When Zhao Ziliang left Aachen and prepared to return to his country, Charlie still did not return from the front line, but the agreement to establish diplomatic relations between the two sides had been signed.
Since entering the Frankish Kingdom, although Zhao Ziliang has not traveled throughout the Frankish Kingdom, he has visited some very important military strategic locations.
I've basically been there, and it's been a worthwhile trip.
On the eighth day of August, Zhao Ziliang and his party left Aachen and set off for Italy.
They planned to go from Italy to North Africa, inspect the situation in North Africa all the way, and then return to Palestine along the North African coastline.
On the second day after Zhao Ziliang and his party left Aachen, people in the palace discovered that Princess Herodrut was missing.
This frightened the Queen Mother, the Queen and others, and sent people to search everywhere.
On the fifth day after leaving Aachen, Zhao Ziliang and his party entered the black forest area.
In this black forest, there is a must-pass road to the southwest.
At the intersection of this must-pass road, there is a hotel. , for travelers traveling between Italy and Aachen to rest and stay.
The team stopped in front of the hotel.
Zhao Ziliang jumped off the horse and told Zhang Huchen, Dubosare and others to arrange the horses, and he led Liang Zhenwu towards the hotel door.
At this time, a beautiful woman walked out of the hotel door.
Zhao Ziliang looked up and said in surprise: "Princess Herodrut, why are you here?"
In the hotel room, Herodrut said to Zhao Ziliang: "Prince Yunge, I'm tired of staying in the palace.
If you don't mind, I want to follow you to Western Qin to visit its customs and tranquility.
I don’t know if you are welcome” Zhao Ziliang didn't know how the princess made this decision, but he knew that once such a woman made a decision, she must have thought well of it.
It was basically impossible to dissuade her.
Even if he didn't take her, she would I will go there myself.
Zhao Ziliang thought for a while and asked: "Princess, does His Majesty King Charlie know your decision?"
Herodrut said seriously: "Prince Yunge, I am an adult now, and I have the right to decide what I want to do and how to do it."
After talking about it, Zhao Ziliang stopped trying to persuade him and agreed: "Okay, as long as your highness doesn't mind the long journey, of course I welcome your highness to visit the Western Qin Kingdom."
Soon after, Charlie, who had returned victoriously from the battle with the Werzi people, learned that Herodrut had run away with Zhao Ziliang.
He was not as furious as people imagined.
Instead, he had a smile on his face and asked: "Where are they now?"
Queen Hildigard said: "The news just came back yesterday.
Someone had seen them on the way to Italy a few days ago.
I think they should have passed the Alpine pass by now.
Your Majesty, now send people to chase them quickly."
It's still too late to meet Herodruit.
Once they enter southern Italy, there will be nothing we can do.
That is the territory of the Eastern Roman Empire."
Charlie waved his hand and said: "There is no need to chase her and let her go to the West Qin Kingdom to play.
It was me, the father, who felt sorry for her and told her about a failed marriage.
It ended before it even started.
Instead, she was She was treated as a laughing stock and now she is finally willing to go out, which shows that she is gradually opening up her heart.
By the way, is there anyone following her?"
Hildigard replied: "Yes, the captain of the guard, Lloyd, and twelve palace guards followed her to protect her."
Charlie thought for a while and ordered Oliver: "Immediately send someone to Italy to see Piping and ask him to tell Prince Yunge to ask the prince to protect the safety of Herodrut, especially after entering the Western Qin Kingdom, if Let me know that my daughter has been bullied in the Western Qin Kingdom.
I will definitely not let him go.
Please go there in person and relay my words to Zhao Ang yourself."
Oliver stroked his chest and saluted: "As you wish, my Majesty."
Oliver then worked hard and finally caught up with Zhao Ziliang and Princess Herodrut before arriving in Pavia, Italy.
When Oliver and his men and horses caught up from behind and blocked the front, Herod Rudd got off the carriage and looked at Oliver and asked: "Knight Oliver, are you here to take me back?"
Oliver jumped off the horse and walked forward to the front of the carriage, pressed his sword, knelt down on one knee and bowed his head in salute, then stood up and said: "Your Highness Princess, Oliver has not received such an order.
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I am only here to convey this to His Highness Prince Yunge.
Just a few words from His Majesty the King.”
Zhao Ziliang asked: "I don't know what His Majesty King Charles asked the general to tell.
I am all ears."
"Since Herodrut wants to go out for a walk and see the world, of course I, as a father, support it.
She has never traveled far, let alone the country, so I ask Prince Yunge to take more care of her, especially when she enters the country.
After the Western Qin Kingdom, he did not want to hear the news that his daughter was bullied and suffered unfair treatment in the Western Qin Kingdom.
Later, our country would send a mission to the Western Qin Kingdom.
He hoped that Prince Yunge would spend more time on establishing relations between the two countries. " Zhao Ziliang nodded and said: "Okay, General, please tell His Majesty King Charlie that Her Royal Highness the Princess will be safe with me.
No one can harm her whether she is on the way or entering the Western Qin Kingdom."
"I will.
This is not far from Pavia.
I will simply give you a ride until you leave our country."
Pavia was formerly the capital of the Lombard Kingdom.
The Lombard Kingdom was destroyed by King Charles in 774.
Pavia also became the garrison of the Frankish Kingdom in Italy.
His second son and Queen Hildigard His eldest son, Pepin, was stationed in Pavia.
King Charles also had another son, the eldest son, the eldest son of the concubine, also named Pepin, who was handsome.
Beautiful, but with a hunchback.
In order to distinguish the two brothers, later generations called him Pepin the Hunchback.
He was the son of King Charles' first wife, Herod Rutus.
Due to political and religious reasons, he and Pepin were separated from each other for political and religious reasons.
His first wife was divorced, but he still had feelings for her, otherwise he would not have named his eldest daughter Herodrut.
Outside the gate of the Lord's Palace in Pavia, Italian Pepin watched Herodrut step out of the carriage.
He immediately smiled and greeted him with open arms: "Oh, my dear sister, I never thought that you would come.
Arriving in Italy was such a surprise to me.
I thought you would stay at the palace in Aachen and not come out."
Herodrut hugged Pepin and said, "I didn't expect that I would make such a decision.
My father didn't object after knowing it.
I hope my arrival won't cause you any trouble.
By the way, I'll give it to you."
Let me introduce, this is Prince Yunge of the Western Qin Kingdom.
He came to the Frankish Kingdom as an envoy and has signed a diplomatic agreement with us."
Piping looked at Zhao Ziliang, stretched out his hand and said: "Welcome to Italy, Your Highness, you will be the most distinguished guest."
Zhao Ziliang stepped forward and hugged him and said: "It's a great honor.
We will return to the country from His Highness's territory.
During this period, please take care of Him."
"No problem" Pepin agreed, then pointed to a powerful general beside him and introduced: "Let me introduce to you, this is Eric, Marquis of Friuli, he is the most effective assistant."
"I have met your two highnesses."
Eric saluted Zhao Ziliang and Herodrut.
Friuli is in northeastern Italy.
Eric's fiefdom is in Friuli, which is the closest location to Austria and Hungary.
During the Italian Pepin's war with the Avars and Huns, his assistance played a very big role. effect.
Since Charles ascended the throne, the Frankish Kingdom has destroyed many kingdoms and principalities.
The kings and dukes of these kingdoms have been deprived of their titles of kings and dukes.
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Under Charles's rule, the highest title of the Frankish Kingdom is only earl.
These counts governed various regions and were in charge of military and political affairs, while the church was responsible for the ideological work of the soldiers and civilians.
After resting for two days in Pavia, Zhao Ziliang and others continued to move south, and soon entered the Papal State and arrived in the city of Rome.
Zhao Ziliang and Herod Rudd met Pope Hadrian I in Rome, also known as Adrian I.
This is a shrewd and cunning old man, Zhao Ziliang thought so the first time he saw him.
With the help of the Frankish Kingdom, Hadrian I defeated the Lombard Kingdom that attempted to invade the territory of the Papal States, making his position in the Holy See more stable.
His relationship with Charles was both friendly and competitive.
Charles used the church to keep the Frankish empire unified and to control the papal states.
On the one hand, Hadrian I kept the church free from the control of the Frankish kingdom, and on the other hand, he kept the papal domain unified and intact.
While Zhao Ziliang was in Rome, Hadrian I had in-depth conversations with him for several days in an attempt to convince him to become a follower of Christ with his sharp tongue.
Since the old man knew that Zhao Ziliang was the eldest son of the King of Western Qin, After I got my identity, this thought never stopped.
Although Hadrian worked very hard and spoke eloquently, Zhao Ziliang said one thing and thought another.
He was not opposed to multiple religions in a country, but churches must be under the control of state institutions and cannot It is a taboo to influence the direction of the country's political situation, let alone influence the will of the decision-makers.
Two nights before leaving Rome to take a boat to Carthage, Zhao Ziliang called Dubosare to the room and said: "Your mission is completed now.
Tomorrow you will take your people back to Laoshan to continue.
Be your mountain king until one day I send someone to contact you."
Dubosare bowed down and said: "As you command" On September 15th, Zhao Ziliang and his party took a boat to Carthage on the seaside south of Rome.
Dubosare took his bandit brothers north over the Alps and returned to the Laoshan Mountains, while Oliver was sent to the seaside to watch the sea.
The ship did not leave until it was far away
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