This can be regarded as the first sentence that Li Jingxian and Jiang Ziyue said face-to-face since the "African" planetary battle.

When Dana Pontick saw the general coming, she immediately rose up and saluted.

But Jiang Ziyue sat in his seat, did not move, completely ignored the military regulations, and said coldly: "General Li, if you are here to thank you, you don't have to." If it's for flattery, it's even less so. I guess you also know me Jiang Ziyue, and I don't like sycophants. ”

Faced with Jiang Ziyue's undisguised disgust, Li Jingxian turned to Dana and Chen Weiyin with a smile and said, "Two young ladies, can you let me talk to your Jiang Ziyue alone." ”

"No need." Jiang Ziyue preemptively said, "If you and I have anything to say, we should ask the two ladies to testify, so as not to insist on each other afterwards and endanger the interests of the Senate and the Roman people." ”

Jiang Ziyue's words were obvious, indicating that he was also extremely dissatisfied with Li Jing's inconsistent statements at the beginning of the "African" planetary battle.

"That's good." Li Jingxian said and sat down next to him, "As far as I know, the Senate will soon initiate impeachment and make the consul Wang Zeren responsible for the complete defeat of the 'three-headed dog' battle this time." ”

"But the 'Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty' won a great victory." Jiang Ziyue deliberately said in a smug tone, "Our 'Zheng He' fleet attacked tens of thousands of light years behind enemy lines, without losing a single soldier, trapping 'Midgard', besieging 'Andromeda', destroying 'Atlantis', attacking 'Eden', and then running long distances, returning to defend 'New Byzantium', and destroying the enemy fleet. Who is responsible for such a miraculous feat? ”

In the face of Jiang Ziyue's momentum, Li Jingxian maintained a humble attitude of being in the lower position, and said: "I came to you this time specifically to inform you as soon as possible, so that you can prepare for Wang Zeren." ”

"Isn't your position the same as that of Ling Zun? Could it be that Patriarch Li Zhongkun also abandoned the darkness and turned to Patriarch Wang Zeren? Although Jiang Ziyue called Li Jingxian's father with honorifics, his tone was also full of sarcasm and distrust.

"Not really." Li Jingxian replied, "I believe you also know that the factional disputes in the Senate have long reached a situation that is difficult to reconcile. All compromises can only be achieved through backroom deals and hidden rivalries. Since Wang Zeren came to power, he has been trying to change this situation, but he has never succeeded. On the contrary, they were hindered and counterattacked by other factions. This time, the fiasco of the 'three-headed dog' operation naturally became the most favorable excuse to oppose him. After all, he issued battle orders as the first patriarch and consul, and the two loyal generals, Karios and Zubaran, were responsible for drawing up the battle plan. ”

"General Li, please put away the complicated analysis and tell me what you mean." Jiang Ziyue said boredly.

"The Senate's impeachment vote against the consul is imperative, and Wang Zeren's faction is also at an absolute disadvantage, and the only way to save his political future is for you to take the lead and launch a petition from the officers and men of the 'Zheng He' fleet. You and the 'Zheng He' fleet have achieved great merit and will definitely be able to stop the Senate's decision. ”

"General Li, you're inciting me to start a rebellion."

"It's not unconstitutional, and there's a precedent to follow."

"Then I and the brothers of the 'Zheng He' fleet will become cannon fodder for the infighting in the Senate." Jiang Ziyue hit the nail on the head, "Actually, with General Li's influence, it is completely possible to persuade Elder Ling Zun Li Zhongkun to vote against it at that time, so that the impeachment resolution cannot be passed." That can not only keep Wang Zeren, but also take the opportunity to settle the past suspicions with Wang Zeren, wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone? ”

"If I could do this, I wouldn't have come to you in such a hurry." Li Jingxian seemed very sincere, "After being captured, I thought a lot in the prison of the enemy army, and finally understood that in order to realize one's ambitions, one must give up after all, including making trade-offs with one's own family and vested interests. ”

"Please don't say anything false, 'For the good of the Senate and the people of Rome.'" Jiang Ziyue interrupted him.

"Of course I won't." Li Jingxian responded without thinking, "But I want to tell you that I did it all for my own goals. It was only because I had been a prisoner of the enemy, after all, that it was quite difficult to gather people to oppose the resolution of the Senate at one time. ”

"I also want to tell you that I am not your henchman, let alone your pawn."

"It doesn't matter what the relationship between you and me is. The point is, if you do this, keeping Wang Zeren, an enlightened consul, is in line with your single-minded pursuit of the interests of the Senate and the Roman people, and is also consistent with my goals. That's why I'm here to advise you. ”

"Well, General Li, let me tell you unequivocally that I reject your offer. Don't disturb my private time, please leave. Jiang Ziyue said indifferently.

Li Jingxian got up and said, "I'm glad you can talk to me so much. Although you rejected my suggestion, I believe that one day, you will agree with my proposal. Then he said goodbye to the crowd and left.

After seeing Li Jingxian leave, Jiang Ziyue said to Chen Weiyin and Dana in a heavy tone: "You have also seen that the huge political whirlpool has swept me in. ”

Chen Weiyin said in a comforting tone: "I used to hear Gus Whitehead say that you are a young officer promoted by Consul Wang Zeren. At that time, I knew that there were many things that you would not be able to help yourself. ”

"Thank you for your understanding." Jiang Ziyue said with relief, "But if you return to 'New Byzantium' this time, you will definitely be drawn into a more fierce political struggle." ”

"Ziyue, it's better for us all to apply for retirement, and then return to the planet 'Tai Chi' to live in peace." Dana suggested.

"You said it all, people can't help it in the rivers and lakes. Didn't Lota and I just get expelled from the army before, but we were still pulled back to the front lines of the war. But the enemy on the battlefield, I am not afraid at all. In every battle, I don't need someone to help me with advice, I can win every battle. However, in the face of those political battles, I really don't know what to do. Think of it if Gus hadn't sacrificed. Jiang Ziyue couldn't help but sigh.

At this time, Dana took Jiang Ziyue's hand and was silent.

"Okay, let's stop talking about these heavy topics. We're all going to leave tomorrow, so let's rest early. After Chen Weiyin finished speaking, she stood up and said with a smile, "I'll go back first." Two little lovers, goodbye. ”

"The predecessor of the great beauty, see you now." Jiang Ziyue said goodbye mischievously.

"Goodbye, Dr. Chen." Dana followed suit.

After Chen Weiyin left, Jiang Ziyue said to Dana: "We have many days to sail faster than light in space, and then return to 'New Byzantium' and have a lot of official business to deal with." We were able to stay on the ground for more than twenty hours. I want to ......"

Dana reached out to cover Jiang Ziyue's mouth, interrupted him, and said, "I want to too." However, the Guiyuan Hotel is too tightly controlled, you won't want to take the lead in violating discipline. ”

"I'm staying in a senior officer's room, so it's okay for you to stay in my room for an hour." Jiang Ziyue said confidently.

"After all, I don't feel comfortable. And the impact is not good. In our current relationship, whoever enters whose room will cause a lot of discipline problems. ”

"You're right. And on your 'Tai Chi' planet, the media is even more pervasive. I'm afraid my public confession just now has been broadcast live. Jiang Ziyue felt quite helpless, "Then let's go back to our respective rooms to rest." ”

"Don't." Dana then said expectantly, "My dad has a friend who runs a hotel on Hung Street, which is a commercial district in the daylight area, and very few people rent there, so I've booked a room. ”

"I really didn't think you were ...... than me" Jiang Ziyue didn't continue, but smiled.

"Wait a minute, we'll change into casual clothes and go over."

"Good. However, you have to go and say hello to General Cao Cuixin first, and just say go out with me. ”

"Why should I go? Wouldn't it be better for you to talk to her. ”

"That old woman is not easy to deal with. And she's your boss, I'm going to say it's a bit out of line. ”

"Okay. You'll have to be gentle with me this time, though, you were too rough last time. It was my first time. Dana looked dissatisfied.

In the face of Dana's complaints, Jiang Ziyue smiled and comforted: "Okay." But I beg your pardon, it was me, a old man, last time, and this time I will follow your instructions and ensure your satisfaction. ”

Everything was as they wished. Jiang Ziyue and Dana Pontik quickly returned to their respective rooms in the Guiyuan Hotel in Xinchong City, changed into civilian clothes, and took a taxi to a hotel on Baihong Street in the day district.

The hotel is really inconspicuous, located on a row of shops on the street, and only hangs a common signboard - "Conley Hotel". Due to being in the perpetual daylight zone, the doors and windows do not use the memory materials common in the interstellar age, but are only blackened with black and dark curtains, which appear quite primitive. Fortunately, the owner of the hotel, Kang Xiaoli, operates strictly with three-star standards, which makes the living environment quite good, and reflects the retro style, thus winning many tenants.

Since the planet "Taiji" belongs to the Free Port, staying in a hotel is not like the other planets in the New Roman Empire, which have to go through a strict identity registration. Jiang Ziyue and Dana only showed their ID cards to the front desk, a special image displayed by a personal information card: "The Senate and the Roman People," and then went up to the reserved room on the top floor.

As soon as she entered the door, Jiang Ziyue couldn't wait to hug Dana, give her a deep long kiss, and then hugged her up and said, "Honey, let's take a mandarin duck bath." ”

"Mandarin duck bath?" Dana looked puzzled.

"Wait a minute, you'll understand." Jiang Ziyue replied with a smile on her face, and went into the bathroom with her beloved in her arms.

……

Excitement and excitement, joy and happiness, blend into satisfaction, and then gradually calm down.

The two lay on the bed, grinding each other's bodies.

"We're a serious violation." Jiang Ziyue said with a smile.

"You are an officer, and you are primarily responsible."

"Yes, even though I have fought to the last bullet, I still surrendered my gun and became a prisoner."

"When it is not illegal for a prisoner to be treated, the mistreatment of a soldier is court-martialed. Colonel Jiang Ziyue, you have just committed a serious crime against the soldier Dana Pontic, and I will convict you on behalf of the Senate and the people of Rome, and accept my execution. Dana said as she rolled over and sat down on Jiang Ziyue's face, making him unable to breathe.

"I have the right to ask for an appeal." Jiang Ziyue shouted hard, then grabbed her waist with both hands, lifted her down, and quickly got up and pressed her underneath.

The two looked at each other affectionately.

Dana reached out and put her arms around Jiang Ziyue's neck and asked, "Ziyue, why do you love me?" ”

"Subtlely." Jiang Ziyue didn't think about it, and seemed to have prepared the answer a long time ago, but his tone was also quite puzzled.

"Is this your experience?" Dana was a little disappointed, perhaps Jiang Ziyue's answer lacked the romantic mood she expected.

"Sort of." Jiang Ziyue said and turned around and lay down on the bed, and hugged Dana in his arms.

Then, while stroking Dana, he recalled: "In the past, with Lotta, although she took the initiative to chase me, but everyone fought together in the north and south, born and died, took care of each other, and slowly became concerned about each other, and then I felt that having each other and living with each other was a kind of satisfaction and happiness." It's a pity ......"

"What about me?" Dana asked, but didn't look at Jiang Ziyue again, but leaned tightly on his chest.

"We Chinese say that fate is determined, and I think me and you are the best example." Jiang Ziyue's tone changed from the heaviness when he talked about his ex-wife Lota Staudett just now, to lightness and joy. "Thinking about what happened to us from the first acquaintance, to working together, and then cooperating with each other and designing to deceive the 'little carrot head' them, is full of coincidences and drama. So, I think I'm going to fall in love with you, it's a long time ago arranged. ”

Jiang Ziyue then emphasized: "It's my fate!" ”

"It sounds like we're a natural pair." Dana said with a happy face.

"Of course, you and I are a match made in heaven. Think about me, Jiang Ziyue, who is dignified, wise and brave, and invincible across the entire Yingxian Spiral Arm Interstellar, is simply a hero of the ages, a hero of all ages. Diego Gato said I was out of the universe. Look at you again, it's like the beauty of all Western women for thousands of years has been integrated into you, face, body, which one can be called perfect. And the appearance is pure, but the inside is superior wisdom, high force, and combat value. The media said that I was the overlord of Western Chu, which is completely wrong. You are not Yu Ji, but you should be a good woman, a good woman of a handsome man. ”

After listening to Jiang Ziyue's praise and flattery, Dana said happily and suspiciously: "Ziyue, you must have deceived a lot of girls with this mouth when you were a student." ”

"Well...... this" Jiang Ziyue pretended to be deep, and then his tone changed, and he said with regret, "In fact, Jiang can be regarded as a hero and a young man, and he made great achievements at a young age, but the love at that time was quite a failure." So far, I have only dated three girlfriends. ”

Dana became interested, got up and leaned beside Jiang Ziyue, looked at him and asked, "Three girlfriends?" ”

"Chen Weiyin, Lotta, you."

"So, Dr. Chen is your first love?"

"Yes." Jiang Ziyue's tone of reply was full of emotion.

Dana asked, "You said at the bar just now that you fell in love with Dr. Chen because of her beauty, is it true?" ”

"Of course it's true." Jiang Ziyue replied honestly, "However, this reason is not pure. ”

"And what's the reason?"

"With her, I finally got rid of the psychological burden caused by the first actual combat mission when I was hired." Jiang Ziyue hesitated for a moment before then said seriously: "Her beauty attracted me, and when I was with her, especially sleeping in her arms, I would no longer have nightmares, and I fell in love with her deeply." ”

"What?" Dana looked at Jiang Ziyue in surprise.

Jiang Ziyue shook his head with a wry smile and said, "You women are so amazing. Here's what happened: when I was sixteen years old, after graduating from technical school, I was drafted into the army. After the recruits are trained, they are assigned to the Interstellar Marine Corps of the Frontier Fleet. Unexpectedly, the rookie was going to fly high, and he was ordered to carry out actual combat tasks after more than half a year as a soldier, and by mistake became a key figure. Although I finally fulfilled the mission entrusted to me by the Senate and the Roman people, I also suffered from a severe war syndrome and a serious mental illness. I spent two years in the Invalides in Neo-Byzantium before I was able to return to normal, but my mental illness could not be eradicated, and every time I went to sleep, I had nightmares that made me feel uneasy. ”

"Until I met Chen Weiyin. In order to reward me for my previous contributions, and to train me to be an excellent officer, the army sent me to the People's University in New Byzantium, where I majored in war engineering and minored in general cosmology. There, I met Chen Weiyin, who was then a student majoring in interstellar life. Because the minor was at the Faculty of Cosmology, and we took many public courses together, that's how I got to know her and became obsessed with her. At that time, I was young and frivolous, daring to love and crazy, and I did not have the style of a soldier at all, but at the same time, I was seriously affected by mental illness. So, one night I was in her apartment, and I lost my mind and committed a serious crime against her. ”

"No, you're actually ......" Dana's surprise rose to consternation, and she looked at Jiang Ziyue with wide eyes. She didn't expect that the man she fell in love with had such an unbearable past love history, and she knew it directly from his mouth.

Jiang Ziyue didn't look at Dana anymore, only at the ceiling. However, he still plucked up the courage to tell the story of what happened to the woman he once loved to the woman he loved now.

"Actually, it was she who took the initiative at that time, and I completely became her prisoner." Jiang Ziyue recalled, in a deep tone, "She was like a barbarian queen, completely ignoring my feelings, riding on me, tearing my clothes, and doing whatever she wanted." Although I usually have much more strength than her, I don't know what's going on, and I don't know how to resist her. Whatever I do on me. Then I felt very happy and slowly fell asleep. It wasn't until I woke up the next morning that I found myself in her arms and had committed a felony. But she didn't denounce me, she just cried and complained that I didn't respect her, was too rude to her, and caused her to bleed. I apologized to her again and again, and prepared to go to the pickets and turn myself in. However, she stopped me and only asked me to be gentle with her in the future. ”