By my boot straps

As i sit on my throne of diamands that i built from a lowly coal mine and allow my curt to talk my ear off i quickly grow impatiant at the babbling on of old fools, no wonder this country was in ruins until i took the throne by force.

“Your highness please we beg of you to reconsider!” They cry out-“For the sake of your nation, you highness.” They plead- “it is for the betterment of the people!” They lie. As if they aren’t begging me not to disband the court to save their own positions.

“Your highness, i approach you with the upmost respect. Havent you heard of the saying 'Don’t call a dog with a whip in your hand'? it means: People don’t listen to an aggressive leader! You will be made out to be an evil dictator if you get rid of us all.” I felt my eyebrow twitch in aggitation.

"I see, well have you heard of the saying ' An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep'? it means leadership is most important. What about ' It is better to be by yourself than poorly accompanied.'?" I ask sitting in my chair and taking a sip from the wine of my cup.

"We've worked so hard all these years for-"

" 'If you plant grass, you won’t get rice.' you've worked so hard and yet what have you to show for it? A country in ruins because you've been greedy." I state getting more annoyed by the second. The new empress is known to have quite the temper.

"But your highness-"

" 'Complaining is the weak man’s weapon', i guess it's beffiting of you." A sigh leaves my mouth as i grow tired of this conversation. “Tell me,” I say crossing my legs and looking down at the poor nobles in front of me shaking in their boots.“Why should i keep around a bunch of people who go on and on babling like idiots;pretending as if their actions are for the good of this country, when in reality all they care about is their title? I've decided I do enjoy using these expressions and will thank you for helping me discover a new found joy, but nothing more than that. I shall keep the court-" I say watching the nobles relax a bit "however, none of you shall be on it. Now get out of my sight before i strip yu of even your noble title as well."