"What?" On the other side, Crown Prince Vico was leading the 100,000 troops of the Verus Legion toward the main city. As a result, he received a strange message on the way. Yes, this news was too strange. Holding the imperial edicts that he had just received that were sent to all parts of the country, Vico was really dumbfounded.
What Vico received now were the imperial edicts that Li Huailin asked Misad to send out. Of course, Vico didn't understand what was going on. From his point of view, Misad must be panicking now that he was in power. He should also know that Vico would come looking for him. Now, he should think of a way to solve his crisis. One of the ways was to buy people's hearts. For example, he could issue an imperial edict to the people saying that there would be no tax collection this year. If he was overthrown, the imperial edict he issued would of course be invalid. Some people who couldn't understand the situation might also board his pirate ship because of this.
But the problem was that this was not the case. According to the orders from above, the people actually had to pay 50% more taxes. Wasn't this cutting off people's livelihood? Did the other party want to get a considerable amount of taxes in a short period of time and then use this money to fight back? It was impossible. Did he really think that this kind of tax could really be collected? Besides, the autumn harvest had just ended, and now was not the tax payment season. How could they collect the money?
Not to mention taxes and the like, there were also all kinds of messy government decrees like increasing labor and military service. If these decrees were really implemented according to these decrees, no civilians in the entire country could survive.
So Vico really couldn't understand what Misad was doing. This was completely messing around. Thinking about it, although this younger brother of his was not high IQ and was greedy for life and afraid of death, he was still his younger brother after all. He had also received education since he was a child. How could such an inexplicable imperial edict appear? Was he courting death?
To be on the safe side, Vico also asked the officers around him if there was any conspiracy or if this document was forged … But it wasn't. Of course, the officers couldn't understand what was going on. It felt like a strange feeling of seeing all the soldiers on the other side committing suicide when they were about to go to war.
Then did such a document need to be intercepted? There was no need at all. Vico even wanted to help them. If it wasn't for the fact that he didn't do it, Vico felt that this kind of imperial edict should have been forged by his side to discredit the other party. He didn't even think of this method, but the other party sent this kind of thing to him. Who do you think the people will support when they see a government order that makes it hard for them to live? You didn't have much support in the first place, and now you're courting your own death. Of course, Vico is happy to see it.
Vico was currently on the way from the 1st Legion's encampment to the main city. Although the 1st Legion's encampment wasn't very far from the main city, it would still take some time to arrive. Vico thought that Misad wouldn't just wait for death. At the very least, they would take action, but he didn't expect this kind of 'action'. Originally, he felt that victory was already in his grasp. Now … there was no reason for him to lose.
So the troops continued to advance towards the main city for a while, and then the second round of news came. This was another hilarious piece of news, at least from Vico's point of view. Because he heard that his younger brother, Misad, actually gave a speech in the central square in front of the palace, saying that he wanted to mobilize the people in the city.
Of course, this news was spread by the Royal Guards in the city. Their temporary captain, Lavinson, had already sent a secret letter to officially join the Crown Prince's side. Although they hadn't taken any action yet, once Vico's army arrived, the Royal Guards would immediately launch an attack from the city. Not only would they help them open the city gates, but they would also cooperate with the attack. And now, they were just informing Vico of all the movements in the city.
Of course, Vico also accepted Lavinson's surrender. There was no doubt about it, and he still had this bit of confidence. In this situation, everyone would side with him, but … why do I feel that the information from the Royal Guards is a bit strange? Forget about the previous inexplicable imperial edict, now Misad even dared to meet the people in the square? Aren't you afraid of being killed on the spot?
At first, Vico also suspected that Lavinson was playing with him, but soon, other people in the city sent the same information. Yes, Lavinson wasn't the only one who sided with the Crown Prince. Basically, all the nobles had the same thoughts as Lavinson. Who do you think the Tenth Prince and the Crown Prince will choose? Of course, it's the Crown Prince. Since he chose to side, why didn't he quickly express his loyalty? Therefore, Lavinson wasn't the only one who sent the information. Besides, everyone sent the same information, which was that Misad was really going to meet and mobilize the people in the square.
Vico really didn't know what expression to use in this situation. Could it be that Misad had gone crazy from the excitement of ascending to the throne? Why are you courting death for no reason? Although he initially thought that the other party didn't stand a chance and that everything would be settled once his army arrived, this strange behavior of yours is really … a little creepy.
"Perhaps before we reach the main city, Misad will be torn apart by the angry people," Vico joked with the military officers. Of course, the surrounding military officers also laughed along with him. In all their years of fighting, they had never encountered such a situation where the enemy was so cooperative.
To be honest, they weren't the only ones who were shocked by the current situation. Misad himself was so scared that his legs turned to jelly. He couldn't believe that Li Huailin actually wanted him to give a speech. Mobilize the people? Isn't this a joke? Right now, the people who wanted to kill him the most were the people here.
Of course, Misad didn't want to go, but it was useless. After all, he was the 'Emperor' who didn't even have a single guard. Now, he was at the mercy of Li Huailin. Besides, he didn't know why he trusted Li Huailin so much. Even so, when he heard Li Huailin say that it would be fine for him to give a speech, he still felt that it was impossible.
Of course, in the end, Misad was still forcefully dragged to the plaza. A large number of people had already gathered below. This was, of course, a message that Li Huailin had arranged to be sent out. Misad looked down and saw the people looking at him with fanatical expressions. From Misad's point of view, these people looked like they wanted to climb up and tear him apart. Although the podium was quite high from the plaza, Misad felt that they could do it.
"Huai … Master Huailin, can you spare my life …" Misad looked at Li Huailin and begged for mercy.
"Of course, if you do as I say, I will spare your life," Li Huailin said.
"This …" Misad was in complete despair. It seemed like he would die if he didn't listen to Li Huailin. Either way, he was going to die. Misad felt that it was better to trust Li Huailin. After all, Li Huailin was at least more trustworthy than these untouchables.
"My king, please protect me …" Misad took a deep breath and prepared to go up the stage. Li Huailin, who was standing beside him, felt like laughing. King protect you? Your father's coffin is about to collapse, okay? No, this guy's father's corpse is still in the palace's backyard. There is no time to bury him!
"The 31st Emperor of the Xos Empire, His Majesty Misad W. Taft, has arrived!"
Following the shout of the soldier at the side, the commoners below suddenly quietened down. Everyone raised their heads and looked at the stage. Yes, most of the people had never seen the tenth prince, Misad. They were curious to see what the new emperor looked like.
"Ugh …" Misad was obviously a little nervous when he saw so many people staring at him. He was already panicking, and he didn't expect so many people to be staring at him. He didn't know what to say.
"Long live His Majesty!" Just when Misad didn't know what to say, someone suddenly shouted from the crowd. It was unknown if it was someone Li Huailin had arranged.
No matter what, after hearing the shout, the crowd reacted. Like Misad, they didn't know what to do and could only look at Misad. But now, someone was shouting. Although they didn't know who it was, they naturally followed suit.
"Long live His Majesty!" "Long live the new emperor!"
The people below were not the only ones standing on the square. In fact, the streets nearby were filled with people. It was just that the crowd couldn't squeeze through the crowd, so Misad couldn't see them yet. However, once they started shouting, the momentum was exaggerated. Almost the entire city could hear the people's shouts.
Misad didn't know how to react to such a situation. Yes, he was dumbfounded. He was already prepared to be torn apart alive, okay? What's wrong with you people? Long live me? Are you kidding me?
Li Huailin let out a sigh when he saw that Misad wasn't responding at all. Then, he marched forward. That's right, Li Huailin was too lazy to show up. But now, it seemed like Misad was useless, so he had to do it himself.
Seeing Li Huailin walk up, although the soldier wasn't prepared, he immediately shouted, "The leader of the Continental Alliance, His Majesty Ruolin, has arrived."
"Long live His Majesty!" "Long live the Continental Alliance!" Another round of cheers sounded, louder than before. These people wanted to shout until their throats were broken to cheer for Li Huailin.
"Look, this is what the people want, understand?" Li Huailin walked to Misad's side and pointed at the people below the stage with his right hand and said.
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