After much deliberation about the Empire's finances, Constantine XI did not leave the Crusader Knights to augment the Empire's heavy cavalry, but charged a symbolic "fare" for them to board the ships offered by Venice for the return voyage.

Some of these petty nobles who owned fiefs might bring some invisible benefits to the empire in the future, but Constantine did not want to increase the burden on the treasury at the moment.

The same law on religion was also promulgated more than half a month later, and everyone from the court to the serfs would be affected by the same law. However, in the process of implementing the law, the empire behaved particularly moderately. Again, the main means of conversion of the heretics or heretics was through the preaching of the clergy.

Perhaps stimulated by John at the time, the bill was not implemented as smoothly as expected. Because of the limited funding for religion in the Empire, the clergy had to go from house to house, which was extremely inefficient.

At a time when the empire was peaceful and seeking a better path of development, the newly married Constantine XI made an important decision.

"I have decided that the crown prince John Palaiologous will be co-emperor of the Roman Empire, and that he will take charge of the territory of Epirus the Great. Princess Sophia Valleolo was led by Epirus. ”

At the first royal council after the beginning of summer, Constantine said.

It's like saying a very nourishing daily message, without the slightest emotion, but it makes the entire palace stunned in place.

Canonization of the co-emperor, there is nothing wrong with this. It is not news that the crown prince of the empire was made co-emperor. Normally, this is a normal means of consolidating the crown prince's succession.

But the next series of canonizations made the ministers really unable to understand the thoughts of His Majesty the Emperor.

You must know that there are crises around the empire, and it is very dangerous to seal the nobles at this time, especially the royal nobles. Within a few months of his tenure, Latius, Duke of Athens, was seriously wounded and nearly killed. Separating John and Sophia from Epirus would undoubtedly pose a great threat.

At this time, the empire has no legal heir except John, and some people are even immediately speculating whether the new Barcelona Lisa Evie is behind it.

John, of course, thought the same way.

He would never have believed that Constantine XI would dare to divide the sole legitimate heir of his empire at this time. Even if the inheritance laws of the empire are different from the usual feudal jurisprudence, if something happens to them, Derj and Albania can also claim the imperial title through diplomatic and political means.

"What do you think?"

Giovanni glanced at John and knew that at this time, he would never support this illogical partition, let alone a co-emperor, even if Constantine XI directly abdicated, John probably would not dare to leave Constantinople for half a step: "Your Majesty, the empire is not only tense with the Ottomans, but also the forces of Naples, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, and the sea powers and commercial republics on the Mediterranean coast are all intertwined in Epirus, which will pose a huge threat to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." ”

The elder Agrippa, who had been "reminded" by Sophia more than once, also stood up at this time: "Your Majesty, the diplomatic infiltration of Albania and Naples into Epirus is very frequent. The Ottomans were also entrenched in it, and if Muhammad had a plan, it was likely that he would directly threaten the safety of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince by organizing riots, rebellions, etc.! ”

Almost all the ministers present at the Council of the Imperial Council objected to this proposal, but Constantine XI seemed to have made great determination to ignore the revolt.

"John, you will inherit my empire in the future, a huge territory, complex forces, dizzying diplomatic relations and military control, all of this will be in your hands, tell me whether you are confident that you can take on the future of the empire."

"......" John was silent for a moment, and the answer to this question alone was actually quite obvious.

Although John's silence had already indicated the answer, Constantine smiled with relief: "I am at least relieved that you are no longer the cowardly and incompetent crown prince who made me desperate a few years ago. But there are some things that you can't learn just by sitting at the Imperial Council and reading books. I don't know what the state of the empire will be like when I pass the throne to you, but I know that I have to give you the ability to truly revive the empire. I can't teach you that, so you have to learn it yourself. ”

John glanced into the eyes of Constantine XI.

Despite the slight vicissitudes of his face, Constantine XI was still in the prime of life, and at least for the short term, the empire would not take into account the issue of succession disputes. This period of time is the time that His Majesty has left for himself to polish the true way of governing the country.

Time is tight and the process is dangerous. But John seems to understand the reasons for Constantine XI's decision.

If he wants to reinvent the empire, Constantine's ability is still insufficient, let alone his own who can only talk on paper?

Epirus may be in danger, but there is no way out. You must develop the ability to truly revive the empire!

"Do you understand what I mean, John?"

"Yes, father."

"Well, I'm not going to lie. Ginkch, Agrippa, go and prepare for John's enthronement. ”

"Your Majesty......"

"Also, Giovanni, I'm afraid you're going to be wronged that you can't stay at the palace of Constantine. I promised John that the Phoenix Legion would always be his legion, and that you, as the commander of the legion, would go to Epirus with Vasika and Morey. ”

This Giovanni doesn't have much opinion, his position in the empire will not change, John is already a sure heir at this time, there will be no more variables, if he can personally protect the safety of the crown prince, he can rest assured.

"As for the Phoenix fleet...... Francisco wants to stay, the Imperial Navy needs a few people who can stand up to the scene, except for the flagship, other warships, also have to stay. The security of the Strait of Marmara must be guaranteed at the highest level. ”

This decision was understandable, and John readily agreed.

"As for the taxes of Epirus...... In principle, I won't bother with it, but now the treasury ......"

"Father, I know."

John had let go of the mustard in his heart, and he smiled at Constantine with a "I understand" smile.

It's just that, compared with John, who is already relaxed, for Sophia, this time is a different mentality.

"Brother, I'm really too busy......"