After Newry, the King of Ireland took his "rumored lover" and a group of servants to inspect the northern counties without stopping. Within a few days, he made public appearances in Belfast, Mahra, Coleran, Londonderry and other places, delivered speeches, paid homage to the ancient monuments, and understood the people's sentiments. Such sincere and friendly attitude touched many Protestants. Several more influential newspapers and magazines in the north unanimously applauded the young king's abundant energy, outstanding expression and healthy and upbeat personal image. The further he went, the more enthusiastic the welcome the king was.

True religious beliefs transcend states and races. Northern Protestants had previously disliked the government because they felt that the government was controlled by Catholics, so that a series of government policies harmed the interests of Protestants. Their demands were only to receive fair and just treatment, rather than deliberately splitting Ireland. Now, with the king's personal explanation and assurance, most people are willing to continue living in this independent and free country, but obviously not everyone can be

Influence, during this period, disharmonious voices came out. An extremist organization under the Ulster League accused the current king Joachim of being the agent sent by Germany to colonize Ireland through illegal leaflets. The military diplomacy of the Irish government was completely controlled by German officials. The organization demanded that the king abdicate, and all German officials resigned from the Irish army and government agencies and returned Ireland's power to the real Irish people, otherwise they would defend Ireland with force.

This unknown extremist organization is said to have only a few dozen members. Their so-called declaration is naturally regarded by the public as a foolish act of blocking a car by the mantis arm. However, according to the information obtained by the Irish intelligence department, this organization has colluded with the remnants of the Belfast Division. In recent months, many Belfast Division remnants who have received regular military training and members of the Ulster Volunteer Army have come to Ireland with fake identities. A series of violent attacks that occurred earlier were the actions of this group of people. Intelligence shows that this group of desperate people wanted to take advantage of the king's inspection of the north to launch another attack. The minds who are scattered everywhere are also preparing to hold a high-standard secret gathering to jointly discuss the launch of an armed riot and the establishment of the Northern Ireland State.

In the first few stops in the north, Xia Shu basically carried out "sudden attacks", only giving local officials a very short time to arrange reception. The advantage of this is that he can see the original local style, and also tests the actual organizational ability of local officials, reducing unnecessary waste. However, accordingly, the alert arrangements for visiting towns are quite hasty, and the work of maintaining order on the scene is inevitably omitted. In Coleren, someone actually slipped through the cordon to ask the king for signature photos, which really made the staff responsible for security on the scene false alarm. Fortunately, this person had no malicious intentions, and left satisfied after getting the signature photos. Of course, this person

I wouldn't know that at that moment, at least three rifles were aimed at their heads, and they lived entirely on the calmness of the snipers and the kindness they held in their hearts. Knowing that the extremists were planning an attack, the police departments and military in Ireland strengthened the patrols of many northern towns, and the Royal Guard was ready to strike the separatists who showed their fox's tail. However, on the one hand, there was a lack of accurate and reliable intelligence. On the other hand, the extremists who survived in the harsh environment acted secretly and were extremely vigilant. The Irish official special forces had not yet found the opportunity to launch a fatal blow.

The last stop of Xia Tree's tour to the north is Bali Shannon, located in the upper reaches of the Shannon River. It is known as the oldest town in Ireland and is a scenic tourist destination. There is no train here, and the group drove from the harbour Donegor and took a dozen kilometers to a manor near Bali Shannon. Its owner is named Del O'Grady, and is a member of the Grady family.

Before the 17th century, the Grady family was the noble lords of the Munster region. Although their status was not as good as the Irish nobles at that time, during the British rule of Ireland for more than three hundred years, they had saved most of the social status and influence of the family with their success in the fields of animal husbandry and trade, and had been cautiously guarding their noble honors. Even during the most difficult period of the Great Famine, they did not flee Ireland with their wealth. They were much more respected than those of the decline or even disappearing great noble families. During the Great Famine, the Grady family's helping the desolate old nobles and ordinary disaster victims won them a considerable reputation and greatly improved their status in the old noble circle. In the past half century, the family lords seemed to have become an important leader of a secret noble meeting.

Before the arrival of Xia Shu, the Royal Irish Guard had secretly entered the manor to ensure the absolute safety of the talks. In fact, although the O'Grady family is very influential in the local area, they never operate transactions of banned materials such as arms, nor have they secretly hoarded armed forces at least within the scope that Ireland can verify, and have no record of any illegal activities.

The secret meeting between the King of Ireland and the Grady family was held in the form of dinner. There were very few people qualified to sit at this table. Xia Shu only brought a reliable entourage guard. The O'Gray family was led by the leader of the O'Gray family, the uncle of the Secretary of State Short-O's Uncle, the nominal Marquis of O'Gray, and the Secretary of State Short, who was threading the needle from it, Short-O's father Fitrell, and the owner of the manor Del.

Whether it was the first establishment of the Kingdom of Ireland, he was in charge of power as a candidate for the throne, or was crowned the throne and became the undisputed King of Ireland, Xia Shu had no intention of allowing the Gaelic nobles who ruled Ireland hundreds of years ago to return to the historical stage, and even did not give them honorary titles. At that time, he was full of confidence and firmly believed that he could reorganize the national order and develop social economy with the support of the army and the help of Germany, and gradually make Ireland a calf country with economic independence, industrial independence, and national self-reliance, and play an important role in the territory of Europe and even the world. The various experiences in recent months have allowed him to see the shortcomings of power and dictatorship, the gap between the royal family, the government and the ordinary people, and the great impact that a very small number of opponents may have. All of these have become stumbling blocks on the road to rapid development of Ireland. If not removed, it is not enough to calm the hearts of the people and revitalize the national strength.

Restoring the status of the old aristocrats is not the foundation for solving the problem. As long as the constraints are properly and the motivation is effective, it can become a helper to stabilize the situation. Moreover, the Gaelic aristocrats have been in decline for many years, and their overall influence has long declined. Natsuki does not have to worry that they hinder the country's innovation and progress like the nobles of Spain or Austro-Hungarian Empire...

After several days of hard work, the fresh, delicious and excellent textured steak, like a hot spring, can soothe mood and replenish energy. With the fragrant white wine, Xia Shu beautifully ate a large piece of steak. It was not until the sweets were on the table that he said the first sentence after the opening greeting: "If the food here was so delicious, it would have been a long time since it was a visit."

This sounds like a compliment for food, but the old Marquis sitting opposite the king smiled meaningfully. The leader of the family with the same name as Thor is an old man over 60 years old, but he does not show the old and weak as most of his peers, but gives people the feeling of being smart, capable, and strong. After slowing down, he said politely:

"His Majesty, the country you rule has a long history, vast territory and ubiquitous mystery. You have enough time to slowly understand it, and as you understand it, you will find that this country is charming, and this will never be lost to any European power."

Xia Shu nodded politely: "I absolutely believe this."

With the opening of understanding, the old Marquis began to trace the honorary history of Gaelic nobles, but unlike ordinary people's ideas, he didn't say much about the long-lasting glory of the Gaelic nobles' rule over Ireland. Most of the time he spent narrating how Gaelic nobles sought to survive and develop during the British rule and how they defended the dignity of the nobles they regarded as life. In his description, the Grady family was just an ordinary and lucky member of the Gaelic nobles, with a perfect positioning.

, clear logic and calm demeanor made Natsuki look at the cultivation of the old aristocratic families in his heart. He rarely saw such highlights in those German officials who operated the government and local Irish elites, and even Haldes, who was prime minister, had never let him see it so highly. However, talented people are often difficult to control, and at certain specific stages, loyalty and reliability are the first choice for the stability and development of the country.

After recalling the past, the old Marquis changed his tone and clearly criticized the separatists who were ignorant of the current affairs. In his opinion, these people were vested interests during the British rule. They hated the Irish government as both the driver of primitive interests and were caused by the instigation and temptation of the British. However, judging from the performance of the British royal family, the behind-the-scenes in recent events may not be those who represent the positions of the British royal family and government, but some forces with ulterior motives are secretly manipulating them. It is unrealistic to dig out these people and cut off the trouble of separatists. The most effective way is to give the separatist forces in Ireland a destructive blow. Even if the vast majority of members cannot be eliminated, at least they must destroy their existing organizational structure, so that they will not dare to act rashly for many years in the future.

The analysis is in place, the suggestions are feasible, and the means are firm. This is simply the result of Xia Shu's hard pursuit in recent days. Not to mention anything else, it at least proves that the old nobles' roots remain vibrant in Ireland. As for their constant relationship with the British nobles, it is a product of history. It is impossible and there is no need to completely separate them.
Chapter completed!