Chapter 158, The Eve of Star Wars
With three thousand points of gifts in hand, Gu Hang felt the trouble of suddenly getting rich.
However, if you calm down and think about it, although there are many gift points, there are also many places waiting to be spent.
If he really wanted to follow his ideas, I would probably throw away all three thousand points of gifts and only get a few splashes.
Just like the Space Marine's gene seed exchange, if you smash all the three thousand gifts in your hand, only thirty seeds will come out.
Even if it is made by force, it cannot withstand being made.
Still have to plan well.
Making money is important, but how to spend money is also a matter of knowledge.
But there is no need to rush into this matter for the time being. The gift points have been obtained and they will not fly away. He still has a lot of time to make arrangements later.
He turned his attention to the 'important information' that could be activated in the [Event] panel.
What could it be?
With a thought, he clicked on the information.
When he really saw the news, a cold sweat broke out on his head.
He only has one thought now: Fortunately, he solved this [incident] and solved it relatively quickly. Otherwise, if he missed this piece of information, big trouble would have happened.
[Gorgon, the elder and master craftsman of this green-skinned orc tribe, once built a cosmic communicator when the tribe was strong to send messages to his former mother clan, the space green-skinned orc clan - the Iron Teeth Clan, A communication request was issued. In the communication, the location and cosmic coordinates of the Raging Owl were mentioned, and the main team of the Iron Teeth Clan was invited to come. 】
[After sending the message, there was no reply. Gorgon had forgotten about it. But in fact, his message was sent successfully, but he forgot to build the receiving part when making the communicator. A pirate fleet of the Iron Teeth Clan received the news and was heading towards the Raging Owl Star. 】
[In the near future, the tenth plundering fleet of the Iron Teeth Clan will pass through the astral tunnel and arrive at the transition point of the Raging Owl Galaxy. 】
[And coincidentally, there is an imperial merchant fleet that will cross the star tunnel and reach the jump point at about the same time. 】
……
Gu Hang couldn't even imagine what would have happened if he hadn't gotten this information!
That caravan was invited by him.
The Imperial Chamber of Commerce is one of the official organizations of the empire. If you want to form a merchant fleet that can sail within the boundless territory of the empire, you must obtain approval from the Imperial Chamber of Commerce and register as a merchant. Otherwise, you are likely to be treated as a pirate.
But fortunately, the procedures for registering as an imperial merchant are not complicated, and the threshold is not high. It will be fine if the identity and origin are clear, the goods transported each time are clear, and if necessary, you accept the tasks issued by the Imperial Chamber of Commerce.
Of course, a spaceship that can support navigation through the astral tunnel is indispensable.
When registering as an imperial merchant, the first and third items are generally more stringent. As for the second item, that is, regarding goods... it stands to reason that the requirements are also very strict. But in this kind of thing, sometimes it depends on everyone's ability.
Those who can do business with imperial merchants also need permission. Generally speaking, the one with such permission is the planetary governor.
In fact, as the governor of Raging Owl, one of Gu Hang's powers is to make transactions with the Imperial Chamber of Commerce.
The output of Raging Owl is very limited, but it requires important commodities from other imperial worlds. There is a huge profit margin. The amount of trade in the middle is controlled by the planetary governor. This is the basis for the past governors to find ways to gain power even when they did not have the support of cruisers and could not bring many manpower.
Of course, Gu Hang doesn't need to obtain power in that way now. However, it was different when I first arrived.
A month ago, he actively contacted the Imperial Chamber of Commerce through Ye Lixia, hoping that a group of merchants could adjust the route, pass by the Nu Xiao Galaxy, and conduct some transactions by the way.
This is actually a bit difficult. The size of Raging Owl Star is too small, and its past transaction records are... a bit shabby.
But what if Gu Hang is a member of the Gu family? In this regard, his family's identity still plays a certain role.
The merchant who came was named Wang Jiarong, and she was Gu Hang's cousin.
In addition to regular trade items, her ship also carried two items that Gu Hang specially ordered that she cared about, both of which were related to the Space Marines.
Space Marine power armor, and the biological equipment required for gene seed implantation surgery.
Whether it was for this hard-earned trade opportunity, for the specially customized products on the ship, or for the smiling cousin in his memory who had a good relationship with his predecessor, he had to find a way to save one and the other. caravan.
What's more, the 'Iron Teeth Clan's 10th pirate raiding fleet' mentioned in the intelligence came for the Raging Owl Star, and they would not take advantage of the possibility of conflict with the Empire's trade caravans. , to get it done in one fell swoop, should we wait until they complete the robbery before taking action?
With the capabilities of green-skinned technology, even if the imperial caravan ship is turned into scrap, the scraps floating in the universe can be collected by them and used as materials. Not to mention the various goods loaded in the caravan.
As for how to deal with the green-skinned pirates mentioned in the intelligence... there is definitely no such ability on the Raging Owl. There is probably no orbital defense on the entire planet, and not even a single starship can be found, let alone an active attack.
But isn’t there a ‘Quintet’ floating in the orbit of the planet?
A serious Imperial Navy main cruiser!
……
Gu Hang contacted Ye Lixia almost immediately.
When the female captain heard the news that a group of green-skinned pirates were approaching, not only was she not solemn or panicked, but she felt excited.
In the sky, responding to the governor's request and carrying out orbital strikes on the ground... Although this can be regarded as a feat of the navy, it is not as good as fighting a naval battle, annihilating an greenskin fleet, and saving an Imperial Chamber of Commerce business group. Incomparable.
The latter is the opportunity that Commodore Yelicia covets more, and it is the true merit of the Navy.
However, Yelicia was not dazzled by the news.
"What is the source? Is it accurate?"
"I can ensure accuracy." Gu Hang said, "During the battle on the surface, I captured a cosmic signal transceiver and mentioned it clearly. But there is no guarantee when the green-skinned pirate fleet will arrive. .”
Yelicia asked again: "Can you know the size of that fleet?"
Gu Hang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "This is where the risk lies. I can only tell you that that fleet should be the 'Iron Teeth Clan, the Tenth Plunder Fleet'. Specifically, how many ships does it have and what is the size of its capital ship?" …I don’t know anything.”
"Then this will be a big headache." Yelicia said, "I only have one ship here. If there are many greenskins coming and they are very strong, if I ambush them, I will fall into a trap."
"Yes." Gu Hang agreed, "So, is there any way to find support? We need more ships. Is it possible to call the Pegasus sector fleet and send more support?"
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"You don't need to tell me that I will do the same. However, we must also prepare for the worst: What if it is too late?"
At this time, Yelicia showed a clear mind. She longed for meritorious deeds, longed to destroy the enemy's ships in a mighty naval battle, gain glory, and wash away the impression of being regarded as a relative.
But equally, as someone who had achieved excellent results throughout the Disaster Navy officer training, she was not a fool. She is not cynical, she clearly understands that her life experience is not a burden, but a great help. As long as she continues to work step by step, no matter now or in the future, she will be one of the top people in the Pegasus Star District, at least a candidate.
Military exploits are of course important. But if the risks and costs of gaining military exploits are too high, it will be totally worth the loss.
If this naval battle had just been lost, and the Raging Owl Star had been destroyed, then it might have been okay. She would have just suffered the shame of being defeated or fleeing without a fight, and she would still have a chance to wash it off in the future. But if she fights recklessly and destroys the main cruiser 'Quintet'...
Death on a ship would be considered a settlement. Even if she survived, she would never have a chance to turn around in the future, and it would also bring huge disaster to her family.
The price was so high that she couldn't be cautious.
Gu Hang understood this.
He pondered for a moment and said: "We are not fighting alone. The imperial merchant fleet that came to Raging Owl Star was led by my cousin. As far as I know, in addition to a main armed merchant ship, she also has There are two frigates. We can ambush near the jump point. If the greenskin fleet encounters the merchant fleet, we can choose to join or not join during the battle depending on the situation."
By doing this, Gu Hang was suspected of betraying his cousin.
But in fact, otherwise, there is no way to convince Yelicia to take the risk and participate in this battle.
"It's feasible." Yelicia said, "But I have to say ugly things up front. The specific size of a green-skinned pirate plundering fleet is not fixed. Once the situation goes wrong, I will immediately choose to evacuate to avoid the edge."< br>
"I understand."
Speaking of this, Gu Hang felt quite heavy.
"You don't have to worry too much. Even if that happens, you will work hard to resist on the surface of the planet. When I gather the main force of the sector fleet, I will rush to support as soon as possible. As long as you hold on, there is no hope. ”
"Yeah."
Hearing this, what else could Gu Hang say?
I can only nod.
If the incoming greenskins are really so numerous and fierce that even a main cruiser like the Quintet will have to flee first, the Raging Owl will definitely be doomed.
Just hope that doesn't happen.
……
After talking to Ye Lixia, Gu Hang led the troops and left the ruins of the tower, returned to the base camp outside the garbage town, and then stayed away for the time being.
He wants to reorganize his troops here a little.
The 7th Garrison Division was basically dismantled down to its frame. The officers and other personnel were basically retained, but the soldiers were split into three units: the 1st Brigade, the 2nd Division, and the 3rd Independent Regiment.
These two and a half division and brigade-level units - the Xiefeng Brigade only has three battalions - have a total strength of more than 20,000 people, and equipment, ammunition, etc., are all allocated first.
In addition, Gu Hang also gave the three combined battalions of the first brigade and the full second division, a total of more than 13,000 troops, additional training in the "Beast Slaughter Group".
The 20,000 troops will then board the transport spacecraft that flew down from the Quintet and enter the starship.
This was the support Ye Lixia requested, and Gu Hang agreed.
Although... it is possible that if he encounters an enemy that is too strong, the female brigadier general may simply run away with his elite troops. However, Gu Hang had no hope of conducting independent resistance operations on the planet after the Quintet escaped.
That is unrealistic.
Instead, he got on board himself.
He had two thoughts:
First, if the enemy is stronger and Yelicia retreats from the battle, then he will try his best to persuade the lady to join the battle. If necessary, the 20,000 soldiers he boarded the ship and the four phoenixes he recruited urgently would be his strength in persuading Yelicia.
Secondly, if the enemy is really strong and cannot be fought, then... your life is at stake, just follow Yelicia and wait until the main fleet in the sector is reunited before fighting back.
But if he really ends up in the second situation, it will not only mean that Gu Hang's efforts over a long period of time have been completely in vain, but there may not necessarily be a chance to start over.
A planetary governor ran away with the Imperial Navy before the planet fell. This had huge political costs. When the time comes, he might still die if he goes to court.
Therefore, Gu Hang would not want to go to the second step under any circumstances. He needed to resolve the matter in the first step.
……
A few days later, the first transition point of the Raging Owl Galaxy.
Under the flash of blue light, four ships suddenly appeared from the void.
The largest of these four ships is about one-third the size of the Quintet, and is equivalent to the size of a main destroyer in the Imperial Navy.
This is the 'Beautiful Maid', an armed merchant ship. Although it is huge, there are only more than 20,000 sailors on it. The thickness of the armor, the strength of the void shield, and the firepower are far inferior to that of the main destroyer of the same size.
Next to the 'Beautiful Maid', there are three much smaller ships. These three ships are no longer merchant ships - although they will also undertake some cargo functions when necessary, they are three frigates. Each ship is about 800 meters long and carries more than 7,000 sailors.
Their owner is named Wang Jiarong.
This female captain, who looks like a girl, is wearing a white skirt decorated with golden patterns, and a golden gauze is wrapped around her body.
She stood in the captain's cabin, looking out at the boundless sea of stars from the far window.
Holding the white round-brimmed hat on her head, there was a hint of worry on her beautiful face.
Behind her, the huge ship control room was frantically calculating the information coming from the ship's Thinker array: they had detected the approach of another unfamiliar fleet at the jump point.
In at most an hour, the fleet will pass through the jump point and arrive in the real universe.
(End of chapter)