Chapter 918

Episode 918: The Imperial March 2 – Assault return, running on the ground. (6)

Seong Sam-moon continued in more detail.

“They are already full of military confidence. Of course, we are not unaware of our empire’s military power, so we are just keeping an eye on them. But they also know that our empire is far from Italy. If the empire comes up with a policy of appeasement here, they will misjudge that the empire is trying to force itself and come up with a policy of appeasement first, and will try to extort even more from them. “The first thing they will do is try to rip off Suez’s shares.”

At Seong Sam-moon’s words, Shin Suk-ju and Yu Eung-bu nodded at the same time. This was because, while staying in Italy, I got to know the way of thinking of Europeans, especially the leaders.

Hyang, who was listening to Seong Sam-moon, smiled slightly and asked another question.

“How do you think they will act if the empire not only stops intervening in Italy but also gives up its shares in Suez and withdraws?”

“In self-respect, yesterday’s comrades will become today’s enemies and fight against each other.”

Hyang’s smile grew even deeper at Seong Sam-moon’s answer.

“What would it be like if our empire attacked when we were tired of fighting and biting each other like that?”

At Hyang’s words, the ambassadors became thoughtful and shouted.

“Absolutely not!”

“There is no justification! “If you do something wrong, the empire will become a symbol of evil!”

“It’s not just the cause that matters! That would mean we would have to wait at least five more years! At least 5 years to come! “The empire’s fortunes will be shaken by excessive military spending!”

When the ambassadors unanimously shouted their opposition, Hyang smiled and responded.

“ha ha ha! I think it’s just a thought. I’m just wondering what would happen then. “It takes even more effort to stop an empire that has already begun to move, and I know that well.”

Even though they heard Hyang’s answer, the ambassadors looked at Hyang with faces full of worry.

‘Do we not know you, Your Majesty? Have you been hit once or twice?’

‘What kind of joke is this person who already has an action plan in place every time he says something?’

‘You’re joking!’

“You’re telling me it’s a joke? What is that distrustful face? Again, the empire has already begun to move, but I am well aware that stopping it will require even greater effort. “Don’t you know what ‘a world you believe in and live in’ means?”

When the scent slightly expressed its displeasure, the ambassadors immediately bowed their heads.

“Please forgive the disgrace of the minor gods.”

“Please forgive me.”

“Even forgiveness... I’m not unaware of your concerns, so I won’t mind.”

“I am devastated.”

Afterwards, a few small stories continued and the three ambassadors left the room where the incense was placed.

After passing through the shaky passage between the carriages and returning to their own carriage, the three headed to the conference room instead of the bedroom. The three people sitting on the chairs in the conference room let out a long sigh at the same time.

“Whoa~.”

Even though they sighed, the three ambassadors filled their glasses with water and emptied them again and again, as if their stuffy stomachs were not relieved.

“Pooh~. “I want to drink, but I can’t...”

“I agree.”

“Anyway, did Your Majesty really just think about it?”

Shin Suk-ju and Seong Sam-moon answered Yu Eung-bu’s question at the same time.

“That can be possible!”

“I know this because I have served His Majesty along with the Prime Minister since I was young, but the fact that you said such a thing means that you have already planned everything, including how to execute it. This hasn’t happened once or twice! “He clearly had a plan to carry out!”

“huh?”

Yu Eung-bu expressed doubts about Seong Sam-moon’s words.

“You must have had it? “Then do you think you won’t put it into practice?”

In response to Yu Eung-bu’s question, Shin Sook-ju cautiously opened her mouth.

“Perhaps not so? “It’s the best if you only look at the benefits you can get, but isn’t the cause the problem?”

Following Shin Sook-ju’s words, Seong Sam-moon added.

“It is clear that His Majesty the Emperor in Seoul will suffer the most, so he must have stopped.”

“Ah...”

“Oh my...”

The imperial soldiers had no choice but to turn their backs on the resolute response of the envoys.

In the end, the envoys met with the ambassadors and asked for a private meeting with Hyang. But the ambassadors rejected their pleas.

“His Majesty has already decided that there will be no private armament. So there’s nothing we can do.”

As the ambassadors began to refuse, envoys began to subtly coerce them.

“If it comes out like this, you don’t know that there is nothing but war, right? “War.”

Every time they heard something like that, the ambassadors responded by snorting.

“Do you think the Empire will be afraid?”

* * *

When the train arrived in Florence, Hyang got into the prepared carriage and headed straight to the embassy.

A carriage burning incense was passing through the city streets of Florence under strict road control by the Florentine and Imperial forces. Behind the walls of soldiers lined up on the left and right along the road, the residents of Florence stood on tiptoe and looked at the incense sitting in the carriage.

“He is the ‘Sage of the East’!”

“How majestic is this?”

While the residents were admiring the sight of incense slowly appearing through the carriage window, a group of artists were shining in the background.

“Whenever you go to Seoul, even the three-penny coins make a name for themselves...”

“You can’t miss this opportunity!”

When the Empire first opened its doors to Europe, there were artists who followed scholars and merchants to Seoul.

After returning to their hometown after their stay in Seoul, they translated the scenery and people of the empire they had seen and experienced into paintings and sculptures, and soon made a name for themselves as famous artists.

Afterwards, going to the empire became a lifelong wish for those who wanted to make a name for themselves as artists.

However, even if one desperately wanted to, going to the empire was not easy. This was because it required a lot of money and time.

Poor, unknown artists had no money, and well-known artists had no time to create works requested by customers.

For these people, visiting Hyang was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and without hesitation, they immediately packed their bags and headed to Florence.

Among the artists who arrived in Florence, there were some unknown artists and some famous artists.

The most representative person was Leonardo da Vinci.

The middle-aged da Vinci strengthened his resolve as he watched Hyang passing by in a carriage.

“If I can meet Tae Sang-tae and create a work of art, I can flatten that brat’s nose! “A lucky guy!”

The person who criticized da Vinci for being a child was Michelangelo. And quite a few artists were busy envying him and swearing at him.

Michelangelo’s skills were famous, but most importantly, his patron was Lorenzo de’ Medici.

As the sponsor was a sponsor, rumors were widespread that Michelangelo would meet with incense.

And all the artists who heard this rumor became envious of him and cursed him.

“Lucky guy! i envy you!”

* * *

After safely arriving at the embassy and undressing, Hyang soon conveyed his intentions to the envoys through the ambassadors.

-We would like to hold a meeting attended by all envoys from countries wishing to exchange opinions on the future of Italy.

-Participating envoys clearly state their country’s intentions in front of each other to prevent misunderstandings.

“...For this reason, you have not treated yourself alone so far.”

After hearing the ambassadors’ explanations, the envoys from each country gritted their teeth and nodded.

“I understand. “I will definitely attend the meeting.”

After the ambassadors returned, the envoys were able to clearly understand what the incense meant.

-Let’s not hide our greed from each other.

-The conclusion is decided anyway, right?

“In the end, what Tae Sang-tae wanted was to ‘create a villain.’”

-The Empire supports the ‘unification of Italy’. But they are interfering! Justice is in our Empire and in Florence!