Him and their stars

The high-speed cruise ship Liberty Shepherd that Yu Lian and his new group of friends boarded passed through the South Gate of Heaven on October 25, 832 of the common calendar, and officially arrived in the Gibraltar galaxy.

This high-speed traffic boat is directly attached to the First Fleet. In terms of ultimate speed, it is even faster than destroyers and assault ships. The main job is to act as a messenger when hyperspace communication is interrupted... Of course, in some unbearable situations, such as the flagship being seriously injured and about to be destroyed, it can take senior generals to run away or something.

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

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

This thing made by Essen French is definitely an epoch-making product. Unfortunately, it is limited by structural and material problems and cannot be installed on large ships yet. I hope that subsequent improved models will have more amazing changes.

But even so, communication with the entire universe will bring huge progress.

After the racing competition is over, I must install one on my Fujie number... Yu Lian suddenly realized that the largest fortune he had "purchased" in his life had been sitting in Xinyumen. I forgot that later on, Feifei arranged for someone to drive it directly back to Earth and send it to the Red Star Institute.

In other words, this Lightyear Mission-class luxury high-speed cruise ship, which was magically modified by Feifei and herself, has now become the official ship of the Red Star Office.

What a pity, I obviously haven’t had enough fun yet.

However, the office has grown to this size and needs a higher-end official ship, probably...

Then, he met his old senior Colonel Silva at the Gibraltar Star Port.

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

Normal people would definitely feel awkward.

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

Yu Lian thinks this is good. If the other party doesn't show any embarrassment at all, it means that the city is too deep. Such people are actually not easy to get along with, and it is even more difficult to cooperate candidly.

Moreover, during the Glory Mission military exercise, although Yu Lian had not been in contact with this senior for a long time, he also knew that the latter was actually a typical "moon man" with serious elite bureaucracy and no ability to lead 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 in another timeline, at least he is above the average.

Moreover, precisely because of his serious elitist bureaucratic style, he has no face towards ordinary soldiers and subordinates, but he appears to be very respectful and dedicated to his superiors.

No, after just a few words of greeting, he got straight to the point: "If the contract progress is followed, the alliance must complete the entire project progress of the ship before June next year, so that there is 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 20%."

Yu Lianqi said: "Isn't it because we want more money? As far as I know, the current ambassador to the alliance, Mrs. Weiherbat, has a very good relationship with the alliance. It's not like she had some deal with the alliance and deliberately sacrificed the interests of the army. Bar?"

"No, I really didn't say that..." Colonel Silva was startled. He subconsciously looked around, then lowered his voice and said, "Maybe it's because this new type of dreadnought uses It must have adopted a lot of new technologies. This is actually the first time that the Alliance has built such a high-speed warship. Its performance is on par with the Barbarossa, so it is inevitable that there will be some omissions."

"I can't help it. Behind the high quality and low price, maybe I have to 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 our country to the alliance is the wife of the alliance's rich man. This may bring some convenience to the economic and trade exchanges between the two countries, but if there is really a need If you argue with reason, it will be difficult to perform your duties. So why is the ambassador to the alliance the wife of a rich man in the alliance?"

"Do you monsters like you object to a transnational marriage, a romantic love, and a talented man and a beautiful woman?" Yu Lian shrugged: "What's more, it doesn't violate any community laws. To say the least, she is just... He is just an ambassador, but the head of a country can actually have overseas nationality."

Rozes was immediately shocked, and even Colonel Silva couldn't help but look in disbelief.

"It is actually possible for a large economic, trade and cultural cooperation organization, an organization that is developing towards political integration, to have a chairperson whose whole family is a foreigner and who all live abroad."

Luo Zeshi was doubtful and said: "Why do I think you are telling the truth? Why not make it clearer?"

"Hey, if I insist on talking about the possibility of Chairman Nichita and Mrs. Melalie having dual nationalities, wouldn't that make me look very heartless?"

"Indeed, at least in the eyes of most people, if the chairman of the committee is your choice, then you must be his natural ally, or even his follower. This has always been the national condition of our community!" Luo Zeshi shrug.

Colonel Silva, who was next to him, didn't know what expression to show. He said that one of you is a national hero and the other is a son of the Rozeshi family. Naturally, you can discuss this kind of issue unscrupulously, but can you pay a little attention to me, an ordinary person? People’s mental stress?

Fortunately, Yu Lian has stopped this topic and said to Colonel Silva: "Then, Colonel, please help me contact Taita Shipyard. I hope to visit Nefi on the same day. Please be sure Tell them that I am not here to raise an army to accuse them, but to find a way to solve the problem together with everyone."

Logically speaking, shouldn't we report to the embassy first and coordinate with the ambassador? If necessary, do you even need to attend press conferences and welcome banquets? Although Colonel Silva felt that this might be a little bit of a violation of official rules, since the direct leaders stated that they would start formal work without stopping, of course it was impossible to object.

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

Colonel Silva hurriedly said: "I have sorted it out and can forward it to you immediately."

He thought for a while and then said: "Last week, Taita Shipyard gave a proposal to modify Plan A, which is to install the Dragon Breath 3 kinetic energy rail main gun just completed by the Future Laboratory on the ship. The National Defense Committee They thought it could be considered, but the official felt that this might be a bit too radical, so he asked them to stop it for the time being."

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. The politicians on the National Defense Committee only need votes to be responsible, but they do not have to be responsible for it. We are responsible for the future, but as soldiers, we can never 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 these words, there would inevitably be a flash of heat in his eyes, and his enthusiasm for work would naturally increase by several percentage points.

After arranging the above work, Yu Lian, accompanied by Luo Zeshi, went to a private terminal at the Gibraltar Airport, which is a transit port affiliated with the RN cabin, and found the ship that was undergoing the final "renovation" work. Lightwing ship.

Of course, Yu Lian also met the long-lost Miss Takashi Ruri. She hadn't seen her for a while. She was wearing a simple, low-key and easy-to-move silver-gray trench coat. She was standing by the connecting bridge of the ship, observing the construction work. When she saw Yu Lian appear, a gentle and bright smile suddenly appeared on her lips.

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

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

Tyche is the name of the goddess of wealth in ancient Greek mythology. Well, it seems that the fact that 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's expansion from the military academy to the young officer group, and it is originally one and the same.

...In fact, there is no difference.

Yu Lian smiled calmly and hugged Liuli - of course it was the kind of hug a good friend would give. The girl blushed slightly, but soon regained her composure and explained seriously: "We have registered a rowing team, which was jointly established by RN Cabin and Office He. It is now called the Red Comet Team."

"We will officially set off on December 15th, and then we will go to the league to adapt to the venue." Luo Zeshi also added: "The maintenance team is all invited from professional rowing and racing teams."

"Where's the driver?"

"According to your recommendation, I invited Mr. Jean Cook. He is indeed a very good speedboat driver. He just graduated from aviation school and has already obtained the New Atlantis Sector Navigation Certificate for three consecutive years. champion. But, he has never had the experience of rowing a rowing boat before? Why not find a better professional rower?" Liuli asked doubtfully.

"Mr. Mach, the runner-up in the Galaxy Speed ​​Boat Racing Competition last year, is from Earth. His contract with the Mercury Team has also expired. He can be hired with some 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 or a well-trained interstellar courier boy can shine in front of the entire galaxy. . This not only promotes Light Wings, but also promotes our philosophy.”

"But if you lose too badly, it will become a joke." Liuli blinked.

"That shows that our light wings still have room for improvement. As for Brother Cook, if a postman stands at the center of the galactic race, it is already a victory for labor."

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

"Because he has won the mail delivery championship for three years." Yu Lian said with a smile: "Actually, if possible, I would prefer Annie to go, but that little girl from the Flying Tribe is already obsessed with the feeling of driving a battleship to dodge bullets. , and now he has followed Senior Sister Eleanor to the depths of the Devil's Labyrinth Star Territory. I can't quite tell what the outcome will be."

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

You must also know that on Navy Day, Yu Lian was planning to invite him to partner with Annie and equip the Red Tiger with luxurious dual helmsmen. It's a pity that the latter was probably faced with graduation and employment choices, so he declined in the end.

Speaking of which, this little Cook is the great-grandson of Mars Cook, one of the founding fathers of the community, but he is willing to be an interstellar courier, which shows some character.

Although Liuli and Luo Zeshi have never seen the heroic figure of Cook driving a battleship in the barrage in the future, as if entering an uninhabited land, the shipping championship for three consecutive years is still very convincing - not to mention, That was still the Atlantis sector, the border sector where the community faced the chaotic battlefield of the Circassian domain. Refugees and broken troops attacked the border all year round, so the security situation was naturally poor. You can also imagine the ability of that little brother Cook.

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

"Okay, let's show him how good he is at crossing the line of fire. At least it won't be too miserable." Luo Zeshi could only comfort himself in this way.

"...I still say the same thing, Lian Jun. If you lose too badly, it will not only be Guangyi who becomes a joke, but also you, Lian Jun." Liuli said: "The relationship between Red Star Office and you is not Secret, the light wing system is also the top priority for us to withdraw. Everyone knows that this is the technology that you are promoting with all your strength. If it really shows up in the racing competition, it may even affect the military and Falcon Company. White devil order."

"Even if the White Devil fighter plane has made great achievements in the New World?"

"It is precisely because the White Devil fighter jets have made great achievements in combat." Liuli said, "Unless we take out the light wing technology now and share it with them."

Yu Lian sneered, but didn't bother to ask who "they" were: "Then I'd rather sell an orange cat and a white fox. I'll be able to get a lot of things in exchange for it. Besides, I bought each one once, and it's balanced. Woolen cloth."

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

"Don't worry. So far, I have always wanted to lose miserably, but my opponents and enemies have always refused to give me this chance. I also have a headache myself." Yu Lian laughed: " Just losing in the game is a good thing, it’s better than losing on the battlefield.”

Liuli and Luo Zeshi exchanged a look, and they really felt that this guy's way of pretending to be sexy was slipping into an irredeemable direction.