Chapter 1156 Split

"Go to Marienburg... I hate businessmen, but sometimes I have to agree that they can add a lot of wealth to the country.

They cannot be counted on in a war, but they are indispensable when preparing for a war. "Imrik advised his old friend, don't think about a miracle suddenly appearing.

What can you say that your Emperor Magnus is back and re-crowned as the Lord of the Empire with Sigmar's will, which will surely usher in a new bright future for the Empire.

Of course, this is also feasible. The devout pony's firm belief prevents him from being easily corrupted by power, and his unlimited enthusiasm for the empire can remain impartial and selfless.

But the Sigma Empire is not the Cathay Celestial Dynasty. A Dragon Emperor has nine children to help rule. Magnus cannot appoint a group of bald heads to replace the electors.

Decades of emperorship have reached the upper limit of the tolerance of the electors. Politics and faith are two different things. Their respect for Magnus does not mean that they can allow a pious person to become an eternal emperor.

It should be noted that even Sigmar became emperor after many criticisms, thinking that as a Rogan, he could not lead the Teutons.

Race, religion, culture, politics... all kinds of things can cause conflicts. Especially for a force with obvious cultural differences like the Empire, the emergence of an emperor who can win the support of most electors is already considered a big deal. Unprecedented.

"Then go ahead. I hope those idiots still know why the empire is strong."

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Marienburg, a city known as the crown jewel of the empire, of course, only refers to the commercial field.

As the largest trading center in the old world, Marienburg, Erengrad, and Tyrell jointly support the commercial backbone of mankind.

An important city across the mouth of the Reik River, located at the junction of the mainland and the Sea of ​​Claws. A hundred years ago, almost all maritime trade related to Bretonnia, the Southern Kingdom and the Empire were concentrated here.

This is a place with great wealth and great opportunities. Although the Imperial people generally despise the money-grubbing Marienburg, they still cannot stop those who desire wealth.

As the capital of the Westland, Marienburg is located on a swamp. In ancient times, before humans were created by the Old Saints, ancient creatures once made this place their home.

That is the only remaining bog-dwelling demon on Obion Island today. The ancient inscriptions excavated from the remote swamp undoubtedly prove that this view is very correct.

On the ship sailing towards Marienburg, Imrik was reviewing the latest intelligence documents with great interest.

According to the explanation of the legal source of the referendum proposed by the Merchants Federation to the Elector Conference, the reason why Marienburg was able to break away from the empire came from the greatest emperor after Sigmar - Magnus.

The Phoenix King glanced at the uncertain former emperor, "There is a saying in Cathay, which is to shoot yourself in the foot... I think it is very suitable for your current situation. How do you feel? The businessmen expressed their stance on the referendum to split the empire. It’s a document signed by you.”

Magnus gritted his teeth, "I will judge these damn heretics in the name of Sigmar!"

"Tell me what happened and let me have a plan... No, I should say let me have a good time."

Magnus was silent for a long time, thinking that it might be a bit embarrassing to say such a thing.

Finally, under the Phoenix King's sincere and mocking gaze, the pious man brought up the dusty past.

"This is what happened during the Great Holy War... Because most of the troops were mobilized to support Kislev, Paulus van der Macht, the last baron of the Westland, also went with me to fight, but unfortunately he died in the battle.

He had no heirs or heirs. After he was crowned emperor, claims to Westerland followed one after another. The Elector of Nordland kept saying that Marienburg was his barony, and there was Talabek.

I don’t know how a group of guys hunting deer in the forest could have anything to do with the swamp. "

"The Vandermacht family enjoys hereditary power, but no one can serve as the master of Westland. Hundreds of petitions came to Nunn Palace, expecting me to grant the claim to Westland.

Some electors even gathered troops and prepared to take action against the richest territory in the empire. "

“My initial idea was to allow the Vandermacht family to preside over the Westland as much as possible, so that no one can start a war with false claims... But the idiots in the Nordland and Talabekland have always insisted on it.

I cannot take the risk of civil war in the empire and protect a Vandermacht who has lost his family..."

"so?"

“So the merchant nobles of Marienburg came to Nunn jointly and submitted an application to me.

Without the need to appoint a single noble to rule, Marienburg was instead governed by a council of the largest merchant guilds and temples. They ensured that all rules would remain as before, that taxes would be collected into the emperor's treasury, that trade in goods would flow through the empire, and that there would be peace without war. "

"The facts show that the Marienburg Council has good abilities. During the sixty years I have been in power, it has provided a large amount of fiscal revenue to the empire every year, alleviating many of the fund shortages caused by the early stage of industrialization..."

"But, but!" Magnus gritted his teeth, and his anger surged into the sky along with the golden light and cold air.

"They actually want to split the empire! I will never allow this to happen. In the name of Sigma and Yurik, if it is a merchant's move, I will let the Iron Armored Army shoot them.

If they are priests from the Temple of Mannann, I will make it clear to the witch hunters that they are heretics, and I will kill anyone who dares to split the empire! "

Such a firm determination made Imrick frown. This is really a big pit.

It seems that Marienburg's attempt to gain independence was planned a hundred years ago, waiting for Magnus to die, supporting a greedy emperor to take the throne, and winning the hearts of the people with money.

After all, why should we pay taxes? What does the emperor's treasury have to do with us merchants? As long as there is money, even demons will succumb to Marienburg.

Money can hire the most elite soldiers to serve merchants and make opponents respectful, but it can't make the powerful people who combine politics and religion think that separation is feasible.

Magnus calmed down. It was not easy for him to come forward in person now. This kind of separation with the intention of independence was not the real crisis of the empire.

"I hope you can think of a way to stop the actions of the Marienburg Council."

"What can I do." Imrick shrugged speechlessly, "I am an elf, not a human. It is taboo to interfere in other countries' internal affairs without authorization. You don't want to see the Electoral Parliament present the next day that the Elf Phoenix King has too much say. You should be vigilant." (End of this chapter)