Him and their stars

The next day, according to the original plan, I went to check the armament and training status of the militia.

The militia is not a retired professional soldier, but is closer to the nature of a local famous militia. The salary they receive also comes from local finance, and theoretically they do not receive a penny from the earth. As a result, the Military Command Headquarters only has supervision and guidance rights for them, but does not have any command or personnel rights.

For Yu Lian, the special commissioner, today's plan is naturally just a formality.

What surprised him a little was that the quality of the New Seville militia was actually quite good. Although the discipline is unsatisfactory, the equipment is okay, and it can be seen that many people have really seen blood.

"This is just the so-called tough folk custom. To put it bluntly, in remote star areas, which planet is not like this? Dana and her family are even more exaggerated than me. The cowboys even have mobile fortresses and armored airships!"

Miss Lilia Alfonso, the militia commander from Waterdeep City and the local security chief, sneered.

"These guys are far from a real army!"

Yes, Yu Lian wouldn't even bother to participate if he hadn't discovered that the person in charge of the event was Lilia.

The so-called militia system of the Blue Star Community is generally implemented in some remote star areas. In these remote galaxies that are not major transportation routes, the security situation is always unsatisfactory, and there are always some interstellar lawless elements scurrying here. Due to cost and administrative power considerations, the community government does not have enough security maintenance forces in these places, so it can only open up its authority and directly transfer local law enforcement powers.

Of course, this is also a way of respecting the rights and interests of local citizens! There is absolutely no such thing as the conspiracy theories in street stall literature, and there is absolutely no political game between local governments and the earth!

Take New Seville as an example. This planet, inhabited by more than 20 million Earthlings, is theoretically within the administrative region of the Far Coast Star Region. But in fact, the command authority of the militia, which has a total number of one hundred thousand, belongs to more than ten municipal governments of various sizes on the planet.

The defense zone of the Community Navy's Ninth Fleet, also known as the "Far Shore Defense Fleet", also includes it. However, although the starry sky of Luna Galaxy belongs to the Far Coast Fleet, the law enforcement power on the planet belongs to the police force and militia.

Well...the main force of the police force and the Marines stationed here are basically on the neighboring planet Lumina, so the surface and sea of ​​New Seville belong to the militia.

"But because of this, there will occasionally be armed fights between cities over one or two very large emperor blade fish."

After all, this is the age of the universe, and everyone will not start fighting over the fishing grounds. However, if you encounter the Emperor Blade Fish, it is another matter. This overlord that lives in the oceans of New Seville is on average over a hundred meters long and more than five hundred tons. Whether it is fish bones, fish meat, fish oil, or viscera and gastrointestinal secretions, they are all of great use and can be regarded as treasures all over the body.

If it is an ancient individual that is more than two hundred meters tall, it has even reached the level of a fantasy beast, and zero element crystals can even be precipitated from the body.

It’s really easy to understand, right? In the age of the earth, even for water sources, there have been armed fights involving tens of thousands of people, let alone a big fish that can sell for at least nine figures?

"Yes! That's why I said that many local celebrities in remote star areas of the community are no different from warlords."

Lilia rolled her eyes at Yu Lian: "Yes, you can call me Your Highness now. How about it? Don't you regret it?"

Yu Lian sighed and showed a distressed expression: "Classmate Lilia Alfonso, you can't just return to the comfort zone of your hometown for a short time and indulge in vulgar taste. Could it be that you have simply forgotten your Is it ideal? This planet is so involuntarily involved in the whaling industry, don’t you want to see some positive changes?”

"Okay, okay, I know that Captain, you have the world at heart, how can I, a daughter of a rich man from the countryside, dare to compare with Fina and the others? I just lack consciousness!" Lilia said angrily.

"Anyway, Yu Lian, do you need soldiers now? I have the final say and can transfer a thousand men to you."

"I thought your warlord problem was already serious. Do the militias in other cities listen to you?"

"The last armed fight was several years ago. The main opponents in the past few years have been poachers, stowaways and fugitives who came from the Far Shore Nebula. There have been more and more of them recently. There are still There are those huge groups of bloodfin fish monsters, and these monsters have become more and more violent recently. Dad and other mayors also know that there will be no good results if we continue fighting like this, so we have already established a public security coordination Committee. Every six months, militiamen from various cities gather together for a month of training. I am the only lunar person on this planet, and I grew up here. I participated in several militia camps before going to college. After training... I am still a bit popular here." Lilia showed a sweet smile.

I feel that the problem of warlordization will become more serious!

Yu Lian looked at the girl who seemed to be the most "silly and sweet" in the student union, and suddenly felt that the sea here was more suitable for her.

Lilia added: "I did ask Dad. At the last mayor's meeting, old Mayor Charlie of Red Reef Islands did propose to build a sea light rail. From the largest Emerald Harbor in the southern hemisphere to the largest city in the northern hemisphere , which is Waterdeep City. Once completed, more than 70% of the islands in New Seville will be directly connected by rail trains."

The economy of Nuevo Seville is indeed based on tourism and fishing. Fortunately, not every local snake is so short-sighted. Once this transportation artery, which can be called the entire planet, is built, the isolation and isolation between these maritime cities will become a thing of the past. At least inside this ocean planet, a more powerful cycle will be formed.

From this perspective, the wise people on this planet are not particularly hopeless.

"However, we have not yet fully decided whether the light rail route will adopt the design of the Alliance or the Republic of Minlan. It is indeed more expensive from the Alliance, but it has more sufficient technical support. Minlan The conditions there are very favorable, but the light rails they built have had several problems."

"It's better to use the ones from Minlan. However, we have to tell those profiteers that we are responsible for the main materials ourselves and ask them not to recommend some messy middlemen. In addition, we should follow the principles we discussed before. The plan... is to add one more condition, asking them to take the lead in introducing Koromi people’s foreign trade officers to introduce the cultivation and processing technology of Luo Algae.”

Lilia nodded: "I have already told my father. He said that he would give it serious consideration and ask a scientific consultant to start research. But, Yu Lian, are you sure that highly nutritious alien algae like Luo algae is suitable for growing on Red Reef?" Do islands grow?”

"Always try it first! As long as all operations are in compliance, species invasion will not occur. As long as the algae are cultivated, higher-quality rare seafood can be cultivated based on this, and a large-scale rich farm can be built at the same time. nutritional feed,

In this way, nutrient-rich finished feed can be imported into the New Tennessee system not far from here, which is the hometown of Miss Dana Jefferson, greatly increasing the production of agricultural products there.

Then, the New China Territory, which is being vigorously developed, will be able to obtain a stable, more convenient, and naturally cheaper food input channel. The development progress there will naturally be greatly improved.

This is Yu Lian’s layout for the entire industry chain.

He didn't know if this was fanciful, but at least the girls felt that there was a high possibility of success.

"But, first of all, it's the construction of this maritime light rail. Yu Lian, our time is limited. If we can't see the results, I won't be able to talk even to my father." Lilia bit her lip. , showing a worried look.

"Don't worry, since I have decided to do it, I must have a bottom line. When will you see that I have a bottom line?"

Lilia glanced at the other party and said helplessly: "Yes, yes, Master Yu Lian is full of wisdom and strategizing. As long as you don't rush to the front every time and make people worry, I will believe you!"

"Ah ha ha ha ha... This is also a man's romance. Good girl, you have to respect this kind of romance!" Yu Liang laughed twice.

Lilia sighed, her eyes suddenly softened, and there was an indescribable emotion.

"Where's Fina?"

"I just communicated that I had already departed from Fei Port and went to Riga D Star Port for interviews."

The Luna system has a large military starport, which is under the jurisdiction of the far-shore defense fleet. Mainly responsible for the material and logistics transfer of the fleet, plus ship maintenance. Of course,

Lilia's eyes lit up, and just when she was about to say something, Yu Lian had already stood up: "Then I'm going to leave now! By the way, Lilia, didn't you say you could mobilize 1,000 militiamen? Then let them remain Let’s look at this state now. Waiting to do something big. Waiting for my good news! Yes, good news in every sense of the word!”

Just leave like that? We just sat down and had lunch! Lilia bit her lower lip, looked at Yu Lian's leaving figure helplessly, and sighed sadly.

I really owe you my last life! She shook her head, dialed the terminal, and started to make a call: "It's me! I thought about it, how about each city dispatching some elite manpower to form a rapid response force of a thousand people? Yes, I I think so, if the light rail is built in the future, there will be an even greater need for a mobile force responsible for security around the rail!"

Almost at the same moment, behind a certain gas giant planet called "Luna C" more than two billion kilometers away from New Seville, a medium-sized armed cargo ship with a full sense of assembly was slowly passing by. It followed its orbit and headed towards the colorful and magnificent nebula little by little.

Its hull is entirely black, and the hull is almost invisible as it travels through the time and space of the universe.

This armed merchant ship named "Ten Thousand Years Eagle" is considered a quite famous smuggling ship on the road. Captain "Black Hawk" Hanford is also a top smuggler who has been in the galaxy for almost fifty years. He also has tens of millions of bounties on his back in the empire's sphere of influence. He can be considered one of the most prestigious men on the road.

He is a Wookiee, with long and thick limbs and an equally thick torso. At first glance, he looks like an enhanced version of a gorilla. He does have the wrist strength to break steel bars, but he is also an experienced old captain.

Now, the boss is having lunch in the ship's canteen with a guest who has just boarded the ship. He was very polite to the guest who had just boarded the ship.

"Brother Black Moon, we have cooperated many times, but this is the first time I see you come to the transaction site in person." The captain said.

"This time is special." The other party said with a smile.

The man known as "Black Moon" is an Earth "man" with average height, average build, average appearance, and very average presence. He wears a close-fitting power soft armor. Although he was dressed like a third-rate motley crew, and although he would be impossible to find if he were thrown into the crowd, he was actually a more famous robber on the road than Captain Hanford - "Earl Black Moon".

The scope of activities of the thief Earl Black Moon, who is a proud prince, kills every ten steps, robs the rich and gives to the poor, is indeed mainly within the community, but his reputation has already spread to the underground world of the entire galaxy.

Even in the underground taverns in the most remote and desolate star regions, there are people happily talking about the story of this thief who made even the emperor return defeated.

Captain Hanford also knew that although the other party's current ordinary appearance was impeccable and showed no trace of disguise, it was really not the other party's true face.

He has seen each other several times, and each time he looks different.

"Special?" The captain was puzzled. He doesn't think there's anything special about a bunch of fake drugs, no, generic drugs. He has dealt with weapons, anesthetics, and even Zero Element and Qiming Legacy.

"Yes, the goods are special, the timing is special, and traders are also special. It just so happens that I have been on earth for a long time, and I also want to come out and meet my old friends." Earl Black Moon smiled at Hanford: "How are you doing recently? My grandson is coming Are you in college?"

This smuggling boss, who is quite famous on the black (meow) roads of the whole galaxy, nodded: "Yes! He can actually be admitted to the Alliance Ocean University! Haha, although he may not know that there is a grandfather like me. , but you still have to prepare the tuition fees. This child is different from me and can change his way of life. "

"Then you have to launder your tuition fees. The most powerful ones in the alliance are not the Extraordinary Administration and the Guerrilla Association, but the Internal Revenue Service!"

Mr. Captain's cheek, which was densely covered with hair and ferocious muscles, twitched, showing a distressed expression.

"You are wrong about this! The Extraordinary Administration and the IRS are basically the same company, and it is not uncommon for guerrillas to catch tax evaders," he said.

The old captain was about to complain a few more words about the evil money-hungry capitalists of the Alliance, when he received a message from the first officer on the bridge.

"Beyond our 2-point astronomical unit, there are two assault ships running parallel to our ship... They must be the patrol fleet of the far-shore defense fleet!" said the first mate's voice.

"Continue to monitor! Keep the second engine warmed up and turn on the mirage system!" the captain said.

The first mate said yes, and then heard him say again: "Then, you and the passengers, all start taking turns to eat."

Captain Hanford gave the order step by step, but there was no sense of tension. In the eyes of this free man who travels in the stars, the surveillance deployed by the defense fleet on the far shore is no different from a sieve. In other words, the border surveillance networks of all countries in the galaxy are sieves.

Seeing Earl Black Moon looking at him with a half-smile, he explained with a smile: "I actually run this channel often! Although the far shore nebula is very dangerous, there are still certain rules! Tomorrow, there will be a jump channel. The meeting will be opened. This is a secret that only us old scoundrels have mastered. The Community Navy does not know about it. Even if they find us, they will only give up after a symbolic pursuit. "

"I understand. Moreover, based on the performance of your ship and the ability of the crew, the two assault ships are no match."

"Don't say such terrible things! I'm just a businessman, and I don't dare to have such trouble with the official family." Captain Hanford quickly shook his head.

Just as the captain said, the two community patrol ships may not have noticed them at all. After running parallel to each other for a few minutes separated by two astronomical units, they turned directly. The two sides traveled farther and farther, and soon left the radar's capture range.

At this time, the crew also began to take turns coming to the cafeteria for lunch. In addition to the crew members of the "Ten Thousand Years Eagle" who looked like outlaws at first sight, there were also a considerable number of ordinary passengers dressed in simple clothes and dusty from the world.

"It's not the slave trade! I won't do this kind of cheating thing where you can't have a son without hair! They're just refugees and stowaways." The captain explained to the count.

Earl Black Moon said that he had no doubts, and if they were slaves, they would definitely be wearing restraint devices, but he still asked curiously: "Across from the Nebula on the far bank, is the empire's sphere of influence!"

"Oh, it's all about living. There's nothing wrong with being a subject under a certain empire lord! If that lord still has some conscience, he might be able to earn some family fortune after working hard all his life, and he can be regarded as the spirit of the universe. Good fortune has been given.”

Earl Black Moon nodded noncommittally, and his eyes swept over the passengers who were about to eat.

Although Captain Hanford was a big smuggler, he generally looked pretty good. The meals provided to these refugee stowaways are quite good. Although most of them are canned foods with high salt and preservatives, at least the portions are sufficient.

Earl Black Moon was originally just planning to take a casual glance, but when "his" eyes swept across the crowd, his gaze froze, and a playful smile gradually appeared on his ordinary face.

"Captain Ford, where did these stowaways come from?"

"That's it. Alliance, Ralt, Vero, oh, and of course the New World. This is already a bus lane across the universe!" The captain just smiled, and then quickly realized something, his expression sank.

"You have to be ready to wash the floor."

After leaving these words, Earl Black Moon stood up and walked straight towards the dining crowd.

He ignored the attention directed towards him and walked directly to the corner, standing in front of a person sitting by the wall with his legs crossed.

This person should be a human being, because he is wrapped in a dusty robe. His gender and age cannot be determined, but he can tell that he must be a small man. He, or she, carefully held a plate with canned meat and bread, and ate in small bites.

The other party seemed to have sensed someone approaching. He tightened his robe and tried to keep himself as close to the wall as possible, trying to make himself as little transparent as possible. Poor innocent and helpless.

"I also like to change my identity and see the world from a different perspective. This will not make me get carried away and forget the fact that I am a human being. So, I understand your fun." The count said.

The figure huddled under the robe seemed to be even more frightened, shivering, and the thin arms stretched out under the robe could barely hold the rice plate in his hand.

No matter how you look at it, this scene is a bully bullying a lonely stowaway. After being stunned for a short time, the passengers present became more or less agitated. They were all refugees, so naturally they did not dare to react violently, so they could only express their support with their eyes.

Earl Black Moon seemed completely unaware and continued: "However, the work that follows is very important to me, and I cannot let go of any hidden dangers."

The gray cloak put down the food plate in his hand and put his hands under the cloak.

"You are a psychic, right?" Earl Black Moon said.

The other party remained silent.

"...We have the same astrolabe, so I can feel your aura, your spiritual energy fluctuations, your current level, and even the abilities you are currently using." Earl Black Moon stopped his smile, and his voice suddenly There was an extra hint of chill: "But apart from that, I can feel more! Tell me, why does an individual... have such a strong smell of blood? Why can an individual feel such dense fluctuations of life?"

"Dang!" Suddenly there was an ear-splitting crash in the air.

I don't know when, a tentacle like a giant scorpion's tail extended from the shadow covered by the gray robe, went around behind Earl Black Moon, and then launched an attack.

However, the count didn't look back, he just raised his left hand. I don't know when, but there was a sharp butterfly dart between all her fingers, which unfolded like a fan, and the hooked tentacles of the scorpion tail were caught in it. In an instant, the latter seemed to be strangled by four or five steel cables at the same time, unable to move at all.

The man finally raised his head. Under the stained gray cloak, there was a delicate and beautiful face of a girl, pitiful, delicate and moving. If it weren't for the reddish-brown and black double pupils in her eyes, anyone would think that she was just an ordinary high school girl.

"You shouldn't have seen through this!" she roared, her voice hoarse and low, like a lone wolf forced into a desperate situation.