Chapter 40: The Three Beauties of the Starlight Federation

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  In fact, the number of planets guarded by the federal army is so large that even if there were a hundred Lin Yinxios, it would be impossible to cover them all. However, the soldiers with grievances don't care about this. They just want Lin Yinxio to come to Baihe Star. As for other planets, who cares!

  "The paralyzed, Star Wars begins, first sending the troops of Planet Rose into battle!"

  "Right, I agree! All the good things are theirs! We don't get any benefits at all! Since they've taken so many advantages, they should be willing to sacrifice themselves for others! In the future, when we go into battle, they should be the ones charging forward first! We can just hide in the back and watch the excitement!"

  It was unclear which soldier it was, but it immediately triggered a commotion-like resonance.

  Originally, the news of the Aurora Empire's declaration of war weighed heavily on everyone's hearts, making everyone's mood very depressed. Now, some big shots are so thick and thin, everyone's mood is even more uncomfortable. Since it's uncomfortable, we need to vent.

  Based on past experiences with Star Wars, after a certain empire declares war, within five years at most and one year at least, the Stellar Federation will very likely be drawn in. Even if the Stellar Federation itself is not willing to participate in the war, there's no way out. Once the Mocha Empire or Samoa Empire troops come knocking, you can't choose not to fight back.

  Those who are willing to go to the battlefield and die are not many after all. Especially in such a large-scale war, the number of casualties is really too much. After one battle, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of casualties are completely normal. The entire army corps, with millions of people, was annihilated, which is also common. This must have had a great impact on the morale of the troops.

  The enthusiastic scenes of joining the army in TV and movies are more exceptions, more for propaganda purposes. In most cases, in most places, people's enthusiasm for joining the army is not high. If there were no legal constraints, I estimate that more than 90% of people would not be willing to join the army, especially during wartime.

  Of course, if the enemy really knocks on the door, that's another story. For example, if White Star is seriously threatened, I estimate that the enthusiasm of young people joining the army will be quite high. But the premise must be that White Star is directly threatened.

  It is estimated that in the coming period, there will be many soldiers who will make various excuses to avoid fighting negatively. For example, intentionally getting sick or self-mutilating. As for desertion, it's not even worth thinking about. The military police at the garrison have long been eyeing each exit. Once a deserter is caught, according to wartime martial law, there is only one outcome: execution by firing squad!

  And the Star Federation may also rapidly increase the number of troops, fill all understaffed legions, armies, divisions and other units, maximize the number of warships, aircraft and armored vehicles, and maximize combat effectiveness. Otherwise, with the current federation's less than 50 million troops participating in the Galactic War, it is simply seeking death. Without 200 million troops, nothing can be said.

  "Hey, brother, don't be jealous! Do you know whose jurisdiction the Rose Star belongs to? That's under the jurisdiction of General Song Weiting. I heard that General Song has always had a crush on Lin Da, and his wife just divorced him not long ago..."

  "Cut! This is already news from fifty years ago, okay?! The whole world is saying that General Song Da is pursuing Lin Da Beauty, but Lin Da Beauty didn't respond!"

  "Cough, this brother of yours is really speaking lightly, others are dignified marshals..."

  "What's wrong with the marshal? Is the marshal not human? Can't the marshal speak? Above the marshal, there are the Chief of Staff and the President, the Speaker! The president's trivial matters can be splashed all over the streets, can't the marshal?"

  ……

  The life of the army is always dull and boring. Everyone has a desire to vent, it's just that the channels for venting are different. Women, without a doubt, are the most common channel. Once the topic involves beautiful women, even the most honest person can't help but have shining eyes and a wandering heart. After being a soldier for three years, even an old sow would be more attractive than Diao Chan, this is an old saying that still holds true today, no matter how many centuries pass.

  It turns out that Lin Dabao's beauty has just appeared in the news, and a group of soldiers who have nothing to do with her are starting to quarrel. I don't know whose message is so powerful that it actually brought Song Weiting and Lin Yinsi together.

  Song Weiting is after Lin Yinxiao? Xia Xingxiao couldn't help but feel a chill.

  Song Weiting's age is estimated to be several times that of Lin Yinxiao, and this age gap is also too large. Although the average human lifespan has been greatly extended, the age difference between men and women has basically become a non-issue. Couples with an age difference of around 50 years are completely fine. However, if this gap were to be calculated in multiples, it would still make people feel quite uneasy. At least, Xia Xinxiao thought so.

  Lin Yingshi's age is probably just over thirty. Song Weiting's age must be over two hundred. If calculated according to the ancient earth era, Lin Yingshi is still a naive and innocent girl, while Song Weiting is already an old man in his seventies or eighties. Such an age difference makes one feel uncomfortable just thinking about it.

  However, as a certain soldier said, Song Weiting is a marshal! The entire federal army has more than 50 million troops, but only eight marshals. What is a marshal? That's a high-ranking 22nd-level cultivator! An existence with the power to destroy heaven and earth. It can be said that every marshal is an existence that stands above millions of people. Their power, their prestige, their blessings are all things that others cannot replace.

  Not even the President, not even the Speaker of Parliament can compare with them. Because the President and the Speaker are elected by the people, each term is five years, at most two terms, after finishing two terms they have to roll away. But Marshals are lifelong servants, never retired. As long as they don't die, they will always be Marshals, always enjoying the power and glory of being a Marshal. In times of war, the halo on their bodies is much more dazzling than that of the President or Speaker.

  War is the stage for soldiers. Only in war can soldiers show their value. Grassroots soldiers do not want to fight, but high-ranking officers may not think so. They may be eager to fight. Because only by fighting can they have the opportunity to promote and get rich. Otherwise, it will always be a peaceful period, how can they have the opportunity to reach the top?

  The eight great empires of humanity had previously also implemented federalism or republicanism, but in the end, they all evolved into the most primitive imperial system. There are many reasons for this, but the rise of warlords or military cliques is absolutely the most important factor. Now, none of the royal families of the eight great empires are not from a military background. They all rose to power through coups.

  It was precisely to prevent military leaders or warlords from seizing power and restoring the imperial system that the Starlight Federation had no choice but to strictly limit, except for military personnel, ordinary citizens were not allowed to practice martial arts. This is actually a case of overcorrection. From the practitioner's point of view, it's like having their little chicken cut off at birth, making it impossible for them not to become a eunuch.

  In the eight great empires of humanity, cultivators would start cultivating as soon as they were born. At most, they would begin at five years old. However, in the Starlight Federation, cultivators could only start cultivating from eighteen years old, a whole decade or so later than others. With such a late start, it's no wonder that their abilities are not strong.

  The Eight Great Human Empires do not restrict the number of cultivators, as long as you are willing, anyone can cultivate on their own. Most basic martial arts are open to all, without requiring any merit or contribution. This system has led to a surge in talented individuals in the Eight Great Human Empires, with numerous Grand Marshals and hundreds of Marshals, and countless Generals. In contrast, the Starlight Federation does not even have a single Grand Marshal, and only has eight Marshals, which is not without reason.

  However, due to the lack of constraints on cultivators by the eight major human empires, it is inevitable that various cultivator groups have formed. Each group competes with each other, openly and secretly vying for power, and internal strife is unavoidable. In the end, the strongest group will inevitably become the supreme ruler, while other groups can only temporarily retreat and wait for an opportunity to strike back.

  The imperial system and the democratic system, which one is more suitable for the starry sky, no one can give a convincing answer. Each system has its pros and cons, and it's impossible to measure them comprehensively. In the eyes of the angry youth, both have their bad sides. If you want to pick out flaws, any one of them can be picked apart with a multitude of problems.

  Fortunately, Xia Xingxiao is not an angry youth, he is only interested in beautiful women.

  Xia Xingxiao knew about the existence of the Starry Sky Beauty Ranking when he was very young. Because, too many men went crazy for the beauties on the Starry Sky Beauty Ranking. For their sake, throwing away thousands of gold coins wasn't a big deal. Unfortunately, money couldn't solve everything. Wanting to simply rely on money to knock down the beauties on the Starry Sky Beauty Ranking was truly not an easy task.

  Every woman has her own strengths and weaknesses, and it's not easy to get recognition from so many media outlets. Therefore, without a perfect appearance, temperament, and talent, it's impossible to be selected. And after being selected, they seem to have already made a lot of money. Which supermodel is short of money?

  In the past thirty years, only three beauties have been selected for the Starry Federation's Absolute Beauty List. They are commonly known as the Three Beauties of the Starry Federation. In order of selection, they are Deng Wenna, Xiao Tingxuan, and Lin Yishi.

  Deng Wenna is a pure singer, with unique talent in music creation. Her heavenly voice can be described as lingering and unforgettable for three months. She has held concerts in various countries around the world, making her one of the most renowned figures. Additionally, she also possesses exceptional talent in playing musical instruments, with her violin skills being considered the best under the stars.