Yu Lian was silent for a few seconds, and said with some distress: "Sir, it seems that this kind of issue is not something I should discuss, right? Isn't it the job of the General Staff?"
"Huh? Aren't you a member of the General Staff?"
Yu Lian was startled for a moment, and then he remembered that his "official position" was, in addition to the Military Assistant to the Presidential Palace, he also had the title of Deputy Director of the Operations Department of the General Staff Headquarters.
Well, if I think about it again, although I haven't officially taken office yet, I have actually received more than half a year's salary from the Presidential Palace and the General Staff...
Unexpectedly, I am the salary thief!
"I asked you to tell me, so tell me something quickly. If Yang Xiyi couldn't be contacted, do you really think it would be your turn?" The old marshal said angrily: "Besides, someone will ask you soon.
In this case, I am asking you to do a preview in advance."
Yu Lian suddenly shivered and had goosebumps all over his body.
"It's too early to talk about this at the moment. We are not even sure yet whether the Empire wants to launch a second war of conquest against us, or is it just because of the huge benefits of the Miracle Ring?"
"Judging from the current situation, it should be the latter, right? We have not expelled each other's ambassadors, and the embassy is still under house arrest and limited movement, and there is no water, electricity or communication. The empire has also proposed a peace agreement. Diplomacy
The ministry said that compared to the empire's past ruthlessness, this time's attitude could be considered quite mild, so gentle that it didn't even seem like the empire's style.
Indeed, although most of the conditions given by the other party are completely impossible for us to accept (now), if you think about it carefully, there is actually room for negotiation. This can give the entire universe two signals: First,
The Galactic Empire does not want to destroy the country. Secondly, if the Earth side can persist for a while, it will be able to get a more decent negotiation result.
"Moreover, Mr. Bai also said that the Empire is not even planning to abolish the labor import agreement signed a few years ago. It seems that all non-governmental trade and cultural exchange activities have not been directly affected. The feedback from the Imperial Embassy is
, the special military operations division is a special period, which does not mean a declaration of war, nor does it mean a non-declaration of war. However, we cannot affect the diplomatic results of the past half century because of the existing military conflicts."
At this point, Marshal Paris showed a complicated wry smile: "Oh my, I can actually memorize such difficult-to-spoken diplomatic rhetoric. I'm pretty amazing, right?"
But Yu Lian just felt that there was a demonic atmosphere.
It is obviously a war-crazy country, but it has begun to talk about diplomatic achievements. This is no longer strange, it just has the word "conspiracy" written directly on its forehead.
But no matter what, since the empire has given a gentle signal, it should be good news in the current context, and it can at least give the Gongun princes a little fantasy and a little courage.
Thinking of this, Yu Lian said: "According to the power generated by Unity Force, Major General Orwell on the Nomia side, after annihilating the imperial garrison, has led all the troops in the repaired No. 02 and 03 Marauder Motherboards.
The ship has evacuated. It should be rushing to Unity Fortress to meet with Chief of Staff Yang. It should be able to strengthen the strength of our army in Unity Fortress. Maybe we can capture the fortress at once. In this way, we can still control the Dawn Star Territory and the New World.
A pass between highways. Who said strategic advantages must change hands?"
Regarding this point, Yu Lian actually doesn't have much confidence. Teacher Yang's battle report was sent together with the results of the Miracle Ring battle. Of course he also knew that the first general among the eight elected emperors, King Soleyn, was about to
They arrived, two or three days later than our own troops from the direction of Eunomia.
However, there are also 50,000 Imperial troops on the other side of Unity Fortress, and the defender is no fool. Even with the reinforcements brought by Major General Orwell and Hachiman, even if Teacher Yang has every plan, it will be difficult to take advantage of this time difference.
Do something.
However, we professional soldiers can understand this kind of thing, but Lord Gonggun may not understand it.
Obviously, Marshal Paris, who has gradually grown a politician's brain, understood and reacted. He pondered for a moment and nodded slightly: "Understood. Our job is to make them believe that there is still room for continued fighting."
"In fact, we have room to continue fighting. Yaochi is preparing for war. Their underground business has been running for a whole year, it is very complete, and there are more than 10,000 imperial military and civilian prisoners. I believe that the third party
With the combat power of the Eighteenth Division, they can hold on for a long time in Marshal Li Grad. As long as there is a Blue Star Community settlement in the Dawn Star Territory and a city of more than 200,000 people. Whether it is in diplomacy
, or in terms of internal propaganda, the pressure on the empire will only increase."
This point is also debatable. If possible, Yu Lian hopes that the 200,000 citizens of Marshal Li Grad and the 30,000 soldiers of the 38th Division can also leave. But the problem is that in Yaochi, the Community only has five ships
Ship. A work ship captured from the looters, which is equivalent to a mobile factory that can produce on the fly, followed by two destroyers and two armed cargo ships.
Oh, by the way, the battlecruiser Chimera, along with a light cruiser and a destroyer, also escaped to Yaochi and are undergoing emergency repairs. However, even with the addition of these ships, it is not enough to destroy Marshal Li Gela
All the soldiers and civilians were taken away.
What's more, it's not safe even if you want to leave. Yaochi Star is too close to the Ring of Miracles. Maybe at this juncture, the imperial fleet has blocked all orbital space.
"In addition, according to the Chimera's battle report, the main force of the Tenth Fleet led by Vice Admiral Picard immediately rushed to the rescue after discovering that the 'Double-Headed Dragon' array was penetrated. Although the Tenth Fleet was very quick
It was intercepted by the squadrons led by Lamut and Owentur, and we also lost several battleships. However, Lieutenant General Picard's Liberty Flag dreadnought at least escaped unscathed, and also successfully led a group of
The fleet that maintained its organization successfully broke through."
"Yes, there are about one hundred and twenty or thirty ships. If you calculate it this way, doesn't the Tenth Fleet also lose half of its combat power?" Marshal Paris said.
"...Well, at least the structure of the Tenth Fleet is still there. It's better than the total destruction of the First Fleet, right? If we want to save face, even if we rebuild the Central Fleet of the Solar System, we can no longer use the number 'Number One'
Already."
Marshal Paris closed the corners of his mouth and continued to mutter: "Yes! More than 800 warships, more than 800 warships, it will be over in 1 hour and 22 minutes!"
Yu Lian finally couldn't help it anymore: "Yeah! Even if you throw 800 fucking tractors into a metal waste crushing plant, you can't finish them in 1 hour and 22 minutes!"
"However, we have not yet received signals from the Freedom Flag and the remnants of the Tenth Fleet."
"At least we haven't received any bad news. To say the least, isn't the Thirteenth Fleet still there? In the Dawn Nebula, we have not lost all our ability to fight back."
"Just because they have no news, it doesn't mean they are still there." Marshal Paris said in a stiff tone.
"But it doesn't mean absence." Yu Liandao: "As the commander-in-chief of the entire army, you really have to consider the most pessimistic situation. However, the politicians on the earth are different. They don't understand military, but they must
Have confidence."
"...Isn't this the slogan used by politicians when they cheat to vote?"
"Your Excellency, you are really getting more and more understanding!" Yu Lian gave a thumbs up.
Marshal Paris's eyes widened: "Thank you very much. Boy Yu Lian, I have now successfully discovered that at my age, I can actually consider entering politics after retirement."
Yu Lian added: "Furthermore, from the current point of view, the empire launched a long-planned full-scale raid. But in fact, except for the Ring of Miracles, we have gained advantages everywhere. Counting from the victory of a battle
Judging from one point, we have the advantage.”
Marshal Paris suddenly showed an expression of "Are you kidding me?"
Yu Lian laughed loudly and said: "Let's just say this to the Gongun gentlemen. If you want to persevere, you have to force yourself to believe something. Your Excellency, I am not a prophet. Now you want to ask me about my chances of victory. Is it your chance to win?
It’s true that I can’t answer you yet. But if we can’t accept the humiliation of surrender, we have to persist and have a chance to see victory.”
The old marshal responded with a wry smile. But for some reason, Yu Lian could clearly see that the fatigue in the old man's eyes seemed to have dissipated a lot. So, the old marshal, who had regained his energy, once again transformed into the man who would stand forever, like a green pine tree.
A veteran like a tree.
"I really don't expect to get any answers from you, but I still have to feel hope and confidence from you. Hahahaha, at this age, I still have to rely on young people for comfort. I am really living at this age.
It's on the dog!" He laughed at himself, and then said: "Don't worry, I will try my best to find a way not to waste our precious combat power."
"Thank you for your hard work... Your Excellency, please take care of yourself." Yu Lian looked at the slimmer face and figure of Head of State Paris, and his mood could not remain unchanged after all.
"It's you who have to take care of yourself. As you just said, the gentlemen of the earth lack a sense of security, so they will definitely attack the four main gods. I will find a way to resist it, but someone will definitely bypass the National Defense Committee.
and the Military Command Headquarters are here to put pressure on you."
Yu Lian nodded and smiled: "Your Majesty has been awakened and registered."
To be honest, these days! There are actually not many cases of asking for instructions from the bottom up, and it is precisely because there are not many that it becomes news. However, there are countless cases of people jumping up and down to micro-manage.
Of course, Yu Lian was mentally prepared for this.
After hanging up the communication, Marshal Paris, who had regained a lot of energy and fighting spirit, began his busy work again.
In fact, after the Empire's declaration of war was finalized, he had already entered into this work rhythm of working more than fifteen hours a day, which lasted for two full weeks.
Preparations at the National Defense Committee, consultation meetings with Congress, fleet reorganization and mobilization, re-enlistment of reserves and veterans, reactivation of mothballed warships, and even press conferences.
Later, even some issues of public security turmoil in the Terra star region were placed on his desk.
He really felt that he, the military commander, was about to die suddenly. However, when he was still at the command post, never leaving his horse and sitting in armor every day, he did not feel this way.
This was probably the reason why the old marshal made that phone call to Yu Lian. On the one hand, it was his duty as a minister to communicate with the frontline generals in advance; on the other hand, he really hoped to get some comfort.
Fortunately, he is not the only "veteran" working hard on the earth.
For example, Mr. Maxell, Chairman of the National Defense Committee. Although he is a member of the Co-Prosperity Party, even though he was a so-called "civilian general" who was not well received by frontline generals during his uniform period, although the former president of the National Defense University did indeed behave more
He is like a politician, but if you can put aside these things, he is still very dedicated, and his handling of military and political affairs is indeed professional.
In addition, Marshal Aylwin, who had returned to his manor in the countryside to enjoy his retirement life with his grandchildren, has now returned to work and started working as a consultant.
Marshal Aylwin was also a veteran of the Revolutionary War, and had been the Minister of Military Command for 10 years before Marshal Paris. His disciples were spread throughout the army, and his methods of doing things were more flexible than the former.
Therefore, with the concerted efforts of three elderly people whose combined age was over 250 years old, the garrison fleets in various star regions were quickly reorganized. Some mothballed old ships were also reactivated, and retired and reserve soldiers
The demobilization work is also being promoted intensively.
In addition, of course, it is necessary to declare that the country has entered a state of war, give priority to the military industry in the production model, start a large-scale social recruitment, and training camps in each sector must also be launched immediately. However, these are not the final decisions of the National Defense Commission and the Military Command Department.
Yes, it needs to be passed by Congress...
In addition, there is also the need to use real gold and silver foreign exchange reserves to purchase armaments, especially to see if they can replenish capital ships. Seek diplomatic support, and even ask allies (especially alliance fathers) to join the war. Of course, these need to be passed by Congress. …
Regarding this point, we must have an objective and dialectical understanding. No matter how efficient and united the parliamentary system is, it is impossible to pass the above bills in such a short period of time.
Of course, the three old people have no such hope and can only do their best in the things within their authority.
During the meeting, Marshal Paris also discussed Yu Lian's proposal with his two old colleagues. He now really feels that it may be a way to bring back the fleet used to defend against the raiders in the Cantilever Sector.
Facing the imperial army's pressure, all fleets are extremely valuable.
As for whether to add to the outer ring direction or the far shore direction, it depends on the specific situation at that time.
"You know, this is almost impossible." Marshal Aylwin expressed pessimism:
"Most of the current cabinet and Congress are frightened. I can even guess that before long, some members will definitely point out in Congress: Over there in the galactic center, since plunderers can come, Why can't the Empire come over? Hasn't the Imperial fleet passed through the Abyss Nebula silently, trying to intercept our returning fleet in the Grand High Sea star field? Then who can guarantee that the Empire cannot cross the center of the galaxy?"
Marshal Paris sighed: "Only when their lives are threatened, they will suddenly awaken the imagination of military strategists!"
Chairman Maxell considered it: "Actually... we can completely change our thinking. The seventh fleet in the cantilever direction is prepared to prevent the invasion of predators. Although the scale is not large, it can carry out long-term cruises. The high-speed battleships are of good age and condition. If we add the battle cruisers and aircraft carriers being maintained at the Mars Shipyard, we can actually form a fleet that can fight. We can tell Nixi this way As for the President and Congress of Tajikistan, we need an available mobile fleet force."