From cannon fodder to sweeping across thousands of stars

Chapter 230 Princess Guards

Located in the border area of ​​the Star Dragon Empire and divided into the T3 living circle, the Vendée galaxy is one of the most densely populated colonial galaxies in the border area.

In addition to having an Earth-like planet Vendée VI, there are also a large number of colonial satellites in the galaxy.

Although compared to those resource galaxies, the resource output of the Vendée galaxy is not high, and it can even be said to be quite poor in terms of the output of some precious resources.

But this galaxy still has its unique 'resource' output.

That is the labor force brought by sufficient population.

Therefore, the Vendée galaxy is also the largest population-exporting galaxy in the border areas of the empire, exporting labor to surrounding galaxies all year round.

But now, in such an important region, there is opposition to the imperial system and even calls for secession and independence.

Theoretically, the best and most efficient solution is to send heavy troops to support the local governor and suppress the separatists.

However, considering that the reputation of the Star Dragon Empire royal family in the border areas has been declining year by year, Imperial Princess Agnes is worried that violent methods will cause a greater backlash.

After careful consideration, she decided to personally visit the Vendée Galaxy to try to appease the people.

For the royal family of the Star Dragon Empire, this is a tried and tested method.

In the past, when similar situations occurred in other galaxies, if royal personnel visited these areas, they could basically quell the popular unrest.

After all, for those people who have only seen the imperial royal family on screens or holographic images, being able to see these rulers with their own eyes has a great impact on their hearts.

Since the emperor, prince or princess is willing to come in front of the people, it means that they care about their people.

"The rulers have me in their hearts!"

Under such psychological suggestion, general riots will calm down, and even lead to an increase in public reputation.

But in the Agnes area, the royal family's own situation also experienced some changes.

The old Emperor Frederico's health was deteriorating day by day, and he basically could only stay in the Grand Palace of the Imperial Capital to 'keep in good health'.

And Agnes's brother had already passed away due to illness.

Although the remaining brother is currently in good health, he is still in his infancy and naturally cannot go on visits.

The entire royal family can be said to be "sparsely populated".

Therefore, this task can only fall on the shoulders of her, the imperial princess.

After the visiting fleet entered the low-Earth orbit of Vendée VI, Agnes walked to the porthole of the room.

Looking at the blue planet so close at hand, the mood of the imperial princess did not improve because of the magnificent scenery.

The pressure from the regent's forces caused some of the supporters around her to begin to show signs of wavering.

His father's evaluation of Norton II was not exaggerated. This man was indeed the strongest opponent the Leon Dynasty had ever encountered in the imperial political arena to this day.

Just when Agnes was troubled by these bad things, the doorbell of the cabin rang.

At the same time, a young female voice came through the communicator on the cabin door.

"Your Highness, the aerospace plane heading to the ground is ready. You can set off at any time."

Hearing this voice, Agnes rubbed the ring on her right index finger and opened the cabin door.

A young woman wearing the uniform of an Imperial Guard officer was standing respectfully at the door.

Like other imperial nobles, she has a slender and tall figure that has been genetically optimized. The dark green officer's dress is cut just right, showing off the graceful figure of a woman without losing her solemnity.

Beneath the carefully taken care of brown curly hair, there is a face with strong lines and soft beauty unique to women.

A pair of bright green eyes flashed after seeing Agnes, and then showed a respectful look.

"Natalia, please come in and sit for a while. I still need to change into my dress."

Looking at her best friend, who was also the newly appointed head of the Princess Guards, Agnes finally had a smile on her face.

"Excuse me, Your Highness."

Natalia Bonaparte nodded, and then stepped into the cabin dedicated to Agnes.

Although she has been Agnes' playmate since she was a child, as the newly appointed head of the Princess Guards, Natalia Bonaparte is still a little nervous at this time.

Because the former team leader was diagnosed with severe gastrointestinal disease before departure, he needed immediate surgery.

Therefore, Natalia, who was born in a military aristocracy and was a close friend of Her Royal Highness the Princess, who had performed well in simulated battles and actual combat exercises while serving in the Imperial Army, was temporarily promoted to the commander of the Princess' Guards.

"Don't be so nervous all the time, my friend."

Agnes couldn't help laughing when she saw Natalia standing solemnly beside the sofa after entering the cabin.

"The lower official now shoulders the responsibility of protecting His Highness, and cannot be neglected."

Natalia said seriously:

"The leading troops of the Guards have completed their deployment on the ground as planned, and have cooperated with local troops to implement air bans on relevant airspace.

When Your Highness is ready to set off, the remaining troops of the Guards will also take the air and space transport plane to the ground together as your accompanying escort.

The orbital paratroopers and marines attached to the fleet will also be on alert in the ships in orbit. If an accident occurs, they will parachute down to support us as soon as possible."

"Didn't you report all this last night? Natalia, you don't have to be so nervous. This trip will be successful."

Agnes smiled softly, then walked to the cloakroom to change her dress.

The princess's private plane had already been prepared, so after changing her dress and boarding the plane, the aerospace plane carrying Agnes, Natalia and others quickly slid out of a Requiem-class battleship.

Also accompanying them were 10 aerospace transport planes that flew out of the fleet transport ship.

Since the main combat personnel and vehicles have already been transported to the ground through the space elevator with higher transfer efficiency, these aerospace transport planes are mainly some logistical support troops and a large amount of supplies.

It didn't take too long for the fleet to enter the atmosphere and soon landed in Urban, the administrative capital of Vendee VI.

When Agnes slowly walked down the gangway, the galaxy governor and planetary chief executive who had been waiting for a long time immediately came up with many imperial officials.

After seeing that the commander of the Guards behind Agnes was not the one in the file, but a female officer that she had never seen before.

The galaxy governor and the planetary chief executive looked at each other.

However, they still concealed their expressions very well, and there was nothing unusual.

"Your Highness, your presence is a great honor for the Vendée galaxy."

The beautiful words of the galaxy governor Simon were unusually calm and natural, but it was a pity that Agnes, who was worried, did not listen to them.

"Forget the polite words, I didn't come here to listen to these things this time."

Agnes did not look at the governor who had such a big problem in her jurisdiction.

"I will make a global synchronous television speech in a while, and I will make a public speech in front of the Governor's Mansion two days later. These things have been notified before, and I believe you dare not neglect them."

"Of course I dare not, we have arranged everything you asked."

Facing the princess of the empire, the future heir of this country.

Governor Simon, who was used to being ordered around on weekdays, was as respectful as a servant at this time.

Agnes has always been a resolute person, so after rejecting Simon and others' plan to hold a welcome banquet, she went directly to the planetary station and began a simultaneous TV speech.

The content of the speech mainly expounded on some of the latest policies.

These policies involved issues of livelihood and taxation that the people had always been concerned about or complained about.

At the same time, Agnes also stated that she would make a public speech in front of the Governor's Mansion in two days.

She hoped to let the imperial people in the galaxy know that the imperial royal family has always stood with their people in this way.

That night, in the Governor's Mansion, the Governor's Office,

Simon, the galaxy governor who should have been resting at home, and Chris, the planet's chief executive, were sitting on both sides of the desk.

Judging from their current expressions, they were in a dilemma.

"The commander of the Guards has been replaced by an unknown guy. What should we do? Will it disrupt the plan of the Lord Regent?"

Alvin, the planetary chief executive, was full of worry. He was originally worried about this "plan", and now he was even more discouraged.

"The arrow is on the string, and it has to be shot." Governor Simon drank the wine in the glass, and then looked at Alvin with red eyes. "This is what the Regent has told us. If we do it well, it will be a great achievement! The future will be more than just a meteoric rise." "But didn't the messenger say that this time it was just to form a concrete "public opinion" to put extreme pressure on the princess? It would be best to make her retreat and try not to cause bloodshed among civilians." Alvin was still a little worried. After all, the princess's previous guard captain had received investigation information from the Regent. That was an "Old Saint Saunière Zhengxinglongqi" noble whose ancestors followed the founding emperor to build the country. He was a "true noble" who engraved the characteristics of loyalty, honor, humility, and compassion in his bones. Although as a guard, he would not hesitate to sacrifice his life to protect Her Royal Highness the Princess. But if the "enemy" in front of him is an unarmed commoner, according to the judgment of the analysis AI, there is an 87% probability that the noble commander will take the princess away directly to avoid conflict with the people.

But now, suddenly replaced by a commander he has never seen, Alvin is unsure.

If a large-scale bloodshed occurs, he thinks the regent may peel their skin.

"Alvin, are you crazy?"

Hearing the concerns of the planetary administrator, Simon sneered disdainfully.

"Do you think that delicate noble lady will be more radical than the previous guard commander?"

He poured a glass of wine and pushed it in front of Alvin.

"Relax, brother, drink this glass of wine and tomorrow's plan will remain unchanged. When the matter is done, we brothers will be rich~"

Under Simon's persuasion, Alvin hesitated for a moment, and finally picked up the glass and drank it all.