The matter finally came to an end, and everyone in the square had dispersed under the order and returned to their posts.
However, many people were still in a state of shock, and they informed others of the shocking news, which caused the news to spread rapidly throughout the palace.
As a key figure in this shocking news, Garlan was still stunned during the time he was brought to the court by his brother Kamos from the square.
On the innermost platform of the spacious court, a huge throne carved from a single piece of green malachite was placed there.
The white jade stone steps to the throne are only three steps short, so short that they seem to be able to step up in two steps. However, in the whole world, only one person dared to step on the snow-white stone steps in the middle to reach the throne.
In the past, when Garlan occasionally came to the court, even if King Camos loved him very much, he could only sit on the seat closest to King Camos under the steps, and the same was true for Heimos.
Military generals and civil officials who are qualified to enter the court are separated by a large distance of steps, either sitting or standing, and they are listed on both sides of the court with awe.
And this time, after entering the chamber, when Garlan followed King Camos to the bottom of the white jade stone steps, and subconsciously walked to the seat on one side, he was suddenly caught by King Camos wrist.
He looked at King Camos suspiciously, and King Camos raised his eyebrows and smiled at him, and then, just holding his hand, like holding a child who was just learning to walk, he turned and was about to lead him to the steps go up.
In an instant, countless eyes shot from behind him.
Those gazes almost materialized one by one, like countless sharp arrows poking at his back.
Garlan felt that his back was about to be burned by those people staring at him.
And this time, he finally woke up who had been in a daze.
He took a sudden step back almost instinctively, just as Camos was grabbing his hand and walking up the steps.
As a result, the arms of the two were stretched straight in the middle.
The scene of one pulling forward and the other shrinking back suddenly stunned the military generals and civil servants who were originally thinking differently.
What are King Camos and Prince Garlan doing
They were all so puzzled in their hearts.
But given the majesty of King Camos, no one dared to ask this question for the time being.
Feeling that the hand he was holding was pulling back hard, King Camos turned his head and looked at Garlan suspiciously.
"What's wrong? Garland."
He said, "Come, come with me."
As the crown prince, although he couldn't sit on the malachite throne, he was already qualified to walk up the steps and stand beside the throne.
When Camos was the crown prince, he always stood by his father's side.
Standing in the position next to the throne, you can look down on the people under the steps from a high place.
It's a symbol with a lot of meaning.
This is the shift in status and position.
The crown prince is half a king.
From now on, he has the right to look down on people.
"No... that, brother Wang."
The boy's eyes rolled around.
"I think it's too hasty for you to decide on such a big thing as the Crown Prince."
He said, "I don't think I have the qualifications yet... Moreover, such a big thing is related to the whole Aaron Landis, and the position of the crown prince must be approved by everyone. In case anyone has an opinion, this is It's not too good, is it?"
With a raised eyebrow, King Camos swept his gaze to the military generals and civil servants below.
"What, do you have any opinion on my decision?"
King Camos' deep voice echoed in the court, and the generals in the row on the right knelt down on one knee without saying a word.
They knelt on the ground, put one hand on their chest, and bowed their heads faithfully.
"Your decision is my will to wait."
They answered so unanimously.
For these generals, the words of King Camos are absolute.
The great Lion King's position in the army is unique and unshakable.
They will never disobey the king's orders.
Looking at the group of knelt generals, Garlan felt heartbroken.
You must know that in previous generations, these generals were almost all die-hard supporters of Heimos.
The reason is very simple, because Heimos's military exploits are outstanding, but he has not even taken a step in the royal palace, let alone on the battlefield, so the generals are naturally more willing to follow Heimos.
And this life, although it is much better than the previous lives, but I have fought the battle of Tozes City, and this is still won by Heimos coming to the rescue - comparison He was much worse than Heimos, who made great military exploits in the north, made the Geshu people fearful and even became known as the 'Black Knight'.
He also thought that these military attachés and generals would support Heimos and persuade King Camos not to make him the crown prince, just like the previous generations.
Who knows... The generals are all die-hards of King Camos.
It seems that they will never go against the words of the king.
But Garland didn't know.
Although this group of generals did have a more favorable impression of Heimos, who also led the army to fight, the incident in Tozes City also gave them a sense of identity with Gallan.
A prince who would not abandon the city and fight to the death in the face of a pirate attack would certainly not feel excluded.
Therefore, the difference in their affection for the two princes is not big enough to make them willing to go against King Camos for it.
There was nothing for the military commander, and Garlan turned his anticipation towards the civilian side.
After all, compared with the generals who obey King Kamos wholeheartedly, the minds of the civil servants are much more complicated, and their minds are different, and there will definitely be some people who do not want to become the crown prince.
Especially that one.
The young man looked at the chief director with a look of anticipation.
This time, he has severely lost his face, and it can be considered that he has already made a grudge.
Garlan felt that, no matter what, it was impossible for the chief director to support himself to become the crown prince.
Wouldn't he be in trouble for a prince who had a grudge against him on the throne.
Living up to Gallan's expectations, the Chief Secretary hesitated for a long time before opening his mouth.
However, it wasn't the hard words that Gallan expected, 'Prince Gallan is not suitable to be the crown prince', but an extremely euphemistic sentence.
"King Camos, the establishment of the crown prince is a big deal. It's only been a month, isn't it too hasty?"
The chief secretary peeped at King Camos' face and added another sentence.
"I think it's better to be cautious about this matter, and at least prepare for about half a year." He tentatively said, "After all, Prince Gallan is still young, so it's a bit too hard to be made a prince now..."
Garlan stood there without saying a word, but in his heart he was nodding desperately at the chief director.
That's right, he is still young and underage, so how can he be qualified to be established as the crown prince.
Go ahead, go ahead and say a little more.
However, when Garlan was still silently cheering for the Chief Secretary in his heart, the Minister of Right over there suddenly spoke up.
"Director, you are wrong."
Before King Camos could speak, the Minister of Right on the side interrupted the Chief Secretary's words.
As an old courtier who can best guess King Camos' intentions, although he has been pretending to be out of energy on many things recently, he doesn't express his opinions much, but now that King Camos is here, he can't Pretending to be deaf.
"Although Prince Gallan is still young, he has far surpassed his peers in every aspect. He is called a 'wise prince' by the people of the royal city, and it can be seen that he is very much loved by the people. ."
"Moreover, the battle in Tozes City also proved that Prince Garlan's heart is strong enough to bear the responsibility of the crown prince."
"And the wisdom and composure he showed just now also deeply impressed me."
When the Chief Secretary spoke, there was a trace of displeasure on King Camos' face.
And when Xiang Yousi kept saying good things about Garlan, his face turned from cloudy to clear, and he nodded, showing his undisguised look of satisfaction.
The chief director originally wanted to say something to refute the right secretary, but he caught a glimpse of King Camos' face from the corner of his eyes, and he forcibly swallowed the words that had just reached his mouth.
He closed his mouth, lowered his eyes, and sat there silent.
Does this give up
Seeing the Chief Secretary shut up and admit defeat, Garlan hated that iron was not steel.
It's so incompetent, and it's so disappointing to my expectations of you.
Seeing that you were so bad at me or Heimos not long ago, why are you so cowardly now
It seems to have to rely on themselves.
Thinking helplessly in his heart, Garlan looked up at Camos.
"Brother Wang, I don't think I have the qualifications to become the crown prince." He said, "Heimos is stronger than me, and he has made more battles than me. Even this Tozes City battle is ultimately his. Saved me, I don't think that's my record."
"You made me the crown prince and ignored him, so... it's not fair."
Garlan shook his head and withdrew the hand that was held by Kamos.
"So, please take back what you said just now." He repeated again, "because I am not qualified to be the crown prince."
Garland's words made Camos stunned for a moment. He never thought that Garland would refuse to become a prince.
He couldn't help but say, "Garlan, why do you feel that you are not qualified?"
"King Camos, I think I can understand the reason for Prince Garlan's refusal."
The right secretary looked at this side, and suddenly interjected.
"Prince Garland is a just and upright person. He feels that this is unfair to Prince Heimos. He doesn't want to be made a prince because of your preference, and he doesn't want to win without a fight like he is now. I think , he should be trying to gain everyone's approval in an upright manner."
"So, he not only rejected you, but also praised you for the achievements of Prince Heimos without hesitation."
He praised, "King Camos, this makes people feel the broad and noble heart of Prince Gallan even more."
"That's right."
King Camos suddenly realized.
He said happily and proudly, "Of course, my brother Wang is so noble."
Garland: "..."
so tired.
What's going on with this right secretary.
At the beginning, I lied down there and pretended to be dead, and I didn't even bother to hum.
Now, as soon as the brother comes back, he is not polite to pursue him at all—Garlan knows very well that the reason why the old minister of the right praises him so much is entirely because of the favor of brother Kamos.
He was just showing his favor in front of his brother.
... But I don't need such a gesture of kindness now!
You Sixiang, can you show me a different time and a different way
Even if you give me a pile of gold and silver treasures so that I have enough money to run away—
"Brother Wang, I really didn't..."
Garland still wants to work hard.
But before he could finish speaking, Xie Muer, who had been silently following behind Camos, suddenly stood up and saluted.
He said: "As the Chief Secretary said, Prince Gallan is still a little immature in all aspects."
Garland breathed a sigh of relief.
Well, he doesn't have to say it himself.
"However, even so, he is already qualified enough to be the crown prince."
After Garlan was relieved, the priest of Shamash, who suddenly turned abruptly, said, and glanced at Garlan.
"Only in the future, we must strengthen the study of all aspects of affairs."
Garland: "..."
What's the matter with your eager eyes, Xie Mu'er
I tell you, I will not promise you to extend my teaching time, absolutely not!
uh... wait.
Shemuer is a priest of Shamash, and an important figure in the power of Shamash's temple.
As soon as he said these few words, I am afraid everyone has already decided that Shamash's temple power is their supporter.
…
... Xie Muer, can't you not cheat on me
Garlan felt that he was not tired but was nauseous now.
"Garlan, you don't need to be selfish, and don't be too humble."
Kamos held Garlan's shoulder in one hand, his eyes burning.
"You are better than anyone."
"No, brother Wang, I'm actually not good enough."
The teenager is still in the last dying struggle.
"I really... By the way, Prince Li still needs to be recognized by the Royal Knights, doesn't he?"
According to the rules of the Aaron Landis royal family in all dynasties, all princes must first go to the Royal Knights to experience, and only the approved princes are eligible to become crown princes.
King Camos was startled.
There is indeed such a rule, he didn't think of it for a while.
He thought so, and subconsciously glanced at Sage, the head of the royal knights, who was standing beside him.
At the beginning, he spent a lot of effort to get the approval of this old-fashioned guy.
And he also knew that Sage placed great importance on force. With Garland's existing force, I'm afraid... it's hard to get Sage's approval.
But if he forcibly ordered Sage to recognize Garland as a king, with Sage's stone-like stubborn character, I am afraid that he will not obey his orders.
King Camos groaned.
Garland breathed a sigh of relief.
All right.
As long as this excuse exists, the crisis is temporarily lifted.
Just when Garlan breathed a sigh of relief again, the head of Sage, who was standing silently like a stone statue, suddenly turned to his side and bowed his head to King Camos.
The bad premonition made Garlan's heart slam for a moment, and then he heard the head of Sarge speak.
"King Camos, Prince Garland is an excellent successor."
Sage said, "If you have decided to make him the crown prince, the Royal Knights will be as loyal to him as they are to you."
He finished speaking without emotion, and then stood back blankly and continued to make his own stone statue.
Garland: "..."
He felt that he felt the malice of the whole world at this moment.