Thinking of this, Yu Lian still couldn't help but want to express a certain degree of regret.
"It would be nice if the far bank nebula was directly opposite the empire's mainland. Otherwise, a squadron of Commodore Bazin might be able to draw away a large number of enemy troops. It's a pity, after all, it is only the territory of the Imperial Alliance Army. The empire will not
I don’t mind if half of the land of the Catalans is burning, I don’t mind if the Terrabians establish a country, and of course I don’t care if the Birdman and the Goathead live or die.”
"If you want to go directly to the hinterland of the empire, you can only go through the Abyss Nebula, right? But the far shore is much more difficult to reach, and there are many terrifying rumors. These shouldn't be all unfounded, right?" Luo Zeshi said: "Like
What an ancient terrifying city that devours peepers..."
"That thing is real. It is indeed a space city left over from the Enlightenment era. My master and senior brother have both been there," Yu Liandao said.
Of course, there is also me in my previous life.
That ancient city was not that mysterious. That is, a group of adventurers discovered it more than a hundred years ago. After a cautious exploration, they found nothing dangerous, but found that there was a life-support system and climate inside that seemed to be a perpetual motion machine.
The circulation system, temperature and humidity seem to have been carefully adjusted, making it suitable for almost all carbon-based intelligent creatures to survive, like a space urban version of the Gaia planet.
It was equivalent to a fortress of unity with little armament. And because it was located deep in the Abyss Nebula and not within the military radiation range of major powers, it gave some dynamic social groups ample room to move. Then, there was a group of
The highly mobile gangsters took over the place and built a so-called "free city" or something.
"To put it bluntly, its nature is similar to that of all autonomous trading ports located at waterway nodes in the universe, except that the manager is a gangster of the underworld."
"Isn't there no difference at all?" Luo Zeshi said in surprise.
"There is really no difference. Davari Shirozeshi, you have learned it thoroughly!" Yu Lian was extremely pleased.
"What about the ghost ship and the demon Leviathan?"
"The former is nothing more than an ancient automatic battleship. We have already seen out-of-control unmanned mining machines, right? It is very reasonable to have an unmanned flying object the size of a battleship. As for the monster Leviathan, haha, say
It’s as if we have really studied this universe thoroughly. No matter how weird and spectacular the void creatures we encounter in the main world are, can they be compared to those in the void realm?"
"Your words are full of extraordinary people's sense of superiority over ordinary people!" Luo Zeshi said with emotion.
"So I always believe that occult knowledge should also be integrated into basic education. Only in this way will the public be timid about the unknown."
At this point, Yu Lian saw the shock in the other person's eyes, and he felt that he might be a little anxious.
"In short, the Abyss Nebula, the Predators left, and I walked through it. In the end, the Empire also walked through it, and it was not as insurmountable as imagined."
"You are referring to the Megash fleet that intercepted us on the high seas, right? However, the difficult route through the Abyss Nebula did put a huge burden on those flame dragons. Otherwise, even if we could win, we would not be able to do what we did back then. It’s almost harmless that way.”
Yu Lian agreed: "Yes, you have to pay a price for a surprise attack. The universe is actually about balance. Moreover, even if you really enter the empire, your role is nothing more than a dead soldier. As a general, But you can't assign fatal tasks to your subordinates as a normal situation. Once you develop this kind of path dependence, you will not be far away from being beaten by Pao Ze."
"But, sir, when necessary, someone must do the fatal task." Luo Zeshi said.
"Don't explain me, Davari Shirozeshi, I don't have extravagant moral obsessiveness, I just care about whether it is necessary. If possible, I don't even mind being the death squad myself."
"..."
"Of course this is a joke. Lieutenant Colonel, the more you face a war, the more you need a sense of humor."
Since Marshal Yu had already talked about this, Luo Zeshi had no choice but to treat it as a joke.
At this time, the automatic warning network that started operating on the front line indeed sent the latest news. After the empire's frontline fleet retreated, they directly occupied the entrances to the two channels, the Stranger System and the Ilesa System, without going deep. There was no retreat. Then, the first thing to arrive at the entrance was not the main fleet of the empire, but clearly a large number of freighters and work ships, and construction began slowly and slowly.
This is a typical example of a stronghold that has been treated like a fool. Yu Lian sighed. He is not afraid of any tricks the empire may play with him. Even if it is a mystical concept, there is always a way to overcome it. But this is the only one. There has been no high-quality solution to this overt size advantage since ancient times.
"They didn't expect the methods in Area F to be successful?" Luo Zeshi asked curiously.
"They just didn't put all their hopes in this." Yu Lian sighed: "It's so good to have the resources to fight for prosperity! When can we also become rich?"
However, compared to Yu Lian's worries, Lieutenant General Sylvester's reaction was one of frustration and even humiliation: "Brother Yu Lian, this is not just a military issue. Supply bases, orbital docks, repair workshops, frontline hospitals , there are even temporary mining plants and smelting centers. This clearly treats the entrances to the two corridors as their home base!"
When he mentioned the news, he showed a rare expression of humiliation.
This is understandable. For a long time, the entire two channels of the Far Coast Nebula have been basically regarded as the territory of the Blue Star Community, which of course also includes the two galaxies that are the entrance to the nebula.
But now, it's just that these galaxies are occupied by the military, but the other side is still arrogantly starting construction next to it. Isn't this equivalent to robbing your family's garden for farming?
For senior Sylvester, a local snake who has been operating on the far coast for more than ten years, it is indeed a great shame and humiliation.
"They even installed constant-temperature orbital shafts and condensation water tanks. This is obviously an orbital hydroponic farm! They are preparing to farm at the entrance of the corridor! Brother Yu Lian, they are farming! They are farming in front of our house!"
Come on, it turned out to be farming in the literal sense? In the age of the universe, this is what it meant to take root here and have children.
As a result, even a well-informed person like Yu Lian felt that he had been ridiculed, and his blood pressure immediately rose.
However, as a mature and prudent local leader, Lieutenant General Sylvester immediately said: "Many of our soldiers must have felt the humiliation, but at this time, we must maintain our strategic positioning.
Li. Brother Yu Lian, you are the backbone of the soldiers of the three armies. Whenever encountering a big problem, you must stay calm! You must not be infected by the enthusiasm of the soldiers. You cannot use all your troops to fight out of the nebula, and don't even think about using lightning strikes.
The navy's sneak attack demolished the empire's construction site."
Yu Lian said that this was a bit unclear. Are you asking yourself to dismantle it, or not?
General Sylvester showed an embarrassed look:
"I was really worried that you would get sick, so I gave you a vaccination in advance. It's the best thing to see you keep a calm mind. In short, I have a way to comfort the soldiers. Of course, this is still needed
Your cooperation.”
Yu Lian felt that he had been ridiculed even more than before. He had fought so many battles, and although his style was all about invasion and fire, and although he had taken risks a few times, he should not be regarded as brave or courageous.
A hot-blooded idiot, right?
Then, I heard the old senior say again: "In the final analysis, ordinary soldiers are actually easy to appease, but the big shots on the earth are another matter. You know, when measuring the ownership of a galaxy, the progress of gas development is considered. If
The empire has really planted fields, mined mines, and even started to immigrate to the two galaxies at the entrance of the corridor. Even if this war is over, these two galaxies will no longer belong to us."
Yes, even if the sovereignty of these two galaxies is still in the hands of the community, as long as the empire has created a fait accompli, who will be able to deal with these subtle legal issues in the past few decades?
Yu Lian immediately understood what the other party meant.
Once it is turned into a fait accompli by the empire, this is the so-called responsibility of losing the land. Who among the Lords of the Earth can bear this responsibility?
"So, are you worried that there will be some big shot on the other side of the earth who will directly order us to attack?"
Lieutenant General Silvestre added: "They may not necessarily be big shots. The MPs have a relatively loud voice, which may also affect the cabinet's decision-making. We must have good communication with the National Defense Committee and the Military Command Headquarters in advance. Please call the Chairman.
and Marshal Paris must withstand the pressure from above."
"Understood. I have already asked people from the General Staff to start the detailed battle report. Let us jointly sign it. However, in theory, even Mr. President should not bypass the Military Command Headquarters and the General Staff Headquarters to report on the frontline personnel.
Ordered by the theater headquarters." Yu Liandao.
"This is just an ideal state." Lieutenant General Sylvester shook his head: "...However, if there is really any pressure leaking from above, you don't need to pay attention to it, just push it on me. Fighting
I’m not good at it, man, but I’m good at taking the blame. I’m really good at taking the blame, otherwise I wouldn’t have built a fortress.”
It can be seen that the old senior student is really full of resentment about the demolition of the fortress, but he also really accepts this reality.
Yu Lian said with emotion: "Senior, I now feel that you are really suitable to be the chairman of the National Defense Committee. I assure the spirit of the universe that this is not disrespectful to the old principal."
"Then I'd like to thank you for your compliment." A trace of complacency flashed in his eyes, and he was obviously very happy to be flattered, but in the end he still forced out a bitter smile:
"I don't have this hope. The chairman of the National Defense Commission must first be a member of the parliament, and then be appointed by the president. I am not from a political family, and I don't know any big figures in the political and capital circles on earth. Even if I really retire and join politics, I will not be able to do it.
I can also become a district councilor in my hometown."
In short, the news that the empire had started farming on the front line really reached the fortress, but because the headquarters made advance arrangements, after a brief and slight commotion, the fortress returned to its original combat readiness order.
On the other side, it was just as Sylvester expected. On November 12, some members of Congress actually raised the issue of the Empire's farming and construction at the far shore entrance.
He believes that once the empire completes these constructions, the Lucknar Corridor and I Earl's Star Gap will really be controlled by the empire. This is all caused by the passive avoidance of the defenders of the Said Fortress. He believes that,
This issue must be investigated carefully.
Of course, there are also opposition members who say that this is judging a gentleman with a villain's heart. Because freedom of conscience proves that wanting to strictly investigate the frontline generals who have made countless contributions to the country is an act of subsidizing the enemy.
No, he is clearly an enemy of Chi Guoguo and a traitor to the country, and he will not even play the role anymore!
In this way, the verbal conflict between the two congressmen developed into fistfights, and even triggered a brawl among hundreds of congressmen at the scene.
Interestingly, it was members of the People’s Choice Party who first proposed a strict investigation. The third largest political party in Congress has always regarded itself as a staunch patriot and a staunch earth nationalist.
But the congressman who said some fair words was from the pro-imperial Co-Prosperity Party.
However, this is not surprising. The remnants of the Communist Party of China may also have sincere idealists, and the compradors of the political allies may also have the pragmatic and stable Industrial Party. As for the "patriots" of the People's Choice Party, there may be more troublemakers.
The stick is more reasonable. The elected politics of parliamentary struggle has always been so mysterious.
"This is actually because we... no, to be precise, you fought too well!" Lieutenant General Sylvester commented on this kind of thing.
Yu Lian thought for a moment and quickly understood what the other party meant: "What you mean is that we fought too well, so Lord Gongun felt safe and decided to reveal his true nature."
The old senior smiled awkwardly and said: "...Well, maybe they just want to have a certain sense of participation. There is no way. For politicians, nothing can gain them more prestige and potential votes than participating in a war."
"Isn't it bringing benefits to your own voters?"
Senior Sylvester's expression seemed to be shocked that Yu Lian would have such extravagant thoughts, but he immediately saw the ridicule in the latter's eyes and sighed: "I can't help it, there are so many benefits to this kind of thing."
It’s tiring! As for the war, it would be fine if we just use words to make us tired.”
"...Old senior, you are indeed very suitable to be the chairman of the National Defense Committee." Yu Lian smiled again.
What's the matter with your stern expression? You are more than twenty years younger than me. Sylvester wanted to say something like this, but faced Yu Lian's overly calm smile, he nodded subconsciously, and then
He shook his head again.
He pretended to laugh heartily: "Come on, I still want to retire after this battle and start an entertainment management company. Then I may have to ask Miss Li to give me food."
Immediately afterwards, the two received an official electronic document from Chairman Maxer and Marshal Paris, which clearly stated that the direct leadership of the far-coast theater was still the Military Command Headquarters and the General Staff.
The two elderly people, who together were almost 180 years old, even called me personally.
Marshal Paris said: "Yulian, you just need to remember that even if it is the president, it is not in compliance with the prescribed procedures if he directly bypasses the Military Order Headquarters and the General Staff Headquarters."
Yu Lian accepted the order, but he also had some doubts in his heart. He suddenly realized that the Blue Star Community itself did not have a written military order in this regard, so naturally there was no so-called procedural issue.
You know, the Constitution stipulates that the President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. What if he really bypasses the military administration and military command departments and directly gives orders to the actual combat departments?
Yu Lian wondered whether he should let the fortress directly block President Nishita's communications.
"Don't worry, we have already communicated with His Excellency the President. He is an open-minded and clear-headed person, and of course he understands the principle of leaving professional matters to professionals." Chairman Maxer persuaded him with pleasant words.
Yu Lian thought to himself, this is not the same as the Mr. President I knew in my previous life. Could it be that in this life, because the situation is much more optimistic, Mr. Nishita's mentality is relatively stable, so he does not have the character to unlock micro-management?
"I understand your concerns, Yu Lian, but didn't you already know that? The empire is far larger than us, and it is never easy to fight against such powerful invaders and conquerors. It is difficult for you, but is it better than
Was it still difficult during the War of Independence?" Marshal Paris blamed.
"Mr. President's ship has also set off, traveling day and night, and should arrive in Nefi before December. He asked me to tell everyone on the front line that there will be military aid, new warships, missiles and mechas.
There will even be reinforcements. As long as we hold on firmly, there will be a way!" Chairman Maxer encouraged.
Yu Lian thought to himself that this last sentence seemed to have a sense of déjà vu, and after hearing it, he felt a little panicked for no reason.
However, the two old men were calling me thousands of light years apart, and they still looked so kind and gentle. It looked a bit like one of the old ministers in the court was playing a good role, and the other was a bad face, performing a double act to appease the warlord.
feel.
Yu Lian looked at the old marshal, who was already a little rickety, and the chairman, who was almost out of shape, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.