Capítulo 1865: Chapter 164: Conflicts Abound (Part 2)
“Father, isn’t this too fast?
Preparing to establish a nation is too much pressure for , and I have no prior experience.
If things go wrong and word gets out, it could damage your reputation too!”
Franz said nervously.
As Hudson’s son, from birth itself, it was destined he would be under pressure.
Relatively speaking, Franz’s ntality was quite good; he never intended to compare himself to Hudson.
However, when it ca to doing things, he still had many concerns, fearing that ssing up would invite criticism.
“Since I’m letting you take charge, it ans this matter isn’t as important as you think.
Go ahead boldly; even if you ss up, we can bear the consequences!”
Hudson said nonchalantly.
Franz might not know how to handle it, but those under him do.
Minor flaws are tolerable; regarding major issues, the people below would definitely be cautious.
If anything goes awry at the founding ceremony, the worst for Franz would be a scolding, but those people would lose their jobs and prospects.
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As Snow Moon Duchy was being prepared, the political landscape in the Imperial Capital was also slowly changing.
After absorbing the forces of the Hudson Faction, the Royalist Faction gained significant montum.
Unfortunately, the Conservative Faction, which occupied the most central positions at the Court, did not take them seriously at all.
Hudson was able to have his way in the Court before because he earned the cooperation.
Now that the hidden dangers have been eliminated, the Conservative Faction naturally does not want to tolerate any more.
Compared to the unpredictable Hudson, the Conservative Faction has a much deeper understanding of the Royal Family.
Facing a well-understood opponent, the Conservative Faction naturally becos courteous.
Seeing the Royalist Faction eager to expand their influence in the Court, they imdiately took swift asures.
They first transferred Royalist officials from key positions, then assigned them a bunch of tricky tasks, and further pressured them through evaluations.
Things have not ended. Once political struggle begins, there is no room for rcy.
Now, Conservative officials have begun scrutinizing old records, investigating evidence of illegal activities by Royalist officials, aiming to expel them from the Court once and for all.
Unwilling to admit defeat, the Royalist Faction also took retaliatory asures.
However, with the Conservatives occupying the positions of The Six Ministers, many actions of the Royal Family need prior approval by them according to protocol.
Outright rejection would be too much, but delaying within the rules, obstructing processes, is sothing they are skilled at.
In less than three months after Hudson left the Court, the rapidly growing Royalist Faction fell comprehensively into a disadvantage in the new round of political struggle.
The shocking upheaval left countless bystanders stunned.
The outsiders didn’t know how much maneuvering happened behind the scenes; they only saw the poor performance of the Royalist Faction in the political struggle.
“Sothing’s off; the enemy seems to know our plans in advance, always hitting us accurately where it hurts.”
Madelena couldn’t help but complain.
Deep down, she had already made up her mind. Once she finds the mole in the ranks, she will make them understand that being a traitor cos with a price.
She had already investigated privately, but unfortunately, her subordinates were all hand--downs, not trained loyalists, making everyone seem like a suspect.
“Compared to the potential leak, stabilizing people’s morale is more important.
It’s been such a short ti, and yet everyone’s performance has completely changed.
Under Marshal Hudson, they were all the country’s top civil servants. They could execute orders without compromise.
The Conservative Faction wanted to make trouble back then, but didn’t know where to start; they almost split the Court in half.
I said before, when people’s morale is unstable, don’t rashly make internal strife.
Now, as so wish, your loyalists are indeed in place, but they’ve chilled the hearts of those below.
Privately colluding with other factions, those officials are not just a few; they are likely all seeking alternative paths!”
Earl Andreas was the first to speak out.
As a veteran official from the era of Caesar IV, because he wasn’t a mber of the Royal Family, his position within the Royalist Faction was quite awkward.
Although he seed part of the decision-making level, his voice held very little weight. His repeated objections were often overruled by several royal Big Shots.
Previously he could only endure, but now that things have gone awry, there’s no need to be polite.
Representing the old ministers, he had long been dissatisfied with his awkward position in the faction, and loathed the monopoly of the highest decision-making by Royal Family mbers.
“Earl Andreas, please calm down!
No one wants to see the situation worsen. The previous internal adjustnts were mainly to better integrate factional forces.
We just didn’t anticipate that everyone would be so sensitive. Finely-tuned adjustnts sparked such serious backlash.
However, this is an unavoidable growing pain; to consolidate power, this step must be taken.
Those now causing trouble are mostly Marshall Hudson’s direct subordinates. Suddenly abandoned, they naturally harbor grievances.
Driven by thoughts of revenge, secretly colluding with other factions is entirely plausible.
Knowing there’s a traitor, we can consider using a stratagem, purposefully leaking so half-true, half-false information.
The Court battles are about the long ga; short-term gains and losses matter little.
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