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Chapter 383, he really believed it!

Farches No. 1, the Palace of Time.

This is the ruling center of the Faches family. The Faches three stars have three governors, but in fact the other two are just symbolic positions. The real ruler is the head of the Faches family, Governor No. 1 of Faches.

The current head of the family is named Minnick Farches. Although he was already an old man, in fact, he ruled the Fachus family for only seven years.

Seven years ago, his father did not have the opportunity to undergo a third life-extending surgery and died at the age of 190; and he took over the family at the age of 80.

The way he took over was quite legitimate, the process was smooth, and there weren't many opponents within the family. But as long as a new ruler comes to power, he will almost certainly be questioned: Can you really lead us onto a more prosperous path?

And all rulers need merit to dispel these doubts.

Minnick is certainly no exception.

And the achievement he was interested in was Koruga.

He was the driving force behind the Faches family's request for Koroga. If, in his hands, he could break the prison of the galaxy and expand to the outside, then his achievements would be immeasurable.

And after he effectively captured Koroga and his most outstanding son served as the governor of Koroga, he indeed gained huge prestige - and then lost all of this prestige at an even faster speed. .

When he was recently punished by the empire and a huge fine came to his head, his reputation was trampled into the mud.

The dissatisfaction within the family is almost boiling!

One hundred and thirty billion!

This number is completely unacceptable. Many people in the family cannot imagine how they will come up with such a large amount of money in the next ten years - it may be possible, but it will cost them their lives.

Under these boiling dissatisfaction, after Minnick tried almost all his political efforts but was ultimately unable to resolve the fine, he received some secret guarantees and was encouraged by some people in the family. Next, he took an even crazier move.

He rejected all tax demands, expelled the tax collectors sent by the Imperial Tax Fleet, and sealed off the entire galaxy.

The Fachus do not have their own fleet, and the few small ships they have can't even fight against the Imperial Navy fleet, not to mention the tax fleet, which is mainly composed of transport ships and frigates. They have almost no active naval power.

But that doesn't mean they don't have the ability to defend and blockade.

There are starports on the three stars of Falches, as well as a starfort system built around the starport; on the orbital circle, there are satellite fortresses orbiting in orbit. With the anti-orbital firepower on the ground, the three planets will become three extreme A tough nut to crack.

The Pegasus fleet is here, okay; just half of the Pegasus fleet now is not okay. If we fight hard, we might lose more than a dozen ships, but we may not be able to defeat them in the end.

When Fachus took action to expel the tax collectors and blockade the galaxy, it was undoubtedly an act of rebellion.

Everyone in the Fachers family, including the head of the family, Minnick, clearly understands this.

However, after the sector government angrily issued a statement about the Falches family's rebellion, they still refuted it.

"Engage all external contacts we can reach to make our statement public:"

Minnick looked solemnly and said to the clerk who was writing furiously under his court:

"The Faches family has always been the empire's most loyal servants. The Faches Three Stars are the empire's eternal territory. We have never betrayed the empire in the past, are not currently doing so, and will never betray the empire in the future."

"On the contrary, the sector government headed by Ivan Martinelli, as well as the Winged Stars and Alliance governors who acted as accomplices, are the real traitors to the empire. They forged evidence, distorted data, and deceived the higher-level governments because of their own selfish interests. They are the real traitors who persecute good ministers of the empire and bear unbearable punishment!"

"We blocked the Fachus system not to reject the sacrosanct imperial tax. But since a year ago, the sector government falsified data and raised Fachus three-star to the third level of development, and the extra Reasonable taxes have become a heavy burden on the people of Faches, not to mention unreasonable fines."

"The tens of billions of imperial subjects of the Three Stars of Faches are outraged! And I, on behalf of the tens of billions of people, make an appeal to all those who have the right to know and should know how unfairly the Faches people have been treated: "

"We are definitely not traitors to the empire. The loyal Faches people demand that the reputation of Faches be restored!"

"We demand that the evil officials who betrayed the empire be severely punished;"

"We demand that illegal, unreasonable and unfair treatment be abolished;"

"Only on this basis will we assume our due obligations!"

...

After speaking the words he had conceived in one breath and recording them on paper, Minnick breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that it was unrealistic to rely on a statement to get rid of the charge of 'rebellion'. Imperial tax has always been a red line, and the empire has clear regulations on this.

But this statement had to be made.

Mainly for the convenience of quibbles in the future.

Although the imperial tax is a red line, in many cases, whether the so-called red line is that red often depends on many factors.

Minnick never thought about seeking independence, but it was necessary to show his firm stance with a tough attitude.

In doing so, Minnick had two most important goals, one of which has been achieved.

After expelling the tax collectors and sealing off the galaxy, the boiling opposition within the family was suppressed almost instantly.

Of course, those opponents did not extinguish their objections, but after Minnick made such a shocking move, they had to temporarily shut their mouths no matter what.

The big enemy is outside, and no matter how stupid anyone is, they know they can't fight among themselves now. Minnick is working hard to transform this disaster from his own mistakes to persecution from foreign enemies.

He successfully transferred the internal conflicts that he could barely suppress to the outside.

Now is the time to share the same hatred.

As for the second purpose, that is to erase the absolutely unacceptable number of 1300 billion.

At least it should be reduced to an acceptable level.

The most ideal situation, of course, is that there is no need for war, and the star region and the star region government compromise.

As long as they take into account the difficulty and cost of eliminating Faches, it is higher than the benefits.

How much power does it take to destroy Faches? It seems that the profit is 100 billion, but if Faches is destroyed, who will the empire ask for the 100 billion fine?

Do you want to search for it yourself? You might be able to get a few cents from the three-star Faches that were rotten after the battle.

What's more, doesn't it cost nothing to 'search'? How much military power does the empire need to station in order to generate more than 100 billion after a war in a place where the total GDP in ten years was only 200 billion even before the war?

Nothing can be changed.

To measure this, it is possible to solve the problem without going to war.

To this end, Fax's external personnel and their own personal connections were mobilized to lobby continuously.

It is really necessary to face war, and Fax must persevere in the coming war, and constantly release his willingness to negotiate and surrender, and is finally restored to peace.

During this process, everything is negotiable.

Should the imperial tax be raised to 30 billion a year? Can talk. Fines can also be paid. One hundred billion is not acceptable, but a figure of two to three tens of billions is acceptable.

What the specific conditions are, it depends on whether the power Fax showed in the battle is up to standard and how much it is worth.

These thoughts were swirling in Minnick's mind.

His secretaries have already gone down. They want to get the statement Minnick just said to the diplomatic department as quickly as possible. They will polish and add some evidence and data to prove that the content in the statement is true and reliable.

Then send this statement to all possible places as soon as possible.

After these secretaries left, the next person Minnick was going to meet was a key figure.

His name is Salihovich, a diplomat from the Alliance. He was stationed at the Alliance embassy on Faches 1 a year ago and is responsible for communication between the two parties.

This mechanism was actually established several years ago. Salihovich took over a year ago, and it seems to be just a normal job rotation.

Minnick calmed down and said to Salihovich seriously: "The alliance violated the agreement with us! You promised on behalf of your governor that no matter what happens next, the alliance will not be an enemy of Faches!"

Salikhovich spoke respectfully: "You are right, but we have not broken our promise."

"Then what do you mean by following the sector government and issuing a statement about the Falches rebellion? Who provided the information about Blackbird Heavy Industries and the omnic rebellion? Doesn't the statistics of Koroga's losses have anything to do with the alliance government? ? How dare you say in front of me that you didn't break your promise!"

"I need to correct you." Salikhovich said, "Our promise to 'not be an enemy' refers to declaring war on Falches. As for what you said, at the request of the sector government, we really have no No way to refuse."

"Glad-tongued! Your behavior disappoints me. Tell Gu Hang that he must have clearer support! If we fall and let Martinelli and Little Peddes and his gang take control of the Falches Galaxy, Your alliance will be the next unlucky one!"

"We, the Governor, fully understand this, which is why we support your tough stance against the sector government. However, what exactly is the so-called 'clear support' you are talking about?"

Lion Minnick opened his mouth: "Army, munitions, supplies! Return the 3rd Dragon Eagle Legion to me!"

Salihovich's attitude was very sincere: "I understand your request. Of course, the Alliance can allow the 3rd Army Group of the Dragon Eagle Legion to return to the Fachers station, but...please forgive me, are you sure that they have returned to Fachers?" What will you do after the Third Star? Will they be your help, or will they become a noose around your neck? They are the Astra Militarum."

Minnick was speechless for a moment.

He really wasn't sure.

Although the personnel of the 3rd Dragon Eagle Legion are basically Faches, they are the Astra Militarum after all. What will they do once the task of counterinsurgency is given?

This legion has always been on the three stars of Farches, so he is somewhat sure of it. As long as some officers are purged, publicity to the legion is strengthened, and they are emphasized that they are not traitors, but that the sector government is the traitor, these tactics may have an effect.

But now, it has been almost eight years since the 3rd Dragon Eagle Legion left the Falches Galaxy. When they suddenly come back, something big is about to happen, and he has no confidence at all.

Salikhovich's words continued: "The alliance's troops will not set foot on Fache's territory. In fact, I believe that you will not allow this to happen. As for arms and supplies, the alliance is willing to provide them to you secretly. But the blockade of the Star Sea makes it difficult for ships to pass..."

"Excuse." Minnick said coldly, "Gu's Trading Company belongs to your family, and the Pegasus Fleet belongs to your governor's fiancée's family. You want to transport goods, but you turn a blind eye and remain unaware. "

"But..."

"No more, I've had enough of your excuses. Supplies! Supplies! Supplies! From food to daily necessities; from conventional industrial products to munitions! We will urgently recruit more than 20 million troops next, and the alliance must bear the responsibility Part of the demand! The alliance and Farches are a secret alliance, this is what you promised!"

Salihovich's face was full of embarrassment, but under the fury of the Minnick family, he still had to reluctantly respond: "This is difficult. I need Governor Gu to personally give the order. However, I promise you that I will do my best. Contribute to this."

"Then do it quickly!"

Salikhovich bowed and left.

He was walking in the palace with a sad face.

But in fact, he was already happy.

"He believed it, he really believed it!!!"

...

Flying Wing Star, in the Pegasus Palace.

Martinelli, Little Peddes, and a circle of senior officials from the sector government gathered together.

At this moment, their faces were filled with panic that was difficult to conceal.

Faches rebelled... They actually rebelled!

"How dare they? How dare they?!" Little Pedders still looks like he can't believe it.

In his concept, there was never such an option.

As a planetary governor and an imperial bureaucrat, he never dared to think that someone would dare to rebel!

This is an option that should never have existed, this is an act of suicide, this is a choice beyond imagination.

Looking for death?

He knew they were pushing Faches very hard. But before that, he, Martinelli and others not only had nothing to worry about, but were actually very proud of it.

In their expectation, the next thing would be to watch Faches struggling to his death but unable to succeed, and then groveling to negotiate terms. They might make some concessions, even reduce the fine to a very low level, or drop the charges against them for violating the omnic ban, as long as Fachus bows at their feet.

However, Falches actually launched a rebellion, expelled the tax collectors, and sealed off the galaxy!

After their first reaction was shock, their second reaction was joy - wouldn't this allow them to eliminate Faches in a fair and just way?

So, the third reaction that followed was confusion.

This is natural. To eliminate Faches, to put it simply, who is going to eliminate him?

Sector government?

There are no soldiers and no generals.

Flying Star?

It's just the Planetary Defense Force. Can it defeat the Fachus? How to get there?

Star territory government?

Martinelli made a phone call and was scolded by his superiors.

"...You can solve the trouble you have caused by yourself! Every penny of the Star Territory Government is extremely precious, and it is impossible to wipe your ass! In any case, the imperial tax must not be less! Farches has to pay this issue 60 billion, and the 60 billion that will be paid every time in the future must be stable! Faqis is a clear rebellion and must be put down, and the traitors must be punished!"

"But..."

"No but! If you can't do it, you have to do it yourself!"

Such a cold word meant the end of the communication.

How to do it?

Martinelli's face turned gray.

"...Call Gu Hang quickly!"

(End of this chapter)