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Chapter 1651: Chapter 1651: Meeting
Sitting in the main seat was an elderly man with silver hair. He had a dignified appearance, commanding respect even without anger. At this moment, his fingers were gently tapping on the desk.
"Let’s all speak. How should we handle the situation with Bai Ling this time?" the elderly man said calmly.
A general sitting at the head of the left side said in a deep voice, "For a soldier, obeying orders is their primary duty. Soldiers who disobey orders should face military justice!"
A woman in formal attire sitting across from him frowned slightly and said, "That’s easy for you to say. If he could be dealt with, why didn’t you give the order? The Seventh Fleet has been under General Bai Ling’s command for years, and Bai Ling has always been one of ours, maintaining internal stability. Can it be dealt with just because you say so? A high-ranking commander has a certain level of decision-making authority when commanding operations externally. Moreover, this time the order wasn’t even issued through formal channels, so how do you deal with him?"
A middle-aged man next to the woman in formal attire said solemnly, "It’s not appropriate to deal with General Bai Ling, at least not for now. Acting so rashly, he must have something to rely on, which may be related to the support of Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect. It’s possible he himself has close ties with Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect. Mr. Speaker, I believe we need to make a decision. Please guide us, so we can consult with the other members."
The elderly man in the main seat calmly scanned everyone present, who could all be considered his confidants. He had been in the speaker’s position for thirty-five years. According to the Douluo Federation’s regulations, each speaker can serve a maximum of fifteen years consecutively, and after his fifteen-year term expired, someone else served a five-year term, after which he was re-elected. After thirty-five years in operation, he had already gained significant power in the Douluo Federation. Especially in the military, he commanded over two-thirds.
"This issue can be significant or insignificant. According to our Sky Fighter stationed in the Dragon Horse Star System, the threat of the Deep Red Realm is indeed enormous. If it achieves the status of a Divine Realm, it will pose a threat to us. In this aspect, the council has reached a consensus. It acknowledges the threat of the Deep Red Realm. But the primary target of the Deep Red Realm is the newly established Dragon Horse Federation. According to continuous reports brought back by our Sky Fighter, the Dragon Horse Federation has a large number of strong individuals, Dragon Knights, and Sky Horse Knights, which are significant threats. So for our Douluo Federation, the greatest benefit should be in them both getting hurt, allowing us to reap the benefits. Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect’s viewpoint is that they are concerned about the Deep Red Realm expanding, and if it wins and gains enough energy to achieve a Divine Realm, it would pose a considerable threat to us. That’s why they are advocating for war. This time, even the War God Hall agrees, and the Spirit Pagoda has surprisingly chosen to support them, forcing us to eventually pass a resolution to send troops."
"Based on reports from the Seventh Fleet, the Deep Red Realm doesn’t seem to be as strong as they say. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been easily repelled by the Seventh Fleet. The Dragon Horse Star System’s losses should not be significant, with the main forces still intact. In such a situation, we prefer that the Deep Red Realm continues to engage and hold back the Dragon Horse Federation rather than be quickly destroyed. Our development requires time, and with this opportunity, we can seize some resource planets from the periphery of the Dragon Horse Star System to further strengthen ourselves. This is where the true interests of the Federation lie. However, Shrek Academy still obstructs us in various ways, insisting that the Federation cooperate as much as possible with the Dragon Horse Federation to destroy the Deep Red Realm. This is no longer based on the Federation’s interests. In interstellar warfare, there’s no such thing as humanitarianism. That’s why I convened this meeting."
The top-ranking general on his left side said in a deep voice, "We can currently assure that any mission from the Dragon Horse Federation will certainly be blocked outside, unable to enter our domain. However, Mr. Speaker. Shrek Academy’s opinion also has considerable support within the council. As far as I know, even the Spirit Pagoda and the War God Hall chose to support them because of the war against the abyssal plane ten thousand years ago. At that time, all major organizations participated, and it was a brutal war. If the former Divine Realm hadn’t been there, our Federation might not exist anymore. In their view, the Deep Red Realm is a much stronger presence than the abyssal plane of the past, which is why they are so apprehensive."
The speaker glanced at him and said, "Yes, that’s why I asked you all to come for a joint discussion. We can no longer be led by Shrek Academy. Missing such a good opportunity to strengthen the Federation would render me a criminal of the Federation. Next, I will propose passing the deployment bill, but not to support, rather to start securing resource planets on the periphery of the Dragon Horse Federation. Meanwhile, we’ll initiate the construction of the ninth, tenth, and eleventh cosmic fleets. With our leading advantage in soul technology, even the Dragon Horse Federation would be wary of making rash moves. Though the Seventh Fleet exposed its strength this time, it also serves as a deterrent to the Dragon Horse Federation. I believe they wouldn’t dare stop us. Fighting on two fronts, they’ll end up even more miserable. They still need to deal with the Deep Red Realm, and the Deep Red Realm will surely severely drain their vitality, which is our Federation’s chance to rise."
"The Deep Red Realm is only interested in high-level life energy, and we in the Douluo Federation do not have places of interest to them. Therefore, I have never believed that they could pose any threat to us. Everyone, if you have any differing opinions, you can express them now. If not, I hope you and the council members you control can support the proposition I put forth."
A lower-ranking general in the military furrowed his brows and said, "However, isn’t there another possibility? Once we invade the Dragon Horse Federation, if they can’t withstand it, might they compromise or even ally with the Deep Red Realm? If that happens, we will face an unprecedented crisis. This possibility cannot be ignored, Mr. Speaker."
Upon these words, those present immediately showed some changes in their expressions. Is this possibility present? Of course, it is.
The speaker furrowed his brows slightly and said, "Yes, what you’re saying is a possibility that cannot be ignored. Therefore, our actions must not be too conspicuous. After the resolution passes, we will still be inactive on the surface, at least for the time being. We can first secretly send some unidentified warships to try and obtain resources to a certain extent."
Everyone present understands what unidentified warships mean. This internal meeting was attended exclusively by the speaker’s confidants; otherwise, such words would never be spoken.
The speaker said in a deep voice, "Everyone. We have proven the strength of the cosmic fleet, a foundation that supports the Federation’s continued expansion and security in the universe. Presently, our Eighth Fleet is about to go into service. However, I must tell you that unless we utilize the resources reserved on the Elf Planet and Senluo Star, we cannot complete the construction of the Ninth Fleet. With the resources currently controlled by the Federation, we can barely support the supply and logistics of eight cosmic fleets. Therefore, for the Federation to develop and expand externally is indispensable. The entire Dragon Horse Star System is currently semi-enveloping us. Even if we cooperate with them, this will not change. The resources controlled by the Dragon Horse Star System are astronomical for us; this is evident from the various materials brought back by our Sky Fighter. For us, this is a huge treasure trove, and if the Federation could eventually control the entire Dragon Horse Star System, it would have a stepping stone to venture into the universe and develop enough power to establish itself. Even if the Twin Stars of Dragon Horse fall into our hands, the establishment of a Divine Realm belonging to our Federation in the future might not be impossible. The higher life level of the Twin Stars of Dragon Horse could even extend human lifespan. For us, attacking the Dragon Horse Star System is the only way. Moreover, it must be completed before the Dragon Horse Federation truly becomes powerful. Otherwise, once their technological level rises, we will have no chance."