This is a video that has gone viral in the human civilization world of the Milky Way.
The video content is not long, only six minutes;
But the content presented in it has become an incomparable super-energy bomb in the fields of public opinion, thought, culture, etc.
At the beginning of the video, in a square full of flowers, the protagonist of this video - His Majesty Emperor Edwang of the Luofeng Empire, who was dressed in formal attire to attend his promotion ceremony, waved to the densely packed crowd in the square.
Some text labels appeared in the video, explaining who these ministers of the Luofeng Empire were.
Edwang's label is gold and Yang Ming's label is silver, which is particularly eye-catching.
The scene switched to a cocktail party following the emperor's succession ceremony. Edwang lowered his head and walked into the somewhat dark passage. His back looked so heavy.
The scene switched again, and this was the scene shot from Yang Ming's perspective.
"We won't have a second chance, Ming. We can't be too hasty. We must think through every step carefully."
Edwang took off his dress and wore loose pajamas, holding a bottle of wine in his hand. He had a sad face as he had just succeeded to the throne.
“The Sherman Empire is too strong.
“Our Luofeng is too small.
"I even think my father is right. It was in this room that I told him that we in Luofeng must move towards democracy and independence and cannot allow the Sherman Empire to continue sucking our blood. Our Fifth Administrative Planet has become an extremely poor planet, and their blood has become the wine in the glasses of the Sherman Empire's nobles.
“We have to revise those treaties.”
Yang Ming's voice-over sounded: "And then?"
"I was scolded by my father and then driven out of the palace. I lived outside for more than ten years."
Adwan sighed and slowly walked to the window:
"I don't see any real hope yet. Ming, can we succeed?"
"Yes, Adwan. If five years doesn't work, then ten years. If ten years doesn't work, then a hundred years."
"Yes, we can spend a hundred years to fight," Edwang straightened his chest, "I must lead Luofeng to the path of independence. I must make Luofeng's royal power and aristocracy disappear before I abdicate. I will not be dependent on powerful countries and protect my people. Ming, will you help me?"
"You can definitely do it."
As Ming spoke, the picture went dark.
There was a desk lamp flickering in the darkness. Behind Adwant's figure working at his desk, the clock was ticking, and a series of dates appeared in the lower left corner.
This is not a special effect or artificially produced CG image. It just condenses the silhouettes of day and night into more than ten seconds.
Light appeared in the dark corner.
Luofeng's economic index continued to rise, and Luofeng's army completed its reform and preparation.
The scene changes, and Edwang excitedly talks about the idea of ​​the Luofeng Alliance. Yang Ming and Emilia, who are in their teenage years, are just pondering as they listen.
"Yes! Ming, you are right!
"Let the small countries that are bullied by the big countries unite! If we treat these small countries with fairness and equality, we will definitely achieve certain results!
"We also need to help these small countries in terms of technology and economy... But will the New Federation become an obstacle for us? They are plundering the social wealth of these small countries in their markets."
"Are we still afraid of offending the New Federation? We are already mortal enemies," Yang Ming said with a smile, "But we can communicate with them when necessary. Our current goal is to free Luo Feng from the continuous bloodsucking of the Sherman Empire."
"Oh, I can't handle exchanging pleasantries with these hypocritical New Federation politicians."
Edwang looked disgusted, then laughed:
"But this is what a leader should do. This is my responsibility and I will take care of it."
The screen switches, and it’s another non-stop work day and night.
Visits, surveys, and continuous meetings, the scene finally freezes on a meeting where a heated argument breaks out.
"The aristocratic system of the Luofeng Empire must be substantially abolished!"
A rare look of anger appeared on Edwan's tired face:
"Have the nobles of Luofeng contributed to technological breakthroughs, or improved people's livelihood? Their property is constantly being transferred outward, and they have become bloodsuckers on the people!
“If economic means don’t work, then use military means to enforce it!
"Luofeng doesn't need nobles. What Luofeng needs are capable people! Our public service assessment is not open to any nobles, not even those with a Sherman Empire background!"
The scene switched to a press conference where Luo Feng announced that the aristocracy would no longer participate in politics.
The scene returns to the office that Adwant set up in the bedroom.
Working day and night, Luofeng's economy continued to rise.
Adwant was in constant contact with the leaders of the first group of member states of the Falling Wind Alliance;
A regular woman began to appear around him. She was Edwang's girlfriend, who was responsible for taking care of Edwang's life.
The emperor lived a frugal life because he had no time to enjoy life. He devoted all his time to his job as an emperor.
In the emperor's bedroom late at night, Edwan turned off the remote conference, slumped there tiredly, and grinned foolishly.
"Tomorrow is Emilia's birthday," he murmured, "I need to take some time to spend with her."
"Your Majesty," the girlfriend came over and hugged Edwan from behind, "It's time for me to serve you in bed."
"I'm sorry," said Adwan with a smile, "I can't give you the credit you deserve."
"I understand," the beautiful girlfriend said gently, "You don't want my family to become the new nobility. We have reached a consensus on this point a long time ago, right? It's just that, Adwan, I want a child, and you should have a child too. We are both in perfect health..."
"But... I'm sorry, I don't want any offspring."
"Why? Don't you like children? I understand..."
“I like children.”
Edwin sighed:
"But we have to look back, just in case, I mean just in case, our ideals really come true, our fall from grace strips away the word empire, and we move towards a cabinet system or a democratic republic.
“My child is likely to become a puppet kidnapped by the old forces in their quest for restoration.
“I can’t force my child to be an idealist, nor can I guarantee that he won’t destroy our efforts for the sake of power.
“We have paid a heavy price, and the people have endured exploitation from the hegemony for too long.
"A democratic country does not need the inheritance system... It is the best choice for me not to have children."
"I understand you," the girlfriend said with a smile, "I can accept it, I love you."
"I love you too."
The late night kiss gradually faded;
All efforts are starting to go on the right track.
The Falling Wind Alliance was formed and the Sherman Empire exerted crazy pressure. Adwant suffered from insomnia and became haggard, but his eyes were still clear and firm.
The Sherman Empire was looking for an agent, Luofeng fought two wars with the United Kingdom of Nonar, and the Luofeng Alliance began to rise rapidly.
Adwan was elected Chairman of the Alliance Council.
The Sherman Empire strangled Luofeng's economy in all directions and actively sought new agents, determined to break the legs of the Luofeng Empire just as it was about to stand up.
The screen is divided into left and right parts.
Edwan lost control of his emotions due to the excessive pressure, cleared the table in front of him, sat in the chair and squinted hard;
There was jubilation everywhere in the Falling Wind Alliance, and people happily celebrated the local festival;
The ministers kept sighing, and some tentatively said some words of compromise, but Edwan just shook his head.
“We’ve come this far, there’s no reason to back down, no reason to give up.
"Now is the moment when the people of Luofeng and the people of the Luofeng Alliance are closest to being truly independent and not being bullied by the great powers. We have made so many efforts, why should we give up?
“If the Empire wants to fight, then we will fight!
"Aren't we ready for bloodshed? Luo Feng will not be able to emerge from its cocoon and become a butterfly without going through a war. The prosperity we have created now is just a lie. If we can't hold on, everything will collapse."
"But Your Majesty, we can hold on now, but what about three months later? What about five months later? The empire's national strength is overwhelming us."
"Your Majesty, given the current situation, we really cannot resist the pressure of the Empire. The Empire is too powerful, so powerful that it makes us despair. Although they are now on an expedition to the New Federation, the resistance imposed on us by the marginal forces is already difficult for us to hold on."
"Your Majesty, if letting me die can solve the current problem, I am willing to die, but..."
"Everyone!"
Adwant stood up and slowly lowered his head towards the conference table.
“The future of this country depends on everyone, but we are now in the position of decision-makers and must shoulder this responsibility and withstand this pressure.
"We will definitely see a turnaround. There must be a way to ease the Empire's encirclement and suppression of us!
"Please trust me! Please give me some time!"
Sigh.
The ministers looked desperate.
There are still carefree people on the streets.
After the meeting, Adwant locked himself in his office, took a few bottles of wine, and sat there staring at the wall in a daze.
He’s trying to figure it out;
He would surely find a way;
he……
"Your Majesty," Guina's voiceover sounded, "The Sherman Empire may send an envoy to us. After exerting extreme should be trying to subdue us again."
Adwant sighed, he stood up and walked to the sofa.
"I'll take a nap and ask Ming if he has any good ideas."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Screen transition.
"The Imperial fleet will arrive in seventy minutes, and you just slept for less than fifty minutes.
"Should I inject you with a sleeping agent? Pretend to be sick to avoid the trouble that the Empire may face this time."
"Ming, do you want me to have a good sleep?"
Edwang was stunned for a while holding the sleeping pill, then he returned to the room and said a few words to his girlfriend.
"Something went wrong... The two fleets led by Guton Maha to support the Empire have been surrounded by the elite fleets of the Imperial Expeditionary Force..."
"The fleet that supported the Empire was in turn divided and surrounded by the Empire's elite fleet?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, you heard it right. But the ministers judged that the empire would not directly attack its vassal states, which would destroy their credibility with them. These are the original words of General Yang Ming."
"This Rona."
Edwan sneered and began to pace back and forth in the office, thinking about something.
The scene changes, the Imperial delegation is about to arrive, and Advan is about to apply a sleeping pill patch.
He stopped his assistant's actions, his Adam's apple trembling, and he needed to think for a few more minutes;
He asked the people around him what the Empire could do to control Luo Feng. The Sherman Empire had laid so much groundwork, there must be some plan. If he went, would he be replaced like his father?
"Your Majesty, Edwan, you don't have to think too much."
"What about the fleet that Gutonmaha took away? There are 600,000 Luofeng soldiers on it, which is only one-third of our weak military strength!"
Quarrel, disagreement.
The assistant wanted to force Adwang into coma, but Adwang struggled violently and finally kept yelling, throwing the sleeping agent aside.
The scene switches, and Adwant leaves the palace and enters the ship of the Sherman Empire.
He sat in front of Princess Rona and rejected the contract Rona handed over;
He turned to leave, and a row of maids appeared in front of him, constantly bumping into him and piercing his skin with tiny spikes.
Edwan's body trembled and he slowly fell down. The maids lowered their heads and disappeared into the corridor of the spaceship.
He held onto the wall and walked forward little by little, but the background sound of the picture became his conversation with Yang Ming.
"What do you think, Adwan? I'm on my way to Gudunmaha."
"It's useless, Ming. We must now avoid the Empire's stranglehold. We don't have enough time, and the Empire won't allow us to escape their control. Our developed economy is just a piece of fat meat in their eyes. What can you do?"
"Edwan! Don't be too idealistic! What they are going to do now is what they did to your father!"
"That's our chance, Ming."
"Are you stupid? Do you know what they did to your father?"
"Replacement, intelligent machine replacement, and you have the means to contain this intelligent machine, just like you influenced my father back then, right Ming?"
Yang Ming was silent.
"This is the opportunity, Luo Feng's only chance. Otherwise, no matter who becomes the emperor, the Sherman family can use the same method to control Luo Feng in their hands."
"But, Edwan, this doesn't make sense."
"There is no such thing as reasonable or unreasonable politics. We have come this far and are only two steps away from success."
Edwan's body could no longer support his walking.
The noise of the quarrel gradually faded away.
Adwant's voice kept shouting.
"If you respect me, do as I say! I am the emperor..."
"Promise me that you will give the throne to Emilia. I believe Emilia will be better than me. She will perfectly replace my role and continue our career. And, and..."
Edwin held onto the bulkhead of the cabin and slowly slid down. He sat there, looking at the light source of the ship.
"Promise me that the Luofeng Alliance must follow the three principles we set, and the people of Luofeng will usher in a new era of democracy, freedom, rule of law, fairness and independence..."
"Promise me, Ming."
"Revolution inevitably requires sacrifice, and the first to sacrifice should be the emperor of this country."
Yang Ming's voice was hoarse: "I promise."
"Thanks."
His organs were failing rapidly and his vision was slowly blurring.
Adwant suddenly laughed.
He closed his eyes and sat weakly in the cabin, a strand of hair slowly falling off.
The background sound turned into a somewhat harsh "ding" sound, and the picture gradually sank into darkness.
"Tell her for me... Never mind. I'm not qualified to love her."
The video ends.
Throughout the Luofeng Empire, throughout the Luofeng Alliance, and anywhere there was a screen, people stood or sat there in a daze, staring at the screen that was darkening before their eyes.
The planet of Elandor has become so quiet;
The deep starry sky seemed to be reduced to nothing but background noise;
Human civilization in the Milky Way is spreading this story.
In the corner of the bedroom of the Luofeng Empire Palace.
Emilia knelt on the ground, and despite the consolation of several female ministers, she still couldn't help crying.
Yang Ming walked up to Emilia and whispered, "Five minutes to adjust your mood."
Emilia seemed not to hear and continued crying.
Yang Ming sighed secretly in his heart.
He shouldn't be here, playing this video edited by Lu to the ministers, generals, and Emilia.
Yang Ming adjusted his military uniform and raised his hand to make a gesture.
The door to the bedroom opened, and two rows of guards in formal attire lined up at the same time. Two groups of floating balls appeared in front and behind the desk in the bedroom.
The Luofeng Alliance's full-territory and full-channel broadcast has officially begun.
The image that appeared on the broadcast was this empty desk and the ministers standing around it.
The whole audience was silent.
Footsteps were heard, and Yang Ming, dressed in a military uniform and carrying the rank of lieutenant general, appeared in the center of the screen, standing in front of the desk.
He was silent, just staring at the camera.
And this silence seemed to extend to all the people in the Luofeng Alliance who were watching the live broadcast.
"Yes! We have long known about the evil plans carried out by the Sherman Empire."
Yang Ming straightened his chest and raised his head, his voice sounded like a roar:
"His Majesty Edwan's father has been controlled by the Sherman Empire using intelligent machines for nearly ten years!
"During the past ten years, the Luofeng Empire has been deeply exploited by the Sherman Empire! The annual silver we pay has been increasing! The industrial chain we worked so hard to build was easily taken away by the empire. All technologies must use the imperial patents, and social wealth has been seriously outflowed. On the fifth administrative star of the Luofeng Empire, it has caused extremely serious poverty! We even had extremely ridiculous incidents such as poor people starving to death!
“When I first arrived at Luofeng, the scenes I saw shocked me greatly!
"Is this the age of interstellar space? Is this the Sherman Empire, the happiest country in the galaxy?
"This is the evil consequence of Sherman's Emperor Replacement Plan!"
He sighed softly, his expression gradually becoming serious:
“When I met His Majesty Adwan, he was just a marginalized second prince. Why was he marginalized? Because he tried to fight, and then was abandoned by the previous emperor who had not yet been replaced.
“Before he was replaced, the previous emperor had thought about how to get rid of the Sherman Empire’s control and how to feed the few billion citizens. But in the end, he was powerless to change anything and could only abandon his son who was so similar to himself when he was young.
“At that time, despair gripped the country.
"Adwant was living a life of drunkenness and dreams. He didn't know how to save his own people, nor how to win the war against the Sherman Empire.
“But we are still lucky, Adwant did not give up completely.
"After being driven out of the palace, the Second Prince showed his outstanding economic acumen. He began to establish an economic organization. He continued to invest in the Sherman Empire, the New Federation and other places, trying to increase Luo Feng's influence on these two giant political systems.
“Even if it only increases the influence very slightly.
"He kept searching for ways and means to save the country. Disappointments accumulated into despair, but despair did not overwhelm him. Nothing could overwhelm him!
“Then, I became his general.
"Then, we seized the throne of the Luofeng Empire, because only in this way could we find the only way for Luofeng to become independent.
“Adwant has always blamed himself for this, and I always felt that Adwant didn’t know that his father had been replaced by Sherman Reich.
“You should have seen what happened next in the video… I recorded the video with Edewang’s consent.
“From having no way out to having a way out.
"From having no chance to now having the opportunity right before our eyes, we, the officials and generals, have paid a lot, the people have paid hard work and trust in the Luofeng regime, and Adwant has paid everything he has."
"Everything about him!"
Yang Ming's eyes turned red, but he forced himself to hold it back.
Soldiers don't need to choke.
"Now!
"The Falling Wind Alliance has become an important alliance regime in the Milky Way!
"Now!
"We already have the military strength to protect the Luofeng Empire and the Luofeng Alliance!
"Now!
"The Sherman Empire's evil plan has been exposed! The Sherman Empire's plot to harvest its vassal states in exchange for overcoming its internal crisis has completely failed!
"So far, seven dependent countries have declared independence! The angry people of the dependent countries are denouncing the evil actions of the Sherman Empire! The democratic camp and the free camp in the Milky Way have severely condemned the Sherman Empire!
"The development time that Edwan bought with his life has made us fully prepared to face the storm!"
Behind Yang Ming, two elderly people appeared on camera at the same time.
Gutonmaha on the left, Leon Dabic on the right.
Yang Ming took a deep breath:
"Soldiers of the Luofeng Empire!
“Isn’t the tragic death of His Majesty Adwan enough to make you angry?
"Soldiers of the Falling Wind Alliance!
“We are now a community with a shared destiny! Whether the era of member states being exploited by the great powers will fade away from us or continue to come depends entirely on this subsequent battle!
"We must show our ships and cannons to any invading enemy!
"Luo Feng is not afraid of any threats!
"Luo Feng will seek justice from the Sherman Empire!
"In the name of the Chairman of the Luofeng Alliance Military Committee, I order the entire Luofeng Alliance to prepare for war! The Luofeng Empire's elite fleet will assemble immediately! The Luofeng Alliance will activate the wartime unified management agreement!"
Behind Yang Ming, Gutonmaha and Leon Dabic saluted at the same time.
In the images watched by the public, all the generals of the Luofeng Alliance appeared simultaneously in various places on the screen and saluted at the same time.
The roar of "yes" in unison shook everyone's nerves.
Yang Ming waited for more than ten seconds, saluted to the camera, turned around and stepped aside.
Gudunmaha stepped forward and saluted.
He said in a deep voice:
“The Luofeng Empire has experienced such a huge change, and we are extremely sad.
"At this moment, we are facing numerous challenges. The Sherman Empire will certainly put extreme pressure on us, and we cannot rule out the possibility of sending a large number of fleets to deal with us.
“We can’t rest, or we won’t be able to catch our breath.
“We must do our best, or we will become cosmic dust under the gun barrel of the Sherman Empire dreadnought.
"We must follow His Majesty Adwan's will!
"In the name of the supreme commander of the Luofeng Empire, I declare that the Luofeng Empire army swears allegiance to His Majesty Adwang's successor, Her Highness Emilia!"
Gutonmaha saluted and retreated.
The Prime Minister and the First Minister of Foreign Affairs stepped forward simultaneously and bowed to the camera.
"The Central Government Office of the Luofeng Empire swears allegiance to His Majesty Adwan's successor, Her Highness Emilia!"
"The Luofeng Empire's Diplomatic Department, together with the Luofeng Empire's ambassadors to various countries, swear allegiance to His Majesty Adwang's successor, Her Highness Emilia!"
Yang Ming saluted and appeared in the center of the camera again:
"Her Highness Emilia's succession ceremony begins now. Please welcome Her Highness Emilia!"
After Yang Ming finished speaking, he turned his head and looked towards the corner.
The perspective slowly turns.
Emilia bit her lip and stood up, wiped the tears from her face, and raised her hand to tie up her messy long hair.
She pursed her lips, and beneath her moist eyes was an unwavering gaze and a belief that would never fade!
Lift up your skirt and walk quickly forward.
Emilia stood in front of Yang Ming.
Yang Ming shouted: "Salute!"
Swish!
The generals and officers present, the Luofeng Alliance officers participating remotely, the figures in military uniforms in every corner of the Luofeng Alliance ships, and the retired soldiers waiting in front of the broadcast, all saluted in unison.
The officials from all over the country present bowed to Emilia at the same time.
Emilia nodded slightly at Yang Ming, then turned to look at the camera and stood in front of Yang Ming.
Her head was slightly raised on her slender, snow-white neck.
People waited for her to speak, and when she spoke, her voice was hoarse.
"Today... I'm sorry."
Emilia looked to the side, and Edwang's girlfriend understood and immediately ran over to bring a glass of water.
Emilia drank two sips of water, then exhaled lightly and said loudly:
“I declare that from today on, the Fallen Wind Empire will be renamed the Fallen Wind Democratic Republic. We will no longer recognize the Sherman Empire’s Suzerainty Treaty and will no longer be politically bound to the Sherman Empire to any degree.
“All natives of the Luofeng Empire automatically obtain citizenship of the Luofeng Democratic Republic!
"The original political and economic systems of the Luofeng Empire remain unchanged, the qualifications and property rights of all enterprises are fully valid, and the laws of the Luofeng Empire remain unchanged for the time being!
“The Luofeng Democratic Republic will uphold the principles of democracy, equality, freedom, and the rule of law, and strive to become a shining star in the human civilization of the Milky Way.
"The Luofeng Democratic Republic automatically inherits all the rights and obligations of the Luofeng Empire within the Luofeng Alliance.
"As the Emperor of Luofeng, I automatically become the first president of the Luofeng Democratic Republic and the chairman of the Luofeng Alliance Council."
After saying that, Emilia exhaled softly, lowered her head in silence for a few seconds, then raised her head and looked forward.
“People of the Falling Wind Alliance, we do not have much time to condemn and mourn.
“The Sherman Empire’s powerful fleet is on its way to invade us.
"We, the Luofeng Alliance, are a peace-loving force and a closely united political entity, and we will always uphold the principles of democracy and freedom.
"The next battle will determine the fate of our Luofeng Alliance and the life and death of our Luofeng Democratic Republic!
"Soldiers of the Falling Wind Alliance!
"Let the shameless invaders feel your wrath!
"People of the Falling Wind Alliance!
"Until I fall, no one can plunder your wealth, infringe upon your freedom, or destroy your home!
“I will stand with all the people!
"I will fight to the death to protect our common ideals!
“Fight!
"People oppressed by empires and great powers!
“Fight!
“For the future of our children!
"For us to live with dignity!
"I, Emilia Fallenwind, swear on my brother's honor that I will fight for this my whole life!"