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Along the way, no abnormalities were seen.

However, when the fleet was about to arrive near the junction of the mining area star domain and outer space, the advancing reconnaissance ship sent a message and found suspicious signs.

The unmanned space station in the forward channel was destroyed, and there are still traces of the explosion of air mines at the site.

Wang Dong understood that this was the battlefield where the Pond ambushed the reconnaissance ship of the Tianhu Caravan before.

Even if he took some measures to clean up the battlefield afterwards, it was out of disguise for himself, not to completely annihilate the battlefield.

It is also appropriate to be found abnormal by a professional scout ship such as a reconnaissance ship.

After discovering the anomaly, the alert level of the fleet was raised again.

Under Chen Shayi’s command, the fleet withdrew from the channel and moved to a relatively open airspace to prevent a surprise attack.

A full hour later, three reconnaissance ships reconnoitred in detail and confirmed that no ambush had been found nearby.

The fleet set sail again.

“Based on the relevant information, it can be confirmed that it was the only remaining reconnaissance ship of the Tianhu caravan that was attacked. The ambushers sank the reconnaissance ship in one fell swoop by means of air mines laid in advance.

After preliminary investigation, it was not the local forces in the mining area that did it, but should have been done by foreign forces. The Star Bandits are the biggest suspects.

Whether they were coming towards the Heavenly Tiger Caravan or us, at least we could be sure that there were indeed traces of the Star Bandit Group nearby.

Your Excellency Wang Dong, perhaps your concerns are becoming a reality. Do you think it is necessary for us to change the itinerary? ”

Chen Shayi said to Wang Dong solemnly.

Wang Dong waved his hand and said, “Even if there is really an ambush, the addition of the patrol fleet is definitely a variable that they cannot predict.”

With the current strength of our fleet, with the rabble of the Star Bandit Regiment alone, under the command of His Excellency the Knight of Shayi, even if they encounter multiple Star Bandit Groups, they must be able to ensure that they retreat with their whole body.

On the contrary, if we rushed to withdraw and ask for help when this situation is unclear, it would be more in line with some people’s expectations. ”

Chen Shayi frowned.

He understood what Wang Dong meant.

There was really an ambush, and it was also calculated according to the size of the original escort fleet, one tinder warship, and ten assault ships.

The addition of ten assault ships of the patrol fleet was a temporary decision made by Ding Weichun last night, which was not a small force.

As long as you are vigilant, most of them will not be able to achieve major problems.

On the contrary, if in this situation of not encountering the enemy, it is only some kind of speculation, he will retract back to the mining area star field, and then ask the baron for help.

To say that it sounds good is called caution, and if it is not good, it is as timid as a mouse.

In particular, the initiative is in the hands of the other party, and whether there will be an attack is completely decided by the other side.

It can be imagined that once the reinforcements arrive, the other party is likely to give up the attack and firmly buckle the hat of “timid as a mouse” on Wang Dong’s head.

This loss of reputation is a serious loss of points in the heir dispute.

To understand is to understand, Chen Shayi still does not dare to take risks.

The meaning of the baron himself, Chen Shayi, as a confidant, knows a little.

Compared to the Baroness’s side, or the family’s side, it must be his own bloodline, and it is more suitable for inheriting the title.

And with the body of the baron himself, as well as the current situation of the barony, it is best to elect an heir as soon as possible.

As the eldest son of the baron, Wang Yi is the right age and his ability is not bad, even if there is no support from the forces behind him, he is the most suitable candidate at present.

Among the vassals, even if some people have their own careful thoughts, if the baron officially recognizes the identity of Wang Dong’s heir and supports him for a period of time in the follow-up, then the vast majority of people will still choose to accept it.

In that way, the barony will also return to stability as soon as possible.

On the contrary, if Wang Dong is accidental, the baron’s only remaining bloodline king Jujun is still young and has obvious disadvantages.

Then, the opinion of the baroness, as well as the candidates sent by the family, there is more room for manoeuvre.

This would make the situation in the barony even more chaotic.

In case the baron himself fails to survive the day when the heir settles in the dust, then who can suppress the group of arrogant generals of the first vassals.

Coupled with the intervention of other forces, the entire baronial will undoubtedly fall into the endless abyss of infighting.

The Baron of Blackstone has not been established for a long time, and it is far from the background of the Count of Heaven, and it can only be regarded as the intermediate level in the last forces.

Because of the long-term infighting, the Count of Tianfang has slipped from the top ranked forces in the Northland all the way to the second-rate forces, which is a lesson from the past.

It was Wang Dong who saw Chen Shayi’s foresight.

He smiled and said, “Your Excellency Sha Yi, since I have embarked on this road, I have already made progress and retreat. I make the choice, and I will bear the consequences.

At the same time, I have confidence in your command ability, and nothing else needs to be considered, your purpose is to let us return to the Baron’s House smoothly. Just do it, I trust you. ”

Chen Shayi’s spirits lifted and he was freed from the entanglement.

He couldn’t understand those complex issues, but if it was just a purely military issue, it was not difficult for him to make a choice.

Political considerations aside, taking advantage of the fact that the potential enemy did not expect that ten assault ships from the patrol fleet of the mining area would also join the escort fleet, and it was the best plan to move forward with a dignified division.

If it is more radical, you can also choose to temporarily distance the ten assault ships of the patrol fleet from the original escort fleet.

In order to induce a potential enemy to attack, the patrol fleet will surround the rear, and attack on both sides.

If this plan is successful, it can achieve the purpose of weakening the enemy’s strength.

However, this plan requires a premise, that is, the enemy did not receive timely news that the patrol fleet had joined the escort fleet.

Unlikely.

After all, this situation was not considered in advance, so Ding Weichun did not deliberately keep it secret when he gave instructions to the patrol fleet.

Since the enemy can grasp the itinerary of Wang Dong and the others, it means that he has a news channel in the Baron of Blackstone, and it is impossible to miss this important news.

Of course, knowing the news does not mean that you will be able to respond in a short period of time.

Wang Dong’s meaning is also to take advantage of his unpreparedness.

At that moment, Chen Shayi did not hesitate and ordered the fleet to advance at combat speed.

Although maintaining combat speed is not as energy-efficient as cruising speed, it can further shorten the enemy’s preparation time for contingencies.

Four days later.

“After passing through the KH-04 wormhole not far ahead, we can reach the interior of the Blackstone Barony.

If anyone wants to get their hands dirty, this will be the last chance. ”

On the star map, Chen Shayi pointed to a green dot and explained to Wang Dong.