The disappearance of the Obsidian not only shook the Federation, but also the upper echelons of the dynasty. In the N77 theater, which is struggling to support, the dynasty has not achieved results at the light patrol level for a long time, let alone a heavy patrol.

The disappearance of a heavy patrol is by no means a trivial matter, and it is not the norm to lose contact for more than a day. It's almost certain that the Obsidian has been killed, but it is not known exactly what happened.

It has been more than 1,000 years since human beings stepped into the stars, and starships have developed quite well, and ordinary cosmic disasters cannot destroy large starships like the Obsidian at all, not to mention that there is no record of cosmic disasters observed in known star fields. In other words, the Obsidian was most likely destroyed in combat.

The Light Cruisers, who were sent out to pursue the decoy, confirmed that the Obsidian had entered the N7703 system after the Swan and then disappeared. In the outer reaches of the N7703 system, fragments of the wreckage of the starship were confirmed to have been observed, believed to belong to the destroyer that was following the Obsidian at the time.

As soon as this conclusion came out, the dynastic spies lurking in the Federation immediately found a way to send the information to the dynasty, and then alarmed the entire starship joint command.

Inside the mobile base Qingping, Lu Qiyun crossed his fingers, supported his chin, and silently looked at the command on the screen in front of him. The order was not long, only a hundred words, but he read it over and over again, as if he couldn't understand it at all.

Sitting across from him sat Xu Zhannian and another major general who looked to be about 40, both expressionless. The major general's uniform had a special sword insignia, which was the special insignia of the gendarmerie unit.

The atmosphere in the office was so oppressive that no one spoke. Finally, Lu Qiyun raised his head, his voice was a little hoarse, and said, "You have all seen this order. The above directly asked why there was no battle report on the Obsidian. ”

Xu Zhannian's face was a little gray, as if he hadn't slept well for a long time. He clearly felt Lu Qiyun's gaze, so he cleared his throat and said slowly as usual: "In the system we control, there is no news about the Obsidian, so ......"

"Xu Zhannian!" Lu Qiyun suddenly raised his voice, "Put away your set, now is not the time for you to play tricks! What do you want to say, do you want to say that Lin Xi is completely out of command, do you still want to say that she is treasonous?!"

"This is a fact. Xu Zhannian still looks immortal.

"The fact is that it may be her or you who is treasonous! I can kill you first, and then discuss whose treason is there!" Lu Qiyun slapped the table vigorously.

At this time, the major general in charge of the gendarmerie saw that the situation was not right, and hurriedly played a round, "Treason can only be adjudicated by a military court, and we only investigate the facts and then report it, how to determine that it is a matter of the above." However, there are already a lot of starships gathered on Lin Xi's side now, and according to statistics, there are 3 destroyers and 3 frigates that are acting with her. Two other destroyers whose movements are unknown may have joined her side. The most worrying thing is that the Striped Seagull may also join. In that case, she would have two light cruisers in her hands. This is completely a hunting fleet that is not weak, and even if we send out a heavy patrol, I am afraid it will be difficult to suppress it. ”

"Suppression?" Lu Qiyun sneered, "Do you only look at the data on paper? If a heavy patrol can be suppressed, then the Obsidian will not be missing." The heavy cruisers we have now are more than ten years behind the Obsidian. ”

Major General of the Military Police said: "Even if Lin Xi concentrates his forces to sink the Obsidian, his own losses will inevitably be very heavy......

He stopped at this point, and Xu Zhannian continued: "If we send a fleet at this time, we should have a good chance of taking back the Swan." ”

Lu Qiyun said in a deep voice: "I don't have any mobile forces at hand. ”

Xu Zhannian said: "We still have two capital ships here......"

With a bang, Lu Qiyun couldn't bear it anymore, picked up the water cup in front of him, and splashed a glass of water on Xu Zhannian's face.

Xu Zhannian sat still, not even blinking his eyes more. He didn't wipe his face, and let the cup of tea run down his cheeks.

The major general of the military police was taken aback and said with a wry smile: "Lieutenant General Lu, we have all worked together for many years, why bother?"

"Since we have worked together for many years, then you should also know my temper, and it is my limit to do this. At this time, you still want to kill each other, and you are worthy of being called a dynasty soldier! If you want me to transfer troops to suppress Lin Xi, then I might as well kill you here!"

The major general of the gendarmerie hurriedly waved his hand, "I didn't mean that, you misunderstood." I want to say that Lin Xi has fought so many battles, and energy and materials must have bottomed out. Shall we squeeze some inventory out and send it to her secretly. The longer she holds on, the longer we can hold on. ”

Lu Qiyun's face looked a little better, and said, "I have also thought about this matter, but there are really no extra materials." Now the dynasty can only give us supplies once a week, and even the minimum standard is far from the lowest standard. The vast majority of energy and supplies will be used by the two capital ships, and as long as they are there, we will have the possibility of holding on. In addition, you are not unaware of the rules in the military, the captain of each capital ship is directly appointed by the joint command, although I am nominally the commander of the theater, but in fact I am not very able to command them. ”

The major general of the gendarmerie nodded and said, "Then what about this order now?"

The atmosphere in the office was solemn again, and there was silence for a while, and Lu Qiyun said: "Send a frigate out to see if you can find Lin Xi and ask her for a battle report." In addition, let her summarize her recent achievements and report them together. ”

The gendarmerie major general said: "Okay, I'll arrange it." ”

"Wait. Lu Qiyun stopped him and asked, "Has the report about Lin Xi already been sent?" If not, then ...... it slowly."

"It was reported the day before yesterday. ”

Lu Qiyun's face changed, "The gendarmerie passage?"

The major general shook his head and said, "Strictly speaking, I don't think Lin Xi's behavior is easy to define, so it's not appropriate to take the gendarmerie channel." The report went through the normal channel. ”

With that, he glanced at Xu Zhannian, and then left the office.

Xu Zhannian didn't move, and Lu Qiyun didn't let him go, just stared at him like that. Xu Zhannian still looked badly rested, and the flesh on his face was a little loose and sagging.

Lu Qiyun stared at him for a long time, and finally knew that he wouldn't speak, so he said slowly: "This is a report about the colonel, such an important matter, go through the normal channel, and you can send it out without a signature?

Xu Zhannian didn't speak, his eyes were very calm.

Lu Qiyun sighed and said, "Lao Xu, you are really crazy. As long as the Lin family is not uprooted this time, can you still have a good end? Xu Bingyan will never come forward to protect you. ”

Xu Zhannian finally spoke, "As long as my child is fine, it doesn't matter what happens to me." ”

"Not affected?" Lu Qiyun shook his head and said, "If you don't have a good ending, the news is public, and your children don't want to raise their heads and be people." Their lives can be said to be ruined by you. ”

Xu Zhannian finally panicked a little and said, "Old Lu, if I have a bad ending, can you keep it secret for me?"

Lu Qiyun said coldly: "I'm sorry, not only can't I keep it secret for you, but I will also apply for the case to be made public." I'm going to pull everyone involved in this out into the sun. ”

"For the sake of our brotherly affection for many years......"

"From the moment you sent that report out, we weren't brothers anymore. You go, and besides, don't do any more overstepping. Otherwise, according to the military regulations of wartime, I have the right to directly take you and all your accomplices. The people under your command are not too old with you, so don't ruin their future. ”

With that, Lu Qiyun pointed to the door.