So, which one are you going to listen to first?" A man with a wicked taste asked, and he forgot to use the honorifics. It is said that he did not always put honorifics on his lips.

The Empress blinked, and after thinking seriously for a while, she said, "Let's start with the two ideas you think are the worst. I need to know how bad you think it is before I can judge how good your idea is."

"Wise choice, Your Majesty." Lin quietly praised it. First, she took the coffee to moisten her throat, and held this exquisite coffee cup of bone china in her hand, signaling to Lisa not far away that her craftsmanship had improved a lot compared to the previous days.

Because someone was dealing with business, the little round face who didn't dare to approach without permission got someone's gesture, even if it wasn't a face-to-face compliment, it made her happy. Proudly, she said to Calamus, a half-blood beauty of the sea clan, and her cheerful movements made her goose-yellow multi-layered gauze skirt swing up and down, as if she was alive. Calamus was like a big sister, listening helplessly and patiently.

Alegria, of course, doesn't mind a certain magician, focusing on her close friends. If you really mind, you won't be introduced to both parties from the beginning. The empress didn't think she had a way to monopolize this man, another woman who didn't come forward, although she only knew it from rumors, but the dual identity of the former demon king and the lich was destined to be not so easy to offend.

But so what? She kept this man, not to compete for favor, not to rob other people's men, but just to use his wisdom. Now, it's time for the other party to show their value. So Alegria waited patiently.

Lin didn't know the empress's mental journey, he just sorted out his thoughts a little, and then said, "One of the next strategies is to kill." Whoever opposes will be killed, and until no one objects, the empire will be firmly in the hands of His Majesty."

Hearing this, the empress chuckled and said, "It's a terrible idea." If I could do that, I would save a lot of trouble."

Lin shrugged and said, "It's not that hard for me to do. But it's easy to start, but it's hard to stop. Momentary violence may be able to suppress all opposition voices, but that doesn't mean they're gone, they always erupt at some unexpected time. This is the so-called death of tyranny, and that's why I don't recommend it. But it's the quickest way to do it, and it's something you can do, so I'm going to say it. If I want to help you, of course I can't sing high-pitched words and say things that I can't do on my own."

Can it really be done?" Alegria asked, incredulous.

Lin didn't answer directly, just nodded seriously.

Would you be disappointed if I chose this method? After all, this is a no-brainer."

"No disappointment." Lin looked at the expression of the beauty in front of him, trying to find out the other party's thoughts from that face. It's a pity that Yimei covered everything, and was confused by her extremely well-maintained and naturally beautiful face, let alone what she saw from it. However, it should be explained, but it must be said:

It's just that it's like war, not just gambling. Although gambling is affected by countless external factors, you can still stop when you want to stop. However, once the war has begun, the choice of how and when to end it is not in one's own hands, but in the hands of others. So as a result, it's likely that you're just harvesting an empire with no living people other than you. Does that make sense?"

One man's empire. That doesn't seem like a bad idea." It was like self-defeating, and it was like revenge, Alegria muttered.

"Oh, Your Majesty, but it's not so rosy for anyone else."

Why do you think that no one else wants to follow me in this process?" The empress asked in a coquettish voice.

There is only one reason why people want to change, and that is that they are not having a good life right now. However, the Karlsruhe Empire may have some innocuous shortcomings in my eyes, but the overall social atmosphere is positive. Everyone has a goal to work towards, and as long as they are willing to work hard, they will be rewarded. That is to say, their lives are good enough now and they don't need to

Follow a tyrant to make your life less bad. So when you choose to raise the butcher's knife, it is true that there will be subordinates who will be loyal to you, but most people may choose to live a stable life and stand on the opposite side of you."

Is that so in your eyes?" Alegria ungracefully bent her knees in her chair, picked up her legs crossed in front of her, and looked at someone with an indescribable gaze.

Lin asked rhetorically, "So what does the empire look like in your eyes?" There are countless drawbacks, to the point of terminal illness? What about you? What do you want to do? Is it just to regain power, or do you want to do something good for the empire, so you have to have power first?"

Attacked by someone's long-wanted question, Allegria looked aggrieved and her fingers wrapped around her red hair. "Although it should not be said, it is true that there is nothing particularly bad about the current empire. Seriously, I didn't think I could do anything or do better. This all gives me the illusion that without me, this is a good thing for the empire."

Your Majesty, the ideal and lofty goal is the force of action that propels a person to stride forward. Just being alive is not a goal, because any animal will have such an instinct. However, the current state and prospects of the empire also seem to be confusing. That's why I'd like to offer a second step, abdication. If you give the emperor to others who want to do it and think they are capable of doing it, you don't need to make your life so hard and miserable."

When it comes to the imperial power itself, Lin, who made such a suggestion, is already mentally prepared to withstand the storm. But the expected outrage did not come, but after serious consideration, Alegria said, "But there is no precedent for the emperor to abdicate the throne in the empire."

It's okay? Then keep talking nonsense. Lin said, "It's just that the Karlsruhe Empire doesn't have it, but other countries do." Even among the five empires of the same person, there was a precedent for an elderly emperor to pass the throne to the crown prince early. Besides, in the royal family of Karlsruhe or in law, is it stated that such things cannot be done? If you make such a request, whether it is a temptation or not, I am afraid that those people will immediately raise their hands in approval."

After saying that, after thinking about it, Lin added: "And the position of emperor is not handed over in vain, except for asking to retain your original earl title, of course there will be other conditions. The first thing to ensure is that you will not be liquidated after your abdication. In addition, it is not too much to ask for a life without worries. If these conditions are met, why bother with a position that is powerless and constrained everywhere, resulting in a life that is not comfortable at all. Behind the scenes, there will be some bad behavior."

However, these words did not untie the empress's tangled brows. Of course, Lin knew that this person must be struggling in his heart, so he smiled and said, "But this method of evasion, unless it is absolutely necessary, will not do this. And we are not in such a bad situation now, unless you really have no intention of doing this, Your Majesty. That's why I'm going to make this a list of options."

In other words, there are two strategies, one is to lose the throne, and the other is to lose the entire empire. That's your idea. I'm starting to regret asking you these questions."

Lin smiled and explained, "This is the worst-case scenario. And say it first, and then face a critical juncture, and make a hasty decision. Now let's make it clear and figure out if this is what we want. Then when the possible options arise in the future, at least it is not unprepared to make some rash decisions."

With a brow on her brow, Alegria said, "I kind of agreed. So what are the two less recommended middle ways in your mind?"

One of the best strategies is to develop industries, accumulate strength, and attract allies. It's like a ship's knife, or if you're interested, the automotive industry in the holy city of Estali. Advanced technology at hand can not only lead the changes of an era, but also bring large enough benefits. And all this can bring fame and allies, and make them their supporters."

Of course, Allegria is concerned about the new "car", but in fact, she is far more curious and tolerant of new things than outsiders think. So she also thought about what if all the skills revealed by this magician were used

She controls, even if it's only half, what she can do with these money-making and advanced technologies.

It's just that...... Allegria asked uneasily, "Do you see this as a middle way because you don't like it either?"

Nodding helplessly, Lin explained: "No matter how good the technology is, it still can't hide the essence of this business. And as long as you are doing business, you can't get around the "people". The car in the holy city of Estali can be successful, and the help of Grand Duke Kavey of the Gwana Empire is indispensable. He blocked a lot of ill-intentioned arrows for the car, and also gave a lot of support in the early stage when many people were not optimistic. This, combined with the fact that there is no strong sense of conservatism in the holy city of Estari, and people are open to new things, these are all important factors in the success of the car."

"Doesn't the Karlsruhe Empire have any of that?" The Empress asked.

Compared to the Gwana Empire, the Karlsruhe Empire was far more tolerant and interested in new things than the former. As far as I can see, the Empire has a dynamism comparable to that of the holy city of Estali. But to be honest, Your Majesty, you don't have the strength to shelter this industry right now. When others steal secrets, when someone provides the same goods, when one's own people are bribed and carry out internal sabotage, not to mention whether these small actions will consume a lot of our energy to prevent and clean up the aftermath; As long as these small actions are done, whether they succeed or not, the profits we can get will decrease."