No**. Therefore strong. There is no disappointment. In the middle of the night, the cold wind beat against the iron gate. You can also sleep peacefully. The mother and daughter who are now in the Army General Hospital. Perhaps pitiful. But this has nothing to do with Xu Le. One could even say. His role in this. It's a lot of praise.

The general on the couch knew this well. So it stands to reason. Xu Le faced Zou Yu's father. There should be no tension or depression. But when he walked to the couch. After a military salute in silence. I still feel that this large and somewhat austere room. Feet thick red blanket with yellow wallpaper on the walls. Still made him nervous.

It's a little like the feeling I felt when I saw Mrs. Tai for the first time in Mochou Mountain that day. But today the feeling is even more real. More realistic. Sitting peacefully on the sofa, the general's hair was gray. In the Yunhou Hotel, this party is full of military atmosphere. Apparently not angry, but mighty.

The Deputy Minister of National Defense is an important member of the Cabinet. He is also a great man in the political system of the Federation. But when it comes to real strength. In fact, it is far inferior to the commanders of several major military regions at the same level. Or that three-star federal female general of the Space Fleet.

But the vice minister Zou in the sofa is different.

The assassination at the Linhai State Stadium at the beginning of the year. Vice Minister Yang Jinsong committed suicide and died. His Excellency President Sieg in order to calm this **. In order to have an explanation to the Tai family. Zou Yingxing swaggered up. I sat down in this position. Due to political factors. A position sought through the exchange of interests. In the federal military, this kind of seniority is the party. It's hard to respect. But just over half a year has passed. He began to exert his influence in the army calmly. Beneath the general's silent exterior is a testament to his abilities.

If only that's it. Now the question is. Everyone knows after this year's presidential election. If it was Congressman Pabul who succeeded in being elected president. The man in the couch would become the Minister of Defense. It's just one word missing. Unless the Great War begins. The president put on that marshal's uniform. He would then become the nominal head of the federal military......

Xu Le stood quietly in front of Zou Yingxing. Mr. Zou appeared to be dealing with an urgent file. Or maybe it's just a simple desire to dry the young man. Whatever the intention. Xu Ledu didn't care. He just took advantage of this quiet time. Observe each other. Calm yourself down.

Stand in front of the future first person of the federal military. Anyone can be a little nervous.

More than ten years ago. The Federation Expeditionary Force conquers a resource planet in the Empire. An earth-shattering explosion. ruined the hopes of the expeditionary force. Federation fighters suffered heavy casualties. Difficulty in replenishment. At a dangerous juncture in the repulse of the Empire's counterattack. There is always a danger of total annihilation. It was at this time. At that time, Zou Yingxing, who was only the interim director of the logistics department of the joint operations force. At the risk of going to court-martial. Tough orders the Third Fleet made a hard landing on the planet's surface. In the end, at the cost of the loss of two enterprise-class warships. The remnants of the expeditionary force left on the planet's surface. An effective defense capability was organized. Precious time was bought for the final withdrawal of the whole army.

Xu Le recalled the resume of the general in front of him in his heart. That time the order was given. Let Zou Yingxing be in the hearts of the old men of the federal military. There was a location.

However, this man was a technocrat after all. I have been working hard in the final assembly base for many years. No single command of a major campaign as a commander-in-chief at the front. It should be regarded as the biggest weakness of the other side's promotion to the post of defense minister.

Just when Xu Le lowered his head and thought. The general on the couch finally raised his head. He rubbed his eyes, which were a little astringent. Said flatly: "Sit down." In the afternoon, President Sieg will come over to hear the report of the joint meeting. I'll have to review it first. ”

This sentence probably shows Vice Minister Zou's attitude. I didn't mean to dry you. In his place today. There is no need to explain anything to Xu Le at all. But he explained. That set the tone for today's conversation.

Xu Le nodded. I found a chair next to it and sat down.

Vice Minister Zou put his glasses on the table. Said with a smile: "When I was on the fleet. The military doctors advised me to have laser surgery to get my eyes cured. I didn't say yes. Now it seems to be somewhat prescient. ”

Xu Le understood what he meant. The federal military promoted laser surgery. It is to be in the midst of a kaleidoscopic war. To improve the combat capabilities of the military as much as possible. But thirty or forty years later. The eyes of the soldiers who received treatment gradually returned to their original level. It even got a little worse. A few years ago, the veterans' association marched. It is said that this incident is also used as the main propaganda tool.

He didn't understand why the other person was saying this to himself. If it's talking about politics. The deputy minister of defense should have a better person to talk to.

"For the strength of the Federation. Pure technical improvement. Sometimes it's a good thing that isn't seen. ”

Zou Yingxing sat on the sofa. Quietly looked at the young man with an ordinary face in front of him. Said: "Four years ago. Because of the depletion of crystal ore resources. The direction of the federal army is already beginning to change. Shipborne light weapons are being used more and more economically. And the research on individual light energy weapons ended in vain. Because...... The universe as we know it simply can't provide so many resources. ”

Xu Le listened quietly.

"When did the Federation mechs first appear?"

"Many years ago. ”

"When is the army officially equipped?"

"Four before the constitutional calendar. ”

"You're right. Vice Minister Zou looked at Xu Le. Said slowly: "And the mecha really starts to work. This is the constitutional era in which we live. In this day and age. The Federation has more powerful enemies than the Empire. Moreover, the combat mode of the armed forces has also changed from space warfare to landing operations. A mecha with absolute mobility. It's going to get more and more important. ”

Xu Le didn't expect it. Today's conversation at the Yunhou Hotel has nothing to do with Zou Yu at all. The father didn't seem to care at all that his daughter had just given birth. It's about getting straight to the point. Mechs are mentioned. He vaguely understood. Why should the other person see themselves.

"Just received intelligence. The Empire has accelerated the pace of development of new mechs. Zou Yingxing rubbed his eyebrows a little tiredly. Said in a slightly worried voice.

The Commonwealth's proud charter shines. Make sure this for decades. No spy of the Empire could infiltrate the Commonwealth. Maybe the Bermuda Triangle is also for profit. And the people who have forgotten their ancestral state. But the Empire still believes in people of the same bloodline after all. But things in the universe are always so ingenious. The existence of Charter One leaves a chip hidden behind the neck of every citizen of the Union. That's it. The Empire will be able to stop the infiltration of the Federation's best agents

The Federation only knows that the Empire has accelerated the pace of mecha development. But they don't know the direction of the other party's research and development. It is even more impossible to get the construction design of the Imperial mech.

"This is top-secret intelligence. I shouldn't have listened. Xu Le suddenly woke up. Said.

Vice Minister Zou shook his head. Lean back on the couch. Quietly looked at him. said: "You already have long-term senior access to the Fruit Shell Engineering Department. And the Federation's new mechs seem to be in your hands. This kind of intelligence. I must inform you as soon as possible. ”

Xu Le knew about his trip to the Hong Kong capital. It's impossible to hide from the big guy in front of you. Not to mention how many pairs of eyes the federal military has on the industrial park. Let's just talk about the relationship between the Tai family and Vice Minister Zou. The other party should be well aware of the important role he plays in it.

"The mobility of military mechs has doubled. Its role in warfare can be increased tenfold. Vice Minister Zou stared at him with a sense of oppression. said: "The original design of the husk. The highest power of the moment. It can be up to four times higher than the existing series. You should have a good idea of what this means. ”

"I used to work at the final assembly base. There's a lot to do with your husks. So it's clear how important this is. In fact, it is clear to all people inside the military. It is a sharp blade in the future war against the Empire. A big gun...... It's something we've been waiting for all these years. I hope you don't disappoint us. ”

That's a simple sentence. But it pressed like a mountain. What Vice Minister Zou said about us. Naturally, it includes those terrifying generals in the federal military. Could it include the military god of the Li family in Philadelphia Xu Le suddenly felt that his shoulders were a little heavy.

"I don't care about the outcome of the presidential election. I don't care if scientists from the Federal Academy of Sciences get involved in politics. I just care. Vice Minister Zou looked at him coldly. "I'm a soldier. As long as this mecha can be developed. Whether it is the Ministry of Engineering or the Academy of Sciences. I will be grateful to him. ”

Xu Le didn't know how sincere the general in front of him was. If it's true. A hint of awe would rise in his heart. There are many heroes in the Federation. Especially in the military. This does not care about personal prospects. An iron-blooded soldier who only thinks about the future of the Federation. In fact, it is really a big gun that can provoke countless stars.

He bowed his head. It is clear that Zou Yu's father may not know that he has done tricks in the core data. But meet today. The other party habitually began to beat. Warning him not to go wrong with such a big question about the future of the Union.

"I'll hurry. Xu Le raised his head. Seriously looked at the general's slightly tired face. replied.

"You're still in the white water for the time being. Vice Minister Zou instructed: "The secretary will leave you a phone number in a while." These months. If you have any questions. You can ask him to help with it. ”

After a slight pause. The Defense Department bigwig squinted his eyes and said, "This is a secret cause of the Federation. You can apply for a grant from the Ministry of Defense. Don't stretch out your hand to the seventh member of the Li family again. That family of merchants ......"

That's the end of the comments. There are many inexhaustible meanings. Xu Le bowed his head slightly. sighed in my heart. Know to start today. I really became a soldier of the Federation.

He looked up suddenly. "These two days of joint meetings." Is it related to the last terrorist attack on the stadium? Is the Department of Defense ready to restart the spring offensive that has been put on hold?"

Vice Minister Zou's gaze swept across his face like a knife. After a moment of silence, he bowed his head and said, "This is not something you should ask. ”

Xu Le was separated by clothes. Gently press your phone. Suddenly, he said, "I think that was done by Councillor Medellín. "Smoke. Bow to everyone. I want a commuter pass. Not far ahead. Have ideas. Too close in the back. There is fear. Oh. Buy Ga...... Brothers and sisters with tickets in hand. Support one or two. Thanks a lot. ）

Vice Minister Zou raised his head.