"According to the report of the federal side, before you attacked the 'Socrates' base, he was sent away by the only aerospace plane specially reserved by the federal military base!" Wang Zeren's tone was full of regret, this person he hated should have been crushed, but now he still had to find a way to rescue him.

At this time, Fischer added to Jiang Ziyue: "After this battle, the number of prisoners of war under our control is far less than that of the enemy, and the conditions put forward by the enemy are indeed quite favorable to us, and since General Li Jingxian is still alive, Li Zhongkun and other senators have already accepted the enemy's peace request by a majority in the Senate, and the Privy Council has sent a military tribune to the planet 'Taiji' to secretly contact!" ”

"Li Zhongkun is desperate to get his precious son back!"

Wang Zeren's tone at this time seemed very heavy, as a father, he could fully feel Li Zhongkun's mood, all his own children, all sacrificed their lives for the country, so that the Wang family was never in the end, Wang Zeren and his wife, who was also a general, almost cried dry tears in private, but as the first patriarch of the Senate and the Roman people, the imperial consul, he was still extremely resolute in front of the people and his subordinates, and he was not troubled by personal emotions at all.

Then, he said to Jiang Ziyue in a very solemn tone: "Now, Jiang Ziyue, the Senate and the people of Rome need you to hand over Song Xiaoyu in exchange for all the captured generals on our side, I have appointed General Cao Cuixin as a plenipotentiary representative to be responsible for negotiating with the federal side, and you will be his deputy to assist him in completing a series of negotiations and prisoner exchanges!" ”

"Excuse me, Your Excellency, what is the scope of my authority!" Jiang Ziyue asked quickly.

"You must exchange it back for Li Jingxian, and as long as General Cao Cuixin agrees, you can play freely!" Wang Zeren replied without thinking.

"I understand, Your Excellency, the lowly duty will be successfully completed!" Jiang Ziyue replied with confidence.

Wang Zeren was very satisfied with his answer.

Then, Wang Zeren solemnly changed the topic and asked: "Colonel Jiang Ziyue, what do you think about the sudden explosion of the three battleships of the Central Fleet's general flagship 'Constantine' and the flagship of the sub-fleet 'Alexander' and 'Attila' in the fierce battle on the planet 'Aegis', your report does not mention this matter!" ”

"Yes, I didn't say anything about this in the report, in fact, it was only after I went to the planet 'Atlantis' that I learned from the Li Jingxian detachment that I learned from the Li Jingxian detachment that the three flagships and the four ships of the "Brahma" had mysteriously exploded, and at the critical moment of the battle, the three most important flagships all exploded, causing our army to be leaderless, and then defeated. ”

"This is also the reason why you did not communicate directly with the Senate after you led your troops back to defend the planet 'New Byzantium'!" Wang Zeren hurriedly asked.

"Yes, being able to infiltrate into the flagship of our army's general flagship and the flagship of the detachment and cause such significant damage means that there is an enemy spy organization hidden within our army, which has been able to have a decisive impact on the victory or defeat of our army, and it is likely that this infiltration has approached the core of our power, so after returning to the 'New Byzantine' planet, I have not dared to report directly to the Senate the purpose of my operation, that is, I am worried that the enemy will use the communication system and procedures transmitted layer by layer to detect the battle intentions and real strength of our troops!"

Wang Zeren nodded at Jiang Ziyue's words and said: "Although your approach has made many elders dissatisfied, it has been proved that you are right. The Senate Investigation Directorate under Senator Abdulaziz has arrested a group of spies lurking in the communications department of the military department! ”

"The agents of the Perseus Federation were able to infiltrate our military headquarters!" Jiang Ziyue was still surprised.

"No, they're not from the Perseus Commonwealth!" Günt? Fischl explained: "They are splinter elements, at the behest of the separatist forces who fled to the Federation after the turmoil on the planet 'African', and are in cahoots with the side of the Perseus Commonwealth! ”

"I'm afraid that these spies in the military department are the tip of the iceberg, and there should be moles that hide deeper and bigger, after all, with the authority of the military department, it is impossible to transfer personnel to the flagship of the Central Fleet, which has strict audits!"

"Colonel Jiang, you have a point!" Wang Zeren agreed: "The Senate has made a resolution to make it up to Ibrahim? Root? Under the personal leadership of Elder Abdulaziz, together with the Investigation Bureau of the Senate, the Security Department of the Central Fleet and the relevant intelligence departments, the case of the sudden explosion of the four flagships must be cleared, Colonel Jiang, your most important task at present is to assist General Cao Cuixin and successfully complete the negotiations with the prisoners of war of the enemy country! ”

"Understood, Your Excellency!"

"Also, can I be more specific about Song Xiaoyu? Your report only says how she was captured, but it doesn't mention where she was held! Wang Zeren's tone was gentle, but it still had a clear questioning meaning.

Although he had shown generosity just now, in fact, he was still suspicious of Jiang Ziyue's refusal to report Song Xiaoyu's specific whereabouts to him, the consul, the Senate and the Border Fleet, and what made him even more worried and suspicious was that some lower-level officers and soldiers of the Border Fleet had obviously stopped obeying the orders of the Senate and the Border Fleet Headquarters, because those officers and soldiers who were ordered by Jiang Ziyue did not take the initiative to truthfully report who they were guarding.

"'Rubble', a remote asteroid!"

"I don't remember that we still have such a military base!"

"Abandoned after the Great War of 2890, the year before that, Gus? On the eve of Whitehead's lead on the pirate operation, it was reactivated, and since then it has been garrisoned by a special service team consisting of a cruiser squad and a battalion of interstellar marines of the Border Fleet. Lieutenant Colonel Lagerlov! ”

"I've always had a question, Colonel!" Günther, the chief staff of the Privy Council on the side? Fischer asked, "Why don't you send Song Xiaoyu directly to the 'New Byzantium', her identity is so important, wouldn't being imprisoned on a remote asteroid create more uncertainties!" ”

"You have also seen, Mr. Chief, the enemy has driven straight into the 'New Byzantine' planet of our imperial capital, and the security of the 'New Byzantium' will not be stronger than that of the 'rubble', but it is mainly because of the encounter of our flagship in the previous 'Aegis' Star Field Conference that I feel uncertain about the safe environment of the 'New Byzantine' planet, so I would rather choose a place that I can grasp!"

"Okay, I won't pursue this matter again!" Wang Zeren ended the entanglement and discussion on Song Xiaoyu: "The next job is to ensure the safe return of Li Jingxian and the other captives!" ”

This time it was Jiang Ziyue's turn to ask: "Your Excellency, I want to know if you care so much about Li Jingxian, do you want to use this as a means to make a deal with Elder Li Zhongkun!" ”

The question was to the point, but Wang Zeren answered without concealment:

"Yes, a bad deal!"

Then, he explained to Jiang Ziyue:

"Jiang Ziyue, the reason why I talk to you about this issue, and I talk about it openly and honestly and unreservedly, is because I already regard you as a like-minded comrade, although the factional struggle in the Senate has never been made public, and no patriarch dares to admit it to the people, but? Now, Colonel Jiang Ziyue, I think it is necessary to show you that my comrades and I have been committed to reforming the political direction and power structure of the Senate and to returning more power and interests to the people, and that your military victory will be of great help to our ideals and goals, so I hope that you will stand on our side, cooperate with us on the battlefield and in the army, and command from you near the planet 'Taihang' After the frigate Miluojiang became famous for repelling thirteen warships of the Federation, as an archon, I have always placed great expectations on me and given a powerful boost! ”

At this time, Jiang Ziyue finally fully understood why Wang Zeren had been so fond of his talent in the past few years, and why he had always entrusted great authority to major battles.

Jiang Ziyue did not have a clear response to Wang Zeren's words, but still said what he thought in his heart:

"As far as I have heard, His Excellency the Consul and the other two senators want to reform the existing system, to weaken the power of the Senate, to make the Senate more transparent, to increase the powers of the National Assembly and the Political Coordination Council, to separate the prosecution from the judiciary, and it is said that the most important point is to give the people the power to directly elect and recall the Senate, but all this, in my personal opinion, is only a rhetorical political ideal, or rather a propaganda that stirs the hearts of the people, because the Central Fleet is only under the orders of the Senate, And in the decision-making of the Senate, you are always in the minority, and the vast majority of the generals of the Central Fleet are fundamentally opposed to your reforms, and it is precisely because of the current system that they have the power and status they have now! ”

He then analyzed: "If I am not wrong, you want to take advantage of the opportunity to exchange for Li Jingxian, let his father Li Zhongkun return a favor to you, and temporarily support your proposal in the decision-making of the Senate, but all transactions must be based on the basic principle of equivalence, Li Jingxian's life is very valuable, but it is not enough to let Li Zhongkun take his political life as collateral, so, in exchange for Li Jingxian, your proposal should not be to nominate yourself as dictator again, but to the dominating power of the Central Fleet!" ”

"You analyzed it very well, Jiang Ziyue!" Wang Zeren happily exclaimed, the bald man in front of him, his words made him a little impressed, he had always thought that Jiang Ziyue was just the kind of technical professional officer from an ordinary background who focused on the battlefield, and he didn't want to have such a unique insight into politics and power schemes.

"Your Excellency, please forgive me, even if Li Zhongkun votes according to your wishes, the personnel of the Central Fleet are there, and it will be difficult for you to really control the Central Fleet for a long time, after all, many old-school commanders have been entrenched in the Central Fleet for many years and have formed a stubborn community of interests!"

"Regarding the question you raised, I have already made arrangements, and the main force of the Central Fleet will become a starfleet that is truly loyal to the Senate and the Roman people in the future!"

Wang Zeren was very sure, and it was obvious that he had planned and made smooth arrangements long ago.

"Okay, Ziyue, that's all for today's conversation! The work ahead will be hard for you, and you will inevitably become the focus of attention at the celebration banquet tomorrow night, and I hope you can make your position clear to the people of the whole country at the right time! ”

"Rest assured, Your Excellency, as a warrior who swears allegiance to the Senate and the Roman people, I will be cautious in my words and deeds!" After Jiang Ziyue answered in sleek words, he stood up and saluted.

Wang Zeren also stood up and rarely returned a standard Roman salute.

“veni，vidi，vici.”

“veni，vidi，vici.”

Jiang Ziyue, who walked out of the Imperial Privy Council, looked a little melancholy.

Despite the rare victory, he felt lonely and lost in his heart, his beloved wife and friends who once fought side by side are long gone, the glory of the empire that once swept the universe seems to be gone, and now he is facing a huge political whirlpool that is about to completely involve him.

At this time, Jiang Ziyue missed his previous relationship with Gus even more? Whitehead, Lotta? The days when Stoldt fought together, at that time, everyone could discuss and plan together if there was a difficulty, and now, everything has to rely on themselves.

However, in front of the Privy Council, which was full of power, he did not hesitate too much, but left quickly, took the military plane and went straight to the military dormitory, where there was another beautiful person waiting for him, in the past war, this person can be regarded as Jiang Ziyue's "most intimate" and the most successful comrade-in-arms.

Very: "Goddess", the star "Himalayas" threw itself into the "embrace" of the "Great Wall" mountain range, leaving only a large red light over the planet "New Byzantium".

"Hello, sir!"

A long-lost but familiar voice greeted him.

Dana? Pontiac was saluting him.

A black boat-shaped hat with a golden military badge embellishes her wavy blonde hair, coupled with a tailor-made military uniform, which makes her look heroic, and she has not seen her for half a year, she is not only more radiant, but also promoted to a first-class soldier, with less the weakness and tenderness of a girl when they first met, and more of the strength and handsomeness of a female soldier.

"Hello, Dana!" Jiang Ziyue happily returned the salute, and looked quite excited: "Please forgive me for not coming to see you immediately when I returned to 'New Byzantium', you know, gravity adaptation rehabilitation is closed, and the consul summoned me as soon as possible......"

"No, sir, you don't have to blame yourself!" Dana smiled and interrupted his almost incoherent speech, "I can understand that you are busy with military affairs, and besides, I should have seen you first!" ”

Jiang Ziyue paused and said solemnly: "I sincerely apologize and thank you for the incident in April!" ”

"Apologies and thanks!" Dana had a puzzled look on her face.

"Yes, the fake show of opening the guest house must have caused you a lot of trouble, so, first of all, I apologize to you very much!" Jiang Ziyue was full of apologies.

After coming up with this idea, he had some difficulties, first, he was afraid of Dana? Pontic's reluctance to cooperate, secondly, because he was worried that even if Dana agreed and implemented it, it would cause trouble, judging from the fact that the media in the New Roman Empire are now hyped up the "affair" of the two of them, this kind of trouble is really not small, after all, until this time, many media practitioners and ordinary people still don't know about the original imperial gossip array company Bin Jiang Ziyue and Dana? Pontic's date is just a well-planned combination of beauty and empty city schemes, and even if they knew, they always liked to focus on their personal relationship, not caring about truth or falsehood and their true intentions.

Dana smiled slightly and said: "There is trouble, but I don't care very much, in the end, I can be regarded as helping you and your fleet, I also feel very honored, such a young and insignificant status can save the entire Senate and the people of Rome!" ”

"This is also the reason why I want to thank you so much......" Jiang Ziyue seemed to be a little exhausted, and in the face of Dana, he expressed his inner gratitude and only thought of one "ten thousand".

"Sir......" Dana interrupted, but didn't continue.

Her clear and white face flushed, her blue and shining eyes also turned away, and after hesitating for a while, she plucked up her courage like a shy little girl, looked at Jiang Ziyue in front of her again, and said:

"You have to apologize and thank you, but you come empty-handed!"

Jiang Ziyue couldn't help but be stunned, so that he was a little at a loss, although the other party's tone was gentle, but it was also full of dissatisfaction and blame, and even the title rarely used "you" instead of "you".

"I'm sorry, I ......" Jiang Ziyue had a look of embarrassment and self-reproach on her face.

"I thought you'd bring flowers, and at worst, you'd bring a bag of fruit like you did last time!" Dana continued.

"Please forgive me, I ......" Jiang Ziyue didn't know what to say.

Dana paused for a moment before continuing, "Before you come, Xuanda Officer Diego? Gato came to me, and he asked me to attend the Senate Celebration Banquet tomorrow night with Fatoume, who was pretending to be you, and prepared a speech for me, asking me to do everything I said and did as planned! ”

At this, she choked up a little, but still insisted: "I have completely become a tool of you big heroes......"

At this time, Jiang Ziyue finally had a clear understanding of Dana's reaction, and Dana willingly cooperated with her earlier to perform a beauty empty city plan, and she and Dana were reduced to Diego again? Gato and even the Senate as a tool to the Imperial Proclamator Diego? Gatto's style of acting, he wants to use Jiang Ziyue and Dana's "scandal and rhyme" to hype up, in order to divert the attention of the people, cover up the defeat of the "three-headed dog" and the foolish people of the empire's internal and external difficulties.