Chapter 1683: Chapter 99: Vampire (Part 2)
Losing the position in court is only temporary. As long as the fief is still in hand, there’s a possibility of turning the tables.
The officials in court are not eternal; every year, some leave while new ones come in.
Apart from the regular selection of officials, Governors and Prefectural Governors from various places also have recommended quotas.
It’s just that after the Conservative Faction controls the court, it becomes more difficult for the offspring of the Emerging Aristocrat Group to develop after entering the court.
The specific power struggles have little to do with Hudson.
Since he has control of the military, it is destined that the court and the Koslow Family have no connection.
This is an unspoken rule among the Major Nobles, preventing any one family from monopolizing all the benefits.
Generally, if the family has someone serving as a minister in the court, then it’s difficult for the clan to have a high-ranking military leader, and vice versa.
If someone from the clan serves as Chancellor, then the development limit of the family’s offspring in the military is the Legion Commander; higher than that, the King will lose sleep.
With Hudson’s unique position, it’s even less of a concern.
In an era where royal power is strong, Chancellors and Commanders would not be members of major families, and even ministers were rarely directly taken by major nobles.
Previously, the political structure of the Alpha Kingdom was , where key positions in the court and the military were not held by Major Nobles.
This continued until Hudson’s rise as a Major Noble, which gradually brought changes.
This is a special exception; under normal circumstances, the King would prioritize supporting his own people, only breaking convention if that’s not feasible.
Hudson’s rise had certain impacts on royal power, but overall it was beneficial.
After continuously defeating the Orc enemy, Caesar IV’s reputation both domestically and abroad soared, being widely recognized as: one of the most outstanding human monarchs of the age.
If the reforms succeed, then “of the age” and “one of” can be removed, elevating him as the most outstanding human monarch in history.
Unfortunately, the reformists were utterly defeated, and the Royal Family’s descendants affected were also forced to withdraw from the court.
After a cold snort, Caesar IV flicked his sleeves and left on the spot.
It was clear he was very dissatisfied with the result of the negotiations between the two major camps.
According to the terms reached by both parties, the next Chancellor and ministers would all come from the Conservative noble families.
Such blatant division of positions in the court clearly showed they didn’t take him, the King, seriously.
As a mediator, Hudson was very aware that this was intentional by both sides.
No Local Lord wants a powerful King above them.
Looking at Caesar IV’s recent performance, if his personal prestige were to rise further, he could very well become a strong monarch.
For other Kings, enhancing their prestige is difficult, but for Caesar IV, it’s different.
Whether the reforms succeed or the future overthrow of the Orc Empire, it will elevate him to the divine altar.
If it were just that, it would be fine, but Caesar IV happens to be very young; who can accept that!
Such concerns equally apply to Hudson.
It’s just that his personal strength is too strong, and he often retreats for cultivation, leaving the outside world with the impression of a cultivation fanatic.
Privately, Hudson arranged for someone to release the information: after his son’s coming of age, he would give up power for dedicated cultivation.
Though it’s just a rumor, this explanation is very well-received, especially among the Sanctuary Powerhouses who firmly believe it.
They themselves have chosen this path; what worldly power compares to the Longevity Avenue?
In such a context, naturally, no one jumps out to play the villain.
Offending Caesar IV is a temporary matter, enduring for decades will pass.
Offending Hudson, one risks this formidable enemy lingering for centuries or millennia.
At least before the Orc Empire’s demise, no one dares to court disaster.
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If by chance the Kingdom achieves a great victory and everyone is celebrating, yet one’s own side is staring blankly at list after list of casualties, it would be miserable.
Even if you want to stir things up, you can’t; war inevitably means deaths.
“You’ve gone too far. When making these decisions, you should have sought His Majesty’s opinion first!”
Hudson sternly reprimanded.
But when these words entered everyone’s ears, they took on a different meaning.
Merely criticizing them for procedural errors, without opposing the agreements they reached, was undoubtedly a subtle indication of support.
“The Marshal is right. Once His Majesty calms down, we should go and apologize!”
Caesar IV, not having gone far, almost fainted on the spot upon hearing Duke Rudy’s cheeky remarks.
“Calms down and apologizes” clearly meant he was not angry enough and wanted to add fuel to the fire.
A proper political meeting was now turning into a comedic farce, and Hudson gave Duke Rudy a stern glare.
If not considering the man’s grudge against the Royal Family for his father’s death, Hudson would surely have given him a thrashing on the spot, to display his image as a loyal minister.
The nobles present found it unsurprising; though the matter of Duke Touss’ death had concluded, it didn’t mean the issue was over.
If Duke Rudy showed no response, the outside world would doubt whether the Alsad Family was failing, with the Family Head lacking even a trace of courage.
Compared to directly breaking with the Royal Family, this harmless prank actually has the lowest cost.
“Alright, let’s call it a day for today’s meeting then!”