Russell and Bernadotte, who had rushed back to the capital from the Lucerne front, glanced at each other, and only said at the same time: "Here we are..."
After receiving the order jointly issued by the Supreme High Command and the President's Office, Russell and Bernadotte discussed the possible situation.As a result, there were not many choices, and the president's request for the return of the two front-line commanders-in-chief at this time was naturally related to the conflict between the front-line war situation and the domestic political situation.In this matter, before the former commander moved to Lucerne for front-line command, Russell and Bernadotte exchanged views with President Hamilton, and it is well known that Ci is not in charge of the army, and the casualties in the war are just an indicator to measure the war situation.Above all, the war must achieve its predetermined strategic objectives and serve its political objectives.Take the planet Milok as an example, even if in the post-war statistics, the number of casualties of the federal army is much higher than that of Emperor Gacharin [***], but after all, the federal army completely expelled Emperor [***] from Mirok, and at the same time recovered the huge base of the main star of Mirok, cut off the jump point of the Gacharin Empire to the Newton system, and forced the Gacharin Empire to fully retreat from the Newton system in order to preserve its strength.The victory of the Miloc galaxy also symbolizes the transformation of the war situation between the Leray Federation and the Gachaline Empire from a defensive position to a strategic counteroffensive, whether it is from the domestic people's will, the economy, international public opinion, and the trust between allies, all of which have jumped to a new level with the arrival of victory.More importantly, the federal army had the experience of victory, the preparation and confidence for victory.These things cannot be measured by casualties.Since the last time Russell and Bernadotte made a special report to the High Command and the President's Office on the situation in Lucerne, Hamilton has indeed given unconditional support to all the demands made by the front, as he promised.And the front line, with one battle victory, also responded to the expectations of the rear, which was originally a very harmonious and tacit cooperation.However, with the proposal of a peaceful solution by several major powers in the Western Covenant in the Supreme Council of Mankind, all this is no longer so simple.The Supreme Council of Mankind called for an immediate ceasefire between the two sides, and Gacharin's plan to withdraw troops from the Garilo system in three stages over a period of three years under the supervision of the international community, turned into a peaceful proposition of the opposition parties, and won the support of a considerable part of the people, especially those families whose relatives died on the front line, who deeply hated the war, and gathered together, hoping that through the way of assembly, the ruling authorities would make appropriate corrections to the course of the war, instead of continuing to fight as it is now.The inevitable high casualties in the recent battle in Lucerne have left these people heartbroken, and they are desperate to return to their old lives so that no one of the Commonwealth children will die for this war.However, the people did not know that this war could not end peacefully after all.And now, it is not the end of the war, for the entire human society, this is just the beginning.The Lelei Federation also can't get rid of this fate, and the war that has swept the whole universe has reached the point where it is imminent, and those big countries do not have the slightest attitude of dialogue and convergence.On the contrary, they are preparing for war with all their might.This low-hanging fruit peace is actually just a phantom, and when the war begins, this phantom will turn into a shadow and re-envelop the land of the Leray Federation, bringing greater pain to all people.If we do not achieve a decisive victory, we will not be able to gain sufficient benefits politically, and the so-called peace that we have grudgingly accepted will only bring about even greater consequences.This absurd call for peace is beginning to intensify in the fact that a series of recent proposals aimed at increasing military spending and front-line conscription have been boycotted by opposition lawmakers and passed by only a narrow margin.It can be passed now because the ruling Republican Party of Le Ray occupies an absolute majority of seats in the parliament, but it is difficult to say whether the Republican Party will still have the current seats in the election if the current anti-war sentiment is allowed to become the mainstream voice.In the event of a crushing defeat in the parliamentary elections, everyone shuddeers at the moment when the war is at a critical juncture and an emergency resolution is delayed.At that time, it means that the Republican Party in power has lost the trust of the people, and the only outcome for a president who cannot fulfill his duties is to resign.Russell and Bernadotte could almost conclude that the reason why Hamilton invited them back to the capital at this time was because this so-called peace proposition had become more and more violent, and Hamilton was no longer as firm about the subsequent political and war situation as before.The current situation is not so bad, but if the fighting on the front continues like this, it is really difficult to say what will happen in two months.If the president draws the ladder, this war will become a farce that will be criticized by posterity, and it is even more unacceptable for Russell, who is bent on borrowing federal power to overthrow the rule of the Morton family, at this time, listening to Hamilton vaguely pick out the topic, Raseen smiled and said: "Yes, there will be no such thing in Gacharin, but ......"
He nodded at the presidential secretary who put down the coffee in front of him to express his gratitude, and when the secretary walked out of the office and closed the door, he picked up the coffee and smiled: "This is for the self-proclaimed clever reader, It doesn't seem like a good thing. ”This sentence drew a burst of laughter, and everyone knew that Russell's subtext was that James would always make some stupid decisions without the Ming Cook constraints.Hamilton smiled and nodded: "Speaking of which, I have to express my admiration for Mr.
James's strong perseverance, if I were Emperor Gacharin, hehe......"
The smile on his face was a hint of mockery: "As General Russell, your high-ranking foot, I think, I better surrender early." ”After another burst of laughter, Hamilton picked up his coffee, his face was straight, and he said cautiously: "Two generals, I believe that you have all read the latest information from the Military Intelligence Bureau, and our neighbor does not seem to be reconciled to his defeat......"
His brows furrowed, I don't know if it was because the coffee was too bitter or because of the trickiness of the matter: "Gacharin's secret envoys not only frequently appeared in the Binarte Empire and the Naga Federation, but also strengthened diplomacy with several of our neighbors.And our largest neighbor, the Desik Empire's recent military moves, are unusual, and the Military Intelligence Directorate has reason to believe that the Desik Empire will intervene in this war at the right time, and I would like to hear the opinions of the two generals. ”This is the topic of today, the movement of troops in the Desik Empire is almost fanfare, and there is no need for intelligence from the Military Intelligence Bureau, almost everyone knows that the Desik Empire has made a big move.In the space age, the bordering forms of the Earth Age have been completely overthrown between countries with three-dimensional territories.It is not uncommon for several countries to border the same country through one or more public galaxies.The Desik Empire, as a medium and large country with four star fields, is a first-class power in this region on the edge of human society, with strong military strength and economic strength that should not be underestimated.At this critical juncture, if the Desik Empire, which is a member of the Western Covenant, makes any moves, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.For the Lelei Federation, fighting on two fronts with the Gachalin Empire and the Desik Empire at the same time is simply suicide!
Bernadotte looked at Russell, the current complex situation has been revealed, Lucerne's battle situation is not ten or nine, the Federation occupies only a strategic advantage.Libgaut has not made much of a move until now, and the two sides are almost fighting according to a mechanized procedure, one attacking and one defending, all head-on.If, Libgaut made a strange move, he turned the tide through a campaign.If Emperor Gacharin once again played with his political tricks and dragged the entire human society into the flames of war.If, Desik brazenly sent troops to intervene.If the political situation in the country changes, the ruling party loses the parliamentary elections.Then, not to mention Russell, even if he is an immortal, he will not be able to win the final victory.At that time, let alone attacking Gacharin proper, even according to the peace plan proposed by the Western Covenant Countries, the Supreme Council of Mankind, the conditions for taking back the Galileo system will no longer be met.Coupled with the loss of popularity at the front, it would be strange if Hamilton, as the president of the Federation, was not in a hurry!
Russell's slender fingers ran over the edges of the buttons on the cuffs of his uniform, his brow furrowed.As an excellent military strategist, Russell himself knows that when it comes to political skills, he is not as good as his own student, the fat man who squats in prison and pees farther than others.In my previous teaching, I was often shocked by the fat man's sharp views on the political situation, which not only showed that the fat man was already quite good at these intrigues, but also showed that playing politics was indeed his weakness.I know James well enough, so why doesn't James know about himself?
This emperor, who relied on playing with power and intriguing in betrayal and trust, has been doing the same thing all his life!
That's playing politics!
The gap between himself and him in this regard is too obvious, originally, these scheming politicians of the Leray Federation are good at dealing with James, but this country is too open!
Anyone can jump out and point fingers, and the opposition can hold random rallies to criticize the current policy.Parliamentary elections will also have to be held as scheduled, a system that has produced a large group of cunning politicians, but also tied their hands and feet.The most frustrating thing is that Fiji does not have a unified and clear attitude!
The world situation has reached this point, and these Mingzhuo countries are still hoping for luck, and their countries are constantly calling for peace and calling for restraint, and some opposition parties have even sent Mingzhuo people to visit hostile forces, intending to defuse a world war with an incorruptible tongue.The imperial states have begun or even completed the transition to a wartime economy in a very short period of time, and war readiness is getting tighter day by day, and many of the Mingzhu federal states have not even been able to pass a proposal for military expansion!
There are not many members of the Filipino Alliance who are lucky enough to remain silent or even foolish at the so-called peace plan put forward by the Western Covenant countries at the Supreme Council of Mankind!
If it weren't for the fact that the Republic of Fiyan had scoffed at the plan, the Human Parliament would have even been able to issue a joint resolution directly!
The one who played to this extent was the madman who sat in the palace of Tanville, James!
And I am completely sure that this talented reader who likes to hide in his dimly lit study the most is definitely more than just these political tricks on the surface!
With the right amount of stimulation, he can do something that will drive everyone crazy!"
Your Excellency, I would like to say that the Desik Empire will not intervene in this war at will, but I know that such words will not help us.The public will not trust our judgment, and the international situation is changing, and no one knows what will happen in the next second.I can't promise anything. ”Russell stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the crowd in the square outside the presidential palace: "And, I can't make a hasty decision to drag the Lelei Federation into the quagmire of war, I know very well that if I am not careful, the Lelei Federation will become the fuse of the cosmic war!"
”"But!"
Russell looked into Hamilton's eyes with a blazing gaze: "We also can't accept hasty peace!"
Even a political idiot like me can see that Rio's purpose is nothing more than to stall for time!
As soon as they are ready, Gacharin's withdrawal plan will turn into a marching plan, and we will reap the consequences. ”There was a hint of confusion in Hamilton's signature smile: "Then, general, your opinion is ......"
"The Republican Party you lead is very united, and after the outbreak of the war, it has achieved a brilliant victory." ”Russell's expression was relaxed, and he didn't seem to be anxious about the current situation, and was even in the mood to joke: "Look, my enemy has surrendered!"
The public has a very high base of trust in the current political axe.So, I hope that we might as well put it off until we make a decision!
”"Drag?""
Yes!
Drag!
”Russell's tone was very resolute."
We are not sure of the intentions of the Desik Empire, and in the absence of a clear indication of their armed intervention, there is no need for us to fight as we please!
Gacharin's military strength is declining, and I know very well that the battle in Lucerne must continue, and the battle on the plain of Lavos will affect the entire battle situation, and at this time, we will not take the initiative to give Gacharin a chance to breathe!
Even if we have to negotiate in the end, the advantage must be in our hands!
”"Mr.
President, I believe you know better than I do that in times of war, it takes countless times more courage to be the leader of a nation than in times of peace, and that you have one year left in office, and this is perhaps the most glorious time of your life.This war has already cost the Federation of Leray, and in the near future, we will face a more dangerous predicament than we do now, and I think you should think about how to lead the people to victory, rather than succumbing to the illusory peace. ”A mysterious smile appeared on Russell's face: "This war is not only in Lucerne, but also in other places!"
James can play politics, but we can fight everywhere!
”"Don't forget, I'm the leader of the Freedom Front, and we still have such an armed force in Gachalin!
Gachalin is not monolithic, and as long as our plan goes well, perhaps James's political offensive will be in vain. ”"Besides......
In Gacharin, we still have a variable, and if he wields it, at least, that so-called peace plan will not give Gachalin much respite.I hope to give us a month, and after a month, we will make a decision!
”The so-called Mr.
Earth Variable, who is sleepy-eyed and bored, is turning the drill bit to make holes, drilling and drilling, and the drill bit in his hand suddenly drills in, and it is through!
Finally took the first step of escaping, but the fat man didn't mean to be excited at all, he hurriedly dismantled the artificial drill and hid it, covered the hole with a cardboard shell, and then camouflaged it with water and the ash that fell from the hole into a concrete inner body with potholes and peeling off the wall, and then fell asleep.Ten days to make such a hole, it was too difficult and painful, near the early morning, the sleeping fat man suddenly dreamed that he had been changed to a cell, trembling all over, and immediately cried.The fat man woke up as soon as he cried, sat up abruptly, and his eyes were stunned.He made such a fuss, only scared the thief who had just gotten up and others crying wolf, in this tightly closed room, the fat man sleepwalking, what a terrible thing it should be, not to mention crying sleepwalking, I am afraid that when the brothers start work, the bones will be scum.After breakfast, all the inmates in the prison did not immediately go to work as usual.Standing in the courtyard downstairs of the rectangular cell, the warden of the prison, Wiliam, announced with a microphone that in two weeks, the prison would hold a biennial fighting tournament, and he warned all the inmates that it was best to keep to themselves during this period, and that any behavior that did not comply with the prison rules or any misunderstood behavior by the guards would only have one consequence, and that was to be killed on the spot!
(To be continued)