Chapter 209 The Prime Minister's Family
The meeting with the Prime Minister of Gondor ended hastily, and the result of the meeting was that Levi and Turgon agreed on nothing.
They just exchanged a few words and then parted unhappily.
"Entertain our distinguished guests well!"
This was the last order issued by the Prime Minister.
"We want to be friends with you."
Outside the palace, Ecthelion trotted over and said:
"Please forgive my father. He just cares too much about power and glory. He has no intention of being your enemy."
If it was an ordinary lord, the matter of paying respects would be over. Afterwards, one would make friends with him, give him gifts, and publicize the matter.
As for not commanding the Gondorian army according to the rules - could that be considered a problem? However, he happened to meet Levi.
Whenever the prime minister talked to him as an ordinary old man, he would respond with respect and courtesy, but he insisted on using his power to pressure others...
"This is the first time I've heard someone talk to me like that."
"The lord of the elves and the king of the dwarves are more reasonable than he."
If Ecthelion hadn't stepped in to smooth things over, the matter probably wouldn't have ended in a decent way.
"But it's understandable that many elderly people always suffer from a disease that can make them paranoid."
Levi smiled and said, "Your father is also an interesting man."
Although it seems a little disharmonious on the surface, Gondor's reputation has actually increased and has reached the "ally" level, which means that as long as Levi needs it, they are willing to send troops to help.
The speaker had no intention, but these words had a different meaning to Ecselion's ears.
Listening to Levi's words, Axel felt a complex emotion surge in his heart.
This legend didn't care about these things at all, or to put it bluntly, he didn't care about the so-called royal family or power at all.
Even if today's scene was changed to a small village and the village chief asked him why he stole radishes from the vegetable garden, he would have the same attitude.
No, maybe his attitude would be even lower, because after all he ate the village radishes.
"The Prime Minister wants you to come over."
After a brief chat with Levi, a guard suddenly came over and called Ecthelion away.
"I'll come visit you again later."
After saying something to Levi, he left with the guards and walked into the palace again.
"Listen, Ecthelion."
Beside the throne, Turgon stood up neatly, walked to his son, looked at him, and said seriously:
"That northern lord has bad intentions. You should have less contact with him in the future."
"I understand, father."
Eccelion responded seriously, and then asked: "What do you think we should give him? I always feel that he and his territory have everything they need. Perhaps opening up a trade route would be a good idea?"
"Did you listen carefully to what I just said?" Turgon frowned.
"What?"
…
Ecthelion, full name "Ecthelion II", is the 25th and next Prime Minister of Gondor.
The current ruler, Turgon, is the twenty-fourth.
But the time for him to abdicate is not far away. Turgon is now ninety years old and he cannot continue to serve as prime minister for more than ten years.
He himself was well aware of this, which was why Levi was able to meet Ecthelion in front of the throne. He was training his successor in advance.
"In recent years, my father has allowed me to observe and even participate in some decision-making when he was in power."
In the royal garden, Ecthelion was talking with Levi.
The prime minister's son, who was in his prime, was very different from his father. He was not as oppressive and there was more gentleness in his eyes.
"I am well aware of the pressure on my father's shoulders."
He said: "Since my father ascended the throne, Gondor has been in peace until a few years ago, when news came that the enemy had returned, Mordor suddenly revived, and the pirates in the south became rampant."
“It was then that we realized that the previous peace was all a disguise, and the enemy was just lying dormant, accumulating strength.”
"Mordor continued to send troops to Ithilien, and the Haradrim began to be dissatisfied with just harassing Harondor. The pirates of Umbar also coveted the southern coast of Gondor."
"They began to spread rumors that Gondor was about to be destroyed, and claimed that as long as you join them, you can avoid the fate of destruction and live a wealthy life in the south."
“Many young people have been victimized by such rumors.”
"oh?"
Levi raised his eyebrows but didn't say much.
"In fact, under the fierce attack of the southern pirates and barbarians, even many nobles have wavered. Some of them have surrendered to the enemy with all their wealth. This made my father feel the crisis."
At this point, Eccelian smiled bitterly.
Li Wei looked at the son of the chancellor and said, "I think your pressure is no less than your father's."
After all, it's his turn next.
"I believe you can maintain the glory of Gondor."
Levi recalled the information in his mind - in later generations, Ecthelion was recognized as a wise prime minister. His attitude towards governing the country was quite open. He encouraged all talented people from far and near to come and serve Gondor to fight against Mordor.
It was during his reign that Aragorn changed his name to Thorongil and served him as a commander of Gondor, making many contributions.
"Thanks you."
Axelion thanked him heartily.
"It is my honor to receive your affirmation."
"Father!"
Just as the two were talking, a slightly childish voice came from the garden gate.
The two men looked up and saw a boy in his teens running towards them. He first bowed to Ecselion, then looked at Levi with some hesitation on his face, as if he didn't know what to do.
"I was just about to introduce you to it."
Ecthelion placed his hand on the boy's shoulder, drew him toward Levi and said, "This is my son, Denethor."
"Denethor, say hello to your Uncle Levi."
"Hello, child."
Before Denethor could say anything, Levi stood up and tried to pick up the boy, who was almost as tall as himself before he even reached adulthood.
Then it was stopped by a pair of resisting hands.
"Uncle, please don't do this. I'm not a baby who hasn't learned to walk yet."
“Ahahaha…”
Li Wei smiled somewhat awkwardly.
Well, I missed another opportunity to say "I held you in my arms when I was a child."
Like Aragorn, the two children are more stubborn than each other.
…
Inside the palace.
After sending his disobedient son away, Turgon stood up and took several deep breaths before he calmed down.
Once you relax, you can't help but think about all kinds of random things.
"Since when did my son stop wanting to listen to my instructions?"
As he recalled, Turgon suddenly realized that since the borders were frequently harassed and local affairs gradually increased, he had not paid much attention to his family life, and he had not talked to his family outside the palace for some time.
"well."
Somehow, the old man suddenly softened his heart. He waved to the guard and asked him to prepare a plate of fresh grapes. Then he held the plate in his hands and walked somewhere outside the palace.
"At this time... I remember he liked to walk around the gardens, and sometimes Denethor would be there too."
"They both like grapes, especially green grapes, and I don't know if their tastes have changed."
The old man smiled, which was rare, and temporarily put all his troubles and that even more annoying figure behind him.
This relaxed mood continued all the way to the garden gate.
Pop.
The silver plate fell to the ground, and the washed grapes were scattered all over the floor.
Looking at the scene before him, Turgon's smile froze.
His own son was having a pleasant conversation with Levi on the bench, while his own grandson was standing respectfully in front of that man, seemingly asking for advice.
The movement at the door quickly attracted the attention of the three people in the garden.
Axelion's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
"Father, listen to me..."
"Ha, it looks like they're having a lot of fun!"
The smile disappeared at the speed of light. Turgon threw his large robe and said with a sour face: "You can continue chatting. I have some urgent things to do, so I will not accompany you anymore."
He walked away quickly.
Only the fallen grapes were left on the ground.
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