Chapter 217
The New Year of 1991 in the Holy Calendar has arrived.
Perhaps in the eyes of historians, many major events have occurred in the past year, such as the great rebellion in the Kingdom of Aldo, the orcs' plundering of the kingdom's northeastern border, the Gabela Empire and its eastern neighbors Relations are becoming increasingly tense, with the Corner Countries plotting against the Church and more.
But if measured on a larger scale, this is just the norm in human history.
Society is still very hierarchical, and there is still an unbridgeable gap between nobles and common people.
The rich still live a luxurious life and think about how to accumulate more wealth.
The poor still have nothing to eat and worry about their livelihood every day.
At least on the surface, the world has not become different from the past because of the awakening of an alien soul. It is as ordinary as it has been for countless years before.
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In the Jingyao Military Camp, Her Royal Highness Catherine, the eldest princess of the Aldo Kingdom, was reviewing documents one after another.
Although a figure came to her office room unannounced on New Year's Day, there was only one person with the authority to do so - the princess's confidant and best friend Aofina.
“What’s the matter, Ofina?”
“Your Highness, there is a letter from our people stationed in the northwest bay.”
“Oh? Give it to me quickly. Take a look.”
Catherine couldn't wait to take the letter from Aofina and read it carefully.
The corners of the princess's mouth raised slightly, and it could be seen that she was very happy now.
While reading the letter, she smiled and murmured to herself: "This little girl... is also taking care of education..."
Seeing the princess so happy, Ao Feina also Could it be that she showed a smile and asked softly: "Education? What is little Eileen doing recently?"
Katherine handed the letter to Aofina, "Haha, you can read it for yourself. It is rare for her to understand something. Things are so passionate and engaging.”
Ofina took the letter and read it quickly.
The letter reported that Irene was appointed by Paul as the director of the Department of Education. This is not a secret. Personnel changes in the Government Affairs Council will be announced outside. Ordinary people can just go to the Huxin Town Square and take a walk. Can know.
"Humph, that Paul Grayman didn't expect that there was a majestic princess of the kingdom in his so-called 'Government Council'. I really wronged Irene."
Katherine did not He waved his hand mindfully, "Don't say that, Ofina, it's rare for a young girl to be so focused, so just let her practice outside. Her identity has not been exposed, right?"
" There seems to be no problem at the moment. Count Grayman has no doubts about her identity. It seems that he really regards her as an exiled noble lady from the Gabela Empire. And because the culture and education in that land are very backward, Irene The status of a scholar is very respected.”
"That's good."
"But Earl Grayman has recruited many civilians as students, and Her Highness Irene likes to go to that college all day long. Is there anything wrong with this?"< br>
“It would be a good idea to have more contact with the people at the bottom, and let our people keep an eye on it carefully to prevent any mistakes.”
“Yes, Your Highness the Princess. Do you want to inform us of the identity of Your Highness Irene? As the royal commissioner there, he was also assigned a position by Count Graeman, so he and the little princess were still 'colleagues'."
Catherine pondered for a while, and finally shook her head slowly and said: "It's better not to do it for the time being. Tell him, the fewer people who know Irene’s identity, the better.” “I will obey your orders.”
“But speaking of Earl Grayman, his territory produced several good things.”
Katherine took the letter in Aofina’s hand and gently rubbed it.
"For example, the paper used in this letter, as far as I know, was produced in the Earl's territory. It is really a good material for writing."
Ofina agreed very much : "This paper is indeed lighter than parchment paper, and more importantly, it is cheap enough."
"There is another thing that is very valuable to us - canned food, which is also produced there. Have you tried it?"
"I only heard from the quartermaster that it is a kind of food that can be preserved for a long time. Food, but I haven’t eaten it yet.”
“I have approved the quartermaster’s purchase of this food in large quantities. We will need it very much for our operations in the south after the beginning of spring.”
The princess said, While taking out a glass bottle from the drawer, he handed it to Aofina.
“Go back and try it. In fact, it is also made from ordinary ingredients. The taste is not as good as the fresh one, but it is worse than the long-term preservation. This is what our commissioner who is stationed there personally brought back and recommended. . Haha, I originally wanted to get rid of those troublesome nobles, but I didn’t expect it to have any effect.”
Ofina looked at the can. There was a note on it, indicating the production date and shelf life - 6 months. (Digression: In fact, this shelf life is made up. The first batch of cans have not been produced for half a year.)
If this kind of thing can really be stored for as long as mentioned above, it will have a huge impact on the combat effectiveness of the army. It's a big improvement, especially the logistical pressure.
"Your Highness, should such an important thing be in the hands of the royal government?"
"I have also considered it, but now is a sensitive period for countering rebellion, so it is better not to let local lords do it. We are suspicious."
"Yes."
"In addition, you go make arrangements and notify the lords from Alda to the royal capital in the name of the royal family. We will purchase a large amount of supplies from Alda and let them pay attention."
Ofina nodded, she knew The appearance of those lords was so ugly, the caravan without a strong backing was simply going to be skinned layer by layer along the way.
"Your Highness, where is Your Majesty and the Queen..."
Katherine's face darkened when her friend mentioned this.
“Alas...it’s still the Cold War.”
His Majesty the King may have overestimated his status in the hearts of his daughters. He only revealed his idea of marrying Duke Veblen to his two daughters-the client Irene and his good helper Catherine. He originally planned to not be able to handle it himself. Later, the queen was asked to come forward. Unexpectedly, the little daughter just disappeared.
Of course, after Irene ran away from home, she could not hide this matter from the queen. As a mother, she naturally had trouble sleeping and eating, and at the same time she resented her husband for not consulting her in advance.
If she could have known earlier, Irene probably would not have disappeared. The queen was not opposed to this political marriage. She was married in this way, and she knew that the fate of a country's princess was not something she could control. But if she had come forward, the result might have been better, instead of being like now, with her little daughter not knowing whether she is alive or dead.
Later, Catherine really couldn't accept that her mother was worried all day long, so she revealed Eileen's whereabouts to her mother to reassure her.
Although she only told her mother, she estimated that her father already knew that Irene was safe...
Transition chapter...
(End of this chapter)