A Tale of Strategies For the Throne

The matter finally came to an end, and everyone in the square had dispersed under orders and returned to their posts.

However, many people were still in a state of shock, and they told others the news that shocked them, which caused the news to spread rapidly throughout the palace.

As for the key figure in this shocking news, Garlan was still in a daze during the period when he was brought to the court by his brother Kamos in the square.

On the innermost high platform of the spacious court, a huge throne carved from a whole piece of green malachite was placed there.

The white jade steps leading to the throne are only three steps short, so short that it seems that they can be climbed in two steps.However, in the whole world, there is only one person who dares to step on the snow-white stone steps in the middle and walk to the throne.

In the past, when Garlan came to the court occasionally, even if King Kamos loved him very much, he could only sit on the seat closest to King Kamos under the steps, and the same was true for Heymos.

The generals and civil servants who are eligible to enter the court are separated by a large distance from the steps, sitting or standing, with solemn expressions on both sides of the court.

But this time, after entering the court, when Garlan followed King Kamos to the bottom of the white jade steps and subconsciously walked towards the seat on one side, he was suddenly caught by King Kamos wrist.

He looked at King Kamos suspiciously, and King Kamos raised his eyebrows and smiled at him, and then, just holding his hand like holding a toddler, he turned around and was about to lead him to the steps. go up.

In an instant, countless eyes shot from behind him.

Those gazes were almost materialized, like countless sharp arrows poking at his back.

Garlan felt that his back was about to burn from being stared at by those people.

And this time, he finally woke up who had been in a daze.

He took a step back almost instinctively, and at this moment Kamos was walking up the steps holding his hand.

As a result, the arms of the two were stretched straight in the middle.

The scene of one pulling forward and the other shrinking back suddenly confused all the generals and civil servants below who had different thoughts.

What are King Kamos and Prince Garlan doing?

They all thought so puzzledly in their hearts.

But in view of the majesty of King Kamos, no one dared to ask this question for the time being.

Feeling that the hand he was holding was shrinking vigorously, King Kamos turned his head and looked at Garlan suspiciously.

"What's wrong? Garlan."

He said, "Come, come with me."

As the crown prince, although he can't sit on the malachite throne yet, he is already qualified to walk up the steps and stand beside the throne.

When Kamos was the crown prince, he always stood by his father's side.

Standing at the position next to the throne, you can look down on the people down the steps from a height.

This is a symbol with great significance.

This is the change of status and position.

The crown prince is half a king.

Since then, he has the right to look down on everyone.

"No...that, Brother Wang."

The boy's eyeballs rolled around.

"I think it's too hasty for you to settle on such a big matter as the crown prince."

He said, "I don't think I have the qualifications yet... Besides, such a big matter is related to the whole of Aaron Landis. The position of crown prince must be agreed by everyone. In case anyone has any opinions, That's not too good, is it?"

Raising his thick eyebrows, King Kamos glanced down at the generals and civil servants below.

"What, do you have any opinion on my decision?"

The thick voice of King Kamos echoed in the court, and all the generals in the row on the right knelt down on one knee without saying a word.

They knelt on the ground, put their hands on their chests, and bowed their heads loyally.

"Your decision is our will."

That's what they answered unanimously.

For these generals, the words of King Kamos are absolute.

The great Lion King's position in the army is unique and unshakable.

They will never disobey the king's order.

Looking at the group of kneeling generals, Garlan felt heartbroken.

You know, in previous lives, almost all of these generals were die-hard supporters of Heymos.

The reason is very simple, because Heymos has outstanding military exploits, but he stayed in the palace and never even took a step in the royal city, let alone went to the battlefield, so the generals are naturally more willing to follow Heymos.

And this life, although it is much better than the previous ones, but I fought the battle of Tozes City even if I was as good as the sky, and it was only because Heymos came to the rescue that I won—— In comparison, he was much worse than Heymos, who had made great military exploits in the Northland, made the Geshu people fearful, and was even known as the 'Black Knight'.

He also thought that these military officers and generals would support Heymos like the previous lives, and persuade King Kamos not to make him the crown prince.

Who knew... the generals are all loyal to Brother Kamos.

From the looks of it, they would never disobey Brother Wang's words.

But Garlan didn't know.

Although this group of generals did have a better impression of Heymos who was also leading the army, but the incident in Tozes City also gave them a sense of identification with Garlan.

They certainly wouldn't feel repulsed by a prince who would not abandon the city and fight to the death in the face of pirate attacks.

Therefore, the gap in favor between the two princes was not big enough for them to be willing to disobey King Kamos.

There was nothing to do with the generals, and Garlan turned his expectant eyes to the civil servants.

After all, compared with the military generals who wholeheartedly obeyed King Kamos, the minds of civil servants are much more complicated and different, and there must be some people who do not want to become the crown prince themselves.

Especially that one.

The young man looked expectantly at the Chief Secretary.

This time, I have ruthlessly humiliated him, so it can be considered that I have made a grudge against him.

Garlan felt that, no matter what, it was impossible for the Chief Secretary to support him becoming the crown prince.

Wouldn't he be in trouble if he put a prince who had a grudge against him on the throne?

Living up to Garlan's expectations, the chief director hesitated for a long time before speaking hesitantly.

However, it was not the harsh words that Garlan was expecting, 'Prince Garlan is not suitable to be the crown prince', but an extremely euphemistic one.

"King Kamos, it's a big deal to appoint a crown prince. It's only been a month. Isn't it too hasty?"

The head chief watched King Kamos' face and added another sentence.

"I think it's better to be cautious about this matter, and at least half a year should be prepared." He tentatively said, "After all, Prince Garlan is still young, so it is inevitable that he will be established as the crown prince now..."

Garlan stood there without saying a word, but he was nodding desperately at the Chief Secretary in his heart.

That's right, he's still young, and he's still underage, so he's not qualified to be the crown prince.

Go on, go on say a little more.

However, when Garlan was still silently cheering for the Chief Secretary in his heart, the Secretary Right over there suddenly spoke.

"Boss, you are wrong."

Before King Kamos could speak, the Prime Minister on the side interrupted the chief minister.

As an old courtier who can best guess King Kamos's mind, although he has often pretended to be out of energy on many things recently and doesn't express much opinion, but now that King Kamos is here, he can't Played deaf and dumb.

"Although Prince Garlan is still young, he has far surpassed his peers in every aspect. He is called a 'wise prince' by the people of the royal city. From this we can see that he is very much loved by the people. .”

"Moreover, the battle in Tozes City also proved that Prince Garlan's heart is strong enough to bear the responsibility of the crown prince."

"And the wisdom and composure he showed just now deeply impressed me."

When the Chief Secretary spoke, King Kamos showed a hint of displeasure on his face.

And when Prime Minister You spoke endlessly of Garlan's good words, his complexion suddenly turned from cloudy to clear, and he nodded with an undisguised expression of satisfaction.

The Chief Chief originally wanted to say something to refute Prime Minister Right, but he caught a glimpse of King Kamos's face out of the corner of his eye, and swallowed the words forcefully as soon as they reached his mouth.

He closed his mouth, lowered his eyes, and sat there silently.

Does this give up?

Seeing the Chief Director shut up and admit defeat, Garlan had a look of resentment.

It's really too weak, too disappointing my expectations of you.

Seeing that you hated me and Huimos so much not long ago, why are you so cowardly now?

It seems that you still have to rely on yourself.

Thinking helplessly in his heart, Garlan raised his head and looked at Kamos.

"Brother Wang, I don't think I have the qualifications to be the crown prince." He said, "Heymos is better than me, and he has made more military exploits than me. Saved me, I don't think that's my record."

"You make me the crown prince and ignore him, it's... not fair."

Garlan shook his head, and withdrew the hand that Kamos was holding.

"So, please take back what you just said." He repeated again, "Because I am not qualified to be the crown prince."

Garlan's words stunned Kamos for a moment, he never expected that Garlan would refuse to become the crown prince.

He couldn't help but said, "Garlan, why do you feel that you are not qualified?"

"King Kamos, I think I can understand why Prince Garlan refused."

Prime Minister You looked at this side, and suddenly interrupted.

"Prince Garlan is a just and upright person. He feels that this is unfair to Prince Heymos. He doesn't want to be made the crown prince because of your preference, and he doesn't want to win without a fight like this. I think , he should want to gain everyone's approval in an upright manner."

"So, not only did he reject you, but he also unabashedly praised Prince Heymos' achievements."

He praised, "King Kamos, this makes people feel the broad and noble heart of Prince Garlan even more."

"That's right."

King Kamos suddenly realized.

He said happily and proudly, "Of course, my brother is so noble."

Gallan: "..."

so tired.

What's going on with this right secretary.

At first, he lay down there and pretended to be dead, and he didn't even bother to hum.

Now as soon as Brother Wang came back, he would not politely pursue him at all—Garlan knew very well that the reason why the old Prime Minister of the Right praised him so much was entirely in favor of Brother Kamos.

He was just showing his favor in front of Brother Wang.

...But I don't need such an overture now!

Prime Minister You, can you show me your favor at another time and in another way?

Even if it is to give me a pile of gold and silver treasures so that I have enough money to run away——

"Brother Wang, I really didn't..."

Garlan still wanted to work harder.

But before he finished speaking, Shemuer, who had been following Kamos silently all this time, suddenly stood up and bowed to salute.

He said: "As the Chief Secretary said, Prince Garlan is actually still a little immature in all aspects."

Garlan breathed a sigh of relief.

Well, he doesn't need to speak by himself.

"However, even so, he is already qualified enough to be the crown prince."

After Garlan heaved a sigh of relief, the priest of Shamash, who suddenly had a big turning point, said that he also took a look at Garlan.

"It's just that in the future, it is necessary to strengthen the study of all aspects of affairs."

Gallan: "..."

Shemuer, what's the matter with your eager eyes?

Let me tell you, I will not promise you to extend my teaching time, absolutely not!

Uh... wait.

Shemuer is a priest of Shamash, and an important figure in the power of the Shamash Temple.

As soon as he said these few words, I am afraid that everyone has already recognized Shamash's temple forces as his supporters.

…………

...Ximuer, can you not cheat me?

Garlan felt that he was not tired but vomited.

"Garlan, don't belittle yourself, and don't be too modest."

Kamos held Garlan's shoulder with one hand, his eyes burning.

"You are better than anyone."

"No, Brother Wang, I'm actually not good enough."

The boy is still in his final dying struggle.

"I really... By the way, the establishment of the crown prince still needs to be recognized by the Royal Knights, doesn't it?"

According to the rules of the Aaron Landis royal family in the past, all princes must first go to the Royal Knights for training, and only recognized princes are eligible to become crown princes.

King Kamos was taken aback.

There is indeed such a rule, but he didn't remember it for a while.

As he thought about it, he subconsciously glanced at the head of the royal knights, Sage, who was standing beside him.

At the beginning, he spent a lot of effort to get the approval of this old-fashioned guy.

And he also knew that Sa Ge valued force very much.With Garlan's current force, I'm afraid...it will be very difficult to get Sage's approval.

However, if he forcefully ordered Sago to recognize Garlan as a king, with Sago's rock-like stubborn character, he might not obey his orders even if he died.

King Kamos pondered.

And Garlan breathed a sigh of relief.

All right.

As long as this excuse exists, the crisis will be temporarily lifted.

Just when Garlan breathed a sigh of relief again, Captain Sago, who stood silently aside like a stone statue, suddenly turned sideways and bowed his head to King Kamos.

The bad premonition made Garlan's heart skip a beat, and then he heard Captain Sage speak.

"King Kamos, Prince Garlan is an excellent successor."

Sako said, "If you have decided to make him Dauphin, the Royal Knights will be as loyal to him as they are to you."

He finished speaking without emotion, then stood back blankly and continued to make his own stone statue.

Gallan: "..."

He felt that he felt the malice of the whole world at this moment.