Chapter 630 The Destitute Old Man

On the one hand, there are reasons for the legacy of the family. On the other hand, the anti-reformist forces within the family have accumulated in the officialdom of the Josena star system, and they have joined forces to fight against the New Deal, and support Sulbajo against Congreve as his father.

On the surface, they gave tacit approval to the reform, but in the actual operation process, they either shelved some clauses or made local interpretations, which completely distorted Congreve's wishes, so that the reform process of "Josena" was difficult.

In officialdom, they firmly control the military and political circles, like an independent kingdom. Officials Congreve parachuted in were either sidelined, ignored, or even assassinated. At the same time, more and more aristocrats who were dissatisfied with the New Deal because of the cheese were divided turned to the opposition reformists, which intensified the confrontation between "Josena" and "Aradelle".

To disintegrate the opponents of reform, political means are not feasible, so only military means remain. "Aradelle" has the Obsidian Fleet, the Amber Fleet, and the Aradelle Garrison Fleet. "Josena" has the Edward Fleet and the Josenna Garrison Navy Fleet.

It seems that the military strength of "Josena" is weaker than that of "Aradelle". There are 2 thousand-ship conventional expedition fleets.

He didn't dare to fight. Once a war started, the entire duchy would fall into chaos. Not only would the reform process be frustrated, but he himself would also be in danger of losing power.

Under such a background, he can only use special channels, such as placing agents, arranging an intelligence network, secretly infiltrating, etc., to slowly conspire against "Josena".

In fact, the opposition to reform also deployed a large number of spies and dead men in "Aradelle", but unfortunately, under Emma's powerful monitoring and screening capabilities, they were screened out one by one. Hand it over to the "Adia" army to deal with it, and the intelligence system deployed by Congreve at "Josena" is all normal.

After Kelenia obtained the right to use the intelligence system deployed in "Josena" from Carter Buonarroti, he ordered those agents to spread the "Aradelle" change in "Josena", headed by Sulbacho The anti-reform group was disintegrated by the Obsidian Fleet and Captain Tang's biological battleship group, and even the Edward Fleet was wiped out.

This is not the end. It's just the beginning. After a while, the coalition forces composed of the Obsidian Fleet, the Amber Fleet, and the biological battleship group will come to "Josena" to completely wipe out the remnants of the opposition reformists and rescue the suffering civilians from the sea of ​​suffering.

The opposition reformists exaggerated the threat theory of Morningstar casting in the international arena, and ran against the Star Alliance government to launch an attack on "Dilar". Kyrenia came and reciprocated the other side, which intensified the class conflicts in "Josena" and caused social shocks.

When wave after wave of civil resistance forced the authorities to use violent means to maintain stability, she used the name of Carter Buonarrotti, Stamper and others.

A secret letter was sent to the middle and grassroots officials in both the military and political circles of "Josena", asking them to cooperate internally and externally to completely wipe out those stubborn noble forces when the coalition forces arrived.

During such a critical period, the intelligence system that Congreve had installed in "Josena" began to play a huge role, and there was a large-scale turmoil that affected the entire society, as well as the military and political circles. Exhausted.

The death of Surbajo, Jill Hassan, Amanda, and other important members of the Kerner family has greatly weakened the political and military influence of the opposition reformers. Now Kyrenia has played a beautiful trick to draw the salary from the bottom of the pot. To put it bluntly, she has fallen into a difficult situation.

If there is no intervention by external forces and the situation is allowed to continue to ferment, I am afraid that the social system of "Josena" will collapse on its own

Stanbell, Creston and others were shocked and speechless. They thought that the most cunning guy on the "Morning Star" was Captain Tang. Unexpectedly, this woman's ability to turn clouds and rain in her hands is as good as it is.

Without her assistance, they alone will lead the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Even with the old Duke's advisory group, it is absolutely impossible to push the opponents of reform into a corner. On the contrary, I am afraid that they have already fallen into a disadvantage. After all, their rebellious behavior is not justified.

Fortunately, this completely unreasonable thing has been beautified and packaged by Kylinia, and it has become a matter of course. They have transformed from rebellion into the most loyal knights of the old duke.

There is no reason at all!

Here is a woman who has almost turned dirty politics into an art that is pleasing to the eye.

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The change of "Aradelle" was like a tsunami, sweeping across the entire territory of the United Kingdom of Turanx, including the major international forces, almost all focused their attention on this country that was as quiet as a cold abyss.

Following the news that the Star Alliance advanced the Ayalos-Koplin-Slandal no-man's-land naval defense line, the Mongya Empire, and the Sulu Empire once again increased their troops to the border, Captain Tang once again stood on the cusp of the storm.

No one expected that he would go to someone else's territory this time and cause such a big event.

While many outsiders were laughing and laughing, they couldn't help but slander in their hearts. This guy is really a troublemaker, no matter where he goes, he can cause trouble.

In the southern suburbs of Greenwich, the capital of the Star Alliance, starlight poured down like flowing water, the moonlight was quiet, and sirens sounded from far away, bringing some special colors to the quiet night. There is a sense of tranquility floating in the air, and there are small flowers stretching their bodies, absorbing the starlight from the sky, and gently swaying with the occasional breeze.

A retro Beetle car left the quiet forest path, entered a courtyard halfway up the mountain, and parked in the parking area at the southeast corner of the central two-story building.

Three seconds after the lights went out, the front door opened. A bearded man wearing a classic pirate captain hat and holding a western sword got out of the car and walked along the stone road full of flowers to the gate of the small building. walk.

The dull sound of the leather boots hitting the bluestone slab overwhelmed the chirping of insects in the grass on both sides, bringing a bit of restlessness to this quiet night.

After a few breaths, the door of the small building was pushed open, and the man walked into the dim front hall.

The rectangular lamps inlaid on the four walls emit a light blue halo, and the gently shaking ripples spread to the entire room, like a dream world submerged in the water.

Hamlet walked to the right sofa in the middle of the hall and sat down. Looking at Terry Ferdinand who was lying on the soft single sofa in his clothes, he gently took off the pirate captain's hat and put it on the coffee table.

His movements are gentle. But it still woke up the old man opposite.

"Ahem..."

Amidst a violent dry cough, he opened his squinted eyes, looked at Mr. Hamlet who was dressed in a somewhat nondescript manner, and asked in a hoarse and lazy voice: "The party is over?"

"Pirate Captain" turned around and walked to the display rack on the left side of the hall, and hung the bright western sword on the wall. After returning to the sofa and sitting down, he replied, "It's over."

"How about it?"

He touched the fake beard on his chin and tried several times, but he didn't dare to take it off.

Then, he lifted the beard that covered his neck, and pointed to a few red strawberries at the base of his neck. Said proudly: "The girl from the Star Alliance is too enthusiastic."

Terry Ferdinand laughed and said, "How do you know they are not men."

Hamlet thought about it seriously for a while, and said, "Probably not...it feels pretty good."

The loose robe began to shake violently, and the Mr. Congressman's cough became much worse, as if he was out of breath, like a patient whose time was running out.

Only Hamlet knows about the Plane Merchant. His days were numbered.

Well, there is also Ms. Helen, Mr. MP's personal doctor.

"Sorry, sorry. I shouldn't have gotten so carried away."

Hamlet thoughtfully poured a glass of water, poured out a few capsules from the medicine box, and pushed them in front of Terry Ferdinand: "You should take your medicine."

He frowned, a little unhappy.

The blue capsules in the tea tray bothered him, something to prolong life. To him, it seems like a poison that sucks away the essence of life bit by bit.

But he still took it, put it in his mouth, and swallowed it with water.

The weak light rippled on his face. Rippling in the water, rippling on the surface of the bright coffee table, it dazzles people's eyes and blurs people's hearts.

Hamlet asked, "Not yet?"

He let out a long breath, with a trace of anger on his pale face, and said, "I want to wait a little longer."

"Still waiting? Is your time... still enough?"

"I'll stick to it." He whispered, "For the Covenant..."

His voice was weak. His body became weaker, but the light in his eyes never dimmed. Never turbid, as bright as stars falling on the bottom of the sea.

Hamlet looked at him with a very special look. Hold the tea cup in your hand and rub it gently.

"You know? Now you are like an angry child."

Terry Ferdinand said: "I like children."

With a sound of Chi, Mr. Hamlet finally took off the big beard on his chin, and even pulled out some of his own beard, grinning in pain, thinking that makeup also has a price.

"I heard that the Mongya Empire and the Sulu Empire are increasing their troops to the border. Kirklaf I even handed over the 'Hydra' Legion to the command of Halifax, and they are already on their way."

Terry Ferdinand looked up at the "Pirate Captain" who had taken off his hat and torn off his beard, and said, "Your nose is really good."

He didn't show an expression of surprise, on the contrary he was very calm, only the starlight in his eyes gradually became colder and longer, like a cold light from the edge of a sword.

Hamlet touched his hooked nose and laughed loudly: "I also know that the Spartacus team of the Star Alliance is on its way to the no-man's land of Carriland-Rutonado."

"Spartacus?"

The old man touched the handle of the silver cane on the armrest of the sofa, and there was an emotional accumulation called nostalgia on his face.

More than 50 years ago, his first son joined the army with the same number, left "Babylon" and embarked on a journey to fight back against the invaders, and never returned.

Since then, this name and his son's name have been engraved on the heavy cross, and every morning, bathed in the sunshine of Greenwich, to welcome the slowly rising "Duma" brother, day after day, year after year, until today.

Spartacus United is a mighty army, but also a tomb of heroes.

It is the pride of the Star Alliance, but it is also sad, it is the brand of the times, and it is also an immortal monument.

To put it bluntly, without the Spartacus United, there would be no Star Alliance today.

Domestically, it is as famous as the Legion of Glory, and is recognized as the strongest combat power of the Star Alliance. With the Hydra Legion of the Mongya Empire, the Celtic Guard, the Royal Navy, the Independent Fleet of the Lionheart King of the United Kingdom of Turanx, the 23rd Ranger Regiment, the Imperial Guard of the Sulu Empire, and the St. Anthony Fleet It is equivalent to reading the full text of the Almighty Taoist Priest, a national military unit.

For the people of the Star Alliance, the Legion of Glory has a weaker reputation than the Spartacus United. Team, a military organization that defends against the dual threats of the Phoenix Empire and the Silver Eagles.

"What? Remember your child?"

Hamlet took a sip of water from his cup and said in an indistinct voice.

"You know..." the old man looked into his eyes and said, "Sometimes knowing too much is really annoying."

"God bless the Star Alliance, God bless mankind." He said devoutly.

Terry Ferdinand sighed, and said: "Yesterday, the Silver Eagles sent news that the radical nobles in the Phoenix Empire were about to move, and some even expressed dissatisfaction with Virginia Alexander's prudent style, just because Tang Fang did it in 'Aradelle' For those things, ask the Empire to show some color to the Star Alliance."

"You know, that kid is not an obedient child."

Hamlet said: "These idiots..."

Just like the Duchy of Kenar opposed the remnants of the reformist party, some people always felt that Captain Tang's actions had the shadow of the Covenant in it.

"The Star Alliance is a gold-lettered signboard, but you have to ask the parties whether they want to use it or not."

This sentence was a bit harsh, and the Mr. Congressman's face was a little ugly. Of course, his complexion is already bad, no matter how ugly it is.

Hamlet unbuttoned the top button of the captain's uniform with his thumb, and said apologetically, "That... I didn't mean to."

The old man snorted coldly and didn't speak.

"How about... I go play with them?"

Terry Ferdinand said: "Aren't you a spectator? A true gentleman is a man who watches chess without speaking."

Hamlet said with a smile: "You are wrong. I am not only a spectator, but also a businessman. Doing business is my job."

"You want to make a deal with me?"

Terry Ferdinand was stunned. He scanned the hall in front of him, and said in a very serious tone: "I only have this one room, where would I live if I gave it to you?"

Hamlet also said in a very serious tone: "Don't you have a lot of time?"

He said angrily: "You are really a profiteer."

"..." Hamlet said, wagging his fingers, "There is an old saying in the East that uses people's money to eliminate disasters. I have always been an honest businessman."

He took the crutches with trembling hands, slowly got up from the sofa, said, "I'm tired." Then he walked to the bedroom on the right side of the front hall.

The loose white robe swayed slightly, and the crutches hit the wooden floor lightly, making a soft and muffled sound. Under the dim light like water, he walked slowly away, his hunchbacked figure looked like a snail with a large carapace, clumsy, But very firm.

Hamlet took out a half bottle of whiskey from the bottom of the coffee table, poured a full glass, took a sip, and belatedly said, "Look, I didn't drink in front of you... I would rather you die than die." If I can live a little longer, maybe... I am no longer used to being lonely."

He wiped off the strawberry marks on his neck, and looked at the far side of the galaxy beyond the skylight, full of nostalgia, melancholy, and perseverance.

………(to be continued)

ps: Two chapters are presented, calling for rewards.