interstellar fairy tale

Chapter 84

December [-], [-], Galactic Calendar

Standing in front of the giant statue of Madoff White in front of the city hall square in Hercules, the capital of Mars, Shang Ping saluted solemnly with the pride of a soldier of the Mars space fleet.Against the backdrop of the black military uniform, the young man's slender and tall body seemed to smell of war and gunpowder.

Half a month after returning to the capital Hercules, Shang Ping finally received an official notice from the government and the military. It is stated that this is the result of the compromise of the Mars government, which has always been known for its efficiency, after incredible procrastination and prevarication.It doesn’t sound like there’s much difference from review to appeal, but anyone who is familiar with the government’s actions will know that events with a certain political purpose have gradually blurred power disputes, and the business at the center of the whirlpool Ping seemed to have seized some kind of opportunity to escape.Even though he patted his chest with Uncle Edgar and assured that he would be able to handle it, Shang Ping, who thought he was not born with any political skills, was relieved by the sudden good luck.

Perhaps it was because of that rather pleasant dinner?

Thinking of Lady Diana's beautiful yet meaningful smiling face, Shang Ping unconsciously frowned.

After Shang Ping was brought to the third floor of the city hall by the guards, he had been waiting in a small conference room. The long oval table occupied the center of the room, and on both sides were three rows of benches reserved for spectators. There is a large electronic screen at the door, and directly above the screen is an iron-blooded badge representing the Mars military government.

It was supposed to be a portrait of Madoff White, right?

Shang Ping thought with some evil taste.

Finally, the long drowsy waiting was over, and as soon as the door of the meeting room opened, with the sound of military boots hitting the floor, Shang Ping put the inappropriate thoughts in his mind behind.

As expected, David South, the commander-in-chief of the Space Fleet, did not appear, and Martin, the chief executive, did not leave his office on the grounds of government affairs. The government side represented by Lauder.

Now it seems that no matter whether it is the military or the government, and no matter whether this farce from review to complaint is fair or not, at least, judging from the expressions of the people present, they all seem to be a little bit less interested.

Shang Ping was a little surprised that the principals of the Madoff Military Academy, Gus and Professor Trinide, did not show up.If he was well-informed, perhaps he should know that before this appeal began, shortly after Diana's dinner invitation ended, the Madoff Military Academy welcomed a new principal, the wife of Martin, the chief executive of the Mars government. Brother, a colonel who recently retired from the Space Fleet.This may also be the result of a compromise between the military and the government.Even though Shang Ping was a military student who had just graduated, he was still a member of the Mars Space Fleet, and he performed well in the battle with the Golden Empire Space Fleet. He was captured instead of being bloodied. One point, it cannot erase the fact that this black-haired soldier is brave and resourceful in combat. The military cannot allow the century-old glorious history to be tarnished by shameless politicians.

As ludicrous as this young soldier's anti-government remarks are based on just a paper, some people took advantage of being captured in battle.

"In the Mars Space Fleet, there are only heroes who stain the universe with blood, and there are no cowards who raise their hands obediently in front of the enemy!"

It was not the generals in the military who blatantly yelled these words, but a deputy finance minister wearing glasses!so ridiculous!

However, after Diana's dinner invitation, this kind of debate gradually began to tilt towards the military side, especially after some remarks between the Minister of Finance and the wives of the two generals were inadvertently spread, the confident deputy The minister died down, but he still couldn't avoid the embarrassing comments in the performance appraisal. Perhaps, his political career is coming to an end?

This complaint didn't start seriously, at least Shang Ping didn't feel the slightest bit of tension, maybe it was the short time in the Golden Empire Space Fleet that made his nerves thicken.

"Soldier, you can begin."

"Yes!"

Shang Ping didn't prepare written materials for his appeal, he just calmly walked to the oval conference table, stood at attention, and gave a standard Mars Space Fleet military salute, which made Admiral Huoder look at him softer, Representatives of the government side began to look a little anxious.

More than a dozen gazes focused on Shang Ping at the same time, and Deputy Consul Lauder's jaw tightened slightly.

Shang Ping took a deep breath, and a clear voice sounded in the room: "My name is Shang Ping, a war orphan. My father, Shangyu, and my mother both disappeared in the Star Wars. They were adopted by Colonel Edgar. I graduated from Madoff at the age of 15. Military academy, currently serving in the Mars Space Fleet, a single fighter pilot..." After a brief identity verification, Shang Ping paused, and continued: "If possible, I don't want to stand here, but I can Continue to complete my service period in the Canon military fortress, maybe to meet a new battle! But, obviously, if I can't explain some problems well, then, I may not be able to fly a fighter jet into the universe for the rest of my life , so, here I am. I told my adoptive father, I can deal with my own problems, because, this is not a problem at all!"

Shang Ping's words were resounding, which sharpened the eyes of Admiral Lauder and Huode at the same time.

"...First of all, I cannot accept the accusations made against me by President Gus and Professor Trinide. It is undoubtedly ridiculous to think that I have anti-government tendencies based on just one paper! I just simply analyzed dictatorship and democracy. Some simple things, if I make an inappropriate metaphor, autocracy and democracy are two charming girls, I just lifted their veils, and I didn't even have time to unbutton the clothes..."

"cough!"

Lauder had to deliberately interrupt Shang Ping's words. In any case, on this serious occasion, this metaphor is indeed not appropriate.When the eyes of the surroundings moved from Shang Ping to his face, Lauder nonchalantly signaled Shang Ping to continue.

However, those who are familiar with Lauder can already feel his affection for the young soldier from the subtle expression of the deputy consul.

"Maybe as a soldier you should stay out of politics, and I do think that's the right thing to do, but I was just a cadet at a military academy, and as a student, not a soldier, I did what Professor Trinide asked me to do. I came to write this paper, and some of the viewpoints are just an extension of materials and debates over the past century. Can this purely academic discussion that does not violate laws and military academy regulations also become an anti-government argument? Evidence?"

Shang Ping's tone was not impassioned, with an unintentional calmness, but it was able to make those who heard it feel the young man's suppressed anger.

Admiral Huo De was inexplicably ashamed. Perhaps, he shouldn't let this young man stand here for someone's dirty purpose.

"Speaking of my capture, please note that this is not a sophistry, but a fact. In the circumstances at the time, I, and Lochte, were the soldiers, the two of us, showing what Mars soldiers should do. Some are brave and fearless! We are not afraid of dying in battle, but we should not die in a meaningless battle! Moreover, under the circumstances at that time, we rushed to the enemy ship with the determination to die or even die together. This can be proved! As long as the experience Soldiers who have fought against the space fleet of the Golden Empire will understand that this is not cowardice!"

"Those invaders with huge battleships and mechanical monsters, the fighter jets we are proud of are like a speck of cosmic dust in front of them!"

"...We know we will die, but we will still rush forward..."

"We can't stop, because behind us is the mothership, our fortress, and even our planet!"

"Maybe I'm not qualified to say these things, but I just want to say that if I can go on the battlefield again, I will still go forward!"

"...I may be afraid and cry, but on the battlefield, I will only rush to the enemy ship, but I will never betray!"

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Khanom Military Fortress

"Edgar, I envy you."

Fortress Commander Terry turned off the communicator, leaned back on the wide chair, and rubbed his forehead wearily.

"Thank you."

Colonel Edgar turned around with a smile, and cast his eyes on the vast universe of the dome, "However, I envy Goodwill even more."

"indeed."

"Want a drink?"

"Is there good wine?"

Colonel Edgar touched his nose and leaned closer to Commander Terry's ear. Last time, the good wine Shang Ping gave him was still in the cabinet and had not been opened at all.