Him and their stars

Yu Lian received the news of the fall of the Sai De Fortress on May 20.

His cells were so active that he didn't look like a proper carbon-based creature. He had recovered completely at this time, so he naturally didn't need to stay in the jar anymore. He returned directly to his loyal Fuxi.

Yu Lian only asked about the general casualties. When he learned that Admiral Sylvester was also in danger of death, he was silent for a few seconds and nodded expressionlessly: "I know. What about the fortress? Is it disintegrated?"

"Nearly 60% of the fortress was disintegrated, and the number of soldiers from both armies involved is incalculable. Now, the Empire is doing its best to rescue it." The staff officer in charge of the signal monitoring department pondered for a moment and said:

"... In addition, on the Sai De side, the number of our soldiers who were forced to lay down their weapons reached 370,000. This was confirmed from the public military report just released by the Shikigami."

Since it is the public military report of the Empire, it is credible. The proud Tirello people rarely lie in battle reports. As the greatest conqueror nation in the universe, they really can't afford to lose this person.

Yu Lian was relieved. He had been worried about whether he would hear the news that hundreds of thousands of soldiers died bravely. Such behavior is indeed tragic and tragic, but it is meaningless and will only become an incurable historical scar.

These soldiers have already devoted enough blood and loyalty in the Battle of Sai De, and as the abandoned ones who were left behind, they were unshakable and fulfilled their duties. They are certainly qualified to look forward to the future of their lives. Now they are in a prisoner-of-war camp, but they can be regarded as escaping from this battlefield.

Here we have to thank the empire's human supremacy. As long as they are human, they will rarely be abused even if they are prisoners of war. They can even get paid for mining and planting potatoes in prisoner-of-war camps.

Of course, there are also a small number of non-human race warriors among the defenders of Sai De, but those who can get on board have of course got on board.

As for the real reason for the disintegration of the fortress, whether it was because of the attack of the imperial army or for other reasons, Yu Lian no longer wants to delve into it. He estimated that the empire on the other side would not be so idle as to issue a detailed investigation report.

Yu Lian really hoped that the senior could be more flexible this time.

He was a general, and even if he was a prisoner of war, the Empire had to treat him well and feed him according to the standards of a noble lord. In this way, wouldn't it increase the war expenses of the Empire in disguise?

Unfortunately, judging from the war reports issued by the Empire, no information in this regard has been seen.

At this time, bad news from other fronts was transmitted to Fuxi like snowflakes. In comparison, the bad news that was already scheduled to happen was actually nothing to Yu Lian.

"Where were we talking about just now? By the way, the New Atlantis in the Olympus star zone. It has already fallen, right? This galaxy is home to 2 billion people, and there should be many space stations that can be converted into fortresses. I remember that there are at least 50,000 garrisons of various types."

"Three garrison divisions with 50,000 people. There are also five marine divisions that have just been restored and recruited with nearly 100,000 people, and they are undergoing the fourth phase of training." Feifei said.

The so-called fourth stage of training refers to the training process of the Blue Star Community Marine Corps. Generally speaking, at this stage of training, the army has been basically formed, and even the weapons have been issued to the company. In theory, it should be able to enter the trenches and fill the lines.

In addition, Yu Lian still remembers that New Atlantis is not short of weapons such as array turrets, planetary shields, and large anti-aircraft sentry guns. The Olympus Star Region’s guard fleet also has thirty or forty intra-galactic gunboats and fighter platforms. Even if it loses the reinforcements of the local fleet, it is not completely without resistance.

However, they still surrendered very easily.

However, this is not the only annoying thing.

The New Atlantis Galaxy alone has more than 2 billion people, and the total population of the entire Olympus Star Region is more than 50 billion, but now only 100,000 marines have been mobilized?

This war, which is obviously aimed at destroying the country, has been fought for almost a whole year, and New Asia is still playing music and dancing, right?

Yu Lian suddenly felt that he was like a clown, as he was mobilizing every bit of combat power like squeezing toothpaste.

Do these guys think of me as a watchdog? Haha, what a big guts!

His fingers tapped the table lightly, but his expression did not change much. He said calmly:

"Colonel, please continue."

Colonel Singh, the intelligence staff, carefully glanced at his commander and confirmed that the other party's emotions should be relatively stable, at least he had not shown any particularly obvious anger, and then he continued to report: "Yes. The Angel of Dawn arrived over Night City at 8:27 this morning. As for the defenders of New Asia, they did resist... not very resolutely."

"They should have surrendered at the sight of the enemy, right? Weren't they still very fierce when they suppressed the workers' uprising in Night City? At this time, I'm afraid they are already arranging the entry ceremony for the Empire's conquerors and publicizing their greatness of returning to the Empire's arms?" Yu Lian sneered.

Colonel Singh had a complicated expression, and seemed a little uneasy.

"Of course I was being sarcastic. But judging by your expression, Colonel, I must have been sarcastic to myself."

"I am ashamed." Colonel Singh looked ashamed.

"If you do have some bad news, just tell it as well." Yu Lian said calmly, "I can be considered a professional. No matter how bad the news is, it won't be too touching."

"...This, Your Excellency, is actually not completely bad news." Colonel Singh, who was born as a national intelligence officer, looked very stressed, but he did not dare to hide it. He said cautiously: "It's just that at five o'clock, Xinya The Night City held an entry ceremony.”

Another city entry ceremony? All devils in any world have the same moral character.

"Chief Halderi of the Olympus Sector, along with all the senior officials of the Sector Government and Guye City Government, knelt before the representatives of the Empire."

Yu Lian was indeed not too touched, and even laughed out loud.

"I have vaguely heard of this name." He said.

"Not only did you hear it, you actually saw it twice. Chief Dai Li is a loyal follower of President Nikita, and he was also a classmate in middle school. Before following the president into politics, he was a very famous and well-known person. The most popular TV news anchor.”

Since he is a TV anchor, it is reasonable for Feifei to know him, but Yu Lian still can't remember when he saw this person. He probably regarded him as a passerby at a party.

But after all, he is the chief executive of a grand star region, and he is definitely one of the top 30 people in the political order of the entire community. He never thought that his knees would be so weak, and he would kneel down just like that?

"Is he kneeling down to King Suliuka?" Yu Lian was still a little confused. If nothing else, Brunhildt really didn't like this tone. Her arrogance can be engraved in her bones. She is willing to see her enemies surrender in spirit, but does not need them to surrender physically to establish their majesty.

"King Suliuka did not attend. The person who presided over the imperial army's entry ceremony was actually Lieutenant General Ostana Bal." Colonel Singh said.

Well, for the future prime minister of the empire, it's not like he has insulted Commander Dai Li's status... That's weird! Regardless of whether the smiling face paralyzed in another world line is one of the "Seven Marshals" or the Queen's right-hand man, now she is just an ordinary Imperial Lieutenant General with no reputation.

"The dignified sector commander, kneeling down to a lieutenant general?" Sure enough, even a simple and low-key veteran like Chief of Staff Mkawa couldn't help but smash the table?

"It can't be regarded as a lieutenant general kneeling. In fact, it is the emperor's communication projection. He appeared in person and encouraged the Xinya officials. Chief Dai Li is said to have been overcome with emotion and knelt down like this." said the colonel.

It sounds much more reasonable, but it always feels lower.

Colonel Singer took out his handkerchief and wiped his sweat, then mustered up his courage and said, "Actually, Your Excellency, when facing the emperor, how many people can be as neither humble nor overbearing as you?"

This guy is really good at talking.

Yu Liandao: "Colonel, could it be that you have an old relationship with Commander Dai Li of Xinya?"

Colonel Singer's movement of wiping sweat seemed even more unnatural, but he still put on a stiff smile and said seriously: "You are still wise, my eldest daughter, I joined GNN as an intern last year and suffered some criticism from Commander Dai Li. take care of."

This guy was very honest, and Yu Lian certainly couldn't be as knowledgeable as him.

"How is the Home Fleet doing now?"

"Still retreating all the way. The Mars Cook is moving in the direction of New Baghdad. There are large shipyards and arsenals there. Maybe we can take a breather." Feifei marked a red dot on the star map: "As for whether he can It’s hard to estimate how many defeated fleets will be collected.”

The New Baghdad Galaxy is also an important local transportation node with a dense population and developed commerce. The total population has reached 1.5 billion, and there are also a lot of space fortress-like equipment.

However, it is still the same saying, there is no danger to defend, everything is smooth sailing. In addition, Yu Lian now really has no confidence in the mobilization level and fighting will of several local star regions.

Compared with the Far Shore, the Outer Rim and the New World, they seemed to have no awareness of entering the war at all.

"The closest Chinese military group to New Baghdad is Nantianmen." Yu Lian glanced at the star map.

"Yes. But even if we set off immediately, it will take at least three weeks of sailing. And..." Chief of Staff Mkawa said.

This "and" does not need to be stated explicitly. With the current offensive of the Imperial Army's Farrell fleet in the direction of Nantianmen, Marshal Bonaparte simply cannot mobilize a single soldier. He even sent a report to the Fuxi yesterday. Although he didn't say it clearly, since he asked roundaboutly about the retreat route and timetable of the Yulian fleet, he was actually thinking about the possibility of rushing to Nantianmen.

Marshal Bonaparte was a resolute veteran soldier. Even he can do this, so you can imagine the pressure he endures.

Then there is the local direction. In fact, the distance between Earth and New Baghdad is shorter, but there are no more troops available.

Yu Lian sighed and said with a smile: "I can no longer expect any resistance from the earth. In comparison, the Cirke warlords... well, the conscientious military commanders from all walks of life suddenly rose up and refuted Katun. It’s all a mess, so it’s more realistic to unite to attack the empire and cut off King Suliuka’s retreat.”

Colonel Singer's eyes lit up.

"...Are you going to scare me first and then surprise me today? Colonel, I don't see that you are still a pua master!" Yu Lian said with a smile.

"Your Excellency is humorous. I am really unworthy of this." Colonel Singh wiped his sweat and said hurriedly: "However, the Venezuelan side has indeed received news that some of the military district commanders in Cherke are indeed in collusion, and perhaps they really want to join forces to attack Katun."

Yu Lian pondered for a moment and looked at Feifei, who showed a knowing look.

They didn't even need to recite words, and the two completed this communication. They still have this tacit understanding.

Later, Feifei will confirm the authenticity of this news through the intelligence agency of the Pioneer Party. Anyway, Tan Jize seems to be active near Sanqi recently.

Yu Lian was indeed a little surprised. On the one hand, he was naturally surprised that the alligator turtles in Cherke really stood up.

You know, during the "Cherke Tragedy", when they were beaten to a pulp by the Haiyar people commanded by the Imperial Advisor, they didn't even dare to mobilize the whole country. As for the history of another timeline, it told him that when the Empire was waging the second conquest war against the Community, a detachment of the Empire's army was dispatched from New Asia to seize the transportation node of Chelo, and the snapping turtles also did not say a word.

Yes, Yu Lian had seen Chelo occupied by the Empire twice, and from different directions.

The so-called anti-empire vanguard supported by the Alliance was just this quality.

But this time, a group of warlords were so brave? So patriotic? So loyal? So unyielding?

What also surprised him was the intelligence level of the Commission.

"Your Commission actually has subordinates in Cherk?" Yu Lian asked in surprise.

Colonel Singh said: "It's their Commission, their Commission. Your Excellency, I am a member of the Yu Fleet in life and a ghost of the Yu Fleet in death! I am only loyal to you. As for the Commission, uh, we... no, they still have a lot of intelligence stations."

"I haven't seen you so sharp in the intelligence of the Empire." Feifei smiled.

"Well, the Empire is not very safe."

Got it, because the Empire is not very safe. So most of the intelligence stations of the Commission are placed with the "allies", right?

Of course, leaving aside these small details, the warlords of the Kingdom of Circe have actually stood up, which is the only good news among the recent series of bad news.

"The Kingdom of Circe is also a military power! The Empire just took advantage of the sneak attack."

"If the Circe people rise up to retake Katun... no, even if it is just to cut off the waterway. The fleet of King Suliuka in Chelo and Xinya will become an isolated force."

"She is not a reckless person, she will definitely come back to help. In this way, won't the Olympus star region be safe?"

The senior officers present discussed one after another, and the atmosphere finally became a little more lively.

As for the current situation of the fleet, no one can come up with any constructive ideas for the time being. They all think that it is better to leave the Nebula Corridor first and meet with the Athena.

Overall, the fleet was transferred in an orderly manner after the victory of Sayde, and the morale and mental outlook were of course well maintained. Most officers and soldiers felt that whether they continued to fight in Xinshuntian or retreated to Nantianmen and the outer ring to join forces, they could continue to fight the imperial devils for 800 rounds. They could definitely drive away the imperial invaders.

Yu Lian felt that even if it was to ensure the good mood of the grassroots soldiers, it would be better to keep all the bad news at the command level.

On May 22, the third day after the surrender of New Atlantis, Fuxi received two more messages. Of course, it was still the classic good news and bad news.