Chapter 84: Watching the Fire from the Other Shore
"This bastard!"
Admiral Hoover kicked over a chair next to him, surprisingly angry. www.biquge.info He asked Bai Lingfeng to appear in front of him within five minutes, but now ten minutes have passed, and he still hasn't seen his figure!
However, what made him most angry was not this, what made him angry the most was that he wanted to talk to Bai Lingfeng again just now, but Bai Lingfeng hung up!
As a general, Hoover was one of the most powerful men in the Watt Federation, when did he suffer this anger? But after venting, he quickly calmed down again, and then sat alone on the sofa, constantly rubbing the delicate teacup in his hand - this is his habit of thinking about problems.
It took a full three minutes for him to recover, and then he calmly said to the adjutant not far away: "You go and contact Bai Lingfeng to see if he will talk to you." If he does, tell him that if he is willing to support the island of Merga, when the war is over, I will propose in parliament that he be promoted to lieutenant general. ”
At this moment, he had already figured out that it was not possible to use strong means against Bai Lingfeng. Now if you want him to help, you must lower your posture and promise benefits.
"Admiral, does this really work? Perhaps, he really didn't arrive? The adjutant reminded in a whisper.
Hoover shook his head and said firmly, "No, he must be near the island of Merga now." However, I can see that this person has no federation in his heart, otherwise he would have come and obeyed my arrangement honestly. ”
The adjutant pondered for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I'll try to get in touch with him." ”
"Well, remember to tell him the terms I offered. Young people are ambitious, and he will definitely not refuse the temptation to be promoted to lieutenant general. Hoover said with a smile.
The adjutant general didn't say anything more, and immediately asked to talk to Bai Lingfeng through the Admiral chip. Five seconds later, Bai Lingfeng answered, and the adjutant immediately exchanged a few polite words with him, and then talked in a low voice.
It took five minutes for him to end the call and return to Hoover.
"What did he say?" Hoover asked nervously. Although he likes to put on the shelf, he is not stupid, and he knows that Moga Island cannot be without Bai Lingfeng now, otherwise, when the Silver Moon Legion attacks again in the near future, this place will inevitably fall.
The adjutant looked embarrassed and stammered, "He said...... He said that with his merits, he was worthy of the title of general......"
"How can it be!" Hoover was furious, "I want to eat a fat man in one bite, and I'm not afraid to die!" ”
"So, I'm going to reject him now?" The adjutant asked.
"No!" Hoover took a deep breath and said with anger in his breath, "Agree to his request, no matter what, wait until you get through today!" ”
"I see." The adjutant nodded, "So, do you want to tell the commander-in-chief about this?" It's best to have him send a reinforcement back. ”
Hoover shook his head, "Don't do it for the time being, don't offend Bai Lingfeng if we can now." After all, even if the commander-in-chief sends reinforcements, he won't be able to catch up, and we will ultimately rely on this man. As for today's account, huh! When the war is over, I will settle accounts with him and let him know that not everyone can offend the Federation General! ”
As soon as he finished speaking, Admiral Chip suddenly heard the shout of the ship's mother: The Silver Moon Legion is attacking again!
At the same time, there was a loud boom, and it was clearly enemy naval guns firing!
Hoover's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly shouted to his adjutant: "Hurry up! Hurry up and order Bai Lingfeng to come to support, no matter what conditions he offers, promise him! ”
After saying that, he immediately rushed out of the captain's room and began to command the fleet defense.
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Behind a reef not far from Murga Island, Bai Lingfeng hung up the call, with a hint of a smile on his face, "It seems that Admiral Hoover really panicked, and even agreed to promote me as a general." Lower your profile earlier, and I might have been assisting them in defending the island of Merga by now. ”
Seeing his calm look, the Phoenix Immortal was anxious: "The Silver Moon Legion has begun to attack Moga Island, if we want to rescue, we must hurry, otherwise we will ......"
"Otherwise what?" Bai Lingfeng interrupted her and said with a smile, "I haven't promised to help him yet." Hoover is a man who can bend and stretch, and he is cunning and cunning, and if he offends him today, he will definitely become our great enemy in the future, so ......"
Bai Lingfeng didn't say the next words, but whether it was Fengxian or Xiangwei, who was massaging him, they all heard what he meant, and suddenly their eyes widened.
"You want to sit back and watch the island of Merga be overrun by the Silvermoon Legion?" Shanwei couldn't help but ask.
Bai Lingfeng shook his head and said, "Of course not, how could I give Moga Island to the Silver Moon Legion for nothing?" After the defeat of Hoover, I will appear 'in time' to turn the tide and defend the island of Merga. From now on, the warships of the Silver Moon Legion will no longer want to step through the southern defense line! ”
Hearing this, both the Fengxian and the Xiangwei had already understood his thoughts.
The Phoenix didn't feel anything, but was very supportive of his plan, and Admiral Hoover's condescending face also made her feel uncomfortable. Isn't this person a great man? If you still call and drink, then let him go to defend himself against the enemy.
However, Xiangwei frowned, a little resistant, Bai Lingfeng's behavior did not conform to the concept in her heart. As a major general of the Federation, it is very normal to guard the homeland and follow the instructions of the governor. Watching Admiral Hoover fall because of his personal interests and preferences like Bai Lingfeng is simply committing a crime!
If Bai Lingfeng knew what she was thinking, he would only smile disdainfully. He was also simple and hot-blooded, and even dared to fight alone against more than 600 warships of the Dongman Empire for the sake of the country. But what did his sacrifice and patriotism get in exchange for? Isn't he a wanted criminal in the Qianlong Empire?
From then on, he no longer had the concept of a state in his heart, at least, a dark country and domineering officials could no longer arouse his enthusiasm. Rather than kicking away after being used, it is better to take the initiative to seek the greatest benefit for yourself!
Moreover, even if Admiral Hoover really died, he didn't kill him.
Not to mention, he also gave Hoover a chance. If it weren't for Hoover's own death, Bai Lingfeng wouldn't mind helping him if he asked someone else to come up with a high-minded commanding tone. After all, after getting along with him, it is equivalent to having an ally in the parliament, and he will definitely have a greater say in the future.
Unfortunately, Hoover clearly didn't take him seriously, and he didn't mean to be friends with him even the slightest. In this case, for no reason, why did Bai Lingfeng need to save him? Is it cheap?
At this moment, only a boom was heard, and suddenly an extremely loud explosion sounded. After Bai Lingfeng watched with a military telescope, he found that Hoover's flagship was actually set on fire by four or five warships, and it was directly emptied of durability! And the flagship, too, was on fire, and it was almost impossible for the people on it to survive......