Luke picked up the teacup, blew on the heat and sipped the tea slowly, giving Agatha time to understand.

Agatha, knowing that Mr. Luke is a meteor, mobilized the entire forces of the Secret Intelligence Agency in Downtown to gather all the information related to Mr. Luke. Luke played the open card in Downtown, and even Jasmine was intent on letting those in the know know of Dale's identity, so Agatha easily got all of Mr. Luke's actions in Downtown.

It's hard to imagine that Meteorite has completed its control of the lower city in such a short period of time, and it is a vacuum period when Princess Dale was attacked. You must know that the attack on Princess Daile was completely unexpected, and it was impossible for him to complete such a big move without being noticed at another point in time, and the meteorite once again showed people his ability to seize opportunities.

What's even more terrifying is that his control of the lower city is not an effective response unless the Empire is determined to destroy this slum.

The plan for the small commodity production industrial park formulated by Meteorite for Xiacheng District directly captures the most basic livelihood of the residents of Xiacheng District, and the empire cannot come up with an equal assistance plan at all now.

It was impossible for an empire at war to invest large sums of money in the lower towns, and the aristocratic officials did not care about the lives of the poor. In the entire empire, only the city of Angry Waves can take advantage of international trade and bring a steady stream of orders to the lower city.

If the Empire forcibly blocked this investment, it would inevitably lead to a riot in the lower city, and then it would have to be suppressed.

The whole empire will be in turmoil then.

Therefore, the layout of the meteorite in the lower city is an inexplicable existence.

Agatha, who confirmed that she couldn't do anything, said helplessly: "I see the scale of your investment in the lower city...... I have to admit that it was a genius idea.

Taking advantage of the characteristics of the lower town, they were given hope in life. It not only opened up a cheap and concentrated special commodity production area for Nutao City, but also solved the crisis that could not be solved for Shenglun City.

If this were done by someone else, I would surely earn him the highest medal of the Empire.

But you're the one doing it all!

I remind you that my father has already murdered you. ”

Agatha had mixed thoughts about Luke at this time, believing that Meteorite definitely had the ability to lead the Empire to a new era of prosperity, but could also be the Empire's gravedigger.

In any case, Meteorite's investment plan in the lower city is of great benefit to the country. It is not only about solving the employment problem of the huge population in the lower city, but also about the fact that once this model is successful, there will be solutions to the new problems that will arise as a result of the new era.

Isn't the biggest problem facing the empire now is the backlog of various problems, and there is no good solution?

Meteorite has proven his ability to govern in Raging Waves and in Downtown.

All Agatha can do is follow her heart, for the sake of this country, even if she ends up guillotined, what's the matter?

Luke was a little surprised to hear that Augustine the Great had murderous intentions against him, and then figured out why.

The New Era swept the world with new ideas, including different understandings of the "nation".

Although Augustine the Great was an enlightened monarch, the traditional old aristocratic ideas made him value the "home" in the "state" more. Therefore, no matter how capable a vassal is, as long as he threatens the rule of the family over the country, he must be eliminated.

Agatha, on the other hand, thinks more about the general interests of the country, so she can tolerate a person who is good for the country but bad for the family.

Luke understands why Agatha doesn't have such a strong desire for the throne.

Luke asked Agatha, "How do you tell?" ”

Luke's calm surprised Agatha, and now the Emperor wants to kill you.

"I know my father, and his sudden change of mind about marrying Dale to you must have been a major change of mind for you.

The guards at Dale's Rite of Passage are very tight, and many of the points are set up aggressively, which should be used against Miss Sunny Sky. ”

Hearing that the palace was so arranged, Luke asked, "Your Majesty is determined to kill me and Miss Sunny Sky?" ”

Agatha replied, "Not yet, after all, the follow-up effects of killing you are too serious, and the royal knights are not sure to besiege Miss Sunny Sky." I think the Father should take a closer look at you like this ball, assess the risk-reward ratio of killing you, and then decide if it's worth the risk. ”

"What would he do if he decided to kill me?"

"Royal knights and palace guards must not do it directly. After all, you are an important member of the Empire, and you have a bearing on the stability of Fury Waves City.

Poisoned!

Or arrange for outsiders to do it.

In this way, Miss Sunny Sky will not have enough reason to avenge you and also minimize the risk. ”

"It seems that Your Majesty does not understand my relationship with Miss Clearsky."

"Probably in my father's eyes, no matter how strong an individual is, he can't compete with the entire empire after all. He values Fury Waves more than anything else, and if you don't want to get into a head-on confrontation with him, it's best to figure it out. ”

Through the information given by Agatha, Luke has a rough idea of how to deal with it.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for the reminder. I have an important thing to tell you about this time, the city of Angry Waves will be forming a city militia in the near future. ”

Hearing such exciting news, Agatha not only frowned.

She knew that the Secret Intelligence Bureau of Angry Waves had a large special team, and that a separate team was equivalent to the private soldiers of the falling star. But after all, they are still under the banner of the secret intelligence bureau, and they help cover it up themselves, and they can still make it acceptable to all parties.

The formation of an urban militia would be tantamount to making this private army public.

"This will increase the risk of you attending this ball, you are provoking my father, you will definitely do everything you can to kill you at the ball!"

Luke, of course, knew the risks, telling Agatha: "I have the worst-case scenario, and I'm confident that I'm going to deal with this crisis."

Your Highness, intelligence from the Secret Service should be able to detect that the liberals have been very active lately, and some of them are receiving funding from the Atlantic Union. In the near future, the empire needs to have a legion that can be pulled to the north to fight at any time. ”

As he spoke, Luke pulled out a map from the briefcase he was carrying and laid it out on the table between him and Agatha.

Luke pointed to the symbols and arrows on it and continued, "All the shipyards in Angry Waves are now assisting in the construction of the First Machine Allmetal Battleship. It is expected that in three months, the Cape Anti-Smuggling Fleet and the Angry Waves Fleet will have the strength to fight a decisive naval battle with the Leo fleet.

At that time, as long as there was a change in the northern border, this fleet with the first aircraft as the main force could go north to compete with the county fleet for sea supremacy. The militia of Angry Waves can then take a transport ship and carry out a landing operation on the flank of the Allied army in Artere, which can greatly reduce the pressure on the Northern Army. ”

Agatha looked at the map, thinking about recent information about her northern neighbor and liberals.

As Meteorite said, after the Empire entered the Civil War, the military movement in the country became active. Border friction is more frequent, which is the strength of the opponent's defense line in the north of the empire.

Liberals, who have always been hit hard by the empire, have been gaining momentum lately. Their propaganda in some areas is almost semi-public, and it is clear that there is a part of the local governor who is with them.

Then there was the intelligence agencies of the Confederacy, which also stepped up their infiltration of the empire, and they gave the liberals a lot of money and arms.

However, because the northern army of the empire transferred a large number of elite soldiers to the southern front, the combat effectiveness of the entire northern defenders was seriously reduced. Although the empire has transferred troops from all over the country to replenish the north, it is not possible for the north to recover its strength in a short period of time.

When the northern frontier was attacked, the only ones that could support the northern frontier were the Western Front Bandit Legion and the Imperial Capital's City Garrison Corps.

The Western Front Bandit Legion will definitely not be able to move, and it is impossible for the Grand Prince to give Alec a chance to get into the north. The city garrison of Shenglun City guards the imperial capital, and it must not be mobilized unless it is absolutely necessary.

At this time, looking at the entire empire, there was no army that could maneuver to the elite army on the front line at the first time.

Let's look at the strategic layout of the meteorite.

As long as they gain sea supremacy, the militia of the city of Fury Waves can land anywhere along the coastline of the Attershire Union, forcing the other side to deploy heavy troops in the coastal city. The number of militias in Angry Waves does not need to be too large to contain a large number of troops in the Atshire Alliance.

Even if you can't completely gain sea dominance, having such a mobile elite army can change the tide of the war at a critical moment.

"What support do you need from me?"

"You don't need to give me any support to show opposition and rejection. I'm telling you this just to increase mutual trust between us.

I'm going to visit Fania and ask him to provide a corps of instructors for the City militia of Angry Waves to help me train the army. ”

Agatha understood what Luke meant, and she nodded and said, "Fania has many excellent officers, and he can help you much more than me in training the army. ”

In the battle against the lurking abyss mages in the city of Saint-Lun, Luke fully saw the combat effectiveness of the fourth division of the garrison. Although the Einsatzgruppen of the Secret Intelligence Bureau of Angry Waves City has also conducted military training, it is okay to deal with public security warfare, and there is still a big lack of fighting with the regular army on the battlefield.

Shelley is a good instructor and commander, and she can train the Einsatzgruppen to this level by herself, which is already very powerful. However, as the militia grows, more professional military instructors are needed, and many officers at all levels are needed.

Officers at all levels, Luke can recruit outstanding retirees from all over the world according to the corresponding strategy in his mobile phone. Until they are in place, the Raging Waves City militia needs a qualified corps of instructors to train them, preferably with officers with combat experience in the north.

This can only be solved by the eldest prince Fania.

Luke and Agatha were about to take their leave after talking about some other things, and Agatha said, "Come to me if you have time before the ball." You can't be as casual as I am when you enter the palace, as an opponent of everyone, you need to learn standard etiquette, and you also need to practice court dance steps. ”

Luke spread his hands: "I don't care about that, I never wanted to marry Daer." ”

Agatha smiled and said, "I care! You are my subordinate, and if you are embarrassed at the court ball, I will be embarrassed. ”

"Okay......" Luke said helplessly, "I'll come when I have time." ”

Having accomplished his goal, Luke secretly leaves Tulip Manor and returns to Copper Mulberry Avenue to show his face and summon Jomington to arrange a meeting with the Cabinet Chief.

Finally, in the evening, Luke led his men straight to the Silver Manor.

The return of the Governor of the Meteorite to the City of Angry Waves was already an open secret in the imperial capital by this time, after all, he had summoned many officials and nobles in the Sicissai Palace, and the news naturally spread.

The eldest prince Fania was very happy that the Governor of Meteor chose his first stop when he came back. Silver Manor has prepared a grand dinner, and only Luke and Fania sit at the dazzling table.

Fanya's most trusted attendants and butlers were in charge of the table, and no one else, including Sinclair, was allowed to come in and disturb them.

Bright red wine in the glass, large caviar on the plate. The air is filled with the smell of food, and the gramophone is filled with beautiful music.

Fania raised his glass and invited: "To His Majesty the Great Emperor!" To the great empire! ”

Luke raised his glass and read, "To His Majesty the Great Emperor!" To the great empire! ”

After the table manners process was completed, Fania asked Luke, "The Governor must have done a lot of great things when he quietly returned to Angry Waves City this time." ”

"I knew I couldn't hide it from the eyes and ears of the eldest prince." Luke patted Fania's horses a little, and then recounted some of the things he had done on his return to Raging Waves: "...... I can only be relieved when I see the first all-metal battleship under construction launched. Now that the construction of the first aircraft has been completed, it is undergoing sea trials, and after the sea trials, it can be delivered to the Angry Waves City fleet and the Haijiao District anti-smuggling fleet.

Next, the Raging Waves fleet and the anti-smuggling fleet will work together to combat pirates and threatening sea targets, and firmly control this area of the sea in the hands of the Empire.

Safe shipping routes will attract more merchant ships; A strong fleet can open up a wider overseas territory for the Empire and protect our maritime allies. ”

Fania was deeply tied to the Imperial military because of its great interest in the military.

In addition to the mainland territory, the Golden Shield Empire also had many scattered colonies overseas. A strong navy can strengthen the control of the colony and can also support the expansion of the colony.

This has a very strong temptation for Fania, who is determined to be an emperor through the ages.

"I haven't seen the First Class in person, but I know that it is a new type of warship that surpasses the navies of other parts of the world, and I believe that the First Class can bring a massive overseas expansion to the Empire.

If you need any help from me, please don't hesitate to let me know. As long as it is within my ability, I will spare no effort to help you. ”

Luke then proposed to form a militia in the city of Angry Waves, and needed Fania to provide the officer training corps.

This was a bit of a surprise to Fania.

"Form a city militia? Why did you have this idea? Won't the Marines of Angry Waves keep the city safe? ”

Luke told Fania about his concerns about the North: "Now the war on the southern front of the empire is difficult to solve in a short time, and it cannot be solved in a short time, and the situation in the north is already serious.

If the northern defense line is broken through by the Artshire Union, the hinterland of the empire will be completely opened, and the city garrison of St. Lun will definitely be mobilized to the north......"

Fania asked, "Is the situation in the north really that serious?" ”

"The CIA has more detailed information, and if Your Highness asks Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess for it, she will not hide it from you in such a big matter.

In fact, after a while, the north will also find clues. ”

Fania thought about it very seriously.

His biggest reliance in the imperial capital is that there is an army directly under him in the city garrison. Once there is a change in the court, he can directly lead the army to storm the palace, forcibly take over the royal knights and palace guards, and declare himself the rightful succession to the throne.

And once there is a danger in the north, the only one who can go north to fight against the Artshire Union at the first time is the city garrison of St. Lun City. At the end of the war, Agatha was the most powerful in the imperial capital.

Now looking at the entire empire, the only place that has the ability and financial resources to train an elite army in a short period of time is Angry Waves City.

The important thing is that the meteorite is focused on himself after all, and wants to let the city guards of Shenglun City be stationed here.

As for the hidden danger of forming a militia in Angry Waves, Fania felt that the advantages outweighed the disadvantages. As long as he sits firmly in the imperial capital and takes over the orthodoxy, the Meteorite and the Angry Waves City are all in the bag.

"I will organize a corps of officers to go to the city of Angry Waves as soon as possible, and when the city militia is formed, it will be immediately put into training.

But the size of the urban militia must be limited to no more than five thousand. ”

For Luke, the more militia the better, of course, but too many will only lead to suspicion. Anyway, the Einsatzgruppen of the Secret Intelligence Bureau of Angry Waves City can expand its recruitment, and the Fishbone Island side can also train troops. As long as these 5,000 militiamen are well trained, if they want to expand the army in the future, they can add more people to it.

Luke raised his glass and invited Fania: "Thank you for your trust, I will definitely train an elite army for the Empire." ”

The road to the formation of the urban militia of Angry Waves was paved, just waiting for a cannon to sound on Rachel's side.

Fania then talks to Luke about Princess Dale's bar mig.

This celebration was definitely a big deal for the Imperial Capital, as it not only diluted the terrifying atmosphere created by the Abyss Mage in the city, but also promoted the prestige of the Empire.

Now every day, the children of powerful people from all walks of life arrive in the imperial capital, including the princes of the vassal countries.

"I don't know what my father was thinking, but he changed his mind temporarily. Perhaps he was simply taking the opportunity to consolidate the centripetal force of the empire and keep the hereditary nobles who had not yet expressed their position silent; Or maybe they want to get something from their subjects, at least let them be honest too. ”

Luke listened to Fania as he scooped up a spoonful of caviar. The caviar grains are plump and round, transparent and clear in color, and shimmer slightly golden in the spoon, which is very beautiful.

Put it in your mouth and bite into it, and the taste will be elastic...... The taste has a hint of wine.

It's not as good as a roasted steak that is charred on the outside and tender on the inside.

Perhaps sensing that the Governor was not satisfied with the caviar, the attendant immediately bent down and whispered in Luke's ear the correct way to eat the caviar.

Not only did Luke laugh: "No wonder the eldest princess keeps reminding me to learn more about court etiquette." Fortunately, this time it was His Royal Highness who made a fuss, and if he did such a rude thing at the palace ball, I am afraid that he would be ridiculed by those noble children and princes.

As for why His Majesty changed his mind, it must be a correction made by the change in the situation in the Empire. The empire needs to be strong to maintain stability, and it needs to keep the vassal state confident in the empire.

Your Majesty has your Majesty's arrangement, and we just follow Your Majesty's will. ”

Luke scooped a little caviar into his mouth again, first gently spread it on his tongue, and slowly crushed the caviar one by one with the tip of his tongue, and then an elegant and delicate breath wafted away.

It's a lot better than chewing on it.

"Well, it tastes great!"

Fania also laughed: "With the current status and prestige of the governor, those who dare to laugh at you are mediocre people who have achieved nothing.

I've heard Sinclair say that you don't have any requirements for food, and you eat with whatever you do in the CIA cafeteria. Sometimes they have people bring food to the office and eat while they work. You have what you have now, in addition to luck and ability, more of hard work.

That's what I appreciate about you, too.

If you can marry Dale, I promise you more power and honor. ”

"The choice is in Princess Dale's. ”

Fania showed a thirst for talent, and actively introduced Luke to the food on the table, looking like a benevolent lord.

Now that the second prince Alec has left the imperial capital, Augustine the Great seems to have cut off the idea of pursuing longevity after experiencing the last time, and the Governor of the Meteorite is getting closer and closer to himself.

The stars hold the moon and are full of spirit, and Fania has the bearing to sweep away the mountains and rivers once he ascends the throne.

And Luke knew the day of Augustine's death, and he had time to accompany Fania to act.

A dinner party went on late into the night.

Fania sent her own guards to escort Luke back to Copper Mulberry Boulevard.

Karina didn't leave work, she heard the door next door and immediately came out of her office.

Luke, who had drunk too much, was already a little drunk, and Karina, who came in, stepped forward to help Luke take off his coat, untie his shoulder straps, and pour him another glass of water.

Luke sat down in his seat, unbuttoned his shirt, drank all the water, and asked Karina, "Why haven't you rested so late?" ”

Karina replied, "Your Excellency the Governor, there is an important matter to report to you. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Lord Jomington said that he has already arranged for you to meet with Lord Gabriel.

Tomorrow morning at eight o'clock, Shousuke-sama will be waiting for you in the Cabinet Office. These are the summaries of the talks between Lord Shousuke, mainly about expanding the scope of the jurisdiction of Fury City and the establishment of the economic chain. ”

Luke took the document, which was the main content of the meeting given by Gabriel.

Luke once expressed his desire to meet Gabriel through Jomington, but never received a response.

This Shousuke's shelf is not ordinarily large.

Now that I mentioned it again, the response was immediate, and it seemed that the battle to encircle and suppress the Abyss Mage had a great impact on the cabinet.

Most of the intentions mentioned in the document are what Luke wants to talk about this time. In particular, the expansion of Angry Waves City is an urgent need, and of course, Luke needs to take out a part of the benefits in exchange.

Let's meet and talk!

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