The Europa Beer Hall was built in the early years when the Federation moved its capital to Poplar Star. It covers an area of ​​4.32 hectares and can accommodate up to 60,000 guests for dining at the same time. It is not too far from the House of Lords, the political center of the Federation. It belongs to the Qian family's industry.

The name Europa is to commemorate the origin of the Federation people and is the name of Europe in the earth era. In ancient Greek mythology, Demeter is the goddess who specializes in agriculture. She blesses the world with abundant grains and prosperity for both humans and animals. In this regard

In the portraits of the goddess, people always paint her sitting

On the back of a bull. In ancient times on earth, bulls were indispensable farm animals for human beings. Since the goddess was in charge of farming, she naturally had to sit on the back of the bull. Another name of this goddess is Europa. People out of respect for the goddess

, and regarded Europa as the name of that continent.

Although the Federation has entered the era of interstellar colonization, and the azure planet has turned into a purgatory due to its increasing expansion after the sun turned into a red giant, people still hope that the goddess named Europa can continue to bless the Federation.

In this strange starry sky, like a bull, a fertile soil was reclaimed and golden wheat grew, allowing the people of the Federation to share the rum brewed from wheat and continue to prosper.

Nowadays, the earliest hopes of the Federation people have been realized, even far exceeding the fantasy at that time, and they have become the overlord of a region in the starry sky. However, the blue homeland has long been forgotten, and can only be mentioned in a few sentences in history textbooks.

Or find some traces in the museum.

The Europa Beer Hall is often used for various state banquets and is only privately operated on weekdays. Although its profit is high, its contribution to the market value of the Qian family's industry is not significant, but its ability to attract connections is that of many private entertainment companies.

It is unmatched by other industries.

Because of the state banquet and its truly high-end service, many nobles from the upper echelons of the federation will choose to have a chat here, and some businessmen with quite petty bourgeoisie will also sign various product orders and cooperation intentions here.

And I want to rely on luck to meet some noble people, get some latest consultations, and look for potential business opportunities within the federation.

Walking into this club, looking at the statue of the goddess Europa riding a golden bull in the wheat field in the distance, feeling the history contained in the surroundings, even Shi Chen, who was worried, couldn't help but feel a little uncontrollable.

Trance.

In the center of a capital city like Lunza, where land is at a premium, there is such a large banquet hidden. History is visible when you look up, power is breathed in the air, and money is what you drink and peck.

The furnishings inside are classically luxurious but without losing artistic beauty, and are full of a gorgeous flavor. Although it is full of fireworks, the sense of nobility and atmosphere has already reached the extreme.

Probably only a family with a history of thousands of years can show such great courage in the development of Baiyang Star, invest in such a vast industry, and survive the test of history, and retain it until now.

Following the classical and elegant receptionist, Shi Chen walked inside, stepping on the old seamless wool carpet, feeling the softness and comfort under his feet. Shi Chen took a glass of champagne from the messenger's hand and squinted his eyes to see what was going on.

People crossing the street talking happily.

He has never seen most of the people here, but Shi Chen often sees the topical figures who are surrounded by everyone in the federal central news. They include members of the House of Lords and powerful **

They also had generals who criticized Fang Qiu.

There were many guests invited here today, especially the officers who had come down from the front lines. However, more soldiers who had not been able to change positions were still guarding the Canglan front line, which had temporarily calmed down.

People are immersed in this carefully arranged banquet. They can always use their most sophisticated experience and way of dealing with things to find their own place in unfamiliar or familiar circles, and then revel in the intoxication brought by alcohol and mutual hypocrisy.

of compliments.

However, I am afraid that the vast majority of people are unaware of the reality hidden behind such a banquet and the drastic changes brewing within the Federation.

The feeling of being sober while everyone else is drunk is not so pleasant. Before jumping into the topic, Shi Chen was also looking for his own place.

In this kind of banquet that gathered most of the high-ranking officials in the federation, a disciple like him who has not been publicly recognized by the Shi family, even if he has the title of combat hero, is still just a person in the eyes of most people in the upper class.

They are just more powerful big-headed soldiers. Here, there are as many lieutenants as dogs, and there are all the school officers walking around. Only the general can give a shake.

So after submitting the invitation letter, Shi Chen did not receive any special treatment and just walked alone towards the place where there were familiar faces.

Perhaps, that is the only place in this dinner party that has not been completely infected by power and money. It is a place where youth and passion gather together.

Before Shi Chen walked in, Ma Yuming, who was two heads taller than the others and stood out from the crowd, waved towards Shi Chen excitedly, "Come on, come on! Our great hero is here!"

Although most of the students in Yuechi come from the middle and upper classes of the Federation, they have never participated in such a grand banquet. What's more, they themselves are one of the protagonists, so they can't help but get naked.

Seeing Shi Chen walking towards him, there was a burst of cheering and joking, and some even whistled regardless of the occasion, attracting many sideways glances from around him.

However, this is the time when a group of 11-year-old young people are not afraid of the powerful, not to mention they are good comrades who have been on the battlefield together, carried guns together, and even drifted through the world together after returning to the capital star circle.

Regardless of the wind coming from all directions, I remained unmoved and made noises in my own small circle.

Being among the noise of his peers, Shi Chen finally got used to it, but he still couldn't immerse himself in the banquet.

At the moment of the grand event, looking at the excited or public smiling faces, Shi Chen didn't feel any emotion at all. He just smiled quietly and spent the last time with his former classmates and comrades.

Because he knew a lot, in his eyes, this feast was nothing more than a bloody feast where the federal big shots divided their flesh with silver knives after making peace or betraying each other. It was full of the stench of decay and filth.

At this moment, the one-song victory banquet suddenly became quiet, and the strings of the cello were gently plucked by the violinist to make a buzzing sound, reminding everyone in the room that an important person was about to speak.

People feel something in their hearts.

The lights gradually dimmed, and a silvery-white beam of light hit the second floor, just like the full moon that could be seen from the transparent dome at this time.

In the beam of light, Prime Minister Cameron stood in front of the microphone, looked at everyone gently and said: "This may be the last speech of my term, but I am still honored to stand here and speak in this capacity."

"The war on the front lines has just ended, and there is peace and harmony within the Federation. This is a beautiful era, and it is also an era that can create happiness. But all the beauty and happiness are bought by the front-line soldiers with their own blood, sweat, and even their lives."

...

"There is such a person who has been unknown to us on the border for thirty-four years and created peace for the Federation for thirty-four years. And now he has brought the Federation the most glorious victory since the Silver Cross War. There are

With this victory, the empire will no longer have the strength to fight for several years! And he was finally able to take a moment out of the swamp of war and come to our capital star circle.

Now, we invite this old man who has devoted half his life to the stability of the Federation, our military god of hundreds of battles, Su Yehongtu, to speak to us."

Applause broke out.

Amidst the warm applause, an old man with silver hair walked into the center of everyone's attention.

"Actually, I have been to the Capital Star Circle." Su Yehongtu smiled and looked at the people downstairs. His old voice began to echo in this historic beer hall, "But when I woke up, I was still on the battlefield.

superior."

Everyone below burst into laughter because of the old man's cold humor.

Only Shi Chen had no expression on his face, staring at the old man.

This was the first time that Shi Chen faced this old man with whom he had a blood feud. He seemed not to hear the laughter around him. He thought of his parents' dim smiles in his mind, the bloodshed at Yuechi University, and the floating corpses in the Ruhr River.

, thinking of the tragedy in Lensa Square, there seemed to be a surge of blood in his chest, making him have the urge to go up and kill the opponent directly.

But his reason told him that if he really acted on his impulse at this time, it would be nothing more than a rage and blood spattering five steps away. Not only would his original plan be ruined, but he would also die worthless.

There will be only one such record in future history. In the spring of the thirty-fourth year of the Federal Silver Tenth Constitution, at a banquet in the Europa Beer Hall, Shi Chen attempted to assassinate the military god Su Yehongtu. He died at the age of eighteen.

With his current strength, without other help, even if there are no unnecessary obstacles, he would not be able to kill this old man.

Because he is the former prince of the empire, commander of the Imperial Guard, and the grandfather of Suyacana. Apart from the dead former emperor Suyese, he is the first person under the starry sky.

Even if he could kill him, Shi Chen could not ignore the overall situation. If the Blackstone Military District on the front line counterattacked the Federation without any preparation, it would be a huge disaster, and it is unknown how many people would die.

Taking a few deep breaths, Shi Chen finally suppressed the murderous intention and many distracting thoughts, telling himself that now was not the time, and that one day, he would personally kill this hypocritical thief.

"Today I finally got my wish, and I am filled with emotions. Especially when I see these young guys, I am reminded of the prosperous years back then."

Su Yehongtu finished his opening remarks, smiled and said with a serious face:

"Although the Federation has achieved an unprecedented victory, it is only a staged victory. The foundation of the Empire is still there. Maybe in a few years, when they consolidate their strength, they will make a comeback."

"The threat to the empire is imminent, and the Federation needs to unite. As a veteran, I here must sincerely ask everyone to unite around the Federation."

In people's minds, this military god has always been a serious man. However, at this moment, it was discovered that this old man was not much different from the kind elders at home. He was also humorous, but his speech after the humor was equally sincere.

It's so sincere and touching.

"I used to be an Empire person, but after joining the Federation, I was still only a Blackstone person. Therefore, I deeply realized that there is a gap between Blackstone and the Federation that is difficult to integrate."

"This question has made me ponder for a long time. In the current situation, which is more important, the interests of the nation, or the unity and stability of the federation to resist the invasion of the empire?"

"In order to solve this problem, I came and brought the "Blackstone Twenty-Four" Agreement. I hope that with the passage of time, the national barriers between the Federation and Blackstone can be completely eliminated. This is my lifelong dream."

"I dream that one day, the country of the Federation will stand up completely and truly realize the sacred words of the past, that all people are created equal."

"I dream that one day, in this Europa Beer Hall, the Federation and the Blackstone people can sit together like today, drink and talk, and talk about brotherhood."

"I have a dream that one day, in the fight against imperial oppression, we can work together on the battlefield and no longer have to watch out for each other."

"Today, I have a dream. I dream that one day, the Federation will be transformed, and that one day, our children will be able to share the same flesh and blood and move forward hand in hand."

"Today, I have a dream. I dream that one day, the valleys will rise and the mountains will fall; the rough and tortuous roads will become smooth, and the Holy Light will be revealed and shine on the world."

Sincere applause broke out, and many people began to involuntarily yearn for the dream world without barriers and prejudices described by Su Yehongtu. There were even many sentimental female guests who were moved to tears by these words and burst into tears.

Even the Yuechi students who were originally suspicious of Su Yehongtu because of the Luer River incident couldn't help but feel a little confused. Could it be that that incident was just a coincidence?

For a time, the applause lasted for a long time, and the atmosphere in the Europa Beer Hall reached a climax.

Bang! A crisp sound sounded.

I saw a glass wine glass hit the railing where Su Yehongtu was giving a speech on the second floor, and a few drops of wine splashed on Su Yehongtu's clothes and face.

"It's all farts! It stinks!"

For a moment, the entire Europa Beer Hall fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone looked at the young man in military uniform who threw the wine glass in the crowd in disbelief.

Still a captain?

Many people also recognized that this was not Shi Chen, the battle hero promoted by the Federation last time?

But what is he doing now?

Even the Yuechi students who were familiar with Shi Chen were a little confused.
To be continued...