Chapter 471 I Was Wronged
There is a saying that is good, "put it to death and live later", in the harsh situation where the big and small forces of the Star Alliance formed an offensive and defensive alliance to crowd out and suppress the "Morning Star Foundry", he had no choice but to fight to the end with the Star Alliance government, break through and then stand up. This is the way to go.
The Earl is naturally happy to see someone making trouble for those in the council, not to mention a smart person like Tang Fang, the next game must be very fun, and the next story must be very exciting.
How can such a big movie be missed? That would be a lifetime of regret!
"Tang Fang, I am very optimistic about you. Let me tell you about your conditions. As long as it is not too much, I will try my best to satisfy you. Also, you are a talent, a rare talent! If one day you get tired of working in the star If you want to live in the League, you can come to me... His Majesty the Holy Emperor has always been a person who cherishes talents and loves talents."
It could be seen that the earl was very happy, and the five fingers of his right hand tapped his knee lightly, in a regular and rhythmic manner, like an ancient tune --- "Spot Crimson Lips".
Tang Fang took off the sling, wrapped it around the "injured" arm, and said calmly: "Thank you, Lord Earl, for your kindness. If I am down and out, I will come to bother you."
When he was talking, his eyes kept staring at his arms, and he seemed very insincere, but Marlo Smith didn't care at all, because it was a polite remark, and a person as smart as him was always aloof, how could it be possible for others to see his downfall On the one hand, if he really intends to join the Phoenix Empire and serve His Majesty the Holy Emperor, he will definitely bring a certificate of sufficient value.
"Then it's settled. I hope that one day we can be officials in the same dynasty."
Tang Fang still smiled lightly, and softly stated his conditions: "Boyle has become a dead body, but that agreement cannot become a piece of waste paper. Those minerals are mine."
Marlowe waved his hand and said casually, "It's a small thing."
Those mineral resources are not the property of the empire, once the scandal is exposed. The Star Alliance must have no face to beg for it, and the earl will naturally not feel sorry for the generosity of others.
Tang Fang was not in a hurry to thank him. Instead, he lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Master Earl. You know, my money is tight...'Morning Star Casting' is still an empty shell..."
Marlowe raised his eyebrows like swords, and then lowered them, and said with a twitch of his mouth, "No money, free!"
Tang Fang raised his head, his smiling face was like "Babylon" outside the window, dazzling with heat: "Thank you so much."
His Excellency the Governor felt his eyes hurt and sighed. Said: "Is there any more?"
He felt that Captain Tang would not only have such a small capacity,
The above sale is nothing more than borrowing flowers to offer Buddha, so the so-called direct evidence should be more valuable.
Sure enough, the kid counted and counted with 10 fingers, and said, "I want 1,000 tons of zero element."
What is the value of 1000 tons of zero elements? According to the current market price, 1kg of 150,000 star coins is a total of 150 billion!
Looking into his face, Marlowe said, "What do you want to do with so much zero element?"
But before Tang Fang could reply, the Earl suddenly said, "Okay. I promise you."
He thought the above question was silly, "Morning Star Foundry" is a military industrial enterprise, what can it do with zero elements? 150 billion is a huge sum. However, the actual value of 1,000 tons of zero element is not so much. Now the mineral price of "Babylon" is inflated. If it is normal, it can be won at most 50 billion.
"The Earl is really a cheerful person."
Although it was a bit hypocritical, Tang Fang still complimented him, because this was not all the requirements, and he had other plans.
"I need some Morris slaves, at least 200."
He spoke very fast, almost to the end of this sentence. Just now, the look of surprise gradually bloomed on the Governor's face.
You can have minerals or zero elements. But... Morrison, such a request is really too much. Because this is a flagrant violation of imperial law.
For so many years, the Phoenix Empire has been criticized in the international community on human rights issues. Every year, countries such as the Star Alliance and the Charles Federation accuse the Empire of inhumane treatment of Morris Slave. Therefore, Morris Slave is a very sensitive The topic is the weakness of the Phoenix Empire.
If there were only one person or two, the Earl might turn a blind eye, close one eye, and let him do his thing, but how did this kid do it? There are 200 people with one mouth, it's like a lion opening its mouth.
"What do you want so many people for?"
Marlo Smith was very vigilant and sensible, and he didn't feel that the two sides were already friends, allies, and brothers in the trenches just because Tang Fang wanted to tear himself apart from the Star Alliance. trade.
Tang Fang didn't hesitate, and said calmly: "I have no money, no territory, and no manpower. Morris slave is very obedient. As long as he is restrained, it will be a big help...you know, I don't trust people from the Star Alliance, or Say you don't believe everyone in the Tianchao star area... There are many people who want my life, and even more people who covet what I have in hand."
Marlowe's eyes were like two long swords with cold light, so sharp and cold, as if they could kill people.
He found that he paid more and more attention to the young man in front of him. The above sentence was very rude, but it was very true. Captain Tang just said what was in his heart, without hiding anything, let alone showing favor, which is rare. smarter.
Because these words moved him, the honorable Earl slowly closed his eyes, and then quickly opened them: "Okay, I promise you, but the premise is that you can't use these 200 people for political fuss."
Tang Fang didn't thank you, sighed, and said in a helpless and sad tone: "I'm a businessman, that's all... Except for myself, I can't change anything. Over the years, the Star Alliance and the Charles Federation have been in Morris I have done so many articles on the slave, but what is the result? Has there been any change? No... nothing has changed, I have made enough enemies, and I don’t want to be an enemy with you, the Governor, that will do me a hundred harms and no benefits.”
These words contain his personal feelings and interest choices, which are both real and touching.
Only then did Marlo Smith heave a sigh of relief, feeling that the guy in front of him was a living person, not a calculating instrument.
"I want to see the direct evidence you have."
Tang Fang glanced at the old Corey who was thinking about something on the single sofa on the left, took out a miniature PDA from his arms, and placed it on the coffee table where the three of them could see it. Swipe the trackpad and press the play button.
The screen flashed, and a piece of video material appeared in front of the three people.
Looking at the picture. Listening to the conversation of the protagonists, the smile on the earl's lips became wider and wider. It looks like the broth poured by the chef on the dishes. It is colorful, delicious and refreshing.
But old Corey's expression was extremely moved, his face was as white as a piece of paper, because he was one of the protagonists of that video.
All the conversations where he, Horace, Benedict, and Agnes planned to kidnap Tang Fang were all recorded!
How is it possible, how did Tang Fang do it? Old Corey's dry lips twitched a few times, and he suddenly remembered the invisible agents who appeared in the "Adano" warehouse, and he suddenly realized. Then the expression on the face became extraordinarily exciting, astonishment, puzzlement, bewilderment, loss, shock... All these are like a beautiful pot of vegetables, with various flavors piled up and blended together.
He always thought that the scene he acted in the "Venice" hotel was very successful, perfect and impeccable, but now it seems that it was just a lame one-man show.
"This kid is simply not human!"
Marlo Smith didn't notice the old Corey's expression, otherwise, it would definitely be even more strange. Because in his cognition, this piece of video data must be the nomination certificate dedicated to the new master by the shameful traitor.
It's a pity that most of his attention is now on the video data, completely ignoring the strange expression on the face of the person sitting opposite. Of course, even if he noticed, he might not have the heart to guess the hidden truth, because the rest of his attention was focused on another matter.
"So they didn't want to kill you, but kidnapped you!"
He recalled the sentence Tang Fang said just now --- "There are many people who want my life, and there are even more people who covet what I have."
Marlowe looked at Tang Fang: "What's the matter with the biological battleship?" There was something more in his eyes, which was longing.
Tang Fang said: "I was wronged."
Marlowe didn't believe it: "For a flower to attract the attention of tourists, it must be more enchanting and more beautiful than other flowers around it."
This is a metaphor. Not obscure, very clear. Captain Tang will not understand.
Of course Tang Fang understood, and he noticed the flash of greed in Lord Earl's eyes. He raised his hand, picked out his ear piercing in a somewhat vulgar way, and then blew the earwax everywhere.
"It's the funniest joke I've ever heard in half my life."
He said: "Me and 'Venus Pharmaceutical', who do you prefer to have a biological battleship?"
Marlo Smith fell silent.
Tang Fang continued: "Aren't you curious about the origin of that mysterious battleship? I think...you are more curious about the origin of the corpse in the warehouse."
Marlowe's eyes became extraordinarily bright, like a cat hiding in a corner in the night.
"You mean...someone is going to put the blame on you...that battleship...from 'Venus'?"
"Because they know that I will survive, and that corpse is the evidence that I killed Horace and others."
"They're so sure you'll survive?"
Tang Fang stared at Marlowe closely: "Even if it's your governor's mansion, my lord, if I want to leave, I'm afraid no one can stop me. If you don't believe me, you might as well give it a try. Of course, it has a gamble, and it's this time." trade."
Marlowe's ten fingers were slowly flattened, and they rubbed back and forth on the knee a few times, his facial expression changed from stiff to soft, and finally he squeezed out a slightly unnatural smile: "It's getting late, how about going to dinner?"
Since Captain Tang was able to take out two complete Ypsilon ruins at the "Somare" auction, it is reasonable to say that there are other treasures. Marlo? Smith did not dare to take risks, even if the other party was playing tricks.
"Okay, the chef of the Governor's Mansion must be very skilled."
Old Corey sat without moving until Tang Fang patted him on the shoulder. Then he woke up like a dream and stood up suddenly.
The sunlight blocked by Marlowe shone on the coffee table, illuminating the fragmented earwax, making it a little untidy.
Corey Christian felt that they were like Tang Fang's words, true and false, false and true, all tm lies, but...but people had to believe it.
He felt that a person like Captain Tang would be a waste of talent if he didn't do business, and he was so deceitful!
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Under Marlo Smith's deliberate cover-up, the incident in the morning did not spread, and everyone who knew about it was silenced. Therefore, no one knew that Horace and Benedict had died. information.
13 o'clock in the afternoon. The Foreign Affairs Management Office of the "Yagoda" space station received a cipher text message from "Al-Kaissy". The sender was identified as Benedict. As for the content. It is probably because something happened temporarily, and the original plan was postponed to the evening. Please prepare the Star Alliance government.
The so-called preparations are nothing more than two things, be optimistic about the "Morning Star" and keep a close eye on those people in the "Venice" hotel.
Kenan Rupert is a middle-aged man with a calm temperament and elegant demeanor. As early as when the "Morning Star" had just arrived in "Babylon", he had carefully followed the itinerary of Tang Fang and the others, because not only did he and O'Neill The relationship is very close. He even had a life-threatening friendship with Clement, the former chief executive of "Lokia".
Tang Fang ruined Clement's reputation in "Lokia". This incident made him very angry, because Kenan Rupert knew better than anyone that Clement was an out-and-out patriot. It is possible to do such a thing, there must be something else hidden in it.
He is a person who values friendship, so naturally he will not sit back and watch his friends be framed and ignore them. During the call to the "Jakartapur" military, he found that Newton Bell and others were flickering and refused to cooperate. And some big figures in the Presidential Palace even sternly asked him to stop his small actions behind the scenes, otherwise, it would have a huge negative impact on the entire Star Alliance.
Kenan and Clement are like-minded friends. He is also a patriot, since investigating this matter will shame the Star Alliance, he can only give up the idea of rehabilitating his friend and regard Clement as a tragic hero worthy of respect.
In the face of righteousness, he can give up the investigation, but that doesn't mean he will let Tang Fang go.
Just like this time, the "Roamer Technology Consortium" carried out a kidnapping operation under the instigation of the parliament. Enterprises such as "Iga Industry" and "Ward Heavy Industries" have all participated in this game. Naturally, the government has to do its part. Power".
And "Babylon" is responsible for the scheduling and execution of the officials. It was Kenan Rupert, who had introduced himself. An errand from Senator O'Neill.
For ordinary officials, this may be a hard job to avoid. Because of the lessons learned by Clement, no one knows whether Captain Tang will jump over the wall in a hurry and pull a few backs when he dies, but for Kenan? Rupert, it is a long-awaited More than anyone else, he hoped that Captain Tang would die in "Archassi".
Horace just wanted to take Tang Fang's leg, but he wanted Tang Fang's life.
Of course, some people are far more painful to live than to die. Kenan Rupert only wanted to understand this truth when he was eating at noon. Therefore, when "Horace" sent the cipher text and the speech plan was postponed until the evening, Sven The elegant foreign affairs chief told "him": "Let go and do it, and I will take care of you if something happens."
"Accident" has always been a good excuse, whether it is for the public or some people in the parliament.
The second reply from "Horace" was "Yagoda" in the evening, and the light of "Babylon" spread out on the porthole, like a pancake fried to 9 maturity, golden in color, crisp in quality, and wafting the pure aroma of wheat .
The content of the letter is only two short words, "Understood!"
Kenan turned off the communication terminal on the desk, took off the windbreaker from the big red solid wood coat rack in the corner of the room, took off his hat, and walked out of the room with light steps.
The shuttle in the hangar has been on standby for a long time. Except for the 2 pilots, there are still 24 sea falcon special forces sitting in the back cabin. The strength is very strong.
This time, their target is not a ship, but a human --- women and children.
During the flight of the shuttle to the "Sky Garden", Kenan Rupert kept thinking about one thing, what would the people at the "Venice" Hotel do if they learned that Captain Tang had an accident? Will you resist? Or just be a prisoner for a while?
What should they do if they choose to resist?
Maybe it would be better to kill them all, isn't there an old saying in the East? The wildfire is endless, and the wind is blowing again. He doesn't want to leave any hidden dangers for himself, and... this is what O'Neills meant.
Although your Excellency said it in a vague way, he understands it. Officialdom --- has always been a place to train people.
"Babylon" district chief Peter Percy must have already sat in the Starlight Building in the Sky Garden, and the ambassadors of the Sulu Empire and the Mongya Empire should also be on their way to the meeting. The attention of the mainstream media is focused on this meeting.
Because the evacuation of overseas Chinese in the two countries has intensified, this has brought a lot of impact to the economy of "Babylon".
Coincidentally, on the Star Alliance capital planet "Heisenberg", the government president Adam Oliver is giving a speech, lobbying those anti-war congressmen, citizens, and various organizations, exaggerating national hatred and paving the way for the upcoming war.
All citizens and major powers are focusing on the possible international war. Who cares about Tang Fang and his "Morning Star Casting"?
Kenan Rupert was proud and regretful at the same time. It would be great if he could send that kid on the road with his own hands. In this way... it can also be regarded as revenge for his old friend.
He stroked the 'Starlight' badge on his chest, remembering that Clement also had one like this, then took out a pair of black leather gloves from the windbreaker pocket and put them on his hands, flexed and stretched the five fingers of his right hand, and looked through the gaps between the fingers. far away.
The brilliance of "Babylon" reflected a round of seven-color arcs on the front window of the shuttle, and the "Sky Garden" was not far away.
……………(to be continued)