Chapter 261: You Wanna Fight Dirty? That’s Fine By Me (1)
The Lillian Kingdom was divided into four regions. North, west, east, and south. Within each region were several territories. Those who governed these territories were called lords, and they had the important responsibility of managing the cities and families within their territory. Most lords were high-ranking royal officials, but occasionally, the head of a noble family could also serve as a lord.
Thus, a territory war was essentially a legal civil war fought within the nation. When lords fought, thousands of troops were mobilized, after all.
Hissop had never experienced a territory war himself, but he knew exactly why it had been abolished, as he had learned from history books.
He raised his hand before anyone and said, “With all due respect, Crown Prince, your plan of improving military quality by encouraging citizens to fight one another has already proven to be a failure. An example would be the Kingdom of Adeus. The Kingdom of Adeus is the only nation on the continent where territory wars are legal, and as a result, civil conflict never stops. The national economy and public morale have plummeted. I humbly ask that you consider this and—”
Crown Prince Rukan interrupted Hissop, showing clear displeasure. “Do you think I wouldn't know something that you do?”
Then Marquis Grace, the prince’s close aide, came forward to scold Hissop. “His Highness didn’t say territory wars but family wars. He hasn’t even finished explaining it. Should you not at least listen to everything before giving your opinion? Why are you in such a rush, Deputy Patriarch Hissop? Surely you’re not challenging the royal authority right now, are you?”
“I apologize. I acted rashly.” Hissop acknowledged that he had acted hastily, so he bowed his head to the crown prince.
“Do you believe you can be forgiven for something bordering on treason with a simple apology—”
“Enough, Marquis Grace. Deputy Patriarch Hissop is still young, so it’s possible he doesn’t yet have proper judgment. I shall explain so he understands.”
“Ah, as expected of you, Your Highness! How can you be so merciful...!”
“As Deputy Patriarch Hissop said, territory wars were a failed policy. Therefore, I created a new version by only taking the advantages of the territory wars, Family Wars. Marquis Grace, explain the Family Wars.”
Now officially granted the floor by the crown prince, Marquis Grace rose from her seat with a triumphant attitude.