Monarch of Evernight: Preparations for the Tenth Five-Year Plan

bsp;Qianye was a little surprised at Carol's keenness and nodded, but said nothing. This involves the core control of the Strider. The less people know about it, the better. Carol is smart enough and he doesn't plan to say more.

Carol understood immediately, did not continue to ask questions, and continued to sink into her own understanding.

The Hall of Heroes flies in the void, reaching the East China Sea. Qianye left the Hall of Valor with Carol and flew to Nan Qingcheng. The Hall of Valor is suspended in the depths of the void, waiting for orders.

Not long after Qianye returned, there was a sudden commotion in Nan Qingcheng. Many people ran from their houses to the street and looked up at the sky.

A huge shadow slowly passed over the entire city. In the sky, a giant ship that had never been seen before was falling from the sky.

The hundreds of meters long hull is comparable to the largest cargo ship, but the graceful hull like a water drop and the stable and elegant flying posture are not something any cargo ship can possess. The long ballistae protruding from the bow and stern of the ship were weapons that had never been seen in neutral territory.

Not only the bow and stern of the ship, although the protruding ballista barrels are not visible on both sides, the rows of vaguely visible side wall gun ports also show its terrifying firepower on the sides.

Such a ferocious-looking big thing will shock even those who know nothing about floating battleships. Not only can it have no opponents in a neutral place, but even if you look at the entire Eternal Night World, there aren't many enemies that can fight it.

Under the gaze of everyone, this giant ship slowly landed on Dark Fire’s exclusive take-off and landing field. The site has been quietly expanded to double its original area, and many ground equipment have been removed. Even so, the giant ship still feels crowded there.

At that moment, many people wanted to rush over to watch the excitement. However, the Dark Fire mercenaries had already received orders to block all roads leading to the landing site, and set up three cordons in a row, which were enough to block everything. Idle people keep out the blocks.

Of course this kind of cordon cannot stop the truly strong. But those with advanced cultivation know that Qianye and Song Zining are here, who would provoke them just to watch the excitement.

The dark gray paint of the giant ship is still the classic style of the imperial fleet. It has not been changed, but the hull number has been painted out.

The ship door slowly opened, and a row of imperial soldiers walked out from above, led by a lieutenant general.

Qianye and Song Zining were already waiting at the landing field. The lieutenant general strode up to the two of them, gave a military salute, and then said: "Da Qin Bao Guangtu is here to handle the handover!"

Song Zining also returned a military salute, and then said: "There are still five frigates, right?"

Bao Guangtu said: "Those five ships are just ordinary goods. There is no way we can catch up with this warship, but it should be here soon."

He pointed to the sky. Song Zining and Qianye looked in the direction of his finger. There were several small black dots in the sky that were hard to see clearly. After a while, they became clearer and gradually enlarged. Sure enough, they were several aerostats. Flying towards Nan Qingcheng quickly.

They were slightly bumpy, and their flying posture was far less graceful than that of battlecruisers, but they were far superior to those antiques from hundreds of years ago in the Neutral Land. Although the frigates are small in size, they are not as agile and fast as the battle cruisers that have just arrived. It is no wonder that Bao Guangtu looks down on them so much.

Song Zining is very familiar with various types of warships in the empire. Looking at the appearance and speed indicators from a distance, he knows that these five frigates belong to the main types of ships currently in service in the empire. This warship has been in the army for less than thirty years. It can be said to be the backbone of the force. Although its performance is not optimal, it is more stable. There are almost no obstacles in spare parts. The accumulation of combat data is rich, which shows the sincerity of the empire this time. Quite real.

Bao Guangtu said: "Six battleships are already here, and the cargo fleet carrying naval guns and corresponding accessories and ammunition will arrive one day late. The drawings you want are all in the cargo hold of this... battle cruiser. Please Count receipt."

Song Zining nodded, and a technical team that had been prepared long ago boarded the ship to handle the handover and reception. Bao Guangtu made a gesture, and a group of warriors in casual clothes ran over and formed a square formation behind him.

Bao Yuantu said: "These are old sergeants who have served in the army for many years. Each of them can be called an expert in a certain mechanical field. They have now left active service, regained their freedom, and voluntarily went to a neutral place. Life. These are some of General Lan’s thoughts.”

Sergeant is a unique military rank in some branches of the empire. Their personal combat power may not be enough and they may not be able to win the battle in their lifetime, but they are experts in a certain technical field. Especially in the Empire's floating fleet, sergeants are particularly important, and their treatment is comparable to that of generals.

With these dozens of sergeants, Qianye and Song Zining will be able to control these battleships, especially the battlecruiser, much more smoothly. This gift from Lan Xincheng is indeed not light.

Of course Qianye and Song Zining would not refuse, and immediately ordered people to take these soldiers down and arrange a place to live.

While talking, several frigates also arrived. After completing the handover, Bao Guangtu couldn't help but said: "Two adults, I have something I don't know whether to say or not. If you two adults want to form a fleet, then the current combination seems a bit inappropriate. This kind of new talent There are only three battle cruisers in the entire empire, and they are more suitable for fighting alone or mixed with high-speed destroyers. After all, these frigates are old and cannot keep up with the speed of the battle cruisers."

Song Zining laughed and said: "Even if I want a few high-speed destroyers, the military department won't give them to me!"

Bao Guangtu was startled, and then his face showed a hint of realization. High-speed destroyers with long range are the latest ship type developed by the empire. So far, only two ships have been produced, which is less than the number of battle cruisers. Of course, they cannot be given neutral ground. The lower-level destroyers are also the elite strike force of the empire's void battleships. Even the top aristocratic families in the empire cannot afford a few of them. If Song Zining opens his mouth, the military department is in a dilemma whether to give him or not.

It can be seen that Song Zining's request for those five frigates was simply to expand military strength in the name of this war. But even if Bao Guangtu had guessed something, he wouldn't be stupid enough to say it. He said: "Now that the handover is complete, I will leave now. The next battle plan will be sent by a dedicated person."

After Qianye and Song Zining greeted Bao Guangtu, they watched him board a frigate with his entourage and take off into the air.

Song Zining touched his chin and smiled, saying: "There are still many honest and true soldiers in the imperial army."

Qianye did not say anything. The Qin Dynasty has been a country for thousands of years. It has risen from the mud and has never declined. It is because countless imperial soldiers and descendants of the family have fought **** battles to carve out a place for survival and reproduction from the darkness. It's a pity that just like the eternal night and dawn intertwined in this world, absolute purity is rare, and there are also many noises on the road of humankind's forging ahead.

Bao Guangtu left, but An Huo was still busy up and down. The workload of inspection, repair, and maintenance is huge, and these warships must be protected to prevent secret sabotage.

Qian Yeze and Song Zining returned to the command room, hung the floating land map on the wall, and stared at it without saying a word.

After a long time, Song Zining said: "Qianye, do you think there is anything wrong with this plan?"

Qianye shook his head, "I can't tell. If there are risks, they are within the normal range. But I always feel that something is wrong."

Song Zining frowned, "I feel the same way, but I can't tell what's wrong. We go deep alone and have to hold on behind enemy lines. It seems very dangerous, but in fact it may not be. As long as we master the advantage of outer space, we will have endless opportunities. Absolute backup, and the mobility is in our own hands. Besides, Zhao Si is there in the middle. He knows your fighting position and will definitely come to join you. Zhao Jundu is not a fool. If the Imperial Military Department is providing support. If he manipulates his troops, he might dare to kill people on the spot."

"What about Princess Hai Mi's journey?"

"There will be no problems along the way. The eldest princess was also a legend back then, and she was still more popular than Gaoyi."

"Will you lose this game?" Qianye asked after thinking for a while.

Song Zining shook his head, "It doesn't matter if we lose. We were almost losing on the floating land. But if we follow Lin Shuai's plan, we can at least earn half of the chance of winning."

Qianye said: "Then don't think about it, it's useless to think about it."

"It's a pity that the secret cannot be deduced..."

Qianye was immediately startled, "Don't seek death! This battle must not be deduced from heaven's secrets!"

In the Battle of Floating Continent, the empire was in full force, and the investment from Yongye's side was by no means small. The gathering of elite soldiers and generals on both sides has greatly increased the variables. Not to mention, there is no telling how many big shots will be involved. If he misuses the divine inference and directly connects it to a king-level figure, given Song Zining's current cultivation level, he is really seeking death.

Qianye thought for a while and added, "You can't count me in either."

Song Zining had a strange look in his eyes. He patted Qianye on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry! I won't count you against anyone now!"

Qianye glanced at Song Zining suspiciously, not expecting him to be so obedient this time. In front of Qianye, Song Zining said that he was always good at Tianji deduction and could not lose face even if he lost anything. At this moment, he looked like he was avoiding snakes and scorpions, but why?

There was no point in further discussing the battle plan, so Song Zining and Qianye split up to prepare for war.

The spare parts, main guns and ammunition sent by the military headquarters began to arrive the next day, a large part of which was sent to the Hall of Valor by Qianye to continue to increase the firepower of this legendary giant ship. Until now, the Hall of Valor is far from reaching its firepower limit.

After several days of training on several imperial warships, the newly configured crews have gradually become able to operate them. Although they are not yet proficient, they are at least not far from being qualified. Imperial sergeants are responsible for every key position, so the entire fleet is integrated in a smooth manner.

At the same time, Dark Fire also recruited nearly 10,000 new mercenaries and stepped up training. The original senior mercenaries were dispersed and incorporated into each new recruit team as the backbone.

Every day, transport ships would fly in from all over the country and land in Nanqing. As soon as these original cargo spacecraft landed, they began to be modified from the inside out, turning them from cargo spacecraft into manned transport ships. The modification is not complicated, as long as it is barely habitable. Although the conditions are simple, the mercenaries in the Neutral Land have always been able to adapt to the most difficult and extreme environments. They won't complain about crowding. After all, every additional soldier on the ship will be one more comrade on the battlefield in the future.

The clouds of war are gradually coming, and the preparation work has accelerated invisibly. All the major workshops in Nanqing City began to work overtime day and night. Many workshops put down their original work and turned to producing supporting materials and equipment for Dark Fire.

The trading house did not complain, even though most of the things produced were taken away on credit. All trading houses in neutral lands know that war is the only way to make a fortune. As long as Qianye and Song Zining are supported in winning this battle, today's investment will be recovered tenfold and a hundredfold.

The neutral land is too small, and the total population is only that much. The people inside are all eager to go out and fight to a wider world. However, the special environment of the Neutral Land is both protection and restraint. The Empire and Yongye can do nothing about the Neutral Land, but as long as the fleet in the Neutral Land dares to leave this special area, it will be wiped out in the blink of an eye.

This time, the scale of preparations for the Dark Fire War is huge, and it is an expedition away from a neutral place. These large commercial banks all hope to cling to Dark Fire and open up new markets in the vast world outside.

In this way, amid the intense and busy preparations, Dark Fire waited for the war order from the Imperial Military Department.

PS: I’ve been really busy lately. I coded this chapter update alone in the hotel on Chinese Valentine’s Day night, but it didn’t come out! This is to make up for Chinese Valentine's Day. After I check for typos later, I will post the next chapter, which is for today.