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GOR Chapter 648 "The New Emperor Takes Over"
Black curtains have been hung around the palace to express mourning.
In such a huge palace, the little Emperor Charlie was wearing a black robe that had been hurriedly made. He sat on the highest position and looked down at those ministers sitting on both sides. Among them were military minister Kami Siro, finance minister of the empire, the head of the palace guards, and the general of the royal guards.
Looking at these core members of the empire's power circle, little Charlie's face remained calm, but his eyes betrayed his mood at the moment.
I'm the emperor!
I'm the emperor!
Now, I'm finally the emperor!
No longer a puppet, no longer a child sitting on the side watching his father give orders!
As for the people below, the one they had pledged their loyalty to had become him!!
Under such emotions, Charlie's mind wandered a little.
A general of the royal city guards was standing below and reporting something loudly, but Charlie didn't seem to hear a single word. It was only after the general finished that Charlie came back to his senses. Looking at the general who was staring at him and waiting for his orders, Charlie pretended to be calm, waved his hand, and said indifferently, "Got it."
Unconsciously, his tone and mannerisms seemed to be deliberately imitating the habits of the Regent Prince Son.
The general of the royal guards reported the current situation of the army around the capital. He said that everything was normal and the morale was stable. No one took advantage of the situation to cause trouble. Then he reported the previous troop movements at the city gates and asked Charlie if it's time to transfer the troops back. After all, the previous move was only a temporary emergency. Now that everything is calm, there's no need to disrupt the structure of the army.
But since the emperor didn't say anything and only said a simple "understood", the general didn't dare to ask more and could only retreat with a blank face.
Fortunately, military minister Kami Siro gave him a timely look, indicating for him to rest assured.
Today's meeting wasn't the first time the little emperor Charlie officially presided over government affairs.
After the death of the Regent three days ago, this was already the third day of meetings in a row.
For these officials who held great power, in the past three days of the meeting, they had completed all kinds of rituals for the change of power. First, they expressed their condolences. Then, they expressed their loyalty to the young Emperor. Finally, they reported everything one by one and asked the young Emperor to make a decision.
To a certain extent, there's no problem. And this little emperor doesn't seem to have any major problems with his actions – except for the fact that he always seems to be distracted.
However, there's also a thought in everyone's mind, but no one dares to express it.
Under this deliberate show of loyalty, in fact, there's a hidden distrust in everyone's heart.
Looking at the young man sitting on the throne, could he really carry such a huge empire on his shoulders?
In the past three days of meetings, the little emperor had shown great interest in government affairs, and he seemed to be very diligent in his work. Moreover, no one knew whether it was intentional or not, but this little Emperor seemed to be imitating the late Prince Regent in terms of his tone, gestures, and attitude.
This approach …..
… Very awkward.
Because no matter how hard he tried to imitate, he couldn't really do it like the Regent, who was able to control everything in his heart and control everything in his heart.
Furthermore, when they saw such a child imitating the Regent's slow speaking tone with a tender voice, they couldn't help but feel a faint trace of … worry.
The etiquette minister reported on the preparation process of the funeral.
Then the finance minister reported on the budget for the funeral. The old man hesitated for a moment and submitted a report on the next quarter's military funding. Military Minister Camisiro also stood up and expressed the hope that the content of this report can be judged by His Majesty as soon as possible.
Then there were several reports on the situation of martial law in the imperial capital, asking whether to continue the gate control.
There was also the mourning speech written by the Pope, presented by the Bright Shrines of the Continent.
The condolences sent by the president of the Magician's Guild.
The allegiance sent by the Knight's Guild.
Then there was the military minister Camisiro's report on the situation of the army in the Northern Theater of Operations – everything seems to be fine so far. The previous order has been passed down, and the frontline army has strictly followed the order and there was no unauthorized mobilization.
There were also some condolences sent by the governors of the provinces closer to the imperial capital, and so on …..
Big and small matters, Charlie listened while taking notes.
Unfortunately, after a while, his mind began to wander again.
Camisiro clearly noticed the little Emperor's absent-mindedness, but he didn't point it out. Instead, he continued to read a military document from the frontlines with a loud voice. Then, he raised his head and looked at the little Emperor. "Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Camisiro calmly asked.
"Oh … …" Charlie's eyes were a little absent-minded as he looked at Camisiro standing below. The little emperor did not answer, but suddenly asked: "Frontline … … Is there any news from the Duke of the Tulip Family?"
The little emperor didn't ask anything else, but suddenly asked about the Duke of the Tulip Family, Du Wei. Everyone's expression couldn't help but be a little strange.
Everyone unconsciously had all kinds of speculations … …
What does His Majesty mean?
Previously, the Duke of the Tulip Family seemed to have been suppressed. 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 began to show signs of breaking.
Then the Duke of the Tulip Family was transferred to the frontline, and after the victory, he was strangely rewarded … … A series of actions, everyone was speculating. In the end, is the royal family supporting the Tulip Family? Is it to fight? Or … … to suppress? Or … … purge?
And now, the Regent has passed away, and the new emperor is at the level of a young emperor. What is the attitude of the Tulip Family, the most powerful family in the world?
In other words, how should we stand? Is His Majesty going to continue to support Du Wei? Then, everyone naturally has to follow suit.
What if the little emperor means to continue to suppress? Then, everyone naturally has to follow suit.
Now, the little emperor didn't ask anything else, but only asked about Du Wei. What is his attitude?
Logically speaking, since the new Emperor was taking over the reins of power, it was inevitable that he would suppress the original officials to establish his prestige. As the most popular family in the "previous dynasty", they will bear the brunt. If they want to fight, they naturally have to fight the Tulip Family first.
But after thinking about it carefully, it seems that it is not easy to judge: Everyone knows that Du Wei was once the teacher of His Majesty the Emperor! It is said that the relationship between teacher and student is quite good.
Although the Regent suppressed Du Wei a few times. But now, the little emperor is at the level of a young emperor. Maybe the teacher-student relationship is deep, and it is very likely that he will send a letter of favor to Du Wei again.
Camisiro sighed in his heart. He was trying to protect himself, but this little Emperor had asked him directly, so he had no choice but to answer.
"Well … … Your Majesty, there is no news from the Duke of the Tulip Family."
Charlie nodded and seemed to have no expression, but suddenly asked: "I remember, it seems that there is a division of the Royal City Guards that has been stationed in the Nuling Province?"
Camisiro sweated on the spot, thinking: What I am afraid of is really happening. Why did His Majesty suddenly ask about this matter?
At the beginning of the spring drill, the Tulip Family's army blocked the imperial army from entering the Tulip Family's territory at the border of the Desa Province, causing a military confrontation that shocked the continent. Later, after the confrontation was over, the division of the Royal City Guards has been stationed in the neighboring Nuling Province of the Desa Province. People with discerning eyes know that this division's army is the supervision of the Tulip Family!
Camisiro did not know what Charlie meant, but he could only bite the bullet: "Yes, it is stationed in the garrison barracks west of the capital of Nuling Province, and at the same time assists the local government in maintaining law and order … …"
Then, Charlie suddenly asked, "Camisiro, you're the Minister of Military Affairs. Do you think it is necessary to keep an elite division of the Royal City Guards in the Nuling Province to maintain local law and order? "
Hearing this, Camisiro's eyes almost popped out of their sockets!
He could not help but curse in his heart: Nonsense! You ask me? Who should I ask?
What does His Majesty 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!
Could it be … …
Thinking of this, Camisiro carefully looked at Charlie but was disappointed. Charlie's face did not give any hint. His eyes seemed to be asking him a question.
No way? What is there to ask about this kind of thing?
Could it be that the little Emperor was testing his 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 on the side of the Tulip Family.
If I say that it should be kept, then it means that I am on the side of the Tulip Family.
But … … even if you want to test my position, this kind of question should be left for when we meet in private! How can it be said in this kind of public meeting?!
Camisiro secretly shook his head in his heart. The little Emperor, although a little clever, but now it seems that he is still very naive in politics.
What kind of person is Camisiro? He had been in this position for several years and had been deeply influenced by the late Prime Minister. Gradually, he had become a wily old fox. How could he be willing to reveal his position so easily?
After thinking for a moment, he vaguely said: "Your Majesty, the Governor of Nuling Province did not report this matter. As for the Military Department, there is no abnormality in the audit report of this division during its stay. "
This is not a shirk, and the subtext is already very clear. The meaning is: You decide for yourself.
But it seems that the little Emperor did not listen to Camisiro's hint. He seemed to be a little impatient: "Camisiro, I am asking your opinion. As the Military Minister, I want to hear your advice. Do you think it makes sense to keep this division in Nuling Province? "
Camisiro was a little annoyed!
What do you mean? Forcing me?
You are the Emperor of the Empire. If you don't speak, how can I express my position? Is this division going or staying? If you really want to do something, give me a hint! You don't even let out a fart, how can I speak?!
As a subject, it is true that I should be good at figuring out the thoughts of the Emperor, but you should at least give me some hints!
Could it be … Camisiro's heart moved: This little Emperor doesn't like me? After taking over the government, he wants to change my position as the Military Minister? So he is so hard to force me?
But looking at the face of the Emperor, it seems that he is just impatient with his excuse, and there is no deep meaning in his eyes.
Left with no choice, Kami Siro could only roughly guess the little emperor's intention. Suddenly asking about this matter for no reason, could it be that the little emperor wants to withdraw the division? Well, that's probably it. If he wants to keep this division, then there is no need for him to suddenly ask this question.
Well, that's it.
After thinking it through, Camisiro coughed and carefully said: "Your Majesty, what I mean is that the Northern Line of the Empire is at war right now, and the mobile forces of the regular army in our hands are not too abundant … If this division can …"
"You mean to transfer it back, right?!" Charlie was impatient, frowning at Camisiro, but suddenly his face became serious: "Sir Camisiro! As the Military Minister, I hope you can say whatever you want, don't go back and forth with me. I asked you a question, you pestered me for a long time before you finally understood. Don't you mean to transfer it back? You can say it clearly in one sentence, why waste so much time! "
Camisiro was so angry that he vomited blood in his heart, but he could only lower his head and answer repeatedly.
He cursed in his heart: This little Emperor is either deliberately messing with me. Or … he really looks smart, but is actually an idiot!! He has no political sense at all!
Looking at the Military Minister being scolded by him, Charlie's heart suddenly gave birth to a sense of pride!
This is the feeling of imperial power! This was the imposing manner of someone with great power in their hands! This is the real taste of being an Emperor!!
He didn't have the intention to mess with Camisiro. It was just that he suddenly thought of such a matter and casually asked, and then he couldn't help but throw a little tantrum. Deep in his heart, he faintly wanted to imitate his father's prestige in front of these ministers when he was alive.
For the little Emperor, he knew that he was young, and he was afraid that these ministers would look down on him, so he wanted to use this opportunity to establish his prestige.
And now, among these people, Camisiro's status was relatively high, so he naturally became the target of the little Emperor to establish his prestige.
If Kami Siro knew about this, he would probably vomit blood on the spot.
"Oh, there's more."
Seeing that Camisiro was about to retreat, the little Emperor called out to him again: "There's one more thing. Sir Camisiro, I don't think it's appropriate to withdraw that division. After all … "
Charlie thought for a moment, but he couldn't think of anything, so he deliberately said vaguely: "After all, this is my father's decision, I won't change it for the time being."
Camisiro felt that when he went back today, he must drink a few cups of herbal tea to cool down!
If you don't want to change it, then why are you asking me! Are you playing with me!?
"Etiquette Minister." The little Emperor finally let go of Camisiro: "Do you have anything to say about the funeral of the late King?"
The Etiquette Minister quickly said no.
"Well, then I've seen the list of members who will attend the funeral." Charlie frowned: "I remember that according to the system, nobles above the Duke level must attend. But the name of the Duke of the Tulip Family is not on it. "
Is it the Duke of the Tulip Family again?
The Etiquette Minister was also sweating a little and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the Duke of the Tulip Family is now leading the troops in the north. Military affairs are important, I'm afraid he can't get away. So according to the Empire's convention, the commander who leads the troops outside can … "
"No need." Charlie interrupted him and shook his head: "Teacher and father have a deep relationship. You immediately send a letter and summon the Duke of the Tulip Family back to the Imperial Capital to attend the funeral."
"Ah …" The Etiquette Minister froze for a moment and hurriedly looked at Camisiro, thinking: We're in the middle of a war. If the frontline commander is called back to attend the funeral, what will happen if there's no supreme commander? This is an army matter. You, the Minister of Military Affairs, should speak.
But at this moment, Camisiro's heart was burning with anger. He deliberately looked away and closed his mouth.
Everyone else also closed their mouths. No one was willing to speak at this moment.
What does the little Emperor want to do?
At this time, to summon Du Wei back ….. Thousands of miles away, regardless of the war in the north.
Could it be ….. that he wants to take the opportunity to strip the Duke of the Tulip Family of his military power?!
Ah! Is he going to make a move on the Tulip Family?!!
Everyone's face was bewildered.
"Then ….. Your Majesty." Finally, an old military minister opened his mouth and couldn't help but ask: "On the eastern front, should we temporarily appoint a temporary commander to preside over the overall situation?"
"No need." Charlie simply shook his head.
Camisiro was also puzzled. Is the little Emperor really going to make a move?
Then the meeting was adjourned. Camisiro believed that if the little Emperor really wants to make a move, then after the meeting, the little Emperor should privately summon him to discuss the candidate to replace Du Wei as the commander of the eastern front!
He deliberately dawdled at the back, thinking that the little Emperor should ask him to stay at this moment.
But after waiting for a long time, he didn't receive any news. When he looked back, the little Emperor had already left from the back of the palace!
Camisiro didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't know whether he was helpless, disappointed, or angry.
He couldn't help but look up and sigh: Am I confused? Or is the little Emperor confused?
The general process of the day's meeting was then passed to the palace by the attendants and soon fell into the ears of the little Princess Karina.
After listening to it, Karina frowned and remained silent for a long time. Then, she sighed.
"Your Highness, are you not going to see His Majesty?"
The palace maid Lanlan asked in a low voice.
"He's gone." Karina smiled bitterly: "Brother ….. he seems to be a little too excited. In today's meeting, he used Camisiro to establish his power. In fact, this approach was not wrong. But the topic he borrowed was wrong. He shouldn't have mentioned the matter of the Northwest Division. That matter is too sensitive. In the end, he summoned the teacher back to the imperial capital to attend the funeral. I don't think he has any deep meaning. But when these words fell into the ears of others, coupled with the matter of the division he mentioned today, it was inevitable that people would have guesses in their hearts. But ….. fortunately, let the guesses outside be. Sigh ….. after all, brother has just taken over the government. It's inevitable that he is not steady in doing things. "
Lanlan suddenly smiled: "But it's also good. When the Duke of the Tulip Family returns to the capital, you will be able to see teacher again. "
Karina was not as cheerful as usual. Her small face was full of worry: "At this time, actually ….. I really don't want teacher to come back."
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