After receiving Tyrion's affirmative answer, Soshyan was actually even more disgusted with the empire's bloated and ever-proliferating bureaucracy. Although the other party was eloquent and seemed to have his own set of logic, he would never let the empire become Better, but he also had to admit one thing, he was indeed wrong in judging people by their appearance.
The other party’s thinking is far smarter than it appears on the outside, and his level of sobriety and alertness can be called the most powerful mortal Soshiyang has ever seen. You must know that he rarely falls into the trap of verbal exchanges. He was at a disadvantage, but today the imperial prime minister undoubtedly convinced him with facts.
What's more, he really didn't want Feisal to die. In any case, the other party did not cause any trouble for him during the expedition and was already very cooperative.
"Now that the most important matter has been solved, the next step is how you enter the city."
As he spoke, Tyrion took a leather document from the hand of his female companion. folder, and then handed it to Soshyan.
"Look, this is the city entry ceremony designed by the Government Affairs Council. Is there anything that needs to be added?"
After taking it, Soshiyang turned it over and saw that the whole process was designed in detail, and even specially matched with the palace. Surrounding terrain map.
First of all, the team of Astral Knights will enter from Lions Gate Airport. The staffing can even be arranged by Soshyan himself, but it is recommended to control it within a thousand people. In addition, the Imperial Fists will also participate in this time Triumph ceremony.
There is a long parade right out of Lions Gate Airport. It used to be called the Path of Heroes. This is a 10-kilometer long corridor. It will pass through the City of Prayer, which is also the Empire The only area that citizens have the opportunity to visit, the team will then pass the Dorne Fortress, the Bone Pillar and the Pillar of Honor in the Defense of Terra.
Finally, the team will arrive in front of the Eternal Gate Hall, where a ceremony will be performed, which is the flag ceremony. A battle flag of the Astral Knight will be awarded the honor of hanging on both sides of the gate.
At this point, the parade is over, and then Soshyan needs to enter the outer hall of the palace through a smaller door from the side door and go to the Senate to receive the commendation.
In addition, during the parade, Soshyan will also receive a huge and gorgeous limo, and at the same time, his image will be broadcast to all cities in Terra in real time, which must be said to be very embarrassing.
"Well, there's no problem, it's just that I have some extra small processes here."
Then Soshiyang expressed his thoughts. After hearing this, Tirian looked a little surprised. .
"That's it. It sounds pretty good. I can convince others for you."
"Thank you so much, Prime Minister Tirian."
Speaking, Soshyan paused, and then said warmly:
"Although it is difficult for me to agree with some of your views, you are willing to Coming to my place in person shows that you are at least someone who wants to solve the problem."
Tirion waved his hand with a smile.
"Normal, normal. In fact, I am surprised that you can tell me so much so gently. I know the tempers of Space Marines. In fact, I am also a little scared, afraid that you will The excitement kicked me out of space like a ball.”
"Ha, you are so funny. No matter how angry I am, I will never do such a thing."
As he said that, Soshyan pointed to the plan.
“You’re right, you arranged this, right?”
The other party shook his head.
"Not entirely. Do you still think that the high lords are all a bunch of people who eat nothing?"
Soshyan smiled bitterly. "It's not that I think it is, but what happened during the expedition, and everything I have witnessed over the years of service, it is difficult for me to believe that anything good will be related to them. Although the matter of the Mantis Warriors has been resolved, But I also remember their renegade behavior. You are you and they are them."
Tirion shook his head with a smile.
"Chapter Master Soshyan, I have also served the Empire for hundreds of years, and I have witnessed firsthand how death and intrigue have changed the High Lords, although I sometimes think that most of them are Strictly speaking, they are not mentally healthy, but I also know that they are actually dragons among men. You must have doubts about this? Do you think these high lords who control the direction of the entire empire are just a bunch of people who will always be just a bunch of people? Will fight for their own interests, but if you think about it, there are only twelve of them. Think about what this means. There are more people than ever before, without the guidance of Him who sits on the throne. Finally, it is these twelve people who guide our greedy and fertile race. There are always some mediocre people who may have such illusions. The high lords are dull, slow, and have nothing to do. If they can reach the top one day, They could definitely do better than sit on a golden seat and give orders to the entire empire, but I can tell you how stupid these ideas are. I have served on more than one Council of High Lords and I can tell you without hesitation. , Although they have various flaws, they are undoubtedly the best among us."
After listening, Soshyan fell into deep thought, and Tyrion's words did open up another world. door.
"I can also understand what you felt during the battle. The slow decision-making process on Terra is like a bottomless abyss. It makes people feel meaningless and frustrating. For ten thousand years, the speed of the empire's decision-making agencies has made It is a fact that people are getting slower and slower in depression, because the situation will only become more and more complicated, and the pressure on each high lord is also increasing. They must carefully deal with each alien invasion to prevent it from expanding. , patiently weighing the power needed in all the endless wars, suppressing the almost crazy needs of the Inquisition, the dark actions of the semi-independent Assassin's Court, and restraining the power of the State Church. They must use their own will to resist the endless riots. , every report caused by civil war, fanaticism and folly."
As he spoke, he sighed.
"The Emperor has mercy, Chapter Master Soshyan, if you know anything about the history of the Empire, you should be able to understand that the Empire was not established for rule from the beginning. Everything about it is Created for conquest and oppression, as it was for the Great Crusade, the Imperium was less a nation than a war machine, built by the Emperor and his great sons, and it was not prepared to survive in a more peaceful world. The times continue to operate, and it stands to reason that it will not always be like this. This war machine should eventually turn swords into plowshares, but... everything was interrupted when the emperor entered the throne. How should the war machine of the empire be stopped? How should it be stopped? How to operate without the leadership of the Emperor and survive after the echoes of the Great Crusade disappear. No one knows, no one can give the answer. We can only rely on the limited wisdom and minds of generations of high lords to try to maintain peace. Repairing this relic that lived in the era of the Great Crusade, just like this mountain formation, even if generations of Imperial Fists tried their best, they could not prevent its deterioration. This should not be something that a mortal brain can bear. Human power will eventually It’s time.”
Soshiyang, who had been silent before, suddenly said something after the other party finished speaking.
“If a Primarch returned to the Imperium, would everything change?”
Tyrion frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he replied cautiously:
"It depends on who it is, but in any case, the bloodline of the original body from the emperor determines that they cannot talk about it. Only with such power can it be possible to pry the dilapidated machine of the empire and replace its parts."
Then Tireen saw Soshyan smiling for the first time, but it was a little bitter. With a smile, he lowered his head slightly and seemed to be mumbling to himself.
"Yeah, it's true..."
Almost instantly, these expressions disappeared from his face again.
"Prime Minister Tyrion, I would like to know, who proposed this expedition?"
"At first it was the representative of the Inquisition, Cleopatra Sis, and then he obtained the Pope. With the support of Baldo Slester and the Rogue Trader representative Kania Danda, and with the joint lobbying of the three, others gradually agreed to the plan for this expedition."
"Strange. "
"It's weird, isn't it? A seemingly unrelated political group suddenly promoted an expedition and asked you to come by name."
Talking about Terra. When it came to politics, Tyrion looked elated.
"When I learned about this incident, I was murmuring in my heart, because it was very abnormal and illogical. However, the more it was like this, the more it showed that there was something in it. My keen eyes told me that there was a force in it. By secretly promoting this matter, it can even allow several high lords to unite across boundaries. Under normal circumstances, I will investigate the inside story of some abnormal political disturbances, because this may often represent the prelude to a political tsunami. For example, the rampage of the Assassin's Court thousands of years ago. My duty is to prevent this from happening again. However, my investigation was interrupted because I smelled danger. This power probably came from within the palace, and may even be related to It’s related to the Forbidden Army, Chapter Commander Soshiyang, do you have any idea about this?”
Soshiyang thought for a moment, and then shook his head.
"No, I'm just fulfilling my duty as an Astartes."
Tyrion looked at him and said nothing more, but Soshyan could read the look in his eyes. Say four words——
You are lying.
Soshyan couldn't help but sigh that the sense of smell of this political animal is really terrible, but there are some things that cannot be said to outsiders. After that, the other party left the Eternal Loyalty, and Soshyan also began to order preparations for the triumphal ceremony that would be held a week later.