Chapter 1771 I am more valuable than the fleet
It can be seen that Chief of Staff Mkawa must have made great determination when he said these words.
Of course he knows that although the Far Coast Sector is on the border, it is not a "backwater" like New China. New Shuntian is a military center where one billion people live, and New Tennessee's high-quality beef and various agricultural products are exported to the opposite side of Nebula.
, New Seville is also a famous marine tourist resort and marine industry base.
Not to mention, there is that Lumina.
That planet that Chief Yu personally led could almost be called the Land of Longxing if it were placed in ancient times, right?
All of the above can actually be given up. This is war.
However, even if this is the case, who can really stay calm?
Yu Lian's expression was calm, and he motioned to Chief of Staff Mkawa to continue speaking.
"After sailing out of the far shore nebula, General Bai can lead the Athena to the direction of New Seville for supply and rest, and look for opportunities to continue fighting with the enemy."
This is of course a more euphemistic way of saying it. To put it bluntly, the Athena and its fleet are treated as abandoners to attract the enemy's attention.
However, it is still the cruel fact. Considering the current war situation, this kind of sacrifice is actually a matter of course.
"As for us, we don't need to stop at Xinshuntian, but take the nearest channel to Nantianmen. Considering that the imperial army must allocate its forces to attack the major strongholds in the astrological area, we will have a chance to escape. As long as our fleet advances in advance
Once you reach Nantianmen, everything will be fine."
Yu Lian shook his head and said: "But this is just your speculation. Will the Imperial Army give up the pursuit and annihilation of us in order to attack the astrological sphere? Chief of Staff, you still think of the Imperial people too rigidly. Moreover,
Who said that things will get better after you make peace with Marshal Bonaparte of Nantianmen? Chief of Staff, hugging each other for warmth will only make you die later, not resuscitate."
In the silence of Chief of Staff Mkawa, Yu Lian seemed to suddenly think of something again. He stretched out his fist and knocked on his palm, as if he had just thought of an important question: "Yes. If we really give up the Far Coast Star,
All the strongholds in the area, what do you think the earth will say?"
Major General Mkawa couldn't help but smile bitterly: "...Your Excellency, there is no need to play this riddle with old Mkawa. Earth's orders are not important to you."
Yu Lian felt a little unfair: "I have never disobeyed the orders of the earth, I just respect reality in execution."
The chief of staff showed a narrow smile: "So, this is why so many people have high hopes for you. Only when you are worthy of your name can you be worthy of your words. This has been true since ancient times."
Is it true that when people get older, they tend to talk only half the time?
Yu Lian looked at the old man meaningfully and calmly changed the subject: "Chief of Staff, Marshal Bonaparte and I have reached a consensus and determined the operational principles for the remaining fleet on the far shore."
Chief of Staff Mkawa opened the terminal and started recording.
"Inform the Athena and ask them to speed up immediately, try their best to get rid of the enemy fleet behind them, turn around in the 7A galaxy of the Corridor, and take the Nebula Fork No. 1 channel into the I Earl Star Gap. Meet us in the galaxy."
Major General Mkawa had a moment of doubt, but he still started recording.
"After our fleet arrives at the Earl I-4 system, it can stay temporarily and wait for the Athena that comes over from the No. 1 branch to meet up."
"Understood. So, shall we start fleet operations based on the standard of a large-scale fleet battle of about a thousand ships?"
"No need. Everyone can be more relaxed. As I said, the pursuers behind me are a group of very pragmatic guys." Yu Lian smiled and said: "Speaking of which, Chief of Staff, do we have any stage ships?
It’s the kind that can be projected live in space to sing and dance.”
"No. Your Excellency, after you invited all the friends from the literary and art circles in the labor force in February, there will be no ships like this left."
"What a pity." Yu Lian's face was filled with regret.
Fortunately, none of these ships were left, and the chief of staff felt particularly lucky.
"In addition, by meeting in advance, you can certainly gain a certain degree of tactical initiative, but the Athena will be in danger of being overtaken by the enemy fleet on the Nebula Trail. In addition, if you let go of the Lucknar Corridor, the enemy will speed up through the Nebula.
It is possible to cut off our retreat to Sinsunchon in advance."
"Hey, Chief of Staff, isn't this why you persuaded me?" Yu Lian made a joke.
Major General Mkawa could not laugh, and his expression even looked quite embarrassed and even stiff.
"Okay, let's think about the escape route again. Chief of Staff, after leaving the Nebula, move to the mountain and sea channels without stopping. New China is actually a good place, with simple folk customs, beautiful scenery, and everything you should have.
.The mountain and sea waterways are narrow and rugged, and even easier to defend than Seide."
"..."
After the chief of staff was stunned for a few seconds, a hint of joy flashed across his face.
Of course, he then realized that he had lost his composure and coughed slightly awkwardly: "But if that's the case..."
"Even so, the Imperial people still have time to react in advance to intercept and contain us." Yu Lian smiled: "But, Chief of Staff, do you know that for the Empire, what is the value of a target?
More than this fleet?"
Chief of Staff Mkawa was slightly confused for a few seconds, and then a hint of surprise appeared on his face. However, before that, Yu Lian had pointed his thumb to his chest, showing a proud look.
"Of course it's me."
While the chief of staff was shocked to the point of speechlessness, Yu Lian smiled again and said, "It would be even better if it were me and the dragon boat."
Major General Mkawa was stunned in place for at least half a minute, and finally couldn't help but said: "Your Excellency, wasn't this all part of your plan from the beginning?"
Yu Lian spread his hands: "Tell me, Chief of Staff, notify the Patrol and get my spear! Where are my lovely 'old enemy' Yeager Soback and his comrades now?
Already?"
…
The imperial fleet, led by Lieutenant General Midbexi and Major General Sobek, maintained a rigorous and solemn march in the dark void, just like a large herd of beasts migrating in the grassland of the stars.
Their state is indeed too neat. It definitely doesn't look like they are chasing the enemy, but more like they are marching. Naturally, they cannot go fast, but the victory is that they are watertight.
Judging from their appearance, even if the Earth fleet suddenly turns back and presses back directly, even if the "magic dragon" who cannot even be named suddenly starts to break through the formation on his own again, he must be able to hold on until the reinforcements arrive behind.
Come here.
However, on May 23, Vice Admiral Midbesh, who was aboard the dreadnought HMS Golden Calvary, issued an order to bypass the entire fleet and stop its advance.
The entire fleet accepted this unusual order very naturally. After they arrived at the I Earl's Gap-5B galaxy, they immediately stopped advancing and stopped at the edge of the galaxy.
Soon, the captains received the latest order from the headquarters, requiring all of them to start fleet formation operations and change the entire fleet from a marching state to a defensive counterattack posture.
At this time, they were only 114 light-years away from the exit of the Far Coast Nebula, and they only needed 5 jumps.
However, the Midberg fleet, with a total strength of 247 ships, one Yanlong-class dreadnought and four battlecruisers, still stopped timidly. Like a brown bear parked on the edge of a bush.
, carefully sticking out his nose to smell the "prey" behind the jungle, or the breath of the "hunter".
He had to be careful.
This world composed of deep space and stars is an endless wilderness and a dark forest that never sees the sun. In this world, the positions of the prey and the hunter are always reversed.
And one of the instigators of all this, Rear Admiral Yeager Soback of the Galactic Empire, was standing at the top railing of the Royal Rabbit's bridge, staring at the starry sky outside the huge porthole in front, as if he wanted to
He threw his whole body into the deep sky.
In his senses, natural and artificial light spots mixed together to form a silent movement, which resounded to the far end of the universe, and seemed to be able to awaken the devil behind that universe.
Yes, the "old enemy" that everyone considers, his "inner demon", his "nightmare", and his old friends are leading the main force of the Earth's fleet to stop in the I Count-4 galaxy, which is a jump away from us.
Footsteps. According to the scout ship, they even turned around and took up their positions, as if they were ready to fight back at any time.
In accordance with the principle of "safety first" and at the same time following His Highness the Sand King's request not to fight in the Nebula (Love) on the far coast, the entire fleet should of course stop the pursuit and even take a stance to counter the enemy's counterattack.
Everyone was very resolute in implementing this point. But even so, Yeager Soback's little heart was getting cold. He always felt that this was not safe, and the opponent's large fleet would be like a giant beast.
When you rush over, the stars all over the sky are the claws of the giant beast. In front of the star-like giant beast, the artificial light of your own fleet is too insignificant.
He shuddered very calmly, quickly withdrew his gaze, and asked his subordinates: "According to the battle plan formulated in advance, this ship should..."
"We should be on the left wing of the army and be responsible for commanding the 3rd and 4th heavy cruiser detachments. If the enemy fleet launches a surprise attack, we must act as the first line of defense." Captain Peggese directed the movement of the entire ship.
He replied: "Also, Your Excellency, our main artillery is engaged in interception operations."
"Main gun interception?"
"Yes. According to that person's usual style, if he charges in person, there is more than a 60% chance that he will attack the main formation from the left wing. We are likely to be the first batch of the entire army to face him. The main gun must indeed
Warm up in advance." Miss Sellu also said. There was still a trace of doubt on her face, but she still mustered up the courage to say: "Once the war starts, we will face the most dangerous challenge. But it doesn't matter, we are together.
Face to face! Side by side to death!"
This should be a time to be moved. However, Soback always felt that he had shot himself in the foot, and for a moment he didn't know what expression he should make.
"This is also the battle plan you proposed, using dense main guns to intercept a saint." Captain Peggese looked gearing up: "To be honest, Your Excellency, I am a (mortal) person who loves cannons after all.
To be continued...