Chapter 198: There is a way, but it's a bit wild
Yang Ming's plan to make arrangements in the Sherman Empire is essentially a race with the Valkyrie, so it is better to be fast rather than slow.
He had to run now.
After having a meal, drinking some wine and chatting with Edwang, Yang Ming left the Luofeng Palace and rushed to the supply ship where Gudunmaha lived.
Without saying hello in advance, he directly passed through layers of defense barriers and appeared behind Gudunmaha silently. He patted Gudunmaha on the shoulder as if greeting an old friend and asked about Gudunmaha's well-being.
The second most powerful person in the Luofeng military was almost frightened to death.
Generally speaking, when Gutonmaha spoke to his subordinates in a similar tone, he was probably thinking that it was time for this subordinate to sacrifice his life.
Fortunately, Lord Yang Ming evaluated his work as "barely acceptable" and gave him some criticism.
This gave Gutonmaha some psychological comfort.
——As long as Lord Yang Ming criticizes him, it means that he still has room for improvement, which indirectly proves that Lord Yang Ming will continue to use him.
Of course, Yang Ming didn’t know what kind of mental journey Gudunmaha had gone through. He stayed with Gudunmaha for a while and then rushed to the Dark Star Base No. 2.
At the Dark Base II, Yang Ming held a simple ideological mobilization meeting for the mechanical thinking entities represented by Dabichi that had infiltrated human society, asking them to work hard and not slack off.
Compared to human subordinates like Gutonmaha, these mechanical thinking bodies are more stable. The background data can clearly show what they are thinking, and their mental health index can be monitored at any time.
And there is also a one-click spiritual and physical double headshot system.
To be on the safe side, Lu secretly placed several mechanical thinking officers around Gutonmaha to prevent Gutonmaha from losing control.
After the ideological mobilization meeting, the next step is the most important preparation step before leaving Luofeng.
Boss Yang needs an older sister who studies biology to comfort his fragile heart that was hurt by the Valkyrie.
——It means to find Miss Hera to preserve one's own cell tissue.
Ever since Hera plunged into the Dark II base, she lost interest in information from the outside world.
Her life is now fulfilling and busy. She is surrounded by mechanical thinking bodies engaged in scientific research, helping her complete research experiments on Zerg and ancient god life forms.
So, when Yang Ming expressed his purpose, Hera was very puzzled.
"Leaving independent cell tissues behind? What are you going to do? Isn't it better not to leak your biological information?"
"Just in case," Yang Ming said, "I may also have the ability to recover from a single cell into a complete body... Of course, I have no way to verify this, but as long as a group of cell tissue is left, there will always be more hope when facing desperate situations in the future."
Hera thought carefully and replied: "This is the characteristic of the ancient god's life form, and it is also the key to the ancient god's life form being considered immortal, but I don't think you can reach this level now."
"Well, it's just a precaution."
"Okay, let's try it first. Can your cells self-destruct after being separated from your body? If so, it means you may have the above characteristics. As for the Valkyrie you mentioned, we don't know how she can survive independently outside the body."
Hera is still very rigorous.
After a few simple experiments, Yang Ming looked at the piece of his dermis floating in the nutrient solution and couldn't help but frown.
There is no necrosis and no changes.
He doesn't have this perverted cheat called 'Blood Rebirth'?
This made Yang Ming feel a little disappointed.
"Do we need to keep stem cells or something like that?" Yang Ming muttered.
"I don't have any equipment to extract your stem cells," Hera held her forehead, "breaking your epidermis has given me enough headaches."
"Okay, keep it for now."
Yang Ming shrugged: "This can be considered as the spark of my life."
Hera chuckled.
The two people's eyes met inadvertently.
Yang Ming thought of those nights of intertwined desires.
Hera lowered her head to avoid looking at him, and whispered, "Would you like to eat something? I've learned cooking recently, but I haven't practiced it much yet."
Yang Ming suddenly took two steps forward.
She stepped back subconsciously, her back against the cabinet.
"Ming, we'd better..."
Before she could finish her words, her dark pink lips were sealed. When the still warm palms covered her slender waist, Hera suddenly hugged Yang Ming tightly with her backhand and closed her eyes tightly.
Because Miss Hera is so charming;
Therefore, Yang Ming's plan to enter the Sherman Empire was officially postponed for three days.
…
Yang Ming arrived at the Dongfeng.
Lu imitated Yang Ming's voice and shouted beside him:
"Lv, our time is very precious now. Every minute and every second is precious."
Yang Ming smiled and ignored the guy's ridicule.
Mechanical thinking is the joy of knowing people.
Yang Ming asked calmly, "How are the preparations going?"
The projection cameras in various places in the corridor slightly adjusted their directions. Rays of light intertwined and the simulated gravity field showed subtle changes. A life-like projection of Lu appeared next to Yang Ming.
She changed into the "hot" outfit that is popular in the Sherman Empire star circle - a belly-exposing vest, a hip-hugging leather skirt and soft long stockings inside, and a red leather coat on the outside, letting her soft long hair fall naturally.
Lu smiled and said, "Except for you, the boss, not being in place, all other preliminary work has been done."
Yang Ming pretended to be surprised: "When did you become so efficient?"
"We were preparing for this before," Lu said with a smile, "Your entry into the Sherman Empire is actually a high probability event in the long run. Now it is just accelerated because of the Valkyrie factor."
Yang Ming shrugged: "You can't say I was forced to speed up... If we hadn't gone to find the Valkyrie this time, the gun barrel of the dreadnought would have been on my head. This is called strength and luck."
Lu put his hands behind his back and laughed non-stop, and announced in the bridge:
"Captain arrives at the bridge."
The bridge hatch opened, and 026 led several silver-white robots that looked like maids to bow.
“Hello, Boss!”
"Well, get to work."
Yang Ming waved his hand to send these guys away, and 026 ran to the rest area in the corner to make some tea.
As soon as Yang Ming took his seat in the captain's seat, more than a dozen projection screens immediately opened up in front of him.
Law reports on the overall situation in the Luofeng Empire, Sherman Empire, and the New Federation.
There are three things that Yang Ming is concerned about now:
The pioneers in the new federation’s capital city of Minter;
Sherman's Empire's actions against the White Ghost;
Luofeng Empire Economic Development Index.
As for other reports, such as the number of new mechanical thinking bodies on Dark Star, the expansion progress of the Dark Star base, the business briefing of Molly Miss Group, the periodic construction progress of Luofeng’s military force, the new member induction ceremony of the New Industrial Federation, etc., Yang Ming only glanced at them roughly and did not interfere if he was sure that they were normal and healthy developments.
He is not a workaholic like Edwin.
After Yang Ming waved his hand to sweep away the projection screens, Lu immediately said, "Boss, First Officer Kolev and Third Officer Mimily are already waiting online."
"Let's have a meeting."
As soon as Yang Ming finished speaking, the light around him suddenly dimmed, and a virtual conference table appeared beside him. Mimili and Kolev appeared on both sides of the conference table.
"Are we leaving?" Kolev frowned. "Is it that urgent?"
"Of course the sooner the better," Yang Ming said with a smile, "Lv should have sent my plan to you two. Let's talk about our ideas. I really need your help and advice now."
Kolev remained silent.
The old man has attended several business gatherings in the past two days and has just started his action plan.
In comparison, Mimili cares more about this matter.
"I have no problem with this plan. Uncle, you have been well prepared."
Mimi Li answered seriously:
"As for the part about me in the plan, I think you can actually add more tasks for me."
“Is there any part of you in this?”
Kolev frowned and muttered, and soon discovered Mimili's role.
messenger.
The so-called messenger is the key person who regularly supplies Yang Ming with materials when Yang Ming starts to implement this "Sherman Strategy".
Mimili has outstanding personal abilities. She has not yet become a widely wanted pirate. Moreover, she has nothing to do with many things such as the Sherman Empire before. She is also a person who is aware of the identity of the White Ghost. She is indeed the most ideal candidate for the messenger.
——The candidates are only Mimili and Kolev.
Kolev hesitated for a while and said nothing about it.
The old man looked at Yang Ming's plan carefully.
The plan is divided into three parts, which will be implemented simultaneously.
Plan 1: Open up a 'real' White Ghost base within the Sherman Empire.
The purpose of this base's existence is to be discovered by the Sherman Empire officials and used to explain the source of White Ghost's technological power.
There will be some information about the "heritage of higher-dimensional civilization" left in the base, indicating that the White Ghost discovered an ancient site, opened the treasure left by this civilization, and obtained two spaceships.
Plan 2: White Ghost Transformation Plan.
Previously, White Ghost had been fighting against natural disasters, and now White Ghost will completely transform into a "royalist" superhero.
Based on the glory of the Imperial Star, and taking advantage of the information of the law, he reported those corrupt officials, wealthy businessmen and gentry who had caused the wrath of heaven and man, and served as the discipline committee member of the officialdom of the Sherman Empire for a period of time.
The purpose of this plan is to maximize the popular prestige of White Ghost, increase its deterrent power, and use public opinion for protection.
Of course, there will be many disadvantages to doing so, and the White Ghost will offend more bureaucrats, and there will definitely be verbal abuse and public opinion wars during the process.
But Yang Ming’s idea is very clear - let the existence of the White Ghost benefit the core imperial power and basic public opinion of the Sherman Empire.
Whether this part of the plan will be successful depends on what happens to the White Ghost after he is caught.
Plan three: Yang Ming’s unconventional approach.
Use money as a stepping stone to obtain the status of a minor noble in the Sherman Empire, and then use the status of a minor noble to enter the Imperial Star Circle and engage in politics , looking for opportunities to make friends with dignitaries, and establish your own influence in the shortest possible time.
Yang Ming and Mimi discussed the details of the identity process.
He has been fully prepared.
"There are channels for buying and selling titles within the empire."
"Uh," Mimi Li was a little incredulous, "Isn't it said that this is a taboo in the Sherman Empire, and buying and selling titles is strictly prohibited?"
"People die for money, and birds die for food," Yang Ming said with a smile, "The Sherman Empire has existed for too long, and they have to use various mechanisms to limit the increase in the number of nobles in the empire. However, many old nobles have maintained the old system in some remote fiefdoms, and the titles obtained there can also be recognized."
"Then how do you get the title?"
"In a fiefdom that maintains the old system, find a poor noble family, preferably a hereditary viscount, and spend money to be their illegitimate child. Then play a trick of the illegitimate child returning to the family. This way, you can get a low-level title, but at most you can be a noble knight, and it's hard to even get a baron."
Mimi Li suddenly understood and said with a smile:
"Can they have female knights then? Can I be a bastard, too?"
"Oh! No no no! That won't do!"
Kolev quickly spoke:
"There is absolutely no need for this, Mimily. Pirates are the most liberal profession, and the Sherman nobles are the most degenerate group."
Yang Ming smiled but said nothing.
Kolev cleared his throat and continued:
“These three plans seem to be fine, but they do not solve the most critical contradiction. If you are captured by the Sherman Empire, how can you guarantee that you will not be sliced and studied?
“I can see your overall idea, to gain noble status, to establish influence among the people, and to try to take advantage of the imperial power.
“But this doesn’t solve the actual problem. When you are captured, if no one in a high position of power stands up to support you, others will most likely remain silent.
“The power system within the empire is huge and complex. There is the Council of Elders that leads the aristocracy, the Holy Church that can influence 60% of the people in the Imperial Star Circle, the most powerful military in the galaxy, countless power departments, and the Sherman royal family that stands above all of this.
“You have to find a specific target to attack.”
Yang Ming rubbed his brows and frowned, "What do you mean, first mate?"
"You should use your charm," Kolev blinked, "how about trying to seduce a princess? The emperor of this generation has dozens of children, and there are six princesses between the ages of seventeen or eighteen and thirty-six or thirty-seven who are still unmarried."
The corner of Yang Ming's mouth twitched slightly.
Mimili said immediately, "Dad, your suggestion is really bad! Love should be sacred!"
Kolev: "Come on, the essence of love is to reproduce and live together. What is truly sacred is a free soul and non-self-motivated sacrifice."
"You can't go soaking in that!"
Mimi snorted:
"Is it so easy to get in touch with the princesses of the Sherman Empire? Only the real core nobles have the opportunity to meet them . Your suggestion is worthless!
"I think these three plans are pretty good. Sherman is an imperial system, which is their disadvantage. Their emperor and the top leaders of the empire must pay attention to public opinion, otherwise there is a possibility that the New Federation will split them internally.
“Moreover, the empire has existed for tens of thousands of years, and has accumulated too many conflicts and problems. Uprisings could break out in many places at any time.
"I think it is enough to use public opinion to contain the top leaders of the empire."
Yang Ming said to Mimi Li slowly: "I think so too."
Then he gave Kolev a thumbs-up under the table.
When it comes to wild ways, this old pirate is the one to go.
If it is difficult to seduce a princess, then it is not that difficult to seduce a lonely, passionate noble lady who has a title and a certain influence.
The Sherman Empire underwent a reform eight hundred years ago, and now has produced a large number of female nobles.
It's just that the title of selling one's body is a bit unpleasant to hear.
If this gets back to his hometown, how will he, the Dark King Luofeng, put his face aside?
"When are you leaving?" asked Kolev.
"Today," Yang Ming said, "to be precise, I am on my way out of Luofeng now. Luofeng has already made all kinds of arrangements, and there is no need for Mimili to deliver any supplies at this stage."
Mimily immediately asked, "Can I come along?"
Yang Ming smiled and said, "Your pirate fleet is not important anymore?"
"Oh, yes," Mimi Li sighed softly, "These rubbish, when I was away, I only completed two orders. If you need me, call me anytime... I mean anytime. Uncle Hanton, you can send me unconditionally."
Kolev raised his hands to cover his eyes.
…
After hanging up the call, Yang Ming breathed a sigh of relief.
Does Mimili have to drag him to experience mechanical love?
He's really not interested.
"boss!"
026 shouted beside him: "The cosmetic surgery machine is ready! Do you really need a super-high temperature scalpel?"
Yang Ming stretched lazily and stood up, then raised his hand to touch his 'original' face.
From now on, he will focus on Handon's life and let Yang Ming become a pseudonym for Handon.
The first step of the plan.
Back to Hamton.
