Him and their stars

Jessica Yang faced the one-sided accusations and ridicules at the scene, and for a moment she didn't know how to react.

The young lady minister actually expressed disbelief in the "General Staff's" speculation. However, looking at the one-sided scene, she always felt that the matter might not be so simple.

She felt the need to say something, but for a moment she couldn't find a way to interrupt. At this time, the two marshals were already under siege from all sides.

The chubby Marshal Ferragut gradually showed an irresistible look, and the awkward yet polite smile on his face became even stiffer. However, Marshal Paris, who crawled out from the bloody sea of ​​independent corpses, felt that these were small scenes. He kept a straight face and always insisted on his opinions.

"This is the only way to strengthen the defense line of the New Atlantis sector." He took out the star map and began to explain his intentions to everyone in terms of tactics. But obviously, although this is the highest-level military strategy meeting, most people can't listen to it.

"You think too simply. Well, what I mean is that from a military perspective, it is easy to blind oneself." The Foreign Minister corrected him very seriously: "Your Excellency Marshal, we are now resisting the Galactic Empire. How can we, the flag-bearers of tyranny and righteous freedom fighters, attack our allies who have always been good neighbors? What will happen to the international outlook? Without the sympathy and support of the entire universe, we will lose."

Marshal Ferragu said: "As long as they are prepared, the defenders of the Chero Fortress will not resist. Well, the chief of the garrison at Chero, Major General Raf, is a good friend of mine."

Considering that the fat marshal, who was a cook, had done a lot of foreign affairs work before, and considering his interpersonal skills, these words were actually very convincing.

"Of course, we need to cooperate in other directions. Please prepare the intelligence department. Once it is determined that the imperial fleet enters Cirke's territory without resistance, it means that they have joined the imperial camp and can automatically be regarded as a declaration of war. We can set off immediately from Guye City to make a time difference and capture the Chiero Fortress first." Marshal Ferragu calculated: "Most of the fortress facilities there are produced by the alliance. After we adjust them, we can start the test immediately. It won’t take long to get into actual combat.”

Chairman Edward Shoner suddenly discovered that if it really worked, it could actually become a surprise attack that could almost be recorded in the textbooks, and he found that he had almost been convinced.

However, out of the reason of a very conscientious politician, he still found it difficult to accept: "You have already decided that the Circassian Kingdom will surrender to the empire! Are you completely ignoring the reaction of the alliance?"

"The Alliance has indeed invested a considerable amount of capital in the Blue Star Community, but the trade between them and the empire is much greater than the investment. As for the Cirke Kingdom, the original Cirke War has already been sold once , let alone now? After the Seventh Galaxy War, the alliance's power has retreated to the Feimo Nebula. If I were the Cirke Kingdom, I would have a pragmatic choice now."

"It's unimaginable that a veteran of the War of Independence like you would say this!" a minister sneered.

"It is precisely because I have fought in the war that I know that all resistance has its limits." Marshal Paris said.

Marshal Ferragut felt that the atmosphere was a bit stiff, so he sighed again and explained in a calm tone: "The people of Circass really hate the Hyal people, not the Imperial Dragon King behind the Hyal people. The Cherk royal family still considers the fork given to them by Emperor Yiwenya as a royal treasure. "

"Being anti-imperialist is a persona, or in other words, it is a show for alliance funders to watch, but real diplomacy will still make pragmatic choices." Mr. Bai, the Minister of Labor, said thoughtfully.

"Senior Bai, don't be easily persuaded!" A minister of the Co-Prosperity Party shouted loudly.

"I'm not convinced, I'm just discussing the matter." Bai Yantang said.

Regardless of whether the old man was talking about the matter or not, Minister Bai's words did make everyone fall silent for a short time.

And Marshal Paris continued without relaxing: "As for the Alliance, he has stopped military aid. All our military supplies have to be purchased. Can't you feel it? Now that the war has happened, the Alliance's The attitude is very ambiguous.”

"This is because of civil strife in the alliance," the vice president said. When he said this, his tone was a little excited, as if the civil strife in the alliance was news worth cheering for him.

"There have been greater civil strife and civil wars in the history of the Alliance. At the most dangerous time, the separatist terrorists caused disasters affecting tens of billions of people in the hinterland, and even sank the Titan. But at that time, the Alliance was still involved The third galactic war also killed the Ero Empire." Bai Yantang added with his hands: "Of course, this is still a matter of fact."

"Mr. Bai, so you agree with the two marshals' plan?" asked the chairman of the shipping committee opposite. That big wrinkled face had an expression of "I'm curious."

"I don't agree. I just want to tell everyone that the Alliance is a profiteer, but it is also a profiteer who knows how to spend money. They will not let themselves suffer." Mr. Bai said.

"Indeed, the Alliance can also recognize the Empire's occupation of us, as long as the Empire promises to guarantee the Alliance's investment. Of course, the same method can be adopted for the Circassian Kingdom. The trade interests of the Empire and the Alliance are so great, Even during the war, both sides protected each other's legitimate investments, let alone the third party?" Minister Jessica Yang seemed to understand completely.

"Actually, the empire also protects the legal property of expatriates on Earth." A voice muttered. Of course, these words sounded very provocative here, and they were indeed ignored by everyone.

"Anyway, they only invest in mines, land, enterprises and even the people themselves, not the royal family of Cirke. As for our community..."

This sounds a bit hurtful. President Nishita quickly interrupted: "Mrs. Yang, please don't belittle yourself. The Blue Star Community is also a model of republican democracy for galactic civilization. As an ideological beacon of democracy and freedom, the Alliance cannot pay the price of bankrupting its own prestige. Big... ...Well, it must be so!”

He swallowed that "probably" and said to Paris: "Your Excellency, Marshal, please pay attention when you speak. If you continue to speak like this, the alliance will become an accomplice in carving up the community."

"Yes, this is actually unreasonable, very unreasonable." Vice President Hierro also added: "In addition, the alliance has not invested in the community government. Since this is a cabinet meeting, everyone, please do not repeat this senselessness. According to the message."

Who the hell said that? Isn't that just what you said?

President Nicita once again looked at the Vice President with a weak look, sighed heavily, and then said to everyone: "However, the words of the marshals are by no means without purpose. The danger of the New Atlantis Defense Line does exist. . First, we must inform the Circassian Kingdom and let them understand the possibility of the Empire invading from them. This is also an effective deterrent for everyone in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. . Let them understand the current situation. The Cirke family is also a noble royal family with a long history, and there is no need to be pets of the Tiruiro Dragon Kings. "

The foreign minister asked: "What if Cherk wants to join the war and join our front?"

"Please try to persuade them not to have such radical ideas. Generally speaking, it is best for the Cherk Kingdom to maintain the status quo. If they really want to join the war, the alliance will have no reason to protect them. We might even have to send troops to help the Cherk People are maintaining a defensive line."

Everyone said that Mr. President was right!

"At the same time, we must also remind the Nephi side... Yes, yes, I know that the Nephi side has already held an early election, but there is always someone who has the final say, right? Is it possible that the Azure Palace has stopped operating? ?”

Everyone continued to say that what Mr. President said was truly mature and prudent advice for the country.

"So, everyone, please take action. Please inform Nephi immediately and pay attention to the movements of the Imperial Army in the direction of Feimo. Notify the Cirke Kingdom and tell them that the war has expanded and no one can survive alone. Also, New As for the sub-star area, we really need to be on guard!"

Of course, even at the end, although the speeches of the two marshals and the "General Staff" were not criticized as nonsense, at the end of the meeting, they only passed the opinion of strengthening the vigilance of New Atlantis.

"In short, Marshal Ferragut, if the Home Fleet wants to dispatch, I personally have no objection. This is actually a training exercise. Chairman Maxell, the National Defense Committee must do a good job in logistics."

The Chairman of the National Defense Commission still did not show too direct bias, but just pretended to follow the president's lead in everything.

As for President Nikita's exact attitude...he still has no interest in the two marshals' combat proposals. Of course, he didn't object.

"As for the New Atlantis and Cantilever fleets, hahaha, as you all know, in fact, most of the main ships and elite crews have been transferred to Seide. The remaining three melons and two dates, I hope you will, Marshal You can see it yourself." President Nishita told a joke that no one could laugh at.

"Your Excellency, we..." Vice President Hierro wanted to say something else, but the President reached out to stop him.

"Also, the chief of the General Staff cannot delay any longer. The National Defense Committee should make decisive decisions on personnel matters. Of course, the decision must be made after detailed reference to the opinions of the military commanders. Of course, There is no need to discuss military personnel appointments here," the president said while smiling at the marshal, as if there was no need to thank me.

Chairman Maxer still nodded to express his understanding.

President Nishita felt that he had left the chief of staff's personnel decision-making power to the military, which should be enough to appease the two marshals. This is the standard political rule, and he has always done it, and he has never failed to do so.

In this way, this high-level military meeting ended in a very successful atmosphere.

Yes, most people present felt satisfied. Even if they were dissatisfied, at least they were not disappointed. According to the standard political rules, it would of course be considered a complete success.

After the meeting ended, Minister Bai directly found the worried marshals in an inconspicuous lounge. He was not polite and asked directly: "This is not the general staff, but the analysis of the front line? Lieutenant General Yu Lian of Saide, or Lieutenant General Yang Xiyi of the New World?"

Marshal Ferragut sighed and drank the brandy in the cup: "Of course it's the rest... Oh, okay, okay, I knew it would be rejected. Okay, okay, starting from today, The step-by-step Uncle Paul, the harmless and honest Fatty Fei, is also a trouble-making lunatic. "

"You already have the Marshal's Scepter." Marshal Paris folded his hands and looked at him sideways.

"Yes! That's why I came here with you and went crazy." He picked up the wine bottle, sighed and filled it up for Marshal Ferragu, and then slapped his face hard: "I'm really crazy. I should. Start preparing now for a manor for your retirement, preferably a place with pastures, vegetable fields and fish to catch.”

Marshal Paris ignored him and just said to Minister Bai: "If Marshal Aylwin is still here, he can at least convince Chairman Maxell, which should affect the attitude of the Co-Prosperity Party. As for Mr. President... …”

Speaking of which, in the meeting just now, Mr. Maxell, the chairman of the National Defense Committee, seemed to be a little quiet, as if he was drifting with the tide as if he had no idea what to do. This is indeed different from the diligence and seriousness of the past.

Of course, if we really want to talk about it in detail, since the assassination of Marshal Aylwin, the cooperation between Chairman Maxell and Marshal Paris has not seemed so close. On the one hand, this is because the relationship between the two people was not very good in the past, and they relied on Marshal Aylwin to maintain a close relationship. On the other hand, it is probably because the victory on the far shore front line has eased everyone's pressure.

Without pressure, there will definitely be internal fighting. This has almost become a consensus of human nature.

Mr. Bai couldn't help but sneer: "You really think too highly of them. A surprise attack on a quasi-ally that didn't participate in the war? It's probably impossible even if they have overdrawn their fifty years of courage."

He felt that this tone seemed too rude, so he forced a smile and added, "Of course, this is not in line with the diplomatic ethics we have always upheld since the founding of the country."

"Diplomacy still has morality? Even a layman like me thinks it's untenable." Marshal Paris's expression was awkward.

Mr. Bai said helplessly: "In terms of diplomacy, of course morality is required, and the smaller the country, the more it needs to abide by it!"

He paused and then showed an annoyed look: "Besides, old squad leader, do you know that President Nishita's real confidant is actually Chairman Shona. You should communicate with him in advance about this kind of thing. What's more, what you just said actually violated his taboo."

"taboo?"

"...Your intelligence source. He is the Chairman of the Internal Affairs Committee. Does the Community have other intelligence sources that he doesn't know about?"

"There are many sources of intelligence that he doesn't know about. If nothing else...well, the Spiritual Research Association must have its own intelligence channels, and I haven't seen him angry," the marshal said.

"It's so arrogant, but it makes so much sense." Minister Bai said.

"There is no time for repeated communication. I am just a veteran, and I can only consider the most realistic national defense issues." The old marshal said calmly, still looking like he was not ashamed but proud.

"Occupy the Chero Galaxy and activate the sealed fortress facilities. The local fleet relies on these equipment to launch defense. If we want to strengthen the New Atlantis defense line, this is the most executable plan." Marshal Paris said.

Ferragut added in a low voice: "Perhaps it is also the only one that is enforceable."

"So, will the empire really come from there? Directly through the Circassian Kingdom? It's really hard for me to imagine such a march." Mr. Bai is also a veteran of the War of Independence, and he thinks he is well-informed, but this This operation of attacking another country through one country is a bit beyond my imagination. This is no longer a leap-frog tactic. It can clearly be called a Wap. Even in the explosive field of the military field, it can be said to be quite explosive.

"I can't imagine it either. However, I am willing to believe his warning." Marshal Paris said.

Minister Bai immediately understood who "he" was without even having to guess.

"I knew that if it were a plan proposed by the General Staff, your response would probably not be any smarter than that of the ministers and committee chairmen just now."

Marshal Paris nodded matter-of-factly: "...Yes, I dare not deny this."

Marshal Ferragut couldn't help but muttered: "Actually, the General Staff is not really that bad. They really don't have the ability to plan a campaign, but they do some auxiliary work such as coordination and communication, and they can still complete it well. Not bad.”

"From a positive perspective, the local fleet can at least move. Then, please ask Marshal Ferragut to lead the army as soon as possible, and at least deploy the troops in Guye City. We can observe the changes in the situation nearby. I am here , and will try its best to continue to mediate on Earth.”

Although Mr. Bai feels that this is not of much significance, he can only say that he will do his best.

"...Okay, that's all. But, sir, you have to give me a reliable chief of staff." Although Marshal Ferragut looked reluctant, he still did not back down after all.

A few people were preparing to discuss various matters regarding sending troops, but the old marshal's terminal rang again. That is of course the latest emergency war report. Otherwise, his adjutant would never dare to disturb the marshal who was meeting at the Presidential Palace.

"Sir, the Imperial fleet from Said has begun to attack."

Is the battle ahead of schedule? However, this is unreasonable! Marshal Paris thought.

"No, didn't they say they would repair the fortress before attacking?" Marshal Ferragu shouted.