Chapter 648 [The new emperor takes charge]
Black curtains of condolences have been hung around the palace.
In such a large palace, the young emperor of the empire, Charles, was wearing a set of black robes that had been made on the spot. He sat in the top and middle position, looking at the ministers sitting below on both sides. Among them was the Minister of Military Affairs, Kamisi.
Luo, there is the imperial finance minister, the palace guard president, and the generals of the royal guard.
Looking at these members of the empire's core power circle, although little Charlie's face remained calm, the flashing eyes betrayed his mood at the moment.
I am the emperor!
I am the emperor!
Now, I am finally the emperor!!
No longer a puppet, no longer a child sitting on the sidelines watching his father give orders!!
The following people, the objects of their direct allegiance, have become themselves!!
In such a mood, Charlie became a little distracted.
A general of the Royal Guards was standing below and reporting something loudly, but Charlie didn't seem to hear a word. It was only after he finished speaking that Charlie came back to his senses and looked at the man below staring at him eagerly.
The general who was waiting for his order, Charlie pretended to be calm, waved his hand and said calmly: "I understand."
Unknowingly, his tone, movements and demeanor seemed to be deliberately imitating the habits of the former regent, Prince Chen.
The general of the Royal Guards reported on the current troop mobilization situation around the imperial capital, saying that everything in the army was normal and the morale of the army was very stable. No one took the opportunity to cause trouble. He also reported on the troop mobilization in the previous city gates.
Please ask Charlie if you can mobilize the army back. After all, the previous approach was just a temporary emergency, and now everything seems to be calm. There seems to be no need to disrupt the army's organization.
However, since His Majesty the Emperor said nothing and simply said "I understand", the general did not dare to ask any more questions and could only retreat with a blank look on his face.
Fortunately, Minister of Military Affairs Camisillo gave him a look in time to reassure him.
Today's meeting is not the first time that the little emperor Charles has officially presided over government affairs.
After the death of the Prince Regent three days ago, this was already the third consecutive day of meetings in three days.
For these powerful ministers, during these three days of meetings, they almost completed the various rituals of power change according to the script: first they expressed condolences, then they expressed their loyalty to the little emperor who was in charge, and finally they
Report each matter one by one and ask the little emperor to make a decision.
There is nothing wrong with the degree. And the little emperor who is in charge of the government seems to have no major problems with his behavior except that he always seems to be distracted.
However, everyone also had an idea in mind, but no one dared to reveal it.
Under this deliberate show of loyalty, in fact, there is a distrust hidden in everyone's heart.
Looking at the shoulders of the half-grown boy sitting on it, can he really carry such a huge empire?
Although during these three days of meetings, the little emperor showed great concern and interest in government affairs, and seemed to be very "diligent". Moreover, I don't know whether it was intentional or not, whether the little emperor spoke
His tone of voice, gestures and attitude seemed to be imitating the late regent, consciously or unconsciously.
This approach is... very...
Very awkward.
Because no matter how much he imitates, he can never really achieve the level of ease and control of the city like the Prince Regent.
In fact, seeing such a child imitating the regent's slow speaking tone with a childish voice, everyone felt a faint... worry for no reason.
The Minister of Ceremonies reported on the preparations for the funeral.
Then the Minister of Finance reported the budget costs of the funeral. The old man hesitated and submitted a report on military expenditures for the next quarter. Minister of Military Affairs Camisillo also stood up and expressed the hope that the contents of this report would be received by His Majesty as soon as possible.
ruling.
Then several officials reported on the martial law situation in the imperial capital and asked for instructions on whether to continue the city gate control.
There is also a condolence message written by the Pope and sent from the Mainland Guangming Temple.
Condolences from the president of the Magic Guild.
A pledge of allegiance from the Knights Association.
Next, there was a message from Minister of Military Affairs Camisillo about the situation of the troops in the northern theater. It seems that everything is fine so far. The previous orders have been passed on, and the troops on the front line have strictly implemented the orders. There have been no unauthorized transfers.
Condition.
There are also some provinces relatively close to the imperial capital, condolences sent by governors from various places, etc...
Charlie listened and took note of everything big and small.
Unfortunately, after a while he started to lose focus again.
Camisillo obviously noticed that the little emperor was distracted, but he did not point it out. After reading out a military document from the front line in his hand with a loud voice, he raised his head and looked at the little emperor, and then he did not panic.
He said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"
"Oh..." Charlie's eyes were a little absent-minded. Looking at Camisillo standing below, the little emperor did not answer. But suddenly he asked: "On the front line... is there any news from Duke Tulip?"
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The little emperor didn't ask anything else, but suddenly asked about Tulip Duke Du Wei. Everyone's expressions couldn't help but be a little weird.
Everyone unconsciously came up with various speculations...
What does His Majesty, the little emperor, mean?
The Duke of Tulip seemed to have been suppressed before, but during the military confrontation in the northwest, the military and the Tulip family had a big war of words. It was obvious that the relationship between the royal family and the Tulip family was beginning to break down.
Then Duke Tulip was transferred to the front line and received a weird reward after winning the battle... A series of actions, everyone is guessing whether the royal family is supporting the Tulip family? Is it fighting? Or... is it preparing to suppress? Or...
Clean?
And now, the regent has passed away and the little emperor has been promoted. What is the attitude of this new emperor towards the Tulip family, the most powerful family in the world?
In other words, how should we stand in line? Is His Majesty the Little Emperor prepared to continue to praise Du Wei? Then naturally everyone will follow suit.
If the little emperor means to continue to suppress him? Then everyone will naturally follow suit.
Now, His Majesty asked Du Wei what his attitude was without asking anyone else.
It stands to reason that when the new emperor takes charge of the government, he will inevitably suppress the original powerful ministers to establish his prestige. As the most popular family in the "former dynasty", he will bear the brunt of the attack. If there is to be an attack, it is natural to attack the Tulip family first.
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But after thinking about it carefully, it seems that it cannot be judged so easily: everyone knows that Du Wei once served as the teacher of His Majesty the Emperor! It is said that the relationship between teachers and students is quite good.
Although the regent suppressed Du Wei a few times at the beginning, but now that he is a little emperor, he may have a deep relationship between teachers and students, and it is very possible that he will express his favor to Du Wei again.
Camisillo sighed in his heart. He had the idea of ​​protecting himself wisely, but the little emperor asked him directly, so he couldn't help but not answer.
"Well... Your Majesty, there is no news from Duke Tulip."
Charlie nodded. He seemed to have no expression, but suddenly asked: "I remember, it seems that a division of the Royal Guards has been stationed in Nulin Province?"
Camisillo started sweating on the spot. He thought to himself: He is really afraid of something. Why did His Majesty suddenly ask about this matter?
In the original spring drill, the Tulip family's troops blocked the imperial army from entering the territory of the Tulip family on the border of the Desa province, causing a military confrontation that shocked the mainland. Later, after the confrontation ended, the Royal Guards
The division has been stationed in Nulin Province, which is adjacent to Desa Province. Everyone with a discerning eye knows that the army of this division is to supervise the Tulip family!
Camisillo didn't know what Charlie meant, so he could only bite the bullet and said: "Yes, he will be stationed at the local garrison camp west of the capital of Nulin Province. At the same time, he will assist the local area in maintaining security..."
Then, Charlie suddenly asked again: "Camisillo, you are the Minister of Military Affairs. Do you think it is feasible to keep an elite division of the Royal Guards in Nulin Province to maintain local security?
Is it necessary?”
Upon hearing this, Camisillo almost stared out of his eyes!
He couldn't help cursing in his heart: Nonsense! You ask me? Who should I ask?
What does the little emperor mean by asking such a question? How can such a question be asked in public? This kind of thing should not be discussed in public at all!
Could it be...
Thinking of this, Camisillo looked at Charlie carefully, but was disappointed that there was no hint on Charlie's face. His eyes seemed to be really asking him.
No? What’s there to ask about this kind of thing?
Could it be that the little emperor is testing his own position? If I say that there is no need to keep that army and that it should be withdrawn, then it means that I am a pro-Tulip family faction.
If I said it should be kept, I would be anti-Tulip Family.
But... even if you want to test my position, save this kind of thing for later when we meet in private! How can it be reasonable to say it in such a public meeting?!
To be continued...