Chapter 1,356 There Are 2 Worst Strategies

"So, which one are you going to listen to first?" "A certain man with a bad taste asked, even forgetting to use honorifics. It means that he doesn't always use honorifics on his lips.

The empress blinked, and after thinking seriously for a while, she said, "First tell me the two worst ideas you think. I need to know how bad your worst idea is before I can judge how good your so-called good idea is. "

"Wise choice, Your Majesty. " Lin complimented calmly. First, he picked up the coffee to moisten his throat, and then held up this exquisite bone china coffee cup, signaling to Lisa who was not far away that her craftsmanship had improved a lot compared to the previous few days.

Because someone was dealing with business, the little round-faced person didn't dare to approach without permission. When she got a gesture from someone, even if it wasn't a compliment in person, she was very happy. She was talking proudly to Chang Pu, a beauty of mixed race from the sea tribe. Her cheerful movements made her goose-yellow multi-layer gauze skirt swing up and down, as if she came to life. Calamus is like a big sister, listening helplessly and patiently.

Of course Alegria wouldn't mind if a magician focused on his close friend. If you really cared, you wouldn't have introduced the two parties from the beginning. The empress didn't think she could monopolize this man. There was another woman who didn't show up. Although she only knew about it from rumors, her dual identity as a former demon king and a lich meant that she was not so easy to offend.

But so what? She kept this man not to compete for favor or to steal other people's men, but just to use his wisdom. Now, it's time for the other party to show its value. So Alegria waited patiently.

Lin didn't know the empress's thoughts. He just sorted out what was in his mind and said, "The next best option is to kill." Anyone who objects will be killed until no one objects, and the empire will be firmly in His Majesty's hands. "

Hearing such an answer, the empress chuckled and said, "It is indeed a terrible idea. If I could do that, it would save me a lot of trouble. "

Lin shrugged and said, "For me, it's actually not difficult to do. But it is easy to start, but it is difficult to stop. Perhaps a moment of violence can suppress all opposing voices, but it does not mean that these voices disappear. They will always break out at an unexpected time. This is what is called tyranny, and it is why I do not recommend this method. But this is indeed the fastest way to achieve results, and it can be done, so I will say it. Since I want to help you, of course I can't sing high-key and say things that I can't do. "

”Can it really be done? Alegria asked dubiously.

Lin didn't answer directly, but nodded seriously.

"Then if I choose this method, will you feel disappointed?" After all, this is a last resort you don’t recommend. "

"Not to mention disappointed. Lin looked at the expression of the beauty in front of him, trying to find out what she was thinking from that face. It's a pity that everyone in Yimeizhi was confused by her extremely well-maintained and naturally beautiful face, and they made no assumptions about what they saw in it. However, what needs to be explained still needs to be said:

"It's just that this kind of thing is like war, not a simple gamble. Even though gambling is affected by countless external factors, you can still stop when you want to. However, once a war begins, the choice of how and when it will end is not in your own hands, but in the hands of others. So as a result of doing this, it is very likely that you will just gain an empire with no other living people except you. Does this make sense? "

”An empire of one man. This seems good. ” Alegria muttered, as if he was giving up on himself or seeking revenge.

"Oh, Your Majesty, but this is not so good for others. "

"Why do you think that no one else would follow me in this process?" "The empress asked in a coquettish voice.

"There is only one reason for people to change their minds, and that is that their current life is not good. However, in my eyes, the Karlsruhe Empire may have some innocuous shortcomings, but the overall social atmosphere is positive. Everyone has a goal to work hard for, and as long as they work hard, they will be rewarded. In other words, their current life is good enough and they don’t need

Make your life less bad by following a tyrant. So when you choose to raise the butcher's knife, it is true that there will be subordinates who are loyal to you, but most people will probably choose to live a stable life and stand on the opposite side of you. "

” Is that so in your eyes? ” Alegria knelt down on the chair very ungracefully, picked up her legs that were crossed in front of her, and looked at someone with an indescribable look.

Lin asked back: "So in your eyes, what does the empire look like?" Have you suffered from numerous illnesses and become terminally ill? how about you? what you up to? Are you doing all this just to regain power, or do you want to do something good for the empire, so you must have power first? "

Assaulted by someone's question that he had always wanted to ask, Alegria showed an aggrieved expression and twisted his fingers around his red hair. Said: "Although I shouldn't say this, there is nothing particularly bad about the current empire. To be honest, I never thought about what I could do or do better. This all gave me the illusion that being without me would be a good thing for the empire. "

"Your Majesty, ideals and lofty goals are the driving force that propels a person forward. Just living, this cannot be considered a goal, because all animals have this instinct. However, the current situation and prospects of the empire seem to have also brought you confusion. This is also the reason why I want to offer the second best option, to abdicate. If you give the emperor to others who want to do it and think they have the ability to do it, you don't have to make your life so hard and painful. "

Lin, who made such a suggestion when it came to the imperial power itself, was already mentally prepared to withstand the storm. But the expected rage did not come. Instead, after serious consideration, Alegria said: "But there is no precedent for an emperor to abdicate in the empire." "

fine? Then keep talking nonsense. Lin said: "It's just that the Karlsruhe Empire doesn't have it, but other countries do." Even among the five empires with the same status, there is a precedent for an old emperor to pass the throne to the crown prince early. Besides, is it stipulated in the royal family of Karlsruhe or in the law that this kind of thing cannot be done? If you take the initiative to make such a request, whether it is a test or not, I am afraid those people will immediately raise their hands in approval. "

After finishing speaking, after thinking about it, Lin added: "And the position of emperor is not handed over for nothing. In addition to retaining your original title of earl, of course there will be other conditions." The first thing to ensure is that you will not be liquidated after abdicating. In addition, it is not too much to ask for a carefree life. If these conditions are met, why should you settle for a position where you are unable to do anything and are restricted in everything, making your life uncomfortable at all? Maybe there will be some unscrupulous actions behind his back. "

However, these words could not relieve the empress's tangled brows. Of course, Lin knew that this person must be struggling inside, so he smiled and said: "But this method of escape will not be done unless it is absolutely necessary." And our current situation is not that bad, unless your Majesty really has no intention of doing this at all. That’s why I listed this method as a bad idea. "

” In other words, there are two bad strategies. One is to lose the throne, and the other is to lose the entire empire. You came up with this idea. I'm starting to regret asking you for help and asking you these questions. "

Lin smiled and explained: "This is the worst plan. And it’s better to say it first so that you don’t have to make a hasty decision at a critical moment later. Let’s make it clear now and figure out whether this is what we want. Then when possible choices arise in the future, at least you won't make some rash decisions without preparation. "

Alegria frowned slightly and said, "I agree." So what are your two less recommended middle strategies? "

"One of the central strategies is to develop industries, accumulate strength, and attract allies. It's like a ship-cutting knife, or if you're paying attention, the automotive industry in the holy city of Estali. The advanced technology at hand can not only lead the changes of an era, but also bring huge benefits. And all of this can bring fame and allies, making them your supporters. "

Of course Alegria pays attention to the new thing "cars". In fact, her curiosity and tolerance for new things are far greater than outsiders imagine. So she also thought about what if all the skills displayed by this magician were

She controls, even if only half of it, what she can do with these profitable and advanced technologies.

But... Alegria asked uneasily: "You regard this method as a middle strategy, is it because you don't think so either?" "

Nodding helplessly, Lin explained: "No matter how good the technology is, it still cannot hide the essence of this business. As long as you are doing business, you cannot avoid the "people" factor. If the car can succeed in the holy city of Estali, the help of the Grand Duke of Kavi of the Gwana Empire is indispensable. He blocked many ill-intentioned attacks on the car, and also gave great support in the early days when many people were not optimistic about it. In addition, in the holy city of Estali, there is no overly strong conservative consciousness and people are willing to accept emerging things. These are important factors for the car's success. "

”Don’t the Karlsruhe Empire have these? asked the empress.

"Compared to the Gowana Empire, the Karlsruhe Empire is far more tolerant and interested in new things than the former. From my observation, the empire has a vitality comparable to that of the holy city of Estali. But to be honest, Your Majesty does not have the strength to protect this industry now. When others steal secrets, when someone provides the same goods, when one of our own is bribed and carries out internal sabotage, it is not necessary to say whether these small actions will consume a lot of our energy to prevent and clean up the aftermath; these small actions only need to be done , regardless of whether we succeed or not, the profits we can get will decrease. "