Chapter 301, Battle for Command
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Hong Xin Bu
Chapter 301, Battle for Command
When Governor Gu was on Koroga 3, cooperating with a joint investigation team composed of personnel from various forces to investigate the disappearance of the War Apostle, tensions were rising in the command post of the human side on the Western Front battlefield in the Raging Owl Star.
Yan Fangxu held tightly in his hands the battle plan that he and his comrades on the staff had spent several days and nights formulating, and looked at the person sitting at the top with an ugly expression.
This man looks quite majestic and has a bald head with a thick beard.
His name is Cai Minjin, a major general of the Imperial Astral Army, the commander of the 3th Army of the 4rd Dragon Eagle Legion, and the commander-in-chief who brought a total of one million troops from the Falches Galaxy to the Raging Star to help out. .
The 30 troops who came first and the 70 troops already on the road all belong to the Fourth Army, that is, they are all his direct subordinates.
A total of 25 large organizers came out in full force.And he himself was the first to arrive at the Raging Star with the 30 people who followed the vanguard.
His mobility was indispensable. After seven large divisions with a total of 30 troops landed, he led his troops to the Western Front battlefield and met Yan Fangxu immediately.
He knew that Yan Fangxu was the supreme commander of the so-called 'Angry Bear Legion' here, and he was also the commander-in-chief of the planetary defense forces on this planet.
So, if you want to promote the war as soon as possible and solve the problems on this planet, of course you have to find this person.
To put it bluntly, Cai Minjin didn't feel that this battle was worth wasting his time at all.
He didn't even want to come.
The Iron Man Rebellion is scary to talk about, but I heard that the local planetary defense force of Raging Owl had achieved great success at a small cost after fighting the so-called Iron Man rebels. victory.
Cai Minjin felt that the enemy he would face this time was probably just like that.
Since it was arranged by Shangfeng to come and fight, then just fight.
However, he didn't intend to waste too long here.
So, as soon as General Cai Minjin came to the front line and summoned Yan Fangxu, when the other party handed over the so-called 'battle plan', he put it aside without even reading it, and then put forward his own ideas :
"I want to achieve major results within three weeks; within three weeks, the follow-up troops of our legion should be in place. Then we will gather them together and completely eliminate the rebels entrenched on your planet within six weeks. . I want my soldiers to be able to return to Farches 2 to spend the New Year."
These Astra Militarum troops want to end the war as soon as possible, and Yan Fangxu certainly doesn't think there's anything wrong with it.Although he felt that General Cai was a bit arrogant, if it was just a matter of attitude, it could be tolerated.
If someone brings millions of troops to help fight the war, he can be as arrogant as he wants!
However, what Cai Minjin proposed next was unacceptable to Yan Fangxu.
It was enough that Cai Minjin completely ignored Yan Fangxu's battle plan. The new plan he subsequently proposed was the most objectionable.
He completely regarded himself as the coach of the coalition forces.
At present, the alliance's Central Army Group plus half of the Raging Bear Army, a total of 27 troops, has basically restored the defensive line position before 'Operation Flash Tail'.
As for Cai Minjin's Astral Army, they are basically concentrated on the Central Avenue.
According to the new combat concept proposed by Cai Minjin, the alliance's army will launch a full-scale offensive in a few days; and his Fourth Army will advance along the mainland, advancing behind the 1st CIMC Brigade.They will support various battlefields at any time, ensuring that within two weeks, they will destroy the enemy in front of them, break through the Western Desert, and enter the western part of the mainland.
In Yan Fangxu's opinion, his idea was too reckless and too hasty.Do you know how many troops Blackbird Heavy Industry remobilized in a month after they suffered heavy losses after Operation Flash Tail?What is the distribution of these forces?
You don’t know anything, so you have to move forward and attack with all-out force?
The idea in this regard is secondary. If Cai Minjin asked his army to carry out such a high-risk operation, the most he could do was to persuade him hard.
However, Cai Minjin obviously did not mean this.
His seven major organizers did not intend to join the front line immediately, but were advancing behind the group to provide support at any time.
Doesn't this mean that the alliance's army is going to go into the biggest and deepest pit?
If you can get there, then you go; if you can't, I'll send troops to support based on the situation.
When the army of Raging Owl is cannon fodder?
Where is this?
But... in most cases, this is really the case.
The Astra Militarum are considered by many to be 'cannon fodder', compared to the Space Marine Chapters, the Sisters, certain elite units, and the precious Imperial Navy fleet.But in fact, the Astra Militarum, known as the 'Imperial Hammer', is the Empire's main combat force on the ground battlefield.
Their numbers are huge, their firepower is ferocious, and they are not afraid of sacrifice. With artillery and armor as their main force, they are like steadfast war hammers, crushing all enemies of the empire.
They are indeed not as gorgeous and cool as those special elite troops. In many cases, they will be reduced to background boards and consumables that can be consumed when creating opportunities for those elites.But this cannot erase their own merits and values.
But in comparison, the Astra Militarum is not at the bottom of the empire's military system, the Planetary Defense Force is.
Although it cannot be said that all the Planetary Defense Forces are idiots, there are still some powerful ones, but they are still special cases.Generally speaking, their combat effectiveness is far inferior to that of the Astra Militarum.
Moreover, often on battlefields that require the support of the Astra Militarum, it means that the planet has already had a big problem that the local planetary defense forces can no longer solve.In this case, the Astra Militarum can always easily become the stronger party by virtue of its higher status, stronger strength, and identity as a savior.
Although, strictly speaking, there is no distinction between superior and inferior between the two.But in fact, according to some military regulations of the Empire, the Astra Militarum does have the right to take command of local planetary forces 'when necessary'.
Although Yan Fangxu also has the status of a commander of the Astral Army, it is obvious that the size of the Raging Bear Legion and Yan Fangxu himself only have the rank of colonel. Compared with Cai Minjin, a serious imperial major general, that Not even close.
When the other party was determined to take over the command, Yan Fangxu really didn't have any good ideas.
If you don't need this group of Astra Militarum, then it's okay. It's just a fool. If you really want to seize power, then see if you can do it.
But isn't the key to asking for help?
Yan Fangxu had already persuaded the opponent twice and even revised his battle plan many times.If you want to speed up, then speed up, but it won't work just to use the Alliance's troops as cannon fodder.
Before, Gu Hang and Yan Fangxu had a pretty good idea, thinking that after the Astra Militarum arrived, they would leave the main difficult battles to them. But now it seems that they have thought too much, and they just want to pick peaches.
So, abandon your illusions, everyone's life is life, and I don't want to trick you into carrying the thunder. Isn't it okay for everyone to fight this battle normally and equally, and finish the battle quickly?
General Cai Minjin means no.
"Stop wasting my time here with your waste papers." Cai Minjin said, "Starting from tomorrow, I require all reconnaissance troops to set off; four days later, the full-line offensive must begin."
At this point, Yan Fangxu had given up on normal means.He said: "I'm sorry, General Cai, your order conflicts with another order I received. Please forgive me for not executing it."
Cai Minjin's fierce eyes narrowed: "What do you mean? On this planet, in terms of military, is there anyone with more important orders than mine? Is it your governor? What qualifications does a brigadier general have to command the army when no one is here? ?”
At this point, he saw that Yan Fangxu still wanted to speak, so he simply waved his hand and interrupted: "In accordance with the Imperial Wartime Act, I now formally request you to transfer all military command rights to my command. So, do you understand what I mean?"
As he spoke, he even pulled out a pistol.
He didn't say the threat, but his actions were very clear.
If necessary, he has the authority to execute officers two ranks below his own.
Colonel Yan Fangxu falls within this range.Yan Fangxu spread his hands and indeed said no more.
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside.
Immediately afterwards, the door curtain of the battlefield command post was opened.
Cai Minjin frowned.
This place has been taken over by his guards, and no one can approach without orders.
His eyes were fixed on Yan Fangxu again.
Is this colonel causing trouble?
Do you really think I dare not kill?
Under his fierce gaze, Yan Fangxu remained silent.
You didn't let me speak.
After a moment, his door curtain was suddenly opened.
A behemoth with a short head and wearing scarlet Terminator power armor stepped in.
Cai Minjin stood up in surprise and forgot to take back the gun in his hand.
What did he see?
A space marine!
In his 30-year military career, he and the Space Marines fought side by side only once - it was a bit reluctant to say they fought side by side. That time, he could only watch them on the battlefield from a distance. Brave and heroic.
The fact that there are space warriors on the Raging Owl is not really a secret. Gu Hang did not deliberately hide anything.
However, after all, the Raging Owl currently has very little communication with the outside world. The starport has just been built and is still a very small port. There are not many interstellar passengers. The only interstellar communication tower is Governor Gu Hang in Fuxing City. There is only one in the office...
The environment is closed, and interested people may be able to know some things, but for people who don't pay attention to the Raging Star, such as Cai Minjin, he really doesn't know that there are space warriors active on the Raging Star!
"General Cai?"
Cai Minjin subconsciously crossed his arms, performed a sky eagle salute, and responded: "Yes... yes, I am Cai Minjin, Major General of the 3th Group Army of the 4rd Dragon Eagle Army. May I ask who you are..."
"Phoenix Chapter, Chapter Master, Martins Salas."
Martins also reported his identity, and then said: "I took over the command of this battle."
He informed Cai Minjin in a concise and concise manner.
And this General Cai has nothing to say.
Just like the Imperial Wartime Code he mentioned before, senior generals of the Astra Militarum can, when necessary, command low-level officers who are not within the same system, and unify the command authority of the planetary defense forces on a planet, ensuring that All imperial armies can have unified command and avoid chaos when facing powerful enemies.
In this situation where the order of all levels is specified in detail, the Chapter Master of a Space Marine Chapter is extremely high in order among all the characters.
In the order of the Astra Militarum, at least one general must be recruited to have the right to make suggestions; if you want to fight against each other, you must have a general with the rank of general; if you want to completely command a battle group in wartime, then you must come to the Astral Empire Marshal of the army.
Of course, rules are dead, but people are alive.
In a war, when multiple services and systems cooperate with each other, everyone should discuss who makes the decision.There is no one person who has high status alone, but there is no soldier here who is just a mere commander, and he can obtain actual command power by relying on his military rank and status.
But at the moment, this is obviously not the case.
Previously, Cai Minjin could ignore Yan Fangxu because his men had sufficient strength. 30 troops, plus an estimated 70 troops that will arrive at the star port of Raging Owl tomorrow, a total of one million people. This is his confidence.
With this confidence, plus legal principles and high enough status, he can certainly act unscrupulously.
But now, not anymore.
The local troops of the Raging Owl Star plus the Raging Bear Legion also have tens of thousands of people, plus this interstellar warrior who came out of nowhere, but looking at the Terminator armor and the huge body, it is definitely not fake. …
Now, Cai Minjin has no chance of winning, either in terms of status or strength.
……
The appearance of Martins was of course the work of Yan Fangxu.
In other words, it was Gu Hang's handiwork.
When he left the Raging Owl Star, he had considered the issue of military command authority, and was worried that the Astra Militarum coming over would overwhelm the host.
So, before he left, he had a deep chat with Martins and Yan Fangxu.
As a result, it really came in handy right now.
With Martins and thirty Space Marines sitting in the center, there were no other disturbances.
The joint command post was successfully established, and Cai Minjin honestly combined his own staff and the staff of the alliance army into one, and began to prepare for the war.
He's not causing trouble anymore.
Although he had never heard of the name 'Phoenix', when thirty space warriors stood in front of him like thirty majestic and solemn statues, he didn't even dare to fart.
However, Yan Fangxu and Martins did not do anything like revenge.
They even fully considered Cai Minjin's desire to end the war as soon as possible - which was also the need of the Raging Star Alliance - and formulated a new plan based on Yan Fangxu's previous battle plan.
A few days later, fighting resumed in the Western Desert.
60 human coalition forces march westward.
At the same time, the remaining 70 men of Cai Minjin's Fourth Army also arrived. They came down from the star port in an orderly manner and were expected to move to the front line of the Western Front within two to three weeks.
By then, the number of human coalition forces will directly exceed 130 million people.
This battle must be fought quickly, otherwise, maintaining supplies for such a large army will pose a very serious challenge to the alliance's logistics system.
(End of this chapter)
When Governor Gu was on Koroga 3, cooperating with a joint investigation team composed of personnel from various forces to investigate the disappearance of the War Apostle, tensions were rising in the command post of the human side on the Western Front battlefield in the Raging Owl Star.
Yan Fangxu held tightly in his hands the battle plan that he and his comrades on the staff had spent several days and nights formulating, and looked at the person sitting at the top with an ugly expression.
This man looks quite majestic and has a bald head with a thick beard.
His name is Cai Minjin, a major general of the Imperial Astral Army, the commander of the 3th Army of the 4rd Dragon Eagle Legion, and the commander-in-chief who brought a total of one million troops from the Falches Galaxy to the Raging Star to help out. .
The 30 troops who came first and the 70 troops already on the road all belong to the Fourth Army, that is, they are all his direct subordinates.
A total of 25 large organizers came out in full force.And he himself was the first to arrive at the Raging Star with the 30 people who followed the vanguard.
His mobility was indispensable. After seven large divisions with a total of 30 troops landed, he led his troops to the Western Front battlefield and met Yan Fangxu immediately.
He knew that Yan Fangxu was the supreme commander of the so-called 'Angry Bear Legion' here, and he was also the commander-in-chief of the planetary defense forces on this planet.
So, if you want to promote the war as soon as possible and solve the problems on this planet, of course you have to find this person.
To put it bluntly, Cai Minjin didn't feel that this battle was worth wasting his time at all.
He didn't even want to come.
The Iron Man Rebellion is scary to talk about, but I heard that the local planetary defense force of Raging Owl had achieved great success at a small cost after fighting the so-called Iron Man rebels. victory.
Cai Minjin felt that the enemy he would face this time was probably just like that.
Since it was arranged by Shangfeng to come and fight, then just fight.
However, he didn't intend to waste too long here.
So, as soon as General Cai Minjin came to the front line and summoned Yan Fangxu, when the other party handed over the so-called 'battle plan', he put it aside without even reading it, and then put forward his own ideas :
"I want to achieve major results within three weeks; within three weeks, the follow-up troops of our legion should be in place. Then we will gather them together and completely eliminate the rebels entrenched on your planet within six weeks. . I want my soldiers to be able to return to Farches 2 to spend the New Year."
These Astra Militarum troops want to end the war as soon as possible, and Yan Fangxu certainly doesn't think there's anything wrong with it.Although he felt that General Cai was a bit arrogant, if it was just a matter of attitude, it could be tolerated.
If someone brings millions of troops to help fight the war, he can be as arrogant as he wants!
However, what Cai Minjin proposed next was unacceptable to Yan Fangxu.
It was enough that Cai Minjin completely ignored Yan Fangxu's battle plan. The new plan he subsequently proposed was the most objectionable.
He completely regarded himself as the coach of the coalition forces.
At present, the alliance's Central Army Group plus half of the Raging Bear Army, a total of 27 troops, has basically restored the defensive line position before 'Operation Flash Tail'.
As for Cai Minjin's Astral Army, they are basically concentrated on the Central Avenue.
According to the new combat concept proposed by Cai Minjin, the alliance's army will launch a full-scale offensive in a few days; and his Fourth Army will advance along the mainland, advancing behind the 1st CIMC Brigade.They will support various battlefields at any time, ensuring that within two weeks, they will destroy the enemy in front of them, break through the Western Desert, and enter the western part of the mainland.
In Yan Fangxu's opinion, his idea was too reckless and too hasty.Do you know how many troops Blackbird Heavy Industry remobilized in a month after they suffered heavy losses after Operation Flash Tail?What is the distribution of these forces?
You don’t know anything, so you have to move forward and attack with all-out force?
The idea in this regard is secondary. If Cai Minjin asked his army to carry out such a high-risk operation, the most he could do was to persuade him hard.
However, Cai Minjin obviously did not mean this.
His seven major organizers did not intend to join the front line immediately, but were advancing behind the group to provide support at any time.
Doesn't this mean that the alliance's army is going to go into the biggest and deepest pit?
If you can get there, then you go; if you can't, I'll send troops to support based on the situation.
When the army of Raging Owl is cannon fodder?
Where is this?
But... in most cases, this is really the case.
The Astra Militarum are considered by many to be 'cannon fodder', compared to the Space Marine Chapters, the Sisters, certain elite units, and the precious Imperial Navy fleet.But in fact, the Astra Militarum, known as the 'Imperial Hammer', is the Empire's main combat force on the ground battlefield.
Their numbers are huge, their firepower is ferocious, and they are not afraid of sacrifice. With artillery and armor as their main force, they are like steadfast war hammers, crushing all enemies of the empire.
They are indeed not as gorgeous and cool as those special elite troops. In many cases, they will be reduced to background boards and consumables that can be consumed when creating opportunities for those elites.But this cannot erase their own merits and values.
But in comparison, the Astra Militarum is not at the bottom of the empire's military system, the Planetary Defense Force is.
Although it cannot be said that all the Planetary Defense Forces are idiots, there are still some powerful ones, but they are still special cases.Generally speaking, their combat effectiveness is far inferior to that of the Astra Militarum.
Moreover, often on battlefields that require the support of the Astra Militarum, it means that the planet has already had a big problem that the local planetary defense forces can no longer solve.In this case, the Astra Militarum can always easily become the stronger party by virtue of its higher status, stronger strength, and identity as a savior.
Although, strictly speaking, there is no distinction between superior and inferior between the two.But in fact, according to some military regulations of the Empire, the Astra Militarum does have the right to take command of local planetary forces 'when necessary'.
Although Yan Fangxu also has the status of a commander of the Astral Army, it is obvious that the size of the Raging Bear Legion and Yan Fangxu himself only have the rank of colonel. Compared with Cai Minjin, a serious imperial major general, that Not even close.
When the other party was determined to take over the command, Yan Fangxu really didn't have any good ideas.
If you don't need this group of Astra Militarum, then it's okay. It's just a fool. If you really want to seize power, then see if you can do it.
But isn't the key to asking for help?
Yan Fangxu had already persuaded the opponent twice and even revised his battle plan many times.If you want to speed up, then speed up, but it won't work just to use the Alliance's troops as cannon fodder.
Before, Gu Hang and Yan Fangxu had a pretty good idea, thinking that after the Astra Militarum arrived, they would leave the main difficult battles to them. But now it seems that they have thought too much, and they just want to pick peaches.
So, abandon your illusions, everyone's life is life, and I don't want to trick you into carrying the thunder. Isn't it okay for everyone to fight this battle normally and equally, and finish the battle quickly?
General Cai Minjin means no.
"Stop wasting my time here with your waste papers." Cai Minjin said, "Starting from tomorrow, I require all reconnaissance troops to set off; four days later, the full-line offensive must begin."
At this point, Yan Fangxu had given up on normal means.He said: "I'm sorry, General Cai, your order conflicts with another order I received. Please forgive me for not executing it."
Cai Minjin's fierce eyes narrowed: "What do you mean? On this planet, in terms of military, is there anyone with more important orders than mine? Is it your governor? What qualifications does a brigadier general have to command the army when no one is here? ?”
At this point, he saw that Yan Fangxu still wanted to speak, so he simply waved his hand and interrupted: "In accordance with the Imperial Wartime Act, I now formally request you to transfer all military command rights to my command. So, do you understand what I mean?"
As he spoke, he even pulled out a pistol.
He didn't say the threat, but his actions were very clear.
If necessary, he has the authority to execute officers two ranks below his own.
Colonel Yan Fangxu falls within this range.Yan Fangxu spread his hands and indeed said no more.
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside.
Immediately afterwards, the door curtain of the battlefield command post was opened.
Cai Minjin frowned.
This place has been taken over by his guards, and no one can approach without orders.
His eyes were fixed on Yan Fangxu again.
Is this colonel causing trouble?
Do you really think I dare not kill?
Under his fierce gaze, Yan Fangxu remained silent.
You didn't let me speak.
After a moment, his door curtain was suddenly opened.
A behemoth with a short head and wearing scarlet Terminator power armor stepped in.
Cai Minjin stood up in surprise and forgot to take back the gun in his hand.
What did he see?
A space marine!
In his 30-year military career, he and the Space Marines fought side by side only once - it was a bit reluctant to say they fought side by side. That time, he could only watch them on the battlefield from a distance. Brave and heroic.
The fact that there are space warriors on the Raging Owl is not really a secret. Gu Hang did not deliberately hide anything.
However, after all, the Raging Owl currently has very little communication with the outside world. The starport has just been built and is still a very small port. There are not many interstellar passengers. The only interstellar communication tower is Governor Gu Hang in Fuxing City. There is only one in the office...
The environment is closed, and interested people may be able to know some things, but for people who don't pay attention to the Raging Star, such as Cai Minjin, he really doesn't know that there are space warriors active on the Raging Star!
"General Cai?"
Cai Minjin subconsciously crossed his arms, performed a sky eagle salute, and responded: "Yes... yes, I am Cai Minjin, Major General of the 3th Group Army of the 4rd Dragon Eagle Army. May I ask who you are..."
"Phoenix Chapter, Chapter Master, Martins Salas."
Martins also reported his identity, and then said: "I took over the command of this battle."
He informed Cai Minjin in a concise and concise manner.
And this General Cai has nothing to say.
Just like the Imperial Wartime Code he mentioned before, senior generals of the Astra Militarum can, when necessary, command low-level officers who are not within the same system, and unify the command authority of the planetary defense forces on a planet, ensuring that All imperial armies can have unified command and avoid chaos when facing powerful enemies.
In this situation where the order of all levels is specified in detail, the Chapter Master of a Space Marine Chapter is extremely high in order among all the characters.
In the order of the Astra Militarum, at least one general must be recruited to have the right to make suggestions; if you want to fight against each other, you must have a general with the rank of general; if you want to completely command a battle group in wartime, then you must come to the Astral Empire Marshal of the army.
Of course, rules are dead, but people are alive.
In a war, when multiple services and systems cooperate with each other, everyone should discuss who makes the decision.There is no one person who has high status alone, but there is no soldier here who is just a mere commander, and he can obtain actual command power by relying on his military rank and status.
But at the moment, this is obviously not the case.
Previously, Cai Minjin could ignore Yan Fangxu because his men had sufficient strength. 30 troops, plus an estimated 70 troops that will arrive at the star port of Raging Owl tomorrow, a total of one million people. This is his confidence.
With this confidence, plus legal principles and high enough status, he can certainly act unscrupulously.
But now, not anymore.
The local troops of the Raging Owl Star plus the Raging Bear Legion also have tens of thousands of people, plus this interstellar warrior who came out of nowhere, but looking at the Terminator armor and the huge body, it is definitely not fake. …
Now, Cai Minjin has no chance of winning, either in terms of status or strength.
……
The appearance of Martins was of course the work of Yan Fangxu.
In other words, it was Gu Hang's handiwork.
When he left the Raging Owl Star, he had considered the issue of military command authority, and was worried that the Astra Militarum coming over would overwhelm the host.
So, before he left, he had a deep chat with Martins and Yan Fangxu.
As a result, it really came in handy right now.
With Martins and thirty Space Marines sitting in the center, there were no other disturbances.
The joint command post was successfully established, and Cai Minjin honestly combined his own staff and the staff of the alliance army into one, and began to prepare for the war.
He's not causing trouble anymore.
Although he had never heard of the name 'Phoenix', when thirty space warriors stood in front of him like thirty majestic and solemn statues, he didn't even dare to fart.
However, Yan Fangxu and Martins did not do anything like revenge.
They even fully considered Cai Minjin's desire to end the war as soon as possible - which was also the need of the Raging Star Alliance - and formulated a new plan based on Yan Fangxu's previous battle plan.
A few days later, fighting resumed in the Western Desert.
60 human coalition forces march westward.
At the same time, the remaining 70 men of Cai Minjin's Fourth Army also arrived. They came down from the star port in an orderly manner and were expected to move to the front line of the Western Front within two to three weeks.
By then, the number of human coalition forces will directly exceed 130 million people.
This battle must be fought quickly, otherwise, maintaining supplies for such a large army will pose a very serious challenge to the alliance's logistics system.
(End of this chapter)
