According to the previous determination with Li Jingxian, Jiang Ziyue will no longer serve as the 'Mao' of the Central Fleet of the Imperial Army. Chief of Staff of the Eastern Detachment, but in command of all the cruisers under the detachment.

This time, he was no longer the captain of the Siegfried. During the Third Battle of the Yi Star Field, the "Siegfried" happened to be docked for overhaul and did not join the battle sequence of the "Haraldi" detachment, but fortunately escaped the fate of destruction. During this period First Mate Joseph? Captain Dietrich was appointed full captain, but was replaced by Blake? Admiral Karios was transferred back to the Frontier Fleet, where there was a serious shortage of cruiser captains with combat experience. Dietrich was succeeded by Rudiger, who had just been promoted to captain? Natzmer, Navigator Benjamin? Lieutenant Alfreck was promoted to first mate, and Second Lieutenant Xu Kuishan took over as navigator.

The return of the old captain rejoiced the members of the control team of the cruiser "Siegfried". It was Jiang Ziyue who led them to constantly move from one victory to another, and it was precisely because of him that they, the officers and men of the border fleet who were once "raised by their mothers", were able to be promoted to members of the Central Fleet of the "descendants". However, Jiang Ziyue never returned to his captain's seat, and as the commander of the detachment, he exercised the command power of the detachment in the spare post on the right side of the captain's seat.

"Sir, you're only twenty-nine years old, and you're already a colonel. But I've ever seen the youngest colonel. "Big copy of Benjamin? Lieutenant Alfryk patted his ass in convincing.

"It's unfortunate luck. During the war years, there were many killings, and the promotion was fast. Captain Natzmer teased in a cold tone.

These words made the officers and sergeants under his command feel a little strange. But Jiang Ziyue said: "Lu Diger, you are right. ”

"Report, the commander of the fleet ordered, immediately carry out the honor guard formation." Abighiji? Sergeant Cumanfur shouted.

"Honor guard formation?" Alfreck was surprised, "Could it be that the Archon is here?" ”

"Sound the battle alarm, all personnel are in position." Rudiger? Captain Natzmer ordered loudly.

Jiang Ziyue was still wearing space combat civilian clothes, sitting quietly in his seat, and he didn't have to worry about these things now. But he was quite surprised by the arrival of the Archon.

The swift Imperial Central Fleet was soon lined up in numerous planar phalanxes on the side of Planet Iserlom facing the capital Neo-Byzantium, on both sides of the channel leading to the Ground Frontier Fleet Command. Welcome the arrival of the Imperial Consul's ship, the battleship Romulus.

The "Romulus" belonged to the old "Emperor" class battleship, although not as powerful and oppressive as the new "Commander" class, but because of its special status, it was doubly revered. "Romulus" and "Remus" are named after the founders of ancient Rome, and they were specially "doored" for the senators to sit on ships when they went out on patrol. One of them appeared, and it reigned in the name of the Senate.

However, in the past, the arrival of the Archon was usually very low-key, and often not many people knew that he had come to this base close to the border. Just like last year, Wang Zeren even came to inspect only on a civilian passenger liner. But this time, he adjusted his usual posture and ordered General Karios to come out to meet all the nearby warships.

The rhythm is steady and powerful, and the march of "The Senate and the Archons of Rome" with a wide vocal range resounds through the interior of each warship.

The battleship "Romulus" sailed straight through the wide passage of the huge and well-organized ships like a swaggering emperor.

With the light of the star "Huiziro 'Bo' Chitley", standing in front of the anti-radiation visual observation window, Wang Zeren saw that on the equatorial surface of the yellow-brown 'colored' planet, there was an endless array of warships, and the scene was extremely grandiose.

As the first patriarch of the Senate and the consul of the people, Wang Zeren did not have the slightest excitement in the face of such a magnificent scene at this time. On the contrary, his heart was very heavy, even a little nervous, and a little worried.

Peace is just the dormant of war, and there will undoubtedly be a chaotic and bloody war after a tight and neat military appearance, and Wang Zeren, a retired general of the Imperial Army, is well aware of these truths.

Although there was still a lot of important work for him to do in both the Privy Council and the Senate at this time, he still came desperately.

Half a month ago, the patriarch Ibrahim? Root? Abdulaziz submitted an urgent report to the Senate, pointing out that it is very likely that the Bundeswehr will take advantage of the favorable situation of the third "Yi" star field victory to launch a new offensive. And at this time, the Imperial Central Fleet was not only demoralized, but the new commander Blake? In terms of ability, Karios felt that even Wang Zeren, who had personally promoted him, was an unreliable general, and it was even more difficult to control the detachment below.

The keen sense of a professional soldier made Wang Zeren make a quick decision to 'hand' over all the affairs of the Privy Council to the chief staff member Junte? Furschl dealt with it, and he boarded the battleship "Romulus" and flew straight to the star Iserlon.

If Ibrahim's predictions are correct, the empire will face an unprecedented crisis, and the Central Fleet will face another round of serious challenges. If necessary, as an archon, he will not hesitate to shoulder the burden and directly command the Central Fleet against the enemy.

However, Wang Zeren's arrival was not just to come to the front line to supervise the war. In his eyes, a crisis means a good opportunity.

After the Imperial Consul's aerospace plane landed, the commander and chief of staff of the detachment near the planet Iseron were ordered to go to Jinmi.

Jiang Ziyue followed Li Jingxian and the other senior officers into the huge office of Kalios. He found that Wang Zeren today is very different from usual.

Instead of wearing an ivory-white gown trimmed with purple trim, the consul wore a tunic that was the same 'color' as the military uniform. On the left 'chest', in addition to the sword and oak leaf gold Caesar medal he often wears, there are as many as nine rows of dense medals and medals underneath, and a rare large gold double-headed eagle emblem is tied in the middle under the collar - the Senate and the Roman People's Victory Eagle Emblem. This was specially awarded by the Senate in recognition of the commander of the detachment who played a decisive role in the "Himalaya" star field battle in the second year zero. On the right 'chest', there is also a logo of three gold beam 'sticks', and his English and Chinese names are engraved under the bundle 'sticks', which is the usual identity symbol of retired generals.

After the meeting, Wang Zeren said: "Based on the evidence provided by the intelligence agencies, it is very likely that the Bundeswehr has launched an attack on our country." But we could not determine the specific targets of the enemy's attack. The Senate decided to concentrate our forces here as much as possible, and wait until the enemy had penetrated deep before we acted. ”

Many people had expected this kind of attack, but they didn't expect it to come so quickly, so they were still a little surprised.

At the behest of Wang Zeren, Fernandez, who was also the chief of staff of the Central Fleet? Morality? Lieutenant General Zubaran explained to the commanders about the possible attack:

"Based on past experience, it is likely that the enemy forces will concentrate their forces to attack us here, the planet Iserlon. After the Battle of the Star Domain, the First and Second Fleets stationed on the planet Aegis were immediately transferred to Planet Andromeda and the satellite Pelion to rendezvous with the Third Fleet. ”

The officers were able to deduce the apparent intentions of the Bundeswehr. Planet Andromeda went in the direction of the Empire, except for the planet Egil, which also belonged to the Federation, and crossed the space of the 135th line, which was between the planet Iserren and the planet Neurhine. However, the planet of Neurhine lacked sufficient strategic importance, and the Wehrmacht's strategy in the past was to annihilate the main forces of the Imperial Army and then capture the entire territory. Therefore, the staff officer of the Central Fleet will judge that the opponent is going to come to challenge.

Regarding the chief of staff's opinion, many people 'showed' expressions of approval.

Only Li Jingxian calmly put forward his opinion: "The lower officials think that we cannot ignore the political and personnel changes in the enemy country. ”

Wang Zeren didn't quite understand what he meant, and said, "General Li, please make it clear." ”

Li Jingxian had no choice but to stand up and replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Excellency." Then he analyzed:

"The general strategy adopted by the enemy in the past against us is obvious, which is to use the trick of attacking the east and the west to lure our Central Fleet into a decisive battle with it. But this is in their former president, Richard? Millhouse and former Secretary of Defense Eric? Feng? Bloomberg, as well as former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Leonid ? Repnin was taken when the three generals were in office. Please do not forget that these three people are the famous 'Orion Three', and they have a comprehensive and profound knowledge and understanding of military struggle, and they have adopted a relatively prudent strategy for our country and our army. ”

"But Leonardo, the new federal defense secretary? Higgins is a high-minded guy with a lot of imagination but low execution. He was once caricatured as a 'master of military science'. Since he has always been at odds with the 'Orion Three', and the new President Soong Ting-rong does not know much about military affairs, it is very likely that he will completely reject the principles and policies left by his predecessor, and then take military actions against our country that are more in line with his 'character' characteristics, but will also be more risky. ”

"Therefore, I personally believe that this time the enemy army will most likely not use a feint to attack Neurhine to lure our army out of Iserlohn and seek an opportunity to fight our army in a decisive battle. With Higgins' 'sexuality' personality, it is unlikely that he will directly assault our planet Iserlonian and fight a duel with our army, but it is possible to directly attack some important planets in our country, such as Neo-Byzantium and Africa. I think that only by doing this can we meet the unexpected pursuit of the 'master of military science'. ”

"Are you worried that the enemy will make a detour to the space above or below the Silver Road and make a roundabout attack on our hinterland?" Wang Zeren asked.

"There's nothing technically wrong with that." Li Jing replied first.

After a little consideration, Wang Zeren stood up.

Everyone also stood up.

Wang Zeren loudly announced:

"From now on, the princes will lead their respective fleets, cancel all vacations and public activities, enter the highest state of alert, and be ready to attack at any time."