Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 384

Chapter 383, He really believed it!

Fachs No. 1, the Palace of the Times.

This is the ruling center of the Fachs family. The Fachs Three Stars has three governors, but in fact the other two are just symbolic positions. The real ruler is the head of the Fachs family, Governor Fachs No. 1.

The current head of the family is named Minnick Fachs. Although he is already an old man, in fact, he has only ruled the Fachs family for seven years.

Seven years ago, his father did not have the opportunity to undergo the third life extension operation and died at the age of 190; and he took over the family at the age of eighty.

The way he took over was also legitimate, and the process was not too turbulent, and there were not many opponents within the family. But as long as the new ruler comes to power, he will almost certainly be questioned: Can you really lead us on a more prosperous path?

And all rulers need achievements to dispel these doubts.

Minnick is of course no exception.

And the achievement he is looking at is Koroja.

He was the one who pushed the Fachers family to take Koroja. If he could break the cage of the galaxy and expand to the outside, his achievements would be immeasurable.

After he actually took Koroja and his most outstanding son became the governor of Koroja, he really gained a huge reputation – and then, he lost all of this reputation at a faster speed.

When he was recently punished by the empire and a huge fine fell on his head, his reputation was trampled into the mud.

The voices of dissatisfaction in the family were almost boiling!

One hundred and thirty billion!

This number was completely unacceptable. Many people in the family could not imagine how to come up with such a large sum of money in the next ten years – maybe it was possible, but it would cost them their lives.

And under these boiling dissatisfactions, after Minnick made almost all political efforts but ultimately failed to resolve the fine, he received some secret guarantees and was instigated by some people in the family, and took an even crazier action.

He rejected all tax demands, expelled the tax officials sent by the imperial tax fleet, and blocked the entire galaxy.

The Fachers don’t have their own fleet. The few small boats they have can’t even fight against the Imperial Navy Fleet, let alone the tax fleet, which is mainly composed of transport ships and frigates. They have almost no active naval force.

But it doesn’t mean that they don’t have the ability to defend and blockade.

There are star ports on all three Fachers stars, as well as star fortress systems built around the star ports; in the orbital circle, there are satellite fortresses orbiting in orbit. With the anti-orbital firepower on the ground, the three planets will become three extremely difficult places.

It’s okay if the Pegasus fleet comes; it’s not so good with half of the Pegasus fleet now. If you fight hard, you may lose more than a dozen ships, and you may not be able to take it down.

When Fachers expelled the tax collectors and blocked the galaxy, it was undoubtedly a rebellion.

The Fachers family, including the head of the family, Minnick, clearly understood this.

However, after the star district government issued a statement of rebellion by the Fachers family in anger, they still refuted it.

“Mobilize all external contacts we can make and make our statement public,”

Minnick said with a sullen face to the clerk who was writing furiously in his court,

“The Faches family has always been the most loyal servant of the Empire. Faches Star Star is the eternal territory of the Empire. We have never betrayed the Empire in the past, are not betraying the Empire in the present, and will never betray the Empire in the future.”

“On the contrary, the star district government headed by Ivan Martinelli, and the governors of Winged Star and the Alliance who acted as accomplices, are the real traitors to the Empire. They forged evidence, distorted data, and deceived higher-level governments. For their own selfish interests, they persecuted good officials of the Empire and bore unbearable punishments. They are the real traitors!”

“We blocked the Faches star system, not to reject the sacred and inviolable imperial taxes. But since a year ago, the star district government forged data to raise Faches Star Star to the third level of development, the additional unreasonable taxes have become a heavy burden on the people of Faches, not to mention the unreasonable fines they have to pay.”

“The hundreds of millions of subjects of the Faches are extremely angry! I, on behalf of the hundreds of millions of people, appeal to all those who have the right to know and should know how unfairly the Faches have been treated:”

“We are by no means traitors to the Empire. The loyal Faches demand the restoration of the reputation of Faches!”

“We demand severe punishment for the evil officials who betrayed the Empire;”

“We demand the abolition of illegal, unreasonable and unfair treatment;”

“Only on this basis will we assume our obligations!”

…

After speaking out and recording the words he had conceived in one breath, Minnick breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that it was unrealistic to rely on a statement to get rid of the charge of “rebellion”. Imperial taxes have always been a red line, and the Empire has clear regulations on this.

But this statement had to be issued.

It was mainly for the convenience of quibbling in the future.

Although the imperial tax is a red line, in many cases, whether the so-called red line is so red often depends on many factors.

Minnick never thought of seeking independence, but it was necessary to show his firm position with a tough attitude.

Minnick did this for two most important goals, one of which has been achieved.

After expelling the tax collector and blocking the galaxy, the boiling opposition within the family was suppressed almost instantly.

Of course, those opponents did not extinguish their opposition, but after Minnick made such a shocking move, they had to shut their mouths temporarily.

With a big enemy outside, even the dumbest people know that they can’t fight internally now. Minnick is trying to turn this disaster from his own mistakes into persecution from foreign enemies.

He successfully transferred the internal contradictions that he could hardly suppress to the outside.

Now is the time to unite against the common enemy.

As for the second goal, it is to erase the absolutely unacceptable number of 130 billion.

At least it should be reduced to an acceptable level.

The most ideal state is naturally that there is no need for war, and the star zone and star region governments will compromise.

As long as they take into account the difficulty and cost of eliminating Fachers, which is higher than the benefits.

How much power would it take to destroy Fache? It would seem that there would be a profit of 100 billion, but if Fache was destroyed, who would the empire ask for the 100 billion fine?

Would it plunder it itself? It was hard to say how much money could be plundered from the three rotten Faches after the war.

Moreover, doesn’t plundering cost money? How many military forces does the empire need to station in order to plunder more than 100 billion after a war in a place where the total GDP was only 200 billion even before the war?

It can’t be changed.

Considering this point, it is possible to solve the problem without going to war.

For this reason, Fax’s external personnel and their own personal connections were mobilized to lobby.

If war must be faced, Fax must hold on in the next war and continue to express the willingness to negotiate and surrender, and finally be amnesty.

In this process, everything can be discussed.

Should the imperial tax be raised to 3 billion a year? It can be discussed.

The fine can also be paid. 100 billion is not acceptable, but 20 to 30 billion is acceptable.

The specific conditions will depend on whether the strength shown by Fax in the battle is qualified and how much money it is worth.

These thoughts are churning in Minnick’s mind.

His clerks have already gone down. They have to take the statement that Minnick just said to the diplomatic department as quickly as possible. They will polish it and add some evidence and data to prove that the content of the statement is true and reliable.

Then send this statement to all possible places as soon as possible.

After these clerks go down, the next person Minnick is going to meet is a key person.

His name is Salihovic, a diplomat from the Alliance. He was stationed in the Alliance Embassy on Fax One a year ago and is responsible for the communication between the two parties.

This mechanism was actually established several years ago. Salihovic took over a year ago, and it seemed to be just a normal rotation.

Minnick calmed down and said to Salihovic seriously: “The Alliance has broken the agreement with us! You promised on behalf of your governor that no matter what happens later, the Alliance will not be an enemy of Fachs!”

Salihovic spoke respectfully: “You are right, but we did not break our promise.”

“Then what do you mean by the statement of Fachs’ rebellion that you followed the star district government? Who provided the information about Blackbird Heavy Industries and the intelligent machine rebellion? Does the statistical data of Koroja’s losses have nothing to do with the Alliance government? How dare you say in front of me that you did not break your promise!”

“I need to correct you.” Salihovic said, “Our promise of ‘not being an enemy’ refers to declaring war on Fachs. As for what you said, at the request of the star district government, we really have no way to refuse.”

“What a silver tongue! Your behavior disappoints me. Tell Gu Hang that he must have more clear support! If we fall and let Martinelli and Little Peddes’ gang control the Fachs galaxy, the next one to be unlucky will be your Alliance!”

“Our Governor fully understands this, and this is why we support you in taking a tough stance against the Star Region Government. However, what exactly do you mean by ‘clear support’?”

Minnick opened his mouth loudly: “Troops, munitions, and supplies! Return the Dragonhawk 3rd Legion to me!”

Salihovic said earnestly: “I understand your request, and the Alliance can certainly allow the Dragonhawk 3rd Army Group to return to the Fatsos Station, but… Excuse me, are you sure what they will do after returning to Fatsos Star? Will they be your helpers, or will they become a noose around your neck? They are the Star Region Army.”

Minnick was speechless for a moment. He really wasn’t sure.   Although the personnel of the Dragonhawk 3rd Legion were basically Fatsos people, they were the Star Region Army after all. What would they do once the task of suppressing the rebellion was issued? This legion had always been on Fatsos Star Region, and

he was somewhat sure   . As long as some officers were purged, propaganda for the legion was strengthened, and it was emphasized that they were not traitors, but the Star Region Government was the traitor, these words might work.   But now, it has been nearly eight years since the Dragon Eagle 3rd Legion left the Fats Galaxy. They suddenly came back and big things happened right away. He had no confidence at all.   Salihovic continued, “The Alliance’s army will not set foot on the territory of Fachers. In fact, I believe that you will not allow this to happen. As for arms and supplies, the Alliance is willing to provide them to you secretly, but the blockade of the star sea makes it difficult for ships to pass…”   ”Excuses.” Minnick said coldly, “Gu’s Trading Company belongs to your family, and the Pegasus Fleet belongs to your governor’s fiancée. You want to transport the goods, just turn a blind eye and no one will know.”   ”But…”   ”No buts, I’m tired of your excuses. Supplies! Supplies! Supplies! From food to daily necessities; from conventional industrial products to arms! We are going to urgently recruit more than 20 million troops next, and the Alliance must bear part of the demand! The Alliance and Fachers are a secret alliance, as you promised!”   Salihovic was embarrassed, but under the wrath of the head of the Minnick family, he had to reluctantly respond, “This is difficult, I need Governor Gu to give an order in person. However, I assure you that I will do my best to make this happen.”   ”Then do it quickly!”   Salihovic bowed and left.   He walked in the palace with a sad face.   But in fact, he was already very happy in his heart.   ”He believed it, he really believed it!!!”   …   Feiyi Star, Tianma Palace.   Martinelli, Little Pedes, and a circle of high-ranking officials of the star region government gathered together.   At this moment, they all had panic on their faces that could not be concealed.   Fachs rebelled… They actually rebelled!   ”How dare they? How dare they?!” Little Pedes still looked unbelievable.   In his concept, there has never been such an option.   As a planetary governor and an imperial bureaucrat, he never dared to think that someone would dare to rebel!   This option should never exist. This is a suicidal act. This is an unimaginable choice.   Looking for death?   He knew that they had forced Fachs very hard. But before that, he and Martinelli and others not only did not worry about anything, but were proud of it.   As they expected, the next thing should be to watch Fachs struggling to death but unable to succeed, and then to negotiate conditions humbly. They might make some concessions, even reduce the fine to a very low level, or drop the charges against them for violating the omnic ban, as long as Fachers surrendered to them.   However, Fachers actually launched a rebellion, expelled the tax collectors, and blocked the galaxy!   After their first reaction of astonishment, their second reaction was joy – wouldn’t this mean that they could destroy Fachers openly?   So, the third reaction that followed was confusion.   This was natural. It was easy to destroy Fachers, but who would do it?   The star district government?   There were no soldiers or generals.   Wing Star?   There was only the planetary defense force. Could they beat the Fachers? How could they get through?   The star district government?   Martinelli made a phone call and was scolded by his superiors.   ”…You guys have to solve the troubles you caused by yourselves! Every penny of the Star Region Government is extremely precious, and there is no way we can clean up your mess! No matter what, the imperial tax cannot be reduced! The 6 billion that Fache must pay this time, and the 6 billion that must be paid every time in the future, must be stable! This is a clear rebellion by Fache, and it must be quelled. The traitors must be punished!”

“But…”

“No buts! It’s impossible. You can do it yourself!”

This cold sentence marked the end of the communication.

What should I do?

Martinelli’s face turned gray.

“… Call Gu Hang quickly!”

(End of this chapter)