January 3, 3034 (Galactic Calendar)
At the border of the Chu River Starfield, the Chu family fleet and the main border fleet group have assembled.
A total of nearly 60,000 interstellar warships.
They launched a new round of large-scale offensives.
In a single day, they directly breached the perimeter of the Prince Party's fleet outside the Chuhe Starfield and annihilated several patrol fleets.
Immediately afterwards, Chu Changhe led this massive fleet straight in, directly attacking the royal interstellar main fleet group stationed in the galactic edge space between the two star regions.
This originally obscure galactic edge space was later referred to by historians as the first battlefield of the Star Radiance Civil War.
Both sides in the conflict have 60,000 interstellar warships each.
As the target of the attack, the Royal Star Fleet immediately sent out distress signals to friendly forces on other fronts.
Because they were prepared in advance, apart from the fleet group that attacked the North Wind Star Region, the other four fleet groups set off immediately to provide support.
But then something unexpected happened.
Several assassination attempts, attacks, and harassment incidents broke out at the original camps where these three fleet groups were stationed.
Even a high-ranking commander of one of the fleet groups, a two-star major admiral, was assassinated.
A space station used for transferring and storing war resources was attacked and exploded.
Such incidents continue to occur.
It's obvious that Chu Changhe used his Chu family's secret guards to create this chaos!
In the eyes of the princes' faction, Chu Changhe was truly prepared to burn his bridges this time.
His primary strategic objective remained unchanged: to annihilate the royal family's main interstellar fleet. At the same time, he used every means to hinder other fleet groups.
The purpose is to buy time for the main battlefield!
This bought Chu Changhe time to annihilate the royal family's main interstellar fleet.
In short, this is the current situation.
If Chu Changhe can annihilate the royal family's main interstellar fleet before the princes' reinforcements arrive, then he will still have a chance to continue playing this game!
Conversely, Chu Changhe's fleet would be besieged by multiple fleet groups, and its fate would be predictable.
This time, unlike the tense tug-of-war between the two sides in the previous months, it is a real life-or-death battle to the very end!
The interstellar combat damage figures far exceed those of the previous few months.
Royal Interstellar Fleet - Flagship Bridge - Command Center
Qin Ming was standing here, looking at the huge interstellar sand table in front of him and listening to the reports from his subordinates.
"Your Highness, Chu Changhe's attack is extremely fierce. They have deployed a large number of T4 North Wind Gods to lead the charge, and our battle lines are being suppressed!" A trusted staff officer looked at Qin Ming, somewhat nervously.
Qin Ming glanced at his trusted staff officer but didn't pay any attention to what he said.
Instead, he looked at another middle-aged man next to him.
Deputy Commander of the Royal Interstellar Fleet.
He was also a general whom Qin Ming had personally trained.
Qin Longcheng, a five-star marshal of the empire!
He was also a collateral descendant of the Qin family, but because he was from a very obscure lineage, he was never given important positions. It was Qin Ming who discovered him and, after some training and maneuvering, made him the marshal of the empire!
Qin Ming was very clear that professional matters should be left to professionals. He knew about interstellar warfare, but he wasn't an expert.
He felt more at ease leaving it to Qin Longcheng.
"Your Highness, there is no need to panic."
Although Chu Changhe's offensive was fierce, he only had 60,000 interstellar warships at his disposal. Even if we assume that he had sufficient strategic resources, our fleet's combat power was inferior to his.
However, it will be very difficult to annihilate our royal fleet in a short period of time.
Chu Changhe was aware of this, which is why he did everything he could to prevent the other fleet groups from coming to our aid!
"To buy them time for their attack," Qin Longcheng said without changing his expression.
"So, what do you mean, Commander Qin?" Qin Ming looked at Qin Longcheng.
Qin Longcheng pointed to the battlefield on the interstellar sand table and said, "Continue to hold our ground. As long as the front line does not collapse or get out of control, it will be absolutely impossible for Chu Changhe to annihilate us within at least half a month!"
At the same time, Huang Zhixiong's Azure Fleet will launch an attack on the North Wind Star Region, taking advantage of the situation to seize its territory.
The remaining four fleet groups were given a direct order: they must provide support within five days and simultaneously encircle Chu Changhe!
Qinlongcheng has drawn several different routes.
The four fleet groups surrounded Chu Changhe's fleet!
Qin Longcheng pointed at Chu Changhe's fleet, his hand clenched into a fist: "In this way, Chu Changhe will surely die."
The battlefield he chose for the decisive battle would become the burial ground for Chu Changhe and the Chu clan!
Qin Ming nodded. It was a very simple strategic plan.
But it is often these simple strategic plans that are most effective.
The same applies to Chu Changhe's decisive battle plan, which was so obvious that it could be seen through at a glance.
"But... various things have happened to the other five fleet groups. What if someone uses this as an excuse to delay support?"
If all else fails, we'll fight and retreat.
"We can't really wipe out the entire royal fleet here," the trusted staff officer said worriedly.
Qin Longcheng glanced at the staff officer, a young member of a family that supported Qin Ming.
He snorted coldly and said, "If we withdraw our troops, it will definitely boost the prestige of Chu Changhe's fleet. Chu Changhe is best at this kind of decisive annihilation battle."
By then, it's uncertain whether we can even last for half a month.
As for the other fleet groups, all Your Highness needs to do is issue a firm order.
Give them a reasonable time. Anyone who fails to arrive at the designated battlefield within the time limit will be sent to a military court and treated as a deserter!
I've calculated that even the fleet under Prince Yan, which is furthest from us, would have enough time to send reinforcements over in a week!
Other fleet groups will arrive in three to five days at the earliest.
With such ample time, if we still cannot execute our strategic plan to encircle and annihilate Chu Changhe...
Then let's not fight this battle!
Qin Ming nodded in agreement. Although Chu Changhe and his fleet were strong, the royal fleet was not to be underestimated.
He lacked confidence in winning a one-on-one duel.
It should be fine to persist for twenty days or a month.
"Alright! Let's follow Commander Qin's strategic plan."
"Guards, issue the highest orders to all fleet groups in my name."
"If anyone dares to disobey orders, don't blame me, Qin Ming, for turning my back on them!" Qin Ming raised his head, his aura fierce.
He was confident that these people wouldn't dare to outwardly comply but inwardly defy him.
Because as long as Chu Changhe is annihilated, the Chuhe Star Region and the Beifeng Star Region will be controlled.
As he had planned, he needed to build momentum and establish his authority before taking the throne, and Chu Changhe was the whetstone for that!
After winning the battle, he returned to the capital and officially ascended the throne.
I am the future Star Emperor!
Anyone who dares to disobey orders at this time is tantamount to going against the future Star Emperor!
Qin Ming looked at the golden Chu-character battle flag on the interstellar sand table with a cold smile.
Chu Changhe.
I killed you in the capital.
here!
That will be your burial ground!
