Traveling through the infinite wasteland

"Okay! Maybe what you said makes sense!" said the man in white, "However, at least the princess still attaches great importance to him! After all, from the time he debuted, he has been marked as a princess! And he has This princess has no dissatisfaction."

"Based on the analysis and deductions made by my subordinates, it can be concluded that he is not a profit-seeking person. It is estimated that if he is asked to change his family, ordinary methods will be of no use! He must come up with a strange move!"

The voice said calmly: "A surprising move? Is this necessary? I just want to let him know that with the blood of that princess, no matter how much His Majesty the Emperor favors her, she will never have a share in this fight for the throne!"

"He is still young. Once His Majesty is gone! For his future glory and wealth, he must make a choice!"

The man in white nodded slightly in agreement: "This is indeed true. Now there are only a few people who are qualified to compete with you, Your Highness. However, their abilities and popularity cannot compare with you! Therefore..."

"So the position of crown prince must be mine! It's just that it can be mine!" the voice said proudly.

"However, the eight major aristocratic families should also note that their opinions have absolute influence on His Majesty!" said the man in white.

"Them?" The voice disapproved, "They have been too busy to take care of themselves recently, especially Cheng Guiyun, who has a lot of troubles at home! The emperor has that sharp sword and has begun to slowly cut their flesh and bleed them. Now! What else can they say at this time?"

"What do you mean? Are you going to ignore them?"

"No! The power of these major races is still considerable, but there are some temporary difficulties! If I don't care, there's no guarantee that other guys won't go and hook up with them! Therefore, the necessary homework still needs to be done. !”

"Just wait a little longer. When the sword hits them hard, I'll go over to show my kindness and give them some sweet treats. I'm not afraid they won't favor me!"

"Your Highness, your wisdom! I sincerely admire you!" The man in white praised, "It won't be long before you are the crown prince of the empire and the first heir!"

At night, the majestic imperial palace is calm and peaceful under the moonlight. However, under the calm appearance, there are already undercurrents. Countless forces, countless mysterious existences hidden behind many shady curtains, have begun to operate secretly, each with their own ingenious plans, striving to create a new empire that will emerge after the war. Earn as much profit as possible in the power-heavy commando team!

Planet No. 8 in Tianhua Galaxy.

This is the famous science and technology capital of the empire. There are tens of thousands of national research institutes, institutions of higher learning, and research centers on the entire planet, covering almost all current research fields of mankind! The Imperial Academy of Sciences is also located here. Experimental bases in certain fields and large-scale scientific research projects are famous throughout the Star Sea world! More than 50% of the academicians in the empire are concentrated here.

Planet 8 is also a veritable think tank of the empire. More than 80% of the super-grade computing centers and more than 50% of the high-star wise men are also concentrated here! Since the founding of the empire, almost countless major inventions and technological advances are inseparable from this place! Over the course of thousands of years, countless scientific giants, technical geniuses, and top-notch wise men were born here! It can be said that the empire's ability to keep pace with other major powers in the field of science and technology is largely due to the prosperity of Planet 8!

More than a year ago, Zhong Zixia's brother and sister sent their parents here to seek medical treatment. They also took a fancy to the empire's first-class medical technology here. It is a pity to understand that as an ordinary person who has only awakened from second-grade DNA, his basic physical fitness is really poor. Even if he hired the best doctor and used the best equipment and drugs, he could not save my father's life in the end.

Maple Leaf City, located in the middle of the continent, is the seat of the famous Wise Academy in the Imperial Capital and the alma mater of Leng Zhuo, the great wise man of the Empire. Brother and sister Zhong Zixia also studied here.

At this time, in the national cemetery near the suburbs, surrounded by lush green mountains, in a certain cemetery, several boys and girls were worshiping in front of a tombstone.

On the white marble tablet, a three-dimensional photo of my father during his lifetime is inlaid on the top. The name, birth and death dates, and a brief introduction to his life are etched below.

Ye Qingyuan stared blankly at the vivid image, recalling every detail of their life together, and his heart felt heavy. Eight years ago, both of my biological parents disappeared on the seabed. I was taken home by my adoptive parents and lived with my younger siblings. Although my life was not rich, that period was the happiest time in my life. experience!

As the eldest son of the family, he will have to rely on him to support the family from now on! However, fortunately, I already have great power and a bright future, so protecting my loved ones is not a problem.

"Brother, don't be sad!" The sister dressed in white came over and gently held his arm: "If dad is alive, he will be very happy to see your current achievements, brother!"

"I'm fine!" He said softly, but the scenery in front of him became a little blurry.

The mother on the side looked at his appearance and said gently: "Okay, I've seen dad now! Let me go back! After being separated for so long, it's time for you two to get close to each other!"

Zhong Zixia also said: "Well! Brother, I'll go back later! It's your first time in the imperial capital, and you haven't been to many places yet. I'll take you for a walk!"

Luo Qingyue, who was standing aside, looked at their family with deep loneliness in her eyes.

Ye Qingyuan looked back at her, stretched out his hand considerately, took her slender hand and shook it firmly, and then said: "I'll leave soon! It's rare to come back, and it's time to have a good rest in the next few days!"

Several people finally calmed down and left the cemetery.

We got on the speed car and set off not long ago. Ye Qingyuan suddenly asked his mother: "I have never been clear about it. Well, why did the research institute have a problem? The spokesperson of the Strategic Command did not give a clear explanation at the beginning. Although I had doubts, there was nothing I could do!"

"Mom, you were at the scene, so you should know what the situation was, right?"

Mom hesitated for a moment and said: "The Strategic Command ordered me to sign a confidentiality agreement. In some situations, it might not go well..."

"So there's a problem?" Looking at her expression, Ye Qingyuan instantly knew that the matter was definitely not as simple as the Strategic Command had publicly stated.

"Qingyue, do you know what happened back then?" He turned back and asked her who was driving.

"Of course, my brother and I were on the battleship at that time..." She recounted the situation that day.

It was only then that he realized that the thing in his hand had fallen into his hand in this way! Several major civilizations each sent their elites to get to that mysterious base on the seabed. They tried to fight each other to the death, but in the end they got the advantage of him!

"That guy Xing Feng was so greedy for success that he left the experimental base alone and went after the strong man of the ghost race. Later, he simply returned to the Blue Algae Planet, thus missing the best rescue time!" She finally said, "What if? If I had arrived earlier, maybe the tragedy would not have happened!"

"Xing Feng?" He repeated the name slowly, "I saw him a few times on the front line, but I didn't have much of an impression! I didn't expect that he was the cause of this! It seems that I have to find him another day. Let’s catch up on old times!”

Sensing the chill in his words, my mother said nervously: "Don't be impulsive. I am a big shot in the empire. You..."

"No matter how old he is, he can't compare to your child now!" Luo Qingyue said with a smile, "Don't forget what Ye Qingyuan's status is now. He is an ordinary star and there is no comparison!"

Ye Qingyuan curled his lips slightly. Indeed, with his current status, it is really not easy to deal with an ordinary star! Even if the other party has the backing of his family's race, he doesn't care! With the emperor taking care of it, he doesn't have to worry about the consequences no matter why he wants to punish these families!

At this moment, a message came from the portable photon computer. After connecting, the image of his adjutant, Liu Xiangyun, appeared directly in front of him.

"What's the matter?" he asked.

Liu Xiangyun saluted and then said: "General, here are some of your invitations, inviting you to a banquet!"

"Invitation? Didn't I ask you to turn it down for me? Don't forget that I am currently on vacation!" He was a little unhappy.

"I know! However, the background of these characters is too great! I can't push them away at all!" Liu Xiangyun smiled bitterly, "Besides, I suggest you better go, otherwise, there will be more unnecessary and unnecessary troubles in the future. !”

"What kind of big shot are they?" He asked with some confusion, "Could it be those members of the royal family...?"

Liu Xiangyun nodded gently: "That's right. His Majesty's second prince, His Highness Fang Yanren, the eighth prince, His Royal Highness Fang Chengyuan, and his nephew, His Highness Fang Yukun! None of these people is a fuel-efficient lamp! What do you think? How to fix it?"

Ye Qingyuan's face changed: "Why did they invite me? It seems that I have never had anything to do with them, right?"

"I don't know, these Tianhuang nobles have been particularly active recently!" Liu Xiangyun rubbed his temples and said with some embarrassment: "The five agencies visited the heads of the major departments of the empire, and they had no scruples in recruiting those who had returned from the front. A mid-to-high-grade officer! You, a newly promoted first-grade general and the second-in-command of the supernatural corps, are the focus of their attention!"

Luo Qingyue said calmly: "I know why! My brother told me a few days ago that a group of people in the court are planning to submit a petition to His Majesty to select the crown prince! Of course, these big shots who are qualified to compete must have What’s going on!”

"So they move around, making friends with powerful figures in both military and political circles to build momentum for themselves?" Ye Qingyuan asked, "But I remember that the abilities of the two princes are not very good? His Highness Fang Yukun is very capable, but he He is His Majesty's nephew, and the relationship is far away, so it seems unlikely! It will be hard to tell for a while!"

"Furthermore, Your Majesty is now in the prime of life and has no illnesses! There is no need to think about this for the time being, right? Who would do this?"

Among Fang Xucheng's children, there are five princes and three princesses who are now adults. Among them, the second prince and the eighth prince have some talents and ambitions. The other two had average qualifications and the mother race was not strong enough, so they were eliminated early. Among the three princesses, the eldest princess has married abroad. The third princess, Fang Yuqing, is in charge of the Imperial Security Department. The fifth princess, Fang Mengyan, has a loose mind and has no interest in political affairs.

As for Fang Yukun's father, he was the legitimate son of the late emperor and the younger brother of the same mother. According to the empire's inheritance system, his nephew was also qualified to compete for the position of crown prince! There are many such precedents in history.

However, the abilities of the two princes are not particularly outstanding, nor are they born from the queen. In addition, in the war that ended not long ago, these two princes did not perform particularly well! It may not be accepted by the ruling and opposition parties. Only Duke Fang Yukun has outstanding military exploits and is currently the most popular!

Of course, the third princess Fang Yuqing's ability and military achievements are not inferior to Fang Yukun's. Just because of her bloodline, she is not recognized by the royal family, otherwise she would have had a chance in this position.

Luo Qingyue frowned and said, "No one knows why this wind blew. However, according to our internal judgment, it is possible that His Majesty had his own thoughts, so..."

"What do you mean?" he asked in surprise, "Is it the instruction of His Majesty himself? But he doesn't need to do this now! Or, does he have other ideas? I guess he can achieve this through this matter. Any other purpose?"

"Maybe! How can outsiders understand the emperor's thoughts? In short, general, you'd better not wade into this muddy water!" Liu Xiangyun said cautiously.

"Yeah! I think so too!" He nodded slightly in agreement, "No matter who your Majesty prefers, it is your Majesty's family matter, and it's best for us not to get involved! Anyway, no matter who comes to the top in the end, I can't wait. Do we all have to swear allegiance?"

"However, please push down these posts! Just say that I am not feeling well and recuperating at home! It is not convenient for me to go out!"

I only understand that Ye Qingyuan does not know that neutrality also requires combat power! For a person with such a shallow foundation, even if he holds great power, he cannot decide certain things on his own. What's more, he didn't know the emperor's thoughts at all!

Not only him, but even the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty didn't know clearly at this time that their emperor was playing a big game of chess! It was enough to completely reshuffle the power system of the entire empire!

The fifth planet, somewhere in a luxurious palace.

"What did you say? He actually refused?"

A young man with broad shoulders, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and an angular face stood up from the large golden throne in surprise and asked the middle-aged hostage who looked like a butler in front of him.

"Yes, Your Highness the Prince!" the middle-aged butler responded nervously, "He said he was feeling unwell and wanted to recuperate at home! We can only live up to His Highness's kindness!"

The young man's face alternated between gloomy and clear. He looked at Shuyuan www.zhaoshuyuan.com for a long time before asking, "What about the other invitations? Did he accept them?"

"His Royal Highness, he turned it down! No one agreed!" the butler responded.

The man with the identity of a prince pushed aside the two beautiful maids wearing pink transparent gauze beside him, stood up slowly, and paced back and forth on the thick gold silk core feather carpet for a while, as if he had made up his mind. Got the idea.

"Go and invite Mr. Crassus to me!" he ordered.

"Yes, Your Highness!" The butler bowed humbly and stepped back for a while.

Not long after, a blond young man with a slim and well-proportioned figure and a pair of enchanting blue eyes walked in.

"Your Highness, are you looking for me?" The blond man named Crassus bowed slightly and asked calmly.

As soon as the prince saw him, the gloom on his face was swept away, and he smiled and said: "Crasus, it would be great if you came! I have a little unnecessary business at the moment, and you may be able to help me with some ideas!" (To be completed! Continued.)