The characteristics of "Pata Jade" can create extremely tall buildings, and the construction efficiency is extremely high, coupled with the interstellar classicism style favored by Plato - this is a new style that mixes ancient Greek, Roman and Persian styles.
In the classical style, the architectural lines are simple and direct. There are rows of white columns tens of meters high everywhere, even stretching for several kilometers. The building covers an extremely vast area, and sometimes there is an extremely large rectangular pool spread out in front of it.
Several square kilometers, it is as blue as a mirror, with straight lines, full of mathematical and geometric beauty.
Because individuals appear extremely small in front of such a majestic building, the Gaians with chaotic buildings denounced it as "totalitarian architectural aesthetics". But in fact, egalitarianism is the basic doctrine of Yuanjiao. Although the Palace of Bernard Foch
It is called the "Forbidden Palace", but it is not as strictly restricted as the great imperial palaces of the old Earth. Most areas are freely open to all Platons. There are often Platons of all ages wandering around in various palaces.
Among the garden buildings, you will never want to leave.
Yuanjiao believes that appreciating beautiful nature can help humans maintain the balance of body energy. Beauty not only brings pleasure to the eyes, but also brings a noble soul. Therefore, everywhere on Plato's planet is beautiful.
The Palace of Foch was also a popular place for Platos to get married. People can often see beautiful newlyweds getting married in a classical garden full of flowers, creating a harmonious and beautiful scene everywhere.
The most important central building complex of the Purple Palace is Plato's Senate. This is a pantheon-like building that covers an extremely vast area. It was intentionally built on the highest point of the mountain top, with a staircase several kilometers wide leading to its front entrance. Its huge
The circular dome is 880 meters in diameter and the front columns are 40 meters high. Anyone standing in front of the Senate will be impressed by its majesty and solemnity that surpasses all.
On the top of the dome of the Senate stands a huge eagle with outstretched wings. Under the eagle's talons is a svástika[1] surrounded by a circle of laurels. Yuanjiao teaches that it is a symbol of the harmony and beauty of the order of the universe. This is similar to many religions from India.
Same. According to Yuanjiao's teachings of prohibiting all idolatry, this eagle statue is a special case, especially this vivid and detailed eagle statue, which is plated with gold. It is another exception, because Yuanjiao does not allow gold to be kept, and gold is shining brightly.
It is a kind of vulgar beauty. The sculpture of this golden eagle has a special status. It emits brilliant golden light on the white buildings. Especially the climate in Plato's inner circle is extremely pleasant. Under the sunshine every day, the eagle's whole body is bathed in golden light, making it dazzling. The eagle represents an imperial force that is powerful and just and strict. It wants to conquer the world with its broad and powerful wings, especially the eye-catching symbol under the eagle's claws, which aroused the imagination of the Gaians, and Plato's reputation as "Evil Empire" also
From this.
There are 4.2 billion people in Plato, from various countries on the old earth, which is no different from Gaia. Only 1,800 people among all living beings can become elders. These 1,800 elders are elites from all walks of life and can be regarded as the most powerful people in society.
The top elite. Originally, Plato's army only occupied less than one-fifth of the seats, but as the long war progressed, veterans from the military industry now accounted for more than half. For example, although the four major knights only have 160,000 space knights,
But with 20 seats, the grand leader and four leaders of a knighthood all have the status of elders.
The monthly Senate convening, like everything in Plato, is full of religious rituals, and even priests need to bless and pray at the venue first. This kind of religious spirit in the space age is simply incomprehensible to the Gaians.
Afterwards, all the senators filed in according to their status, led by a young man holding a golden eagle staff. The golden eagle flying high led the solemn procession. The entrance ceremony of the senators was held in the circular dome inlaid with golden mosaics.
Against the backdrop, it looks extremely solemn.
All of this reminds people of the Senate of the Roman Empire. Even the venue was set up with ring-shaped seats like the Senate of ancient Rome. Of course, there are differences. Plato had a large number of female senators. Of course, Rome did not have this kind of space.
Feminism is rampant in this era, let alone Yuanjiao's "egalitarian" rhetoric.
As one of the "Seven Governments", Kalki naturally walked in the first line, second only to the "Three Elders". He wore ceremonial slim-fitting armor and looked extremely heroic.
He looked at the three most powerful officials in front of him wearing spacious black cloaks. They usually formed the distribution of the four major human races with Emperor Plato, so they had to conceal their identities. In fact, the top nobles knew which human race the emperor came from.
of.
When taking the seat, the "Seven Governments" sit at the highest place, the three elders sit in the middle, the seats of the four grand leaders of the knights are distributed on both sides, and the high seat in the center belongs to the prime minister. Under the system of Xujun, his
The greatest power.
Kalki was sitting with his cloak hanging on his legs and knees. He always maintained a noble and calm appearance, but after this set of etiquette, he was already quite impatient in his heart. He was an active young soldier,
Liao Liao is interested in participating in and discussing politics.
Plato's law stipulates that Platonists can only sit in the Senate when they are over 25 years old, and can formally participate in politics when they are over 30 years old. Political proposals under the age of 30 are only for reference. In other words, the current Grand Master of Chalki is just a political figure.
As a minor, he can only observe and cannot make effective suggestions. In fact, the fact that the "Four Horsemen" can achieve such a high political status as the commander of the Transformed Fighter Army is a political compromise, because in military command
In terms of power, the positions of the commanders of the other fourteen fleets are at the same level as him, and there are many senior military veterans in the Privy Council and the General Headquarters. The relatively young "Four Horsemen", as the highest military elite, have become the main force after all parties have weighed the situation.
choice.
Kalki glanced at the seats below. Only two of the four leaders of the White Tiger Knights came today, and the other two went on military missions.
Fortunately, the youngest leader Rahula did not come today. He is only 25 years old. He is an enthusiastic, naive and impetuous young man. Every time he comes to the Senate for regular meetings, he comes to suffer a lot. When he returns, he will talk to Karki
The head of the big group expressed his bitterness.
"You have to go out before dawn, and you have to walk up the stairs for thirty minutes. There is no elevator. Then you have to wait for the meeting ceremony to end. You can't say a word, not even cough. Oh, this is so uncomfortable.
, these people are so inefficient, how great is the video conference! Just like an old antique, the opening meeting is more tiring than a war, I feel so tired... It’s so boring! Young people are not allowed to speak, they can only listen, and I
Not a piece of wood!"
Young Rahula was full of resentment. He was most afraid of going to meetings in the Senate and often said that fighting was better than having meetings.
"No, Rahula, you are wrong to think this way." Kalki once comforted his friend.
"What's wrong? Do you like meetings?"
"I don't like it."
"That's it. Plato's Senate is simply a superfluous existence. Logos governs everything, and the government offices still have managers. The Senate engages in trivial internal matters every day, and also sets up such a place to torture people."
"Remember Rahula, the senators are the top nobles in Plato. You and I are part of Plato's highest ruling class, so we need to get together, do one thing together, communicate, to connect feelings, exchange information, all major decisions
It also needs the consent of the Senate, so that Plato's people of all ethnic groups can be integrated into one."
"You are so thoughtful, Kalki." Rahula's words contained a hint of "friendly ridicule" that only exists between friends.
"The nobles in the Senate have the right to self-determination. In a sense, we are not completely controlled and assigned by Logos, which is different from ordinary Platons. In other words, we are free, at least more than
Ordinary people are much freer."
"Freedom?"
"Yes, freedom, this is the right of the nobility." Kalki's eyes sparkled, "So I endure it every time."
"Oh!" Rahula thought thoughtfully. Kalki's reputation for resourcefulness was well worth it. "Grand Commander, this is really yours! How did you think of it?"
"I just like to think."
"Some people say you like power. Kalki, do you like power?"
Kalki was silent, he didn't know what to answer.
Many senators in the Senate were talking, and monthly political and military gains and losses and various major events would be exchanged at this time. Kalki tried hard to concentrate and listen.
"Our heroic and wise Grand Captain Kalki destroyed the Gaians' NGC 2547 base at almost no cost and helped us obtain the latest technology and intelligence of the Draco Stars." Privy Councilor, one of the three elders, said loudly
Praise him, you can hear that he deliberately raised his voice so that everyone present could hear clearly.
"This is the common honor of Plato's army. It is the result of the all-out efforts of the knights of the White Tiger Knights. It is not my achievement alone."
Kalki, wearing ceremonial armor and sitting on the first chair on the left, answered so humbly.
Opposite him, Yinghuo, the leader of Qinglong Group, showed a very special smile.
"You are really good at talking. Many people have praised you in front of me for your outstanding words, your literary and military skills, and you are a valuable weapon of the country."
Grand Captain Qinglong seemed to be praising him politely.
Captain Xuanwu was not present because he was slightly injured. Captain Suzaku is a tall and majestic black knight.
Kalki felt the envious or slightly jealous gazes of everyone, but the leader of Yinghuo just couldn't help but show his jealousy.
"As the youngest grand leader, I still need more time to grow."
Kalki responded with a gentle and humble tone. He was reminding the leader of Qinglong that the political rights of each other are not equal, because he only became a political adult after getting married at the age of 30. Now I hope he will shut up quickly, don't
Taunt him again.
"Young people need more encouragement. In one year, Kalki will be able to get married and enjoy the full political rights of a senator." Pafan, the head of the Suzaku Grand Group, smoothed things over. "His intelligence will be more abundant in the future."
Opportunities to showcase.”
Everyone is tacitly aware of the competitive relationship between Kalki and Yinghuo.
Captain Qinglong fell silent knowingly.
Discussions began again on the spot about other things.
Although it’s not as stressful as sitting on pins and needles, the overt and covert struggles in the field of power are indeed, as the straightforward Rahula said, not as fun as going to the battlefield.
Kalki thought so, and he who loves to think unconsciously returned to his inner world.
Get married——
He raised his head and looked at the extremely vast dome with his blue eyes. The round hole in the middle let in bright sunlight. The golden mosaic decoration seemed to be the brilliance of solar radiation. The life trajectory of every Platonic person was constant, as if surrounding him.
Just like the rotating stars and planets, everything is in order and never changes. Is this the order of the kingdom of heaven?
"IlSilva!"
"Kalki!"
After the meeting, Kalki stopped the two captains to chat for a while and exchanged some opinions and information. The knights usually go to war with two captains, so the other two captains were not present.
"Let's go first."
The two regiment leaders resigned politely, and then each led his own subordinates back. The knights still maintained a feudal relationship. The regiment leader was the independent core combat unit. The grand captain had 800 "undead troops" directly under him.
"Knights rarely have combat missions. Only in large-scale interstellar battles will the grand leader appear.
At this time, the elders are all talking in twos and threes. This is actually the last part of the regular meeting. It is necessary to establish interpersonal relationships, which is the most basic element of politics.
"Siddha, you've been waiting for a long time."
"It's a bit long today."
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"Let's go back to Trayestra Mausoleum quickly."
Kalki spoke to his young chamberlain. If Siddha wasn't tall, he would have had his long hair spread out according to the convention of Plato's underage men. Some strands of his blond hair that were as curly as waves were blown up by the wind.
From behind, it looks like the leader is talking to his lover.
It is well known that Kalki and Siddha have an extremely close relationship. When Kalki was 20 years old, he had his own servant for the first time. This was Siddha who was less than 10 years old at the time. They grew up together.
Big, extremely close. But friends around them often laugh at their "like glue" relationship, calling the handsome Siddha "the leader's girl"
At this time, Pafan, the grand leader of the Suzaku Knights who had just helped him to rescue him, came over. "Suzaku" belongs to the black race among the four major human races. Pafan is the tallest and strongest among the four grand leaders. He has a solemn face.
But with their lively faces and appearance, the senior commanders of the Knights are all the most handsome men in their human race.
"No one is jealous of mediocrity, but jealousy will always bring harm." Pafan seemed to know some secrets and wanted to advise Kalki, "'The warrior among warriors', I heard that many people are jealous of you and want to
Your honor."
"I have worked hard to get this. If they want it, they have to work as hard as me." Kalki replied.
Seeing the military confidence in Kalki, Pavan wanted to continue to advise him.
"You have to be more careful and be cautious in everything you say and do. Otherwise, the hurt caused by jealousy may be unbearable."
"I won't be afraid of anyone." Kalki raised his chin arrogantly and glanced at the senators who were walking out. "Their jealousy is worthless in my eyes. It's just the envy of a group of old people."
"Young people have strength, but old people have wisdom. On the battlefield, sometimes courage is no match for cunning." Commander Suzaku smiled meaningfully. He knew that the unmarried Kalki still lived in Bukhara, and the message channel
Exceptionally closed.
"Maybe you should meet more people."
"Ascetics cannot leave Bukhara without permission."
"Take care of yourself then." Pafan turned and left, and a group of his followers gathered around him.
[1] That is "ten thousand characters", but the crisp ten thousand characters are right-handed, and Plato's ten thousand characters are left-handed.