The officials in charge of various ministries and departments had a rare day off yesterday. They all got up early today and took carriages to the Governor's Mansion to attend the meeting. They didn't know the reason for yesterday's vacation, but everyone knew that the summer harvest was approaching, and the emperor
Your Majesty and the Prime Minister will definitely make arrangements.
There were too many people to sit in the meeting hall, so the chamberlain was smart this time and set up the meeting place in the garden without waiting for the boss to ask. Fortunately, the weather was getting warmer, so it would not feel cold to hold the meeting in the garden.
Cohen rarely wore a dark dress, and walked around the crowd with a calm face, chatting with various officials. The Prime Minister also appeared, looking in high spirits, but several internal affairs supervisors who were always present before the meeting were still there.
Didn't show up.
The carriage of the President of the Royal Academy also arrived. President Lorenzo walked into the door and was immediately pulled aside by the Prime Minister.
"Dean!" The Prime Minister held Dean Lorenzo's hand and frowned slightly: "I talked with Cohen for a long time last night, and it seems that he is still unwilling to ascend the throne! You also know that the situation in front of you... this
What can I do?"
As soon as Visu said this, the blood vessels on Dean Lorenzo's neck were clearly exposed.
"Mr. Prime Minister, leave this matter to me." Dean Lorenzo's eyes swept around the venue, as if looking for someone: "After all, you are father and son, and there are many things you can't say...I am different. I
There’s nothing to worry about.”
With his eyes fixed on Cohen, Dean Lorenzo excused himself, leaving the Prime Minister standing aside with a "wry smile".
When the officials surrounding Cohen saw Dean Lorenzo approaching angrily, they all stepped back in unison. Everyone knew that if this official approached His Majesty the Emperor, it would be bad.
Lorenzo stood in front of Cohen and stared at him with a fierce gaze, which seemed to be gnashing his teeth. However, His Majesty the Emperor looked around to find someone to talk to, completely ignoring the little old man. The Prime Minister of the State just slapped him there.
Palm, complaining that she forgot to bring something, turned around and went back to the room.
"Cohen Keda..." Lorenzo spoke word by word: "His Majesty the Emperor..."
The situation in the garden suddenly became tense. Lucy came out of breath to report the news, while several internal affairs supervisors were gathering in Dill's room to whisper.
"Dear princesses." Lucy ran to the door: "His Majesty the Emperor and Dean Lorenzo had a quarrel. It was very fierce and no one dared to dissuade them."
"Isn't father outside?" Kelly asked in surprise.
"The Prime Minister is not here."
"Then let's go quickly!" Kelly stood up and walked out: "They might get more noisy and fierce."
"Slow down." Feilin stood up with a smile: "If we show up too soon, we will do something bad."
"Could it be..."
"Yes!" Dill smiled and walked over to hold Kelly's hand: "Cohen did it on purpose!"
Several imperial concubines walked leisurely towards the venue, and after going around a few corners, they heard fierce quarrels coming from the venue in front. When they walked to the edge of the venue, they saw Cohen standing in front of their seats, and Dean Lorenzo standing in front of them.
A few steps in front of Cohen, the two people were so quarreling that they forgot themselves.
"If you don't ascend the throne, you won't be able to fight against rebellion in the name of the royal family!" Dean Lorenzo was very excited, his face turned red: "The fight against rebellion is the most important thing at hand! Do we have to sacrifice more lives of soldiers?
, are you happy in your heart?"
"Stop talking nonsense!" Cohen pointed at the dean's nose and shouted angrily: "I don't care what you call me. I have said it many times, and I will say it again today in front of all the officials - finally
Once! I will never ascend the throne until the Holy City is conquered! Do you want me to ascend the throne as soon as possible? Yes! I will ascend the throne after the Holy City is conquered!"
"You are perfunctory with us!"
"To deal with you? I am an upright man and I will do what I say! It's not my job to deal with you, a bad old man like you!"
Dozens of officials were sitting upright, looking intently, as if they didn't know what was happening in front of them. This was actually no wonder for them. The two people quarreling didn't listen to anyone's advice at all, and the content of the quarrel was so important.
"What's going on?" Feilin saw that they were almost quarreling, and immediately interjected: "Calm down, there is an emperor and an important minister. What problems cannot be solved through discussion?"
"Welcome to the imperial concubines." The officials stood up and saluted the several internal affairs supervisors, perhaps feeling grateful that they came at the right time.
Several imperial concubines nodded to the officials, walked to the seats next to Cohen and sat down. Bai Ying, a maid, stood beside Cohen with an expressionless face.
"I thought it was a big deal!" Felin asked Dean Lorenzo the reason for the quarrel, and smiled softly: "This is easy to handle, you two, just leave it to me to handle it, okay?"
Cohen nodded, then turned away with a cold snort.
Because he has always respected Feilin, Dean Lorenzo could not say anything more, so he calmed down and said, "I am willing to listen to the princess's arrangements."
"The matter of enthroning affects all aspects. In terms of personal emotions, His Majesty the Emperor has made many concessions." Feilin explained softly to the officials: "With everyone's efforts, we have solved each problem one by one, and the current situation is also good.
Get better. I understand everyone's eagerness...but should we also leave some space for His Majesty the Emperor?"
"Of course." Dean Lorenzo, who had just returned to his seat, said with a "whoop": "But four months have passed!"
"Dean, please sit down first." Dill raised his hand and took over the conversation: "My husband values love and righteousness. He once made a vow that if he does not regain his country and avenge his best friend, he will not ascend the throne. This is
My husband's wish is also your emperor's wish. You should not ask an emperor of noble character to violate his own oath."
"Of course, the dean's concerns are not unreasonable. You are also thinking about His Majesty." Feilin took over the words to comfort the dean: "But this is the oath that His Majesty the Emperor uses to spur himself on, and it is also a loyalty to his friends.
, let’s… just stop making too many demands, right?”
Dean Lorenzo had gradually calmed down and spoke in a relaxed tone: "I understand this, but if you don't ascend the throne for a day, there will be a lot of inconvenience in your actions. The people of the entire empire are eagerly looking forward to it!"
"This is not difficult." The Prime Minister who caused the trouble finally appeared. He walked through from one side of the venue: "We can announce to the entire empire and tell the people of the empire today's decision - we will launch a revolt in the near future.
The war, the day when the army captures the Holy Capital, is the day when Korn Keda ascends the throne!"
"But Mr. Prime Minister." Dean Lorenzo was very stubborn: "What if at that time, His Majesty the Emperor finds reasons to be unwilling to ascend the throne?"
Visu Keda smiled faintly and sat back in his seat: "Since the imperial concubines are handling this matter, if anything happens again, of course we can talk to the imperial concubines to reason."
"Yes, father." Feilin had no choice but to answer this question directly, and had no choice but to agree: "We guarantee that His Majesty the Emperor will ascend the throne after conquering the Holy City. If we cannot do this, we are willing to accept the punishment."
At this moment, everyone, including all the officials, felt greatly relieved. Everyone knew that the emperor was most nervous about the concubines, so why would he want them to be punished? With the guarantees of several concubines, this matter was certain.
"Okay, if you have no objections, let's start the meeting." The Prime Minister nodded with satisfaction: "Logistics Department, report on the preparation of military supplies!"
This is the first time a meeting has been held in the form of a royal regime. The management organization that originally only had to manage a few provinces has been fully upgraded, and the management vision has been expanded to focus on the entire empire.
The management organization is temporarily divided into ten major departments, namely military affairs, security, finance, justice, civil affairs, construction, transportation, learning and art, personnel, logistics, and are under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister. Other matters, such as exchanges with foreign races, commerce
Management, agricultural reclamation, etc. are all assigned to the management of four internal affairs supervisors. Several intelligence systems are in the hands of Cohen, the Prime Minister and the General Staff, especially the two systems of Amaterasu and Marfa. Except for Cohen, no one else
Can't touch it at all.
In the hidden power network developed by Amaterasu and Marfa, a large number of personnel were directly transferred to the establishment of various ministries, and a large amount of relevant information was sent back every day, allowing the officials in the Dark City to understand many actual facts on the rebel territory.
Situation. How many soldiers have been added to the rebels in recent days, how much rations have been allocated, and what the soldiers' equipment is like...the officials know these things very well.
Cohen did not publicly announce the date of dispatching troops, but only asked officials to report on the preparations.
Counting from the time of Cohen's escape, after almost four months of preparations, excluding food, other logistical materials needed for sending troops have been basically completed. Of course, this is thanks to a huge smuggling system. The little princess of a certain empire
Also a great contribution.
In mid-April, the first batch of early-maturing summer grain can be harvested. If transported directly to the front line, it can barely support the daily consumption of the 120,000-strong army. But this requires a considerable degree of cooperation from various departments of the Logistics Department, because after the grain is harvested,
It requires processing, storage, not to mention the manpower required for transportation... Fortunately, the road to the front line is still smooth.
But this was a war, and the situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly. It was impossible for the army to decide the march route completely according to the logistics requirements. Cohen asked someone to bring a map, and with a wave of his hand, he drew a rough march direction and area for the logistics department.
Several senior officials put their heads in front of the map, and after a while of coordination, they finally assembled a transport team of 30,000 people.
"In addition to these." Cohen finally said: "You also need to prepare a considerable amount of fine grain in a short period of time and send it to Wanpu City. I will use it."
"How much does your Majesty want?"
"Twenty thousand people, ten days of rations." Cohen said: "It needs to be carried on the back, and it cannot be too cumbersome."
"Your Majesty, that requires the slaughter of one thousand livestock and two hundred thousand catties of beans." The logistics officer was stunned: "This is a large amount, where can we find it?"
"Don't ask me." Cohen glared: "That's what you do."
"But Your Majesty..."
"Okay, okay, don't complain to me anymore." Cohen waved his hand: "Let the other things go, do this first, and appoint a deputy to supervise it... If it is really difficult to complete, you can buy it on the spot in Wanpu
, Lord Wanpu City will help."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Cohen is now numb to His Majesty's address, and does not refuse as harshly as before, because no matter how much he scolds, it will be useless.
"What about the ordnance and uniforms?" Cohen turned to ask another person: "This is a fierce battle, and the consumption will be very high."
"Yes, Your Majesty, there is no problem with this guarantee." The official assured: "The dwarves have sent several batches of craftsmen one after another. Our foundry has been burning continuously for days, and we can fully meet the supply."
"Casualty care?"
"We are prepared to have enough medicines and witch doctors. As long as His Majesty gives the order, the personnel and medicines can be loaded on the carriages and followed by the army, without any delay."
"First allocate some to the front line." Cohen thought for a while: "The army will soon strengthen assault training so that these people can become familiar with the battlefield early."
The heads of several departments were discussing armaments, and the deputy at the back took a pen to record orders and tasks, and assigned them on the spot. If there was anything unclear, he immediately asked questions. It was simple, direct, and very efficient.
When the armament came to an end, all officials breathed a sigh of relief.
Everyone feels that although this is a very important battle, the tasks given by His Majesty the Emperor are really not that big. It was not like this before. When the war came, everyone was very busy.
"Is it easy?" Cohen stood up straight with a smile: "Compared with before, you all feel very relaxed."
The officials didn't understand, so they just laughed. The Prime Minister and the Dean were talking quietly and didn't join in at all.
"A war is about to begin. Our army will attack the city and wipe out all the rebels! One city in one day, one town in one hour!" Cohen waved his arms proudly: "So many towns and villages, so many
The position is vacant - do you have any officials ready for me to take over?"
The officials' smiles condensed on their faces, their mouths opened wide, and they were stunned.
"Smile! After occupying so many places, if there is no one to manage them for a day, those stragglers, bandits and thieves will destroy you! Every inch of land captured by the army is our own, and we cannot leave any gaps for others to destroy it.
! How much time and effort will it take to rebuild a scorched earth? How much will it cost?" Cohen's eyes swept over the officials' faces, and he snorted a few times: "You guys should make me laugh! Get it when the time comes.
If we don’t find anyone to manage it, it’s up to you to explain it to me!”
"Well, that's a huge number..." The official of the Ministry of Personnel felt guilty and looked at the Prime Minister and the Dean of the College involuntarily: "How can we have so many idle officials on hand?"
"If you don't have it, go look for it. What's wrong with you?" Cohen scolded him angrily: "Do you think the promotion of each department is just for fun?"
"But..." The head of the human resources department almost burst into tears.
"If you are not in a hurry, you first identify the main officials." The Prime Minister on the other side finally spoke: "You can first prepare the officials needed for the management system of the three provinces. There are several batches of students at the college who have graduated.
In addition, experienced personnel can be transferred from various ministries. Kaili Internal Affairs Supervisor has trained a large number of security personnel, and these officials can be allocated first to maintain the situation temporarily."
"Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your guidance."
"All ministries and departments should also pay attention. This matter is related to the overall situation and is not just a matter of the human resources department." The State Minister continued: "As long as the human resources department needs it, you must provide people. Don't delay and be unwilling to give. The whole thing An army is fighting in the front, and whoever holds back the army will not be tolerated by the national law. Justice Jack is waiting to take advantage of the offender for entertainment!"
At this time, all the officials' faces turned blue, and Jack was the only one in the audience who was laughing. This judge who wore many hats had become famous in the past few months. Under the guidance of the Prime Minister and the Dean of the College, Taught many officials a lesson.
Given the heavy responsibility, most of the officials trotted out the door after saluting Cohen at the end of the meeting.
Looking at these officials with their feet on the ground, Cohen laughed. There really needs to be such an atmosphere before a war. This can help officials increase their concentration and allow them to maximize their potential.
The internal affairs issue has been settled, and what Cohen needs to do next is to convene a small-scale military meeting.
"Dad." Cohen squeezed to the side of the Prime Minister and said softly: "You should keep an eye on things here for now. I will go to various training grounds to check on the soldiers. I will also take a detour to meet Carlos and others. "
"Be careful on the road." The Prime Minister patted his son on the shoulder and whispered.
"No problem, I'll set off in the afternoon and take Bai Ying with me." Cohen nodded, then turned to smile at Lorenzo as a greeting.
Lorenzo was extremely angry and felt that the emperor was extremely evil, but he had no choice but to do anything about it.
After lunch, Cohen asked Rock to gather the guards and prepare to set off.
Rock and others received military sticks the day before yesterday. Although they were treated, some team members still walked a little unnaturally. Jack's hundred military sticks were indeed a bit harsh. If it were ordinary people, they would have finished playing. There are many magics. The division had not even finished firing fifty army sticks, and they were all in debt on the account.
During the meeting in the morning, the Governor's Guards had completed the name change and officially became the Royal First Guards. A group of new members had also been added. After deducting the rank that had been demoted by the military judge, the ranks of all the old members were still improved. Level one.
Because the Prime Minister credited the Guards with their contribution to the New Year's Fire in the Holy City, many of the members had an extra medal on their chests.
Cohen was saying goodbye to several imperial concubines, and just as he was vowing to never run away and return home on time, a team member in charge of horses ran over from a distance.
"Your Majesty, your previous horse was lost in the last operation." The team members saluted: "Chief Rock said, please go and choose a new mount."
"I got it." Cohen nodded and said to the concubines, "I'm going to leave now. I'll leave it to you to take care of things here."
"Sister Bai Ying, help us watch him carefully." Kelly's friendship with Bai Ying has grown rapidly in the past two days. She took Bai Ying's hand and begged: "First, he is not allowed to run around. Second, he is not allowed to run around. He flirts with women. Third..."
"Okay, okay." Cohen took Bai Ying's hand and left: "If you keep talking, I don't have to go out..."
The stables are located against the wall in the backyard of the Governor's Palace, and the snorting of horses can be heard from a long distance away.
The groom in military uniform had been waiting aside for a long time. When he saw Cohen and others arriving, he immediately came up to say hello and then led Cohen to the stable to choose.
"Your Majesty, please take a look at this white horse first. It was just brought here recently. It is tall and majestic. There is no hair on the whole body and it has good footwork." The groom introduced them one by one and said, "This piebald horse is a family treasure."
It’s also very good, with excellent endurance! It runs fast and smoothly..."
Listening to the groom's introduction and looking at the familiar scene, Cohen couldn't help but think of the last time he and Fichet came here to pick horses. Now, although Fichet has left temporarily, one day, Fichet will still come here.
Come with me to choose a horse again! At that time, everyone will argue over the ownership of a good horse again!
Cohen was thinking as he walked, but he didn't realize that he had already passed halfway. All the good horses were put in the stables in the front, and the ones in the back were not so good.
The groom asked: "Your Majesty, which one do you like?"
"Well, I don't like this one." Cohen didn't pay attention at all, and he didn't know which one was better: "Look again!"
Just as he was about to start looking again, an urgent and excited neighing came from the stable behind him. Cohen turned his head and saw that a black horse's hoof was lifting up and kicked the fence with a "pop!"
Then a black horse stepped out in a few steps, looking at Cohen and barking, while pulling hard on the reins.
The whole body was dark, the eyes were bright, and there was a bulge on the top of the head. Cohen recognized it at a glance as the horse of unknown origin that he had brought back. It had not been seen for a long time, and it had grown very tall.
"Little crow!" Cohen laughed, walked over to stroke it, and asked the groom: "Why did you put my little crow here?"
"Your Majesty, this horse is only over three years old and has not received long-distance training, so it is placed behind it." The groom hurriedly explained: "And this horse is very weird..."
"What's weird?" Cohen patted the little crow's neck. The little crow's fur was smooth and felt very good to the touch.
"It is only three years old, but it is stronger than a four-year-old horse at the same time. It has a bad temper and refuses to be ridden." The groom pointed at Cohen and complained: "He often bullies other horses and steals other horses' fodder.
I also kicked the fence seven times, and today this is the eighth time, but luckily I didn’t kick anyone..."
The little crow snorted and was squeezing its head into Cohen's arms. When it heard the groom scolding it, it raised its head and rushed towards the groom - although it was caught by the reins, the groom was already frightened.
"Okay, I want it." Cohen untied the reins, released the little crow, and told the groom: "Get the saddle and stirrups and put them on."
The groom ran off to get something, and Cohen walked out without even taking the reins. The little crow followed meekly, showing no sign of being grumpy? However, when walking past the stable in front, the little crow did use his eyes to intimidate the others.
That's it for horses.
The First Guards had already formed their formation, and the veteran members were explaining some matters that needed attention to the new members, when they saw Cohen coming over on an all-black horse.
Kornli wore black armor, a black cloak, and a black horse underneath. The old team members didn't care, but the new team members were stunned.
"How's it going?" Cohen was a little proud. He raised his head and asked the rock beside him: "How's my horse doing?"
"Well, sir, I don't know how to say nice things." Rock thought about how to answer. Among all the people, he and the elf were the only ones who didn't call Cohen "Your Majesty". He called Cohen "sir" and the elf called "Sir"
, all with special approval from Cohen.
"Tell the truth."
"Yes, sir." Rock lowered his voice and said, "I originally thought that the horse I was riding was ugly enough, but I didn't expect that sir's horse was the best...it was black and had a bump on its head...
"
"Hey, do you have any discernment? The little crow is all black. This color matches me so well!" Cohen was very unhappy: "We have to look at this piece on its head with an artistic eye."
"Sir, I am a half-orc!" Rock knew that the chief was in a very good mood these two days, and he also tried his best to cooperate: "When have you ever heard that half-orcs have an artistic vision? We can't even sing, we can dance.
It’s just a savage dance, I learned it from the dwarves..."
"So you have to study!" Cohen said in a sincere tone: "Otherwise, you won't be able to find a wife in the future... I am also going to introduce you to some great elves."
"Sir, please spare me!" Rock frowned and said, "Big Elf, that is going to be worshiped as a god."
"Cowardly, cowardly!" Cohen saw that Bai Ying had also chosen a horse, and put away his joking expression: "Get ready to go."
"Attention all - let's go!" The horse's head was on the rock, and his expression immediately returned to a cold expression: "Destination, the first training ground!" (To be continued)