Chapter 2253 Resignation
"Leading an expeditionary force is not an easy responsibility. All responsibilities fall on his arms. He not only has to resolve the turmoil caused by enemy plunder and attacks, but also protects the expeditionary force. Logistics and reinforcements must also be sought to find a precious balance between galaxies that are constantly under threat and those occupied by attacking enemies. History is not a responsibility that a certain man or woman can shoulder alone. There are always some people called by history to deal with its special challenges. They all have the same characteristics. They are faith-filled, neither humble nor arrogant, firm and courageous, and fearless. Only such people can perform their duties excellently, and this is not all. The hero Malcador once said a famous saying - Almost everyone can endure varying degrees of adversity, but if you want to test a person's true character, then give him real power, because power is the easiest honey to get lost in. "
"Only a true hero can face huge power without being complacent and arrogant, and only a person who can always remain calm in the face of power can lead such a great expedition. So, ladies and gentlemen, Let us welcome the reconqueror of the Maelstrom, the destroyer of the Red Pirates, the true hero, Chapter Master Soshyan Alexey!"
In an instant, everyone stood up and faced Soshyan, Thunderous applause.
Then a speaker rose in front of Soshyan. Fortunately, he also prepared a speech, although it was not very long.
When the applause gradually stopped, Soshiyang said calmly:
"Dear Prime Minister, high lords, ladies and gentlemen, as a loyal soldier and servant of the emperor, I am deeply honored. When I came to the sacred Terra and the sacred Senate, the moment I accepted the expedition order, my first feeling was fear. It was not fear of the enemy, but fear of living up to the throne and mission. As an Astartes, I serve here. For more than a hundred years, we have been serving the throne every moment. It is our natural mission to eliminate heretics, aliens and traitors. Our existence means fighting, but I never thought that I could bear such an important responsibility. However, regardless of Whether I am ready or not, I must accept this responsibility. As the motto of our Astartes, death is the end of duty, and we have no reason or excuse to shirk the mission given to us
"The enemy. They are cunning, they were once our kind, but they betrayed everything they were supposed to protect. Huron, this name should be cursed ten thousand times, it is the most evil and depraved traitor, but it is also very familiar with us, because It was once one of us, in a sense, it could even be said to be the best part. This expedition is destined not to go smoothly. We must fight in the void, on the ground, on the front line, in the rear, and even in the expeditionary force. Fighting them from within. The Emperor showed mercy and allowed evil to fall under justice. But I never considered this crusade to be another victory for me or the Astartes. The most heroic sacrifices came from those maelstroms. The greatest contribution of the men and women of the Maelstrom is made by every loyal citizen of the Maelstrom. It is their courage, dedication and fearlessness that allowed this expedition to defeat the enemy in such a short period of time. Their will is what makes the empire stand firm. The source of the fall. "
Speaking, Soshyan picked up the beam staff in his hand.
"Now, I have completed the mission assigned to me by the throne and the parliament, and the Maelstrom Expeditionary Force has completely ended its mission. Journey, under the authorization of the Imperial Council, I have performed the duties of the Supreme Lord Commander for a long time. Out of respect for the sacred Codex Astartes, I will return to a position belonging to the Astartes. I, respectfully I hereby relinquish all appointments and resign from all public offices. ”
Soon, an attendant came over. Soshyan turned around and put the wand on the red silk cushion. Tirian then said loudly:
"Soshyan Alexei Chapter Commander, are you here?" The Maelstrom defended the Emperor's sacred territory. You saved countless people who were oppressed by heretics. You gave the traitors a fatal blow. Although the Maelstrom's expedition is over, you still have more battles and missions to complete. , your glorious virtues and great deeds will not disappear with your office, it will continue to inspire future generations of the human empire, and your statue will stand at the gate of eternity like countless heroes."
Then, Imperial Prime Minister Tyrion raised his hands.
"Everyone, let us once again pay our highest respect to Chapter Master Soshyan Alexey, the great reconqueror of the Maelstrom."
Suddenly everyone stood up and applauded.
After about ten seconds, the applause stopped and everyone took their seats again, and Tyrion also sat back on his chair.
Now it is time for the high lords to speak. The first person to stand up was Itu Hamotarion, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the head of the Supreme Lord's peers, the most powerful man in the empire, looking at Soshyan with his cold eyes, his face was long, The skin is grayish-white, which is the result of lack of sunlight. The eyes are in deep-set eye sockets. He is wearing thick Chinese clothes and countless medals on his chest. The bronze, black and gold Chinese clothes are painted with gold threads from Martian technology on the surface.
In other years, the empire should have been run by those who could directly participate in the war, but now is an era of rampant bureaucracy, and power is suppressed by complex rules and processes that are unknown. This resulted in the current situation and fact that the controllers of the bureaucracy actually became the real masters of the human empire.
In other words, Itu Hamotarion is the real "Lord of Humanity" in a sense, which is quite ironic.
According to Tyrion, this man is considered the wisest among the Supreme Lords and a master of word games and political procedures. However, he is also a severe conservative who advocates the static political theory of rule by inaction and believes that the empire In a perfectly well-established state, any attempt at reform would be a betrayal of the Empire.
More importantly, this is a very strong person who values the first mover advantage.
“On behalf of the Council of High Lords, I would like to pay tribute to the great expedition heroes. It is your heroic dedication and sacrifice that restored long-term peace and stability in the Maelstrom area, and allowed the abominable traitor to be exiled again.”< br>
Soshiyang just replied lightly.
“Everything is as the Emperor wishes.”
"And I personally must also thank you for your efforts. It is the victory in the Maelstrom Theater that can unblock the tithe route that has been congested and delayed for a long time."
Hamotarion continued, using the belt Looking at Soshyan with sarcastic eyes.
“For ten thousand years, the balance of our power has been maintained by Imperial law, given by the words of the Primarch Regent Robert Guilliman, who imposed the code on all Astartes battles It is the brothers who maintain the fragile balance between the Space Marines and Terra. However, there will always be Space Marines who try to break this balance. Huron is a very typical example. His transgression eventually turned into the most shameful betrayal. And he also became a slave to the power of destruction. We should learn enough lessons from here. For example, all of Huron's betrayal initially came from his "force" and "expediency" under the pretext of war, as well as his random The act of interfering with and modifying the empire's system and laws is the beginning of all betrayals."
The expressionless Soshyan didn't say anything, but quietly clenched his fist.
(End of this chapter)