Him and their stars

According to the original plan, there were three light-wing ships undergoing final maintenance in Gibraltar. Although Yu Lian was very confident about Liuli, Red Star Office, and RN Shipyard, but since he had come all the way, it was probably a little less interesting to go up and have a look in person without pretending.

So, Yu Lian checked the two boats belonging to the "Red Comet" rowing team in a routine way, and chatted with Jean Cook for a while. The latter was a little embarrassed and hesitantly apologized for declining Yu Lian's invitation last Navy Day, but Yu Lian said that since he had found a promising job as an interstellar courier boy, of course he should. Work is the most important thing. As a person who has escaped from vulgar taste, real social labor is definitely more important than putting on a show.

Brother Cook was slightly startled and couldn't help but sigh that the General really understands me.

"But, isn't coming to participate in the rowing race just for show?" He couldn't help but ask.

This is really an outstanding young man who is straightforward! But Yu Lian is not surprised. A man who can still drive a battleship Zhutu at the age of fifty should indeed have this kind of personality when he was young.

So, Yu Lian patiently explained to the other party: "This is not a show. You are now the flag of all courier boys in the galaxy! You just want to show them who holds the power."

The advantage of being young is that Cook, who is short in stature and weak in body, seems to have been filled with blood and transformed into a man who can run a horse with his arms. The sense of mission in his eyes seems to be able to ignite the universe.

After appeasing everyone in the rowing team, Yu Lian came to a berth at the innermost side of the Independent Pier.

Different from the previous two sister ships, the armor plate on the right side of this ship has been painted with a pattern of a long sword and a sickle crossed on a yin and yang fish.

Yu Lian knew that this was the symbol of the New China Star District Guard.

As everyone imagines, the community's political system is completely modeled after the Alliance. A large number of affiliated republics and even affiliated kingdoms within the alliance have their own local armies; so in the community, the military power of the local police force is in the hands of the sector government, which is actually very reasonable.

You must know that the reason why the Community is regarded as the third largest military power is that a large part of its on-paper combat power is actually counted in the local garrison and planetary garrison forces in each sector.

During the independent battlefield period, the earliest founding fathers made considerable compromises with various powerful factions in order to gather as much strength as possible. As a result, it also created old and young people like the Co-Prosperity Party and economic compradors like the Political Friends Party. Similarly, there were naturally powerful local factions like the Bai Family of Xinyumen. Although they claimed to be elected by the people, they were actually regarded by many people as local princes of the New Yumen Star Region. It was not until Mr. Qi became the governor that such strange words became slightly better.

Of course, since it is a "local prince", the New China Sector not only has a "moderate" and well-equipped planetary defense team, but also a good-sized sector guard fleet. Although it is only a security fleet, it has heavy cruisers and light carriers, and the quality of the crew is not weak.

In the nearly half a century after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the local fleets of New China have cooperated with the Ninth Fleet stationed in the Far Coast Sector on several occasions, and fought against the Catai Mew and the Bakvi Birdman in the I Earl Star Gap. of.

Such a group of local powerful people with strong folk customs and abundant wood will naturally not attract anyone's attention if they buy a new small-sized ship from the RN shipyard.

Of course, the middle section of the belly of this shuttle-shaped aircraft was originally a place that could be converted into a cabin and a passenger cabin, but it was directly connected to form a relatively spacious cabin. There were also some very professional-looking equipment on the shore around it. It looks like it's for military use.

In this way, the middle cabin of this light-wing ship...

"It looks very much like a bomber's magazine." Rozez thought, "Actually, no, it's more like a Thunderbolt destroyer's magazine."

Yu Lian smiled and said: "Look, with this design, at least eight space bubble torpedoes or twelve puzzle proton torpedoes can be installed at one time." Yu Lian smiled and said: "In comparison, the White Devil fighter can only If you can install one, it will also sacrifice the rest of the fighter's armament and ammunition, and its survivability will also be reduced. But if it is replaced by a small battleship, the effect will be very different. We can even equip it with a shield and a jump engine."

Luo Zeshi nodded, but then asked suspiciously: "Then, what is the meaning?"

Of course it is to realize my aircraft carrier dream. Yu Lian thought about it, but said: "That's the homework I gave you."

After all, this is really just my own imagination. Even in another timeline, this universe has never entered the era of the aircraft carrier party. But now that this condition is available, it will be difficult not to experiment.

Yu Lian was not sure whether the aircraft carrier tactics relied on small fighters or speedboat-style small battleships, so he could only try them both.

The former is naturally Baolu and Martha's White Devil fighter squadron, which has already demonstrated a considerable degree of combat effectiveness in the New World. But whether it can become a revolutionary tactical change requires more time and combat examples to observe.

And the latter is this light-wing ship.

Luo Zeshi was not dissatisfied with Yu Lian's pretentiousness, but was thoughtful.

Yu Lian was very satisfied with this attitude. In another timeline, his friend became the equipment and training director of the Volunteer Army, and he also personally presided over the development of the Cang Fang fighter jet. It can be said that the complete form of classmate Chester Rozez is an equipment expert and a technical commander who is very good at creating new tactics through new equipment.

The reason why I was trying to be mysterious was because I didn't want to interfere with his thinking. By relying on his own thinking, he might be able to come up with more detailed and feasible tactics.

...Of course, it’s okay if the other party tells you that it’s not feasible. In this way, Yu Lian can completely give up the feelings he had in his previous life and become a cannon, giant ship and gang-hopping gang member who unite his body and mind.

"The New China Guard Fleet is still very interested in light wings and is willing to cooperate with me to test the performance of this new warship. Of course, if it is a big success, I hope to buy a batch at a discount." Yu Lian looked at it Ross.

"If it really succeeds, it will be a living advertisement for RN Shipyard. Of course, my father and brothers would like it." Luo Zeshi said with a smile.

"But if torpedoes are soaked in space, does the local security fleet have the qualifications to purchase such weapons?" Liuli said.

"This depends on the efforts of Mr. Qi and Mr. Bai. Anyway, we are just planning to buy a few for trial operations." Yu Lian said with a smile: "The Chairman and the military leaders have put all their attention on the Alliance Taita slipway. Those new fearless ships have been launched, and by handing over the auxiliary and small ships to the local guard fleets for testing, it can also save a lot of central military expenditures."

Even Father Paris only asked a few business-like questions about the test of this light-wing ship, but for those fearless people, he repeatedly asked Yu Lian to be careful and careful, saying that he must not be allowed to be betrayed by the alliance. If possible, Yu Lian should rely on his relationship with the alliance's top management to trick the other party.

Even Father Paris, who is conscientious and even micromanaging, is like this, so how can you expect others?

But this is good, not every new weapon is born, necessarily attracts everyone's attention. In a sense, it doesn't matter if no one pays attention to it, but when it comes to actual combat, doesn't it sound more interesting to make a splash?

"The people from the New China Guard will come to accept the ship next week, that is, on October 24th. I plan to hand over the ship with them and then set off with the people from the Red Comet Team." Liuli said to Yu Lian: "Arrived See you at the Alliance then."

"Okay, maybe you can catch up with Feifei on the red carpet at the Yagemi Awards." Yu Lian smiled.

"I will definitely catch up." Liuli said with a smile: "Dina and Lilia acquired a Far Coast Film Company together and affiliated it with the group. They said that if Feifei's movie really wants to become a blockbuster, but We can’t just let profiteers from the alliance take away the box office. I just happen to be able to stop by and talk to the World Group about this matter.”

...All I can say is good luck to you. Yu Lian had to admit that even if Liuli had evolved into a "Red Tikka", he was still a little too young to face that white-furred fox.

"But, then again, one of them is raising cattle and farming, and the other is building light rails and training vigilante groups. Are they usually so idle?"

"To be honest, the two of them are quite free." Liuli admitted directly: "The really busy one is Zhixia. The government will be changed at the end of the year, and one-third of the members of Congress will be re-elected. Zhixia is planning to use the Far Coast Star As a representative of the district, I am participating in the election.”

It’s been a while, I haven’t seen you, you all are really energetic!

Yu Lian and his supervision team passed by the Gibraltar system. Logically speaking, they should socialize with the current commander-in-chief of the Outer Rim Fleet, Admiral Feddy Bonaparte. However, I don't know if it was a coincidence or not. When Yu Lian passed by, the Commander was not in the area, but went out for training with two old Independence-class dreadnoughts that had just been maintained.

On the other hand, Fleet Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Shah Rukh Rapash received Yu Lian in the admiral's dining room of Fleet Headquarters, and even treated him to a meal of courage pot, a specialty of the Outer Rim Fleet.

Yu Lian's impression of the Chief of Staff could not be said to be favorable, but he could not be said to be disgusted either. At least it was not to the extent that it would affect his appetite, so he was naturally happy to go.

However, during the Battle of the West End System three years ago, this man was the Chief of Staff of the Outer Rim Fleet, and he still is. The last time they met, he was Lieutenant General Lapash, and Yu Lian was an ordinary student without even a formal military rank. But now, there is only one general star between them. Normal people would find it a little awkward. .

Of course, there are rumors that Lieutenant General Lapash will be promoted to Earth soon to report on his duties. It is said that he will directly enter the National Defense Committee. The overall mood is good now, and he explained to Yu Lian:

"There is no way. Your Excellency the Commander is a person who pays great attention to details. He must always ensure that our main battleships can remain available. Now in the entire outer ring fleet, there are only these two dreadnoughts. But our defense zone must not only To face the pressure from the Catai people, the Bakvi people, and even the empire behind them, it is necessary to provide support to the Far Coast Sector. However, the Kingdom of Ledora and the Coordinating Minister State of Turan on the other side, although they are from the Alliance camp, But it’s not necessarily friendly!”

"Uh, aren't we also from the alliance?" Yu Lian asked knowingly.

"It's because we are also from the Alliance, so the relationship is a bit delicate!" Lieutenant General Lapash said casually, but then he realized something, and quickly waved his hands with a wry smile: "Brother Yu Lian, after all, we are also old comrades fighting side by side. , you can’t hurt me like this! I definitely never said such a thing, and our community is also pursuing an independent third-party foreign policy, and we have not joined any camp."

"You really sound like a diplomat. No, you will definitely become a top diplomat."

Probably because Yu Lian's smile was so sincere, he didn't seem to think there was any irony here at all, but smiled and said: "Indeed, brother Yu Lian, after I return to Earth this time, after I get the rank of general, I will I'm thinking about retiring and joining politics. The Chairman of the General Assembly has promised that if he has a second term, he will ask me to serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee! Hahaha, if all of our country's new dreadnoughts are in place by then, I should also have one A very good term, huh?”

...Well, at least he understands the essence of diplomacy.

Perhaps Lieutenant General Lapash knew that he did not have much time to stay in the Outer Rim Fleet, but he was much more dedicated than when Yu Lian saw him last time. He added: "But, as I just said, the Outer Rim Fleet's The pressure is too great. The newly arrived Dauntless should not be sent to the Solar System Fleet, but should be equipped with us first!"

"I don't have the final say." Yu Lian shrugged.

"But your opinion is very important." The lieutenant general held Yu Lian's hands tightly: "Brother, you are also from the outer ring fleet!"

Well, strictly speaking, if "internal suppression" is not counted, Yu Lian's first "foreign war" was fought in the outer ring fleet. For the time being, he can be regarded as "one of his own" in the outer ring fleet.

"However, apart from these relationships, I do tend to hand over the new type of dreadnought to the Outer Rim Fleet." At that time, Yu Lian said to his subordinates: "They are indeed facing the most difficult national defense pressure. However, the Outer Rim Fleet Of the fleet’s original six Independence-class dreadnoughts, only two are still available, and they really need to replenish their combat power.”

Colonel Silva said helplessly: "But I have already heard that the four battleships completed next year will all be allocated to the Solar System Fleet!"

Isn't it too luxurious to use a cutting-edge warship as a road specimen? Yu Lian finally restrained himself from rolling his eyes.

Colonel Silva looked at Yu Lian carefully and said: "The performance of the Solar System Fleet in this expedition to the New World is quite good. It is logical to equip new warships."

Indeed, no matter how ugly the fight was at the beginning, the expeditionary force with the Solar System Fleet as the main force did capture the Devil's Throat Fortress before the Empire.

Although the real commander Yang Xiyi himself has nothing to do with the Solar System Fleet, Admiral Connors can at least be regarded as a good leader.

"Furthermore, according to the National Defense Committee and the Parliament, the new type of dreadnought is a perfect creation that combines protection, firepower and speed. It is suitable for the combat needs of the Solar System Fleet in seeing mobility. Therefore, the Solar System Fleet should be given priority in equipping new ships. , assigning the old, relatively bulky Independence-class Dreadnought to the Outer Rim Fleet as the Great Border Wall."

Well, in terms of equipment configuration and tactical requirements, it seems that there is really no problem. At least it will be no problem to convince the vast majority of congressmen.

"Besides, the year after tomorrow will be the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Solar System Fleet has made military exploits in the expedition to the New World, and now has new fearlessness. Only in this way can we show our military power to the people." The colonel added.

Yu Lian estimated that this should be the real reason.