Fang Zhou, I'm just a farmer, not Shennong!

"Thank you for your hard work this time, Mr. Lu. Your Majesty and I truly blame you from the bottom of our hearts for causing Mr. Lu to be injured."

"As the Speaker of the Parliament of this Empire, I have made less contribution to the Empire than you, Mr. Lu. I am ashamed."

Speaker Witte said with a smile.

This was the first time in all these years that he laughed so heartily, a happy laugh from the bottom of his heart.

"The injury is nothing serious, just a little tired. I've recovered a lot after resting for so many days."

"That's good, that's good!!"

Speaker Witte breathed a sigh of relief.

"Is Mr. Lu busy now?"

"I'm almost done, what's up?"

"Well, Mr. Lu, I know you've been busy lately, so I didn't bother you. It just so happens that today's investigation into the old nobility and the Deep Sea Cult has yielded some results. Also, Leader Tallulah of the Reunion Movement arrived at Saint Steed Castle today, and His Majesty is preparing a banquet for them. It just so happens that we're discussing matters concerning the infected, and you have a close relationship with the Reunion Movement."

"I just invited you. I wonder if Mr. Lu is free."

"Have."

Lu Yuan nodded.

"Of course I'm free, let's go now."

Afterwards, after talking to An Suo, Lu Yuan took the royal family's customized ceremonial car to the palace in the center of Shengjun Castle.

This was Lu Yuan's countless times in the palace. He was already familiar with the entire route and even the layout of the palace.

after all.

Fyodor once personally took Lu Yuan to visit the imperial palace. Lu Yuan was the only one in the world who had received such treatment.

After arriving at the palace.

Lu Yuan then went to the reception room of the Central Palace with Speaker Witte.

On both sides of the reception room, guards were already standing there, welcoming Lu Yuan's arrival with the highest etiquette.

"Mr. Lu, please~"

Speaker Witte took the initiative to open the door for Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan nodded and walked straight in.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw Emperor Fyodor, the commander of the Central Army Group, and a group of Ursus noble officials sitting together, discussing something and laughing. Next to these officials were the four people from the Reunion Movement.

The Patriot's tall figure is particularly eye-catching sitting on a stool specially customized for him.

I heard the sound of the door opening.

Tallulah turned her head immediately, and then a happy smile appeared on her originally awkward yet serious face.

"Mr. Lu!!"

Volume 1: Chapter 159: Captain Bozhukas, I hope you can be the commander of the army group!

When they first arrived at Saint Castle, Tallulah, Alina and Froststar were quite nervous.

Especially Alina and Froststar.

After all, the two of them had never been to a decent big city since they were young.

Frost Star has lived in a mine since childhood. After being rescued by a patriot, he followed the patriot and continued to wander on the frozen land.

Alina grew up in the most remote northern village of Ursus, and the farthest place she had ever been to was a small town dozens of kilometers away from the village.

Although I have a clearer understanding of the outside world through books and oral accounts of various people, hearing it is not as good as seeing it with my own eyes.

Just like, most children know that mountains are tall, and many can even describe in detail how high the highest mountain is and how steep it is, but they have no idea in their hearts.

Only when you have actually seen it can you feel the oppressive feeling of it covering the sky and filling your vision.

This is the case with Alina and Froststar.

The first time I stepped into Saint Castle, the most prosperous city in Ursus.

The moment the skyscrapers and prosperity that had only existed in books actually came into view, they were still quite shocked.

After entering the Castle of Saint Jun, a special guide led the four people to the residence personally arranged for them by His Majesty, and then went to the palace to meet with His Majesty and other officials.

It was the first time that Tallulah communicated with the Emperor of Ursus, the real ruler and one of the most powerful people in the whole of Terra. Even Tallulah felt more or less nervous in her heart.

It was not until Lu Yuan walked into the reception hall that Tallulah breathed a sigh of relief.

Subconsciously, he wanted to call him Xiao Yuan, but then he realized that the occasion was not suitable for calling him by such a private nickname, so he quickly changed his words to the respectful title of Mr. Lu.

As soon as Lu Yuan walked into the reception hall, he saw the four members of the Integration Movement sitting on one side, and immediately smiled at Tallulah.

He greeted Emperor Fyodor casually and then sat down next to Tallulah.

Such casual behavior is absolutely disrespectful no matter who does it. However, when Lu Yuan did it, not only Emperor Fedor, but even the important pro-peace officials around him, including the internal guards hiding in the dark, did not think there was anything wrong with it.

As soon as he saw Lu Yuan coming.

Instead, many core officials of the peace faction immediately stood up and began to flatter with a smile.

"Mr. Lu, are you here?"

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Lu!"

"Hello, Mr. Lu!"

obviously.

These pro-peace officials who had never met Lu Yuan had heard about Lu Yuan's deeds from Speaker Witte and Emperor Fyodor.

After sitting down, Lu Yuan politely responded to the greetings of these core officials without embarrassing anyone.

Alina and Shuangxing saw Lu Yuan dealing with these officials in an almost casual manner, and even the emperor's slightly flattering eyes. Even they couldn't help but sigh that perhaps Lu Yuan was the only one in the world who had such ability.

Seeing Lu Yuan sitting down and looking at him, Fyodor smiled and got down to business: "Since Mr. Lu is here, let's get started."

Fyodor looked at Chancellor Witte.

"Mr. Speaker, please briefly explain this week's findings to Mr. Lu, our fellow members of the Reunion Movement, and the officials and nobles."

Speaker Witte nodded, took a rather thick document from his secretary, stood up and spoke solemnly.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Lu, and everyone else, over the past week, I have commissioned the Central Army Group, local military and police forces, the Secret Service Intelligence Unit, and the Internal Security Force to conduct a comprehensive, detailed, and meticulous investigation and summary of the old aristocracy."

"Among them, the pro-war faction numbered 1525, ranging from the largest duke to the smallest untitled local official. They were scattered throughout Ursus, from those in control of a region to those in control of a small town. Everywhere there were pro-war figures."

"This group of people also laid an important foundation for the old aristocracy to commit crimes, illegally amass wealth, and disregard human life."

"According to the confessions given by the prison authorities, 90% of this group of pro-war activists hope to make money through war and have directly or indirectly tasted the dividends brought by the wars initiated by the previous emperor."

"They don't care about the so-called war revival at all. They only care about making money from the war."

"During our in-depth investigation, we uncovered numerous and extremely serious crimes committed by this pro-war group, including but not limited to murder, robbery, forced prostitution, village massacres, family exterminations, child enslavement, human experimentation, and even some nobles who took pleasure in killing..."

The further he spoke, the colder Speaker Witte's voice became. These were just words, but everyone present could clearly sense the cruelty behind them.

For so many years.

Every year, a large number of ordinary people die directly or indirectly at the hands of this group of thugs. Moreover, this is no longer just an isolated case. There are so many in a single year. God knows how many there are over the years.

"This group of people!! They shall die a miserable death!"

The military general, who had a strong sense of justice, could not stand it any longer. He rushed out from his seat, knelt directly in front of Fyodor, and spoke loudly in a shrill voice.

"Your Majesty! I beg you not to allow these people to die so arbitrarily. Their sins cannot be washed away by the mere word 'death'!"

Fyodor nodded: "Of course I know."

"I won't let these bastards die so easily."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"

Speaker Witte continued, "The data of all captured pro-war groups has been collected, and their money has been deposited into the national treasury. All pro-war groups are now imprisoned and await their fate."

Fyodor nodded.

"That's about it for the war faction and the old nobility. Next, let's talk about the Deep Sea Cult."

When talking about the Deep Sea Sect, Speaker Witte directly looked at Lu Yuan, as if this matter was originally reported to Lu Yuan.

"Mr. Lu, according to the nationwide investigation conducted by the Internal Guards, a total of 12 Deep Sea Cult experimental sites and 94 ordinary cult members have been discovered. These ordinary cult members do not have any special powers and are simply ordinary people."

"A large amount of experimental data was also discovered. This data has been backed up and permanently sealed. The original data has been completely destroyed. Apart from the permanently sealed backup, there is no second backup."

After listening to this, Lu Yuan nodded.

It seems that the Deep Sea Cult's only high-ranking officials in Ursus are those five envoys, and the others are probably just ordinary believers, or insignificant minions.

At this time, Fyodor said.

"These are the only things we know about the Deep Sea Cult in Ursus. However, we cannot guarantee that they do not exist in other countries. The Deep Sea Cult is not only our enemy, but also the enemy of all humanity in the world. Once Ursus is completely stabilized, I will inform and warn the surrounding countries about the 'Deep Sea Cult'."

"As for the next point, it's about questions and suggestions regarding infected people."

Speaking of infected people.

Tallulah, Froststar, Patriot, and Alina all looked at Fyodor immediately, finally talking about the thing they cared about most.

Fyodor said, "I'm very sorry, everyone. Due to some historical issues and the current situation in Ursus, I really don't have much time or resources to deal with the issues concerning the infected."

"This is what led to the creation of these insane places like the Infected Mines and the Infected Patrols."

"Here, on behalf of all of Ursus, and also on behalf of the late emperor, I apologize to the infected community who have suffered persecution and torture due to my policies."

When Fyodor said this.

Tallulah was so frightened that she stood up immediately.

"Your Majesty! You are too kind!"

The Patriot also stood up his burly body.

"Your Majesty...you...are not wrong..."

Frost Star and Alina immediately stood up as well.

The four of them never imagined that the first words spoken by the almighty Emperor Ursus would be to apologize to them, the infected people.

The Emperor apologizes?!

This is unheard of.

Fyodor shook his head. "If I'm wrong, I need to apologize. You don't need to do the same."

"So, as I invite you all to the Saint Castle, I am also quite nervous."

"Because I am not sure whether you all are disgusted with Ursus, or what I think in my heart, and whether I have already disliked Ursus, I am also not sure whether my proposal will be approved by you."

Tallulah and the other three listened to Fyodor's story in silence.

"Everyone, I am not an iron-blooded emperor like my father. I don't need to tell you this, you all know it."

Fyodor swept his eyes around, scaring the officials and nobles so much that they immediately knelt down.

"Your Majesty is a wise and enlightened ruler! The empire's greatest ruler, in the truest sense of the word, throughout history."

Fyodor smiled bitterly and shook his head. "How could I not know whether I was wise or not? What qualifications do I have to be called wise?"

"Since I ascended the throne, I have been thinking about how Ursus, under the leadership of my father, has been engaged in wars for so many years. While it may seem like a golden age, it is actually plagued by wounds. That is why I want to slowly restore Ursus to its former glory through peaceful means."

"We wanted to ease the conflict between society and those infected, but this led to the same incident."

"In my cowardly half-life, the only thing I did right was to follow Mr. Speaker's suggestion and sincerely seek Mr. Lu's help. This was not something I had thought of. The only thing I did was nod."

Lu Yuan looked at Emperor Ursus who was sitting on the throne with a lot of emotion, and he smiled.

"Your Majesty, you are mistaken."

"You are the emperor. All you need to do is nod or shake your head. If the emperor needs to think, decide, and execute everything, then what is the point of having all these officials and nobles?"

"Whether it is a *** or not is not determined by oneself, but by ordinary people. If the people say it is, then it is."

"Your Majesty in the past was not, but I think Your Majesty in the future might be..."

Lu Yuan's words were like sweet rain that nourished the dry green plants.

Fyodor's heart suddenly skipped a beat.