Chapter 85: Directory Government - Delaying Tactics (Diplomacy)
The proposal to elect the King of Francia by popular vote seems to have caused considerable backlash and confusion within the Germania Empire.
Even so, because Eris, backed by the Holy Theocracy, was the heir to the throne, they did not immediately declare war.
Instead, the Germania Empire sent a delegation to adjust the process of electing the king and the king's authority to a level more acceptable to them.
The Northern Alliance, where the Second Princess resides, also sent a delegation, likely just to show the two countries with heirs were in agreement.
The one who greeted the emissaries was Maurice Talleyrand, the chairman of the Revolutionary Party and Francia's diplomatic expert.
"The Kaiserin of the Germania Empire is deeply concerned about the rights of the elected king that you have proposed. If you truly repent of your past misdeeds and intend to recognize the succession of a legitimate monarch, shouldn't the king be given the appropriate authority?"
Talleyrand replied without changing his expression to the Empire delegation's rude demand, which seemed like interference in internal affairs.
"I see. We will submit your concerns as an agenda item to the National Assembly for consideration."
“The election process itself is problematic. How can the sacred legitimacy and rights of the king be determined by the votes of commoners? At the very least, only legitimate nobles of Francia should be granted the right to vote, or...”