Abyss Solo-Chapter 180 - 104 The Stolen Dream Please vote_2
Chapter 180: 104 The Stolen Dream [Chapter 3! Please vote!]_2
Chapter 180: 104 The Stolen Dream [Chapter 3! Please vote!]_2
“At last, our ideals were shattered, not by the royal family’s suppression, but seized by the New Federation CIA.”
The room fell into a long silence.
“Forgive my presumptuousness, but even if your ideals hadn’t shattered, they would only have ended in failure.”
Yang Ming spoke slowly,
“In a sense, you were not a qualified leader.
“Revolution inevitably involved bloodshed; it couldn’t succeed merely through sit-ins, protests, and international support, or else it would leave various problems behind.
“A revolution needed to be thorough, decisive, uprooting the old order entirely, a comprehensive revolution brought about by the awakening of national consciousness, to reshape a nation’s soul. The leader must have the courage to confront strong internal and external regimes with blood.
“With the continuous development of technological production techniques, and the broad utilization of mechanical soldiers, the cost of revolution had increased massively. Simply launching an armed uprising wouldn’t help if it meant exterminating an entire planet.”
After speaking, Yang Ming couldn’t help but sigh gently.
The old professor looked at him with a touch of admiration, “It’s truly surprising that you could comprehend these things at such a young age.”
Yang Ming smiled and said, “Are you suddenly confiding in me because you want me to make contact with the Second Prince?”
“Yes…yes,” the old professor frowned as he looked at Yang Ming.
“Let me think.”
Yang Ming tapped his fingers on the table as he continued,
“You must want to seek support from Edwan or have your previous offenses — sorry, I mean the crimes as seen by the royal family — pardoned, am I right?
“As a condition of exchange, you should be offering up important intelligence, but it can’t possibly be a list of the Liberal Revolutionary Party.”
A subtle change appeared on the old professor’s face, making him a bit reluctant to meet Yang Ming’s gaze directly.
026 bore a slightly uneasy expression.
She felt the intense air around Yang Ming at that moment.
“You are a bit too astute,” the old professor asked with interest, “Can you guess what the intelligence is?”
Yang Ming said calmly, “A full-scale revolt is about to erupt on the Fifth Administrative Star. The New Federation has infiltrated the Sixth Fleet on the periphery of that administrative star, and the Third Prince will also be involved.”
The old professor frowned lightly.
She knew that unless she began speaking, Yang Ming could deduce the entire intelligence from her small changes in demeanor.
The old professor spoke softly,
“I want to discuss two matters.
“First, I wish to meet with His Highness, Edwan. I can go anywhere, including prison.
“Secondly, I want to remind you all that the New Federation will instigate a full-scale revolt on the Fifth Administrative Star. Most of my old friends, who once shared the same ideals, have been bought over, or rather, they were people from the New Federation from the start. But I still have some trusted associates willing to provide me with intelligence.
“The New Liberal Revolutionary Party no longer fights for the people’s freedom and welfare. Based on the intelligence I have, the current higher-ups only wish to split this country and establish their regime, exploiting wealth from the people.”
The old man’s voice paused for a few seconds before continuing,
“I’ve kept a close eye on everything the Second Prince has done over these months.
“The feudal royal family we’ve always opposed is desperately saving this country; the freedom and democracy we’ve always supported are desperately dismembering this nation. Although this is by chance and individual cases, it’s enough to be ironic.
“Didn’t we want to initiate institutional reforms purely out of love for this country?
“We don’t want to watch it continually decline under the royal family’s exploitation, yet now, our dreams have completely shattered.
“I’ve always believed that institutional reform can solve most societal problems. Oh…young man, what are you doing?”
“Hold on, I need to make a phone call.”
Yang Ming went to the other room holding his watch, very quickly ran back, and continued picking up his knife and fork, preparing to devour a feast.
“Edwan will secretly rush over within half an hour; you may continue discussing these topics…they don’t interest me.”
“This, this is too hasty,” the old professor’s complexion changed.
Yang Ming raised his juice with a smile,
“I’m only skilled in military affairs, not economics. Edwan will be delighted to see you. The prison beds will be kept for those traitors and lackeys, not for patriotic people like you.”
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“Uh, wait a moment!”
The old professor’s expression was somewhat awkward,
“I put a bit of sedative in your juice, well, so that…I can leave promptly, you understand, don’t you?”
Yang Ming calmly set down the juice.
These old foxes indeed weren’t as naive and kind as they claimed.
…
Unexpectedly, this old economics professor did have some explosive material.
The full revolt on the Fifth Administrative Star would occur eight galaxy days later. The current head of the New Liberal Revolutionary Party would announce the independence of the Fifth Administrative Star. The Wind’s Sixth Fleet, from top to bottom, had been corrupted by the New Federation, and they would become the new regime’s main military force.
The Wind royal family…
The Wind royal family outwardly had no full-scale fleet that could be directly mobilized.
On the way back to the Star Patrol Ship, Yang Ming discussed with Lyu about how this battle should be fought next.
Yang Ming didn’t want the Gudun Mah’s Fourth Fleet to lose too many ships, as that equated to depleting his strength.
“Boss,” Lyu said softly, “I’m also a bit unclear.”
Yang Ming puzzled, “What are you unclear about?”
Lyu clicked his tongue lightly, “From the perspective of the people of the Luofeng Empire, would it be better for this rebellion to fully succeed, or for the Empire’s Emperor to continue ruling?”
Yang Ming laughed, “I’ve previously said, if the revolution in Wind stemmed from the people’s outrage, then it is naturally righteous. If it was manipulated by foreign powers, then it would be nothing but pointless bloodshed.”
“Alright,” Lyu said softly, “I am not opposed to imperial authoritarianism.
“Edwan, in his bones, is a major reformist. Putting him on the throne, he can gradually abolish the imperial autocratic system himself.”
Yang Ming squinted and smiled,
“What I’m more curious about now is what the Third Prince is doing going to the Fifth Administrative Star. Does he, as a prince, want to become the leader of the New Liberal Revolutionary Party? Besides, we need further verification of this intelligence; we can’t just take their word for it.”
Lyu, “Boss, I will go and monitor the captains of the Sixth Fleet now.”
“Remember to allocate more computing power to Po Suo,” Yang Ming reminded uneasily, “That’s the real deadly crisis.”
Soon, Lyu returned with a recording.
It was an encrypted conversation between two principal ship captains of the Sixth Fleet.
…
“My goodness, the Third Prince actually came over.”
“Is he an idiot?”
“He must have been tricked by the New Federation agents, letting him come over to seize military achievements and please the Old Emperor.”
“The Third Prince has no idea what’s going to happen here next. The New Federation has entirely controlled this country; when the Third Prince makes a televised speech, announcing recognition of this planet’s independence, the Wind royal family will be finished!”
“That’s just it, it only further confirms that we chose correctly, this country is already beyond saving.”
“Sigh, let’s take our share and leave, it’ll be enough to enjoy the rest of our lives.”
“Sigh, who knows how many people will die.”
…
Yang Ming casually turned off the recording.
Alright then.
The Grand Prince was with the Conservative Party;
The Second Prince was with the Reformists;
The Third Prince was in the faction of idiots.
“Let me think about how to achieve the maximum victory with the minimum sacrifice.”
Yang Ming looked at the nearing Star Patrol Ship, continuously rubbing his temples,
“It would be perfect if Gudun Mah took over the Sixth Fleet; this guy has military prestige and a trusted team.
“In the future, we need to keep a close eye on Gudun Mah, making sure his mindset doesn’t deviate.”
Lyu reminded, “Boss, the Sixth Fleet is one of the more powerful fleets in the Luofeng Empire, as they have always been deployed to suppress revolts. Their equipment is top-notch, possessing seven Star Patrol Ships, two Light Battlecruisers, and the only thousand-meter-class heavy battleship in the Luofeng Empire. — This vessel is also a retired battleship from the Sherman Empire, boasting formidable firepower.”
“How long?”
“A thousand meters, the Vaglu General.”
Yang Ming’s eyes sparked with fiery light, “From now on, it shall be called Valkyrie’s Doom.”
