Chapter 516, Führer? Come with Us.
Mr. Gu gave too much...
Zhai Guangshan was about to vomit blood after hearing this.
"What did he give? Isn't the Star Region Government good enough to you, Granya, and your Shipbuilding Group? Did they buy you off with a little benefit? They gave too much, how could they give more than the Star Region Government? Before this, you were the stars of the entire Star Region! Orders, raw materials, policies... What didn't the Star Region Government give you? Even when you wanted the entire Granya planet, the Star Region Government found a way to give it to you! Even the entire Menghe Fleet, the Star Region indulged you, allowing you to have such a strong influence... Is this how you repay the Star Region Government?"
Zhai Guangshan almost cursed out the three words "ungrateful wolf".
Fisher on the opposite side also felt a little embarrassed.
Even he himself, now thinking back, was a little obsessed when negotiating with Gu Hang.
Although the conditions were very tempting and they gave a lot, they were at least rare goods, so they wouldn't agree to it on the spot, right?
Although he would agree in the end, shouldn't he be a little reserved?
"Alas..." He sighed in a pretentious manner: "There is no way. Mr. Gu is bringing the righteousness of the Central Empire and the Space Domain Government, and there is a large army approaching. What else can we do?"
"The Menghe Fleet has been sent to you!"
"If they force their way in, what can we do with the fleet? Does anyone dare to order a direct war with the fleet of Commander-in-Chief Gu, the head of the Southern War Zone appointed by the Empire? Wasn't the leader of the star zone also your confidant? He brought a large group of elites to block Gu Hang, who came alone, and didn't dare to say anything and let him go?"
Zhai Guangshan's face was so gloomy that water was about to drip out: "Then your Shipbuilding Group just gave up the industry that has been operating for hundreds of years?!"
"Don't talk nonsense." Fisher waved his hands repeatedly, "How can you say it's giving up? It should be said that we have found a new opportunity to take the entire Shipbuilding Group to a higher level..."
Speaking of this, Fisher roughly told Zhai Guangshan the conditions given by the alliance.
It was not very detailed, nor was it very confidential. But despite this, Zhai Guangshan still became more and more silent as he listened.
Orders? Market?
Is Menghe Star Region bigger than the Alliance?
Raw materials?
Is Menghe Star Region more abundant than the Alliance?
Moreover, after the agreement was reached, it did not mean that Granya lost everything in Menghe. On the contrary, they still had it, especially in the future, when the Alliance was likely to have a deeper control over the entire Menghe Star Region, it would be more secure.
On this basis, the market, orders, and raw material support provided by the Alliance were not provided by the Menghe Star Region.
That was not only the resources of the more developed Dragon Eagle Star Region represented by the Alliance, but also the entire Eastern Universe.
After all, the Alliance was now supported by the Universe Government.
There was no benefit, only disadvantage, to go against it.
And if these things were just icing on the cake, it was not impossible without them. After all, the Shipbuilding Group had a good life under the support of the Menghe Star Region Government.
However, many things that come next are completely beyond the reach of the star domain government.
Gu Hang promised that the Shipbuilding Group could invest in the two current shipbuilding centers of the Alliance in the future.
Tianma and Yunluo.
These two star regions, as well as several star regions around them, have strong shipbuilding industries.
In the future, the Shipbuilding Group may even have the opportunity to directly invest in the shipyards of Feiyi Star and Yunluo Star; even if it is a bit difficult to directly build a large factory at the moment, the Alliance has at least developed a Baishuo Star shipyard for them.
Although it is a small factory, it is a little worse than the scale of Granya, and it can't even build cruiser-level ships. However, the foundation is not bad, and it can build destroyer-level ships, merchant ships, and transport ships, which is already pretty good.
For Granya, this is a piece of fat meat.
If the Shipbuilding Group really wants to invest in places like Feiyi Star and Nuxiao Star right away, they don't dare. They are too big and too expensive.
On the other hand, they not only have the opportunity to invest, but the Alliance will also invest in them.
This investment is not just about giving money.
As the only place in Menghe Star Region that can build large ships, Granya is not the most important thing.
As Zhai Guangshan said, if it is just this conventional price, what does it count for? The Alliance gave a generous price, but Menghe Star Region is not unable to match it. In fact, Granya is unique to Menghe Star Region, but not to the Alliance. Therefore, even if Menghe is a little poor, it will still want to keep Granya even if it loses everything; and no matter how much the Alliance spends, it must consider the cost-effectiveness.
However, the Shipbuilding Group has the opportunity to invest in the shipyard under the Alliance, which is a condition that Menghe Star Region can never meet. They don't have this condition.
This is irreplaceability.
In addition, the Alliance's investment in Granya is not as simple as money. The most important thing is the consulting team that comes with the investment, as well as the most critical technology.
Gu Hang has clearly agreed to bring the construction technology of the Moon-class cruiser to replace a dock of the ‘Zhenhe-class’ originally built by Granya; if everyone cooperates happily, the alliance will also consider arranging more technical support and will transform a dock for the construction of a giant-belly-class merchant ship into a dock for the construction of a ‘Holy Grail-class’ battlecruiser!
How can the Shipbuilding Group resist such conditions?
Even the reserve is gone, and it slides directly to its knees.
Similarly, this is also the reason why Zhai Guangshan shut up.
If it were money, he would sell everything he had to keep Granya; but the two conditions of mutual investment given by the alliance were something he could not meet no matter what.
What else can he do?
But Zhai Guangshan did not give up so easily.
He said, "Do you know the policies of the alliance? How do they treat enterprises?"
Fisher sighed and said, "Indeed, this is what we were most worried about at the beginning. The system implemented by the alliance is not very friendly to us. However, this is also in the conditions that Gu Hang left for us. In fact, there are private business entities within the alliance system. While obtaining the corresponding job level, you can give up all government subsidies and obtain income according to the business situation of the business entity, and the group still belongs to us."
"The only two things that need to be changed are, first, to manage employees in accordance with the alliance's way; second, after accepting the investment and support of the alliance, you must complete the production tasks according to the requirements of the alliance."
"After discussing these two conditions, we feel that they are completely acceptable..."
Hearing Fisher say this, Zhai Guangshan became anxious: "Have you ever thought that he might be lying to you! Let their troops come in, and then they will control Granya in the name of investment or by arranging tasks. Why do they keep you? At that time, what room do you have for resistance?"
Now, it was Fisher's turn to be silent.
Indeed, this is the biggest risk.
There have been many discussions within their shipping group.
What if they cross the river and then demolish the bridge? Even if they don't take action right away, they can wait for ten or eight years. The cooperation between the two sides has deepened, the penetration has become stronger, and the size of the two sides is completely different. The shipping group has begun to be largely controlled. Then what is the use of their so-called "private" and "the group is still ours"?
They will be kicked out at will!
However, in their discussion, this risk was eventually ignored.
The reason for ignoring it is not because it is not important.
But... there is no choice.
The reason is very simple. If you don't believe in the credibility of the alliance and think that the alliance will mess with you, then instead of worrying about being digested by others in ten or eight years, it is better to worry that they will be angry and forcibly occupy Granya now.
The Menghe Fleet can stop the Alliance's advance fleet, but when they increase the stakes, the "Fire Star" that is rumored to have beaten the greenskins to a pulp in the Iron Tooth War will come over, what can the Menghe Fleet do?
And why should we resist?
Are you trying to rebel by resisting the commander-in-chief of the Southern Theater?
Of course, Fisher didn't want to make these words so clear to Zhai Guangshan.
He thought about it and just advised vaguely: "Cooperating with Commander-in-Chief Gu is not only an order from the universe and the central government of the empire, but also a realistic choice. Of course, we may have another choice, but in comparison, the alliance is closer and that choice is farther away. Head Zhai, you have to think it through yourself..."
"What choice? My loyalty is witnessed by the Emperor of God!" Zhai Guangshan emphasized it first, then he paused and continued, "But serving the Emperor of God does not mean to follow the Alliance unconditionally. We may have a third option..."
At this point, the door of the conference hall was suddenly pushed open.
Zhai Guangshan stopped talking at the right time and looked out. He saw Commander-in-Chief Gu, who looked quite young and energetic, striding in on the red carpet that was laid all the way to the door.
Gu Hang even had a smile on his face: "What is the third point? Sorry, I just arrived and I seem to have missed some of your conversations? Do you mind sharing it with me?"
Zhai Guangshan responded with a fake smile: "Sorry, it's just some private conversations, it's not convenient to tell Mr. Gu. Let's get down to business. The Alliance's invasion of the Menghe Star Region must be stopped. Your series of actions are all violations of the imperial decree and undermine the administrative structure of the Menghe Star Region. I have repeatedly protested to you, but your actions have not only not been restrained, but have become more and more serious, and have even touched Granya..."
Gu Hang looked at Zhai Guangshan gently, listening to his long speech, but did not respond to a word.
Slowly, Zhai Guangshan's momentum in speaking also weakened.
He is at least a star region head, and can be regarded as a local lord. When meeting the bigwigs of the Zhouyu government, they will also give basic respect, unlike Gu Hang, who does not respond to a word?
The anger in my heart rose.
He stopped the topic and asked Gu Hang with some anger: "What are you laughing at, Commander-in-Chief Gu? You don't seem to respect me at all."
"No, on the contrary." Gu Hang sighed and said, "I really respect you, President Zhai Guangshan. It is precisely because of this respect that I listened carefully to your last words to see if there is anything that can save you."
"Save me?"
"Yes." Gu Hang said frankly, "We have some evidence about you, about the "choice" you talked about with Chairman Fisher. You may not be as loyal as you say, and you have not made the right choice as you say. On the contrary, your choice is too wrong."
"Slander!" Zhai Guangshan was furious.
"Whether it is slander or not, your words don't count."
"Does it count if you say it?" Zhai Guangshan retorted, "You are the commander-in-chief, it's true, but when did you have the power to decide whether a star field leader is guilty?"
Gu Hang spread his hands and said, "Indeed, I don't seem to have this power. However, I brought someone with power."
Zhai Guangshan was stunned.
The door of the conference room was pushed open again.
It was a man wearing a leather jacket, leather boots, and a high-top hat with a retro flavor.
There was also a badge on his chest.
It was a radiant light shape.
Seeing this outfit and this badge, Zhai Guangshan was finally stunned.
He knew what it symbolized.
The Tribunal, the Flash Tribunal from the Eastern Universe.
This Tribunal is not a powerful Tribunal with a huge reputation like the Silver Tribunal, nor is it the three most famous Tribunals of Heresy, Demons, and Foreigners. They are still young and have not been established for a long time.
But in the Eastern Universe, the reputation of Flash is not small. Because the purpose of their Tribunal faction is to establish a foothold in the local area, and the main area of activity is the Eastern Universe.
Regardless of the ability of the Tribunal faction itself, at least, the Empire's power regulations for judges are here.
From this perspective, the Flash Tribunal does have the power to convict him.
Of course, this is impossible under normal circumstances.
Why can the Silver Tribunal make such a big name?
Isn't it because they have done a shocking thing of overthrowing a chairman of the Universe?
Why don't other small Tribunal factions learn from it? Is it because they don't want to?
That's obviously because they don't have the ability.
The Flash Tribunal wants to make trouble for Zhai Guangshan... How many divisions and fleets do you have in the Flash Tribunal? Do you dare to think of such a thing?
Even if it is an assassination, with the ability of the Flash Tribunal, can it deal with the guards and bodyguards around Zhai Guangshan?
It's very difficult, and once it fails, the Flash Tribunal will probably suffer crazy revenge from Zhai Guangshan.
But now, it seems that there is no problem.
The Flash Tribunal has power, and Gu Hang has ability.
After realizing this, Zhai Guangshan was really panicked.
"Head of State? Please come with us." The judge said.