiahai Zijinliang in Nanming, conquering the Marquis of Rouyuan, Lennart Thorstensen has always been the field marshal, and also served as the commander-in-chief of the Cossacks in the Eastern Expedition. Later, the Queen Mother, When Brahe, Gustav and other man-made counter-assassinations of Olaf also contacted Lennart Torstensen, and wanted Torstensen to bring troops back to Stockholm to assist from the front.

However, Lennart Torstensen did not help Bracher and others to rebel, but he also did not inform Olaf in advance, which was regarded as having no rebellion but a rebellion.

After Olaf quelled the rebellion, he deprived Lennart Torstensen of his power and sent him to prison. After the trial, he was going to send the deer to Greenland, but after being dissuaded by Song Qinghe, Margaret and others He was only left as an idle member of the War Department, and he was regarded as a banner to stabilize the hearts of the remaining Swedish nobles.

After the reform of the national system, after the Swedish Empire was changed to the Great Viking Empire, Olaf rewarded all the ministers and also gave Lennart Thorstensen an earl, but he still did not reuse him.

This time Song Qinghe recommended him, and Olaf still had some doubts and hesitated.

Prime Minister Oren has always acted in the mind of Olaf. Seeing that he was not angry, let alone refused at the time, he felt that he was also inclined to use Lennart Torstenson, so he stepped forward and bowed: “Your Majesty, I think that Lennart Thorstensen has long since repented, and he does not dare to be disloyal to His Majesty or order him to take charge of power. He is only on a mission to Austria, his family is in the country, and he does not dare to have any thoughts. And we can order him to do the errand well, and if he doesn’t care, we can have a reason to punish him, isn’t that great?”

Olaf nodded slowly and said, “It’s not bad to say that. Since the Prime Minister also holds this opinion, then you should talk to Thorstenson first, and if there is no problem, bring him to see me.”

Olaf’s words define the nature of this meeting, that is, to temporarily use diplomacy to disintegrate the “anti-Viking alliance”, but still have to prepare for war.

Therefore, Olaf still ordered to intercept a part of the tax revenue of the Viking Empire as military expenses, and at the same time increased the recruitment of the Viking Iron Cavalry and the Viking Corps, so the source of troops was expanded to 500,000 troops, and the weapons and equipment of the military factory should also be increased. Force production assembly.

Due to the large increase in military spending, the education funds for basic education and the promotion of Viking standard sounds, the special funds for imperial examinations, and the funds for people’s livelihood projects in the tax revenue have all been cut off.

Olaf was naturally reluctant, so he allocated 3 million Viking gold dollars from his internal funds, and then Oren signed an IOU for Olaf, with an interest rate of 9 cents, the lowest annual interest in the market.

Olaf’s increasingly filled coffers have also lost a lot of weight, but he has also accumulated a large wave of fame and gratitude from the people in the country.

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Lennart Thorstensen, who was quickly dressed but still could not hide his old age, walked into the Three Crown Castle under the leadership of Prime Minister Oren and Song Qinghe.

Lennart Thorstenson should have died of illness last year in history, but because he was held in prison during the purge last year, Song Qinghe’s disciples have been taking care of Lennart Torstenson and cured him disease.

Therefore, although Lennart Thorstensen is not yet fifty years old, he has been imprisoned for more than ten months after suffering a serious illness. His body is already aging, and he looks like he is in his sixties.

“I don’t know how much effort Song Xiang and I have to waste to recommend you as the minister. If you can handle this errand well, you will be able to win your Majesty’s trust again in the future.”

Oren is a businessman, and when he mentions Lennart Torstensen, he doesn’t forget to sell his favor.

Thorstensen hurriedly bowed and said: “Thank you two prime ministers, the ministers are grateful, and I will definitely repay you two in the future.”

Song Qinghe stroked his beard and said, “How can I tell you what Ao Xiang and I have taught you just now?

^0^ You must be wrong, you are a famous general in my Viking Empire, and you have just become famous on the Eastern Front. Only you go to Austria is the most suitable, you must remember to show your loyalty to His Majesty, There is also repentance for the previous mistakes. Your Majesty is very wise. He will forgive you, but it can only give you this chance. If you can’t grasp it, you will never have another chance to turn around. ”

Lennart Thorstensen said solemnly: “I understand!”

The three arrived in front of Olaf’s bedroom in a moment, and entered it a while later to meet Olaf.

About half an hour later, the three of Lennart Torstensen withdrew from Olaf’s bedroom.

Lennart Torstensen showed joy after leaving the palace. He bowed to Song Qinghe and saluted them, saying, “Thanks to the two prime ministers. Your Majesty sent me to Austria to be a minister this time, thanks to the two of you.”

Oren laughed without saying a word, Song Qinghe helped Lennart Thorstensen up and instructed: “You must be arrogant and domineering when you go to Austria this time, especially in front of Ferdinand III. He was captured by His Majesty, and it was the All-European War that he advocated for peace talks to end.

So instead of resenting the Viking Empire, he is more afraid of us, afraid of Your Majesty, you have to intimidate Ferdinand III as I said, let him know that we have long understood his and Louis XIV’s little ninety-nine, we can always A force of 200,000 troops can go south to shred Bavaria and break Austria…”

Lennart Thorstensen bowed and said: “The minister understands that war extortion, threats and intimidation are methods that I will also use. Ferdinand III is not a hero, and I will definitely live up to my mission!”

Lennart Torstensen soon went to Austria as the new minister of the Viking Empire~www.mtlnovel.com~ and then a month later, the news of Lennart Torstensen’s letter and Oros The information spying from the Naturalization Department arrived at Olaf’s desk almost at the same time.

All the information shows that Song Qinghe expected nothing wrong. Ferdinand III was very frightened when he learned that Olaf had been aware of all the actions of the “Anti-Viking Alliance”. Through strategic and tactical arrangements, Ferdinand III was told that if the Viking Empire would attack south, the Holy Roman Empire would cease to exist in Europe, but Ferdinand III was frightened and withdrew from the anti-Viking alliance.

After the withdrawal of the Habsburgs, the anti-Viking alliance became France to support the overall situation alone, but it also completely lost the courage and strength to attack the Viking Empire.

After reading two letters from different angles but with the same meaning, Olaf was very happy. He laughed while stroking the letter on the letter that Ferdinand III had withdrawn from the anti-Viking alliance and was willing to establish friendly diplomatic relations with the Viking Empire. .

After a long time, Olaf squinted his eyes and said, “It’s vertical and horizontal, it’s not rotten by three inches, and it’s really amazing to use a big country as a chess piece!”

Dear, this chapter is over, I wish you a happy reading! ^0^