Chapter 1735: Chapter 118: The Vampire Appears
"Chancellor, involving multiple countries, deploying troops is certainly not a matter of a day or two. By the time all parties are prepared, the situation in the Falcon Kingdom should also be clear.
Queen Marisol lacks a strong foundation and lacks the ability to understand what changes have occurred. Could it be that the three great clans of the Falcon Kingdom are also unable?
As long as they did not initiate the coup, then those who started it are their enemies. With the strength of the three great clans, it’s unlikely they would be wiped out all at once!
It’s best to wait and see; there will inevitably be some Falcon People bringing intelligence out. There’s no need for us to worry too much."
The Minister of Defense’s explanation brought smiles to everyone’s faces.
In this incident, the Alpha Kingdom is merely a helper. Following the mainstream to deploy troops and doing its part is enough; there’s no need to take the lead.
If the sky falls on the Falcon Kingdom, the various human nations will bear it together. As long as the monarch has not made the country indignant, there’s never a lack of supporters for backing legitimate restoration.
Under the dual pressure of internal and external attacks, no matter which faction plans the action, they cannot withstand such stress.
Watching the Conservative Faction ministers perform, Hudson silently chose to observe. One must admit these guys are indeed shrewd, having analyzed every situation. No wonder they were always suppressed during the Caesar III Era.
With such cautious veterans in control, getting them down from power is not just a challenge of one or two degrees of difficulty.
No wonder Caesar IV chose to keep a low profile; compared to finding faults in these people, it’s better to outlast them.
Everything has pros and cons; these old guys, while restraining royal power, also suppress powerful ministers.
Take Hudson for example, since the Conservative Faction took office, his speeches have significantly decreased. His presence in court is being subtly reduced.
The methods used are all open plans, and no one can find fault. The others brought up all sorts of cooperative plans, leaving the rest as a matter of choice.
Hudson does not mind this change. He’s not aiming for a political rise, so there’s no need to linger in court.
Reducing political influence to an appropriate degree can weaken his image as a powerful minister; it’s actually a good thing for personal reputation.
"Marshal Hudson, what do you think about the matter of deploying troops?"
Caesar IV asked from the side.
The tree desires calm, but the wind does not stop. Hudson wants to keep a low profile, but it doesn’t mean others want to see him low-key.
No matter how much the King chooses not to engage, political balance must be maintained. If the most basic balance isn’t there, even if the Conservative Faction’s veterans are outlasted, their successors could still take over.
With the emerging nobility weak, the only force capable of counterbalancing the Conservative government is the military.
The military’s structure is unique, encompassing the entire Noble Consortium of the Kingdom, which includes these conservatives. Therefore, this balance is destined to be a weak one.
Even a weak balance is better than none. Under the rules of the game, there is no fear of weak balance, only a fear that no one dares to speak up.
Once or twice doesn’t matter, but if it continues for a long time, the court can genuinely become a one-voice dominance of the Conservative Faction.
Other officials, unable to offend the Conservative Faction, would quickly become cannon fodder if pushed forward, making Hudson once again the best candidate.
"Your Majesty, troops definitely must be deployed. We can first agree to the Frank Empire’s invitation.
As for how exactly to deploy, it would be better to first observe the reactions of various countries. Perhaps by then, the internal situation of the Falcon Kingdom will be clear."
Hudson’s answer has no novelty, yet everyone present was very satisfied. In a situation where the circumstances are unclear, being adaptable is the best choice.
"Then let’s do it this way!"
Caesar IV said with a smile.
Making a decision effortlessly, appearing as if nothing has changed, yet conveying a political message to the outside: The King is not just a figurehead, and he can still make decisions at critical moments!
Even though this decision differs little from the government’s plan, the proposal was presented by Hudson on behalf of the military, and the final decision-making was still done by Caesar IV.
This is the unique political advantage of the Monarch!
As long as ministers have enough political baseline, not opposing for the sake of opposition, the King can always find opportunities to establish presence.
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Falcon Kingdom.
The sudden coup directly stunned many nobles. Queen Marisol’s ascension indeed broke the traditional succession system, but the Purple Gold Flower Dynasty’s direct line only had her.
Everyone supported Queen Marisol, not only for supporting legitimacy but also to avoid civil war.
With the royal family’s direct line extinct, the collateral bloodline becomes a tangled mess. By then, not only would many domestic nobles have inheritance rights, but there would also be a large number of heirs abroad.
Once this matter blows up, it can’t be resolved with a few words. Involving the ownership of a crown, no heir with the capability to contend would easily give up.
Facts have proven there’s no fault in this decision. After Queen Marisol ascended the throne, the situation in the Falcon Kingdom quickly stabilized, and the domestic economy revived in a short period.
The three great clans dominated the politics, while Queen Marisol maintained the balance of the court, with everything developing positively, until a sudden coup occurred.
The most puzzling thing for everyone was: in this coup, there were also many members of the three great clans involved.
As beneficiaries, for them to overthrow themselves and for family members to kill one another, it completely defies the mainstream of the times.