Chapter 1757: Chapter 125: Political Maneuvering (Part 3)
Now that we need people to come forward and handle matters, we must accord them due respect.
Of course, these are secondary.
The real reason is still power.
During the last round of court power struggles, the reformists suffered a complete defeat, and Caesar IV’s loyalist forces were severely damaged.
To regain power, it is essential to unite more forces. Ministers originally excluded from the court have now become potential allies.
Big figures require face; even for mutual interests, both sides need a stepping stone.
This matter is undoubtedly the best opportunity.
Returning to court is not an overnight issue; one must first boost their presence and let their old subordinates know they are back.
Having seen through Caesar IV’s schemes, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became awkward.
“Your Majesty, the two Grand Dukes are resting at home; perhaps we should not disturb them!”
Richard, Duke, Minister of Military Affairs, immediately opposed.
The King may support other Royal Family Members, which they can ignore.
Training people takes time; nobody knows how long it will take to accumulate enough prestige.
Except for these two.
As veteran ministers from the Caesar III Era, they have held the court for decades, their roots already secure.
If it weren’t for Caesar IV’s sudden attack catching them off guard, they wouldn’t have retreated so quickly.
Even though they have been dormant for several years, these two are still qualified to threaten the seats of power.
“No worries, the two Grand Dukes are healthy; they even went hunting Magical Beasts recently.
Having them represent the Kingdom further shows our importance!”
Caesar IV calmly replied.
Through years of experience as a Monarch, he was no longer the impulsive youth he once was.
If political forces are not united, they will be drawn away by others.
Since discovering the interaction between Alpha the First and these people, he realized the significant weight of these veteran ministers, making it necessary to win them over.
Positions on the court cannot be given, but private contacts have never ceased.
Due to previous unpleasantness, these relationships weren’t displayed openly, but in various situations, Caesar IV showed respect to the veteran ministers.
Over time, previous conflicts and disputes gradually softened.
Mainly because holding grudges is useless, and a King cannot be casually replaced.
The Monarch inherently holds the righteous position, and if given a way to resolve matters, things pass by. Fınd the newest release on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦•𝘯𝘦𝘵
If things are done excessively, forcing the King to admit faults personally, while satisfying it, a reputation for arrogance and unruliness follows.
Even the conservative faction, which held the advantage, showed enough respect to Caesar IV during governance.
Such notions of hierarchy are foundational to a feudal dynasty’s rule.
“Your Majesty, since you have decided, perhaps the labor of the two Grand Dukes should be requested this once!”
Prime Minister Beckett’s emphasis on “once” was very pronounced, conveying a clear message that this should only happen once.
The effect it might have remains unknown, but Caesar IV nodded, and once more, the relationship between monarch and ministers became harmonious.
Receiving bad news from the front lines, the faces of the elf high level members turned grim.
Sending Sanctuary Honored Ones was intended to reduce casualties among the people and facilitate evacuation in emergencies.
Unexpectedly, a routine mission cost the lives of three Elf Sanctuary members.
“Damn Orcs, they are constantly clashing with the Empire, always causing trouble…”
An Elf Elder couldn’t help but curse in anger.
The grievances between elves and Orcs have a long history, with enmities so deep that they are hard to describe.
The continental hegemony of the Elf Empire was ended by the Orcs, which alone provides enough reason for the animosity to last ten thousand years.
If not for pressure from the Human Race, these two hostile species could never have allied.
Even after forming an alliance, they didn’t miss opportunities to set pitfalls for one another. The relationship improved only after the decline of the Orc Empire.
“Enough, cursing now will not change anything, and the Orcs cannot hear.
The situation in the Orc Empire isn’t favorable; I don’t think they’d dare intentionally set us up now.
Several Sanctuary-level Orcs perished alongside ours; no power would be willing to suffer such losses.
The current question is:
Is the explanation given by the Orcs true?
If it is indeed a ploy by Alpha People and invaders working together, what should we do?”
The two questions posed by the Forest Elf Queen gradually calmed the angered elves.
Deceased Elf Powerhouses cannot be revived, and mere shouting only adds to grief without resolving any issues.
With scant information at hand, simply speculating the truth clearly won’t lead to accurate judgments.
Yet decisions must be made; the deaths of three Sanctuary Honored Ones cannot be in vain.