I Will Be The Crowned King

Outside the inner city, the Shotgun Club, the lobby on the first floor.

As more and more militiamen poured into the streets, the Storm Legion crossed the city and assembled outside the Osteria Palace. Representatives from various communities also gathered here. , A heated discussion was launched on the next plan.

To be honest, most people didn't think too much at first, and didn't have much hope for the proposal of "Citizens' Assembly". Kou Hei, thinking about what to do if it happens.

It was just that the incident happened too suddenly and too blatantly, which caused the militias to counterattack strongly; rather than anger, it was more of fear—even the lieutenant general of the army who was just proposed, and the head of the Royal Guard dared to assassinate blatantly. What will happen to these militia leaders and community representatives?

The panicked militiamen just flocked to the square and the streets, expelling and blocking the Whitehall Street police and officials of the Privy Council; After entering the city, the legion began to gradually get rid of the initial chaos, and their self-confidence swelled rapidly.

Thousands of citizens spontaneously organized, some of them were workers, beggars, small businessmen, leather craftsmen, tabloid reporters... Once hostile to each other, the conflicting groups suspended the conflict: the citizens of the inner city took the initiative to open the streets , the representatives of the outer city passed through the middle of the road in an orderly manner, and even took the initiative to take off their hats to salute each other.

There was already a sea of ​​people outside the gate of the Shotgun Club, but there was no noise or crowding. Rich businessmen in rich clothes and workers with only shirts and trousers were sitting on the same bench, quietly waiting for the results of the discussions between the representatives.

In the crowded hall, "Red Heart" stood on the wine table on behalf of Teacher Erich, waving the King Clovis flag, the wine bottle and the bayonet Kang said passionately:

"Why did the Privy Council not dare to announce the murderer, why more than 20 members of the Privy Council died mysteriously, and made the representatives of the three communities become scapegoats, obviously they were only legally protesting the injustice of the new heating law."

"Why? Let me tell you why, because the Privy Council is afraid, the young and energetic ruling man is afraid, he is afraid that the people who should have obeyed him will unite, and he is afraid that we will find out that we don't need him at all. !"

"Every representative here is elected by each street. Why? It's not because of how noble your family background is, but because the people in the community and everyone recognize you. People who live in this community believe in you and us. They will never betray their interests!"

"In the past, the guards and the police were responsible for patrolling and maintaining law and order. Now it is young people from all households and workers in factories who take the initiative to patrol the streets. They are the people who live here and know who needs help and who knows best. The family tax has not been paid, and the street lamp is broken and needs to be repaired... They all know that we can take care of ourselves, and there is no need for the governor of the Privy Council to gossip!"

Accompanied by Teacher Erich smashing the wine bottle he swung vigorously against the wall, the audience burst into applause.

Immediately afterwards, representatives from various streets in the inner city and outer city appeared on the stage one by one, reading community newspapers and protest letters sent by citizens, the atmosphere of the meeting became more and more heated, and everyone cheered every time, regardless of whether he was rich or not. A businessman, or a porter in a certain military factory.

In the past, the biggest contradiction between inner and outer urban areas was the gap between rich and poor—inner urban areas enjoy the best public security, the most complete municipal construction, and the most abundant supply of goods, which is a symbol of civilization, prosperity, and upper class.

The outer city has undertaken the heaviest work, the worst living conditions, severe shortage of food and daily necessities, and produces 90% of the goods, but it has nothing to do with itself, even if it joins a trade union or a gang , is also constantly being polluted by food, dirty air, acute infectious diseases, poor factory safety measures, and death from overwork that threatens life safety.

Under such circumstances, it is impossible for the two parties to have any empathy for each other, but Ludwig, who was forced to take the scapegoat, easily did something that ordinary people could not do-community representatives who were afraid of being wiped out by the Privy Council and the royal family. Militiamen, unite!

The meeting concluded with a clear declaration amidst a lot of excitement, including but not limited to arresting the murderers of Ansen Bach and the Storm Legion, officially recognizing the status of representatives of each community - not the town council - and voting through the town council, and must It is a public announcement, and no regrets are allowed!

If the Privy Council did not agree, or if the finally published bill did not conform to the joint vote of the representatives, they would not lift the blockade of the streets of Clovis until the representatives were completely satisfied.

And the so-called "complete satisfaction" means letting Ludwig step down from power, disbanding the Prime Minister's Office, and reorganizing the Privy Council!

At the same time, Ludwig, who had just reached a private compromise with Sophia, Mrs. Katerina and the others, also bit the bullet and brought the bill of the Citizens' Assembly to the Privy Council, and then unanimously protested by all the councilors.

It's not that they are against the Citizens' Council itself. After all, as long as you look at the Storm Legion outside the Osteria Palace, no one does not understand the seriousness of the current situation. See if your head is really hard enough to pass a gun.

What really caused the parliamentarians to insist and refuse to let go was the National Assembly Act after the Citizens Assembly-allowing representatives of the provinces to form a National Assembly to unite the kingdom and discuss national policies.

Once the forces from other provinces are allowed to enter Clovis City, their downtrodden giants will immediately lose the last advantage of the "royal capital nobles", and the upstarts who have just risen will also be forced to start competing again.

However, whether it is the big truth of "unsafe status" or "do not want to compete", it must not be brought to the table, and as long as the citizens' assembly is opened, the provincial nobles who get the news will definitely not let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Opportunity is really completely passive.

Since we can’t tell the truth, the reasons for moving out are naturally more outrageous than the other: “The parliamentary system is a manifestation of backwardness and barbarism, and it simply doesn’t work in the civilized Clovis!”

"Letting the people intervene in politics is extremely irresponsible to the kingdom and the royal family, and a blasphemy to the Privy Council is a blasphemy to the kingship!"

"Those people are just bribed actors, and they are the puppet of Lieutenant General Ansen Bach. They should call him over immediately and publicly complain about this shameless behavior that can't restrain their subordinates and cause trouble to the Privy Council!"

"This is a riot, a complete riot. The army should quickly suppress the mob and let them know that the majesty of the royal family cannot be violated!"

Arrested Ansen Bach and reprimanded him in public. Did you ask the judge for instructions, or did you get permission from the 8,000 Storm Legion soldiers outside?

Want the army to suppress riots? Is there a possibility that this "riot" itself was facilitated by the Ministry of War?

With unspeakable disappointment, Ludwig, who is in power, left the Privy Council behind him, went to the inner court alone, and discussed with the Queen Mother about the citizens' council.

"...I have already heard about the situation from Sophia. Originally, His Majesty Nicholas also promised that as long as the issue of Newland's shares is properly resolved, the Citizens' Assembly should also approve it, but..."

Queen Anne on the throne lowered her head and sighed, her expression somewhat complicated: "Really, is there no room for negotiation at all?"

"You may wish to ask your Minister of War and the Chief of the Royal Guard personally appointed about this question later." Ludwig's face was frosty, and his voice sounded rather tangled:

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"But... yes, the entire city of Clovis has been completely agitated. If we don't give a satisfactory answer, or satisfy them, the matter may not end easily."

"Fortunately, they haven't acted too absurdly now. They are neither as disorderly as the last Clovis riot, nor as ambitious as the previous mutiny, trying to completely empty the royal family and monopolize power. Create a dictatorial military government."

"Citizens' council... that's all they want. As a cost to show His Majesty's generosity and love for the people, it's not particularly expensive."

"But it will become the fuse, and Ludwig is in power." The queen mother said in a deep voice, hugging the little king's arm with a little force:

"As you said, once you agree, things won't end so easily."

"That's right, if the citizens are agreed, soon those provincial governors who are still questioning the authority of His Majesty Nicholas, as well as nobles outside the capital, various organizations and forces will also make similar requests."

Ludwig nodded slightly: "In the end, besides agreeing, His Majesty probably won't have a second choice."

The young king who was held in his arms widened his eyes, and just as he was about to say something, Anne covered his mouth.

"The National Assembly... If it can really help the kingdom unite and be loyal to His Majesty, then there is nothing wrong with it." The queen mother said expressionlessly: "In the empire, the knights united by the emperor, and the nobles assisted the left." The emperor ensured the prosperity of the empire."

"The Clovis people don't have such a profound chivalry tradition. It seems to be a good way to select good gentry from ordinary people to consult on state affairs; it is easy to drive servants and nobles to do things, and it is easy for His Majesty and subjects to be too Excessive alienation is very detrimental to governing the country... What do you think the ruling party thinks?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Ludwig didn't want to say anything, his mind was full of wishing to strangle some **** who framed him.

And now he is very convinced that even if the Queen Mother in front of him did not personally participate, she must know something, otherwise it would be absolutely impossible to behave so calmly—as if she was very sure that the assassin would never hurt her.

"Then, Your Excellency in Power, His Majesty has decided to respond to the voice of the people and pass the Citizens' Assembly Act."

Annie paused, and said righteously: "Please go to the Privy Council immediately and announce the result."

"It's natural, but..." Ludwig changed the subject:

"Things have reached the point where the Privy Council's public announcement of the bill is probably not enough to quell the commotion and satisfy the hundreds of thousands of people outside."

"The ruling means..."

"I'm afraid, His Majesty will have to personally go to the gate of the Osteria Palace and announce this good news in person while thousands of people look up to him, to have any effect."

"..."

"Of course, I fully understand that this is tantamount to putting His Majesty in danger. As His Majesty's subject, it really shouldn't be." Ludwig was expressionless, and there was even a slight smile on the corner of his mouth:

"But as His Majesty the Queen Mother said, it is not enough to rely on us servants and nobles to govern the country well—Your Majesty, you must personally listen to the voices of the people."

The little king Nicholas, whose mouth was covered, stared at him without blinking.

"...Okay, I understand." Annie raised her head slowly, and said meaningfully: "Your Majesty will go, but please also ask the governor to find the Minister of War to discuss matters related to His Majesty's safety—how many people, where are they, who can Whether or not to ensure that His Majesty is safe, it is best to have an advance preparation."

"As ordered."

Ludwig bowed and saluted: "Please excuse me and leave."

Looking at his back without turning his head back and turning away with big strides, the expressionless Anne still covered Nicholas's mouth until she couldn't hear the other's footsteps at all, and finally let go after several minutes. .

"The traitor, he is the kingdom's traitor!" Almost at the same time, the already furious little king blurted out, yelling at the outside: "And that Ansen Bach, those mobs are all traitors~www.readwn .com~anti…”

Snapped-

The applause echoed in the inner court, and the sharp cursing stopped abruptly.

Covering his hot cheeks, the little king looked at the queen mother inexplicably: "Mother..."

"From now on, I won't let that word come out of your mouth again." Annie's face became extremely ugly: "You remember, Nicholas, those people, they are all loyal ministers left by your father, it is you You must treat each other with courtesy and always maintain respect as a loyal minister.”

"But they..."

"There is nothing but, you remember it for me!"

Annie raised her right hand again, and the frightened little king subconsciously dodged, closed his eyes and waited for another slap.

But what followed was a gentle embrace.

"Remember, Nicholas, you are...the king." Annie's voice was trembling: "No matter how angry or wronged you are, you must never show it, let them find out that you hate them; never put your true side , expose it to your loyal courtiers!"

"You have to use them, look for their weaknesses, make them have to submit to you, instead of venting your dissatisfaction when you are powerless, let your subjects see that their king is just a mortal, a person they can manipulate , use and play with the ears of mortals!"

"The king must be above his subjects!"