episode_0019

A total of three kingdoms lie beyond the eastern part of the empire.

In order of territory, they are Burghai, Kaden, and Forland.

These are the three eastern countries within the empire.

Territory, average. Population, average. Resources, average. Other than that, everything else is average.

It can be said that the name ‘Kingdom’ is literally appropriate.

Just one thing. History is as old as our empire.

What does this mean? It is said that there is pride because it has its own history.

This means that they increased their vigilance as they watched the growth of the empire and even fought wars.

In fact, even just 10 years ago, the ‘eastern part of the empire’ was a dangerous place due to war.

What if this place was one kingdom instead of being divided into three kingdoms?

I can guarantee that the empire must have had quite a bit of trouble over the eastern part of the country.

‘All three kingdoms hated it when one place grew too much.’

It’s more annoying when a neighbor who lives right next to you is doing well than a neighbor who lives far away.

We used to hold each other’s ankles when trying to think of one of the three countries.

Thanks to this, the empire did not spend more resources and time on the east than necessary.

However, the words that came out of the Crown Princess’s mouth just now turned that around.

“Sister? What is that… A union of the three eastern countries?”

“This is a report from the Ministry of Special Affairs. And the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said that the possibility is very high.”

“That… .”

As I said, the three eastern countries are kingdoms with nothing special about them.

But that’s only if you only look at one thing. And right now, it has tripled.

… No, no. It won’t be three times more, but more. Because there is something called a synergy effect.

‘Union of the three eastern countries. What this means… Only one.’

“Prince Kael. How do you see?”

At that moment, the Crown Princess looks at me and asks a question.

He gave the correct answer without any sign of hesitation.

“I think military action will be taken. Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.”

“And?”

“… In more dramatic cases, there may be a war in the east.”

No wonder the three eastern countries said, ‘Let’s get along well with the empire!’ There is no way they would have come together.

Those who had been keeping each other in check and pulling each other’s ankles have joined hands?

It was burdensome to fight alone, so I asked for a partner.

“Yes. Just as you said. It seems that the three eastern countries are willing to go to war with our empire.”

Those words came out of the mouth of the Crown Princess and not someone else?

It is almost certain that the three eastern countries will show hostile action sooner or later.

The empire will probably begin to move in earnest within two days at the latest.

“Sister. Then shouldn’t we put pressure on the Juhwa faction nobles right now?”

“Pressure.”

“Yes. It has been proven that the diplomacy they have been clamoring for is of no use. How much time, resources, effort and sincerity has the empire invested in the east so far!”

As the princess said, the Juhwa faction targeted the east, which was considered the most likely.

Since the three countries are getting along well and holding each other back, if we do well, we can reduce the resistance to the empire.

That was their idea, and they supported the pro-imperial faction through various contacts.

However, the result was that the three kingdoms united and the three eastern countries were about to point their spears and swords at the empire.

If we ignore this, other neighboring kingdoms will also show disturbing movements.

It is natural for empires to move. At the same time, internal organization must be done.

This was what the princess claimed in front of her older sister, the princess.

“Tsk tsk.”

But the Crown Princess instead clicked her tongue and shook her head.

“I guess it’s Bell. You need to learn a little more.”

“Sister? What is that… .”

The princess seems quite embarrassed and doesn’t know what to do.

“Prince Kael.”

The Crown Princess turns her head and looks at me. And then he continues talking.

“What do you think? Do you really think that we should use this opportunity to push the Juhwa faction out of politics?”

“… .”

I am the eldest son of Berthier Empire. He is a descendant of a family that has been active in the military for generations.

He was active on the battlefield, and later, when active in the system, he belonged to the main war faction.

Therefore, in the eyes of others, I will be seen as an obvious mainstay.

In that situation, the Crown Princess turned to me and asked, ‘What are you going to do with the Juhwa faction?’ is asking a question.

‘… Was the Crown Princess a member of the royal family?’

no. If I were to be specific, she is close to the neutral faction.

… no. Wrong. She is absolute. This is someone who there is no reason to choose.

This is because you can always choose something that seems neutral, and you can also let it go at any time.

What answer should I give in front of such a person?

What kind of content must I put into my mouth to receive the satisfaction of that absolute being?

My head was spinning like crazy and it only took a few seconds for me to come up with an answer.

“No, Her Majesty the Crown Princess. In fact, in times like these, I think we should not push out the Chinese school of painting even more.”

“Prince Kael?!”

“Hoo.”

The princess had an interesting look on her face, and the princess had eyes that looked like she was a traitor.

No, Her Royal Highness. Don’t look at me like you’re looking at a bat. Because it’s not like that.

“I’d like to hear more about the reason. Is it okay?”

“Yes, Her Royal Highness.”

After taking a deep breath, I tried to organize the thoughts in my mind and let them out.

“First of all, the coin faction within the empire did not completely fail.”

“It is not a failure. Isn’t this situation a failure now? The safety of the east may be at risk as the three kingdoms unite.”

“It looks like it. At first glance, it is.”

of course. If it had really failed, would things have progressed so suddenly?

“The three kingdoms did something so suddenly. There’s definitely a reason for that. For example, to suppress the pro-imperial factions that were increasingly rising inside. Because I sense a threat to them.”

“The anti-imperial factions became impatient and joined hands to negotiate a coalition?”

“In the three kingdoms, the anti-imperial faction still has more power, so it is not impossible.”

There is nothing difficult about it since it is a painting that I have seen many times in my past life.

The easiest way to threaten an opponent in the political world is to make enemies on the outside.

And talking about solidarity between external enemies and my political opponents.

If this is not the case, internal public sentiment will naturally become divided and the government will become divided in an instant.

“At best, they start another war with the empire to deal with the pro-empire faction that has just risen up. Hmm. Prince Kael. Aren’t the leaders of the three kingdoms too foolish?”

“I hope my prediction is wrong. I hope their leadership is smarter than I predicted.”

“What is the reason?”

“Those in power cannot tolerate losing the source of their power more than losing their country. Even though I can see the future right now, I have no choice but to be afraid of the immediate public sentiment.”

The Crown Princess nodded without saying a word.

Knock knock. The only sound that comes to my ears is the sound of banging on the table.

“And. The coin faction within the empire must remain in place for:”

“For the next time.”

“Even in this situation, there are forces left that call for dialogue rather than war. Looking at this, from the perspective of other kingdoms, ‘the empire always leaves the window open for more peaceful methods.’ This can create awareness. If this eastern incident is handled well, it will benefit the empire in many ways.”

To my answer, ‘As a bonus, the empire left room for dialogue with the three eastern countries until the end. ‘You can make a justification for it, right?’ The Crown Princess laughs.

As expected, it’s sharp. It seems like he understood everything, including what I said.

“Yes. Prince Kael, you are right. That’s amazing. I knew it all.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

“Didn’t you say that you are now twenty and one? It doesn’t look like that at all, but it’s truly amazing.”

If you think about it that way, Her Royal Highness is only 24, and she was seeing the same thing as me.

It’s even more scary for someone who has no memories or experiences of their past life.

I’m just making a fuss to avoid this situation!

“Ah, ah… .”

At this time. The princess who was quietly listening from the side sighs.

He then bows his head and offers an apple to the Crown Princess.

“Sorry, sorry. sister. sorry! Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess. I’m lacking a lot so I don’t know about this kind of game… .”

“It’s natural not to know. bell. Rather, the man next to you is so extraordinary that you might think it’s excessive. You caught a big fish. Huhuhu.”

“… ?”

What are you catching? Are you applying? What do you mean by that?

“ character. Then let’s move on.”

As the Crown Princess made a gesture, maids appeared from nowhere and cleaned up the table.

It happened so quickly that I didn’t even realize what had happened until later.

After all, the maids of the imperial palace. I heard that you can also work as an escort, so that might not be a lie!

“Look at this. Prince Kael. Do you know what it is?”

“… From my limited knowledge, it looks like a map of the eastern border of the empire and the adjacent areas of the three kingdoms to the east.”

“I got it right. okay. It’s a map that depicts the topography of that place in detail.”

After all, an empire. A tactical map like this. With a bit of exaggeration, it’s roughly similar to a modern map, isn’t it?

“Their confidence goes against our empire. There are many ways for them to come to the Empire, but our ways to reach them are limited. Even if just one of the paths is suppressed, the leash is broken.”

The Crown Princess pointed to one of them.

“This place, this street corner we call Pavilion. They plan to deploy elite soldiers here to defend. Soon, the Ministry of War and the military will also issue an operation plan.”

“I see.”

“And I want you to accompany me here. Prince Kael.”

“I… What do you mean?”

I expected it wouldn’t be normal, but… A warlord again.

Even this time, it was an order from the Crown Princess and not from anyone else.

“I would like to borrow Confucius’s wit one more time. Can you help me?”

“Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess. This body is ready to step up for the empire at any time. However-”

“Your age. Experience. No one will catch something like that. I promise.”

shit. It’s a big deal. This is a poisoned chalice. Isn’t this the expectation of a person next to the emperor?

If you do it well, it’s good, but if you do it wrong, it won’t just end up tarnishing our family’s reputation.

“… I will do my best. Your Majesty.”

Of course, yes. ‘I don’t do it.’ You can’t run away like that.

A request or order from the Crown Princess, not anyone else.

Once we are active, our family will be able to achieve great heights.

“That’s a happy answer. If so, I’ll ask. If you are on this scene. How do you think it will move?”

“If I were here, I would… .”

Roads that will become the leash of the imperial army. A base that must be defended.

Mountains spread out on the sides of the road, which is relatively easy to block.

‘mountain. ‘It’s a mountain.’

After thinking about it, I pointed to a place on the map spread out in front of me.

“I would like to utilize this place, Her Royal Highness.”

A mountain located next to the road. When I point out that place, the Crown Princess makes a strange expression.

Leave a path that is easy to defend. Even a novice in tactics must have been embarrassed to give a wrong answer while considering the correct answer.

However, there is nothing to worry about. Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.

I am not just a hiking enthusiast who only knows one thing, Mr. Masok.