Chapter 1664 The Ice Ship’s Expedition
In June 833 of the common calendar, in the Black Labor Sector of the Empire, slave workers began to secretly build their own spaceship in the ice crystal asteroid belt of the 12th galaxy in the cold world.
They collected ice and fragments of asteroids as the hull, and equipped it with jump engines assembled from parts found in garbage dumps and abandoned factories. Their ships are greener and cruder than the small privateer ships of the marauders, but this is indeed their cosmic ark.
As long as it can be established in theory, it can of course be put into action. Tan Jize did not do much work in the 12 galaxies of the cold world, but he only made everyone believe this.
Slave workers from all over the world spent two months building twelve ice spaceships. All are of the standard of small passenger and cargo wheels. On the one hand, it is for confidentiality, and the target will be much smaller when taking action. On the other hand, with the available parts that the slave workers currently have in stock, they can only go so far.
More importantly, whether the ice-made spacecraft can be successful actually still needs to be tested.
If successful, the Empire's rule in the Helot Sector will be torn apart. People who pursue freedom and dignity will have a channel of hope. Even if you need to cross the sea of stars, even if you have a narrow escape, I hope that as long as you are there, you can always find your way out.
However, if it fails...
"If it doesn't succeed, at worst it will never come back." Tan Jize told everyone: "When we are ready to resist, when we are ready to risk our lives, when we are ready to die, we are already on the road to victory. .”
This may seem a bit high-sounding, but it speaks to the hearts of these people. Since they all dared to take the risk to escape on an ice boat, of course they were not afraid of death.
Those who are willing to embark on this adventurous journey may believe that the oppression of the empire is far higher than death.
The 2,000 bravest volunteers boarded the spaceship they built themselves. Of course, among them was the mastermind of all this, the visitor from Earth named Tan Jize.
Of course, many people still oppose it. The volunteers believe that this is their own business. Whether they succeed or die in the nebula, it is all determined by fate. There is no reason to involve other people. Mr. Tan brought them hope, and that was enough, without Li taking the risk with everyone.
As for the Sumi warriors who sent Tan Jize to the Hanshi Galaxy, they were crying and pleading. He was a member of the Sumi Liberation Organization. He cried and said that he was the one who brought his husband to the Heeros Sector. If something happened to his husband, he would not be qualified to continue living.
In short, the subsequent development of things was indeed very dramatic, but Tan Jize still took Miss Chunjun on Iceship 1. His attitude is still very firm: he is the one who incites everyone, he is the one who tells everyone that they can build ice ships, and he is the one who brings the star map to everyone. What reason does a self like this have to continue hiding in a safe place?
On August 20, 833 in the Common Calendar, just as the Ten Battles of the Far Coast Fleet had just begun, and the attention of the entire universe was attracted by the burning Cuiling Fortress and the Fuxi, these twelve ice spaceships Also embarked on a journey.
They will secretly sail to the Iron Prison Fortress on the edge of the sector - it was once an important military point of the empire and the home port of several high-speed cruise fleets. Mainly to deal with pirates and smugglers infiltrating from the Abyss Nebula.
Of course, after the war began, these elite patrol fleets with rich experience in peek-a-boo and anti-hide-and-seek were transferred away, and it was said that they were sent to the New World.
As for the fleet originally used for defense, it was said that it was transferred from the mainland. It seemed that it was not very professional, and even collided with friendly forces when changing defense.
The ice ship fleet seized this gap and successfully entered the vast abyss nebula. At this time, this dangerous but legendary expedition has officially begun.
Tan Jize has a secret star map obtained from a smuggler, which was given to him by Captain Hanford of the Ten Thousand Years Eagle.
However, we actually also need to make dialectical judgments. The reason why this kind of star map has become the exclusive secret of the outlaws is not because the Standard Shipping Association or the governments of various countries are doing nothing about it, but because it is not necessary.
Harsh astrological conditions, dotted routes that sometimes work but not working, unknown deadly cosmic radiation, and the strutting interstellar Leviathan will all become obstacles to normal traffic. Even if it is military access, it is only an extreme choice under abnormal circumstances.
In the Abyss Nebula, there are also pirates, cultists, privateers, and even slave ships operating.
Of course, there are also unknown cosmic Leviathan lingering in this galaxy. Some of these magical cosmic animals walk calmly in the universe, like elves from the galaxy; but some are very ferocious and dangerous, and will really treat all passing UFOs, especially man-made objects, as delicious food of.
Even the merchant fleet of the Toss Merchant Group, which occasionally appears in Nebula to do grudge work, must have been accompanied by various guards.
In Yu Lian's view, the great expedition launched by these small ice ships was certainly not as popular as the mighty Million Light Years Expedition launched by Great Khan Tommytelli. However, in terms of the difficulties and dangers that need to be overcome, they must definitely far exceed the latter.
However, this miraculous expedition spanning 10,000 light-years ended with a victory that everyone loved to see.
At that time, when the time came on February 4, 834 in the common calendar, Tan Jize and the volunteers pursuing freedom finally left the Abyss Nebula in an ice ship fleet and entered the stable range of the prime-life star group.
Twelve ice ships originally set out on the journey, but now only eight remain. Fortunately, because everyone had made various rescue plans before setting off, and would try their best not to abandon or give up in the event of an accident, the number of survivors remained at more than 1,800.
For such a difficult and dangerous voyage, only 10% of the crew was reduced, which is already a miracle. Yu Lian can be sure that the Great Khan’s two-million-light-year expedition, even with the star map obtained from the Enlightened Ones in his hands, was supported by tens of millions of soldiers and civilians and a well-trained fleet. , non-combat attrition must have exceeded ten percent.
That year, according to Tan Jize, they did encounter pirates in the Abyss Nebula, but they relied on their own face to support them.
"Face?"
"I do have quite a bit of face in the black (meow) road now. Probably because in April last year, when Jackass hung the flag for a meeting, I had a lot of fun chatting and laughing with many big guys on the road." He said with a smile. .
"I do remember that the people who met you were all rebel leaders from all walks of life, right?"
"Yes, the first priority of the meeting is to unite the various rebel organizations in the empire. Of course, it is unrealistic to expect these rebels from various races and sectors to obey the absolute leadership of the same leader. There is currently no such unparalleled hero in the rebel army. However, if they can keep in touch with each other through this meeting, share information, communicate with each other, and cooperate in fighting, then their efforts will be in vain," Tan Jize said.
As it turned out, the job was done well. All the rebels felt that they had received many benefits.
"So, what you call the second priority is to let all the extrajudicial personnel communicate with the rebel leaders?" Yu Lian suddenly understood.
"The rebel leaders need arms, medicines and even zero elements delivered from the outside world, while the smugglers only hope to have as many potential customers as possible. Of course, I don't have that much face myself, and in the end I rely on Mr. Sea Monster and Captain Ford’s connections also borrowed some of your power, so among the people who came to the meeting, there were also many powerful people in the underworld.”
"My power?"
"Your reputation has been spreading in the Abyss Nebula, even if you don't know it yourself. I think this is probably because during the previous Judgment War, you performed in front of all the black (meow) chiefs in the Abyss Nebula. The achievement of defeating the dreadnought by a single person is always the easiest to spread, and it is even easier to spread in the world of the underworld.”
Yu Lian couldn't help but think for a moment, and then dug out a little bit of memory from a certain groove in the cerebral cortex. Isn't this what happened when he and Feifei escaped from Brunhild? He still remembered that he abducted a star dragon from Brynhilt's ship, and then escaped the pursuit of Giafel and the others, all the way to the Abyss Nebula.
While eating hot pot and singing songs, they met the predator's Scarlet Throne on the road. At that time, the dreadnought had been beaten to pieces by the Imperial fleet and was in a state of panic all day long, which was just the right time for picking up heads.
Those who do not know how to seize opportunities will definitely be punished by the spirit of the universe. So, Yu Lian simply stopped doing nothing and took Feifei and the others to rob the boat.
Speaking of which, if it hadn't been for the star dragon Sephorus abducted from Brunhilt, the ship-grabbing operation would not have been successful. I don’t know how he is doing now or whether he will still be healthy after being released. I hope he returned to the dragon group safely and was not preyed upon by the giant Leviathan bird passing by.
"I wasn't working alone, and there were no other people watching," Yu Liandao said.
"Of course I believe you. But all the big guys in the Abyss Nebula are announcing that they were present at that time. Some even said that they gave you a little help and then formed a relationship with you. Deep friendship. Unfortunately, most people in Abyss Nebula believe them.”
"In other words, I suddenly gained a lot of old friends?" Yu Lian spread his hands.
Tan Jize also showed his hands: "Even King Gong Ao, the number one pirate king in the universe, can become your nephew, let alone others?"
Yu Lian suddenly felt that what he said was quite reasonable.
In short, on February 6, the ice ship fleet arrived safely in the Sanqi Star Territory and received supplies here. By this time, the Ice Fleet was completely safe.
This is a star region sandwiched in the center by the Abyss Nebula, the Kingdom of Cirke, the Republic of Minlan, and the Principality of Hyal. From the transportation location, this star region is considered a commercial transportation and strategic location, but because there are almost no naturally habitable planets, there were no immigrants in the early days of the interstellar voyage, and there was no inherent territory since ancient times. Once said.
Because of this historical origin, and also because of the strategic balance between nearby countries, this Sanchi Star Territory has truly become a no-nonsense zone.
By the time the Galactic Civilization Council was established, some space pioneers began to build space cities here, transform Earth-like planets, and form several autonomous territories. Internal autonomy, sovereignty is entrusted to some major powers. As long as you pay some management fees and military rights of passage every year, it is equivalent to finding a powerful country to provide you with independent protection.
This is actually the current state of peace in most autonomous territories throughout the universe.
As for Tan Jize and his followers, they are already ready to enter the Tuswa Autonomous Territory.
"The sovereignty of this autonomous territory belongs to the Toss Merchant Group. There are three space cities under expansion, and an Earth-like planet is undergoing corrections and needs laborers. They have approved my entry and even provided identity certificates to the slave workers. Tan Jize said.
In fact, unlike what many people imagine, all countries are happy to accept these runaway slaves.
Anyway, the household registration information of most imperial slave workers is in a mess. Especially in remote star areas like Helots, most people have never appeared in the household registration database of the Prime Minister's Office from birth to death.
On the contrary, if it is a noble or bureaucrat who is forced into exile after losing the struggle, the Dominion side will think twice and hesitate.
Regarding this area, the Blue Star Community, which took Mr. He Wen in and was used by the empire as an excuse to start a war, must still have a strong say.
But no matter what, a group of escaped natural cows and horses had an advantage over the noble men with proven bloodlines when they fled. This can only be said to be a trick of fate.
"After entering the country, if they want to go to the Alliance, they can also find a way in the Dominion." Tan Jize added: "However, most of them are still planning to stay and live there, and have already discussed getting one on the transformed planet. There are still some people at the Pioneer Farm who are planning to build a formal smuggling ship and look for an opportunity to return to Helots.”
"If they can make a round trip safely, wouldn't this become a stable route?" Yu Lian said casually.
Well, the word "walking the line" is really disrespectful to these people who resisted the tyranny of the empire. Yu Lian quickly apologized silently in his heart. But for a while, he couldn't find a more appropriate adjective.
Tan Jize agreed with this statement: "Indeed, once this wiring channel is established, it can become a long-term bleeding point for the empire. However, I don't think this will last for too long. The empire is not a fool. In other words, the efficiency of their actions And the mobilization capacity is unreasonably high, far exceeding the limit of such a large universal empire. They will definitely fix this loophole in at least two years..."
"Unless?"
"Unless the Galactic Empire falls into a long period of turmoil and loses direct control over the Helots and other frontier star fields." Tan Jize said.
Yu Lian didn't have high hopes. He thought of a certain world line created in the dream world. On that world line, the border star areas including the Helots were really restricted, but after I calmed down, I still had to obey the orders of the heavens honestly, and I was even more submissive than before. .
"Anyway, you have finally completed the miraculous expedition. Congratulations, Lao Tan. Even if you retire now, you will definitely leave a name in the history books."
"When I was studying at Shire University, my biggest hope was that I could one day promote the legal construction of the community. I really didn't dare to hope for anything in the history books." Tan Jize said: "Sometimes, people can create What achievements do not lie in oneself, but in who one works side by side.”
Yu Lian was a little embarrassed by the praise, and said quickly: "However, compared to your achievements that will go down in history, I am even more relieved to see that you are still alive and healthy."
In fact, Yu Lian breathed a sigh of relief when he received Tan Jize's call.
In the timeline of his previous life, Lao Tan was indeed one of the protagonists of a stormy era. Such a heroic figure who should leave a place in the history books should not perish in some dark corner of the universe.
However, the materialism of the world's will will be reflected in many aspects. The protagonist of the previous timeline will also die in this timeline because of a small accident.
Regarding this point, a large number of "protagonists" who died at the hands of someone are a very sufficient argument.
Tan Jize could feel Yu Lian's rejoicing, and there was a touching smile in his eyebrows: "Perhaps I can live because your power can interfere with cause and effect, right? So you gave me such good luck."
This flattery was a bit otherworldly, and Yu Lian really found it useful.
At this time, Tan Jize said again: "However, when I was supplying supplies at the Mori Space City in the Sanqi Galaxy, I occasionally got some news, which may have some relevance to the current war situation."
(End of chapter)