Him and their stars.

Chapter 1944 They May Not Follow Us
Peleliu continued, "He died in the Shengyuan system last year. The soldiers of the Freedom Army seized his body and buried it on a dwarf planet 100 light years away from Sumi's home planet. We concealed his death."

This is probably why the Empire did not report it.

However, the split of the Sumi Freedom Army could not be concealed for long. Once the Imperial Army got the relevant information, the news of Hong Lan's death would naturally be revealed.

At that time, even if the people in the Privy Council of the Heaven Realm were all tied up as dogs, they would definitely divide and attack the Freedom Army.

Of course, this is by no means the only bad news that Peleliu can give.

He then told Yu Lian that more than half of the nearly 1,500 comrades who had participated in the War God Festival to jointly encircle and suppress the big turtle had joined the rebel army through different channels.

Today, four years later, there are less than 4 people left alive.

As for those names Yu Lian could still remember, probably only Zhe Xing and Peliliu were left.

Mr. Haixing is still engaged in the promising space shipping industry. Because of his fame during the War God Festival, he is said to have received some investment and is now a well-known trader. However, he has not forgotten his comrades during the War God Festival and always finds ways to transport supplies and personnel to the rebels.

However, with the outbreak of the war, the Empire intensified its efforts to suppress the rebels, and the actions of the star stopped. According to what Peleliu said, he himself had not seen his old comrade for nearly two years.

"He is a businessman after all, not a wanted traitor like us. He is very friendly to us for doing this." Peleliu did say something fair.

Yu Lian thought of the smart and capable little starfish, and always felt that the guy's behavior should not be so simple.

However, Peleliu Hewen felt that he was actually much luckier than Hong Lan of the Sumi Freedom Army. At least, after being ostracized by his own people and driven out of the rebel organization he founded, he still had nearly 10,000 people risking their lives to follow him. They took away more than 80% of the space fleet of the Franmore Liberation Organization - that is, 11 armed merchant ships.

However, those who can drive a boat are at least educated, and at least they should have studied in a technical school or vocational high school. They should be considered educated people in the rebel organization. But they are all willing to follow Peleliu, the unpopular former leader.

What does this show? That intellectuals and elites are more courageous and progressive?

This is seriously inconsistent with the public's perception.

He thought about it seriously and felt that this was indeed the difference between liberal arts and science.

In short, on September 834, 9, cadres from all aspects of the FRELIMOUS FLEX held a meeting in the Dogan system on the border of the Shengyuan star zone and removed Peleliu Hewen from his leadership position.

The latter, along with his followers and a group of "exile fleets", embarked on a long journey to the other side of the starry sea.

The most powerful weapon of the largest "battleship" in this fleet is four turbolaser groups and an ion "naval gun" modified from an infantry gun. She can't even be the opponent of any destroyer currently in service in the empire, even the old battleships used by the local guard fleet, which have an average service age of more than 60 years.

But a fleet is a fleet. If placed in the pirate world, it is also considered a very strong force.

Of course, the premise is that they can safely escape from the blockade of the imperial army.

So, Peleliu Hewen led his fleet to the Diamond Nebula, preparing to meet Deng Zhengqing in Bazan City first.

They were allies who could exchange intelligence and spoils of war, so it was a reasonable choice to stick together in times of crisis. However, on the way, they heard the news that the Imperial Army had killed the Hive Battleship, and they were sure that Xia Li was in danger.

"So, you are also planning to come and cover him?" Yu Lian asked.

Peleliu nodded: "I know she is not an ordinary person, nor is she a master of the Spiritual Research Association as rumored. Her origin is mysterious, she possesses terrible power, and she rules a strange army, but she is indeed our friend. In the Battle of Dantie City, without her, we couldn't even break through the outer perimeter of Dantie City. And in the following battles, she saved my life. We have already let down our friends in the Earth International Students Association, so we must not let down another one."

So, the rebel leader ordered the fleet to disband and hide, and he personally took his flagship, an armed merchant ship equipped with "naval guns", and appeared on the fixed patrol route of the Imperial fleet.

"I only have one ship. Even if I attract the Imperial fleet, I may still have a chance to escape," he said.

Yu Lian nodded: "Compared to the hive mothership, your presence is naturally much weaker. However, you still have a strong tendency to self-destruct." Peleliu was silent for a moment.

Yu Lian did not let him go, and continued: "From all aspects, the movement of the original color rebel organization in the empire has entered an unprecedented low point. Are you..."

Regardless of what Peleliu Rivers's real purpose was, when he wandered around the border of Syrmaëa with an armed merchant ship, he put himself in the most dangerous situation.

In this situation, even if he encountered a passing destroyer, he would have no ability to fight back.

Who would believe me if I said I didn't have any suicidal tendencies?
At least, they were indeed prepared to die on the battlefield.

Peleliu paused for a moment, but finally said frankly: "You are right. I was exiled by my own men. Even many of my former comrades-in-arms and my Flanmore people regard me as a troublemaker. The old nobles of Flanmore believe that I will not only destroy the empire, but also the traditional lifestyle of the Flanmore people, and incite the people to oppose me."

"At that time, I always had a deep resentment in my heart, and I wanted to find a way to vent it. Perhaps, dying gloriously on the battlefield would prove my determination to all the people of Flanmore."

How foolish and naive. Just as Yu Lian was about to say this, the Franmoorian reflected on himself: "I was so stupid before!"

"We usually don't call two days ago 'before'." Yu Lian said expressionlessly.

The other party continued: "My ideal is not to destroy the empire, but to build a fair society. However, most people do not seem to agree with this. I feel that my efforts and sacrifices over the past few years are a joke, and the only thing that would make me less ridiculous is probably dying in battle brilliantly."

This will make you laugh even more. Yu Lian was about to say this, but the young leader of the rebel army suddenly said, "But this is also a thing of the past. This is a childish disease of the past, and it is all floating clouds now."

We don't usually refer to the past two days as "the past".

Yu Lian expressed his astonishing praise for the shamelessness of the Franmoors. Sure enough, this race with scales on their faces has a high talent for shamelessness!
However, another way to say thick-skinned is to be emotionally stable and not wasteful. If you also have the ability to take action, you will become strong and unyielding.

The young leader of the rebel army said, "I think that as long as we can learn to constantly reflect on ourselves and learn, we can make progress every second. In the final analysis, only the masters who rule this country - those military nobles who have been pursuing vanity all their lives, those star knights, will regard a splendid death as a beautiful ending. However, this is not what revolutionaries should pursue. Grand Commander, after receiving the news from Admiral Deng, I don't want to die anymore!"

Why do I feel like I've heard this last sentence somewhere before?

"Moreover, Grand Commander, our ideals are glorious, but the universe seems to be unprepared. At least, the Empire is not ready. Even slaves, who are no different from livestock, are accustomed to the rule of the Emperor and the Dragon King. The future we describe is an idealized world that has never been proven, like the pure land in the myth of the Empire, but the reality is so heavy, and our enemies are so powerful. They may not always follow us."

"Yes, this round of the rebellion has basically failed, just like all the uprisings that were suppressed by the Empire in history. However, some seeds have been planted. Grand Commander, I will also find some things to carefully examine my future."

Yu Lian looked at the burly young man from Franmore again as if he was meeting him for the first time.

After all, people are not machines. They always have lows, fears, and confusions. However, once some people waver, their determination and courage will fluctuate. However, there are always true heroes who can quickly climb out of the quagmire, rebuild their fighting spirit and determination, and face the difficult future with a more energetic spirit.

It now appears that Peleliu Riverman should be the latter.

He never expected that he would be taught a lesson by his own "disciple".

Yu Lian changed his assessment again. This young man was no less capable than his elder brother, and he might indeed have been buried in obscurity because of a minor disturbance in his previous life.

But in this life, such a unfortunate thing will probably never happen again.

The young Franmore felt Yu Lian's complicated gaze and lowered his head in shame again: "I'm sorry, Grand Commander, I'm a little arrogant. But this is indeed what I think now."

Yu Lian smiled at the other person and said, "Ahaha, don't mind. I just feel that I have done a great deed."

He wiped away the nonexistent tears from his eyes with relief. I killed two battle cruisers with a surprise attack, not only saving Xia Li, but also restoring the fighting spirit of such a promising young man. How can this not be considered a great contribution to the universe?
In addition, we must thank the officers and soldiers of the Empire's Magus Fleet, which was completely annihilated. If this matter is really a merit, most of the lunch box belongs to them.

Yu Lian just hopes that the spirit of the universe will see their achievements and allow them to be reborn into a good life.