Chapter 695 Don’t ask about things you shouldn’t ask
Regarding this issue, Yestorovsky was ready to report when Liu Cheng and others arrived.
He didn't even need to check the recorded information on his arm computer and answered directly:
"The current total number of interstellar pirates is more than 84,000. Those who actually follow the instructions of the interstellar nobles are not particularly large, only more than 10,000.
After nearly two years of covert cleaning, I had almost none left.
Among the more than 84,000 people, more than 10,000 are those who were recruited by me and those who joined the pirate group after being rescued.
Of the remaining more than 70,000 people, almost all of them are people who join the interstellar pirate group and follow our instructions just to make a living. "
Liu Cheng thinks this data is quite reasonable.
No matter where you go, as long as there are a large number of people, most of them are people who are just trying to make ends meet.
Just like the regular army of the United Government, there are very few people like Song Ziming, Zhou Zun and others whose main motivation for joining the army is to defend all mankind.
Most people like me join the army to solve financial problems at home or to make a living.
This does not mean that the latter has no idea of defending all mankind.
But if there is a list of motivations for joining the army, the option of protecting all mankind will usually be ranked outside the top three.
As for the current number of interstellar pirates, there are more than 84,000, although this number has exceeded all the ground force employees of the Aocheng Group's mercenary force.
But Liu Cheng still felt that there was a shortage of troops.
You must know that the interstellar pirate group is an air force, and there are two Qin-class strategic cruisers alone.
Adding in more than 400 large battleships, more than 80,000 people are almost enough to fill the staff.
The interstellar pirate group currently has a total establishment of more than a thousand spacecraft.
If divided equally among each spaceship, it would be just enough to operate, but would still not meet the full equipment standard.
Liu Cheng nodded and replied:
"The talent pool of cadres that can be promoted is sufficient, but the total military strength is still somewhat lacking."
Yestorovsky asked:
"Are you calling us back this time to ask the employees of the mercenary force to join the Second Fleet to replenish the strength?"
Liu Cheng shook his head and said:
"There is no rush in this matter. To be precise, I cannot allow people from the Ao Cheng Group's mercenary force to join the Second Fleet at the moment.
At the same time, you cannot let the people below know that you are working for the Aocheng Group and are members of the Aocheng Group and the Black Gold Alliance.
Don’t break with the interstellar nobles behind you and expose your true position for the time being. "
Yestorovsky asked in confusion:
"Why?"
Liu Cheng thought of explaining the reason for summoning them and said:
"Actually, there is an important thing for you to do when we call the Second Fleet back this time."
Immediately, Liu Cheng told Yestorovsky about the current situation facing the Black Gold Alliance and the situation in the adjacent Star Rock Starfield.
Yestorovsky confirmed:
"Master, you mean to let our second fleet go to the Star Rock Star Territory, resist the attack of the Terra Zerg there, occupy the Star Rock Star Territory, and establish a country privately??"
Except for some special personnel, most of the people who were conquered by Wang Biao retained their self-awareness.
This allows them to have the most independent initiative and facilitate them to get things done.
Therefore, after hearing the plan decided by Liu Cheng, Galiwei and others to attack the Star Rock Star Territory, Yestorovsky became a little uneasy.
Now is the third total war. Most of the fringe star regions are facing the attack of Terra Zerg and are retreating steadily.
On the other hand, his master Tucheng not only did not lose any territory in the star field, he even took the initiative to attack a planet of the Terra Zerg.
That alone is astonishing.
As a result, he heard that his master Tu Cheng not only did not ask him to help defend the Black Sand Star Territory, but also took the initiative to attack the Star Rock Star Territory and asked him to be the king of the Star Rock Star Territory.
How could Yestorovsky remain calm?
Yestorovsky hesitated and said:
"Master, asking me to be the leader of an interstellar pirate group is already the limit of my abilities.
If I were asked to occupy the Star Rock Star Territory and establish my own country, I would be somewhat unsure of how to get things done..."
Before Yestorovsky could finish speaking, Liu Cheng cursed angrily:
"Stop talking nonsense and let you pretend, do you really think of yourself as an interstellar noble?
You don’t have to worry about attacking the Star Rock Star Territory.
In terms of air power, the Second Fleet has already surpassed the First Fleet.
As for ground combat strength, the 9728 Corps and the Aocheng Group currently operating in the Black Sand Star Region are both well equipped.
Captain Galliway and I will each send some ground troops to support your mission of attacking the Star Rock Star Domain. "
Hearing this, Yestolovsky said worriedly:
"If the Aocheng Group and the 9728 Corps openly send troops to support the Second Fleet, will it arouse the suspicion of the interstellar nobles?"
Liu Cheng understood what Yestorovsky meant.
The interstellar pirates are multi-faceted, and it is inevitable that news will reach the ears of the interstellar nobles who support them.
Regarding this issue, Garyway had already analyzed it for Liu Cheng.
Liu Cheng waved his hand and replied:
"You think too much. If the Star Rock Star Region is conquered by the Terra Zerg, the next region to face the threat of destruction will be the Black Sand Star Region.
Anyone with a normal IQ can understand this.
At this time, someone came out and said that they wanted to occupy the Star Rock Star Region, which in disguise helped the Black Sand Star Region resist some of the threats of the Terra Zerg.
If you were the leader of the Black Gold Alliance, would you send troops to help this force?
Even if the other party is a notorious interstellar pirate group?"
After hearing this, Yestolovsky felt that what his master said was very reasonable, so he smiled and praised:
"Master, you are still thoughtful, and I am short-sighted in the situation."
Liu Cheng laughed and scolded:
"Don't give me that!
I haven't seen you for nearly two years. You have improved your ability to flatter, but I don't know if your ability to command battles has improved.
You just need to focus on taking over the Xingyan Star Region.
The Black Gold Alliance and the Aocheng Group will send people to assist you in the subsequent establishment of the country and management of the star region.
Don't worry about this mission. I won't let you come out easily if there is no great success.
Even if I really encounter the powerful Terra Zerg soldiers, I will take action. "
Yestolovsky heard some special meaning in Liu Cheng's extremely confident words, so he asked tentatively:
"Master, I dare to ask, what level of strength have you reached as a superpower now?"
Liu Cheng did not answer this question, but said:
"Don't ask about things you shouldn't ask, just do your own thing well."
"Yes!"
Yestolovsky bowed his head in fear and trepidation, but he was even more excited in his heart.
The loyalty of these people conquered by Wang Biao to Liu Cheng is 100%.
The more powerful their master is, the happier they are as slaves.
