The establishnt of an empire and the ascension to the throne encompass two entirely different models.
An empire built through collective effort holds its achievents shared among everyone, with the governnt led by the Chancellor taking a large portion.
History books will undoubtedly devote a lot of ink to describing it.
If the empire is founded due to the King’s wise and valiant nature, then Caesar IV becos the core, and everyone else rely supporting roles.
When it cos to reputation in life and after death, there will definitely be a struggle.
"Your Majesty, the Chancellor is right.
The Kingdom has been developing rapidly recently, and with everyone’s joint efforts, it has laid the foundation for establishing the Alpha Empire.
The current international situation is very favorable to us.
The armistice agreent has just been signed, and the threat from the Different Races has been minimized.
The Moxi Duchy and the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent have suffered heavy losses in the continental war, making it impossible for them to oppose the Kingdom now.
Even if they are dissatisfied, as long as we exert so diplomatic pressure, they will have no choice but to support us.
The soon-to-be-reestablished Prairie Seven Kingdoms have no choice either.
If anyone dares to make trouble, instigating a servant army rebellion will make them rational.
The remaining countries of the South Continent might oppose us, but they are too far from the Kingdom.
As long as so benefits are promised, the Departnt of Foreign Affairs is confident in convincing most South Continent countries to remain neutral.
The awkward situation during the establishnt of the Frank Empire will definitely not happen to the Kingdom!"
Earl Herwin’s strong statent imdiately won high praise from the ministers.
This is the expected performance of the Departnt of Foreign Affairs of a top-tier powerful country.
If they can’t "convince with reason," then they will "convince with force."
The ministers’ unanimous stance left Caesar IV feeling quite helpless.
No one even ntioned him, the King, and if becoming Emperor didn’t help consolidate the royal authority, he would’ve been fed up long ago.
Of course, that’s just frustration speaking.
No matter how much credit the ministers take, it won’t affect his posthumous reputation.
As long as he can rightfully ascend to the throne and not stir up trouble for the rest of his life, he will be rembered as an unparalleled Emperor in human history.
In the Kingdom’s history, he will be an outstanding Monarch with no predecessors.
In an era where success defines heroes, no one cares whether he is a weak or strong Monarch.
As long as he can develop the country well and prevent others from usurping power, he is an excellent Monarch.
Having low authority in the court could be rephrased as: being willing to delegate power!
"Do what you will, I am tired!"
Caesar IV said wearily.
The political sensitivity of these old Conservative folks is too high; he is completely unmatched.
The road to seizing power is a long one, and the only feasible way at the mont is to outlast them.
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Once the court’s stance was unified, the Conservative governnt imdiately began to push forward.
As a core figure of the Kingdom, once the new fief was finalized, Hudson returned to his territory.
Aside from holding the title of Commander-in-chief, he shunned all military and political affairs.
Tis have changed!
The ergence of the armistice forced Hudson to adjust his strategy.
An era of peace is a political disaster for a Commander overshadowing the Monarch with his achievents.
The higher he was previously exalted, the more he is now distrusted.
To avoid suspicion, whether it was an invitation from the Kingdom Governnt or Caesar IV, he ignored them all.
Hudson even skipped the Kingdom’s court etings.
No matter what chaos unfolds outside, he has made up his mind to stay in his stronghold, responding to change with constancy.
The outcos are evident; in Hudson’s absence, the military remains calm.
Maybe due to fear of him or preoccupations with post-war affairs, no unrest occurred.
Of course, the reasons for stability are more than these.
With the end of the continental war, the Military rit Aristocracy Faction has beco the most powerful faction in the Alpha Kingdom.
Not only do they control the military, but they are also at the apex in the local scene.
Especially in the Kingdom’s newly added thirty-six provinces, which are entirely under the control of the Military rit Aristocracy Faction.
Even if they wanted to play a balancing act, they wouldn’t know whom to use to counterbalance.
If they can’t be defeated externally, they can only be broken down internally. Achieving this is very simple; just wait.
Unlike other political factions, the Military rit Aristocracy Faction has a broad origin and lacks tight internal organization.
Their cohesion primarily relies on Hudson’s personal prestige and the camaraderie built through battles together.
Over ti, these bonds will inevitably fade.
Once there is a clash of interests, division within the Military rit Aristocracy Faction is just a matter of ti.
To be precise, division has already begun.
Nobles from the sa region have relatively closer underground relationships.
Putting down the letter in his hand, Hudson smiled slightly.
The developnt of the situation is entirely within his expectations.
Many in the Military rit Aristocracy Faction are no longer content with the status quo and wish to expand their influence in the court.
In other countries, military and politics run on parallel lines, and crossing over is not easy.
But the Alpha Kingdom is different; it’s common for military leaders to take positions in the court.
If Hudson wanted to enter the court, he could compete for the Chancellor position, or at least secure a position as Minister of Defense.
Of course, the consequences would be severe. Once that move is made, the previously contentious Conservative Faction and the Kingdom would unite against him.
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