Him and their stars.

Chapter 1778 The Old District Cannot Be Abandoned
"I am just a newborn calf. After all, I am a scholar, I have little knowledge of military affairs, how can I understand the ever-changing battlefield?" In response to Yu Lian's praise, the new politician who is about to turn 70 is still very modest: "Brother Yu Lian, I can see now that to judge whether a scholar is a feudal scholar or a literary and artistic worker of the people, we need to see whether he always speaks nonsense in areas he does not understand at all."

Very representative! Yu Lian gave a thumbs up.

"From this perspective, writers, media professionals, legal scholars, economists, and even all social science practitioners are all of the same character. They cannot be spoiled."

Very conclusive! Yu Lian gave two thumbs up.

Even so, Mr. Qi still felt sad about the fall of the Far Shore Defense Line. When he was almost certain that Admiral Sylvester had died for his country, he was silent for a full minute before he said in a hoarse voice, "That little brother doesn't seem to be a serious soldier, but a very courageous businessman."

Senior Sylvester, who is less than sixty years old, is indeed a "little brother" in front of Mr. Qi, but judging from the way they address each other, the friendship between the two is actually quite deep, which is something Yu Lian had not expected.

However, considering that Mr. Qi has been in charge of New Shenzhou for three years and has always been a neighbor of the Yuan'an Military Region, and the two sides have also done a lot of economic and trade, it is understandable that they have developed some personal friendships.

"Speaking of which, the twelve sets of artificial suns on Baichuan Star were actually installed and debugged by the engineers from Yuan'an. In exchange, I left him a seaside villa on Mingxia Island. The value of that house has increased fivefold. Of course, this was before the war."

"I know that. And I also know that in the new district of Sai De Fortress, he has reserved a whole street dedicated to New Shenzhou Specialties for you."

"Yes. But the new district of Sai De that Brother Xi spent a lot of money to build has been launched out by you like a rolling log."

"So we got a Titan. Senior, this deal made a lot of money."

"Yes, he is a really good businessman, and he is also an excellent builder. This must be the best ruler. Brother Yu Lian, I have really considered recruiting him into the Pioneer Party. If he retires and can take over my position or Brother Bai's position, he can partner with Jessica for at least another ten years. By that time, your age and qualifications will make sense in all aspects."

"You really think long-term. However, Senior Sylvester can't actually be considered our comrade. He is just a capable, trustworthy collaborator, or a fellow traveler, to a certain extent."

Yu Lian knew that what he said now would not only spoil the mood but also be extremely arrogant, but if he didn't say some things in advance, he might end up resorting to violence if he said them later.

Mr. Qi didn't mind: "I know. So I gave up later, and then the war began."

"In fact, Senior Sylvester is also a good general. Who says construction isn't a soldier's job?"

"You're right. I'm superficial. Oh, scholars rarely know military affairs. Isn't it normal that they don't understand?"

The two smiled at each other. Mr. Qi even poured three glasses of white wine across the stars, probably in a distant toast towards the far shore, and then drank them all himself.

Anyway, it's fine if you drink for your senior, but why are you drinking for me? Yu Lian felt that something was wrong, so he opened a glass of iced cola for himself on the spot.

"Forget it, the past is over." Mr. Qi finished his drink, put all the memories behind him, and regained his composure again: "You and General Yang have told me more than once that blocking the direction can only kill the enemy to the greatest extent, but it is impossible to defend it. However, before the real situation really happens, I always have illusions."

"In fact, after the Empire piled six Titan ships into the empire, the so-called tactical goal of 'maximum destruction of the enemy' has become difficult to achieve."

"You have damaged the Tirello and the Brave, and even stole a dragon boat. Before you completely evacuate the fortress, you must find a way to tear off another piece of flesh from the Empire. This is your plan."

"If I say that my original plan was to sink another Titan. Capturing the dragon ship was just a matter of countering the situation, would you believe me?"

Mr. Qi was stunned for a moment, then he pointed at Yu Lian and laughed, "Very good, you are so energetic! You are worthy of it! Now you should know where your curse comes from, right?"

Yu Lian said, however, that he was not just bragging, and that everything was the result of responding to each move accordingly, and was the choice of fate and history.

"Now that things have come to this, we should look forward. The war has entered the next stage, which should be a more brutal stage."

Yu Lian nodded slightly: "In the eyes of some people, this is already a desperate situation."

"There is no such thing as hopeless situation in the world. This word only exists in the dictionary of cowards." Mr. Qi shook his head. There was no unruly spirit of a scholar in his eyes, only the unyielding spirit of a soldier. "Brother Yu Lian, I have never doubted that we can achieve the final victory. Even if the far shore is lost, the South Gate of Heaven is lost, or even the earth falls. Do you know when this confidence began?"

"…Uh, the First Battle of Said? Bloody Gate? Or the Great High Seas?"

Yu Lian’s answer made Mr. Qi shake his head repeatedly.

"It must be the 250th War God Festival."

"It's such an honor." Yu Lian answered a little listlessly.

For Yu Lian himself, charging into battle at the God of War Festival didn't really give him much sense of accomplishment. To put it bluntly, in another timeline, whether it was the Star Knight or the stupid son of an imperial noble, they were already small monsters that he had killed, and there was no shortage of examples of defeating the enemy with fewer troops. However, the victory as a commander was a completely different experience.

"Many people have high hopes for you, and it actually started from that time," Mr. Qi added.

I've heard this once before, but it still seems fresh to me when I hear it now.

"Sure enough, people's hope comes from brute force." Yu Lian said in a muffled voice.

"No, people's hope actually comes from courage," Mr. Qi said solemnly.

Well, there will always be discrepancies between the public's perception and one's own. And for such miserable creatures as humans, the most difficult thing is perhaps to recognize oneself. Mr. Qi said: "In the past six months, the total number of people entering New Shenzhou from the far shore has reached 750 million. Of course, because we have prepared food reserves and community construction in advance, we are not worried about resettlement issues."

"This is thanks to the construction experience we gained when developing Shirakawa Star." Yu Lian said.

However, it is still a little too little!

The entire Far Shore Star Region is home to more than 20 billion people. Their large-scale migration began long before the war broke out, but their main destinations were still the more densely populated star regions on the mainland. If they were not forced, who would want to go to a remote place like New Shenzhou?

The number of new Chinese immigrants really began to increase exponentially only this year.

This was naturally because Mr. Qi had done a lot of work in private; Zhixia and Lilia even brought the Lumina Regiment and the Light Track Military Police to cordially talk to the Far Shore Star District Government of Xinshuntian about many reasons. Only in this way did the masters of the Far Shore Star District finally agree to cooperate.

But even so, the immigration efficiency can only be said to have exceeded Yu Lian’s worst estimate.

It can only be said that most citizens do not feel much about the impending "fallen life".

Mr. Qi added: "I have also talked to the star district government, and they have decided to stick to their posts. There are still more than 10 billion residents in the Far Shore Star District, and they have nowhere to go. The star district governments at all levels have decided to stand with them. Well, it does make sense, and I have nothing to say."

Yu Lian suddenly discovered that after Mr. Qi had been the governor of the star zone for three years, his personality had become more and more peaceful, and he was also very good at maintaining unity.

If it were in the past, people would definitely say sarcastically: "Advance and retreat together? Are you waiting to be the emperor's dog?"

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Yu Lian's eyes immediately became relieved and warm.

Mr. Qi saw Yu Lian's expression, but he showed a smug look: "I am almost 70 years old, of course I can also grow. Workers are learning until they die."

What else can Yu Lian say besides giving a thumbs up?

"Besides, you don't want the politicians and bureaucrats in the Far Shore Star Region." Mr. Qi said with a smile.

"...Well, in fact, professional bureaucrats are still needed. People like Mr. Bernard will charge as much as they are asked for. They really don't have much subjective initiative, but as long as someone can kick their butts hard, they will definitely be the most professional executors." Yu Lian added very objectively.

Mr. Bai ignored him and continued, "Most of the technical staff of the Xinshuntian Shipyard and Arsenal have settled down. According to your prior plan, half of them will stay in Baiyujing to expand the factory and production here, and the other half will go to Tianshu to build a new factory."

This was an unexpected surprise.

"The New Shuntian government didn't stop it?"

"After all, the Lumina Regiment and the Light Track Military Police have been stationed in Xinshuntian. Moreover, they probably think that handing over the factory and machinery to the new owner should be worthy of the emperor's great grace."

Well, he is still the same Mr. Qi. No matter how much he values ​​unity, his true nature will eventually be exposed.

Of course, the politicians and bureaucrats of Xinshuntian did not do nothing. They still sent most of the teachers and students of Xinshuntian Polytechnic University, as well as a batch of expensive teaching and experimental equipment, to Xinshenzhou. Now, Mr. Qi has been arranged to continue his classes at Baiyujing Higher Technical College.

This is certainly a pleasant surprise.

Being demoted from a well-known polytechnic university to a technical school was indeed a big downgrade. However, in wartime, being able to go to school was the greatest happiness.

Some students wanted to sign up for the army, but Mr. Qi persuaded them to go back. He told them that studying was their battle now.

The enthusiastic students will not listen to the politicians, but they will definitely listen to the great writers of the universe.

In addition to the industrial workers and universities in Xinshuntian, there are also agricultural reclamation companies from New Tennessee, a large number of experienced cowboy groups with both old and young children, and marine and aquaculture industry practitioners from New Seville.

Of course, there is also someone's base, the metallurgical workers from Lumina and their families.

There are about five million of these people, four million humans and one million Lumina.

It was even less than Yu Lian had imagined, even lower than the average line of the entire far shore.

Mr. Qi said: "You should know that the Lumina people are actually a race that is attached to their land."

"I understand. So now the five Lumina warrior regiments have a total of more than 20,000 people, but the Lumina crew members total less than 1,000 people." Yu Lian said.

Even among the Lumina technicians who went to Xinyumen to support the construction, there are only more than 10,000 left in the local area.

"The representative of the Red Maple Factory told me that Lumina is an old area, how can we just give it up? Then, I have no reason to convince them to give up their homeland."

Yu Lian was silent for a moment, but then he just nodded calmly: "I understand."

This was his entire reaction to the incident.