interstellar fairy tale

When Marshal Helu, commander of the Space Fleet of the Seth Republic, strode into the conference room on the sixth floor of the Heart of Water City, President Liu Xi and the new Speaker of the House of Lords, Rhodes, were already waiting in the conference room.As the democratically elected president, Liu Xi fulfilled the promises he made to the people during the election process, reopened the parliament, reorganized the cabinet, and many military officials including Marshal Helu and some hard-working government officials became Liu Xi's most trusted partner.On the one hand, Liu Xi fulfilled his promise relentlessly. On the other hand, he investigated and implemented a series of very strong measures against the economic chaos and criminal behavior caused by the parade of parliamentarians during the interim President Xie Sha's tenure.

In less than a month, the new government has become a high-speed machine.After promulgating a series of measures to benefit the people, Liu Xi put forward strict requirements for the government's work efficiency.After the written terms were submitted to the parliament, most of the members were positive about the proposal. Only a small group of former powerful figures headed by the former speaker of the House of Lords Geoffrey and the speaker of the House of Commons, Derry, were quite critical.But in a parliament with a democratic voting system, their dissent did not stir up a wave.

It can be said that Liu Xi's reform is not far from the original goal of the interim president Xie Sha.Their purpose is to change the various disadvantages of the existing government departments, formulate measures that benefit the country and the people, and enhance the work efficiency of government agencies.However, Xie Sha's rough behavior made him fail and commit suicide.And Liu Xi not only suppressed the opinions of the opposition and made the work go smoothly, but also won overwhelming support from the people in the early days of taking office.In another temporary survey three days ago, Liu Xi's approval rate reached over 90.00%. This can be called a horrible survey result was finally suppressed by the staff on the desk, and he did not dare to announce it to the people. It's not that he didn't want to , but received calls from Liu Xi himself and Marshal Helu of the military department successively, both of whom also requested that this investigation be kept secret permanently.Moreover, during Liu Xi's tenure, there is no need to conduct such investigations.

"Why do you ask me to do this?"

The confidential secretary Kent was very puzzled by Liu Xi's behavior.He also raised his own doubts.

"This kind of investigation result is not a good thing." Liu Xi stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the square in front of the heart of the city of water, where stands the statue of Liu Rui, the founding father of the Republic of Seth, which is still immortal after all the years, " After the results of this investigation are announced, my fate will not be much better than that of Xie Sha, maybe it will be worse."

"how is this possible?"

"Why not?" Liu Xi looked at the face reflected on the glass, "Do you know why Madoff White was able to create a militaristic regime, while my ancestor Liu Rui insisted on a democratic republic?"

"Your Excellency the President?"

"Why, don't you understand?"

Liu Xi turned around and looked at Kent, still with a gentle smile on his face, but his eyes were like sharp swords, "Seth is a democratic country, what is needed is a president who can be the spokesperson of the people, not a president who has produced personal A future dictator who adores the bud, get it?"

dictator?

Kent's face turned pale, why didn't he think of it?

In the next few decades of Kent's life, he would often think of Liu Xi's expression when he said these words. In his only autobiography, Kent wrote the following sentences: "At that time, that handsome black-haired A man is only one step away from being a dictator. If he takes that step, maybe a lot of things will change."

As for Marshal Helu intervening in this matter, whether it was to protect his allies, or for another purpose, has always been an unsolved mystery.However, the current Marshal Helu and President Liu Xi both chose to keep silent on this matter, and neither of them would take the initiative to mention it. This is the tacit understanding of smart people.

The arrival of Marshal Helu temporarily interrupted the discussion between Liu Xi and Speaker Rhodes. Rhodes was born in the Seventh Fleet of the Seth Republic and was an officer of Marshal Heru's line. A not-so-glamorous role.It wasn't until he successfully squeezed out Jeffrey, the former Speaker of the House of Lords, that the old-fashioned parliamentary power figures suddenly remembered Rhodes' dual identities as a soldier and a politician, but at that time everything was settled.

"Marshal Helu, this is a message from the Royce celestial body, what's your opinion?"

Liu Xi took the document from Kent, the confidential secretary, and put it in front of Marshal Helu himself. He believed that Marshal Helu had read the report, and doing so now was just a formality.At least they need to maintain a semblance of separation of powers.As the commander of the army, Marshal Helu should not have gotten this news before the president.

Marshal Helu glanced at it twice casually, and said firmly: "Reject, the other party's request is simply ridiculous!"

Liu Xi nodded. Indeed, when he received this report, his first reaction was the same as that of Marshal Helu. Royce Celestial Commander Roger must be crazy. How could he agree to such a request? !Even if the Golden Empire fleet not only rescued the personnel of the Fourth Fleet, but also was full of goodwill, it is impossible for Liu Xi to allow the opponent's fleet to enter the Royce Celestial Body for a short rest, at least their neighbors, the Mars Such a fleet will never be allowed to swagger into the space lane where Royce and Canon are stationed together!

"Roger has sent his deputy to contact the opposing fleet, but the news that Fang Ze sent back is also of no reference value."

Standing behind Liu Xi, Kent responsibly told out all the information he had, even the few people present knew it all.

"This matter is completely out of discussion."

Marshal Helu frowned, and looked at Liu Xi with piercing eyes, "Your Excellency, I think the best answer is to refuse, without any hesitation. Since Roger sent back the first report, I have been very concerned about this The fleet of unknown origin has doubts, obviously, the other party has gradually begun to lose patience, and soon, they will show their fox tails, I don’t think that will be a signal of peace.”

Liu Xi nodded in agreement, but he thought of another question.This fleet has been staying near the Royce artificial celestial body since its appearance. Where did they come from, and where did they get their energy supplies?

After a brief discussion, Liu Xi reached an agreement with Marshal Helu. In any case, the Golden Empire fleet's request to enter the Royce artificial celestial body cannot be granted, even if they remove all the turrets on the battleship.However, in order to avoid causing unhappiness to the other party with a tough attitude, or to give the other party an excuse to fire particle light cannons, Liu Xi also wrote in his reply that within the permitted range, a certain amount of energy and other supplies can be given to the other party until The Golden Empire Fleet sent all survivors of the Fourth Fleet back to the Royce artificial celestial body.

Marshal Helu had no doubts about Liu Xi's decision. After Liu Xi replied to the Royce artificial celestial body, he immediately convened a military meeting, ordered all officers to be on standby at all times, and transferred the Tenth Fleet to the Royce artificial celestial body, No. The 11th fleet was transferred to the Muse galaxy for defense.Other fleet commanders and soldiers are on standby.

"Wars are likely to happen. The strength and cunning of the enemy is beyond our expectations. We will not take the initiative to provoke wars, but we will absolutely not allow other people to show off their power in front of our home!"

Marshal Helu's tone was very serious. Perhaps Liu Xi still hoped to adopt some kind of tactful means. At least until the economy and social order of the Seth Republic were completely on the right track, Liu Xi did not want to directly engage in direct combat with powerful enemies from outer galaxies. .Seth is not Mars, they don't need war to prove themselves.Marshal Helu was obviously considering this matter from another angle. With the intuition of a veteran soldier, he became wary of the dormancy of the Golden Empire fleet.

While Liu Xi and Marshal Helu were busy dealing with this difficult matter, a terrible change had quietly occurred in the distant Royce artificial celestial body.

In the main control room of Royce's artificial celestial body, Captain Elfy was standing in front of the console with a blank face, watching the rapidly scrolling messages on the huge screen. His hands were flying on the console like machines, intercepting a message An encrypted message from the Republic of Seth.Before the patrolling soldiers noticed, Elfei had already completed a series of operations, put the CD-ROM that stored the information into his pocket, and quietly left the brain control room.

At the same time Royce Celestial Commander Roger got the information, they were also sent to Soran Edrich.

"Very sorry."

This is Soran Aldrich's only comment on the reply from the Republic of Seth.

"Novi."

Soran Aldrich stood up slowly, stroking the dark gold buttons on the military uniform with his slender, white fingers, following his movements, Novi gasped for breath, and lowered his head involuntarily.

"Show me your loyalty. My patience is almost exhausted waiting."

Soran Aldrich stretched out his hand, stroking Novi's light-colored long hair, and in the depths of his ice-blue eyes, bloodthirsty rage slowly condensed.

"Of order, Your Highness, I am willing to serve you!"

Three and 10 minutes later, the Golden Empire Space Fleet received a request from the Royce celestial body to refuse the fleet's landing.An hour later, the Royce artificial celestial body received an answer from the Golden Empire Space Fleet. All survivors of the Fourth Fleet will arrive at the Royce artificial celestial body in flight capsules, including those who have not recovered.Celestials better prepare in advance.

"This is something we can't do anything about. We have encountered difficulties and been rejected by our friends. Therefore, we cannot continue to guarantee their survival or not."

Novi's handsome face appeared on the screen, with the same elegant attitude as before, but the chill between the lines made everyone in Royce's celestial body fall into an ice cellar.