I see emperor stats-Chapter 121
as emperor
“I can see the capital.”
"under! I can get some rest now.”
The Sharnos Knights all looked tired. That's because he had to fight a fierce battle in the capital and head straight to Heaven Guard, and he also had to fight a defensive battle there.
'Well, I made them do really bad things. It was a repetition of marches and battles for almost ten days.'
Julius gave the order with a wry smile.
“When you arrive at the capital, I will have to report to Obama so that you can rest.”
However, when they arrived at the gates of the capital, something unexpected happened that interrupted their rest.
As soon as the gates opened, an enthusiastic welcome crowd greeted them.
“Wow! Long live the First Prince!”
"ok?"
“Long live the Sharnos Knights!”
“… … !?”
Julius and the knights had no choice but to slowly march through the capital while receiving a mysterious welcome.
When the procession arrived halfway there, they came out to greet them right away from the imperial palace.
“Your Highness, First Prince! His Majesty the Emperor is calling.”
“I am very tired, so give the knights a place to rest in the imperial palace.”
It was only after the attendants and knights who came to greet them dispersed the crowd that had gathered like a cloud that they were able to quickly enter the palace.
Julius tilted his head as he headed towards the room where the emperor was waiting.
'What the hell is this?'
First of all, because of his promise to the Archduke, he made a pact with the emperor not to announce his treason until he returned.
'But looking at the atmosphere right now, I don't think something's wrong.'
There was no way the emperor would have carried out a major purge before he returned. But don't the welcome crowd from just now look like they're holding a victory ceremony?
"oh! You must be tired from repeated battles, but is your body okay?”
“Meet Obama.”
'ok? battle?'
The Emperor unexpectedly welcomed him with a smile. If it was originally the same, it would be normal for him to be a little angry at him for running away while giving an absurd reason after suppressing the rebellion.
What do you mean by a series of battles? He had not yet reported that he had fought Black Market in Heavenguard, and the Emperor was unaware of it.
Julius smiled wryly and asked for an explanation.
“Looks like something happened while I was away.”
“I couldn't help it because you asked me not to publicize anything about the Archduke. Don't you need another reason to hold on to all the nobles in that position?”
The emperor grinned. The anti-air raid incident he explained a week ago has now been announced like this.
Citizens of the current imperial capital reacted roughly like this.
“This time, while His Majesty Emperor Lu Guishin was seriously ill, the terrorist group that had previously attacked the capital was targeting the imperial palace this time. Aren't they fearless to dare to raid the heart of the Empire?”
“Tsk! That's not what's important. Do you know who repulsed them?”
“Of course, they must be the royal guards guarding the imperial palace. Who else besides them?”
“Tsk! Dude, the news is slow! Of course, the Royal Guard Knights also played a role, but it is said that His Highness the 1st Prince and his knights were the ones who decisively defended the palace!”
"her… Really? Less than two years had passed since the Northern War, and every time he heard the news. He brings great merit one by one... … .”
“There is no doubt that an official announcement was made about the commotion of the night before in the imperial palace. In addition, they say that His Highness the First Prince and the Knights have left the capital to wipe out the remnants.”
“Come to think of it, I heard a rumor that a loud shout was heard from the castle gate around dawn.
“Anyway, what a surprise. Excluding the great emperor, has there been anyone who has accumulated this level of expertise before ascending to the emperor?”
“That’s right. But from what I've heard, he didn't even rise to the position of crown prince in order to be considerate of his younger brother who hadn't reached adulthood yet.
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Hearing all the explanations, Julius put on a stunned expression. It was certainly an emergency, so a plausible announcement would have been necessary, but is there any reason to put yourself out there?
The emperor calmly resumed his speech.
“Now that you don’t have a grand duke, will adding a little more major to you change anything? just take it easy.
“… … .”
Julius couldn't help but smile bitterly. He said so, but he knew that it was the emperor's joke that he dared to give him credit.
“I wanted you to understand that, and now let’s get to the point.”
Only then did the emperor erase his smile and become serious.
“I have already heard that the Archduke saved your life. But that can't erase his treason."
At that stern tone, Julius clicked his tongue inwardly.
'As expected, it seems that Obama has no intention of forgiving the Grand Duke.'
“I will ask you first. He's already dead, but what do you want him to do with those related to him? Just in case, I have no intention of being swept away by emotion now that this has happened.”
The Grand Duke was also the emperor's maternal relative before being the center of the nobility. Seeing the emperor even mentioning this, it seems that he has decided on a very resolute purge.
'But I can't do that!'
Julius answered quietly but firmly.
“I oppose the purge of the aristocrats.”
“… … .”
For a moment, there was a long silence in the room. Although Julius had earnestly appealed to the emperor's opinion, it was the first time he had objected so resolutely.
“Of course there must be a good reason, right?”
The emperor's slightly angry expression was unusually cold for Julius. From his point of view, this was a golden opportunity to wipe out all the nobles.
Julius did not avoid those cold eyes. Rather, he raised his head even higher and met the emperor's gaze.
'From now on is important.'
If you can't convince the emperor, the only difference is that you're the victor, and the result will be no different from your previous life.
“First of all, there is chaos in the political situation.”
"confusion?"
“Currently, if we kill all the nobles in the south, there will be a backlash. If you use such a hardline policy, of course it will only provide an excuse for them to come together.”
For the first reason, the emperor put on a sad expression. It was because Julius' opinion was too rational.
“Isn’t that natural? But without the Grand Duke, it would be a waste of effort for them to do so.”
“What will happen to the blood that will be shed because of that?”
“That’s what I was determined to do.”
“… … .”
Again, the gazes of the emperor and Julius collided head-on.
"If that's all you have to say... … .”
"after… … .”
Julius let out a sigh. Even though he was a son, it was quite disrespectful in front of the emperor.
He opened his eyes even more and glared at Julius.
“What other complaints do you have?”
“Actually, it is because I am sorry to tell Obama the second reason.”
“… … !?”
The emperor was already quite angry, but he couldn't help but wonder why he wanted to do it again.
“Tell me the second reason. This is Hwangmyeong.”
Only then did Julius open his mouth as if he had no choice.
“Actually, I was able to find part of the memoirs he wrote himself in the castle of the Grand Duke this time.”
“Watercraft?”
"That's right. According to the contents, the reason why the Grand Duke openly supported the nobles was... … .”
Hearing the following, the emperor jumped up from his seat. And he started staring at Julius with menacing eyes.
"You're saying you're going to side with him now just because he saved his life?"
Even in front of the enraged emperor, Julius did not stop talking.
“But it makes sense. Certainly, the slaughter of nobles and other rebellious members of the imperial family in the early days of Obama's accession helped the development of the empire, but I believe the result was treason by the grand duke.”
“If someone other than you had said such an absurd thing, I would have cut my throat right here!”
The reason why the emperor was furious was understandable. The reason was that he suppressed the power of the nobles with his blood, which brought about the present situation, but it was as if his favorite son was denying his rule in its entirety.
However, Julius' tone was calm from beginning to end.
"I'm not saying that Obama's methods are wrong."
“Then what do you mean?”
“It means that there is no need to purify the blood anymore. A civil war ends with nothing left. If there is any, there is only the blood of the innocent people who were swept away.”
“… … .”
Julius wasn't having a conversation as the prince right now. As the emperor of his previous life, he is trying to have an equal conversation with his father.
From the beginning, he tried to avoid civil war as much as possible, and after reading the memoirs of the archduke, he became convinced of that idea.
'The reason why the Grand Duke and Abamama openly fell apart was because of the lineage issue, but also because the nobles who thought they needed someone to protect them because they had too much blood flowed in the beginning needed the Grand Duke!'
There was no person who could be such a pivot right now, but where is the guarantee that the second and third grand dukes will not appear as time passes? Just like the current emperor, you don't know what will happen in a few decades.
The current emperor sprinkled blood to strengthen the imperial authority!
Julius, who was embroiled in a civil war in his previous life due to his weak imperial authority!
This was the part where the difference between the two monarchs was clearly revealed. However, as a loser, Julius knew very well that no matter who won the civil war, there was nothing left.
The losing side ended up taking all the responsibility, but in the end, the responsibility was on both sides.
[The attribute 'Emperor's Dignity' is activated.]
[Charisma and charm increase.]
For a moment, the sincere spirit that he felt from Julius forced the emperor to look at him with an expression of surprise.
'When did this guy get so big?'
Julius, who was now having a direct conversation with the emperor, had grown to the point where he could express his opinions in a logical manner before he knew it.
'Honestly, I think it's too soft, but anyway, in the next few years, this guy will be running state affairs... … .'
The emperor, whose anger had cooled, thought that if he judged it calmly, Julius' opinion was just a difference of position, and there was a point.
And, crucially, it was difficult to predict how many more years the old man would be able to administer state affairs.
'Now is the right time when Obama's heart is shaken.'
Confirming that the Emperor's heart was shaken, Julius brought out the last reason. It was the bond of blood and flesh.
“And the last reason is Leonhard.”
"hmm… … .”
“Abama is a child, but he is also a younger brother to me. Do you intend to slit his throat or send him into exile for the rest of his life?”
The reason why he brought out the affection of flesh and blood for the third time was that if the emperor's heart was hardened, if he applied private affection, it would have the opposite effect.
'But if your heart is moved to some extent, this third reason is the most powerful weapon!'
No matter how much the emperor favors him, he often likens a child to the fact that there is no finger that does not hurt from biting ten fingers. To him, who had already lost some momentum, this third reason was the decisive blow.
“Okay… … .”
“No matter how embarrassing it is, there were a lot of rude things to Obama. Please forgive me.”
In addition, Julius deftly knelt on the floor and even lowered his head.
"stop! yes, do as you please Eh, he looks like a bad guy... … .”
The emperor finally raised the white flag. They decided to accept Julius' opinion. It wasn't just that I was persuaded.
He didn't show it on the outside, but on the inside he was very satisfied. To be honest, the emperor's support for Julius was close to the idea of supporting an intelligent child.
But now that thought has changed!
'Isn't that what a guy who just turned 20 thinks is no less than a fairly virtuous monarch? If you can understand the damage caused by the civil war and the suffering of the people, there won't be any problems if you leave it to this guy.'
In fact, even the emperor's bloody purge was a lie if he didn't get stabbed in a corner of his heart. Especially when he was talking about Leonhard, he couldn't help but be shaken.
It wasn't that he didn't have a brother either. It was only that he pushed everyone out with a power struggle and ascended to the throne.
'In fact, it's also admirable to think of my younger brother, who could be a thorn in the eye for the emperor.'
Considering all of these points, the emperor decided to follow Julius' opinion. There was no parent who would not rejoice at the growth of their child.
But there was a point that had to be pointed out.
"Then, once you've followed your words, how do you plan to explain the Archduke's absence?"
'It's a success!'
Julius brought out an opinion that could have offended the emperor, but he couldn't help but be grateful that the emperor accepted his opinion.
“It’s really embarrassing.”
The emperor sat back down in his chair and answered in a blunt voice contrary to his heart.
“Tsk! A guy like an old man... You don't have to make a fuss like that. Since it's your opinion, of course you've planned how to deal with the Grand Duke, right?”
Julius also raised his head and grinned.
"Actually, I've been thinking about that as well."
At the same time, a notification rings in his head.
[The attribute 'Emperor's Dignity' will rise from B rank to A rank.]
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