Episode 49. imperial palace meeting
-His 1st Prince Mariv, I am Count Derga Brac. Please understand that I am in a hurry and cannot write at length.
Lord Moline, a member of the administration who came down from the capital to decide on the illegitimate son’s enrolment, conveyed to me the intentions of 2nd Prince Gael. There is an alliance between the lower class and the nobles, so why not join? As someone who lives for the imperial palace, I knew that this would be a burden to His Majesty Prince Mariv, so I refused.
So I was in danger. After returning to the imperial palace, Moline and the bastard conspired against me and accused me of tax evasion. It’s unfair. If Bratz is exterminated, the imperial palace will most likely send someone to rule here. And there is a high probability that Moline and his associates who have visited Brač will dominate.
This will definitely be detrimental to His Majesty Marib. Please have pity on the Bratz family, who have been holding off the barbarians on the border for generations.
Sarah.
Mariv read the letter and slowly put it down. Then she touched the frames of her glasses on the table and muttered.
This was something I never thought of. The aide is also keeping an eye on the outside with an unusual expression. In the imperial palace, even the slightest breath can be heard noisily.
“Aide, please read it too.”
The face of the aide who read the letter after receiving it also sank heavily.
“How much of this do you think is true and how much of it is a lie?”
“It’s so well blended that it’s hard to hide.”
“First, let’s go through them one by one. It is clear that Gale maintains friendly relations with local nobles. “They didn’t name it, but it’s true that they have their own group.”
The central and local governments have a relationship that keeps each other in check.
Since the 1st prince was the next emperor, he was naturally in a position to suppress the nobles, and the 2nd prince was able to associate with them more freely because he was pushed out of the line of succession.
“But I can’t believe Count Bratz said no for me. “Why are we so special?”
“Me too. For the Count, it would be natural to welcome His Majesty Gale’s proposal. But in the end, it appears he refused.”
“In that case, there must be a reason why you want to distance yourself from Gale. “A tip came in on charges of tax evasion, and an investigation team was sent down, so it’s probably correct to say it was because of that problem.”
It was really smart of him to quietly mutter and organize things. In one sitting, he learned the inside story of the remote Brac territory with only limited information and letters.
“In that case, it is right to dismiss the claim that it is unfair, and it is also right for Lord Moline, who was in charge of Bratz, to take the lead in cleaning up after it. “Who is the head of the investigation team?”
The aide paused for a moment at Marib’s question. There were hundreds of names mentioned every day in the imperial palace. How can we remember all of those people? But soon, he searched his memory and came up with an answer.
“… “My name is Erica.”
“What about the relationship?”
“I don’t think there is anything in particular. One of Lord Molin’s relatives was accused of illegal land development, and it seems that it was Erica who testified not guilty. ‘I’ll check this out.’
“That’s it. “It’s not that important.”
“… “That means it is credible that His Majesty Gale is plotting treason.”
Because Molly is Gail’s person.
Mariv playfully shrugged her shoulders at the aide’s words. As if she wasn’t sure about that. But when she was in doubt, it was better for her to take action in advance.
In the imperial palace, where every move becomes chaotic, the slightest mistake can quickly lead to rock bottom.
“Tomorrow, no. Is it this morning? “Tell them that I will also attend the general meeting of ministers.”
Mariv put on her glasses and gave instructions quietly. It was a cabinet meeting in the morning where subjects decided and voted on agenda items. Marib’s role was to listen to reports with the emperor in the afternoon, so he was rarely present.
I don’t know, but I will be shocked and upset when I hear the news in the morning.
“yes. Lowering.”
“And since we’re back, let’s take care of some business.”
“… “I came prepared.”
“Thank you.”
The aide who came to work late at night smiled faintly and lowered his head. Marib placed Derga’s letter in a drawer and then gave instructions.
“Bring all the recently uploaded information related to the Bratz territory. In particular, focusing on the report submitted by Lord Molin.”
“yes. Lowering. Please wait a moment.”
Sigh.
A door that closes slowly. Mariv focused on the document she was looking at again. However, I couldn’t help but feel anxious about Derga’s letter that I kept in the drawer.
‘game… . ‘I shouldn’t do anything foolish.’
And the sun rises in the morning, the imperial palace conference room.
Ministers from each ministry gathered together one by one and found their seats. And, unlike usual, I discovered that a new seat had been prepared.
“Who is coming today?”
“His Majesty the First Prince is said to be attending.”
“Your Majesty Mariv?”
“Didn’t you hear?”
“Oh no! “Why don’t I tell you?”
“I sent a servant in the morning.”
The general meeting of ministers was held every morning. Marib could come, but since it was a place to coordinate opinions among subjects before presenting the agenda to the emperor, it would be a very uncomfortable situation.
“Does anyone know what’s going on?”
“well. I haven’t heard anything either… … .”
Even those who were closely related to Marib shook their heads in puzzlement. Even more so, those who turned to Gale’s side felt suffocated from the morning breeze. I was thinking of contacting Gale right now, but there isn’t much left until the meeting.
“I’m going crazy. “I already feel like I’m pretending.”
“Me too. What is on the agenda today that makes you come here in person? “I’ll see you again in the afternoon anyway.”
“Now that I think about it, I see you twice a day.”
“I heard the dream spot wasn’t good… … .”
“Your Majesty Mariv, please eat.”
The ministers, who had been chewing inaudibly here and there, stood up and showed courtesy at the servant’s words. Marib also bowed her head and entered the conference room.
“It’s nice to see your face this morning.”
“My lord, for some reason… … .”
“Iknow, right. What could happen? ha ha ha.”
The sudden action itself was proof that he had a different intention. He didn’t say anything back, but he also didn’t show his true intentions. The Prime Minister announced the start of the meeting by banging the baton.
Bang, pound, pound!
“Hmm. “Then let’s start the meeting.”
“yes. Me first… … .”
It’s clearly a hot summer morning, but I don’t know how I feel like I’m walking on thin ice. Ministers from several departments unrelated to the power struggle hurriedly continued their remarks. Everyone glanced at Mariv, but he, who was actually the one involved, was just smiling.
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When the meeting is in full swing.
“Oh. And last night, Jeon Seo-gu flew in from Brac. “This is from Director Erica.”
Marib raised her head at the Minister of Justice’s words.
“We have found evidence to prove Derga Brac’s tax evasion charges and have confiscated part of the estate’s assets. However, it is said that there was resistance from the count in the process.”
“Resistance?”
“It appears that there was a battle between the investigation team and central support forces and Derga soldiers and territory residents. They are currently victorious and have detained Derga, and are reporting that the situation is under control. However, the count’s wife and son, who are direct descendants, are being traced.”
“Not only is tax evasion not enough, but resisting as a soldier! “Of all beheadings, it is appropriate to apply beheading.”
“Let’s present the agenda to the emperor.”
The clerks used their pens frantically, writing down the ministers’ words. As soon as I heard Marib’s voice, I stopped.
“… “It’s like that.”
“yes. Lowering. “Please tell me.”
“Are the count, his wife, and one son the only ones to be executed? “Isn’t there a bastard named Ian?”
“He was found ineligible for admission due to Lord Molin’s report. Moreover, we have already crossed the border by making peace with the Cheonryeo people.”
“Of course, if you strictly consider it, it would be right to demote him to a slave, but I heard that the report was made by a bastard. “I think there may be extenuating circumstances.”
“Is there any mention of Seoja in the investigation leader’s report?”
“… ah. “There was.”
“Please show me the report.”
At Marib’s words, the Minister of Justice’s subordinate selected the documents and held them out. As Marib skimmed quickly, the Minister added.
“According to the law of the land, only those who meet the extinct gender will be executed. “Slavery is the right sentence for a bastard.”
“Minister, I also trust you. “It’s not that I don’t believe it, I just wanted to make sure.”
If Molin and the bastard worked together to inform Derga, did the bastard also follow Gale’s line? So what is the relationship with the Cheonryeo tribe? It would be difficult if the barbarians intervened in the Gaelic forces… … .
Mariv tapped the table and was silent.
The ministers also naturally kept their mouths shut and rolled their eyes. After a while, Marib’s mouth opened.
“If Bratz is exterminated, what will happen to the management of its territory? Now that it has been revealed that it was tax evasion, the amount of taxes coming from Brac will increase.”
“How about sending someone from the imperial palace? “The border area already has strong autonomy, so if it is absorbed into a neighboring territory, its power will grow too much.”
“That’s right. Of course, it must be managed by the imperial palace. That way, you can collect more taxes. “They are telling me to pay taxes that I have not been able to collect before.”
“But because the situation is like this, the overdue taxes are to be paid within a set period when a new lord is established… … .”
“Wasn’t the Executive Director Moline in charge of Bratz? “It would be better for the Minister to consult with him and select a suitable person.”
Opinions flowed like water. And what stopped it was Marib’s nod.
“I am a little concerned.”
“What is it… … .”
“From the reports, it appears that the fighting was quite intense. Moreover, it is said that even local residents joined in later. “Regardless of Derga’s sins, how would the people of the territory react if the central army devastated their homeland and the next lord was from there?”
“There is a need to pay attention to the farmers… … .”
“It is not a matter of attention, but a matter directly related to production. In particular, Brac borders the Great Desert. “There is probably no one sitting here who does not know the characteristics of the Bratz territory.”
It’s a little tricky. It is barren and wide, bordering the desert, but there are also steep mountains in the direction of the empire.
“And the Tianli tribe. These are people who have maintained a relationship with Bratz. “Is there anyone here who knows how to speak Cheonryeo?”
“It is said that barbarians speak the common language well.”
“Then the initiative goes that way.”
I thought the opinion would simply conclude with ‘Let’s establish a new province,’ but as I dug into it, it became more complicated.
“Then what is the solution?”
At that time, a sonorous voice rang out. It was Wesley, the Minister of Magic, sitting in the corner. A woman rumored to be the secret lover of 2nd Prince Gale. She is the only woman here who can catch Marib’s gaze.
Mariv grinned at this.
“Let’s postpone the appointment of a lord.”
fantasy,
