Chapter 230 Princess Guards
Located in the border area of the Star Dragon Empire, the Vendée galaxy is divided into the T3 living circle. It is one of the most densely populated colonial galaxies in the border area.
In addition to having an Earth-like planet Vendée VI, there are also a large number of colonial satellites in the galaxy.
Although compared to those resource galaxies, the resource output of the Vendée galaxy is not high, and it can even be said to be quite poor in terms of the output of some precious resources.
But this galaxy still has its unique 'resource' output.
That is the labor force brought by sufficient population.
So the Vendée galaxy is also the largest population exporting galaxy in the border areas of the empire, exporting labor to surrounding galaxies all year round.
Now, in such an important region, there is opposition to the imperial system and even calls for secession and independence.
Theoretically, the best and most efficient solution is to send heavy troops to support the local governor and suppress the separatists.
But considering that the reputation of the Star Dragon Empire royal family in the border areas has been declining year by year, the imperial princess Agnes is worried that violent methods will cause a greater backlash.
After careful consideration, she decided to personally visit the Vendée Galaxy to try to appease the people.
For the royal family of the Star Dragon Empire, this is a tried and tested method.
In the past, when similar situations occurred in other galaxies, if royal personnel visited these areas, they could basically quell the popular unrest.
After all, for those people who have only seen the imperial royal family on screens or holographic images, being able to see these rulers with their own eyes has a great impact on their hearts.
Since the emperor, prince or princess is willing to come before the people, it means that they care about their people.
"The rulers have me in their hearts!"
Under such psychological suggestion, ordinary riots will calm down, and even lead to an increase in popular reputation.
But in the Agnes area, the royal family's own situation also experienced some changes.
The old emperor Frederico's health was deteriorating day by day, and he basically could only stay in the Grand Palace of the Imperial Capital to 'keep in good health'.
And Agnes’s brother had already passed away due to illness.
Although the remaining brother seems to be in good health at present, he is still in his infancy and naturally cannot travel.
The entire royal family can be said to be ‘sparsely populated’.
So this task can only fall on the shoulders of her, the imperial princess.
After the visiting fleet entered the low-Earth orbit of Vendée VI, Agnes walked to the porthole of the room.
Looking at the blue planet so close at hand, the mood of the imperial princess did not improve because of this magnificent landscape.
The pressure from the regent's forces caused some of the supporters around her to begin to show signs of wavering.
My father's evaluation of Norton II is not exaggerated. This man is indeed the strongest opponent that the Leon Dynasty has encountered in the imperial political arena to this day.
Just when Agnes was troubled by these bad things, the doorbell of the cabin rang.
At the same time, a young female voice came through the communicator on the cabin door.
"Your Highness, the aerospace plane heading to the ground is ready, you can set off at any time."
Hearing this voice, Agnes rubbed the ring on her right index finger and opened the cabin door.
A young woman wearing the uniform of an Imperial Guard officer was standing respectfully at the door.
Like other imperial nobles, he has a slender and tall figure that has been genetically optimized. The dark green officer's dress is cut just right, showing off the graceful figure of a woman without losing her solemnity.
Under the carefully taken care of brown curly hair, there is a face with strong lines and soft beauty unique to women.
A pair of bright green eyes flashed after seeing Agnes, and then showed a respectful look.
"Natalia, please come in and sit for a while. I still need to change into my dress."
Looking at his best friend, who is also the newly appointed head of the Princess Guards, Ai Genis finally had a smile on her face.
"Excuse me, Your Highness."
Natalia Bonaparte nodded, and then stepped into the cabin dedicated to Agnes.
Although she has been Agnes's playmate since she was a child, as the newly appointed head of the Princess Guards, Natalia Bonaparte is still a little nervous at this time.
Because the former team leader was diagnosed with severe gastrointestinal disease before departure, he needed immediate surgery.
So Natalia, who was born in a military aristocracy and was a close friend of Her Royal Highness the Princess. She had performed well in simulated battles and actual combat exercises while serving in the Imperial Army, so she was temporarily promoted to the Princess Guards. commander.
“Don’t be so nervous all the time, my friend.”
Looking at Natalia, who was standing beside the sofa solemnly after entering the cabin, Agnes couldn’t bear it. Just laugh out loud.
"The lower official now shoulders the responsibility of protecting His Highness, and cannot be neglected."
Natalia said with a serious expression:
“The vanguard of the Guards has completed its deployment on the ground as planned, and has cooperated with local troops to implement a no-air blockade of the relevant airspace.
When Your Highness is ready to set off, the remaining troops of the Guards Regiment will also take the air and space transport aircraft to the ground as your accompanying escort.
The orbital paratroopers and marines attached to the fleet will also be there. The ships in orbit are on alert. If an accident occurs, they will parachute down to support us as soon as possible." "Didn't you report this once last night? Natalia, actually, you really don't need to be so nervous. This trip will be completed successfully.”
Agnes covered her mouth and chuckled, then walked to the cloakroom and started changing into her dress.
The princess's special plane had already been prepared, so after changing her dress and boarding the plane, the aerospace plane carrying Agnes, Natalia and others quickly departed from a Requiem-class battleship Slide out.
Accompanying them were 10 aerospace transport planes that flew out from the fleet transport ship.
Since the main combat personnel and vehicles have already gone to the ground through space elevators with higher transport efficiency, these aerospace transport aircraft mainly contain some logistics support troops and a large amount of supplies.
The fleet did not take long to enter the atmosphere and soon landed in Urban, the administrative capital of Vendée VI.
When Agnes slowly walked down the gangway, the galaxy governor and planetary administrator who had been waiting for a long time immediately came up with many imperial officials.
After seeing that the commander of the Guards behind Agnes was not the one in the information, but a female officer whom she had never seen before.
The galaxy governor and the planet administrator looked at each other.
However, they still concealed their expressions very well, and nothing unusual appeared.
“Your Royal Highness, your presence is a great honor for the Vendée Galaxy.”
Galaxy Governor Simon's beautiful words were spoken unusually calmly and naturally, but it was a pity that Agnes, who was worried, didn't really listen.
"No more polite words, I didn't come here to hear these things."
For the governor who allowed such a big problem to arise in the area under his jurisdiction, Agnes Didn't look good on him.
"I will give a globally synchronized televised speech in a moment, and I will give a public speech in front of the Government House building in two days. These things have been notified before, and I believe you will not dare to neglect it."
“I don’t dare, we have already arranged everything you told us.”
Face the imperial princess, the future heir of this country.
Governor Simon, who was used to shouting and drinking, was as respectful as a servant at this time.
Agnes has always been a resolute person, so after vetoing Simon and others' plan to hold a welcome banquet, she went directly to the Planet Main Station and started a synchronous TV speech.
The content of the speech mainly elaborated on some of the latest policies.
These policies involve issues related to people's livelihood and taxation that people have been concerned about or complained about before.
At the same time, Agnes also stated that she would give a public speech in front of the Government House building in two days.
She hopes that in this way, the people of the empire in the galaxy will know that the imperial royal family has always stood with their people.
That night, the Governor's Mansion, the Governor's Office,
At this time, Simon, the governor of the galaxy, who was supposed to be resting at home, and Chris, the administrator of the planet, were sitting on both sides of the desk.
Judging from their current expressions, they are in a tangle.
"The commander of the Guards has been replaced by a guy I don't know. What should I do? Will it disrupt the regent's plan?"
Alvin, the administrator of the planet, had a worried face. He was originally worried about He was worried about this 'plan' and even retreated at this time.
“The arrow is on the string and must be fired.”
Governor Simon drank all the wine in the glass and then looked at Alvin with red eyes.
"This is something that the Prince Regent has told us. If we can handle it well, it will be a great achievement! The future will not be as simple as a successful career."
"But didn't the gentleman who conveyed the message say that this time it was just to form a concrete 'public opinion' to put extreme pressure on the princess? It would be best to make her retreat in the face of difficulties and try not to cause the civilians to bleed. Incident."
Alvin was still a little worried. After all, the princess's former captain of the guard had received investigation information from the regent.
That is an 'Old Saint-Saunière Zhengxing Longqi' nobleman whose ancestors followed the founding emperor to conquer the country. He is a 'true nobleman' who has the characteristics of loyalty, honor, humility and compassion engraved in his bones. .
Although as a guard, he will not hesitate to give his life to protect Her Royal Highness the Princess.
But if the 'enemies' in front of him are unarmed ordinary people, according to the judgment of the analysis AI, there is an 87% probability that the noble commander will directly take the princess away to avoid conflict with the people.
But now, suddenly replaced by a commander he had never seen before, Alvin felt unsure.
If large-scale bloodshed occurred, he felt that the regent might skin them.
"Alvin, are you out of your mind?"
Hearing the concerns of the planet's administrator, Simon sneered disdainfully.
“Do you think that delicate noble lady will be more radical than the previous guard commander?”
He poured a glass of wine and pushed it in front of Alvin.
"Relax, brother. After drinking this glass of wine, tomorrow's plan remains unchanged. When things happen, we will be prosperous~"
Under Simon's persuasion, Al Wen hesitated for a moment, and finally picked up the glass and drank it in one gulp.
(End of this chapter)