SFS Chapter 184: The Campaign Against the Northern Lands
Chapter 184: The Campaign Against the Northern Lands
The young emperor ignored Ernest's words and instead looked at him and said...
"More meat? This minister really has a big appetite."
"Haha, you have to eat the meat while it's still fresh, that's when it's truly delicious!"
Ernest walked over to the emperor, knelt down, and began to speak.
The two's brief conversation left everyone present speechless.
After all, even the emperor listened to Ernest.
As a loyal subject, Sauer watched this scene with gritted teeth.
"Your Majesty! You have been deceived by Ernest! Wake up, look and listen..."
puff~
A pink blob fell to the ground.
Immediately afterwards, wails echoed throughout the palace, and the surrounding officials trembled in fear, each shrinking their heads and daring not to speak.
Beside her, Sheila held a dagger, wiping the bloodstains off it as she looked at Shor.
"dull."
The Emperor and Ernest watched this scene unfold, and neither of them blamed Sheila.
Instead, the emperor pointed at Sauer and said to Ernest.
"Hey, Minister, this guy is still saying things like that."
"He must have lost his mind."
"Yes, Minister, you've never been wrong."
The conversation between the two caused Sauer, who was wailing, to widen his eyes in disbelief.
At this moment, he looked like a clown in front of Ernest.
At this moment, Ernest slowly walked down and squatted down in front of Sauer, making faces at him.
"What a sad farewell."
"Don't worry, I will take good care of your wife, you don't need to worry."
Hmm~ It's the kind of care that covers the whole body.
Sauer stared intently at Ernest, wishing he could kill him!
But there was nothing we could do.
Ernest waved to Sheila.
"Hey, Sheila, this guy's yours to handle."
"OK."
With that, Sheila smiled at Sauer and dragged him out.
However, Sauer did not resist; instead, he stared intently at Ernest.
God!
Kill this scourge of the country and its people!
Even if... the entire empire is rebuilt, it doesn't matter!
After Sauer left, the scene quieted down again. A while later, Sheila walked in, covered in blood.
At this moment, the young emperor looked at Ernest and asked.
"Minister, what brings you here?"
"Of course, Your Majesty, this concerns matters of state."
Upon hearing Ernest's words, the young emperor's expression changed slightly.
It's about matters concerning the country.
That's a question for your ministers.
He then asked Ernest.
"Minister, what has happened?"
"Your Majesty, something serious has indeed happened: General Esdeath has betrayed the country and joined the North."
The words fell.
Everyone present, including the young emperor, stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.
Esdeath, a loyal subject, betrayed her country.
"How could General Esdeath betray her country? How is that possible!"
Ernest took out another strip of meat, preparing to take a bite, while a barely perceptible sneer appeared on his face. "Your Majesty, it is absolutely true, Esdeath has betrayed the country."
The young emperor was somewhat flustered at this moment.
Esdeath has betrayed her country; one of her strongest generals has betrayed her.
"Minister, what should we do?"
Ernest said calmly, "Your Majesty need not worry. The North is nothing but a small territory. We are an empire with a thousand-year history. We can conquer the North with a flick of our fingers."
Moreover, I already have a solution.
"By simply sending out elite troops, along with my and my rebellious son's men, and with my own intervention, we can surely annihilate the Northern Kingdom."
The young emperor was somewhat relieved after hearing this, and said, "Then I will do as the minister says."
At that moment, Sheila suddenly spoke.
"father..."
"Um?"
"Minister, I am willing to lead the men there."
Ernest looked at his son without saying a word.
If they were to breach the city walls, it would be more appropriate for my own son to lead the attack.
However, he cannot go to fight in foreign wars.
This is really troublesome. Who should we send?
It's so hard to think of.
Don't you think so, General Bud?
Ernest turned to the young emperor and said, "I believe that General Bud should lead the army to conquer the North and display the might of our empire."
If Bude wins, he will remain the Grand General; if he loses, he can eliminate the remaining loyal ministers one by one.
That's truly killing two birds with one stone!
The young emperor's eyes lit up at Ernest's words, but quickly dimmed.
Once General Bude leaves, the question arises: who will be sent to guard your palace?
The young emperor looked at his ministers and asked.
"Minister, if General Bude is dispatched, who will protect the safety of the capital?"
"That's easy."
Ernest tore off a piece of flesh and continued, "My unfilial son, Shirac, with his wild hounds, will protect the capital, and my men will also protect Your Majesty."
Sheila, who was initially angry because her father wouldn't let her go out, suddenly changed her expression.
Then he said with a firm look in his eyes.
"Sila will definitely protect the Emperor's safety!!"
The young emperor looked at Sheila and Ernest.
The young emperor, who trusted Ernest the most, immediately issued the order.
"Order General Bude to lead the troops to march north within three days and take it down."
At the same time, he appointed Sheila as Minister of the Imperial Guard, in charge of troops to ensure the safety of the palace!
With the order issued.
A soldier carrying the young emperor's decree walked toward the army's location.
General Bude was there.
Meanwhile, Sheila, who had just joined the ranks of the imperial guards and suddenly became a member of the imperial guards, still had a smile on her face.
He then turned and left, heading towards his base, while the other ministers went to perform their duties.
The empire, which had been dormant for a long time, began to operate.
At this moment, only the young emperor and Ernest remained in the palace.
The young emperor looked at Ernest and said, "Minister, with you here, I am at ease."
Ernest smiled and said, "This is what an old minister should do; I will certainly do my best to relieve Your Majesty's worries."
At that moment, no one knew what Ernest was thinking.
Soon, the young emperor's decree arrived at the army.
A tall, imposing blond man in armor with a cloak over his shoulders is training soldiers.
Simply place two hairs from his head on his eyebrows and he will be invincible.
"General! His Majesty's decree has arrived!"
The messenger shouted.
Bud stopped what he was doing, straightened his clothes, and quickly stepped forward to kneel on one knee to receive the imperial decree.
As the messenger finished delivering the decree.
Something seemed to flash in General Bude's eyes, but it ultimately turned into a single sentence.
"Your subject obeys the decree!"
"General Bude, make good preparations these next few days."
"yes!"
As the messenger left, Bud stood up.
He looked at the imperial edict in his hand, then turned his gaze towards the north.
His gaze was deep and unsettling; he hadn't expected Esdeath to have sided with the new king of the North.
He then looked at the soldiers who were training; it was time for real combat.