Just by looking at the lack of movement by the emperor's three guards, you can tell what the person sitting on the supreme throne is probably thinking about. Therefore, the nobles are worried that they have been easily taken care of, or that someone is fishing in troubled waters and profiting from it.
There are not many examples of the emperor taking advantage of the bloody flag among the nobles to take revenge and purge those he disliked. There are countless examples of other nobles taking the opportunity to do evil. There are many such things among the nobles.
Even if you know it later, you can't do anything about it but swallow the sour consequences.
However, the old emperor had different ideas from most of the nobles. He stood on the high platform of the palace, overlooking the burning super-large torch in the imperial capital. He once thought that he could control everyone and let them argue.
, he could also control the scope of the impact and the intensity of the struggle below a certain level. But this fire made him realize that maybe the more he suppressed, the greater the rebound would be.
It was too late to mend the gap between the two capable subordinates at this time. Even if the blood flag was sacrificed, even the emperor's authority would not be qualified to interrupt.
If it were an ordinary little nobleman, if he could not stand it, he would send out iron guards and push everyone on both sides to the ground, and the matter would be solved. But in the fight between the two grand dukes, the emperor intervened at will, no matter which side or both sides he helped.
If we fight, it will most likely turn into a civil war that splits the empire, or at least serious internal strife. Standing by and watching is the only option left.
So as an emperor, the next thing you should do is to warn others. Let them not be stupidly sandwiched between two giant beasts and weaken the power of this country. Although the empire has not yet reached sunset, there is only one breath left.
level, but this meaningless loss can still be avoided if possible.
After making up his mind, the old emperor prepared to return to his palace. Before leaving, he looked back again. The grand duke's mansion was given to his friend, but now it was burned down by another friend. The inexplicable feeling
The indistinguishable feeling may be difficult for others to understand.
During the regular court meeting in the palace, except for the unusual atmosphere due to the fire last night, the imperial prime minister, the head of the ministers, did not appear in the palace.
In the general process of court meetings, the emperor is just like a decoration. He does not say anything and does not say anything. Everything is presided over by the prime minister. Unless there are matters that are difficult to resolve, the emperor will be asked to speak. But in the case of Duke Rizal,
Under the leadership of a strong prime minister, this situation rarely happens.
Now that the powerful man was not there, the ministers who had been favored or cultivated by him did not know how to start this court meeting, so they looked at each other in confusion.
Fortunately, the old emperor was not too old to do anything. He announced directly to the ministers: "The Grand Duke of Risa resigned from the post of prime minister yesterday due to busy affairs in the territory. However, I am old and cannot bear the burden of government affairs, so
A successor will be selected to take over the position of prime minister. I hope that all your ministers will provide you with the same assistance as in the past to promote the smooth conduct of government affairs in the empire."
Those who originally wanted to express their opinions all fell silent at this time. Duke Rizal's withdrawal was undoubtedly an opportunity for the palace to reshuffle. Even those who were politically loyal to the grand duke had been suppressed for a long time or
Dan Wang's ambitions have once again flourished. Not to mention those people who were already eyeing him with covetous eyes, how could they not take advantage of the old man's withdrawal to seek opportunities for themselves to gain the upper hand.
So everyone is waiting, waiting for the old emperor to announce who will succeed the prime minister, before deciding their next step. This is also a last resort. After all, things are too fast and the changes are too fast. Everyone is a little unprepared. What if
Let them have more time to operate, and maybe put a suitable candidate or leader in place, which will save everyone a lot of trouble. Now they can only wait passively.
"The person who will take over the position of prime minister is Crown Prince Nawav Kazalnia."
After being named, the crown prince, who was standing behind the old emperor's seat, came to his father in panic under the surprised eyes of the ministers. He half-knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Father, I have the strength."
If he is not caught, he may not be able to do the job."
The old emperor Armin couldn't help it and wanted to ridicule his son. But after all, he was not the kind of personality who was happy to see people in embarrassment. This was not a place for joking, so he could only continue to play the role of a loving father and a filial son.
He showed a kind expression and said: "You will eventually inherit the empire, so why can't you say you are incompetent? Besides, your performance in the past few times of supervising the country has been commendable in the eyes of the ministers."
Now it’s just a matter of continuing the experience at that time and taking on more responsibilities.”
Knowing the character of his father, who is an emperor, the Crown Prince knew that if he continued to pretend, he might be self-defeating. Therefore, he stepped forward, half-kneeled, and said respectfully: "I, I obey your Majesty's will, Father."
At this time, an attendant stood up with a tray in his hand. The tray was covered with a red velvet mat, and placed the brooch surrendered by Risa's office yesterday. It was the left hand holding the scepter, and the right hand holding the sword, which represents the contemporary empire.
A symbol of the pinnacle of civil and military officials. It's just that this attendant is still a few steps away from the crown prince. He doesn't look like he's about to hand over the brooch.
The Crown Prince Nawaf was thinking whether he should go forward to get the brooch and put it on his collar. At this time, the old emperor spoke again: "Although it is the past practice to entrust the prime minister with full power over the affairs of the empire. But
There is one thing that you must not do, including the court under your leadership. If anyone violates the prohibition, I will take it as proof that you are unable to command so many civil servants, and consider changing the title of Crown Prince.
"
Although the old emperor didn't like to show his evil intentions and look at people in embarrassment, this explicit warning still made everyone raise eyebrows. Everyone was thinking about what the old emperor's red line was. Emperor Armin did not endure it longer.
Taking advantage of everyone's curiosity, he said directly:
"The hatred between the two grand dukes, you are strictly prohibited from using any form of support or suppression to support or suppress either party. Not only military, but also political and economic actions are strictly prohibited. Whether it is you, or
The fact that other people in this court are doing this only proves that your leadership is incompetent. Remember one thing, you have many younger brothers and sisters. There are many people who are willing to replace you and have the ability to replace you. Of course, you can use your position as prime minister
During this period of time, use various means to kill all those who threaten your status. But as long as there is any one left, there is no hope of sitting on the throne of the crown prince. Unless you have the ability to get rid of me as well."
Faced with such a straightforward warning from the old emperor, Crown Prince Nawaf suddenly felt that the scepter brooch that was handed to him, symbolizing the position of prime minister, was a bit hot to his hands. His unconfident eyes tilted his head slightly and glanced over
Of course, the weakness of the ministers under the palace was noticed by these old foxes who had been in the palace for a long time, and they had other thoughts.
"By the way, I forgot to mention that your younger brothers and sisters, of course, include the old one. Don't forget him."