Him and their stars

Chapter 933 Fishing?

In Yu Lian's view, Horatio Venn is a pure and sincere person. Although most of the time he does not appear to be too smart, but when you talk about combat alone, his IQ will take over again. of the highlands.Generally speaking, the red-haired man is actually a fiery general, but he is definitely not a hot-headed man. Even if he leads the ship to take the lead in the charge, he will calmly judge where the enemy's weakness is and where the enemy is. It is the most suitable place for group assault center breakthrough.

All in all, people like Wayne are indeed born to belong to the battlefield.

But no matter what, this future famous general is not yet fully formed, and he only has two destroyers in his hands.He volunteered to pursue the enemy out of publicity and courage. Yu Lian had no reason to refuse, but he was somewhat worried.It wasn't until now that I got the news that he was indeed safe, so I finally felt a little relieved.

Judging from the signing time of Horatio Venn's report, he returned to the DL8 galaxy on the Devil's Labyrinth channel on August 4, and sent a detailed report through the gravitational wave signal there.Since this place is very close to the source mass wave terminal controlled by the community, the report only drifted in the sea of ​​stars for less than 18 hours before successfully arriving at the new Lushun base.

This is a very important report. Yu Lian thought it was even more important than the first-hand battle report from the Devil's Throat front line, so he hurriedly called a meeting with all the senior officers who stayed behind.Lieutenant General Sai Yue and Lieutenant General Carter in Xinyumen, as well as Qiu Mingshan Hachiman and others also attended the meeting via video.

Of course, among the lieutenant generals with the highest military rank, one said that I was just a rough guy with a lot of brute force and I didn't understand anything, and the other said that I had spent my whole life in the rear and asked the department to do things and didn't understand the front line.The two expressed that they really need an officer who understands the situation in the New World to preside over the overall situation.Ever since, a certain brigadier general in his early twenties began to preside over the meeting as a matter of course.

Yu Lian opened the three-dimensional star map in front of everyone, marked the two supply channels leading to the front line of the Devil's Throat in red, and then marked a series of new space point information on the DL16 galaxy, drawing a dotted line , and a planet that has no shipping lanes.

"The two destroyers commanded by Major Wayne and Major Cole, in the process of chasing the predator's attack fleet, captured the residual gravity well signal at the above space point in the D16 galaxy, and arrived at a new galaxy along the way. Named after the war Your side, let’s temporarily name it the DL32 galaxy.”

Yu Lian continued to draw the dotted line, and entered three galaxies in a row: "When we got here, Major Wayne's scouting fleet lost the trace of the enemy fleet, and the remaining gravity well signals were difficult to catch. They stayed in this DL35 galaxy It took a week to conduct a thorough exploration, but no new flight path was found. However, we can see from the star map that the physical distance of DL35 is indeed approaching the Devil’s Labyrinth starfield.”

"Sure enough, they have indeed mastered the third route!" Lieutenant General Sai Yue sighed.

Although this is almost the consensus of the staff, once it is confirmed, it still makes people feel scalp tingling.In a space war at the star field level, the greatest strategic advantage really does not necessarily lie in the number of fleets, but in the mastery of the star map.

"We should notify the frontline command and mobilize part of the fleet to block this, um, DL35 galaxy." Lieutenant General Carter said.

Yu Lian wasn't quite sure whether this elderly general who looked like an old accountant really didn't understand or was just pretending to be stupid, but this period of time has proved that this old gentleman is indeed a man who doesn't care about others. The troublesome old man patiently explained: "...Your Excellency, this is indeed a solution. However, we cannot ensure whether there are other branches of this new route, nor can we ensure whether the predators have mastered the fourth route."

"Oh, yes! This is really troublesome." Lieutenant General Carter showed a distressed expression.

"You are right, this is indeed a big trouble." Yu Lian echoed it emotionally, and said:

"Now, we can almost make a rough judgment on the strategic intentions of the predators. They should be relying on the Enlightened Fortress of the Devil's Throat to destroy our vital forces to the greatest extent and harass our supplies through the third channel. In the end, the army on the front line was forced to lose their morale and lack of military resources to the point where they could no longer fight. At that time, do they want to take advantage of our withdrawal to achieve greater results by attacking across the board, or force us to negotiate? At the table, the predators at least have the initiative."

While talking, Yu Lian always felt that this scene seemed familiar.The co-authors of these gangs of looters are relying on geographical advantages to defend their home and country, but we have become invaders.

Lieutenant General Sai Yue also looked at the star map full of various navigation coordinates, data and various complex connections with a troubled expression on his face, as if recalling the fear of being dominated by geometry in his student days, he hurriedly said: "... ...Then, I read the report just now, Major Wayne and the others met in the DL33 galaxy and the Empire when they returned, right?"

"Yes, there was almost a little misunderstanding." Yu Lian said casually.

Of course, the so-called minor misunderstanding can be written as "almost shot by accident".On the afternoon of the day before yesterday, that is, at 8:2 on August 16, a small fleet composed of two destroyers returned to the DL34 galaxy, and met an imperial reconnaissance fleet composed of 33 heavy cruiser and 1 light cruisers.Needless to say, the other party should have the same purpose.

It's just that the imperial pursuit fleet came a bit late after all, and after arriving here, there was no trace of the enemy.

After a routine greeting, the Imperial Fleet on the opposite side used an almost arrogant attitude and asked Wayne and the others to hand over the follow-up enemy tracks and star map information.

If you want to change to a mature and prudent person, you still have to submit honestly after saying a few words on the scene at most.However, he, Horatio Wayne, was not frightened. He ordered the ship to activate the proton torpedo projector on the spot, and the speed climbed to the first charging speed in an instant, like a wild Scottish wild goat.

By the time the imperial battleship on the opposite side reacted, this earth destroyer, which was only one-fifth of her size, had already rushed within her warning range, and the proton torpedo could also be released at any time.

The officers and soldiers on the heavy cruiser of the empire were naturally frightened, and Major Cole on the other destroyer was also frightened out of his wits by the friendly forces.However, he still hurriedly sent a report to the Imperial Army, saying that the ship had sent a notification to the rear, and hoped that your side would not attack your friendly forces because of some selfishness, disrupt the overall situation of the joint suppression of bandits, and so on.

Naturally, the empire was still furious, but they would not really join forces with the friendly forces, so they could only pinch their noses and let go of the route.

Now, the new star map is still only in the hands of the community.So far, at least I haven't heard that the empire has applied for sharing through official channels, nor have I heard that the big shots of the frontline command have offered it as a favor.

Of course, for the sake of the dignity of the Galactic Empire, they might not make a fool of themselves to ask the people on Earth for waterway information, but are prepared to find out by themselves.No, in the process of returning to the voyage, Wayne and the others passed by three waves of the Imperial fleet in succession, and even discovered two professional deep space exploration ships.

This can at least show that the empire may not have much hope of breaking through that fortress head-on.

"Have you heard of the actions of the imperial army on the front line?" Lieutenant General Sayo asked.

"The first battle report from the front line was yesterday. The Empire and our side simultaneously launched a full-scale offensive against the fortress and all the predator strongholds in the Devil's Throat galaxy system. The asteroid belt cleared the three predator outlying bases and all changed hands. However, the distance The nearest planets A1 and A2 of the fortress are still under the control of the predators. As for the main force of the fleet, there is still no way to open the channel to the hinterland of the labyrinth, so they can only try to attack the fortress head-on, but the progress is still not smooth " Feifei looked at the battle report: "Of course, we didn't expect to be successful in one battle. The strong attack on the fort was actually to isolate the connection between the fort itself and the outlying bases. Tolerable. Overall, everything is under control."

"That is to say, there is no progress in everything." Lieutenant General Sai Yue said angrily, "Is it because I am transferred at this time, is it to let the [-] young men under my command be used as cannon fodder?"

Yu Lian comforted him with a smile: "It should be to go to the Friendship Street. You brought not only the Marine Corps of the Commonwealth to the front this time, but also the allied forces of various countries. Even if it is for international viewing, Admiral Connors We will also proceed with caution.”

"I'm not worried about the commander, I'm worried about that bumbling bitch from Tivington... But, international viewing?" The bald lieutenant general touched his shiny head and nodded, "Hehe, it's still Yu Lian. Brother, you are smart, I understand."

...What do you understand?I don't even know what I said.

At this time, Major Akinayama Hachiman, who was at the very edge of the video call Jiugong grid, pondered for a moment, raised his hand and said, "Your officer has some ideas."

"You said." Yu Lian said.

Akinayama Hachiman pushed his glasses: "At present, the supply fleet has been attacked a total of twelve times. We and the empire have suffered a lot of losses, but the biggest one happened on July 7, DL25 galaxy, S14 supply fleet The battle happened by chance. In that battle, the escort was not the elite guard fleet of the empire, but the fleet of the Kaitai people. One of the ancient holy-class freighters of the empire was captured and one was sunk."

When it comes to this crop, everyone wants to laugh a little.After so many years, when did you hear that a ship as big as the Old One was captured by the Empire?Of course, considering that the empire has been a bit unlucky recently, there were so many terrorist activities in the dignified capital where the God of War Festival was held last year, and the raiders also directly penetrated the Lion's Den Fortress and the Gate of Glory, and even the dignified election emperor was assassinated. It doesn't seem like a big deal to be captured by a super large transport ship.

Akinayama Hachiman continued: "This can explain two things. First, although the looters have mastered some of the legacy of the enlightened, it will take time to fully realize it. The military resources in their hands are actually limited. Otherwise, the empire The transport ships only need to be destroyed, so why snatch them? In the twelve known raids on the supply fleet, we can find that the raiders have a clear intention to seize the ship every time."

Everyone felt that although the boy with eyes was young, his analysis was very reasonable.Sure enough, he is worthy of the "Moonman" of the Department of Strategic Studies.

These young people in the same class as this kid have produced a lot of talents!Lieutenant General Sai Yue looked at Yu Lian calmly.

"We are on the front line with astronomical figures every day. After only three months of confrontation, the country will issue national debt. However, we are in a difficult situation, and the predators may have a harder time than us." Hachiman said again.

"So Major Qiu Mingshan, what do you mean, continue to consume?" Lieutenant General Carter showed a heartbroken expression like an old accountant, and shook his head: "The imperial family has a great career, but we are not!"

Yu Lian felt that this was actually quite in line with Hachiman's prudent and steady style. That fellow, Wayne, was aggressive like fire, and this pair of glasses was a typical example of being immobile.

"The lower official is not the supreme commander, so he can't be the master. Moreover, I guess, the empire should not be willing to do this."

Everyone looked at each other, feeling a little fresh.

"Everyone knows that the empire was pierced through the gate of glory by the looters. In the past hundred years, apart from being forced to recognize our independence, has the majestic Galactic Empire suffered such a shameful humiliation? They want to win, but it must not be a miserable victory. It cannot be a protracted battle.”

Feifei frowned slightly, as if she had guessed something: "...the imperial supply fleet, the escorting Kaitai fleet."

"Is there such a thing?" Lieutenant General Carter, who claimed to be ignorant of front-line affairs, said in surprise: "This is a bit strange. Although the old man has not directly commanded an actual combat force, he has also worked in the logistics department for many years, but he also knows that the important The supply fleet should be handed over to the elite. This is common sense!"

Don't think that only those who are just positive are the elite.If the army goes deep into the enemy's territory, the supply line is even more important than the front line.

"Do you think the empire was actually fishing at the time of the attack?" Yu Lian asked.

"This is just a conjecture, without any basis." Hachiman pushed his glasses: "I think that we should hold back for the time being and focus on observing the follow-up actions of the imperial army."

Taking an Old Sage class to fish is really too much for the money.However, the current commanders of the imperial army are the two Dragon Kings of the Chenxi Royal Family. This family is rich in mad dragons, especially the young female dragon, who can definitely be called a fighter in the mad race.This possibility is not entirely non-existent.

But now the problem is coming. Even Wayne and the others have not succeeded in tracking it to the end, let alone the empire that came a step late.Even if they really held their noses and owed the community a favor and asked for the star map information, they still couldn't fully open the route.

So, do they have any other unpredictable means, or are they going to catch fish again?
(End of this chapter)