The sky of the capital star "Light of Hope" is still dark.

It was a cloudy day, and the thick clouds seemed to never dissipate, dull and want to go crazy. Only a light yellow halo was lit near the sun, illuminating its surroundings a little, but could be swallowed up by black clouds at any time and disappear forever.

On Zhou Yiming's desk, there was a pot of unbreeded tulips. The petals emitting light blue light were still tightly wrapped together. They looked so thin and weak, as if they could fly around with the gentlest wind, as beautiful as dreams, making people unable to help but want to hold them in their arms to care for them.

Clarice stood beside the general as usual. She looked at the documentary sheet that had been opened in her hand, and read the recorded text in a faint tone of surprise and excitement.

"The First Fleet has been fully controlled. Commander General Wiggs and his men refused to accept the orders of the military headquarters and were killed on the spot. A total of one general, four lieutenant generals, eleven major generals, thirty-seven brigade generals, including 391 people below the colonel. As of the time of issuance half an hour ago, the New Mercury Fortress defense zone has begun to reorganize order."

"The Third Fleet General Meletskov is willing to surrender. He has two lieutenant generals and six major generals under him who refuse to accept the appointment and removal order and was killed on the spot by the Special Guards. So far, the situation on Pluto D has been controlled, and it is also the fortress planet with the smoothest power transfer and the smallest number of deaths among all fleet garrison areas."

"The situation for the new Neptune is more complicated than expected. The commando only captured eighty percent of the targets on the list. Due to the leak of news, General Fleet Commander Fries, hastily led the remnant fleet to escape. We have activated the reserve plan to siege the defected fleet..."

Clarice's voice was clear and beautiful, no less than that of the most famous announcer in the Federation. The content recorded in the document was also what Zhou Yiming expected most. He sat steadily on the chair like a sculpture, his two skinny hands tightly clasped and his thin lips tightly pursed. Only in his eyes that kept releasing a strange glory could he see a trace of excitement and fanaticism hidden deep in his heart.

This is an extremely huge plan - except for the Second and Ninth Fleets controlled by the Military Department, the other eight Class A fleets were completely out of control and became existences outside the core of the order. They used their planet as private territory and refused to pay taxes to the federal government. They did not report to freely appoint and remove officials, and even in some basic government orders, they were contrary to the federal government.

No one knows when this situation will last? Many people are sarcastic and reminding the federal government that these fleet commanders have actually become the new lords under the democratic system. They divide power in the name of their families, and outsiders will never be able to participate, and even if they rebel, the effect will be limited. This situation will last for dozens and hundreds of years, and there will be powerful military countries on the territory of the Earth Federation.

Like Gerald, Zhou Yiming was young, had also had vagueness and hope. He was extremely hopeful that the Earth Federation would win in the war and develop extremely strongly... This goal inspired him to be willing to give up everything for it, even life.

When he was still working at the Federal Staff Headquarters and was just a mere second lieutenant, it became the rule of the military to allow the Federal Army to station planets on various fleets to replace defenses under the pretext of adapting to different planetary environments.

The troops are not large at each time. There are only three armored infantry divisions. They only carry two bases of ammunition, rations and other materials are uniformly distributed by the command center of the planet's fleet. These army units can only operate in the prescribed areas and they are not allowed to own warships. Even when arriving and leaving, transport ships must be sent by the fleet on the planet's fleet. Communication orders can only be circulated within a limited range... In short, all their actions are carried out under the surveillance of each fleet.

The Federal Fleet has doubts about this system. However, the fleet commander did not find any abnormalities in it. These army units have been adapting to the environment according to the training outline. The ratio of live ammunition to training ammunition consumed by shooting reached one to five. The Federal Military Department also took a laissez-faire attitude towards these land divisions. Moreover, all logistics supplies are left to the fleet, which is enough to illustrate the problem.

In the initial implementation of the defense change plan, all fleet commanders were hostile to these armored land divisions, and even sent a large number of fleets to remain alert at any time. The stationed areas where the army was located also chose plains with harsh environments and difficult to defend. However, the generals had never encountered any concerns. The army troops were still trained strictly according to the plan and switched defenses... A few years later, the fleet's alert mentality had been greatly reduced, and the superiors began to face these infantry divisions who obeyed the command with a normal attitude. 10.

Years, twenty years have passed, and the initial hostility has long been forgotten. The infantry defense replacement system has become a military regulation, and the number of land divisions rotated on each planet has increased from three to five. In order to further gain the trust of the fleet commanders, the Federal Military Department even took the initiative to propose that these troops that adapt to the environment be dispersed to the surface of the planet with battalions and regiments... In this series of things did not violate, and without any abnormal actions, the fleet commanders completely accepted the military department's suggestions.

After all, they were still nominally generals under the jurisdiction of the Federation.

After all, the Marine Division has no air combat capability. Knowing the specific coordinates of the opponent, the firepower of a "Saratoga"-class cruiser is enough to destroy or severely damage an infantry regiment.

As for actively dispersing troops... this should be regarded as the kindness expressed by the Federal Military Department - a fully-filled division is much stronger than a regiment or battalion. Even if an accident really occurs, the planetary fleet can handle it as soon as possible.

Zhou Yiming has checked relevant information about the military headquarters———First eighty-three years have passed since the first batch of army troops switched defenses on Pluto D.

Later generations always have an instinctive mentality of following the rules and regulations left by their predecessors. Of course, not everyone will express blind obedience, but within the army, there are very few, and it is even impossible for this situation to occur.

Eighty-three years... are enough to make people forget, and they ignore too many issues that should have been alert. Especially when the first fleet commanders mostly passed away, the later heirs naturally regarded all this as normal, and even eventually formed a habit.

Zhou Yiming did not find the name of the specific advocate of the initial formulation of the Army Defense Replacement Plan in a pile of documents like mountains and seas. In his heart, it was definitely a wise man who was able to see through everything with his eyes and make the longest plan for the future. Because he knew very well that time was used to destroy people's hearts, the paralysis of inertial thinking on alertness, and the coverage of the two words "convention". There was no sign of terrible damage caused by the sudden outbreak, which was enough to subvert everything and become a decisive counterattack force.

"The Earth Federation will always remember the achievements you have made. General, your name will be recorded in history. You have successfully eliminated the rebellion. Now, except for those who have defected, more than 95% of the Federation fleet has been re-entered to the command of the military."

Clarice closed the folder in her hand and used sentences full of admiration and admiration as the conclusion of the report.

Even she herself couldn't explain clearly when she fell in love with a man who was old enough to become her grandfather?

He was thin, not as burly as a bodybuilding champion, and could not lift a small sedan as easily as Sumo Wrestler. However, he almost used individual strength to support the Federal Army that could be swallowed up at any time.

He does not have the ability to make perfect decisions like a computer, but he always makes surprising moves at the most critical moment and receives unexpected results.

Clarice knew that she was very beautiful. She received more than ten dozen flowers every day, and more than twice the number of courtship letters. Behind those beautiful words and petals, all are young men with prominent families and rich and handsome backgrounds. They have everything girls like, envy, and want, but no one can get Clarice's approval... She looked at Zhou Yiming with complicated eyes from beginning to end, paying attention to his life, everything about him, without any of them being mixed with power.

Zhou Yiming sat quietly, listening quietly to every word he said from Clarice's mouth. He saw anything in his eyes. It seemed that all this had nothing to do with him. It was even a story that happened in another time and space.

"How many people died from this chaos? I need specific casualties."

After nearly half a minute of silence, he finally raised the problem.

Clarice reopened the folder after a moment and found the answer on one of the pages: "The current statistics are 16,004 people in total. Except for the officers who were listed on the list and must be cleaned out, the rest are soldiers who are unknown and entangled by rebels. According to your previous order: all the rebels who refuse to surrender will be killed. As for the injured... there are about 23,000."

Zhou Yiming stopped talking. He gritted his teeth and stared at the copper paperweight placed on the table with a blank expression.

After a long time, he sighed: "If the defection fleet is being surrounded and annihilated, there will be more people who will die in battle.... They are all the best soldiers, who did not die in the battlefield of the pan-union, but fell under the guns of their own people..."

"Your Excellency, will you issue a ceasefire order now? Let the ready-made military regiment receive the already controlled fleet?"

Clarice quickly suggested.

"Ceasefire?"

Zhou Yiming turned around, looked at her, and sneered strangely: "Why should we cease fire? We have been waiting for this opportunity for more than 80 years. Those people are definitely not blind followers, they are actually speculators. Don't think that they are being swept up because of the situation. Their ambitions are no less than those commanders of the fleet. They will never satisfy the power and status they already have. They are the most terrifying parasites in the world. Hehehehe... Soldiers who don't want to be generals are not good soldiers... This sentence is really good. Napoleon did have commendable unique insights in seeing through people's hearts. Mogrey, Wiggs, Meletskov, Yang Shuchen... Many people hope to be successors of these guys.

. Since the former commander of the Federal Fleet is self-respecting, the commanders later will unconsciously follow the precedent. Perhaps, they are all now with the idea of ​​serving the Federation and fulfilling their loyalty to the country, but they can never resist the inner **. How long can the military control the fleet? Ten years? Twenty years? Thirty years? When these people become successful and famous, from soldiers to generals, will they still be as obedient as they are now? Will they still be willing to obey as they are now? No... They will only become a new generation of warlords, and they will refuse to hand over everything they already have, just like these murdered people today. They will stubbornly think that these things belong to themselves. Hahahaha... This is the most despicable, shameless, dirty, and untrustworthy creature in the universe———”

The general's laughter was extremely strange. Clarice felt like a poisonous snake wrapped around her body, cold and sticky. It was very uncomfortable. She couldn't help but have a cold war and asked in a normal tone as possible: "So, what do you mean..."

"Kill them all————”

A sharp flashed in Zhou Yiming's eyes. He said fiercely and cruelly: "Order the assault troops to incorporate all prisoners of war on the spot and immediately send a military legal team to carefully identify the members of each fleet. The scope of interrogation must cover officers and soldiers. Reward each person who actively reported the news and punish those who attempt to conceal and not report it. Including his family, no one will be left, and all will be killed————”

Clarice felt her muscles tremble all over her body. She swallowed her saliva hard and said in a dry tone: "Your Excellency, then... if you do that, at least more than three million people will be killed, or even more."

"At this time, you must not be merciful———"

Zhou Yiming's breathing was even and peaceful. This shows that he was not rushing up his anger, or making a decision in a confusing state of mind: "Only the blood of the dead can clear the sins, and only the piles of corpses can shock the living. This large-scale purge cannot hide from the lurkers of the pan-union. The Emperor will soon take the initiative to attack the Federation. We don't have much time to purify the combat power. Instead of letting those dissatisfied guys surrender to the enemy on the battlefield, it is better to uproot them and kill the whole family. Cut the grass and eliminate the roots. Examples of later generations revenge for their predecessors are everywhere in history. I cannot live a hundred years old, nor can I take care of the eternal peace of the Earth Federation. But as long as I am in the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for one day, I must use the craziest means to eliminate every rebel. Remember————In this world, only dead people will not resist your orders!"

Clarice only felt breathing hard. She was silent for a moment, slowly moving her stiff neck, and glanced at the document thin again, saying in a voice that was obviously full of fear: "There is still...there is another problem."

"explain!"

Zhou Yiming is like a blood-sucking zombie waking up in the dark at this moment, cold, cruel and stubborn. No matter anything, sharp teeth are the only solution.

"It's about General Meletskov who led the team to defect."

Clarice's voice continued to weaken in fear: "After he fled, there were 1,04 warships of various types. Although the Second Fleet was stationed in advance in the border area as ordered, Meletskov chose our unexpected route of escape."

Zhou Yiming thought about it and asked in confusion: "So, did he choose the marginal area?"

"Yes."

Clarice nodded: "The direct armed forces we set in that area have only two patrol fleets. More than half of General Meletskov's escape troops are battle cruisers. Their firepower has an absolute advantage, and the patrol troops are not opponents at all. The command center has ordered the closest squadron to intercept quickly, but in terms of time, it is unlikely."

Zhou Yiming thought about it for a few seconds: "Edge zone? What about the specific coordinates?"

"Coordinates...close to planet ag64."

"Order the new 49th Fleet to attack immediately. Tell Zhao Yi: Be sure to intercept all defected warships. Especially Meletskov, you must meet people alive and corpses when you die———"

Zhou Yiming's words were decisive.

"However, the newly formed Forty-nine Fleet is not under the jurisdiction of the military headquarters. The various expenses they require are also completely expensed by God. In the combat order, they have only been the Class B National Police Force, not the Federal Regular Army."

"I know, but from any perspective, they belong to the Federation——"

Zhou Yiming said bluntly: "Tell that boy————Meletskov is a wanted defector in the federal government. If he does not want to be sent to the military court on the charge of collusion with the enemy, then do it according to my order. Rewards will be rewarded for any merits, and punishment for any guilt. Even Terrence cannot help him."

Clarice was a little confused, and she asked in confusion: "General, if he really captured the fugitive fleet, according to the relevant military regulations, you must grant him the rank of major general. After all... the achievements reported by Brigadier General Zhao Yi during this period are enough to be promoted to one level."

"Then add another star to his shoulders."

The female secretary's reminder did not have any impact on Zhou Yiming. He smiled without hesitation and said, "As long as he still belongs to the Earth Federation, there is no difference between a brigade general and a major general. Don't forget that under the premise of national interests, individuals must have no choice but to obey orders resolutely. If he is really unwilling to be with the status quo... Since I can kill eight generals at once today, I don't have to be afraid of a small major general."

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