In the Name of the Queen

In order to make Sif more accepting, Rupert began to tell the story of his rebel friend.

This Duke Riken is also an unlucky guy.

Strictly speaking, he is not a rebel at all, but a loyal minister.

It's a pity that his allegiance is to Prince Fino.

This man is good at army combat. Although his family tradition is not strict and he was severely ridiculed by the aristocratic circle a few years ago because of his daughter's chaotic private life, there is no doubt about his ability.

If this were the world line where Prince Fino ascended the throne, his future official position would be Minister of War.

Fino is a prince and the emperor's designated successor. Duke Riken has not gotten into the old emperor's circle, and he doesn't want to fade out of politics. What's the problem with finding a prince?

His problem wasn't him, it was Fino.

With Fino dead, the imperialist party has no roots.

But the princelings have only dispersed, not died. They are still there, and their political resources are also there.

They are terrified and helpless, afraid of being liquidated, but they are unwilling to stay away from the center of power.

After listening to Rupert's story, Sif looked calm and did not respond immediately.

She couldn't give them what they wanted because she also had her subordinates. Should she let Roland and Athos make way for Rickon?

The greatest kindness she can do is to allow these princes to land safely and withdraw from the political arena.

It's lucky to be able to save your family and property by standing on the wrong team, but it's a bit rude to expect progress.

There is only so much power, and some people get more while others get less. This is a standard zero-sum game that cannot be reconciled unless new power can be created out of thin air.

Like Jin Yuan Kingdom, establish more overseas provinces and create jobs for these people?

Sif didn't think this was a good choice.

It is not a good thing for overseas forces to have too much power to lose.

She can use the royal appeal and overseas troops to successfully seize power. Who can guarantee that there will not be another one in the future?

Therefore, she has a very firm attitude towards the princes. She must either take the initiative to withdraw from the stage of history with dignity, or be dignified.

Of course, in order to show her tolerance, she would also symbolically bring a few bowls of soup to the princes so that they would not be too disappointed.

In short, don’t even think about eating meat, just drink some soup.

Rupert's mention of the princes also made Sif alert. She asked calmly:

"What does your friend want?"

Rupert explained with a smile: "He used to want to join the cabinet and serve the country, but his secret lover died a few days ago. He was a little discouraged and just wanted to live a comfortable life in the territory."

If she had heard Rupert's words a few years ago, Sif would have probably gossiped and asked why the dignified Duke was so heartbroken for his secret lover. Is it true love?

But now she could understand between the lines.

The secret lover Rupert mentioned was not a secret lover, but an allusion to Prince Fino.

After hearing Rupert's words, Sif felt a little relieved. It seemed that Duke Riken was quite sensible.

Nodding with satisfaction, she said with a smile: "There is no need to be so frustrated. Times have changed. The previous job settings of the cabinet do not match the new era. I plan to reshape the cabinet. If Duke Ricken can be loyal to the country, he may not have no chance. "

It's better to draw the cake first and then ask the master to make the cake after you're done, than to refuse on the spot.

If Albon could have seen this scene, I don’t know how he would have felt.

Rupert understood Sif's words and his eyes lit up.

He thanked Sif, discussed it for a few more words, and then turned and left.

The newsboy walked out of the Earl's Mansion, his eyes confused for a while, then calm again.

He felt that his brain went blank for a while, as if some of his memories had been tampered with. He seemed to be delivering a newspaper just now. Where was the newspaper?

Looking down at his empty hands, a voice reminded him in the back of his mind that the task was completed.

Although I can’t remember the details, it’s good that the task was completed.

The newsboy thought very clearly. Since it is a power beyond cognition, just treat it as if you don't know.

He quickly left, preparing to return to the club to get another batch of newspapers to continue selling.

This month he is going to win the pinnacle! He wants to become the best newsboy in the Sun Society, then work in the administrative department, and eventually become a stock-holding manager, marry a beautiful wife, and reach the pinnacle of life.

After watching the newsboy "Rupert" leave, Sif looked back at Roland and explained softly with some embarrassment:

"There were outsiders here just now, so I can only make my own decision."

"Believe in yourself, I may not be better than you." Roland responded casually, complimenting Sif.

Spurring is effective, but encouragement anytime and anywhere is more motivating.

It is known that children who hear praise frequently have better academic performance and mental health than children who are exposed to verbal violence all day long.

Of course Sif is not a child, but who doesn't like to hear compliments?

Biting her lip, Sif asked softly: "Roland, are you really unwilling to help me? I mean, if you have a high status and don't have to be too busy, wouldn't you be willing too?"

Roland couldn't refuse Sif's expectant gaze, and nodded with a smile, "Okay, as long as I don't have to deal with daily affairs, of course I am willing."

"Great, you can be Caesar!" Sif grabbed Roland's sleeve and leaned a little closer. Her eyelashes trembled slightly and her eyes were as bright as the moon.

Caesar?

Roland was stunned for a long time before he realized. Isn't this the deputy emperor of the Magic Empire? Sussex has this official position?

Seeing his stunned expression, Sif smiled happily.

"Sussex didn't have the official position of prime minister before, but it doesn't exist now. People have to learn to accept new things."

Is this something new? This is obviously an outdated configuration.

Although he was very moved, Roland still refused.

"no."

"Why?" Sif's smile froze on her face, her mood became obviously much lower, and her voice suddenly weakened.

"Don't think so much. If you have something to do, can I stay out of it? But you can't start setting up Caesar. How many turmoils have been caused by setting up a deputy emperor in the history of the Magic Empire? As long as someone starts it, there will definitely be ambitious people who want to be the new Caesar in the future. . The left and right ministers are dividing the power of the prime minister, but Caesar is dividing the power of the emperor. This is absolutely unacceptable. "

Roland has long regarded Sif as his future wife in his heart. The empire belongs to him and her descendants. How could he bury a trap for future generations just for a little fame.

He just refuses the title of Caesar and will not refuse to help Sif.

This is her empire, and it is also his empire. There is no need to make such a clear distinction.

Sif accepted his explanation and suddenly remembered that before leaving, the teacher had mentioned how to arrange Roland in the future.

At that time, she thought the teacher asked her to make Roland a Grand Duke, but now it seems that the Grand Duke is the worst choice.

Of course Roland would not harm him, and most of the first generation descendants would not either, but as time goes by, will future generations still remember what happened back then?

Having the power and territory of a grand duke, but having no feelings for the emperor, this is the source of the turmoil.

She instantly understood what her teacher had reminded her back then.

It turns out that the teacher was not talking about the Grand Duke, but the Prince.

Thinking of this, Sif's cheeks turned slightly red and her heartbeat accelerated a bit.

Teacher, you really have a long-term perspective.