Although he knew that Luo Shilin would take this opportunity to drive herself out of the Luo family, Luo Zhaobing still fulfilled the political agreement without hesitation and publicly declared his support for President Richard? Milhouse was re-elected and joined his campaign, cheering for him and canvassing for his votes. 1(6) k Small Stories αр.(1)(6)Because of the high prestige enjoyed by her two husbands, her own strong support for philanthropy over the years, and her strong appeal among the Chinese community in the Federation, as soon as she appeared on the election stage, she quickly won the support of the majority of low-income classes and the large Chinese population, saving the Milhouse election situation from collapse.

Also as a fulfillment of the responsibility of the agreement, and out of repayment, while still sitting firmly on the federal presidential throne, Milhouse appointed First Deputy Secretary of State Qian Zan and First Deputy Minister of Defense General Shi Jingsheng as ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the planet "Taiji" to hold prisoner exchange negotiations with the Imperial side under the leadership of the International Red Cross.

Since the Immortal Interstellar Federation took the initiative to show great sincerity and sent vice-ministerial-level officials to negotiate with a high level in the past, Wang Zeren, the consul of the New Roman Empire, also readily appointed Gu Danqing, the deputy of the Imperial Foreign Affairs Officer, and General Cao Cuixin, the deputy of the Imperial Military and Civil Protection Officer, to negotiate with him with full powers.

The federal side originally hoped that the negotiations would be held in secrecy from beginning to end, but the Imperial side deliberately 'revealed' the news, and when Qian Zan and General Shi Jingsheng checked into the new Bund Hotel in Shanghai, reporters and photobots had already surrounded the hotel. But from the beginning of the preparatory meeting, it was closed. At the same time, the "Tai Chi" Planetary Security Bureau sent a large number of police officers and Zhiyuan people to stand guard outside the Xiangjiang Hotel.

The four vice ministerial-level negotiators sent by the two sides were all of pure Chinese descent, which led the news media to jokingly call the talks, which were related to the fate of the two countries' 200,000 prisoners of war, a "mahjong conference." However, the "mahjong" table did not go smoothly at the beginning, and the two high-ranking imperial 'female' and 'sexual' officials began to aggressively 'force' people, in addition to demanding that the federal side release all the prisoners of war in custody, but also to transfer nearly 10,000 defectors according to the list already drawn up by the imperial side, as a condition for 'handing' over the biological son of General Su Yu, a crucial prisoner of war, Rob.

The original highest goal of the Federation representatives was to achieve a one-on-one 'exchange' with the other party, so that they could exchange 90,000 Imperial soldiers for all their 90,000 soldiers, including Robb. Expecting that the Imperial side would open their mouths on the grounds that Robb was the son of General Su Yu, they set a preparatory goal to release all the 110,000 Imperial prisoners in their custody in exchange for Rob and 90,000 Federation soldiers. But apparently, they underestimated Robb's "value", and did not expect that Robb alone was not only worth 20,000 federal soldiers, but also nearly 10,000 "freedom and democracy people" who had defected to the light.

The Empire's unexpected offer caught the two senior federal officials off guard, and the negotiations soon reached an impasse. The plenipotentiary did not dare to make a claim, so he had to ask for a temporary experience, and at the same time send a foreign 'handed' messenger to the planet Andromeda to inform the center of the free and democratic world of the shameless demands of the authoritarian dictatorship.

Just when the prisoners of war of the two countries were hoping that the "mahjong conference" would reach a good result so that he could return home and reunite with his family as soon as possible, the responsibility for the defense of the "Yi" planet by the "Haraldi" detachment of the Central Fleet of the Imperial Army was taken over by the more powerful "Charlemagne" detachment. Gus? Colonel Whitehead leads Jiang Ziyue and Rota? Staudert returned directly to the capital planet Neo-Byzantium.

This time, they were not welcomed by the grand spectacle of the previous one, and even the press was ordered to prohibit reporting on the battle of the "Haraldi" squadron in the "Yi" field and its glorious victory. But the imperial consul Wang Zeren still held an investiture ceremony in the Privy Council, for the creation of a tactical miracle of Lotta? Stoddt and her men were awarded the Meritorious Service.

In the march of "The Road to Imperial Glory" witnessed by Colonel Gus and Lieutenant Colonel Jiang Ziyue, Wang Zeren, dressed in a veteran robe, personally wore a shining gold Caesar medal and two major rank rigid epaulettes for Lotta. Subsequently, on behalf of the consul, Lota conferred decorations on his officers and soldiers.

After the ceremony, the three commanders walked out of the Privy Council together. This time, they both wore the same Captain's stiff cap, but Lota had a deep affection for the Lieutenant's soft cap.

"It's still cooler to wear a soft military hat." She said reluctantly.

"It's cooler to be bald." Gus smiled and said, "You don't want to wear a military hat, you're already cool with your bald head." ”

Jiang Ziyue did not join them in ridiculing, but looked at the three people who were walking up at the bottom of the steps.

They are Ulf, a member of the Imperial Academy of Sciences? Bernstein and his student Dr. Weiyan Chen, biologist Mia? Mrs. Frobel.

Gus, who also noticed the visitor, immediately gloated and said, "Haha, there's a good show to watch now." ”

"What do you say, Gus?" Lota exclaimed disgruntly.

Jiang Ziyue greeted him warmly, saluted and shook hands with the three scientists who had just climbed the steps. Especially Chen Weiyin, who has been separated for nearly half a year, is still radiant, which makes him 'fascinated'.

"I'm so glad to see you again." Jiang Ziyue said excitedly, and then hugged each other warmly desperately.

Lota on the side was stunned by her future husband's behavior, but soon regained her pretended composure and calm.

Chen Weiyin pushed Jiang Ziyue away and asked in a flat tone, "I heard that you are getting married." Congratulations. ”

Jiang Ziyue nodded and said, "Yes, Lota and I have decided to get married at the end of this month." With that, he pulled Lota to his side and continued, "We're going to sign up and travel to the planet Africa. ”

"Congratulations and I wish you happiness." Chen Weiyin smiled and shook hands with the two old friends who were about to become newcomers. As Jiang Ziyue's former 'girlfriend', she did her best to show her due demeanor.

"Thank you." Lota happily responded.

"I'm sorry, we have to make a report to the Senate, and we're out of company." Chen Weiyin quickly said goodbye, and then walked into the Privy Council with two other scientists.

Gus pretended to be surprised and said, "I didn't expect it, Ziyue, you dare to hug your ex-'girlfriend' in front of your fiancée." I've seen your charm and courage. ”

"They're old friends, they haven't seen each other for half a year, and there's no fuss about hugging them." As his fiancée, Lota didn't seem to care.

"Heh, you've said so, it seems that my big light bulb is too mouthy." Gus put away his smile and said, "General Li Jingxian invited the three of us to a banquet tonight, are you going to go?" ”

"Major General Li Jingxian? Former acting commander of the 'Cyrus' fleet? Lota asked, surprised.

"Now it's Vice Admiral Li Jingxian, the first deputy commander of the 'Constantine' fleet." Gus replied.

"I really didn't expect that the 'Cyrus' fleet lost the battle and left 30,000 interstellar Marine brothers to escape, and he, the acting commander, could still be promoted?" Lota looked indignant.

"Lotta, don't worry about these things." Jiang Ziyue comforted his fiancée, "Li Jingxian's father is Li Zhongkun, the patriarch of the Senate. Do you know what kind of nickname the citizens of Neo-Byzantium gave him? ”

"*** party leader!" Gus answered first, and then said, "There is an old father covering, as long as he doesn't make any big mistakes, he will naturally be able to move smoothly." However, having said that, the situation faced by the 'Cyrus' fleet at that time was very critical, and the fact that he was able to make such a decision also shows that his courage and wisdom were fundamentally different from those of ordinary gentlemen. ”

"Really?" Lota asked suspiciously, "It seems that Gus you 'quite like' him is very respectful." ”

"Gus is boasting about his courage and wisdom." Jiang Ziyue explained, "You forgot? At first, Gus persuaded General Li Jing to abandon the Marine Corps and get rid of the entanglement with the enemy. ”

"Look, Lotta, that's what a confidant!" Gus immediately said to Lota in a 'tone' of lesson, "I advise you not to marry Ziyue, and let him go to me." ”

"You can cool off." Lota said boringly, and then turned to ask Jiang Ziyue: "Ziyue, do you want to go?" ”

"I don't want to go." But Jiang Ziyue immediately asked Gus after speaking, "Do you think it's a little inappropriate for the two of us not to go?" ”

"Of course not." Gushao replied without hesitation, "He must be upset to refuse his kindness without a good reason." Although you have to admit that Li Jingxian's talent and vision are far from being comparable to the ordinary***, after all, he is also a high-ranking cadre, and he values face more than anything else. If you don't go, he will feel disgraced and think that you are not giving him face. ”

"What if you don't give face?" Lota put on an aggressive 'forced' posture, as if it was not Gus standing in front of her, but the "*** party leader" Li Jingxian.

"Of course not." Gus smiled and said, "But I personally would like to go, I heard that his sister is very beautiful, according to you Chinese, I still want to take this opportunity to show well." Perhaps, I can become the 'daughter-in-law' of Elder Li, and when the time comes, I will be prosperous. Gus rolled his eyes, showing a very happy look, "Think about it, for a man who hasn't cheated on his wife in his thirties, what a happy thing it will be to hold Jiang 'girl' straight to the clouds!" ”

"I see. Then we should not go, so as not to affect your grand plan and miss your life. Lota said with a smile.

"No, Lotta." Jiang Ziyue said seriously, "Let's go, Gus is right, people like Li Jingxian not only have a good face, but also get used to others obeying him." Besides, we have a relationship with him, and it's nothing to go to his house for a meal. ”

"This is the demeanor of a general." Gus patted Jiang Ziyue on the shoulder and said to Rota, "You two are here, you must help me from the side." In case I accidentally let me chase Miss Li into my hands, those two will be my white-headed benefactors in the future, and I will also be in the ranks of *** at that time, and I will definitely be promoted and make a fortune, and I will never treat the two of them badly. ”

Gus said it very carefully, which made Lota feel very funny, and said disdainfully: "Come on, it's ***, I think you can make a bald party at most." ”

"Then you're skinheads." Gus sneered at each other.

Jiang Ziyue said: "We'll call you again before we leave, and we'll go together then." Alright, Lota and I will go home first, and we'll see you in the evening, Gus. ”

Gus was not from Neo-Byzantium, and he had to stay in military hostels temporarily or go straight back to the warship in space, like other non-native soldiers.

Besides, Chen Weiyin followed Bernstein and Frobel into the Privy Council, and after being received by the imperial consul Wang Zeren, they went to the Senate together. In the past month or so, they have submitted numerous reports to the Senate and the Privy Council on the interstellar planet "Yi". They were scrutinized by the Security Service and the Secret Service, proving that they had not collaborated with the enemy, and had not betrayed the interests of the Senate and the Roman people during their fall into the Confederation.

It was not the first time for Chen Weiyin to enter the Senate, but he had always visited as a student, but now he came to the Senate as a scientist to be questioned and heard. However, she did not feel any nervousness, but was full of loss.

If she hadn't met Jiang Ziyue, her mood would not have been so bad. The man who had pursued her passionately proposed to marry another 'woman'. This is not good news for her. Love once came to me, so close, but I refused, there was no clear reason. At this point, she began to wonder what kind of life goal she was pursuing.

"Chen, what's wrong?" Bernstein, behind him, asked in a low voice and tugged at her hand.

Chen Weiyin realized that she had lost her mind at this time, and she had actually walked to his side after the Imperial Archon. While this does not violate any form of law or regulation, it can be considered very disrespectful in such a formal and dignified setting.

She hurriedly retracted behind Wang Zeren, walked side by side with Bernstein and Frobel in front of the Privy Council Alternate Senators, and walked through the People's Square, walked up the steps, walked through the Perseus Corridor, and entered the Senate Chamber in the broad-sounding "Supreme People's Senate" march.

After a series of formalized procedures and speeches, everyone is seated. Wang Zeren asked Bernstein to make a brief report summarizing the findings of the expedition on the planet Yi, and at the same time to let the alternate senators, who had not been able to contact their reports before, understand the basic situation.

As a member of the Academy of Sciences, Bernstein had the right to sit in his seat and speak, but he still stood up and walked to the center of the chamber to explain to the ninety-nine dignitaries who held the future of the empire in their hands a series of major discoveries on the interstellar planet "Yi" since May.

First of all, there is the invulnerable "strange matter" beneath the planet's surface. This layer of matter has now been proven to be hollow, providing near-absolute security for a colorful world.

Chen Weiyin, who was at the table, couldn't help but recall the "adventure" more than two months ago, when the three of them encountered a swarm of "particle river crabs" in a basin 20 kilometers east of the "Freedom Beachhead".

These four-legged monsters, who could not speak, 'forced' them onto a slightly protruding circular platform in the middle of the basin. Before they could comprehend what was going on, a palpable sense of weightlessness struck them violently, and the platform quickly sank into the darker underground.

"All sensors are out of order!" Chen Weiyin shouted in horror, but as soon as she finished speaking, she found that the communication between the three of them had also been interrupted.

She had no choice but to let the platform take them underground.

Soon, though, she saw a glow beneath her, and then it grew stronger and stronger, and finally she saw a beautiful world of green forests and blue water meandering beneath the platform. In this world, there are still clouds and smoke, purple and red 'flowers' and grasses, birds and birds flying high, 'color' colorful insects and fish, and vigorous and clever beasts......

The platform finally came to a halt on a high ground, but the three men were completely attracted by the sight before them, and stood on the platform motionless.

"Oh my God, this is a giant biopod!" Mia came from the power armor's communication system? Frobel's exclamation.

Then, Chen Weiyin found that all the sensors of the power armor were back to normal. Excitingly, they found that the air composition of the underground world was perfectly suitable for human life, but the air pressure was high and the oxygen volume ratio was 50%.

"Looks like we can remove the power armor and breathe freely." Bernstein said excitedly.

"It's the best idea I've heard since May." Chen Weiyin said as he removed the power armor and climbed out of the lifted back.

She took a bold deep breath, the higher oxygen level of the air with the smell of grass and 'flowers', which made her feel refreshed, and she happily closed her eyes and enjoyed the fresh air of the interstellar planet. Then she happily jumped off the platform and stepped onto the verdant meadow.

Mrs. Frobel, who climbed out of the power armor, hurriedly shouted: "Don't run around, beware of dangerous creatures." ”

Chen Weiyin ran back to the platform.

Calm, they carefully observed the situation around them. They were surrounded by a large forest of plants resembling a convulsion, and a small river flowed out of the forest and passed through the foot of the highlands. The sky is blue, but not as pure and transparent as the sky on habitable planets. Moreover, there is a white 'colored' arc of light in the middle of the sky, and the light it emits is very strong, as dazzling as the sun.

Bernstein, who proposed to remove the power armor, remained in the power armor. Using the power armor's well-established sensing system, he determined that the arc coincided with the planet's meridian and was moving at a speed of 7.5 degrees per hour. After explaining the discovery to his two companions, he exclaimed: "This arc is like the sun on our planets!" It provides light and day to the world in this 'strange matter' layer, and brings about the cycle of day and night. ”

Immediately afterward, they relied on the equipment of the power armor to carry out a large number of surveys and recording activities in situ.