The potential crisis of the planet "Neo-Byzantium" was not made public to the population. Anyone who learns that the "Cerberus" Samsung system is about to collapse due to gravitational chaos has actively or passively kept it a secret.

But the relief operation was secretly and quickly launched.

On the one hand, the Senate has increased the monitoring of the Samsung system, expanded the scope and authority of the "Tian Zaidan" project, and dispatched 31 scientific research ships to the command of Dr. Cai Lili, the scientific director of the project, to monitor the changes of the Samsung system at all times. On the other hand, a disaster relief and evacuation plan codenamed "Out of Ruijinji" was formulated.

The historical "The Legend of Ruijin", the history of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army's evacuation of the Jinggangshan base area and the start of the 25,000-mile Long March, indicates that the Senate placed new hopes on the evacuation of the planet "New Byzantium" - the Senate and the Roman people would leave the old base area and start a new history.

A large number of unmanned carriers left the bustling capital planet and sailed at the highest "Akuberi speed" they could reach, heading to the Senate's rule to deliver secret orders.

In addition to the Frontier Fleet and the Central Fleet, all the warships and auxiliary ships of the Senate Guard and even the Standing Armed Forces such as the Public Security Police were ordered to fly to the planet "New Byzantium".

Vacant and standby passenger ferries, cargo ships and other auxiliary vessels of the State Transport Company also flew to the capital under the guise of combat readiness exercises.

According to the "Ring of the Nibelungen", at the end of January 2921, the gravitational chaos of the Samsung system would plague the planet "New Byzantium". That is, the Senate has almost three months to evacuate more than three billion people and astronomical material possessions from the planet.

If calculated based on the efficiency of the "Nuwa Mending the Sky" operation successfully carried out by the "Taiji" Planetary Autonomous Province, this time is still sufficient. It would take about a month and a half to transfer 150 times the population of the planet Taiji, and it would be a bit reluctant to transfer more than the same number of material property.

However, the retreat plan of "Nuwa Mending the Sky" has been planned for a long time, and the operation has always been under favorable conditions of peace and security in the surrounding environment. However, the "Tale of Exodus Jin" was hastily concluded and hastily executed, and it is very likely to be carried out under unfavorable conditions under the eyes of a strong enemy, and the situation is not optimistic.

Therefore, the pressure on the nine elders of the Senate, especially Wang Zeren, who was the first elder and the consul of the empire, was unimaginably great at this time. However, crises are also opportunities. When he learned that this unprecedented planetary crisis was approaching, Wang Zeren aroused the ambition that had been tried and tested again - the ambition to become the dictator of the Empire.

On the evening of October 21, when Jiang Ziyue's "Immortal War" and Dr. Cai Lili's crisis report ended, and all those who had nothing to do with the core power of the empire withdrew from the Senate meeting hall, Wang Zeren, as the presiding officer of the meeting, stood up and prepared to speak.

At this time, the conservative elders all looked at each other, and they had already discussed that this time they would veto Wang Zeren's nomination for dictatorship in any case.

Only this time, Wang Zeren did not make his intentions as rash as he had on previous occasions, although many knew that he would use the opportunity to nominate himself as dictator.

Wang Zeren only made a formal speech, and then entered the agenda for deliberating on the draft plan for expanding the "Tian Zaidan" project and the "Out of Ruijinji."

The meeting lasted until late at night in New Rome, but Wang Zeren did not mention the word "dictator", which surprised the conservatives.

"Old Lady Rocky must still be wondering why I didn't make the nomination." After the meeting, Wang Zeren, who was slightly tired, said excitedly to his subordinates.

"Your Excellency, such a great opportunity, you just gave it up so easily? Is there a better time in the future? In fact, even Günter Fischer, the chief staff of the Privy Council, whom he regarded as a confidant, did not understand, so Fischer had such a question.

"Only when the crisis looms will those old diehards know how to cast a precious yes vote." Without waiting for Wang Zeren to answer, Diego Gato, the official of the Imperial Declaration, preemptively spoke.

Since the end of the Battle of the "New Rhine" Star Field, this provincial and department-level propaganda officer has not only become an imperial propaganda official with greater power than the traditional propaganda minister, but also became an alternate senator not long ago, entering the Senate and the core of power of the Roman people.

This man with a big mouth and ugly appearance was in danger in the "New Rhine" planetary rebellion, supported Jiang Ziyue to implement a limited dictatorship, quelled the rebellion of the separatist forces in internal and external difficulties, and repelled the attack of the Immortal Interstellar Bundeswehr.

In just one year as a propaganda official, he was able to increase the public support of the war-torn Wang Zeren government and the reformist elders.

And his innocent background and background, coupled with his nature of being a traitor and loyal inside, made him soon become another confidant of Wang Zeren. For Jiang Ziyue, Wang Zeren feels that it is difficult to control, but for Diego Gato, Wang Zeren trusts him from the heart.

"Diego is right." Wang Zeren said while eating supper, "Only when they realize that the situation has no room for maneuver can they be obediently complied." ”

"Yes, Your Excellency. Humble duty understood. Fischl responded.

In fact, because the Privy Council had matters that Fisher urgently needed to deal with that morning, after listening to Jiang Ziyue's report, Fisher left the consul's office, thus missing Cai Lili's report.

Cai Lili's own prediction of the time when the "New Byzantine" planet will be affected by the gravitational chaos of the Samsung system is earlier than the "Ring of the Nibelungen" computer matrix calculated.

However, this prediction lacked data and models to support it, so in his briefing to the consuls that morning, the proclaimant Diggo Gato pointed out that this subjective prediction should not be included in the official report to the Senate.

Cai Lili readily accepted this suggestion out of scientific rigor, but still reminded the consul Wang Zeren to be prepared for the impact in advance, and Wang Zeren said that the disaster relief plan would be based on her subjective predictions.

Afterwards, Gato used this to advise Wang Zeren not to ask for a final resolution and the nomination of a dictator at the afternoon Senate meeting.

His reasoning was that, believing Dr. Cai Lili's inference, the early cataclysm of the planet "Neo-Byzantium" and the nomination of a dictator would take conservatives off guard, with no valid reason to oppose them, and no time to unify their views and lobby the neutrals.

Even if Cai Lili's prediction is inaccurate, waiting until the disaster strikes as scheduled to nominate Wang Zeren still has an advantage.

Wang Zeren quite agreed with this suggestion and immediately agreed. However, afterwards, until now, he has not told Günter Fischer, who has always regarded him as the most important arm, about Cai Lili's prediction and Gato's suggestion.

So Fischer said "I understand", but he actually didn't understand it in his heart. Or maybe he knew in his heart that the consul Wang Zeren was still a little wary of him. Since Wang Zeren took advantage of the opportunity of the "New Rhine" star field battle to turn defeat into victory, suddenly promoted Diego Gato, and reused it, he has noticed subtle changes in Wang Zeren's employment.

However, what Wang Zeren does to him is no longer the most important thing in his heart.

After accompanying the Imperial Consul to eat supper, today's heavy work in the Privy Council is over. Fischl dragged his exhausted body down the steps of the Privy Council and into his maglev car.

However, instead of driving to the Nanzhonghai community, a high-ranking civil servant settlement, as usual, the car drove into the bustling business district of Fangkong Star City.

The chief staff of the Privy Council, who left work late at night, did not go home but ran to the business district, which is really a bit abnormal. This is a dangerous move in the city of New Rome, which is full of surveillance systems. Fortunately, the people who control these surveillance systems also regard Fischl as a confidant, and tonight's special circumstances made him act so bluntly.

Fischer's car automatically parked in the underground parking lot on the lowest floor of the "Fangkong Star City" for official use, so that he could quickly reach a special elevator after getting out of the car. As soon as he entered the parking lot, the surveillance system confirmed his identity and opened the elevator for him.

With the help of an elevator, Fischer descends to the deepest part of the underground of the glittering "Fangkong Star City" commercial district, where a secret fully equipped basement is hidden.

It was originally used as a listening base for the Economic Reconnaissance Section under the command of the Public Security Officer, which was used to monitor the economic and criminal activities of the "New Byzantium" planet, but was later abandoned due to relocation. Today, it is a meeting place for careerists and *.

In the conference hall in the basement, people stood up to greet Fischer when they saw him. In the past, they would have chanted the slogan "Ahu Acha Bahu", but the newly sent apostles of the One True God's prophet considered it a matter of secrecy and security to suspend this sacred and fanatical tradition.

Only one person remained in his place. He was a typical Oriental man, with a handsome appearance and a haughty demeanor.

Fischl recognized him at a glance, but did not say anything to him immediately, but motioned for the group to sit down.

Instead, the man spoke first, and said, "It is you, the chief staff of the Privy Council, Günter Fischer. You wouldn't be an apostle to the prophets, would you? ”

"I am Sahabai of the Apostles, and I come on his behalf." Fischl said as he sat down in front of the man.

"Those who say yes are going to meet the apostles." The man looked unhappy and disappointed.

"Unless Elder Ling Zun Li Zhongkun comes in person, otherwise, it is the greatest courtesy for you to see me." "General Li Jingxian, you are here to negotiate an alliance, not to convert to our lord, and there is no need for Your Excellency the Apostle to see you. ”

Staying in the Bundesmail prisoner of war camp for a short time made Li Jingxian, who was known as the "Tai Zi Party Party Leader", more tactful. He then smiled and said, "Then let's get straight to the point." How did the apostles consider our proposal? ”

Instead of answering his question right away, Fischer waved his hand and motioned for the others present to stand down.

Soon only the two of them were left in the chamber before Fischl said, "The apostle thinks that the risk of assassinating the consul is too great. The 'Dragon Slayer Society' has already suffered heavy losses on the 'Taiji' planet, and the power of the 'New Byzantine' planet has not been strengthened in a short period of time, so once the decision is made, it is difficult to carry out it under the condition of absolute certainty. ”

Li Jing first heard him say this, put away the smile on his face, and said after a little hesitation: "I have long advised my father not to listen to you. Think about how much of a storm can be caused by a sect that cannot even operate openly on the planet 'New Mecca' with an illegal armed group that has been almost wiped out and then stirred up in the heavily guarded 'New Byzantium'? What if you, the Alternate Patriarch and Chief of Staff to the Privy Council, are the first disciple of the Apostle? ”

In the face of Li Jingxian's mocking and disdainful tone, Fischer still maintained a calm attitude and said: "General Li, don't forget that you yourself have become a prisoner of the federal army because of greed, if it weren't for your father's condescending and condescending to compromise with Wang Zeren, you wouldn't even have the opportunity to sit here today." ”

"You ......," Li Jingxian stood up in annoyance.

Fischel reassured unhurriedly: "General Li, don't be angry. You Chinese say that the big husband can bend and stretch, presumably you came this time to take revenge and show your ambitions. So, please sit down and let's have a good talk. ”

Li Jingxian sat down again and asked, "Then are you willing to act?" ”

"Wang Zeren is ready to take advantage of the crisis of the 'new Byzantine' planet to attack the dictatorship again, and if the Senate can stop it, there is no need to risk the assassination."

"As you know, Wang Zeren did not propose the final resolution at today's meeting and made the nomination in order to propose it when the crisis approaches in the future. At that time, the situation was critical, and it was even more difficult for us to oppose it. In particular, the patriarch Ben Abdulaziz will definitely fall to Wang Zeren. And some of the elders who were not very firmly opposed to him, such as Asturia and Liu Mingqin, will definitely vote in favor. Li Jingxian analyzed, "So only assassinating Wang Zeren and making you an archon is the most thorough solution for you and us." ”

"I'm not interested in the Archons." Fischl seemed unconcerned, "My mission is to accomplish all the tasks assigned to me by the Apostles. ”

"Come on, Günter Fischer." Li Jingxian said in a mocking tone, "Your talent has indeed been appreciated by Wang Zeren, but in order to ensure his trust, you did not hesitate to betray the Brotherhood of the One True God Cult on the planet 'New Mecca', so that Wang Zeren confirmed that the hostages kidnapped by the Brotherhood and the Dragon Slayer Society were fake. Of course, this is probably the bitter ploy of your One True God Cult, so that you can vote for Wang Zeren and become his confidant. Moreover, you personally ruthlessly abandoned the woman you love, and married Wang Zeren's relative, Miss Nulett of the Phoebe family, which further strengthened your relationship with Wang Zeren. ”

Li Jingxian paused deliberately, and continued to ask rhetorically: "Could it be that he sacrificed so much, just to be Wang Zeren's executive officer, and really didn't have any idea about the consul throne?" ”

"How do you know that?" Fischel was surprised and surprised.

Li Jingxian looked at Fischer in front of him, but let out a helpless and embarrassed smile, and said after a long time: "Actually, we can call brothers and sisters." Sook Wei later confessed everything to me. ”

"Claudia!" Fischl exclaimed. Claudia in his mouth, Shuwei in Li Jingxian's mouth, Li Jingxian's wife.

But Li Jingxian ignored him and continued: "She told me that under your bewitchment, she secretly joined the One True God Brotherhood with you and fell in love. also violated the rules of adultery before marriage, but fortunately, the apostle did not pursue it, but asked you and her to be guilty of meritorious service. You broke into Wang Zeren's camp, and she infiltrated ours. She still had illusions about you, but she didn't expect you to abandon her for your career and pursue Nulet Phoebe instead. Fortunately, she later realized that she had lost her way and became my wife. ”

"I married Nurett for the sake of the One True God." Fischl argued.

"I also married Shuwei for the sake of the One True God Cult." Li Jingxian repeated in Fischer's tone, "The pursuit of Nulet Phoebe was only after you had become Wang Zeren's chief secretary, and you were already ironclad in the Privy Council's chief staff. Marrying Nurett is just the icing on the cake, and will not help you in completing the mission of the One True Brotherhood. What makes sense is that you use the trust and authority of the apostles to pave the way for your own personal ambitions. ”

"You're slandering me." Fischl said exasperatedly.

"My father insisted that I marry Shuwei, in addition to blocking the mouths of the society accusing our family of engaging in Hanism, but also hoped to use Shuwei to get in touch with the apostles and form an alliance, so as to have multiple political guarantees. But the apostle interrupted the contact channel with Shuwei, perhaps he had already treated her as an outcast, forcing us to find contact again, but I didn't expect that the first disciple of the apostle to find turned out to be you. In that case, why don't you cooperate with us? ”

"You said so much, just to persuade us to assassinate Wang Zeren."

"That's right. But I want you to understand that we are looking for results, not who we work with. Whether it is the apostle of the last prophet of the One True God Cult, or you, Günter Hermann Fischer, are our allies as long as you can help us achieve our goals. And we believe even more that you are more reliable than the apostle who has been hiding his face all along. We also know that the Brotherhood of the One True God on the planet 'New Byzantium' and your armed allies, the Dragon Slayer, are under your direct control. ”

"You know what? The Apostles, however, are watching our every move. ”

"So what?" Li Jing shouted and stood up, looked around the conference room, raised his right hand and showed his index finger, "Time is one month, before the 'New Byzantine' planet is affected by the gravitational chaos of the Samsung system, Wang Zeren must die." In that case, we will help you, Günter Fischer, to succeed Wang Zeren as consul. Otherwise, if we do it ourselves, the ending will no longer be limited to Wang Zeren's life. ”

After speaking, Li Jingxian strode to the door, leaving Fischer sitting on a chair without moving.