Chapter 1 Morning Meeting
The empire has existed for a thousand years.
For thousands of years, the world has long been vicissitudes.
The empire is no longer the noble country that it once lived for the people, but it still retains a strong force, and any flames of revolution that arise are quickly extinguished.
But everything has its end at a time, just as people die and dynasties change.
Underneath the mighty exterior of the empire is so fragile.
Just as tall and imposing buildings would crumble without foundations, empires that have lost their foundations are already on the brink of collapse.
It's a pity that the top of the empire clearly doesn't think so.
Just look at the factional struggles they're busy with.
The Emperor is already a little old.
Although the vicissitudes of life in the corners of his eyes can't hide his former elegance, they can show his tiredness.
No matter how strong a man is, he will always become weak after experiencing the baptism of years and exhausting the energy of his life.
Even the strongest of this once empire.
Haruka remembered the days when he fought against the super-dangerous and often offending teams of northern minorities. That is a group of unfed wolves, who only obey the laws of the grassland and have lost their roots as human beings. Respect the strong, willing to lick the shoes of the strong, but unwilling to give any mercy to the weak.
For this kind of guy, fists are the last word.
But does the Empire still have enough power to contain them?
His energy is no longer enough to use the Supreme Emperor Gu, and the increase in age has gradually made him unable to do so. After a long time, there will always be a feeling of misanthropy.
Sitting in the golden palace, leaning on the huge throne inlaid with glazed jade, and overlooking the submissive ministers at the foot of the steps, can you feel the power you hold again, and you can feel fulfilled and longing.
This is the original sin of man, greed satisfies his heart, and he knows that this is not right, but he still can't help but fall, to sink, until he loses his own strength and his irreredeemable soul.
The vizier Jolly bowed and recited his own recital, which was nothing more than the chaos of the borders, the poverty of the villages of the empire, the cruelty of the nobles to the countrymen, and so on. There were tears in the unique emotional place, and even the snow-white mustache was stained with tears and snot. looks like he is worried about the country and the people.
The emperor sneered silently, feeling a trace of anxiety in his heart.
Who doesn't know the decay of the empire is nothing more than pretending to be deaf and dumb.
The status quo cannot be changed at all, and once the interests of the ruling class are moved, the empire will collapse.
Of course Jolly doesn't care, but I do, the world is controlled by me. Once I lose my position as emperor, who would have thought what would happen?
This old guy is not young anymore, he has not retired, he has to do something good for you, I am good for everyone, I have to poke this hornet's nest, but the political methods are still so powerful, I can't do anything to him, otherwise I will become a famous faint king in the history books.
A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, fleeting.
"The minister is worried about the country and the people, and he is loyal, what a generation of good ministers! These are all my faults, I have failed to protect this country, and I will issue an edict to clarify my sins. ”
It's just a scene, so why not talk about it.
"Your Majesty......" Jolly wanted to say something, in a vain attempt to change the emperor's perfunctory attitude. Just kidding, if you do this well, you can leave a name in history, how can you not fight for it?
"Aiqing doesn't need to be persuaded. I've made up my mind. The Emperor stood up and looked out of the palace. Walking all the way to the imperial capital, away from this seemingly prosperous place, all the way to the long-withered countryside, where the empire is really what it is, not this false illusion. Even further afield, you can reach the borders of the Empire, where there are many wars. There all day long is a staggered war, all the light and shadow of the sword intersecting, giving the behemoth of the empire a real fatal blow.
But what does all this have to do with me, I only care about the continuation of the bloodline, and the useless wasteland is abandoned, who cares?
"Yes." The minister silently returned to the battle column, his face full of unwillingness and remorse, but he also knew that this was the emperor's biggest concession.
Enough is a necessary knowledge for every courtier.
Seeing the officials rushing in from the door to deliver orders, the emperor's frowning brow finally stretched a little.
The recent war on the border has been relatively smooth, and there is always some good news, which can be regarded as a soothing medicine for this useless empire.
"General Bud has crushed the ranks of the northern minorities at the front and has suppressed the rebellion." The guy ran out of breath, sweating profusely, and said breathlessly.
"Good!" The emperor was overjoyed, this is really a good thing, it couldn't be better, and even forgot the displeasure just now. "I want a big prize!"
At this time, Earnest, who was standing in the midst of the courtiers, suddenly appeared in the ranks, trying to cater to the emperor's preferences.
"Your Majesty, General Bud has been a general for generations, and his loyalty can be learned, so that he should be a great general. The minister thinks that His Majesty has come out with a large number of talents, and it is really a prosperous era today. ”
"Well said, come on, make General Bude the general of the empire, and let him command the Praetorian Guard of the palace."
After the emperor finished speaking, he looked at Earnest not far away, who was not yet bloated at this time, but only slightly fat, but from a distance, he was really a talent.
There are not many people who know how to see people's eyes, and they should be promoted.
The Emperor thought silently.
This is probably the most wrong idea of the emperor's life.
The consequences of this decision directly led to the collapse of the thousand-year-old empire, the transfer of the state artifact, and the severance of the family bloodline.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
General Bude, no, it should be said that it was General Bude, had just walked in from outside the door when he heard such a demotion from the emperor and hurriedly thanked him.
His Majesty trusts him so much, and he must not let it down.
"This, it can't be like this, Your Majesty, this is not in line with etiquette, and the foreign minister can't be the leader of the guard!" Jolly was so excited that she almost stomped her feet and jumped up, "This will lead to turmoil in the country." ”
The position of the leader of the Guards had been vacant for more than half a year, and he had just arranged for a nephew to take over, but Bud suddenly bubbled up and snatched the position from him. The duck in its mouth is about to fly away, and no one can bear it!
"Chancellor, how did I destabilize the country?!"
Bude was a little angry, his already solemn appearance instantly made people feel murderous, and suddenly the atmosphere in the palace was cold, and everyone, especially Jolly, felt as if the back of his neck was being held against a knife, which was really uncomfortable.
"It's not in keeping with the ancestral system......," said the minister, stubbornly.
"The ancestral system is used to break." The emperor seemed to be happy to see the ministers deflated, and immediately supported the general, "General Bude has fought for the country all his life and has a very high prestige, except for him, there is no one who can be qualified for this position!" ”
Ernest stood in the corner, as if thinking of something, and giggled, his eyes drifting from time to time to the supreme throne and the most noble man in the world.
That's where I, Ornest, should be.
All the gears have begun to turn, and Ornest, who has already been laid out, is lurking in a corner, from time to time to attack some other factions, and by the way, win the favor of the emperor.
But turning machines will always fail, and Ornest, who is well set up, will not fix these defects, but on the contrary, he will only make them bigger.
In one room, Earnest is meeting a beautiful woman with blue hair.
The other party has a beautiful embryonic face, but it's a pity that the way she sucks the blood on her fingers is really delusional. At some point, she might taste the taste of your blood.
Looking at the other party's watery light blue eyes, as well as the white and tender skin that was about to drip water, people unconsciously swelled their blood.
The thing under the crotch got erect, but it softened in an instant.
What kind of dangerous guy the other party is, it's not that he doesn't know, and he doesn't lack women, so why risk his life for this kind of shaky woman.
Earnest comforted himself, seeking a plausible excuse for all his actions. Well, that makes sense.
A woman from the Balutes, a race that specializes in hunting dangerous species, who believe in the law of the jungle. Never take it lightly.
"What are you looking for me?" Queen S was not interested in Earnest and cut straight to the point.
"Huh. I want to be an ally with you. "Earnest is very well cultivated and does not care about the queen's rudeness.
"Allies? I have no interest in politics. "The queen still ignores it.
"I'm sure you're interested in fighting." Earnest threw out his terms.
"Well, let's hear about it." It was worthy of Earnest who instantly grasped the queen's desire.
"I can give you all the privileges and provide you with all the services that are conducive to the battle." The minister wrenched his fingers and looked down at Estes, as if he had a pearl of wisdom in his hand.
"All alliances are equivalent exchanges. What do I have to give? The queen was not in the slightest anxious.
"You don't have to give anything, you just have to respect your heart. Don't care about politics, just put down the rebellions that endanger the empire. ”
"You can't be such a selfless person. What do you get? The Queen was still skeptical.
"As long as you suppress the rebellion of the Empire, I can do whatever I want politically, and I can demand whatever I want." "And Bud's stubbornness has also been installed in the Guards by me, and he who is in charge of the security of the palace all day long will not have the time to mind my business." As for those courtiers who do not know whether they are alive or dead, what threat can they have to me? ”
"I see. You can try. But you have to keep your promise, and give me the privilege and the opportunity to fight. ”
"Naturally, there will be no shortage of opportunities to fight." Earnest said firmly, not knowing what he thought of when his stomach was bad.
On this day, somewhere in the Empire, two future giants of the Empire reached an agreement to join forces, a move that would have a huge impact on the future world.