Chapter 233: Stirring Out the Fire in Their Hearts

A week after Bloody Tuesday, the results of the investigation report signed in the name of the princess were made public.

In this report, it was described in detail how the galaxy governor Simon and the planet administrator Alvin sent people to spread rumors and incite the masses.

When the Imperial Princess was on a visit, she had the audacity to gather a large number of armed thugs with dangerous weapons, gather the 'deceived' people, and attack the Rose Square, which ultimately led to a bloody incident.

There is not much description of the bloodshed in the report. It is only briefly mentioned in a few strokes on the grounds that it is not suitable for everyone to watch.

The number of people who died in this bloody incident was vaguely described as "a large number".

However, based on the observations made by several 'Attack Effect Assessment Teams' from the Guards Regiment after they arrived at the scene, it was initially determined that more than 3,000 people were killed directly under the attack of high-energy lasers.

In addition, there is a lot of collateral damage caused by chaos, such as stampedes, congestion, and mutual attacks.

The overall number of casualties may have exceeded 4,000.

Although the word 'regent' was not mentioned throughout the report.

Simon and Alvin continued to insist that the whole thing was planned by them until the rope was put around their necks.

But if "insiders" in the imperial political arena carefully study this report, they will find that the word "Prince Regent" is actually written between the lines.

Just point directly at his nose and say that he is the mastermind of this incident.

At the same time, after hanging Simon and Alvin, the new galaxy governor and planet administrator also took office at the speed of light.

Needless to say, these two people are all members of the Princess Party, and they are quite hardcore.

In this case, many people believe that Her Royal Highness Princess Agnes was actually a blessing in disguise in this incident.

Not only did it suppress the 'voice of rebellion' in the Vendée Galaxy, temporarily reducing the people's distrust of the royal family in the Vendée Galaxy, but it also directly assigned such an important position as the Governor of the Galaxy to one of its own people.

As human territory expands to today's scale, long distances have hindered connections between planets.

But for rulers, they can carry out differentiated management of different population-gathering planets and achieve 'intensive farming'.

Although the tax rate here in the Vendée galaxy has dropped a bit, the slightly higher tax rates from several other galaxies under different names are enough to make up for the shortfall in this area.

"As expected of Her Majesty the Princess, she has easily accomplished what others cannot."

In the ancient manor, Regent Norton II looked at the report presented on the desk and praised it with a smile.

There was no trace of frustration at the failure of his plan on his face.

Although Agnes ordered the planet to be sealed off and tried every means to suppress the news of "Bloody Tuesday".

But for Norton II, who has been working in various border galaxies for many years and has buried many chess pieces, it is not difficult to obtain the details of the incident on July 16.

"I didn't expect you to look so relaxed. The bribed governor of the galaxy and the administrator of the planet are just gone. It's a loss-making deal no matter what, right?"

Astral, the Prince Regent's childhood friend and staff member, sat on a chair and spoke.

When he came to the study this time, he remembered to bring a chair.

"These two bastards deserve to die"

Norton II closed the report, looked at Astral and said:

"When I asked people to give them a message, I made it clear that we should find a way to form a concrete 'public opinion' and apply extreme pressure. But the premise is to try not to cause civilian bloodshed or casualties."

The regent's tone unconsciously became a little heavier.

"But what about these two bastards? They knew that the Guards had changed commanders, but they still advanced so rashly. Not only did they cause huge casualties, but they also allowed our Princess to legitimately cleanse the galaxy."

After speaking a lot of words, Norton II slowed down his speech slightly, and his whole body gradually calmed down.

"But this also proves this point again - people bought with money are often unreliable."

"Then what should we do now? The fire that was finally lit was extinguished before it even started to burn."

Astral frowned, feeling a little unwilling to accept that the planet he had spent so much time laying out was suppressed.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess put out the 'fire' with strong force, which is actually a good thing."

"Is this still a good thing?" Astral looked at the regent behind the desk and asked with some confusion.

"You are still blinded by what you see in front of you, Lord Astral. It seems that I will recommend more books to you next time."

Norton II spoke in a calm and unhurried tone and said with a smile:

"Why was the fire on Vendée 6 put out with force?

Because the civilians on the planet are afraid!

They are afraid of being visited by scavengers or secret police, they are afraid of being implicated by others because of the joint sitting system, and they are afraid that they will be like those people in the Place de la Rose."

Astral's eyes suddenly lit up. As a staff member of Norton II, he had realized what the regent wanted to say.

"'Fear' and 'anger' in this situation are often related. At the moment they are just suppressing their 'anger' in their hearts."

"Plus the new policy that was subsequently promulgated, so they temporarily put aside the idea of ​​resistance." Astraal said.

"Yes, although the riots on Vendée VI seem to have subsided, the seeds of anger have actually been planted. When public opinion erupts next time, it will only be more intense."

Norton II leaned back on the back of his chair, and his entire upper body was hidden in the shadows.

"I would like to thank Her Royal Highness for finally taking the path of violent quelling.

Although compared to other methods, this is already a "quick and decisive" approach.

But unfortunately, this approach will only cause the empire to fall into a slow death.

Vendée VI is by no means the last place where riots broke out. What if similar or more powerful riots occur in other colonies next time? Will we use thermobaric bombs to clean up the place?"

Astral nodded, then said:

"So for Her Royal Highness, Pandora's box has been opened, so what should we do?"

"To ignite the fire in the hearts of the people," the regent's somewhat cold voice came from the shadows.

"Other than that, we don't need to do anything on the surface. We should keep our fists together and gather strength.

Let's make arrangements. We will set off for the base camp tomorrow. The two dukes have been on the front line for so long and have worked hard. It's time for them to come back and rest.

Her Royal Highness's people have always felt that we have taken the first credit, right? Since they want to make achievements on the battlefield so much, let them go."

"Yes, sir."

Astral nodded and stood up to leave.

As a result, he heard Norton II add another sentence.

"By the way, there is one more thing. Send a reliable person to contact Mr. Amber."