Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 544: Chapter 17: Philis’s Divine Military Coup and Su Li’s Year-End Meeting (Part 2)

Compared to other dukes and nobles, Philis assuming control of Avalon Palace is the most legitimate thing.

Sometimes a coup is far less complicated than ordinary people think; the longer the conspiracy, the more likely it is to fail. It is often a small elite army, driving straight in and seizing the central strongholds, that is more likely to succeed.

As long as one has political legitimacy, a small group of loyal and elite troops can change the fate of a flourishing dynasty!

The renowned and mighty coup involved just over 500 elite Forbidden Army soldiers, who directly stormed the palace gates and ended the reign of an era’s Empress, smoothly transferring the throne to the legitimate heir.

Even the Black Tortoise Gate coup, which seized power from the founding Emperor, involved only about 2,000 people.

Although Li Shimin is often criticized for his improper accession, in reality, he was the most legitimate successor among all Emperor Taizongs—he acceded as the Crown Prince. Simply, his acquisition of the Crown Prince title was not so orthodox.

Philis’ current situation is exactly the same as those coup leaders during the mighty coup and Black Tortoise Gate coup; she has the legitimacy to succeed. As long as her supporting elite knights can act decisively and drive straight into Avalon Palace, it will establish a preconceived fact.

The other dukes can only accept this begrudgingly; they have already shed too much noble blood. The white terror must end under the combined pressure of the Empire’s parliament and the Virena Church. Allowing them to continue the indiscriminate killing of the Elector’s heirs benefits no one among the Empire’s upper echelons.

Especially in the situation where Philis has already entered Avalon Palace, to pull her out from a heavily guarded palace to the guillotine... even the Emperor of the Empire would rage, and the dignity of the Elector would be questioned. In such a situation, the other dukes are likely unwilling to risk universal condemnation.

Their reason for supporting the noble offspring’s succession is primarily due to the desire not to see the Sulande Elector’s Territory abolished. After the war, many other Electors have coveted Sulande Province. The dukes must at least uphold the honor of the Sulande Elector; if the great tree falls, these dukes below would also suffer a loss of interest.

Therefore, Su Li instructs Fastrick to give Philis 10,000 Golden Crowns, encouraging her decisive action. Young people should be bold! They should have their own vitality and not be like other decaying nobles, scheming only in dark rooms.

If the 10,000 Golden Crowns that Su Li spent could still be considered legitimate business.

Then the 3,000 Golden Crowns awarded to Aeliria is entirely akin to Li Longji’s rewards for Yang Yuhuan.

He is infatuated with Aeliria beyond redemption, hence gifting her with 3,000 Golden Crowns.

Of course, in a certain sense, the wealth in the Vault Area is essentially his private treasury. Men, who wouldn’t spend a little money on the woman they fancy? These 3,000 Golden Crowns are just like Su Li buying stockings for Aeliria.

After all, Aeliria truly wore various Anaric Empress Giant Spider silk-made stockings these days for Su Li to play with.

No man would be stingy about buying sexy stockings for a woman!

However, with such expenses accumulating, it’s no surprise that the territory’s finances are stretched thin.

In the Pre-Witch Moon, which is the final month of the Imperial Calendar, Oliver summoned the territoral ministers to gather in the Bauhinia Manor’s meeting room.

Today is the year-end summary for everyone, and also a prospect for the coming new year.

The Empire does not have a Spring Festival, but it does have a Spring Brings Life to All Things ceremony.

After the Pre-Witch Moon, come the Witch Moon, New Moon, and Plow Moon, these three months belong to Spring.

Then the Redema Month, Summer Month, Pre-Mystery Month belong to Summer.

The farming and harvest in these months will determine a territory’s situation for the new year’s development.

Spring Brings Life to All Things festival does not belong to any day within these months, it is the first day of the year, now less than ten days left, the territory should start preparing for this day.

The Bauhinia Flower Manor’s meeting hall is now splendidly built, Dawn’s light shines through tall pillars, casting bright golden light at the entrance of the meeting hall, making it exceptionally divine and radiant. The exterior walls are constructed with deep red sandstone, intricately engraved with emblems and symbols of Fiery Sun Goddess’ faith. Whenever the breeze blows, the banners hanging above the lintels gently sway, creating a rustling sound.

Upon entering the meeting hall, one immediately feels a majestic aura. Tall stone pillars support the dome, each carved with the prayers of the Fiery Sun Goddess’ teachings. Between the pillars hang countless banners, mainly in deep red and gold hues, adorned with intricate patterns at the edges. The banners bear the family emblem—a blooming Bauhinia, with petals inlaid with brilliant gemstones, sparkling under the sun.

On this grand occasion, the meeting hall is densely surrounded by fully armed Golden Armor Knights. Each knight is clad in shining Vibranium Rune Armor, helmets adorned with feathers and emblems.

Su Li, surrounded by High-level Attendants Chief and numerous attendants and ministers, walked through the gates, morning sunlight streamed through the tall pillars, casting bright golden light at the meeting hall entrance, illuminating his vermilion robe and the dazzling Bauhinia Flower Emblem on his chest, this light seemed to be a divine guidance, illuminating his path forward.