Chapter 49: Two-pronged Approach
Yang Ming rushed back to the parking lot of the luxury hotel and got into the rented luxury hovercraft.
Ding ding!
A virtual beautiful girl peeked out from the border of the car's fixed screen and jumped out with a smile.
She had switched from her combat form to her normal home form. She had changed into a normal dress.
"Great cooperation, Boss! You looked so cool when you threatened that guy!"
"Compared to this, Ritsu, how did Kolev do it?"
Yang Ming started the hovercraft and asked in confusion.
He received a message from Kolev. The content of the message was very simple. Kolev first reported that he was safe, and then began to show off his amazing achievements.
Kolev has become an official member of the local Industrial Federation!
While Yang Ming was having a quick meal with the deputy chief of staff of the military, Kolev had already penetrated into the circle of wealthy people in Yilando and established preliminary friendships with several old guys from the Federation of Industry.
Yang Ming wondered, "Did he show the asset list to other people?"
"I didn't look at it directly, but a few old people did a brief investigation of Kolev's - or to be more precise, the assets under Mr. Hatton's name."
Xiao Lu analyzed carefully:
"The other party recognized Kolev's wealth, that's the main reason. The old pirate has been doing business for more than 40 years, and his essence is dealing with those capitalists. I mean, after attacking the capitalists' merchant ships, he always has to find a way to get the ransom."
"Then I found the right person, didn't I?"
Yang Ming narrowed his eyes and smiled, started the hovercraft, circled half a circle, and slowly arrived at the hotel gate.
"Lü, please make an appointment for me for a physical examination. I've been feeling a little irritable lately."
"Okay, boss. To be safe, you'd better reach the back of Yilando before transmitting."
Yang Ming whispered, "They are coming out, hide first."
Lu's projection disappeared immediately.
Seven or eight old gentlemen and ladies saw Kolev off to the hotel gate and hugged him goodbye.
Kolev's 'classic Einstein' hairstyle makes him look smart and handsome at the moment.
Yang Ming pressed the button at hand, and the back seat of the car slowly opened. Kolev's voice also came in:
"It was an unforgettable evening. Thank you all for your hospitality. I think next time I should host a small gathering, and I hope we can continue our conversation then."
“I’m looking forward to it!”
"Mr. Hatton, I am impressed by your erudition," an old lady in an evening gown said in a gentle voice, "Have you found a place to stay ? My house is ready to receive distinguished guests at any time."
"Haha," Kolev laughed, "I dare not go to your mansion. My dissolute nephew will definitely be seduced by your beautiful and gentle granddaughter! Next we have to do a field survey and choose a province to open a factory. I have gained a lot from the conversation tonight. I will carefully consider the suggestions given by you. Yes, everyone comes here for the rhodium-6 ring, but ignores the already weak light industrial system here. Okay! I will send you here. Goodbye!"
Kolev gracefully took off his hat and got into the back seat of the car under the reluctant gaze of several old ladies.
The car door closed and the hover car slowly drove away.
Xiao Lu activated the internal and external shielding.
"call--"
Kolev breathed a long sigh of relief, leaned forward and patted Yang Ming's shoulder hard.
"I'm glad you're okay, oh, I'm glad you're okay... Xiaolu sent me a letter saying that you were taken away by the army and asked me to be ready to evacuate at any time. Have you dealt with them?"
"Hmm," Yang Ming smiled with narrowed eyes.
"How did you do it?"
Kolev asked in a low voice, his old face showing a bit of curiosity and concern.
Yang Ming said calmly: "I held the fourth-ranked figure in the country's army by the neck and made him kneel down and sing a song of Conquer, that's it."
"No one would believe that," Kolev said with a smile, "You would have been blown to pieces by the ship's guns!"
"Okay," Yang Ming said helplessly, "I pretended to be a senior agent of the New Federation, and the other party is afraid of the New Federation."
"So that's how it is," Kolev suddenly realized.
The old man began to worry again: "If the other party has contact with the New Federation, we may be exposed. It is better to leave here first, at least it will be safer."
"Don't worry," Yang Ming said, "The military won't cause us any trouble for now. Let's find a place to rest tonight and discuss the next step tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Kolev yawned and exhaled a breath of alcohol.
"Those old women would actually have improper thoughts about me. I'm damn charming. Mimily doesn't want a stepmother."
Yang Ming smiled but said nothing, thinking in his heart how to make good use of Gutonmaha's "resource".
Now that you have it, it would be a waste if you don’t use it.
"How do you feel?" Yang Ming asked, "Can the merchants here be used?"
"Businessmen are the same everywhere," Kolev said with some disdain. "I think we can go the route of a super group and monopolize the economy of a poor administrative planet in the shortest possible time. This way we can make a lot of money and complete your assessment."
"It's not that simple," Yang Ming said, "All indexes must be taken into consideration, but the idea of the Super Group is good and can be used as a simultaneous implementation plan."
Kolev smiled and said, "Simultaneously? Do you have other plans?"
"I have already explained in detail why I chose this place," Yang Ming said with a smile, "This country is still ruled by the emperor and his ministers. I have to find a way to get close to the emperor of Luofeng and ask him for a fiefdom."
"That sounds good, but the Luofeng Empire only has a few administrative stars. They can't give you one."
Yang Ming said calmly: "It is enough to become the highest administrative officer of an administrative planet."
“This is not as reliable as a super company.”
"So, we need to plan carefully," Yang Ming yawned, "Let's have a good rest first and make a decision after we have completed the field investigation. It would be best if we can carry out the two plans at the same time, so there won't be any conflicts."
The hovercraft merged into the slowly flowing traffic and headed towards a high-standard executive hotel. Kolev had booked the top-floor starry sky suite.
Yang Ming felt it was a bit extravagant, but Kolev did not change his mind.
He lacks everything now, except money.
…
"Molly, are we running out of payroll?"
On that somewhat dilapidated pirate ship.
Mimili crossed her arms and stared at the captain's panel in front of her.
Standing next to them was a life-size projection of Molly, who looked like a pair of pirate sisters from a distance.
Mimili's loose nightgown still couldn't hide her excellent figure, and her skin exuded a crystal luster.
Molly followed the local customs and wore jeans, a cowboy hat, and an eye patch.
She enjoyed her part-time job as first mate on a pirate ship.
Molly explained, "Because we purchased new assault boats, reinforced the hull, and replaced the high-power main gun energy storage module, the previous storage funds have been used up. We must find a merchant ship to rob as soon as possible."
"But," Mimily frowned, "the plan we made is to upgrade the pirate ship first, and then recruit new crew members. The existing crew members are too old and not suitable for assault operations."
Molly muttered quietly, "Your eyes lit up when you saw that assault boat, and we couldn't stop it no matter what we did."
"What do you know?" Mimili said seriously, "This is to improve combat effectiveness!"
"Yes," Molly curled her lips, "In fact, there is no need for you to be so tight on money. At the very least, you should go to the old master to get some start-up capital. In fact, he has a sum of money here with me, which is prepared for you. If you want to use it..."
"A good pirate captain should not live under the shadow of his father."
Mimili raised her head slightly, her smooth chin reflecting the light from the dashboard.
"Molly, give me a list of the administrative planets with the poorest living conditions and the worst public security."
Molly snapped her fingers.
A projection screen appeared in front of Mimili, and information on more than thirty administrative stars appeared in the list in front of her.
"Remove the administrative star of the Kashi Federation," Mimili reminded, "I want to avoid Dad as much as possible."
"Yes, Master."
"Pick one at random."
"It has been extracted."
"The Falling Wind Empire? It seems to be a vassal state of the Sherman Empire. The index of the country's fifth administrative star is in line with our requirements for recruiting pirate warriors."
Molly sighed, "In a context where all countries have almost unlimited energy, there are still administrative planets where people are hungry and struggling for basic survival. Such places are indeed prone to the emergence of desperate criminals."
"That's it!"
Mimily pulled herself together.
"Prepare to jump to the target star field, do a good job of deployment survey in advance, and strive to complete the first batch of recruitment within half a month."
"But, Master," Molly reminded, "what about the money? If we can't pay the wages, the crew's professional experience will be very bad. Not to mention recruiting new crew members, we are likely to experience riots from the old crew members."
"Okay, got it. I'll find a way."
Mimili felt a little anxious about being scolded by this artificial intelligence.
"Don't worry, Molly. I will make the most of this assault boat!"
"Then keep going!"
Molly made an encouraging gesture, while Mimili had a worried look on her face.
"I'm going to have insomnia again, I guess."
…
Gudunmaha couldn't sleep all night.
Whenever he closed his eyes, the rapidly enlarging fist would appear before his eyes.
The next morning, he looked at his disheveled self in the mirror and couldn't help punching the mirror... Then he covered his right hand and gasped.
How did that man do it?
Gutonmaha did not admit that he was defeated head-on by the young man.
He believed that the powerful force behind the other party was the one who had truly grasped his weakness.
This hypocritical new federation!
Greedy and despicable vampire!
Gutonmaha cursed fiercely in his heart, and then forced himself to continue thinking.
He has struggled for most of his life, working his way up from the bottom of the military to his current position, fighting countless enemies, but never being so passive.
'Yang Ming' must be a pseudonym.
The names of the agents have no meaning and they can change their identities and faces at any time if they wish.
Although the opponent's powerful individual combat capability was not worth mentioning in front of the starship cannon, it was indeed a symbol. -- It symbolized that this man's status in his intelligence organization was definitely not low.
"What is he doing in Luofeng?"
Gutonmaha tried to change his train of thought, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
The military corruption case is currently affecting the nerves of various forces in the Luofeng Empire. Everyone in the military is in danger and they are constantly uniting to put pressure on the royal family.
Killing the maid directly is also a way for them to exert pressure.
At this critical juncture, if 'Yang Ming' didn't come for this case, then what was it for?
In other words, what mission did the New Federation give to Yang Ming?
Prompt reform?
Overthrow the imperial power, transform the Luofeng Empire, and make it a subsidiary of the New Federation?
"Probably."
if it is like this……
Gutonmaha had unknowingly sat back at his desk. With a faint light in his eyes, he made a difficult decision and picked up the dedicated pager.
"Have Kalume bring her No. 026 to see me, immediately."
