President Kes Nichta received the news while lying on the hospital bed. At that time, he was undergoing the last physical examination before entering the medical cabin. When he heard the news from Yang Mingzhao, after a brief trance, his face changed.
He put on a mask of accurately positioned pain and sorrow: "Really? Marshal Aylwin is gone? The spirit of the universe is really unfair. He is an old hero of the War of Independence. He has fought for us younger generations.
After finishing the best battle, I should have spent my old age secretly in a warm manor. But why did it become like this?"
Yang Mingzhao was equally sad. Of course, he only had reverence in his heart for this old hero from the War of Independence. He always felt that there were several ministerial-level dignitaries on the ship, but none of them together could compare to Marshal Aylwin.
.even say...
Well, it would be a bit dangerous to continue thinking about it. Yang Mingzhao quickly stopped.
"Those who died in the attack were also Senators Mr. Rao and Ms. Butler, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vadio, and members of the Shipping Committee..."
Mr. President did not speak, and still maintained a sad expression, as if he was mourning for his colleagues. But Yang Mingzhao could feel that the other party's attention was actually a little wandering.
If for Marshal Elwin, his sadness was somewhat sincere, but for others, it was completely routine.
But no matter what, when it was confirmed that Mr. Speed, Chairman of the Shipping Committee, was also on the list, he couldn't help but wipe away the non-existent tears.
As we all know, this is an age of great exploration in the universe. The interstellar shipping industry is the pillar industry of almost every country and nation, if not none. The same is naturally true of the community government, so there is a Shipping and Ship Management Committee, responsible for
Coordination work such as interstellar shipping, ship construction and registration management, shipping safety planning, space station construction and maintenance, etc.
In the community's government sequence, its importance is only below the National Defense Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is indeed a high-power department.
And we also know that President Nikita's "multi-party coalition government" is very sophisticated. Ministers, as well as mascot-like vice presidents, speakers, etc. can give "allies" to other parties, but most of the key points are
The department must be staffed by its own people.
For example, this is the case with Chairman Speed. He is just a relatively mediocre politician, but his three generations have been practitioners of interstellar shipping, and he has a wide network of contacts. What is important is that he is also loyal to President Nikita.
dedicated.
As long as the president wants to, he must find a suitable candidate in the shortest possible time, otherwise the Shipping Commission will be snatched away by the opposite Communist Party, which makes him feel overwhelmed. Even the wound on his chest is aching again. It is obvious that he is a thief.
It's a high-end product that contains painkillers and has no side effects.
"This is also my good brother and my good colleague. He is the most dedicated social official and an excellent servant of the people (meow) the people (woo) and the public (woo). However, he is obviously a civil servant! Civil servants are not
He should die under cruel swords and guns. Mingzhao, this is shameless terrorism! Isn’t it? The most shameless and cruel terrorism!”
Yang Mingzhao agreed with the president's point of view, but now was not the time to follow the other party's indignation, so he continued to report: "There is also Foreign Minister Sitaman..."
"Why, is he gone too?" Mr. President glanced at Yang Mingzhao, his expression still sad but his eyes were inexplicably bright. Mr. Sitaman, the Foreign Minister, is not a member of the Co-Prosperity Party opposite, but a so-called " "A remnant of the previous dynasty", Mr. Nishita had long wanted to replace him.
"...He was also seriously injured and is sleeping in the medical cabin next door. Before he fell into coma, he had officially submitted his resignation."
"Tragedy, what a tragedy! Mr. Sitaman is the best financial master and my big brother! He should not leave the central political arena in this way."
Mr. President looked even sadder than before. Yang Mingzhao felt that if he hadn't been a secretary for so many years, he might have been infected by his boss's emotions.
"Second, Ming Zhao, this despicable attack has caused my cabinet to lose its second good brother! Among the past presidents of the community, who has experienced more than me?"
Yang Mingzhao also realized that after the War of Independence, it was indeed the first time that a head of state was intercepted and killed by a warship during a visit, and it was indeed the first time that a senior cabinet official died in the flames of war. This was considered a happy mention by President Nishita. It's an achievement.
So, is this the value of a wartime cabinet?
He suddenly had a bad premonition that poor Chairman Speed would not be the last. Now he just hoped that the Chairman and the ministers could accept this setting with a stable mind.
In comparison, if Mr. Sitaman wanted to resign after being seriously injured, he might have been able to get ashore safely.
Later, when President Nishita had completed his physical examination and was about to sleep in the treatment room, the latest battle situation was also sent.
"The Alliance's Sixth Patrol Squadron sent a message that they have sunk the last enemy ship." Yang Mingzhao reported.
The president's wife, who had been by her side all the time, couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's really amazing! It only took less than an hour, right? Darling, can you sleep peacefully now?"
Yang Mingzhao knew that Mrs. Melalie was a very cheerful lady who never hesitated to express her praise for her servants, but now she always seemed to praise her mother-in-law's power in front of her husband.
However, in the view of President Kais Nishita, this is by no means pleasant news.
"Why do I feel that this is a bit like silencing people?" President Nishita muttered in a low voice: "Some people have always been like this. They are not necessarily sharp when fighting, but they are very decisive when doing wet work. ."
"Darling, even if you are suspicious, you shouldn't do it in front of me, right?" The president's wife sighed helplessly.
The president laughed dryly: "I just feel that the current atmosphere is too heavy, so I just want to make a joke."
Can I listen to this joke? Yang Mingzhao adjusted the terminal and expanded the projected report document a little to cover his face. It was a bit like holding a written report and reading it aloud.
"In addition, the Alliance High Seas Fleet Command and Nephi have sent letters of condolences. The main force of the High Seas Fleet, in conjunction with the hospital ship Ilu, is speeding up."
The president said "hehe" as a way of expressing his gratitude.
"The cruiser Black Star where Rear Admiral Hall is stationed received a call, hoping to dock with the ship. He hopes to come and apologize in person," Yang Mingzhao said.
President Nishita immediately trembled: "What, Major General Hall said he wanted to pick up the ship? This, this, don't you have other ideas?"
"Of course it's an apology in the literal sense! This is already the defense area of the Grand High Seas Fleet, and the attack on us was the alliance's dereliction of duty. If General Hall is really a professional giant with a sense of honor, he should be in front of you.
I apologize for committing seppuku." The president's wife snorted coldly.
"Sepsis, seppuku? Why are you apologizing? Where is this custom?"
"It's from Earth. There was an island custom in your home planet's time. Darling, don't forget, I'm a folklorist." Mrs. Melalie showed a proud smile.
President Nishita could only smile in response, and then ordered: "Tell the alliance that the ship is in a mess and it is really impossible to entertain guests. Yes, they said that I was seriously injured! Yes, I was seriously injured and exhausted. At least one person
There is no way to receive foreign visitors for two months. Yes, there is no way, absolutely no way."
In fact, with the current treatment technology, even if it is not a mystical method, you can lie down in the gene therapy warehouse for a day or two at most, and you will be a lively president again. Even if you include potential physical recuperation and the like, it is still possible.
One week at most.
However, when it comes to mental recovery, that is very subjective.
Yang Mingzhao raised his head and made eye contact with the president. He felt that he had understood what the other party meant.
"Understood, I will block all foreigners. In addition, Your Excellency, while you are recovering, do we want to continue to Nephi according to the established course?"
President Nishita showed very obvious hesitation and struggle.
"Darling, let's go now..." Mrs. Melalie called out.
Yang Mingzhao thought that Mrs. Melalie wanted to persuade the president to continue his trip. After all, this cheerful lady had never deliberately concealed her vanity. She had expressed in front of everyone more than once that she wanted to return to her hometown as the president's wife, where she had spent her childhood.
It's nice to show off in front of your friends.
Perhaps the one who is most looking forward to this alliance trip is Mrs. Melalie.
However, she said: "Darling, I still don't think this behavior has anything to do with the alliance government or any high-level officials, but the current situation in the alliance has indeed deteriorated. Now, when we are about to enter the alliance's borders, something has appeared.
For things like this, we really have to consider the safety of everyone’s subsequent trips.”
President Nishita was so moved that he held his wife's hand: "That's what the lady said."
Yang Mingzhao's brows twitched slightly. He didn't think there was anything wrong with what the president's wife said, but he always felt that his attitude had changed too much.
"Moreover, Marshal Aylwin and Chairman Speed have already gone. The sacrifices of our mission have been too heavy. In our current state, can we really do a good job in the future?"
"Indeed, that is indeed the problem."
"No matter what, Darling, I really want to show off my status as the president's wife in front of my former friends and family, but what I want first is your safety and health. Do you understand? Darling."
Yang Mingzhao thought, could he say this in front of me? Just as he was about to raise the light screen to cover his face, President Nishita's voice came over: "So, Mingzhao
Ah, do you understand?"
"The Azure Princess immediately turned to return home. On the one hand, it is because we really have doubts about the current security situation of the alliance and hope that the other party can have a proper solution; on the other hand, we also have the obligation to escort Marshal Elwin, Pi
Chairman Rhodes and all the deceased members of the mission returned home for burial."
"Yes, yes, that's it. Oh, I would also like to add that although our alliance's visit plan is postponed, it does not mean it is cancelled. I hope both parties can re-determine the diplomatic plan. In short, that's it. Remember, everyone! We are returning.
!It’s time to return now!”
I still want to visit next time, but I don’t know when it will have to wait. What’s more, on the Alliance side, it is inevitable that Marshal Esko will step down. What if a spiritual successor of Mrs. Parlotin really comes up?
If you don't, don't expect them to end up. Maybe the existing military aid will also start to be discounted.
...Wait a minute, think about it from this perspective, is it really the "moderate faction" of the alliance that did it?
In this case, the assassination of Mrs. Parlotin was actually the work of the Alliance's military-industrial complex, and our move was the counterattack of the "moderate faction"?
Thinking of this, Yang Mingzhao was immediately shocked by his own inference.
He was helpless to discover that he actually still had a talent for writing stories. If he no longer serves as an official, he could try to change his career to write scripts and give them to Filipino directors to film. Maybe they would be highly praised by conspiracy theory enthusiasts.
Afterwards, the mission fleet actually returned on the spot under the visual inspection of the Alliance patrol fleet. The Alliance High Seas Command expressed regret for this, but they could not really intercept the Azure Princess.
Rear Admiral Hall's Sixth Patrol Fleet was still following the escort, but also maintained a considerable safe distance. During this process, the survivors on the Celeste Princess felt tremendous pressure, fearing that the other party would suddenly turn against them and kill them.
.
Fortunately, three hours later, that is, after 2 o'clock in the morning on December 14, the support fleet of the Iron Army Complex also arrived. Although the Palla people all looked like fierce armored robots, they did indeed speak.
A loyal good friend said that he could at least interact with the Blue Princess to enter the community border.
Immediately after leaving this galaxy, they encountered the fleet of the Republic of Minlan. There were even several passing merchant ships that came to watch the excitement.
No matter how powerful the villain behind the scenes is, it is impossible to silence the fleets of these countries. At this time, everyone in the mission finally felt relieved.
As for President Nishita? Well, he's in the medical bay now, sleeping peacefully.
Just as the fleet was about to pass through Qingchun City, the casualty statistics came out. A total of more than 1,400 crew members and security personnel of the entire fleet were killed or missing, and more than 2,000 people were injured. In addition, there were two
An escort warship was attacked and sunk, and the total number of surviving crew members on board did not exceed 300.
Everyone found more than 400 attacker entities and 156 prisoners of war on the Azul Princess.
Of course, the casualty exchange ratio is not very good. However, considering that our own side was attacked blatantly and sneakily, and many of the crew members were not even soldiers, it is understandable that they would be beaten like this by elite mercenaries who have experienced hundreds of battles.
Yes, those prisoners have admitted that they are not plunderers, and certainly not Alliance soldiers, but mercenaries.