Emperor Friedrich IV died.

There are only three candidates for the throne, three grandchildren: the five-year-old grandson Erwei Yushev, the child of the only son of the former emperor, is the direct heir, so there is nothing wrong with him ascending to the throne. However, he is still old, and he does not have strong relatives to support him, so he is in a rather disadvantageous position.

Under these circumstances, it was only natural that the daughter of the Duke of Browns and his wife, the sixteen-year-old Elizabeth, or the daughter of the Marquis of Brownheim, was fourteen-year-old Sabina (note: the wives of the Duke of Browns and the Marquis of Brownheim were both princesses), backed by her father's wealth and power, and that there were historical examples before that. If this was done, the young empress's father would be an assistant to the regent.

The one who supported Elwei was the Marquis of Lidian, the state secretary of the empire, but this marquis did not have strong military support, and his political power was worthless in front of the army. Although the other two are also the regular fleet of the Empire that they do not directly control in their hands, as reserve marshals or first-class generals, they also have many regular armies that intervene in this way - they contain each other......

Neither of them could stand alone against Reinhardt, who claimed to be in control of half of the Imperial fleet, even though that half of the fleet had already shrunk by half......

The golden lion's political acumen is still very good, especially when the chief of staff with a prosthetic eye is strengthened, "Your Excellency, the emperor died before the heir was appointed, and the emperor's three grandsons will inevitably fight for the throne in the future." Whoever is now decided to succeed is only temporary. Sooner or later, it will end in bloodshed ...

...""...... You're right!" the young Imperial Marshal nodded in agreement with a sharp and cold careerist expression.

"My fate is inextricably linked to my choice of any of the three, but which of the three will extend a friendly hand to me?" Oberstein, I would like to hear your opinion!" "I'm afraid it's the Marquis of Lidianrad. The other two had a fixed amount of force, but Rydon Rad did not, and he must have been eager for your lordship's support by force!" "Indeed!" Reinhardt smiled brightly, a smile unlike the one he usually had for Gilfias.

"Well, I'm going to sell it to him for a very high price!"

Also on the other side of Odin, in what is generally regarded as the hunting ground of the nobility in the far suburbs. Located 400 kilometers from the imperial capital, this place is surrounded by primeval forests formed over hundreds of years, as well as mountains and hills, lakes and rivers, and wildlife. A lonely road winds 400 kilometers from the imperial capital to the heart of the region, the "Hofsmog's Nest", where there is a huge manor house with many buildings, the work of a certain generation of ruined sons, Viscount Fafnier. The viscounts of that generation were obsessed with throwing money at all kinds of ornate buildings, and because Odin's land was too expensive and there was not that big place, the losers of that generation built this estate in the distant hunting grounds - spending a lot of money, but fortunately died early, otherwise it was likely that Favinir of that generation would have gone bankrupt completely.

In the "Hofsmogg's Lair", Count Fafnier, Admiral 1st Rank and his friends sit in a huge hall with a super-high chair holding a fine wine and discuss how to sell their fleet for a high price. The current situation is that it is absolutely impossible for the two relatives to unite together, but if the two of them do not unite, they alone will not be able to resist the military strength of the blond boy and the political power of the old man Shangshu. In that case, which side are we going to bid?" asked Faveniel, grinning, shaking the rum in his glass.

"Well, Rudolph. It's up to which of them will throw an olive branch to us first. Will His Excellency the Marquis of Lidianrad join us directly? After all, the old man didn't seem to be accustomed to the appearance of the golden retriever. ”

"I think it's difficult, after all, the Golden Retriever has more troops than us. Although his losses were not small, he could reasonably ask for a replenishment, and it was estimated that he would soon be able to recover to more than 60,000 ships. And after all, he is the one who claims to have won the 'rebellion', and there is still a little bit of military heart towards him, especially the middle and lower rank officers and soldiers. Therefore, it is quite possible that the cunning old man Lidianrad will come to him and not to us. But it will also show us some kindness, and there will be a little surprise if you don't ......"

Soon, the Marquis of Richillard, the Duke of Bronshebek, and the Marquis of Richheim all made offers to the Count of Favenier, the first admiral, and the two great noblemen made similar offers, all of which were inconsequential nonsense and promises that would not be kept.

"Marry your daughter to your Excellency? How dare the two of them make a random offer! It is clear that they are taking us for fools! This kind of nonsense that will definitely not be honored!" exclaimed Lieutenant General Schutkhao after hearing the message.

"Come, and see what His Excellency the Marquis de Lidianrad has offered us...... Hey, hey, he's really sincere!Okay!I agreed!" Faveniel replied after listening to what the Marquis's messenger said, touched his chin and thought for a long time, and then exchanged glances with Schutkhaojan.

Reinhardt, Count of Royancram, was promoted from earl to marquis and appointed commander of the Imperial Space Fleet, and Lidianrad himself was promoted from marquis to duke. But almost at the same time, Rudolph, Count of Fafnir, was also promoted to the rank of Imperial Marshal for his exploits at the Battle of Amritza, and became the Deputy Commander of the Space Fleet, while the old military secretary, Marshal Allenbock, retired and was replaced by Marshal Mukenberga. From the very beginning, Edon Rader laid a precaution against Reinhardt...... Interestingly, this appointment and promotion were also approved by the power of the two noble leaders.

When the news of Alway Yushef's accession to the throne was announced, the nobles of the gate lords, led by Duke Branche Baike, turned from shock to disappointment, and even more furious at the end!

However, the central power that Lidianrad and Reinhardt jointly supported under the motive of mutual benefit was surprisingly strong and powerful. One of them had a base of force and the plebeian class, and the other had state authority and influence within the court, and both of them used the authority of the new emperor to cement their position and power. Although it still can't heal the rift that existed between them in the first place, it has been covered up by the same struggle for status and power.

At the time of the enthronement of Elway Yushev II, two important ministers representing civil and military attachés, representing the infant emperor in the arms of a wet nurse, swore allegiance to the infant emperor, represented by the Duke of Lidianrad, who was regent, and the military attaché was represented by the Marshal of the Reinhardt Empire. The aristocrats, bureaucrats, and military generals gathered together, although they were quite dissatisfied with the new system formed by the two, were helpless.

The nobles also gained a lot of power and status in it, and the two great nobles were quite able to get some power of the imperial army under the indulgence of the Marquis of Lidianrad, intentionally or unintentionally: such as a considerable number of warships and military factories belonging to logistics, and the management of galactic defense facilities within the empire, etc. But the nobles were not to be satisfied with this, "Are the blonde boy and Ryūrad dogs, and throwing a few bones will appease our anger?"

Beginning with the wariness of Reinhardt's excessive power, and Reinhardt was by no means a fuel-efficient lamp, he promoted Gilfias to a first-class general in one fell swoop, and launched an impeachment motion demanding that Field Marshal Fafnier resign as deputy commander of the Imperial Space Fleet and be replaced by Gilfias.

Fafnier said: "Golden haired boy! Now everyone is a marshal! What do you mean by initiating this impeachment case? If you want me to resign as deputy commander, what benefit will you give?" After the eventually, Fafnir and Royancram compromised with each other under the mediation of the Marquis of Lidianrad, and Marshal Fafnir resigned from the post of deputy commander and became the commander of the Empire's Southern Galaxy Resident Fleet, which actually took away more than three Imperial fleets, and made it clear that it was independent of Marshal Royenkram's military order system, and theoretically directly under the dual leadership of the Imperial Ministry of Military Affairs and the Ministry of State.

"Your Excellency Royankram! A politically necessary compromise is necessary. We have succeeded in obtaining the command of the Imperial Space Fleet, although Marshal Fafnir has taken part of the fleet, but he has now succeeded in taking out the center by us, and he must expend his energy in the noble fiefdom in the southern part of the Empire! Lieutenant General Oberstein said to the sullen Royankram.

Soon, Marshal Fafnir left Odin with a fleet of 40,000 and went directly to the Gemieson fortress in the Chihoisa system to stay. "Take your time, you'll have a good show soon!" Marshal Favenir said with a sneer as he looked at Planet Odin.

No sooner had than Faffnier had left, First Admiral Gilfias had been appointed Deputy Commander of the Space Fleet. It was Oberstein who was worried about this order. He was promoted to lieutenant general and concurrently served as Chief of the General Staff of the Space Fleet and Chief of Affairs of the Office of Marshal Royankram. One day, he met Reinhardt and spoke bluntly.

"Whether it's a childhood sweetheart's friend or a talented lieutenant, it's very dangerous for the two to merge into one. I don't think it's necessary to install the post of deputy commander at all, and that Admiral Gilfias should be placed on an equal footing with Admirals Midamia and Rochenthal!" "Oberstan! It's useless to talk too much!I've already decided!" the young commander of the Imperial Space Fleet shut the chief of staff with an impatient reply. Although he praised Oberstein's wit, he did not regard him as an object of affection.

Reinhardt and Gilfias have finally recaptured the cause of their path – Anne Roger, Countess of Griward.

On the side of the League, personnel adjustments were made accordingly. The members of the Supreme Council of the League submitted their resignations.

The prestige of the main war faction plummeted, and the status of the anti-war faction was greatly enhanced, and the three members of the council who voted against the expedition were greatly praised for their opinions, so they were retained, and the chairman of the National Defense Committee, Trunisit, temporarily took power until the next year's elections.

In his study, Trunisit toasted his foresight by removing the word "temporary" from his title, and the time was not far off.

On the military side, Marshal Sitre, head of the United Front Operations Headquarters, and Marshal Robos, commander of the Space Fleet, also resigned. Some say that Ropos finally used his defeat to remove his rival Setlet.

The fallen Lieutenant General Upton and Lieutenant General Patras were specially promoted to the rank of marshal. Admiral Greenhill was transferred to the post of Director of Investigations in the General Directorate of National Defense Committee Affairs, retiring from the front line of military action against the Reich. Ascending to the throne of the head of the United Operations Headquarters, and being promoted from vice general to admiral was the former commander of the First Fleet, Kubusli.

Neither the Battle of Asti nor the Battle of Amritza took part. Therefore, he did not have to take responsibility for the defeat of the war, and during his tenure as the commander of the First Fleet in charge of the security of the capital and internal security, he also performed well in the crusade against the long-standing space pirate organization and the maintenance of domestic security.

When he graduated from the military academy with excellent grades, although everyone believed that he would one day climb to the top of the military, even he never expected that his promotion would be so fast.

The commander of the First Fleet was succeeded by Vice Admiral Pieter, who had been wounded in the Battle of Asti and was still recovering from his injuries. Vice Admiral Bikgu was promoted to admiral and took over the post of commander of the Space Fleet, and the veteran was able to get a position suitable for the veteran to play.

Vice Admiral Ulanfu is still the commander of the 10th Fleet, Vice Admiral Borodin is still the commander of the 12th Fleet, and the 11th Fleet has also been replenished, and it is still under the command of Vice Admiral Holando.

Yang Willy's treatment was not immediately decided, more than seventy percent of the officers and men of the Thirteenth Fleet under his command survived, and the survival rate was quite high. But no one will accuse him of hiding in a safe place to escape. The Thirteenth Fleet was able to survive the turbulence of the fierce battle and did not leave the battlefield until the last day. Commander of the Iserlohn Fortress and Commander of the Iserlohn Mobile Fleet and Member of the Confederate Supreme Staff Council. This is Willy Yang's latest identity. The rank was also promoted to the rank of general. Although there are precedents for generals in their twenties, during his tenure as a general, being promoted to three ranks in a row within a year is the first time that he has broken the problem.

"A battle with the nobles seems inevitable, and it may turn into a war that will split the empire in two, right?" said Gilfias nodding in agreement with Reinhardt's words.

"I have consulted with Admirals such as Midamaia and Rochenthal, and they have the same idea, thinking that it is necessary to make a final decision on the battle, but there is one thing that worries me very much...... "In case the rebel army takes advantage of the situation...... "Exactly." "When the empire is divided into the Axis of Ryūrad = Royencram and Blanche = Ģdī Helm camp – these two forces are in a state of civil strife, will the Allies take advantage of the gap to launch a war of aggression?

The blond-haired young man smiled softly at his red-haired friend, "Don't worry about it! No matter how powerful Yang Wei is at using his soldiers, I have a way to make him unable to take half a step out of Iserlon!" "What way ?......" "It's just ......" The aqua blue eyes sparkled, and Reinhardt began his explanation .......

Fafnir resides in the Chihoisa system, but his eyes remain on Odin's every move. He also used his fleet to launch several forcible seizures, bringing warship factories and weapons factories in nearby systems under his control. The political struggle in Odin's system is in full swing, and no one has the time to pay attention to his actions