On April 14, 1929, Imperial Prime Minister Wachth convened a Cabinet meeting. The main topic of this meeting was the Empire's economy. Originally, it would have been nothing more than an ordinary meeting, but Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire suddenly announced that he would attend it, immediately raising its importance considerably.
Nearly every Cabinet member attended this meeting, including the Minister of War and the First Sea Lord. After all, they essentially had nothing to do with the economy.
After the previous Prime Minister, Bülow, resigned due to his advanced age, Oscar appointed the former Foreign Minister Wachth as Imperial Prime Minister. Although Wachth was not particularly adept at domestic affairs, professionals were responsible for those matters, so there was no need for excessive concern. Moreover, Bülow had also been Foreign Minister before becoming Prime Minister. Thus, everything seemed to fall naturally into place, without causing any upheaval.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
All members of the Imperial Cabinet rose and bowed to Oscar.
Oscar was now forty-one years old. Having reached middle age, he appeared even more mature and steady. At the same time, more than a decade as Emperor had cultivated in him the majesty of a sovereign. The aura he exuded with every gesture seemed utterly natural, making others lower their heads and submit without realizing it.
"Please, be seated, gentlemen," Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Only then did the ministers sit down.
"Prime Minister, begin," Oscar said to Prime Minister Wachth.
Wachth nodded, swept his gaze across the Cabinet ministers, and said, "We will now begin the report on the Empire's economic performance."
Imperial Trade Minister Hans began reporting on the Empire's current economic situation. Overall, the Empire's economy was still developing rapidly. Of course, this was largely thanks to the Empire's vast colonies. Taken together,