The so-called auxiliary 18th Fleet was simply a pretense. Not only the Jumen Fleet, but also Zhou Yang and Qi Qian were deceived.
Long Jin suffered heavy losses in the last war, and he was already holding a breath in his heart. He wanted to regain his face no matter what, and he started planning a year ago.
The main First Fleet and the Auxiliary Eighteenth Fleet are both armies directly controlled by the Dragon Beast Clan, and are commanded by First Deputy Palace Master Long Hui.
Long Hui fully supports Long Jin, the master of the Fourth Young Master's Palace, and he strongly agrees with Long Jin's plan.
During the year, under Long Hui's instruction, most of the battleships of the main First Fleet have been quietly exchanged with the Eighteenth Fleet. Moreover, the Eighteenth Fleet's designation, military standards, and main officers have remained unchanged. The simple illusion array disguise was extremely secretive, and the other deputy hall masters and the Council of Elders had no idea about it.
Of course, except for the palace master Long Dao.
Such a large-scale military operation must be approved by the palace master.
Long Jin's preparations were not for this war, but for any war that might arise at any time.
Unexpectedly, just after the exchange of the capital ships was completed, intelligence came out that the third fleet of Jumen was raiding the mining star, so this operation was launched.
It wasn't until the 18th Fleet was about to arrive at the mining star that Long Hui notified the Deputy Palace Master in charge of military affairs.
In shock, Vice Hall Master Hai smashed his desk desk angrily.
He was not only angry that his plan was ruined, but he was even more angry that Long Hui concealed and even deceived him.
He knew that the Eighteenth Fleet was supporting Mineral Star and agreed to it. But what he agreed to mobilize was the auxiliary Eighteenth Fleet, not the main First Fleet.
Zhou Yang was very happy about this. Regardless of whether it is an auxiliary or the main fleet, if it can break its own siege and annihilate all the enemy forces, it is a good fleet.
What surprised him was that Long Jin was also on the flagship of the Eighteenth Fleet.
Long Jin was not the commander of the Eighteenth Fleet, and he had not received military orders from the Temple of Heaven. Logically speaking, it was illegal to participate in the war.
But who calls him the young master of the palace? There are some rules that are not open to the outside world but not to the inside.
"Young Hall Master is really generous. I admire you so much!" Zhou Yang saluted and praised sincerely.
Qi Qian also nodded and smiled.
"Haha, Commander Qi deserves the award. If you and Deacon Qi hadn't tried their best to hold back Ju Invincible, the Eighteenth Fleet would not have been able to move any faster." Long Jin waved his hand.
"Young Palace Master, you are too humble. You and the Eighteenth Fleet have done a great job in winning this victory. They comprehensively attacked the arrogance of the Giant Saint Sect and won great face for our Heavenly Palace. Among the Young Palace Masters, The power will spread throughout the world!"
Zhou Yang was flattering and unstinting with his words, and he never mentioned the main First Fleet.
"Don't worry, Commander Qi. I have reported it to the Temple of Heaven. All the ships you have lost will be replenished in the palace to ensure that your twenty-four fleets are fully manned." Long Jin waved his hand and said seriously.
"Oh, thank you so much, Young Master, thank you so much, Young Master!" Zhou Yang hurriedly saluted again, and Qi Qian did the same.
"In addition, for such a big victory, there will be heavy rewards in the palace. Please draw up a list for me and never let the soldiers bleed in vain!" Long Jin said again.
"Young Master, you are so kind. On behalf of all the officers and men of the 24th Fleet, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to the Palace Master, to you, and to the Temple of Heaven! Deacon Qi and I, as well as the 24th Fleet, will definitely follow Young Master's lead. !”
When people show kindness, Zhou Yang has to show his kindness.
Long Jin was very satisfied and nodded with a smile.
But after listening to Zhou Yang's words, Qi Qian frowned slightly, but Zhou Yang quickly gave him a look, and she followed suit and bowed.
What she was dissatisfied with was not that Zhou Yang pulled her to be loyal to Long Jin, but the 24th Fleet.
This fleet must be in the hands of the Ming clan and not given up to others.
But the look in Zhou Yang's eyes seemed to have a deeper meaning.
After the two fleets rested and recuperated, they left behind the guard warships and arranged the outer war fortresses before returning to their respective bases.
Qi Fa, a strong man from the Ming clan, stayed in his mansion and did not follow Zhou Yang on the expedition.
In a huge fleet, there is no need for him to protect them.
When Zhou Yang walked into the commander's mansion, someone came from the Temple of Heaven.
The person who came turned out to be an elder, his surname was Shan Kui, he was from the Shanling tribe, he was in the late stage of God Control, and he ranked fifteenth in the Council of Elders.
There are twenty-one members of the Elders Council of the Temple of Heaven, excluding the hall master and four deputy hall masters.
On all major and important matters, the palace master and the four deputy palace masters will first form opinions, and then submit them to the elders for discussion and execution.
Jie Feng, a member of the Wufa tribe who defected, is the lowest-ranked elder. Of course, he is a former elder.
There is still a vacant position in the Presbyterian Council. The three major races are competing for it, but the Hairless Race has lost the qualification for this competition.
However, the palace master has already spoken, and those below the late stage of the Royal God are not eligible to compete.
There are not even one thousand but eight hundred powerful people in the Taiwei Star Region who are in the late stage of God Control and above, but there are only about twenty people who can enter the Elders Council of the Heavenly Temple, which is enough to show how fierce the competition is.
Entering the Presbyterian Church is not just based on cultivation and strength, the most important thing is to look at the background.
The four major races are the first choice. Although there are certain quotas for strong men outside the four major races, they are very few.
Otherwise, he would never be able to enter the Presbyterian Church just by relying on his peak strength in the middle stage of Jiefeng Yushen.
The so-called outstanding ability and promotion are for outsiders to see.
Jie Feng is a direct lineage member of the Wufeng Clan. There are many powerful people in the clan who are in the late stage of Royal God and above. The reason why he is promoted is because he takes advantage of his bloodline.
Shan Kui brought a commendation order from the Tianshen Temple, and one hundred and ninety-one people, including Zhou Yang, were among the commendations.
Zhou Yang was given a ninth-grade divine stone, ten million eighth-grade divine stones, two bottles of high-grade Taiwei divine elixir, four times the annual regular enjoyment, and his ranking among the senior deacons in the palace increased by seven levels.
The following 190 people under the fleet command all received different levels of rewards, and the soldiers who died in battle enjoyed double pensions.
"Congratulations to Commander Qi. I haven't seen such a precious ninth-grade divine stone for many years. It's thanks to you that I opened my eyes today!" Shan Kui said with a smile.
The ninth-grade divine stone is used by powerful people in the extreme realm of the gods. It is of great use to the powerful people under the gods. It is indeed a peerless treasure.
"How can my humble achievements be brought to the forefront? This is all due to the love of the palace master and the elders. I am very grateful!" Zhou Yang said, clasping his fists.
These elders naturally include Shan Kui.
"Haha, Commander Qi is really good at talking. However, your great achievements are real. The majority of the Council of Elders approved your reward without any objection."
"Of course, some elders hold different opinions, saying that although you have great merits, you should be rewarded with more eighth-grade divine stones and elixirs, but the ninth-grade divine stones are too precious and cannot be obtained without extraordinary merit."
Shan Kui chuckled, and there was a lot of meaning in his words.
"The elders have sharp eyes, and the merits of their subordinates are indeed well deserved. You are worthy of the honor." Zhou Yang smiled bitterly, but did not ask any more questions.
"Haha, Commander Qi is broad-minded, not greedy for merit, and does not seek power. He is a role model for us. Those people are just jealous. Deputy Palace Master Youshan and the elders of our clan have made the decision, and no one dares to say anything."
Shan Kui's words revealed his true purpose.
This is naked solicitation.
