above the galaxy

Chapter 586 Because others are others!
Qishan. General Staff Headquarters.

Shen Wuxiang flew into a rage.

The Black Bats squadron was his elite air force, a formidable force earned through countless aerial battles.

This is why such an important task was entrusted to them; he knew that if the Tang bandits wanted to send Lu Yu's remains back to the wasteland, they could only do so quietly.
If they come in with great fanfare, then war has begun.

Overcoming the heavy military blockade surrounding the desolate land will likely not be an easy task.

The Black Bats squadron has an advantage in numbers and firepower. Once the radar locks on, how can they possibly fly away?
The results of it?
The entire Black Bat squadron was wiped out, and each of the Phantom Fighters, worth hundreds of millions of Nova Dollars, fell into enemy hands.

Even if they wanted to rebuild the Black Bat designation, it would take them a very long time.

Mirage fighters aren't something you can just get whenever you want; even the Mo family might not have any in stock.

"Idiots, a bunch of idiots."

"How did they do it? How could they fail so stupidly?"

Even if a bunch of pigs rushed in and rooted around, they wouldn't all be slaughtered.
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Great people are careful not to show their emotions.

Once it's revealed, it becomes a lower-class act.

Shen Wuxiang has indeed been doing just that all along.

He did very well, and over the years, his prestige grew daily.

But so many things have happened recently: the barbarians were recruited, the Dushan army defected, the Golden Red Moon City was lost, Carp Port changed hands, the North Sea Fleet was severely damaged, and Shen Xinglan was seriously injured.
The trap that had been prepared was set up so that as soon as the Tang bandits entered the border of the desolate land, they would strike them with lightning speed, with several flight formations surrounding them like dumplings.

That's it?

The Black Bat squadron was completely wiped out, with only a few dozen headless corpses floating back.

The Mirage fighter jets have disappeared without a trace; even a fool could guess that they were 'confiscated' by the Lu family.

To be honest, Shen Wuxiang was a little vulnerable.

For the first time, the thought arose in his mind: Perhaps, destiny lies elsewhere?

The crowd remained silent, not daring to say anything more.

After venting his anger, Shen Wuxiang felt much better.

"Chen Long, Zheng Jingchuan, and Wang Hao were attacked by the Black Bats. Why didn't you rush to their aid immediately?" Shen Wuxiang asked.

Chen Long, Zheng Jingchuan, and Wang Hao are the captains of the other three flight formations. In Shen Wuxiang's plan, these four flight formations each guard one side, and if one side is attacked, the other three will come to the rescue.

With the combined efforts of all four sides, the enemy was completely surrounded.

Should we kill or capture them, or leave it to their discretion?
"Reporting to the Military Minister, the Cube formation has not received any distress call from the Black Bat Squadron," Chen Long replied loudly, head held high.

"Reporting to the Military Minister, the Son of the Wind squadron has not received any distress call from the Black Bat squadron."

"Reporting to the General, the Breaking Clouds formation has not received any requests for assistance either."

The three of them were also filled with resentment.

The Black Bats squadron discovered enemy activity but did not share the information with the other three parties.

Now that the Black Bats have been completely wiped out, they too will be blamed.

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Shen Wuxiang remained silent.

He knew the inside story: the Black Bat Squad discovered the Tang bandits' whereabouts and wanted to claim all the credit, so they concealed the enemy situation from the other three parties.

I never expected that I would be outmatched and get completely wiped out by Tang Fei.
Should you call them smart or stupid?

Did they bring this upon themselves by ending up with their bodies torn apart?

"Minister of War, should we launch an attack on the wasteland?"

“No need.” Shen Wuxiang shook his head and said in a deep voice, “They have returned victorious and should be fully prepared now. A rash attack will only increase casualties.”

What do we need to do?

"Strengthen the siege of the machine city, change the bombing from once every three days to once a day, and change the bombing time to one hour. I want them to get in and never be able to get out."

"Yes." Everyone responded.

Leaving the staff headquarters and returning to his spacious and luxurious office, Shen Wuxiang asked, "Is everything ready in Phoenix City?"

Secretary-General Chang Zhengxin placed the brewed green tea on Shen Wuxiang's desk before respectfully replying, "Military Minister, everything has been arranged in Phoenix City. If they dare to go, we'll make sure they have nowhere to escape."

Shen Wuxiang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Chang Zhengxin, saying, "That's what the Black Bat Squadron promised when they accepted the mission."

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Chang Zhengxin looked embarrassed.

As Shen Wuxiang's chief secretary, he naturally knew about the 'outstanding' results achieved by the Black Bat Squadron.

I was tempted to sign a pledge, but then I thought about all the weird things that kid had done.
I didn't dare.

Seeing Chang Zhengxin's hesitant expression, Shen Wuxiang sighed softly and said, "Do your best."

"Yes, Minister of War."

"Don't come back if you can't handle it."

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Chang Zhengxin looked astonished.

Boss, what new trick is this?

"We can't afford to lose again," Shen Wuxiang said fiercely. "If we keep losing, that kid will gain momentum."

Shen Wuxiang knew that the boy had already gained momentum.

Behind him are the Qin family's army and the Lu family's technology.

These two issues are what give him the biggest headache. If it weren't for the involvement of the Qin and Lu families, he wouldn't be so hesitant to act rashly and would have already mobilized troops from all sides to suppress the bandits.

They broke the deadlock from the barbarian side, recruiting those fearless savages into their service.

Currently, it possesses three cities, Carp Port, and half of the North Sea Fleet.
There was also the support of the Ottoman Empire.

It has at least received some support.

Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

Why didn't I kill that kid when he first arrived at Xinxing?

I originally wanted to use it for fishing, but now...
He himself became a great white shark that would devour anyone it wanted.

"Yes." Chang Zhengxin said through gritted teeth, "If this matter is not accomplished, I will offer my head to you."

It's all or nothing. Since that's the case, then push yourself.

Shen Wuxiang waved his hand and said, "Go."

After saluting, Chang Zhengxin strode outside.

Soon, he boarded a military plane bound for Phoenix.
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Tang Fei and Lu Siyu continued to keep Lu Qingshan company and talk in the evening. The old man was much more lucid now and wouldn't be snoring so frequently anymore.

At all times, you must learn to demystify others.
Tang Fei and Lu Siyu suddenly appeared in front of the old man, and his body functions immediately went into a state of 'excitement', consuming a huge amount of nutrient solution.

After giving him some time to digest, his bodily functions returned to their previous 'peaceful' state.

“I know everything you’ve been doing outside.”

"Good, very good. Better than us old guys,"

"To get through such a predicament requires both courage and the ability to snore."

Tang Fei held Lu Qingshan's hand and said with a smile, "This is not my achievement alone. I have the Lu family behind me, and the Qin family's Siyu is also helping me. If I still can't accomplish anything, it can only prove my incompetence."

Lu Siyu glanced at Tang Fei but didn't say anything.

She doesn't like to talk; she feels incredibly content just to stay quietly by the side of her closest relatives.

"Shen Wuxiang is arrogant and conceited, believing that the throne of the empire is rightfully his. I refuse to believe that."

"If I were decades younger, I would definitely compete with him." *snoring*

"Grandpa, don't get agitated," Tang Fei said, trying to comfort him. "Just watch as I beat Shen Wuxiang to a pulp."

"Good. My grandson has guts." Lu Qingshan laughed heartily, but after a few laughs, he activated his bodily functions and started 'snoring' again.

Tang Fei and Lu whispered to each other again, trying to calm him down and prevent him from getting too agitated.

After a brief pause, Lu Qingshan continued, "What's that saying again? 'Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?' If others can take it, why can't I?"

"Grandpa is right."

"What are you thinking?" Lu Qingshan asked. "Have you ever thought about taking that position?"

As he spoke, Lu Qingshan's murky yet deep eyes, which seemed to have no bottom, were fixed on Tang Fei.

Tang Fei knew that Lu Qingshan was asking about his ambitions.

Although you've already assembled your own forces and are locked in a fierce battle with Shen Wuxiang, you've never revealed what you truly want to achieve.

After all, they've put Zhong Yuxiuxue in the lead right now, and the slogans they're using are "cleansing the court of corrupt officials," "punishing the wicked and eliminating the evil," and "eliminating national traitors."

If the Tang bandits were to stand up now and shout, "I want to be emperor!"
His reputation was ruined.

The mass base was instantly lost by more than half.

There are some things that are best left unsaid until you succeed.

Even if you succeed, you'll only 'reluctantly' agree when someone asks you repeatedly.

This is what the ancients liked to call "three requests and three concessions".

If you agree to someone's request as soon as they ask, people will say that you are power-hungry and have been plotting for a long time.

He doesn't seem like a good person.

Tang Fei pondered for a moment, then looked at the old man with a frank and straightforward gaze and said, "Even if I don't sit in that position, I still have to pull Shen Wuxiang down from that position."

Lu Qingshan looked at Tang Fei with a smile and asked, "If you don't sit, who will?"

Lu Siyu's mind stirred slightly, and a clear figure suddenly appeared in her mind.

She looked at Tang Fei with some surprise, but slowly hid her emotions.

"Find the most suitable person to do it," Tang Fei replied.

Who is the most suitable person?

"A person who can enable people to live and work in peace and contentment, and make the country prosperous and thriving, a person who can balance the forces of all parties and bring benefits to everyone."

"It seems you already have someone in mind."

Lu Qingshan sighed and looked at Tang Fei, saying, "I don't know how many more days I have left to live."

"grandfather."

"Tang Fei said urgently."

Lu Qingshan patted Tang Fei's hand, signaling him to calm down, and said in a deep voice, "So, I have to say what needs to be said quickly, I can't wait until my eyes are about to close before I have left many things unexplained."

“I told Dongsheng, and I also told others, that Tang Fei is my grandson, and he is one of our Lu family members.”

"Therefore, we must fully support your cause, providing you with money, manpower, and equipment as needed."

"The Lu family's property is yours. The Tang and Lu families are inseparable."

"It was like this before. Snoring. It will be like this from now on."

Tang Fei gripped Lu Qingshan's large hand tightly and solemnly said, "Grandpa, I will absolutely not let you down."

"We will not let the Lu family down."

"We are inseparable."

"We are inseparable."

After leaving Lu Qingshan's room, Tang Fei stood in the courtyard and took a deep breath of fresh air.

The air was filled with a strong, earthy smell, a scent unique to barren lands.

Tang Fei knew that this was because the barren land was rich in minerals.

The Lu family's choice of this place as their 'base' was made after careful consideration and investigation.

This area contains the most important mineral resources for machinery manufacturing.

"Grandpa is entrusting the Lu family to you," Lu Siyu said, standing next to Tang Fei.

Tang Fei nodded and said, "That's why I feel so much pressure. If I fail, how many people will I let down?"

“I believe in you,” Lu whispered. “I believe you can succeed.”

“That was our success.” Tang Fei looked at Lu Siyu and said with a smile, “You rarely know how to comfort others.”

"Because others are others."

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(End of this chapter)