"The diameter of Sea Dragon is 37,000 kilometers. There is little water on the surface. It is covered with deserts and suffers from drought all year round. There are often large-scale sandstorms..."
In the senior conference room of the Galaxy Battleship, Qiao Yongming, the second ground commander of Hailong Star, was introducing the basic situation of Hailong Star to everyone.
The huge 3D projection screen clearly presents the terrain of Dragon Star.
Qiao Yongming pointed at the screen with his electronic pen and said, "This red plant is called the red hair tree. It can absorb sunlight and convert it into nutrients. It is the most drought-resistant. After hundreds of years of cultivation, the desertification environment of Sea Dragon Star has been greatly improved.
"However, this red-haired tree has a strong interference effect on electromagnetic signals. Therefore, wireless communications on the surface of the planet are very poor. Electromagnetic interference is even stronger deep underground, and wireless information can hardly be transmitted..."
Qiao Yongming is a serious middle-aged man, and he behaved very rigidly when introducing himself to everyone.
These common sense points could obviously be ignored, but he explained and introduced them to everyone in a serious manner.
Pan sat in the center of the first row of the conference room, her arms folded across her chest with a serious expression on her face.
She was also very dissatisfied with Qiao Yongming's rigidity. But Qiao Yongming was the second commander of Hailongxing and the person in charge of the underground elimination of aliens.
Although this person is not a high-ranking official, he is a real powerful figure in the military. Their operation this time cannot be carried out without his cooperation.
Pan was unhappy, but he still tried his best to act serious.
Talos, who was sitting next to Pan, had a deep look in his eyes. He didn't listen to the other's lecture at all. Most of his attention was on Helen and Gao Xuan behind him.
Whether in status or position, he is much higher than Qiao Yongming. There is no need to pretend to be well-behaved in front of him.
Gao Xuan and Helen, who were sitting in the back corner, didn't listen carefully. They kept whispering to each other or biting each other.
Their intimacy, as if they were alone, attracted the attention of people around them.
There were also many mid-level officers in the conference room, most of whom were brought by Pan, and a small number were Talos's confidants.
This time, Pan was determined to help her nephew wipe out the Lizardmen, and she brought with her the elite troops she had trained for many years.
Talos also brought four silver sword masters and more than twenty swordsmen. These were his followers and guards.
It is impossible to accomplish such a big thing by one person. At least a small team is needed.
War is not a duel between two people. Lizardmen are a huge tribe, numbering tens of millions. Lizardmen have high IQs, at least not inferior to humans.
Moreover, the Lizardmen mastered the method of cultivating the source of power. In the deep underground world, most modern weapons would be ineffective.
Under such circumstances, it is not easy to annihilate the entire Lizardman tribe.
Therefore, a professional team is needed to collect intelligence, analyze information, make decisions, ensure logistics, etc.
Hercules talked to Gao Xuan and wanted to organize a team for him, but Gao Xuan refused.
Deep underground, the fewer people the better. He has no logistical pressure. He can roam freely without restrictions.
No matter what the situation was, he had the ability to handle it. If he couldn't handle it, then it would be a waste of his life to bring people with him.
Gao Xuan is very confident in his own strength. In addition, he does not trust others.
Hercules did not insist and just equipped Helen with two female silver swordsmen as guards.
As the Lord of the Sea and the descendant of Zeus, he has many silver swordsmen in his family.
These people also watched Helen grow up and had a close relationship with her. They were not only capable, but also loyal.
Of course it would be good to have someone protect Helen, but Gao Xuan never thought of taking Helen underground.
The underground world was too complicated, so Helen decided to stay on the ground and wait for him.
The second commander, Qiao Yongming, couldn't guess what Gao Xuan was thinking. He felt that both Taros and Gao Xuan were unreliable.
Taros was lucky, at least he brought a professional team to assist him.
Gao Xuan brought Helen with him, and the two of them stayed together, just like they were going to Sea Dragon Star for their honeymoon.
As an old-school soldier, Qiao Yongming really couldn't stand Gao Xuan's casual behavior.
He knew Gao Xuan was very strong, and had even killed the Golden Sword Master alone. But in the face of a war with the Lizardmen, how much power could an individual exert
Even someone as powerful as Hercules was helpless in the face of the complex situation on Sea Dragon.
Qiao Yongming didn't believe that Gao Xuan could solve any problem alone.
He explained the most basic common sense about Sea Dragon Star to express his dissatisfaction.
Of course, he also looked down on Talos.
The arrogant and conceited children of noble families may have good individual combat capabilities, but they are almost useless in military command.
Qiao Yongming, who was born in a commoner family, had accumulated military merits step by step to reach this position. He also had a natural resistance and disgust towards aristocratic families.
However, in this conference room, Qiao Yongming's status can be said to be the lowest.
Gao Xuan has already obtained the position of Chief of Staff of the Sea Dragon Star Defense Force. He is the second-in-command in the Sea Dragon Star Defense Force.
No matter how much Qiao Yongming looked down on Gao Xuan, he had to obey when Gao Xuan gave a formal order.
As for Talos, he only got the title of joint commander. It sounds good, but he is at the same level as Qiao Yongming. If he wants to mobilize the army, he must ask for instructions from Hercules.
Talos also knew the difference, but it didn't matter much.
Even if Gao Xuan has the authority, he cannot act arbitrarily when it comes to making important decisions.
Besides, Pan is here. At the critical moment, her words are much more useful than Gao Xuan's.
Qiao Yongming saw it most clearly from the stage. Talos and Gao Xuan were completely different.
If these two work together, they will definitely hinder each other. What's more, they are talking about exterminating the lizardmen. It's good enough if they don't die in there.
Qiao Yongming sighed inwardly, this was the biggest problem with aristocratic families, they could not appoint people based on merit, they could only appoint people based on their relationships.
Talos is a relative, and Gao Xuan is Helen's kept gigolo. There is no difference.
He said coldly: "We will land at the Red Sand Base. The Red Sand Base is also the largest base of the Defense Force on the surface. There are 5 million professional soldiers and 10 million family members and other accompanying personnel..."
As the situation on Sea Dragon Star deteriorated, the number of Sea Dragon Star troops increased year by year, and military expenditures also increased rapidly.
Hailongxing doesn't make any money, but it still has to spend a lot of money every year.
Qiao Yongming also knew this situation, so although he did not agree with Hercules' action, he could fully understand it.
This is like trying any possible cure when you are desperate. No matter if it works or not, it is always good to try.
Qiao Yongming felt that such an attempt would cost a lot of money. It would be better not to try.
Unfortunately, no one cares about his opinion.
The landing ship landed at the Hongsha base. As Gao Xuan and Helen got out of the landing ship, they were greeted by a gust of strong wind.
The strong wind blew up red dust, which covered the sky and the earth.
Many people used their energy to keep the wind and sand out. The leader, Qiao Yongming, wore a closed combat suit and sneered at everyone.
There are sandstorms every day on Hailongxing, and the environment is extremely harsh. So everyone is dressed brightly and beautifully, just like they are attending a party.
Unfortunately, Sea Dragon Star is a battlefield. There is no romance here. There is only dust, storms, blood, and death.
When the group of people entered the base building, most of them were covered in dust and dirt.
Silver sword masters are fine, they have strong source power, and their sword intent can control sword energy exquisitely. It is relatively simple to defend against dust and sand.
Even the ground was covered with sand, and everyone was inevitably stained with dust. Pan, who was wearing a luxurious dress, had a messy hair. He looked a little embarrassed.
Only Gao Xuan and Helen were spotless. Among the dusty people, they stood out.
Qiao Yongming couldn't help but take another look. Although he couldn't stand Gao Xuan's laxity, he had to admit that this young man was really strong.
The service personnel took a group of people to rest, and Helen naturally went with Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan took advantage of his military rank and was assigned to live in the top floor suite.
The spacious suite has more than a dozen bedrooms, enough to accommodate Helen's four guards.
Gao Xuan and Helen lived in the spacious master bedroom. The furnishings in the whole room were very simple, without any unnecessary decorations. It was completely military style.
The only thing worth mentioning about the suite is the good view. Standing at the window, you can overlook the entire base.
The base is full of dome buildings. At first glance, thousands of green dome buildings spread out like rows of huge goose eggs.
In the distance is the red desert. When the howling wind blows past, it will stir up a sky full of dust.
There are no animals to be seen in the desert, only red-haired trees swaying in the wind.
There weren't many people in the base, mostly flying ships taking off and landing.
The high walls are covered with automatic machine guns, and people entering and leaving are fully armed.
The entire base was shrouded in a solemn atmosphere. The red desert outside made the place seem even more desolate.
There is a huge difference between running from the prosperous Poseidon Planet to the base.
Gao Xuan was looking at the desert outside, seeming to be thinking about something.
Helen, however, was heartless. She hugged Gao Xuan and said excitedly, "The scenery here is so beautiful, so vast and boundless, with a kind of desolate indifference that penetrates deeply into the soul..."
"as long as you are happy."
Gao Xuan doesn't like Hailong Star. He likes bustling and vibrant places.
Helen said coquettishly again: "Xuan, I will go to the underground world with you, okay?"
"not good."
Gao Xuan shook his head: "This is not a joke. You stay here and keep an eye on your mother. Don't let her mess around. I'll go check underground first and I expect to be back within a month..."
Meanwhile, Pan was also having a meeting with Talos.
"I have talked to Supreme Commander Arthur, and he will fully support us. If necessary, all forces can be used."
Pan said to Talos earnestly: "You must win this time!"
She said with a sinister look: "If we can't win, we have to kill Gao Xuan!"
Talos smiled deeply: "Don't worry, aunt, I have made all the arrangements. No matter what, Gao Xuan is dead..."
(End of this chapter)