interstellar fairy tale

"It's ridiculous!"

Empress Dowager Yilan and Semtor Lord Reese?Gray looked at each other, and the virtual images of the two sides were projected in front of each other, without any room for relaxation.

When heard Reese?When Gray had provided assistance to the Qisanna rebels and uttered quips without guilt, the empress dowager's remaining affection for her cousin also dried up.

Stupid guy, crazy ambition, has made Reese?Gray couldn't see the truth anymore.

"No matter what you have done before," Empress Dowager Yilan's icy voice was like solidified ice crystals, "Now, immediately cut off contact with the other party, and take the initiative to submit a letter of apology to His Majesty the Emperor!"

"You are joking, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."

Reese?Grace didn't take it seriously. He gently shook the goblet. In the glass was a cocktail he made with Semtor's specialty rose wine and tomato juice. The bright color revealed an indescribable beauty.

"You will regret your decision! Even if Asada? Avalansi is alive, he doesn't have the strength and prestige to fight against the current emperor!"

"Strength and prestige? Hmph!"

Reese?Gray threw the wine glass hard on the ground, the crystal shattered crisply, as if he had shattered crazy eyes.

"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, maybe Soran II, your son, does have the charm and prestige that everyone admires. He can be the king standing at the top of the pyramid of the universe, just like Soran I who created the empire. But he can't He is the god everyone loves from the bottom of their hearts!"

"What do you mean?"

"What do you mean?" Reese?Gray said mockingly: "You are the empress dowager of the empire, you enjoy the salary of the royal family, your leader is rich and the environment is beautiful, and your life is safe and secure, but have you seen what your family is living now? Day?!" Reese?The more Gray spoke, the more excited he became. He waved his hands and roared loudly: "From the moment Solan II ascended the throne to now, now! In less than five years, the strength of the old-fashioned nobles of the empire has been greatly reduced. Nearly one-third Yi's family will disappear forever! Indeed, the emperor's New Deal is talked about, but only those lowly commoners and businessmen benefited! The property of the nobles was shamelessly confiscated and divided up, and the manor was distributed to those who relied on massacre? The generals, all the treasures, have been defiled by villains and shameless businessmen! The glory of the past has been trampled underfoot! Countless old-fashioned nobles are poor, while those who occupy their wealth have benefited a lot! Here, Including your family, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager!"

Reese?Gray's roar is not the whole truth, but it is enough to show how much these nobles who have been deprived of wealth and status hate Soran II's new deal.

It's just that they forgot that these wealth and honors don't have to belong to them. Everything comes from the bestowal of the emperor.Heine III may not care about this, he generously took "part" of the money in the treasury and rewarded his courtiers who he considered "loyal".But Sauran II was unwilling to do this, and hated it deeply.

Sadly, the old aristocrats, steeped in the luxuries of yesteryear, don't want to admit it.

Empress Dowager Yilan fell silent.

She is very clear about the decree issued by the emperor.Indeed, these decrees redistributed the wealth of some old-fashioned nobles and violated the interests of these people.But precisely because of these, the tax revenue of the empire reached almost half of the total tax revenue during the reign of Heine III in just five years.

All the privileges of the old-fashioned nobles were abolished, the gems and gold rewarded by Heine III were taken back, and the embezzled money must be doubled to repay...

A series of government orders were issued, relying on the authority of the emperor and the iron-blooded army, Soran II's new policy was undoubtedly implemented.Similarly, the emperor will never show mercy to those who dare to violate his will.Reese?Although Gray's words were exaggerated, the fact is that some people who conspired against the emperor's decree, whether it was just a secret plan or a blatant rebellion, were ruthlessly suppressed by the emperor?Overwhelming, some old-fashioned aristocratic families also disappeared.

During the nearly five years of Solan II's reign, most of the rebellions on the border planets were provoked by these old-fashioned nobles.The ruthlessness and iron blood of the young emperor shocked the rebels, but it also planted the seeds of disaster for today's various events.

However, every emperor of the empire would not show any mercy to the rebels, not even Heine III.

So, Empress Dowager Yilan sympathized with Reese?Gray, it's the same as before, but she will definitely not agree with Reese?Gray participated in the Qisanna rebellion, even if it was only to provide material help.She is a member of the Gray family, but after marrying into the royal family, her surname can only be Edrich.She will fight for the family's due interests within her ability, and it is absolutely impossible to just watch Reese?Gray leads the family down a path of destruction.

"This is not the reason for you to participate in Qisanna's rebellion!" The Empress Dowager Yilan's expression was as cold as her voice, and her tone did not fluctuate, but it made Rees?Gray felt the pressure on his face, "I'm not discussing with you, this is an order, understand?"

"Order?"

"Yes. As the empress dowager of the empire, I order you, Rhys Gray, to immediately cut off all contact with the Qisanna rebels. At the same time, submit a letter of apology to His Majesty the Emperor!"

"What if I refuse?"

"It's very simple," Empress Dowager Yilan looked at Reese coldly.Gray said word by word: "I will kill you before His Majesty arrives."

"impossible!"

"Why not?" Empress Dowager Yilan clenched the folding fan tightly in her hand, "Don't think that because I once had the surname Gray, I would tolerate everything the Gray family has done. Including counter-insurgency! If you are still stubborn, my fleet will crush every inch of Semtor!"

"Ylan? Gray!"

"Reese? Sir Gray, please call me the Empress Dowager! My last name is Edrich!"

Reese?Gray took a step back dejectedly, and glared at Queen Dowager Yilan angrily, "I don't believe you would do this!"

"I'll let you believe it." The Empress Dowager Yilan sat dignifiedly on the large sofa, wearing a dark dress embroidered with golden roses, and the wide skirt spread out, elegant and dignified, but with a sense of determination. Condensation, "Rather than let the Gray family be charged as a rebel, I would rather destroy it with my own hands!"

"You have one day to think about it. Remember, this is an order!"

After the words fell, Empress Dowager Yilan cut off the communication.The virtual image of the empress dowager blurred and distorted in the air until it disappeared.

Reese?Gray slumped on his chair, not even hearing the attendant's knock on the door.

Empress Dowager Yilan did not immediately inform Solan Edrich of the Gray family's participation in Qisanna's rebellion.Although she is to Reese?Gray's stupid behavior is deeply disgusting, but the education he received since childhood still allowed the Queen Mother to leave a little room for the Gray family to change.

If Reese?If Gray doesn't repent, she won't care about any affection.

"However, Avalansi..." Empress Dowager Yilan unfolded her folding fan, and with the fan gently fanning, the smell of the royal family's secret fragrance diffused faintly in the room, "The blood of this family should have been cut off 600 years ago That's right..."

Although Reese?Gray was indeed greedy and stupid, but Queen Yilan didn't think that Rees would lie to her about this matter.Any old-fashioned aristocrat who has lasted for more than a thousand years will not mistake the Avalanci family crest, nor will they mistake the Avalanci family members who are the branch of the royal family of Edrich.

Members of the Avalansi family all have a pair of blue eyes that are the same as those of the royal family, as well as admirable beauty.Asada back then?Avalansi, also known as the Light of the Empire.

"Is it really Avalanci?"

Empress Dowager Yilan's question is also the question of the important ministers and lords of the empire.

The Avalansi Rebellion that occurred 600 years ago is an indelible and painful page in the history of the empire.Although the Imperial fleet won the ultimate victory, the impact and destruction of this rebellion was not comparable to other border system rebellions.

After the suppression of the rebellion, until the end of Roman II's reign, the national power of the empire did not return to the pre-war level. Although the loss was not irreparable, it was enough to leave a heavy shadow in the hearts of the rulers of the empire.

Roman II treated Asada until his death?Avalanci brooded.Although the Avalansi family has been shattered, the emperors of the empire since Roman II could not ignore this family that had disappeared long ago.

"Is this the so-called once bitten by a snake and afraid of well ropes for ten years?"

Shang Ping was sitting on a large office chair in the emperor's office, seemingly listening to the cabinet members' discussions and arguments seriously, but he was actually distracted.

The court ceremonial officer did not forget what he said in the lecture as Shang Ping expected. He truthfully reported the progress of the queen to the emperor, and directly submitted a proposal to the imperial prime minister, Earl Reichardt. The content was very simple and very Directly, "Her Majesty the Queen can already participate in cabinet meetings."

Earl Reichardt did not object, and the emperor seemed to be happy with it.

Thus, Shang Ping began to act as a qualified wallflower beside the emperor.Out of the memories of his previous life, Shang Ping always had the idea of ​​"don't talk about state affairs" in his subconscious. Shang Ping was willing to lead the fleet to the expedition, but he was not keen on politics.Although this was ridiculous for his current position, it did not prevent him from remaining silent in the meeting from beginning to end.

"Your Majesty, what do you think?"

"Her Majesty the Queen?"

"Her Majesty the Queen?!"

The Minister of Finance Treusini raised his voice, and Shang Ping suddenly recovered, "Are you talking to me?"

As a result, the cabinet members fell silent collectively.

Is Her Majesty the Queen so dissatisfied with them?So that he remained silent from beginning to end, without saying a word?Such an arrogant attitude when the Chancellor of the Exchequer took the initiative to ask questions!

No matter how rough the nerves are, they can also feel that the atmosphere at the moment is very wrong.Shang Ping instinctively looked at Solan Edrich. Under the gaze of those brown eyes, His Majesty the Emperor coughed lightly, and briefly explained the topic discussed by the cabinet members just now.Shang Ping was stunned, but he was very puzzled. Such a question is worth discussing for so long?

Your Majesty, are you lying to me?

Shang Ping's eyes clearly showed it.

Soran Aldrich shook his head seriously.Therefore, Shang Ping could only turn his attention to the ministers who were waiting for his answer.

Earl Reichardt did not think that Shang Ping was arrogant. Obviously, Her Majesty the Queen was not ready to participate in politics. Maybe he did not have this ambition, but the proposal from the Court Etiquette Officer made him have to pay attention to the young Her Majesty the Queen.He was also waiting for Shang Ping's answer, not expecting any surprises, but only hoped that Her Majesty's intelligence could match the praise given to him by the Court Etiquette Officer.

"Actually, the answer to this question is very simple." Shang Ping didn't think that he could fight with these old foxes without losing the wind, so he honestly expressed his inner thoughts. Earl Reichardt, the faces of the ministers all started to turn black.

What does Her Majesty the Queen mean by this sentence, are you laughing at them?

Shang Ping pretended not to see the wonderful faces of these ministers, and continued: "Please forgive my bluntness, is it important whether it is the real Avalansi? No matter what, they are rebelling? Isn't it?"

Perhaps these imperial ministers are fans of the authorities, or Asada?The Avalansi rebellion had made too deep an impression on these imperial dignitaries.Shang Ping rubbed his chin, too detailed history may sometimes not be a good thing, especially in the current situation.

Hearing Shang Ping's words, the ministers were stunned for a moment, but Earl Reichardt's eyes lit up, and the emperor's reaction was very direct. He took Shang Ping's hand and gently rubbed the back of his hand.

"You don't think it's important?"

Shang Ping twitched his hand, but didn't take it out, and began to feel grateful that he and the emperor were both sitting behind the large desk.

"Well, I do think so." Shang Ping nodded and said, "For example, when you were hunting, would you not kill a deer because it had more beautiful fur? The current situation is that what happened to Qisanna After the rebellion, the Qisanna fleet has also become a rebel army. Then, can everything be handled according to the laws of the empire? As for whether the flagship is Avalansi, it will not affect the outcome of the matter at all? Of course, if the opponent is Asa Da Avalanci, maybe this discussion is very interesting. But this man has been dead for 600 years, and the chances of him being alive are zero."

The subtext is, whether it is Avalansi or not, it should be killed without delay.

If it is Avalansi, then it will definitely add to Solan II's military exploits, even if it is a general who suppressed the rebellion, he may say: "Ah, I defeated Avalansi!" How much water is adulterated with Avalanche.

After listening to Shang Ping's words, all the cabinet ministers looked at each other with conflicted expressions. Maybe they were really discussing a useless issue just now?

Earl Reichardt nodded in satisfaction, yes, the court etiquette officer's eyes were as vicious as ever.In this way, it doesn't matter that he destroyed his aircraft.

Shang Ping held Soran Edrich's hand with his backhand, looked at the emperor with great sincerity, and said, "Your Majesty, do you think what I said is right?"

Soran Edrich nodded, took Shang Ping's hand, and kissed his fingertips, "Yes."

A group of cabinet ministers wisely decided to turn a blind eye to the intimate behavior of the emperor and empress, and they moved on to the next topic.

Hearing the word counter-insurgency fleet, Shang Ping's eyes began to light up again, Soran Edrich pulled Shang Ping's chin and said, "Don't even think about it."

The emperor's voice was a bit abrupt, and the cabinet ministers who were discussing which general should lead the counter-insurgency fleet looked at the emperor in confusion, don't you think?Is it the candidates they proposed?Does the emperor have a better candidate?

At the same time, the Nored galaxy adjacent to Kissana was suddenly attacked by Qissana's rebels.

Norred Lord Gray Rack?Harminia, dressed in military uniform, stood in front of the large screen in the command room, his face condensed, his fists clenched, and his joints creaking.Looking at the half-moon-shaped attack formation on the screen, a hint of addiction appeared on his face?bloody smile.

"Bold and conceited!"

When Ivanhof receives Grega?When Harminia sent the message, the battle between the Nored Galaxy Fleet and the Kissana rebels had already begun.