Chapter 1690 The First Blood in 834
The first bloodshed in 834 came later than before.
This happened on April 1, 834 common calendar year. After all, there is no April Fool's Day in this universe, and the majestic Holy Galactic Empire certainly doesn't think it would be immodest to launch a full-scale attack on such a day.
However, until now, the Galactic Empire's project in Seide Fortress is far from being completed. That giant fortress, which can match the Qingtian Castle, has only completed the construction and closing of the first layer of the skeleton. It looks like a huge cross floating in the universe. It looks quite mighty, but it is very thin. .
Under this situation, the senior officials of Saide Fortress, including Yu Lian, all felt that if nothing unexpected happened, the enemy would launch a full-scale attack on us, which would probably be after June.
Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that the Imperial Fleet will take the initiative to initiate provocations. This possibility will become more and more likely when the opponent's third Titan ship arrives on the battlefield, more and more troops are gathered, and the farming begins to bear fruit. In addition, considering that the newly arrived Titan ship, which was said to be called "Xiaolong", had fired a salvo as a greeting as soon as it arrived, Yu Lian even thought that the director of this ship must be Spirit A less stable master.
It later turned out that the owner of this Titan was the new generation of Solei King Yount, who had just turned twenty this year.
That can be used as proof.
"It is understandable that many people have not even passed the second grade of middle school when they reach the age of thirty. It is normal for youth to rebel at the age of twenty." Yu Liandao: "However, there is such a high-ranking adolescent on the front line. We should also adjust our defenses.”
"You mean, the empire will launch an attack in advance?" Admiral Sylvester asked.
"No, what I mean is that the Galaxy Empire may make some tentative attacks in advance. This is of course for testing, but also to mobilize us. Of course, the most active one should be the Xiaolong." Yu Liandao.
"Oh, because his commander is not mentally stable?" Admiral Sylvester suddenly became interested.
"...Well, actually what I want to say is that this type of Titan has a long nose and is designed for fortress attack. When I first arrived, I went from the Generalissimo's Palace to the Wisdom Palace to the Tiangongyuan and finally When I go to the Hand of Glory Shipyard, I really want to see the effectiveness of this Titan.”
Xiaolong level, who can understand this kind of Titan better than me? The so-called dreadnought is disguised as a fortress gun. Many people even believe that this thing is clearly a by-product of some kind of front-end technology of the Colossus. An extreme design with obvious advantages and disadvantages.
Of course, to say that this thing is a thin-skinned and large-stuffed target in the arsenal is not that bad. As long as there are enough escort fleets around it, it will be very effective as a battleship for decisive battles and fortification.
"So that's why they sent a high-ranking adolescent?"
"Senior, you are understanding more and more about this empire..."
Although they say this, both Yu Lian and Sylvester also know that even a high-ranking adolescent is an emperor who has received a complete education in military command and imperial studies, which is certain in any civilized context. To be considered a genius, one must be a very capable adolescent.
So, on the morning of April 1st, when Yu Lian had just finished breakfast and learned that the Xiaolong was heading towards him, he even had time to draw an ebony stone scepter calmly.
"It's a quarter past eight, standard time. He specifically chose to launch an attack at this time. He didn't really mean to wait for everyone to finish breakfast, right? He's such a vassal king with strong martial ethics!" Yu Lianqi said.
"King Soleyn has been famous for his bravery and martial arts in the past dynasties, and he should be able to pay attention to martial ethics." Feifei smiled and said: "It's just that this time it's not Xiaolong, there are nearly 300 warships, including Two Wind King-class aircraft carriers and eighteen Steel-Arm Lux-class aircraft carriers.”
Needless to say, the Wind King class is an enlarged and advanced version of the Unicorn class aircraft carrier. The flagship of the old friend Baron Nelhana Mela is the first ship of the Wind King class. As for the latter steel-armed Lux class, it is better to say it is an aircraft carrier than a mothership for assault landing craft.
"Oh, so we are planning to directly launch a gang-hopping attack? Sure enough, in addition to the Marine cannon fodder, we will also drive away the Imperial Alliance Army, right?"
Feifei nodded: "The escort fleet is indeed mostly auxiliary fleets from various countries."
"It's so pitiful. It's hard work to serve as an imperial ally for the empire. Look at the Bakvi people. They've been fighting for so long without getting any loot, and even half of the country has been burned to the ground."
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"That's what you did." Feifei said.
"There are also Cathay people. There is a war all over the country, even the capital has been overthrown..."
"That was done by Marshal Bonaparte, but the main preliminary actions were also done by you." Feifei said: "So, can such an attack scale be regarded as an exploratory operation?"
Yu Lian did not answer directly, so he decided to go to the headquarters to have a look first.
When he completely arrived at the battlefield, he naturally saw Chief Sylvester, who had arrived early. The old senior has ordered the soldiers in various branch fortresses of the headquarters to wear armor.
"Don't worry, the Marine Corps has three sets of mechas per person, and the average station personnel have two sets of anti-German suits and power skeletons. They are all ready." Admiral Sylvester added.
Again, based on this war preparation work, all seniors should become chairman of the National Defense Committee. Of course, this is also the premise for the entire theater and even the mainland to fully supply Said. Of course, Yu Lian still felt that the old senior's order for the entire army to be in uniform was a bit hasty. Of course, he, Yu Lian, was not prepared to object. He was a professional soldier under a republican government with upright values, not a feudal warlord seizing power. He still attached great importance to maintaining the authority of his superiors. More importantly, it is not a bad thing to put everyone in a state of combat readiness at any time.
"So, brother, is this really a tentative attack?" Senior Sylvester asked.
Hello, sir, how come the questions you ask are similar to those of a little girl?
Feifei was already looking at the starry sky on the other side of the porthole, probably preparing to see the direction the enemy was coming from with her naked eyes.
"If the Shikigami and Thor didn't move, it would definitely not be a general attack. In fact, there are only three Titans piled up in front of us, which I think is too disrespectful. If it were me, I wouldn't pile up six Titans in front of Saide With the above-mentioned super ships and 70% of the fortresses completed, how can it be foolproof? ”
Admiral Sylvester was not sure for a moment whether Yu Lian was flaunting himself, and then said: "Over on Earth, Marshal Paris has also received the news. He also hopes that we can determine as soon as possible whether the enemy is If we launch a general offensive in advance, will the front line be able to withstand greater pressure? ”
How come a marshal who is almost a hundred years old asks the same questions as a little girl? However, the old man’s information is really well-informed. Of course, the problem would only be serious if the military commander was ill-informed.
Admiral Sylvester added: "What he means is that the local fleet has actually formed a certain combat effectiveness and is now ready for dispatch. If we need it, we can add it to Sede. In addition, Marr The S. Cook is also undergoing re-combat preparations.”
The old man did his job well. However, this should largely be attributed to Marshal Ferragut.
"I'm afraid it won't be until June when the local fleet actually arrives in Said. Let's stick to the original plan." Yu Lian smiled: "So, it is true that my combat plan was rejected, right?"
Obviously, Admiral Sylvester is also a well-informed person, and he sighed regretfully: "According to the original plan, the local fleet will be dispatched and deployed to Lone Night Star on standby. I don't know if something really happens. Can’t make it in time.”
He quickly said: "Also, it's not your plan, it's the General Staff's! Brother Yu Lian, you are the commander of the outer ring theater, so stop thinking about the mainland and New Atlantis. , If you think too much, you will commit a taboo! Now on earth, as many people admire you as there are many congressmen who hate you to the core.”
Yu Lian bets that those congressmen who hate him may have never even seen his face.
"...But, is your 'how much' the same type of number?"
"You are so smart, you just need to understand the spirit." Sher West waved his hand angrily, and lowered his voice and said: "Your attention must be on the front line, which is within your scope of authority. And , Chief Paris means, whether it is a feint attack or a forced attack, don’t say anything, he will have reason to convince the National Defense Committee to send the two main gods of Nantianmen over.”
Yu Lian realized that the other party's "convincing the National Defense Committee" was a rhetoric that had never appeared before. He always thought that the old marshal and the old principal Maxer had always cooperated closely.
Well, this shouldn't be an illusion, right?
In fact, letting the two main warships stay in Gibraltar and hand them over directly to Marshal Bonaparte for unified command can strengthen the defense line of Nantianmen, which is also a stable and cautious way of handling it.
Although Yu Lian wanted to say this, after careful calculation, he couldn't help but feel that as long as there were one or two more battleships on the front line, he would have more room to maneuver in the subsequent possible war.
Damn it, the feeling of being poor without any wealth is so miserable. Isn’t this just having all the corn in your hands?
A certain "co-ruling emperor" who once ruled half of the galaxy and was able to command twenty Titans and fifty and fearlessly spend money, now only feels all kinds of awkwardness, sourness, and difficulty in transitioning from luxury to frugality.
Fortunately, he doesn't seem to have to face this choice now. A new report came from the forward post, and the Xiaolong once again launched an ultra-long-range bombardment at the main event where we were.
However, from the looks of it, this time the bombardment should be the same as the last time, it was just a threatening bombardment.
Subsequent developments can prove that this shelling was more like a signal flare. After the scarlet beam flashed, tens of thousands of sublight-speed long-distance missiles rushed toward the main fortress like a swarm of menacing wasps.
Of course, even the most advanced sub-light speed missile will take at least an hour of flight time to hit the target at this distance. In the process, they will be intercepted by various automatic turrets. Even if they are equipped with anti-matter warheads, it is almost impossible to threaten the fortress itself.
However, such a dense swarm of missiles, pressing over like a black cloud over a city, does appear to be very intimidating.
As a result, various sirens and prompts resounded throughout the command headquarters, and the atmosphere at the scene was suddenly filled with the smell of gunpowder.
"After waiting for half a year, it's finally here." Feifei said in a calm voice, as if she was talking about the opening of an epic blockbuster produced by A.
"Come when you're here. This sense of ritual will only make life more pretentious." Yu Lian said with a straight face.