Chapter 1051 Imperial New Year
For 'visitors from another world', they should be captured and sectioned by the research institutions of various governments, or arrested by intelligence agencies, and tortured for various unknown information about their place of origin. This is someone who has violated the preconceived notions of the people on earth. In fact, the situation is not so dire.
To the people of Midi, visitors from another world are not an unfamiliar concept. Such as the four elemental planes, the shadow world, the abyss, and even the underground world that is on the same planet but has its own ecosystem. Residents of these places often appear in the mysterious land. Even ordinary people have the opportunity to come into contact with these visitors from other worlds, instead of only hearing about these people from unverifiable rumors.
So even if someone’s origin of birth is made public, it’s probably like asking a black guy on the road where he came from back home on Earth, and the other person said in a standard and correct manner: I’m from the Republic of Xilihulugalagala. , this kind of situation. The people who heard it probably just said "Oh" and then forgot about the name of the country that may not even be found on the globe.
Unless today's black guy is dressed as a Middle Eastern tycoon, with a gold chain around his neck thicker than his own arm, it might make passers-by look at him more, or even covet him. But no one would want to capture him and slice him into pieces, or interrogate him about the inside story of the Ji La Gu La Republic.
In the eyes of the natives of Lost Land, Lin's status as a visitor from another world was just that. Unless someone shows interest that is enough to move people's hearts today, others will be tempted to be greedy and behave irrationally. But if that goal has grown to a level that cannot be underestimated, the person who covets it will certainly not give up his desire, but will use a more rational method instead of fooling around.
Besides, Juan Javier is a very principled person when it comes to making friends. At least he knows not to gossip behind others’ backs. People who like to do this are either mean by nature or don't have many friends. Juan's good popularity is based on his understanding of the relationships between friends. Therefore, for him, Lin's identity is just to satisfy his curiosity. It has no other meaning, and the friendship remains the same.
In the holy city of Estali, far away from the hustle and bustle, people are renovating the airship Gaussbottom during this pleasant time. At the same time, the capital of the Gwane Empire ushered in a wave of ideological shock. Things have to start more than half a month ago:
In the emperor's palace, Armin Kazalnia is listening to the report from the Guards Corps and looking through the information in his hand.
Although the Praetorian Guards are called legions, they do not act like regular legions. Instead, they serve as the emperor's eyes and ears, scattered throughout the empire and inside and outside, spying on news of all sizes. The main targets of defense are the feudal nobles of all parties.
Until the end of the year.
It is the custom of the Gwana Empire to hold an audience ceremony every New Year. The emperor's vassals must come to the capital and palace in person to greet the emperor. At the same time, he offered the tribute that nobles from all over the country should pay in the old year.
Such rules have been established since the founding of the People's Republic of China. The intention was not that the emperor wanted to connect emotionally with his vassals, but rather to consume the strength of the nobles. After all, the empire's territory is vast, and some nobles who live far away have to spend a lot of time and money to prepare for this once-a-year audience, and they have to leave early in order to arrive in the capital in time for the New Year.
In the past, there was only one situation where one was allowed to miss the New Year's audience, and that was when the territory was invaded by another country. In other cases, even if the patient is about to die, he must be carried to the capital, so that the emperor can pretend to shed a few tears and say good things about the harmony between the emperor and his ministers.
If you are absent, it means you are not convinced; if you are not convinced, you will be beaten. In the history of the empire, there were countless people who had their titles deprived of titles and territories taken away for such reasons.
However, times have changed, and such rules have been somewhat modified today. In addition to the invasion of territory, illness, old age and other unfit circumstances, with prior notification and permission, the heir to the title or legal spouse is allowed to attend in his place.
The emphasis is on 'getting permission'. To put it simply, if the emperor thinks it is OK, then anything is OK; if the emperor thinks it is not OK, then the skin should be tightened. Your life and the continuation of your family all depend on the thought of that supreme being.
Today, the report submitted by the guards is about the movements of the nobles who met during the New Year. There is no need to say more about those who will be there in person, the focus is on those who cannot come. Why can't you come in person? Was a formal written request made? Who is present on behalf of someone? Have you already set off in time to attend the New Year's audience?
Flipping through the paper information, the old emperor struggled to read the handwriting that his subordinates had deliberately enlarged when writing with his dimmed old eyes.
As an old empire, no matter how convenient the forum is today, some habits and systems are not so easy to change. What's more, the cause of the old emperor's vision loss was not just presbyopia, but also had other symptoms. These cannot be seen clearly by simply enlarging the font size. However, the guards had no better way and could only spare personnel.
"Isn't he planning to come this year?" the old emperor suddenly asked.
As the head of the Imperial Guard who has served the emperor for a long time, of course he knows who the Supreme Being is asking. One of the sixteen grand dukes of the empire, Ricardo Carvey. He was once the spear in the emperor's hand and the most loyal old dog.
The friendship between the two was established earlier when they were students, studying under the same teacher. That person was one of the first people to follow the Crown Prince. It can be said that during the most spectacular moments in this emperor's life, there will definitely be the Grand Duke beside him, fighting alongside him.
However, the turning point came one year when the Grand Duke's most beloved youngest son, the Marquis of Balan and his wife, died unexpectedly. This made him brilliant in martial arts, but he seemed exhausted in the political arena and could no longer continue. After getting permission, he promoted his eldest son, the heir of the grand duke, to stay and continue to serve the emperor. And he himself returned to the Dukedom of Kawei and lived a semi-hermit life.
The reason why he is said to be in semi-seclusion is because from time to time, news of what the Grand Duke has done reaches the capital of the empire. But no matter what it is, except for the affairs within his own territory, the rest has nothing to do with politics. Even when he was entrusted with the mediation between nobles, he asked his eldest son to intervene and no longer intervened personally.
Since the Grand Duke's semi-seclusion, his eldest son, Marquis Farshid, has attended every New Year's audience instead. And he himself never submitted any application, relying on His Majesty the Emperor's trust to spend his time year after year. The old emperor also asked about it every year, but there was nothing he could do every year.
This year's situation is no different from previous years, so the leader of the guards reported back: "Your Majesty, before the sunrise, the Grand Duke did not set out from his territory, nor did he apply. This year, even if he wanted to attend the audience, he would not be able to make it in time."
As long as there are no accidents along the way, there won't be much difference between the procession of the audience team, the route they take, and the time it takes, compared to previous years. So the leader of the imperial guard reported this to the emperor.
"Yeah." He snorted softly. The old emperor did not make any further remarks, and it was impossible for anyone to detect his thoughts. I wonder if that person’s favor is still the same as before.