Chapter 423: Close your eyes, it will be fine in a moment
"...Major General Du Shiliang, the formation you lead will return to the team and will all be under my command."
Hearing this, Du Shiliang instinctively looked towards Gu Hang.
It shouldn't be like this.
He was the captain of the Pegasus cruiser, Concerto, and a rear admiral of the Imperial Navy. Lieutenant Commander Tillemans was his undisputed superior in every sense of the word.
If he has an order, he should stand up and accept it without saying a word.
What are you looking after Gu Hang for?
But he still looked at it.
Tillemans also noticed his gaze and was a little annoyed.
However, he did not say anything to Gu Hang - definitely not because he was afraid - he continued to stare at Du Shiliang, his voice unconsciously becoming colder and harder:
"Major General Du, do you have any questions?"
Du Shiliang was helpless.
He could only stand up, say "yes", and then sit down again.
A smile returned to Tillemans’s face.
This is not his main goal today; at best it is just an appetizer.
Now, we can be considered to have won the battle!
Gu Hang did not speak when he clearly received Du Shiliang's look for help, which made Tillemans more confident. Perhaps Governor Gu was also concerned about the imperial decree and did not dare to object to his proposal that clearly complied with the relevant regulations of the empire.
The lieutenant general, feeling encouraged, coughed lightly and continued, "Since there is no problem with this matter, let's move on to the second topic."
"In view of the current war situation and the relatively complex composition of our space forces, I propose that all the ships belonging to the Seven Horses be centralized and deployed together to establish a unified command system so that we can better use this force and fight against the green-skinned orcs, just like Governor Gu organized the various star regions to sign the Seven Horses Agreement."
Having said that, Tillemans looked towards Gu Hang again and again.
The ships belonging to the Seven Horses, apart from the Pegasus Fleet, are the Alliance Navy Fleet and the Gu's Trading Company. Although the planetary governors of other star regions and some small imperial chambers of commerce also have some ships, they are few in number, have no large ships, and have poor combat power, so they can be almost ignored.
This is the thing that Gu Hang is most likely to oppose, and he has reasons to oppose it.
The Alliance Navy was his, and so was the Gu family's fleet. If he didn't want to, Tillemans couldn't take it away.
However, he also prepared a series of arguments and methods for this purpose. Later, he would see how Gu Hang specifically objected, and then he would come up with corresponding arguments to gag or squeeze him.
"I agree." Gu Hang was the first to express his opinion.
Agreed?
Tillemans was stunned for a moment, and then he was quite surprised!
Very good!
I had thought that this matter would take a lot of talking, and might even require a quarrel with Gu Hang, to be resolved, but it was actually solved so easily.
Although it’s a bit unexpected, it’s definitely a good thing!
This Gu Hang is more concerned about the overall situation.
The look he gave Gu Hang also became much friendlier.
However, when his eyes occasionally swept over Du Shiliang, he would still feel a little cold.
Although Gu Hang is a sensible person, you have a big problem. Wait, I will take it off for you later.
But certainly not now.
We have to give Governor Gu some face.
Thinking about this, Tillemans also stood up. A sincere smile appeared on his face, and he said, "So now we have reached a consensus. I believe that with the support of Governor Gu and our concerted efforts, those damn green-skinned aliens will definitely be wiped out!"
He said these words with the attitude of a master.
But at this time, Gu Hang also stood up.
There was a smile on his face, but the words he said made Tillemans feel chilled to the bone:
"I have another proposal: I suggest that Major General Ye Lixia and Major General Du Shiliang become the first joint commander and second joint commander of the Seven Horse Fleet. Major General Ye Lixia is very familiar with the Tianma Fleet and can serve as the first joint commander; Major General Du Shiliang has extensive experience in integrating the Tianma Fleet with the Alliance Escort Fleet and the Gu's Merchant Fleet in the past few years, and can assist General Ye Lixia in coordinating the joint work of the three parties."
What about me?
Tillemans did not ask the stupid question.
He stared at Gu Hang with a gloomy face and said, "I object. The position of joint commander is unheard of."
"That's because you are not surprised, General Tillemans." Gu Hang said, "There are precedents. When multiple imperial fleets act together, there is usually a joint commander who is responsible for the coordinated command of multiple fleets. When the Golden Pass and the Silver Pass fought against the greenskins, when the Tianma Fleet acted together with the Yunluo Fleet and the Northern Fleet, wasn't it Admiral Zhang Shaoxun of the Yunluo Fleet who served as the joint commander?"
"That's only needed when multiple fleets within the Imperial Navy are linked together! Right now, the only authentic Imperial Navy here is the Pegasus Fleet! The Imperial Navy has the right to recruit..."
"No, I don't have the right." Gu Hang said, "I am in charge of the Eastern Theater of the Dragon Eagle Star Region. All the imperial forces here should be under my command. If I say we need to establish a joint fleet, then it means a joint fleet."
"Where did this Eastern Theater of the Star Region come from?"
"I have been appointed to the Eastern Star Region. I have the final say on all matters."
"Where are the documents?"
"I can send you to Yunluo."
At this point, Gu Hang's face was expressionless.
"You!" Tillemans was furious.
If Gu Hang said he would give it to him, then he really dared to give it to him.
But does he dare to go?
I'm afraid that I'll be "killed in a greenskin attack" just after I get on the boat and take a few steps out?
He gritted his teeth, his voice a little like a growl, and asked Gu Hang: "What on earth do you want to do?"
"I want to win this war. And you, Vice Admiral Tillemans, the Combined Fleet cannot win under your leadership. We need a leader who can bring victory."
"That's enough!" said Tillemans. "I'm tired of your greed. The Pegasus Fleet will no longer fight alongside you. I will report this to the Star Region Navy Command. The Pegasus Fleet will also leave here and head for the Yunluo Star Region. You can do whatever you want!!"
"Let's go!"
He said hello and was about to leave.
To some extent, what he said was just an angry remark. But since you, Gu Hang, have no shame in turning the table over, then let's do it together and see who is afraid of who.
Without the Pegasus fleet, how can you use your head to stop the greenskin army?
But no one present followed.
When Tillemans reached the door of the conference room, he also realized the embarrassing situation.
He turned around and asked Du Shiliang and Ye Lixia, "Why didn't you follow us? Do you want to cause division?"
Ye Lixia looked calm, but Du Shiliang looked a little embarrassed.
He just wanted to seek Governor Gu's opinion, but he didn't expect the situation to turn out to be such a situation.
Is it time to choose sides now?
If he really had to choose, he would choose Gu Hang without a doubt.
The reason is right in your face.
Although Tillemans is his direct superior, but... can the Pegasus Fleet leave the Alliance now?
Your naval guns, shells, and energy all depend on others to supply you. The Star Region Naval Command you count on? They are far away in the sky, across several star regions of the Greenskin Occupied Zone. How can you reach them?
Turn against Gu Hang and stand on Tillemans' side?
Then, with nothing left, will the poor man and his fleet be left to wandering like wandering ghosts?
Otherwise, would we have to cross the greenskin-occupied area and head to Yunluo without any supplies?
That's not realistic!
Moreover, apart from those reasons, there is another point that deep down in his heart, he quite agrees with what Gu Hang said:
The most important thing at the moment is to win the war, and this requires a commander who can lead them to victory.
Is this person Gu Hang or Tillemans?
Even a fool can make a choice.
In the end, Du Shiliang closed his eyes, slit his mouth, and sat there like a wax figure, without giving any response to Tillemans.
"Okay, okay! You guys want to rebel, right?"
Tillemans was furious and waved at the other three captains who had been following him.
But they also looked embarrassed and dared not move.
A brigadier general said softly, "There's no need to cause such a commotion. Let's sit down and talk it over..."
Their ideas are actually similar to Du Shiliang's.
Although they have not cooperated with Gu Hang for a long time and are not very familiar with him, they have seen the current situation in the eastern part of the star field and the performance of previous wars.
Emotionally, they were more inclined towards Tillemans, and they also felt that as a noble imperial navy, forming a joint fleet with escort teams and armed merchant ships, they should be the leader.
For this reason, when Tillemans communicated with them privately beforehand, they all expressed their support.
But the support does not go to the extent of being willing to see the two sides fall out, nor does it go to the extent of running away with Tillemans and accompanying him to death.
Of course, they also realized that what Tillemans said about "going to Yunluo" was most likely just an angry remark, but they also didn't want to make the situation too embarrassing. What if they were really forced to take that step?
He is really going to die.
What's more... the three captains have all received favors from the Fofana family to some extent. In other words, no one in the Pegasus Fleet has not been supported by the Fofana family, including Tillemans.
If it was someone else, it would be fine. But Ye Lishia went up to be the joint commander...
It doesn’t seem to be impossible.
In fact, it has long been tacitly acknowledged within the fleet that Ye Lixia will be the commander of the Pegasus Fleet in the future. It is just a matter of time. When she has accumulated enough experience, she will be promoted. Including Tillemans himself, everyone knows that he is a transitional person. Of course, he is not at a disadvantage. With more than ten years of experience as the Pegasus Commander on his resume, his position will not be low if he is transferred to another place.
And now, if Ye Licia goes up, it will also bring forward what is bound to happen in the future.
It doesn’t seem to be impossible.
Looking at their expressions, Tillemans was extremely disappointed.
He waved his hand and threatened: "If you don't obey the orders of your direct superiors, you are committing rebellion! I will report everything you have done, and you will be court-martialed!"
After saying that, he pushed the door and left.
However, as soon as the door was opened and he took two steps forward, he felt two huge shadows covering his body.
He looked up and saw two giants wearing scarlet power armor.
Through the helmet, a cold gaze fell on him, which cooled down the anger in his heart.
He couldn't help but take two steps back, turned around, and looked at Gu Hang in shock and anger: "What do you want to do? Rebellion?!"
"You need to calm down, Commander Tillemans."
As Gu Hang finished his words, the two Phoenix Space Warriors suddenly took two steps forward and directly controlled Lieutenant General Tilemance.
He opened his mouth to curse, but the next moment his mouth and nose were tightly covered by iron gloves, making it difficult for him to breathe, let alone make a sound.
Just like a little chick, he was taken away by two phoenixes.
Then, two more phoenixes appeared at the door, politely closed the door of the conference room, and stood guard outside.
Gu Hang nodded with satisfaction, and said to the rest of the people with a smile: "It seems that Vice Admiral Tillemans will calm down in a while and agree to the establishment of the joint fleet and the appointment of two joint commanders."
He looked at Ye Lixia and Du Shiliang, and continued: “I hope we can cooperate sincerely in the future.”
Ye Lixia smiled and nodded, while Du Shiliang next to her was wiping the sweat from his forehead: "Of course, of course."
At this moment, a commodore captain asked, "What about...Tillemans?"
Gu Hang said gently: "He is the Pegasus Commander appointed by the Imperial Navy Headquarters, and no one will change this. The Pegasus Fleet cannot do without him. He will return to Feiyi Star in the Pegasus Star Region to supervise the future ship construction projects at the Feiyi Star Shipyard. This is a very important task, and we can only rest assured if we hand it over to Lieutenant General Tillemans."
After hearing this, everyone felt much more relieved.
Of course they know that this is equivalent to house arrest in disguise after seizing power.
But this result is indeed relatively acceptable.
Just don't kill Tillemans and make things irreversible.
We can turn a blind eye to other things for now, and everything depends on victory in the war. As for other matters, we can talk about them after we win the war and get in touch with the Star Domain Command.
Whether to punish Gu Hang or not is not something that the captains can decide. It depends on how the Star Region Navy Command, the Military Affairs Department, and even the Star Region Government view this matter.
…
After the military meeting, Gu Hang and Ye Lixia were the only ones left in the conference room.
The business was over, and the other captains left quickly. No one asked Ye Lixia why she didn't follow.
Facing Ye Lixia, Gu Hang showed a genuine smile: “Long time no see.”
Long time no see indeed.
Since the fleets reunited, the two have exchanged many words, but all of them were through virtual images.
They met in person only after the battle, but there were banquets and military meetings, and it was only now that they met in private time.
Before, Gu Hang had not discussed with Ye Lixia what he was going to do. However, it seemed that there was a special tacit understanding between the two of them, and everything went so smoothly.
Ye Lixia, who was no longer dignified and showed her true fatigue, said to Gu Hang from the bottom of her heart at this time: "Yes, long time no see."
Seeing her current state, Gu Hang walked behind her thoughtfully.
"Um?"
"Shh, don't move." Gu Hang's hands touched both sides of her forehead, "Close your eyes, it will be fine in a moment."
(End of this chapter)
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