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Marshal Bruce sat in the meeting room with a livid face. All the staff of the Marshal's Mansion were in the meeting room, talking quietly and busy working:

"An announcement has been issued, expressing great indignation at Hawke's unsubstantiated malicious accusations, severely condemning, hatching insect eggs, and domesticating Zerg at the base are all false accusations and ulterior motives to frame and slander. Research has been carried out, and the escape of the Zerg is exactly... ...The alliance military will take all measures to sanction the behavior of the alliance, and retain the right to legal prosecution...

"Anatole Onegin... a first-class wanted criminal, Frostcrow, who rebels from the alliance, dismissed from all military posts, wanted by the entire alliance... dismissed from all military posts in the Second Army and the Third Army..."

"It can only be a diplomatic note. Speaking of which, if the other party imposes economic sanctions on us and stops patent authorization, will our biological mechs be affected?"

"Prepare for the worst."

"We should continue to use gold tin energy and put an end to dependence on new energy sources."

"I think the attitude can be tougher, otherwise the rest of the coalition will think we are guilty."

"Can you come up with more evidence to prove your innocence?"

"It is not recommended to get entangled in the details. In case the other party has other evidence, as long as the marshal did not kill him with one bite, it will be fine, leaving room for the future."

"We should still wait and see, some small countries are already showing their favor."

"What is the attitude of the empire? Why did you send a congratulatory message? Isn't the coalition here still cooperating well with us? We should protest with them."

"Would you like to prepare an agreement for negotiation? An expert group should be set up to prepare an agreement for negotiation."

"The parliament said that the marshal is required to submit a self-defense report, and the parliament will hold a deliberation."

"Ignore them. The key is to negotiate with the Hawke Principality. We must list them carefully to ensure that our rights and interests are not damaged to the greatest extent."

Bruce suddenly said: "Why don't you consider the military sanctions plan? The alliance doesn't recognize them! They are criminals! They are traitors to mankind! They are shameful slanderers and betrayers!"

All the staff officers raised their heads to look at him in surprise, dumbfounded.

Bruce felt that he had changed from a leader to an outsider. This group of people had already condemned him without a doubt in their hearts, and they were only seeking cooperation solutions for their own interests to protect their own interests. When their own interests conflict with theirs, they will not hesitate to turn their backs on themselves.

He got up and left the conference room without saying a word. Willy caught up and followed him. Bruce asked, "Where is Lieutenant General Ruth?"

Willie said: "Lieutenant General - she is receiving psychological counseling."

Bruce sneered: "Too fragile, what is this? When I was not a marshal, what crimes were not charged against me? The winner will have the last laugh. All slander and slander are just slander It's just slander."

He walked back to his command room, and Ruth came in after a while, seeing Bruce, a look of confusion crossed his face: "Father, what should we do now?"

Bruce was too lazy to educate her: "Prepare for the war, we need a victory to revive our morale, we must give military sanctions to the traitors without hesitation!"

Ruth raised her eyes and said, "However, the equipment of the Second Legion was originally the best, and the Dukedom of Hawke has always had the best armaments, and now there is a third Legion, the Star Thief Legion is extremely brave, and the Alliance will start a civil war first, will it be possible?" Let the empire take advantage of it?"

Bruce said: "Only strength and victory can make the strong face you. Weakness and retreat will only make people give up quickly. Always remember this, the loser will only lose everything. Prepare for the Zerg. lesson."

Willie reminded Bruce: "The Zerg base has been destroyed, and our combat power may be a little bit reluctant."

Bruce said angrily: "The number of the First Legion is far greater than that of the Second and Third Legions! You are not sure? The Third Legion is poorly equipped. The Alliance military has hardly given them resources for so many years. Most of the equipment is self-raised by them. , let alone the second legion, now that the dragons have no leader, Frostcrow may not be able to command them, so you don’t have the confidence to win a battle? Delaying time will only lower morale! It must be fast! Order the first legion to do a good job Prepare for battle!"

Willie and Ruth looked at each other, with helplessness hidden in their eyes. Of course, it was necessary to be quick, but if the military sanctions were defeated, wouldn't it hurt morale even more?But the marshal planned for many years, and even the base for domesticating the Zerg was taken away, and now he was in a rage, and it was not easy to disobey, so Willie took the order to go down without mentioning it, leaving Ruth with Bruce.

Bruce taught Ruth: "At this time, you must be more firm and not show weakness. Everyone, including your subordinates, will abandon you without hesitation, sentence you, and betray you as long as they see you showing the slightest retreat and cowardice." You! You must be tough and calm at all times, which is why a leader must never be emotional."

Ruth hesitated for a while and said: "The Second Army and the Third Army are now under the command of the Frostcrow. Major General Shake has led the Second Army for many years. How about letting Major General Shake atone for his sins and come out to condemn the Principality of Hawke?"

Bruce turned his head and stared at Ruth with sharp eyes: "I just told you not to be emotional."

Ruth said softly: "I'm not acting emotionally, but now that the head of the second army is in custody, the morale of the whole regiment must be low and unable to unite. It is the weakest link of the enemy. I heard that Frostcrow sent Major General Xia Ke as the last member of the army as soon as he took office. The trusted personal guards were all imprisoned. Major General Shake and Frost Crow had been at odds for many years. The entire Alliance Army knew that Shake was also the most familiar with their tactics among all the generals of the Second Army. We can fight, which will also reduce our pressure on the battle. More importantly..." Ruth was a little embarrassed: "Nowadays, my father's reputation has been greatly discredited, but Major General Xia Ke enjoys a high reputation among the people. He came to lead the team to crusade against the Principality of Hawke, which also has positive benefits for us."

Bruce pondered for a while: "That's true, but he must marry you, otherwise we can't restrain him. If he pretends to agree, but breaks the contract backhand, you can't do anything about him. You must register your marriage, and then the military will marry you." You can release him and let him atone for his crimes. You go to persuade him, if you don’t marry you, then what awaits him is a way of secret execution, and there will be no more public trials.”

Ruth opened her eyes slightly, and Bruce said coldly: "Don't be soft-hearted, only the threat of death can make him succumb. He must be tied to the same boat as us, otherwise no one can be trusted."

It was still endless silence and silence, Ke Xia sat on the bed, his cheeks became thinner due to the lack of communication, and his expression was a little indifferent, even when he saw Ruth appearing in front of him again, and ordered someone to remove his neck His eyes didn't fluctuate even with the sound suppression device on his phone.

Ruth whispered: "The Principality of Hawke has left the alliance."

Ke Xia's eyes flickered slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up: "It's a great thing. It seems that Earl Onegin has escaped? Otherwise, the Grand Duke of Hawke would not have the courage to make such a decision."

Ruth was amazed by his acumen, but she still spoke out what she had thought up before: "You are not here, both the Second Legion and the Third Legion were led by Frostcrow to rebel, and they took refuge in the newly established Dukedom of Hawke. of the New Freedom Alliance."

Ke Xia said: "The Second Legion was originally dominated by officers and soldiers from the Principality of Hawke. It is normal to return to the Principality of Hawke. The Third Legion is all star thieves. Naturally, go where there is interest. The alliance suppresses the third For so many years, the legion has never given corresponding treatment, and the price offered by the Principality of Hawke is even higher."

Ruth said: "Yes, my father said that there is a way for you to atone for your crimes. As long as you come forward to lead troops to crusade against the Duke of Hawke and preside over a successful military sanction, you will be exonerated and restored to your original position. Consider promotion to lieutenant general."

Ke Xia sighed: "Why, is there no talent in the First Legion? Are you scared when you see the Frost Walker of the Star Thieves? What is the condition? Your father is not a fool, let me out, and I will go directly to the Principality of Hawke What should I do if I surrender to the enemy?"

Embarrassment flashed across Ruth's face: "The only condition is that you and I register our marriage."

Ke Xia finally looked at Ruth in the blink of an eye, those icy blue eyes seemed to melt suddenly, and he smiled: "Actually, I am really grateful to you, you still miss me so much for so many years, I am actually not a suitable spouse candidate .”

Ruth was flattered: "We used to have good memories, you forgot, when we were in the military academy, we cooperated with each other for a period of time, it was an unforgettable time..."

Her recollection was interrupted by Ke Xia simply and rudely: "That's all fake, I know you are the marshal's daughter, it's deliberate, hot or cold, near or far, all so that you can't forget me. I don't have any friendship with you, I am no different from the other men who surround you, they are all coveting your father's power and fame."

Ruth opened her mouth slightly, and her green eyes were covered with moisture. Ke Xia turned her head and continued to speak calmly and almost coldly to her: "I also succeeded, playing hard to get you will never forget, and even plan to present to you at the graduation ceremony." I propose to marry you."

"To be honest, I was going to accept your confession and marriage proposal."

The tears in Ruth's emerald green eyes finally couldn't be held back and fell down.

Ke Xia said: "I rejected your confession because someone told me that marriage should be a union of two people who love each other."

"I figured it out, so I refused, even though knowing it would anger your powerful father."

Ke Xia said: "I refused back then, and I also paid the price for angering your father when I frivolously played with your feelings. I was exiled to the mine star, and even almost died in the collapse of the mine explosion. In this way, I have never regretted that I rejected you that day."

Ruth held back her tears, choked up slightly, and said, "So your answer is..."

Ke Xia said lightly: "No regret means that even if I am here today, I will not agree to marry you, because I have never loved you."

Ruth withdrew her tears, raised her chin slightly, and hid her red eyes: "Even though you may be executed secretly? This may be your last chance. You have amazing talents, and you could have a broader scope." Heaven and earth—I..." Her voice trembled slightly, almost imploring: "Can't we give it a try? After this period of time, we can get a divorce. It's really inappropriate. I agree to a divorce... What is more is a couple who seem to be in harmony with each other but have a combination of interests..."

Ke Xia interrupted her coldly: "Even if I will be executed secretly, I don't want to break my heart."