Chapter 381

In this way, in the area around "Jakartapur", who would dare to make plans with Walton and others in the future?

Also, it is not difficult to see from his facial expression that he wished for a stronger pirate force to catch his attention. Shield is but one of them. ?top?point?..

It's too strong, it's too bad, it's too thieves... Johnny is very lucky now, glad that he didn't play tricks on him back then, otherwise, God knows what would happen to the man lying on the hospital bed and smashing the 180-watt light bulb on the ceiling. Will not replace myself.

"By the way, give me the contact information of the person in charge of the 'Rover Technology Consortium' branch in 'Babylon'."

"Okay." Hearing this, Johnny was overjoyed. As long as the person in charge of "Babylon" is smarter and doesn't play tricks, a big deal will definitely go away.

After sending the branch address, the person in charge's name, contact information and other information, Johnny stood up and said goodbye: "There are still more than 5 hours before the press conference. Brother Tang, take this opportunity to take a good rest."

"Okay." Tang Fang got up and sent Johnny out of the door, and ordered Bai Hao to contact Walton and Joey, then returned to the sofa and sat down, waiting for the two to arrive.

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After waiting for half an hour, Walton and Joey just waited. When asked why, it turned out that they were negotiating a lease contract with the Star Alliance officials in charge of the business district.

Although there is a high degree of freedom in the trading of goods within the Star Alliance, the Star Alliance still has relatively strict rules for such commercial behaviors as listing on the regional electronic trading platform and the "Lukia" mineral resources trading center for bulk purchases. mandatory. After all, Tang Fang and others belonged to foreigners, so there was no guarantee of credibility, and their business scope involved mineral resources, metal smelting and other aspects. Star Alliance officials will definitely conduct a careful investigation and assessment before giving an approval.

Of course, with the help of Johnny, there shouldn't be any major problems with this procedure.

After listening to Walton's report, Tang Fang nodded and told the two of them about the pirate encounter.

For what happened at the docks. Walton and Joy had heard Grant talk about it, and they had long been mentally prepared, and they did not show any surprise. However, the Navy held a press conference to create momentum and hype this matter, which was beyond their expectations.

Afterwards, when Tang Fang talked about his plan, the two of them naturally would not have any objections. then. He asked the other two crew members to continue to familiarize themselves with some laws and regulations formulated by the Star Alliance in the commercial field, while Walton and Joey stayed and waited for the press conference to start.

Three hours later, the plump woman who was in charge of receiving Tang Fang at the customs took several naval civilians into the lounge, and talked with Tang Fang about the process of the press conference, questions from reporters he might encounter, and cryptically expressed The Navy hopes that he can agree with the official caliber on certain issues.

For example, the navy went in time. Capture a large number of pirates without bloodshed. Sailors, for example, are very kind. They asked for their health and cared for them, and actively treated some injured crew members.

As for the face project and the need for publicity, Tang Fang understands it very well and agrees wholeheartedly. only. He also revealed a signal to the navy, don't pin all the achievements on the military, at least be realistic about the demise of the "Ogre" pirate group, otherwise, if something goes wrong. Don't blame him for not warning in advance.

People in the Navy's propaganda department also made an assurance that things about the "Ogre" pirate group would be blurred.

Indeed, this is a credit. It can be seen that many people saw that scene, including most of the pirates who escaped in the encirclement net. The sensors of the battleship were not just decorations, and they must have recorded the ins and outs of the battle. If the Navy is reckless and takes this matter on itself, it may turn around and be slapped by the media.

The media of the Star Alliance is not like the mouthpiece of the government like in an imperial country. The officials tell them to go west, but these bastards will never dare to go east. The officials told them to shit in their pants, and these dolls dare not take off their pants to fart.

Not to mention hostile forces such as the Phoenix Empire and the Silver Eagles, but the 24 forces within the Star Alliance, which one is the good one? Who secretly supported a few media to discredit other forces and obtain political and economic benefits indirectly or directly.

The foundation of the Star Alliance is the old federation, which was born adhering to the old system. The constitution advocates independence, freedom, and democracy. Enterprises, groups, and even individuals can set up TV stations, newspapers, etc. The "Jakartapur" navy wants to tease the people and guide public opinion like the imperial countries like Monya and Sulu. The difficulty is no less than climbing to the sky on foot.

What can't pirates do for money? As soon as the battle records are sold to the media, the navy is waiting to be slapped in the face. Therefore, even if Tang Fang didn't mention this matter, as clever as the Navy's propaganda department, he would deliberately obscure matters related to the destruction of the "Ogre" pirate group.

In addition, Tang Fang also introduced Walton and Joey, and told them that he would bring them to the press conference together, taking this opportunity to let them show their faces and get acquainted with each other.

Although he didn't say his thoughts directly, the staff of a semi-political and semi-military naval organization like the Propaganda Department are all veterans. How could it be impossible to hear the implication?

Tang Fang postponed the trip and promised to help the navy, and the navy naturally had to reciprocate. Everyone got what they needed, and everyone was happy.

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are rivers and lakes, there are transactions. Money transactions, power transactions, favor transactions, flesh and blood transactions... As long as human beings are not extinct, the transaction will continue to exist.

Regardless of the fact that Tang Fang has only one destroyer, the full force is no more than 200 people. Compared with the "Jakartapur" navy, it is no less different than an ant and an elephant.

Under such conditions, private organizations negotiate terms with government departments? If it is placed in Monya, it will definitely be laughed out of the mouth and called s, b. In Monya, there is a price to be paid for being a good citizen. The upper echelons of the empire issued a document to carry out reforms with good intentions, but what about the grassroots? The civilians below will have to run to get their documents, not to mention having to endure the difficulties of the local office, and they will never give up until some oil and water are scraped from you. Moreover, if there are any adverse consequences such as personal accidents, property losses, and time wastage during this process, I am sorry. Please digest it yourself.

Well, for this point, Tang Fang always thinks of the social chaos in the Middle East under the control of terrorist forces before crossing... Some people, you reason with him, and they play hooligans with you. You play hooligans with him, he talks to you about faith, you talk to him about faith, he talks to you about politics, you talk to him about politics, he talks to you about doctrine...

In a country like Monya, do you want to have an equal dialogue with the government? That was a daydream. Civilized and good citizens are not something anyone can do if they want to. Ordinary people should just stay on the sidelines and do what they should do.

But in the Star Alliance. Everything is different. As long as you have evidence, laws to follow, and supporters, what happened to the government department? Government agencies can also be sued for bankruptcy.

Just like right now, Tang Fang was haggling with the navy on this matter, and the officer in charge of this matter did not dare to say anything more.

In the end, the two sides talked about the details again, and several officers of the Navy's propaganda department left. The plump woman also left the lounge after introducing the staff arrangement.

An hour passed like this. The venue of the press conference was properly arranged, and customs officers were ordered to escort several people to their destinations.

Because the caliber had been unified beforehand, Tang Fang's cooperation with the Navy spokesperson was pretty good. He can't do things like singing praises, but sycophanting the navy secretly is not too nauseating.

In fact, Tang Fang felt that the ideological awareness of Star Alliance media workers was quite high. At least, I didn't ask him n questions such as "Are you happy?", "Are you going home for the New Year this year?"

The press conference lasted about half an hour, and it could be seen that the Navy's propaganda department put a lot of effort into handling this matter. The speech of the spokesperson is very funny, and the way of dressing is also approachable. Even if you encounter sharp questions such as "how are you going to punish those pirates?", "is it the same as before, you can get bail if you pay?" He will also joke about the problems, and even complain with self-deprecating, and tease the high-level navy from time to time.

This can't help but increase Tang Fang's favor towards the Star Alliance a lot, although in his eyes, politics is like a pile of leek and egg stuffed stool, no matter how disgusting it is. However, at least the Star Alliance understands the packaging, spray some perfume, sprinkle some flower petals, and then look at the Monya Empire, tsk...tsk...

The navy was very satisfied with Tang Fang's cooperation. Afterwards, he met with the deputy commander, Newton Bell. The American white man had no pretensions. The two chatted and laughed about the previous battle, Tang Fang left and returned to the lounge provided by the customs.

There is no difference between day and night in the star port. Tang Fang was thinking about whether to leave immediately. When he continued on his way, Johnny led Maritis to look for him and invited him to have a light meal no matter what.

The hospitality was hard to turn down, so he had no choice but to agree to go to the appointment with Walter, Zhou Ai, Tang Lin, Bai Hao and others.

Afterwards, Tang Fang politely rejected Johnny's request to send him away from Hong Kong, and told him to take good care of Walton, Joey and others, then shook hands and said goodbye, boarded a shuttle, and returned to the warship to berth. At the pier, ready to board the ship and leave the port.

Bai Hao drank a little too much during the meal, and his walking was a little unsteady, Tang Lin had no choice but to support him, and walked slowly behind Tang Fang and Zhou Ai.

When a few people entered the boarding hall of the pier and were about to go to the customs to go through the departure procedures, a few people in police uniforms suddenly came over, and the leading squad leader looked at the faces of the few people, and said to Tang Fang: " But Mr. Tang Fangtang?"

"Yes, it's me, what's the matter?"

"About the 'Garuda' pirate group, there are a few issues that need to be investigated. I hope Mr. Tang can cooperate."

"Well, 'Garuda'?" Tang Fang frowned, and asked casually, "Aren't those pirates under the control of the navy? Does Newton? Bell know about this?"

The team leader shook his head: "I don't know about that. Our 'Logia Police Station' has just received an order from above to investigate the crimes of those pirates and collect evidence."

"Well, how long will it take?"

"It's just a record, and it will only take 20 minutes at most." The team leader replied with a smile.

"Okay." Tang Fang nodded: "Lead the way ahead."

"Thank you." The team leader thanked him and led the way. Zhou Ai quickly caught up with Tang Fang and asked in a low voice, "Is there any problem?"

Tang Fang pondered for a moment, then said: "Accordingly speaking, it shouldn't be. First, we are serious merchants, and Xinggang has no reason to embarrass us. Second, there is Johnny's relationship, and Newton Bell is pressing on it. .They will never dare to mess around."

"That's right." Zhou Ai nodded: "We didn't do anything to endanger the safety of Xinggang."

"You don't need to think too much, you'll know when you go." Tang Fang didn't think Xinggang would embarrass him. The press conference was just over, so how could there be any reason to kill a donkey? This is the Star Alliance, not the Monya Empire!

In terms of the reception of passing merchants, the Covenant forces are well-known in the entire Hillenbel region. There will be no behavior of shop bullying. Perhaps, as the team leader said, it was just a matter of routine, to make a record.

Of course, one must always prepare for the worst. While following the guards, Tang Fang notified Grant, Nehemiah and the others to pay close attention to the airspace near the pier through the combat units deployed in the Morning Star, and to "him" at all times. report.

At the same time, he also dispatched five detectors hidden in the belly of the Morning Star. Ambushes on the patrol route of the "Jakartapur" naval guard fleet, so as to be able to detect abnormalities at the first time and gain reaction time.

It's best if it's just a routine, but if it's like the phrase "come with us" by the dog legs of the Monya Empire, there is some disharmony, hehe, he doesn't mind teaching a good lesson for the "Jakartapur" navy, let these guys Take some lessons. Be safe in the future and don't make enemies everywhere.

Tang Lin more or less noticed something unusual. He simply hugged Bai Hao against his shoulders, so that it would be easier to deal with emergencies.

The Xinggang guards were at the front, and Tang Fang was at the back. Nothing happened until they entered the police station at the pier. The squad leader arranged for a few people to sit in a lounge, and said, "Wait a minute. I'll find someone to take notes." Then he led his men back out.

In just three to five minutes, an Asian woman in uniform walked into the room, greeted Tang Fang with a smile in Chinese, asked the receptionist to serve tea, and then sat down. Turn on the recording function of pa at will.

It seemed that it was really just a routine matter. Tang Fang breathed a sigh of relief, and followed the Asian woman's questioning, before the Morning Star was forced out of the virtual space, trapped in the siege of the "Garuda" pirate group, until the "Ogre" crossed into it. One foot, a brief account of what happened during the Navy's raid.

Afterwards, I asked the Asian woman why the "Logia Police Department" asked him to make a statement, but it turned out that after the commander of the third regiment fell into the hands of the navy, he kept saying that he was wronged. He and Tang Fang were brothers and friends. . Since they are brothers and friends, there is no such thing as robbery, so the navy has arrested the wrong person.

The policemen in Xinggang are still very prudent in their work. They found out that the Morningstar has not yet left the port, so there was the scene where the team leader invited people in the boarding passage just now.

This guy is really a character. Tang Fang couldn't help grinning when he thought of the shriveled boy Ah San. Casually asked the Asian woman how the "Lokia Police Department" would deal with those people in "Garuda".

It may be due to fellow villagers, and because she also knows that Tang Fang is not an ordinary person, the female police officer expressed her opinion very readily.

According to past experience, if Tang Fang is sure of the relationship between the two, if the police can't find any other crimes committed by the "Garuda" pirate group, he should be released on bail. However, considering the special situation this time, the navy has built a lot of momentum, and they have to be locked up for two or three months.

If Tang Fang denies the relationship between them, life for Radu Khan and others will not be so easy. To put it lightly, they will be sentenced to one or two years of hard labor and fined. To put it more seriously, it is possible to see if they have human life or other criminal records, and then according to the Star Alliance law, it is possible to be sentenced to imprisonment ranging from several years to several decades.

After listening to the female police officer's explanation, Tang Fang couldn't help being a little surprised. It's no wonder that the Tianchao star area is flooded with pirates. In addition to factors such as geographical location and social environment, the law's insufficient punishment for criminal behavior is also an important reason.

The price of this kind of roadblocking and robbery is actually only a few years of imprisonment, which is too light. It will take more than ten years of hard labor to put the Monya Empire at least. A lifetime in prison is possible. What's more, when encountering sensitive periods such as the death of the emperor and the rebellion of the princes, whether you are wronged or not, you can just pull it out and kill it with a single shot.

But come to think of it, the Covenant had to do the same.

Firstly, the internal forces of the Star Alliance are complex, the government agencies are born out of the old Federation, and the constitution and judicial system are inherited from the past. Think back to the time when the notorious Morris Griffin experimented on human bodies, disregarding the Federal Constitution and ethics, and conducted research on gene modulation, thus breeding the tragic "Morris" slave. For such a felony, the federal government just frozen him into exile, which shows how lenient the social punishment was at that time.

Secondly, the population of the Tianchao star area is small, if this is also killed, then that is also killed. Well, who dares to come in the future? Besides, wouldn't it be better to keep these criminals as free labor than to kill them with a single shot?

Third, the Star Alliance is unwilling to push the pirate forces into a hurry. After all, apart from small pirate groups like "Garuda", "Ogre", and "Shadow", there are many large and medium-sized pirate groups in the Tianchao star area. Everyone knows the truth about the pirates. Once the government gets too aggressive, God knows whether those large and medium-sized pirates will seek refuge with the Phoenix Empire, the Silver Eagles, or even stronghold forces. The current situation of the Star Alliance is not very good. There is a big enemy in the front, a pack of wolves in the back, and there are many internal factions. If there is another group of pirates who are holding back and fighting guerrillas. Well, just wait for the world to be in chaos. (To be continued..)