Chương 100: Orbit Deviation (10)

The current Tsar was quite different from his father.

Development. Only development.

Looking back at his reign, Nicholas II was someone who moved like a factory machine for the empire's development.

He joins hands even with Britain, their mortal enemy.

He reconciles even with Japan, whom they fought to death.

Yet he doesn't hesitate to issue bold mobilization orders when needed.

'In some ways, he's similar to me.'

An emperor who adopts pure pragmatism without being bound by surrounding relationships - a ruler who sees the world through a lens of pure utility and strategic advantage, unencumbered by the traditional webs of loyalty, family ties, or historical alliances that typically constrain those in power. This sovereign views every decision, every relationship, and every policy solely through the cold calculus of what will advance their goals most effectively.