Condemn... Diplomatic inquiry...
Jiang Sui was not surprised at all.
His annihilation of the Gerbil Gang this time was called a surprise war or a special military operation at best, but it was actually an undeclared war and a shameless sneak attack at worst.
"But being kind to the enemy is being cruel to yourself." Jiang Sui did not regret his decision. While opening the diplomacy page of the data flow panel, he began to take stock of his bargaining chips in his mind.
After the Gerbil Gang was eliminated, there were still three "ally" forces entrenched around the Governor's Mansion.
These three forces are all allies in terms of diplomatic relations, but their diplomatic ratings with the Governor's Palace are actually different.
The highest is Sanhai Bank with 93 points, and the lowest is only 71 points with the Aluminum Association.
Jiang Sui must maintain the status of allies among these three parties at the minimum cost, that is, a diplomatic rating of above 60 points.
Once the relationship between a certain force is reduced from an ally to a neutral one, the taxes that can be paid will be significantly reduced!
The current fragile Government House cannot withstand such changes.
[Your war actions have angered other forces, and a decline in diplomatic relations with them will be inevitable]
[Hostile response: Diplomatic rating -60; Appeasing response: Diplomatic rating -30; Mediation response: Diplomatic rating -10]
"Mr. Governor!" While Jiang Sui was browsing the data panel, the maid suddenly ran in in a hurry, her voice a little panicked, "The President of the Aluminum Association, Ariel Gray, wants to contact you!"
The Aluminum Association controls one of the few industrial bases on the planet. Although it is very fragmented and can barely be considered semi-industrialized, its overall strength is still at the top level in Tianhaixing.
When they called, the pressure was naturally very strong.
Jiang Sui raised his head and said in a calm tone: "Don't panic, we are no longer as weak as before... Just take the phone."
The maid placed a small box with a flashing green light on the table: "Sir, she is calling your holographic projection communicator."
Holographic projection communicator?
Jiang Sui was stunned for a moment.
This small box, which is about the size of half a palm, can project a holographic image directly in front of the other person, simulating a face-to-face conversation.
With Tianhaixing's technological level, it is simply impossible to create such a high-tech product.
"Show me your strength?" Jiang Sui thought for a moment and shook his head, "It doesn't matter, just take it."
Not long after, the maid positioned the holographic communicator and pressed the connect button.
A woman who looked about 40 years old or less, with shining pearls all over her body and well-maintained figure and skin was projected.
A lazy voice came from the micro-speaker: "Hello, Mr. Governor, I am Ariel Grey. How was your dinner today?"
Looking at her like this, she didn't look like she was doing a diplomatic inquiry, but rather like she was here for afternoon tea.
But Jiang Sui didn't accept this trick. He was facing the projector and said in a steely voice: "Ms. Ariel Grey, please explain the source of your projector. I suspect it is involved in a smuggling crime."
Can Jiang Sui, who is far away in the Governor's Mansion, try the president of the Aluminum Association?
impossible.
But in such an important diplomatic occasion, one must show one's status and attitude - he, Jiang Sui, is the only legitimate leader of the regime on this planet.
Even if his purpose is to maintain an alliance with the Aluminum Association, he must not show any weakness.
Ariel was naturally prepared. She changed to a more comfortable sitting position and said calmly: "Mr. Governor, you misunderstood. This is a gift given to me by the previous Governor. There is a gift list. Do you want to see it?"
The last governor who died... a gift list...
Show your strength clearly.
Jiang Sui's expression remained unchanged: "Very good, it seems that you are a law-abiding and qualified citizen. So, may I ask Ms. Gray, who is law-abiding and law-abiding, what do you want from me?"
"Of course I abide by the law." Ariel's expression became a little more serious, "But I don't know what crime Mr. Xiang Yan committed and why he was treated like this?"
Jiang Sui raised his eyes slightly and said seriously: "The arrest warrant will be issued in three days and will be stamped with the seal of the Governor's Palace. You will know then. Don't worry, I will not wrongly accuse any good person."
Listening to the flawless answer, Ariel laughed: "Okay! I believe Mr. Governor... The Gerbil Gang deserved their crimes and died unjustly, but our Aluminum Association is very innocent. With so many orders and so many trades, They were all destroyed because of a war.”
Are you starting to make conditions?
After Botu City was captured and the Gray Eye Palace became the Governor's Palace, the previous trade contracts would naturally have to be re-drafted.
As a capitalist and businessman, Ariel's meaning was clear - he hoped that the governor could continue the previous order.
Jiang Sui didn't take this approach at all. He said in a funny tone: "You mean, the Governor's Office should bear responsibility for the interests of the Aluminum Association?"
"No, no, no, Mr. Governor, you have misunderstood me deeply." Ariel waved his hand exaggeratedly, "You are the distinguished governor of the empire, and everyone in Tianhaixing should be responsible for your interests. But there is no order from you. , the factory machines can’t run, and the workers have no wages, so they can’t pay taxes. In the end, isn’t it your interests that will be harmed?”
In a few words, Jiang Sui had a rough idea of Ariel's image.
They are profit-seeking businessmen and capitalists, and they have basically lost supervision... You can imagine what the Aluminum Association's factories look like just by thinking about them.
But the sad thing is that even this character can be considered a progressive force compared to the Gerbil Gang.
Jiang Sui didn't reply for the time being. He glanced at the room inlaid with precious gems of various colors and the luxurious furniture made of various precious metals with his peripheral vision.
[Luxury Governor's Mansion (T3) can be downgraded to Governor's Mansion (T4), and some building materials will be returned (ore +30)]
The so-called gems and precious metals are all listed in the "ore" category in the data flow panel, but there are numerical differences based on market prices.
For example, 100,000 tons of iron may be counted as 1 ore, but if converted into gold, it may only require 1 ton.
Jiang Sui wouldn't feel any pain at all if he exchanged these broken stones and metal for urgently needed food and industrial products.
Jiang Sui thought for a moment and decided to go through the procedure first.
"The Governor's Mansion and the Gerbil Gang are not in an inheritance relationship, and all the contracts they signed have no legal effect on the Governor's Mansion."
This statement must be made, otherwise once it is assumed that the Governor's Palace is a continuation of the previous government, a lot of trouble will follow, and the countless messes of the Gerbil Gang will be inherited.
Ariel immediately became anxious after hearing this: "Governor first..."
Jiang Sui raised his hand and lowered his hand, gesturing to the woman opposite to listen to what he said: "However, Botucheng needs supplies to complete post-war reconstruction and the elimination of the Gerbil Gang. The old order is cancelled, and I need a sum that includes various New purchase orders for industrial goods, coal, food, and weapons.”
"I'll pay for it in gold, silver, and precious stones, Ms. Law Abiding Citizen."
As soon as he finished speaking, a message popped up on the data panel.
[You have provided mediation for the Aluminum Association, and the Aluminum Association’s attitude towards you is -10, current diplomatic rating: 61, diplomatic relations: ally]
Ariel could not maintain her sitting posture for a moment, and a trace of surprise and greed flashed uncontrollably in her eyes.
"Very good, Mr. Governor, very good! It's really nice to talk to you! If you are willing to use some more rare gems to pay, I can make the decision and give you some discounts!"
"What price are you going to pay and how much are you going to buy?"
The rare colored gemstones produced in the Eastern District mines have always been rare items sought after by the upper class and the rich.
When Xiang Yan was the commander-in-chief, he was not willing to use these gems to pay for goods!
Jiang Sui didn't answer: "This is not a vegetable market, and I don't have time to play the bargaining game with you. Someone will contact you about the specific order quotation, so that's it."
"It's so cold..."
Click!
Before Ariel could finish speaking, Jiang Sui reached out and pressed the hang up button.
"Mr. Governor." Seeing that the communication was hung up, the maid hurriedly stepped forward and helped Jiang Sui pick up the projector. "It's getting a little late. Can I take you to the dormitory to rest? It's been sorted out."
"No, you should rest first." Jiang Sui shook his head and stood up from the luxurious chair, "Warrant Officer Gu, take a few guards with you. Let's go to the granary now."
Gu Qinghuan immediately stepped forward: "Granary?"
Jiang Sui's mind flashed to the girl who had to use her body to deduct taxes for food, and said calmly: "Open a warehouse and put in grain."
