Star Chart’s Edge

Chapter 62: Rapids and undercurrents

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The head command room of Tiangong.

"I'm not sure whether the signal can be broadcast. It should be said that this is a serious emergency. This emergency has gradually caused panic among the people in the living area..."

"A serious invasion event not only breaks the third type of contact law between earth civilization and extraterrestrial civilization, but may also trigger the first interstellar war between earth civilization and extraterrestrial civilization..."

"According to reliable information, since the Tiangong military headquarters learned of the existence of extraterrestrial civilization two years ago, it secretly dispatched a task force to make contact. Upon arrival, the task force encountered a devastating blow from the extraterrestrial civilization. We will provide further information on the follow-up information. follow up… "

"Strongly request the Tiangong to evacuate the Tokta star field to avoid direct conflict with the Tokta civilization. Facing the attack of extraterrestrial civilization, we have paid a huge price, and we will be unable to stop the Tokta stars... "

"We have paid a certain price in terms of personnel. The new military plan will be launched within the week. This is a life and death battle. We will wait and see..."

Secretary-General Mi Shaotian turned off several news broadcasts in the living area and said to everyone present, "Everyone has seen that the current public opinion guidance in the living area is beyond our control. If allowed to develop, it may affect the entire life. the stability of the district”

Five days ago, the call sent by the General Staff to the Tokta star field using high-power radar was captured by some civilian receivers that broke through the electromagnetic shielding. It took only five days of fermentation to create the current situation.

Fortunately, ten days ago, the military had ordered the garrison to station in the seven major living and working areas for control. Otherwise, the streets and alleys in the living areas would have been filled with demonstrators.

"This is a war against all mankind in the Tokta Star Territory. We must not be lenient." Major General Ivanov, commander of the Ground Service Corps, looked at the people present and said, "With the help of new mechas and combat uniform technology, we are enough to create super Warriors, whether in terms of strength or speed, are not far behind those with abilities, but they have improved a lot compared to before. They can be said to be the new hope of this war."

Everyone had previously received a message from the Nanmen ship about the battle of the Zeus. Even if the Titans, the main enemy of Tocta, had not been completely wiped out, the few remaining ones could not cause any harm to the Tiangong.

They regard the Soul-Eating Beasts and the Behemoths as their biggest opponents. Due to the scarcity of the Behemoths, their threat cannot be compared with the countless Soul-Eating Beasts unless antimatter bombs are poured onto the surface.

"I don't recommend fighting to the death with the beasts on Tokta. We should use our technology to find SDS deposits in the shortest possible time, and then leave directly after mining a sufficient amount." Fan Zhuoxin spread his hands and looked towards Yeager, the president of the Academy of Sciences, was sitting opposite.

"Our Academy of Sciences has started preparations for relevant work five days ago," Yeager said after thinking for a while, "But I still hope that my people can land on the surface to sample and study the entire planet. After all, creatures beyond our cognition can be born." The planet is very valuable for research.”

"Dean Yeager, when the time comes, I will arrange for people from the special service team to assist you in taking samples," Tian Xiaoyun said.

"Thank you, Counselor Tian"

"Shao Tian, we still need to work on public opinion in the living area. If possible, we can hold a press conference to tell the public the general situation and let the public believe that we are capable of maintaining the safety of everyone's lives and property." Captain Du Xinmin said seriously, "In addition, closely monitor the information sent back from Tokta. I want to know the situation of Tokta as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, Captain, the communications of the special service team are all encrypted by the system. Even if they are captured by other radars, they are just a string of garbled codes." Tian Xiaoyun said confidently, "I'm just worried that the conditions on Tokta are limited and only towage is required." It is impossible for a mobile communication device to transmit messages over long distances.”

"We'll see. All we can do now is have complete trust in them."

"General Ivanov" Du Xinmin continued, "Your three divisions of the ground service corps, a total of three mecha corps, are the main force of this Tok Tower battle. You must reach a good tacit understanding with the air service corps."

"Understood, Captain" Bai Yunfei, commander of the Ground Service Corps and Commander of the Air Service Corps, stood up and saluted.

"Six days later, the Tiangong will arrive in the Tokta Star Territory. You should prepare well," Du Xinmin said solemnly, "Victory has always been a booster in people's hearts."

Area A5 of Tiangong Hao Life.

"Hey, give me some applause. Mr. Andrew has a hard time creating public opinion." In the conference room, a thin Asian man clapped his hands and said, "Here, give you a round of applause."

Andrew didn't pay attention to his sarcasm and said, "Thank you, Brother Lan."

"Oh, you old man, you are so old, you call me brother? I can't afford it," Lanskin said.

"You're so pushy, and you're not afraid of being caught by the garrison." Orlando sneered.

"Sorry, there was a traffic jam on the road just now. I'm late." Andrew walked straight to his seat and sat down. "Brother Lan is the chief of the police station in District A7. If you want to arrest him, you have to ask Brother Lan if he agrees."

"Humph" Lanskin snorted coldly.

"Orlando, you are the chairman of the union in District A4. You are the most critical step in my plan." Andrew lit a cigar and looked at Orlando with a smile.

"Mr. Andrew, Brother Andrew!" Austin said angrily, "You are so high-profile that the people from the Security Agency are eyeing us. What else can we do now? We can't do anything!"

"You know, not only do we have to keep our tails between our legs now, but our respective industries are now unable to make ends meet and are losing money every day!" Orlando shouted, slapping the table.

"Originally I wanted to report my performance during this period to everyone today, but it seems that no one is interested?" As the president of the A3 District Chamber of Commerce, Andrew is also the big steward of the Black Faction of the Skull and Bones Society, running the Black Faction. Most of the private industries are the main source of income for black faction operation and maintenance.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Andrew smiled, "Then I will simply dictate. According to the past inspections of us by the Security Administration, the maximum is four months. Even if we do nothing, have no income, and operate and maintain expenses for these four months, counting The other seventy-seven percent is... 5% of the net profit I made for the company in the past four years." As he spoke, Andrew raised five fingers to indicate to everyone, "The amount is so low, I don't plan to continue talking. , do you have any questions?”

"So what's the matter with the fact that you've caused trouble all over the city?" Orlando was still a little angry. "I've lost a lot of people here."

"Brother Orlando, I know you are the first to bear the brunt, but times are different now. In the past, if you paraded to show off, the people in power would pay attention to it and pay the bill." Andrew exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Now the ship's surname is Du." , have you seen so many soldiers on the street? They have been prepared for a long time!"

"Everyone here is the mainstay of my association, and they are also the leaders of my black faction. The white faction's group was so high-profile before, we have to be a more high-profile person and let them see." Andrew said solemnly, "Finally let's Let the people from the Bai faction finish the job."

"You mean... diverting trouble to the east?" Austin frowned.

"The white faction's people were fighting for power and suppressing our black faction some time ago. It's time for us to do something," Andrew said with a smile.

"Currently, my black faction controls two areas, A4A7, and his white faction controls three areas, A1A2A6. His white faction's Hughes and I are competing for control of area A5, and Andrew is also competing with the white faction's people for control of area A3." Austin said solemnly, "I recently received news that Hughes from the White Faction has reached out to Area A7 and is very close to a gang called Dragon Club there."

"Does the White Faction want to start a war with us?" Lan Sijin said angrily.

"We don't need to fight to the death with the White Faction." Andrew sneered. "Hasn't the Security Bureau noticed something recently? Let the people from the Security Bureau fight with the White Faction. Wouldn't it be better for us to reap the benefits! "

While the Black Faction was immersed in laughter and laughter, a dispute was taking place in a building in Area A5.

"What on earth do their black faction want? They do things in such a high-profile manner, and our white faction is also implicated." Hughes slapped the table and said angrily.

"Hughes, your A5 area is fine. The risk is equally shared with the black faction." Morey, who was sitting aside, said helplessly. "I am the chief executive of the A2 area. I was caught off guard by this sudden storm. It's hard for me to blame the higher-ups." made"

"The same goes for my A6 district. We are both district chief executives. What kind of thing is this that puts us in the middle?" Cai Yiming looked at Morey and said. Both of them are core figures of the White faction, and even more so. For the top leaders of the two living areas, the sudden situation has shaken their official positions to a greater or lesser extent.

"You are still complaining?" Miranda looked at everyone with a gloomy face. "A man named Pierre appeared in my A3 area. He carried out several assassinations against our White faction members. I think A3 area will fall into the dark side sooner or later." The faction's sphere of influence." As she said this, she looked at the man in the first place.

"That Pierre's real name is Joseph. He was the mastermind of the previous Triton. He came to the Tiangong somehow." The man in the first seat was none other than Huang Wenjie, the director of the Security Department in the living area.

"Joseph? It must be someone from the Black Faction."

"The black faction has already extended its tentacles to the military?"

Huang Wenjie shook his head, "Chen Ziang's life has been difficult these days."

As the administrator of the Tiangonghao living area, Chen Ziang has jurisdiction over a population of more than 100,000 people in 7 districts in the living area, including countless people from various countries and ethnic groups. One can imagine the difficulty of his rule.

Coupled with the fact that the direction of public opinion has recently been gradually out of control, social stability is facing the most serious challenge since the Tiangong left the earth. Therefore, the military's accountability is like a mountain pressing on Chen Ziang.

"Is our life going to be easier?" Miranda said coldly, "A black faction has made the entire Tiangong No. 1 uneasy. What on earth do they want to do!"

"Miranda, your A3 area has been messed up by Joseph, and you don't have any means?" Hughes sarcastically said, "Don't occupy resources and do nothing."

"Hughes, what do you mean?" Miranda stood up angrily and said, "Joseph is a B-level physical practitioner. Don't think that you are great just because you conquered a black dragon!"

"Then come out with some skills and take care of Joseph!" Hughes glared, "Don't think that you can sit back and relax while sitting on a comfortable stool."

"That's enough!" Huang Wenjie said displeasedly, "If the sky falls, there will be someone tall to hold it up, so why panic?"

Huang Wenjie looked at everyone with sharp eyes and said to Miranda, "The actions of the black faction have seriously affected our interests. It is not that easy for us to take the blame together."

"Sir, what do you mean..." Hughes was the first to react, thinking about the meaning of the officer's words.

"Isn't Joseph from the Black Faction wreaking havoc in Area A3? Reveal this news to the Security Agency and ask the Security Agency to deal with him." Huang Wenjie scratched his cheek and looked at Hughes and said, "You and Austin are not competing for Area A5. Do you have control?”

"Using the help of the Security Agency to get rid of Austin?" Hughes said horrified, "If Black Butler finds out, we..."

Hughes knew very well that behind these people of the Black Faction was the Black Butler. If the Black Faction suffered heavy losses due to some of his actions, once the Black Butler was investigated, even though Hughes was one of the senators, he would not be able to escape the blame. After all, It is not impossible to find someone to take the blame when things go wrong.

"What are you afraid of? Deacon Bai will not stand idly by," Huang Wenjie said in a threatening tone. "If the Bai faction suffers heavy losses due to our inaction, do you think Deacon Bai will not blame us?"

"But… "

"Last time because of Pan Jin's incident, Butler Bai was already furious. If he doesn't do anything this time..."

"I understand," Hughes said, lowering his head.

Hughes knew very well that in the black faction, the four core people were equals and everything was discussed, but in the white faction, there were five core people headed by Huang Wenjie.

The reason is that Huang Wenjie is deeply trusted by Deacon Bai, who has vaguely pushed Huang Wenjie to the position of chief executive.

"Hughes, the black dragon you conquered is in Area A7, right?"

"Yes, sir"

"A7 area is the territory of the black faction Lansjin. If the Black Dragon Dragon Club causes some trouble, I can use this to suppress Lanskin. If possible, make A7 area white," Huang Wenjie said viciously.

"I'm afraid the Black Dragon is no match for Lan Sijin," Hughes said worriedly, "The Black Dragon is our capital in fighting for the A7 area. I thought that if we let the man named Fang Mobei assist the Black Dragon, we might have a better chance of winning."

"Your idea is good." Huang Wenjie looked at Hughes and said, "Fang Mobei was sent to Tokta. His life and death are unknown. It's unclear whether he can come back."

"This..." Hughes frowned. Obviously he was not optimistic about the competition between Black Dragon and Lanskin. After all, Lanskin had been operating in A7 for many years, and Black Dragon's Dragon Club was just a society.

"I know you intend to drag Heilong to the position of senator and control area A7." Huang Wenjie said solemnly, "But it also depends on whether he has the ability."

Hughes looked a little struggling, but finally agreed.

"If that guy named Fang Mobei can come back from Tokta, he will definitely be put into important use by the military." Huang Wenjie tapped his finger on the table and said, "This line needs to be buried deeper, it may be of great use in the future!"

After hearing Huang Wenjie's plan, the other four nodded in agreement.