Him and their stars.

Chapter 1684 Modification of Tactical Plan

The battlecruiser Somin and its thirteen warships were responsible for the rearguard action. Less than half an hour after the sublight-speed missiles from the Hyperion hit the formation of the Mettig fleet, the rearguard fleet put on a desperate posture and rushed directly towards the Hyperion. It didn't seem like they were breaking through or covering the rear, but clearly charging.

Faced with such a fierce enemy, the Yang Fleet could only send them off with respect. Even the new fighter planes that flew out from the Enterprise changed their target of fire.

There was no way, the state of the Suomin was too crazy. During the charge, it fired continuously, and the frequency exceeded the safety limit of the main gun. More importantly, perhaps because these imperial soldiers were mentally prepared to die, they gave themselves a layer of buff, and the hit rate of the artillery fire also increased inexplicably.

In this situation, even Yang Xiyi could only order the attack target to be shifted.

Of course, it is worth being proud of that even though the Yang Fleet had made plans to ambush and encircle the enemy fleet, it always maintained three points of leeway when attacking, leaving enough firing range for the bow guns of almost all the battleships.

Compared to the madness of the Suo Ming, the bombardment of the Yang fleet was equally fierce, but it also seemed very methodical and layered. The continuous barrage was like a suffocating rainstorm, and even the wind was suppressed so that it could hardly move forward even a single step.

The Imperial warships led by the Somin were immediately set on fire one by one.

It is worth being proud of that Yang's fleet's intensive bombardment did achieve a perfect denial effect. Unfortunately, in order to ensure the bombardment effect, their forward speed naturally slowed down.

On the other hand, the main force of the Mettig fleet did not forget to leave some souvenirs for the universe during their retreat. As the fleet turned, the three Clear Sky-class heavy cruisers that were originally on the left wing naturally moved to the end of the fleet. While escaping at a charging speed, they dropped thousands of powerful antimatter mines into the deep space.

I can only say that it is worthy of being the most perfect cruiser. Even the tactical actions of dropping mines are full of professionalism.

The timing and direction of their mine laying were very clever, just enough to form a network. The mines detonated by remote control opened up a fierce explosion isolation zone in the void, forcing the Eleanor fleet on the outflanking mission to re-modify its cruise trajectory.

By the time the battlecruiser Somin and her companions were reduced to dust by the concentrated fire of the Yang fleet, the main force of the Mettig fleet had already gone far away.

However, even at this time, Eleanor Bonaparte, whose fleet was all high-speed warships, did not completely lose the chance to pursue. Even if her ship could not do it, the White Devil Squadron that had already taken off from the Saratoga could do it - they had already replaced the X33 fighters, and each of them was very motivated and eager to kill one or two of the Empire's large ships to sacrifice for the new fighters.

However, after a brief hesitation, Eleanor Bonaparte finally gave up this tempting possibility: "Let the fighter planes return. Also, ask the Hyperion for our next instructions."

She received a response less than half a minute later. The headquarters instructed that after the Eleanor fleet assembled, it should immediately retreat from the direction of Gravity Well No. 3 in this system without waiting for the main force to reunite.

Is this a temporary modification of the strategic plan? According to the original plan, if everyone can successfully annihilate the enemy Mettig fleet, Eleanor and Yang Xiyi will also split their forces.

The Eleanor Squadron, composed entirely of fast warships, will cross the Dawn Highway waterway to monitor possible movements of the Imperial Army in the direction of Unity Pass. The Yang Xiyi Fleet will turn again to Yaochi, and perhaps find an opportunity to sneak attack the Miracle Ring and take advantage of it.

But it was obvious that Yang Xiyi had changed his mind and was probably preparing to have everyone disperse and move towards the secret base being operated by Major General Orwell and Colonel Michel.

If Yang Xiyi's prestige in this fleet was not almost equal to that of the spirit of the universe, perhaps some of his subordinates would have muttered something strange like "The commander is too particular about safety first".

But in fact, less than twelve hours after Ellinu and Yang Xiyi evacuated the galaxy respectively, the unmanned deep space probe that remained in place captured a new mass signal. It was another imperial fleet, which should be of the same size as the Mettig fleet.

After receiving the signal, Akina Hachiman and his staff spent five minutes analyzing it and were basically sure that it was Major General Haslon's fleet.

Now, leaving aside the various Imperial Army units that could serve as cannon fodder and spies, there should be about eight Imperial fleets playing hide-and-seek with the Yang Fleet in the Dawn Starfield, led by three lieutenant generals and five major generals, all of whom were experienced veterans. Mettig, who had just been ambushed, and Haslon, who had just arrived, were among them.

In order to avoid being defeated one by one, the total strength and combat capability of each fleet was higher than that of Yang's fleet, so there would be no problems in the future. Of course, the imperial people learned this at the cost of their blood.

Of course, that was before Yang’s fleet received reinforcements and supplies through the Tower of Babel.

Of course, the Haslon fleet saw the wreckage of the Mettig fleet at the first moment, and moved away immediately without staying there, obviously going to join forces with friendly forces.

"If Mettig doesn't leave, and takes the initiative to defend the village until reinforcements from the Haslon tribe arrive, it's still unknown who will win." Akinayama Hachiman murmured.

Yang Xiyi said: "Then I will be happy to have one more big meal. Twelve hours is enough to create a time difference. Obviously, Major General Mettig should have realized at the first time that we have received reinforcements and battleships. He probably thinks that this intelligence is more important than the operation itself."

At this point, he sighed, "Although this general is not well-known, he was able to fight with us for so long. At the critical moment, he also had rational judgment and determination to cut off his own arm. He is indeed a famous general! No wonder Yu Lian thinks so highly of him. There are several generals of the Imperial Squadron who play hide-and-seek with me, but he is the only one who was specifically mentioned by name."

Yang Xiyi was a gentleman, and of course he was not stingy with praising his enemies. However, although his words sounded like he was praising his enemies, they were more like boasting about himself.

So, after praising him, he sighed again: "Really, it would be great if the enemy generals in the New World were all those smart-aleck fools that Yu Lian encountered in Blood Gate and Sai De."

These words not only seemed to be boasting about himself, but also seemed to be mocking Yu Lian.

If it is based on the logic of office politics, some people with dark intentions will think that there must be a conflict between the two superiors Yang and Yu.

Fortunately, people with dark minds can't survive long in the atmosphere of Yang Fleet. Since you have the energy, you should think about the practical combat issues.

So, Major General Ducas, who had just joined the fleet, asked worriedly, "But our original plan was to completely annihilate the Mettig fleet, right? But he still escaped and found reinforcements. Soon, Marshal Farrell of the Miracle Ring will also know about it, right?"

"Your concerns are of course also reasons for our concerns." Yang Xiyi said as if this was part of the plan: "But, the matter of reinforcements will be exposed sooner or later. Even if the generals of the empire are as thick-skinned as the big cats during the battle of Blood Gate, they will sooner or later realize the problem."

Major General Ducas was slightly startled, and then showed a horrified expression: "You mean, the Tower of Babel will be exposed? But, this..." "If all impossibilities are eliminated, no matter how incredible the thing is, it may be the truth." Akinayama Hachiman pushed his glasses.

"Besides, in a galaxy full of Enlightened relics, the appearance of one or two Enlightened Star Gates doesn't matter. Fortunately, the sky curtain of the star gate is under our control, and the rules of opening and closing... well, at least we have begun to study it. Professor Zinov said last time that he has mastered the theoretical rules?" Yang Xiyi said.

The theoretical laws that theoretical physicists talk about are probably as reliable as the financial theories discussed by financial bloggers. However, everyone has forgotten about this, or rather, they don’t want to remember it.

Akinayama Hachiman asked without hesitation: "So, if the Imperial Fleet guesses this, their main forces will definitely be dispatched here. To find the existence of the star gate?"

Yang Xiyi looked at his adjutant and praised: "Lieutenant Colonel Akina-san, Yu Lian also said that you are most suitable to be the Chief of the General Staff. Now it seems that it is true!"

Is this another compliment to himself? Akinayama Hachiman pushed his glasses up expressionlessly.

"So, in such a short time, you have developed a new strategy and used the Tower of Babel as your bait?"

"When playing hide-and-seek with a superior enemy, you will of course have to use every possible means. At the critical moment, anyone can become a bait, and I am no exception." Yang Xiyi said with regret.

Major General Ducas could only continue to be in shock. He now felt that Yang Xiyi looked like a wise general using brains and tactics, but now it seemed that he was clearly a madman using crazy gambling tactics.

  Of course, he was even more shocked by what the two had just said. According to Akina Yamahachiman, Yang Xiyi quickly formulated a new battle strategy after discovering that he could not completely annihilate the Mettig fleet?

As for whether the Tower of Babel was used as bait or something, I always felt that this guy was deliberately doing it.

Of course, as a veteran born in New China, he did not dare to express any dissatisfaction. He only hoped that the skylight on the Tower of Babel could really play the desired effect and allow him to hide long enough under the empire's search and search.

At this time, Akinayama Hachiman analyzed again: "However, if we want to attract the enemy's main force to the vicinity, there will inevitably be gaps in the other routes of the Dawn Star Region. Therefore, the next step of the commander is actually to..."

"Hide and seek is not a strategic goal, and the purpose of guerrilla warfare is not to roam, but to attack. We were not strong enough before, but now that we have received reinforcements, we must be a little more dedicated." When he said this, his expression was still not very happy, and he looked like a social animal who had received a tough job.

"I see. So you really did plan this all along!" The person who said this was not Akina Shan, but Major General Ducas, who looked suddenly enlightened.

Of course, after he found out that he had said something wrong, he wanted to shoot himself.

"You are right. When I had the Tower of Babel, I was thinking about how to use it. Even if there was no encirclement and annihilation campaign, I would have done so." Yang Xiyi's face was full of magnanimity.

Major General Ducas quickly stood at attention and said, "Sir, our next step is to launch a surprise attack on the Ring of Miracles?"

This statement is generally sincere. As a former officer of the local security fleet, he never thought that he would one day fight in the New World. But since he is here, it would be a pity not to check in at the Miracle Ring.

"If there is a chance... I will." As a gentleman with high emotional intelligence, Yang Xiyi certainly would not let the old general down completely, but he still said: "But you should also know that even if we can cause some damage to the main force of the enemy fleet of the Miracle Ring, it will not affect the overall situation. Moreover, we do not have any prerequisites to recapture the Miracle Ring."

In fact, in Yang Xiyi's opinion, the explosion of Plate 1427 of the Ring of Miracles might also be a signal sent by Major General Mallowan to everyone.

There are very few fighters left in the Ring of Miracles who are still resisting. If they can hold out for a longer time, it will still make big news and attract the attention of the empire.

In this case, there is no need for friendly forces to come and risk their lives to rescue him.

Major General Ducas certainly did not show any disappointment, and even looked a little touched and resolute: "I understand. In fact... Commander Yang, although I am a shallow-minded man, I am not a fool. I understand that you and Commander Yu are actually the same kind of people, with wisdom and strategies as vast and profound as the sea of ​​stars. I will never be able to keep up with your thinking in this life, but you only need to treat me as a useful tool, that's enough!"

  Akina Hachiman pushed his glasses, feeling that he had learned a lot. He thought to himself, who says that there are no talented people in the security fleet of remote star regions?

Yang Xiyi nodded. Now that everyone had reached a consensus, they could proceed to the next step.

He pondered for a moment and began to give orders: "Notify Eleanor Bonaparte's fleet that, provided it is safe, they must rush to Watheim to meet with Rear Admiral Orwell before March 3."

In the underground caves of the planet Watheim, there are more than 10,000 pioneers and more than 5,000 marines working on the land. They should also know about the existence of the Tower of Babel so that they can persist for a long time.

In addition, the cabin of the battlecruiser Fafnir is loaded with some special equipment and 10,000 tons of special cold-resistant grains, which are also very useful for the construction of the base in the underground cave.

"Then, before June, you will meet up with my group near the Onotia system."

Of course, this is still based on the premise of ensuring the safety of the entire fleet. However, there is no need to talk about this kind of thing all the time, Eleanor Bonaparte should know the answer.

Akina Hachiman, who had been building and fighting in the Onotia galaxy for more than half a year, just glanced at Yang Xiyi through his glasses, but his hands did not stop at all and continued to record.

  Major General Ducas subconsciously opened the star map. After all, he was still a "newcomer" and was not very familiar with the geographical coordinates. However, when he found the location of Onotia, he couldn't help but exclaimed on the spot:

"This, this galaxy? It's very close to the Unity Fortress!"

"It's actually a week's journey. Besides, there is no Unity Fortress in the Dawn Pass Star System. However, this is still an important pass in the Dawn Star Region." Akinayama Hachiman said while sorting out the orders: "We don't have the power to recapture the Ring of Miracles, and it is also impossible for us to recapture the Dawn Pass."

"I don't have such plan. If the Unity Fortress had not been blown up by me at once, we could still discuss it, but now..." Yang Xiyi seemed a little regretful.