Chapter 1358: Chapter 257: Backstabbing
In the Jade Palace, after tossing and turning all night, King Caesar IV finally decided to convene a governnt eting for discussion.
The matter at hand was too significant. Even as king, he dared not make a hasty decision.
In the depths of his heart, he had cursed Charles III and his entire family. If it weren’t for his lack of strength, Caesar IV would have already harbored thoughts of dealing with Charles III.
The re title of “Continent’s Number One General” was one thing. Hudson had a pile of accolades that could not be ignored.
Nominating the “Human Marshal,” that was digging a pit.
The war had not yet ended, and the commander had already reached the pinnacle of honor. What was to be done afterward?
Such a young Human Marshal could remain active in politics for decades, clearly placing him, the king, on the grill!
Even if there were to be a nomination, the Alpha Kingdom should manage it themselves. Regardless of success or failure, they could win over public sentint.
Charles III interfered this ti, not only stealing Caesar IV’s role but also planting hidden dangers in the political situation of the Alpha Kingdom.
“A weapon-ready heart is a killing heart!”
The “Human Marshal” is highly regarded not just because of supre honor, but because the title stems from the Human Alliance, not the Kingdom Governnt.
This ans that as long as Hudson holds the title of Human Marshal and does not step down himself, the king has no power to remove him.
If Hudson was thick-skinned enough, he could, under the guise of fighting the Different Races, continue to hold sway over the military power in the Alpha Kingdom.
Although this is a small probability event, as a monarch, Caesar IV did not dare to gamble.
Even without vying for power, having such a great figure enshrined dostically is a weakening of the royal power itself.
The normal operation would be: wait until Hudson is nearing the end of his life, too old to get out of bed, then have the Kingdom Governnt intervene, allowing the Human Alliance to award him the title of Marshal.
This not only affirms a lifeti of achievents but does not affect the kingdom’s power structure and can also expand the kingdom’s international influence.
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“Your Majesty, here are the detailed battle reports from the front line and the post-battle summary of the Snow Moon Lake victory.
All indications are that Marshal Hudson is now swayed by the Franks’ proposal and is unlikely to voluntarily decline!”
Minister of Defense Count Ekman slowly said.
The result was entirely within everyone’s expectations.
The “Human Marshal” is the highest honor for all human race soldiers, one that no one present could refuse.
Even trying to play moral coercion won’t work because this honor does not affect the overall situation.
The power struggles behind the scenes cannot be brought to the forefront.
Recognizing the legitimacy of the Frank Empire is not a life-and-death matter for the Alpha Kingdom.
No matter the motives, over the past few years, the Franks have indeed provided considerable assistance to the Alpha Kingdom.
Within the kingdom, there is no shortage of nobles who have a good impression of the Franks.
On the surface, the Kingdom Governnt cannot find a suitable reason to refuse. The best option is for Hudson to refuse himself.
However, on the Continent of Aslante, there is no tradition of “three requests and three refusals,” so once you refuse, there won’t be a second chance.
Even if Hudson could not care less about eternal glory, the Koslow Family would still strive to have him accept it.
The “Human Marshal” is no longer a personal honor but a shared interest of an erging political faction.
No matter what Hudson himself thinks, the political faction behind him will push him forward.
If he foolishly refuses, he will have a “narrow path.” After several such refusals, he would beco a “prestigious but lonely” figure.
“What do you all think?”
Caesar IV asked uncertainly.
It was clear he wanted to block it but didn’t want to be the villain.
Under normal circumstances, this was the mont for the courtiers to unite and take the fall for the king.
Unfortunately, Caesar IV clearly overestimated his control over the court.
Everyone present, besides being the king’s subjects, was also a mber of the Noble Consortium, with a series of interest groups involved behind them.
Perhaps they didn’t want to see Hudson obtain the title of Human Marshal, but that didn’t an they could bluntly jump out and stop it.
Ultimately, the Alpha Kingdom is a military kingdom where politics serves the military.
The war still rages on, and if they were to oppose Hudson now, their friends and family on the front lines might suffer.
“Your Majesty, the Franks want to use this opportunity to force us to recognize their legitimacy, an intention that is utterly reprehensible!
However, Duke Hudson’s ritorious contributions to the human race are outstanding, and awarding him the Human Marshal is the will of the people.”
With an answer that offends neither side, the silence in the hall was broken, opening a new way of thinking for everyone.
Clearly, after becoming the Chancellor of the Kingdom, Marquis Delgado’s skill in passing the buck has also improved.
With successive statents from the ministers, Caesar IV’s face grew increasingly sullen.
The court ministers didn’t want to offend anyone, so passing the buck was not surprising. But when his own trusted aides joined the ga, it beca unmanageable.
Confronted with their leader’s sharp gaze, Marquis Omar and Earl Rinnares could only bow their heads, avoiding eye contact.
Usually, they would take the bla and act on their leader’s will, but this ti, the burden was too great for them to bear.
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