Chapter 111: Determined to Fight
The old emperor seemed to be in a very bad mood.
After meeting Yang Ming, he forced himself to stay awake and chat with Yang Ming for a while. He asked about the current situation of the Fifth Administrative Planet and the battle between the Fourth Fleet and the Sixth Fleet.
Yang Ming did not forget the character he had created. He was "protecting Edwang" at the time, so he could only describe it vaguely.
The old emperor changed the subject and asked slowly, "Viscount Yang Ming, you are now serving under Guton Mahal. What do you think of this Chief of Staff?"
"Well, I've only met him a few times," Yang Ming said, "Generally speaking... Guton Maha is not a very competent general, but he has great prestige in the army. He has been running the military for many years and has a large number of confidants. Compared with other generals, he is also relatively loyal to the royal family."
"Yes, I didn't expect him to be able to rush over to quell the rebellion as soon as possible."
The old emperor's loose robe trembled slightly. He left his seat, put his hands behind his back, and walked slowly in his palace.
Yang Ming followed with his hands behind his back, his military boots leaving one footprint after another on the somewhat smooth ground.
"What do you think," the old emperor asked again, "is what Gudunmaha wants most? Power? Fame? Women? Hmm? Or men?"
"this……"
Yang Ming really couldn't answer it.
He couldn't say that ever since he kicked Gudunmaha's ass hard, Gudunmaha had been loyal to him.
What if the old emperor develops some strange habits? Wouldn't these beautiful maids be in trouble?
"Your Majesty," Yang Ming said with a wry smile, "I really can't answer this question. I haven't studied Guton Maha's preferences."
"Then go and study it," the old emperor said gently, walking towards the floor-to-ceiling window.
"Yes," Yang Ming nodded in response.
The old emperor looked out at the city of Yilandu in the morning.
I don’t know if it was Yang Ming’s illusion, but he felt a heavy and depressed emotion from the back of the old emperor .
This artificial intelligence machine is becoming more and more complex.
However, the computing power of independent intelligent machines has an upper limit, and the things that the old emperor's positron brain can think about at the same time also have a limit.
The last time the New Federation's special warships attacked the planet Ilando, the old emperor, as an 'electronic product', fell into a coma... No wonder Lu looked down on the old emperor.
"Viscount Yang Ming."
"Your Majesty? "
"What do you think imperial power is?"
The old emperor asked softly, and before Yang Ming could answer, he began to talk to himself:
“As an emperor, I believe that imperial power is a supreme authority. It is the common leader of all human beings in a certain area and a transcendent existence that can decide the life and death of ordinary individuals in the tribe.
"Is it right?
“You should give me a positive answer because it’s right in front of me.
“Hehe, this question seems meaningless.
"I observed many courtiers, maids, guards, and even the mechanical guards outside the door. What I saw in their eyes was awe, not respect. I couldn't understand it. The scepter was tightly held in my hand, but this country was gradually drifting away from me.
"What do you think, Viscount? What's the problem?"
Yang Ming thought for a while and said slowly: "Your Majesty, there is a problem in the process of exercising your power."
"Why?"
"Years of corruption, institutional flaws, foreign erosion... In Luofeng, there are all kinds of problems now," Yang Ming said, "Your dilemma is that Luofeng is completely controlled by the Sherman Empire, and your dignity has been diluted by the Sherman Empire's deterrent power."
"Really?" The old emperor raised his eyebrows slightly.
Yang Ming said slowly:
“You are the emperor of the Luofeng Empire, but what people talk about most is what will happen to the Sherman Empire, not what will happen to you.
"As a result, public sentiment was shaken, the military was out of touch, and capital saw this place as the border of Sherman's empire.
"This is the fundamental reason why the imperial power has fallen into the hands of others."
"The imperial power fell into the hands of others because of the influence of the Sherman Empire," the old emperor said with a faint light in his eyes. "You are right. This logic is the root of all problems. It was the Sherman Empire that took away my dignity and prestige."
Yang Ming didn't say much.
Just enough.
Ding ding.
There was a slight sound from Yang Ming's watch, which made him subconsciously look at the old emperor's back.
Fortunately, the old emperor didn't care about this detail.
According to the rules of the palace, everyone must turn off the Internet access terminal when they are around the emperor, or at least put it on silent mode.
Yang Ming lowered his head and glanced, and found that the message was sent by his own lawyer.
【Boss, there is something urgent. 】
"Your Majesty," Yang Ming whispered, "I have some things to deal with here. Can I leave early?"
"Then go back and don't neglect your official duties," the old emperor said with a smile, "forget what I told you today. You are such an interesting guy. Every time I chat with you, I can get some inspiration."
"It is an honor for me to have this chat with you."
Yang Ming saluted, then turned and rushed towards the palace gate.
He didn't wear hidden headphones today. After all, for Yang Ming now, he no longer needs to be so cautious when dealing with the old emperor.
Walking quickly down the steps outside the palace, Yang Ming boarded the small spaceship floating in front of the square. Under the watchful eyes of the surrounding guards, he quickly took off on the spaceship.
"speak."
"It's about the New Federation ."
Lu's figure appeared in the central control area.
"Since the boss raided the shopping mall, I have marked and observed other New Federation agents scattered throughout the Luofeng Empire at the time. After marking these samples, I did not disturb them, but studied their itineraries and behavioral logic, and gradually infiltrated the network around them.
"Just half an hour ago, four out of five agents I had marked received the same order."
Lu paused for a moment and continued:
"They are about to return to the fifth administrative planet of the Luofeng Empire."
"Damn it! Is the New Federation so shameless?" Yang Ming couldn't help but swear, "They've lost several times, and they're still trying?"
Lu shrugged: "According to the map I drew, the transfer order from the New Federal CIA covers a wide range, and the estimated number of people to be transferred is more than 3,000... "
Yang Ming opened his mouth.
What kind of CIA regular army is this!
“It’s not just a team of agents.”
Lu's voice was still very calm:
"The New Federation's 7th and 9th Long-distance Fleet Groups shut down their transponders at the same time and disappeared into deep space.
"The transponder of a warship is an automatic calling device to maintain contact with civilian merchant ships to avoid accidental injuries. Turning off the transponder is usually considered a sign of actively entering a wartime state."
Yang Ming frowned and asked, "Two reorganized fleets?"
"Yes, there are a total of six heavy battleships, twenty-six cruisers, and a full number of frigates, supply ships, probe ships, guidance ships, maintenance ships, and two light industrial ships."
The law reminded:
“These are the new warships of the New Federation, and there is a clear generation gap between them and the Luofeng Empire’s warships that are about to be eliminated.
"It's clear, boss, they mean business.
"Maybe we can consider running away. This is not a joke."
“This shouldn’t happen!”
Yang Ming was confused:
"Where are the benefits? Isn't it the New Federation's style to not release the eagle until it sees the rabbit? We have already lost so many resources here, shouldn't we stop the loss in time?"
"I also can't judge the logical basis for their decision. Lu feels a strong pressure."
Lu said softly:
"The Valkyrie may escape at any time, and the new Federal CIA has begun to mobilize overwhelming resources... Boss, we really should hide away and avoid the limelight."
Yang Ming frowned and thought.
The law reminded:
“The New Federation also has enhanced forces similar to the Sherman Empire’s special forces.
“Although you were not directly exposed during the raid on the shopping mall, Lieutenant Colonel Ace has already recognized you, and others may also be able to identify that the figure who slaughtered the New Federation agent team was you.
"Moreover, the boss was previously praised by Adwan as a military hero and enjoys prestige in the army. From this perspective, the New Federation will also pay attention to the boss."
Yang Ming: …
"Lü, what you mean is that there are only two options now. Either escape to the Dark Star and hide, or find a way to fight back the New Federation's full-scale offensive. Maintaining the status quo is unlikely?"
"Yes, boss."
Yang Ming leaned back in his chair, staring at the sky. He could see a faint aurora by turning his head.
The assault boat's engine made a rhythmic noise.
Lu was quietly waiting for Yang Ming to make a decision.
Yang Ming suddenly asked: "Compared to when we first came to Luofeng, we are completely different now, right?"
"What do you mean, boss?"
"Resources, strength, influence, and power."
"These are of course completely different. When I first arrived, you only had me and a Flying South."
Yang Ming's voice sounded a little more ethereal: "So, Lu, we may not lose now, right?"
Lu nodded thoughtfully.
Yang Ming suddenly laughed.
"There's nothing to hesitate about. If I run away without even fighting, I'll definitely regret it in the future."
Yang Ming narrowed his eyes slightly:
"How long will it take for the New Federation to complete its assembly?"
"Seven galactic days, maximum."
"Then we have at most seven days to prepare for war."
Yang Ming stood up and walked back and forth in the spacious cockpit. His brain became extremely active, and ideas popped up one after another.
Even though the fleet under Gutonmaha's command has backward information technology, it still has firepower and can produce a certain deterrent effect.
But that’s not enough.
"Speed up Guton Maha's plan to assassinate the Minister of Defense."
The law immediately began to record.
Yang Ming said firmly:
"Please ask Edwan to go to the Sherman Empire immediately and bring enough money with him. Whether it's to buy military equipment or to negotiate business, you must attract the attention of the Sherman Empire!
"These must be completed before the new federation launches an attack."
"clear."
"The military power we have is still not enough," Yang Ming said anxiously, "Lv, is there any way for us to control one more Luofeng fleet simply and effectively?"
Lu thought for a few seconds: "Use the old emperor's method?"
Yang Ming was stunned for a moment, frowned and asked: "Can we get a simulated intelligent machine of the same level as the old emperor?"
"There is a bionic coating device on the Feinan. It was prepared by the three teachers for Lu. It can make the simulated robot have an appearance that is completely indistinguishable from that of a human being and can avoid detection by various searchlight-type instruments."
Lu reported quickly:
“All we need now is to purchase a bionic robot of the highest specification, then modify it to a certain extent, inject a mechanical thinking body into it, or have it controlled remotely by me.
"From the perspective of dealing with various emergencies, injecting a mechanical mind is safer."
Yang Ming muttered, "Why do I feel like I'm getting further and further down the path of the Omnic Crisis?"
"A mechanical mind is not an omnic," Lu argued. "It is a form of civilization, an independent mind, not artificial intelligence."
Yang Ming hesitated for two seconds, with a gleam of fire in his eyes.
“How long will it take to prepare this?”
"In order to ensure secrecy, it will take at least seven days."
"Make one! Find the most powerful fleet other than Gutonmaha, and I'll find a way to replace their general!"
Yang Ming placed his left hand on the seat back, supported his waist with his right hand, stared at Yilanduoxing through the side window, and continued to think of countermeasures.
"We still have a lot of preparation to do, Boss. I will remain silent for now and concentrate on making detailed plans."
"Go ahead, and remember to develop an early warning mechanism to avoid casualties among ordinary people. They have nothing to do with this war."
"Okay boss."
"By the way," Yang Ming said slowly, "Let Miss Windsor set off as soon as possible, preferably before the war breaks out."
"Well," Lu pursed his lips and snickered, "Are you going to see Miss Windsor off then?"
Yang Ming thought about it and curled his lips slightly.
"No, it's already in the past. Focus on preparing for the battle."
