Yunzhou Empire[ABO]

When Zhou Shichao walked out of the palace, it was already dark outside. Zhou Shichao looked at the time and it was past 7 o'clock. He wanted to find a place to eat. He was a little more elegant in front of His Highness the Princess for the first time, so he didn't eat enough. He drove around in the imperial city, and Aiwei didn't know where he went, so Zhou Shichao simply ignored him. The imperial city is very prosperous, and compared to his northwest, it is a kind of luxurious prosperity.

This kind of extravagant and prosperous Zhou Dynasty is also somewhat rare. He walked along the main street of the imperial palace to the bank of Muyun Mountain Lake. The road was bustling and lively. Silver lights were decorated in antique stone lanterns, creating a dignified and heavy atmosphere of the imperial city. Zhou Shichao found a restaurant that looked okay and went in for a meal. He ordered a lot of dishes, because the dishes in the imperial capital were exquisite but the portions were small, so he ordered a table, and there were three dishes on the table, which were still heavy. The waiter asked him politely: "Admiral, are you sure you want to order all three dishes?"

Zhou Shichao looked at the name, only to realize that these are actually chickens, but they are made in different ways, but he just likes to eat chicken, so he asked the waiter, "Can't I order it?"

The waiter glanced at him and nodded quickly: "Yes, you can wait a moment, General."

The waiter served him the food very quickly. There were many people serving the food. Everyone came to see him by serving the food. The heroic deeds of Zhou Shichao were widely spread in the imperial city. The glorious deeds of the Qite enemy army and the defense of the Claire planet were known to everyone at a miraculous speed. He was the first general who was personally promoted by His Majesty the Empire as a civilian.

This is tantamount to bringing the hearts of the common people closer. The generals who came out of the common people also represent the beginning of the royal family becoming common people. In addition to General Hughes and General Hughes, there is also a general who was born as a commoner. He can also defend the empire. He is a hero of the empire. Although he does not have the noble blood of the four generals, such a Zhou Dynasty is more popular.

Everyone looked at him with evasive eyes. Zhou Shichao noticed it but didn't care. He had seen a lot. Because he was ugly, everyone was willing to look at him. He was used to it and didn't get angry. Zhou Shichao ate on his own, so many dishes He ate cleanly, and the manager of the store stepped up to him and asked him: "General, do you want to serve you more food?" Zhou Shichao put down the bowl: "No, how much is it?"

The manager shook his head hurriedly: "No money." How can I ask for the general's money? It's like a gift for him to come to their restaurant for dinner. up.

Zhou Shichao was surprised: "No money?" Hey, he hasn't seen anything that doesn't cost money, and Zhou Shichao doesn't know how much it is, so he put some down, and strode out without caring what the manager said.

What he complained to His Majesty the Empire last time was true. He has pulled the army to such a large scale over the years, and he really didn't ask him for a military salary from the Empire.The army he joined at the beginning was wrong, and he entered a third-rate army. The father did not love his mother, and the military salary could not be paid. They had no choice but to fight against the robbers while robbing them. Extra excited, which proves there's something up for grabs.

Zhou Shichao sighed, even though he was specially robbing the houses of passing pirates, he was also principled, he did not bully the weak and the weak, and he did not eat the king's meal.

The hotel manager looked at his broad back and was very moved. This admiral has no airs at all, and he is not as scary as the pirates said at all.Zhou Shichao did not expect his image to be so high in the eyes of the hotel manager.

Zhou Shichao ate all the dishes, and then he felt confident to go to the Marshal's Mansion. Marshal Hermes is a tall image in his heart, and it can also be said to be his role model. Over the years, he has come here by comparing his image Well, if he wanted to do something in front of him, it would be like playing with an axe, and he felt awkward in his heart.

Zhou Shichao squatted in front of the Marshal's Mansion for a while, and finally stood up when the gatekeeper was about to chase him away. He had to go sooner or later, so it's better to be more straightforward.He drove to the door. The Marshal's Mansion is located in the Muyun base, which is named after Muyun Mountain. This base is luxurious, neat and clean, and the military equipment is all elite troops.

The Hermes family has been in command for many years, and his home can be said to be the most complete military base in the empire. Needless to say, the gates are strictly controlled. At least during the period of time Zhou Shichao looked at, not even a mosquito could fly into their home.Zhou Shichao knew that there were induction lines within a five-mile radius, so he didn't hesitate and drove directly there.

The second lieutenant of Hermes Marshal's Mansion saw that he did not know him and refused to let him in. Zhou Shichao knew that the Marshal's Mansion was difficult to enter, so he quickly showed his proof and smiled kindly: "I am here to visit the Marshal. I haven't seen the marshal for a long time, I miss him very much, so I came here to visit."

Although the gatekeeper was a second lieutenant, he had sharp eyes. He saw that he had the rank of general, but he still held his ID card and glanced at him: "So it's General Zhou, General Zhou, please follow me in, I'll go right away." Report to the Marshal."

Zhou Shichao was not unhappy with his negligence, he followed him slowly, and admired the Marshal's Mansion by the way. From the outside, the Marshal's Mansion looks magnificent, but from the inside, it is even more magnificent and rare. Inside the copper and iron walls is Jiangnan Fengshui, pavilions, corridors, rockery and clear water, everything is the same as in the painting. This is a courtyard with a unique Jiangnan style.Zhou Shichao thought about the Huo Yunzheng he saw, and suddenly realized that Huo Yunzheng should live in such an environment.

Zhou Shichao sniffed in the cool night sky. Xifu crabapple flowers are very fragrant in this season, and a single tree can fill the garden with fragrance. This kind of crabapple flower has been improved. It is said to be a rare species, and there may not be a few in the entire palace. However, in the Marshal's Mansion, Zhou Shichao sniffed. He has rarely enjoyed such a poetic and picturesque place, so he couldn't enjoy it for a while.

The second lieutenant led him around 6 or 7 pavilions and corridors before arriving at the main house. The main house is a relatively modern house, a small white building integrating high technology, and the neat and uniform floor-to-ceiling windows are shining softly under the light. Light, from the outside, you can’t see the people inside, but Zhou Shichao knew that the people inside would be able to see him, so he tried his best to make himself look better. His so-called look better was nothing more than slowing down his steps. He is used to striding like stars, and he can't change it easily. Fortunately, he walked in the Jiangnan courtyard this time, and the exquisite scenery trapped his lavish hands and feet.

The old Marshal Hermes was still lukewarm about his arrival. He didn't have a good temper with His Majesty the Empire, and naturally he was not too enthusiastic about Zhou Shichao. Seeing that Zhou Shichao gave him a substandard military salute, he Frowning slightly, he stood up from the large sofa, and patted his shoulder heavily: "You can't even do a military salute, how decent it is."

Sure enough, Zhou Shichao looked at the second lieutenant beside him. The military salute was indeed prettier than his. He nodded and smiled: "What the marshal taught is that the subordinates know."

Only then did Hermes remember to ask him: "Subordinate? What are you doing in my mansion?"

Zhou Shichao smiled: "I have wanted to visit you Marshal for a long time, but I came here today without saying hello, and I hope Marshal will forgive you." Hermes looked at him up and down for a while: "Sit down."

Zhou Shichao touched the scar on his temple and sat down. Admiral Moss brought him tea: "Please, Admiral Zhou." Zhou Shichao looked at his epaulets and smiled at him: "Thank you, Admiral." Admiral Moss Will smiled gently: "You're welcome."

In the marshal's mansion, the generals served tea. Zhou Shichao immediately realized his status, so he became more attentive. As soon as the marshal touched the cigarette, Zhou Shichao immediately went forward to light the fire for him. It was very fast. The old marshal was stunned for a moment, thinking that this kid is good at flattering.

Zhou Shichao smiled shyly: "Marshal, why didn't I see... Yun Zheng today."

The old marshal said: "You want to see him? He's asleep." Zhou Shichao said: "It's so early." The old marshal nodded: "Do you have anything to do with him? Come back tomorrow morning if you have something to do." Zhou Shichao Shaking his head: "Marshal, it's okay. I met him at school. There were so many people at that time that I didn't have time to say a few words."

The old marshal glanced at him: "Oh, you went to school too?" Zhou Shichao smiled and told him what happened today, and the old marshal pursed his lips when he heard that Huo Yunzheng had resigned his teacher. Didn't tell him, Zhou Shichao knew from his expression that he had slipped up, and he didn't know his feelings, but that's all, Zhou Shichao smiled: "Marshal, Yunzheng is still young, it must be that the teacher did something wrong, in the future I will be His teachers will take good care of him."

What he said, the old marshal was very satisfied. It was not wrong for his son to make any mistakes. Zhou Shichao immediately asked him about Huo Yunzheng. The old marshal couldn't stop talking about his son. Zhou Shichao used his son A breakthrough was opened, and the two of them became good friends who talked about everything in a short time. When Zhou Shichao lit the old marshal's cigarette again, the old marshal asked him to smoke it too, and he lit it unceremoniously.

Admiral Moss was amazed at the two people who were puffing and puffing. This Zhou Shichao was really rude. He said that he regarded this place as his own home, and he really did. Yes, the old marshal himself doesn't remember those heroic deeds, Zhou Shichao can still remember, he praised him... Admiral Moss's teeth are sore, he is invincible, invincible, marching forward bravely, winning thousands of miles , that's really... Admiral Moss barely interrupted him when he saw the grinning old marshal, forget it, let him be happy, he hasn't fought in more than ten years, and he won't be able to There is a war.

In the end, the old marshal finally realized that he had to ask Zhou Shichao about the battle at Clare Base. Zhou Shichao was quite low-key to himself, and he finished the introduction in a few words.

Admiral Moss asked him, "How did Soma die?"

Zhou Shichao thought for a while: "He came to negotiate and let me beat him to death." Admiral Moss twitched his mouth: "On the negotiation table?" Zhou Shichao shook his head: "No, he was standing on a warship with a very bad attitude , If he is at the negotiating table with me in a serious manner, I will not beat him, and let me know." The bandit leader who caused the empire a headache was shot dead by him, and Admiral Moss would not Knowing that he should say he was lucky, he had the guts.

The old marshal patted him on the shoulder and said solemnly: "You have suffered."

Zhou Shichao looked at the old marshal and said, "It's okay, I should." He was a little moved at this moment, no one knew how much he suffered behind his back, but he fought beautifully, and the reason why he was able to win that battle It's not just that he commanded them well, but that he fought so many times that he became angry. Seeing his arrogance, he couldn't help but hold his breath. This shows how bad the situation on Planet Claire is.

The old marshal said it for him: "The Clare base is located on the northwest border, with Nabia to the west and Saint Teresa to the north. These two countries have great ambitions, and they use the Clare base as a stepping stone to harass the border of our empire several times. An undeveloped gray area is a cancer that has threatened the empire for several years, and the interstellar mercenaries and pirates invaded again and again, which is really hateful!"

Zhou Shichao originally wanted to complain, but he didn't expect to arouse the old marshal's indignation, so he had no choice but to comfort him: "They really went too far, but this time they stopped."

The old marshal patted him on the shoulder vigorously: "You are doing well! This base is under your command and must be guarded. Although the planet Clare is desolate and far away from the imperial city, it is the northernmost defense line of the empire. Without this line of defense, the northwest of the empire is equivalent to a gap, and Nabia and Saint Teresa in the northwest always covet the resources and minerals on this planet, and we cannot let him succeed."

Zhou Shichao nodded. Of course he knows the value of this planet. His family history started from there. Mining and selling money is not enough just by robbing pirates. His troops are expanding because the sky is high and the emperor is far away. , Some children went to him just to have a meal. Zhou Shichao thought about the demands of those bastards before he came, and felt that his face was black. They didn't pursue them too much, so there was only one request, asking him to bring some delicious food back .Zhou Shichao scolded them in his heart for being worthless, but he kept smiling all the time. He was a good audience.

The old marshal sighed while talking: "I also suggested to His Majesty to defend this place before, but I failed to land on that land after all."

Admiral Moss sat next to him and smiled: "How old are you? You can't always protect everything. You should also let recruits practice their skills. Don't worry about these military affairs." Zhou Shichao glanced at him, This admiral is very familiar with the Hermes family, like his family. When he talked to the old marshal in this tone, the old marshal was not angry, but said a little uncomfortable: "There is Admiral Zhou in the frontier. Of course you don't have to worry about it."

Zhou Shichao looked at him radiantly: "Marshal, have you been to the Clare base?" The old marshal exhaled a smoke ring and said, "That base was set up by my father." Zhou Shichao suddenly realized, and he patted his thigh: "It's me Confused." The Hermes family contributed a lot to the establishment of the Casa Empire, and he brought down this world, so this is why His Majesty of the Empire respects and hates the Hermes family.

As for why the Hermes family willingly lived in Yunhaixing and did not ask about world affairs for so many years, Zhou Shichao did not talk about it knowingly and interestingly. There must be other reasons.

Zhou Shichao changed the subject. Seeing that the old marshal was willing to hear about the Clare base, he picked some interesting things to tell him. His speech was funny, with some vulgar humor, which was very in line with the old marshal's style, but Moss The general frowned slightly. He had always been serious. He was a student from the Royal Military Academy, so his words and deeds were standard military demeanor. He had never liked the old marshal very much.

Although the old marshal is the heir of the Hermes family, he followed his father all the year round in the north and south, and he also had a kind of banditry in him. If you say it well, you are called majestic, and if you say it badly, you are called a robber. Those ladies in the empire Everyone's face changed, let alone those delicate omega, I heard that he almost couldn't find a wife back then, and no one would follow him when he was almost forty, if it wasn't for Huo Lan...

Admiral Moss caressed his heart, and felt that there was no need to be angry with him anymore. The love of the two of them - Huo Lan has passed away. He passed away. There is no need for the two of them to be jealous. The vulgar old marshal also has his reasons for his preference. He respects Huo Lan's decision. He graduated from the same military academy as Huo Lan, and he knows Huo Lan's temper deeply. Isn't it just his temper?

Admiral Moss smiled slightly thinking about that person, the only thing he wants to do now is to bring up Yunzheng.Seeing Yun Zheng is like seeing Huo Lan. He wants to train him to be like him, noble, majestic, calm and majestic.

Admiral Moss was slightly absent-minded thinking about the past, he did not interrupt the old marshal, and the old marshal would only talk freely when Yun Zheng was away, so he stopped interrupting him, Moss on Jiang refilled the tea for the two of them again, only then did Zhou Shichao realize that it was getting late, and he had already drank three pots of water.

Zhou Shichao bid farewell to the old marshal politely. He finally saluted decently this time. The old marshal patted him on the shoulder like the first time: "General Zhou will come and sit down when he has time." Zhou Shichao agreed with a smile , He let out a sigh of relief when he stepped out of the Marshal's Mansion. The Marshal didn't seem as inaccessible as he thought. As for Huo Yunzheng, it was a pity that Zhou Shichao couldn't meet him. Most of the reasons why he came to the Marshal's Mansion today was to meet him.