635 Empire no longer in Control (1/2)
Inside the palace, the Emperor and the elders sat around the long table, celebrating.
The alcohol on the table was a NAC specialty, the curry chicken and stewed beef canned food… were also from the NAC. But there were also specialty dishes from the wasteland. For example, the sauce roasted Crab Mud roe with an alluring fragrance, the Fury Bear Brain in the shape of tofu were all the cuisines on the wasteland that people without status could not eat. The supplies inland were plentiful beyond the imagination of costal Wanghai.
The Emperor and elders toasted in joy.
”Emperor's strategy is witty.” An elder with a full mustache raised his cup and toasted with the Emperor, ”With this strategy, the NAC force will have to retreat without any gain. The annoying mutated human tribe must also reconsider our relationship.
”That's right!”
”Emperor is wise!”
”Hahaha, my elders, let's drink. This is premium beer purchased from Wanghai. For the glory of Empire, we'll get drunk today!” The Emperor stood up and toasted with each of the elders.
”Emperor is right!”
”For Empire, cheers!”
”I'll finish this drink to show my respect!”
”…
Looking at the elders trying to flatter him, the Empire had a joyful expression on his face but was sneering in his mind.
[You old foxes, everyone knows what hideous things you're thinking about in your minds.]
The witty strategy of borrowing a knife to kill was not the work of the Empire, but a strategy discussed by the elders. And the elders didn't mention any of this and handed the glory to him just an attempt to please him before he steps down.
Empire was a crown abdication. There was one year left in the five-year term, who would be the next emperor will be appointed by the current emperor. As long as the elders don't all reject, the next emperor would be the ”wise” person appointed by him.
He was sitting among them while doing all he can to flatter and please the person that sat in his chair, and the second year after he controlled all power, he no longer would even glance the previous emperor.
In Empire, stepping down meant retirement and complete isolation with power; the person wouldn't even have the chance to return to the elders. Thinking that he still had a year of time, the Emperor felt melancholic, but he was over it quickly.
At least now, he was still the leader of Empire, enjoying the respect and support of the nobles.
The chief elder personally poured him a cup of alcohol and the Emperor relaxingly took a drink.
”It is too boring to just flatter each out during the banquet,” an elder suggested.
”Why don't we discuss how to take care of the Guru Tribe? We gave them too many special treatments, the inferior people have been complaining.”
”It's okay; just arrest the people complaining in public.”
”But this is not a long-term strategy, why doesn't Emperor use this opportunity to take back some of the rights given,” An elder carefully observed the Emperor's expression and suggested.
”No! Federation is currently eyeing our territory with the NAC in the distance. In this critical moment, we must unite the mutated humans, and cannibals.”
After several drinks, the atmosphere lightened and the elders all expressed their perspective.
But the Emperor was not pleased with the elders' argument, so he said.
”My elders please don't be bothered. Today, let's enjoy the night and not talk about state affairs. Everyone eat, drink, and don't leave the tableful of delicacies and drinks untouched.”
”Haha, Emperor, you're right!”
”Right, right! Everyone drink and eat!”
A few elders helped alleviate the situation and held up their cups.
When the emperor was a bit tipsy, a soldier ran into the banquet.
”Greetings, Emperor, there is an emergency I must report.” The soldier kneeled down and shouted.
The emperor raised his eyebrows but still controlled his mood. Then he said, ”Report now.”
”Emperor, the NAC just declared war.”
”Declared war? Is that it? I know, get out now.” The Emperor dismissed him and said in annoyance.