The Federal Army's forward operating base was located at the intersection of Route 47 and Route 123 on the main planet of Huang 'e. Large engineering mechas were roaring like thunder gods as they excavated and cast cement on the outskirts of the base. In a meeting room deep inside the base, Commander He Lei's angry voice was louder than thunder. Around the semi-circular meeting table sat more than a dozen stern-looking senior officers of the Federation. He Lei stood at the end of the table, slammed the table hard, and roared at the deputy commander of the Iron Seventh Division, Liu Sifu.
"What's going on with the defense in the Southern District? How did that Wolf Fang Mech manage to sneak in under your noses? You're not done yet? If you don't explain this clearly today, I'm not done with you! "
Iron Seventh Division's deputy commander Liu Sifu's expression was extremely gloomy as he scolded coldly, "Who are you not done with? Seven MX's were buried alive in cement, and one damaged Wolf Fang mech caused heavy casualties to a mixed mech squad. As the commander, you still have the face to explain? Don't f * cking try to change the topic, I'm asking you for someone right now! That bastard called Bai Yulan used such a cruel and bloody method to treat a senior officer with outstanding military service. If it wasn't for you, my people would've already shot him to death! "
"Kill your mother!" Countless veins popped out on He Lei's neck, but he couldn't make a strong counterattack. Whether or not the attack in the Southern District of Farkal was a deliberate trap set by the Iron Seventh Division, they didn't have any evidence. As for the bloody incident that happened in the base a few hours ago, no matter how one looked at it, Bai Yulan could only be executed on the spot.
In the meeting room, besides the relevant officers of the Iron Seventh Division and the New Seventeenth Division, the Federation's frontline headquarters, the military police, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs were all present. Although the current supreme commander of the Federal military, Commander Yi Changtian, didn't land on the surface from the battleship, he sent his personal staff to observe the situation.
Right now, the room was filled with the angry roars of Commander He Lei and Vice Division Commander Liu Sifu. The rest of the generals and officers maintained an eerie silence, including Commander Yi's advisor. None of them seemed to have any intention of expressing their opinions.
This bloody incident was very simple to deal with because the details of the case were clear. However, it was also very complicated because it involved the two trump cards of the Federation, as well as Group 7, which had been deliberately neglected for a long time. The most important thing was that the two division commanders sitting on both sides of the conference table … had not spoken.
The new seventeenth division commander, Yu Chenghai, took off his military cap and silently stroked his white hair. His mood was very heavy.
A few years ago, most of the old members of Nutshell Group 7 were retired soldiers of the 17th Division. Later on, most of the new and old members of Group 7 held positions in the new 17th Division, such as Ning He, Gu Xifeng, and many other outstanding soldiers. Thus, even though the upper echelons of the Federation had always treated Group 7 coldly, as the commander of the 17th Division, he naturally paid more attention to these people.
The 17 mechanics had all been equipped with 108 of the new MX mecha, and he had allocated 7 mecha to that mecha mixed team. The hidden meaning behind this was very obvious. However, who would have thought that such an ambush would occur on the southern district's main road? Even more so, no one would have thought that Bai Yulan would choose such a bloody and cruel method of revenge.
Commander Yu Chenghai smiled slightly. Looking at the major-general across the round table, his mood was very gloomy. Although from start to finish, the other had maintained his silence, not saying a single word, it was very clear that Bai Yulan would not be able to be saved this time.
Because Commander Du Shaoqing was not wearing his sunglasses today, which was very rare. That face which was usually as unshakable as a glacier and cedar tree clearly displayed a sullen anger. His eyebrows, which were like unsheathed swords, were slightly raised. He would not turn back until he saw blood.
As an excellent military commander, shielding his subordinates was an essential quality. Otherwise, why would he let his subordinates risk their lives for him? As the Federation's brightest and most unstoppable young military commander, Commander Du Shaoqing, who could make tens of thousands of Iron Seventh Division soldiers throw themselves into the river with a single order, was naturally a model example. Now, one of the two senior officers who had followed him the longest and was most trusted by him, Dongfang, had his ear cut off by Bai Yulan in front of everyone. How could he bear it?
Commander Yu, who came from a logistics background, was not a typical soldier with a strong personality. However, when faced with Du Shaoqing's cold and oppressive aura, which seemed to come from the depths of the earth, he was still able to maintain an extremely gentle expression on his face. In a soft voice, he explained, "Breaking military rules naturally requires punishment. However, this is after all within the jurisdiction of the Military Police Brigade and the Internal Affairs Department. Therefore, I do not agree to your request to be detained by yourself."
He absolutely could not allow the Iron Seventh Division to detain Bai Yulan. Otherwise, those soldiers, whose eyes were burning red with anger, would definitely make Bai Yulan suffer more than death. This was also the bottom line of the new 17th Division.
The Federal Army valued discipline above all. Previously, He Lei dared to point at Commander Liu and curse him because he was now promoted to colonel, which was the same rank as Commander Liu Sifu.
At this moment, Teacher Yu Chenghai, who had been silent all this while, opened his mouth to speak. The meeting room instantly quietened down. Everyone's gaze turned towards Teacher Du Shaoqing's face. At this moment, only he had the qualifications to continue this confrontation between the two great aces.
Du Shaoqing maintained an indifferent attitude and did not speak. The pair of sunglasses and military cap that were neatly placed in front of him seemed to emit some kind of terrifying aura along with his silence.
Just as the atmosphere was about to explode from the oppressive atmosphere, the staff officer who had been watching for a long time finally connected to the Federal forces' flagship outside the atmosphere. The army's supreme commander, Commander Yi, appeared in front of everyone with a dignified expression.
"We are the army that bears the expectations of hundreds of millions of Federation citizens and Mr. President! Our journey should be to the sea of stars! Five days later, the army will embark on the journey to attack the X3 Star Ocean. You should know better than me what taking down the three Shadow Mineral Stars means to this war. Do you think that such a trivial matter is qualified to affect the war? "
The generals and officers in the conference room stood up together and saluted the respected old general on the hologram, quietly listening to the final instructions. What was strange was that Commander Du Shaoqing, who had always paid the most attention to the army's discipline and the dignity of the commanding officer, who had never made the slightest mistake … stood up much slower than usual today. The lines on his indifferent face looked particularly stiff.
"Use the shortest amount of time to settle this matter." Commander Yi on the hologram waved his arm vigorously.
Du Shaoqing took a deep breath. After putting on his military cap, he seriously adjusted his direction and saluted to the hologram. He said steadily, "Yes."
"Du Shaoqing, you can state your request," Commander Yi on the hologram said.
"I don't have any request. I believe that after the investigation by the Internal Affairs Division, the military court will give a fair verdict."
Du Shaoqing was expressionless. After a short pause, he said quietly, "But this person must die."
He didn't have any request, but he used the word 'must' to describe the word 'death'. Commander Du Shaoqing's tone was indifferent and calm, but it was filled with a palpitating calmness after anger. Everyone knew that he was truly angry.
Bai Yulan must die. This was the Iron Seventh Division's and his most simple request.
Then Bai Yulan was dead for sure.
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"Old He, what's the result?"
Colonel Ning He, the top advisor of the staff of the new 17th Division, stopped He Lei with a worried face and asked with a hint of expectation and fear. He was also a member of the 7th Division. Before Xu Le joined the 7th Division, he had worked with Bai Yulan on the battlefield for many years. They had a close relationship. Of course, he was very worried about this friend of his.
"Handed over to the military police, investigated by the Internal Affairs Division, and then sent to the military court." He Lei rubbed his numb face and said in a low voice, "They want to expedite the process. The secret trial will probably start tomorrow."
Ning He exhaled softly, smiled bitterly and said, "As long as he isn't secretly killed by the Iron Seventh Division, it's fine. Although he might have to go to jail for seven to eight years, being alive is better than anything else."
He Lei looked at him sadly and said, "Don't comfort yourself. Commander Shaoqing has said that Old Bai must die. "
"F * ck him. He just tore off an ear. Is there a need to exchange his life for it?" Ning He roared angrily.
"This is the frontline. This is the most special time of war. As a subordinate, Bai Yulan cut off the ear of a superior officer in front of so many people. It's natural for him to be executed on the spot."
He Lei lit a cigarette and smoked with all his might. He said with a serious expression.
"Do you know? Before he was subdued, he cut off Dongfang's ear again. Dongfang's ear turned into 16 pieces! The medical officer couldn't sew it back up for Dongfang! … This f * cking knife skill is beautiful. How can Commander Shaoqing allow him to live?! "
At this time, a few officers were surrounding the two of them, listening to He Lei's words silently. They were the new 17th Division's Mecha Brigade's captain, Hua Xiaosi, who had come with Gu Xifeng, and the Lin family, who was the air and ground liaison officer. Gradually, more soldiers came over. There were squad leaders, platoon leaders, company commanders, and normal soldiers. They silently gathered together.
They understood these principles. In a strictly disciplined army, the most intolerable thing was to offend one's superiors. Furthermore, this was the most tense time of war. Bai Yulan had used bloody methods to harm a superior officer. There was no way he could escape punishment. However, they didn't want to accept this reality because they were once members of Iron Seventh Division. They were once training officers at the training base. Because of some dead guy, they had fought side by side more than once and trusted each other with their lives.
Zhou Yu, who was greatly appreciated by Du Shaoqing and had now become an important staff officer of the Iron Seventh Division, stood in the distance and looked at his old friends with cold expressions. He wanted to walk over, but he couldn't lift his leg.
Lan Xiaolong, who had been transferred to the headquarters as Commander Yi's staff officer, walked out of the meeting room. He looked at the crowd with a complicated expression. He wanted to walk over, but was coldly blocked by the former medical officer of Iron Seventh Division, Hou Xiandong.
"After Boss died, you were transferred away. No one blames you. Everywhere is war, right? But the problem is, you shouldn't have lied to us in the first place … You're an important person to the Ministry of Defense. Why would you mix around with mercenaries like us? "
"Old Feng is dead. Thirteenth floor is dead. Jie Si is dead. Last night on Fahel Street, Jie Si's blood brother is dead. You should know why Ol 'Bai is so angry. Ol' Bai only has two sons!"
"Okay, none of this matters. But now, even Old Bai is going to die! Now that you're the trusted aide of the commander-in-chief, did you say anything for him? "
The corner of Lan Xiaolong's mouth twitched slightly. In the end, he didn't say anything. He nodded at the crowd and walked towards the battleship in the distance.
Bai Yulan, who had oily hair floating in front of her forehead and slender legs, was going to die. Some of his dear friends were in pain, some had left long ago, and some had no choice, but they couldn't find any way to stop this from happening.
At this moment, He Lei, Gu Xifeng, and Xiong Linquan, who was arrested at the same time … These people were probably thinking about one thing. If Boss (the instructor) was still alive, things would definitely be very different.
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