Vice Minister Zou's last words. Finally revealed a hint of the pressure he was under. And yet this is a huge pressure. But he was able to pass this sentence and successfully transferred it to Xu Le. So much so that after he put down the phone. There was silence for a long time. I started working in the shell engineering department again.

The development of the Federation's new generation of mechs has always been carried out separately by the Shell Engineering Department. Only later after the failure. The Federal Academy of Sciences was quick to find an opportunity in this matter. After grabbing the core data of Professor Shen Lao. The development of mecha has long been naturally divided into two factions. The competition between the two sides will indirectly affect the federal presidential election. No matter which end is a chip that cannot be given up.

The rivalry between the two sides has always been hidden beneath the surface. It's just because of Xu Le's variable. The Academy of Sciences felt anxious. There will be that conflict on a rainy night. Put this competition on the table.

In that conflict. The troops of the Hong Kong Metropolitan Garrison are under the orders of the Ministry of National Defense. Officially took over the security work of the Fruit Shell Engineering Department. After this incident. The two sides officially tore their faces.

Xu Le knew that his role in development was no longer a secret. But now there are so many federal soldiers around to protect them. He felt a little unfree. But I feel a lot more relaxed. There is the federal military. Or at least part of the forces of the military stood behind him. This kind of steadiness is something he didn't imagine before.

The military is loyal to the president and the Union. Monitoring of history and charters. can guarantee that this loyalty will never be mixed with anything else. But after all, it is a large and privileged system. So the interior is still full of hills. It follows the division of the major military regions or the combat units during the Great War of that year. It is divided into several major forces.

Among these army forces. The most special and transcendent status. Naturally, it was the Federation Space Battleship Force led by that three-star female admiral. Four groups of ships cruised in the tranquility of the cosmic stars. Independent and natural.

In addition to this, the federal military has four major military districts. Among them, the equipment is the most advanced. The most powerful is naturally the First Military Region stationed on the planet. and the fourth in the state of confrontation with the empire all year round

I always think about the deployment of the Federation's military forces. Xu Le, an orphan in Donglin. Some very complicated emotions will spring up in my heart. The Donglin Region is also an integral part of the Federation. However, there is only one garrison area on Donglin Star. A barren resource system. And there are no terrifying foreign enemies like the Empire. It's no wonder that the Federation pays so little attention to Donglin.

Now he has been staying by Xu Le's side. It is an armored combat battalion headed by Major Lan Xiaolong. Subordinate to the troops. 1st Military Region Land-based Independent 17th Armored Division. He is an ace master with a glorious tradition. In the special position of the federal military. Because the god of war, Li Pifu, was from this unit back then. Once led this armored division. The myth of the place of war with the Empire.

Many years ago. Li Pifu left the 17th Panzer Division. He rose to become the commander-in-chief of the federal military. After the final seclusion. Ministry of Defense and First Military Region Command. For how to arrange the XVII Panzer Division. They all felt endless distress.

Political demands of the Federation. It is not destined to be allowed to shatter this myth. It's like no one dares to let the statue-level figure of the military god Li Pifu fail once. So the XVII Panzer Division from the Xilin front. was withdrawn to the planet in its entirety. It has become the main military force in the most prosperous metropolitan garrison of the Federation. Troops.

Since to an undefeated myth. Then don't let this force go to war. Nature is never defeated. It carries this secret meaning that cannot be declared. The XVII Panzer Division has not fought in real battles since many years ago. Even the military districts arranged by the federal military in recent years on the Xilin front line are in rotational battles. They have no place for them......

Until one time, the god of war expressed concern about the combat effectiveness of the old army in his hometown in Philadelphia. The military and other places are disciples and grandchildren. It's like a little daughter-in-law. From the 17th Panzer Division, some combat formations below the platoon level were drawn. Devoted to Bermuda. As a sign of respect for the god of war.

A dignified ace armorer. Just because of political necessity. It became an ornament. Permanent residency. Engage with society. Illuminated by the lights and wine. The iron-blooded forces are becoming silent in the most prosperous areas of the Federation. Growing mediocrity. It's like their garrison number. It became a little up.

"Although there are more mountains in the army. But in places like the 1st Military District. They are all silent places in the territories of the major high-ranking generals. Because the First Military Region has always been shrouded in the glory of the old man of the military god. When Zhou Yu mentioned that name. The expression on his face became a little serious. It seems that it is not so impossible to express a professional soldier. Respect for the god of war.

"I heard that the Li family has some influence on the First Military Region. After all, it is a long-ago family. And all these years have been sparing no effort to sponsor the living quarters of the military district. Some don't count the cost. Just asking for a favor. You don't have to worry about anything, though. The Li family is not the Zhong family after all. No matter how great the influence on the army, it is limited. ”

This was already a few days later

Xu Le was asking Zhou Yu about the complex factions of the army. Military gossip and secrets. No less than socially. Zhou Yu, who is deeply respected by his classmates and loved by his teachers at the First Military Academy. The perception of the factions of the army is very clear.

His fingers left the workbench. Rubbing the corners of his forehead a little tiredly. Leaned back in his chair. Listen to Zhou Yu's explanation. But the afterglow drifted to the corner of the storeroom. In these days. He has noticed. That major named Lan Xiaolong should know Magnolia. Because I forgot that Secretary Bai once mentioned that he was from the 17th Armored Division. So he was a little bit confused.

In that corner. Major Lan Xiaolong was squatting on the ground and smoking. with the things around you. Magnolia is still quiet and gentle. Holding your hands. Leaning against the wall. Bow your head slightly. It took a long time to answer the other party softly.

"That thing has faded. Do you want me to talk to the division commander? Bring you back from the white water. Lan Xiaolong squatted on the ground and said, "The money in the army is definitely not as much as you get now." But there is an identity after all. And it's a lot more stable. ”

Magnolia looked at the tips of her shiny boots. Whispered, "You're already a major." Shall I go back and start with the big head?"

"I'm a major who got it on the back of the day. Why did I rush over with two helicopters this time? I knew it was a relationship between the big people of the Federation. But I'm always going to tie my head. And the Deputy Minister. Maybe it will turn out to be positive next year. What am I afraid of when I gamble?"

Lan Xiaolong chattered and said, "You are more capable than me." I was a company commander in the boot barracks. You'll be able to eat me raw. Go back to the 17th Division for two years. The division commander will transfer you to your side to polish and polish. Being a major is a fart. ”

"Troops. Magnolia softly repeated the number of her old troops. Laughing at himself. Said softly: "It's not the Seventeenth Armored Division." Life in Hong Kong is too comfortable. Your kid is invited to those clubs every day**. I'm not used to it. I also like to enjoy. But he didn't want to do this kind of thing in a military uniform. ”

"Lao Tzu wears civilian clothes every time he goes!" Lan Xiaolong said angrily. Magnolia lowered her head. smiled and said, "But I still don't have the face to go back." The Elder of the War God spoke. Only then did the Ministry of Defense refuse to let our division go to the rotational battle. I went with the first dial. As a result, I came back alive alone. I disgraced the face of the Seventeenth Division. Since then, the military region has not even mentioned the matter of rotational warfare. From that point of view. I lost all the face of the god of war. ”

"Don't. The old man is fishing in Philadelphia. Where do you know you little trash fish. Lan Xiaolong scolded in a low voice: "You are too unlucky. The Ministry of Defense was back then, for the sake of security. Sent us to the edge of Bermuda. I thought there was no. And you were dropped by a squad on the ship. Who knows it will be on that mine planet where birds don't. Meet the Emperor's Special Rabbit Cub Battalion?"

"A squad against a battalion. Even those pilots in the empire are really rabbit cubs. There is only the end of the total annihilation. You can run back. Even if it's very violent. Otherwise, with the character of the teacher. I didn't kill you early. How can I speak for you in a court-martial?"

Repeat hearing the name of the division commander. Magnolia lowered her eyes slightly. It was natural to think that he was a teenager when he first joined the army. was looked down upon by the teacher, and he was quiet and clever. Transferred to his side as a herald. Then there was a rise in the 17th Panzer Division. It's just that...... He looked up. glanced faintly at Xu Le, who was working silently at the workbench. He whispered, "I still can't go back." Now this life is not my own. "Just take a look. Know what Magnolia is talking about. I couldn't help frowning. He's now in charge of protecting the mundane-looking tech lead. I really didn't see anything strange about the man. I don't understand why Magnolia has been staying by that person's side.

"I sold him my life for 20 million. Magnolia said with a smile.

Lan Xiaolong was stunned. Then he cursed a few words in a low voice. However, the soldier found that Magnolia was more than when he saw it a few years ago. It seems like a lot more talk. Also cheerful. He couldn't help but wonder. Could it be the young man's credit? His impression of Xu Ledi is also much better.

It's very busy in the engineering department. When Magnolia and Lan Xiaolong were in the same room. Director José hurried into the empty underground storeroom. His steps were a little heavy. The expression on his face was even heavier.

"Watch the news. ”

He said to Xu Le. There was a lingering hint of anxiety in the corners of his eyes.

Xu Le was slightly stunned. Vaguely guessed what was happening. The workstation connected to the engineering network does not have internet access. He took out his phone and tuned it to the Federal Television news channel.

I saw the male anchor on the light screen. In an excited tone, he said, "About the birth of this revolutionary mecha. How much does it mean to the federal military? Let's ask Professor Zhang from the Institute of Mobile Engineering of the Academy of Sciences. ”

Xu Le immediately appeared on the instant news release platform of the online newspaper. I saw a very eye-catching title appear.

"The Federal Academy of Sciences officially announced. A new generation of twin-engine mecha has been successfully developed!"

(There's another chapter in the evening.) ）