Chapter 1964: Mistakes are hard to correct
“You just left?”
After listening to the entire narrative, Soshiyang’s anger gradually subsided, but his mood did not change. Well, it got even more gloomy.
He suddenly realized a reality. What Tu'shan said before was probably not an exaggeration, but what was really happening.
This actually made him shudder even more.
"I'm here to understand the situation. As for how to deal with it, you make the decision. After all, it's a governor, and we are wearing the armor of the Astral Knights. The situation is so sensitive now, and there are so many eyes watching."
Soshyan looked at his friend and whispered:
"Talos, you won't be convinced by the governor's sophistry, will you?"
Talos shrugged.
"That's not true. I've seen a lot of guys like him and killed a lot of them. But even if he told some lies, the general situation should be the same. I mean, the point shouldn't be On that planet, this situation may be much more than what we thought. In a sense, he did not do anything wrong. Although I really want to peel off his skin, I am not a person who is too easily affected by emotions. "
"Did he do nothing wrong? Just massacring the people of the empire is enough to make him die ten times! Not only him, but also the officials, law enforcement officers, and military officers who assisted him in doing these things, all deserve to die!"
Taros shook his head.
“You are wrong about one thing, those are his people.”
Soshyan was slightly startled, and Talos then added:
“The throne is granted With his right to rule, he has the right to dispose of his people and planet as he sees fit, especially in times of war, and in a sense. It is his property. He is not an appointed governor of Terra, but A hereditary ruler passed down according to an ancient contract. He has not committed any treachery, paid taxes on time, and even prevented possible unrest in the hive city. From any aspect, there is nothing wrong with him. The Population Empire has never lacked population. The hive will soon be filled with immigrants, and in the current imperial environment, a ruler like him may even be rewarded, because many rulers are not even as good as him in the face of turmoil.”
"No, that's not the case. The empire is composed of billions of people. Every life has its value. Everyone is the emperor's subjects. No one has power."
"You don't have to care too much. As I said, I am always a Night Lord. I believe in punishment and harsh rules. In my eyes, the only fault of that governor is incompetence. Everyone will have different values, so I will leave this matter to you. .”
“Talos, Soshyan has enough troubles.”
Veronica frowned and walked to the table, giving each of them a new cup of tea. .
"It's not a big deal at all. Can't you just deal with it? It's just a governor, so just kill him."
Talos sighed.
“This is something he must understand.”
“But——”
“Veronica, there is nothing wrong with me. Talos is right, This is my responsibility.”
“Don’t blame yourself too much. You have done a good job. Your intentions are good in many things, but the execution of the following people is problematic——”
"That's not the case!"
Sushyan suddenly punched the table, cracking the wooden table that was almost like metal. Veronica was startled and stopped talking. words.
“The problem is not those garbage hive rulers and bureaucrats, nor is it caused by heresy and war. The problem is already there! It has always been there! Everyone can see it, but everyone can Pretending to be invisible! No matter how many enemies we destroy in the future, the problem will still be there! It will not be defeated like the red pirates and the black army! What is the problem? What is wrong is wrong! It needs to be changed! The empire always emphasizes sacrifice, but who is really willing to make firewood in other people's hands? And it is the most undignified firewood! No one wants to do it, but someone has to sacrifice, so be one. When people can sacrifice others at will, what is such a sacrifice? They say that we are angels. Everyone, whether they are slaves, civilians, or nobles, worship us, but now I have no face."
So. Shi Yang's expression fell into deep sadness, and he patted his face gently with his palm, smiling bitterly: "I have no shame to admit what kind of angel I am. I am not even a qualified protector. I used to always feel , if everyone in the empire holds the belief that they will either die or win, will the dawn of humanity and the empire appear? But in the end, I found that it is difficult for most people to even struggle to form a human form, and they don’t even have the strength to think about this. It’s all gone. I know what’s wrong. Everyone knows what’s wrong, but no one has the ability to change it.”
Talos leaned on the chair, raised his head, looked at the ceiling, and said slowly:
"People can live for seven or eight days without eating, and they can live for three or four days without drinking water. The empire has always made mistakes like this." But it has existed for tens of thousands of years. I am telling you this not because I want you to feel sorry for yourself. No one can live a spotless life. We are breathing in dust every moment. But what will happen to this human empire in the next ten thousand years? It may be up to you to decide, you have to cheer up and think.”
“That’s right, dear, don’t do this.”
Seeing Soshyan’s depressed expression, Veroni. Ka took out a handkerchief and wiped his face distressedly, and comforted softly:
"It's not your fault. Those people who made mistakes can just be killed. It's just a matter of a ruling document. You have been on the front line." As a commander, you are also responsible for the coordination of various war zones. There must be things you cannot take into account. Who can know everything and have omnipotence? This messy human empire cannot be changed by one person. Don’t always force yourself like this. You have done your best. Obligation, that’s enough.”
Soshyan shook his head.
“I have a share of responsibility for this disaster and the innocent civilians who died tragically. I will not shirk my responsibility by saying that I am doing something important and have no time to take care of it, because I hold the decision for almost everyone. If they have the power of life and death, then I have to bear the responsibility of all their lives and deaths. This is only fair and this is how things should be."
"Soshiyang."
"I'm fine, Veronica, really."
With a sigh, he leaned back on the chair.
"Only in front of you can I lose my temper and say what I really want to say."
Talos looked down at him and whispered:
"No matter what, I I will stand by your side."
"Me too."
Soshiyang smiled and held Veronica's hand on his shoulder.
"Draw up a document. King Kefen 31 carries out extermination suppression operations without applying, and orders him to abdicate and be exiled to the pale star region. One of his descendants can inherit the position of governor, and the planetary adjudicator does not apply. Unauthorized deployment of extermination weapons, demoted to a first-level law enforcement officer, and transferred to the Endymion frontline law enforcement area."
"Huh? Let those people go like this?"
Soshyan shook his head.
"That's it. Saving the living is more important. The hive can no longer withstand any turmoil."
"I understand, is there anything else?"
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"Also, immediately count the promethium reserves and food reserves in each war zone. If there is more than 30% remaining, authorize the war zone commander to use it to rescue hives and worlds that are in energy and food shortages. In addition, you Contact Sorge and ask him to investigate the current trade market situation in the Maelstrom area. Specifically, look at the severity of hoarding and price gouging. Write a detailed report to me. Angstrom's factory ship will be able to move again soon. Let's give them priority to go to Senglad's nest. I think the situation will improve. Oh, and let the Astrology Department prepare a message and send it to Reza, asking if it is convenient to provide some promethium factory ships. If there is a reply, please notify me as soon as possible.”
“Okay, I’ve written it all down.”
“Well, even though I don’t have an answer in my heart, I have to do something even if I don’t have an answer. .The last thing is to inform the whole group, as well as other friendly forces except the Ascetic, that they will set off back to the Sagan system in 10 hours.”
Readers are very concerned about the topic of Lion King’s awakening, Lao Mo. I can’t spoil too much here. Anyway, there will definitely be related plots. Don’t worry. In fact, I guessed that the Lion King would wake up a long time ago, which is why the protagonist has so many interactions with the Dark Angel
(End of this chapter)