Him and their stars

What Yu Lian and the others brought was indeed good news. Antiques, precious metals and zero-element substances from the last civilization worth at least two billion stars, as well as ancient alchemical products and technological products whose value is simply inestimable. With these profits, Yang Xiyi can at least make a down payment for his large-scale construction plan.

The soldiers who have worked hard for a long time in the Governor's Mansion, as well as the soldiers who came from the mainland, can indeed get a bonus.

"Wait, down payment? Are you planning to do something?" Yu Lian was a little surprised.

In an era when the average annual income of senior technical workers and low-level office leaders in this alliance is only about 10,000 Xinxing, two billion is already a quite huge number.

What's more, as I've said many times before, the engineering and infrastructure technology in this universe are very science fiction. And we should also know that once the technology becomes science fiction, the cost will naturally not be too high.

According to Yu Lian's estimate, two billion satellites are enough to build two more planetary shields and ten artillery positions on each of the two inhabited planets, New Lushun and New Yumen. Supplement all towns with more than 10,000 people with an alloy closeable armored wall and various enemy-proof trenches.

...Of course, the above costs do not include the required military equipment. But there is no need to worry about this. Although the mainland cannot send fleet support immediately, and the military command headquarters cannot persuade the men in Congress to provide money, Marshal Paris still has the authority to mobilize the materials in the warehouse.

In addition to the reinforcements from the two Marine Corps divisions and four surface defense divisions that were already in place, the old man also sent over all the weapons and equipment needed for Yang Xiyi's first step defense plan.

Those with excess can even deploy hundreds of automatic fire platforms in the six star systems on the border of the Governor's Mansion.

To put it bluntly, Father Paris had already done the bulk of the work for Yang Xiyi through gritted teeth, and the rest should be just the project payment and basic material costs. Why is 2 billion only enough for the down payment?

Yang Xiyi said sheepishly: "I want to build another star port in New Lushun, a large one that contains strategic strike weapons. Plus a new orbital dry dock, which can of course be used to dock and repair large warships."

"Oh, it can't be for my throne number, right?" Yu Lian asked with interest.

"Your Dreadnought can only be regarded as an unexpected surprise." Yang Xiyi paused: "Father Paris has already made an agreement with the Iron Army Alliance. They will transfer two nano-maintenance ships from their active forces at a low price. For us.”

Yu Lian was startled for a moment, then smiled.

When it comes to robotics technology alone, those Pallarians who insist on disguising themselves as robots are definitely among the top three in the galaxy. The culmination of their robotics technology in battleships is the so-called nano repair ship.

This kind of large warship... well, considering the issue of armament, it can only be regarded as a large engineering ship. Although they are often thousands of meters long, the firepower they carry can only be used for self-defense at best. But the shields and armor are really hard.

However, her real combat effectiveness lies in the tens of thousands of various types of engineering robots and hundreds of millions of nano-maintenance robots carried by the ship itself.

In a battlefield where artillery shells, missiles and various energy torrents are flying everywhere, nano repair warships are running around the battlefield like medical officers wearing heavy armor. The large and medium-sized engineering robots carried on the ship have the ability to quickly travel through the universe. Each one will carry dozens or even millions of nanorobots and appear next to friendly ships that need help most.

Whether it's damaged important equipment or torn armor, they can perform emergency repairs. At critical moments, you can even serve as the ship's defense force.

In short, on the battlefield of the fleet battle, this is equivalent to bringing two nannies with timely recovery of health.

In addition, it must be said that the material science of the Iron Army Complex is still good. The so-called nano-repair ship, whether it is the ship or the robot's defense, is still very powerful.

Who doesn't love wet nurses? Not to mention the wet nurse wearing heavy armor.

"I heard that Chairman Nichta's construction plan now includes sixteen nano-repair ships ordered from the Iron Army Complex." Yang Xiyi said.

As mentioned before, if we must be more realistic, the nano repair ship is not a battleship but an engineering ship, and naturally it is not within the scope of the "New Continental Arms Limitation Treaty".

In any case, if this orbital dock is built, the overhaul plan proposed by Chief Kong Qingyu to Yu Lian can also be put into action.

Of course, such a plan is not an ordinary infrastructure project. The funds Yang Xiyi can use are indeed only a down payment.

"What about the follow-up? You don't want to create a fait accompli in this way and finally force the Earth to pay?" Yu Lian asked: "I do think that the Lords of the Earth are more likely to kill you first. Use it to offer sacrifices to heaven, and then default on your debt."

"It doesn't matter. I've already found the next home. I got a loan from Mediterranean Bank."

The predecessor of the Mediterranean was built before the 15th century in the Earth Age. It was formed by the merger of Willis Bank, Genoa Bank and Florence Baldi Bank established by Italian profiteers. After so many years of development, it has become the largest and most capitalized commercial bank in the Blue Star Community, and it can also be ranked among the top ten in the Galaxy.

Yu Lian was confused and said: "But the backstage of Mediterranean Bank is from the Imperial Party."

"Yes! The brother-in-law of Mr. Mao Yuanzuo, the leader of the imperial faction, is a director of the Mediterranean Bank." Yang Xiyi shrugged: "However, I am a soldier, I don't understand politics, and I don't understand what factions are. Of course, in Shangyan, Shang, on the contrary, I also pledged the first-round development rights of that planet to them."

"Which planet?"

"It's the planet on the pirate treasure map, the one where the legacy of the Enlightened One came from. I've heard Eleanor say that it's an Earth-like planet covered with half tundra and half frozen soil. It has water, air, and vegetation. , ranking among the top few in terms of mass among the Earth-like planets we have discovered so far. Now, the Governor-General of the New World has tentatively named it Green Jade Garden Planet No. 14, and is submitting it to the Earth for approval. The development progress of the resources of the Mediterranean Bank will not be slow. It is estimated that in three to five years, it will have an official administrative district name, maybe it can be called Xinjincheng."

Indeed, regardless of those natural conditions, a planet where the remains of the Enlightened Ones exist can itself prove that it must have huge planetary transformation value. But who can guarantee whether the earth contains precious resources that make people salivate?

All in all, if everything goes well, the developer's profit from the first round of development will be at least hundreds of billions.

More importantly, according to the "New World Development Treaty" signed by various countries, when the development and colonization of habitable planets reaches a certain scale, surrounding galaxies can be directly included in the territory.

This is an unparalleled achievement in opening up new territories! Even if it's money in the bank, you can't resist the temptation.

Well, although the Bank of the Mediterranean and the imperialist Co-Prosperity Party behind it are happy to see the political allies currently in power showing up in the New World, they will definitely be happy to cooperate with Yang Xiyi because the offer is too much.

"It's just that when commercial banks discuss business with the military, they don't go through the National Defense Committee, but through the military chief somewhere..." Yu Lian showed a weird smile.

"You want to say this is a precursor to warlordism, right?" Yang Xiyi sneered.

"Moreover, the local military leader actually dared to pledge a newly discovered livable planet to a commercial bank..."

"You want to say that this is already the behavior of warlords, right?"

"Teacher Yang, although our country does have a lot of warlord admirals, governors, and military commanders, warlordism and real warlords are two different things. You are not born into a famous family. You have an uncle who is a congressman and an uncle who is a big capitalist. . I’m really not afraid that the Bank of Mediterraneo will come back to you after a lot of trouble, and at the same time, it will cause trouble for the Chairman.”

After all, it was our Kaizi brother who appointed Yang Xiyi as the chief military officer in charge of the New World. After all, that was the personnel submitted by Marshal Paris. Generally speaking, the chairman would not veto any suggestions made by the old marshal.

Of course, if Your Excellency, Chairman, breaks up with the Co-Prosperity Party because of this, I will still be happy to see it happen. It would be best if they died together. Yu Lian thought.

"How could I make such a mistake?" Teacher Yang said with a smile: "Although the project plan was negotiated with the bank under the leadership of this temporarily formed defense commander, the actual contract was signed by the colonial star area still in Xinyumen. Governor, this is a business relationship between the Governor's Palace and the bank. By the way, Governor Jiang Yudong is still an old acquaintance of yours. He has mentioned you to me several times. He also said that when you arrive, he must rush to New Lushun to pick you up. Wash off the dust. He already set off from Xinyumen last week, he should be arriving at the station soon, right?"

"Jiang Yudong? Who is it?"

Yang Xiyi suddenly didn't want to speak. In other words, he didn't know whether he should continue talking. Fortunately, after Yu Lian struggled for a few seconds, he finally figured out a little bit of information from a certain groove in the cerebral cortex, and then nodded suddenly.

"Oh, Mr. Politician who is a Chameleon! He has done well and has become the Governor of the Region?"

There are only two habitable planets among the Community's colonies in the New World, New Lushun and New Yumen, with a combined population of less than two million. Of course, for national defense security and trade transit considerations, the New Lushun Galaxy also has an orbiting space city, home to 200,000 people.

Generally speaking, the governor of the entire New World star region is elected by one of the three governors of the two planets or the mayor of the star port.

Mr. Jiang, the digital chameleon, had only been acting as an agent before. After last year's election, he became the official governor. Now, not even a year has passed, but he has been promoted to half a level?

Putting aside other things, just talking about the level of promotion, Mr. Jiang is indeed a talent. However, why is such a digital chameleon so cooperative? You know, if something goes wrong, he will be the one to take the blame. But for a professional politician, the first professional quality he needs to possess is to shirk the blame!

Faced with Yu Lian's question, Yang Xiyi's eyes seemed to be a little dodgeful, and he said in a not too forceful tone: "Big, probably because Mr. Jiang Yudong is a member of the Blue Political Friends Party, and it is said that he has a good relationship with the Chairman. . As a member of the ruling party, he should also be hoping that we can avoid possible invasion by predators, right?"

Yu Lian chuckled in his heart. If all the ruling parties were so responsible, what kind of revolving door would be needed? To put it bluntly, isn’t the purpose of the multi-party system just to shift blame?

"Mr. Jiang wants to run for the Senate after his term as governor expires. However, his status in the party is not high, so he needs to seek support."

"Isn't he a relative of the Chairman?"

"...Who with a high status would come to the New World to be the governor? In comparison, the relationship between the Chairman and you is closer. He has called you 'our hero' more than once in the formal parliament, 'I My brother Yu Lian'."

Yu Lian suddenly got goosebumps all over his body. Before he could scrape them off with a feather duster, he heard Teacher Yang say again: "Jessica has formed a flag bearer club within the Political Friends Party. They are all young and powerful members of the party. It has been formed and Mr. Jiang has been invited to join."

Yu Lian carefully recalled Mr. Jiang Yudong's appearance. He is of average height and appearance. He is not a handsome man like the Chairman, but he has a fairly approachable temperament. Because he is good at changing faces, he has very good expression management skills, so he is also well-maintained. He should be in his early forties. His appearance...well, he can be regarded as a young man for the time being.

"Sister Jessica, are you willing to take him to play?"

I remember that Teacher Yang’s wife, Jessica, has become a member of Congress. Because he is young, has a good image and is close to the people, he was already an influential columnist, investigative reporter and news column host before entering politics. For the ruling Blue Star political allies, such a top-notch "political vase" is needed.

Of course, after all, Mrs. Jessica's husband is also a man who has two general stars in his thirties, and his career in the military is expected to be promising. Her vase attributes naturally add another layer of aura.

Therefore, it’s really hard to tell which of the two of them achieved who.

He said nothing again, although there are many strange things about being independent in the party, Yu Lian really didn't expect that Mrs. Jessica, with such thick eyebrows and big eyes, could also form a clique!

"This is an exchange of resources. To put it bluntly, it should be regarded as a mutual watch between young politicians." Yang Xiyi turned his head and looked at the ceiling, no longer meeting Yu Lian's eyes.

"...So, what does this flag bearer club have to do with our youth club?" Yu Lian said with a smile.

Yang Xiyi showed a confused smile: "Haha, I don't understand the affairs of their political circles and congressmen. In addition, this youth club of yours is just a mutual aid organization for young people and has nothing to do with the political world. Of course, in theory, it has nothing to do with politics. It has nothing to do with the military, it just happens that there are more young officers.”

"Oh, you actually understand the nature of the organization better than me, the club chairman! Why don't you join the party now?"

"I'm busy with everything, so I don't have much time to participate in extracurricular activities." Yang Xiyi said.

Yu Lian looked at the innocent expression on the other party's face and suddenly understood a lot: "Hachiman and Simon are still not here, what exactly are they doing in Xinyumen?"

"I'm not a member, I don't understand."

"Have they already eliminated Governor Jiang Yudong?"

"Don't talk nonsense. You are not a student but an active military officer. You must speak responsibly."

"I heard Feifei mentioned last time that the youth club was going to establish a branch in the New World. It is said that it is supported by powerful people." Yu Lian stared at Teacher Yang closely.

"I had no idea."

"I also heard that the Red Star Fund Company is planning to integrate the small mining industry in Xinyumen according to the Hongfeng Factory model and build a factory."

"It has nothing to do with me at all."