Chapter 104: The Stolen Dream
The true identity of this 'neighboring grandma' who suddenly appeared for free seems to be about to be revealed.
When Yang Ming came to Luofeng Empire, he asked Lu to do a detailed investigation, and Lu reported on the several major forces existing in Luofeng Empire.
The royal reformists, represented by the second prince Edwan, gathered a large number of ministers.
The royal conservatives are the feudal stubborn forces with the old emperor as the core. The eldest prince can barely be considered as this type.
The New Industrial Union, which mainly relied on foreign capital, was now in name only, and most of its main members had fled. —— Kolev, with his old ladies' group, was able to exert considerable influence on the organization.
Not to mention the military, the generals have become a group of businessmen.
Yang Ming has not found any specific traces of the leader of the Fifth Administrative Star Rebellion, who was suppressed by the royal family many times and constantly tried to launch a revolution to subvert the royal power. Behind him is the support of the New Federation...
Liberal Revolutionary Party.
This old professor of economics is a member of the Liberal Revolutionary Party?
From the perspective of ideological liberation, there is a great possibility.
Yang Ming's eyes became sharper.
He deliberately made a mistake:
"Let me guess... You live in seclusion in the underground city, you are a former professor at Ilando University, and you have a very high academic prestige... You are a royal reformer, right?"
"I am against the existence of the royal family."
The old professor spoke calmly, as if he had already won the game:
“The organization I founded more than 20 years ago was later named the Freedom Revolution.”
Windsor was obviously frightened and asked in a trembling voice: "You, you are a rebel?"
The old man had a lonely expression and smiled apologetically at Windsor.
The old man said: "The friendship between us is real, Windsor, I enjoy chatting and playing with you."
“Oh, this…”
Miss Windsor was having trouble breathing.
Yang Ming glanced at Lu, who had already activated all-round shielding.
Yang Ming asked in a gentle voice: "Did you found the Liberal Revolutionary Party?"
"I, along with nine other teachers from Elando University," the old professor sighed softly, "we are full of passion and want to work hard to change this country, and we are ready to make any sacrifices."
Windsor's pretty face turned pale, and she couldn't help but move closer to Yang Ming.
Yang Ming patted the back of her hand, signaling her not to worry.
The old professor sighed:
"We originally wanted to start a revolutionary movement on the planet Yilando, but we ran into obstacles due to insufficient preparation. Then we moved to the administrative planets with fewer people. At first, we only had a few dozen people, and later we had hundreds and thousands."
"Did the royal family suppress you?"
"The royal family ignored us," the old professor said with a wry smile. "They just issued some notices, warning us that it was illegal to do so. Our initial actions were basically online protests, distributing leaflets, and posting slogans."
Yang Ming was a little speechless.
This is also called revolution?
Windsor whispered, "From what I understand, the royal family did not pay attention to the Liberal Revolutionary Party at first. There are actually many similar organizations. The royal family is afraid of being internationally infamous for brutal rule, so they usually turn a blind eye and sometimes even give them some benefits."
"After we were active for a few years, things started to change," the old professor sighed. "We thought it was the arrival of hope and the dawn, but it turned out to be the beginning of a nightmare..."
026 asked: "Is it the New Federation? I saw on the news that the New Federation has been engaging in spy warfare."
"Yes, they funded us 20 years ago, gave us weapons and equipment, and helped us train fighters, but they took away our command and spread their ideas of freedom within the organization without considering the actual situation of Luofeng."
The old professor sighed repeatedly:
“Things gradually became different.
“They are plotting to launch an armed uprising on the poorest and most populous fifth administrative planet.
“We old guys are getting overwhelmed, which is not the situation we want to see. Many people will die, and without the fleet to support us, it will not be possible.
“They promised that a powerful fleet would come to support us. As long as we occupy the fifth administrative planet, there will be hope for this country.
“We were silent because we also felt at the time that they were right and that bloodshed was inevitable.
"What's funny is that after the first uprising broke out, the people from the New Federation who contacted us suddenly left. There was no fleet in the sky that they promised, but only attack boats from the Luofeng military... Thousands of people were slaughtered, and we lost most of our companions.
“And the New Federation gave us new assistance at the first opportunity—in diplomacy, they condemned the Luofeng Empire’s tyranny against free people, and from then on, they defined the Luofeng Empire as an empire of brutal rule.
"After that, countless capital and businessmen flowed from Sherman Falling Wind's camp to the New Federation and its allies."
The old professor smiled bitterly:
"The Fifth Administrative Planet has become poorer and weaker, and the lives of all citizens have been affected."
Yang Ming said calmly: "The New Federation is using a small amount of money to win big. With the activities of a few agents and a small amount of funds, it has disrupted the rising momentum of the Luofeng Empire's economy and seized some multinational capital."
"good."
The old professor sighed:
“After the failure of the first uprising, we old guys were at a loss, but agents of the New Federation reappeared and a traitor appeared among us.
"Soon there was a second and third time... Several of us chose to leave the Liberal Revolutionary Party that I founded twelve years ago, and it has completely become a tool of the New Federation.
"Our ideals were shattered, not by the royal suppression, but by the New Federation CIA."
There was a long silence in the room.
"Excuse me, but even if your ideals are not shattered, they will only end in failure."
Yang Ming said slowly:
“In a sense, you are not a qualified leader.
“Revolution is bound to involve bloodshed. It is impossible to truly succeed by relying on sit-in protests and international support. Otherwise, it will leave behind all kinds of problems.
“The revolution must be thorough, decisive, and uproot the old order. Only a comprehensive revolution brought about by the awakening of national consciousness can reshape the soul of a country. Leaders must have the courage to fight against powerful regimes at home and abroad with blood.
"Because of the continuous development of scientific and technological production technology and the widespread use of mechanical soldiers, the cost of revolution is getting higher and higher. Now if we want to launch an armed uprising, it will be useless even if all the people on the planet die."
After Yang Ming finished speaking, he couldn't help but sigh softly.
The old professor had a look of admiration in his eyes: "It's really amazing that you can understand these at such a young age."
Yang Ming smiled and said, "You are suddenly telling me all this now, are you trying to get in touch with the Second Prince through me?"
"Yes... yes," the old professor frowned and looked at Yang Ming.
"Let me think about it."
Yang Ming tapped his fingers on the table and continued:
"If you took the initiative to find Adwan, you must want to get some support from Adwan, or pardon your previous crimes - sorry, I mean the crimes in the eyes of the royal family - right?
"In exchange, you should give me some important intelligence, but this intelligence cannot be the list of the Freedom Revolutionary Party. "
The old professor's expression changed subtly, and he was a little afraid to look directly into Yang Ming's eyes.
026 There was a hint of uneasiness in his big eyes.
She felt Yang Ming's overwhelming .
"You are a little too smart," the old professor asked with interest, "Can you guess what the information is?"
Yang Ming said calmly: "A full-scale rebellion is about to break out on the Fifth Administrative Planet. The New Federation has instigated the Luofeng Sixth Fleet on the periphery of that administrative planet to rebel, and the Third Prince will also be involved."
The old professor frowned slightly.
She knew that if she didn't speak, Yang Ming would be able to deduce all the information from the slightest changes in her expression.
The old professor whispered:
“I want to talk about two things.
“First, I want to meet with His Highness Adwant. I can go anywhere, including the prison.
"Then, I want to remind you that the New Federation will launch a full-scale rebellion on the Fifth Administrative Planet. Most of my old friends who shared the same ideals with me have been bribed by them, or in other words, they were originally from the New Federation. But I still have some confidants who are willing to provide me with information.
“The New Liberal Revolutionary Party is no longer fighting for the freedom and well-being of the people. According to the intelligence I have, the top leaders now only want to divide the country, establish their own regime, and exploit wealth from the people.”
The old man paused for a few seconds and continued:
“In the past few months, I have seen everything the Second Prince has done.
“The feudal royal family we have always opposed is desperately trying to save this country; the freedom and democracy we have always upheld is desperately trying to dismember this country. Although this is accidental and an individual case, it is already ironic enough.
“Isn’t it because of our love for this country that we want to initiate institutional reforms?
“We didn’t want to see it continue to sink under the exploitation of the royal family, and now, our dreams have been completely shattered.
"I have always believed that institutional reform can solve most of the problems in this society. Oh... young man, what are you doing?"
"Wait a minute, I'll make a call."
Yang Ming took his watch and went to the outer room, then quickly ran back, picked up his knife and fork, and prepared to have a big meal.
"Edwan will be here secretly in half an hour. You can continue to talk about these topics... I am not interested in them."
"This, this is too hasty," the old professor's face changed.
Yang Ming smiled and raised the juice:
"I am only good at military affairs, not economics. Adwan will be happy to see you. The prison beds will be reserved for traitors and lackeys, not patriots like you."
"Um, wait!"
The old professor looked a little embarrassed:
"I put some sleeping pills in your juice, so that... I can leave in time. You can understand, right?"
Yang Ming calmly put down the juice.
These old foxes are indeed not as innocent and kind as they say they are.
…
Unexpectedly, this old professor of economics actually has some explosive news.
The full-scale rebellion of the Fifth Administrative Planet will occur after eight galactic days. The current leader of the New Liberal Revolutionary Party will declare the independence of the Fifth Administrative Planet. The outer Fallen Wind Sixth Fleet has been corrupted from top to bottom by the New Federation, and they will become the main force of the new political system.
The Fallen Royal Family...
The Luofeng royal family does not have a fully staffed fleet that can be directly mobilized.
On the way back to the cruiser, Yang Ming and Lu kept discussing how to fight the next battle.
Yang Ming didn't want Gutonmaha's Fourth Fleet to lose too many ships, as that would be equivalent to wasting his strength.
"Boss," Lu said softly, "I'm actually a little confused."
Yang Ming wondered, "What can't you tell?"
Lu clicked his tongue softly: "From the perspective of the people of the Luofeng Empire, is it better to let this rebellion win completely or let the emperor of the empire continue to rule?"
Yang Ming smiled and said, "I have said before that if Luo Feng's revolution was motivated by the anger of the people, then it is naturally just. If it is controlled by foreign forces, then it is just bloodshed in vain and meaningless."
“Well,” Lu said softly, “I don’t reject imperial dictatorship.
"Edwang is a great reformer at heart. If you put him on the throne, he will be able to abolish the imperial dictatorship step by step."
Yang Ming squinted and smiled:
"Now I want to know what the Third Prince is doing on the Fifth Administrative Planet. As a prince, does he want to become the leader of the New Liberal Revolutionary Party? Also, we need to further verify this intelligence. We can't just believe what they say."
Lu: "Boss, I'm going to monitor the captains of the Sixth Fleet right now."
"Remember to leave more computing power for Po Suo," Yang Ming reminded her worriedly, "That's the real life-threatening crisis."
Soon, Lu brought back a recording.
This was an encrypted conversation between the two captains of the Sixth Fleet's battleship.
…
"Oh my god, the Third Prince actually came here."
"Is he a fool?"
"He must have been tricked by the agents of the New Federation into coming here to collect military merits and please the old emperor."
"The Third Prince has no idea what will happen here next. The New Federation has really taken complete control of this country. When the Third Prince makes a televised speech and announces his recognition of the independence of this planet, the Luofeng Royal Family will be finished!"
"That's it. It just proves that we made the right choice. This country is seriously ill."
"Well, let's leave after we make this money. It's enough for us to enjoy the rest of our lives."
"Oh, I don't know how many people will die."
…
Yang Ming turned off the recording casually.
Fine.
The eldest prince is a royal conservative;
The second prince is a royal reformer;
The third prince is a member of the royal family's fool faction.
"Let me think about how to achieve the greatest victory with the least sacrifice."
Yang Ming looked at the approaching starship and rubbed his temples:
“It would be perfect if Guton Maha took over the Sixth Fleet. This guy has prestige in the army and has his own trusted team.
"We need to keep a close eye on Gutonmaha from now on. We can't let him have any ideological problems."
Lu reminded, "Boss, the Sixth Fleet is a relatively powerful fleet in the Luofeng Empire. Because they have always been sent to suppress rebellions, they are equipped with the best equipment. They have seven cruisers, two light battleships, and the only thousand-meter-class heavy battleship in the Luofeng Empire. This ship is also a retired warship of the Sherman Empire, and its firepower is very domineering."
"How much rice?"
"1,000 meters, General Wagru."
Yang Ming's eyes glowed with a fiery light: "From now on, it's called the Valkyrie Ends."
