Terra Martial God and Merit System

"Is it worth it?" Tallulah looked at the huge library behind her doubtfully.

"It's worth it." Luo Chen said, "I've already started to think about what he will look like in the future."

What will Andorn look like once he constructs his theory?

Before he was able to build a team of pathfinders, but what about now?

Given the other party's ability of empathy, Luo Chen suspected that what he would be able to do in the future might far exceed his imagination.

"What are you doing here so late?" Luo Chen turned around and asked.

"There's something I can't make up my mind about," Tallulah said frankly.

"There's nothing to be undecided about. You've been doing great."

"This is different. We have officers who were studying in schools who 'defected'."

"Ah?" Luo Chen looked at Tallulah.

Officials defected?

Luo Chen knew that he would not be able to make ends meet even if he kept shouting about his ideals and goals every day.

They are all about building a better future. If you can have enough food and a glass of wine every day, you can naturally build a better future.

Therefore, the welfare system for officials was established very early. Luo Chen thought it was very good. Even the treatment was unmatched in other countries.

Now someone is running away?

"They left a farewell letter," Tallulah said, "claiming that they were going to Ursus to stop the war."

"They want to persuade the emperor and the nobles to give up resistance..."

"Are these people mentally ill?" Luo Chen complained, "How can such a good thing happen - how many of them ran away?"

"Three. All of them were university students that Kosice had arrested earlier."

"They are all idealists... but they are just too optimistic. The emperor will not step down from the throne on his own initiative."

"How are they doing now?"

"They've all left the city. If the Reunion Movement takes action, they might be able to capture them..."

"Tallulah, what do you want to do?" Luo Chen asked.

"....No matter." Tallulah replied.

"Then don't worry." Luo Chen said, "Idealists will sacrifice their lives for their ideals. This is unstoppable."

"So am I doing the right thing?"

"There is no right or wrong." Luo Chen said, "We will know whether it is good or not soon."

Chapter 306 Pessimistic Attitude

"I think the right path for Ursus is for the state to promote economic development directly..."

Saint Jun Castle, at a tea party

The two sat opposite each other with a cup of steaming black tea in the middle.

This is tea produced by the Terra Union, and it has a stronger flavor than the usual Ursus tea.

However, the two people present were not in the mood to drink tea at all.

The old man opposite with a serious expression is Islam Witt, the current president of the Imperial Parliament.

They belong to the royalist faction, and have gradually gained control of the parliament as the emperor's power has been expanding.

The other person was a young student-looking person.

Aker Pound, a former economics student at a university in Ursus, was captured by Kosice's men for spreading his ideas. After joining the Terra Union, he learned a lot of economic theories.

He has noble blood and has been educated in patriotism since childhood. Although he agrees with the theory of the Terra Union, he wants to reduce the impact of the war.

At least...don't let so many people die.

Because he found two like-minded friends, and together they left the Terra Union, crossed the front line, and came to Saint Steed Castle.

It took a lot of effort to meet the Speaker of the Imperial Parliament this time. If he fails... he doesn't know what to do.

"You mean... the state should take the lead in recruiting more factory workers to promote economic development?" Islam summarized Ak's words.

"That's it!"

"Impossible." Islam shook his head.

The emperor was currently in a strong position. Although the front lines were losing ground and land was being lost madly, the imperial power was showing signs of revival at this moment.

But even the current emperor...can't treat all nobles equally.

His method was to attack one group and win over another.

Through efficient killing and confiscation of property, the emperor, who had been living a hard life, finally accumulated a lot of wealth and could start to make great plans.

The other nobles, especially the new nobles, did not dare to continue fooling the emperor after realizing that he had gone crazy.

Instead, they began to pay taxes actively according to the original tax rate.

In the eyes of the royalists, these people are partners who can be cooperated with.

But in Ak's mouth, it became something that must be eliminated.

According to him, they should kill all the tycoons who occupied the factories and then regulate the situation by the state.

In short, it is a complete imitation of Kamsko's system.

only....

This thing sounds simple, but it is impossible to do!

The emperor still needs money from these new nobles. If he attacks them now, the entire Saint Jun Castle will be in chaos.

So Islam kept a straight face and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore."

"But if we don't do this, the Terra Union will definitely..."

"Are you questioning His Majesty's decision?!" Islam shouted, "Our army is invincible and our fortress cannot be breached!"

"We will definitely win in the end!"

Ak stared blankly, "Huh?"

Such words would never appear in the Terra Union, because it would be a lie.

It is clear that the Ursus army has been retreating again and again, and they have lost a large amount of land...

Now you are still saying that you will definitely win...

This this....

If Ake knew that he was in the home of the Speaker of the Imperial Parliament in Saint Junburg, he would even think that he was watching some kind of sitcom.

"Please leave." Islam said.

He did not return the tea that Ake brought him, but looked at the other person with a special look.

Ake looked at him, then suddenly shuddered.

He read something from the other person's eyes——

Islam knew that what he said was all lies, but as a senior royalist official, he had to say it.

Islam knew that his suggestions were useful but impossible to implement.

Not only that, even expressing consent is not allowed.

He was admonishing Ake.

Just shut up and don't say anything.

Ake took his leave.

As soon as he went out, his two companions surrounded him.

"No..." Ak spread his hands.

"Ah——" They both sighed in unison.

"What should we do now?"

"There's no way... I feel like Ursus is hopeless..."

"Giving up easily is not our style. Have you forgotten what you learned in school?" Ak said in a deep voice, "Let's go to the street and take a look."

"you want...."

"just looking."

The three of them went out into the street.

Although the words and figures of the residents of Saint Jun Castle gave them a sense of familiarity, it was the feeling of home.

Just by walking and looking, you can see the difference between them and the residents of Terra United.

This is the capital of Ursus, but you can still see people with pale faces on the streets, and some people huddled on the streets begging.

Ake and the other two sighed as they walked.

As a student majoring in economics, Ake has already investigated the economic situation of Saint Jun Castle.

The conclusion is that Ursus’ economy is very bad now.

If his own suggestions were not adopted...it wouldn't be long before Ursus would collapse on its own.

However, these people are still pursuing their own interests...

Just as Ake was thinking of other options, he saw a strange scene happening on the street—

A team of men in military uniforms were arresting people.

The leader shouted "Serve the Ursus Empire" and called on the surrounding soldiers to arrest people.

Whether they are passers-by or beggars, they are all within their capture range.

They also discovered Ake and his two companions, but they did not take any action.

The reason is simple. They are wearing uniforms issued by Terra Union. Although there are no conspicuous logos, the materials are very solid.

Coupled with their ruddy faces and slightly oily foreheads, they look like they are not ordinary people.

So Ake and the others were ignored.

But these people didn't come, and Ak took the initiative to go over instead.

"You..." His two companions were terrified and watched Ake walk over.

"Sir." Ake took out a pack of cigarettes and handed it over.

The officer holding the loudspeaker was stunned at first, then moved over and asked Ake to light it.

"Kid, get out of here if you have nothing to do." He took a greedy sip and then scolded.

"I want to ask you something," Ake said. "Where are they going?"

"Where are you going? Of course, you are going to contribute to the empire." The officer said, "There is a great shortage of people on the front line right now. Haha - you don't know."

"Several nobles led their armies there, but they were completely wiped out. There were so many dead that they couldn't die any more."

"Now our Majesty wants to re-employ that person..."

"Which one?"

"Who else could it be? Of course it's the God of War who can stop the Terran Union."

"Hablin?"

"Humph! You, boy, call the Earl by his name. Are you looking for death?"

"Sir, calm down!" Ak handed over a box of cigarettes. "I didn't say anything."