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Chapter 1211 - 1211 201 Seven Royal Clans Emerge_3

1211: Chapter 201: Seven Royal Clans Emerge_3 1211: Chapter 201: Seven Royal Clans Emerge_3 These loyalists truly possess high loyalty and competence; the main problem is that they are too young and lack political acumen.

Especially when handling problems, they delineate enemy and ally too distinctly and overlook that the essence of politics is actually compromise.

Tracing back, the ancestors of these loyalists had also been senior ministers in the Kingdom, only gradually fading from the court during the shift of power.

Now, the situation is quite the same for these court ministers, and after they step down, there will be a few decades of silence before their descendants get a chance to return to the center of power.

Knowing that the King wants to hold power, the ministers still cling to their positions, driven not only by the allure of power but also by necessity.

Once they have climbed into the decision-making layer of the Kingdom, they represent not only themselves but also their families and political allies behind them; these people do not allow them to step back.

This step means during the era of Caesar IV, these political forces would have nothing to do anymore, they could only wait for the next Monarch.

Undoubtedly, this is intolerable for everyone.

For their own interests, for the interests of their families and political allies, they must persist.

The longer they stay in their positions, the more political dividends their groups can share.

Without dire necessity, everyone hesitates to let go.

…

Snow Moon Territory.

The power struggles in the Capital, thousands of miles away, were palpable even to Hudson.

Caesar IV’s sudden retracement brought him joy but also involuntary worries.

The King’s growth was too fast; compared to his performance before taking the throne, it was like a complete metamorphosis.

A powerful leader is hardly good news for local powerful factions.

If the King were a bit more naive, there would be room for political manipulation.

But once the King learned to be restrained, many things would become difficult.

Learning from this defeat, perhaps the next time he acts, it could drastically change the court.

Replacing the relatively conservative old guard with a group of politically more radical newcomers, what happens next is beyond what Hudson can foresee.

“Marshal, we’ve just received news from the great plains, the Orc Empire’s two main factions signed a ceasefire agreement five days ago!

The enemy has kept the news tightly sealed, known only by few top officials.

The exact details are unclear, but there’s been a major shake-up in the political system of the Orc Empire.

Apart from the original Four Royal Families, seven new Great Royal Clans have been added to jointly wield the power of the Empire.

If all goes as expected, these places in the seven royal clans are prepared for the Alliance of Seven Clans.

Just now they were fighting life and death battles, but now they are suddenly together holding the Empire’s power; it looks incredibly unreal!” Jose said, slightly agitated.

In politics, personal feelings aren’t important; what matters are the interests.

After the fight, sitting together to discuss the affairs of the nation is also a characteristic of the Orc Empire.

In a multi-species nation, without a strong inner core, holding onto past hatreds, they only have the path of division.

“How to split the Orc Empire,” Hudson has been studying this for several years, and has crafted dozens of plans.

“Understood!

Send orders to increase alertness in all frontline troops.

We will face increasing border conflicts with the Orcs.

Draft a document detailing the political upheaval in the Orc Empire for me, and mix in a draft on the Orc threat, send both to the Capital.”

Hudson ordered unflinchingly.

The political changes in the Orc Empire were completely expected by everyone.

Whether it was the previously rumored governance by ten royal families, or the current “Four Royal Families and Seven Royal Clans’ system”, in essence, they are the same.

Throwing out the Orc threat theory to divert everyone’s attention is mainly to provide a step down for everyone and to ease the power struggle in the Capital.

Deep inside, Hudson still detests playing politics; the military shouldn’t mix with politics.

Unfortunately, there’s no choice; being in this position, inevitably involves politics.

Either participate proactively or be passively involved.

Should there be slightest underperformance, all sorts of messy troubles invariably will find their way to him.

…

On the great plains, the Four Royal Families and Seven Great Royal Clans of the Orc Empire gathered together in the same tent for the first time.

It was ultimately just after the internal war had ended, the atmosphere was still somewhat awkward.

Even sitting together, the Seven Royal Clans appeared a tad inferior.

Butzwieg looked particularly conflicted, being originally one of their royal family members, having struggled through a series of fights and successfully blended into the royal ranks.

While other royal members celebrated a great political victory, he alone couldn’t muster a smile.

Excluded from the Royal Family circle and feeling demeaned in the royal circle, he seemed out of place inside the tent.

“Since we rarely get together, let’s not bring up past displeasures.

From now on, we need everyone to work together to develop and expand the great Orc Empire,” said Bearman Emperor with a hearty smile.

If it weren’t for mutual understanding, one might actually be fooled by his guileless expression and really think him an honest man.

“Bear King Your Majesty, you wouldn’t have invited us today just to reminisce, would you?” inquired the Leopard King.

The civil war had just ended, a certain cooling-off period was necessary.

Rushing to meet like this, even if one could maintain composure on the surface, internally there would inevitably be some awkwardness.

“Leopard Your Highness jests.

If it was just for reminiscence, I couldn’t have invited everyone here.

Today, I invited everyone because the Inheritance Hall is opening.

The location it appeared in is exactly under my control.

After discovering it, I didn’t dare to enjoy this benefit alone; I took this rare opportunity to invite everyone to share the inheritance…”