The sky over the capital star "Light of Hope" remains dark.
It¡¯s a cloudy day, with thick clouds that never seem to dissipate, and it¡¯s so dull that it makes you want to go crazy. There was only a pale yellow halo shining near the sun, illuminating its surroundings, but it could be engulfed by black clouds at any time and disappear forever.
On Zhou Yiming¡¯s desk, there is a pot of budding tulips. It has not yet bloomed, and the petals emitting light blue light are still tightly packed together. It looks so thin and weak, as if it can fly around with the gentlest wind. It is so beautiful that it is like a dream, and it is breathtaking. I can't help but want to hold her in my arms and protect her.
Clarisse stood beside the general as usual. She looked at the open document in her hand and read out the words recorded on it in a tone of surprise and excitement.
"The First Fleet has been fully controlled. The commander, Admiral Wiggs, and his men refused to accept the orders of the military and were killed on the spot. A total of one admiral, four lieutenant generals, 11 major generals, and 37 brigadiers. names, including 391 personnel below the rank of colonel. As of the time of posting half an hour ago, the new Mercury Fortress defense area has begun to reorganize order."
"Admiral Meretskov of the Third Fleet was willing to surrender. Two lieutenant generals and six major generals under him refused to accept the appointment and dismissal orders, and were killed by the special forces on the spot. So far, the situation on Pluto D has been controlled, too. Among all the fleet garrison areas, this is the fortress planet with the smoothest transfer of power and the lowest number of casualties."
"The situation on New Neptune was more complicated than expected. The commandos only captured 80% of the targets on the list. Due to the leak of the news, the commander of the Eighth Fleet, Admiral Frisner, led the remaining fleet to escape in a hurry. We have activated our backup plan to launch a siege on the defecting fleet"
Clarice¡¯s voice is as clear and beautiful as the most famous announcer in the Federation. The content recorded in the document is also what Zhou Yiming looks forward to most. He sat firmly on the chair like a sculpture, his two bony hands tightly clasped together, his thin lips pressed tightly, and only his eyes that kept releasing strange brilliance. Only then can we see a hint of excitement and enthusiasm hidden deep in his heart.
This is an extremely huge plan - except for the Second and Ninth Fleets controlled by the military, the remaining eight Class A fleets are completely out of control and have become independent from the core of the command. They operate their planet as a private domain and refuse to pay taxes to the federal government. The free appointment and dismissal of officials without reporting, and even some basic decrees, are contrary to the federal government.
No one knows how long this situation will last? Many people are sarcastically reminding the federal government that these fleet commanders have actually become the new lords under the democratic system. They divide power in the name of the family, and outsiders can never participate. Even if they instigate rebellion, the effect will be limited. If this situation continues for dozens or hundreds of years, powerful armed Japanese countries will appear on the territory of the Earth Federation.
? Same as Gerald. Zhou Yiming was also young and had haziness and hope. He extremely hopes that the Earth Federation will win the war and develop into an extremely powerful country. . . . . . This goal inspired him to give up everything, even his life, for it.
When he was still serving at the Federation Staff Headquarters and was just a second lieutenant, it had become a military regulation to allow the Federation Army to change defenses on various fleet-stationed planets under the pretext of adapting to different planetary environments.
The number of troops stationed each time is not large. There were only three armored infantry divisions. They only carry two basic amounts of ammunition, and rations and other supplies are uniformly distributed by the fleet command center of the planet where they are located. These army units can only operate within designated areas, and they are not allowed to own warships. Even for arrival and departure, transport ships must be dispatched by the fleet of the planet where they are located. Communication cables can only be circulated within a limited scope. . . . . . All in all, all their actions are carried out under the supervision of various fleets.
It¡¯s not like the Federation Fleet has ever had doubts about this system. However, the fleet commander found no abnormalities at all. These army units have been acclimatizing according to the training syllabus. The ratio of live ammunition to training ammunition consumed in shooting is one to five. The federal military also adopted a laissez-faire attitude towards these marine divisions. What's more, all logistical supplies are handed over to the fleet, which itself is enough to explain the problem.
When the defense change plan was initially implemented, all fleet commanders were hostile to these armored marine divisions and even sent a large number of fleets to keep alert at all times. The army's garrison areas also choose plain areas with harsh environments and difficult to defend. The problems that the generals were worried about never appeared, and the army troops continued to train and change defenses strictly according to the plan. . . . . . A few years later, the fleet's alertness had been greatly reduced, and the superiors began to face these infantry divisions obeying orders with a normal attitude. Ten or twenty years have passed, and the initial hostility has long been forgotten. step?The defense replacement system has become a military rule, and the number of marine divisions rotating on each planet has also been increased from three to five. In order to further gain the trust of the fleet commanders, the federal military even took the initiative to disperse these environmentally adaptable troops to the surface of the planet in battalions and regiments. . . . . . In the absence of any violation or unusual actions in this series, the fleet commanders fully accepted the military department's recommendations.
After all, they are still nominally generals under the Federation.
After all, the Marine Division has no air-to-air combat capability. The firepower of a "Saratoga" class cruiser is enough to destroy or severely damage an infantry regiment if the opponent's specific coordinates are known.
As for taking the initiative to disperse the troops. . . . . . This should be seen as an expression of goodwill by the federal military - a fully equipped division is far more powerful than a regiment or a battalion. Even if an accident does occur, the planet fleet can handle it as soon as possible.
Zhou Yiming checked the relevant information from the military department¡ª¡ªEighty-three years have passed since the first batch of army troops changed defenses on Pluto d.
For the rules and regulations left by the predecessors, future generations always have an instinctive mentality to follow them. Of course, not everyone will follow blindly, but within the military, this situation is rare or even impossible.
Eighty-three years. . . . . . It¡¯s enough to make people forget and ignore too many issues that they should be alert to. Especially given that most of the first-generation fleet commanders passed away, it was natural for the subsequent successors to regard all this as normal, and even eventually form it into a habit.
Zhou Yiming did not find the name of the specific proponent of the original Army defense replacement plan in the mountains and seas of documents. In his heart, he definitely has a tough character. A wise man who can see through everything with his eyes and make the most long-term plans for the future. Because he is very clear about the weariness of time on people's hearts, the paralysis of alertness by inertial thinking, and under the premise that the word "routine" covers it. The terrible destruction caused by the sudden outbreak without any warning is enough to subvert everything and become a decisive counterattack force.
"The Earth Federation will always remember your achievements. General, your name will go down in history. You successfully eliminated the rebellion. Now, except for those who have defected, more than ninety-five percent of the Federation fleet. Already. Returned to military command."
Clarisse closed the folder in her hand and concluded the report with words full of admiration and admiration.
Even she herself couldn¡¯t tell clearly, when exactly did she fall in love with a man who was old enough to be her grandfather?
He is very thin, not as burly as a bodybuilding champion, nor can he lift a small car as easily as a sumo wrestler. However, he almost used his individual strength. Support the federal military headquarters that may be annexed at any time.
He doesn¡¯t have the ability to calculate everything like a computer, but he always makes surprising moves at the most critical moments. Received unexpected results.
Clarisse knew she was beautiful. She received more than ten dozen flowers every day and more than twice the number of love letters. Behind those beautiful words and petals are all handsome young men with prominent family backgrounds. They have everything that girls like, envy, and want, but no one can get Clarice's approval. . . . . . From beginning to end, she looked at Zhou Yiming with complicated eyes, paying attention to his life and everything, without any trace of power in it.
Zhou Yiming sat quietly, listening to every word that came out of Clarice's mouth. There was nothing in his eyes. It's as if all this has nothing to do with him. even. . . . . . It's a story that takes place in another time and space.
"How many people died in this chaos? I need specific casualty figures."
After being silent for nearly half a minute, he finally asked the question.
Clarice took a moment, reopened the folder, and found the answer on one of the pages: "The current statistics are a total of sixteen thousand and four people. Except for the officers who were included in the list and must be purged, the rest. They are all soldiers who do not know the truth and are coerced by the rebels. According to your previous order: all the rebels who refuse to surrender will be killed. As for the injured there are about 23,000 people."
Zhou Yiming stopped talking. He gritted his teeth and stared blankly at the copper paperweight on the table.
After a long time, he sighed: "If you add the defecting fleet that is being surrounded and annihilated, the number of people who died in the battle will be even more. They are all the best warriors. They did not die on the battlefield of the Pan-United Alliance, but He fell under the gun of his own people"
"Your Excellency, are you going to issue a ceasefire order now? Let the officer corps that has been prepared take over the fleet that has been controlled?"
Clarice suggested quickly.
"Ceasefire?"
Zhou Yiming turned around, glanced at her, and sneered very strangely: "Why a ceasefire? We have been waiting for this opportunity for more than eighty years. Those people are definitely not blind followers, they are actually speculators. Don't think that they It's because the situation has been coerced, and their ambitions are expanding as fast as those of fleet commanders. They will never be satisfied with the power and status they already have. They are the most terrifying parasites in the world. Hehehehehe A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier This sentence is really true. Napoleon did have commendable and unique insights in seeing through people's hearts. Mogore, Wiggs, Meretsko Husband, Yang Shuchen There are many people who hope to be the successors of these guys. Since the former commander of the Federation Fleet respects his own troops, then the subsequent commanders will unconsciously follow the precedent. Perhaps, they are all pregnant now. They want to serve the Federation and be loyal to the country, but they can never resist the desire in their hearts. How long can the military control the fleet? Ten years? Twenty years? Thirty years? When these people become famous and become generals from soldiers, they Will they still be as obedient as they are now? Will they still be as willing to obey as they are now? No They will only become a new generation of warlords. They will refuse to hand over everything they have like those who were killed today. They will They will stubbornly believe that these things belong to them. Hahahaha This is human beings, the most despicable, shameless, filthy and untrustworthy creatures in the universe¡ª¡ª"
The general¡¯s laughter was so weird that Clarice felt like a poisonous snake was wrapped around her body, cold and clammy. Very uncomfortable. She couldn't help but shuddered and asked in as normal a tone as possible: "So, what do you mean"
¡°Kill them all¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡±
A flash of sharpness flashed in Zhou Yiming's eyes, and he said fiercely and cruelly: "Order the assault force to collect all prisoners of war on the spot, and immediately dispatch a military legal team to carefully screen members of each fleet. The scope of the interrogation must include officers and soldiers. Reward every initiative Whistleblowers will be punished with consecutive sentences for those who attempt to conceal and fail to report. Including their family members, no one will be spared, and all will be killed¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª"
Clarice felt that all the muscles in her body were trembling. She swallowed hard and said in a dry voice: "Your Excellency, then if we do that, at least more than three million people will be killed, or even more."
¡°At this time, you must not be merciful¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡±
Zhou Yiming's breathing was even and quiet. This shows that he was not angry or making decisions out of confusion: "Only the blood of the dead can wash away sins, and only the piles of corpses can scare the living. This large-scale purge cannot be hidden from the Pan-Union lurkers. The Emperor will soon take the initiative to attack the Federation. We don't have much time to clean up the combat power. Rather than letting those dissatisfied guys surrender to the enemy on the battlefield, it is better to uproot them and kill the whole family. To cut the weeds, we must eradicate the roots. . There are many examples in history of future generations avenging their predecessors. I cannot live a hundred years, nor can I watch over the eternal peace of the Earth Federation. But as long as I hold the position of deputy chief of staff for one day, I must use my craziest Use your own methods to eliminate every rebel. Remember¡ª¡ªin this world, only dead people will not resist your orders!"
Clarice felt it was difficult to breathe. She was silent for a moment, slowly moved her stiff neck, glanced at the document book again, and said in a voice obviously full of fear: "There isthere is one more question."
"explain!"
Zhou Yiming was like a vampire zombie waking up in the dark night, cold, cruel and stubborn. No matter what happens, sharp teeth are the only solution.
"It's about General Meretskov who led his team to defect."
Clarice's voice continued to weaken under fear: "The remaining fleet that followed him fled. There were a thousand and four warships of various types. Although the Second Fleet was stationed in the border area in advance according to the order, Meretskov Choosing an escape route we never expected.¡±
Zhou Yiming thought for a while and asked in confusion: "So, he chose the fringe area?"
"Yes."
Clarice nodded: "We have only two patrol fleets of direct armed forces in that area. More than half of General Meretskov's escape force are battlecruisers. Their firepower has an absolute advantage, and the patrol fleet It is not an opponent at all. The command center has ordered the nearest squadron to intercept quickly, but judging from the time, it is unlikely."
Zhou Yiming thought about it for a few seconds: "Fringe zone? Where are the specific coordinates?"
"Coordinatesclose to planet ag64."
"Order the newly formed 49th Fleet to immediatelyHit. Telegraph Zhao Yi: All defecting warships must be intercepted. Especially Meretskov, he wants to see people alive and his corpse when he dies¡ª¡ª"
Zhou Yiming¡¯s words are unequivocal.
"However, the new forty-nine fleet is not yet under the control of the military. All the expenses they require are completely paid by God. In the order of operations, they are only the B-class National Guard, not the federal regular army. "
"I know, but no matter how you look at it, they belong to the Federation¡ª¡ª"
Zhou Yiming spoke bluntly: "Tell that boy - Meretskov is a defector wanted by the federation. If he doesn't want to be sent to a military court for collaborating with the enemy, then just follow my orders. Merits will be rewarded, and guilty will be punished." He must be punished, even Terrence can¡¯t help him.¡±
Clarice didn't quite understand. She asked puzzledly: "General, if he really captures the fleeing fleet, according to relevant military regulations, you must grant him the rank of major general. After all Brigadier General Zhao Yi The achievements reported over a period of time are enough to be promoted to the first level."
"Then put another star on his shoulders."
The reminder from the female secretary did not have any impact on Zhou Yiming. He smiled without scruples and said: "As long as he still belongs to the Earth Federation, there is actually no difference between a brigadier general and a major general. Don't forget - under the premise of national interests, individuals must resolutely obey orders without any choice. If He is really not content with the status quo Since I can kill eight generals at once today, I don't have to be afraid of a small major general."
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