Black Sun Mountain Valley, empire. 黑日山谷,帝国一方。 Heavenly King ordered, Imperial Fleet from, when carries out. Demonstrated the place according to the map, Imperial Fleet has put down the ground forces and one should need the commodity, one after another lifted off, starts to return. 天王即已下令,禁卫舰队自当执行。按照地图所显示地点,禁卫舰队放下了地面部队和一应所需物资,就陆续升空,开始返航。 Several tens of thousands empire soldiers grasp all time construction forts, after all Dark Race is near at hand, no one knows when they will launch the attack. 数万帝国战士则抓紧一切时间修建要塞,毕竟黑暗种族就近在咫尺,谁也不知道他们什么时候会发起进攻。 soldiers that these arrive in newly, was not clear just had anything, does not know why the empire suddenly also had the ability of construction fort. To these ordinary soldiers, is unimportant, more importantly can have the fort how fort comes according to to endanger to guard. Has the fort, the casualties completely are two appearances. 这些新抵达的战士,并不清楚刚刚发生了什么,也不知道为何帝国突然又有了修建要塞的能力。对这些普通战士来说,要塞怎么来的并不重要,重要的是能够有要塞可以据危守卫。有没有要塞,伤亡完全是两个样子。 They did not care that above these this and that matters, only cared how long oneself can live. 他们并不关心上面那些这样那样的事,只关心自己能够活多久。 Song Zining regained consciousness, then logically again taking office empire new world Commander Expeditionary Forces. His has not recovered after all completely, will not have in a short time the war, then complies with the people to persuade to return to the empire, rested short on the 3rd, accepted the Empire Medical school to inspect while convenient, has a look at the body and soul also has any hidden danger not to have. 宋子宁即已苏醒,便顺理成章地重新上任帝国新世界远征军总指挥一职。只是他身体毕竟还没有全部康复,短时间内又不会有战事,便顺应众人劝说返回帝国,短休三日,顺便接受帝国医学院检查,看看身体和灵魂还有什么隐患没有。 After he sends off, several core military officers greatly relaxed, does not need the time to be worried when finally this suddenly cannot think flushed the Dark Race big camp. 将他送走后,几位核心将领们大大松了一口气,总算不用时刻担心这位什么时候突然想不开去冲黑暗种族的大营了。 After returning to the empire, Song Zining then discovers the empire home almost to Black Sun Mountain Valley finally a war not any news. All newspaper combat reports, are publicize the empire to return to Black Sun Mountain Valley, the reconstruction base. But regarding the reason and process, kept silent, the Qianye's name, never appeared. 返回帝国后,宋子宁便发现帝国国内几乎对黑日山谷最终一战没有任何消息。所有报纸战报,都是宣扬帝国重返黑日山谷,再建基地。但对于原因和过程,却是只字不提,千夜的名字,更是从未出现。 Qianye leads the empire remnant armed forces, wins one victory after another, including breaking dozens blockade lines, defeats ten times in already the powerful enemy, kills to the news of butte, desirably was cancelled, the related combat report all destroys. 就连千夜率领帝国残军,屡战屡胜,连破数十道封锁线,击败十倍于已的强敌,一路杀至孤峰的消息,都被人刻意抹去,相关战报更是悉数销毁。 What is strange, that side Evernight Council is also quiet, as if the serious losses of that many high-rank aristocrats cannot start any mighty waves. 诡异的是,永夜议会那边也是静悄悄的,仿佛那么多上位贵族的惨重损失没能掀起任何波澜。 Duke Minghai and Duke Wenyuan recorded merit, the merit has not reduced actually, is that many, but has traded other names. 鸣海公和文渊公都被记功,功劳倒是没有减少,还是那么多,只不过换了其它名目。 Hears the news still at Duke Wenyuan of imperial capital, has a sigh. His former case charge just by the slow amnesty, finally was processed still in treating definitely, solid cannot be meddlesome. His that school when offending Bright Emperor, very much one is not treats by Green Sun King sees, has been transparently in the military headquarters completely, did not say the voice, the level of secrecy high point archives cannot see. 尚在帝都的文渊公听到消息,惟有一声叹息。他的前案罪名刚被缓赦,最终处理仍在待决中,实是不能多事。况且他那一派在得罪皓帝之余,不知怎地也很不受青阳王一系待见,在军部已经完全透明化,不说发声,就连密级高一点的公文都看不到。 But Duke Minghai is gets sick, wants to go home to take care of the natural lifespan. The application has handed the military headquarters, but has not approved. 而鸣海公则是告病,想要回家颐养天年。申请已经递到军部,只是还没有批下来。 Liu Chengyun is actually reinstated, he one was delivered in all directions to entreat before, finally after the war ended in the reward record, according to Qianye originally had not said that pares the military exploit. He pours exceptionally actively, seeks personal gain unceasingly, wants to seek some new assignments. 刘成云却是官复原职,他之前一被送回来就四处求告,最终战事结束后的封赏记录上,也没有按千夜原本所说削去军功。他倒异常活跃,不断钻营,想要谋些新差事。 Although he did not have participation final death to attack, but front has also fought several wars along with Qianye. Everything lives in these wars, has not been seriously injured, the strength somewhat has benefitted, Liu Chengyun also profits great. According to the doctor surveys, he at least can also live for over ten years. 他虽然没有参与最终的死亡突击,但前面也随着千夜打了几场大战。凡是在这些大战中活下来的,又没受重伤,实力多多少少有所进益,刘成云也受益不浅。据医师测算,他至少还能活十年以上。 Can prolong life, the idea of Liu Chengyun changed, does not want to put together the completely remnant body to seek the meritorious service for the family, but starts to plan for oneself. 能够延寿,刘成云的想法就变了,再也不想拼尽残躯为家族谋功勋,而是开始为自己打算。 Regarding must truncate completely Qianye of his military exploit at that time, Liu Chengyun hates to the marrow of the bones. Therefore once has free time, immediately is connected including the above several memorials to the emperor, the strength counts Qianye all sorts of indictments. Is only a pity his these time actually completely not the lineage/vein of accurate Imperial Court. Certain high-rank do not want to mention Qianye again, regardless of the meddlesome misdemeanor is so. 对于当时要削尽他军功的千夜,刘成云自是恨之入骨。因此一旦得空,立刻连上数道奏折,力数千夜种种罪状。只可惜他这一次却完全没有把准朝中的脉。某些上位者不想再提起千夜,无论好事坏事都是如此。 The Liu Chengyun several charge sheets hand over, trades is one reproves severely, and must receive to his regiment originally. After this twists and turns, Liu Chengyun is perplexed, several backers close door not to see to him, does not dare to act sloppily again, must place bottom of heart the hatred temporarily. 刘成云数道控状递上去,换来的却是一顿严厉训斥,并且把原本要给他的一个军团又收了回去。经此波折,刘成云不明所以,就连几名靠山都对他闭门不见,自是不敢再胡来,只得将仇恨暂时放在心底。 Song Zining returns to the imperial capital, sees is this picture. 宋子宁返回帝都,见到的便是这一幅景象。 Many people think that Song Zining must be Qianye will be outraged by an injustice, runs the summon, but has not thought of Song Zining after the military headquarters glanced through the small half day combat report, the preparation leaves, without any indicated. 许多人都以为宋子宁必会为千夜抱不平,奔走呼唤,可是没想到宋子宁在军部翻阅了小半日战报后,就准备离开,没有任何表示。 Soon when goes out of the military headquarters, Commander stopped by calling out Song Zining, said: „If Marshal Song has free time, old King wants to ask you to go to a palace to chat.” 快要走出军部之时,一名将军叫住了宋子宁,道:“若宋帅有空,老王爷想请您前往王府一叙。” Song Zining has a look at the time, said joyfully: „Long hears King your family place private kitchen given name, did not have the opportunity to attempt. Now this time, should have the opportunity to try the craftsmanship of palace master chef?” 宋子宁看看时间,欣然道:“久闻老王爷府上私房菜大名,一直没有机会尝试。现在这个时间,应该有机会试试王府大厨的手艺吧？” Commander said with a smile: „This is natural, old King has prepared the next table of good dishes, you went on.” 将军笑道:“这是自然,老王爷已经备下一桌好菜,就等您去呢。” „What does that also wait for?” “那还等什么？” A moment later, Song Zining enters the Extreme Point King mansion, was introduced the pool reception room in side institute, in the hall has suspended. the chopsticks, the maidservants the appetizer has been delivering the cup 片刻之后,宋子宁走进指极王府,被引入侧院的池畔花厅,厅中已经摆好了杯筷,侍女们正把前菜送上来。 Extreme Point King sits in pond Bian, is fishing. Sees Song Zining to arrive, calls: „Did Zining come? The time is just right, takes a seat. These dishes, are late to be possible not to be delicious again.” 指极王坐在池边,正在钓鱼。看到宋子宁到来,招呼道:“子宁来了？时间正好,入席吧。这几道菜,再晚点可就不好吃了。” Song Zining does not decline, below seat of honor, drank three cups with Extreme Point King continually. 宋子宁也不推辞,在下首坐了,与指极王连饮三杯。 Three glasses of liquor, Extreme Point King raising his hand wields lightly, all waiters have then drawn back. 三杯酒罢,指极王抬手轻挥,所有侍者便都退了出去。 Waits to control nobody, the Extreme Point King slow say/way: „The matter of Qianye so processes, can you have the objection?” 等左右无人,指极王缓道:“千夜之事如此处理,你可有异议？” „Is this your meaning?” “这是您的意思？” Extreme Point King said: „All is not, but indeed I have nodded.” 指极王道:“不全是,但确实我点过头。” The Song Zining silent moment, said: „If did not say that slightly discontented, that is impossible. But you, since makes this decision, must well-founded. Zining Appreciate further details, later again comes across similar matter, is good to know how should process.” 宋子宁默然片刻,道:“若说没有丝毫不满,那自是不可能的。只不过您既然做此决定,必是有理由的。子宁愿闻其详,以后再遇到类似事情,也好知道该如何处理。” Extreme Point King said: „I know, such handling, to the Qianye reality is unfair. When This King is young is also same as you, unavoidably has being swayed by personal feelings time. Now was gradually old, understands, the basis of all things handling, is actually the family/home country for first four characters.” 指极王道:“我知道,这样处置,对千夜实是不公。本王年轻时也和你们一样,难免有意气用事的时候。现在年纪渐渐大了,也就明白,诸事处置的根本,其实就是家国为先四个字。” Song Zining listens attentively. 宋子宁用心倾听。 Extreme Point King sighed suddenly, said: „I these matters, you somewhat should also hear in the past. To be honest, the middle has the entire 20 years, that tone stops up throughout in my heart, not debonding. Afterward some, I suddenly understand on the 1st, this world that many matters, that many people, where can be fair? Many times, have to two harm, selects his light, but line it.” 指极王忽然叹了口气,道:“我当年那些事,你们多多少少也应该都听说过。老实说,中间有整整20年,那口气始终堵在我心头,不曾舒解过。还是后来某一日,我忽然明白,这世间那么多事,那么多人,哪能事事公平？许多时候,不得不在两害之中,择其轻者而行之。” Extreme Point King recalls the past events, silent moment , to continue said: „Actually Qianye resulted in me to inherit in the past, calculated my half disciple. In recent years, the empire and I, defeated/carrying he is solid. You may know, I such will do why?” 指极王又忆起往事,默然片刻,才续道:“其实千夜得了我当年传承,也算我半个弟子。这些年来,帝国与我,都负他实多。你可知道,我为何会这么做？” Song Zining said: „The Nighteye incident, I am actually clear. Although I do not know that which influential figure she was antiquity time awakens, once caught up truly, was the empire trusted friend big trouble. The time of empire right resurgence, on Holy Mountain three were too supremely many, cannot present fourth again.” 宋子宁道:“夜瞳一事,我倒是明白。虽然我不知道她是上古时期哪位大人物觉醒,可是一旦真正发力,就是帝国心腹大患。帝国正当中兴之期,圣山上三位至尊已经太多了,绝不能再出现第四个。” „precisely so. Although there is a shame in the heart, I have to do. Perhaps she does not have with the empire hostile heart, but if had, this grade of risk, is actually everyone cannot undertake. Even if this matter, only then a probability extremely, cannot make it occur. Nighteye this awakened big shot, must result before she grows strangles. Otherwise, perhaps Empire resurge, in light of this died.” “正是如此。虽然有愧于心,我也不得不做。也许她从无与帝国敌对之心,可若一旦有了,这等风险,却是谁都承担不起。哪怕此事只有万分之一的概率,也绝不能让它发生。夜瞳这等觉醒大能,必须得在她成长起来之前扼杀。否则的话,帝国中兴,说不定就此夭折。” Song Zining nods. 宋子宁点头。 Extreme Point King looked at one to him, slow say/way: „No matter you whether now understood, when in ten years, when the hand grasps the heavy power, every action and every movement affects the national destiny, will understand.” 指极王向他看了一眼,缓道:“不管你现在是否理解,等再过十年,手握重权,一举一动都牵动国运时,就会明白了。” Does not wait for Song Zining to reply, Extreme Point King also said: „You may know, the empire millennium someone comes heart does not fall, what depends is what?” 不等宋子宁回答,指极王又道:“你可知道,帝国千年来人心不坠,靠的是什么？” This issue has perplexed Song Zining actually, although he also browses in the history, but is not very after all profound. Ponders over, thought that has many answers , is not quite appropriate. 这个问题倒是难住了宋子宁,他虽于史学也有涉猎,但毕竟不够精深。思前想后,觉得有许多答案,却又都不太恰当。 Sees him not to answer, Extreme Point King slow say/way: „Actually is not one of us, his heart must different. These eight characters, Founding Ancestor set in the past.” 见他不答,指极王缓道:“其实就是非我族类,其心必异。这八个字,还是太祖当年定下的。” How „this......” Song Zining has not thought, can be this answer. In recent years, he actually to these eight characters already somewhat repugnant, at least overall will not admit. “这……”宋子宁怎么都没想到,会是这个答案。这些年来,他其实对这八个字已经有些反感,至少不会全盘接纳。 Extreme Point King smiled, said: „Empire development to today, population by 10 billion discusses. Irregular. These many people, these many differences, you think how many studies to read to be able the person of reason to have? Most people toil for day, thinks indulges with ease, spoke the Grand Dao principle to be useless to them. Wants millions of people are all of one mind, the best means antagonize people. Formidable and evil enemy, and is hard to defeat, and there is an intense and deep-seated hatred.” 指极王笑了笑,道:“帝国发展至今日,人口以10000000000而论。上上下下,参差不齐。这么多人,这么多差异,你以为读书读到能够明理的人有多少？大多数人劳碌一天,想的只是轻松放纵,给他们讲大道理是没用的。想要万众一心,最好的办法是树敌。一个强大、邪恶且难以击败的敌人,且有血海深仇。” „Empire founds a nation for hundred years later, has overcome the first film base industry. At that time, the first generation experienced the person of Dark Race cruel rule to pass away one after another, newborn Human race many people have hoped calmer and steadier life, they have not realized, does not want to realize that type reared in a pen, momentarily possibly became the despair of blood food. They thought that piece of Continent enough multiplies to stay, looks at the moment of armistice peacefully naturally, treats as the future that the gray trades under these floors can anticipate.” “帝国立国百年之后,打下了第一片基业。那个时候,第一代经历过黑暗种族残暴统治的人陆陆续续的辞世,新生的人族很多人希望过更安稳的生活,他们没有体会过,也不想体会那种被圈养,随时可能成为血食的绝望。他们觉得一片大陆就足够繁衍栖身,将休战的片刻安宁看得理所当然,将那些台面下的灰色贸易当作可以期待的未来。” „At that time a popular idea in many people, thinks that Human race had proven oneself are independent, free, these armistice are the certificates, therefore should pursue the short ceasefire to expand the everlasting peace the agreement. They even think that among various Evernight clans the holy war, accumulates ten thousand years of contradiction to cause, newborn Human race not such historical burden, therefore the peaceful coexistence may the time. Until this time, the older generations discovered taking a long-range approach of Founding Ancestor, has thought of these eight characters. Since then, the empire absolutely cannot accommodate the alien race, at least in the average person eyes is this. Propagandizes the Dark Race atrocity through all sorts of channels again, hatred such generations of accumulates, until today.” “当时在许多人中流行一种想法,认为人族已经证明了自己是独立的、自由的,那些休战就是证明,所以应该追求将短暂的停火扩大成永久和平的协议。他们甚至认为永夜各族之间圣战,是积累万年的矛盾导致,新生的人族并没有这样的历史包袱,所以和平共处是可期的。直到这时,先辈们才发现太祖的高瞻远瞩,又想到了这八个字。自那以后,帝国就绝对容不下异族,至少在普通人眼中是这样的。再通过种种渠道宣传黑暗种族的暴行,仇恨就这样一代代积累下来,直到今日。” Song Zining holds the breath to listen respectfully. 宋子宁屏息聆听。 „Had the foreign enemy, empire interior many politics were good to process. This truth, various Cliques and Aristocratic Families heads of household mostly also understand. The Evernight war, nothing but is the resources and competition of existing space. Competition between camps, competition in camp. The resources and land that various strength continuous growths, needs are more, naturally will want more wars. You look, regardless of Four Cliques or the Upper Tier aristocratic family, almost every has with the war related industry.” “有了外敌,帝国内部许多政事就好处理了。这个道理,各门阀世家的家主大多也懂。况且永夜的战争,无非是资源和生存空间的争夺。阵营之间的争夺,阵营之内的争夺。各家实力不断壮大,所需要的资源和土地就越多,自然就会想要更多的战争。你看,无论四阀还是上品世家,几乎每家都有和战争相关的产业。” Song Zining nods. Song Clique passing has not been short in munitions business makes money, the Zhao Clique artisan mansion is world-famous, can construct Aerial Warship by one strength. Other such as Bai Family Battle Armor, Yin Family ammunition , the scale is huge. 宋子宁点头。宋阀过往没少在军火生意中赚钱,赵阀匠府更是天下闻名,能以一已之力建造浮空战舰。其它诸如白家的战甲,殷家的弹药,也都规模庞大。 „I know that you came to see to the event that many empires and Evernight help supply each other in recent years. Might as well thinks, these matters, what common trait do have?” “我知道你近年来看到不少帝国与永夜互通有无的事件。不妨想想,这些事,都有什么共同特点？” Song Zining understands everything right off, said: „Is related with high-rank?” 宋子宁一点就透,道:“都与上位者有关？” Extreme Point King nods slowly, „you look right. These matters, actually Imperial House and Cliques and Aristocratic Families, and even the military headquarters are very clear. Evernight has us to need the resources, we have the thing of their wish, helping supply each other is the inevitable matter. But we use the Evernight four clans to be contradictory, profits in the exchange price greatly, this helping supply each other, actual has the considerably large help in the empire overall national strength growth.” 指极王缓缓点头,“你看的没错。这些事,其实帝室、门阀世家,乃至军部都很清楚。永夜有我们所需资源,我们也有他们想要之物,互通有无是不可避免之事。而我们利用永夜四族矛盾,在交换价格上大占便宜,这种互通有无,实际于帝国整体国力增长有相当大的助益。” indeed, the Song Zining position is so higher, saw that are more with the transaction of Dark Race. However these many years later, empire, not only has not declined, the national strength instead progresses day by day. 确实如此,宋子宁位置越高,看到与黑暗种族的交易就越多。然而这么多年下来,帝国非但没有衰落,国力反而蒸蒸日上。 Extreme Point King said: „This helping supply each other, must grasp in aristocratic family clique, so only then controls. Otherwise, if the average person knows that original Dark Race also has the human nature, makes sense the dignity, originally can also do business with them, that worldwide chaos? Who is also willing to bleed sacrifice for the empire, do you also hit to obtain at Black Sun Mountain Valley these campaigns? Which army has to know perfectly well dies, but also is willing dead to fight does not draw back?” 指极王道:“这种互通有无,必须掌握在世家门阀手里,如此方可控制。否则的话,如果普通人知道原来黑暗种族也有人性,也有道理尊严,原来也可以与他们作生意,那岂不是天下大乱？谁还肯为帝国流血牺牲,你在黑日山谷那些战役还打得出吗？有哪支部队明知是死,还肯死战不退？” „Humane mostly instinct dreads difficultly, the hope is easy and comfortable, but also therefore has the impractical fantasy. Has a look at empire not to have for a long time receives these province counties of war, in front of the new world alien beast regiment, how is routed easily accomplished. If Human race initially sought to join Evernight Council, and obtains the small space, really can get it over and done? Did not say small race that these vanish, has a look at the wolf clan present situation, they lose supremely, is about the millenniums.” “人性大都本能地畏惧艰难,希图安逸,还因此有着不切实际的幻想。看看帝国本土久未承战的那些省郡,在新世界异兽军团面前,是怎么被摧枯拉朽击溃的。而若人族当初谋求加入永夜议会,并且得到一席之地,就真能一劳永逸了吗？不说那些消失的小种族,就看看狼族现在的处境吧,他们失去至尊,也不过千年。” „Must perish militantly, forgetting war must the danger. The blood and skeletons of Founding Ancestor and innumerable older generation, make and Evernight four clans for us shoulder to shoulder the vertical dignity. To not let us joins their Council, obeys their rules, finally vanishes however the numerous clans, is quietly to vanish again. This world belongs to darkness, our Daybreak is always the different kind.” “好战必亡,忘战必危。太祖和无数先辈的鲜血和尸骨,为我们挣得与永夜四族并肩而立的尊严。不是为了让我们加入他们的议会,遵守他们的规则,最后泯然众族,再悄无声息消失的。况且这个世界是属于黑暗的,我们黎明从来都是异类。”