Start North America 1400: nation building

night time.

The people gathered in the palace were able to leave; but Tzomok took a step ahead, his face was already tired, and there was a trace of pity.

His words echoed repeatedly in everyone's minds.

I believe in her, why doesn't she give kindness and mercy?

When the crowd dispersed.

There are only a group of direct members of the royal family left in the hall.

There was an eerie silence.

Either hang their heads in thought, or peek at a few core characters out of the corner of their eyes.

The three princes seem to be of high status.

The eldest prince is already over sixty years old, and such an age is rare in the city-state alliance.

When he was middle-aged, everyone had high expectations for him——

"The king is old, and the eldest prince will inherit the throne."

However, year after year, this kind of expectation has turned into "complaints"——

"Although the lord of the country has a long life, he is not physically active. The eldest prince should start to share the worries of the king for the lord!"

But since more than ten years ago, the voice of "Mingbuping" has also faded.

The old lord lived a long life, this is the great auspiciousness of the country!

Because of the glory of the old lord, even the heirs of the royal family will be healthy, and the eldest prince will have a long life.

So, it's now.

No one mentions the matter of inheritance anymore, because it depends on the physique of the old king, who knows how long the old man can live happily in this world.

The voice of anticipation also fell on the second and third princes.

The two are only in their early forties.

They are in line.

Before them, there were several brothers and sisters, some died young, some were married, married or passed away.

If there is a shortage of seats, the reputation will be bad, especially when the old lord seems to have lived a long life...

If under the eldest prince, it is the eighth prince.

Was that the old lord "taking away the life of his descendants"?
Therefore, if we look at the succession to the throne in the future, it will fall on the second prince and others.

The second prince is in charge of the treasury;
The third prince has military power;

For the first echelon.

After that, there will be several princes and grandchildren who are very popular.

The benefits of the old ruler's longevity are also reflected from now on.

He boiled his brother to death, so his children and grandchildren don't have to worry about competing with their uncle for power.

And the elders are relatives from generation to generation, and the last princes who are not favored under the third prince also have the possibility of being in the top position because of their children.

The seventeenth prince is the first person in the second echelon.

Because his daughter Mondaya is the most favored.

But in the silence here, he didn't dare to speak indiscriminately, and peeked at the three princes like the others.

Sure enough, the eldest prince who had no intention of taking the throne for a long time broke the silence first: "What do you think of the Lord's wish?"

He only looked at the two young brothers, and did not pay attention to the others.

Foreign affairs are also mostly controlled by two people.

The second prince sighed: "I know what the lord of the country wants, and he wants to go his own way."

"But why don't you negotiate with the envoy for peace?"

"Since the faith has been submitted, why not enshrine the Kingdom of God as the main country, just like the countries gave me Tepanix, and worship it year after year."

In this regard, some people nodded in agreement.

Seeking peace is one way, and it is exactly this way that the city-states are pursuing today.

Each city built sculptures with reference to the "Statue of My Lord's True Body", and the main seat of the sacrificial temple has been changed, without mentioning the name of the false god.

Stronger than Tepanix, Tezozomok calls himself "the servant of the True God of Balance", and puts his attitude at the lowest level.

So why not go a step further and start negotiations?

Of course, there are also people who have different opinions.

"Are you still taking chances? There has been news from Tower Cave City that the Lord of the Hill City has been executed!"

"And the oracle has already made it clear that everyone will be judged and embark on the road to redemption!"

"At that time, everything we have will be burned."

The man shouted and walked to the side of the third prince, "Prince, tell me what you have not revealed today! Let them die to understand!"

Everyone was stunned: "Is there anything that hasn't been revealed?"

The third prince said calmly: "The city of Tadong is now the city of Ahalkema, which means the city of brothers!"

"After the city was broken, a witch from the Kingdom of God came and gave an oracle..."

He explained the origin of Kema City, and also revealed the important information of today's "interrogation": "Except for the few officials stationed in the city who fled that night when God's punishment fell, their whereabouts are unknown, and the rest will be punished, and they will all be annihilated."

"Remember, it's all! No one is spared!

"

Having said that, he walked to the pillar, looked at the statue and said, "Is the true God merciful? Of course he is merciful!"

"But kindness is not for us!"

"On the contrary, this kindness is based on destroying us, and I want to give our flesh and blood as a gift to those lowly civilians!"

"Seek peace? Those 17 people have already stated that Kema City will be open."

He glanced at everyone: "Which one of you has the guts to be an envoy and go to Kema City to negotiate peace?! I can send troops to escort you!"

At this point, those who supported the second prince just now lowered their eyebrows.

The second prince was even more ashamed, and became angry from embarrassment: "Then why didn't you tell the matter just now?"

The third prince said disdainfully: "That's why I often say that your brain has already been filled with meat oil! If you tell the truth, it will spread to all the city-states. It will not only cause panic and rebellion, but also make the people voluntarily move to Tadong , surrender to the balance!"

"We are the royal family, the lords of the valley! We are the ones who lead the will of the people, and we must not let the people control our will!"

The second prince was out of breath, and took a few steps forward, his big belly pressed against the third prince, and shouted: "You also said that there are hundreds of people traveling with those 17 people, scattered in various cities!"

"Can you hide it from the people of Tepanix, and from other city-states?"

The third prince laughed loudly, spit on his brother's face: "Do you think I'm as stupid as you?"

"At noon today, I have obtained the results of the interrogation, and immediately sent Kuaizu messengers to the city-states to send orders to arrest those who returned from Nata Cave and block the news!"

This is the situation.

Compared with the second prince and the third prince, the superior and the inferior judged.

The second prince's face was completely red: "At noon, the result is due at noon, why did the palace council not be held until near dusk?"

At this time, someone finally couldn't stand it anymore.

The eldest prince walked up to the two of them, pulled them apart, and asked the third prince, "So, the lord already knows what you just said?"

"Correct."

"So, in the afternoon, the lord of the country was thinking about countermeasures, and only then did today's Wang Ling come?"

The third prince nodded with a smile, then glanced at the second prince contemptuously, the meaning was clear.

The eldest prince took a deep breath, and looked at the crowd, as if to sort things out, and to clear up their doubts——

"The oracle of balance is very clear, and those who are willing to walk towards her are all subjects!"

"And it didn't talk about how we and the rich and powerful should..."

"But in the name of trial, our outcome has been determined."

"So, how to choose, I think everyone is tacit!"

"But it's not until the end, and you can't give up lightly!"

"Therefore, the king is willing to believe in the true God, and will not hinder the way of pilgrims."

"If someone wants to leave, let them go!"

"But the key point is... the returnees of Tadong City are not allowed to enter the city, and they are not allowed to spread speech. This will greatly reduce the unrest!"

"Even if thousands or tens of thousands of people flee from each city, the foundation of my city-state will not be shaken!"

"After all, the number of citizens of various city-states living in Tadong City is limited!"

Everyone listened to his interpretation, and their thoughts gradually became clear.

The seventeenth prince said: "That is to say, as long as we control the spread of public opinion, we can control the situation?"

"Even, we can let all people know the suffering of judgment and migration!"

"Who wants to leave their homeland?"

At this point, there was already a gasp in the hall.

Only then did they see the strategy of the old country lord.

The pressure of the previous moment dissipated suddenly.

however.

At this time again, the Eldest Prince stared at the Third Prince and said: "Then, let me ask again, if peace can be negotiated, is the Lord willing?"

The third prince showed a flattering smile to the elder brother.

Because he knows that the eldest prince has long given up on fighting for power, but if he has his support, his weight will be even greater, so he has always been extremely polite to him:
"Brother, how do I know the will of the king? On the other hand, you are waiting for my elder brother and assisting the king for many years, so you should understand the heart of the king!"

"As you have just seen, it is in line with true knowledge, and it is worthy of the name of the wise man of the University."

The eldest prince had no aversion to his flattery, but continued: "I think it would be best if we can seek peace."

Only then did the third prince agree: "It's only natural. Only when the Kingdom of God shines on us can we be more prosperous."

The eldest prince said again: "Then has the lord ever thought that if he responds like this now, God's punishment will come again?"

wow.

There was an uproar in the hall.

Blocking the news and allowing the people to leave, this is a lucky way to deal with it.

But in fact, the coercion of the true god hangs over their heads all the time!
When everyone showed their frightened expressions again, the third prince was still neither humble nor overbearing, only a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Then it depends on whether the royal heirs are willing to be honored and disgraced as one with the royal family!"

"Going is the punishment of judgment."

"Staying is a death punished by God."

"But both have uncertainties!"

"Since this is the case, I would like to follow the lord of the country, because he is not only the lord of the valley, but also the supreme authority; he is also my father!"

Still the same sentence, it is dead anyway, why not take a gamble and stay?

Even if Judgment is lucky enough to survive, for the royal families like them, once they lose their authority, there is no point in surviving.

Because most of the people in this hall have been admired by all people since they were born, and they are above all living beings!
"I would like to follow the king!"

"The king is also my grandfather!"

"That's right, we are one body in honor and disgrace with the royal family!"

The atmosphere in the field has been mobilized, the reason is clear, and they have no way out.

There was only one young girl who looked blank and said nothing.

Beside her, her father scolded in a low voice: "Why don't you express your opinion? You are the most beloved granddaughter of the king!"

Meng Daya said: "Isn't it better to be alive than to be dead? Since we are a royal family, we should make our people happy and prosperous!"

"If the True God of Balance can achieve all this, shouldn't we guide the people to walk towards her?"

"You, you are crazy!

The seventeenth prince's scalp was numb, he couldn't understand his daughter, "Mondaya, what's wrong with you?" "

"Could it be that just because you spent a few days with that lowly slave like a wild dog, your noble will as a royal family has been tainted by him?"

"If the maid hadn't checked your body, I, I wish I could kill you, a person who has brought shame to the royal family."

Mengdaya's expression was also extremely embarrassing: "Keya is not a wild dog! Father, if you want to kill, then kill him! I will die with him!"

"But I'm afraid, the Grandpa Lord will kill you too!"

"You...you..." The Seventeenth Prince was speechless.

In the royal family, he was treated coldly, and he was able to have his current status and power because of his father and daughter.

Therefore, even at home, he has to treat his daughter with a little more respect than normal father and daughter.

Otherwise, how could he not even bear to kill a slave, and procrastinate till now?
The two whispered, and they were already followed by suspicious eyes.

The Seventeenth Prince didn't dare to continue the quarrel, and only threatened: "I don't have to kill him, but that doesn't mean I won't humiliate him!"

"Mengdaya, if you dare to say a word against the king again, I will make him suffer inhumane suffering! If you continue to seek death and life, I will have nothing to fear!"

"You have to know, what time is it now, the country is about to perish, why should I covet the throne?"

After the words were settled, Mengdaya was speechless.

It is at this time.

The eldest prince's voice caused everyone to be puzzled again, "Then do as you said before."

Seeing that the eldest prince was speaking to him, the third prince was puzzled and said: "Brother, what do you mean by that, please forgive me for being stupid..."

And the next moment, the eldest prince said something astonishing——

"No one wants to make peace, so let me do it!"

"Instead of betting on the uncertain result, let me reveal the answer, and let everyone have a mental preparation!"

Block the news and let the runaways go.

This is nothing more than laying flat and trying your luck, betting on life and death.

But if someone is willing to negotiate on behalf of the city-state, there will be countless possibilities for the extended result...

Is it possible to surrender to the balance without eliminating the country?

Or, is the royal family exempt from the punishment of annihilation?

If it is alive, of course everyone will be happy.

If it's death, it's better to go all the way to the dark, try your best, and give it a go——

With such news revealed, the city-states are likely to truly unite and launch a confrontation with the army of judgment.

It's not like it is now, only caring about everyone's own danger, and the chaos is like a mess.

only……

The only victim who contributed to this matter was the eldest prince.

"Brother, how could it be possible for you to go to negotiate in person?"

At this time, the second prince also immediately said: "No, absolutely not! Even if you want to send a mission to see the envoy, you must invite the court ministers and officials to go!"

However, the eldest prince smiled and shook his head: "If you want to ask for peace, but there is no royal family to come forward, how can you talk about sincerity?"

"I am the eldest prince, the heir to the throne of the kingdom, and my identity has enough weight."

"Even if you can't sum the result, you can still present a final answer!"

"This is my responsibility as the eldest son of the royal family."

The words fall.

Everyone seemed to see a halo emanating from the eldest prince in this dark palace.

Even the second and third princes, who were fighting openly and secretly, couldn't help but look at each other, and they were shocked by each other.

……

It is late at night.

In the deep garden of the palace, only the eldest prince knelt down and bowed to Te Zuomoke who was already sleeping on the soft couch.

He had made his heart clear, and then he heard a low voice from the bed——

"I know you're upset with me, and you haven't passed on the kingship for so long!"

"Why do you risk your life?"

The eldest prince said: "Father, if I really covet the throne, I will cause turmoil when I am still in my prime! I respect you, your longevity and health is my greatest joy!"

"Now, I am also old, and I have no intention of seeking the throne. Now that I have reached this point, I am willing to give my last strength to the kingdom!"

The figure on the bed sat up, looked at it, and said: "If you can really ask for peace and return, I will abdicate to you!"

"Father, I have already said that I do not covet..."

But before he finished speaking, the old man laughed and said, "If you don't covet it, just pass it on to others after I pass it on to you!"

"Those who have made meritorious deeds deserve rewards. I will not hide this matter, and I can also tell the people that they are willing to negotiate for peace instead of you. If they succeed, they will be the owners of my throne and the Valley Scepter!"