Chapter 736: A Demonic Monk

Queen Mary stared at the map intently, worried and anxious.

Why didn't I think of this?

Charles's method cleverly transformed Romania's unilateral request for help into Russia's self-protection.

So it was no longer "help" but Russia's "self-help", and it became Russia asking Romania for help.

So sending 200,000 troops might just be the first step? Even if Romania does not request it, Russia will continue to send troops to Romania.

It's really one sentence that changes the fate of a country!

What makes this little guy have such amazing power? The strategies of various countries and even life and death are in his control.

Then Queen Mary hesitated again: "But how can we convince the Russians to adopt this strategy?"

"Simple." Charles replied: "You just need to contact Brusilov and tell him that this is my idea. He will consider it carefully."

Queen Mary suddenly realized: "So the rumors are true?"

"What rumor?" Charles didn't know that.

"They said." Queen Marie looked at Charles with a smile, her eyes full of admiration. "They said that Brusilov was able to win the battle because of your advice."

Charles did not answer directly: "You can ask Brusilov. Now that he has won this battle, his reputation will surely be at its peak. It will not be difficult for him to convince the Tsar."

After a pause, Ciel added: "But you have to be on guard against someone."

"Who?" Queen Mary was shocked. Could there be a spy around her?

However, what Charles said next made her realize that this was not the case.

"Rasputin," said Charles. "You should know him."

"Oh, yes." Queen Mary showed contempt and said sarcastically: "Everyone knows him."

(The picture above shows Rasputin, a famous evil monk in the period of Tsarist Russia. During World War I, Russian Tsar Nicholas II and Queen Alexandra believed in mysticism and had complete faith in Rasputin. The appointment of ministers and generals in the country was decided by Rasputin. After the outbreak of the war, he casually replaced dozens of ministers in just two years. Even the war was predicted by Rasputin.)

Then Queen Mary thought of something, and she looked embarrassed: "You mean, I still have to convince Rasputin?"

"Yes." Charles replied, "Convincing Brusilov only solves the military feasibility, but convincing Rasputin is a political issue, and politics is more important than military affairs. Do you understand?"

"I understand." Queen Mary still showed great resistance to this: "But, you may not know that this Rasputin..."

Queen Mary was too embarrassed to say what came next.

One of Rasputin's characteristics was lust.

He had a habit of collecting a lock of hair from every virgin he slept with, and eventually his collection filled several large boxes.

Charles sighed inwardly, thinking that Queen Marie was still a little immature in politics.

But this is not surprising. Romania is an oil-rich country and was the object of flattery by all countries before it joined the war. Queen Marie has always been the center of attention and has never been as humble as she is now.

The little girl who grew up in a greenhouse is only now beginning to suffer the ravages of wind and rain.

"You can send someone else." Charles reminded: "Think about Romania. This is a politically necessary measure."

Politics is not for the mysophobic, she should know this is the norm, like a modern day Epstein.

Queen Marie also understood this. She nodded and handed the contract to Charles, then took out a pen from her bag and handed it to him: "Sign it, you deserve it. At the same time, I am ready to welcome your company. I will give you the Queen's promise, and you can sign the contract if necessary."

"No," Charles answered. "I believe you, sire."

This was not the case, and Charles believed no one.

But there is no need to sign a contract in this matter. The contract itself is meant to be torn up and it cannot guarantee anything.

The important thing is that Romania needs the protection of the Shire.

Just like now, what Queen Marie couldn't solve, Charles could turn the crisis into safety with just a few words.

There were many more such incidents in the future, as Romania was surrounded by enemies everywhere.

Therefore, Romania is more dependent on Charles.

Charles suddenly found that he had grown into a big tree without realizing it, so much so that many small countries took the initiative to throw themselves into his arms...

Well, not the kind of throwing yourself into someone's arms.

After Queen Marie left, Dejoka and Camille arrived late.

They had apparently been waiting outside for a long time, and had even discussed various possibilities, and only came in after seeing Queen Mary leave.

With reproach in her eyes, Camille asked, "Who is she?"

Djokovic looked anxious: "Is it handled?"

Charles waved the contract in his hand towards them and answered easily, "She is the Queen of Romania, Mom. She is here to discuss business."

They were both stunned. She was actually the queen?

…

In the living room of Djokovic's house, Camille brought two cups of steaming hand-ground coffee to Charles and Djokovic.

The Djokovic family originally had no habit of drinking coffee, but perhaps because Charles grew up, perhaps because the family environment changed, or perhaps because both Djokovic and Charles were busy with work, they gradually developed the habit of drinking coffee.

But Charles is still childish. He adds two more sugars to his coffee, and it is better to add a little milk to enhance the taste. However, Djokovic is used to drinking bitter coffee to refresh himself.

Djokovic picked up the coffee and took a sip, his eyes fixed on the contract in his hand.

After reading it carefully, he nodded to Charles with satisfaction: "No problem, I didn't expect you to become the owner of the Ploiesti oil field. So, how do you plan to operate this oil field?"

"So urgent?" Charles was a little surprised.

"Of course." Dejoka said to Charles in a serious tone, "This is the largest oil field in Romania. If we don't take it over now while Romania needs us, we don't know what will happen in the future."

Charles approves of Djoka's approach.

Businessmen fear the worst when the night is too long and dreams are many, so the benefits that are within their reach should be obtained as quickly as possible.

Charles was not in a hurry because he knew that Romania would need him for a long time.

"I think this matter should be left to Joseph," said Charles.

"Joseph?" Djokovic was stunned for a moment, then understood in the next second: "You mean, in the name of the American branch?"

Ciel nodded.

"Good idea!" Djokovic agreed. "Joseph is a trustworthy partner. We can make him an American citizen and register him in Romania. Then it will be an American company."

With packaging from American companies, even if it's just a shell, it's much safer and more convenient to do business.

Because the United States was a neutral country at that time, Germany was afraid of the United States' terrifying production capacity and tried every means to avoid angering the United States so as to prevent the United States from joining the war.

(End of this chapter)