Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire
Chapter 309 - 202: The Unfeeling Political Monster_2

Chapter 309: Chapter 202: The Unfeeling Political Monster_2

Although he is not yet a legend, he is more than enough to suppress the internal family affairs, executing any family members who question, disobey, or even oppose his orders, regardless of their identity, status, or how exceptional their talents are!

He is different from his grandfather and father. As someone who is about to ascend the throne, he indeed needs to focus on developing the family, but this does not mean that family members can question his orders or criticize his decisions.

After completing this round of ruthless cleansing and truly gaining control over the family, this second-generation king set off, accompanied by a Dragon Elf, returning to the prosperous lands of the family that he had forsaken.

"Uncle Noah, I came back specifically to apologize to you."

The King of Atlas, bringing along a political criminal, came alone to visit Noah, facing the Holy Dragon and expressing his apology with the demeanor of a junior.

"Hahaha, what apology? Did you do anything wrong?"

Noah did not receive him in his true form but, quite unusually, transformed into the form of a Dragon-man to welcome the Emperor Augustus, which appeared extremely formal.

But those familiar with the Holy Dragon know that this Golden Dragon only reveals his true form when interacting with extremely close individuals, while in some public and formal occasions, he adheres to the etiquette of the Metallic Dragon Race.

During the initial gatherings of the Gemology Society, to appear formal, even Noah, who became the President, would transform into the Dragon-man form.

However, as relationships gradually transformed, the vast majority of Academy members came under Noah’s banner, becoming his Dragon Lords, and Noah would show his true form when meeting them to indicate closeness.

"To establish my authority, I offended your dignity, causing you to lose face."

Uranos seemingly did not perceive what was different about this Noah compared to the Golden Dragon who had mentored him, lowered his head, humbly explaining.

"As a monarch, of course, you should establish your authority. As for my dignity and face, I don’t feel they are damaged at all.

But you, don’t you think you are being too generous? Elisium, just like that, you gave it to me?"

"You witnessed the establishment of Elisium, and I believe that under your management, the city can develop even better."

Uranos’s reply was very eloquent.

"As long as you can maintain the order of this city, the prosperity of Elisium will only increase day by day; it doesn’t require much management or intervention."

"But no one is more suitable than you, Uncle, to maintain the order of this city."

Uranos lowered his posture so much that Noah found it somewhat unfamiliar,

"Even I don’t understand this city as well as you."

"That’s because you spent so little time here."

"Yes, I stayed in this city for a very short period. I won’t have much time to be here in the future either. Given that, it would be better to entrust it to you, Uncle Noah, to manage. I believe you, Uncle Noah, can continue to make this city prosper."

"That is only natural."

"Uncle, you should have felt some obstructive presences in this city as you take over its management. Please do not hesitate, exercise the rights of the Lord to expel them, and I will be responsible for dealing with them."

"Obstructive presences? I don’t understand what you are talking about; you can certainly be more explicit."

Noah narrowed his eyes.

"Some industries and traditional members of the Augustus family, I hope you can clear all of them out of this city."

"That’s not very good, after all, they are members of your Augustus family."

Even though the fairies scattered around the Kingdom had significantly reduced, those remaining were enough to keep Noah informed at the first opportunity.

For instance, the recent round of suppression and cleansing that took place in the Capital, the three generations of Augustus were far more ruthless compared to their forebears and fathers.

"Of course, I am not asking you to expel them violently, but rather you can target them with decrees, rendering them unable to find a standing place in this city in an administrative capacity. Many of the fairies under your hand are very adept at these things, just command them, and they will do very well."

Uranos spoke softly, but the goals and intentions contained within his words were as chilling as a polar storm to the Augustus family.

The vast majority of the industries owned by members of the Augustus family are concentrated in Elisium and its surrounding areas. Now, the King of Atlas actively requests the Holy Dragon to clear all these industries away.

This is forcing the Augustus family to relocate, concentrating the entire family’s center only on the Royal Capital Usser, leaving its members dependent on and united around their king after losing their industries.

"...sigh!"

Although Augustus had given a very clear suggestion, Noah, looking at the increasingly unfamiliar young man before him, couldn’t help but sigh.

"Do you feel troubled? Indeed, this does have a very bad impact on your reputation. Asking you to do this is really not suitable, I still have to arrange for someone else."

Uranos frowned slightly, but quickly made a concession.

So-called politics is the art of compromise. When the power is not enough to crush everything, one can only compromise, exchanging the interests one holds for the interests one desires.

"No, this is just a very small matter, I just feel that there are some things I didn’t teach you enough back then!"

Noah couldn’t help but sigh, finally realizing what kind of monster he had nurtured, a king who can go to any lengths to achieve his goals.

Even his uncle, an actual mentor, in his eyes, was probably someone that could be used as a tool.

As for the family that bestowed his surname, in his eyes, they were even more insignificant. Just look at his attitude, those light words, how much of the hard work of Augustus’s lifetime would those words consign to oblivion?

Abandoning half a lifetime’s accumulation to move to the Capital and start anew is easier said than done. Aren’t there local interest groups in the Capital?

How much effort will it take to reclaim their soil? How many sacrifices will it take, and many Augustuses who are already entering old age do not have such costs to expend again.

But, Uranos turned a blind eye to this, requiring the Augustus family to shift with his will as the center. Those family members who couldn’t keep up were not in his consideration.

"What did you not teach me?"

Uranos asked very respectfully, like a humble scholar learning, seeking the elder to inquire about his shortcomings.

"Issuing orders, implementing policies, you need to walk to different classes to see for yourself, you are a king, a monarch, but you are also a paternal lord..."

Noah stopped halfway through his words because, although the young man in front of him appeared to be listening patiently, he would not accept anyone’s words now.

"Have you finished talking?"

Uranos looked at the Dragon-man in front of him, with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"Have compassion and care for your subjects!"

Noah said the last sentence in a sighing tone.

"I remember."

Uranos nodded solemnly, with a serious expression, as if he had firmly memorized Noah’s words, engraved them in his mind.

"Go!"

Noah waved his hand somewhat weakly,

"I will expel the Augustus who runs industries in my territory."

"Thank you, Uncle Noah!"

At this time, a heartfelt smile appeared on Uranos’s face,

"Allow me to take my leave!"

After this secret meeting, Noah followed the wishes of this big nephew and issued administrative decrees to force the Augustus family to migrate to the Capital.

While amidst the many complaints and grievances from the Augustus family, a new appointment order also came out from the Capital,

Appointing the Dragon Fairy Elfino as the Governor of the Flame Fortress, overseeing the military of six cities, managing the administration of six cities, possessing independent taxation and judicial authority...