Chapter 1738 New Era
In this way, a consensus was quickly reached in a meeting that might have produced a fierce struggle.
It sounds like a bit of a joke, but when the three major shipping groups and the six major banks have made their decisions, the bosses of the Standard Shipping Association do not want to become the last bastion.
You know, no matter which field it is in, the most stubborn fortress must also be the one that suffers the most misfortune. Capitalists are certainly the greediest, but they must also be the softest.
However, the business tycoons present really couldn't understand. They had clearly agreed to become evil capitalists together, and had agreed not to lose their status? Have you agreed to resist the government's tyranny together? Why did the people from the shipping company and the bank just vote?
So, after the meeting ended, when Amida Berenkeste's projection disappeared from the conference room, a certain director who was acquainted with her still shouted to stop and was about to leave Astri. He didn't care that there were other council colleagues present, so he lowered his attitude to the lowest level on the spot.
"Lord Astri, seeing that old Med has made great contributions to the Enol family, please give me some pointers!"
This man who could be his grandfather called him with such an honorific title, but the little fat man of the Ainol family didn't feel uncomfortable. He just glanced at him with interest and said with a smile: "We just occupy the space in your company." Some shares are a very legitimate business partnership without any personal dependence. Is your humbleness unreasonable? ”
"I always just express my gratitude." The old director kept smiling like a servant.
If he walks out of this door, he will be a business tycoon sought after by reporters from major financial media in the alliance. A giant figure who can trigger economic turmoil in several countries with just a tap of his feet. However, it is more important for him to pretend to be a servant here.
Astri remained silent for half a minute, as if he was choosing what to say, or determining how many people were listening.
However, after a brief thought, he finally relaxed: "In the next six months, the presidents of four of the six major galaxies will change. There will also be certain changes in the crews. As long as the subsequent turmoil is...well, haha, you are a big boss in the ship energy system, so it shouldn't be affected too much."
"This..." The old man's eyes widened, but before he could scream, this kind-hearted young man patted his shoulder and said earnestly as if admonishing a junior: "Don't think too much, Med. Sir, follow the government If you follow the rhythm, you will be safe. Your company is a major taxpayer and a major contributor to the country's stability. Of course, you have more than 80 million employees, most of whom are technicians working on the track. "
Besides expressing to the other party that he understands, what else can he do?
Astri laughed and said hello to the directors who were not offline before walking away, leaving behind the energy industry giant who was heartbroken.
I have 80 million workers under my command. How much will the annual labor cost increase according to the government's requirements? Can we avoid the new tax increase bill? The old capitalist was still thinking about how to do the accounting, when he heard the complaints from the other directors in the room.
"I also have 30 million people. If I can't use labor dispatch in the future, I will have to support at least 30 million more people. If we really have to establish a 10-hour work system and a minimum wage, the profits will be very meager! I can't afford to support me. The day team and the rowing team! ”
"You just can't afford the Tianjin Football Team and the rowing boats. I can't even afford my seaside paradise. I obviously chose the land myself, designed the manor myself, paved the beach myself, and just grazed my cattle on the shallow sea. Ten thousand golden sheep fish. I didn’t even have time to live there for a day!”
"Haha, who here is not mainly engaged in shipbuilding and shipping? Who doesn't have tens of millions of workers? That lady... no, isn't that what the princess meant? We must comfort ourselves. Workers, whoever does not do well will make Azure Palace unhappy, and they will have to die. Hahaha, go to hell, all of them will die!”
In fact, it's not really like death. One thing to say is that the alliance bosses are very particular about what they do and don't like to destroy the body. This is much more particular than the imperial devils opposite who are prone to destroying people.
But for capitalists, losing wealth and social status is probably even more painful than Ling Chi's nine tribes.
"Okay, the eldest lady has given us enough face. I think the bank and the shipping company will not be as decent as today, right?" said an old man who looked serious.
The audience fell into an unspeakable silence.
Although successful capitalists are greedy and ruthless, weak in body, and in a moral slump, no one dares to deny that they are all smart people. They immediately realized that if there was intense turmoil in the banks and shipping companies, wouldn't this mean that there were also problems within the Thirteen Companies?
"How about Beifeng, Thor, Taita and Future Laboratory?" These military-industrial complexes and cutting-edge science departments are the real lifeblood of the bosses.
"Everything seems to be stable. I heard that the workers of Polaris have actually been working for ten hours, much earlier than the commander's speech."
"You should have said this before."
"The Guerrilla Association and the Extraordinary Administration are really at war. Do you really know nothing about it?"
"Civil War among the Thirteen Families?"
"Don't talk nonsense! Your Excellency's thinking is too conspiracy theory, and it is not in line with your status at all. Remember, there is no Thirteen in the Alliance!"
"Yes, there is no such thing as Thirteen!"
As a result, the atmosphere at the scene became even more depressing. The business tycoons suddenly realized a problem. Whether it was the domineering Princess Rainbow Rose or the friendly Astrid Ainol, in essence, they were not from the same group as themselves.
They didn't come to the meeting at all, but came to give ultimatums one by one, and one by one, one by one. What is the essential difference between these thirteen families who dominate the alliance behind the scenes and the Dragon Kings of the empire?
Of course, the discord between the extraordinary nobles was not something that mortals like them could contemplate. They just know that since Princess Rainbow Rose dares to appear in front of the stage, it can only mean that the rulers have reached a consensus.
When they thought of this, the directors of the Standard Shipping Association really had no time to continue their mental infighting. They must return to their respective companies to take charge of the overall situation and adapt to the new alliance policies.
The directors of the Standard Shipping Association are certainly far from the only capitalists in the alliance who have this consciousness.
Therefore, just before the Grand Commander Feinor Berenkat officially began to perform his duties, many things that could not be solved by any Grand Commander had been solved. Based on this alone, he will definitely be an excellent national leader.
Of course, the premise is that we don't officially go to war with the empire and suffer a huge defeat with a loss of troops.
Fortunately, the people of the Belenkester family have never liked being superior, and they are very natural in all aspects.
After going offline, Yamida Berenkeist returned to her luxury airship. She had just drank a small cup of herbal tea when she received intelligence from the front line: "The imperial fleet has approached Canchuan? Are we? The space city has just been rebuilt, and the branch of Zhijiexing Bank even sent some gold coins as reserves? Isn’t the imperial fleet here to rob it?”
Behind the light curtain, a Montmarie man wearing the uniform of an Alliance lieutenant general reported: "It was just an outpost fleet composed of light cruisers and destroyers. They retreated only from the Larite system, which was two jumps away from Canchuan. ”
He was as meticulous as he was reporting to his superiors.
Well, in a sense, the current Princess Rainbow Rose is indeed her superior. Less than ten minutes after Feano Berenkeist was appointed as the commander-in-chief authorized by Congress, he gave his daughter the position of "Assistant for Defense and Security Affairs."
This is a non-permanent position, but it is indeed a high-power position that has the power to direct all units related to "national defense and security" such as the military, intelligence agencies, and police agencies.
Of course, neither father nor daughter of the Bei family seemed to think there was anything wrong with this arrangement, and neither did the congressmen or the public. Many people even said: "If the princess directly becomes the commander-in-chief, we will be relieved."
"That is to say, the imperial fleet has not entered the Cross Nebula channel."
Lieutenant General Montmaris from the Alliance Chief of Staff nodded: "The main force of the Imperial Army led by Marshal Este still set up a defense line along the galaxy at the junction of Feimo and the Cross Nebula. They deployed three Titans here. If Once we advance to Canchuan, the supply line is too long.”
Yamida smiled: "But, we have five Titans and eleven dreadnoughts on the Canchuan line. Does the empire look down on us?"
"This..." The lieutenant general's expression showed a hint of unnatural humiliation.
"However, the empire has deployed six Titans in this small city. They are indeed looking down on us. There is no doubt about it."
"...Admiral Akbar believed that if the Empire did not reach Chancheon, it would not be an invasion."
"Even if they arrive at Canchuan, it is far from an invasion. After all, it is still in the neutral zone." Princess Rainbow Rose smiled: "Where is the Colossus?"
This is actually Miss Bei's only concern.
"It can be confirmed that the 'Emperor's Staff' that was used against the Spiral Nebula last time is still within the empire and deployed in the Gollen system. As for the 'Wrath of the Sun God', it did appear in Feimo a week ago. There is more than one Intelligence channels can prove this. Admiral Akbar believes that this was deliberately shown to us."
"Very good, I completely agree with the opinions of the frontline generals."
"However, the temporary shogunate of the Imperial Army stationed in the Elaba system has sent letters to all forces, asking them to surrender, including the warlords we have supported and the autonomous territories within our traditional sphere of influence. Moreover, they are based on this Released in the name of the Imperial Protectorate of the Feimo Star Territory.”
"Is this the Protectorate?" Yamidala was delighted: "Then who is the Protector?"
"This is still being verified." The lieutenant general hesitated for a moment, his voice became softer unconsciously, and he said in a consultative tone: "...the staff believes that if we cannot deploy 'Miss Yulian' to Canchuan in time, , it is difficult to guarantee that the empire will exercise restraint.”
Yamida Berenkeste paused for a brief moment, then smiled and said: "Even if the emperor places his palace in Feimo, he cannot use force against all the big and small forces in Feimo. There is no need to make extraneous matters. Tell me. General Akbar and everyone on the staff, on behalf of the commander-in-chief, I would like to thank them for their hard work.”
"However, if our vassal swears allegiance to the empire and we don't respond, it may cause a chain reaction." Montmarie said.
"I understand, thank you. Your Excellency, the Commander-in-Chief, will convene a military information meeting within twenty-four hours. Please be more prepared."
(End of chapter)