The secret envoy''s words to Jerzy haretsky were half true and half false.


    Because although Carl x did return to Sweden, the army did not advance to Lithuania. Moreover, Carl X has not yet known the news of boguslav''s capture.


    When Baron Carl Gustav franger sent the news of the rescue of Princess Louise Henriette to Stockholm, King Carl X was meeting with members of Parliament in Gothenburg.


    He wants to persuade congressmen to continue to support his war.


    In the four-year War, except for occasional defeat in the war with Poland, Carl x won great victories against czar Russia, Denmark and Norway, creating one war miracle after another.


    In other countries, some people even exclaimed: "Gustav, the male lion of northern Europe, has been resurrected".


    But although this series of victories brought endless fame to Carl x, it also brought the finance of the kingdom of Sweden to the brink of collapse.


    In the cross sea expedition to Denmark, Carl x, who came across the sea, carried more than 20000 troops. At this time, the local population of Sweden was less than 1.2 million, that is, an average of one soldier for every 60 Swedes. This does not include the Polish army in Sweden.


    Such a high proportion of soldiers and civilians makes domestic complaints abound. Especially due to the war with Denmark, the sea trade route of the kingdom of Sweden was cut off, which caused huge losses to the domestic bourgeoisie and farmers.


    Yes, although the Kingdom gained great benefits in the early stage of the war against the Republic of Poland, and the ships loaded with booty almost blocked the channel to Stockholm, these wealth had long been put into the bottomless hole of the war. Now the whole kingdom benefits only soldiers, nobles and mercenaries, while the survival of businessmen and farmers is deteriorating every day.


    The businessmen who were unwilling to continue to be the leaders of injustice used the weapon of Congress to put pressure on Carl x to stop the war and recuperate.


    Carl x certainly could not agree to such a request. In Karl X''s view, he had defeated Denmark and Norway and forced them to sign an alliance under the city; The main force of Czar Russia is limited to the quagmire of Ukraine. Now it is a good time for him to command Poland and reoccupy this rich country. How can he give up halfway!


    "Distinguished members of Parliament!"


    Carl x stands in the center of the house. Today he is dressed in sky blue and wears a white wig.


    Carl x shouted at the members of Parliament sitting in an oval shape: "Poland, my next goal is Poland. And I will succeed, just like Denmark and Norway."


    The MPS began to stir.


    Some aristocratic and military councillors cheered, while the representatives of the bourgeoisie whispered, "I''m afraid we haven''t laid down Poland. We''re bankrupt."


    "You won''t go bankrupt," said Carl X.


    He listened to all those discouraged words.


    Carl x wanted to go on immediately, but his throat suddenly hurt and then coughed violently.


    When crossing the sea in Denmark, Carl x, like ordinary soldiers, wrapped in blankets and walked through the thick sea ice, which caused serious damage to his body and pneumonia.


    Carl x hurriedly took out his handkerchief from his pocket and covered his mouth. He coughed again, and without looking, he put the handkerchief back in his pocket.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, businessmen and workshop owners, think about it. What is there in Poland? With an endless population, wheat that can''t be cut, and flocks of sheep full of high-quality wool, we have taken Poland. Are you afraid of no market for your goods? Are you afraid of no workers in your factories? Are you afraid of no raw materials? I want to say, there will be a shortage of bread Yes, there will be butter. "


    "But the people there hate us, and their cavalry is invincible," whispered a stocky fat man in a corner of the house.


    This is the owner of a handicraft factory from Riga. Four years ago, he gave his factory to his relatives and borrowed a large sum of money to invest in the war of Carl X against Poland. Four years later, he had nothing and left a back of his hand in Poland - a memorial left to him by a Polish dragon cavalry.


    "People there welcome us."


    Carl x didn''t even look at the craftsman who objected. He said: "The Poles believe that I will bring them permanent peace, because I am a most benevolent and kind monarch. And Jan kazimiz is a coward and tries to destroy the golden freedom belonging to all Polish nobles. The so-called justice has more help and injustice has less help. This time, more oberlinski and goodzlinski will devote themselves to my just cause."


    Oberlinski and goodzlinski mentioned by Karl X were the great nobles of the great Polish province. During the invasion of Poland led by Wittenberg, they did not resist at all, surrendered happily and swore allegiance to the king of Sweden. They completely handed over the control of the richest great Polish province of the Republic of Poland to each other, including all churches and Royal Property on the land Including all towns and castles in Poznan, Kalis and koshian.


    What is more shameless is that on the night of signing the surrender agreement, they shamelessly attended a banquet in the Swedish camp. They devour freely, as if nothing had happened during the day, as if the people around them were friends, not invaders who slaughtered their compatriots and plundered their motherland''s wealth and land.


    Of course, King Jan kazimiz and the traitors in the eyes of the Polish people are loyal people who welcome the king in the eyes of Carl X.


    The senators began to chatter again.


    After five minutes, an old man in a robe with a cross on his chest stood up - he was the Archbishop of Leiva.


    "Your Majesty," said the Archbishop in a trembling voice: "Of course we all know about oberlinsky and goodzlinsky, but now in Poland, with all due respect, you may not find such a person anymore. The attack of some of our generals on the chenstohova monastery ignited the anger of the poles. Now, we are not fighting Jan kazimiz or some polish nobles, but a people In that nation, we have no friends but only enemies. Imagine if there is an example of a nation successfully conquering another nation in history? Your majesty, you and your hundred battles can defeat 1000, 10000 or even 100000 people, but it is absolutely impossible to defeat a nation with millions of people! "


    The old bishop was highly respected and had been to Poland. The truth of his words was undoubtedly reliable and persuasive. As soon as his voice fell, some members of Parliament who shared the same view with the bishop shouted: "peace! Peace!"


    The sound of peace became louder and louder, and Carl X was dizzy.


    Carl x supported the podium in front of him with his hand. His mouth was sweet, but he swallowed it.


    Carl x must continue the war, not for himself, but for his children.


    He knows his body very well. Since he got sick, his body has been getting worse day by day. Even the doctor said he was afraid that he would not live for a few years.


    Therefore, he will pave the way for his son''s smooth accession to the throne.


    The real purpose of the war was not to occupy much Polish territory. Carl x knew that it was an extravagant hope to wear another crown for himself.


    Now he just wants to promote peace through war, and force King Jan kazimiz to meet his two demands: first, completely abandon his claim to the throne of Sweden; second, cede Pomerania and Livonia.


    King Jan kazimiz never gave up his claim to the Swedish throne, which made Carl x always feel like a thorn in his throat. Carl X was not the direct successor of the vasa Dynasty in Sweden. He was able to become king of Sweden by the abdication of his cousin Queen Christina. In a sense, he was not right. When he was alive, he could suppress all opposition Voice. But once he dies, those with ulterior motives and Jan Kazimierz will make new demands on the Swedish throne. In his generation, he will completely interrupt the appeal for the Swedish throne from Sigismund III vasa to Jan Kazimierz, and make his son the only legal heir.


    The South Bank of the Baltic Sea, Pomerania and Livonia are the most important sources of trade income for the kingdom of Sweden. Only by ensuring the rights and interests of the kingdom of Sweden here and the financial collapse of the kingdom of Sweden''s high-load operation due to war can it be slowly alleviated through blood transfusion.


    He must do it before he dies.


    Carl x raised his head. Suddenly, he saw two figures outside the house - his wife Hedwig ilionora and their three-year-old son (the future Carl XI).


    Heidwich ilionora is dressed in red today. Her blond hair is coiled high like a dazzling red candle. Little Carl is dressed in a small black and white dress. Little Carl inherited Carl X''s thick black hair, and the front hair covers his forehead.


    Heidwich ilionora took the child''s hand and looked at himself with worried eyes, while their child was looking at his father and his mother with a simple face.


    Seeing these two loves of his life, Carl X''s body seemed to be full of power again.


    "Who said no!"


    The quarrel among the members of the house continued. Carl x suddenly stood up straight, like a scabbard sword.


    "In Lithuania, Prince boguslav raziweu is still on our side and is committed to me; and"


    Speaking of this, Carl x paused.


    Although the elector still showed no sign of giving in to himself, Carl x believed that with his only son and wife in his hands, the elector would give in.


    It''s just a matter of time.


    "Frederick William, the elector, has changed his mind. He will alliance with me again."


    The news was undoubtedly a powerful bomb, which burst into flames in the house of Commons.


    Since this remark came from the king, no one doubts or dares to doubt the authenticity of this remark. They are just calculating how the re-election of emperors and princes will affect the situation.


    Carl x did not have time for every congressman to consider the pros and cons. He said in the direction of Archbishop Laval: "Bishop, in Lithuania, tens of thousands of Protestants are being persecuted by Catholics. They demolish Protestant churches, deprive Protestants of their right to vote and residence, and even force Protestants to change their religion. These Protestants have no way to heaven or earth. They unite around Prince boguslav and make the last dying struggle. The reason why they do not give up their faith is not like Yang ·Kazimizh surrendered precisely because they believed that the kingdom of Sweden, a Protestant country, would not ignore the plight of its members. You said we could not defeat a nation, but I would say, God can! "


    Religious correctness is the greatest correctness. After Carl x moved out of the banner of protecting Protestants in Lithuania from Catholics, even Archbishop Laval dared not stand up to him.


    Carl x seemed to have won a great victory. In the following time, no one dared to raise objections. But when it was time to allocate funds for the next war, the Parliamentarians began their unremitting "struggle" with the king.


    Carl x asked the parliament to approve a large war appropriation of 300000 tales and pay at least 50000 every month. This made parliamentarians lament that they didn''t have so much money even if they killed themselves.


    Carl X was thirsty and worried several times, but the Parliamentarians only agreed to allocate 100000 tales for the war and pay 30000 every month thereafter.


    Finally, Carl x accepted the plan. He had secretly determined that he would sell the Royal Castle, grange and other industries for the insufficient part, because in the next war, he could only win but not lose.


    After the meeting, Hedwig ilionora took little Carl into the house. Little Carl saw that the four men were almost gone and threw himself into his father''s arms.


    "Dad!" cried Little Carl.


    Carl x gently picked up the child with one hand and put his other hand around his wife''s shoulder.


    "I won," he said.


    Queen Hedwig ilonora smiled.


    "I know, I know my husband has always been at a disadvantage."


    The attendant nearby came and put on the cloak for the king.


    In November, Sweden has long been shrouded in ice and snow.


    Holding his wife and daughter in his arms, Carl x suddenly felt guilty.


    I spend too little time with them, too little.


    "After the war, I won''t go there. It''s in Stockholm. Our family." Carl x said.


    Hedwig ilionora leaned closer against Carl X''s shoulder.


    While Carl X was enjoying a rare family time, the king''s military attache, count owar von Goethe, entered the house. He obviously had something urgent, but when he saw this scene, he couldn''t help stopping.


    Carl x raised his head. He read an anxious look in the eyes of Orval von Goethe.


    The king couldn''t help but loosen his arms around his wife.


    Hedwig ilionora rose from Carl X''s arms. She knew that it was time for the king.


    "Carl, let''s go. Let dad handle his business." the queen said softly.


    Little Carl reluctantly walked out of the door under the guidance of his mother.


    "Your majesty!" Orval von Goethe stepped forward.


    "What''s up?" asked Carl X.


    "Princess Louise Henriette escaped."


    Hearing the news, Carl x stumbled. Fortunately, he helped him to the podium in time.


    "When did it happen?" asked Carl X.


    "Half a month ago," said Orval von Goethe.


    Fifteen days!


    Carl X was once again angry. He asked Orval von Goethe why Carl Gustav franger had not reported until now!


    "Your Majesty, the Baron can''t help the snow blocking the road," explained Lord platinum.


    But Carl x didn''t want an explanation. What he was worried about now was that Louise Henriette was rescued, he lost his only support to restrict the elector, and he might have a deep hatred for it. Next, the elector must join forces with Jan kazimi to avenge himself.


    "Damn it! Damn it!" Carl x pounded the podium with his fist.


    "Your Majesty, calm down, your majesty!" Orval von Goethe, seeing Carl x as crazy, advised with worry.


    "Cough!"


    Suddenly, Carl x coughed violently. This time he didn''t even have time to take out his handkerchief from his pocket. Blood splashed on the ground.


    "Your majesty!"


    Oval von Goethe exclaimed. He quickly held Carl X by thousands and gently patted the king on the back.


    After a while, Carl x felt better. At this time, Orval von Goethe proposed to call the royal doctor immediately.


    "No, count." Carl x wiped the blood stains on the corners of his mouth with his handkerchief. He joked, "those doctors can''t do anything except bleed me."


    Orval von Goethe still had a worried look on his face.


    "Count," said Carl x, "go and pass on my order immediately: ''order Simon Grendel hemfett to secretly assemble an elite force of 1000 people at my call at any time, and then order Brauer Wittenberg to secretly assemble 2000 people on the front line.''"


    Hearing these two orders, even if it was stupid, Orval von Goethe knew that the king was ready to use troops in winter. But fighting in winter in Eastern Europe has always been a big taboo, and the king can''t fail to understand this truth.


    But Orval von Goethe didn''t ask much. As a soldier, he knows that obeying orders is the first duty of a soldier. And Orval von Goethe also extremely admired Carl X and regarded him as an example and idol. For the count, even if Carl x asked him to jump off the cliff, the count would not hesitate.


    "Yes!" Orval von Goethe was ordered.


    Then, without a moment''s delay, the count went down to convey his orders.


    There was only Carl x left in the house.