After being reprimanded by their superiors, Jiang Ziyue and Lota Staudette had no choice but to walk out of Admiral Karios's office and wait for the punishment decision in the secretariat outside. (Read the whole text on the Shilu K Literature Network)

"Ziyue, I'm so sorry." Lota apologized to Jiang Ziyue.

Jiang Ziyue looked at the other party in distraction, and said dissatisfiedly: "Rota, I didn't expect you to do such a thing." ”

The other person's words show that they do not accept their apologies and do not forgive their impulsive behavior. Lota said remorsefully, "I'm also impulsive, I just want to spend a little more time with you." ”

"Thank you for your kindness." Jiang Ziyue responded angrily, "You must understand that we are soldiers and must be disciplined. Also, I told you that I won't accept you. Chen Weiyin fell into the hands of the enemy, I am very uncomfortable, but I don't need you to do this to me. ”

Lotta was about to say something, but seeing his resentful expression, she swallowed it back and said no more.

Vice Admiral Shi Weiqing, the director of the picket unit of the Border Fleet, passed in front of them with a mysterious smile, and the two young officers immediately stood up and watched him enter the commander's office.

As soon as he entered the 'door', Shi Weiqing said with a smile: "Sir, as I said, with Major Jiang's 'sexuality' personality, he will definitely come to surrender himself." ”

"I wanted to let him go, but he didn't want to let him go." Karios was embarrassed and said, "Bergdorf will 'force' me to fire him." ”

"Expelled from the Order of Caesar with oak leaves? It's big news. Shi Weiqing still smiled, and he seemed happy to see such a scene.

Karios looked grim and said: "I have to stop this from happening, at least not to let Bergdorf 'intervene'. ”

Shi Weiqing immediately understood that Jiang Ziyue, an ordinary disciplinary case, had now been dragged into the whirlpool of power struggle at the top of the army and even the Senate. So, he immediately asked, "Sir, what do you say you should do?" If both of them are in love, they should have at least two major demerits, be suspended for one year, and if the impact is worse, they should be immediately expelled from the army and stripped of all meritorious service. ”

"Do you want me to lose one of my right-hand men?" Karios asked dissatisfied, and then emphatically said, "General Shi, this is the Frontier Fleet, and you, the picket director, still have to obey me, the commander-in-chief. ”

Unlike the Central Fleet, the Inspector General of the Frontier Fleet and the troops under his leadership, although nominally directly stationed by the Senate, were actually a discipline department under the command of the Commander-in-Chief. It is still under the command and dispatch of the Commander of the Frontier Fleet, and all disciplinary actions against military personnel must be approved by the Commander before the Inspector General can be promulgated and implemented.

The picket directors and pickets of the Central Fleet were the real senate in name and operation. The Chief Picket of the Central Fleet and his troops were directly under the instructions of the Senate, and the punishment of the officers and men of the Central Fleet and all their own actions were not subject to any restraint from the Commander of the Central Fleet, and the Senate even authorized the Inspector General of the Central Fleet to directly arrest the Commander of the Central Fleet.

The reason why the difference is so big is entirely due to the strength and importance of the two fleets. Even if the Frontier Fleet were to rebel as a whole, it would be able to muster at most three or four thousand cruisers and other smaller destroyers, with limited power. But the Central Fleet is different, all the battleships of the empire are concentrated there, and there are hundreds of thousands of 'elite' marines, once the rod is revealed, no one can stop it. Therefore, in addition to maintaining order and discipline in the fleet, the picket units of the Central Fleet also had an extremely important mission, to monitor the commanders of the Central Fleet and prevent them from gaining self-respect.

Therefore, the commander of the Central Fleet, Marshal Bogdorff, could not be as unscrupulous as Karios. Every time he personally took command, his flagship "Genghis Khan" was always followed by several so-called picket ships. Although these ships have average firepower, they can quickly and effectively interfere with and even control the Central Fleet's own communication systems.

Naturally, General Shi Weiqing, who is the picket director of the Border Fleet, cannot be as high as his counterparts in the Central Fleet. To Karios's warning, he could only humbly answer:

"I understand, sir. But discipline is discipline, and whoever violates it must be punished according to the law. "Shi Weiqing does not intend to concede too much, he is not a member of the faction of Field Marshal Bergdorf and the conservative senators, but he just wants to enforce the law impartially.

"I know that......" Karios felt rather tricky. On the one hand, he was very worried that Bergdorff would make a fuss about this matter and go to the Senate to take the opportunity to 'get' him, the commander of the pro-reform border fleet, from power, and on the other hand, he was unwilling to lose Jiang Ziyue. After all, no matter what kind of treatment result, it is equivalent to ending Jiang Ziyue's road to glory. Finally, the border fleet finally produced a talent that people can be proud of, but it was abandoned because of life style problems.

Seeing the embarrassment of his superiors, Shi Weiqing said coldly: "Sir, I also want to remind you that Major Jiang Ziyue had already violated the prohibition order last night, and he didn't drink the low-alcohol red wine for the army, and went to the bar outside to get drunk. The two infractions combined, the grounds for his dismissal were more than sufficient. ”

His words did alert Karios, who stared at him and asked, "What do you mean?" ”

"Sir, I just want to do things according to the law." Shi Weiqing replied solemnly, "As for you wanting to keep Major Jiang Ziyue, I don't think you need to consult with me. ”

Karios hesitated for a moment, then said to him, "Alright then, you wait outside." ”

So, Lieutenant General Shi Weiqing also went to the office. Jiang Ziyue and Lota immediately stood up as a sign of respect.

"I wonder whose idea it was last night?" Shi Weiqing sternly interrogated the two violators.

"Sir, I'm asking her to stay." Jiang Ziyue immediately took the initiative to take responsibility.

"Don't be reckless, Major." General Shi Weiqing said disdainfully, "You are giving false testimony. The picketers' surveillance system has recorded that you are too drunk to stand up when you enter the camp. Then he turned to Lota and said, "Captain Stoldt, I don't know how much affection you have for the Major, but this is the Army, and you are an officer, and your parents have worked with me, and they are law-abiding men and have high honors. In my opinion, your actions not only violated military discipline and violated your oath of enlistment, but also dishonored your parents' reputation, and directly harmed the Major. ”

"It's all my fault, sir." Lota said and bowed her head in remorse.

"If it had been before, perhaps you could have been lenient. However, your success in the Yi field has been brilliant, and the Cyrus fleet has suffered heavy losses, so the internal situation has become more complicated. At this time, only by severely punishing you can we avoid the 'intensification' of some undeserved but already serious contradictions. Shi Weiqing said helplessly, "That means you both have to leave the army." ”

"It's none of Major Jiang's business, it's all my ......"

"Don't talk about it." General Shi persuaded the other party, "This is also a good thing, if you leave the army, you will not be bound, you can love whatever you want." ”

At this time, Vice Admiral Fernández de Bazuran, chief of staff of the Frontier Fleet, also entered the secretariat, and after looking at the two young men, he asked Shi Weiqing: "What does the commander mean?" ”

"He's still hesitating." Shi replied.

"I see." Bazuran finished and went into the office.

Seeing Bazuran coming, Karios asked eagerly, "Fernandez, what do you say I should do?" ”

Without hesitation, Bazuran replied: "Immediately dismiss the two men, report their disciplinary violations to the entire fleet, as a negative example, and use this to start a rectification of discipline." ”

"But in that case, we're losing a tactical genius." Karios, however, seemed rather reluctant.

"Sir, even if he is really a genius, he has violated discipline and should have been punished. Coupled with the fact that the situation is very unfavorable for us now, we can only give up on him. Bazuran persuaded.

"Can't you think of a way to do both?" Karios cast an expectant glance at the Chief of Staff.

"The Central Fleet is not stationed in the Iseron starfield, which is not a problem at all." Bazuran's heart was actually very anxious, but he still calmly said to the commander: "But now, Marshal Bergdorf must also know about Major Jiang and Captain Stoldett's violation of discipline and sleeping together, and he will definitely make a big fuss. While it's still early, the generals haven't come to the regular meeting yet, so you have to act quickly so as not to leave him with a handle. Otherwise, when it comes to the regular meeting of the generals, he will definitely mention this matter and take the opportunity to attack you for not being able to govern the army and conniving at your subordinates. Then he will be able to take over the Frontier Fleet on the spot with the support of the generals, in accordance with the special provisions of the Law of War. ”

The special provisions of the "Law of War" mentioned by Bazulan mean that in a full-scale war and a state of alert, the commander of the Central Fleet may remove the commander of the border fleet from his post and directly control the border fleet after consultation between the commanders of the two fleets in the event of a dereliction of duty by the commander of the border fleet.

But Karios did not realize the seriousness of the problem, and said arrogantly: "Does he dare? Although he is a field marshal, I am directly appointed by His Excellency the Consul. ”

"Sir, despite the cancellation of the all-out attack on the Federation, we are still on alert for all-out war, and the conditions are still in place. And as you know, not all generals are loyal to you. In particular, the shelter of discipline violators will make more people dissatisfied. ”

Listening to the analysis of the chief of staff, Karios fell silent, but quickly said: "Okay, Fernández, I listen to you. ”

So Lieutenant General Shi Weiqing was called in again.

Karios ordered, "General Shi, please draw up a punishment order. Captain Stoddt bears the primary responsibility. Jiang Ziyue was unable to stop Captain Stoldt's behavior at that time, and I don't think I need to suffer too heavy a punishment. ”

"No, sir. Both of them must be expelled together, and a public expulsion ceremony must be held. Let Bergdorf have nothing to say. Bazuran said coldly.

Karios quickly shook his head and said, "This is too much. ”

"I know you're soft-hearted. But I can't keep Major Jiang anymore, if you don't do it thoroughly, you will be implicated. At that time, you and Major Jiang Ziyue will not be able to save it, and it will affect Your Excellency the Archon. Ba Zulan calmly analyzed the reasoning to the superiors, "Besides, blaming their disciplinary violations on the impulse of two people is completely a matter of life style. According to the "Opinions on the Handling of the Aftermath of Disciplined Servicemen" issued by the Senate, servicemen who have been dismissed because of problems in their personal life style can still be re-drafted into the army when the army needs them, regardless of their past suspicions. Therefore, we do not necessarily lose Jiang Ziyue forever, and both he and Captain Stoldt can return to our border fleet at the right time. ”

"Then it's a fart with your pants off." Shi Weiqing described it unceremoniously.

"If this fart is not good, it will still be covered with feces 'pee', so this 'pants' must be taken off!" De Bazuran explained it to the other party in the same vulgar terms.

Karios didn't make a decision right away, pacing back and forth in front of the two men, pondering and hesitating.

"Sir, we must get things sorted out before the regular meeting begins." Bazuran reminded.

At this time, Blake Karios made up his mind and ordered: "Prepare for the expulsion ceremony." ”

"Yes, sir." Although the other party followed his advice, Bazuran also seemed helpless. After all, this kind of result is something that no one in the border fleet wants to see.

The sound of the horn of an emergency assembly soon resounded throughout the Frontier Fleet Headquarters building and the surrounding barracks. The recruits, who were still exercising in the morning, hurriedly interrupted their training, lined up in a neat line, and assembled at the airfield in front of the headquarters building under the leadership of the instructor. The officers and soldiers, who were eating breakfast, also put down their utensils and ran towards the airport. All servicemen who were required to leave their work to participate in the assembly according to the regulations left their posts and rushed to the airport to assemble.

Soon, the soldiers completed the assembly and lined up in a huge and neat phalanx on the airfield in front of the headquarters building.

Three honor guards walked out of the building with the national flag, military flag and fleet flag and stood on the steps. Admiral Karios came out with Bazuran and stood on the right side of the flag. Shi Weiqing walked out from the other side with Jiang Ziyue and Lota Stoldt and stood on the left side of the flag.

Once everyone was in place, Karios stepped forward, raised his right hand and pressed his left 'chest', then threw it forward and upward, straightened out, and saluted the officers and men of the Frontier Fleet below the steps. Then he exclaimed, "Where is the Senate and the warriors of the Roman people?" ”

"VENI, VIDI," THE OFFICERS AND MEN AT THE AIRPORT IMMEDIATELY RESPONDED WITH A FLOOD OF RESPONSES.

Karios lowered his right hand and retreated into place.

The Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Bazuran, came out and announced loudly: "The Senate and the Border Fleet under the Roman people hold a ceremony for the expulsion of soldiers who have violated discipline. Now, by Vice Admiral Shi Weiqing, the Picket Director of the Border Fleet, the order for the investigation and punishment of Major von Jiang Ziyue and Captain Lota Staudert for their indiscipline has been announced. ”

The Chief of Staff's words immediately surprised many of the officers and men of the original task force below.

Captain Joseph Dietrich whispered to Lieutenant Benjamin Alfrec, who was next to him with a stunned face, "Look at what you have done, the captain and Captain Staudett are all done now. ”

In the face of the accusation, Alfryk and several sergeants such as Tang Xingyun next to him did not dare to come out.

General Shi Weiqing announced according to the script:

"Vice Admiral Shi Weiqing, the Senate and the Inspector General of the Border Fleet Command of the Roman People, is now officially announced, on the evening of July 2, 2918 UTC on the eastern hemisphere of the planet Iserron, Captain Lota Staudett stayed overnight in Major Jiang Ziyue's apartment. After the confessions of the two and the investigation by the picket troops, it has now been proved that after the welcome banquet on the evening of the 2nd, the two went out to drink excessively, impulsively, and were not rational, which led to this violation of discipline. ”

"The conduct of the two men has violated article 3, paragraph 1, and article 19, paragraph 3, of the Disciplinary Decree of the Senate and the Roman People's Army, which prohibits the drinking of alcohol outside the home and prohibits non-marital servicemen from living and sleeping together in the station. Although the two were first-time offenders, and they took the initiative to admit their mistakes to the commander and the inspector general of pickets, with a correct attitude and profound reflection, they were both officers because they first violated the prohibition of alcoholism and then violated discipline and slept together, the circumstances were serious and the impact was bad. Therefore, with the approval of the commander, Major Jiang Ziyue and Captain Lota Stodder were punished as follows: they were immediately dismissed from all positions in the army, and they were dismissed from the army. ”

This decision immediately 'aroused' the exclamation of the vast number of officers and men below. Because the behavior of male and female officers in love sleeping together occasionally occurs, but the punishment has never been so severe, and it is the first case that the first offender was dismissed. As a result, the officers and men began to talk in low voices.

"You can't be so bold when you win a battle. If you want to get an outside hotel to open a room, it will be safe. It's a shame. A stout 'female' sergeant sighed.

But after talking to herself, she immediately remembered the recruits she had trained, and whispered a reminder to them: "You all have to remember that no matter where you are stationed, if you are dating your boyfriend, don't be in the barracks, don't wear military uniforms, even if something goes wrong, the pickets will not investigate it." ”

"Sergeant, is it the same with the planet New Byzantium?" The private beside him hurriedly asked.

"Oh, Dana, I forgot you were leaving for the military tonight." The corporal smiled and said, "It's stricter there, and the picket sergeants will patrol the streets with the police, especially in downtown areas." ”

"Then can I wear a military uniform when I go shopping?" Dana Kira Pontik asked.

"If you're not going on a date or going to a disco or something, it's best to wear it. The people there have more respect for the military. ”

Faced with the reaction of his subordinates, Karios hurriedly stepped forward and shouted, "Silence! ”

The powerful command was amplified by the sound equipment, and it violently hit the eardrums of nearly 10,000 officers and men, maintaining order in the ranks.

Shi Weiqing went on to announce: "According to the "Opinions on the Handling of the Aftermath of Disciplined Servicemen" promulgated by the Senate, Major Jiang Ziyue and Captain Lota Stoldt have been dismissed because of their personal life style violations, and they can retain their meritorious services and return all salaries and bonuses before the day of the violation. They are allowed to wear all the medals and medals they have received when attending public events in the future. and retained its right to re-accept the conscription of the Senate and the Roman people. ”

"If they are not satisfied with this sanction, they may, within thirty standard working days, request a reconsideration from the Senate and the Supervisory Committee of the Headquarters of the People's Defence of Rome, or file an administrative lawsuit with the Senate and the People's Court of Rome, or they may submit a letter to the Senate for supreme arbitration. Now, on behalf of the Senate and the people of Rome, I urge Admiral Blake Carrios, Commander of the Frontier Fleet, to remove their hats, collar badges, epaulettes, and 'chest' insignia, and to give an order for their expulsion. ”

Jiang Ziyue and Lota were already waiting for this last moment with blank expressions.