episode_0041

hmm. Our princess. Still, he has grown a lot since I first saw him.

Since he is a member of the main battle faction, I thought it would be right to put more pressure on him than to get him to surrender right away.

Still, like a princess, she is thinking about ways to benefit the empire.

It’s a good change. It would be even better if I became the reason for that.

However, there is one thing that is disappointing. Still, it’s a bit lacking.

This is true even if you look at the immediate demands following Burghay’s surrender.

‘… what. From her perspective, it would be natural since she hasn’t experienced many things like this.

You have to be at the level of the Crown Princess to think, ‘It’s better to do it this way.’ And you will be able to do it.

Then what am I? I was really lucky and recalled memories from my past life.

When I return, I will have to make a sacrifice to my goddess of luck.

“Wait a minute. Prince Kael. Among the demands made to Burghai, should the territory be handed over to the Forland side?”

“Yes.”

“Would Burghai accept that? There must be a lot of things we have to give to our empire, but if we ask them to hand over their territory to the Forland side… .”

Uh huh. Princess. When did I say that I would receive something in the name of the empire?

If we do that, we will be dishonored. The Empire cannot be put in that kind of position.

“It is better for the Empire not to ask Burghai to cede territory.”

“You said a little while ago that it was important to take Burghai’s power away. The best way is to take away territory and people, right?”

“Instead, it will become the seed of conflict.”

Let’s not forget. Burghai is a place that has existed as Burghai for a long time.

Although it is not as big as an empire, it is a country with its own identity.

The ethnic group that just resides there is different. Or the religions are different.

If you tear it apart, it will definitely go back to how it was before. I will do it no matter how long it takes.

and. The empire will go to war again because of this.

“It is better to avoid avoidable war. It’s right not to give something that doesn’t need to be given. In the current situation, taking Burghai’s territory would cause more harm than good. Unless they are ripping off more than half of Burghai’s territory.”

“That’s… It’s impossible.”

Asking to give up half of the territory means fighting until someone dies.

No matter how Burghai was, there was no way he would agree to such conditions.

Even if you agree… It’s going to be a disaster due to internal strife.

Then, demands, surrender, and abolition are natural.

“In any case, there is not much that the Empire can receive materially from Burghay. That was the reason why the three eastern kingdoms came together in the name of union in the first place, so they could barely compete with the empire. iced coffee. To be precise, this is probably limited to the ‘eastern’ part of the empire.”

“Still… Not receiving anything from Burghay… .”

“It doesn’t mean you won’t receive anything. That’s not right. If you do that, you may find the empire easy, so just accept something else instead.”

I told the princess the things I was thinking about.

To be precise, he told me what he had learned as memories of his past life.

“… .”

After hearing all of that, the princess lets out an exclamation, “Ha.”

“Prince Kael.”

“Yes, Her Royal Highness.”

“Since when have you been thinking about this?”

It’s not something you think about; you just learn it and pick it up.

I couldn’t say that, so I just glossed over it.

It hasn’t been that long since I thought about it. So there are a lot of gaps.

“… .”

“There is no reason for you to think that I am great. Similar discussions are probably already underway at the imperial leadership.”

cancer. Of course it is. Could it be possible that the imperial leadership was that stupid?

They know what I know. What I can offer, they can offer too.

Because the name ‘empire’ is not something that can be used carelessly.

*

“Congratulations. Your Majesty.”

The emperor smiled calmly at the princess’s congratulations.

The war ended earlier than expected.

Burghai acknowledged their defeat and bowed his head.

Kaden, who joined them, became a bystander. Forland became a collaborator of the empire.

“The 2nd princess sent a letter requesting Burghai’s surrender.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. We are currently awaiting a decision from the imperial family and imperial leadership.”

It was truly a good thing for the emperor. Our country’s soldiers will no longer be harmed.

At the same time, it is a very disappointing thing for an emperor. If the surrender had been delayed, it would have put greater pressure on Burghay.

“How are the opinions so divided?”

“At the meeting a while ago, various opinions were expressed. Some wanted to wait and fret, while others wanted to see if they were sincere by demanding territorial cession.”

“Hmm.”

Are there almost no opinions that fall on the relatively moderate side?

The Emperor tapped the armrest with his finger as if he was truly disappointed.

It’s not that I don’t understand. First of all, the Juhwa faction is still holding out.

It cannot be said that they have no stake in this war, so they must be self-respecting.

On the other hand, the Jujeon faction will likely not give the number of cases to the Juhwa faction in order to revive their momentum.

So in the end, all opinions are going towards Burghay pressure.

“The Crown Princess. What do you think?”

“It is right to defeat the Legion at this point. The reality is that there is nothing more to be gained than this.”

“There’s no way other people wouldn’t know that fact.”

“Yes. However, for various reasons, it appears that they are reluctant to say anything.”

-Talk. Tuk

In the silence of the emperor, the princess waited for a moment and then parted her lips.

“Actually, there is one more news that came through the princess.”

“What is it?”

“Cael Klauwitz, who served with him, said that the Empire should not try to gain anything materially, but rather hand it over to Forland.”

Then the emperor said, ‘Hoo.’ An exclamation flows out.

The Crown Princess, realizing that this means asking her to say it one more time, continues the story.

“I predicted that even if the empire received some of Burghai’s territory, it would become the seed of conflict. He also said that in order to control the seed, one would eventually have to use force, and that would be a bad cause for the empire.”

“You’re a smart young man.”

“In addition, it is said that since Forland has become a traitor by the standards of the three eastern countries anyway, it is necessary to make it change to a clearly pro-empire line at this point.”

“It is Burghai’s territory that is keeping him on leash.”

The weakness of Forland, which has fertile farmland. It has the smallest territory and smallest population.

As a result, even though it ranks first in food production among the three countries, it is unable to exert its full potential.

But in that situation, what if the empire rips off Burghai’s territory and gives it away?

What would happen if the people who originally lived there were also given a gift?

“It’s clear what that young trickster is aiming for.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. He spread imperial order throughout the East. At the same time, we want to spread that hostility towards each other, not the empire.”

Of course, losing the war would also haunt Burghay.

However, what is even more painful than that is giving up territory and people.

Since Forland has even switched sides, the hostility will be beyond imagination.

Forland, which has been suffering so far, is seeking revenge.

As a bonus, we must continue to disparage Burghay for the sake of the cause.

Only then can we justify turning our backs on the Union and choosing the Empire.

Kaden, once a bystander, can no longer take initiative.

Now that a case has arisen, the justification is lost. A bystander is a bystander until the end.

Instead, they will be happy to do so because they know that they can gain benefits by standing by.

Burghai was originally a powerful nation, but its strength has diminished.

Forland was originally a weak country, but gained strength.

In the meantime, Kaden can take advantage at any time.

As long as this delicate balance is achieved, they can never come together.

‘It would be beneficial for our empire just to be assured that there will be no more war in the east.’

Five legions always kept in the east just in case.

At least one of these. At most, two to three can be diverted to different places.

Even if something goes wrong in the eastern part, it will be easily detected.

“… That opinion was expressed by the eldest son of the Berthier Empire.”

“Yes. Your Majesty.”

“You are truly a young man with a deep heart.”

The reason why the Emperor and the Crown Princess are impressed is not simply because of the ruse.

If you look at it, Kael belongs to the main faction. Because he is the eldest son of the Berthier Empire.

Because he is the next head of the Klauwitz family, which has been active in the military.

However, Kael expressed an opinion that could only be expressed by the Juhwa faction.

Originally, the Juhwa faction had to hold its breath, and the Jujeon faction was hesitating at that moment to give a justification.

A young tactician who went on to the battlefield and made a great performance is doing this.

“The Crown Princess.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Tell it to the Eastern Imperial Army. Burghai’s request for surrender is accepted in the name of the Emperor. However, as a condition, part of Burghai’s territory must be ceded. The target is Forland. And we will compensate Kaden who suffered damage while mobilizing the military. Lastly, make the empire pay war reparations.”

If you’re going to divide the East, you’d better do it right.

Burghay’s flesh is smeared not only in Forland, but also in Kaden’s mouth.

So that they will be held back the moment they try to become Burghai later.

We must absolutely become a central point and come together as one so that we cannot do that.

“Compensation shall be set at the amount normally determined. Instead, the prince and princess of Burghai are sent to the empire one by one. If you accept, you have to kill two legions right away. After confirming that all proposals are accepted, the entire army is withdrawn.”

The emperor and princess had already seen more than Kael.

“And one more thing.”

“Please state.”

In fact, this part can be said to be the most important.

“Prepare an appropriate compensation plan for those who have brought great glory to the empire this time. With the corps commanders who showed excellent command. With those who fought with all their might under him. Those who supplied supplies from behind.”

“And for the young schemer who showed the horrors of the empire through a scheme.”