In the universe at this time, the moon was dark, the wind was high, and everything was completely silent. Everyone didn’t know it at this time, but an unknown battle that took place in the corner of the Grand High Sea Channel had come to an end on August 7th.
The Holy Galactic Empire, full of martial virtue, also suffered its most painful defeat in centuries on this day.
However, the situation is just as Yu Lian and his friends judged. Since the Galactic Empire wants to launch an attack, it is absolutely impossible to play idle chess.
First of all, let us rewind the time for the moment twenty-four hours ago. At that time, the returning fleet led by Yu Lian (actually Admiral Ferragut) had just entered the terminal of Hanwang Star Gorge, and had been there for a while.
communication is interrupted.
In the vast universe, hyperspace communication can only be carried out by relying on the Enlightenment's black technology such as seismic waves. There will always be long or short communication interruption times due to cosmic radiation, space changes, channel occupation, etc.
, this is actually a completely understandable situation.
Then, at 10 a.m. on August 6, in the Cederberg Fortress, the third negotiation meeting on this border conflict was about to begin.
On one side is the Blue Star Community. The leader of the delegation is Mr. Charles Marvin, who has become the director of the National Policy Planning Department of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The deputy leader is the former chief counselor of the embassy in Tianyu and has now returned to China.
Mr. Rom Brins, who serves in the Liaison Department of the Committee. On the other side is a rather large joint delegation. The Galactic Empire, the Kingdom of Cathay and the Republic of Bakvi each account for one-third of this group.
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Speaking of which, the previous border conflict was obviously only an issue between the Cathay and Bakwe people, but the empire seemed to be the protagonist. This probably only shows that the empire is still very capable of resisting. The so-called vassal state has trouble
There's something going on in the suzerain country, that's probably what it means.
The negotiations have actually been going on for two rounds for a week. Although no general consensus has been reached, the overall atmosphere is actually very pleasant. At least, everyone has reached an agreement on the compensation issue for the current exchange of fire - the Katai people who fired first
Compensation equivalent to death-in-duty pensions must be paid to all casualties on Earth's officers and soldiers.
Both Marvin and Bullins felt that if they worked harder, they might be able to get both countries to hand over the officers who ordered the firing. That would be a huge diplomatic victory.
"In the final analysis, the empire wants to help the younger brother, and we just need to give enough face. They have many business contracts with us that are being followed up, and it is impossible to fall out." This is the instruction from the Earth's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Sure enough, at the beginning of today's meeting, the head of the imperial delegation, Viscount Wharton, said this.
"As for the border conflict between your country and Bakvi, as well as the Kingdom of Cathay, this is actually a matter between you. I just hope that you will exercise restraint and reach a consensus within the framework of the Galactic Civilization Parliament and international conventions.
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The representative from the Earth side was secretly happy, and wanted to interpret these words as a sign of submission based on conventional diplomatic logic.
However, he heard the other party say: "Then, the next step we have to discuss is the issue of our defectors. We have reiterated many times that Herrito Hewen has committed twelve crimes in his country.
He is a serious criminal and has already committed treason. Again, I hope you can extradite him."
Sure enough, it's here. Bullins thought to himself.
He remembered that when Mr. Rancher, who had been promoted to the third-ranked vice-chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, had discussed with him before, he had believed that the only space the empire wanted to find for launching trouble could only be those who had defected.
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But the problem is, if this matter was left to Vice Chairman Ranche, he would definitely send these hot potato gifts out of the country. But the key point is that many Gonggun princes believe that even the empire
With high-ranking officials defecting, doesn't this mean that the influence of the Blue Star Community has reached a new level? In the future, we will not only be the third largest military power, but we may also be able to remove the "military" prefix.
Woolen cloth.
"If we send back Herrito River and those freedom fighters who defected to the Beacon of Democracy, no one will ever believe in the strength of the community again." Someone said.
"Yes, we are no longer qualified to promote the superiority of our own system." Another person said.
However, what really made President Nikita and the cabinet make up their mind was a member of the Co-Prosperity Party who said: "If we really send him back, will the empire think we are afraid of him? We finally managed to achieve peace."
The Empire has equal opportunities to develop the Ring of Miracles and the entire Dawn Star Territory. If it shows its cowardice, the Dragon Kings will pounce on it and devour it completely, right?"
The ruling bigwigs who decided the fate of the Blue Star Community all felt that this statement was so reasonable.
Before the Dawn Crusade, your empire bullied me, and after the Dawn Crusade, the empire bullied me again. So wouldn’t this 2 million light-year expedition, which used almost all the mobile power in the country, be in vain?
More importantly, at this juncture, the alliance also communicated with the empire through informal channels. The general meaning is that your community must hold on and endure this period of time. When the situation calms down a little, our alliance will take him over.
Let's go. Let's share the information He Wen brought. You can make a lot of money here.
Under such circumstances, one can only imagine how the Gongun guilds in the center of the earth would react.
Collins looked at the leader, Mr. Marvin, and saw that his eyebrows were twitching slightly, and he seemed a little helpless. However, as a diplomat, he still said with a correct attitude and a calm and loud voice.
: "Mr. He Wen said that he has been unfairly treated and persecuted, and he also has some evidence of humanitarian disasters. Of course we are more willing to believe your country, but the crimes listed by your country are not very convincing.
In this case, it is better to introduce the Galactic Civilization Council and let the interstellar court make the final decision."
The Empire's Viscount Wharton was silent for half a minute. Just when the Earth representative on the other side thought he would get angry, he said: "Anyway, Herrito River is an official of our country and holds many of our country's national defense secrets.
If we want the Interstellar Court to make a decision, we hope to let the elders of the Ethereal Temple take turns to review it. Moreover, I must also talk to Hewen himself. Of course, right here."
Logically speaking, people who flee and seek political asylum should not meet with senior officials of their country. But once something involves national defense secrets, it is another matter. What's more, the target is the domineering Galactic Empire.
But this time, the empire's attitude was indeed very upright, so upright that it could be called self-denial and restoration of etiquette. It made even the Earth side feel a little embarrassed.
Therefore, Mr. Marvin said that he could arrange a special talking room.
At this time, people from the Bakwi Republic and the Kingdom of Katai took the opportunity to express their desire to meet their own personnel, but were rejected without hesitation by the Earth side.
Mr. Brins said that cats and birds can also use it? The so-called national defense secrets, the empire only has them, and you bunch of lackeys who support the Dragon King have made your own big face? No, no, no?
You don’t really think that you have any so-called military secrets worthy of our earthly people’s attention, do you?
As a well-trained diplomat, Mr. Bullins would certainly not put his words in such a heart-wrenching tone, but generally speaking, this is what he meant.
The meeting we all attended was held at the Seder Fortress. This is the largest space fortress on Earl Star Gap. After the completion of the Red Maple Factory, it also took advantage of the first-come-first-serve advantage of being close to the water to carry out three rounds of expansion. Now
, is already the second home port of the Ninth Fleet after Xin Shengtian, and is also the main fortification to defend the far shore nebula.
Of course, with the expansion of the fortress, many facilities have also been completed, including even a commercial area dedicated to serving military personnel.
As Mr. Hewen and his entourage were fighters who defected to freedom, the Ninth Fleet would certainly not put them in a cell. Instead, they chose a secluded and comfortable hotel between the business district and the military district to put them under house arrest. Every day was good.
Provide good food and drink.
The people of the Ninth Fleet were ready to invite someone, but only an hour later, they came back with expressions full of doubts about life.
"What? Herrito Hewen is missing?" After hearing the news brought by the other party, Captain Marvin couldn't help but start to doubt his life.
On the other hand, Deputy Commander Brins acted much calmer: "Why is he missing? Where was the last time you saw him? When?"
"It was just an hour ago when I was delivering lunch to him. But now, he just disappeared from the room. Our guards are always on duty 24 hours a day, and there are sentries at all entrances and exits. They didn't even look at it.
When anyone came in or out, and then when I went to help him clear away the dishes, the person was gone."
"Bring out all the surveillance cameras, and invite the fleet's occult consultants. We need to investigate from the beginning!" Mr. Brins added: "Also, ask the military police to block the port. That He Wen is...
No matter what occult method was used, at least he couldn't escape from the fortress."
However, at this time, the Ninth Fleet and Mr. Bullins no longer had the opportunity to appear as a famous detective. Soon, the Empire made several more requests in succession.
When the empire urged for the fifth time, seeing that the Earth side was still at peace, Viscount Wharton completely suppressed all his friendliness and smile, and threatened: "Everyone on Earth, please kill Herrito...
He Wen brings it, otherwise we will have to look for it directly."
But Fortress Seder is so big that even if the Ninth Fleet is given a whole day, it will be difficult to find people.
By this time, anyone with a discerning eye would know that this guy is here to cause trouble.
Sure enough, I heard Viscount Wharton say: "I can't see any sincerity from you now, but only malice towards the empire! If what I expected is correct, He Wen is not here at all, or has been sent to the earth, or even
It's sent to Nephi. Don't you understand what kind of behavior this is?"
He no longer paid attention to the Earth side's excuse, but took out the document with the seal of the heraldry machine from the attaché's hand: "Fortunately, before setting off, I had already obtained the authorization from the Privy Council and knew what to do in this situation.
Deal with it! Then, I officially declare that from now on, the Empire and the Blue Star Community have entered a state of war!"
He handed the document over with both hands, and his calm words seemed to be filled with gold and iron.
When Mr. Marvin tremblingly finished the opponent's declaration of war, the lights of countless battleships flashed on the other side of Earl Star Gap.
This moment was at 16:25 pm on August 6, 833 in the Common Calendar. It was still 4 hours before the Battle of Hanwangxingxia officially started. Of course, it was indeed before the blazing beacon fires that occurred all over the universe were completely ignited.