Chapter 209 The Prime Minister's Family
The meeting with the Chancellor of Gondor ended hastily, and the result of the meeting was that Livi and Turgon reached nothing.
They just exchanged a few words and then broke up unhappy.
"Enter our distinguished guests well!"
This was the last order issued by the prime minister.
"We would like to be friends with you."
Outside the palace, Ecthelion trotted to catch up and said:
"Please forgive my father. He just cares too much about power and glory and has no intention of being your enemy."
If it were an ordinary lord, it would be over with a salute. After that, it would be time to make good friends, give gifts, and publicize them.
As for commanding Gondor's army not according to regulations - is that a big deal?
But, it happened that he met Li Wei.
Whenever the prime minister talks to him as an ordinary old man, he will respond with respect and courtesy, but he must use his power to suppress others...
"This is the first time I've heard someone talk to me like that."
"The lords of the elves and the kings of the dwarves are wiser than he is."
If Ecthelion hadn't stopped and smoothed things over, this matter might not have ended in a dignified way.
"But it's also understandable that many older people will always have a disease that makes them paranoid."
Levi smiled and said, "Your father is also an interesting person."
Although it is not harmonious on the surface, Gondor's reputation has actually increased, and it has reached the "ally" level, which is a level where they are willing to send troops to help Li Wei as long as he needs it.
The speaker didn't mean it, but the words had a different meaning to Ecthelion's ears.
Listening to Levi's words, Exeli felt a complex emotion welling up in his heart.
This legend didn't take these things to heart at all, or to put it bluntly, he didn't pay attention to the so-called royal family or power at all.
Even if today's scene were changed to a small village, and the village chief asked him why he secretly ate radishes in the vegetable garden, he would still have this attitude.
No, maybe his attitude would be even lower, because after all, he also ate the radishes in the village.
"The Prime Minister calls for you to come over."
After briefly chatting with Levi, a guard suddenly came over and called Ecthelian away.
"I'll visit you later."
After saying something to Li Wei, 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:
"The northern lord has bad intentions. You should have less contact with him in the future."
"I understand, Father."
Ecthelion responded seriously, and then asked:
"What do you think we should give him? I always feel that he and his territory lack everything. Maybe it would be a good idea to open a trade route?"
"Did you listen carefully to what I just said?" Turgon's old face pulled.
"What?"
…
Ecthelion, whose full name is "Ecthelion II", is the twenty-fifth and next prime minister of Gondor.
Turgon, who currently reigns, is the twenty-fourth.
But the time for his abdication was not far away. Turgon was now ninety years old, and he would not continue to serve as prime minister for more than ten years.
He himself knew this well, which was why Levi could see Ecthelion in front of the throne. He was training the successor in advance.
"In recent years, when my father was in power, I would let me watch and even participate in some decisions."
In the royal garden, Ecthelion was talking to Levi.
The prime minister's son was very different from his father. He was not so oppressive, and his eyes were more gentle.
"I'm very aware of the pressure on my father's shoulders."
He said: "Since my father came to the throne, Gondor has been in peace. Until a few years ago, news of the return of the enemy came, Mordor suddenly revived, and pirates in the south became rampant."
"It was then that we were shocked to realize that the peace in the past was just a disguise, and the enemy was just dormant and accumulating strength."
"Mordor continues to send troops to Ithilien, and the Haradurs are no longer content with just harassing Harondor. The pirates of Umbar are also eyeing the southern coast of Gondor."
"They began to spread rumors that Gondor was about to be destroyed, and claimed that as long as they took refuge with them, they could avoid the fate of destruction and go to the south to enjoy a wealthy life."
"Many young people have been victimized by this rumor."
"oh?"
Levi raised his eyebrows and didn't say much.
"In fact, under the fierce attack of the pirates and barbarians in the south, even among the many great nobles there were wavers. Some of them took all their wealth and surrendered to the enemy. This made my father feel the crisis."
Speaking of this, Ecthelion smiled bitterly.
Li Wei looked at the son of the prime minister and said:
"I think you are no less stressed than your father."
After all, it's his turn next.
"I believe you can maintain the glory of Gondor."
Livy 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, and he encouraged all talented people from far and near to come to serve Gondor in order to fight against Mordor. .
That is to say, during the period when he ascended the throne, Aragorn changed his name to 'Thorongil' and served him as a commander of Gondor and made many achievements.
"Thanks you."
Ecthelion thanked him heartily.
"It is an honor to receive your recognition."
"Father!"
Just as the two were talking, a slightly childish voice came from the garden gate.
The two looked up and saw a teenager running over. He first bowed to Ecthelion, then looked at Levi, with a little hesitation on his face, as if he didn't know what to do.
"I was just about to introduce you."
Ecthelion put his hand on the boy's shoulder, pulled him in front of Levi and said, "This is my son, Denethor."
"Denethor, say hello to your uncle Levi."
"Hello, child."
Before Denethor could speak, Levi stood up and tried to pick up the boy who was almost as tall as himself before he reached adulthood.
Then he 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."
"Ahaha..."
Levi smiled a little awkwardly.
Well, I missed another opportunity to say "I held you when I was a child."
Like Aragorn, the two children were more stubborn than each other.
…
Inside the palace.
After sending away his not-so-obedient son, Turgon stood up and took several deep breaths before he calmed down.
Once he relaxed, he couldn't help but think about some random things.
"When did my son stop wanting to listen to my instructions?"
Recalling, Turgon suddenly realized that since the frequent harassment on the border and the increasing number of local affairs, he had not paid much attention to his family life, and had not talked with his family outside the palace for a while.
"Alas."
Somehow, the old man suddenly softened his heart. He waved his hand to call the guard to prepare a plate of fresh grapes, and then he took it in his hand and walked to a place outside the palace.
"At this time... I remember he likes to stroll in the garden, and sometimes Denethor would be there."
"They both like to eat grapes, especially green grapes. I don't know if their tastes have changed."
The old man smiled rarely, temporarily leaving all his worries and the more annoying figure behind.
This relaxed mood lasted until the garden gate.
Pah.
The silver plate fell to the ground, and the washed grapes were scattered all over the floor.
Looking at the scene in front of him, Turgon's smile froze.
His son was happily talking with Levi on the bench, and his grandson was standing respectfully in front of the man, as if asking for advice.
The movement at the door quickly attracted the attention of the three people in the garden.
Ecselion's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
"Father, listen to me..."
"Ha, it looks like they are having a great time!"
The smile disappeared at the speed of light, and Turgon threw his wide robe and said with a sour face: "You can continue chatting, I have some urgent things to do, so I won't accompany you anymore."
He left quickly.
Only the grapes rolled down the floor.
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