The man named Bosman died. He once tried to challenge Gastens, but was eventually killed by an unknown steam weapon. And around his death, the national missions gathered in Elena began to increase their communication with Elena. The proposal for a six-party parliament and three principles, put forward by the Negru Republic, the Fern's Third Republic, and the Ankenrein Empire, quickly gained the support of all five powers. With this support, the market opening that Elena asked for was naturally put on the negotiating table. And in 848 Lu Yuan, in the repeated consultations and talks of the six parties, it quietly became a thing of the past.

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"Big Brother Gary, look, the rabbit I caught!!"

Outside the small town of Elena, beside the bay of the Willow Shade River, a boy in a thick leather jacket was holding a dead rabbit aloof, and running towards another boy sitting on a pile of long stones in the field. And the boy who sat on the long stone was looking with relish at a thick book that he had on his lap. If the boy who was running over with the rabbit had a good enough eye, then he could read the name of the book between the boy's knees.

On Capital, by Huni Havari.

"It's really rare, how long have you been learning before you can use traps?"

The boy who was reading seemed to know the character of the boy who was running, and knew that his short quiet time was over. He closed the book, raised his head, and looked at the young man who had already run in front of him, his cheeks flushed and panting, and he responded helplessly.

"Well, let me tell you, my family was also born as an Orion at the beginning, and then I was selected as a magic apprentice, and our family became a nobleman. I guess you didn't play anything you played when I was a kid. ”

"That's that, fields and freedom, and how can we have a luxury that children like us can enjoy?"

Gary Gibson, the ninth son of Emperor Paul Gibson, jumped off the pile of rocks beneath him, creaking the snow on the ground. Winter has arrived in Ankenrein, and the entire northern part of Ankenrein has been covered in cold and snow. The province of Encspan is located in the south, where people can still enjoy outdoor activities, while the province of Siloa, which is further north, has entered the season of sheltering from the cold and heating in both the city and the countryside. And at this time, in addition to the naturally active teenagers, the only ones who are willing to move outside are Elena's military reclamation troops.

"Hey, being the emperor's son must be very powerful! If you exchange this with someone else, no matter how much you complain about your lack of time, can't play, and memorize texts, there will be many people who will change it for you. Unlike me, as soon as the third great demon tide came, our family was beaten back to its original shape, although the aristocratic title was not deprived, but the land was forcibly bought, and the store was gone. I finally raised some slaves, and I also ran and sold, and I fell apart. is a good home, and in the end it almost became a hunter again. ”

The boy who was standing and talking, with a rabbit in his hand, was called Gugu Litgaard, who had been an apprentice to the Mage Tower, and had left the Mage Tower after the Great Demon Tide. Later, when he heard that Luna was in Elena, he found Elena, intending to see if the former teacher could take him in, but he didn't expect that not long after coming to Elena, he caught up with the 82 Massacre and Luna's killing. Having lost his target, but seeing a new forbidden spell, Gugu Litgaard stayed with Elena. And because of the good education he received since childhood, he was also recognized by Elena, and in addition to night classes and half-day labor, he could also enjoy a small half-day leisure time every day.

"With Chairman Gastens here, maybe one day, my father will not be able to be the emperor", in the face of the rare Gugu Litgaard with a similar educational background and common language, Gary Gibson did not hide too much of his thoughts, "When the time comes, I can't say that I will go with you to be a hunter, go into the mountains to hunt, do it at sunrise, rest at sunset, and work every day to eat and eat." ”

"We're not that miserable, are we?"

Gugu Litgo laughed and punched Gary Gibson. When he was in the Mage Tower, the whole tower didn't have much respect for the Emperor, so he also lacked respect for Gary Gibson. And it is this attitude of treating ordinary people that Gary Gibson appreciates very much.

"Yes, yes, you won't be that miserable", Gary Gibson looked at the hare in Gugulit's hand, took a few clicks from his bag, took out a portable pyroxene stove, and set it up next to the pile of stones. It wasn't the first time the two children had done this kind of thing, they had a clear division of labor, and they skilfully wiped the snow off the ground, put the lower layer of snow into the pot, activated the pyroxene, and began to heat up. Meanwhile, Gary Gibson pulls out the gem cutlass his father had given him and begins to attempt to disembowel the rabbit.

"Hey, Gugu, you know what, this is where the final battle of Elena's defense took place. On that day, the army of the Negru Republic marched in, and the soldiers and civilians of Elena, who had lost Gastens and the Los Angeles crossing, built fortifications here and tried to put up desperate resistance. However, they were too short on time to build even the basic iron shield breastwork. They could only make up the numbers with stones and sandbags, ready to die at any time. Unexpectedly, a magic of Chairman Gastens caused the 200,000 troops of the Negru Republic to be wiped out, and the materials they put here to build defense were thrown here until now. ”

Gary Gibson said, patting the pile of stones beside him, "This is the stone that was used to build the fortifications at that time. ”

"Gary, you're amazing! How do you know all these things? He had not been in Elena for a long time, and when the war broke out, he was in Elena's Chaoyang Square, and although he had heard a lot of rumors, he had not been able to find the truth of the battle from the rumors. Now, listening to Gary Gibson, he realizes that right next to him, just a few months ago, this place was still a battlefield.

"Ask more, and you'll know," Gary tossed a few times, grossly took out the rabbit's internal organs, threw them aside, and threw the rabbit to Gugu Litgaard along with the knife, "Well, I don't know much about this, come on." ”

Gugu Litgaard took it, and without saying a word, began to peel it, and he asked as he peeled it.

"I've seen that you've been reading that book "On Capital" recently, and it seems that you've read it several times, how is it, how do you feel?"

Hearing this, Gary Gibson was silent for a moment before replying, "The person who wrote this book is amazing. Although I don't know much about serfs and the working class, this book seems to have been written for these people. From logical speculation to ways of understanding the world, from ways of thinking to concrete theories, it is all involved, and it is not obscure. As long as the person who reads the book can read and write, and has basic common sense and judgment, he will be able to read the book. ”

"So the proletariat is destined to rule the world?" Gugu Litgaard didn't think so, "When we were in class at the Mage Tower, the teacher often said that the Great Magister will always be the top of this world, the absolute pinnacle that no one can surpass or subvert. But in the end, isn't it the same as becoming an ordinary person? If you want me to say, these theories seem to make sense now, but if there is another great demon tide, or something, it may be wrong. At that time, some new class or theory may emerge to replace this communist theory. Didn't the book itself say that knowledge is spiraling. What is correct now may not be correct in the future, so why is it necessary to learn it? ”

"Do you think that a capitalist country like the Third Republic of Fern is the direction of our world's development?" Gary seemed happy to talk to Gugu Litgaard about this, and began to ask again.

"I've never been to the Third Republic, and I don't know what's going on there. However, I have heard that Ankenrein is not actually the most developed country, and among the most developed countries are the first-ranked Alonte Empire, and the now fast-rising Third Republic of Fern. Judging from the nature of these two countries, it seems that there is no clear winner or loser of the empire and the republic. ”

But the book says that bourgeoisism will inevitably replace feudal monarchy. We are still serfdom in Ankenrein, and according to the way this book is classified, we are actually very backward. ”

"That's why you're worried about His Majesty the Emperor's heir?" Gugu Litgaard seems to have figured it out. He took the rabbit that he had cleaned up with a knife, cut it into some pieces, and threw it into the boiling pot.

"No, it's not the heir, I'm worried about the system of the empire itself."

"What's wrong with this system?" When Gugu Litgao heard this, he looked up with a curious expression.

"Can't keep up with the changes in productivity?" Gary Gibson replied very directly and decisively.

"But the Alonte Empire is still the largest empire, right? He's the most powerful, so he should prove that he's the best, right? ”

"His strength lies in the support of their archmage. Not every country of the Magus is interested in developing the country. Isn't it true that Nick Brewster, the former Grand Magister, is busy with his own affairs every day, and allows Anken Rein to develop on his own? ”

"It's also ......", Gugu Litgao thought for a while, felt a little bored, and waved his hand, "I don't think about it, let's play something else." ”

"Hmm," Gary Gibson nodded, looking at the small pot in front of him with the lid on it and starting to boil, thinking again. Although he doesn't want to admit it, the theoretical self-consistency of the book "On Capital" is very good, and he has read it several times, but he has never found a problem. And not finding a problem made him begin to doubt his country. If "On Capital" is correct, then, is Ankenrein wrong?

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"I, Darcy Fairs, on behalf of our Ankenrein Mission, would like to thank you in advance! Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to put the three core principles on the table with Elena. At the same time, I would like to thank Elena for their understanding and support, and if it weren't for their understanding and support, we would not have come up with the draft of the Moon Treaty so quickly. You know, it's hard at the beginning, and as soon as the draft is finalized and you go back and get the final authorization, we can sign this treaty in March. I have a feeling that this treaty will become a new starting point in the history of the Central Continent! ”

As Gary Gibson sat in Willow Bend, contemplating Anken Rein's future, a reception was being held in the city of Moon, not far from the Plains of Elena, to celebrate the agreement on the draft Treaty of Moon. Standing on the stage, Anken Rein was full of red faces, with a look of excitement and excitement. And in front of him, in the Sky Restaurant, which had been specially arranged for this dinner, the envoys from the five great powers and Elena sat or stood, listening to Darcy Filth's speech, with the same smile on their faces. After more than two months of negotiations, they are finally approaching the end of a phase, and their goals have basically been achieved, so why not be excited?

Darcy Filth didn't speak for long, and he quickly relinquished his place to Elena's host, Bimpo Bobref.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor to be here to meet you and discuss the future of the mainland with you. Half a year ago, we were just a group of ordinary people who struggled for a difficult ideal, and did not know what life and death would be or what the future would be. Half a year later, with your support, we feel that we are one step closer to our ideal! Allow me, to invite everyone, to join in thanking our President Gastens! ”

"Respects Gastens!"

"Respects Gastens!"

The toasts in the venue were so neat that it seemed that everyone had rehearsed countless times. Gastens didn't want to participate in a drinking party of this nature, so everyone could only raise their glasses from afar, which was considered a salute. After that, representatives from various countries spoke one after another, and more people chatted and communicated at the reception. Elena's drinks were simple, there was no expensive food, mostly ordinary pastries and meats, and there were not many kinds of drinks. In normal times, these upper-class people who are accustomed to seeing the big world must disdain to participate in this level of drinking party. But now, these people are shuttling through the wine table, and they don't seem to be averse to this kind of hospitality.

"It's really not easy for the two of you to reach a consensus."

In a corner of the restaurant, the three ambassadors who had conspired together before the introduction of the Three Principles met again, all with a faint smile on their faces.

"That's natural, but as long as it can be done, the rest of the work will be much easier. Moreover, it also shows that Elena has no intention of expanding externally or relying on magic for the time being, and I think our Mr. President will be happy to bring this news back. ”

Missy Booker said softly, with unconcealed joy in her tone. Darcy Filth and Brookard Scottario were equally smiling. The three of them slammed their glasses together to celebrate their success.

Outside the window, another snow has been quietly coming. And when spring comes, as Darcy Filth said, the world will inevitably embark on a new starting point because of this treaty that is about to be signed.