Chapter 119 Tripartite Plan
Duanmuhuai also heard what happened to the emperor.
Just like the elf scout said, the emperor's retreat was cut off when he led his troops in pursuit, but that was not the problem. The problem was... after the emperor's retreat was cut off, some of the soldiers he led actually rebelled! Moreover, he and the barbarians from the north launched an attack on him, vowing to kill the emperor!
Only then did the emperor realize that the people around him had turned against him? !
There were a large number of rebels and barbarians in the North, but the emperor and his bodyguards were not freeloaders. The two sides fought to the end, and the emperor finally survived - of course, not a single one of his bodyguards was left. .
However, at this moment, the emperor has realized that there are many crises around him!
He didn't expect that the group of evil god believers had actually penetrated to this extent! Obviously, maybe this northern expedition itself is a trap! After all, the emperor originally led his army to conquer the empire in person because he heard that the barbarians from the north were about to move south and invade the empire's territory. If this is a conspiracy in itself, then...the problem is huge!
Because of this, the emperor chose to use a move to escape from the cicada's shell, put the gauntlet on the other severed hand, and ran away immediately. He is still not sure which people in the army are his cronies and which people are followers of the evil god. Under such circumstances, if you rashly return to the military camp, you might be killed quietly. After all, the emperor also knew that if the other party found out that he was not dead, then they would definitely think that their plan had been exposed, and they would be able to do anything by then. Maybe if it happens again, he will really "die suddenly" during the expedition.
So while the emperor concealed his whereabouts, he also observed the movements of other princes.
What he didn't expect was that after the news of his "death" reached Altdorf, none of the other princes came to see what was going on. They all ran away to the throne!
Fortunately, the emperor also worked as a mercenary when he was young, and his physical fitness was much better. Otherwise, he might have been pissed to death by the saucy manipulations of these unfilial sons.
However, the emperor himself also had his own channels and methods. After many investigations, he found that all of this was related to an evil sect called "Ukrainous Hand", and this sect happened to believe in the god of deception—— Well, this is indeed in line with the style of those idiots who have to prepare alibi and various criminal methods even if they kill individuals, otherwise they will feel uncomfortable.
Then needless to say, the situation has become very clear so far. The Wuzi Hands planned this civil strife, and are very likely to use other forces to try to dismember the empire. After all, it now seems that whether Manfred is trying to resurrect Nagash, or whether the followers of the God of Plague and the Skaven are attacking the empire's territory, they are obviously cutting the flesh of the empire.
And now the three princes gathered in Altdorf, obviously intending to take them all away at once. After all, as long as all three princes died, they would be leaderless and the collapse of the entire empire would be around the corner. If they could be sacrificed to the Chaos Evil God along the way, the benefits would be immeasurable.
That's why the emperor decided to change his name to Kevin to completely solve these troubles. That's why he hired the war group to try to destroy Manfred's conspiracy to resurrect Nagash - after all, it is definitely not a good thing to resurrect a powerful and evil necromancer on the land of the empire. .
Now that the crisis is over, what remains is how to punish the three unscrupulous descendants.
The problem is...
"Do you have anyone?"
Looking at Kevin sitting on the chair, Duanmu Huai asked this murderous question.
Now on the emperor's side are Duanmu Huai's battle group, and then the bald archbishop of Sigma. With the archbishop's appeal within the empire, it would not be difficult to find some manpower. However, the elite of the Sigma Temple have been sent away by the archbishop. Now the archbishop still has some prestige in the Sigma Temple... It is really hard to say.
If someone could tell him that he had been transformed into a vampire and burn him to death, that would be the end of it.
"………………"
Faced with Duanmu Huai's problem, the emperor himself was speechless. This problem was indeed fatal. In fact, now he is no longer sure who is loyal to him and who is the real traitor.
Of course, as the emperor of the empire, he naturally has his supporters within the empire, such as the bald old bishop, but from his experience, it can be seen that these loyal supporters of the emperor have probably been involved in some conspiracies. , even dead.
Under these circumstances, the emperor's return to Altdorf was simply courting death.
But to say that he will not return to Altdorf? Then... just sit back and watch the empire fall apart?
"The Praetorian Guards strictly obey the emperor's orders, I think they should be fine."
"That's good."
Hearing the emperor's answer, Duanmu Huai nodded.
"Fortunately, I also have a recommendation."
"Oh?" Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, the emperor looked at him curiously.
"Do you have anyone to recommend?"
"That's right, the commander of the Thirteenth Guard Corps, General Pastor."
“Pastor…………?”
The emperor was somewhat surprised when he heard this name. He even thought about it for a while before finally recalling this person.
"Him? But he is not a very good talent..."
"Although he is not very good, he is still very loyal."
Duanmuhuai told the emperor about Mordheim and what happened after that. Of course, he hid the part about Pastor trying to usurp the throne and become the emperor. No matter which dynasty or generation they belong to, the emperor is not happy to hear that his ministers have rebellious intentions. In addition, I have to say that General Pastor, as an imperial soldier, has done his best.
"I really didn't expect..."
After listening to Duanmu Huai's story, the emperor was also quite emotional. Indeed, as a general, Pastor's abilities were not outstanding on weekdays. In addition, he relied on his family to reach this position, so the emperor did not think much of him. It can be seen from the fact that he leads a security corps - the most common job of this corps is to maintain law and order in the city, similar to the security army. If the eldest prince hadn't been really short of troops, General Paster wouldn't have been able to lead his army to recapture Mordheim.
Although General Pastor's abilities are indeed limited, he at least has basic conscience and common sense. At least from the fact that he did not let the eldest prince take away the dimension stone, it can be seen that he is still a patriotic minister.
That's enough.
Of course, maybe Pastor has limited abilities and is usually a little transparent, so others don't pay much attention to this kind of person, which gives him a chance to survive.
After all, anything good in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Wouldn't someone like the bald old bishop with strong appeal in the Sigma Church be killed in one wave?
People like Pastor, whose grandfather did not love his grandmother, survived.
It has to be said that after listening to Duanmu Huai's story, the emperor's eyes also lit up.
Although Pastor is indeed not very capable and does not have a high reputation, one thing is very important - that is, he is in charge of the Guard Corps!
Although the security army cannot go to the battlefield on weekdays, they basically deal with trivial matters in the streets and alleys. They are basically grassroots police officers. However, the emperor's current headache is that he lacks the means and soldiers to control the city of Altdorf. Although he trusted the loyalty of the Imperial Guards, they needed to protect the palace and could not go to the streets to maintain law and order.
If there is such a person on his side to help him maintain law and order in Altdorf, then... the emperor can deal with his three unfilial sons without any worries!
God's fucking royal power has no eternity. If I don't commit the three of you, and the bastard who killed his father to seize the throne is hanged on the gate of Altdorf, this matter will not be over! !
The three of them discussed it and finally made a plan.
As the emperor's special envoy, Duanmu Huai was responsible for contacting General Pastor, and the emperor would take the archbishop back to the palace, contact the imperial guards, and then kill all the traitors on the night of the banquet! !
There is nothing wrong with the plan itself, it’s just that…………
"Your Highness, what are your plans?"
Looking at the high elf princess, the emperor was also in trouble. This was the internal affairs of the empire, and he couldn't let the elf princess get involved.
However, when Alisala heard the emperor's inquiry, she just glanced at Duanmu Huai silently.
"As long as I'm with him."
Then, the elf princess spoke.
(End of chapter)