After Yang Ming hung up the phone with Director Ino, several messages popped up one after another before he could change into his clothes.
[The Imperial Military held an emergency press conference to announce that the military had been infiltrated by foreign forces. The previous military spokesperson read out a wrong manuscript at the wrong time, which deeply hurt the imperial hero White Ghost and the empire.
the simple feelings of the people.
The military has detained the relevant persons responsible pending trial, and has identified two senior New Federal agents among them.
In addition, the Imperial Military Intelligence Bureau has determined that the unrest within the empire is inextricably linked to the instigation of foreign forces.
I hope that the citizens of the empire can remain sensible and exercise restraint.
At the same time, the Imperial Military Department has dispatched more than 600 working groups, which will pay close attention to the radical behavior of the imperial noble groups to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of military families will not be infringed upon by the riots.]
This efficiency of action;
Boss Yang had every reason to suspect that the military had prepared to hold this press conference before and had prepared an action plan to subdue the enemy in advance.
Immediately afterwards, the Imperial Military Intelligence Bureau published a signed article titled "Slandering the White Ghost can be seen as harm to the Empire itself."
The imperial media and political commentators who were working under orders were dumbfounded and uneasy for a while, fearing that they would be regarded as victims by the military.
It was clearly the military who gave the order before, telling them to use black and white ghosts and set the rhythm with all their strength.
White Ghost's live broadcast room has once again been popularly searched on major portals by the navy, and the entire process of the Imperial military's withdrawal was broadcast live.
Aiming the muzzle at the Dreadnought on Sakaar, the main gun energy recovery began. The overall process was relatively slow, which gave Xiao Lu the opportunity to live broadcast the entire process.
After waiting for half a galaxy, the Imperial fleet officially withdrew.
When the light of the jump of these ships was transmitted to countless White Ghost supporters through the live broadcast room, it triggered bursts of cheers.
This feels like a victory.
A victory that no one else knows how to win.
As soon as the imperial fleet left, Yang Ming asked Lu to send out the third video he had prepared in advance.
Of course, this third video has multiple options, and Yang Ming has also prepared different answers for different ‘story development routes’, and the one released now is one of them.
In the video, Yang Ming stood in front of the starry sky background and said softly:
"Thank you for your support and solidarity with me, it makes me very touched and very guilty.
"I will not talk more about Catherine in the future. Her actions may be a bit radical, but I think her ideological stamp still drives her to be a hero who protects the people of the empire.
"I hope that the people and officials can give Catherine and her dozens of followers some understanding. As far as I know, Catherine has not planned or participated in any terrorist actions that harmed the empire. I hope the empire can listen to my words.
A little opinion.
"This matter has come to an end with me, and I will still take the initiative to apologize.
"I still have a lot to do, and I don't have much time to stay in this dimension. I believe that the future of the empire depends not only on the operation of systems such as the government and the army. It is impossible to count on the self-awakening of the nobles to benefit society.
, but relies on the hard work of the general public to create social wealth.
“How to keep more of the wealth we create in our own hands is a social issue worthy of everyone’s thinking and efforts.
"I haven't done any research on this.
"I only know that what is based on the people is just. To the imperial officials, I would like to add a piece of advice. Water can carry a boat and also capsize it. The reason why the empire is an empire is because there are hundreds of billions of people.
Simply because of the empire's invincible fleet and naval guns.
"Don't forget, the people who control these ships are also the people."
That's all the video content is.
This also announced that Yang Ming would stop making small moves behind his back.
The conflict between the Imperial Military and the White Ghost has come to an end.
The problem the empire faces at this moment is the sharp contradiction between the aristocracy and the common people, and the slaves of the empire.
No matter what, Yang Ming has earned enough face and has successfully escaped from this whirlpool temporarily. As for how much Li Zi can get, it depends on his subsequent negotiations with the empire.
The situation within the empire changed three times in one day.
In the past, the empire still wanted to subdue the white ghost, but now the empire is asking for help from the white ghost, hoping that the white ghost can stand up and temporarily cool down the boiling public opinion.
In the escort formation of Saka Star heading to the Emperor Star, Yang Ming and Daphne boarded the transport ship together.
While Daphne went to the meeting, Yang Ming also opened his own Internet terminal and had a simple discussion with Lu.
"Boss, the empire is really worried now."
The smile on the corner of Lu's mouth could not stop rippling:
"The current problem is not just a conflict between nobles and commoners, it also involves the empire's army.
"The largest number of soldiers and technicians, various types of reformed warriors, and logistics personnel are all civilians. They are the cornerstone of the army. Nobles usually start as officers. There has been a certain phenomenon of bullying in the army for a long time.
Now this bullying phenomenon is also summarized as the oppression of common people by nobles.
"If the situation continues to develop, there is even a possibility of a mutiny in the army.
"And now, the empire cannot come up with a feasible strategy to suppress this nationwide conflict."
Yang Ming wondered: "Isn't the Presbyterian Council out to control the nobles now? Isn't that what the Presbyterian Council is used to do?"
"Well, the nobles are also divided into classes. The big nobles have controlled the House of Elders for a long time. Their interests have not been harmed for the time being. Now those who are in conflict with the common people are the lower-level nobles with the largest number and the least resources. They are the group with the strongest sense of superiority.
, and are also the group most easily aroused by emotions."
Lu briefly introduced:
"Similarly, there are more or less grievances between the lower-class nobles and local civilians in these places.
"The death of Earl Quegan indeed acted as a trigger. Our previous propaganda efforts and the navy's guidance of public opinion were all focused on the goal of putting pressure on the empire.
"The death of Earl Quegan directly caused the empire to rush towards civil war.
"Li's move this time is really powerful."
Yang Ming thought for a while.
He asked: "Then do you think we should continue fighting along Li's line of thinking?"
"The conditions are not yet mature, boss," Lu reminded, "Li's uncertainty is too great. Unless we understand her true purpose, we must proceed with caution."
Yang Ming nodded: "I don't know what kind of situation I will face when I go to Emperor Star this time."
"They probably want to use your influence to cool down the situation," Lu said with a smile. "It might be a wise choice for you to take the initiative to break up with them and make the relationship more rigid."
"What should we ask of the empire to make it think that we have an agenda in this regard?"
Yang Ming murmured to himself, feeling a little embarrassed.
His real purpose is naturally closely related to the future development of the Luofeng-Dark Star system.
But this should never be mentioned.
Boss Yang can't just say directly - ah, you return the sovereignty of the tributary countries of the Luofeng Empire - that would really expose his own underpants.
In terms of power?
He is now the Grand Duke of the Empire, and his official positions and honors in the Empire have come to an end.
Previously, Director Ino and Daphne both suspected that the White Ghost wanted to become the new ruler because of his 'desire for power'.
money?
Uh, will White Ghost be short of money?
Besides, what does he need money for? Power can achieve goals that money cannot.
Engage in some ideals of liberal democracy?
When Yang Ming thought of this, he couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Isn’t this a common vocabulary used by those hypocritical politicians? Everyone is a walking incarnation of desire, a big-tailed wolf pretending to be noble.
Yang Ming was really in a dilemma.
He must find an argument that convinces the empire's senior officials...
"Boss, Daphne is back."
"Well, okay, Luqiu, let's go get busy first."
Yang Ming casually took off his hidden earphones and looked out the window in silence.
Daphne sat back next to Yang Ming, lowered her head and said in Yang Ming's ear: "The meeting over there is over, and we have temporarily reached a consensus to make every effort to resolve the class conflicts that have broken out at this stage."
"The efficiency this time is pretty good," Yang Ming smiled and nodded, "How to solve it specifically?"
"Just some conventional means."
Daphne said slowly:
"Send troops to strengthen the presence of the imperial fleet on every administrative star where conflict breaks out, put pressure on the civilian class, and suppress those overseas reptiles that are ready to move.
“In terms of public opinion propaganda, it is emphasized that this is a conflict that broke out under the instigation of foreign forces.
"In addition, some policies to benefit the people will be introduced to benefit the people in a short period of time, and then these benefits will be recovered over a slightly longer period of time.
"Other small details, such as arresting the leading troublemakers, using the reserve mechanical army, and conducting standing patrols in the Emperor Star Circle where the riots are the most serious... There is nothing new, they are all conventional policies that treat the symptoms but not the root cause."
Yang Ming smiled and said: "It would be good to have countermeasures. I thought they would be arguing for a long time."
"Alas," Daphne's expression was a little complicated, "You still have to be careful. Their anger towards you has already accumulated to a certain extent."
Yang Ming raised his hand and patted the back of Daphne's hand, and said warmly: "Don't worry about me. The worst case scenario is that my body is destroyed, and then I take a small revenge on your family."
Daphne:......
"Hanton, your threatening words are too straightforward and have no artistic flavor."
“What kind of artistry does this require?”
Yang Ming crossed his legs and said leisurely:
"Your elders are used to being domineering. If you make them suffer later, they will know that they need to learn how to respect others."
Daphne didn't know how to answer the question for a moment.
Let the actual controllers of the most powerful empire in the galaxy suffer...
She suddenly felt a slight strange feeling, Yang Ming's palm was a little unreliable, and he was attacking the city along her arm.
Daphne turned to look at him, her eyes filled with gentle light unconsciously, she took the initiative to pull her collar lower, and turned sideways in his direction.
"Hanton..."
"Um?"
"I don't have much youth left," Daphne said softly, "Are you willing to get close to me now?"
"Yeah," Yang Ming responded, fiddling with the projection screen in front of him with his right hand, but still had no intention of taking his left hand back.
Not long after, Daphne took the initiative to hug Yang Ming's left arm, nestled on his shoulder, and tried to kiss Yang Ming's earlobe.
Yang Ming was tickled so much that he laughed out loud. He turned to look at her charming face and said warmly: "Your Highness, now is not the time to do such a thing."
"We still have more than one galactic period of alone time," Daphne said without evading her gaze. "I read in a book that the normal time for a human male is fifty-five seconds to thirty minutes."
Yang Ming clicked his tongue: "This little time is not enough for me to use it."
"But I'm enough."
Daphne stood up and sat astride Yang Ming's lap. Her face was unabashedly charming, and her rippling eyes exuded all kinds of charm and a bit of shyness.
"I love you, Hanton, always. It makes my soul almost completely twisted."
Yang Ming sighed inwardly, took the initiative to hug her slender and elastic waist, and kissed her passionately as he lowered his head.
There were only two of them in the cabin.
Lu casually hacked the surveillance camera and covered Molly's eyes with his bare hands in the thinking space.
This is not something that a childish mind can see.
…
One and a half galactic hours later.
Outside the Emperor Star, Yang Ming and Daphne, who had changed their clothes, boarded a ferry boat and fell straight to the surface of the Emperor Star.
The person who came to greet Yang Ming was a person in charge of the Tentacle Organization, a middle-aged aunt who looked familiar to Yang Ming.
Yang Ming looked at this old aunt for a few times and concluded that this old aunt should be a close confidant of His Majesty the Emperor.
The old aunt was secretly looking at Daphne... Daphne was radiant at the moment but her expression was lazy. There was a deep attachment to the man next to her in her eyebrows. It seemed that she had experienced joy and satisfaction not long ago.
This middle-aged maid has been in the palace for so long, so she knows this kind of thing very well.
Get down to business first.
"Dear Duke of the Empire," the old aunt said with a smile, "Your Highness Daphne."
"You can get straight to the point," Yang Ming reminded.
"Okay," the old aunt said quickly, "we will arrive at the palace in twenty minutes, and you are allowed to land directly near the palace hall. The situation in the empire is changing very quickly, and we have encountered a very difficult political storm.
"
Yang Ming nodded: "Then what? Does your Majesty have any instructions?"
"Your Majesty initially didn't care about the people's demonstrations and asked all localities not to use force against the people marching. But now, His Majesty has seen the great harm to the empire after the fight between the aristocracy and the civilian class."
The old aunt said concisely and concisely:
"The aristocracy is a necessary tool for the empire to realize its imperial power, so the imperial power is naturally biased towards the aristocracy. I hope you can understand this.
"In addition, the best methods at present are to calm the anger of the people and to divert attention as much as possible. If neither of these two can go smoothly, the only option is to export conflicts to the outside world and use external pressure to make the common people and nobles reunite.
Unity.
"Which of these three routes do you think is more likely to succeed?"
"All three routes can be successful, it just depends on how we operate it," Yang Ming said. "Personally, I would choose to calm the public's anger."
Daphne said: "This is the path with the most problems in actual implementation. To calm the anger of the people, we must harm the interests of the aristocracy."
"Your Highness is right," the old aunt said. "His Majesty prefers the second path. Find ways to divert the attention of the people of the empire. You can expand your policy in this direction later."
Yang Ming suddenly asked: "Your Majesty's current situation is not very good, right?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Otherwise, His Majesty wouldn't have asked you to come to me in advance, hoping to use my words to overwhelm the objections... Let me think about it, there are many people from the Sherman family who are with His Majesty?"
"Yes," the old aunt showed a helpless smile, "Those uncles of His Majesty the Emperor, relying on their seniority and rich resources, organized a group to put pressure on His Majesty, demanding that His Majesty issue an expedition order as soon as possible. The third expedition
The New Federation diverted domestic conflicts and attributed a series of negative news such as the death of Earl Quegan to deliberate instigation by the New Federation."
Yang Ming nodded: "This is actually a good idea. It is simple and efficient. It can greatly reduce the intensity of the current conflict."
The old aunt said: "Your Majesty is not interested in specific policies and is not willing to be manipulated by them. This is the key."
"I understand, I have to go against the Sherman family."
Yang Ming almost laughed out loud, while Daphne couldn't help but raise her hand to her forehead.
"Your Majesty has high hopes for you."
Boss Yang slowly rolled up his sleeves and said with a smile: "As long as your Majesty allows it, I'm quite good at quarreling."
"As long as you understand what I mean," the old aunt smiled with squinted eyes and suddenly changed the topic, "Besides, there is one more thing I want to discuss with you... One of our subordinate departments has detected that Quigan
When the count's murder occurred, the black box server of the Empire's national defense system had some minor data fluctuations that should not have occurred."
Yang Ming frowned.
This shocked him a little.
Not everyone in the empire’s top ranks is a jobber!
"Do you suspect that the Imperial Guard system killed that earl?"
"It's just a possibility, but the data fluctuations have disappeared. I mean, the data records we saved have disappeared miraculously," the old aunt sighed, "I just hope that the Empire Development Cult can give us a
A reasonable explanation, otherwise...this would really send chills down the spine."
Yang Ming also nodded with a serious face.
Daphne looked at Yang Ming's profile, thoughtfully.
What Yang Ming was thinking was whether Li was exposed intentionally, or whether Li was exposed 'accidentally', or whether Li didn't care at all.
What Daphne was thinking about was what methods should be used to avoid pregnancy, and which drugs should be used. She didn't want to be tied down by the child now, and life had just begun... such an irrelevant topic.
Hair first and moisturize later.
In addition, this plot will definitely cause controversy, which is the issue of Daphne's sense of boundaries, but this is a necessary plot, and it is not a plot depiction for sexual satisfaction.
readers, it is actually a kind of luck. In addition, stallions are seen one after another. The sum of Yang Ming's mistress and girlfriend does not exceed Wei Xiaobao's standard. Every character has its own meaning and role except Windsor. This one is different.