Just a few steps away from the gate of the military headquarters, the venerable commander-in-chief of the empire was drowned by the torrential rain, and his trousers were still stained with the mud that had just been lifted by the crystal bone.

However, Lai An could tell that although Chen Hanke was howling in grief and indignation, his expression didn't seem to be surprised that he would say these words and do such a thing.

Sure enough, a few seconds later, Chen Hanke put away the exaggerated expression on his face, grinned, and let out a low laugh.

"Your Highness, you need to know." The old man slowly wiped the rain off his face and straightened his back, "Fifty-two years, if counted from the old empire, it is more than a hundred years. We are exactlyRelying on dormancy and forbearance, sacrifice and parting, I bought enough time."

"Stepping on the bones of the heroes of the same family, we let the empire recuperate, let the people live and work in peace and contentment, and rebuild the order of civilization from the chaos brought about by crystal particles."

"With the blood of the victims as nourishment, we subtly spread curing rays and tranquilizers in the military and civilians, so that technology can develop, talents can grow, and strength in various fields is increasing."

Old Marshal Chen smiled slowly, with the sharpness of torturing the soul in his eyes: "It was the White Bird Project that saved mankind. What do you want to use to convince me that human civilization should give up the 'sacrifice of the individual in exchange for the survival of the race'?"' strategy, give up this life-saving straw that has always been?"

White Emerald Palace back garden.

When the sound of conversation disappeared, the rain gradually died down.The black-haired young man sat under the pavilion facing the empress of the empire, and there was no one else around, except for three or two little gray sparrows that occasionally flew by.

After a long time, Jiang Jianming raised his dark eyes, "Your Majesty, forgive me."

He said cautiously: "I already understand the matter of the White Bird Project and the choice that the empire needs to face now. But is there something wrong with the way you and the old marshal are canvassing votes?"

There was an indescribable expression on the young man's handsome face, "At least, we should also reverse the candidates...?"

Lin Song burst out laughing immediately: "You think the Crown Prince will definitely not agree with Old Chen's proposal, right?"

She smiled and blinked mysteriously: "Isn't it just a coincidence, I think so too. Although he put your life on the line, that little bastard never plays cards according to common sense."

Speaking of this, the empress took off the black velvet cloak on her shoulders, "It's raining and it's freezing cold, you are a sick person, you have to put it on."

"Your Majesty." Jiang Jianming got up quickly, lowered his head and stepped back half a step, "There are differences between monarchs and ministers, you can't do this."

"..."

Lin Song just tilted his head and looked at him: "You obviously don't like me? You are my son-in-law now, why are you so cautious?"

She stood up, walked around, and wrapped the cloak around Jiang Jianming's thin shoulders.

At the same time, he whispered: "No one wants to be a deserter. Everyone knows that the interstellar race war is either you die or I live. The point of difference between us is whether the time for the decisive battle is now or in the future."

Jiang Jianming pursed his lips and nodded thoughtfully.

For a long time, human beings were indeed driven into a desperate situation by crystal particles.

The old human beings are extinct, corpses are everywhere, civilized society is destroyed, people go crazy under the fear of crystal chaos, and kill each other in the dark world. What a hopeless situation is that?

In the abyss of despair, they miraculously come to the present by relying on the struggle and sacrifice of generations and stepping on the backbone of their ancestors.

It not only continued the species, but also established a peaceful new empire and regained the glory of humanity.

"If it wasn't for the sudden emergence of the Crystal Cult moth traitors from within the human race," a icy stern look flashed across the Queen's face, "we could delay it a little longer, and collectively counterattack the Crystal Nest when we are more confident, what?The bullshit plan of sacrificing half of humanity can also be scrapped logically...but now that conflicts have broken out, a decision must be made."

"To be honest, Old Chen is also conflicted. Who doesn't want to take a chance? But the survival of the entire human civilization is on his shoulders, and he needs to have enough reasons and courage to take the gamble."

Jiang Jianming nodded again, "Then His Majesty is looking for me..."

I just want to talk to you.Lin Song looked at him with a smile, suppressing the sudden tumbling emotions.

She said: "I am exactly the opposite of Chen. I say that I want to do everything I can, but I have no idea in my heart. The Crown Princess acts cautiously and forbearably. I want to hear your opinion."

The cold wind blew moisture through the back garden of the palace, Jiang Jianming pressed the flapping cloak on his shoulders, and secretly sighed that it was so.

These two people are not canvassing votes, but each feels heavy responsibilities and uncertain future. They are afraid that their choice is the wrong one, and they are afraid that they will lead the empire astray, so they hesitate to ask for proof repeatedly.

Lin Song curled the corner of his mouth, looking expectant: "Don't be shy, just chat casually... Tell me your opinion."

Facing the old man's question, Lai An gave a calm answer without hesitation: "Sacrifice is to buy time, and time to buy is to wait for the chance to win with one blow... Now is the time."

Old Marshal Chen raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Why are you so sure? Why now, not ten years later, fifty years later, or a hundred years later?"

Lai An slowly pursed the corners of her lips, "Because now, we have a special existence on our side. Once you miss it, you will regret it later."

Jiang Jianming was silent for a moment, shook his head after six or seven seconds, and said, "Your Majesty, forgive me."

The young disabled human being had deep eyes and a calm tone, "In my humble opinion, there are still too many unknown variables. Whether it is a strong man breaking his wrist or giving it a go, there are countless hopes and hidden dangers. It is hard to say what the future will be like.".”

"That's right." Lin Song smiled wryly, "If it's really something human can predict, why should we worry about it. I've made things difficult for you, haven't I?"

Jiang Jianming's face remained unchanged, and he continued: "I can't judge whether the two plans are right or wrong... But I judge that the key point to determine victory or defeat will be the will of our human beings as a whole."

"Major General Xie's Silver Beidou Fleet has opened up a new route, and the third-generation tranquilizer to block acute crystal disturbances has also been developed by the base. The Crystal Cult's raid on Star City was repelled... From the perspective of technology, resources, and military strength, we are not without aThe power of battle."

"The important thing is whether the human will is strengthened or weakened in the face of the fear of genocide."

"Do you have confidence, do you have faith, and do you have enough dazzling light to guide you ahead?"

Old Marshal Chen: "What do you mean by special existence?"

Lai An: "You know."

Lin Song: "So, what will this guiding light be?"

Jiang Jianming: "Your Majesty knows better than I do."

"Jiang Jianming's talent is the only one I have ever seen in my life," the Crown Prince said affirmatively. "He is suffering from crystal chaos, and maybe his time is numbered. But he has been in the army for less than a year, and he has already killed alien creatures and defeated space pirates.", quelled the civil strife, dealt with the heretics, and sat on the command seat of the starship."

"Leaving aside the military command ability. His vision, his thinking, his moral character... No matter which one, it is a surprise that is rare in a thousand years."

Old Marshal Chen was silent, his eyes sometimes bright and sometimes dark.

Lai An took two steps forward, his boots first stepped on the standing water, and then on the fragments just after the explosion, "Give him a few more chances, and he will lead mankind invincible."

"And I can protect him on the battlefield, and only I can do it. If the empire is smart, it will know how to cherish us."

"Invincible?" Old Marshal Chen shook his head, "Crystal Nest is a place that can be despised, please remember that you have already died once, Your Highness Lai An."

Lai An asked back: "Back then, did I go to die, or to fight?"

Old Marshal Chen: "..."

Lai An: "If it's the latter, I'm still here, not dead, alive to speak to you, which means my battle has not been lost."

"If you don't lose, you can win."

"Not to mention now, I have him."

When the platinum curly-haired prince said this, his expression was very proud and complacent.Like an arrogant emperor, but also like an invincible young man.

But at the next moment, he suddenly raised the corners of his eyes and laughed, "—by the way, speaking of it, you haven't counted the military merits of killing a traitor and bishop of Crystal Cult."

Old Marshal Chen: "?"

"However, it's really hard to get promoted at this rank now. Well, let's convert it into coins."

"..."

"Your Majesty, you know that my background is not very good, and I have encountered ups and downs on the road from time to time. I know most deeply that sometimes I must be patient and compromise."

As the rain gradually subsided, Lin Song and Jiang Jianming stood up while talking.The two left the palace and walked towards the gate.

Holding an umbrella, Jiang Jianming said with some melancholy: "The vast majority of people in this world, or almost everyone, will be more or less oppressed by the torrent of reality, and put away their edges and corners in front of reality."

"But Lai An is different."

"Last night, His Highness asked me why I was tempted by him, and I said it was because of his strength."

Jiang Jianming's eyes softened: "It's true, he is stronger than any human being who died in this empire in the past, and he will also be stronger than any human being born in this empire in the future... I'm not only talking about power, and not only refers to his frighteningly fast learning and adaptability, but also refers to the soul."

"He is unrestrained and has never failed. Even if he is frustrated, he doesn't think it is a failure. He has infinite pride and arrogance. He is a person who can be uncompromising and fearless."

"I even feel that there will never be another person like this in the world. His Highness is still a little childish now, but he has only been in the empire for less than a year, and I can see his bright future." Lin Song was helplessHe shook his black hair and laughed out loud, saying that Jiang Jianming spoiled that little bastard too much, which caused the filter to be too thick.

Jiang Jianming didn't care, and still said in a gentle tone: "So, I choose to be loyal to my Highness. As long as it is the choice given by His Highness the Crown Prince, no matter what the result... will be my answer."

Lin Song was stunned in disgust, and walked a few steps forward before saying: "Tomorrow night, I will receive guests from the Dominion, remember to bring your little Highness over there too."

Jiang Jianming: "Yes, Your Majesty."

He suddenly thought of something, and asked with a frown, "Is the Dominion also here to negotiate a strategy for crystal particles? Their predecessor is the Akaba Club with a long history, and they should know a lot about it. Could it be..."

Lin Ge laughed and said, "This is a secret, I'll save it for tomorrow's surprise show."

When His Majesty the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Princess reached the military headquarters, the rain finally stopped.Fragments of sunlight leaked a little bit from the clouds and shone on the sparkling water.

From a distance, both Lin Song and Jiang Jianming saw the gate of the military headquarters after the explosion.The aircraft was damaged and overturned, which was miserable. The high-tech rain barrier was gone, and the maintenance of this thing cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Jiang Jianming closed his eyes and gasped, unable to bear to look directly.Lin Song stared at him with phoenix eyes, and opened his mouth again with a string of unsuitable swear words.

And the culprit——Crown Prince Lai An sat leaning on the high railing, facing the stern old Marshal Chen.

Looking from this side, His Highness raised his chin happily and said something with a smile.Suddenly he turned his head as if feeling something, the wet blond hair reflected the water, and the light in his eyes when he looked over made it hard to look at.

Jiang Jianming's pace remained unchanged, but the heart in his chest was beating hotly and vigorously.

He thought to himself: This man looks really good after being drenched in the rain.

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On what the little Highness was thinking when his eyes were shining when he looked back:

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