Him and their stars.

Chapter 1946 First, cut off the orange cat's arm

As a newcomer, Deng Zhengqing was not at all stage-shy. He naturally expressed his opinions frankly in front of everyone, even if they were opinions that were contrary to everyone else's.

Needless to say, this is a very important trait.

"I agree with Commander Deng's judgment," Captain Nemo said. "The Empire just lost a fleet. Knowing that there is a huge threat hidden in the Diamond Nebula, they still mobilized the fleet in such a high-profile manner. I always think it is too reckless."

The captain had always been somewhat unhappy with Deng Zhengqing, probably because the jester type and the gentleman type were naturally incompatible, but when it came to official business, they were both very clear-headed.

"Of course, I don't have any evidence, these are just some groundless speculations." He added seriously: "Perhaps the Sobek fleet also sent a letter for help, but even so, such an action is not normal."

Marshal Yu was very pleased.

He himself is still just a simple military officer... uh, a simple professional soldier. He has not yet evolved (low) (forced) to the point where he needs to make his subordinates fight each other in order to maintain his leadership position.

As a passionate and sincere gentleman, he certainly hopes to see his subordinates working in solidarity.

It now seems that Deng Zhengqing and his companions' presence on board did not affect the harmonious atmosphere on the ship.

Yu Lian scanned the star map and looked at the distance between the icon and himself. He felt that if he didn't eat it, he would be sorry for the mysterious arrangement of the spirit of the universe. No wonder the other officers were so jealous.

He nodded to Deng Zhengqing, hoping that the other party could give him some more convincing reasons.

"It's intuition." He said as a matter of course.

...This guy has thick eyebrows and big eyes, but why does he look like he can't stand praise?

"As for the real reason, Commander Nemo has actually explained it very clearly. In addition, you did mention such a request, that on the way to Tejia, we should strike as much as possible at the Empire's manpower, but this is under the premise of ensuring the safety of the voyage. I have been hiding in the Diamond Nebula for more than half a year, and the only lesson I have learned is that once a goal is set, it is enough to execute it seriously. Don't make any unnecessary troubles."

Yu Lian nodded, but then shook his head: "I agree, but this is more like a life motto that can be written on a tombstone, and it is far from being a suggestion."

He walked to the star map, was silent for a moment, and suddenly asked: "Where is the Sobek fleet now?"

"It can be confirmed that they are still on standby near Black Pass Fortress No. 12." Lieutenant Hines said.

His eyes stayed on the Imperial fleet advancing on the Diamond Nebula Channel for less than a second, and then he made a judgment: "According to the notification on the Imperial Military Intranet, this fleet is led by Commodore Athlone and is required to meet up with Sobek before October 10. So, they should have reached here."

The chief intelligence commissioner adjusted the icon on the star map and moved further to the middle of the route, getting closer to the TX11 galaxy where the Silence was located.

The navigator said: "If we set off now, we will probably be able to successfully intercept this fleet in the channel between TX48 or TX37."

Captain Nemo said, "Four or six jumps at most. It will only take about 30 to 40 hours."

Banner couldn't help but mutter, "This guy is like an antelope twisting its butt under the eyes of a lion. This is more than a provocation, it's clearly a mockery!" His voice was so small that it was almost inaudible, but Yu Lian still heard it. He pondered for a moment, and then a suppressed and ferocious sneer appeared on his face: "Yes, this is indeed a trap."

Everyone looked at each other, and there was even a small uproar at the scene, but no one knew whether it was because of the commander's sudden firm attitude or his expression at the moment.

Of course, the deputy officer gave a faint laugh, and the commander's expression immediately returned to normal, making everyone say that it must have been a subtle illusion.

"Where is Vice Admiral Rowentour's Light Rex?"

Lieutenant Hines paused briefly, recalled a little, and then answered with a firm tone: "What is certain is that 70 hours ago, she was still in the summer pass of Symoer."

"This is also the latest news. Is that right?" Yu Lian said with his hands folded.

Lieutenant Hines nodded affirmatively. He was still very confident in his memory.

The new chief of operations, Lieutenant Colonel Deng Zhengqing, also nodded, agreeing with the communications officer's opinion.

"Where are the reinforcements coming from Chenxiao Castle?" he asked again.

Lieutenant Hines still didn't look at his notes: "Duke Barion's Glorious Conqueror Titan ship passed through the Fortress of Dawn six hours ago."

By this calculation, even if this Titan ship took the fastest route and traveled day and night, it would still take four or five days to reach the vicinity of the Diamond Nebula.

"I'm talking about the Imperial Guard Fleet stationed in Chenxiao Castle." Yu Lian said.

During the Imperial Civil War more than 500 years ago, Chenxiao Castle was the most important military stronghold in the country. It was a key transportation route from the empire's outer ring border star region to the heart of the sky region. It was not only one of the largest Skyfortress-class fortresses in the empire, with a large number of troops stationed there, but also had very complete military facilities.

After it fell into Yu Lian's hands, it became an important base for him to manage more than ten surrounding star regions.

In other words, it is these relatively remote border star regions that are more suitable for business, which is the same as the fact that a blank piece of paper is easier to paint on.

...Uh, sorry for interrupting.

In short, even in modern times, this fortress is still the most important military stronghold in the empire. As the war has developed to this point, the Grand Marshal's Office has transferred half of the Imperial Guard fleet stationed here to the front line of the confrontation between Femor and the Alliance. Even so, the remaining fleet is still one of the most important strategic mobile forces left in the empire, and there are confirmed to be as many as ten battlecruisers alone.

The above information comes from the military intelligence network. 50 galactic standard days ago, these warships also participated in the confrontation exercise with the newly built Titan ship Angel of Everlasting, showing the entire universe the advanced shipbuilding technology of the Galactic Empire, as well as tactics and crew quality that are more advanced and sophisticated than the shipbuilding level.

In the first half of the exercise, the battlecruisers used kite-killing tactics against the Titans, just like a pack of wolves attacking a lone injured elephant. In the second half, the Titans broke through and counterattacked, just like a strong and energetic lion attacking a pack of hyenas.

It does sound a bit contradictory, but it is consistent with the empire's consistent behavior.

They simply want to tell their enemies that even if you have a war-ending warship, it is meaningless in front of the army of the Galactic Empire. The great, glorious and invincible empire not only has technological advantages, but also tactical advantages.

Yu Lian always felt that the Empire's actions were aimed at him, so he always seemed a little bit powerful but weak.

Of course, even if it doesn’t scare myself, it should at least be able to scare others.

Yu Lian said: "If Duke Barion wants to take over all defenses in the border star zone, the fleet of Fort Chenxiao should be under his jurisdiction. Didn't those battlecruisers travel with the Conqueror? Or have they already taken action in advance?"

Lieutenant Hines quickly stood at attention and said, "I will check it immediately."

"Well, thank you for your hard work." Yu Lian stared at the star map floating in front of him. Just as he stretched out his finger, the periphery of the Diamond Nebula was magnified. This was of course the work of the deputy (husband) official (man).

They have such a tacit understanding.

Of course, whether the officers around would think this was just showing off their affection was a delicate question. Anyway, everyone was very calm and almost tacitly acknowledged the special status of Colonel Fina Lee on the ship.

Yu Lian's fingers slid along a series of galaxies at the border of the Helots star region and the Diamond Nebula. He soon found his destination and tapped on a galaxy that seemed to have deviated from its course.

The navigator immediately reported: "This is the TYR-37 galaxy, which is 1200 light years away from us. But if we want to get there, we have to take a detour through Sumoe."

"The distance to the TX37 galaxy is only a dozen light years." Yu Lian said with a smile.

"Yes, it is……"

However, the distance in space cannot determine the distance in terms of shipping. After all, the space shipping industry of this generation of civilization is built on the gravity well jump channel, which naturally produces this kind of hanging rail state.

Also, just from the name of the galaxy, you can tell that there is nothing here.

Yu Lian did not explain directly: "As the saying goes, the one who teases first will be beaten to death without complaint. I am happy to cut off King Su's arm first!"

Feifei raised her eyebrows, seeming a little surprised.

She telepathically asked, "Are you talking about Olivia Rowenthal?"

Yu Lian affirmed. Of course, the only general who could help Brunhilde was the young female general with golden and silver eyes, Ms. Rowentur, who became the Imperial Marshal in another timeline.

What else? It can't be Sobek, right?

"The trap you mentioned was actually set by that person?" Feifei seemed even more surprised, but Yu Lian had no idea what she was surprised about.

Yu Lian certainly hoped for a positive answer, but he couldn't guarantee it.
The Olivia Rowentour he knew was naturally a famous general who was both civil and military, both wise and brave, and absolutely had no shortage of firepower, mobility and charge. The only weakness of this person's character was arrogance, which occasionally made him arrogant.

Would she really do such a thing?
Feifei glanced at the elder official with a half-smile, still speaking with emotion: "It's not easy! It's really not easy."

"Why is it not easy?"

"So far, there are probably millions of Imperial soldiers who have died at Yu'er's hands, including generals at all levels, but those beautiful female generals seem to be fine. For example, Admiral Raynia Tannion and Duke Garybion, although they are a little older, are both famous beauties! They have fought with you, but they all escaped. In your case, the survival rate of female officers of the Imperial Army has reached 100%. You are so kind and gentle to women, isn't it worthy of you?"

If you think about it carefully, it seems to be true... No wonder! To be honest, although it is a country of evil feudal military (meow) lords (woof) and anti-civilized slave owners, the Galactic Empire is very progressive in terms of gender equality. This is mainly reflected in the proportion of female soldiers in the army.

If he really killed more than a million imperial soldiers, then the number of imperial women who died at his hands must be about 300,000 or 400,000, right? Even if it was a mission like "Barbarians without Love", it would be enough for him to complete N rounds, right?
"Besides, Rowentur is a general under the ginger cat. I thought you would always pay attention to the fireworks."

"Fireworks or something... You have to admit, Feifei, Miss Olivia and I are really not familiar with each other. We have never even sat at the same table to eat."

"In other words, if you meet Count Giafil or Miss Nelhana, who you know well, you will show mercy?"

Isn’t this an illusion? Yu Lian was about to say this when Captain Nemo beside her showed a look of understanding, and nodded vigorously with a sincere expression: “So that’s it! So that’s it!”

What do you mean by "so that's how it is"? I haven't said anything yet. Yu Lian gave the other person a horizontal look.

"Sir, please give the order!" The captain responded loudly, as if he represented the will of all the officers and soldiers on the ship. So far, the so-called "trap" was just Yu Lian's own words, without any proper explanation.

But even so, no one had any doubts.

Deng Zhengqing and Banner, who had just boarded the ship, looked at each other in bewilderment, perhaps not used to this atmosphere. If all future military meetings were held in this style, it would be too easy to be a subordinate.

In comparison, Yu Lian was the one who was most worried about gains and losses. He knew that although Olivia Rowentour was arrogant and easily drifted, she was not a reckless woman who would forget her principles for the sake of a little profit, and she did not like to create unnecessary trouble. This kind of "trap" was not his style.

However, he was still certain of the existence of the trap.

"Maybe there are some experts out there." Yu Lian said to Feifei.

Feifei blinked, seeming a little confused.

"Of course, compared to other unknown prey, I prefer famous prey."

He seemed to have forgotten. In this timeline, Lieutenant General Olivia Rowentour climbed to a high position by relying on her family and connections, and was far from being "famous".

However, Feifei still showed a touched expression: "So, Yu'er, you have finally made up your mind to break up with that orange cat."

She turned around and shouted to everyone, "The Commander has given the order! We must first cut off the orange cat's arm!"

……

At the same time, Vice Admiral Olivia Rowentour, who was on the marching Light Force, gnashed her teeth and was full of resentment. She stared at the star map in front of her and confirmed that she was getting closer and closer to the TRX37 galaxy, which had no official name. She could hardly suppress her resentment.

However, before she had an attack, she couldn't help but shiver.

"I have a very bad feeling." She did not hide anything and directly expressed her resistance to the mission in the communication.

After the communication, Vice Admiral Nelia smiled bitterly and raised his glass, expressing his apologies to his colleagues across an astronomical unit. His expression was helpless, but in his helplessness, there was also a bit of the appointment of a leader and the open-mindedness of habit, as if to say, "I can't do anything about it. I have accepted it, so you should accept it too."

As a general of the Imperial Guards who had rushed to the scene day and night from Chenxiao Castle with ten battlecruisers, four aircraft carriers and nearly a hundred warships, he had almost no time to rest and immediately began to carry out combat missions, as if every pore was filled with the spirit of dedication to duty.

Being loyal and hardworking, he is indeed qualified to take a high-profile approach.

In addition, the two were not only old acquaintances from their student days, but were also members of the same club. Although they were not close friends who could talk about anything, they spoke relatively naturally.

Lieutenant General Neyali said: "No matter who the enemy we are looking for is, they probably didn't expect me to come so soon, let alone know that there is a base and secret waterway that has been abandoned for 500 years. This is the condition for an ambush!"