Chapter 754 – 96. Jin Hae Sol (58)
“It’s all cool inside.”
The Geos Empire was fucking, in the vulgar language.
In order to end the civil war quickly, Emperor Geos, who forcibly took soldiers from the nobles and incorporated them into the army, dispatched troops to the domain of the meritorious family as if there was no need to waste any more time.
It is said that the territories of the families of the meritorious subjects were also trembling at that time.
It is said that there was an opinion inside that it was right to ask the emperor for forgiveness even now.
However, the opinions of the immediate family who were angry at the loss of the family head received more support from within, and eventually the war with the emperor’s army began.
“I predicted that if the emperor started to move, the estate of the family of meritorious subjects would not be able to hold on and would be wiped out in an instant… I’m embarrassed because I don’t know why the prediction was wrong.”
“Isn’t this all thanks to our empire’s efforts?”
“It’s not like the general trend has changed just because we provided a little support for war materials.”
The aristocrats, perhaps wanting to be praised for their performance, tried to sneak up on the aristocratic side, but we couldn’t help but know that what we did had only a minor impact on the result.
“Moreover, even if you are winning now, time is ultimately on the Emperor’s side.”
The emperor holds in his hands an endless supply of war supplies from various territories.
In addition, if the army dies, the people can be conscripted again to increase the number of people.
On the other hand, the number of troops on the side of the aristocrats, the meritorious subjects of the founding, was limited.
“If the fight continues, the emperor who can constantly support the army will win.”
“Then shouldn’t we stay still like this? Shouldn’t we be the nobles who caused the civil war to win?”
After quietly listening to what the nobles were saying, I raised my hand slightly, thinking that it was time for me to step out.
The aristocrats who noisily exchanged opinions shut their mouths after seeing the gesture.
“Let’s stop talking about other people’s civil war, let’s talk about the Empire. What about the prisoners?”
Now, all of Geos’ troops have been destroyed, and the scattered soldiers are crossing the border hiding like rats in order to somehow return to their homeland.
The commander of the hostile country was held in the prison of the imperial palace.
“It’s clear that the Empire has completely abandoned them. It’s not like you don’t know who’s being held captive, but there’s no movement.”
The Geos Empire should have asked for the return of the captives as they would pay reparations first.
However, the emperor of the Geos Empire, who was going through a civil war, seemed to have no intention of doing so.
“Even though the commander was captured, he continues to ignore it, so the mental state of Emperor Geos is questionable.”
“I’ve been called a tyrant these days, so it’s no wonder there’s such a rumor.”
“Then, do we have to make the prisoners into His Majesty’s concubines again?”
“Kuhmm…”
At the words of a certain nobleman, the eyes of other nobles secretly turn to me.
He was still questioning whether he was planning to fill the concubine with more people this time.
I grinned happily and gave them the answer they were looking for.
“Isn’t that the only choice? You can’t give Emperor Geos a justification for neglecting the prisoners.”
To be honest, it is me, not the other side, who takes care of the justification.
As I continued to increase my number of concubines, the aristocrats began to say, “Isn’t that too harsh?”
From some point on, no one brought their daughter to the imperial palace to introduce them.
So, captives from aristocrats became a means to fill the number of concubines very easily.
“Then the nobles’ captives go to the concubine…?”
“Your majesty…”
“Hmmmm! Let’s finish talking about that. Commander, is your mouth open?”
Do nobles say a word about this? Seeing the conflict, he cleared his throat and changed the topic of conversation.
It was a blatant evasion from anyone’s point of view, but the nobles sighed as if they couldn’t help it and answered the topic I raised.
“Since the commander was captured, he hasn’t said a word. Even so, he’s been eating the food he’s given to live.”
“Let’s inform the Commander and his subordinates about the situation in the Geos Empire.”
“You must be wondering what’s going on with the Geos Empire, you mean for free?”
It’s okay to be provided with information and let them know in return.
“It’s up to you to know how to inform them. It was meant to let you know that the Geos Empire is not in the mood to save them.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I will.”
These days, because of the civil war in the Geos Empire, they were having meetings every day.
The nobles were also complaining of tiredness from their long service, so I brought up the next main topic today to help them leave the office a little faster.
“How are things going with what Jim ordered?”
The Empire was doing various maneuvers to prolong the civil war.
The nobles who were in charge of that part stepped forward and confessed their achievements.
“It seems that some of the nobles who stood on the emperor’s side could be turned away. I thought the emperor’s army would wipe them out at once, but since they can’t do that, it seems that even among them, it’s embarrassing.”
“Ha ha! I guess so. I would have lined up knowing that I would win.”
I thought the emperor would push overwhelmingly, but in reality, he was unable to capture Yeongji Castle.
It was a disaster caused by the emperor’s complacency, who knew that pushing with the number of people would be enough.
If the emperor couldn’t sort out the civil war, there was no reason for the nobles to stick around at the cost.
What should I do if I do it wrong and even lose?
“Rumors are spreading among the noble families that the emperor is a fallen star and was born with the image of a tyrant. Moreover, Emperor Geos, did you do something yourself? It would be an indescribable disgrace.”
No matter where I live or where I live, public opinion should never be taken lightly.
Even if it was a country that revolved around the imperial family and nobles rather than commoners.
‘Because if we lose the support of the commoners, the nobles will become an excuse to commit treason.’
Didn’t Odman, now buried with Emperor Taesang, also try to swallow the country with that as a justification?
After the nobleman in charge of reneging the imperial nobles finished his report, the next nobleman stepped forward.
“Sosin, I recognized the Geos royal family at Your Majesty’s command.”
“How was it? Was there anyone you could talk to?”
“Emperor Geos was so cruel that no member of the royal family would easily do it. But it didn’t seem like there was any room left.”
“Looks like it was worth persuasion.”
“Yes, despite being members of the imperial family, I was living my life without being treated properly. Even if I refused right now out of fear of the emperor, I’m sure he was thinking that he wanted to escape.”
Are you living without being treated properly?
“Tell me in detail. Is it because of how you live?”
“How can you be so unkind to your flesh and blood…”
The aristocrat who had been investigating was shaking his head and sticking out his tongue at the cruel temper of Emperor Geos.
“Because they are members of the imperial family, they have been under the emperor’s watch for 24 hours.”
“24 hour surveillance?”
“Yes, if you escape the eyes of the knight sent by the emperor for more than an hour, they say you are ruling as treason.”
“Then the emperor will know that we approached the royal family.”
“That’s not the case. We tried our best to make contact through a fleeting time correspondence that would not be an issue.”
It was not easy to access even if they found the royal family, but on the contrary, they said that there were a lot of things that were somewhat lax because they had been under surveillance for a long time.
“If you give me a little more time, I think we can come to a consensus.”
The current emperor of Geos has very clear intentions of attacking the empire.
So, unless the Geos Empire was to be completely overthrown, changing the emperor was the best option.
Of course, he had no intention of appointing talented members of the imperial family.
Let’s enjoy the emperor’s life while paying attention to the empire in moderation.
He was looking for such a royal family.
After receiving reports of various sabotage operations toward the Geos Empire.
I brought out the last agenda.
“Lastly, shouldn’t we move our empire soon? We’re going to send troops to the empire.”
“!!!!”
“Lung, Your Majesty…!”
“Umm… Finally…!”
Declaration of war.
In fact, since the other side waged war first, it was nothing new.
Even if all the troops sent by the empire were destroyed, it is not a law to say that the war is over.
If it was originally a normal procedure, the Geos Empire should have sent an envoy to request the repatriation of the prisoners and at the same time admit defeat and talk about how much compensation to pay.
However, Emperor Geos took a non-responsive attitude to the issue of prisoners, whether to continue the war, or whether to admit defeat.
‘If I stay like this, wouldn’t it be like ending the civil war and coming back to attack the empire?’
If he stays still, he thinks it’s good and he’s the Emperor Geos, who’s sure to try to hit him more.
He had to pay as much as he deserved.
No, I’m going to pay more than that.
“I’m asking because I want to hear what you guys think.”
“I’m not sure if it’s right to attack the Geos Empire directly. Wouldn’t it be better to watch the civil war and strike when you’re weak?”
The type who chose ‘fisherman geography’ to go to war when the empire is a bit weaker.
“What better time to hit the Geos Empire than right now when the civil war is hectic? I think we should attack right away.”
The type that said that the emperor should not be looked down upon and that the Geos Empire should be attacked right now in order to prolong the civil war.
Opinions naturally diverged in two ways.
Both are valid opinions.
“As the civil war broke out in the Geos Empire, the empire came to a situation where it could prepare for war rather generously.
What would you do if you spent a hundred days preparing?
“Now is the time for us to act. Consider whether waiting for the Empire to die is not just putting things off for fear.”
“Um…”
The complexion of the nobles who opposed the invasion becomes uncomfortable.
“The Empire has warriors who wiped out the enemy army at once. Don’t be afraid of the Geos Empire. We will win.”
I know that it is not an easy decision to strike the Geos Empire, which has reigned as the strongest for a long time.
However, there has never been a better time to attack them than now, when they are shaken by civil war.
“We have to move right now.”
The opposing nobles no longer disputed my words.
It would be correct to say that it did not.
