Walk alone in the abyss

The old emperor looked in a very bad mood.

After seeing Yang Ming, he braced himself up and chatted with Yang Ming for a while, then asked about the current situation of the fifth administrative planet, as well as the battle between the fourth fleet and the sixth fleet.

Yang Ming didn't forget the persona he set up, he was 'protecting Edwan' at the time, so he could only describe a few vague words about it.

The old emperor's voice changed, and he asked slowly: "Viscount Yang Ming, you are serving under Gudun Maha's tent now, how do you evaluate this chief of staff?"

"Well, I've only had contact with him a few times," Yang Ming said, "Generally speaking... Gutun Maha is an incompetent general, but he is very prestigious in the army. He has run the military for many years and has a large number of cronies. Compared with other generals, he is more loyal to the royal family."

"That's right, alas, I didn't expect him to be able to rush to suppress the rebellion in the first place."

The loose robe on the old emperor trembled slightly, he left his seat, put his hands behind his back, and walked slowly in his palace.

Yang Ming followed behind with his hands behind his back, his military boots made footprints one after another on the somewhat slippery ground.

"What do you think," the old emperor asked again, "what does Gudun Maha want most? Power? Fame? A woman? Huh? Or a man?"

"this……"

Yang Ming really couldn't answer.

He couldn't say that since he kicked Gudunmaha's ass hard, Gudunmaha had been doing his best to him.

If the old emperor develops some strange hobbies, won't these flowery maids suffer?

"Your Majesty," Yang Ming said with a wry smile, "I really can't answer this question, and I haven't studied Gudun Maha's preferences."

"Then go and study it," the old emperor said softly, and walked to the French windows beside him.

"Yes," Yang Ming nodded beside him.

The old emperor looked at the city of Ilando in the morning.

I don't know if it was Yang Ming's illusion, but Yang Ming felt a heavy and depressed emotion from the old emperor's back.

This AI is getting more and more complex.

But there is an upper limit to the computing power of an independent omnic, and there is also an upper limit to the things that the old emperor's positronic brain can think at the same time.

The last time the new federal special warship attacked Ilando, the old emperor fell into a coma as an "electronic product"... No wonder Li looked down on the old emperor.

"Viscount Yang Ming."

"His Majesty?"

"What do you think is imperial power?"

The old emperor asked softly, before Yang Ming could answer, he had already started talking to himself:

"Imperial power, in my opinion as an emperor, is a kind of supreme power, the common leader of all human beings in a certain area, and a transcendent existence that can determine the life and death of ordinary individuals in a group.

"Is it right?

"You should give me a positive answer because this is in front of me.

"Heh heh, that question doesn't seem to make sense.

"I have observed many courtiers, maids, guards, and even the mechanical guards outside the door. What I see in their eyes is awe, no respect, and I can't understand it. The scepter is tightly held in my hand, but this country has nothing to do with us. Gradually stay away.

"What do you think, Viscount? What's the problem?"

Yang Ming thought for a while, then said slowly: "Your Majesty, there is a problem in the process of exercising your power."

"Why?"

"Perennial corruption, flaws in the system, erosion from outside... In the country of Luofeng, you can find all kinds of problems now," Yang Ming said, "Your dilemma is that Luofeng is completely controlled by the Sherman Empire. You His majesty has been watered down by the deterrent power of the Sherman Empire."

"Really?" The old emperor raised his eyebrows slightly.

Yang Ming said slowly:

"You are the emperor of the Luofeng Empire, but what people mention most is what will happen to the Sherman Empire, not what will happen to you.

"As a result, the people's hearts are floating, the military is out of touch, and the capital regards this place as the border of the Sherman Empire.

"This is the root cause of the fall of imperial power."

"Imperial power fell to the side because of the influence of the Sherman Empire," the old emperor's eyes flickered with a faint light, "You are right, this logic is the root of all problems. It is the Sherman Empire that took my Dignity and prestige.”

Yang Ming didn't say much.

Click to finish.

ding ding.

There was a slight ringing of Yang Ming's watch, which made him subconsciously glance at the back of the old emperor.

Fortunately, the old emperor didn't care about this detail.

According to the rules in the palace, when everyone is around the emperor, they must turn off the network terminal, or at least mute it.

Yang Ming lowered his head and glanced, and found that the news was from his own Xiaolu.

[Boss, there are some emergencies. 】

"Your Majesty," Yang Ming said in a low voice, "I have something to deal with here, can I leave early?"

"Then go back, don't neglect your official duties," the old emperor smiled, "Forget what I told you today. You are such an interesting guy. Every time I chat with you, I can get some inspiration."

"It is an honor for me to have such a chat with you."

Yang Ming gave a military salute, then turned around and rushed towards the palace gate.

He didn't wear hidden earphones today, after all, for the current Yang Ming, dealing with the old emperor doesn't have to be so cautious.

Quickly walking down the steps outside the palace, Yang Ming directly boarded the small airship floating in front of the square, and under the watchful eyes of the guard soldiers around him, he quickly lifted off in the airship.

"speak."

"It's about the new Federation."

Law's figure appeared in the central control area.

"Since the boss's raid on the commercial building, I have marked and observed other new federal agents who were scattered in the Luofeng Empire at that time. After marking these samples, I did not disturb them, but studied their travel trajectories and Behaving logically, gradually permeating the web around them.

"Just half an hour ago, four out of five agents who had been marked by me received the same order."

Law's words paused, and continued:

"They are about to return to the fifth administrative planet of Luofeng Empire."

"Made! Is the New Federation so thick-skinned?" Yang Ming couldn't help but swear, "I've lost several times, come back?"

Law shrugged: "According to the map I drew, the transfer order of the new CIA involves a large area, and the estimated number of transfers is more than 3,000..."

Yang Ming opened his mouth.

What kind of CIA regular army is this!

"Not just a secret service team."

Li's voice is still very calm:

"The Seventh and Ninth Expeditionary Fleets of the New Federation turned off their own transponders at the same time and disappeared into deep space.

"The warship's transponder is an automatic calling device to maintain contact with civilian merchant ships and avoid incidents of fratricide. Turning off the transponder is usually considered a sign of actively entering a wartime state."

Yang Ming frowned and asked, "Two reorganized fleets?"

"Yes, there are a total of six heavy battleships, twenty-six star cruisers, and a complete number of frigates, supply ships, detection ships, induction ships, maintenance ships, and two light industrial ships."

Law reminds:

"These are new warships of the new federation, and there is a clear generational gap between them and the warships of the Luofeng Empire that are about to be eliminated.

"Obviously, boss, they're serious about it.

"Maybe we can consider running away. This sentence is not a joke."

"It shouldn't be!"

Yang Ming was full of confusion:

"What about the benefits? Isn't the new Federation's style of doing things, not seeing the rabbits and not casting the eagles? So many resources have been lost here, shouldn't the losses be stopped in time?"

"I can't judge the logical fulcrum of their decision. Li felt a strong pressure."

Law said softly:

"The Valkyrie who may get out of trouble at any time, the new CIA who has begun to use crushing-level resources...Boss, we really might as well hide to avoid the limelight."

Yang Ming frowned and thought.

Law reminds:

"Similar to the reinforced troops of the Sherman Empire's special forces, the New Federation also has them.

"Boss, although you were not directly exposed during the raid on the commercial building, Lieutenant Colonel Ace has already recognized the boss, and others may also recognize that you are the figure that slaughtered the new federal agent team.

"Moreover, the boss was praised by Edwan as an army hero before, and enjoys prestige in the army. The new federation will also pay attention to the boss from this perspective."

Yang Ming: ...

"Law, what you mean is that there are only two ways now. Either flee to the Dark Star to hide, or find a way to fight back this full-scale offensive of the New Federation. It is impossible to maintain the status quo?"

"Yes boss."

Yang Ming leaned back in the chair, stared at the sky, and could see the slight aurora when he turned his head.

The engines of the assault boats made rhythmic noises.

Lv Zai quietly waited for Yang Ming to make a decision.

Yang Ming suddenly said: "Compared to Luofeng when we first arrived, we are already completely different, right?"

"Which aspect is the boss referring to?"

"Resources, strength, influence, and the power to master."

"Of course these are completely different. When you first came, you only had me and a Feinan."

Yang Ming's voice sounded a little more ethereal: "So, Lil, we don't necessarily lose now, right?"

Lily nodded thoughtfully.

Yang Ming suddenly laughed.

"There is nothing to hesitate. If I run away without fighting, I will definitely regret it in the future."

Yang Ming narrowed his eyes slightly:

"How long will it take for the new Federation to complete the assembly?"

"Seven galactic days, at most."

"Then we have up to seven days to fully prepare for the battle."

Yang Ming stood up and walked back and forth in the spacious cockpit. His brain became extremely active, and one idea after another came out.

Even if the information technology of the fleet in the hands of Gudun Maha is backward, it still has firepower and can produce a certain deterrent force.

But that's not enough.

"To expedite the plan of Gutung Mahal's assassination of the Defense Minister."

Law started recording immediately.

Yang Ming said firmly:

"Please Edwan set off to the territory of the Sherman Empire immediately, and go there with enough money, whether to buy armaments or discuss business, we must attract the attention of the Sherman Empire!

"These must be completed before the new Federation launches an attack."

"clear."

"The military strength we have is still not enough." Yang Ming got angry a little anxiously, "Lu, is there any way for us to simply and effectively control one more fleet of Luofeng."

Law thought for a few seconds: "In the way of the old emperor?"

Yang Ming was stunned for a moment, then frowned and asked, "Can we get a realistic omnic at the level of the old emperor?"

"There is a bionic coating instrument on the Feinan, which was prepared by the three teachers for Li. It can make the simulated robot have a completely human-like appearance, and can avoid detection by various searchlight instruments."

The law said quickly:

"Now we only need to buy a bionic robot of the highest specification, and then transform it to a certain extent, inject a mechanical thinking body, or let me remotely control it.

"From the perspective of dealing with various emergencies, it is safer to inject a mechanical thinking body."

Yang Ming muttered, "How do I feel that I'm getting farther and farther on the road of omnic crisis?"

"The mechanical thinking body is not omnipotent," argued the law. "This is a form of civilization, an independent thinking body, not artificial intelligence."

Yang Ming hesitated for two seconds, his eyes sparkled a bit.

"How long will it take to prepare this?"

"In order to ensure secrecy, at least seven days."

"Make one! Find the most powerful fleet other than Gudun Maha, and I'll find a way to replace their general!"

Yang Ming rested his left hand on the back of the seat, and supported his waist with his right hand, stared at Ilanduo through the side porthole, and continued to think about countermeasures.

"We still have a lot of preparations to do, boss, I will keep silent and concentrate on making detailed plans."

"Go, remember to formulate an early warning mechanism to avoid casualties of ordinary people as much as possible. They have nothing to do with this war."

"Good boss."

"By the way," Yang Ming said slowly, "Let Miss Windsor leave as soon as possible, preferably before the outbreak of war."

"Well," Li pursed his lips and snickered, "Are you going to see Miss Windsor off then?"

Yang Ming thought for a while, then pouted slightly.

"No, it's over, focus on preparing for the battle."