Chapter 426 06.0425: ‘We in Gutai Like This!’

The Imperial Navy held a high-profile recruitment campaign in the docks of Vegas.

Any freelance sailor with more than three years of void sailing experience can sign up.

It’s just that there is an additional requirement attached at the end, “Having strong ability to withstand pressure and endure hardships”

This is a screening criterion added by Horatio out of consideration for the unoptimistic combat environment in the future.

The old butler of the Hood family, who was a boatswain, was specially invited by Horatio to help with the recruitment work.

This pale-haired but still majestic old butler worked on Vice Admiral Hood's battleship for half his life when he was young.

He worked his way from sailor to chief boatswain who assisted the captain.

After Horatio made his requirements clear to him, he immediately understood what kind of crew he should choose.

In the end, after more than a week of selection, most of the qualified sailors were from Vegas mid-level laborers.

They adapt to the small and closed living environment and work diligently and without complaint.

It can be said that as long as they are in charge of food, they are the most hard-working crew members.

There were even many people inside who had been in the labor gang with Horatio Cochrane.

When the gang boss who we met once was transformed into a noble and honorable captain of the Imperial Navy,

These former little brothers were shocked and followed him even more wholeheartedly.

There are also some crew members and sailors who came for Horatio's status as a saint of the National Church and the Sisters.

In the human empire where faith is the most important, following a captain who is canonized as a saint is the lifelong pursuit of many fanatical believers.

They believe that following such a captain, as long as they can wait for the moment of glorious death in battle, they will immediately receive the blessing of the God Emperor, return their souls to the Golden Throne, and be away from the suffering of the world.

Well, although Horatio doesn't like to draw conclusions based on unproven situations, he can't resist the spontaneous religious enthusiasm of the people.

Of course, there are also people who enthusiastically signed up because of the reputation of this Speyer blood heir. Most of them are people who have some connection with the Imperial Navy. Many of their ancestors participated in the Gothic War and fought hard battles under Speyer. veteran.

Today, these descendants of the Gothic War hope to continue to follow the descendants of the Gothic savior and create immortal achievements just like their ancestors followed Admiral Speyer.

Under the superposition of Horatio's various auras.

The E96 attack boat registration spot in the square was always crowded, so much so that "willingness to obey adjustments" had to be added to the screening willingness to evenly distribute the excess crew members to other boats.

As for the selection of civil officers and senior warrant officers, they are all left to professionals.

Only in the selection of chief chef, Horatio personally made the decision.

The interview took place inside the Vegas Roman Amphitheater.

Contestants can only use electromagnetic heating equipment for cooking - this tests the chef's ability to cook large pots of food using equipment with limited power during wartime fire bans.

Horatio asked the logistics department to bring in a large amount of standard supply ingredients. According to Haiqin stove standards, the chefs were required to use induction cookers and pots to cook enough delicious food for thirty people at one time.

If you can use induction cookers and pots to cook meals for 30 people, then using the integrated cooking equipment in the ship's kitchen to cook meals for thousands of people shouldn't be a big problem.

Among the chefs who signed up, Horatio saw an uncle who was no stranger to him.

"Mr. Yin, why are you here?" Horatio, who was wearing a decent school officer uniform with red and blue underwear behind him,

The cloak is cut from special short-pile nylon. It is rustling in the wind when walking. When he gets closer, he raises the corner of his mouth and asks.

"I saw the notice for the navy to recruit shipboard cooks. Alas, there are almost half a hundred people. I just hope that I can serve the empire again for the rest of my life."

The man wiped his hands clean with a towel, raised his strong arms, and bulged his strong biceps muscles: "Even if I pick up the gun again, it won't be a problem. I can protect this battleship."

He then assumes a well-trained tactical shooting stance, emphasizing his career as a master sergeant.

"Speaking of which, your daughter also wants to apply for a job as a civilian officer in the Navy."

"It was from her that I learned that the Navy was recruiting soldiers, so I wanted to try it myself."

Horatio raised his eyebrows and said, "But this is not an easy job. Besides, what about your restaurant?"

"I have many apprentices, let them take over the responsibility of the restaurant. Serving the imperial army is my pursuit in life. Moreover, I have to experience the taste of traveling in the star sea in my whole life. Otherwise, wouldn't such a vast territory of the God Emperor be wasted in vain? Wasted?"

"If you are determined, then I wish you good luck in the examination."

"Yes, as you wish, sir, I will use my unique skills to cook dishes that satisfy you!"

This "Kitchen King Competition" lasted for two hours, and most of the contestants came up with the dishes they cooked within the stipulated time.

Those chefs who couldn't meet the limited demand had to exit.

Making enough meals within a time limit is the bottom line, and taste is secondary.

Usually, before officially sounding the first-level combat readiness alert and fighting the enemy, the crew will first shower and change clothes, and then have an emergency meal.

If the chef cannot finish cooking the meal within the specified time, it will undoubtedly affect the combat efficiency of the pilots. Therefore, time is the lower limit and taste is the upper limit.

Horatio personally tasted the finished cauldron dishes of each chef one by one. He took a bite of each dish, then rinsed his mouth with pure water, silently scored it, and then tasted the next dish.

When he walked up to the Asian-looking man and looked at his dishes, his blue eyes suddenly widened [This————·This is it! ! ? ? ]

I saw the "squirrel fish" for thirty people, fried and topped with sauce, and neatly stacked on the serving plate.

"Captain, please taste it."

The man picked up the dinner plate and quickly arranged one of the dishes in a simple but not simple way, making it easier for the young captain to taste it.

When the squirrel fish was brought to him, he could almost smell the delicious fragrance escaping from the cracks in the fish's body.

It seems like the fragrance of mountain springs and wild flowers interweaves,

In the 41st millennium, I can actually still see the delicacies of my hometown in my previous life.

Horatio's eyes flashed with anticipation, and he used his chopsticks to gently pick up a piece of fish that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

It swayed on the tip of the chopsticks, as if it couldn't wait to jump into his mouth.

He carefully put the fish meat into his mouth and immediately recognized that the squirrel fish was sweet and sour with tomato sauce. The first bite was that the skin was crispy, like the fur on a squirrel's tail, slightly oily but not too greasy.

Next, there is the fish meat inside, which is so tender that it melts in one sip, and is extremely delicious. Its taste is like mountain spring and breeze, a gift from nature and time.

While chewing, the fresh aroma of fish meat and the fragrance of pine nuts dance in your mouth. The delicate taste is like the softest catkins in spring, light and smooth.

He closed his eyes and let the wonderful taste bloom on the tip of his tongue. At that moment, he seemed to be in a mirror lake deep in the mountains, feeling the movement of fish jumping out of the water.

A trace of surprise appeared on the young pilot's frowning face.

The man smiled crookedly and opened the lid of the large pot that was placed on the induction cooker next to him.

In an instant, a aroma of vinegar and fruit hit my face.

A whole big pot of pineapple glutinous rice appears in front of you. The sauce is crystal clear, bright and attractive in color.

The man scooped up a generous portion, and the crystal clear sweet and sour juice slid down the golden meat, like the drizzle in autumn, moistening the taste buds bit by bit.

Horatio studied the dish carefully.

Each piece of meat is coated with just the right amount of starch paste, and the fried crispy outer skin makes you imagine how tender and juicy the meat will be when you bite it into your mouth.

Biological instinct drove his body, and he eagerly picked up a piece with the chopsticks prepared by the man and bit it gently.

The aroma of meat suddenly overflows from the lips and tongue, and the sweet and sour taste dances in the mouth, like water flowing between rocks in a stream, making people feel refreshing and happy from the heart.

Fresh pineapple chunks are hidden in it, bringing a hint of tropical freshness and neutralizing the fatness of the meat, giving the entire dish a distinct texture and endless aftertaste.

As you chew further, each plump pineapple particle seems to be vying to release their sweetness, dancing with the sourness of the sauce, creating an irresistible temptation.

There is still a trace of heat in the center of the meat, which seems to be the soul of this dish. It touches the tip of the tongue gently, making people unable to help but savor it and be greedy for this tenderness.

On such a rainy night, this pineapple glutinous rice dish is not only a delicacy, but more like an old friend. It tells its own story with its unique flavor, so that everyone who tastes it can feel it. The warmth and warmth from the legendary east and south.

While Horatio was still immersed in the sweet taste, the man handed over another bowl of cordyceps, black-bone chicken and kelp soup. He took the soup bowl and stirred the clear soup slightly. Horatio put the spoon to his mouth with satisfaction. The delicious soup flowed down his throat, injecting warm nourishing rain into his intestines and stomach, making his whole body feel refreshed, warm and comfortable.

"Sir, I think you deserve the position of chief chef on the attack ship Epic."

After thinking about it for a moment, the young captain opened his eyes and stood in awe of the chef in front of him.

The man quickly leaned over to thank him.

"It is my great honor to serve you and the Imperial Navy! Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will live up to your expectations!"

Horatio immediately issued a certificate of appointment as a civil official, which was handed over to the man by the clerk.

At the same time, the selection results in other places have also come to fruition.

The man's daughter, Yin Shuyao, beat the second place by 16 points and passed the assessment as the first place with almost full marks.

Her calculations are so precise that she can accurately calculate the assets and liabilities of a battlecruiser of the Imperial Navy at the end of a fixed period by just one person, with the help of a standard financial meditator.

At the same time, after optimizing her material consumption, the ship's optimal range has even been theoretically increased by 10%.

Horatio also awarded her a certificate of appointment.

As a civilian in the Middle Nest, becoming a warship planner of the Imperial Navy was an achievement that would make everyone in the neighborhood envious.

No less than the era he lived in in his previous life—

"Did you know? The girl next door was admitted to the military civilian establishment of the Audit Office of the Navy.'