Chapter 52

The lowest floor of the military base building.

In a secret room.

Huo Chengyuan sat in front of a simple long wooden table, looking at the man sitting opposite him expressionlessly.

The man had a bronze complexion, slightly white sideburns, a circle of green stubble on his chin, and sharp eyes like a falcon.On the epaulettes of his military uniform, he wears five stars that symbolize the highest rank of the military.

The Grimm Empire has produced three marshals in the past ten years, and one of them is this unattractive middle-aged man in front of him, Marshal Qiu Cheng.

As for the other two marshals, one is a combat madman who is only interested in marching and fighting. The other party has been stationed in the border galaxy all year round. Except for the annual military report, he almost never returns to the imperial capital, and does not participate in the administrative management of the military department at all;And the other is Huo Chengyuan's father, Huo Yan. After he died on the battlefield a few years ago, the military department has not appointed a new marshal, and this position has been vacant. There have always been rumors that this vacant position was deliberatelyWhat is left to Huo Chengyuan is that he is still relatively young and has insufficient qualifications to convince the public. After a few more years of experience, he will be awarded the title of Marshal in a legitimate manner.

Of course, this rumor was circulated before the tragedy in Moston City. Since the tragedy, no one thought that Huo Chengyuan had the possibility of inheriting his father's position.

"The environment here is a bit rough, I hope you don't mind, Cheng Yuan." Qiu Cheng smiled, "Although this meeting is a bit hasty, please believe that I am sincere."

Huo Chengyuan and Qiu Cheng belonged to different factions, so it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were hostile. The other party was suddenly so pleasant, and even took the initiative to show favor, which made Huo Chengyuan a little unpredictable for a while.

"Marshal Qiu Cheng, if you have anything to do with me, please tell me directly." Impatient to play charades with the other party, Huo Chengyuan asked straight to the point.

"It's not a big deal." Qiu Cheng tapped his fingers on the table a few times, speaking at a steady pace, "I don't know if you have noticed that the military headquarters has been a little dirty recently, and some people outsideOnce you gain power, you can’t hold back anymore, and you’re eager to get your hands on our territory, causing a mess in the military headquarters, and many people are very dissatisfied, what do you think Cheng Yuan?”

Huo Chengyuan kept his expression on the surface, but he was sneering in his heart: He is currently suspended and only returns to the military headquarters once a week, how could he "perceive" the situation in the military headquarters.But he could hear that Qiu Cheng was alluding to the royal family's involvement in the military affairs——

After His Majesty Augu ascended the throne, it seems that many people have been installed in the military department, and he has also shown his intention to reorganize and reform the military department. Originally, the military department was dominated by the power of Marshal Qiu Cheng.The royal family intervened, and even had to sneak in to meet him. Of course, Qiu Cheng would be very annoyed.

"I don't have any opinion." Huo Chengyuan lightly kicked the topic back, "After all, Marshal Qiu Cheng is very clear about my current situation. There are some things that only those who are evenly matched are eligible to play, but I'm already out. An outsider'sOpinions are not important to you, including to the military department."

"Who says it's not important?" Qiu Cheng answered immediately, leaning forward slightly, showing a bit of urgency, "You are the Duke of the Empire. When the royal family implements controversial policies and decrees, it needs the Resolution Corps composed of great noblesExercising the final voting right, as long as the vote is not passed, no matter what policy or decree, heh, it will be a piece of waste paper in the end.”

Huo Chengyuan raised his eyebrows, he stared at Qiu Cheng for a while, and then spoke slowly.

"Marshal Qiu Cheng, you should know that I have been removed from the Resolution Corps."

The members of the Resolution Corps are all nobles above the Marquis. Huo Chengyuan was indeed a member of the Resolution Corps before, but after the tragedy in Moston City, the royal family used this as an excuse to remove him from the Resolution Corps.

The number of people in the Resolution Corps is fixed, and after Huo Chengyuan was expelled, other great nobles immediately took over.Members of the Resolution Corps are tenured for life. Unless they commit a particularly serious mistake, the royal family cannot remove members at will. Now that the vacancy has been filled, even if Huo Chengyuan cleans up his grievances, it is impossible for him to return to the full-staffed Resolution Corps.

"The royal family removed you from the Resolution Corps on the grounds that you offended the public, and the public could not accept a controversial nobleman exercising his precious voting rights." Qiu Cheng smiled meaningfully, "Since His Majesty the King can use this reasonIf you are kicked out, other great nobles can be kicked out for the same reason."

Huo Chengyuan frowned, and quickly understood the meaning of the other party: "Duke Del?"

Qiu Cheng smiled with satisfaction: "Smart."

The turmoil caused by the Flower Appreciation Banquet in the Rose Manor has not subsided yet, and even has a tendency to become more and more intense.In this public opinion turmoil, Xia Haiya was the first to be bombarded, and Duke Del also received a lot of condemnation, but for Huo Chengyuan, who had experienced the whole network hacking, the condemnation of Duke Del was not as good asOne-thousandth of what he was at that time, such momentum and battles would last for a few days at most, far from being removed from the Resolution Corps.

Huo Chengyuan expressed his point of view bluntly, but Qiu Cheng didn't care at all, instead he showed a leisurely and self-confidence that he was in control.

"The public's condemnation of Duke Del lacked intensity and heat. On the one hand, he was not reenacted by Prince Highness to participate in the frame-up scene like Xia Haiya, and the shock and impact brought to the public were not strong enough; on the other hand, It’s because their framing of you did not cause substantial harm, and you are not a perfect victim, the public’s sympathy for you is limited, and naturally the hatred for Duke Del is also limited.”

Huo Chengyuan frowned: "So what do you mean?"

"This wave of public opinion comes and goes quickly. We have to fuel the fire before the public has forgotten about it, so that Duke Del will arouse public anger. When the fire is strong enough, many things will naturally come to fruition.gone."

Qiu Cheng had a confident attitude, obviously he had a mature plan and plan, Huo Chengyuan was noncommittal after listening, and said lightly: "What do you plan to ask me to do?"

He knew that Qiu Cheng's behavior style was that of hiding in the dark and shooting sniper arrows. The flower viewing party failed to cut off the live broadcast in time, and related incidents quickly ignited public opinion, which was probably the work of the other party.However, the public opinion effect of this matter did not seem to meet Qiu Cheng's expectations, so he found himself. After all, Qiu Cheng, who likes to hide behind the scenes, would definitely not do it.

"Cheng Yuan, what you have to do is very simple." Qiu Chengyun smiled lightly, "Just sacrifice your little Flower Immortal."

Huo Chengyuan was startled: "What?"

Qiu Cheng thought that Huo Chengyuan didn't understand what he meant, so he explained in detail: "The key to arousing public anger is to create key events that can arouse the emotions of the group, and your little Flower Immortal is the best way to arouse the emotions of the people."Tool, as you know, it is very popular now, as an obedient and cute pet, it can arouse people's love, compassion and desire for protection, it is the best candidate for the perfect victim, and what we have to do,It is to set up a situation, let it die in the hands of Duke Del, and then expose this matter. Hehe, the heartbroken people will want to tear Duke Del into pieces, and you will also take advantage of the situation to act out the tragic drama.Your sympathy will offset the previous malice, and then we can..."

With a "bang", Huo Chengyuan kicked onto the long table, the huge movement startled Qiu Cheng.It was only then that he noticed that the man who had a calm face before was now ashen-faced, and the clenched fists of the other party rubbed against the silver chain on his hands, like the fangs of a wild beast gnashing their teeth.

It took Huo Chengyuan a lot of effort to restrain the urge to beat someone, he didn't want to look at Qiu Cheng any more, he got up and left.

"We have nothing to talk about, goodbye."

Qiu Cheng was stunned for a moment, and after realizing it, his complexion became extremely grim.

"Huo Chengyuan! Stop!" He slapped the table suddenly, his expression gloomy, "I'll talk to you nicely, why are you so crazy all of a sudden?!"

Qiu Cheng didn't understand why Huo Chengyuan turned his back on him. In his opinion, his plan was perfect: Huo Chengyuan and Duke Del had a deep old grudge, and he set up a plan to help him dismount Duke Radel and pave the way for him to return to the Resolution Corps.Huo Chengyuan had absolutely no reason to refuse such a good thing that fell from the sky.

Of course, Qiu Cheng has his own calculations: he now holds Huo Chengyuan's handle, which is his confidence to manipulate and control Huo Chengyuan. Pushing Huo Chengyuan back to the Resolution Corps is tantamount to inserting a nail in the noble group., that group of high-spirited aristocrats would never want to continue to promote the decree of military reform!And to achieve this goal, Huo Chengyuan must do as he said, kick out Duke Del as soon as possible, and return to Resolution Corps.

Thinking of his plans and long-term plans, Qiu Cheng collected himself and said as calmly as possible.

"Huo Chengyuan, we used to have some conflicts, but now is not the time for emotional conflicts. The military cannot tolerate other people's mischief, and the royal family is our common enemy." Qiu Chengyu said earnestly, "Huo Chengyuan, think about it carefully, the royal family will spare no effortSuppressing you relentlessly, and even matching you with a pet to marry, you really intend to swallow the humiliation they have given you, so forget it?"

Huo Chengyuan, who was about to walk to the door, suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Qiu Cheng thought that the other party was moved by what he said, so he hurriedly chased after the victory, moved him with emotion, and understood it with reason: "Cheng Yuan, as long as you do what I say, you can not only get rid of that obtrusive and shameful partner, but also give you love."Duke Del is a blow, is there a better deal than this? As long as Duke Del is kicked out, I will have a way to get you back to the Resolution Corps, and even Augustus dare not do anything to you..."

Qiu Cheng's voice stopped abruptly, because he saw Huo Chengyuan who turned around - the man had no expression on his face, but his eyes were cold and gloomy. Just looking at him, he would feel a chilling sense of fear.

"Little Ye is not a shameful partner." Huo Chengyuan spoke extremely slowly, but every word was like an ice pick, with a sharp and unshakable ruthlessness, "I will not sacrifice it, let alone use it as a struggle for powertool that no one could touch a hair of—never.”

Even Qiu Cheng, who had experienced many battles, was also intimidated by Huo Chengyuan's icy aura. It took him a while to recover, and he cried out in disbelief.

"You don't want to part with that little Flower Immortal? You don't want to kill it, that's why you turned against me?"

Huo Chengyuan didn't speak, but his expression said everything.

"Are you kidding me?" Qiu Cheng still couldn't believe it. He had imagined all the possibilities that Huo Chengyuan didn't want to cooperate with him, but he never thought of this one. "It's just a little Flower Immortal, a vase petThat's all, it's even a wild species, there are more beautiful and well-behaved ones, just raise another one after it dies, what are you trying to do here?"

"Little Ye, it's not a pet." Huo Chengyuan said, "It's my companion."

As if hearing some funny joke, Qiu Cheng laughed straight away: "Not a pet but a partner? Haha, hahaha, this is really the funniest joke I've heard this year...a disgraceful engagement that humiliates you, you actually take it seriously? Hahahahaha..."

Qiu Cheng smiled, and gradually he couldn't laugh anymore. No matter how absurd and unbelievable he felt, under Huo Chengyuan's indifferent gaze, he had to start to face this matter squarely.

"Are you serious? Huo Chengyuan, are you really unwilling to kill that little Flower Immortal?"

Huo Chengyuan didn't bother to pay attention to him anymore, turned around and continued to walk towards the door, when he was about to open the door, a gust of wind blew in, and the door that had just been opened a crack closed "bang" again.

"Huo Chengyuan." Qiu Cheng's face was gloomy, he had lost all his patience, and he didn't want to make false claims any more, so he simply had a showdown, "I don't care what madness you are or what drama you are acting, but what I told you today, you have to do it if you do it, and you have to do it if you don’t do it.”

He suddenly threw something over, Huo Chengyuan raised his hand reflexively to catch it, and found that it was a memory card.

"The things here are related to your case, and the specific content has not been submitted to the review office, so I suppressed it." Qiu Cheng sneered, "Don't say I'm not sincere, I'm already thinking about you.Go back and take a good look at those things and make yourself sober."

Huo Chengyuan's face changed slightly, because he thought of what the researcher secretly revealed to him today.

Secretly clenched the things in his hands, Huo Chengyuan didn't say much, turned around and opened the door in front of him, just as he stepped out with one foot, he heard Qiu Cheng's voice behind him.

"If the military court finds you guilty, you should know what punishment you will face." Qiu Cheng sat back at the table again, drank a sip of water from the teacup with a leisurely expression, and said casually as if he was just chatting.

"I have worked with Huo Yan for many years, and I know very well what kind of person he is. What your father values most is the honor of the family, and he did not hesitate to risk his life for this. Everything he bought with blood, if it is ruined in the place he citedIn the hands of the proud son, do you think he can rest in peace under the Nine Springs?"

Qiu Cheng paused, and gave a short laugh, as if he was talking to himself: "Heh, one is an insignificant vase pet, and the other is the future of the Grand Duke's family, whichever is more important, everyone knows what to doHow to choose."

Huo Chengyuan stood quietly on the spot for a while, then stepped out of the secret room as if he hadn't heard anything.His figure quickly disappeared at the end of the dark corridor, and the sound of his footsteps gradually faded away until there was no sound.