Him and their stars.

Chapter 1687 Will Win

Such a scene was certainly horrifying, but when Summers led his team to leave from Lushun, the galaxy was generally calm. It was indeed more than ten hours later when this planet, which had never been burned by the flames of war, was surrounded by the Empire's overwhelming fleet.

Also remaining peaceful and unaffected by war are the seven star regions of the Blue Star Community and the Earth, which has always been extremely peaceful.

In such a peaceful environment, the cabinet meeting representing the overall strategic direction of the community can of course be held on time on Earth.

"Okay, okay, gentlemen, ministers, please be quiet for a moment. We have gone too far on this topic." President Nishita wiped the screen of his personal terminal, turned off the stick figure crocodile he had spent half of his time on, and then tactically took a sip of tea.

Then, a trace of barely perceptible confusion flashed across his face: "By the way, what were we discussing just now?"

"We are discussing whether the sand people will get the virus if they eat roasted crocodiles. This will allow us to consider whether we can develop sand crocodile farming in Xin Yumen," said Vice President Yero.

"Oh, yes, alligator breeding can add a livestock industry that suits local conditions to Xinyumen, increase the income of the sand people and herdsmen, and stabilize people's hearts... No, this is not what we were talking about at the beginning!" The president slammed the table hard, and finally made the scene, which was still full of whispers, a little normal.

The bigwigs at the scene, who could make the earth tremble with a stomp of their feet, all showed awkward but polite smiles and bowed their heads to apologize to the President.

It can be seen that as a wartime leader and an iron-fisted leader, he still seems to have control over the cabinet and Congress, but if you think about it carefully, he is increasingly getting red-faced and banging the table.

"Actually, we are discussing the defense of New Yumen," said Defense Committee Chairman Maxell.

"Yes, that's it." President Nishita seemed to have just reacted, and was a little flustered to adjust the information on his terminal. Fortunately, Yang Mingzhao, who had been on standby, had quickly handed over his terminal, which was clearly marked with annotations and key points.

"Yes, the defense of New Yumen." The president read the report at a glance. "So far, the garrison in New Yumen includes the 20000th Marine Division, the newly reorganized th Marine Division, defense brigades, and three robot special operations battalions with tactical robots under their command. They are doing a great job. See, I said Admiral Carter is qualified to serve as the Chief of the General Staff, right?"

Vice President Yelo nodded, but still said with regret: "But the front line of New Yumen still cannot do without Chief Carter. So, we should choose a new candidate for the Chief of Staff."

Yes, the current cabinet chairman and ministers only belatedly remembered that one of the proposals of this meeting was to decide on the candidate for the Chief of the General Staff.

Vice President Yero paused for a moment and continued, "In order not to affect the operations in the theater, of course we cannot choose from the commanders of the theaters on the front line. In fact, everyone understands that at this point in the war, the commanders of the theaters on the front line already have a great deal of autonomy. The so-called chief of staff only plays a role in coordinating the work."

President Nishita nodded with a look of understanding: "It is important, but not that important."

The Vice President also nodded with understanding.

Minister A said, "The last Chief of the General Staff was Admiral Almond, who resigned after the war broke out. After that, the work of the General Staff was actually taken over by the Military Command, and later by Marshal Ferragu."

Minister B also said: "Now, the Solar System Fleet has also been rebuilt. Marshal Ferragu is not only the Deputy Minister of Military Command, but also the Commander of the Fleet. Someone is needed to share the responsibility."

Chairman Xiao Na of the Internal Affairs and Security Committee said, "Then why not listen to the opinions of the parties involved? Marshals, what do you think?"

This time, the two highest officers of the uniform group, Marshal Paris and Marshal Ferragu, also had a seat in the conference room. After all, it was a high-level strategic decision-making meeting, and if there were no uniform group members present, it would seem too rudimentary.

However, the two old marshals, who were over 160 years old in total, looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes.

In fact, these two people have disliked each other from the beginning. After all, one is a performance-oriented person who started from the bottom, and the other is a nepotist who started out as a cook. One is a veteran of the War of Independence, and the other is a member of the inner circle of the old guard. From any perspective, they are natural enemies.

However, in such an environment full of insects, the two old soldiers actually felt a sense of happiness that they could huddle together for warmth. This is probably a kind of fate.

Anyway, this guy also participated in the Battle of the High Seas. Regardless of his merits, at least he did not cause any trouble. He is also a veteran, and is more reliable than these politicians. After all, we are all comrades-in-arms, so we should have your trust.

Thinking of this, Marshal Paris glanced at Marshal Ferragu with expectation.

Marshal Ferragu immediately understood and said loudly: "The Military General Staff cannot interfere in important personnel issues. The National Defense Committee should make the decision."

I mean, I want you to recommend yourself! Marshal Paris was so angry that he almost fainted.

As expected, Mao Yuanzuo’s chef cannot expect anything from such a person!

Vice President Hierro also seemed dissatisfied, and his tone and expression were not very polite: "We will make the decision. That's why, Marshal, we want to seek your opinion. The selection of the Chief of General Staff is very important."

You seemed to have just said that what the Chief of the General Staff is actually doing now is theater coordination work, which is not that important.

Marshal Ferragu's honest face showed struggle and distress, as if he said, "I really don't understand anything." He struggled for half a minute before saying, "The auxiliary work of the Military Command Headquarters done by the General Staff is still based on the opinions of Commander Paris."

"The army obeys all arrangements of the government." The old marshal's answer was very official. He had never been so official in his life, and it was really sad to think about it.

Seeing that the atmosphere seemed a little tense, President Nishita suddenly put down his terminal. "The personnel issue is indeed important. However, this was not the topic we discussed at the beginning."

"Isn't this it?" Vice President Yero looked shocked.

"Of course not." The president said with certainty.

Before the two people fell into a loop, Chairman Xiao Na said: "In fact, it started with a problem about the composition of the local fleet. The two main god-class ships have been stranded in Nantianmen for a long time."

"Finally, we decided to bring one back." The president suddenly realized and slammed the table and said, "Marshal Ferragu, the Home Fleet has a big ship again. The Odin can be the new flagship of the Home Fleet."

Marshal Ferragu forced a grateful smile and moved his mouth several times.

I'm going to offend Brother Yu Lian to death. Marshal Paris heard the other party muttering this.

"The Athena will still be part of the general reserve and will be under the unified command of Marshal Bonaparte," said Vice President Hierro.

"That's it." President Nishita made the final decision. It was difficult for the two to reach a consensus, but sometimes they still had a tacit understanding.

Labor Minister Bai Yantang and Women and Children's Rights Minister Jessica Yang looked at each other and were about to say something when Commissioner Xiao Na said expressionlessly, "Before that, it was about the battle situation at Fort Sai. Both Commanders Sylvester and Yu Lian believed that the pressure was increasing, considering that the Empire had already deployed a third Titan ship in Sai.

"What's the reality? What's the intelligence community's assessment?" the president asked.

"The pressure is indeed great. However, our first two meetings also covered this aspect," said Chairman Xiao Na.

"There will be a big battle on the front line. Yes, I knew it wouldn't end so easily." President Nishita sighed. His expression seemed calm, and sighing was a natural reaction, but it vaguely contained some deep-seated panic and resentment.

Mr. Bai hoped that he was not overthinking it.

But then again, how did our topic go so far? Mr. Bai suddenly discovered that as the war situation stabilized, the atmosphere of the highest-level cabinet meetings seemed to be more and more like a tangle of gossip. The same was true for Congress, which was moving towards cursing in the market.

Is this because everyone is becoming more and more lazy, or is it because the control over the highest decision-making body has declined significantly?

"So all of us are doing our duty and doing our best. Most of the new recruits who have completed training have been sent to the far shore war zone." Chairman Maxell said.

"Yes, this has even affected the reconstruction of the local fleet." The chairman of the Shipping Administration smiled apologetically at Marshal Ferragu: "Captain Ferragu has made the greatest contribution to this."

I never felt that way! Don't add drama to this old man! Marshal Ferragu began to get restless.

"We will do our best and we must trust our superiors on the front line," said Vice President Hierro.

"The Vice President is right!" President Nishita responded in a tacit manner, and then asked, "So, it is impossible for Yu's fleet... and the main force of Sai's fleet to take the initiative to attack, right?"

Did he mention the Yulian Fleet just now? Everyone heard the president's slip of the tongue, but they didn't know if it was a real slip of the tongue, so they just ignored it at the time.

Then, the Chairman of the National Defense Committee and the two marshals, three elderly men who were almost 250 years old in total, shook their heads vigorously with the same amplitude.

"There is absolutely no such possibility." Marshal Paris shook his head stiffly, and his words were even stiffer: "Mr. President, you can't do what Emperor Xuanzong of Tang did!"

Vice President Hierro also said: "After all, there are already three Titans on the front line. Even if the New Independence is restarted, the gap in combat power is too great."

President Nishita said dissatisfiedly: "You all have too little confidence in me. I am a rational democratically elected head of state, a loving husband and wife, a kind father and filial son, not a feudal emperor who is cheating on his wife. This kind of thing can only happen in the evil feudal Galactic Empire!"

Everyone applauded. Although this statement was suspected of insulting the national dignity, it was wartime anyway, and if they didn't humiliate now, they would never have the chance to do so again.

Even several bigwigs of the Communist Prosperity Party, including Vice President Yero, inexplicably felt a sense of immoral excitement at this moment.

Then, President Nishita said, "Then, let the Saide frontline give up the plan of active attack. Tell the soldiers that as long as they hold on firmly, there will be a way!"

Defense Committee Chairman Maxell added: "We have made such an analysis... If we can repel the Empire's attack again in China, where Fortress Said defends, and cause them losses like the Great Ocean or Bloody Gate, or destroy a Titan ship and cause large-scale casualties to the Star Knights, we will definitely be able to force the Galactic Empire to the negotiation table!"

"Yes, this must be our most difficult battle, but it is also our last battle!" Nishita said loudly: "The Empire will understand the courage and will of the people of Earth! From now on, the Dragon Kings will put away all their ambitions, tremble and withdraw their claws, and recognize that we are an independent, powerful country!"

"We will definitely restart the Fragrant Passage Project! The development of the Dawn Nebula and the development of the New World will only be truly regular! The Kunlun Hotel in New Lushun will definitely be built!" Vice President Yero said in a louder voice.

The president glared at the vice president imperceptibly but said nothing.

So, he remains the magnanimous leader, the head of the multi-party coalition government, and the magnanimous big brother.

At this moment, the cabinet members could not help but cheer and applaud loudly.

They still believed that the so-called all-out attack that the Empire was about to launch would be completely resolved under the fierce resistance of the Dawn Dragon, just like the hot summer was gone and the comfortable autumn was back.

They firmly believe that stable, peaceful days with good fortune for everyone will eventually come.

Even Mr. Bai and Jessica Yang of the Pioneer Party had their imaginations run wild for a moment. Although they were very pragmatic, facing this protracted war, they could not help but feel tired and even desperate.

At times like this, all the light of hope is precious, even if it is just an illusion of light.

However, the experienced old minister finally thought of those examples of extreme happiness leading to tragedy, and couldn't help but muttered quietly: "Will it be so smooth?"

Of course, Jessica Yang still heard what the old man said, and without any hesitation, she said with certainty: "We will win."

"..."

"I'm making a wish." The young female minister laughed cheerfully and lowered her voice, "After all, I haven't seen my husband for two years, and I'm hoping the war will end soon! But..."

"But?"

"We will win. Although it may not be as smooth as the president said, we will definitely win!" Minister Jessica said in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Young people are really amazing, the future belongs to you. Just as Minister Bai was about to say this, he saw a scene that surprised him - Marshal Paris, who was sitting opposite him and was of the same age as him, had obvious hesitation on his face.

  Would such a veteran of the War of Independence, a true tough guy, also hesitate and struggle like this?

Mr. Bai Yantang's face sank, and he suddenly felt that the situation was not good. But then, Marshal Paris secretly patted Ferragu's back with his palm, and the force was so strong that it was almost like a beating. Of course, due to the latter's obesity, it would not cause any harm. However, his face was blue and red, as if his internal organs were all turned upside down.

Marshal Ferragu's struggle between heaven and man still had time. He also opened a terminal and called up the star map: "My Lords, the General Staff has put forward a very bold idea. I think it is necessary to discuss it and discuss the feasibility of the follow-up."

Marshal Paris looked at the colleague whom he had never liked, and a hint of admiration and emotion flashed in his eyes.