The King of Heaven had given the order, and the Imperial Guard Fleet should carry out the order. According to the location shown on the map, the Imperial Guard Fleet put down its ground troops and necessary supplies, then took off one after another and began to return.
Tens of thousands of imperial soldiers seized every moment to build the fortress. After all, the dark race was close at hand, and no one knew when they would launch an attack.
These newly arrived warriors did not know what had just happened, nor did they know why the empire suddenly had the ability to build fortresses. To these ordinary warriors, it was not important where the fortress came from, what was important was that there was a fortress that could
If there is a fortress or not, the casualties will be completely different.
They don't care about the above things, they only care about how long they can live.
As soon as Song Zining regained consciousness, he naturally resumed his position as the commander-in-chief of the Empire's New World Expeditionary Force. However, after all, his body had not fully recovered, and there would be no war in a short period of time, so he followed everyone's persuasion and returned to the Empire for a three-day break.
By the way, I went to the Imperial Medical College for an examination to see if there were any hidden dangers to my body and soul.
After sending him away, several core generals breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, they no longer had to worry about when this man suddenly lost his mind and rushed to the dark race's camp.
After returning to the empire, Song Zining discovered that there was almost no news about the final battle in the Black Sun Valley in the empire. All newspaper battle reports promoted the empire's return to the Black Sun Valley and the establishment of a base. But there was no mention of the reasons and processes.
, Qianye’s name has never appeared.
Even the news that Qianye led the remnant army of the empire to victory in repeated battles, broke through dozens of blockades, defeated an enemy ten times more powerful, and fought all the way to the lonely peak was deliberately erased, and the relevant battle reports were even more
All destroyed.
Strangely, the Eternal Night Council was also quiet, as if the heavy losses of so many high-ranking nobles failed to cause any waves.
Both Ming Haigong and Wenyuan Gong were credited, but the credit did not decrease, it was still the same, it was just changed to other names.
When Duke Wen Yuan, who was still in the imperial capital, heard the news, he could only sigh. His previous charges had just been suspended, and the final decision was still pending, so he couldn't be troubled. Besides, his faction had offended Emperor Hao.
For some reason, he is also unpopular with King Qingyang and his family. The military department has become completely transparent. Even the higher-level official documents cannot be seen without speaking out.
Ming Haigong, on the other hand, complained of illness and wanted to go home to take care of his old age. The application has been submitted to the military department, but it has not been approved yet.
However, Liu Chengyun was reinstated. As soon as he was sent back, he went around asking for help. In the end, the reward record after the war did not remove military merit as Qianye originally said. He was extremely active, constantly working in the camp, trying to find something.
New errand.
Although he did not participate in the final death assault, he followed Qianye in several battles. Those who survived these battles without being seriously injured showed some improvement in strength, and Liu Chengyun also benefited greatly.
According to doctors' calculations, he can live for at least ten more years.
Being able to extend his life, Liu Chengyun's thoughts changed. He no longer wanted to use his remaining body to make merit for the family, but began to plan for himself.
Liu Chengyun hated Qianye to the core, who wanted to reduce his military achievements. Therefore, once he had time, he immediately issued several memorials to accuse Qianye of various crimes. It was a pity that this time he did not grasp the target of the government at all.
Pulse. Some superiors do not want to mention Qianye again, no matter good or bad.
Liu Chengyun handed over several charges, but what he got in return was a severe reprimand, and he took back a legion that was originally given to him. After all these twists and turns, Liu Chengyun didn't understand why, and even several of his backers closed their doors to him.
Since I didn't see you, I didn't dare to do anything wrong anymore, so I had to put my hatred in my heart for the time being.
When Song Zining returned to the imperial capital, he saw this scene.
Many people thought that Song Zining would complain about Qianye and cry out for help. However, they did not expect that Song Zining was ready to leave after reading the half-day battle report at the military headquarters without any expression.
When he was about to leave the military headquarters, a general stopped Song Zining and said, "If Commander Song is free, the old prince would like to invite you to the palace for a chat."
Song Zining looked at the time and said happily: "I have heard about the famous private dishes of the old prince's house for a long time, but I have never had the chance to try them. At this time, I should have the opportunity to try the skills of the prince's chef, right?"
The general smiled and said: "That's natural. The old prince has prepared a table of delicious dishes and is waiting for you to go."
"Then what are you waiting for?"
A moment later, Song Zining walked into the Zhiji Palace and was led into the poolside flower hall in the side courtyard. Cups and chopsticks had been placed in the hall, and the maids were bringing the appetizers.
King Zhiji was sitting by the pond, fishing. When he saw Song Zining arriving, he greeted him: "Is Zining here? The time is right, come and join us. These dishes will not taste good if they are delayed."
Song Zining did not refuse and sat down next to him, drinking three glasses of wine with King Zhiji.
After three glasses of wine, King Zhiji raised his hand and waved lightly, and all the waiters left.
When there was no one around, King Zhiji said slowly: "Do you have any objection to how the matter of Qianye is handled this way?"
"Is this what you mean?"
Zhiji Wang said: "Not entirely, but I did overdo it."
Song Zining was silent for a moment and said: "It is impossible to say that you are not dissatisfied at all. But since you have made this decision, there must be a reason. I would rather hear the details so that I can know if I encounter similar things in the future.
How to deal with it.”
King Zhiji said: "I know that this treatment is really unfair to Qianye. When I was young, I was just like you, and it was inevitable that I would be motivated to do something. Now that I am getting older, I understand that the fundamentals of how to deal with everything are actually
It means family and country come first."
Song Zining listened attentively.
King Zhiji suddenly sighed and said: "You must have heard more or less about the things I did back then. To be honest, for twenty years in between, that tone has always been stuck in my heart, and I have never been relieved.
Or one day later, I suddenly understood that there are so many things and so many people in this world, how can everything be fair? Many times, we have to choose the lesser of two evils."
King Zhiji recalled the past again and was silent for a moment before continuing: "Actually, Qianye can be considered as half of my disciples since he received my inheritance back then. Over the years, the empire and I have both owed him a lot. Do you know why I am like this?"
Do?"
Song Zining said: "I understand the matter of Night Eye. Although I don't know which big figure in ancient times awakened her, but once she really exerts her power, it will be a serious problem for the empire. The empire is in the period of resurgence, and there are already too many three supremes on the Holy Mountain.
, there must never be a fourth one."
"That's it. Even though I feel guilty, I have to do it. Maybe she has never had any intention of being hostile to the empire, but once she does, no one can afford such a risk. Even if it only costs ten thousand
Even if there is a one-in-one chance, we must not let it happen. An awakened power like Night Eye must be killed before she grows up. Otherwise, the empire may be revived and it may die prematurely."
Song Zining nodded.
King Zhiji glanced at him and said slowly: "Whether you understand it now or not, you will understand it in ten years when you hold great power and every move affects the fate of the country."
Before Song Zining could answer, King Zhiji said again: "Do you know what has kept the empire's people from falling for thousands of years?"
This question stumped Song Zining. Although he had dabbled in history, he was not sophisticated enough after all. After thinking about it, he felt that there were many answers, but none of them were appropriate.
Seeing that he did not answer, King Zhiji said slowly: "Actually, they are not from my race, so their hearts must be different. These eight words were decided by Taizu back then."
"This..." Song Zining never expected that it would be this answer. Over the years, he has actually become somewhat disgusted with these eight words, at least he will not accept them completely.
King Zhiji smiled and said: "The empire has developed to this day, and the population is estimated to be tens of billions. It varies from top to bottom. With so many people and so many differences, how many people do you think can understand through reading?
Most people work hard all day and only want to relax and indulge. It is useless to preach to them. If you want everyone to be united, the best way is to make an enemy. An enemy who is powerful, evil and difficult to defeat, and who has a blood feud."
"A hundred years after the founding of the empire, the first foundation was laid. At that time, the first generation of people who experienced the brutal rule of the dark race passed away one after another. Many people in the new human race hoped to live a more stable life, but they had not experienced it.
They don’t want to experience the despair of being held in captivity and may become blood food at any time. They think that a continent is enough for reproduction and shelter, they take the moment of peace of the truce for granted, and they regard the gray trade under the table as a future they can look forward to.”
"At that time, there was a popular idea among many people that the human race had proven that they were independent and free, as evidenced by those truces, so they should pursue an agreement to expand the short-term ceasefire into a permanent peace agreement. They even believed that the various races of Yongye
The holy war between the two is caused by conflicts that have accumulated for thousands of years. The newly born human race does not have such a history.
Therefore, peaceful coexistence can be expected. It was only then that the ancestors discovered Taizu's far-sightedness and thought of these eight words. Since then, the empire has never tolerated foreign races, at least in the eyes of ordinary people.
.And then promote the atrocities of the dark race through various channels, and the hatred is accumulated from generation to generation until today."
Song Zining listened with bated breath.
"With foreign enemies, many political affairs within the empire can be easily handled. Most of the heads of various families also understand this truth. Moreover, the war in Yongye is nothing more than a competition for resources and living space. The competition between camps, within the camp
The competition. As the strength of each family grows, the more resources and land they need, and they will naturally want more wars. You see, whether it is the four noble families or the top-ranking families, almost every family has war-related industries.
"
Song Zining nodded. The Song clan has made a lot of money in the arms business in the past, and the Zhao family's craftsman's house is even more famous in the world. It can build floating warships by itself. Others, such as the Bai family's armor and the Yin family's ammunition, are also large-scale.
huge.
"I know that you have seen a lot of incidents in recent years where the Empire and Yongye exchanged information. Why don't you think about it, what do these things have in common?"
Song Zining said clearly, "Is it all related to the superior?"
King Zhiji nodded slowly, "You are right. In fact, the imperial family, powerful families, and even the military are very aware of these things. Yongye has the resources we need, and we also have what they want, so we can communicate with each other.
It is inevitable. And we took advantage of the contradiction between the four tribes of Yongye to take advantage of the exchange price. This exchange of needs has actually greatly contributed to the growth of the empire's overall national strength."
Indeed, the higher Song Zining's position, the more transactions he saw with the dark races. However, after so many years, the empire not only did not decline, but its national strength grew.
Zhiji Wang said: "This kind of exchange of goods and needs must be in the hands of the aristocratic families, so that it can be controlled. Otherwise, if ordinary people know that the dark races also have human nature and dignity, and can do business with them, then
Isn’t the world in chaos? Who is willing to bleed and die for the empire? Can you still fight those battles in the Black Sun Valley? Which army is willing to fight to the death, knowing that they will die? "
"Most human beings are instinctively afraid of hardships and seek comfort, and therefore have unrealistic illusions. Look at how those provinces and counties in the empire that have not fought for a long time were defeated in the face of the alien beasts of the New World. And if
When the human race originally sought to join the Eternal Night Council and got a seat, could it really be settled once and for all? Not to mention the small races that disappeared, just look at the current situation of the wolf tribe. They have lost their supreme power only for a thousand years."
"If you are willing to fight, you will perish; if you forget to fight, you will be in danger. The blood and bones of Taizu and countless ancestors have earned us the dignity of standing side by side with the four Yongye tribes. It is not for us to join their council and abide by their rules. In the end
All races will disappear without a trace. Moreover, this world belongs to darkness, and we, Dawn, have always been aliens." (https:)