Thousands of sparks

The expeditionary force began its first return voyage.

During the 20 days, the great technicians accompanying the expeditionary force devoted themselves to the transformation of the alliance's military facilities with unprecedented enthusiasm.

Although the relationship between the alliance and the empire has a long history, in the long-term development, the industrial field of the alliance has gradually become somewhat different from that of the empire.From the size of the bolts to the method of fixing the workpiece, many details are different from the Empire.If you want to master and transform the alliance's facilities and make them available to Newsale, then you must carry out a large-scale transformation of the existing facilities.

For the great technicians of Newsail, although these distinctive design schemes of the alliance cannot be called "mechanical aesthetics", they at least look fresh.In the process of renovation and renovation, great technicians can always find something different.And then a group of people get together to study it - the process itself is very interesting.

The definition of "interesting" for men in science and engineering may be different from that of ordinary people.

In short, fun is a good thing.At least in the face of such a majestic workload, fun can help this group of great technicians who haven't closed their eyes for several days to stay awake and fighting.

But for other expeditionary soldiers, the 20 days were not fun at all.

Even a little angry.

Red flags from Newsail were spread all over Bomir, from Santares to Stopol, red flags were planted in every corner.

Hunting against the wind, stretching with the wind.

But no one came.

For 20 days, the soldiers of the expeditionary force failed to find a single Bomir survivor.

In the first five days, everyone felt that it was because the news of the arrival of the New Salle Expeditionary Force was not clear enough.Then they started ramping up the hype.From leaflets to flags, to fireworks, and finally even a large-scale "kebab" event in every city-barrels of animal fat mixed with expensive spices were poured directly into the fire and burned.

They tried to convey the message through this method-we are here, it is safe, everyone can come out.

But, no one.

As the expeditionary force deepened, they began to discover more bones.

In those beautiful villages, those streets under the red bricks and green tiles, those cities that looked a little strange but were not much different from the streets of Newsail, more and more bones were discovered by them.

The soldiers of the expeditionary army, whose faces were originally full of hope, began to slowly fall silent.

There was no longer a smile on their faces, and the hands holding the steel guns were getting tighter and tighter.

A wave of anger is burning in everyone's heart.

Until the No. 20th day, all the expeditionary forces lined up and prepared to go home.

"Our mission this time is over, but it is far from being 'satisfactorily completed'." Dusan said to all the officers and soldiers with a gloomy face when they lined up, "We can basically conclude that Bomir's 500 million All five million compatriots were killed."

After a long silence, he said, "We didn't save the life of even one compatriot."

On the originally calm and windless landing field, a wind suddenly blew.

"You are soldiers, shields, and sharp knives—it is not your job to save the lives of your compatriots. If you fail, don't worry too much about it." Duchamp's voice stopped suddenly, and then he asked in an extremely provocative and even ironic tone , "Is that how you justify yourself?"...

"The scene you are seeing now will be repeated in a few years. Next time, it will be staged in Newsail, your hometown." Duchamp's voice suddenly rose, "Your wives Sons and daughters will be insulted by the enemy and then brutally killed. Everyone you know will become an insignificant number in the systematic massacre."

The silent wind suddenly became hot.

"And next time, there won't be a team with a red flag looking for survivors on the ruins of Newsail." Duchamp said with a low sigh, "You are the only team, you are the whole New York City." Thrall's only hope."

"Now, we are going home. I can clearly tell you that 'Neusar's fate is the same as that of Bosenk'. This is not a word to scare people." Duchamp said loudly, "In the entire universe, almost everyone you can see We will be hostile to all who arrive. Orin's soldiers will regard us as enemies, as will most of the Alliance."

"Everyone, I know that you are a little dissatisfied with the frequent training now. After all, your salary is not high, and you can't get extra rations to support your family. If you hold the attitude of 'my training is worthy of my military salary', Continue to train every day... Then when you die due to lack of training and your family and others are sent to the killing center, I hope you will not regret it."

"Since you are flying the red flag, show me the attitude that a team flying the red flag should have!" Duchamp summed up his attitude in one sentence, "Before you, the army and navy of the empire would not care How many poor people died in the massacre of the enemy, after you, they will not care. Since in the entire universe, you are the only one who cares about the life and death of other people with a red flag, then for the sake of others, you must live as much as possible.”

After a few seconds of silence, Duchamp said softly, "This universe has been ruthless for too long, and finally a group of people who care about others came out. If they die too quickly, they are too ruthless."

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Duchamp’s speech on ruthlessness and survival was not in the initial plan. Dusand prepared a lot of speeches for his father, but he did not prepare this one related to ruthlessness—according to Duchamp De originally estimated that Dad should mention the difficulty of everyone's task when he spoke this time, and commend everyone.

But as an officer, Duchamp and Dusande had different starting points for their thinking.He knew very well what problems the young soldiers would need to correct, and where they could be corrected through speeches.

For example, they are not active in training and insufficiently prepared for war.

For the former imperial soldiers, what they had to face if they were not active in training was corporal punishment by officers and instructors. The pain in the chest can make them enter the state faster-after fighting too much, the soldiers can develop a sufficient conditioned reflex.After a password, they can complete the action immediately.

But Dusand forbade the officers and instructors to beat and scold the soldiers, and Dusand's request was actually supported by Lieutenant General Hall. …

Training now can only rely on the self-consciousness of the soldiers.

As an officer, Duchamp was very dissatisfied with the current soldiers of the People's Army.Compared with the previous imperial army, their military movements are a bit slow and out of shape.

If you take a slow step, you may not be able to dodge the bullet.A little out of shape, and there may be a part of the body that is not covered.

However, it is useless to rely on these principles alone. People always have a tendency to be lazy.It doesn't even have anything to do with "keeping yourself safe," it's just an instinctive response.

Instinct is a very powerful reaction, and overcoming it requires a lot of work.More importantly, it was painful.

This habit cannot be broken by beating, scolding and corporal punishment, it will only make them feel pain.The pain was so painful that it pierced my heart, my whole body trembled from the pain, and even the bone marrow trembled from the pain.

That's why I came up with the heartfelt words of "except you, there is no red flag to care about the life and death of the poor".

As an officer, Duchamp, like all other high-ranking officers, has long since developed the "instinct" to treat soldiers as consumables in combat.Although there is no such thing as "kindness does not lead soldiers" in this world, this concept is common.

But, I can't bear it.

As consumables, these young soldiers fought two battles, and after a large number of casualties, they probably knew the importance of training.But Duchamp was reluctant.

These soldiers came to join the army voluntarily, and their purpose of joining the army was completely different from that of the imperial army.

Whether it is the Imperial Army or the Imperial Navy, they can enjoy quite good salaries.To put it bluntly, they went to the army for money.

The People's Army can't afford any high wages. In fact, the People's Army's salary is basically only one-fifth of that of the Imperial Army.

But unlike the Imperial Army, the People's Army can provide all the necessities of life-serving in the People's Army, there must be the most basic content of food and housing.Medical care, clothing, education... and even personal cleaning items that are occasionally used are provided by the People's Army for free.

In the Imperial Army there was also a charge for meals.Each soldier receives food with his own soldier card, which is finally deducted from the military salary.When participating in war and training, in addition to the standard ammunition issued every month, the ammunition used for additional training is also charged—even the cost of depreciation of guns must be included.

In the People's Army, although there are difficulties in material security, these items still do not charge any fees at all.

The soldiers of the People's Army have only one purpose in joining the army, to protect their relatives and friends, to protect their cherished objects, and to protect the hometown they know well.

Imperial soldiers have different reasons for joining the army, but of course money is the common thought of most people.But in addition to this, there are some other reasons.

Some soldiers are there to "get stronger".This certainly seems like a silly reason, but people who go to the army for this reason can often get some good results in the army.

Some soldiers are there to "kill".Such soldiers are mostly self-destructive and can be an unstable factor on the battlefield.

A very small number of soldiers, they will join the army with loyalty to the empire.The only reason they become soldiers is to contribute their loyalty to the Empire.

Such a soldier can become a very remarkable and excellent officer.It can even create many miracles on the battlefield.

The reasons for soldiers of the People's Army to join the army are completely different from those of the Imperial Army, and Duchamp believes that they are more promising.

There is hope, so I am reluctant.

Even if he was a villain, even if Dusand didn't prepare a similar speech at all, even if Dusan himself was most afraid of this kind of impromptu speech in front of many subordinates.