The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge

1589. Doubt

A burst of white light flashed, and more than a dozen capital ships led more than 50 small and medium-sized warships out of the hyperspace channel and appeared outside the planet Anji.

In this battleship formation, there is a very large flat-shaped warship that is very conspicuous. The length of this battleship reached an astonishing 3175 meters, and it was formed into a flat rectangle as a whole. In front of the battleship, two separate hulls with the same long horns protruded.

There are not many turrets on this battleship, but there is a very wide hangar platform directly in front, and one on each side of the battleship. Obviously, there can only be one type of warship that can have such a layout-aircraft carrier!

That's right, this large aircraft carrier with a length of 3175 meters is the Duchy of Liming's new generation aircraft carrier, the Archon-class aircraft carrier!

The Archon-class aircraft carrier is the latest research achievement of the Salarian Warship Research Center. After a long period of testing and verification, two prototype aircraft carriers have finally come off the production line and have begun actual combat testing.

Therefore, during this period of time, those who are qualified to use the Consul-class aircraft carrier as their own ships are undoubtedly among the most powerful figures in the Principality of Liming.

"General, we have arrived at the planet Anji." In this Consul-class aircraft carrier, a navigator came over and reported to a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a dignified appearance standing in the center of the bridge.

"The whole army enters the alert mode. First, everyone enters the predetermined defense area, and then enters the berth one by one! There must be no confusion!" Matt Horner stood upright in the center of the bridge, with his hands behind his back.

This is his habit as a soldier. Even if he is in a high position now, he always maintains a meticulous state, taking every detail seriously, starting from his own standing posture.

"Yes! General." The adjutant immediately agreed and began to pass on instructions.

"Remember! We are here on Planet Anji, not for vacation! We are here to deal with possible enemy attacks! All units are in a state of combat readiness at all times, and at most one quarter of the crew can be rotated at one time!" Matt - said Horner.

"Yes!" The adjutant stood at attention again and saluted, but then he frowned and said, "But general... Isn't the planet Anji in the rear?"

Matt Horner glanced at him and said coldly: "Before I set off, I had already discussed this topic in the military meeting. The order of the soldiers is to obey! Since the order tells us to come and defend, then let's come here , it can’t be a vacation!”

"Yes!" The adjutant puffed out his chest and responded loudly.

Matt Horner habitually raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and then said: "Notify the entire army, at 8 o'clock in the morning standard time on the Dawn Star, we will conduct actual combat drills!"

"yes!"

At this time, the communication soldier came over and said: "General, the chief assistant Helmut Zemo is on the confidential channel."

"Go." Matt Horner waved his hand, then turned and walked towards the conference room.

The door of the meeting room is closed, the electromagnetic barrier is deployed, and the confidential communication mode is entered. It is impossible for anyone to eavesdrop on any communication here.

"I am very pleased to hear that you have arrived successfully, General Matt Horner." Appearing in the holographic projection is a middle-aged man wearing glasses, meticulously groomed hair, clean beard, and wearing a robe .

Helmut Zemo, the chief assistant of the Duke of Liming's cabinet, is also a very trusted confidant and think tank of Duke Liming Tang Xiao.

When he was first awakened, his appearance was actually not outstanding, and he was just an ordinary person in the crowd (Zemo used the image in "Captain America 3" in this book). And now, with his rising stature and cultural influence in what is now the Star Wars universe, his style has changed dramatically.

During the development of Star Dawn, Zemo made many plans with his keen judgment and precise understanding of human nature and psychology.

Many strategies and plans during the rise of Dawn Star and even the Fourth Civilization are inseparable from his work behind the scenes, and his loyalty to Tang Xiao is beyond doubt. Therefore, after the Duchy of Liming was formally established and Tang Xiao was sworn in as Grand Duke of Liming, he also bestowed the title of Baron Helmut Zemo.

As a result, Zemo became a baron worthy of the name, and became the only person with a title in the Duchy of Dawn.

By the way, another person with a title is Professor Chi Jianjun, the founder of the scientific research work of the Fourth Civilization. This legendary figure with a rough style, who likes to look at little girls, and who used to drive Tang Xiao out of the house with his terrible snoring, has now retired and was awarded the title of Viscount by Tang Xiao (ranking order: Gonghou Bozinan).

The late former naval commander, Igor Zavarov, was posthumously made a baron.

It can also be seen from this that Tang Xiao has a preference for Helmut Zemo. It can be said that Zemo is Tang Xiao's right-hand man. It is not an exaggeration.

Matt Horner looked at one of the most powerful people in the Principality of Dawn in front of him, with a calm expression, and said slowly: "I will be stationed in the Anji galaxy to ensure that everything here is safe. This is my promise."

"Master Tang Xiao will be very pleased to see your current state, Admiral Horner." Baron Helmut Zemo said with a smile, "It's hard to imagine that at the meeting of the Supreme Command, you are The one who opposes the plan the most."

"As a soldier, I will express my own opinions, which is my duty. And when the leader makes a decision, I will also implement the leader's decision, which is also my duty!" Matt Horner said.

"Haven't you ever thought that Lord Tang Xiao's decision might be wrong?" Zemo asked with an inexplicable smile, "Is it your duty to implement the wrong decision? You know, as a navy You, commander-in-chief, represent the entire navy of the Duchy of Liming with every move you make."

Matt Horner glanced at Zemo and said coldly: "It depends on who the leader is. The current Duke of Liming, Tang Xiao, I am willing to follow in his footsteps. Well, don't talk nonsense with me in circles." , to get to the point, what are you looking for me for?"

The smile on Helmut Zemo's face became weird, he paused for a while, and then said: "Actually, the Intelligence Department and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Principality of Dawn are seriously considering a possibility——about Volgag Governor Le Canidi, possibility of mutiny."

"Anyone who knows anything about Canidy should understand that this is bullshit!" Matt Horner said coldly.

"So, this is the difference between my job and yours, Admiral Horner." Helmut Zemo said: "I think, only human nature..."

Drunk, no more today... These chapters will describe the political ecology of the Fourth Civilization by the way.