"Rudolph, this time the list of generals who will wage a campaign against the Alliance is out. Gustav von Schütkehaugen, who had been promoted to brigadier general, walked into the office.

"Show me, hey, it's a golden retriever again? Marshal Mukenberga, as the commander-in-chief of the Space Fleet, has made seven or eight sorties in ten battles, which can be said to be very normal. How can he, as a general, be on the list every time? Is there no one for the imperial general?" Lieutenant General Rudolf von Fafnier said dissatisfied, looking at the list in his hand, and as the list moved up, he saw the very soft voice of the generals and troops under the command of General Reinhardt von Mujel, "The wheel of history......".

"What are you talking about? ”

"Nothing. Fafnier doesn't ask the question anymore. "How's the replenishment and replenishment of the fleet now? ”

"Very good! All the supplies have been completed. By the way, Rudolph, you've been going to the Imperial Royal Library a lot these days, is there anything good in it?"

"No, it's just a little bit of boring information to kill the fleet in the future. Fafnir clearly didn't want to bring it up, and Schutkhao Jan wisely quit.

Viscount Rudolf von Favenier, Lieutenant General of the Imperial Army, is actually a man who has traveled through the Endless World, and what he has done these days is only to go to the Imperial Royal Library to download a large number of scientific and technical materials from the era of the Common Era, including all science and engineering materials, production line materials, materials, etc., etc., fortunately, this is the interstellar age, and a device the size of a fingernail can almost permanently store all the materials that can fill several huge libraries.

"Maybe it will be useful in the future......" That's what the man thought.

Today, however, his fleet is only based in Odin, and the number is only more than 6,000 ships.

In November 486 of the Imperial Calendar, Reinhardt von Mügel took part in the second expedition of the year. It was also the first expedition of his beloved flagship, Brenshire. The martial arts set up this time will add a layer of magnificent fame to him who inherited the family of Count Royankram......

"Let no one disagree. ”

Reinhardt muttered to himself in his chest. The prisoners who rebuked him for his disgrace and the attack thought that getting the Earl's house was his ultimate goal. But it was nothing more than Midway for Reinhardt.

"I remember that the current commander of the Iserlohn Fortress was your cousin, right?" Fafnier asked his friend and subordinate chief of staff.

"Yes, he's the head of his family. Our family has been separated for a long time. But it's quite frequent, after all, the people called Xiutek Haojian are these ones in the universe. "However, he often scolds me, as if I were a super-scum in the family of Shotekhaojan." ”

"You're a scum who sells fake medicines! Viscount Schutekhao Jane didn't do anything wrong!

"Aren't you also the most inferior Fafnier? Your family is not as good as mine! Generations of ridiculous losers! Especially you guys!" Schutkhao Jane was not at all afraid of the anger of his friend and superior—for he had long known that his friend was a heterogeneous scum who was proud of his ridiculous losers from generation to generation.

"Well, it looks like there's going to be a war soon. What do you think of the battle of Leguniza this time?" said Shotekhaunjan to his friend.

"Ah, that's it, actually. Anyway, whether it's an alliance or an empire, it's basically a group of guys with similar IQ, and what kind of record can they play is to see who has more numbers. But now there's a little guy who likes to play game tactics, and he's going to surprise fools and fight some interesting battles. But the little one had better pray that his luck is good, or the fools will put on a show that will make him suffer the consequences......"

On December 4, news of the start of the battle reached Favinir's desk via faster-than-light communications.

On December 16, Fafnir received a report that the two sides had begun to disengage, "The battle is over, and the battle has not been achieved anything, and the only point is that in any case we have consumed almost the same amount of strength on the other side......"

Then there was the performance of Admiral Mujel in the battle, which made Fafnier exclaim: "The little guy was so lucky, he played in circles again. He really thought it was a game...... Fortunately, there is nothing dangerous about Mijel at this level—as his enemy, I would pray that he will not be my companion. ”

"Yes, Admiral Mijel has always looked down on our fleet unpleasantly, and if he becomes one of the three commanders, he will definitely kick us into the Imperial Judge Advocate General's Prison. But in this way, Rudolph, the Emperor is pampering this little fellow, right?" Brigadier General Schutkhao Jan got the answer in his friend's turn of the eye.

On 30 December, Reinhardt von Mügel officially inherited the family name of Count Royencram under the curse of countless nobles and gnashing of teeth, and the rank was promoted to the rank of general of the first class.

In February 487 of the Imperial Calendar, Admiral Reinhardt von Royenkram was officially appointed to command the crusade against the "rebels" of the Allied forces, and the battlefield was booked in the Asti Star Field, with a total of more than 23,000 ships. It seems that the command of the Imperial Space Fleet also attached the 6,300 warships of Vice Admiral Rudolf von Fafnier, the "disgrace of the Imperial military discipline", to Reinhardt, out of disgust with the "golden retriever boy".

"Hmm...... This time he is really going to become a subordinate of the Golden Retriever!! ahhhh

"What a terrible feeling! Lord Favnier!" spoke to Brigadier General Gustav von Schuttchau, chief of staff, an old friend who was also known for "violating military discipline without a lower limit" and who had been a foul friend for more than ten years.

While the three of them were sighing, a communication came from the intelligence officer on the bridge: "Your Excellency, the latest enemy report is here. ”

Fafnir looked up at the three-dimensional screen in the air. On the projection screen that occupies the left half of the command platform, four arrow symbols appear, pointing straight to the center of the picture from the four directions of up, down, left, and right. The arrow below is red, and the others are green.

"The red arrows are our fleet, and the green arrows are enemy forces. In front of our army was the enemy's Fourth Fleet, which, judging by its strength, had 12,000 ships. The distance is 2.2 light-seconds, and at the current direction and velocity, contact is about six hours away. On the left is the enemy's Second Fleet, with about 15,000 ships at a distance of 2.4 light-seconds. On the right is the enemy's Sixth Fleet, with about 13,000 ships at a distance of 2.05 light-seconds. ”

The number of enemies is 40,000, which is basically double ours. The Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Shutke Hawha, said.

"No, Gustav. Our enemy is a herd of pigs! Their tactics were taught by their wives or grandmothers, and their tactics and strategies were taught by orangutans!" asserted Lieutenant General Rudolf von Fafnier.

Because of the questioning gaze of his friend, Fafnir stood up and tapped the red arrow with his finger, and then drew a clockwise circle along the fourth, sixth, and second Confederates army, "We are the inner line, this is the enemy, on the outer line." ”

No wonder Rudolph said they were a pack of pigs, but why did they say that their tactics were taught by their mother and not by their orangutans?

"Oh, that's easy. If the orangutans had taught them tactics, they would have at least swarmed them. And if their mother taught them battle science and strategy, then they would at least learn math and operations research, which is the most cost-effective way to buy food. What is the purpose of this campaign of the Allied forces? There are only two in total - either to expel our army and keep the star field, or to annihilate our army to keep the star field. No matter what kind of goal one wants to achieve, the most reasonable and least infallible way is for the three fleets to come together and fight a regular war of attrition with our army; even if two fleets are used to fight our army head-on, and one fleet is used to outflank our army in a roundabout way, it is countless times smarter than the current three-way encirclement tactic! To say that they are pigs is still an insult to pigs! At least the pigs will gather together to assault. Fafnier published a tirade.

Your Excellency Admiral Merkatz, Your Excellency Lieutenant General Fogg, Your Excellency Major General Farenheit, and Your Excellency Major General Irrah are waiting for your answer on the visual communication. The communications officer's words interrupted Fafnier's further remarks about the intelligence of the Confederate officers.

Fafnir ordered the visual communication to be turned on, and the huge three-dimensional screen automatically split into four pieces, each showing the face of a general.

"Ah, Your Excellency Instructor Merkatz. Hello. Fafnir and Schutkehaugan bowed their heads at the same time and said, General Wiliber Yusim von Merkatz is a veteran soldier in his fifties, and his achievements and reputation are among the few capable veterans in the Imperial Army, and he once served as an instructor and principal of the Imperial High Military Academy for several years due to physical reasons. He taught Fafnier and Shotekhaugie tactics, and also disciplined the two lawless students on several occasions.

"Ah, okay. Instructor, let's go together to His Excellency Commander Royankram to intercede. After a brief exchange, Fafnier agreed to the request made by Admiral Merkatz. When the communication was turned off, Fafnier turned to Schutkhowen and said, "I said, does the Golden Retriever have a special function to reduce the IQ of the people around him? Why can't the instructor see the fighter......?

"Oh, the enemy has 40,000 ships, twice as many as our army!" said Reinhardt calmly.

"They seem to intend to encircle our army in three directions. ”

"Those veterans of our army are probably going to turn blue......"

A malicious smile flashed across Reinhardt's white face. He knew that his side had been surrounded by the enemy from three sides, but he didn't see any nervousness.

"Their faces are indeed blue! The five admirals have asked me to invite you to an urgent meeting!"

"Oh, didn't they say they didn't want to see me again?"

"Aren't you there?"

"No! I'm going...... Go and give those guys some pointers!"

In front of Reinhardt were five people, including Admiral Merkaz, Lieutenant General Fafnir, Lieutenant General Fogg, Major General Fallenheitt, and Major General Irrah. That is, what Reinhardt just called "veterans". This seems to be an excessive, since the eldest Admiral Merkaz is not yet sixty years old, and the youngest Fafnir is only twenty-eight years old. But Reinhardt and Gilfias were too young for them.

"Your Excellency, Commander, thank you very much for allowing us to be humble and humble!"

Said the representative of the group, Admiral Merkaz. He had been in the military long before Reinhardt was born, and he had a wealth of knowledge and experience in both combat and military administration. Aside from his medium stature, bony physique, and sleepy eyes, he seemed to be a middle-aged man with no features to speak of, but his achievements and reputation were far superior to Reinhardt's.

"I know what you're going to say. ”

Reinhardt responded to Merkaz's salute in a formalistic manner, and preemptively said: "Our army is in an unfavorable situation, and you are simply trying to draw my attention to this, right?"

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

At this point, Lieutenant General Fogg replied with a half-step forward.

"The enemy is twice as large as ours and is outflanked from three directions. This also means that in the event of an engagement, the enemy will have the upper hand. ”

Reinhardt's ice-blue eyes flashed with a clear gleam, and he stared coldly at the lieutenant general.

"Do you mean that our army will be defeated?"

"I didn't say that! Your Excellency! Now it is a fact that our army is in an unfavorable situation, look at the screen, you will understand......

Seven pairs of eyes focused on the projection of the command table.

Gilfias pointed out the situation of the two armies and showed Reinhardt the situation of the two armies, and there were tiles on the screen. Several soldiers outside the sound-blocking force field looked at the superior officers curiously, and Lieutenant General Stettin glared at them before they looked away in a panic. After two dry coughs, Lieutenant General Fogg spoke again.

"This time, the formation is the same as back then, the Imperial Space Fleet that looks down on the galaxy is attacking to quell the rebels who claim to be the Free Planets Alliance, but instead they are defeated!"

"Is it the 'Dagon Annihilation War'?"

"Yes! It was indeed a sad defeat!"

The lieutenant general let out a heavy sigh and continued: "The justice of war rests entirely on the ruler of human orthodoxy, the Emperor of the Galactic Empire, and his loyal subordinates, our officers and soldiers, but the cunning rebels have resorted to insidious tricks, so that all my loyal and brave millions of elite troops have been buried in the void. In this battle, in order to avoid repeating the mistakes of the previous time, therefore, according to the humble opinion of our subordinates, we must not be greedy for merit and rush forward, and should retreat with honor as soon as possible to protect our reputation!"

What an incompetent rapper! Reinhardt said secretly in his heart, but his mouth said: "You are indeed a good man!" However, I do not agree with you, because I have no intention of retreating!

“...... What's the reason?

A stinking expression of "You can't teach a child!" was written on Fergus's face, and Reinhardt replied casually: "Because we have an overwhelming advantage over the enemy!"

"Isn't it just an inside battle, using the time difference and distance advantage to break each one? I've known it for a long time. Lieutenant General Fafnier's voice rang out, "The commanders of the Allied forces are estimated to be born of pigs, and they are in this formation. I have to say, Your Excellency Royan Kram, your luck is really super good. ”

Admiral Merkatz looked at Fafnier with some annoyance and some helplessness, he had long been familiar with the student's penchant for bad jokes, but it was a little helpless that he himself had become the target of his jokes.

Lieutenant General Fogg and Major General Al Illah looked at the third youngest of all the officers present with a look of complete surprise, while Major General Falenheitt looked like he was waiting to see a good show, his watery eyes made a playful expression. Many people say that he was born into a low-class aristocracy and became a soldier in order to make ends meet. He is good at fast attack and mobile with his troops, but he is a little impatient and tenacious in defensive battles.

Reinhardt had a sour fruit on his face, and he forgot for a moment what he wanted to say, as if a triumphant child had just been about to behave but was exposed by an adult. After coughing twice, he finally said: "The advantages I have mentioned are as follows: First, compared to the enemy, our troops are scattered in three directions, and our army is only concentrated in one place. In terms of overall strength, the enemy has 40,000 ships and our army has 20,000 ships, which is not only true because the enemy has the advantage, but when the firepower is concentrated against one of the enemy forces, our army with 20,000 ships is more than any of the three enemy armies, and it is our army that has the advantage! Second, first of all, according to the enemy's current route of advance, once the battle begins, if we can first defeat the enemy's Fourth Fleet in front before they meet, then the next target will be the Second or Sixth Fleet, which is on the left and right, and then move from one battlefield to the next. In addition, when the two armies have not yet started a war, if the enemy changes its plan and wants to move to other battlefields, it is bound to make a detour and make a lot of effort, so as to give our army an opportunity to take advantage of. In other words, our army has the two major advantages of concentrating troops and dispatching and maneuvering, and this is not a condition for victory.

There was a burst of applause, and it was the voice of Vice Admiral Fafnier: "Okay, Your Excellency Royankram's tactics are really wonderful! Colleagues, let's do the same, if we are lucky, we can at least inflict heavy damage on the opponent's two fleets, and even the worst luck can give the enemy's Fourth Fleet a annihilating blow." Ladies and gentlemen, military medals are waiting for us! ”

The words of the elder lieutenant general commander cast a strange atmosphere over the conference room, and the face of the first general Luo Yankram changed a few times, and finally said: "Looking forward to the battle of the kings! Okay, now let's talk about specific tactics......

A shout suddenly resounded throughout the bridge! An unknown object was discovered! The reconnaissance boat issued an urgent report!

"The Imperial Army does not appear in the cosmic region that we speculate, but is rapidly advancing towards our army, and is about to make contact with the Fourth Fleet!"

"What, that's unreasonable, isn't it?"

Lieutenant General Pat couldn't help but sit up straight from his seat and said in an unbelievable tone.

A dark-haired Asian brigadier picked up a document on his desk, a document written down on paper. Four thousand years have passed since the ancient Chinese invented paper, and since then, humans have been using paper to write about words, and no other substitute has been invented, in fact, no other better substitute can be found.

This document was the battle plan proposed by Yang and just rejected by Lieutenant General Pat. He flipped through the pages thoughtfully, and the words on the word processor came to life.

“...... The enemy does not see the danger of being encircled, but will see it as a great opportunity to disperse the various breakdowns of our troops. At this time, the first target of the enemy's attack will most likely be the Fourth Fleet, which is located in the front. The strength of the Fourth Fleet was already weak, and the enemy could easily win before the other two fleets of our army rushed to support. The enemy then targets the Second or Sixth Fleet, depending on the enemy's choice. The method of dealing with the enemy forces was as follows: After the shallow battle, the attacked Fourth Fleet slowly retreated to attract the enemy to pursue the victory, and then the Second and Sixth Fleets attacked the enemy forces that were pursuing the enemy with all their might. Repeat this trick to exhaust the enemy and surround and annihilate them in one fell swoop. This tactic has a high chance of success, but it is important to pay attention to the concentration of forces, maintaining close contact with each other, and the improvisation of advancing and retreating......"

Yang closed the report in his hand and looked up at the wide-angle detector above like a glass curtain wall, and hundreds of millions of stars were looking back at him coldly.

The young brigadier dismissed the idea of whistling and began to get busy at his operating table.