Yunzhou Empire[ABO]

In the radiant and resplendent palace, His Majesty the Empire is hosting a banquet for the old marshal. The old marshal is actually not old. Marshal Hermes is 55 years old this year, and it is the best time for a man. StarCraft has developed to the present, although it has not yet reached Immortality, but the age of a person is still extended, at least one hundred years old can be lived.

Hermes was tall and domineering, wearing a marshal's uniform on his body, majestic and majestic, and his aura overwhelmed everyone. He was standing under His Highness, but he was even more majestic than His Majesty on the throne. The smiling, solemn face looks like a dead wife. Of course, his wife is dead. His Majesty of the Empire feels weak when talking to him. No wonder there are rumors that the Marshal is the patron saint of the Empire. This is simply a god of plague.

Zhou Shichao sat on the side and looked at this rumored plague-like man. He was an admiral. Although he held the post of admiral, he rarely came to the Imperial City. He was always in the northwest region. His army was stationed in the northwest Xingyu. It is far away from the imperial city, if not for the recall of His Majesty the Empire, it would be rare for him to meet this old marshal.

Zhou Shichao's sizing was not obvious, and he didn't stare at it, because he wanted to be more polite. Although he couldn't be polite in his life, he didn't look ugly. From one side, he had sharp eyebrows and star eyes, a high nose and a thin mouth. He is heroic, but unfortunately the front is not good-looking. There is a scar on the left side of the face from the scalp to the temple. This scar is very smooth. It looks like it was cut by a sharp sword. Although the scar is clean and neat, it looks better than that of earthworms. , but this face is not as handsome as the others present here.

Everyone here today except the old marshal is the general of the imperial city, and the lowest position is the brigadier general. That is to say, this is a gathering of the four major families of the imperial city. Admiral Hughes, this is a general who is highly regarded by His Majesty the Empire. If you count it deeply, the Hughes family is still related to the royal family, but these Zhou Dynasty can't compare, who made him an orphan, and there is no Omega The older sister, the younger brother, and the younger brother are related to the royal family.

The seat on the lower left of him is Admiral Green's son Wesson Green. This is a very handsome young man, about his age, but he is two blocks more handsome than him. He is more handsome than Zhou Shichao even if his face is paralyzed. , Zhou Shichao looked at him and smiled at him. He is broad-minded, and he doesn't envy others' handsomeness. Besides, what does a big man want to be so good-looking, and he can't eat it.

Facing the paralyzed and handsome Wesson sat his father, the general of the Green family, Crest Green. This man sat expressionless, with a handsome face. It can be seen that these two are father and son. The Green family has nothing to do with the royal family, but he also ranks among the four major families with his strength. He is neither outstanding nor backward among the four major families, and is relatively low-key.

Next to Admiral Green sat Admiral Carter George, the head of the George family. This man was facing Zhou Shichao with a disdainful expression on his face. He hadn't looked at him since he sat down. Zhou Shichao Looking at his disgusted expression, those who want to say hello to him don't need to call.

It stands to reason that it should be fought, because after careful calculation, Admiral George should be his boss, and his troops should also belong to Admiral George in terms of troop establishment, but Admiral George is because he is guarding in the far northwest. Star Claire did not include his troops, which means that his troops have never been a serious army of the Casa Empire, and he has not received a penny of military pay in these years, so now he has been promoted to the same rank as General George , and his army will no longer belong to Admiral George.

It is reasonable for Admiral George to dislike him. Compared with other people, this old man is more straightforward. At least he still looked at him. The others didn't look at him. Zhou Shichao knew that everyone else in the room didn't like him. He, he is also quite self-aware. Today's gathering of military personnel is, to put it bluntly, a gathering of the four major families of the Imperial City. The four major families do not include him. Aristocratic family, but really not, he is at most an aplae who came out of the common people.

Zhou Shichao looked at the Supreme Commander who came today, Marshal Hermes, and invited them here to cleanse the Marshal. This shows how much the Marshal is in His Majesty's heart. At this moment, His Majesty the Empire stepped down from the throne and personally took The marshal who was about to salute helped him up: "Marshal doesn't need to be too polite. I'm very happy to be here today. I haven't seen the marshal for many years. How is the marshal all these years?"

Marshal Hermes didn't really want to salute him, he didn't raise his arms, and after listening to his words, he lowered his hands unceremoniously: "Your Majesty is too polite. Come to visit His Majesty, please forgive me." His tone was much tougher than that of the gentle and humble Imperial Majesty, Zhou Shichao pursed his lips, feeling that the Marshal was indeed as rumored, with a grumpy temper, and did not put anyone on the spot. in the eyes.

His Majesty the Empire was also embarrassed by his cold words, and he squeezed the hand he was holding unconsciously. He wanted to calm himself down as soon as possible. Didn't he already know the temper of this old bald donkey?After so many years of occupying Yunhaixing, he refused to listen to his call, and this time he was recruited through the 20-year reward ceremony. Was he prepared for it before he was recruited?

If you want to deal with it, you must first settle down. His Majesty the Empire quickly restored his demeanor as the king of a country, and smiled at him: "I am very happy that the marshal is here. All the people in the imperial city heard that the marshal came to welcome him. General Hughes I was also very happy with General Green and General George, and urged me to be the Marshal."

Hermes said lightly: "Really?" He glanced condescendingly at the four people sitting under the stage, and his eyes were not so arrogant. He just looked at these newcomers from the Imperial City. He lived in seclusion in the Yunhaixing base for a year, and rarely paid attention to the affairs of the imperial city. Without him, there would naturally be newcomers in the imperial city.

Hutton Hughes looked at him and raised his glass to him: "The marshal has come from afar, but the last general has never greeted him from afar. This glass of thin wine should be the last general's apology." Seeing him raise the glass, several other families People also reluctantly raised their cups, and Hermes smiled slightly: "You are not my subordinates, so there is no need to be so polite." Hutton Hughes seemed to have expected him to say that , smiled: "Marshal, please feel free, I will do it first as a respect."

Marshal Hermes sat without moving. His military position at the moment is higher than theirs, and he can be regarded as the highest commander. So if they want to toast, let's toast. He turned to look at the emperor of the empire: "Your Majesty , I don’t know what your majesty is talking about in the future, if it’s just to catch up with the generals, then I understand, my son is about to leave class, if your majesty has nothing else, please allow the general to retire first.”

After saying this, the faces of the other generals became stiff, and they were unwilling to look at him again. The people of the imperial city worshiped the old marshal because they had never approached the marshal at close range, and they didn't know how damned he was Temper, they are almost fed up with him, His Majesty glanced at other people's faces, and said with a gentle smile: "Marshal, don't rush to leave, I don't know what the marshal thinks about what I said last time?"

Hermes also smiled: "Your Majesty's kindness has finally been appreciated. I am old and I am no longer suitable for a military position in the Imperial City. Now the Imperial City has Admirals Hughes, General George, and General Green. The protection of the four respected generals, Admiral Zhou and Admiral Zhou, will be as solid as gold, so His Majesty can rest assured."

His Majesty the Empire smiled: "The Marshal is just joking. How can the Marshal be old if he is only in his 50s this year? Does the Marshal think that I am not sincere enough?" Hermes glanced at him. He still thought he was strange after not seeing him for so many years. It's very, but in such a position, he should have both sides and be slick.

Since his sincerity is so high, let him sit with him for a while. His Majesty the Empire looked at the man in front of him who hadn't changed for decades, and felt aggrieved. He scolded the old bald donkey.

The old fox and the old bald donkey were chatting indifferently, and the people sitting with them below were all sitting silently. Zhou Shichao was holding a wine glass and kept his hands on the table. The conversation between the two above was particularly awkward. People who have not received much court etiquette feel that they are awkward. The emperor is not like the emperor, and the minister does not want to be a minister, but this has nothing to do with him. He just listened quietly, and the people sitting next to him all had the same expression as him. .

General Hughes, this general has always had a peaceful face, with a smile on his mouth. Zhou Shichao can't see anything from his face. Compared with the impatient General George and the strict General Green who are opposite him He made an expression, although it was difficult to guess.

Hutton Hughes looked at him and glanced at him, "I never thought that General Zhou would be so young. I heard that General Zhou is only 30 years old this year. He is really young and promising." Zhou Shichao smiled: "Xiu General Si is not old, he is... an evergreen tree."

He thought for a while and finally found a good word. However, this good word did not please General Hughes. The corner of General Hughes' mouth twitched slightly. Next, I reported to him: This is a person who has never been to a military academy, and he can't even read the books on the art of war. Your Majesty, with a non-enthusiastic smile: "It's a blessing for General Zhou to be favored by His Majesty. I hope you will not disappoint His Majesty's expectations."

"That's right... I didn't say I'm not filial to Your Majesty." Zhou Shichao instinctively followed up, and now General Hughes ignored him, feeling that this man had no dignity of a commander at all, not only He has no self-cultivation and doesn't respect him as a general. He would rather recognize Hermes than this Zhou Shichao. At least Hermes has the background to sit with him, and this Zhou Shichao doesn't know how he can be with him. If the big families are tied together, if it is only because of their contributions to Claire, then I am too sorry for Marshal Hermes. How many contributions has this marshal made for the empire?Didn't it fall to the point where it is today, and let a brat stand alongside him.

Seeing that General Hughes ignored him, Zhou Shichao was not angry. His temper was quite good, and at the same time, he was like a mirror in his heart. He knew that these people looked down on him. To use an inappropriate sentence, he was considered one of the elites. The bumpkin who came out, this is a fact, and Zhou Shichao couldn't change it, so he didn't take it seriously.

Zhou Shichao drank tea by himself, and Brigadier General Wei Sen sat upright next to him, without saying anything, his face became more and more paralyzed, and when everyone was sitting numb, His Majesty stood up and walked to his high platform , it seemed that there was something to announce, so Zhou Shichao leaned back slightly.

Sure enough, His Majesty the Empire sat on a magnificent throne and spoke condescendingly: "Generals, the marshal has devoted himself to our empire these years. Because of the presence of the marshal and all the generals, my Casa Empire can last for a long time, so I have considered for a long time and decided. Following the will of the people and representing the aspirations of the people of the empire, Hermes is bestowed with the Seal of Marshal for Life."

Hermes glanced at him, and his eyes skipped the steps. When he reached the eyes of the emperor, he no longer had a deterrent effect. His Majesty still smiled: "Give the seal of the Hermes family marshal for life, the hereditary marshal When Yunzheng turns 20 years old, I will personally confer on him the seal of Young Marshal. Similarly, I will confer on all generals the seal of General for Life, which will be hereditary. The inheritance ceremony is scheduled for this year, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding ceremony. Days, I don't know what the generals think."

After saying these words, the people sitting below all stood up, pressed their left hands on their chests and bowed slightly to His Majesty the Empire: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhou Shichao stood still because he didn't have a son yet, and the generals didn't have any opinions, so he naturally had nothing to say.

This hereditary system is actually not very beneficial. Even if it is not hereditary, the military power is still in the hands of these few people, and sooner or later it will be passed on to their sons. Now His Majesty the Empire has come up with such a note. These old foxes retired early and let their sons take power. This is a change of people in disguise. Even if they will manipulate behind the scenes, people have changed after all. As long as there is a change, there will always be some changes, and there will be chaos. This kind of change is probably what His Majesty wants, to find opportunities in the change.

Zhou Shichao, a newcomer to the royal family, knows the entanglements involved, and these veteran generals who have been in high positions for a long time are even more familiar with the truth. They looked at each other, as always expressionless, only Hutton Hughes Seeing Marshal Hermes smile slightly, I don't know if Marshal Hermes will agree or not?

It doesn't matter to them, because they all have one or two Alpha sons, and their achievements will only be higher than those of their parents, but Marshal Hermes is different, he only has one son, and he is still a BETA, so he is doomed After seeing his future development, don't blame them for discriminating against BETAs, this world is like this, Alpha is always the leader, and BETAs will always be subordinate, whether they like it or not.

Marshal Hermes looked at Hutton for a moment and then looked away. He looked at His Majesty and smiled: "Then I will thank Your Majesty."

He is not an idiot either, can't you see his thoughts, this emperor is very capable of tossing, he has been tossing all these years and finally waited until today, Hermes smiled slightly, he was right to toss, his son He is a BETA, not only has no leadership ability, but also has extremely poor health.

Marshal Hermes agreed lightly while everyone was stunned, and everyone present couldn't figure out what he meant. Did the old marshal think too highly of himself or resigned himself to fate?The latter is unlikely, how could Hermes be the one who accepted his fate?So he has a hole card?

Everyone looked at Hermes' solemn face with a hint of vigilance in their hearts. The old marshal was not a weak person. He agreed so calmly, so he was fully sure. Could it be that his son really has something special?Marshal Hermes' son is an outstanding BETA even if he is a BETA?

Everyone was shocked by the calm marshal. No one knew the helplessness in the old marshal's heart. How long could his son be able to use him to pretend to be a tiger?Yun Zheng, the old marshal silently recited his son's name, as if it made him feel better.