Chapter 459: Do you dare?

Chapter 459: Do you dare?
Larin Urich's face was rather ugly.

The governor of a planet, especially the governor of a small and poor planet like Hippogriff III, is certainly not a big figure in the political arena of the entire empire and the entire star sea. Both humans and ghosts can step on it.

But he is a planetary governor after all.

Nor does he generally have that much exposure to off-planet politics - save for the biannual Imperial taxes.

The rest of the time, he is the 'Emperor' on the planet, the kind who tells the truth.

It was rare for him to meet someone who would speak to him in such a straight-forward and slightly threatening tone.

Therefore, he looked ugly.

However, it was ugly and annoying, but if he really had to bite the bullet and say 'I won't sign', he still wouldn't dare.

The head of the Zima Sector and the Governor of Baishuo Star still remember his fate clearly.

When the Orc War was still going on, the power of the Alliance army was still fresh in his memory.

This can achieve the level of food and clothing, which is no worse than the regular employees on the Hippogriff III. Moreover, under the alliance's system, eliminating unemployment is a very simple and quick matter, which means that a considerable number of people at the bottom who do not have formal jobs will benefit from this. They will become strong supporters of the alliance.

These are just benefits, not subsidies.

Personal welfare is linked to rank. This includes food security, housing security, and personal medical security, which means that as long as you reach this level, these things are available. The alliance will be responsible for rationing food, rationing housing, and providing better medical services based on individual rank.

For higher-level jobs, there are even more vacations and more transportation subsidies.

As the rank increases, the food will no longer be synthetic starch or simple grains, but more refined and processed foods, meat and vegetables will appear...

For the general public on Hippogriff III, after they experience these policies of the alliance, who wants to go back to the past days?
Planetary government is really finished!

That's not just food and clothing, it's even better than being well-off.

And for those who have formal jobs, even if their ranks are not upgraded, their living standards will be at least the same as now.

Welfare is divided into basic social welfare and personal welfare. The former includes basic medical security and basic education security, which are the foundation of the alliance.

But he felt a little unwilling to accept these terms.

Hippogriff III cannot reach that level. Even before the war, it was only 0.9 per capita.

For the former, although the alliance will not provide resources that truly guarantee that you will not die from any illness, at least there is a basic guarantee. It is also good to treat headaches and fever and prevent the disease from getting serious. Even if you really have an incurable disease, if you have enough painkillers, you can at least make the last journey of your life more comfortable.

At least that's how it seems to the poor folks of the Hippogriff III.

For these ordinary people on the planet, their lives will be easier when the Alliance comes.

Even more than that.

Ulrich was worried.

Unlike the Seven Horses Agreement, that thing is still independent and is an alliance-type treaty. But at the moment, if we sign this association bill, it is not just joining the alliance, but it is better than joining.

The output value of 1 tax coin per capita does not mean that everyone can have this income. Of course, the gap between rich and poor exists in any society. The rich must have far more income than this, and the poor may not have this income either.

This is already quite a remarkable thing. A considerable number of poor people, no matter what kind of disease they have, can’t expect to see a doctor. In the Alliance, these basic medical protections are free for everyone.

"Give me some more time..."

Housing will also change from cubicles of a few square meters that need to be shared together, to separate housing, and even better.

From an objective point of view, it is not a bad thing for the people on the planet.

After secondary education, there is a unified application for higher education. Although it is a bloody road that needs to be fought, at the very least, it provides an upward path for people from any class.

As for the living standard of an E5-level person, the annual consumption can reach at least 0.4 tax coins.

This also has to mention the rank of the alliance. What does it mean to an ordinary person.

But he still didn't dare to refuse directly.

Medical services will also change from the most basic to some medicines available for free and some diseases treated free of charge. If you don't have a high rank, you can only spend money.

Just these two things, how could the people at the bottom of Hippogriff III dare to think about it in the past?

Subsidies, equivalent to wages, are directly paid in alliance currency. This money can be traded and used to purchase all legal goods. It can be used to pay for the cost of secondary education and above, it can be used to pay for additional disease treatment costs beyond the level of medical benefits and basic medical benefits, it can be used to buy food that exceeds the level, improve meals, and it can be used to buy furniture, home appliances, cars, clothes... …

It is true that the imperial government only requires 0.1, but does the collection cost cost nothing?
Will the planetary government honestly put the tax rate at 10%?
Corruption in the government or similar government agencies, or normal administrative costs, and poor collection efficiency, aren't they all additional costs?

The economic lifeline is completely controlled by the Alliance, and political power will also expand with the expansion of the Alliance's economic influence on the planet. Eventually, it won't be long before the Alliance's system can completely replace the original responsibilities of the planetary government.

However, this is always only the most ideal situation.

Ulrich knows what the standard of living of civilians in the alliance is like. Even if it is the lowest, as long as there is a job, no matter what it is, they can reach the most basic E5 level.

By this calculation, although an E5 citizen has welfare and allowances, which means he spends 0.4 tax coins a year, and his food, drink, and clothing may be similar, but with the two benefits of medical care and accommodation, he is much more secure than the non-Alliance poor; not to mention the benefit of education, which is also a channel for his descendants to rise, and he can also upgrade with his years of work and contributions.

How dare you show off your face?

The 'tax currency' thing set up by the empire is not a random thing. Normally, if a planet's per capita output value reaches 1 tax coin, it means it has reached the imperial standard. On this basis, 0.1 is taken to pay taxes, and the planetary government takes another 0.1. The remaining 0.8 is enough for a civilian to live a pretty good life.

These are the two basic social benefits that all citizens of the Alliance, regardless of level, can obtain.

What's more, the per capita output value of 1 tax coin is more than the planet can reach.

The latter, namely educational security, is even more progressive. The Alliance places special emphasis on educational equity - although it is impossible to achieve the ideal state of fairness, after all, how can we expect people on Hippogriff III to receive the same educational resources as people on Winged Star?
But at least the system should be as fair as possible. The six-year primary education is compulsory education and is free of charge. All children are required to attend and schools are arranged nearby. Next, there are four years of secondary education, which are not compulsory and tuition fees are charged. As long as you reach a certain level in the primary education examination, you can be promoted; the top ones will have their tuition fees waived; the top ones will be provided with scholarships.

After obtaining an alliance rank, your personal income each year consists of two parts: benefits and allowances.

On the planet, a normal employee, whether he is a farmer or a mining worker, can only support himself for his own consumption for a year, which is generally around 0.4, which is just about the subsistence line; if he is poorer, he may not even be able to eat at all. If you are full, your life will be precarious.

"I told you, today is the deadline."

"I understand, but isn't today over yet? Two hours, just two hours, at least allow me to discuss it with people one last time."

"Okay, then I'll give you these two hours. I'm not going anywhere, I'm just here, waiting for good news."

……

After bidding farewell to Wu Yang, Ulrich wiped the sweat from his forehead and arrived at another conference room not far away.

Several big guys on the Hippogriff III are waiting here.

It is true that he is the planetary governor, but no ruler can rule alone. On the Hippogriff III, there are of course various interest groups.

Mainly joint farmers, large landowners, and bosses of mining groups.

They are supporters of planetary government, and Ulrich is actually one of them. The agricultural and mining group he controls is itself the largest land owner and the fourth largest mineral owner on the planet.

They are the real masters of this world.

The alliance's economic complex is trying to take the world away from them.

They are afraid of the Alliance's power, greedy for the Alliance's assistance, and resentful of the Alliance's plunder.

When they saw Ulrich coming back, someone asked, "How was the discussion?"

"There has been no change. The alliance has left us no room for bargaining, only the option of accepting or not accepting."

Hearing this, someone roared and said: "Then let's quit! Everyone broke up! I don't believe it. Could it be that this alliance really dares to kill all of us?"

Someone sneered and taunted: "What are you afraid of? And why do you want to kill people? They want to take away the land and minerals. What can you do? Who can handle the Alliance division? The Planetary Defense Forces You are already fully obeying others’ orders, do you still dare to rebel?”

"Then what should we do? Give them the property accumulated over generations for nothing?"

"Isn't there a way to redeem, convert equity, or recruit management in place? I've always thought that this is actually not bad..."

"Fart! I just robbed your property and gave you three melons and two dates!"

The conference room was so noisy that Ulrich had a headache.

This isn't the first time either.

In fact, when Wu Yang proposed this economic union bill to him for the first time, when he summoned various 'princes' to discuss the matter, the scene was probably like this. Subsequently, he held several more discussions, all with similar results.

Unable to reach a unified opinion.

In fact, there are not many people who are really that upright. Most of the people who make trouble are just trying to encourage everyone to make trouble together and seek a law without blaming everyone. Don't look at the ferocity of each one's mouth now, if they really want to be the leader, then they will all shrink their necks. The more cowardly ones don't dare to make trouble at all.

But there is one basic psychology that everyone, including him, has in common: unwillingness.

No, there seems to be one exception.

Ulrich's eyes turned to a young man who had been silent and just smoking silently, with a joking expression on his face.

This person is the second largest land owner on Hippogriff III, and his status is not low.

Ulrich knocked on the table: "Stop, stop!"

After the venue became quiet, he looked at the young man again and asked: "Adam Shannon, I noticed that you have been silent and you rarely expressed your opinions before. Tell me, what's wrong with you?" watch?"

Everyone's eyes were staring at the young man, and many people's eyes were a little contemptuous.

Adam Shannon is not a man who started from scratch and worked hard. Judging from his age, you can tell that he is not very experienced. He is a successor and has only recently taken over his father's estate.

I don’t know what old Shannon thought about letting this inexperienced son take over.

Adam Shannon himself turned a blind eye to these looks. He just smiled and said: "What do I, a young man, have to say? Just listen to your seniors. But..."

After a pause, he continued: "The decision of your seniors has nothing to do with our Shannon Group. Our Shannon Group has made a decision and will fully accept the assistance from the alliance and access from The alliance’s management and all its employees will be managed according to the alliance system.”

When he said this, his voice was quite soft.

But these contents are no different than throwing a boulder into a calm lake, causing huge waves in an instant!
"How dare you, the Shannon Group, go behind our back and negotiate with the alliance alone?!"

"How dare you, a young man?"

"Is this your decision or your father's? Get old Shannon out!"

"traitor!"

……

Many accusations fell on Adam Shannon's head one after another after a short period of silence.

Ulrich once again tried to control the situation and calmed everyone down.

But his face was also very ugly.

He stared at Adam Shannon's overly young face and asked: "Can you tell me what your Shannon Group is thinking about this matter? Are you really so willing to put four generations of people together?" Hand over all the accumulated land?”

Adam Shannon spread his hands and said, "It doesn't count as handing it over, right? Didn't the alliance say..."

"Okay!" Urich interrupted Adam Shannon's hypocritical words, "This may be the last time we hold this kind of meeting. No matter what conflicts and ailments we have had in the past, at least we have the friendship of being from the same world. Have a good time. Just tell me what you think, and let’s be honest. Otherwise, if you and I sell it together, we will not be able to sell it and make it uncomfortable for you!”

"Hahaha!" Adam Shannon laughed, with a little sarcasm in his words, "But it doesn't matter, we have already made this decision, and what you do in the future has nothing to do with us. You can make trouble with the alliance, but... you dare?"

Urich was held back.

Dare?

Do you dare to still be here looking fierce and lustful?
Adam Shannon stopped smiling and his expression became serious: "However, you are right about one thing. For the sake of us coming from the same world and the friendship between our ancestors, I would like to advise you. :"

"If you treat this as plunder, you will lose everything; the Shannon family is different. We regard this as an opportunity."

"Chance?"

"Can you tell me a little more."

Adam Shannon waved his hand, refused to say more, turned around and left.

A room full of people were left, looking at each other.

……

Shannon signed it, and so did many others.

I wonder how many people have figured out what Shannon calls 'opportunity'. Some people sign mainly because of pressure.

But Urich finally figured it out.

In other words, at the last moment, he visited old Shannon and had a chat, and he was convinced.

In the name of the planetary government, he finally signed it.

In fact, the reason is not complicated.

First of all, this thing is not really unstoppable. Even if the entire planet unites as one to push back the Alliance, what will happen next?

The alliance should not take action. It would be too ugly and would hinder the unity of the entire Qima Land.

However, there are too many ways the alliance wants to punish them.

Imperial taxes are in the hands of the Alliance, the power of rated tax rates for sector governments is in the hands of the Alliance, and interstellar trade is in the hands of the Alliance. Whoever the league wants to bankrupt will go bankrupt. Grain can rot in the barn or be purchased at extremely low prices; minerals cannot be sent to the factory and are just a pile of broken rocks.

Moreover, is it really bad to join the alliance system?

For those rich and wealthy people like them, this may not be the case.

The alliance has given preferential treatment conditions to those, such as Urich himself. If he signs, he will immediately be able to receive B8-level treatment as a planetary governor and a bourgeois.

Welfare plus allowance is 600 tax dollars a year.

Ulrich touched his heart and asked himself: When I was governor, did I spend six hundred tax dollars a year purely on my own personal consumption?

That's definitely not the case. Just eating, living, and having fun won't do it. He is still very clean and self-sufficient, pursues frugality and pursues career goals.

Moreover, what advanced enjoyment can be enjoyed on the Hippogriff III?

Not even close.

With these 600 tax dollars for a year, purely for personal consumption, I might live a more comfortable life than before - without having to go to work.

Could this six hundred tax dollars a year life of a rich man still starve him and make him die?
Judging from the current alliance market, this is the purchasing power of 10,000 tons of staple food!

This is enough for him to buy a mansion in the core area of ​​the capital city of Flying Wings, hire a bunch of servants, eat well, drink hot food, and have fun every day!

Of course, he has personal pursuits, not personal enjoyment. Otherwise, as a planetary governor and a big capitalist, if he wants to spend 600 tax dollars a year on personal enjoyment, wouldn't it be easy?
However, shouldn’t joining the alliance have personal pursuits?

The B8 level is considered very high in the league. In fact, he is not too old. He can continue to strive to manage this planet, participate in the new planetary government, and fully cooperate with the work of the alliance; he may even be promoted and enter the central government of the alliance in the future.

In the past, he, the planetary governor and capitalist, had already touched the ceiling of the entire Hippogriff III. Where was there any room to move forward?
But now, there is a vast sea and sky in front of him.

According to what he concluded after talking to old Shannon, the alliance is coming, and this is an irresistible wave.

It is better to be the fool who resists the wave than to be the trend-setter who rides the wave, or at least follows it.

Perhaps, in the future, a high-ranking official in the alliance will have the last name Urich or Shannon.

Although Ulrich still felt uneasy and confused about the future. However, this also injected an extra fire into his heart.

In the past, he was already the governor of a planet. Is he really willing to be the governor of a remote planet for the rest of his life? It might also be a good thing to have further avenues.

……

"Mr. Governor, there are nine worlds in the first batch to sign the "Seven-horse Economic Association Act." According to your guidance, these worlds are relatively poor but have certain development potential. Ours Financial assistance, as well as supporting industrial upgrading plans, as well as our management personnel, will be available soon."

Oceana reported the work progress to Gu Hang in a serious manner:

"The economic aspect is preliminary. In the follow-up, we will also replace the original salary system of each world with the rank plan as the starting point, gradually build an organization to manage rank personnel, and eventually replace the original planetary government. By then, the production capacity of these planets will , in addition to the regular imperial tax, there should be additional fiscal revenue similar to that of the alliance, and the living standards of the overall residents should also be improved with the improvement of economic development. "

"In this regard, comrades from the Ministry of Development have given specific predictions. We expect to continue to invest 20 billion tax dollars in construction costs in the next two years. In these nine worlds with a total population of 10 billion, in the future It can maintain a relatively high economic growth rate for two years, and the alliance can steadily obtain additional fiscal revenue of about billion tax dollars every year in the future.”

"We will observe whether things develop as planned in the next two years. If everything goes well, next year we will launch the second batch of worlds to join the economic union. The final plan is to hope that within ten years, the economy will The community is promoted to the entire Qima Di.”

After listening, Gu Hang's brows relaxed slightly.

If that time comes, the alliance's core territory will be able to expand from the Tianma Star District to the 88 worlds in the seven star districts of the entire Qima Land!
The alliance with a core population of 230 billion will be even more powerful than it is now!

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