Chapter 814: The Beginning of Deception

The weak performance of Tianma Group has shaken many people.

Maple Leaf Mining has benefited from this and has been expanding its sphere of influence.

At least near the Guardian Star, they have enjoyed similar treatment to Tianma Group.

Lister is not concerned about these commercial achievements, although the transport fleet has begun to continuously feed back and send various ore smelting products to the rear.

In fact, all kinds of reconnaissance equipment have been spread all over the entrance and exit of Tianma Interstellar Channel.

There are still few reconnaissance satellites on the surface, and there are also special mechas disguised as meteorite belts, which are spread all over the must-pass places.

In this environment, Tianma Group sent out several waves of reconnaissance ships, all of which were discovered.

The performance of the Tiger Cat-class reconnaissance ships currently in service is actually very good, but it is still not enough to get rid of surveillance.

After suffering heavy losses, Tianma Group naturally chose to find another way.

Pure strength is not dominant for the time being, so use political resources.

It is true that there are a large number of forces against capital in the Federation, but there are also many forces of capital itself and people willing to cooperate with them.

Big things may still need to be hesitated, if it is just to share intelligence, there is no problem at all.

Moreover, the Blue Star Federation is also very interested in Maple Leaf Mining. Although what Maple Leaf Mining has shown so far has not crossed the line, the various warships of unknown origin still make the Blue Star Federation hesitate.

If you only look down on the Blue Star Federation for its indulgence of capital, it would be too stupid.

Maple Leaf Mining is also a member of capital. When the situation is unclear, the Blue Star Federation only needs to treat it normally.

When it comes to sensitive issues, they don’t need to cross the line to ask.

But... the Blue Star Federation has sovereignty over all territories.

Although according to the Interstellar Development Act, places outside the galaxy can be developed by the discoverer, and the Federation only collects taxes on goods entering the market.

However, wherever the Federation’s surveying and mapping spacecraft goes, it is legal and protected by the Federation’s sovereignty.

Therefore, Maple Leaf Mining can block the Tianma Group’s fleet, but it cannot do this to the Blue Star Federation’s spacecraft, otherwise it would be a rebellion.

Strictly speaking, the Federation’s warships can sail freely.

Therefore, when several surveying and mapping spacecraft flew out of the Tianma galaxy, Maple Leaf Mining did not react at all.

They did not hide their intentions, just following the Maple Leaf Group's transport ship openly, without any cover-up.

When doing things officially, it is obviously more important to be open and aboveboard.

This special situation was naturally reported to Lister.

In response, Lister snorted coldly: "Let them follow, let them see whatever they want, but our warship factory does not allow them to approach. If they have any opinions, let them look up the Interstellar Development Law."

After getting permission, the transport fleet painted by the Maple Leaf Group did not react.

No unexpected situation occurred, which made the federal officials relieved.

In the surveying and mapping spacecraft, the unlucky guy who was sent to take the blame was visibly relieved.

"Director, Maple Leaf Mining did not attack us, not even a warning, it seems that there is no problem with the source of their warships."

This time, the team was led by a director sent by the General Administration of Surveying and Mapping, and the director of the local surveying and mapping bureau was also with him.

This represents two forces, the Blue Star Federal Government and the Tianma Group.

The director also showed a relaxed smile at this time and replied to his subordinates: "Tell them to follow us and don't get too close to Maple Leaf Mining's spacecraft to avoid misunderstandings. I also think that Maple Leaf Mining should be fine."

Think about it, if there is really a problem, would they dare to let you follow?

But this remark caused dissatisfaction with the local surveying and mapping bureau.

"Director Xu, the investigation is not over yet, please don't be so arbitrary. We survey the environment around the Tianma galaxy every year, and there will definitely be no warship manufacturing factory."

The director of the local surveying and mapping bureau felt that Maple Leaf Mining spared no effort to destroy the reconnaissance ship, which was obviously guilty.

And the Tianma Group really did not embezzle the money of the surveying and mapping bureau. He admitted that there were false reports of projects, but the basic work was completed.

Director Xu will not indulge the local snakes. He took the risk himself just for your Tianma Group's business, and sent people to follow him, which obviously did not trust him.

The most important thing is... there was no welcoming banquet, and no filial piety.

That's right, I am not from the same faction as you, but you can't not give the gifts you should give.

Therefore, he directly retorted: "We are not here to find a warship factory. We are spot-checking the surveying and mapping situation and updating the information in a timely manner. Moreover... who knows whether your surveying and mapping work has been carried out."

This is very impolite. The director's face turned blue. He suppressed his anger and said: "Director Xu, please don't doubt my professional ethics."

"I believe you, but I don't believe your subordinates. You know how deep the water is in our industry. Do you dare to guarantee that the people below haven't fooled you?" Director Xu continued to stab the knife.

The director is not confident. If he can falsely report the project, will his subordinates save electricity?

Even... directly accepting the money from Maple Leaf Mining.

Snakes have snake ways and rats have rat ways. It is possible that front-line personnel are lazy and save money.

Both sides were silent. Although this was a surveying and mapping mission, everyone knew the real purpose.

When they followed all the way to the entrance and exit, the director had already determined that his subordinates had been fooling him.

How could such a large-scale warship factory be built in such a short time?

Although we can't see the specific situation inside, we can tell from the scale and the speed at which Maple Leaf Mining replenishes its warships that it should be roughly the same.

Obviously, someone has neglected his duty.

The top management of Tianma Group received the news almost simultaneously, and then fell into silence collectively.

They thought of hundreds of possibilities, and there were many brain-burning assumptions, all speculating on how Maple Leaf Group obtained so many warships.

And you told me that it was just a few front-line staff who neglected their duties?

That's right, as long as the front-line staff are blind, Maple Leaf Mining can do whatever it wants outside the galaxy, and you don't know anyway.

Thinking darkly, maybe Maple Leaf Mining has bribed some kind of thing.

This result... almost broke Ma Zhi's defense.

The enemy who made him lose his position may be just the neglect of duty of a few low-level staff. It's too fucked up.

He pressed the call button and angrily ordered: "Go in and take a look, I want to know the situation inside the factory."

Although he saw the appearance, it may also be an empty shell.

He will not give up until he sees the specific production line.