The imminent rendezvous with the Manhu filled the entire starship with excitement, nervousness, restlessness, and an inexplicable restlessness.

At this time, Lin Feng and the others were standing in a reception room in the core area of the starship with solemn expressions. Although the reception room was spacious and there were enough chairs, these people did not mean to sit down, but stood more straight and did not move. As for the reason why they are so cautious, it is simple to say, because it was General Bruce of the Federation who summoned them.

The military is definitely a profession that attaches the most importance to the concept of class, and the generals are strictly divided into different levels by rank and rank, and there are strict barriers between different ranks, which cannot be crossed in the slightest. If an ordinary soldier can talk to the general and make some innocuous jokes, it is because he is fearless, and the general cannot ruin his approachable image for the sake of a small soldier; However, if a colonel stands in front of a general, he must be cautious and cautious, and he will not even dare to breathe, and if he makes the slightest mistake, he may be labeled as "lax in military discipline and contempt for superiors," and his future in the army will be bleak from now on.

There were six people standing here, Lin Feng, Lin Yue, Helen, Wang Renze, Li Zhi, and the operational staff officer of the General Staff, named Huazkov, a descendant of a Slavic people.

These six people are all a little strange at this time. At this critical juncture, I should be in the army, waiting for the mission with the soldiers, but the staff called them over with an order, and then they have been standing like this for almost an hour.

At this time, the door of the reception room opened, and Bruce appeared in front of everyone in a general's uniform, looking at the standard military posture of these six people, he nodded imperceptibly. Standing there motionless for an hour, and still having such spirit, he can indeed be regarded as an excellent soldier.

"I've kept you waiting. However, if you can't endure even a little time, how can you become the captain of the future ship. Bruce said with a smile.

Everyone's minds were stunned at once. Wait, what did the captain just say? Future captains? I can't figure out what's going on.

Looking at the incomprehension on the faces of several people, Bruce smiled even more heartily, "You heard me right, I'm talking about 'future captain'." Why, surprised? ”

"Actually, the six of you were chosen as candidates for the next captain a year ago. I didn't tell you so that you could show your true strength and ability without knowing it, and it was out of the need for fair competition. ”

"But why us? There are still many experienced, prestigious, and higher-ranking senior generals on the ship who are more suitable for this important task? Although Lin Feng was still a little in awe of Bruce, his many contacts allowed him to better understand this old man and know the pragmatic style of this captain, so he bluntly raised himself, which was also a question in everyone's hearts.

"It is precisely because they are your seniors that they are not suitable to take over this position at this time. For them who have been living a quiet life for a long time, the most suitable thing is to keep the success, not to open up. Because they have long lost the passion, the impulse, of young people, and have become dull and unenterprising. Experience is important, but what we don't need in what we do is experience. Who among them has ever experienced real combat in space? Does anyone know the star field we are traversing? Has anyone ever landed on a planet? These are things that we have never experienced before, and there is no experience to draw from. So, sometimes, young people's whimsy is often more important than experience, which can bring us unexpected gains. ”

"But the ranks and qualifications of a few of us are not enough for us to take on such a heavy responsibility!" Lin Feng made a slight observation, and found that the military ranks of these six people were far from the generals. Among them were two major generals - Li Zhi and Lin Yue, two colonels - Wang Renze and Wadskov, and he and Helen were even more insignificant, one lieutenant colonel and one major, and they had just been promoted. Thinking that he, a freshly baked lieutenant colonel, was going to compete with the rear admiral for the position of captain, Lin Feng felt an indescribable awkwardness in his heart, maybe he was the character who accompanied the prince to study.

"Seniority is not important, and rank, while an issue, is not a critical issue. As long as you can contribute enough, you can be promoted to the ranks. Moreover, being the captain of a ship is not about whether you are an admiral or not, but whether you can get the approval of the central computer and whether you will grant you the highest authority of the starship. Do you understand? Bruce explained very patiently.

Everyone seemed to have an understanding, and they all nodded and thought deeply.

After everyone had figured out the trick, Bruce continued: "Of course, it's really difficult to change roles in such a short time. And now we are facing such an important historical moment, and we old guys don't want to miss this grand event. So I discussed it with the others, and we will not leave our posts for the time being, and we will stay to open the way, build bridges, and support the field, which can be regarded as giving full play to our surplus value. "Bruce is a rare funny thing.

"Now the problem is coming again. There was only one captain and six candidates. How can we be fair and just? Bruce seemed to be talking to himself, as if he was asking the six.

"Now this is an exam, give them some questions and see if their answers can be satisfactory." Bruce continued to talk to himself, and after a moment, he closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

The six of them stood silently for another half an hour in a military posture before they saw Bruce open his eyes, apparently with a plan for the "exam".

"Now that we are going to meet with the 'Wanhu' to achieve the historical surname, I think you can see the potential disadvantages with your minds." Bruce asked, looking at the six.

Several people nodded.

"In that case, I'm going to give you a task. Lin Yue, Wang Renze, the two of you will serve as deputy commanders of the soon-to-be-established military exchange group, and follow the two commanders to the 'Wanhu' to inspect and strive to obtain the data and materials of the other side's advanced weapons, the more the better! Li Zhi, you are the captain of the captain's special guard, and you will be responsible for the security of the captain's meeting place, especially the captain of the other side, and there will be no problems; Wadskov, you are already an operational staff officer, and you will lead the work of the entire staff at that time, with Chief of Staff Higgins as your adviser; Lin Feng and Helen, the two of you will be responsible for protecting the safety of the Atlantis at that time, and if something happens, you must protect the starship, even if you give up all the people outside, you must do it! ”

"This is the last and most difficult exam question you will face, and I hope you can all hand over an answer sheet that will satisfy me and the people of the entire starship!" At this point, Bruce's face became extremely serious.

Several people immediately straightened their backs, put their feet together, and responded in a loud voice: "Yes!" ”

"In order for you to be able to complete the task, I have requested a gadget from the central computer, and you can take it with you." As he spoke, Bruce took out five smartwatches and placed them on the table. "It's a smartwatch with first-level clearance, and with it, you can get all the resources to complete the task, and you can also get some extra help. Afterwards, if you are alive and we are all alive, you are the natural masters of it, because you are already qualified to have the power it represents. ”

Except for Lin Feng, the other five people reached out and picked up a piece and put it on their wrists.

Seeing that Lin Feng didn't move, they were wondering, so they listened to Bruce's explanation: "Don't be surprised, Lin Feng got such a piece as early as a year and a half ago, just to let him study the training method to improve his physique, and there was the so-called Lin Heng Training Method later." ”

Only then did everyone suddenly realize that they were secretly envious. This Lin Feng is really valued by the blues, maybe Lao Tzu, the major general, is just a side dish.

After leaving the core area, Lin Feng and Helen walked side by side, neither of them spoke, just walked silently, but in the eyes of occasional contact, they could see their common thoughts: no matter what, they must complete this mission, not to be the captain, but only for the home where they once lived, although it is not so beautiful, but after all, home is home!