Although he didn't want to leave, after Yang Yi made arrangements, Jackson didn't bother with it, and then left Beacon Mars with Buck and the others. Even in peacetime, traveling to the Northern Alpha system can be dangerous, let alone in wartime, but Jackson knew exactly how important it was. Regardless of Yang Yi's future, keeping in touch with Curia is extremely important. What's more, Jackson is the best person to carry out this task, and no one can replace him. Yang Yi entrusted him with such an important task, showing his absolute trust in him. That's all there is to say, not to mention going to the North Alpha Galaxy, even if you go up to the knife mountain and get off the oil pot, Jackson has no hesitation.

After Jackson and the others left, Yang Yi was in no hurry to return to his home galaxy.

At this time, the Third Theater Command had already sent a summons, or in the name of the Military Department, asked Yang Yi to go back to report on his work, clearly mentioning that because of the great merit of guarding the Wolf Smoke Galaxy, the Military Department decided to reward Yang Yi, in addition to giving federal citizenship, he will also be awarded the rank of major general.

Obviously, this is more than just a commendation.

According to military regulations that have lasted for thousands of years, only generals have the right to lead the army into battle, and officers under the generals, even colonels, do not have this privilege. Take the battle to defend Mars as an example, Yang Yi only commanded the civilian armed forces, and the reinforcements sent by various theaters did not directly obey Yang Yi's command, Yang Yi could only give orders to Fang Zhicheng and others, and through them to mobilize and command the reinforcements sent by the nine theaters. Because he has not yet returned to his home galaxy, Yang Yi's current official identity is still that of an envoy of the Human Federation. It was with this identity that Yang Yi was able to order Fang Zhicheng and other generals. If there is no such identity, it can be said that Yang Yi is nothing.

Of course, being promoted four ranks in a row and being directly promoted from major to major general is definitely a great reward.

Although skipping promotions is not uncommon. Especially in times of war, but it is rare to be promoted to four levels in a row, and no more than ten people have enjoyed such treatment in the past five thousand miles. Even Xiao Wentian was promoted to major general in three times, and only won the title of marshal in the late stage of the Beacon Star offensive and defensive war until the end of the Fifth Greenwich War. before he was posthumously awarded the title of Generalissimo. What's more, Xiao Wentian was already a household name at that time, and he could even be said to be the pride of the Human Federation, while Yang Yi was now only a little famous at best. It can be said that the commendation given to Yang Yi by the military department has surpassed that of Xiao Wentian at that time, at least Yang Yi and Xiao Wentian are given the same treatment.

The question is, is this a good thing?

Not to mention Yang Yi, even Shen Chengwen could see that the military department promoted Yang Yi exceptionally. It's not to cultivate Yang Yi, but to strangle Yang Yi.

It's very simple, Yang Yi is not Xiao Wentian, and he does not have as much influence as Xiao Wentian.

Although Yang Yi led the army to defend Mars, which won widespread praise and gained some influence, it was limited to some colonial galaxies, in the home galaxy, in the military headquarters and federal authorities. Yang Yi basically has no influence to speak of. At this time, the military department awarded Yang Yi the rank of major general, allowing him to gain the power to command the army. It is equivalent to pushing Yang Yi to the forefront. Even if Yang Yi's action to come to Mars has made his position clear, it is equivalent to standing on the opposite side of the nine theaters, but it has not reached the point of directly turning his face, and after gaining the power of commanding the army, it will be different. It can be said that even if the military department can't deal with Yang Yi directly. It can also be used to give Yang Yi some problems.

Yang Yi is also very clear about this.

Corresponding to power is responsibility.

To put it simply, as a major officer, as long as he obeys orders, Yang Yi does not have to worry about taking responsibility. And became a major general and gained the power to unify the army, Yang Yi had to take responsibility. To put it simply, when the time comes, the military department only needs to give an order, such as letting Yang Yi command the human army to recover the Greenwich Line, or launch an attack, it is naturally better to win, as long as he is defeated, even if he does not complete all the combat tasks, Yang Yi will not only have to take responsibility, but the military department will have a reason to hold him accountable. In wartime, a general who failed to achieve victory on the battlefield, let alone gain sympathy, did not even have the right to defend himself.

As the saying goes, the higher you climb, the worse you fall, that's what happened.

In fact, before receiving the summons from the Third War Zone, Yang Yi received a message from Yu Linglong.

Although the main force of the Silicon Phantom army has been withdrawn, there are still many colonial galaxies under the control of the enemy, and the remaining Silicon Phantom Army is ready to fight to the death. According to Yu Linglong's speculation, because of Yang Yi's performance in Beacon Mars, it is very likely that the military department will let Yang Yi lead the army to recover these colonial galaxies. The point is, these colonial galaxies don't have much value, but they belong to the territory of the Human Federation. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the nine theaters of operations to stand still. In other words, these colonial galaxies that are still under enemy control are completely chicken ribs. Even if everything went well, what Yang Yi obtained was just some colonial galaxies that didn't have much value. If it wasn't so smooth, Yang Yi would have to bear all the responsibility for the defeat, and the military department would have a reason to deal with him.

It is precisely because of this that Yu Linglong suggested that Yang Yi stay on Mars and not return to his home galaxy for the time being.

In Yu Linglong's words, it is not difficult to destroy the stubborn Silicon Charm Legion, all it takes is time, and the Jade family has already begun to make arrangements. After everything is arranged, even if Yang Yi does not lead the army to conquer in person, the Yu family has a way to recover these colonial systems.

Obviously, Yu Linglong saw it very thoroughly.

The arrangements she made were all for Yang Yi's sake, to avoid Yang Yi falling into the trap set by those guys in the military department, and to try her best to protect Yang Yi's interests.

Yang Yi followed Yu Linglong's advice, but not because he was afraid of taking responsibility.

In fact, all Yang Yi needs is time.

The Jade family is working to recover the colonial galaxies that are still under the control of the enemy, and another force, the Star Weaver reinforcements under the command of the Star Soul Empress, is also working hard, but not to recover those inconsequential colonial galaxies, but to seize the vital Greenwich Line.

When Yu Linglong sent the news, Yang Yi also received a message from the Star Soul Empress.

According to the arrangement of the Star Soul Empress, the reinforcements of the Star Weaver have left Proxima Centauri and are heading for the Greenwich Line, striving to reach and control the Greenwich Line before the human legions. For this reason, the Star Soul Empress clearly mentioned that she hoped that Yang Yi would be able to stay in Beacon Mars for a while. The reason is that if Yang Yi returns to his home galaxy at this time, the military department will definitely give him the task of recovering other colonial systems, and the nine theaters will be able to draw enough troops to control the Greenwich Line before the reinforcements of the Weaver Clan.

Obviously, that's the key.

Because the Silicon Charm army has retreated, after the Human Legion takes control of the Greenwich Line, it will definitely try to strengthen its defenses and will not consider counterattacking. As long as this situation is formed, then in the short term, both sides will focus on defense. If the war ends here, it will be acceptable. It's just that the war won't end because of this, at least the Silicon Alliance won't stop fighting because of this. After missing the best opportunity to launch a strategic counterattack, when the Silicon Alliance attacks again, not only the Human Federation, but also the Galactic Alliance will suffer a crushing defeat. It can be seen from this that the top priority is to seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack, and without giving the enemy a chance to breathe, it is necessary to control the Greenwich Line.

The situation is quite obvious, so to speak.

In order to safeguard their own interests, those in power in the military department did not think about counterattacking at all, but only wanted to seize this opportunity to consolidate their sphere of influence. If Yang Yi returns to his home galaxy at this time, he will definitely be reused, which is equivalent to helping the nine war zones expand their sphere of influence. As long as Yang Yi stays on Mars, the nine theaters will have to regain those colonial galaxies that are still under the control of the enemy, and there will be no time for other care.

It was precisely because of this that Yang Yi stayed in Beacon Mars on the grounds that the battle was not over yet.

Of course, this is not a long-term solution.

As a soldier of the Human Federation, it is impossible for Yang Yi to take the summons of the military department as a deaf ear. Even if there is a reason to stay, it is only temporary.

Fortunately, what Yang Yi needs is just to drag on for a while.

After nearly half a month of hard fighting, the human legion commanded by Yuyang wiped out the remnants of the enemy on the southern continent, and the battle on the northern continent was almost over. The rest is only to recover the Eastern Continent and the Western Continent, and Yuyang has already formulated a battle plan and has been approved by Fang Zhicheng. Even if something unexpected happens, the battle on Mars will definitely be over within a month.

What's more, the battleship sent by the military department to pick up Yang Yi back to his home system has arrived.

To Yang Yi's surprise, he was picked up by Lin Liexun, who had been promoted to lieutenant general.

Because Yang Yi is about to obtain the rank of major general, it is reasonable to send a lieutenant general to pick him up. just sent Lin Liexun to greet Yang Yi, obviously it was Zhan Ruilin's arrangement. To put it bluntly, Yang Yi can not take others seriously, but he will not give Lin Liexun face.

Obviously, at this time, I am afraid that only Lin Liexun can invite Yang Yi.

At this time, Yang Yi had no reason to refuse to return to his home galaxy.

Fortunately, before this, Yu Linglong had already sent a message that in addition to the more than ten colonial galaxies before, the Yu family had united more than twenty other colonial galaxies to form a secret alliance. In other words, the autonomous governments of these colonial galaxies will all support Yang Yi unconditionally. What's more, the armed forces of these colonial systems have been integrated by the Jade family, and their strength is definitely not to be underestimated.

Although there has been no news from the Star Soul Empress for the time being, according to Yang Yi's speculation, the reinforcements of the Star Weaver Clan are enough to reach the Greenwich Line within half a month. Besides, it will take some time for Yang Yi to return to his home galaxy, which is equivalent to giving the reinforcements of the Weaver Clan more time.

After handing over command to Yuyang, Yang Yi boarded Lin Lieexun's flagship, an S-class battleship.

Because there was no suspense in the battle, Fang Zhicheng also handed over the command to his officers and returned to his home galaxy with Yang Yi.

Although the battle on Mars is coming to an end, in Yang Yi's view, this war has just begun. (To be continued.) )