Him and their stars.

The high-speed cruise ship Liberty Shepherd that Yu Lian and his new group of friends took passed through the Nantian Gate on October 832, 10 in the common calendar, and officially arrived in the Gibraltar galaxy.

This high-speed traffic boat directly assigned to the First Fleet is even faster than destroyers and assault ships in terms of limit speed.The main job is to play the role of a messenger when the hyperspace communication is interrupted... Of course, in some unbearable situations, such as the flagship is seriously injured and is about to be destroyed, it can take the senior generals to escape.

From Xinyumen to Nantianmen, the Shepherd took less than a week.If it is replaced by a large cargo ship or an ordinary passenger ship, this time will be extended to half a month.

But even so, Yu Lian still felt a little slow.He felt that if the light wing structure could really be configured, the sub-light speed cruising time in the galaxy could be compressed again—you know, this is the bulk of the cost of galaxy shipping.In this way, the time from Nantianmen to Xinyumen can be reduced to three to four days.

The thing made by Eisen French is definitely an epoch-making product. Unfortunately, it is limited to structural and material issues, and it cannot be installed on large ships at present.I hope that the subsequent improved models will have more amazing changes.

But even so, it will bring great progress to the communication of the whole universe.

After the racing competition is over, I will definitely install one on my Fujie No.... Yu Lian suddenly realized that the biggest fortune he had "purchased" in his life had been placed in Xinyumen for a long time. Forgot, later, Feifei arranged for someone to drive back to Earth directly and send it to the Red Star Institute.

That is to say, this light-year mission-class luxury high-speed cruise ship that Feifei and herself have personally modified has now become the official ship of the Red Star Office.

It's a pity, obviously I haven't played enough yet.

However, the firm has grown to this scale, and it also needs a higher-end official ship, probably...

Then, he met his old senior, Colonel Silva, at Starport Gibraltar.

In the equipment delegation to the alliance this time, if Rosses is the adjutant, then Colonel Silva is the real adjutant.He is not yet forty years old, and he has become a deputy in such an important military purchase case, and he can definitely be regarded as a promising future.But what you need to know is that at this time a year ago, when participating in the large-scale military exercise of the Empire's Glory Mission, this old senior was still Yu Lian's equal level, and he could still show a little bit of a senior appearance.But now, he has become a direct subordinate.

Normal people must feel awkward.

However, although there was a hint of embarrassment on Colonel Silva's face that was not too well concealed, that was all.

Yu Lian thought it was good. If the other party didn't show embarrassment at all, it meant that the city was too deep. Such a person was actually not easy to get along with, and it was even more difficult to cooperate honestly.

Besides, during the Glory Mission military exercise, although Yu Lian didn't get along with this senior for long, he knew that the latter was actually a typical "moon man" with a serious elite bureaucratic style, and he didn't show the will to command troops in combat. Talent, but still has certain attainments in the research of equipment. …

He may not be as good as Luo Zeshi, the equipment and training director of the Volunteer Army on another timeline, at least above the average.

Moreover, because of his serious elite and bureaucratic style, he is not good to ordinary soldiers and subordinates, but he is very respectful and dedicated to his superiors.

No, after just exchanging a few pleasantries, he went directly to the topic: "If the contract schedule is followed, the alliance must complete all the ship's engineering progress by June next year, so that there will be enough time for testing. However, from According to the news from the embassy, ​​the construction of the main body of the ship has indeed been completed, but the installation progress of the internal facilities is less than [-]%.”

Yu Lianqi said: "Isn't it because you want to increase the money? As far as I know, the current ambassador to the Alliance, Mrs. Wichbart, has a very good relationship with the Alliance. It can't be that there is some deal with the Alliance, deliberately sacrificing the interests of the army Bar?"

"No, I really didn't say that..." Colonel Silva was taken aback, looked around subconsciously, and then lowered his voice again: "It may be because this new type of dreadnought uses There are quite a few new technologies. It is actually the first time for the alliance to build such a high-speed warship, and its performance is on par with the Barbarossa, and some omissions are inevitable."

"No way, behind the high quality and low price, maybe you should be a guinea pig." Yu Lian said with a smile: "However, the embassy did not play its due role."

Luo Zeshi, who was recording on the side, also sighed: "I used to think that the ambassador of my country to the alliance is the wife of a rich man in the alliance. This may bring some convenience to the economic and trade exchanges between the two countries, but if there is a real need I'm afraid it will be difficult to perform my duties if I try my best. So, why is the ambassador to the alliance the wife of a rich man in the alliance?"

"It's a cross-border marriage, romantic love, and the beauty of a talented girl is opposed by you monsters?" Yu Lian shrugged: "What's more, it doesn't violate any community law. Taking a step back, she is just An ambassador is nothing more than a head of state can actually have overseas nationality.”

Luo Zeshi was shocked immediately, and even Colonel Silva beside him couldn't help showing disbelief.

"A large-scale economic, trade and cultural cooperation organization that is developing towards political integration, its chairperson, except for her own family, is a foreigner and lives abroad. In fact, there are also situations."

Luo Zeshi half-believingly said: "Why do I think you mean something? Why don't you make it clearer?"

"Hey, if I insist on talking about Chairman Nishita and the possibility of Mrs. Melalie having dual citizenship, wouldn't that seem like I have no conscience?"

"It's true. At least in the eyes of most people, if the chairman is your sponsor, then you must be his natural ally, or even a follower. This has always been the national condition of our community!" Luo Zeshi shrug.

On the other hand, Colonel Silva next to him didn't know what expression to show, saying that one of you is a national hero and the other is a son of the Ross family. Naturally, you can discuss this kind of issue unscrupulously, but can you pay attention to me, an ordinary person? mental stress? …

Fortunately, Yu Lian has stopped this topic, and said to Colonel Silva: "Then, Colonel, please help me to contact Taita Shipyard. I hope to visit on the day I arrive in Nefe. Please be sure Let them know that I didn't come here to ask questions, but to find a way to solve the problem with everyone."

Logically, shouldn't it be reported to the embassy first, and work with the ambassador?If necessary, even attend a press conference and welcome banquet or something?Although Colonel Silva felt that this might be a little bit of a violation of officialdom, but since the immediate leader indicated that he would start official work non-stop, of course it was impossible to object.

"In addition, please send me the equipment list and equipment plan of this type of dreadnought as soon as possible."

Colonel Silva hurriedly said: "The officer has sorted it out, and I can forward it to you right away."

He thought for a while, and then said: "Last week, the Taita shipyard gave a plan A modification proposal, which is to install the Dragon's Breath 3 kinetic energy orbital main gun just completed by the future laboratory on the ship. The National Defense Committee The over there thought it could be considered, but the officials thought it might be radical, so they temporarily asked them to stop."

Yu Lian nodded: "You are right. In a sense, the first batch of four dreadnoughts under construction can be regarded as the foundation of our country. Politicians in the National Defense Committee only need votes to be responsible, but they don't have to pay for it. I will be responsible for the future, but we are soldiers, but we will never be able to do this. Senior, I am very lucky to have reliable comrades-in-arms all the time."

Even if Colonel Silva was not completely moved by this kind of speech, there was inevitably a gleam of heat in his eyes, and his enthusiasm for work naturally increased by several percentage points.

After arranging the above work, Yu Lian, accompanied by Luo Zeshi, went to a private pier in the Gibraltar airport. This is a transit port belonging to the RN cabin, and found the final "renovation" work. Lightwing boat.

Of course, Yu Lian also met the long-lost Miss Yingji Liuli.She, who hadn't seen her for a while, was wearing a simple, low-key and easy-to-move silver-gray windbreaker. She stood by the connecting bridge of the ship and observed the construction work.

This girl is indeed getting older and Nadeshiko, but she also has the aura of a superior person more and more. Beneath the gentle and elegant surface, there is actually a tough and decisive background.

You know, in the business world of the community, she, the CEO of the Red Star Firm, already has nicknames such as "The Lionheart Queen of the Military Industry" and "Red Tikka".

Tiche is the name of the goddess of wealth in ancient Greek mythology.Well, it seems that the fact that the Red Star Office is a youth club, and even a small treasury of the Pioneer Party, is not a secret in the political and business circles.In other words, in the eyes of some big shots, the youth club is actually a derivative of the Lionheart Club from the military academy to the group of young officers, and it is originally one.

...actually there is no difference.

Yu Lian smiled frankly, and hugged Liuli—of course, the kind of hug a good friend would have.The girl blushed a little, but quickly returned to seriousness, and explained seriously: "We registered a rowing team, which was jointly established by RN Cabin and Office He, and now it is called the Red Comet team."…

"The official departure will be on December 12th, and then I will go to the league to adapt to the venue." Luo Zeshi also added: "The maintenance team is invited from a professional rowing racing team."

"Where's the driver?"

"According to your recommendation, Mr. Jean Cook was invited. He is indeed a very good speedboat driver. He has just graduated from the aviation school and has won the New Atlantis Star Area Shipping for three consecutive years. It’s just that he has never had experience in rowing before? Why didn’t he find a better professional rower?” Liuli wondered.

"Mr. Maher, the runner-up of the Galaxy Speedboat Racing Contest last year, is from Earth. His contract with the Mercury team has also expired, and he can be recruited with a little effort." She added.

"What I want is not a professional rower, but someone who can fight... but someone who can work. A non-professional rower, a well-trained interstellar express brother, can also shine in front of the whole galaxy .This is not only to promote the Light Wing, but also to promote our philosophy."

"However, if you lose too badly, it will become a joke." Liu Li blinked her eyes.

"That shows that our light wings still have room for improvement. As for Brother Cook, a postman standing in the center of the entire galaxy race is already a victory for the laborers."

Luo Zeshi said curiously: "You seem to be very optimistic about him."

"Because he won the mail delivery championship for three years." Yu Lian said with a smile: "Actually, if it is possible, I would prefer Anne to be on it, but that young girl from the Storm Flying Clan is already obsessed with the feeling of driving a battleship to hide from bullet screens." , and now I have followed Eleanor-senpai to the depths of the Devil's Labyrinth Starfield. I don't know exactly what the ending will be."

Of course it's more than that.This interstellar "postman" brother named Jean Cook will be a heroic captain and a top ship pilot who will be as famous as Anne Romanova's little girl from the Stormtroopers in the future.

You should also know that Yu Lian was planning to invite him to partner with Annie during the Navy Festival, and to equip the Red Tiger with luxurious twin helmsmen.It's a pity that the latter was about to face the problems of graduation and employment choices, and finally declined himself.

Speaking of which, this brother Cook is also the great-grandson of Mars Cook, one of the founding fathers of the community, but he is willing to be an interstellar courier, so he can see some character.

Although Liuli and Luo Zeshi haven't seen Cook's heroic appearance driving a battleship in the barrage in the future, the shipping champion for three consecutive years is still very convincing-not to mention, That was still the Atlantis star area, the border star area where the community faced the chaotic battlefield of the Circe star field. There were refugees and broken soldiers attacking the border all year round, so the law and order could be imagined.The ability of that little brother Cook can also be imagined.

But still the problem, practical driving and racing driving are actually two different things.

"Well, at least it won't be too miserable if he shows his level of crossing the line of fire." Luo Zeshi could only comfort himself in this way.

"...I still say the same thing, Mr. Lian, if you really lose too badly, it's not just Guangyi who becomes a joke, but you, Mr. Lian." Liuli said: "The relationship between Red Star Office and you is not Secretly, the light wing system is also the top card for us to withdraw. Everyone knows that this is the technology you are promoting with all your strength. If you really show your big eyes in the racing competition, it may even affect the military and Farcon Corporation. White devil order."

"Even if the White Devil fighter plane made great military exploits in the New World?"

"It is precisely because of the great military exploits made by the White Devil Fighter." Liuli said, "Unless we take out the light wing technology now and share it with them."

Yu Lian sneered, but he didn't bother to ask who "they" were: "Then I'd rather sell an orange cat and a white-haired fox. I'm sure I can get a lot of things in exchange. Besides, I bought each of them once, which is a balance." Woolen cloth."

Liuli didn't ask who the "orange cat" and "white-haired fox" were, but just hid a trace of sadness in her smile: "Well, this is the choice Lian Jun would make."

"Don't worry. So far, I have always wanted to lose badly once, but my opponents and enemies always don't give me this chance. I also have a headache." Yu Lian laughed: " Just losing in the game is good, it's better than losing in the field."

Liuli and Luo Zeshi exchanged glances, and they really felt that this guy's way of pretending to be X has been slipping in a hopeless direction.