Him and their stars

"I must admit that your country is still the most powerful political entity in the galaxy. Whether it is military power, economic power, technology, population or even resource reserves, even if the community develops for another hundred years, it may be difficult to match it. ." Yu Lian admitted very frankly that his side was indeed inferior to others.

To put it bluntly, even in those days when people on earth were the most passionate, the reason why Marshal Li and his comrades were able to succeed in independence was that they accurately grasped the opportunity for a full-scale war and captured the main force of the Galactic Empire without any time. Gu took full advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime strategic opportunity.

However, in the face of the community, the empire's advantages did not stop there.

"In addition to the hard power I mentioned, even in terms of political organizational power, mobilization power and even the national discipline of issuing orders and prohibitions, the Empire is also the crown of the galaxy... In this regard, the Alliance has certain advantages compared to you. The gap. It must be admitted that the military aristocracy and the civil class, which are the core elites of your country, are indeed full of military virtue and are happy to hear war. The fully systematic bureaucratic administrative structure, managed vertically through the Prime Minister's Office, ensures that even if your country is The mayor of a small town or even the custodian of a pioneering land are all managers with experience in government affairs and full contact with the people at the grassroots level. Moreover, they can also carry out the will of the central government in an orderly manner."

Speaking of this, Yu Lian felt a little emotional for no reason. He couldn't help but press his nose and sighed: "Because the officials of the empire do not need to be responsible to the so-called voters and the politicians elected by the voters. They only need to be responsible to their immediate superiors." , the Prime Minister’s Office, and even the emperor’s will are responsible.”

Brunhildt had already found a place to hurry up, changed into a comfortable sitting position, and muttered: "So, the Alliance has always been from this direction, proving that we have no human rights here and are evil that relies on violence to rule. The government."

You are an evil government with no human rights! Yu Lian thought in his heart, but said: "However, it is a pity that whether a country can be proactive and fully mobilize its national power often does not depend on the voice of the public, but only depends on whether an absolute The will will be carried out until the end.”

Of course, the premise is that this absolute will must be always correct.

"It's interesting. I only know that Lieutenant Colonel you are a patriot and a staunch anti-imperialist, but I never thought that you have such a thorough understanding of the empire!" Brunhilt lazily leaned on the chair behind him. On the pure white carved jade pillar, there is a lazy Persian cat. However, her eyes were still so bright that it made one's heart palpitate. If you only looked at this, she would look more like a big cat that had entered a hunting state.

"What can we do about this? Even in the most unskilled areas of population, land, natural resources, and strategic depth, our country does not have any advantages. There is no possibility of victory on the frontal battlefield, so if we want to maintain the frontline, It is also impossible to launch guerrillas behind enemy lines and drag you into a protracted resistance war."

Yu Lian shrugged, thinking what can I do? I'm desperate too! The gap in national power and size between the Community and the Empire was much greater than the gap between the flower growers and Neon at that time.

The other way around is pretty much the same, but it’s just after the 2020s.

"Now you don't look like a staunch patriot, but a pessimistic capitulationist."

"I don't know if I can be considered a patriot, but at least I still have rational thinking." Yu Lian spread his hands.

King Suliuka, however, was speechless and laughed, stroking his hands and smiling: "Isn't that good? Since you know that resistance is doomed to fail, if you continue to resist, then you so-called patriots are not just deliberately provoking disputes just for self-satisfaction. , igniting the fire of war? Since we know that the fluorescent light of rotten grass cannot compare with the bright moon in the sky, don't we know how to surrender and surrender with courtesy? In this way, the universe is unified, the country is safe and the people are happy, isn't it beautiful? A united human community , are qualified to lead the progress of all galactic civilizations, isn’t it?”

Yu Lian didn't speak. In other words, when King Suliuka mentioned the "Fluorescence of Rotten Grass", he was actually a little out of sorts, and his eyes couldn't help but glance at a statue in the garden in the distance.

It was a statue of Emperor Elansir, wearing a gorgeous coat of arms, with his head and face exposed without a mask, and holding an atomic light spear that had not been unsheathed. It was lifelike and full of courage. From the high pedestal, he stared at the people in the hall. Even though the small pavilion where Yu Lian and the others were located was separated from him by several layers of flower beds, they could still see it clearly.

Although the artist's sculpting skills are superb, the reason why this statue is so powerful has a lot to do with the model itself.

That was what the emperor looked like when he was young and before he ascended the throne. Nearly two meters tall, with a broad chest and broad shoulders, there is a face that almost interprets masculine aesthetics to the extreme.

It must be admitted that Emperor Elansel is not only a majestic and great husband, but also an elegant and handsome man.

However, at this time, it had already been a century and a half since the artist carved his appearance.

In addition, there is a saying that the reason why Brunhildt placed such a politically correct statue in his garden was certainly not to flatter Long Lin Palace. The youngest elected emperor in active service has never had anything to do with that term.

This is simply because Emperor Elansel is Brunhilt's direct ancestor, and before wearing the Void Crown, he was also King Sulyuka of that generation. The Holy Tree Palace where Yu Lian is now was also his residence at that time. This lifelike statue

"Your grandfather's grandfather's grandfather is not always right, right?" Yu Lian asked: "Even such a great hero can only watch us become independent?"

Brunhild felt a little angry because of this.

Although she wanted to say: At that time, the negotiations between the Empire and the Alliance reached a deadlock again over the issue of the sovereignty of the Femo Nebula countries and the right of passage of the Tenosa Star Gorge. Add to this the fact that Alliance representatives traveling to the Empire to negotiate were assassinated on the border. The situation is getting increasingly tense. Both camps began to dispatch a large number of main forces to the front lines of the confrontation.

What she wants to say more is: Earth is not the only one who senses the power vacuum of the empire and launches a rebellion. The Sumi Liberation Front, the Mon Carlo National Salvation Organization, the Noenti Brotherhood, and the Franmore Free Army all raised the banner of rebellion at that time.

At that time, in the Black Gate Star Territory on the border of the empire, which was used for the exile of criminals, a criminal leader named Stetuo, who called himself the "King of the Cave", emerged. He led the exiles, gang members and a large number of criminals to launch a massive rebellion. A magic stick fooled a group of foolish men and women into causing trouble. This trivial matter would not even alert the regional government. But if that magic stick was an eight-ringed person who came out of nowhere, the incident would be of a different nature.

At that time, Admiral Starlant, the admiral of the Imperial Frontier Fleet who was born as a Wulfling, launched a rebellion in the military because of the unfair and discriminatory treatment of his elders in his hometown. He led the soldiers of the Inhuman Empire under his command, and with lightning speed, he wiped out the human officers and supervisors in the army, took control of the entire fleet, and quickly captured the star sector fortress where he was located.

It was also at that time that a large-scale unknown plague broke out in the capital of the Jingting Star District, with extremely high fatality rate and contagiousness. Of course, in the interstellar age, it is difficult for infectious diseases to spread across star systems, not to mention that with the empire's system, it is very convenient to block the entire region. Sadly, the Jingting Star District has the third-largest shipyard and the fourth-largest arsenal in the empire. At that time, there were four full-scale main fleets of the empire, including a Imperial Guard fleet, undergoing final repairs and supplies there. Of course, the plague happily began to attack the place with the largest crowds, that is, the barracks.

Then, at that time, a king of the virtual realm came to the galaxy of the material world for some unknown reason, and he was in the hinterland of the empire.

For a moment, even the empire's national and military strength felt a little stretched.

As for the living god Emperor Elansel in the eyes of the people of the empire at that time, after he killed the king of the virtual realm, although he had found an opportunity to comprehend the great road, he also suffered quite heavy injuries. There is no time to pay attention to some mundane matters.

Brunhild wanted to say that, to put it bluntly, all the bad things happened at the same time, and this might be the most unlucky period in the empire's five hundred years.

But even so, such a huge rebellion and so many crises were not passed safely? And because of these crises that were coming one after another, the empire was able to unite people's hearts like never before and clean up the filth in the country.

This is what is meant by the saying that a country can thrive through difficulties.

So many rebels have been suppressed, leaving only a small part of the earth that has slipped through the net. Isn't this a kind of survivorship bias?

However, King Suliuka knew that if he really said that, he would lose. Isn’t the earth still independent? In such a comparison, all judgments seem to be made by people who cannot afford to lose.

Yu Lian probably saw the other party's doubts, so he added: "Look, Your Highness, this is the difference between us. You think it is a coincidence, but I think there is an inevitable reason behind all coincidences. Think about it carefully. Think about it, except for the King of the Void Realm, is there anything that has nothing to do with your country's long-standing national policy?"

The mere militaristic, anti-intelligent, racist, and anti-civilization gangs are still practicing class segregation and racial segregation, supporting 2 billion citizens and 5 million nobles with the suffering of trillions of alien races and citizens. Now you've suffered the backlash but don't admit it? You must be ashamed!

Thinking of this, Yu Lian no longer concealed his contempt, raised his head and smiled: "So, is it convincing to say that we can explore the other side of civilization through your path? Even biologists know that we should try to protect species. Diversity, let alone civilization? You don’t even understand this, do you?”

Brunhildt sighed with his hands again and said with a smile: "Oh, I didn't expect that Yu Lianqing was not only a patriot, but also a deep-rooted republican. However, the alliance, as a beacon of republicanism, always likes to fool the public with a group of people. If actors are pushed to the forefront, can they also represent the path of civilization?"

"Republican? Haha, what a superficial statement." Yu Lian squeezed out a sneer from between his teeth.

King Suliuka said that this was the first time in his life that someone said he was superficial, and he immediately became more interested.

"The progress of the universe has obviously stalled. Of course, this is thanks to your country and of course the alliance. I don't believe that with your wisdom, you can't see this. Now why are you talking about the human community? , to guide the progress of galactic civilization? To be honest, apart from you, I have heard such vulgar words once today! The shamelessness of your country is really an eye-opener for me today!"