Chapter 1339 The current situation of the high-level empire
After all, a certain magician didn't sign any unequal treaty with a sword, and of course he couldn't take away all the bodies of the barbarian count for research. So he took the palm of his left hand and handed over the rest.
Baron Mangadu.
According to the Baron, in the Karlsruhe Empire, any nobleman's sudden death without preparation would be a feast for the other sharks. The previous empress was like this, and it was only now that she suddenly found herself after taking the throne.
It is to take over an empire that is riddled with holes. Even if we work hard for ten years, it will only make the situation slightly better, but there will be no big change.
Count Mario's situation is similar. Even because his ancestors were from barbarians, he was more respected for his strength. But in his prime, how could he have thought of cultivating a serious successor? If the people below him had risen to the top.
He dismissed him as a challenger to the patriarch's position. So if he fell like this, we can imagine that there would be chaos in the family.
But before anyone else got the news, the Empress got hold of this information and even kept the count's body. There was a lot to make a fuss about. Not to mention the Mario family, whose ancestors were barbarians, and even the wolf
The position of commander of the cavalry corps has the opportunity to get involved. The so-called political strength is accumulated bit by bit by inserting a person here and a confidant there.
Lin, of course, would not refuse such a request. He wished that the empress had the strength to keep her promise, and he would be able to relax a lot. However, this delusion was not realistic, so he just kept it in his mind.
There is no need to trouble Fen, the master of undead magic, to take care of the left palm that was brought back. Kaya, a girl who can also learn from their elder sister, is just right. Anyway, it is just to do some basic physical examination, and to keep the left hand as intact as possible
Come down in case you need it in the future.
Of course, there is no chance to meet Fen. It cannot be said that someone has a guilty conscience, so there is no saying that he or she is hiding. When the two of them are together, it is more like hugging each other for warmth in this lonely world. They have not promised each other for life, and someone has also
I don’t think I have the means to tie up the former Demon King to death, I’m just living my life.
In the afternoon, we returned to the guest house of the Karlsruhe Empire. The elves had already received several waves of envoys from the nobles, and everyone exchanged words in a fog. Fortunately, the elves who came here were also in their respective tribes and kingdoms.
They are all talented people who have seen the world. They have set the tone of this private communication before departure, so it is not a problem to talk nonsense.
As for Lin, there was also Baron Mangadu waiting. When the two of them arrived at a relatively private place, a certain magician immediately complained: "It seems that there is really no one around your Majesty. For this kind of errand, you have to call a legion."
"Grow a horse." Lin had accurately grasped the Baron's character. A few jokes did not make him take it to heart, but actually made him feel close to him.
As expected, Baron Mangadu showed no signs of being angry, and he did not dare to be angry. Think about the barbarian count who beat him as a sandbag early in the morning, and was played like a mouse in front of this magician; in terms of strength, he did not bully others.
Qualifications. In terms of status, he was a chosen one by the Goddess of Gold Coins. So he just sighed along with what the other party said and talked about his former companions in the adventure team.
Speaking of which, everyone is in a key position and cannot move lightly. As the commander of the regiment, as long as there is no war, there are routines for training and patrols on weekdays, so he does not have to worry about everything. His usual tasks can also be arranged.
Several captains have the legion firmly in their hands. Because of this, they have free time to accompany someone and act as the empress's liaison.
At the same time, Baron Mangadu also brought information about the high-level nobles of the Karlsruhe Empire, including those they openly attached to and opposed. The entire information was clearly organized, and it was obvious that there were masters behind it. Lin Ye
Just guessing, I am afraid that the Empress also has many capable people from the private sector.
Don't think that in this era, cats and dogs from all over the world can rely on the emperor's favor to boss around nobles of all sizes. If you really do that, you will be killed without any explanation.
The more fierce the competition for status is, the more taboo there is for others to exceed the rules of status. Especially the distinction between nobles and commoners is a natural chasm. Small nobles can still gain some sense by leveraging the emperor's influence, and commoners can
If you want to take advantage of the situation to suppress the nobles, it is a bad rule, and no noble will tolerate it.
This is why Lin said that he did not have a suitable identity to help the Empress. If it were in other places, this sentence would be an excuse; but in the Karlsruhe Empire, this sentence is the truth. The identity of the goddess' electorate, in
It's not useful at times like this.
In the same way, if the talented people around the empress are recruited from the common people, or even old acquaintances from her adventurer days, as long as they do not have aristocratic status, they will not be able to get on the stage. When it comes to having to go into battle naked, these people will not
Useful.
It's no wonder that when someone suggested that she could help with ideas and consult on various matters, the empress looked down upon her. Because such a person has been around her for a long time. The evidence is the idea she just mentioned yesterday.
Today, people have come up with such a complete data, so it doesn’t mean that the people behind it are demonstrating.
As always, Lin was shameless, ignored these innocuous little thoughts, and read the information in his hand seriously.
In fact, there are still nobles who support the emperor. Not only the royal ministers, but also some minor nobles have expressed their loyalty. However, those big nobles are not so simple.
Like the Gwana Empire, the Karlsruhe Empire also has grand dukes above the dukes, but the number of grand dukes is not as many as sixteen. There are only seven grand dukes in the Karlsruhe Empire.
Guard the southeast, northwest and four directions, guard the Plains of Oz, and two people to guard the sea.
Basically, these seven grand dukes are divided into four factions, two, two, one, one, and one who has both sides. Not to mention the one who sways with the wind, plus other nobles, the four factions are balanced in strength. But the most powerful one
, but it was a faction led by an ordinary duke. Such five factions formed the basic territory of the Karlsruhe Empire.
Of course, it is impossible for the five factions to openly confront the Empress. Such behavior is no different from rebellion. They do want to control the Empress, and Prince Thomas is the result of one of them's efforts.
It's just that Alegria hasn't done anything in the past ten years. At least she has broken free from the shackles of other nobles. No one can control what she does. However, the empress is also controlled by those big nobles.
Join forces to marginalize their power.
The current structure of the empire is that whenever something happens, it will be discussed by five parties. When a result is reached, it will be presented to the Empress. Regardless of whether the Empress approves of the result or not, the people below will not do anything other than this result.
Therefore, as an emperor, you can only obediently seal the imperial seal and issue orders.
Although there is no one telling the empress what to do in person, and she must do it, it is not much better. Now the empress is completely marginalized, just a mascot when nothing happens, and a rubber stamp when things happen. We really need to discuss
In her capacity, she could not personally resolve the matter, and there was no one in the court to speak out for her. In short, she had lost power.
While reading the information, if he encountered something he didn't understand, Lin would ask Baron Mangadu. This emperor's close servant was not just a warrior who only knew how to fight. He also talked about the empire's structure in a set way. This made Lin understand,
The empress did not send him randomly as her liaison.
But when it came to the matter of the emperor, Lin had a question in his mind, but he didn't want to express it. Now he couldn't help but said: "Sir, I'm asking you a disrespectful question in private, please don't be angry. Okay?"
"
Although the Baron was a little confused, he still nodded and said: "Excuse me, Your Excellency. If there are really taboos, please forgive me for not being able to answer."
"It's easy to talk. If you violate any taboos, just tell me. I also understand that there are certain things that cannot be mentioned in front of His Majesty."
The baron nodded, agreeing to the magician's request.
Lin then asked: "As far as I know, the empire selects the worthy to inherit the title. If the princes are not worthy, the title will be vacant, and it is not unheard of to choose another worthy to inherit. I just want to ask, no
Have outsiders ever had any thoughts about the throne?"
Such a question was indeed a bit sensitive. Baron Mangadu frowned. But he still replied: "Historically, the affairs of the royal family are different from those of the nobles. No matter how thoughtful the big nobles are, they can only follow the rules and regulations."
The children of royal marriages are starting to get involved. If they are not related by blood, they will not be able to sit on that throne. This is the bottom line for everyone. No one has tried to cross this line yet."
"Speaking of it this way, it's quite subtle. No one has tried to cross the line. It doesn't mean that it can't be crossed. It's just that no one has crossed it now." Lin rubbed his chin and asked at the same time: "In the royal family now,
Are there any competitors for His Majesty?"
Asking like this is actually the same as asking if anyone wants to usurp the throne. The Baron is deliberately trying to whitewash the status of the empress. Unfortunately, there is such a fierce opponent. After thinking about it carefully, Baron Mangado decided
He opened his mouth and said: "The late emperor's youngest son, Duke Behar, with the support of many nobles, has never concealed his covetousness for the throne."
Lin was startled and said: "There really is such a person." After thinking about it, he asked again: "Do you think he has a chance?"
Now that he has spoken, Baron Mangadu also means that there are no taboos. He said bluntly: "If His Majesty does not make a big mistake, he will have no chance in a short time. But His Majesty has no heirs, and this is another opportunity for the other party. After all, His Highness
You are still young and can afford to wait."
"Young? How old is he?" Lin asked.
"Your Highness is only twelve years old this year. He is the last prince born to the late emperor one year before his death."
Lin Yi calculated his age and felt something was wrong, so he asked again: "What is the relationship between the late emperor and your majesty?"
"The late Emperor is your Majesty's aunt."
After saying this, Lin figured it out. I dare say that His Highness was the direct descendant of the late emperor, and now this one is regarded as a collateral descendant. I guess such a situation should not be uncommon in the Karlsruhe Empire. But the difference between direct descendants is easy.
Let those whose bloodline is congenitally superior have more ideas.
Lin also understood that the empress's situation was more difficult than imagined.