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Along the way, nothing unusual was seen.

However, when the fleet was about to arrive near the junction of the mining star field and outer space, the advancing reconnaissance ship called and found suspicious signs.

The unmanned space station on the channel ahead was destroyed, and traces of the air mine explosion were still left on the scene.

Wang Dong understood that this was the battlefield where the Pond ambushed the Tianhu caravan reconnaissance ship before and was discovered.

Even if he took some measures to clean up the battlefield afterwards, it was out of consideration for concealing himself rather than completely annihilating the battlefield.

It is only natural that a professional scout ship like a scout ship should detect anomalies.

After the anomaly was discovered, the fleet's alert level was raised again.

Under the command of Chen Shayi, the fleet withdrew from the channel and moved to a relatively open airspace to prevent sudden attacks.

A full hour later, the three reconnaissance ships conducted detailed reconnaissance and confirmed that no ambush was found nearby.

The fleet then set sail again

"Based on relevant intelligence, it can be confirmed that the one that was attacked was the only remaining reconnaissance ship of the Tianhu caravan. The ambushers used the pre-laidThunder, sinking the reconnaissance ship in one fell swoop.

After preliminary investigation, it was found that it was not local forces in the mining area that were responsible, but rather external forces. The Star Thief Group is the biggest suspect.

Regardless of whether they are coming towards the Tianhu caravan or us, at least we can be sure that there are indeed traces of the Star Thief Group nearby.

Your Excellency Wang Dong, perhaps your worries are becoming a reality. Do you think it is necessary for us to change our itinerary?"

Chen Shayi said to Wang Dong seriously.

Wang Dong waved his hand and said:"Even if there is an ambush, the addition of the patrol fleet is definitely a variable that they could not anticipate.

With the current strength of our fleet, just relying on the ragtag group of Star Thieves, under the command of His Excellency Knight Sha Yi, even if multiple Star Thief groups join forces, they can surely escape unscathed.

On the contrary, if we hurriedly choose to retreat and seek help when the situation is unclear, it will be more in line with some people's expectations."

Chen Shayi frowned.

He understood what Wang Dong meant.

If there is an ambush, it is calculated based on the size of the original escort fleet, one Fire warship, and ten assault ships. The ten assault ships joining the patrol fleet are The impromptu decision made by Ding Weichun last night is a big force.

As long as you are vigilant, nothing major will happen.

On the contrary, if you have not encountered the enemy yet and are just guessing, you will retreat to the mining area. Star Territory, and then ask for help from the Baron.

To put it nicely, it is called cautious, but to put it worse, it is cowardly.

Especially since the initiative is in the hands of the opponent, whether there will be an attack is completely decided by the opponent.

It is conceivable that once When the reinforcements arrive, the opponent is likely to give up the attack and firmly pin the label of"cowardly as a mouse" on Wang Dong.

This kind of reputational loss is a serious loss in the battle for the successor.

I understand, but Chen Shayi still doesn't dare to take risks.

As a confidant, Chen Shayi understands the Baron's intentions to some extent.

Compared with the Baroness's side or the family's side, his own blood is definitely more suitable to inherit the title..Based on the Baron’s own health and the current situation of the Baron, it is best to choose an heir as soon as possible.

As the eldest son of the Baron, Wang Dong is the right age and has good abilities. Even if there is no support from the forces behind him, he is still the most suitable at the moment. candidate.

Among the vassals, even if some have their own small thoughts, if the Baron officially recognizes Wang Dong's status as heir and supports him for a period of time, the vast majority of them will still choose to accept it.

That way Once this happens, the Baron will return to stability as soon as possible.

On the contrary, if Wang Dong encounters an accident, the Baron's only remaining bloodline, Wang Jujun, is still young and has obvious disadvantages.

Then, the Baroness's opinions and the candidates sent by the family will be more This will make the situation in the baron even more chaotic.

If the baron himself fails to hold on until the day when the heir is settled, then who can suppress the proud soldiers of the first generation of vassals.

Again Coupled with the intervention of other forces, the entire barony will undoubtedly fall into the abyss of endless infighting. The Barony of

Blackstone was established not long ago, and is far from the foundation of the Earl of Tianfang. It can only be regarded as an intermediate level among the lower-ranking forces..

Due to long-term internal strife, the Tianfang Earldom has fallen from the top ranking power in the north to the second-rate power. This is a lesson learned from the past.

Wang Dong saw that Chen Shayi was hesitant.

He smiled and said:"Your Excellency Sha Yi, since Once I set foot on this path, I have made no progress and no retreat. The choice is mine, and I will bear the consequences myself.

At the same time, I have confidence in your command ability. There is no need to consider anything else. Your purpose is to allow us to return to the Baron Mansion smoothly. Feel free to do it, I believe you."

Chen Shayi was refreshed and freed from the entanglement.

He couldn't understand those complicated issues, but if it was just a simple military issue, it would not be difficult for him to make a choice.

Put aside political considerations and take advantage of the opportunity. When the potential enemy does not expect that ten assault ships from the mining area patrol fleet will also join the escort fleet, it is the best plan to move forward with an upright division.

If it is more radical, you can also choose to temporarily move the patrol fleet The ten assault ships will be separated from the original escort fleet to induce potential enemies to take action, and then the patrol fleet will surround them and attack from both sides.

Once this plan is successful, it can achieve the purpose of weakening the enemy's strength.

However, this plan requires a premise, that is, the enemy failed to receive the news that the patrol fleet joined the escort fleet in time.

The possibility is unlikely.

After all, this situation was not considered in advance, so Ding Weichun did not deliberately keep it secret when issuing instructions to the patrol fleet. Since the enemy is able to grasp the itinerary of Wang Dong and others, it means that it has information channels in the Blackstone Barony, and it is impossible to miss this important news.

Of course, knowing the news does not mean that it can respond in a short time.

Wang The intention of moving was also to take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness.

Chen Shayi did not hesitate anymore and ordered the fleet to move forward at combat speed.

Although maintaining combat speed is not as energy-saving as cruising speed, it can further shorten the enemy's preparation time for response.

IV. queen of heaven

"After passing through the KH-04 wormhole not far ahead, we can reach the interior of the Blackstone Barony.

If someone wants to take action, this will be the last chance."

Chen Shayi pointed at a green dot on the star map and explained to Wang Dong.