I walk in the past, continue the future

Chapter 216 Chessboard
Xia Lian stood in the conference hall, and there was no one here at the moment, and the grand dukes went to the technical department under the guidance of the reformers.

York City currently has enough technical responses, but Xia Lian feels that even if he can get in touch, there are not many people who can convince his confidants.

Even if he convinced his confidants, how to return to the principality was still a problem. However, as long as these grand dukes were still in his hands, these problems would be resolved sooner or later.

The current empire is held back by the New Federation and Xinghai, so it is not difficult for him to regain these duchies.

Of course, the principality only represents a part of the empire's territory, there is still a huge land and the empire's most powerful fleet belongs to the emperor.

If these principalities are united, they may be able to have the power of a "fourth country", of course, it is only possible.

However, as long as one fulcrum is found, it is enough to move the entire battlefield.

Mercury and Mithril came in from the door and stood on both sides of Xia Lian.

"The finishing work has been done." Mithril said.

Xia Lian still had some things left in the palace, and these things were naturally cleaned up by Mithril.

Xia Lian nodded, then turned around and said.

"Come on, we don't have much time."

"Where are you going?" Quicksilver asked.

"Back to Helios, we haven't gone back for some time, is there any news about Liu Ke recently?"

"He will come to York City at a fixed time to report the situation of the Principality of Helios, and what the fake princess has to do is to be responsible for the mobilization of the army.

And all government affairs are handed over to the original political team to solve. "Shuiyin said.

"It's not surprising." Xia Lian murmured softly.

He has just succeeded to the throne, and there is no team that can be called a confidant. Most of the people who can be used are left by his father. one question.

Moreover, the more you do, the more flaws you will have. Obedience to the emperor's order to mobilize the army is the best choice, and it is legal and compliant.

He turned around, used the quantum teleportation device to bring mercury and mithril back to the portal, and then returned to the New Summer Palace through the portal.

The remodeler obviously didn't have any other hobbies, and the overall layout of the room didn't change. In other words, he probably didn't live in this room before, and even the quilt was the same as when he left last time.

"It's a pity, I didn't even try it on a bed with millions of dollars." Xia Lian teased.

Mercury nodded, "It is indeed more comfortable than the bed in the afterlife room. I heard it was customized by the Academy of Sciences. In addition to the most basic functions of correcting the spine and sleeping posture, it can also regulate body hormones and enter the best sleep state. .

When reproducing, there should be some aphrodisiac function and body regulation function, so that both parties can enter the best state. "

Xia Lian raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Is there such a function?"

"There should be. I noticed that your body hormones were abnormal at that time." Quick Silver said, "It should be to increase the probability of continuing Helios' bloodline."

Xia Lian nodded, "No wonder, I don't think my self-control should be so bad."

"It will start after it has entered reproduction." Quicksilver said from one side.

Xia Lian's expression froze slightly.

"Okay, let's not talk about this, where is the reformer now?" Xia Lian asked.

Quicksilver raised his hand and pointed out the balcony.

Xia Lian looked out of the balcony, where on a huge virtual screen, the fake grand justice was giving a passionate speech in the military uniform he wore for the enthronement ceremony.

"People of Helios, I know that you are confused and uneasy at the moment.

But trust the soldiers of Helios, the army of Helios!
This war was initiated by the enemy in order to satisfy his despicable ambitions!

"

"According to Li Ke, after the war started, the citizens were very anxious, and they didn't have much confidence in the Empire defeating the Star Sea and the New Federation.

At the same time, people are dissatisfied with the gradually rising prices and cost of living. said Quicksilver, "Your approval ratings are declining." "

"It's not surprising." Xia Lian murmured in a low voice, "Has the battle situation on the front line been reported?"

"It seems to be for secrecy, not yet."

"But it should be soon.

Believe it or not, when the news comes from the front line, the opinion of "I" in the entire Helios Principality will be reversed in an instant.

People will be immersed in the joy of victory and flock to "I".

At that time, the support rate of "I" may even surpass that of my father.

Humans are such animals, no matter which ethnic group, the desire for land is engraved in the bones.

Many people are actually not afraid of war. What they fear is that war will come to them. What they fear is defeat. If they can win, it will be another result. "

Xia Lian raised his head and looked at the guy.

"So, at this moment, it's our best chance to get him back."

After a pause, he continued to ask, "Where is he now?"

"It's in the palace."

"Notify the Circe troops guarding him, and bring him under control."

"Yes."

Helios has never been out of Xia Lian's control. When the reformer was in the Principality, his people had been watching him 24 hours a day.

The streets of Helios Sun City.

People stood on the street, looked up at the Grand Duke's speech, their brows were slightly wrinkled, and their hearts were obviously not at peace.

People bowed their heads and talked a lot.

"It actually started fighting."

"What do you mean it's actually fighting? It's been fighting on the front line for more than a month, and nearly 1000 million people have died."

"More than 1000 million? How much does that have to be? Sun City only has a few million people."

"It's terrible, why do we have to fight, isn't peace good?"

"When someone hits the door, you have to fight back?"

"Let's hope we win."

"I hope. I heard that the New Federation doesn't even have free universal medical care. I don't want to be under their rule."

"Look!"

While they were chatting, following a startled cry from one person, on the virtual projection screen, a group of reformers approached their Grand Duke, and suddenly a golden chain stretched out from his body, binding him tightly, making him unable to move. .

Everyone in Sun City was a little panicked.

"what happened?"

"Is it a coup?"

"How could this happen suddenly?"

"A spy from the New Federation?"

"Damn it, where is the Circe army? Why is there no guard around the Grand Duke?"

As the leader and spiritual guide of the entire country, the Grand Duke was tied up in the public hall, which had a great impact on these people.

Some women even cried aloud, but soon, another "Grand Duke" appeared in front of them, wearing a black uniform, compared with the tied up Grand Duke, his eyes were a little more profound and wisdom.

People looked at each other in blank dismay, even a little puzzled.

"What's going on here, two grand dukes?"

But soon, Xia Lian tidied up his clothes a little, and said to the camera.

"People of Helios, at this moment, you should be very puzzled about what is happening before your eyes.

But don't worry, I'll answer it for you. "

As he spoke, he looked at the reformed man on one side. Under the control of the reformed man, the disguise on the other "self" was lifted, revealing his true appearance.

Very formulaic appearance, short white hair, and an appearance above the average line, the genetic templates of these modified people should all use the same set, so their appearances are somewhat similar.

Seeing the "Grand Duke" reveal his true colors, the entire principality was in an uproar.

"Now, you should understand, right?"

Xia Lian said quietly.

"Before and after the start of the war, all government orders were issued by this reformer who pretended to be me.

At the beginning, a few days after my enthronement, I was invited to the Kings' Banquet.

The Emperor told us about his idea of ​​reunifying the human race.

But considering the killings brought about by the war and the impact on people's livelihood, we jointly opposed the emperor's decision.

But in the end, we were imprisoned, and he sent a group of reformers, disguised as us, to take our place to support him in launching this war. "

What Xia Lian said was very concise, but anyone who is not stupid can probably understand what happened.

People reacted, and some were filled with righteous indignation.

"How could the emperor do this?"

"The emperor wants to unify, so is it true that the empire initiated it? I said, how could it be a coincidence to start a war with the new Star Sea Federation at the same time?"

"Then what should we do now?"

"It doesn't seem appropriate to break with the empire."

Xia Lian's words continued.

"We escaped from the palace after some effort.

That is all you see.

I know that everyone is confused about the future, but since I choose to tell you the truth without concealment, it means that I have the confidence to solve all this in my heart.

This time, there are other Grand Dukes who followed me back from the palace.

They will return to their principalities and stand with us.

We, Helios, will always stand in this land!
So far, I, Charlene Helios, hereby declare.

We will withdraw from this unjust war. I don't want my soldiers to die for this unnecessary war.

I also don't want to affect the lives of my citizens.

The troops I will recall are stationed at the border, meanwhile.

The Principality of Helios will cut off trade with the outside world and close the country! "

Xia Lian's father probably knew that there would be a war in the Milky Way sooner or later, so the principality's overall economy is mainly based on internal circulation, and the proportion of foreign trade is not large, which is harmless.

Moreover, with the size of the principality, there is basically no shortage of various resources. It is beneficial to the development of the country to temporarily escape from this war by closing the door.

The entire Sun City was silent for a while, but then, unprecedented cheers erupted.

This is normal, the people living in Sun City are either clans or the confidantes of the Helios family. The fate of these people is closely linked with the Helios family.

Therefore, no matter what Xia Lian decides, they will support it.

The live video was cut off soon, and Mercury moved a chair from one side. Xia Lian sat on the chair and stared at the reformed man in front of him.

He was cut off from the body and the brain by the micro-nano, so there was no threat to Xia Lian.

"What's your name?" Xia Lian asked.

"Sibo," he said.

"You are very cooperative." Xia Lian smiled.

"You Helios, you have a way to make me speak, and you can even retrieve my memory after I die." Xibo said, "So, even if I resist, it is useless."

Xia Lian smiled and continued to speak.

"You didn't do anything to Helios that disgusted me, everything you did was to execute the orders of the Great Emperor.

I have no reason to kill you.

Instead, I will send you back to the Emperor.

However, I want you to bring me a word to the Great Emperor. "

Xia Lian watched him quietly.

"Tell the emperor that the Principality of Helios has no intention of participating in this war, nor is it willing to fight against the empire, so, from today.

The Principality of Helios will close the country and withdraw all fleets.

We will not bring any trouble to the empire for the time being, and please the empire not to ask for trouble. "

Xibo raised his head, "From the moment this war started, your Helios Principality was firmly tied to this ship.

Only with the victory of the empire can you possibly keep the Principality of Helios.

It's not that simple to be alone.

You are so naive, Lord Helios. "

"This is my choice." Xia Lian smiled.

Then, he motioned to the reformers on one side to push him down.

And Liu Ke also walked in from the outside after the empire reformer named Xi Bo was suppressed, and stood beside Xia Lian.

"You should have heard what I just said, right?"

"Yes."

"Withdraw the dispatched fleet and focus on stationing in the direction of Bahram."

After a pause, Liu Ke couldn't help asking.

"Your Highness, what the reformer said seems to have some truth.

If the new federal front collapses and the Principality of Bahram falls, it will be our turn the next moment. "

"The chances of the new Federation winning are slim." Xia Lian murmured softly.

After a pause, he continued, "And, do you really think that the empire is not capable of facing the new federation alone?"

Sulfur fell silent.

"What is fighting them now is the principality's fleet, but the empire's main fleet has never made a move.

The most important thing is that the Principality of Bahram has not yet elected a grand duke, and it cannot even mobilize all the fleets as flexibly as Helios.

Therefore, on the New Pakistan front, our Helios fleet is the majority.

This is clearly treating us as cannon fodder. "

After a pause, Xia Lian continued, "I have been to the front line before. If I hadn't gone in time, the Principality would have lost an ark fleet by now."

Sulfur opened his eyes slightly, "I don't know that at all."

"They probably won't tell you." Xia Lian said, "The principality's current financial situation should not be very good, right?"

Liu Ke nodded, "The manufacturing industry across the country is serving the war, and economic growth has stagnated to a certain extent."

"Then get out of it early." Xia Lian said.

Liu Ke nodded, and then bowed to Xia Lian to salute.

"Yes, I'll do it right now."

With that said, he withdrew from here.

Xia Lian exhaled lightly, closed her eyes, and slowly leaned back on the armchair.

Seemingly knowing what Xia Lian was thinking, Mercury walked over silently and massaged his head.

"Recently, there are indeed too many things." Xia Lian said.

"but."

He opened his eyes slowly.

"We are also officially on the chessboard."

　I went to the hospital to see a doctor yesterday. I thought it was a minor illness, but I didn't expect to have an operation. I just emoed all day, and the operation seemed to be not small, and I had a headache.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)