In the easternmost part of the Old Continent, adjacent to the Wall of the World, was the desert kingdom of Heimar, which guarded the passage between the Western countries and the Peacock Islands.
The imperial capital — the ancient city of Medina, the Dune Palace.
In the vast palace complex, a huge white dome, sharp arched doors and windows, and intricate decorations with complicated patterns made the palace complex solemn and full of variety, majestic and elegant.
Compared to the architectural art of the Western countries, it was full of exotic charm.
The current king, Merwan II, was wearing a golden crown on his head. He was sitting on a luxurious but aged throne, holding a jar of black liquid and looking at it intently.
His serious look made it seem like he was trying to decipher the black and smelly substance.
Even when the prime minister was standing in front of the throne, bowing and reporting to him, he didn't even bat an eyelid.
"Your Majesty, although the situation in the country is still stable, many of the countries in the vicinity of the Holy Bright Starry Night have been in turmoil.
And after winter, not only did the bewitched commoners not calm down, they became more and more troublesome. What do you think … "
At this point, the prime minister couldn't help but look troubled.
Two hundred years ago.
Back then, the Kingdom of Heimar was undoubtedly at its peak and was the strongest country in the Source Continent.
Because it controlled the only trade route with the Peacock Islands in the East, many Western countries had to look up to it for daily necessities like tea, spices, and porcelain.
Whether it was the size of its territory or its cultural influence, it was much stronger than it was now.
But today, that vast territory had formed 22 relatively independent countries and regions.
Influenced by the beliefs of the Starry Night Order, they had a unified language, culture, and customs, as well as close political, economic, cultural, and religious ties.
In this' democratic flood ', this area that had received a lot of aid from the lowlands became a disaster area. The royal families of many countries had sent letters of request for help to the center of the' Bright Starry Night 'parish, the Kingdom of Heimar.
After listening to the prime minister's report, the old king grunted and turned to look at a young man behind the prime minister.
The young man was as handsome as a woman. He had long blonde hair, a pair of crystal glasses on the bridge of his nose, diamond earrings, sparkling lip rings, gemstone armbands, and golden anklets. Even his ten fingers were full of rings.
Such a distinctive ornament was actually a peak official Wizard in charge of international affairs, Prince Ariel.
"Your Majesty, through the previously signed 'Gold Pound Binding Agreement,' His Majesty Garriott gave us the High Pressure Steam Gun in advance. It's enough for the Camel Hump Knight who guards the capital to complete the upgrade.
At least for Wang Guowei, there was no problem.
However, the package agreement that is said to be able to cure the root cause still needs to be signed by you. If necessary, His Majesty Garriott is even willing to come and negotiate with you personally. "
Instead of replying to him directly, Melvin II glanced at the beautiful dancers around him who were in charge of dressing him.
All of them were beautiful and had graceful figures. Their clothes were cool and sexy.
She was wearing a short red blouse and a red dance skirt made of light and transparent tulle. The skirt had a high slit and fell below her navel and above her buttocks, revealing her soft and slender waist.
Of course.
Although these dancers were dressed beautifully, they were dressed in a traditional desert style, so they were not eye-catching.
However, each dancer's slender and straight legs were wrapped in a layer of sparkling fabric, concealing subtle flaws and showing off the perfect curves of their legs.
Seeing such beauty, the old king, who only had the strength of an official Knight and was already very old due to years of "hard work", could not help but feel warm in his heart.
He slowly raised the jar of viscous black liquid in his hand.
"It's really a magical technique that can turn stone into gold.
Although the huge benefits of the Peacock Islands are gone forever, under the Bright Starry Night parish, this black gold that looks like the night sky is a new gift from the Goddess. It's a new future for the kingdom!
Ariel, my son, reply to His Majesty Garriott that I agree to the 'Monarch's Shield Plan'. "
.....
Snow was falling sporadically in the northern part of the New World during winter, but the beautiful White Swan Castle was as warm as spring.
"Hehehe, wake up!"
"You should be the one to wake up. Take this!"
Poof! Poof! Poof!
After soaking in the hot spring together in the luxurious bathroom of White Swan Castle, Levina, Anita, and Olivia wore thin white nightgowns of the same style and had a pillow fight on the luxurious bed in Anita's room.
It was as if all the turbulence in the Old World had nothing to do with them.
Of course, it was not that they were heartless and did not notice the hidden danger behind the continuous expansion of the democratic influence.
It was because the sense of crisis was the same as the sense of happiness. Ten thousand words of persuasion were not as good as letting them suffer a loss.
Elvin had used this trick once during the "Spirit Wave". Based on the comparison between the safe zone and the areas where the "Spirit Wave" raged, the people's sense of belonging was greatly enhanced, and it was easier to attract outsiders.
So.
Although the monarchs of a few countries were dejectedly ousted, this situation was not only good for the Eye of Wealth, but also for the monarchs and members of the royal family.
The chaos in the lowlands was more conducive for them to find potential allies.
"Mervyn II agreed? Not bad, not bad. A starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Heimar's overall strength can be ranked in the top six in the world.
The gold pounds are linked to their oil, and they can lie at home and have an endless supply of money. Happy! Hehehe … "
Levina played with Anita and Olivia while she privately messed with Elvin, who was still working overtime in the study.
Previously, in order to deal with the inevitable "flood of democracy."
After discussing with the goddess, the two of them launched the "Monarch's Shield Plan", also known as the "Royal Power Reform Plan."
Now, in the face of the increasingly intense "flood of democracy" that seemed to change overnight, the world's main feudal monarchies were all in danger.
It was also time to implement the plan.
For those feudal dynasties, it was difficult to redesign the country's top level like the Tulip Kingdom, but it was not impossible.
Because for the "Goddess of Royalty and Navigation," "Royalty" did not equal "totalitarianism." It was not in the past, not now, and not in the future.
Take the most typical representative, the Kingdom of Faletis, for example.
After hundreds of years of active, passive, and adaptive reform.
The ruling class of this country had become the queen and a large group of interest groups that shared her ideals and goals.
It was just that the queen controlled most of the armed forces, human rights, and the power to punish. She was the de facto head of state.
Compare this to the "democratic countries" established by the capitalists and bankers.
After the reform, the countries of the "Tulip Alliance" currently adopted the model of a "big government and small society."
As the agent of royalty, the government was more in charge, but also had more responsibilities, especially in the field of people's livelihood. It was obviously opposed to all the capitalists in the country that looked at money.
In the countries established by the capitalists, they adopted the model of a "small government and large society." The power of the government was relatively weak. The capitalists, or more accurately, the "Eye of Wealth" was the master of the country.
The people were like leeks that could be harvested after being cut. If they could not create value for the capitalists, they had no meaning to exist.
Therefore, if one wanted to fight against the "flood of democracy," which was absolutely self-serving, it was useless to reason with them.
If you reason with them, they will play hooliganism with you. If you play hooliganism with them, they will talk about the law with you. If you talk about the law with them, they will talk about politics with you.
It was just like the saying, "If you are rich, you should follow the golden rule. If you are poor, you should not force others."
At present, in the entire material world, only two monarchs were Elvin and Levina. Coupled with the backing of the [Goddess of Navigation and Royalty], they were the natural flags of the [Royalty].
They had a long lifespan and had long transcended the mortal world. They had enough breadth of mind and boldness. They would not haggle over worldly wealth. They also understood the relationship between social wealth redistribution and long-term stability.
They were also well-deserved leaders of many feudal dynasties.
And those monarchs who were in danger were their potential allies.
The [Monarch's Shield Plan] proposed by the two of them was not complicated, but it hit the key of democracy.
By establishing a "mutually beneficial" alliance of monarchs, the [Monarch's Shield] would provide protection for many monarchs and turn them into "anchors of stability" in the "vortex of democracy."
Then, they would fight against the "flood of democracy" in three aspects: religion (God's bestowal of royalty), economic method (social wealth redistribution), and power (Transcendents) to ensure the continued rule of the [Royalty].
The political culture of "worship the gods, loyalty to the monarch, and order" would always be the mainstream value of the monarchs.
At the same time.
In terms of economy, take the Kingdom of Heimar as an example.
With the rise of the oil industry and internal combustion engines in the New World, the duchy also gave them a huge oil order.
Through a large number of large enterprises, mines, land, and other state-owned assets in the field of people's livelihood, rent income was generated to maintain the state's expenditure.
It was like a certain industrial country that no longer cared about agricultural taxes.
Some people were ready to propose that citizens should not be taxed, and there should not even be a tax department at all. This would create a situation of "no taxes, no representation," completely destroying the so-called "democratic" foundation.
Of course, there was no return without effort. Joining the international gold pound system dominated by the tulips was just one of the thresholds.
"To be honest, we have to thank the Lowlands for their help."
"Yes, indeed. At least Vulkan's firearms are selling well now!"
"The kingdom's too, hahaha …"
However.
After all, Levina did not have Elvin's ability to do two things at once.
While she was privately chatting with Elvin, Anita knocked her down on the bed with a goose feather pillow while she was distracted. She took the opportunity to hug Olivia's slender waist and fell down with her.
"Hahaha …"
After fooling around for a while, Olivia took the small bottle from the Night Spirit maid.
"The lotion produced by Sekhmet is super good for the skin. Let me apply it for you."
In this world, women's businesses were the most profitable. All kinds of cosmetics, lotions, lipsticks … These were the most profitable sectors of the biomedical company.
In comparison, the limited sales of the [Active Enzyme Preparation] could not compare.
"Hersey, let me try it too!"
"No, no …"
"I advise you to take care of yourself. Don't force me to beg you!"
Levina, however, grabbed the girl's ankle and tickled her pink foot.
"Hahaha, I'll give, I'll give, …"
No one knew what she touched, but Her Majesty suddenly let out a cry of surprise.
"Wow! Little Hersey, you don't usually show off. I didn't expect you to be this good. Elvin … hahaha … "
"You're so annoying. Sister, save me!"
"Hahaha, Hersey, don't be afraid. I'm coming! Wow, Wella is even better! "
"Annie …"
The connection was not disconnected. Elvin, who was sitting alone in the study, suddenly pricked up his ears.
Smack! Smack!
After a round of flirting, the sister, who was the strongest adult dragon, suppressed them all and slapped each of them on the butt.
"Oh, hahaha …"
Then, he hugged the soft and fragrant women on both sides and kissed them here and there. He was so happy (imagining).
Elvin looked at the cold study beside him and felt inexplicably sad.
Well, in fact, jealousy has changed him. Working overtime dog split open!
"Ahem, don't forget that tomorrow is the day of our first generation radio test.
The 'God of Music and Opera', newspapers, theaters … They're all floating clouds. The position of new media broadcasting and long-distance instant communication will all belong to Garriott in the future. "
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