THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE 144 What Are The Responsibilities Of The Ministers In An Empire?

Arjun was motionless. He has the cold face. When everyone looked at Arjun's face they felt chilled sensation deep down their bone.

Arjun said, " I think there are no more questions anymore? If that is the case, then please leave the palace immediately. You can go and mind your own business."

At that time a voice came from the side of the throne, " The new emperor is very fierce with his decision. But how do you think you can manage the giant empire without the senior and experienced people like us?"

Arjun looked at the owner of the voice. It was the prime minister who spoke with a smile on his face.

Prime Minister said, " Let me ask you a question with your permission, your majesty! As an emperor you need to consider so many things while making any decision. You have to look after each and every issues related to every kingdom, every states in each kingdoms, every district in a state, every town, village. You will receive various complaints regarding their development, food and water issues, crime issue, etc. What's more... Our empire is the largest empire in the world. That means the pressure will be huge. You need the experienced people like us to look after the things. How could you fire us based on the doubt? Who could replace us who are seniors and knowledgeable person in the entire empire? What crime have we commited to be fired?"

Arjun smiled and said, " Are you claiming that you were sincere with your work as a ministers?"

" Yes!" , All the ministers replied with confidence.

Arjun said, " Then let me ask you a question. What are the duties of a minister when an emperor is in danger?"

n.o.body said anything. Their faces went pale. They knew what Arjun meant by his question. He was referring to the danger Sitaram and Gnan were in when they were attacked by the a.s.sa.s.sins Organisation 30 years ago.

Arjun said, " Why are you people silent now? You people are experienced and wise right? Please enlighten me with your answer using that wise and experience which you have build so far."

n.o.body dared to talk. They all are experienced people. Their status as the ministers of an empire was enough to tell how experienced they are. They all knew that if they said anything in response will backfires on them.

Arjun looked at the Prime Minister and said, " You are the prime minister right? That means you are much wiser than anyone else here. It looks like others who claims to be wise and experienced people have no answer for such an easy question. Then mister prime minister, as the man who weilds the second big authority after the emperor in the empire, please clarify my doubt."

"That....", prime minister didn't know how to respond for that.

Prime Minister knows that if he give his answer, then Arjun will raise the issue of Sitaram. If he stay silent, then Arjun will question his wisdom which will affect his position of prime minister. The situation was as if you are walking on a straight road. Suddenly you face a Lion in front of you. And a Tiger behind you. No matter which side you go, your death is inevitable.

Arjun waited for a moment and found that even the current Prime Minister is speechless. Arjun sighed in disappointment.

Arjun said, " Alwyn! You tell me. What is the responsibility of any minister if that emperor is in a life and death crisis?"

Everyone looked in the crowd to look for the Alwyn guy who the emperor mentioned. But when Alwyn stepped forward, they were stunned to see a 25 years old kid.

Alwyn came forward and said, " Your Majesty! As far as I know, all the ministers has to come forward and protect the emperor no matter what. Even if they have to sacrifice themselves in the process, they have to do it without any hesitation."

Arjun asked, " Rick! You heard Alwyn right! You tell me. Why the ministers has to sacrifice their lives for the emperor if required?"

Rick came forward and said, " Your Majesty! It's because if a minister or even if a supreme general dies, then it will cause some damage to the empire. But they could be replaced. Because their responsibilities are nothing compared to the responsibilities of an emperor. My grandfather once told me. An emperor is the backbone of an empire. An emperor is the soul of an empire. An emperor is the the foundation of an empire. If an emperor is dead, then it is close to impossible to find a replacement. Because an emperor's responsibilities are ma.s.sive compared to any minister. If an emperor dies then the entire empire will collapse."

Arjun said, " Good. Logan! You tell me. What will happen if an emperor dies?"

Logan moved forward and said, " Your Majesty! If an emperor dies, then it will affect the people's life style. The new emperor will change the policies, rules and regulations according to his or her taste. Like the former empress. When she was an empress, she raised the taxes to fill the tressury of the a.s.sa.s.sins Organisation. She was looking only at her personal gain. She put a lot of pressure on the innocent people."

Arjun asked, " Good. Adam! You heard everyone's opinion. What is your conclusion on it?"

Adam stepped forward and said, " Your Majesty! I don't know whether I have to say this or not. But the conclusion that I came up with is..... The present ministers and official workers of the empire are pretty useless people! They are irresponsible!"

Everyone felt that their pride has been kicked when they heard Jason's statement. They were very proud people. No matter where they went, people always respected them. But now they were humiliated in front of everyone. They were very angry. But they didn't dare to say anything outside. They knew the consequences they will face if they talk anything in their defence.

Arjun said, " So. Tell me mister Prime Minister! Do you know all these things? Or did you pretend to not know and stayed silent earlier?"

Prime Minister said after a moment of silence, " Your Majesty! That was night time. We were at our home back then. We didn't know that Lord Sitaram was attacked. Or else why would we stay silent?"

Everyone thought that Prime Minister countered with the right statement. They looked at Arjun with some relief.

Arjun said, " Then why did grandpa Gutherson came to rescue? How did he knew that grandfather and father were attacked? How didn't you know that the emperor was attacked even after being a prime minister?"

The room went silent once again. Everyone knew that the control of the conversation went to Arjun once again.