Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 82

Chapter 82, The Value of Living

Bradford decided to run away.

No delay, run tonight.

He didn’t dare to bring too many things. Although he had a lot of wealth in Fuxing City, these physical properties would obviously hinder his actions. It would be inconvenient to escape if he carried them.

His greatest wealth was his own life and the connections he had accumulated over the years of doing business. As long as he got out alive, he would be able to make it back even if he lost all his money.

On the contrary, he took out a lot of money and gave it to his bodyguards and the mercenaries he recruited, and promised that as long as they could leave the city and go outside, there would be more money to give to these bodyguards.

When moving at night, Bradford came to the northwest of the city.

This is not the city gate, but it is not impossible to leave the city.

With his many years of business experience, he certainly has mastered some special passages.

In the past, this passage that was dug from the city wall under the sewer to the outside was used for smuggling. For some special goods that need to be secretly imported or exported, and for tax exemption, this routine can save a lot of effort and money for these businesses that are not easy to see in the light. And now, this passage will save Bradford’s life.

After walking in the dark sewer pipes and the secret passages dug out later for half an hour, they arrived at the place.

A group of bodyguards took the lead, and someone climbed up the ladder and pushed open the wellhead on the top.

This is not easy. The wellhead is sealed with soil for camouflage. If it can’t be pushed open, you have to insert a knife along the edge of the lid and loosen the soil upwards.

It’s troublesome, but it can be done.

After a long time, the lid was pushed open, and the three bodyguards went up. They were very professional with guns, alert in three directions, and waited for the follow-up people to come up.

Soon, under the protection of the front and back two groups of bodyguards, Bradford came to the ground.

The sky was dark, and he had seen the surrounding environment many times and was very familiar with it, but it was a little too quiet. In the past, after getting out of here, you could hear the noise of the outer city. Those poor people sometimes make a lot of noise at night to reflect their nightlife.

But this is normal.

They had just fought a war, and it was normal that they didn’t dare to show their heads at night in panic. What’s more, the governor might have imposed martial law outside the city.

While he was thinking about it, the bodyguards who were guarding the rear also came up.

“Go, go, go!”

Bradford urged.

It was not difficult to pass through the tunnel; the next step was the most dangerous journey. It would take them at least half an hour to completely leave the outer city.

Only then would they be considered safe.

Before setting off again, they restored the cover of the secret passage well to its original state, otherwise if they were seen, wouldn’t they know that someone had escaped?

After they did all this, they would set off.

“Swish”!

Two white searchlights shone extremely bright light on them.

At the same time, a shout came: “Put down your weapons! Kneel down and surrender!”

Bradford, who was unable to open his eyes due to the stab and was in great pain, felt miserable in his heart.

He knew it was over.

He accepted his fate, dropped his gun, knelt on the ground and didn’t dare to move.

But his bodyguards had different reactions.

Some tried to escape, while others tried to fight back towards the source of the light despite the blinding light.

But the next moment, the characteristic “beep beep beep” sound of the G9 rifle was heard.

Those who wanted to run and those who resisted were all killed.

…

On the way back to the camp, the battalion commander of the 2nd Battalion of the Governor’s Infantry Regiment, Pobov, laughed:

“Haha! I didn’t expect that we would actually get something! The information about the secret passage is really good!”

His adjutant was also beaming with joy: “Yes, yes, the Governor-General sent someone to be the political commissar, and it was really useful. I was a little reluctant when Cody was elected, but I didn’t expect to get the news of this smuggling tunnel the next day. We blocked it here, and we just wanted to give it a try, but we really got something!”

“Did the captured man say anything?”

“He said he was a member of the Alliance Congress, and he wanted to see the Governor.”

“Damn it, anyone can see the Governor? But… we should still report to the Governor and see if the Governor is willing to see this person. If he is willing, let a team of people push the person over; if he is not willing… damn, I have nowhere to watch him, otherwise I might as well just shoot him.”

Bradford, who was tied up and followed behind, was scared to death.

“The Governor will definitely meet me! I know a lot of things! I will be very useful to the Governor!”

…

Bradford thought that his fate would not be revealed until the next day, but unexpectedly, although it was already late at night, Gu Hang had not rested yet and met him in the early morning.

This made Bradford feel relieved.

The Governor was willing to see him, at least he would not be shot by the officer who arrested him.

But now is far from the time to relax.

Next is the moment that truly determines his fate.

Whether he can show his value depends on the next few words.

If you want to live, you have to show your value. He has to tell the Governor that he is more useful alive than dead.

However, this conversation with the Governor was a little beyond his expectations.

He was stunned by the first sentence.

“Bradford, we met on the first day I landed on the surface. That day I felt that you would die in my hands, because I hated the way you smiled. Now it seems that my feeling seems to be right.”

Bradford was dumbfounded: Why the hell did I laugh that day?

If the cause of death is this, it would be too unfair.

Without waiting for him to speak, Gu Hang continued: “I know you want to convince me to let you live, you want to show your value. I give you this opportunity, but I can tell you the benefits of your death first. In this way, you can consider in your heart what you have to pay to replace these.”

Bradford swallowed nervously and listened to Gu Hang slowly:

“Next, I will carry out a major purge in Fuxing City. The performance of the entire Alliance government has disappointed me terribly in the past few months. How can I do politics well with a bunch of bugs like you? So, I plan to arrest all Alliance members and middle and upper-level government employees, and hold public trials to make your crimes public…”

“I didn’t…” Bradford couldn’t help but tried to explain, but was interrupted by Gu Hang.

“I don’t care. You will be guilty anyway. The people in the inner city of Renaissance City cannot live a better life, the people in the outer city can hardly get enough food and clothing, and the whole world is in chaos. These are your original sins, and they will be woven into specific and outrageous crimes. And you will eventually pay the price for everything on the gallows. The people will feel happy, they will get their catharsis, and they may also feel fear, but in the end they will respect me more. You don’t have to worry about being alone, there will be many people to accompany you on the road.”

“After a comprehensive purge, the political situation in Renaissance City will be completely new. I will promote some new officials. They have no foundation and don’t have too many connections. They will come up from the bottom and become a new interest class. All their honor and disgrace depend on me. They may not do well at the beginning due to their lack of experience and ability, but they will do their best to implement my will. And I will also completely and thoroughly control this city and implement my plan to revive the city and even the whole world.”

“Okay, I’ve finished what I want to say. Now it’s your turn, Mr. Bradford. Can you think of a reason why it’s more valuable for you to live than to die? I’m looking forward to it.”

(End of this chapter)