Chapter 230 Princess Guards

Located in the border area of ​​the Star Dragon Empire and classified in the T3 living circle, the Vendee Galaxy is one of the most densely populated colonized galaxies in the border area.

In addition to having an earth-like planet Vendee VI, there are also a large number of colonized satellites in the galaxy.

Although compared with those resource galaxies, the resource output of the Vendee Galaxy is not high, and it can even be said to be quite barren in the output of some precious resources.

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

That is the labor force brought by the sufficient population.

Therefore, the Vendee Galaxy is also the largest population export galaxy in the border area of ​​the empire, exporting labor to surrounding galaxies all year round.

And now, such an important area has appeared to oppose the monarchy and even call for secession and independence.

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

But considering that the reputation of the Star Dragon Empire royal family in the border area has been declining year by year, the imperial princess Agnes is worried that violent means will cause a greater backlash.

After careful consideration, she decided to go to the Vendee Galaxy in person 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, the royal family members would basically be able to quell the civil unrest by visiting these areas.

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

Since the emperor, prince or princess are willing to come before the people, it means that they care about their people.

"The rulers have me in their hearts!"

Under such psychological hints, general unrest will subside, and even lead to an increase in popular reputation.

But when it came to Agnes, the royal family's own situation also changed.

The old emperor Frederico's health was getting worse day by day, and he could only stay in the imperial palace to "keep healthy".

And Agnes's elder brother had already died of illness.

Although the remaining younger brother is in good health at present, he is still in his infancy and naturally cannot travel.

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

Therefore, this task could only fall on the shoulders of her, the princess of the empire.

When 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, the mood of the princess of the empire did not improve because of the magnificent scenery.

The pressure from the regent's forces made some of her supporters around her begin to waver.

Her father's evaluation of Norton II was not exaggerated. This man was indeed the strongest opponent that the Leon Dynasty had encountered in the imperial political arena since its continuation.

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 space shuttle to the ground is ready, and you can set off at any time."

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

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

Like other imperial nobles, her figure was slender and upright after genetic optimization. The dark green officer's dress was tailored just right, showing the graceful figure of women while maintaining solemnity.

Under the carefully groomed brown curly hair, there was a face with hard lines and a 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 a dress."

Looking at her best friend, who was also the newly appointed head of the Princess Guard, Agnes finally smiled.

"Excuse me, Your Highness."

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

Although she had been Agnes's playmate since childhood, as the newly appointed head of the Princess Guard, Natalia Bonaparte was still a little nervous at this time.

Because the previous commander was diagnosed with a serious gastrointestinal disease before departure, he needed to undergo surgery immediately.

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

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

Seeing Natalia standing seriously beside the sofa after entering the cabin, Agnes couldn't help laughing.

"I am now responsible for protecting Your Highness, and I cannot neglect it."

Natalia said seriously:

"The vanguard of the Guard has completed its deployment on the ground as planned, and cooperated with local forces to implement a no-fly blockade of the relevant airspace.

When Your Highness is ready to leave, the rest of the Guard will also take the air transport aircraft to the ground as your escort.

The orbital paratroopers and marines assigned to the fleet will also remain on alert in the ships on the orbit. In the event of an accident, they will be the first to airdrop to support us"

"Didn't you report this once last night? Natalia, actually, you really don't have to be so nervous. This trip will be completed smoothly."

Agnes covered her mouth and chuckled, then walked to the cloakroom and started changing into her dress.

The princess's special 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.

Accompanying them were 10 aerospace transport aircraft flying out from the fleet transport ship.

Since the main combat personnel and vehicles have already gone to the ground through space elevators with higher transport efficiency, these aerospace transport aircraft mainly contain some logistics support troops and a large amount of supplies.

The fleet did not take long to enter the atmosphere and soon landed in Urban, the administrative capital of Vendée VI.

When Agnes slowly walked down the gangway, the galaxy governor and planet administrator 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 information, but a female officer whom she had never seen before.

The galaxy governor and the planet administrator looked at each other.

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

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

Galaxy Governor Simon's beautiful words were spoken unusually calmly and naturally, but it was a pity that Agnes, who was worried, didn't really listen.

"No need for polite words. I didn't come here to hear these things."

Agnes did not give him a good look at the governor who allowed such a big problem to arise in the area under his jurisdiction.

"I will give a globally synchronized televised speech in a moment, and I will give a public speech in front of the Government House building in two days. These things have been notified before, and I believe you do not dare to neglect it."

"I don't dare. We have already made arrangements for everything you told us."

Face the imperial princess, the future heir of this country.

Governor Simon, who was used to shouting and drinking, was as respectful as a servant at this time.

Agnes has always been a resolute person, so after vetoing Simon and others' plan to hold a welcome banquet, she went directly to the Planet Headquarters and started a synchronous TV speech.

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

These policies involve issues related to people's livelihood and taxation that people have been concerned about or complained about before.

At the same time, Agnes also stated that she would give a public speech in front of the Government House building in two days.

She hopes that in this way, the people of the empire in the galaxy will know that the imperial royal family has always stood with their people.

That night, the Governor's Palace, the Governor's Office,

At this time, Simon, the governor of the galaxy, who was supposed to be resting at home, and Chris, the administrator of the planet, were sitting on both sides of the desk.

Judging from their current expressions, they are in a tangle.

"The commander of the Guards has been replaced by a guy I don't know. What should I do? Will it disrupt the Prince Regent's plan?"

Planet Administrator Alvin's face was full of sorrow. He was already worried about this 'plan', but now he even retreated.

"The arrow is on the string and must be fired."

Governor Simon drank all the wine in his glass, and then looked at Alvin with red eyes.

"This is something assigned by the regent. If we can handle it well, it will be a great achievement! The future will not be as simple as a successful career."

"But didn't the gentleman who conveyed the message 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 in the face of difficulties and try not to cause the civilians to bleed. event."

Alvin was still a little worried. After all, the princess's former captain of the guards had received investigation information from the regent.

He was an 'Old Saint-Saunière Zhengxing Longqi' nobleman whose ancestors followed the founding emperor to conquer the country. He was a 'true nobleman' who had the characteristics of loyalty, honor, humility and compassion engraved in his bones.

Although as a guard, he will protect Her Royal Highness the Princess at the cost of his life.

But if the 'enemies' in front of him are unarmed ordinary people, according to the judgment of the analytical AI, there is an 87% probability that the noble commander will directly take the princess away to avoid conflict with the people.

But now, suddenly replaced by a commander he had never seen before, Alvin felt unsure.

If there was widespread bloodshed, he thought the regent might skin them.

"Alvin, is your brain flooded?"

Hearing the concerns of the planet's administrator, Simon sneered disdainfully.

"Do you think that petite 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. After drinking this glass of wine, tomorrow's plan remains unchanged. When things happen, we two brothers will be prosperous~"

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