168 – Merchant counts gold coins 2
There is a word called touch.
Literally a simple word to light a candle, but there is an anecdote that has been handed down in ancient times related to this.
A wise man was writing a letter to a country’s prime minister in relation to national affairs, and he asked a servant to light a candle, and he unknowingly wrote down what he had said in the letter.
After that, the letter was delivered to the Prime Minister’s hand, and the Prime Minister, who was reading the contents, came to his own conclusion after thinking about what it meant while reading the unknown word Geochok.
Just like lifting a candle, pay attention to selecting talented people.
As a content that has nothing to do with the original sage’s intention.
It is an anecdote that the Prime Minister accepted the wise man’s advice (?) and appointed many talented people to make the country rich and strong.
And… a story like this one that shows that one unintended word from someone can have unforeseen consequences.
Right now, it was happening within the Dragona Empire.
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Numerous people lined up in the Great War of the Dragona Empire.
From ordinary humans to witches and mages, and representatives of various demons.
The place where various people gathered in one place was currently in the midst of quite intense discussions.
“What are you waiting for? Now is your chance. Right now, those hateful church bastards are busy biting each other.”
“That’s right. Now is the time we, the Dragona Empire, have longed for. We are going to destroy Polandia and build a holy empire!”
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Nobles and demons insisting on resolutely starting a war.
It was their idea that the Kingdom of Poland and the Holy Empire, which were in chaos, were worthy of staring, apart from Hungary, which was nominally still under a peace treaty.
However, among the witches and mages, there were quite a few who spoke of prudence.
“Of course, we know that their situation is complicated. But that doesn’t mean they’re not to be taken lightly.”
“If we attack at a time like this, we might rather give them an excuse to settle the confusion. I don’t think it’s good to make a reckless move in a situation where the aftermath of the last war has not yet gone.”
“But isn’t it too much of a waste to just watch at an opportunity like this? If we do well, it will be possible to completely occupy the Kingdom of Poland, even if it is impossible to reach the Holy Empire at this point…”
“Even that is premature. A lot of people have already experienced the power of the Kingdom of Poland and Wingdhusad, don’t you know?”
That was the time when the great leaders of the empire were engulfed in discussions about how to take advantage of the current situation.
“Certainly, the Holy Empire and the Kingdom of Poland are strong. As they have blocked our offensive many times so far, they are absolutely no opponent to be taken lightly under any circumstances.”
“!”
“your majesty..”
The words of Emperor Roseveta, who had been silent all along.
In response, those who were talking about their will there were embarrassed and shut up, and the emperor continued to speak to them in a quiet voice.
“No matter how confused they are, it is unreasonable for us to touch them alone without the help of the Turks. We cannot rule out the possibility that we will be counterattacked and suffer damage if we do not do so.”
“Ummm..”
First of all, some people began to show disappointment on their faces at the emperor’s words of caution.
Even if the risk is different to some extent, the number of people who think that it would be good to try it, even if it is small, is by no means a small situation.
Then, towards them, the emperor slightly changed his tone and spoke.
It wasn’t the calm and calm voice like the one before, like soothing a child.
It was a voice that seemed to show the strong strength and will of a monarch of a great empire.
“However, as many ministers have said, the current situation is a perfect opportunity for us. At a time like this, you can’t just sit back and watch. In that sense..”
After that, Emperor Roseveta looked at the Chancellor sitting below him.
In response, Duke Selibe nodded and instructed his servants to move the map from his back to the front.
A map showing the continent.
However, the place the chancellor pointed out was neither the Holy Empire nor the Kingdom of Poland.
right there…
“We will attack the east instead of the west from now on.”
“East… East?”
“Hoo..”
The ministers show bewilderment and surprise at the unexpected story.
To them, Chancellor Sellive spoke with a voice full of strength.
“Yes that’s right. As you know, the reason we have been in conflict with the church forces of the west all along is to expand our power, but at the same time, it was to counteract their checks that were aiming at us. However, now those worries are gone. We now have an opportunity to make the vast eastern plains ours.”
In the current situation, there is virtually no country that can aim at the back of the Dragona Empire as the entire continent is in a state of excitement due to religious issues.
Franz, Kalmar, and Poland, as well as even Hungary, were causing unrest due to this, and in the case of the Holy Empire, where the lords of each region had relatively strong influence, the extent was especially severe.
At the same time, although the territory to the east, which the Dragona Empire is aiming for, is wide and fertile, most of the countries there are made up of small duchies, so their power is weak and their unity is generally weak.
There was no such thing as a powerful country that had clearly established the framework of the country, such as the Dragona Empire.
And there’s one more thing.
Unlike Western countries. A characteristic and decisive advantage of the Dragona Empire in attacking the eastern region.
This too could never be ignored.
“As you know, unlike the west, where human forces dominate, many demons still live in the vast land in the east. If we can embrace them based on the founding ideology of our Dragona Empire, we will be able to expand our territory without much damage.”
The words of Emperor Roseveta, spoken in a quiet yet strong tone.
As a result, those who were there were able to recognize that this attempt was well worth trying, and that there was also a definite justification.
“Ummm.. indeed.”
“That sounds like a great idea, Your Majesty.”
“It’s a demon… If you’re a countryman like us, the story will definitely go through easily.”
“Perhaps the situation of the demons there is divided into quarters and persecuted by humans just like us before receiving His Majesty’s grace. Spreading the noble spirit of this country to them and giving them freedom would surely be of great significance.”
Just like that, just like before the establishment of the Dragona Empire, a clear justification was established to save the demons who would be oppressed by a large number of humans.
Although the decision not to attack their old rivals was met with some regrets, beyond that, no one objected to a conclusion that would greatly benefit the Empire.
“I agree. We will follow the will of His Majesty and the Prime Minister.”
“If we can occupy the eastern region, we will be able to rapidly increase the national power of the empire. There is no reason to object.”
“To save our compatriots and show off the legitimate glory of this country to the world. We, the demons, will gladly participate in this with all our might!”
Seeing the scene where the agenda to march to the east was perfectly accepted, the person who reminded him of this fact in Selleve’s mind.
I expressed my deepest gratitude to Bahamut Fernandez.
‘Certainly, there is no need to dwell only on the situation in front of your eyes. Bahamut. I will accept your advice with sincere gratitude.’
The Dragona Empire’s conquest of the East began so suddenly.
The truth that the great turning point in history came from a story roughly thrown by a merchant, no scholar who studied and studied this great event later realized.