At nearly twelve o'clock in the evening, Garrell Owen saw off Wes Sovala, changed into a black robe, and left the Suanna Palace in a low-key manner through the stairs where the servants entered. He boarded a black carriage waiting at the back door of the palace, and silently walked with the carriage through the upper town, leaving the city of Roseville, and stopping outside the royal estate on the outskirts. After a while, someone came out of the manor, led him through the servants' little doors, and used the servants' passages to enter the manor, and went round and round the manor, and entered a room where all the windows were covered with black cloth.

"You're here."

The second prince, Wenfeng Gibson, dressed in military uniform, stood in the room, holding a saber in his hand. He glanced sideways at Garrell Owen, his expression unmistakable.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Garrell Owen got down on one knee and saluted, looking at the ground. I haven't seen him for more than a year, and this former literary and artistic young man, now General Wen Feng, has a lot of iron-blooded battlefield aura on his body, which makes him a little awe-inspired.

"Say, what's the matter with coming here in such a hurry?"

"News from the mountains, Project Thermidorian is known to that person, Eagle Dog is tracking, our time-"

"!"

Wen Feng didn't wait for Garrell to finish speaking, and then scolded. After that, he looked at Garrel, who had fallen silent, and lowered his voice.

"Let's talk about it, if there's any bad news, let's talk about it together."

"The mountain said that we are running out of time, and the mountain also said that they only provide information and do not provide other help."

"These mud legs are still the virtue of buckle ropes, and they don't get good when they are in the hands of the Great Magister. Pointing at them, it is better to point at the guinea pig up the tree! ”

Prince Wenfeng despised Elena's prudence and caution, but accidentally used the proverb commonly used by the mud-legged people he despised the most. However, Garrell didn't realize this mistake of His Royal Highness, so he just followed His Royal Highness's intentions.

"They are a bunch of communists, and they won't help us much. When the time comes to get back to the plan, it would be nice if they didn't add to the mess. ”

"Alright, I got it. You've been following this thing, and you've done a lot of things, so don't leave later. Let's talk. Prime Minister Owen, come out. ”

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince didn't speak loudly, but he called the Prime Minister of Anken Rein out from behind the screen. The gloomy Prime Minister glanced at Garrel on the ground and commanded softly.

"Get up, brother, your news is timely, and we got it from other sources. Recently, several marginal characters of the plan have disappeared, and now it seems that they were most likely captured by the eagle dog, and it is estimated that they are dead. Those few people are not a big problem, they just confess, and what they know is not the core content, and they are saved. However, we are running out of time. And now that the little prince Gary is back, he has added another variable to our plans. Although Gary has little influence in Roswell, it will not be easy for us to do so if the Loyalists turn to support His Highness after the plan. ”

"Just my brother who doesn't make it?" , Wen Feng scolded, although the content of his speech did not attach importance to Gary, but it could be seen from his brow that he was actually deeply afraid of this younger brother.

"Your Highness, there is not much time, it just so happens that tomorrow is the banquet to welcome His Royal Highness, why don't you make trouble directly at the banquet, take down His Royal Highness and his father, and never suffer in the future!"

When Emile Owen said this, his tone was very light, but the killing intent was very heavy. Wen Feng glanced at him, was silent for a while, and asked.

"Prime Minister, my father has always held you very seriously, and it is not an exaggeration to say that you are his confidant. But why did you join our program, or do you become an advocate for it? ”

"Your Highness, I have already reported this matter to you," Emile Owen reminded softly, then reinterpreted. Now that the plan is about to be executed, his loyalty must no longer be questioned. has decided to betray the old emperor, and if he offends the new master, then he Emile Owen really has no future at all.

"I still like Your Majesty, although he is sometimes too strict and sometimes can't see the general trend clearly, but he is still good to me. However, before I can be a good retainer, the first thing I need to do is to be a good member of the family. The Owen family's industry has become inseparable from Elena, and a large part of the shares of The Surging Power Company have been held by us in various ways after the Mage Tower, not to mention the majority of the border trade, which has also been monopolized by our families. Coupled with the fact that the family factory has been understaffed, and His Majesty has been preparing for war against Elena, this will inevitably lead to further manpower shortages. And now Elena's financial situation is very dangerous, the long-term maintenance of an army of more than one and a half thousand has reached our financial limit, His Majesty's war loans to several Grand Dukes have been postponed twice, and our tax situation is not very optimistic. The policy of the state has reached the point where it cannot be changed, but His Majesty still holds the same old ideas, and always treats Elena with a hostile attitude. If you want me to say, although Elena occupies the territory of our two provinces, the people on that territory still speak the Rein language, and the blood of the Anken Rein people still flows in their veins. Without Elena, we wouldn't have been able to defeat the Negru Republic with its steam cannons. Objectively speaking, although Elena divided our land, she prevented the attack of the Negru Republic and indirectly quelled the rebellion of Roninger.

In my opinion, the benefits that Elena has brought to Ankenrein have exceeded the costs of those two provinces. Moreover, until now, Elena has not raised the flag of independence, but has actually exercised autonomy, which shows that they still have Anken Rein in their hearts. In this case, cooperating with a force with advanced steam technology and suspected archmage is far more sensible than confrontation. His Majesty's understanding of this matter is fundamentally different from ours, and he always says that there must be something wrong with Gastens' forbidden spell, and he can't unleash the forbidden spell again. But how can such unfounded speculation be used as a basis for implementing a country's policies? I tried to persuade Your Majesty, but he would not listen. Since persuasion is useless, and the country's economy is on the verge of collapse, we don't have many options left. To cooperate with you is not so much my own will, but the will of our Owen family, and the will of all the new bourgeoisie and factory owners. Therefore, although His Majesty treats me well, my decision will not be affected by this. ”

"Class struggle and class analysis, do we even use Elena's analysis method until now......

Wen Feng frowned and listened, thought for a while, and gave Owen an answer.

"Although the theory is wrong, the analytical method still makes sense. My father was wise, but his mistake in this matter could not be corrected. Moreover, my brother is a variable after all, and neither you nor I want Ankenrein to be hostile to Elena, nor do you want Ankenrein to become Elena, right? ”

"That's nature."

"Then things are much easier, since all the parts are basically in place, and tomorrow is another good day, then the Thermidor plan will be officially implemented."

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His Majesty the Emperor's dinner to welcome Gary Gibson was held at the Suanna Palace, in order to be able to entertain guests who were not eligible to enter the palace. Because Gary Gibson had returned from Elena, His Majesty the Emperor had invited the factory owners who were close to Elena and the larger merchants, including the Sinrams, who had previously met at Wes Sovala's house, and many of them received invitations. Also attending the meeting were the old aristocratic families of the empire, representatives of the military, and Dilard Warren, the consul of Elena's office in Roseville. More than 300 guests gathered in the royal hall of the Suanna Palace. But not many people noticed the undercurrent behind the banquet.

At seven o'clock, Paul Gibson, dressed in a royal dress, took the hand of the little prince Gary Gibson and walked to the stage at the front of the hall. The staff hugged a long, huge megaphone, and Paul Gibson greeted him softly, attracting the attention of all the guests.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure for you to be here to welcome my youngest son, Gary Gibson, back from Elena. Two years ago, in order to thank Elena for helping us stop the attack of the Negru Republic, and in order to further promote communication and exchange between the two sides, I sent my youngest son Gary Gibson to Elena to receive an education from Gastens, and two years later, Gastens gave my unfortunate young son a vacation to come home to see my old father. To be honest, I was very touched by this incident and made me realize Elena's sincerity. Here, I would like to thank Gastens, for the education of my youngest son, and ask our consul, Mr. Dillard, to send my blessings to the distant President Gastens. ”

Dillard, who was standing in the front row, raised his glass and did not speak. It's His Majesty's one-man show, and he can't interrupt. Although his surname is Warren, he has been cultivated as a housekeeper of a big aristocracy since he was a child, knows a lot of things, and is also proficient in aristocratic etiquette. However, he could still feel the difference and inequality in the eyes of his master as a serf. He fled to Elena before she defended her. Because he knew more about Elena's upper class, after a rigorous investigation, he entered the Elena's Anti-Investigation Bureau and was responsible for the intelligence work of Anken Rein. Later, with the signing of the Treaty of Moon, Zink sent him and his group of comrades with similar backgrounds to serve as consuls in various regions, overseeing official dealings with their counterparts. Dillard Warren does not reject this arrangement, and even likes it somewhat. Compared with farm work and the army, compared with the Anti-Investigation Bureau, he is more familiar with and likes, but it is the current state of work.

"You know, my little son has really grown up. Yesterday I picked him up, and on the way back, I asked him what he thought of the fact that many people in the country wanted to abolish serfdom, and there were still others who wanted to reduce the size and quantity of armaments against Elena? Guess what he said? ”

The two issues Paul mentions are the two most debated in the Ankenrein court today, and even to a certain extent in secrecy. The insiders who were invited to the party immediately became nervous when they heard that His Majesty had suddenly thrown out these two questions. On such an informal occasion, at such a gathering that should have been relaxed and joyful, to suddenly bring up these two hotly controversial issues, what did His Majesty have in mind?

Emile Owen, who was standing in the front row, glanced at Wenfeng Gibson, who was standing behind His Majesty the Emperor. Unlike yesterday, today's second prince wore a luxurious robe that he used to like to wear, and he looked very delicate. Prince Wenfeng noticed his gaze and nodded slightly at him.

Gary Gibson, who was standing next to His Majesty the Emperor, bowed his head in embarrassment, his suggestion yesterday was also made in private, and he did not expect His Majesty to mention it on this occasion. He'd been in Elena for a long time, and he was used to the straightforward style of doing things there, and he didn't know much about Ankenre's undercurrent of officialdom. He just knew that both of these issues were sensitive topics that everyone was concerned about right now, and there was no agreement. It doesn't seem too appropriate to say it on this occasion.

"Do you know what my little son said?" Paul Gibson smiled, and a loving father took Gary's hand, "He told me that confrontation is no longer the mainstream, and cooperation is king." He suggested abolishing serfdom, reducing the garrisons on the border, and focusing on restoring national strength and recuperation. Are you surprised? A sixteen-year-old prince who left Ankenrein for two years, and as soon as he returned to China, he directly hit the core problem of the country now? Isn't it amazing?! ”

"This ...... It doesn't taste right......"

Garrell Owen, who was standing in the back row of the crowd, smashed his mouth and was a little puzzled. Although he likes to play, his sensitivity to politics is still there. Although His Majesty the Emperor's words sounded like praise, the meaning behind them made people break out in a cold sweat. Is he suspecting that someone is colluding with Prince Gary Gibson to give him side advice? After all, a prince who has been away from the capital for two years should not know so much about the situation in the capital!

Wes Sovala, the leader of the new Ram who stood at the back of the crowd, was not so sensitive. When he heard His Majesty the Emperor mention this, he immediately overjoyed. Everyone knows that Prince Gary is His Majesty's favorite prince. Since he raised this proposal in such a semi-public setting, was he planning to change the direction of his policy towards Elena? If that is the case, then their business will be better and better, and their status in society will also increase.

"That's a good thing."

Fred Cornett, who was standing next to Sovalra, leaned over and whispered.

"That's it."

Sovala replied briefly, focusing all his attention on the stage.

"To be honest, my little son's proposal surprised me and made me happy. Although it is different from what I think, it is different from the actual situation. But Gary Jr. did make his own analysis based on the reality he could see. This made me very relieved and happy, and now it seems that Elena's two years have not delayed him, but have allowed him to grow faster. We will not change the policies involved in these two issues, but shouldn't we give the greatest applause and encouragement to the change and progress of my son?! ”