"That's right, that's right. The Empire is flourishing now, and His Majesty is truly a wise ruler."
"Indeed, with Ernest assisting you, Your Majesty will surely surpass the previous emperors."
"It is the Empire's honor to have such a wise ruler as Your Majesty."
Inside the hall, the military generals and ministers flattered him, afraid that they would be a second slower than others.
"Hmm, with the assistance of all the ministers, I will surely ensure the continued prosperity of the Empire." The Little Emperor nodded happily.
"That is so, Your Majesty." Ernest chimed in with a smile.
"Your Majesty—please don't listen to flattery anymore! Ernest and his cronies are all treacherous sycophants!"
At this moment, a desperate minister could no longer bear it and rushed out, shouting at the Little Emperor.
Fear had covered his entire face. He knew that if he stepped forward now, he would surely be eliminated by the treacherous minister Ernest, but he had to step forward.
"Your Majesty! Please wake up! The Empire is not flourishing as that treacherous minister Ernest claims; it's on the verge of collapse!"
"The Revolutionary Army in the Southern Province! The Way of Peace in the Eastern Province! Especially The Way of Peace! Your subject has received news that they are about to completely occupy the Eastern Province and have already declared their nation! Your Majesty!"
The minister yelled hysterically, "I beg you, don't listen to the slanders of that great treacherous minister Ernest! Otherwise, the Empire will truly be destroyed!"
"Please order General Bude to execute these treacherous ministers on the spot!"
The other ministers in the hall looked at the suddenly appearing opposition with ugly expressions, but their eyes were full of mockery.
Now the entire Holy Capital was under their control. The opposition members were either killed or exiled by them, leaving only a few opposition ministers in the entire hall.
"Nonsense!" Ernest's face was grim, and he glared fiercely.
"I think you're crazy, roaring in front of His Majesty, completely disregarding him."
The Little Emperor frowned and looked at Ernest: "What's wrong, Ernest? Why did this minister suddenly say such things? Is there really a problem with the Empire?"
Ernest quickly said flatteringly: "How could that be, my Emperor? Under your rule, the Empire is as strong as ever."
"Moreover, it is the divine order that rules the Empire, and you are the master of the divine order."
"You are the one who holds the Supreme Throne, so how could the Empire show signs of collapse?" Ernest sneered inwardly.
Of course, he had received news of the rebellions by the Revolutionary Army and The Way of Peace.
But what of it? One person is an ant, so are a group of people not ants? No matter how many people,
No matter how many rebels, they would crumble before the Supreme Imperial Arms.
And he had educated the Little Emperor since childhood; the Little Emperor would absolutely obey his words, even if he appeared to love his people, he loved the people who listened to him, Ernest.
"That's right, how could an Empire that has been passed down for a thousand years have problems? I am the Emperor who controls the divine order." The Little Emperor nodded: "This minister dares to speak nonsense; it seems he really is mad."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" The minister cried out in despair. At this point, he angrily looked at Ernest, drew a knife from behind him, and charged towards Ernest.
"Ernest! You treacherous minister who will destroy the Empire!"
Crash! Boom!
A white electric current instantly struck the desperate minister, turning him into a charred human figure in an instant.
"How dare you brandish a weapon in front of His Majesty."
General Bude, the Empire's Grand General, stood beside him with a serious expression, the Imperial Arms on his arm flowing with electricity. He looked at the Little Emperor: "Your Majesty, the villain has been eliminated."
The Little Emperor seemed startled, a cold sweat breaking out on his face: "Thank you, General Bude."
General Bude: "It is my duty. With me here, no one can threaten you."
"As expected of the loyal General Bude." Ernest said with a smile, but inwardly, he felt no gratitude at all, only extreme apprehension.
The only person in the entire Holy Capital he hadn't bribed was this Imperial Guard General Bude.
General Bude's family had been Imperial Guards for a thousand years, obeying only the Emperor's commands, as stubborn as a rock.
However, he could also issue commands to General Bude through the Little Emperor, but he would absolutely not stay too far from the Little Emperor. It was precisely this General Bude who prevented him from proceeding with his next plan, keeping him stuck in the position of assisting minister.
If it weren't for General Bude, he could have tried to have a daughter who could marry the Emperor's son and usurp the throne.
After all, the Supreme Imperial Arms could only be activated by the bloodline of the First Emperor.
Damn General Bude—
"However, at present, there are indeed some disobedient little mice within the Empire."
"Didn't General Esdeath previously report a victory, annihilating hundreds of thousands of Northern Barbarians? Then it would be perfect to have General Esdeath return to the Holy Capital to clean up those little mice."
Ernest said to the Little Emperor.
Although the Supreme Imperial Arms were foolproof, if those commoners like the Revolutionary Army reached the Holy Capital, he would lose a large portion of his wealth income.
The Little Emperor was surprised: "Oh? Are there still people in the Empire who disobey me?"
Ernest: "Just some commoners who have been misled by bad people. We just need to eliminate these bad people."
The Little Emperor nodded: "So that's how it is. Then I'll leave everything to Ernest."
Ernest's face almost split into a grin: "Your subject will definitely handle everything well."
The Little Emperor said with emotion: "You truly work hard. Is there anything I can bestow upon Ernest? Ernest, please speak freely."
Ernest said with a loyal expression: "How dare your subject ask for rewards? This is all my duty."
The Little Emperor was even more moved: "It is the Empire's fortune to have Ernest."
"Your Majesty is right, it is the Empire's honor to have Ernest."
"Your Majesty, assisted by Ernest, is the wisest ruler in history, second only to the First Emperor."
The Little Emperor was so flattered he lost his bearings: "Then, let's now order General Esdeath to withdraw her troops and return to the Holy Capital."
On the other side.
Night Raid and the others also arrived at Jerok, the newly established Holy Capital of the Papal State.
Jerok had already been completely revitalized, and the air was filled with a sense of happiness; the lives of the people had returned to normal.
But people were still discussing various matters of the founding ceremony.
Especially under Sima Wei Zhi's hands, the commercial prosperity of the entire Papal State's radiated area had reached a level unprecedented in a thousand years of the Empire.
Her skill, 'Commercial Kingdom,' would subtly change the commerce of the entire radiated area according to her ideas.
At this time, a large area of the Eastern Province radiating outwards from Jerok, the people were truly living in peace and contentment.
In fact, the Empire's commercial and agricultural output could completely feed everyone, but because of the merchants and nobles, the Empire had decayed to the point where people starved to death everywhere.
Najenda frowned, feeling deceived, her only intact right hand couldn't help but clench into a fist. "Is this what the Revolutionary Army's scout meant by the people being brainwashed?"