Ren Zhong interrupted Ying Feng, "Are you saying that we need to consult Ying Ye's opinion? How absurd does that sound?"

He distinctly remembered that in a certain timeline, Ying Feng had decisively drawn his gun and killed Ying Hao.

Now this guy was dodging the issue, which seemed utterly ridiculous.

"Enough, Ying Feng, you need not say more. My concessions are limited, and so is my patience. Although my company under my command might not be the wealthiest, its influence is sufficient. As for Ying Ye, I think if I personally intervene, I can certainly persuade him. The position of Marshal must be granted to me willingly or not. I'm heading back to Source Star and will see you in a month."

After speaking, Ren Zhong got up and left directly.

Once Ren Zhong was out the door, the old ice pops immediately began to discuss intensively.

The atmosphere became a little tense.

In the end, it was Ma Zhongfei who gave a more definitive statement: "Although the armed battleships produced by Source Star have some capability in space warfare, they fundamentally rely on the coordination and control of the 'Network' to exert their superior combat power. If we go by the current standards of brainpower calculation, the armed fleet poses no threat to our Tracers, nor are they a match for the Ice Sealing Army. Even if we were to assign the position of Fleet Marshal to the Angel Envoy, nothing unexpected would happen. By the time we return and the 'Network' is repaired and back in control of the fleet, the Angel Envoy would only be a nominal commander, while real control of the fleet is still held by those of us with control over the 'Network'. This way, we achieve substantial accomplishments without offending him. Friends, the Angel Envoy is truly high nobility. We've completed our primary task; our next focus should be on pleasing the Angel Envoy. We should play the role of reading with the prince."

After listening, the others thought carefully and agreed that his words made sense.

At this moment, Barton Augustus raised a question, "Ying Feng, your descendant Ying Hao built a Star System Level Main Cannon, using the same management program as the armed battleships. Ren Zhong had been very close to Ying Hao, so he should know about the existence of the Star System Level Main Cannon. Therefore, the authority of the Marshal position he mentioned likely includes control over the Star System Level Main Cannon, which poses some threat to the Tracker Spaceship."

Upon hearing this, Ying Feng laughed heartily, "Don't be ridiculous. That low-end product made by stacking Beam Energy Cannons can only lock onto inconvenient planetary targets. For a planet, that cannon might be a deadly weapon, a God's rod. But we are on a Tracker Spaceship, impossible to be locked on. Even if hit directly, it couldn't penetrate the outer force field shield. Once we activate full-channel stealth and commence drifting maneuvers, how would they even lock on a second shot? It's nothing to fear."

...

As Ren Zhong's Water Drop set sail, he received a communication request from the old ice pops.

No surprises, Ma Zhongfei, representing the others, straightforwardly agreed to his demands and expressed embarrassment over their earlier hesitations, covering it up with some remarks.

Ren Zhong did not hold grudges, simply accepting their concession.

At the same time, Ren Zhong gave them face.

Ren Zhong indicated that the order need not be issued directly by them but could be arranged internally on Source Star. He would influence Ying Ye and the Nine Major Groups' people to apply to them first, and then they would just nod in agreement.

After all, it was a non-wartime period, and direct appointment by them would not adhere to protocol. However, if nominated by subordinate colonists eligible for the Great Migration, they could seamlessly go along, aligning with Ren Zhong's purpose without violating norms—everyone would be pleased. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

The old ice pops were very convinced and particularly grateful for Ren Zhong's considerate arrangement.

Once Ren Zhong returned to Source Star, he headed straight for Mengdu City for a face-to-face with Li Yang.

"My good brother, I have taken further control over the Revival Plan's satellite network and am ready to act. Mobilize our friends to push for me, the recognized top military Commander of Source Star, to the position of Commander. I will help you root out their hiding places."

Li Yang was delighted, "Great!"

Two days later, without any surprises or ripples, Ren Zhong appeared at the highest deliberation hall of the Association in Upper Origin Capital and was crowned Fleet Marshal of the Source Star Colonial Army's armed fleet before the nine cryo Elders via video.

As expected by Ren Zhong, although Li Yang had spent most of these years in slumber, his 'circle of friends' had already spread to many top structures within the Nine Major Groups. Li Yang controlled substantial power holders like Ren Zhong, Ying Ye, and Hugh Augustus. After all, his 'friend' slots were limited, catching the thieves' king first was a priority.

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