November 1, 637 Continental Calendar.
The Imperial Chancellor, Sergei Romanov, called the Marquis Alexei Redigel, Minister of Military Affairs, and the Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs, Viscount Olyek Nazarov, to consult him on the policies he had devised.
The policy Sergei is about to pursue is a rather bold one.
His policy pillars three things. In the Eastern Empire, even the 59 emperors of history were relatively light-hearted, as well as a major reform of military and foreign policy.
Neither Sergei alone can carry out such a major reform. So Sergei consulted a trusted person about this policy.
However, Viscount Nazarov, Undersecretary of the Interior, one of the persons consulted, could not get on with Sergei's consultation. Because everything that makes Nazarov an ideal was written in material handed to him by the young Imperial Chancellor.
"... with me, I can't complain. Almost perfect, Your Highness."
Viscount Nazarov praised Sergei that way, but Sergei on the praised side did not either.
"Right, almost perfect? So how can we be completely perfect?
This man was greedy.
An ordinary man would have been content with the Viscount's words, and would have almost carried them out by pressing the national seal as they were, but he did not.
"... So, just one thing. To date, the Great Reformation will have a May Fly of nobility clinging to vested interests, especially His Highness's politically hostile imperial nobility. It seems that we should either take root or compromise somewhat, or implement gradual reforms."
"Well, I'm sure Sir is right. I'll consider it. You may step back today. Thank you, Undersecretary of the Interior."
"Yes, then excuse me..."
And when Nazarov tried to leave, Sergei said, "There was something I forgot to tell you," and pulled him off.
"Viscount Nazarov. Perhaps soon His Majesty will pass away. In that case, the rest will automatically become emperors. cabinet personnel at that time, and I intend to minister Sir"
Definition to ministers. It is also not impossible for Viscount Nazarov, who heard that, to be somewhat wolfish.
It is true that Nazarov is competent in the royal nephew aristocracy, but because his self-esteem was not so high. I was therefore somewhat anxious about this HR.
But Sergei knew what was inside Nazarov. And with a little grin, I explain to Nazarov.
"A man of the Imperial aristocracy who has rarely called for the reform of civil administration, and who is familiar with the economy. For the rest, I don't think it's safe to keep such a person in the position of Undersecretary forever. What do you say?"
Sergei knew Nazarov was more competent than he thought he was. Most importantly, it was still a measure for Emperor Ivan X. to hold on to when it comes to cabinet personnel rights.
"... an extra honor for me, I am extremely grateful. I remain faithful to His Highness and to His Majesty the next Emperor."
Nazarov thanked him deeply and left the Chancellor's office.
Having confirmed that, Sergei turns his grin off and turns to another person to talk to, the Marquis Ladygel.
"... Well, I'm sorry to keep you waiting, Lord Ladygel. I have about two things to discuss. The first is about the policy material I just gave you."
"On that point, I have no objection to the petty officer in the big frame"
"Right. Let's delegate the details to Sir. That would be better."
"I'm afraid, Your Highness. So, what's your second consultation?
Sergei, asked that by Ladygel, smiles invincibly for a moment.
"Aren't you expecting Sir, too? I was seeing Uncle Benkendorf yesterday, wasn't I?"
"Did you know this?"
Count Benkendorf. He is the Secretary of State of the Emperor, who assists the Emperor, and the Director of the Emperor's Office for the Maintenance of Public Security, the Empire's only political secret police.
Ladygel had met frequently with that person, Benkendorf, and also on 31 October, when Sergei became prime minister.
"It's about Sir. I guess he was even crudely searching for an imperial aristocrat who didn't participate in the Spring War. So, how'd it go?
"Wisdom, I'm afraid. According to an investigation by Uncle Benkendorf, 73 of the 97 imperial nobles who did not participate in the Spring War appeared to have acted contrary to imperial or civil law, or both. Learn more"
and Ladygel handed a bunch of materials to Sergei. The material was created by Benkendorf, but its thickness is immense.
"Hmm. Was Baron Pexie, the minister of etiquette, wearing a piece of the court budget? That bastard, you kept the increased budget in your own pocket to give you a scattered budget acquisition competition with the palace introspection? That's scum."
Sergei scolded Baron Pexie when he said Ladygel was right in front of him. Ladygel never said anything in particular and cautioned, but inside he thought, "I'm sure he's competent, but he's still fit for the year". Certainly Sergei is only 18 years old and there is more age difference than parents and children from Ladygel.
"So, may I, Your Highness?"
Ladygel heard that under the guise of calm, but Sergei's anger still didn't subside.
"Right. Apparently, there's some evidence, and I demand a full return of the budget I've worn. If even one piece of copper coin lacks payment, I strip the barons and put them in jail for the general public. The Minister of Justice must also be consulted. And the ministry of etiquette would already be good with decommissioning. You just have to let Miyagi take over the task. I wouldn't be too busy leaving you behind anyway."
With his demeanor and elbow, he decided to abolish the ministry of etiquette and punish Baron Pexie in a manner that seemed to determine his dinner contribution.
Sergei then dumps the materials on the desk to see if he's tired of the criminal nobility register and moves on to the next case.
"I remember at Uncle Benkendorf, what happened to Carlsbert?
The Republic of Karlsbert has had a presidential inflammation four days ago, that is, on 27 October. The incident will later be revealed by the Republican Constitutional Army, and the Kingdom of Silesia, which intervened in the civil war, but neither Sergei nor Ladygel should have known about it, as yet, naturally.
"Details are unknown as we will be contacting you in a telegraphic dove, but apparently the assassination of General Harha failed."
"Hmm... right"
"My apologies, Your Highness"
"No. I'm fine. It's like this one's to teach Harha. The plan has been transferred to execution, and even then half of it will have been successful. Cheers are useless."
With that said, Sergei lost interest in the life and death of General Harha and asked Ladygel in advance, "More than that".
"Marquis Ladygel, Sir, this civil war of Carlsbert that we set ablaze. Which forces do you think will win?
"... if you go in due course, you would be a national because of the difference between national and military power"
"Huh, right. If only we could get there."
Sergei said that, laughing with his nose. I didn't mean to let him go in due course, but that's the look on his face.
When the Wonderful Ladygel inquired, Sergei exposed the inside of its chest with a straight ball without hiding it.
I was wondering what would happen if I let the princess of my neighbour intervene in this civil war.
"Neighboring...... Are you referring to Princess Emilia Silesia?
"That's right. I hear you have quite a military talent. Wouldn't it be funny if we let her intervene in a civil war?
Something interesting. For that reason, Sergei decided to use the Marquis of Ladygel and Count Benkendorf to manipulate the Chancellor of the Kingdom of Silesia, Grand Duke Carol Silesia, and let Princess Emilia intervene in the civil war.
Of course, I did not recommend civil war intervention to Emilia for such terrible and vulgar reasons alone.
The cooperation of Grand Duke Carol, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Silesia, is essential for the reunification of the continent that Sergei and others are discussing. But lately, the domestic forces have been splitting up, and there is a need for majoritarian work. So I decided to legally evict Emilia from the kingdom and give Grand Duke Carroll time to work.
And for another reason.
"Perhaps she will side with the royalists. And with her talent, the rebuilding of the kingdom of Carlsbert will come true."
The reconstruction of the Kingdom of Karlsbert is not detrimental to the Eastern Continental Empire either. Rather, when it comes to continental reunification, it can be profitable. He expected the princess of the enemy country to accomplish it indirectly.
But Ladygel questioned Sergei's predictions.
"Do you think that's possible? To a 16-year-old princess?
"The Marquis will also know. that she is the biggest actor in the Spring War."
"But it seems more likely that someone thought in the back..."
Ladygel's predictions are certainly not out of common sense.
It is elusive to imagine that Emilia, arguably a 16-year-old girl, independently set up an operation to defeat the Imperial Army of the Eastern Continent, which is outnumbered.
But Sergei's views were different.
"No, you probably don't. Is such a human being trying to get into a cadet school? Perhaps she's real. Half of them are my cans."
"... if His Highness says so, the dwarf has nothing to say"
Ladygel pulled back feeling like he said no.
Later, when the Karlsbert Civil War ended, Ladygel remembered the conversation, but it only took about five months to get there.