Chapter 1708 A marshal who does not go out in person is not a good cook
Yu Lian fell into a brief silence.
Of course he could feel that Chairman Maxel's attitude towards him had changed from cooperation and support to business-like cooperation. Even Father Paris, who is regarded as his elder, although he often keeps talking on the phone, and although he can still complain to each other and greet each other's mother, it seems to be a bit pretentious.
Yu Lian desperately hoped that this was his illusion, but the transfer orders from Tai Tan and Luo Zeshi and his team would inevitably make people think.
Therefore, he convinced himself that the old marshal was in that position after all, and the people who needed to spend the most time dealing with were not soldiers, but bureaucrats, politicians, and even people in the media. In fact, he couldn't help himself.
He was an old man who was nearly a hundred years old and still had to fight wits and courage with visible and invisible enemies in the temple. What he is doing is not what he is best at, but he is doing his best.
He is also an old officer who has helped him a lot and even treated him favorably. Whether it is his past achievements or his own personality, he deserves his respect.
Yu Lian felt that if he still wanted to be a human being, he couldn't estimate his old man's current thoughts with such malice.
Feifei is also a smart person. She just stopped there and did not go further on this issue.
She said: "Actually, Representative Volota made this suggestion not entirely because of some power struggle. He may represent some of the will of the Co-Prosperity Party and the doubts of some big shots about you, but he also really wants to Fight for your old company. You know, Yu'er, Senator Vrota used to be the director of the Mars Shipyard, and he started out as an ordinary engineer. He really wants to restore the independence of the shipyard. At the time of great prosperity.”
"I understand. Last time Liuli gave me a list, saying which members of Congress were partners I could cooperate with and win over, and which members had conscience and were willing to do practical things. Among them was the member from Volota. ...Speaking of which, why did you compile this list? Where did she compile this list? ”
Feifei pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes deep.
Xiao Hui simply let out an unbridled laugh, conveying the contempt that even kindergarten children can understand.
Yu Lian pretended not to hear and continued to ask: "Did you help? Or was it Yang Mingzhao's handiwork?"
Feifei also thought she heard it and just said to herself: "As for Mr. Luo Zeshi and Mr. Eisen, it is actually a good thing that they were transferred to the Mars Shipyard."
Of course, Yu Lian felt some kind of dark conspiracy, which seemed to be brewing. He couldn't help but narrowed his eyes, and for the first time there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone: "Feifei, don't treat everyone else as a fool.
Feifei burst out laughing and said, "You're telling the truth. Yu'er, it's precisely because of you that we have the capital to treat other people as fools. In our era, this is very important."
"After all, this is the era of psychic monkeys." Xiao Hui made a perfect supplement in a voice that only Yu Lian could hear.
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Feifei said in a remonstrating tone: "And, Yu'er, as an enlightened leader, you should learn to respect their personal wishes."
"Oh, what about their personal wishes?"
"Very happy."
"...Happy?"
“It can even be called a joy.”
Yu Lian suddenly felt that he had failed as a commander.
"Mr. Eisen French can take his newlywed wife back to his parents' home. He has not taken his bride back to her parents' home after getting married. And as you know, classmate Rozeshi is an armament expert and grew up in a shipyard. .”
The young master of Captain Brooklyn is not the biggest boss, but he still has a family background. To put it bluntly, among the friends from the 830 Party, Feifei and I have no foundation.
"I know. Friends from 830, no one knows battleships better than Luo Zeshi." Yu Lian pointed out his two index fingers and said seriously: "The reason why you became my adjutant in the first place is that Accompany me to receive the main god-level one. Now, it is really up to him to deal with the Titan problem.”
"Yes, it is the best choice for him to serve as the third officer of the New Independence, both publicly and privately. You should say this to Marshal Paris, Chairman Maxell, and President Nishita."
Having said that, of course Yu Lian would not have any dissatisfaction. Afterwards, he called Luo Zeshi and Aisen, who were about to take office, to encourage them, but found that these two people really had no melancholy about separation, and were full of prospects and expectations for new careers in the future.
He suddenly felt helpless.
"This makes me seem like a failed commander. Don't you two have any nostalgia at all?" Yu Liandao said.
Eisen French showed a shameful expression, but still scratched his head and muttered: "This, this, of course you are the best commander and my benefactor... However, this transfer is actually a temporary position. I am also very interested in the Mars Shipyard. Moreover, I was seconded to the Far Coast from the New China Shipyard. I don’t even have a formal military status, so of course I am not considered your official subordinate.”
It's great to be married. Even such a well-behaved fat guy who fears social skills and technology geeks has learned to criticize others even though he still speaks very charmingly.
However, speaking of it this way, Fatty Dabai's rank of first-class sergeant major was really worn by him casually. It just made it easier for him to enter and leave the shipyard and other military institutions.
This is certainly not a violation of discipline. It is normal for generals to wholesale temporary military ranks to temporary helpers. Otherwise, what would happen to those famous mercenaries who are active on the battlefield with general stars?
"Labour and capital are equipped with generals from the Six Nations!" This is a very famous joke in the mercenary world across the universe, coming from the mercenary legend Tai Xiu during the Third Galactic War. Now, eight and a half centuries have passed, but no one can boast of such high standards.
"If you want a formal military status, I can approve it on the spot." Yu Liandao.
"It seems, it doesn't make much sense... It might be more advantageous for me to maintain my civilian status now." Aisen thought about it seriously and replied with a silly smile.
Not only does this fat white guy know how to yell at people, but he also slaps people in the face? So, you kid also wants to be a general of the Six Nations, right?
As for Colonel Chester Rozer, he still maintained his gentle and graceful smile: "If I really want to stay in tears, it means that you are a hypocritical commander and I am a flattering adjutant. You In fact, we also know that it is difficult for the Titan ship to stay on the far shore.”
"Indeed." This is Luo Zeshi. He is not the most unrestrained or the most decisive, but he is always the most thoughtful.
"Then, we must ensure that there are our own people on board. Isn't it a coincidence now? With this order, even the Earth and Mars shipyards will have their own people."
"...So, Davari Shirozeshi, what do you mean by one of your own?"
"What did you call me?"
Yu Lian exchanged a meaningful look with the other party, nodded slowly and said: "After arriving on Earth, be sure to pay attention to the situation in Xinya. It is really the most dangerous moment. Your safety is much more important than this broken ship. ”
"I know what I know! However, I also hope that you can understand that your safety is actually much more important than the fortress and those God-class ships. Sir, you are more important than you think!"
After watching his old comrades embark on their respective journeys, Yu Lian sighed and opened the terminal. He was about to call Marshal Paris, but he felt that it was a bit deliberate. If it was not handled well, both sides might be killed. It's all embarrassing.
What the hell, who am I? The majestic No. 3 in the Outer Ring Theater, the (nominally) No. 2 in the Far Shore Defense Line, the contemporary top general known as the "Dragon of Dawn", the nightmare of the Dragon Kings, how can they fight with such unproductive people at the same time? Dealing with office politics? When the hell do I stop having to think about this stupid shit?
While he was cursing and complaining like this, he finally found the private communication number of Marshal Ferragut, who was also the commander of the Home Fleet and chief of the general staff, and dialed it directly.
The phone rang for more than half a minute before it was connected. This is a bit strange. The current time in Yonghen City on Earth is less than 22:00 in the evening, and as far as Yu Lian knows, the old and strong Marshal Fei has the habit of spending the night.
His famous saying is "Live like a young man, and you will always be a young man! Young veterans will never die!"
Yu Lian felt that this statement was actually much more grandiose than "Old soldiers never die, they just stick to their tracks."
"Greetings from Jiu Shu, sir." Yu Lian squeezed out a business smile, looked at the fat marshal with a slightly stiff expression on the screen, and said with a smile: "Were you drunk just now, or did you answer my call very quickly?" Where is the struggle? ”
Marshal Ferragu spent a few more seconds to regain his composure, and then he forced out a friendly and silly smile: "...Hey, brother Yu Lian, my friend, my young best friend, you have to always It’s disgraceful to make things so straightforward that it’s hard for everyone to step down.”
Yu Lian was also happy: "That is indeed my fault. In short, the Independence will set sail according to the scheduled plan and join the domestic fleet."
"I'm just saying that although I am young, I understand the general situation! Sooner or later, I will provoke the 13 districts of the two colonies in the community." Marshal Fei raised his wine glass behind the screen, showing just the right amount of emotion. Although it looks like the result of master-level expression management training at first glance, it should still be somewhat real.
This is actually enough.
"Don't worry, the officers and soldiers who come from the outer ring war zone are all treasures, and they will definitely be respected by the new recruits. I promise you."
"There is also the Mars Cook. It is still a bit tricky to convert the museum into a battleship."
"Isn't that right? Just changing the clinker cannon that fires bubble balls back to the real cannon that fires ion bombs is already very troublesome. However, I also know that that ship has special meaning to you, brother, and it has never been touched. ." He pointed his index finger carefully behind the screen: "I haven't been there for a day."
"I just said that the old officer is very grand!" Yu Lian also quickly found a wine glass, filled it up, and raised his glass to Marshal Fei behind the screen.
The smile on the chubby face of the marshal became even more naive, and he added: "After returning to active service, he did not go out with me. He just served as a local patrol ship and training ship in the solar system. We still lack well-trained crews. , and the crews of big ships are different from those of small ships. It just so happens that the Cook can fill our vacancies.”
Having said this, Marshal Ferragut muttered again: "So, I didn't agree with converting it into a museum at the beginning. It should be used as a training ship for large warships. Everyone always says that we in the Co-Prosperity Party We are leading the way... Yes, we did serve as bureaucrats in the imperial era, but doesn't this mean that we are more pragmatic than the other side? Brother, I don't mean anything else, I just hope that you must have it. Clear judgment ”
Marshal Paul Ferragut was also nearly sixty years older than Yu Lian, but this "brother" could be called quite smoothly one after another. If it had been anyone else, Yu Lian might have gotten goosebumps, but facing this fat old man, he didn't feel any disgust at all.
This is the real master!
"When the crew on the Cook is well trained, will they be able to board the Independence seamlessly?"
"...Of course. But, brother, don't get me wrong. I may not have the chance to regard this Titan as my flagship. Now, it is temporarily under the Home Fleet. Legally, it may be under my command for the time being, but in the final analysis It’s still yours. The future is also yours. After all, I’m at this age and it’s my last time to go out.”
"Are you going on an expedition?"
A hint of resentment suddenly flashed in Marshal Ferragut's eyes: "Isn't this your request, brother? Let me lead troops to seize the Chero Fortress of the Cirke Kingdom in advance?"
"I didn't know that your little suggestion would be so important to me. So, have you snatched it up?" Yu Lian looked moved and expectant.
"How is it possible? Although young people are very energetic, you should also consider the international perspective when formulating tactics! This kind of tactic of sneak attack on friendly forces cannot be passed by the Presidential Palace, not to mention Congress! Wait, You should have known about this for a long time, right?" Marshal Ferragu looked at Yu Lian suspiciously.
"Actually, as long as you follow the plan completely, you can control the fortress without blood." Yu Liandao: "As long as no one is killed, it doesn't count as a backstab..."
"Brother Yu Lian, your thoughts are very dangerous now!" Marshal Ferragu said, and then he seemed to have thought of something again. He took two steps back across the screen and showed a horrified look: "You But don't try to convince me! I also know that you psychics can manipulate people's minds! You wouldn't want to do this to an old, weak, and helpless person? Old people do this kind of thing!”
Don’t worry, I definitely won’t. Besides, I haven't heard of anyone who can control the mind and be separated by 10,000 light years.
Yu Liandao: "As expected, we are still waiting in New Atlantis. However, as far as I know, didn't the home fleet set off two weeks ago?"
"Yes. It will be led by my subordinate, Lieutenant General Scheuer, the deputy commander of the Home Fleet."
Yu Lian remembered that this general served as the commander of the squadron several times, and was later transferred to Earth to become the chief of fleet services. Now he is also one of the strong candidates for the chief of general staff, and he seems to have had a close relationship with President Nichita. A unique relationship with fellow countrymen.
In short, he has a rich resume, but his actual performance can only be considered average, and he can be considered a qualified general for the time being. Probably...
Yu Lian didn't know if this was a political struggle. Anyway, he was too lazy to think about it in that direction. When he thought about it, he became a little angry and cried.
"You're not sitting on Earth?" This is what surprised Yu Lian.
Marshal Ferragut finally felt a little more complacent: "I am now leading the second fleet, which has left the cantilever and is about to enter the New Asia sector."
He further explained that two more Yinglongs with completed equipment had landed at the dock, and he felt that they could still be sent to the front line.
As a result, Marshal Ferragut assembled the guard warships supported by various sectors to form the second reinforcement fleet to support New Atlantis.
"All the ships that can be used by the security fleets in each sector have been drained." Yu Lian sighed.
"Anyway, the war has come to this point, and all star regions no longer need to be guarded." Marshal Ferragu laughed and said: "Thanks to the Mars Shipyard, Yinglong, which can only be completed in August, has been completed nearly four months ahead of schedule. .”
It sounds a bit like making room for the Independence, but in any case, this spirit of working overtime to build ships for the front line is indeed worth encouraging. However, is there really no safety hazard in such a ship?
"The new ship, the new recruits, and a group of veterans who came back from retirement to serve as instructors. Without an old man to watch over them, it's really easy for something to happen. I still have the same opinion. The recruits drove the new ship across the sea of stars, and when they arrived At the destination, the rookie will become a veteran, and the new ship will definitely be able to get used to it. Brother Yu Lian, when we set off from Nephi with the Lord God, there will be a large number of new recruits on the ship. Now, none of them are dragons and tigers. What about fierce? ”
Of course, this is indeed in line with Marshal Fei's character. He is such a person who likes to toss... ah no, such a person who likes to do practical things, otherwise he would not have become a marshal all the way from a cook.
He was indeed very proud of his own actions in leading the troops into battle.
Of course, there may be some small considerations in not wanting to hand over all the troops to his deputy, but in any case, as a dignified marshal, he personally rushes to the border area with a reinforcement force that can be regarded as a squadron at most. This is indeed very impressive. pride.
However, although the truth is this, it is too optimistic. After all, Yu Lian cannot pour cold water on the general. In the current war situation, having a spirit of optimism is a good thing after all.
"The alliance's advisors also agree with your point of view. Xinya should indeed deploy more troops. In addition, if we can unite with the Cirke Kingdom, we should be able to ensure security in that direction."
"Advisor of the Alliance?"
"Yes! The alliance's advisor! With him here, if we can reach a coordinated combat plan for the Circassian Kingdom, we will have the best coordinators!"