"So what do we do now?"

After realizing that His Majesty the Emperor's disappearance was related to the cultivation world, Ling Tian was completely panicked and lost his previous calm.

As Zhang Tianjiu said, he had personally experienced the horror of the monks, when the fleet besieged Zhang Tianjiu, Xuanyuan Ming appeared in the middle of the battlefield, just standing there with a cold snort, the scene of hundreds of energy cannons and missiles completely ineffective, is still a nightmare picture in Ling Tian's heart.

And Zhang Tianjiu was able to come back safe and sound from such a terrible character, which is a hundred times more bizarre than mythological stories.

In a hurry, Ling Tian unconsciously used the word "we" in his words, as if he had regarded Zhang Tianjiu as an ally.

Ling Tian had such an attitude, Zhang Tianjiu was not surprised at all, he had already thought about it, as long as Ling Tian was willing to show a sincere attitude of cooperation, he could let go of his past personal grievances and help the Athos Empire stabilize the situation.

As for the specific method, it was naturally the same trick to make Ling Tian the temporary ruler of the Athos Empire.

Zhang Tianjiu took a puff of his cigar and sorted out his thoughts before he said: "First of all, we have to accept the fact that Your Majesty, the real emperor of your country, is already very auspicious, and you can give up those unrealistic hopes. ”

Ling Tian had been doing nothing while knowing the truth, he must have been throwing a mouse, he had to dispel his idea first, and the next plan could be continued.

"But what if ......"

Without waiting for Ling Tian to finish speaking, Zhang Tianjiu sneered unceremoniously and interrupted: "Do you think there is any case, if it were replaced by you, there would still be a living mouth, waiting for you to rescue him, or use it as a bargaining chip for negotiations?"

Ling Tian immediately fell silent.

In the world of scientific and technological civilization and cultivation, there is no possibility of reconciliation at all, and naturally there is no need for negotiation.

Zhang Tianjiu was not right at all, there was no reason for Heraksler to survive, it was just that Ling Tian had always been unwilling to accept this fact.

One day, Lao Tzu will set foot in the cultivation realm, and listen to you one by one trampling under your feet and wailing!"

Ling Tian stood up abruptly and punched the metal wall hard, the special metal dozens of centimeters thick was completely pierced, and the aftermath of the ferocious fist wind actually left a deep dent on the wall opposite the corridor.

Zhang Tianjiu silently made an assessment in his heart.

Fifth Order of Thunder.

It seems that during the year of his retreat, Ling Tian has not been idle, and his realm has been promoted by two small steps again, which can be said to be very difficult.

The multinational delegation that went to the Weixi Empire last time did not have an envoy from the Athos Empire, and if Ling Tian could implant a chain of ability genes that manipulated the ability of the universe, his strength would at least double.

But the impostor emperor obviously didn't want to see this, so he didn't have the idea of buying this transformation technology at all.

Of course, if everyone cooperated happily, Zhang Tianjiu didn't mind giving Ling Tian such a big gift for free, as long as he could contribute to the fight against the Xiuzhen World, why not.

After venting the anger in his heart, Ling Tian sat back on the sofa and sighed, "Tell me about your plan." ”

Zhang Tianjiu said unhurriedly: "Since that Mr. Yi is hiding and doesn't dare to see people, then we will simply disclose the matter of the emperor's disappearance and put the blame on him, with your prestige in the army, as long as the fake emperor does not show up, there should be a way to make everyone believe what you say, right?"

Ling Tian showed a worried look on his face: "There is a way, but in this way, won't the political situation of the country be a mess, and those with bad intentions are afraid that they will all jump out and make waves after this opportunity." ”

Zhang Tianjiu sneered: "Ci is not in charge of the army, are you the god of the army called for nothing? Whoever dares to take the lead will let him die without a place to be buried, and if he kills a hundred people, those people behind him will not dare to jump." ”

"That's ...... Of course I can do it. ”

Ling Tianyi gritted his teeth and nodded, he had already foreseen what kind of bloody situation the Capital Star would fall into in the future for a period of time, but as Zhang Tianjiu said, Ci was not in charge of the army, and there was no iron-blooded means, how could he exchange for a peaceful situation.

"Then, call on the ministers of the council to elect the next monarch from among the children of the royal family?"

Unlike the Vesy Empire, the Athos Empire had only one royal family, and Heraksler had no heirs, which meant that the heir to the throne was unknown, and the republican state had to use the same electoral system.

Ling Tian was not a fool, he knew very well what to do, but he was limited by his own role, and when His Majesty the Emperor's life and death were unknown, he didn't have the courage to make such a decision, and he needed someone to push him.

Zhang Tianjiu looked at him with a smile and said, "Election, what if a straw bale is selected?"

The younger generation of the Heraxler family is good for nothing but fun, and there is not even a single one who has a good future, which is well known in the Athos Empire, and Zhang Tianjiu must have done his homework if he wants to meddle in this matter.

Ling Tian was suddenly a little annoyed, and said coldly: "No matter who it is, as long as he ascends to the emperor's throne, I will do my best to assist." ”

He really couldn't refute the word "straw bag", so he could only stand in the perspective of a courtier and express his dissatisfaction with Zhang Tianjiu.

Zhang Tianjiu smiled: "You haven't thought about it, where you are seated?"

"You ......"

Ling Tian was suddenly like a cat that had been stepped on by its tail, his hair exploded, he stood up and glared angrily at Zhang Tianjiu: "What do you think of me, my loyalty to the country can be seen in the world, don't sow discord here!"

Zhang Tianjiu snorted coldly: "Loyalty? I think it's just foolish loyalty." ”

Without waiting for Ling Tian to refute, he continued: "Knowing that Heraxler's juniors are all mud that can't be pasted on the wall, what kind of path do you think they will take your country to? Even if you do your best to assist, if the person sitting on the throne insists on going his own way, do you have the courage to disobey his will? I'm afraid that in a few years, without anyone else doing anything, your country will be reduced from a superpower to a third-rate country, right?"

When Zhang Tianjiu said this, he deliberately used his powerful qi to resonate with deafening, echoing in Ling Tian's heart lake for a long time, and the aftermath was endless.

Ling Tian stood in place, stunned for a long time before slumping on the sofa, the spirit of his whole body seemed to be drained, he covered his face with his hands and sighed: "The wood is already in the boat, what can I do, if His Majesty the Emperor is still here." ”

"Wake up, Your Majesty the Emperor has turned into a cup of loess. ”

Zhang Tianjiu hit mercilessly: "But your country can still be saved, you only need a qualified monarch." ”

Ling Tian put down his hand, his facial features twisted together in pain, and muttered to himself, "In this way, I will become a thief who is reviled by thousands of people." ”

He can understand the painstaking work in Zhang Tianjiu's words, but the concept of monarchs and ministers buried in his bones has long been ingrained and invaded the depths of his soul, which cannot be resolved in a few words.

Zhang Tianjiu's tone softened a little, and said: "If you are worried about this, then you don't need to ascend the throne, just act as a temporary ruler, once a more outstanding young talent appears in the Heraxler family in the future, you can support him on the throne." ”

For the first time, Ling Tian's face showed hesitation.

Zhang Tianjiu naturally would not let go of this opportunity, striking while the iron was hot, and inducing step by step: "I might as well tell you the truth, within twenty years at most, the Xiuzhen world will launch a general attack against us, the scale is unprecedented, even the saint monks are just cannon fodder, at that time, it is the real disaster of scientific and technological civilization, if we don't take advantage of the fact that this day has not yet come to develop our strength, then we can only be slaughtered by others, and there is no backhand." ”

Ling Tian looked shocked and said, "You didn't lie to me?"

Zhang Tianjiu smiled coldly: "What's in it for me to lie to you, let you sit on the throne, continue to maintain the prosperity of the Athos Empire, and then go against me?"

Ling Tian was immediately speechless.

Frankly speaking, the relationship between the Athos Empire and the Vesy Empire is definitely not friendly, and it is almost not completely torn apart.

Now that Heraksler is missing, it stands to reason that the Weixi Empire should be the most gloating, but instead of falling into the ground, Zhang Tianjiu came alone to help, and he has always put himself in his shoes, from the perspective of how to maintain the political stability of the Athos Empire, which can be said to be full of sincerity.

Even if Ling Tian had more prejudice against Zhang Tianjiu, he couldn't help but be a little in awe at this moment, this bald guy was the first fool he had met who had really been working hard for the future of scientific and technological civilization.

This kind of mind, if they are swapped with each other, he asks himself if he can't do it.

After the silence, Ling Tian said in a consultative tone: "Then, then I will temporarily take over the state power, and at the same time train the future heir of the empire, and wait for the time to come, and let him officially ascend the throne?"

Even if he was barely untied by Zhang Tianjiu, considering the future fate of the empire, he was willing to take that step, but he still didn't have the courage to take over the throne, and it was not easy to do it to this extent.

Zhang Tianjiu didn't gain an inch, and patted him on the shoulder with a smile and said: "Don't worry, you will be proud of today's decision, and after you announce the disappearance of the emperor, my country will also help you take power smoothly." ”

As long as Ling Tian tasted the taste of power, it would be difficult to let go again, and at that time, any heir would have to stand aside.

This is a true that has remained unchanged throughout the ages.

……

Two days later, a piece of news from the Empire of Athos shook the entire galaxy.

The mysterious military advisor that Emperor Heraxler trusted the most was actually an undercover agent sent by the Xiuzhen World, and the murderous Emperor His Majesty changed his appearance and took his place, deceiving everyone for two years.

In the end, the military sensed that something was wrong, and under the leadership of Ling Tian, they found out the truth according to a little clue, but unfortunately, when the army launched an encirclement and suppression, that Mr. Yi smelled the danger and fled back to the cultivation realm, failing to take him down and avenge Emperor Heraxler.

But at the same time, Ling Tian, on behalf of the military of the Athos Empire, said that one day he would have to make the Xiuzhen World pay a painful price for its blood debts, but the most important thing at the moment was how to quickly stabilize the political situation of the empire.

As everyone knows, His Majesty the Emperor has no heirs, and how to choose an heir has become an urgent matter at present.

For the sake of fairness, the Athos Empire is willing to seek the opinions of the countries of the Ayo Alliance, and then adopt them on a merit-based basis.

In addition, until the dust settles on the heir to the imperial power, the military will take over the management for the time being, and martial law will be imposed on the whole country to prevent those with bad intentions from taking advantage of the chaos to stir up trouble until stability is restored.