Chapter 483 (1/2)
Dewey doesn't think it's a smart idea, and it's too risky!
Although old Augustine VI has withdrawn from the center of power for more than two years, there are still many people will pay attention to him: including the temple!
It can be imagined that if the death of Augustine VI is spread out quickly, then it is Pope Paul XVI who will clap his hands most. It is not because Paul XVI hates Augustine VI so much. But as long as the old emperor dies, then according to the habit of most people's thinking, the Regent should naturally inherit the throne and be crowned as the new emperor of the Empire.
The church must be looking forward to the appearance of an Imperial Emperor who calls the Pope ”Godfather”! Just imagine that in some grand public occasions, his majesty Chen, the supreme emperor of the Empire, bows and salutes Paul XVI and respectfully calls him ”Godfather”. Such a scene is absolutely a great victory! And for the royal family, its significance is not just losing face.
According to Prince Chen's previous practice, every month or so, he would arrange Augustine VI to appear in public, such as attending a decision-making meeting in a certain court, or attending a review ceremony, etc.
In fact, since Prince Chen held the baptism ceremony that inspired the church, accepted the baptism of the pope at the ceremony, and honored the pope as the godfather, there have been some voices within the church that can't wait: hope the Regent will be crowned as soon as possible!
For those prodigies, they are eager to see a ”Godson” emperor, rather than a ”Godson” Regent. Many people have some impatient complaints about Prince Chen's delay in being crowned Emperor: anyway, the power is already in hand, and the old emperor has retired to the second tier. Why don't you pretend not to be crowned?!
And on some religious occasions. Some people in the church have already conveyed some urging meaning to Prince Chen, hoping that Prince Chen can fulfill his original promise as soon as possible.
”I don't expect to use a double to hide the power of the whole imperial capital forever, but it can be done to gain some time for us in a short time.” Although Prince Chen's voice is very light, Du Wei noticed that his word is ”we”.
It's clear that Dewey has received a clear message from it: he is by far the most trusted person of the young king.
Dewey sighed.
”Three days.” Prince Chen said faintly: ”three days later is the annual Qingfeng Festival. I arranged a public prayer ceremony, which is the last grand banquet held in the palace before the new year. On that occasion. I will make this ”father emperor” appear in public once. Then... Next, we can fight for two months. I will announce to the public that my father is unwell and let him live in peace. For a long time, he won't have to appear. ”
Du Wei sighed. It seemed that there was no way.
After all, it happened so suddenly that it disrupted the previous plan in just a few days. It's really hard to think of any proper solution.
”But.” Du Wei reminded: ”at the banquet of Qingfeng Festival, almost all the senior officials in the imperial capital will attend. Those old people have been with the emperor all their lives. It's hard to ensure that no one will see any flaws. Besides, your highness. You should know better than me that once this kind of thing is leaked out, it will be a big scandal! ” His tone was very serious: ”I must ask you clearly: do you really not want to be crowned emperor?”
Chen Prince's voice is very firm: ”my mind has decided very early... I belong to Charlie!”
”But Charlie is only ten years old. He won't suddenly grow up in two or three months.” Duvet sighed: ”and this double. It can only buy us two or three months at most. Three months later, how can we think of a reason to convince everyone that the throne should be passed on to Prince Charles publicly? ” Du Wei shook his head: ”Your Highness, you are in the prime of your life. Although you are the Regent, you have made a ten-year-old child emperor, and he is also your own son. I'm afraid this will be opposed by everyone. ”
Du Wei and Chen Prince's this conversation did not hide that ”double”. In fact, this guy has been sitting on that bed, his face full of fear, looking at Du Wei and Prince Chen.
Before Prince Chen left. But he left Dewey here. He gave him a task: to teach the stand in some etiquette to attend the banquet three days later.
Although Dewey was not a court ceremonial, it was too secret after all! Prince Chen doesn't want to let more people know about doubles
Moreover, on the night of the old emperor's death, the Regent immediately sent all the waiters, servants, court ladies and court guards to the palace without hesitation. They were all executed in secret!
It also included six court doctors who treated the old emperor.
It will be announced to the public. Because a careless court doctor and a court magic pharmacist accidentally caused the leakage of poison when they exchanged the efficacy of a dangerous magic potion. As a result, an unfortunate accident was caused, in which several court doctors and waiters died
Dewey didn't think much about this queer task. After all, if only one person knew about it, there would be less possibility of leakage.
But before Prince Chen left, he suddenly looked at Du Wei and said something strange: ”according to what I know, you should be an excellent camouflage master. You have the superb ability to camouflage a person.”
With that, he didn't seem to have any other meaning, so he turned and left.
Du Wei sighed and watched Prince Chen walk out of the palace.
There are no guards outside the palace now. Prince Chen, after executing the original bodyguards here, ordered that ”Your Majesty's daily life and bodyguard work in the future should be transferred to the court magician.”