The controversy in the imperial capital about the sudden and strange behavior of the Great Spear Emperor did not have any impact on the turtle.
After two days, Tu Turtle was busy with a lot of formalities for the nobility. The noble council had sent someone to contact Xia Ya and asked him to report his background and background. The poor Tu Turtle is just a lonely star, his own mother and father. I don't know who it is, but where can I report it
In the end, I made a total of it, and asked Luer and others to help make up a copy. Even the eight generations of the paternal and maternal ancestors made up all the uncles, uncles, aunts, and aunts. In the end, the turtle got this thing that Luer and others have exhausted their wisdom to rectify. , couldn't help but also stunned. After looking at Ruhr for a long time, he sighed: "To be honest, Fatty, I have to be careful with you in the future... You guy, you really lied without even blinking your eyelids. This thing, When I saw it myself, I almost took what was written above seriously."
Ruhl was so angry that he almost kicked over and scolded: "This general is busy with official business, and stays up all night to get this for you. Every thank you word, there is so much nonsense! You don't want it, take it back to me!"
Where is Xia Ya willing? Hee hee smiled and put it away: "Okay, count me as a favor to you."
Then send someone to hand over this thing to the nobility council, and the following things are the work of research and screening. Ruhr said that if the emperor has the intention to promote Xi Ya, the local turtle, the aristocratic council will not obstruct it. This research is just going through the motions.
A day later, Char went to see General Adric who had come to the imperial capital. At this time, the news about the appointment of this general has spread throughout the imperial capital. Although Xia Ya doesn't quite understand what this "Deputy Minister of Military Affairs" is, looking at this scene, it seems that he must be at the level of a "big boss". .
When we met, General Adrick himself looked calm, and he didn't seem to have the slightest joy in being elevated, but his expression was even more serious. When seeing Xia Ya, the scarred-faced general encouraged Xia Ya well, and then stopped talking. But Xiaya instinctively felt that although the general's attitude did not seem to have changed much, some details of his behavior were strange.
Adric seemed to be distracted several times during the conversation, and each time he was distracted, although the time was short, he couldn't help staring at Xia Ya, his eyes were a little weird.
Xia Ya knew that he was arrested by the military that time. If it hadn't been for General Adric to help, I'm afraid things would not have changed today. He is a native who has clear grievances and grievances. He is really grateful for others treating him well, so see When Adrick was there, he had great respect for the general who had helped him with him, and he didn't have the usual laugh at all.
After talking for a while, Adric suddenly said: "Cato and Sharba, they are good guys who have been with me for many years... Well, I know, you have a good relationship with them, and there is a Kevin... "
Speaking of the bald man who died in battle, Adric's expression also became a bit lonely, and then the tough general shook his head: "Don't talk about that, it's common to be a soldier and die in battle, you and me. You don't have to be too obsessed with this kind of emotion. Cato and Sharba don't want to stay in the 13th cavalry regiment anymore. These two boys, worried that Luer will not be able to lead the 13th regiment, came to me and begged me, Wanted to leave with me. But... I didn't agree."
"Ah? Why?" Xia Ya was a little strange: "You, haven't you been promoted?"
In his opinion, General Adrick treats his subordinates extremely well, and he was promoted to the military. If he can still be with him, the deputy minister of military affairs, it would be a big difference. And as a general, he will never be the kind of guy who doesn't remember his old feelings after he is promoted. But refused to follow the two old subordinates...
"Well, follow me into the army, the future may not be easy. If you think about all kinds of things, I'm afraid it's not as happy and happy as staying in the military camp. So, I brought them to the imperial capital, and I just let them follow you. There, you had a date, and you were all brothers who were killed together from the sea of blood, and I believe that you will not treat old friends badly."
Seeing that the general didn't want to go into details, Xiaya simply didn't ask. Anyway, Cato and Sharba are his brothers, no matter what, he will always treat them well.
It's just... The general's attitude always made Xia Ya feel uneasy.
Although the general has always been dignified and unsmiling - just this time, why does it sound like he is explaining the funeral
After being silent for a while, Adrick looked at Xi Ya, his eyes were originally resolute, but at a certain moment, he inadvertently revealed a gentleness, but this expression was fleeting, and it turned into the usual sternness.
"Well... Tomorrow, I'll go to the Senate to accept the process of appointment, Xiaya, you can go with me too. The Senate was set up at the beginning of the empire's founding, and it is of great significance. You should also feel it. For you There will always be some help in the future.”
Xia Ya didn't ask much, and immediately agreed. He has great respect for the general. Since the general wants to do something by himself, it must be for his own good.
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The next morning, Xia Ya went to the Senate with General Adric to accept the proposal. Adrick only brought more than ten personal guards with him when he returned to the capital. According to tradition, when he went to the Senate, he had to change into a suit. White robes, no fancy clothes and any official uniforms that can show identity - this is the embodiment of the democratic spirit: everyone is equal.
But Xia Ya found out, but she felt a little disdain in her heart: Everyone wears the same clothes, that means equality is the same? It's just a piece of fig leaf. After leaving the Senate, high-ranking officials and bigwigs, and common people are ants, how can they be the same
But it seems that Adrick has a very respectful attitude towards the Senate. Since the general wants to do this, Char Ya naturally does it without saying a word.
However, seeing General Adrick take off his armor and military uniform and wear a white linen robe, there was a divine expression on his face that was originally decisive, which made Xi Ya feel a little pity in his heart.
The young turtle, at this moment, still doesn't know what is "faith" and what is "ideal". However, from the general's body, he also instinctively felt such a different experience.
It seems... these are the things that the general valued very much.
The group of people all wore white clothes that did not distinguish each other, and rode to the front of the Senate. There were dozens of meters away from the door. The general took the lead and got off the horse and walked with the horse.
Adrick walked in front, turned his head and smiled at Xia, who was full of doubts, and said warmly, "It was a tradition a thousand years ago that before the Senate, no matter how powerful or royal family members were, they were not allowed to ride their horses to show respect for civil rights."
Xia Ya was at a loss, but he just did it - he didn't know anything like civil rights, he only knew that whatever the general asked him to do, he would do it himself!
When I came to the gate of the Senate, I looked at the mottled stone steps and the gate full of rust. Although it had been temporarily decorated, the rust marks over the years were hard to hide. It's hard to hide the run-down taste.
There was no one at the door, the door was open, and Xiaya was puzzled, but heard Adric smiling: "This is a tradition, people who are elected, regardless of their status, are in white clothes when they enter this door! If the door is lined up to welcome, then That is, there is a distinction between the noble and the low, and it cannot be called equality.”
Xia Ya didn't take it seriously, just nodded.
It was the first time he came to the Senate, a place well-known in the history of the empire, but in the imperial capital, it was inconspicuous. He walked in and walked through a winding corridor with bricks on the ground and on the walls and ceilings on both sides. The stone is broken, and there are still some cracks, and a few weeds are stubbornly growing.
The innermost is a circular place like a small theater. Adric told Xia that this is the chamber of the Senate—at the beginning of the establishment of the empire, the most important document of the empire at present was passed here: the empire code!
Looking at General Adrick's face at the moment, he actually showed a somewhat excited look, and his eyebrows were awe-inspiring, like a fanatical pilgrim. Xia Ya understands... The general is not happy because he is about to be promoted here. It seems that he just doesn't know why, but he values this Senate very much
In this small circular conference hall, there is a circle of high terraces around, and after looking at the environment, it is enough to accommodate hundreds of people. It's just that on the empty steps, there are only a hundred or ten people sitting in the front row at this moment.
There is a round table in the middle, and the three old men in white robes above are naturally the three chief elders in the Senate. Different from the others in the hall, in addition to their white robes, the three elders also had a gold badge in the shape of an olive leaf pinned to their chests.
Adrick instructed Char to find a seat beside the steps and sit down and listen, not to talk loudly, and then strode up to the high platform by himself.
As soon as he went up, the members in white sitting around let out a burst of exclamation.
"Ah! Is this the general?"
"Why is his appearance so terrible? God, look at his scarred face!"
"Che, what do you know? You have to look terrible to scare the enemy on the battlefield. Do you think you are the little white faces who are doing business in your hall!"
"What general, it's military affairs... ah, what's that official called? By the way, what about the deputy minister of military affairs! I heard that he is a very big official, and even the emperor will be polite when he sees him."
"You said, what is he going to tell us in a while? What does this proposal mean? What are we going to ask him?"
"Stop talking nonsense, listen to what he has to say. Alas, I still have work to do at home. The three old men said they would give ten coins for sitting here for a long time. I don't know if it is true."
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The following low-pitched discussions and chatter were like hundreds of flies buzzing. When Xia heard it, she felt a little dissatisfaction in her heart. She couldn't help frowning, her face was ugly, and she glared fiercely at the few people beside her. Seeing that Xiaya looked fierce, she moved her buttocks in fear and sat further away.
On the stage, Adrick also heard the commotion below, but he didn't really hear it. The originally warm eyes were slightly dimmed, and he just frowned, but when he saw the three elders, they jointly lifted a square thin piece. The thin slate came and placed it on a single table in the middle of the high platform. In Adric's eyes, there was a sudden excitement!
The slate, I don't know how many years have passed, the slate has been slightly blackened, but the line of characters engraved on it is still clear.
"Sovereign power comes from the people"
This one thing seemed to ignite the enthusiasm in Adrick's heart. He also forgot about the noise below. He walked directly to the single table and stood there, nodding to the three elders.
"Silence! Silence!!!"
An old man shouted twice: "Now, please General Adric to accept the proposal!"
I don't know if it was the majesty of the elders, or the ten copper plates that were promised, and the people below quickly closed their mouths.
Adrick's face was stern, he walked up, coughed slightly, and then spoke in a deep voice. In this circular chamber, the general's words were clearly spread throughout the audience.
"My name, you already know, I am here today to accept the proposal, because all power comes from the people! Today I stand here and accept the proposal from the people, this is the spirit. "
Adrick looked at the people below, and the three elders next to him with a look of relief.
Naturally, they rejoiced in their hearts. This time, they actually reviewed such a prominent personnel appointment as "Deputy Minister of Military Affairs"—that's all. The point is that Adrick's political stance was originally close to the Senate. He himself was an honorary member of the Senate. Such a big man who attaches great importance to the spirit of civil rights is about to enter the core power circle of the empire, so in the future, if more people can open their eyes for the Senate, then...
Adrick seemed finally agitated, and his voice became impassioned.
"Where the empire was founded, a great sage once said: No matter the sacred, the supreme, or the humble, like ants crawling—all of these come from the people! If the people support, then there will be The supreme, if the people do not like it, the supreme will eventually become humble…”
Adric's speech here starts with the beginning of a senate, a great philosophical man of the empire and one of the earliest founders of the senate, citing a famous quote from a book written by this ancestor in the past.
These words, the three elders were very excited, and Adric himself said it with awe.
However, after he spoke for a few minutes, the following decision members gradually showed an impatient look. At this moment, let alone the prestige of the elders, even the effectiveness of those ten copper coins seems to be ineffective. a lot less...
"You said, what was he talking about up there?"
"How do I know? What kind of ants are crawling?"
"Cut, ants are all crawling and walking. What is crawling? Is it a toad?"
"Yi, what did he say that the people don't like it, then Zhigao has become an ant? What does this mean?"
"You ask me, how do I know? I don't like that tax officer's face every day when he comes to collect taxes, and he dreams of getting rich. But what if I don't like it? I don't dare to provoke that tax officer."
"Don't be noisy! Do you still want those ten coppers?"
The voice of the discussion below gradually increased, but Adric on the stage seemed to have no response and still talked freely, but his brows were inadvertently wrinkled a few times, and the originally enthusiastic eyes couldn't help but show a trace of loss.
Finally, his speech ended, and the ten-minute speech made the following resolution members yawn again and again, and some people sat there, unable to sit still. There is no action on this step, they are all hard stones, sitting for a long time. Now, my butt is really uncomfortable, I can't help but move it around. Others seemed to be accustomed to doing things at home, crossed their legs up on the steps, and half-lying there. There are even more extreme people, but they chatted there in a low voice, talking about the shortcoming of parents, the price of meat and vegetables and other topics.
After Adric finished speaking, his expression gradually became deeper and deeper, and he slowly turned his head and glanced at the elder.
"Yeah! Quiet!!" The old man blushed and shouted loudly: "Next, please make an argument! Mr. Adric please accept everyone's questions!"
question
The following people suddenly came to the spirit. Before this meeting, the three elders had temporarily and urgently done a lot of training for these "members". This question is actually a process of accepting all kinds of questions from everyone and answering them on the spot. No matter how difficult or sharp the question is, the person who is being discussed must answer it. Even in the ancient traditions, in the earliest years of the Senate, there were often some powerful figures who could not satisfy the members during the process of deliberation, and were asked embarrassingly as a result.
This kind of thing makes everyone very interested.
This is a rare opportunity! You can make things difficult for such a big man who is high on weekdays, and you don't have to be blamed
Seeing this kind of big man, this kind of big official being unlucky, watching this kind of person get embarrassed by their own little people—this is a good opportunity! In any case, even if you watch a lively event, you can be proud of it in the future, a good topic after tea and dinner.
Sure enough, as soon as the elders opened their mouths to announce the question, there was a buzzing sound, and some quarrels began.
"This general, you are talking about why the war tax is added every year!"
"That is, I live in Osgilia, and what does it have to do with me fighting other places?"
"There are always people in my shop to make trouble. Those patrols are friends with thugs, and they are black! They paid the security tax but no one cares!"
"It's too dark! Corrupt officials!!"
"My nephew was beaten last year!! It's the people from the security team!!"
"How much does a big man like you make a year! Why are you exploiting people like us?"
"Nonsense! It's strange that such aristocrats are not greedy for money!"
"Ha! Look at his blushing! He has a guilty conscience and can't speak!"
"Rejected! Rejected!!"
One shouted loudly, and immediately reminded the people next to him.
Last night, when the three old men taught you the process, didn't they say that when the final proposal is over, you can choose to pass or reject it
Most of the people who passed the process didn't pay much attention.
But reject it... that's enough fun! When we see such a big person on weekdays, we have to bow our heads and salute, and it is a rare opportunity to let such a person eat in our hands! !
right! That's it! turn down! turn down! How fun it is to see such a rare misfortune of such a big man! !
turn down! turn down! ! !
"turn down!!"
"turn down!!!"
There was a buzzing noise in the dismissal hall, and Adrick above didn't even say a word. The so-called "questions" below even have one serious question per person about his promotion.
Xia Ya blushed with anger, and was about to stand up a few times, but Adrick cast a stern look and stopped Xia Ya's actions.
Young Xiaya didn't understand that such a good general, a good general who was dedicated to the country, killed the enemy and resisted foreign aggression, and never did anything wrong on weekdays. Such a good person, why do these bastards do this? !
But the general, still being so polite to them? !
"Rejected! Rejected!"
"Oh!!! Rejection Rejection!!"
"Yes! Just don't make these nobles proud!! Reject him! Reject him!!"
"Hahaha! Rejected!"
The three elders above were red-faced and looked at each other. They naturally understood what Adric was, and they knew that a senior official like Adric who was pro-Senate was very beneficial to the Senate.
But…
Adrick stood on the stage, his face was cold, but his eyes were full of loss. He didn't seem to care about the ridicule and coaxing below—yes, it was purely boring coaxing.
But this general, his face is so...heart, but what is it like
No matter what, at this moment, Xiaya looked at this place, at this place, at these guys in white robes, his heart was full of anger and hostility!
(General, what civil rights and democracy are you talking about, I don’t understand.)
(But, isn't that what you're talking about... Democracy?!)
At this moment, Xia Ya's heart was full of contempt for something like a Senate meeting.
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At the end of the quiet long street in the north of the city, through the courtyards of the buildings, in the innermost circular study, Cavie Hill quietly leaned on a soft couch, with one leg cocked, Wearing snow-white socks, he was flipping through a book in his hand, as if he saw something wonderful, and his feet in the white socks shook slightly.
Beside him, the girl with freckles on her face was standing with her hands down, and said in a low voice: "...It's probably like this, teacher, today's proposal by General Adric in the Senate was actually rejected...I I just got the news and I think…”
Snapped.
Caviehir smiled lightly, put down the book in his hand, looked at his female disciple, and said in his soft voice, "Okay, I already knew it."
Then, he stretched out his hand, the girl immediately went over, and respectfully helped the teacher sit up.
Cavie Hill sat up straight and stretched his waist: "I've already guessed the result. Hmph... Democracy, a bunch of people who don't even recognize a word, don't even have enough to eat, how can they understand these things If the people's wisdom is not open, then there is no way to talk about democracy. It's ridiculous..."
He said lightly: "I understand this truth, and Your Majesty also understands it. It's just that His Majesty deliberately made such a move this time, leaving Adric's appointment to the Senate. The intention is very obvious, that is, Let Adrick see what the current Senate is like! He wants to let Adric give up, give up on the system of the Senate, be loyal and serve His Majesty in the future - he wants to use this to make Adrian give up Ke saw these things clearly, and his hope was destroyed."
The girl sighed: "Your Majesty's deep meaning is really extraordinary, but the disciple did not think of this level."
Caviehir looked at the female apprentice and smiled slightly: "Unfortunately, His Majesty's intention is in vain after all."
"Oh?" The girl raised her head and looked at the teacher in confusion.
"I know very well what Adric is like." Caviehir shook his head and pointed to the tea cup on the table. The girl hurried over to hold it with both hands, Caviehir took it, took a sip, and looked up at this Girl: "I ask you, if you love someone, but the person you love suddenly becomes ugly and sickly, what should you do?"
The girl was stunned for a moment, but when the teacher asked a question, she replied respectfully: "It depends, whether it is true love or false joy. If it is just false joy, I will naturally change my mind and ignore that person. If it is true love... I will cure the sickness of the person I love! I will never give up because of the sickness of the other person!"
Caviehir listened, let out a long sigh, and after a long while, said in a low voice, "That's it."
He glanced at the female apprentice: "Adrick, the 'belief' in his own heart is true love!"
The girl listened with a thoughtful expression on her face, and after a while, she also sighed softly.
Then she suddenly remembered something, and said again: "Teacher... There is one more thing, you asked me to pay attention to that kid's movements. I heard today that General Adrick took that kid with him when he went to the Senate. It's just that When he came out, the kid was furious and made a lot of nonsense at the gate of the Senate..."
"Oh?"
When Caviehir heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and a happy smile appeared on his face.
He stood up, walked to the table, suddenly raised his hand and patted the table lightly.
"Hahaha! Very good! Very good! Adric took him, mostly because he wanted this kid to believe in that belief with him... However, this is self-defeating. Very good! Very good! That boy, in the future I'm afraid I will never have a good impression of the Senate again. Speaking of which, this is good news."
He looked at the female disciple and suddenly said, "Prepare the car, I'm going out."
"Ah? Teacher, it's time for lunch, you... "
"You, I don't understand!" Caviehir said lightly and strode to the door of the study. The girl behind quickly followed.