A New Order in the Low Countries (Requesting Double Monthly Tickets)

The two talked as they walked, soon arriving before the officers' tent.

Once inside, Joseph gestured for Eman to bring tea, then said to Taine:

"Please, have a seat.

"As for the plan for founding the nation we discussed just now, once you have gathered the representatives for the first parliamentary election, France will sign a formal agreement with your Parliament."

Taine excitedly accepted the teacup and nodded repeatedly. "Thank you for your help, Crown Prince! I will contact the representatives as quickly as possible."

"Very good. Then you should set out for Brussels as soon as possible."

Joseph paused, then added, "Just as I said earlier, my army is enough to defeat the Austrians, as well as any British and Prussian forces that may come here.

"But the Flemings must ultimately do something for their own cause of independence. Otherwise, in the future, your descendants will only be able to say when introducing their country, 'When our nation was founded, our ancestors did nothing.'"

Taine hurriedly said, "You are right, Your Highness. I will call upon as many Flemish soldiers as possible to resist the Austrian Army.

"Oh, and I must advise you: that Sean Hayes is a shameless bastard. You cannot trust him."

Joseph smiled. "Thank you for the advice. But at present, one more person means one more share of strength. I believe he is willing to do something for the founding of Flanders. As Speaker, you should generously accept anyone who shares your aspirations."

"This... all right, I'll listen to you." Taine could only nod. "Then leave the soldiers you captured to him. I will return to Brussels tonight."

"Very well. You may also select some soldiers to escort you," Joseph said.

He was not at all worried that Taine would deceive him.

After all, few