255 – Anecdotal – Grand National Politics of the Croytel Riches (1)
To me, William von Creutel, my father, Ciel von Creutel, is the person I respect the most, but I can’t quite understand it. Is a nonexistent
Any reason I admire you.
When he was just 15 years old, he decided not to go to the knight academy and to devote himself to the governing class that a future lord should have. After meeting Ella’s mother and realizing his love for the people.
The quality of life of the people of the empire, such as private farming, new sugar manufacturing methods, introduction of new technologies in season, alleviation of caste system through the military, liberation from starvation and income increase, irrational tax reform and eradication of illegal management, and provision of educational opportunities You have dedicated your life to improvement.
He also did not suffer a single tactical or strategic defeat from his first march as a general leading the army to the war with the Elaine royal family.
Even if you set your mind to it, you can enjoy drinking and drinking with hundreds of beauties. Even though you have enough wealth to spend less than half of what you have in your lifetime, you build a wall from extravagant pleasures.
But for the sake of his vassals and people, he gives so much and takes care of it that I wonder if it’s okay to use it like this…
According to the investigation of Viscount Samuel and his deputy, Baron Short, who once became the head of the Imperial Intelligence Department…
‘Even if all the nobles of the empire unite in rebellion, don’t worry, the soldiers will personally cut off the head of their lord who points a sword at the emperor.’
He is the one who secured a position where he would not be harmed in the event of an aristocratic rebellion, which many monarchs in history had been so worried about.
When I was young, whenever I heard these things one by one, I thought I was immature and took it for granted that my dad was an amazing person from the beginning.
When I think about it now, I doubt whether each of his father’s achievements is something that a mere human being can accomplish.
I heard that even a tiger will come if you say something, and my father opened the door to the office and came in while I was thinking about him.
Then he found me who was there first, smiled and patted me on the shoulder.
“So, did you learn a lot at the academy?”
“Yes, Father. I majored in both commerce and law. And in my spare time, I studied the books my father sent me diligently. Seriously, I was shocked to find that there were wicked atrocities that humans couldn’t possibly commit.”
Really.
A map of Europe, which looks similar to our topography, is drawn, and the approximate year and events that occurred at that time are written.
It was full of incredibly terrible stories.
Because Brittany, no, there is an island called Ireland next to the country called England, and the British who occupied the land took all the butter and wheat from that land.
Irish people couldn’t even eat rye porridge and lived on potatoes, a new and strange crop, until a disease called potato blight broke out…
From the story of 40% of the population starving to death because the British ignored it as an occupied territory and did not provide food aid.
After starting a war, a general even went so far as to say something crazy that soldiers in his country are herbivores, so they can only eat raw grass like cows…
Because there were a lot of stories that transcended imagination.
Early enough, Count Schwein seemed kind and competent, getting angry when Uncle Balt took out the first letter of his name, ‘Shu’.
“I see, then I think I will have to do other things soon. Are you ready?”
“Yes, Father. But what are you trying to do?”
With that said, my father unfolded the map with the characteristic menacing grin he often wears when he is very upset.
Then he thrust his dagger into the Brittany Empire and said in an angry voice.
“Britannias who eat jelly made from eels are deliberately capturing two of our merchant ships, plundering the goods in them, and getting away with it.”
If the goods were taken away due to his father’s personality, he would have said, ‘Heh heh, since the people are safe, we can protest in moderation.’
And I would have added the warning that if this should happen, the coasts of Lens and Brittany would be blockaded.
But the fact that he skipped all that and said this…
“Are the merchants detained in Brittany and not returned?”
“Yes. Apparently, a pirate ship with a privateer’s license from Brittany was instructed to move. What would you do?”
I felt happy about my father’s expectation of asking me about the current affairs of the empire after graduating from the academy, but on the other hand, it felt heavy.
But, since my father felt this weight since he was only 15 years old, he came forward without a mistake…
Is there anything I can’t do even at the age of 20?
Unlike when my father started ruling, I have someone to correct me if I make wrong suggestions.
And I looked for an answer while thinking about how to deal with this situation from the position of the emperor, Ciel von Kreuttel.
“Since the United Kingdom attacked our merchant ships first, it is also important to take proper revenge. However, what is more important than revenge is minimizing damage to our merchant ships.”
At that, my father nodded his head with a satisfied expression and asked.
“The duty of an empire is to protect its people. Very well thought out. Then, do you have any specific plans?”
“I gave an order to the upper division and ordered three or more ships to move together at a time, even if they were united with other upper divisions when going up from the Nantes region to the Alas region. I think that merchant ships should not be allowed to pass through the area from the Zach region to Elliott Harbor.”
The prices between Zach and Elliot will rise a little bit due to shipping restrictions.
If you lose a large number of merchant ships and the crews working there, even after the maritime blockade order is lifted, the capacity itself to transport food and various goods will drastically decrease, and it will take a long time to return to the previous level of transport capacity. Do.
This is because it takes a huge amount of time and money to recruit skilled sailors and rebuild merchant ships needed to transport goods at sea.
I wonder if Inspector Prinz, who is called the Court’s Supreme Court, said this?
‘The money needed to build a small merchant ship carrying about 50 people is more than enough to train 200 knights and give them armor. That’s why ships are so precious.’
“Good idea. Then, what should be the sanctions against the United Kingdom?”
“Shouldn’t we mobilize the 1st Fleet and the Royal 2nd Fleet led by Admiral Braim to capture and plunder the merchant ships coming out to our seas? That way the calculations will be correct.”
Hearing that, my father stroked his hair like I did when I was a child and said in a caring voice.
“You are all right, but there is one thing missing. When you do politics, you have to think about the future of the empire with a wider perspective. And there is only one thing to consider at this time. It is ‘the interests of the empire and the happiness of the people’. To do this, you can do anything except massacre civilians of enemy countries.”
My father said with an evil smile that he didn’t show in front of me and my family.
“The monarch of an empire should wear a lion’s mask when going to war, and be far more cunning and wicked than a serpent behind the scenes. So, I must do this.”
Then he wrote a few words on the map with a pen and said.
“First of all, as you said, controlling the waters on the Brittany side is a matter of course. At the same time, I should express my deep regret to the United Kingdom bastards for this incident and warn them that war could break out. That way, they will be careful what they do.”
“Yes.”
“But, what kind of fun has the United Kingdom of Brittanya been hearing lately? They’re training a lot of navy, but it seems like they’re trying to seize supremacy in the sea and threaten my empire by force. You can’t just pass up a challenge like that. Therefore…”
After saying that, he tore the map where the United Kingdom was drawn into 4 pieces with a dagger and spoke with a benevolent smile.
“If we tear apart Chains, Donover, Brittany, and English and make them fight each other, won’t we have nothing to challenge us for a hundred years? If a subject weaker than us is going to seek supremacy, we will do it squarely, moving privateers to kill my own people. It pays off only when hundreds of thousands of citizens of the United Kingdom receive the price.”
…… His father seems kind when you look at his facial expression, but what he says is so terrifying that even Satan will run away with his tail.
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From a common sense level, if you killed a merchant ship and about 100 citizens, does it make sense to kill all the other people by fomenting a civil war?
“So, son, you should start as the Prince of Chains right now and meet the Dukes of Donover and English. Go and say that you will provide a large amount of weapons and armor without any conditions and make them interested in Brittany supremacy.”