The Land of Freedom's
Chapter 33: The Astrian Empire
The day had changed, yesterday the prince of Misha had found a child who was subjected to a chain of slavery, then freed the child, went to his magnificent Danilo residence, which was magnificent, then talk about many things there until the afternoon has come. Misha returns to the palace, sleeps in her resting bed and dreams in her sleep.
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Misha is currently in a library room that is always quiet without anyone. Sitting on a wooden chair with padded pads and accompanied by a cup of warm tea. There is only one thing that is lacking at this time, which is a cigarette that is very much missed.
...Tastes like to smoke tobacco~....
...One day I will create something like that that that never existed in this world....
...No need to be the latest, after all not good for the health of a nine-year-old child....
...Hah~...
...The expression of Misha's longing from within....
Currently he has been sitting while reading a thick book that reads 'State, religion and politics' on the cover of a book that looks outdated. The aroma of the sheet of paper is not even smelled, which is inhaled is just the smell of fine dust that seems to stick for hundreds of years.
A book describing the political system of the Astrian empire, from its early history to the functions and authority of the head of government and the religious head. This country has been established for a thousand years, founded by descendants of reincarnated gods who are said to have descended into the human world to save them from the invasion of the devil nation.
a short story of the establishment of a small kingdom on the peninsula of the central mainland, which connects the two continents, namely west and east. The country initially implemented a system of absolute monarchical government, where the system of king deities from the supreme leader was highly glorified.
Through various events of glory and decline, this country still stands and never once met its collapse. The multicent monarchy lasted until 1109 Elion.
As a record of the year elion is a calendar system of holy temples marked by the emergence of the first Apostle, therein the forerunner of the establishment of a holy religion that calls for worship to the figure of the god Eliaha through the revelation given.
The Astrian Empire is literally 1223 years old.The current Astrian empire stretches over the mainland of the Alberian peninsula covering an area of 6.6e+8 steps, and, whereas in its heyday the country once had an area as far as 1.8e+09 steps.
...When looking at the distance measurement system that has not been converted, Misha instantly seeped into his mind....
...Hah~ look at this......
...Even distance units still use footsteps....
...It's like seeing a kilometer used to measure the vastness of the universe....
...How lost the knowledge of this world is....
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As information :
1 km equals 1,312.34 steps, therefore 6.6e+08 steps equals 500750 km.
1 kilometer \= 1 x 1312.336 \= 1.312,34 Steps
500,750 Kilometers \= 500750 x 1312,336 \= 6.6e+08 Steps.
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At that time this country almost met its collapse. They lost a major war a hundred years ago, thus losing most of their territory. Not only that, the victorious countries also revoked authority over sea trade, and various rules that curb this country through the agreement of nations.
The great war occurred because of the ambition of one of the previous emperors who wanted to rule the world through bloodshed. According to ancient records, there have been many despotic regimes that have ravaged the lives of people in the country. Thus, at its height when the country lost the war, the nobles and cathedrals agreed to curb the absolute authority of the emperor.
So it was signed a state law of 1119 that can not be contested by anyone. Since then, the absolute monarchy has been transformed into a semi-absolute monarchy. This is because the scriptural verses say that the descendants of gods are rulers who are at the top of the hierarchy, because it is also until now the pure blood of the king's god still continues to survive up to Prince Misha.
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Misha suddenly stopped her reading, thinking in her heart.
...Oh so so yeah......
...In this monarchy, there is no legislative or judicial institution. Like the word of an absolute monarchy system that is subject to the rule of the state that the emperor himself should not change....
...Because the rules of the state or the law that became the legislative and judicial of this country....
...Danilo explained that the country adheres to a semi-absolute system instead of a constitutional Monarchy system....
...It is like a monarchy between absolute and constitutional....
...Hmm~ Interesting! that means there are limits that should not be violated by him....
Long story short Misha again continued the exploration of important knowledge in the book.
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A semi-absolute monarchy is a system in which the supreme ruler, the Emperor, is subject to laws. The edict of an emperor in the wheel of government is still absolute, but he must not violate certain rules set forth in the laws of the country.
...kan. He has limits in ruling this country....
...Her chirps inside her were laughing....
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While the great apostle who is the supreme leader of the sacred temple religion of the gods, his position in government is to regulate and control all adherents of the beliefs of this country. Starting from religious rituals, baptism, the inauguration of the Emperor, to regulate some sectors in the political and economic fields of the country.
The holy temple also became one of the largest income income of the country, through the contribution of the adherents spread in the mainland of the central continent. The number is quite large, there are millions of people who occupy small kingdoms to large countries.
As per the laws of the country, the holy temple or the central cathedral in this case is the figure of the great Apostle, declared as the supreme leader of the adherents of the holy faith spread in various countries. Especially the empire which became the majority of 99.9% was a believer in the belief of the god Eliaha.
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...Suddenly Misha revealed something from her heart....
...A few days ago I read a brief summary of the authority of the great Apostle, who is said to be the leader of the religious community....
...Now this is explained in detail about the figure of the great Apostle....
...But I did not expect, that this person has millions of followers spread all over the world, let alone in this country which is the majority of its adherents....
...For a moment Misha wondered why the country was almost one hundred percent of the followers of the sacred temple faith....
"Haha!" Laugh out loud Misha spontaneously.
...That means it is the same as controlling this country?! but wait a minute.......
...Does a great apostle also have limits like an Emperor? there is no way he has absolute authority in religion....
...Is the great Apostle the one who corresponds to his label? hmm~ I doubt that....
...Misha's question mark from within....
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In short, Misha continued her reading. Dipped his fingers with saliva, then shifted the next sheet of paper.
Still in the discussion about the figure of the great Apostle described in the book. The authority of the great apostle is limited by the scriptures themselves. There are many verses that govern his authority, one of them the verses of the holy book Enclasofy. Which is an early published scripture that is very sacred. It was revealed to the first great Apostle who was the founder of the holy religion.
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...Lah...? it was arranged as well....
...Wasn't he a holy figure whose every word should have come from his own God? then why is there such a form of unbelief....
...Cross Question Misha with a look of astonishment....
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A great apostle is a divine messenger to mankind, possessing virtuous qualities and sincerity of heart. But it has been revealed in the previous books that an apostle is still an ordinary man who has not escaped error.
Basic Enclasofy scripture, letter 11 verse 144 ;
'We have sent a message to you, mankind, through my pure intercessor. However, if he begins to fall into the abyss of darkness, you must stop him. Punish himself on the gallows, for his mistake he deserves the wrath of me. Verily, I am the eye of knowing.'
The scriptures written in the book.
While reading the passage, Misha spoke once more in her heart.
...Whoa! that's crazy...! until the death penalty, I thought imprisoned or exiled....
...if you look around, this verse looks familiar too......
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Currently Misha reading has come to the discussion of the duties and authority of the state nobility, which became an executive form in the course of government through the orders of the supreme leader of the country, the Emperor.
Explained about the titles of nobility exactly the same as what Danilo said yesterday. A title that determines the area and political influence. Noble titles are passed down by their descendants, but they are not always embedded in them.
If one of the nobles makes a mistake such as declining performance, losing the war or getting caught doing corruption. Moreover, he was caught planning a rebellion against the state, then they will be immediately given punishment according to the mistakes they make, such as title decline, title takedown, exile, prison, until the death law.
Conversely, if a noble made a proud presentation, then by imperial decree they would be elevated one level higher.
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The nobles had authority in their respective territories, sending regular reports to the heads of state and often clashing with other noble territories, especially regarding faction differences and territorial disputes.
The great nobles, especially the dukes or known as the title of duke or higher, namely the grand duke. Leading a large area that is a great income for the country through food supply as well as taxation. The territory belonging to the duke or grand duke is divided into several small territories led by lower nobles according to their relations.
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...Like a county in a province....
...Misha chirps in her heart....
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There are also nobles who control the area without being incorporated in regional affiliations, including nobles with the title of marquess up to the title of baron. But by not joining them in the territorial affiliation, it would be very vulnerable to conflict with the other higher nobles.
The emperor himself did not forbid any territorial disputes of the nobles, but in accordance with the applicable laws. There are limits that judge the truth of a party depending on the conflict that occurs, then the emperor will hold an official session for a Duke, or send an edict through his envoy.
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While Misha was enjoying the course of knowledge she was reading, suddenly the sound of footsteps came from the direction of the library gate.
At that moment he immediately moved to close the book, immediately he stood up and ran and hid behind the book rank in panic.
Tap...
The sound of footsteps became more clear.
Suddenly....
"Prince...? are you here?" Call the owner of the footsteps, who turns out to be Danilo with one of his stumped hands.
"Hhh...! Damn, I think who you are!" Annoyed Misha while coming out of her hiding place.
"Hehe~ sorry my lord." Danilo said, smiling shyly while scratching his head.
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"By the way, sir, where's Sebas?" Danilo asked, astonished that Sebas was not with the prince.
"He I command you to do something." Reply to Misha with a fretful breath, and then sit back in her reading chair.
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An illustration of the flag of the imperial state of Astria, having three horizontal lines with three colors patterned in them. This flag was studied by Misha when she opened the first page of the book that is currently in her hands.
As for the Philosophical of the flag ;
The red color means bloodshed thousands of years since the founding of the country.
The color white has the meaning of the nature of purity of all elements of society living in this country.
The yellow color on each symbol in the middle horizontal line, has the meaning of the glory and prosperity of the great civilization of this country.
As for some of the meanings of the symbols depicted in the flag, including;
The crown symbol of the emperor symbolizes the individual emperor as the supreme leader. The inverted cross symbolizes the unifying symbol of the sacred temple people, with four numbers signifying the four fractions in the imperial wheel.
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