368 – Guns – 3
What came after the sudden performance was silence. The declaration of dedicating the seat of khan to the emperor was not coordinated in advance, but a sudden action by the chiefs. Responding promptly to a major event like this would be difficult for even the average political freak.
Besides, I don’t know what to say to myself watching from the side. It’s shameful that he mentioned that the chieftains were requesting the emperor, but if he hadn’t clarified the subject, it would have seemed like he was urging the successor to become a khan. There must have been an atmosphere in which it seemed that the military had to return to the system immediately.
‘Khan.’
Anyway, I quickly shook my head in this unexpected situation. The nomads asked the emperor to become a khan because the number of concurrent titles of the emperor increased. Right now, there are several royal titles that the emperor has, but will it be obvious that one khan is added to them?
‘…I fly.’
Unfortunately, it sucks. The Empire does not officially recognize the title of khan, let alone kagan. The order of the continent changes depending on whether or not the emperor recognizes this label.
Even if Khan is not recognized, there is no obstacle to the Empire’s occupation of the north. In the north, the influential people tending sheep have already received titles, so they are the emperor’s subjects and members of the empire. Anyone could see that the north would become the territory of the empire.
However, if the emperor recognizes the title of khan and serves concurrently, the north will not simply be an unexplored land conquered by the empire, but a country called the north will join the empire. It may seem like a pun, but it is politics that this subtle difference becomes a snowball.
‘The north has become an owner’s territory from an ownerless land.’
That would be difficult. If, for some reason, the emperor’s title as Khan is thrown out—or if nomads attempt to localize Khan by shouting ‘our Khan made with our own hands’, the north that has been occupied at best will escape. That too, not to the north scattered by tribe, but to the north united under the khan.
Of course, as there are advantages to disadvantages, accepting the title of khan strengthens control over the north. It’s not just about making influential people into nobles, it’s about becoming a legitimate ruler by being promoted by the north.
‘It’s difficult.’
Still, it is not an easy problem to deal with. If the empire is strong, it is the strongest northern control, but if the empire is shaken later, the title of khan may come flying as a deadly dagger.
“It is indeed proper for those who have wandered without a rightful owner to rely on Your Majesty.”
Just then, the Jeonseunggong opened his mouth as if he had finished his calculations.
“Your loyalty and determination will be conveyed to His Majesty in this work.”
The chiefs did not show any objection to the obvious answer that they would report to the emperor. The honor given to the emperor cannot be arbitrarily disposed of by a servant.
And the next morning, the emperor’s reply came back.
From today, the Emperor of the Kpelofen Empire is the King of Tiraf, Groten, Ratia, Prunian, and Galan, as well as the Khan of the North.
‘Now it’s the Cannes Derby.’
A confrontation between foreign and domestic khans. His chest grows magnificent.
The fact that Eimanka XVI of the Kfellofen Empire became Korvus Khan of the North spread all over the North. The Empire did not intervene in the process.
That’s because what’s more urgent than the empire is the chieftains who made the declaration. The chiefs, who had been huddled together in the garrison, saying they couldn’t leave until they heard the emperor’s answer, evolved into living loudspeakers as soon as they heard that the emperor had accepted.
If the emperor refused this invitation, ‘no matter how much it was for the safety of the tribe, wasn’t it too much?’ The word may have circulated within the tribe. He must be glad to have overcome such a burden and become a meritorious subject for Khan’s appointment. There is a difference between a minion and a public servant.
“End the war before the fall at the latest.”
In the Cannes derby that was established in this way, the successor designated the cut line himself. There are still a few months left for autumn to pass, but considering the fact that the last war took two years, the remark is full of ambition.
However, no one denied Jeon Seung-gong’s remarks. As much as this, the Khan’s appointment has released most of the shackles that the empire was wearing.
“All the tribes swore to fight. They said they would bring down the fake khan and make peace.”
From the point of dedicating the name of Khan to the emperor, the surrendered tribes acted as if the limit had been lifted. Unlike the time when they were concerned about their own safety, they declared that they would actively cooperate in subjugating Dorgon.
Thanks to this, the number of troops that the Empire could actually operate increased rapidly. As the Surrender tribes went to war, forces were diverted to protect and guard them, and more cavalry forces were created to keep Dorgon’s forces from loitering on the frontiers.
Besides, you don’t have to force yourself to show off your goodies anymore. I was afraid that the surrendered tribes would desert again if the imperial army showed a grumbling to Dorgon, so I minimized the front line adjustment. Common sense tells us that an offensive of barely over 10,000 troops would put the Imperial Army in danger, but the Empire and nomads had already watched the monster beyond common sense for two years.
‘I’m going to take a breather now.’
In the meantime, I had a really tearful day. It was during the last war, ‘I just need to kill Kagan somehow!’ With this mindset, they mobilized all means to wage war, but unlike the previous wars, there were many things to protect.
I had to show off the empire’s health and give the surrendered tribes their trust, withdraw troops to ensure their safety and surveillance, frantically scan the borders for the barely restored northern empire, and mobilize an expeditionary force to minimize the aftermath of a large-scale campaign. Avoid collisions as much as possible…
The leadership had to sigh in a miraculous situation where they had to fight while considering all those conditions. Even in the original game, achieving all the additional conditions is more difficult than clearing the stage.
But now you can cast off those oppression and shackles. There is only time left to crush Dorgon with overwhelming numbers.
‘I can’t make a better version than now.’
Dorgon’s army, which was expected to be 60,000 to 70,000, fell to about 14,000. In contrast, the empire participated in an expeditionary force of over 200,000 and even surrendered tribes.
Even the morale of the allies reached a peak due to the Khan’s appointment. Fighting in the best environment is the virtue of a conductor, but a better environment than now will never come out. Now is the time.
‘It will end.’
With his hands behind his back, strength naturally went into his hands. He hasn’t seen Dorgon since the Battle of Sarrey, but he should be able to meet him soon. We will be able to finish it soon.
“Then let’s go. Today wasn’t the day, but next time let’s stick together.”
He himself said so, so he doesn’t think he’ll run away.
If you were a bastard who would run away now, you wouldn’t have rebelled in the first place.
***
Maybe it’s because I couldn’t die with others when they died, so I hear all sorts of strange stories.
‘Khan.’
A reflexive laugh burst out. Until now, there were many people who claimed to be khan or were promoted, but I never thought that the day would come when a non-nomadic imperial citizen would be appointed khan.
A few years ago, you would have thought that this was impossible. But today, justification and practicality have made Khan, the Empire, possible. Heaven allowed it.
“He said that having more is more, and he was right.”
Dashan showed no reaction to the joke.
How could the imperial people be called khan? He seems to be at a loss for words at the shock of common sense collapsing. It’s unfortunate.
“What should I call an emperor-khan? Should I call him kagan?”
“Hey Khan!”
However, even Dashan, who was in shock, shouted in fright as if he had no choice but to react to the word kagan.
“I’m joking. The emperor would hate being called that in the first place.”
Yes, kagan must be a nightmare word for empires and emperors. I wouldn’t want to be called that name.
Unless it’s a bit of a pervert.
“What about them?”
“We’re making major adjustments to the frontlines. We’ll be facing each other on the plains soon.”
I nodded at those words. He would have been rather suspicious if the Empire, which had nothing to hold back any longer, had quietly maintained a defensive posture.
Now, going around the various fronts to say hello is over. It was quite a nuisance, but I don’t know if I should say it went well or if I should make up my mind as the end approaches.
“Wait until the Empire moves. A splendid end awaits, but there is no need to strain.”
“Yes, Khan.”
I approached Dashan, who answered with a lowered head, and patted him on the shoulder. During the last war, as the same Keshik, after that, as a homeless colleague, I had a lot of affection. He’s struggling as a loyal lieutenant now.
And now that I am entrusted with a burden that is difficult for me to handle, I am sorry and thankful.
“If you change your mind, tell me anytime.”
Looking at Dashan, who bowed down to his waist without answering anything, he let out a big smile.
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I know that this guy’s thoughts won’t change, but I still wanted to ask him again.
Because the empire seemed to be moving, they slowly began to prepare.
‘That’s a lot.’
Although the number has decreased due to the battles in the meantime, more than 10,000 troops have still been gathered. It’s amazing how many lunatics like me are left behind.
“If five humans come together, one is garbage.”
“What the hell are you talking about?”
Suddenly, I remembered what Krasius Carl had said in the past. His muzzle was a destructive guy in many ways, so he said strange things from time to time, but those words were strangely long in my memory.
Maybe it’s because I sympathized with them in my heart. Aren’t you still confirming that that statement is correct?
‘It’s probably one out of five.’
Anyway, goddammit. He’s like a dog, but he doesn’t say anything wrong, so it’s even more annoying.
I touched the spellbook in my bosom. Only one copy was made—a spellbook prepared with the feeling that Heaven would not want it if this one failed.
‘It will be successful.’
There is no evidence, but he is strangely confident.
It’s a great device to decorate our end, but this much will work.