Chapter 690 Chapter 648: The new emperor is in charge

A black curtain of mourning has been hung around the palace. In such a huge palace, the little emperor Charles of the empire was wearing a set of black robes that had been made out of the rush. He sat in the top center and looked at the courtiers sitting on both sides below.Among them are the Minister of Military Affairs Camisiro, the Minister of Finance of the Empire, the President of the Palace Guards, and the generals of the Imperial City Guards. Looking at these members of the empire's core power circle, although little Charlie kept a calm face, his flickering eyes had already betrayed his current mood.

I am the emperor now! I am the emperor now! Now, I am finally the emperor! ! No longer a puppet, no longer a child sitting on the sidelines watching his father give orders! ! These people below, the objects of their direct allegiance, have become themselves! ! Under such emotions, Charlie was a little distracted. A general of the Royal Guards was standing below and reporting something loudly, but Charlie didn't seem to listen to a word. It was only after he finished speaking that Charlie came back to his senses and looked at the man below who was staring at him. The general who was waiting for his order, Charlie pretended to be calm, waved his hand, and said lightly: "Understood."

Unknowingly, his tone, movements and mannerisms seemed to be deliberately imitating the habits of Prince Regent Chen. The general of the Imperial City Guards reported the current situation of the army mobilization around the imperial capital, saying that the army is normal and the morale of the army is also very stable, no one took the opportunity to make troubles.He also reported the mobilization of the troops at the previous gates, and asked Charlie if he could mobilize the troops back.After all, the previous actions were only a temporary emergency. Now it seems that everything is calm, and it seems that there is no need to disrupt the army's organizational system.

But since His Majesty the Emperor didn't speak, but simply said "Understood", the general didn't dare to ask any more questions, so he could only retreat back with a blank expression. Fortunately, the Minister of Military Affairs Camisiro gave him a look in time, signaling him to rest assured. Today's meeting is not the first time that Little Emperor Charlie officially presides over government affairs. This is the third consecutive meeting in three days after the regent died of illness three days ago. For these powerful courtiers, during the three-day meeting, they almost completed the various ceremonies of power change according to the scriptures: first expressed their condolences, then expressed their loyalty to the little emperor who was in power, and finally sent a Report one by one, and ask the little emperor to make a decision.

There is no problem to a certain extent.As for the little emperor who is in charge, it seems that there is nothing wrong with his actions - except that he always seems to be distracted. However, everyone also had an idea in their hearts, but no one dared to reveal it. Beneath this deliberate statement of loyalty, in fact, there is a distrust hidden in everyone's heart. Looking at the half-grown boy sitting on it—can his shoulders really carry such a huge empire? Although during the three-day meeting, the little emperor showed great concern and interest in government affairs, and seemed to be very "diligent".Moreover, whether it was intentional or not, the little emperor seemed to be imitating the late regent whether it was in his tone of voice, his gestures and his attitude.

This approach is...very... Very awkward. Because no matter how much he tried to imitate, he still couldn't truly achieve a city that was as light as the regent's and controlled everything in his heart. What's more, seeing such a child imitate the regent's sluggish tone with an immature voice, everyone felt a little...anxiety for no reason. The Minister of Etiquette reported on the preparations for the funeral. The Chancellor then presented the budget for the funeral.The old man hesitated, and submitted another report on the military appropriation for the next quarter.The Minister of Military Affairs Camisiro also stood up and expressed the hope that the content of this report can be judged by His Majesty as soon as possible.

Then, several officials reported on the martial law situation in the imperial capital, asking for instructions on whether to continue the city gate control. There is also a condolence oration written by the Pope himself presented by the Temple of Light in the Mainland. A condolence greeting from the chairman of the Magic Union. A pledge of allegiance from the Knights' Guild. Then came the situation of the army in the northern theater sent by the Minister of Military Affairs Camisiro-from the current point of view, everything is fine.The previous order has been conveyed, and the troops on the front line have strictly implemented the order, and there has been no unauthorized mobilization.

There are also some provinces that are relatively close to the imperial capital, the condolences sent by the governors of various places, etc... Charlie listened to and memorized things big and small. Unfortunately, after a while he started to lose his mind again. Camisiro obviously noticed the little emperor's distraction, but he didn't point it out. After reading out a military official document from the front line in his hand with a loud voice, he raised his head and looked at the little emperor, so he didn't panic. He hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

"Oh..." Charlie's eyes were a little absent-minded, and he looked at Camisiro standing below. The little emperor didn't answer, but suddenly asked: "Frontline... Is there any news from Duke Tulip? " The little emperor didn't ask any other questions, but suddenly asked about Tulip Duke Du Wei, and everyone couldn't help but feel a little weird. Everyone unconsciously gave birth to all kinds of guesses... What does His Majesty the Little Emperor mean? The Duke of Tulip seemed to have been suppressed before, and during the military confrontation in the northwest, the military department and the Tulip family had a big war of words. It is obvious that the relationship between the royal family and the Tulip family began to break down.

Afterwards, the Duke of Tulip was transferred to the front line, and after winning the battle, he was given a strange reward... A series of actions, everyone is guessing, what is the royal family's favor for the Tulip family?Is it a fight?Or... ready to suppress?Or... cleaning? And now, the regent has passed away, and the little emperor ranks. What is the new emperor's attitude towards the Tulip family, the most powerful family in the world? In other words, how should we stand in line?Is His Majesty the Little Emperor going to continue to praise Du Wei?Then everyone will naturally follow suit.

What if the little emperor meant to continue to suppress?Then everyone will naturally follow suit. Now, this young majesty does not ask other questions, but only asks Du Wei, what is his attitude? It stands to reason that the new emperor will inevitably suppress the original powerful ministers in order to establish his prestige.And as the most popular family in the "former dynasty", they bear the brunt of the blow. If they want to fight, they must fight the Tulip family first. But after thinking about it carefully, it seems that it is not easy to make such a judgment: everyone knows that Du Wei once served as the teacher of His Majesty the Emperor!It is said that the relationship between teachers and students is quite good. Although the regent suppressed Du Wei a few times.But now that the little emperor is at the level of the little emperor, maybe the teachers and students have a deep relationship, and it is very possible to send a message of favor to Du Wei again. Camisiro sighed inwardly.He wanted to be wise and protect himself, but his Majesty the little emperor asked him directly, so he couldn't do without answering. "Hmm...Your Majesty, there is no news from Duke Tulip." Charlie nodded, seemingly expressionless, but suddenly asked again: "I remember, it seems that there is a division of the Royal City Guards that has been stationed in Nulin Province?" Camisiro sweated on the spot, thinking: I am really afraid of something.Why did His Majesty suddenly ask about this matter? In the spring exercise back then, the troops of the Tulip family blocked the imperial army from entering the territory of the Tulip family on the border of the Desa province. The military confrontation that aroused shocked the mainland.Later, after the confrontation ended, the division of the Wangcheng Guards had been stationed in Nulin Province, which is adjacent to the Desa Province. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that the army of this division was the supervision of the Tulip family! Camisiro didn't know what Charlie meant, so he could only bite the bullet: "Yes, they will be stationed in the west of the capital of Nulin Province to guard the barracks, and at the same time assist the local area to maintain law and order..." Then, Charlie suddenly asked again: "Camisiro, you are the Minister of Military Affairs. Do you think it is reasonable to keep an elite division of the King City Guards in the territory of Nulin Province to maintain local law and order?" What is necessary?" Hearing this, Camisiro almost popped his eyes! He couldn't help cursing inwardly: Nonsense!you ask me?Who am I to ask? What does His Majesty the little emperor mean by asking such a question?How could such a question be asked in public?This kind of thing should never be brought up for public discussion! Could it be... Thinking of this, Camisiro took a closer look at Charlie, but was very disappointed——Charlie's face didn't show any hints, and the eyes seemed to be really asking himself. No way?What is there to ask about this kind of thing? Could it be that the little emperor was testing his position?If I say that there is no need to continue to keep that army, it should be withdrawn—then it means that I am a pro-Tulip family faction. If I said it should stay, it would be the anti-Tulip faction. But... Even if you want to test my position, you should save this kind of question and ask it when you meet in private!Where is the truth in such a public meeting? ! Camisiro shook his head secretly in his heart. Although the little emperor is a bit clever, it seems that he is still very naive in politics. Who is Camisiro?He has been in this position for several years, and he has been deeply influenced by the late old prime minister. He has gradually become an old-fashioned role. How can he easily make his position clear? After thinking for a while, he said vaguely: "Your Majesty, the Governor of Nulin Province has not reported on this matter. As for the military department, there is no abnormality in the review report during the period of this division's stay." This is not an evasion, and the subtext is already very clear.That means: decide for yourself. However, it seems that the little emperor didn't listen to Camisiro's hint, and seemed a little impatient: "Camisiro, what I'm asking is what you mean. As the Minister of Military Affairs, I hope to hear Your suggestion. Do you think it still makes sense to keep this division in Nulin Province?" Camisiro felt a little annoyed! What's the meaning?force me? As the emperor of the empire, if you don't speak, how can I express my opinion?Is this division going or staying? If you really want to do something, give me a hint!You don't fart, how can I talk? ! As a courtier, it is true that you should be good at understanding the king's mind, but you old man at least give me some hints! Could it be...Camisiro's heart moved: This little emperor doesn't like me?Want to change yourself as the Minister of Military Affairs after taking office?That's why they are so hard-pressed? But looking at His Majesty's face again, it seemed that he was simply impatient with his excuses, and there was no deep meaning in his eyes. As a last resort, he turned around quickly in his mind, and Camisiro could only roughly guess what the little emperor meant: he suddenly asked about this matter for no reason. Could it be that the little emperor wanted to withdraw that division? Come?Well, it's probably like this. If he wants to keep this division, then he doesn't need to ask this question suddenly. Well, that's it. After thinking about it, Camisiro coughed and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, what I personally mean is that the Northern Front of the Empire is fighting now, and the mobile troops of the regular army in our hands are not too abundant... this division if it is possible……" "You mean to transfer back, right!" Charlie was impatient, frowned at Camisiro, but suddenly said with a straight face: "Master Camisiro! As the Minister of Military Affairs, I hope you can say anything What, don't talk back and forth with me. I asked you a question, and you got stuck, and it took me a long time to explain it. Didn't you mean to transfer back? You can make it clear in one sentence, so why waste it? Talk too much!" Camisiro was so angry that he vomited blood in his heart, but he could only lower his head and respond repeatedly. Cursing inwardly: This little emperor is either trying to trick me.Or... that is, he really looks smart, but he is actually an idiot! !No political sense at all! Seeing the minister of military affairs being trained to be pleasing to the eye by himself, Charlie suddenly felt a sense of pride in his heart! This is the feeling of imperial power!This is the momentum of power! !This is the real feeling of being an emperor! ! He didn't mean to punish Camisiro.It's just that she suddenly remembered such a thing, asked casually, and then lost her temper involuntarily.Deep down in his heart, there was a vague intention to imitate his father's prestige in front of these ministers before his death. For the little emperor, he knew that he was young in his heart, and he was afraid that these ministers would underestimate him, so he wanted to take the opportunity to stand up. But now among the following people, Camisiro has a relatively high status, so he naturally became the object of the little emperor's choice to stand up. If Camisiro knew what he was thinking, he might really vomit blood on the spot. "Oh, and." Seeing that Camisiro was about to retreat, the little emperor stopped him again: "There is one more thing. Lord Camisiro, I think it seems inappropriate for that division to withdraw. After all..." Charlie thought about it for a while, but he didn't think of anything. He just deliberately said vaguely: "After all, this is my father's decision, and I won't make any changes for the time being." Camisiro felt that after he went back today, he must drink a few cups of herbal tea to remove the fire! You don't want to change, but you still ask me what to do!Are you entertaining me? ? "Minister of Etiquette." The little emperor finally let Camisiro go: "About the funeral of the late king, do you have anything else to say?" The Minister of Etiquette quickly said no. "Well, I've read the list of members who attended the funeral." Charlie frowned. "I remember that according to the system, all nobles above the duke must attend. But the name of Duke Tulip is no longer on it." Another Tulip Duke problem? The Minister of Etiquette was also sweating a little, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Duke Tulip is leading the army in the north after all. He is entangled in war and the military affairs are urgent. I am afraid that he will not be able to escape and come back. Therefore, according to the practice of the empire, the commander who leads the army outside can ..." "No need." Charlie interrupted him, shaking his head and said: "The teacher and father have a deep relationship, you should immediately send a message to call Duke Tulip back to the imperial capital to attend the funeral." "Ah..." The Minister of Etiquette was stunned for a moment, and hurried to see Camisiro, thinking to himself: We are at war, and the commander-in-chief of the front line was transferred back to attend the funeral. What if the front line fights and there is no supreme commander?This matter is a matter of the army, so your minister of military affairs should speak up. But Camisiro was furious at this moment, deliberately turned his eyes away, closed his mouth and did not speak. Everyone else shut their mouths, and no one was willing to speak at this moment. What does the little emperor want to do? This kind of moment calls Du Wei back... from afar, regardless of the war in the north. Could it be...to take the opportunity to strip Duke Tulip of his military power? ! what!Are you going to attack the Tulip family? ! ! Everyone looked surprised. "Then...Your Majesty." Finally, a veteran of the military department spoke up, and couldn't help but ask, "Do you want to temporarily appoint a temporary commander-in-chief to take charge of the overall situation on the Eastern Front?" "No." Charlie shook his head simply. Camisiro also became puzzled in his heart——is the little emperor really going to do something? Then the meeting was adjourned, and Camisiro thought that if it was really necessary to do something, then after the adjournment, the little emperor should have summoned him in private to discuss with him who would succeed Du Wei as the commander of the Eastern Front! He intentionally dawdled at the end, thinking that the little emperor would probably ask to keep himself at this moment. But he waited for a long time, but he didn't get the news. Looking back, the little emperor had already left quickly from the back of the palace with his people! Camisiro couldn't help but smile, and he didn't know whether it was helplessness, disappointment, or resentment. I couldn't help but looked up to the sky and sighed: Am I confused?Or is this little emperor confused? The general process of the meeting that day was then passed on to the palace by the attendants, and soon fell into the ears of the little princess Karina. After Karina heard this, she frowned and remained silent for a long time before sighing. "Your Highness, are you not going to see His Majesty?" The maid Lanlan asked in a low voice. "It's gone." Karina smiled wryly: "Brother... He seems to be a little too excited. In today's meeting, he took the opportunity to beat Kamisiro to gain his prestige. In fact, this approach is correct. But the topic of borrowing Wrong. I shouldn’t mention the matter of being stationed in the Northwest Division—it’s too sensitive. In the end, the teacher was called back to the imperial capital to attend the funeral. I don’t think he meant anything deep. When he mentioned the matter of the division today, it is inevitable that people will have suspicions in their hearts. But...fortunately, let them be suspicious of the outside suspicions. Sigh...after all, my brother has just taken charge of the government, and it is inevitable that he will not be prudent in doing things. " Lan Lan suddenly smiled: "But that's fine. When Lord Tulip returns to the capital, won't you be able to see Teacher again?" Karina did not smile as usual, but her small face was full of worry: "At this time, actually... I really don't want the teacher to come back."