the days before i bought the galaxy

"Warren, since we declared war on Silver Shield, our purchase channels have been reduced by 35%, the purchase price has increased by 20%, and sales have also been greatly affected. There are many trading points that do not allow our spaceships to land, and Some acquirers directly and unilaterally tore up the agreement with us. Now our transaction profit margin has dropped by more than [-]%. Except for exchanging materials with surrounding developers, long-distance transactions basically do not make much money. This part used to be The place where we make the most profit. This is not going to work. Even if we get a large amount of compensation, we can't just sit and eat like this. Even the energy business that we took over from Leslie's family is facing the danger of a sharp decline. You have to figure out a way Already!"

This is not the first time that Charlie has reported to Warren that the trading channel has been blocked. As the news of the hostility between the Slim family and the Silver Shield family gradually spread, many people belong to the Silver Shield family or have cooperation with the Silver Shield family. All related chambers of commerce have suspended their transactions with the Slim family.Coupled with the unremitting suppression of the Silver Shield family, it is very likely that the Slim Chamber of Commerce will fall into a situation where it cannot continue to develop.

"Warren, I don't think the Silver Shield family has to pay for what they did to us, but isn't your decision to declare war a bit too hasty? They are now chasing and intercepting us at all costs!" Charlie wrinkled Mei said.

"Hmm... Pogo, can you estimate where we'll be financially at the end of the year?" Warren asked.

"Report, Captain, according to the current situation, our total assets will shrink from 50 deep space crystals to about 48 deep space crystals by the end of this year."

"Shrink?" Warren frowned.

"Yes, Captain, a large backlog of products, coupled with rising production costs, will inevitably lead to asset shrinkage. If this situation does not improve, I am afraid that we will not be able to enter a healthy development stage in the next five years." Bogo replied.

"What about the developers around Red City? How many people are willing to ally with us?" Warren asked.

"Fifty percent." Odin said, "This result was obtained after I eliminated some wall sitters. I don't think we need unsteady allies. Instead of putting down our posture and begging them to join now, it is better to wait for the Free Chamber of Commerce Alliance to grow. Afterwards, let them take the initiative to join. These [-]% of the people will share weal and woe with us from now on, and they will also face the threat of being suppressed by the Silver Shield. The vast majority of the remaining people, out of resentment against the Silver Shield, will Continue to maintain a good relationship with us. At least in a short period of time, we don't need to worry about short-distance trade. However, if you can't make achievements, then our allies are likely to leave us one by one. After all, with Silver Shield's hostility to them was more of a momentary element. They paid a heavy price in the battle to defend the Red City, so it seems that they will not fall to the Silver Shield side at present."

"I see." Warren nodded. "It seems that you don't have any good news at hand?"

Lan: "The reconstruction of the Red Capital has been basically completed, and tonight is the opening ceremony of the concert hall. Warren, are you going to attend?"

"A concert..." Warren couldn't help smiling, "Who's going to perform?"

"The Spider Symphony Orchestra is said to be a very famous touring orchestra. They just passed by the Red City, and it took me some effort to invite them to perform in the Red City." Lan replied.

"Interesting! I've never heard a live symphony performance! Let's all go together!"

Warren's decision made everyone somewhat puzzled, and Charlie's brows had not been loosened since just now.

"Okay, I'll keep my seat." Lang paused, then continued, "One more thing. Captain Montgalt's health has improved significantly, and the doctor from Bethel treated him this morning. A second consultation was held, and they decided it was time to transfer the person back to Bethel. The local vigilante airship will leave tomorrow morning."

"That's it... Please tell me the time of departure, and I will personally send Captain Montgalt away." Warren believes that he should show his respect to Montgalt regardless of the circumstances.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the conference room was still very gloomy, he couldn't help but smiled: "Okay, don't be so sad, go back and get ready, and we'll see you in the concert hall tonight! I'll find a way to solve the problem of trading channels Bar!"

"Huh? Warren, do you already have an idea?" Charlie's eyes lit up.

"This matter needs further confirmation, and I don't want to talk about it yet. Odin stays, and the others disband in place. Lan, can you help me prepare a suit for the evening? I want to wear a suit of the same style as yours."

"Okay, no problem." Lan nodded and left the meeting room simply.

After everyone left, Odin finally couldn't help asking: "Warren, have you really thought of a solution? Don't tell me that you plan to shake hands with Silver Shield in private."

Warren raised his eyebrows: "Shake hands with Silver Shield? Why do you have such an idea?"

"The heir of the Silver Shield looks very familiar with you, doesn't it? This really surprised me. I thought you were of pure commoner blood! You won't just have a temporary quarrel like friends quarreling Right?" Odin looked at Warren rather uncomfortably.

"Hahahaha, I just happened to meet Heinrich once. With your judgment, it's really rare to make a mistake in this kind of thing. No, no, I don't intend to shake hands with Silver Shield, No matter from the current stage or in the long run, we and Silver Shield are on both sides of the same line. As for the solution to the problem..." Warren smiled slightly, "I do have some ideas , but I need you to help me judge whether this is feasible. Odin, how much do you know about smugglers?"

A moment of surprise appeared on Odin's face, and he shook his ears immediately. "This is indeed a good way! Smugglers have their own trading channels, and the smuggled goods are very profitable. Through them, we can avoid the interception of the silver shield. Because pirates need to rely on smugglers to obtain supplies and sell stolen goods, I did once and I've dealt with smugglers before." There was a smile in the half-human's eyes, "Warren, I thought you hated smuggling!"

Warren shrugged: "I really didn't think smuggling would help me when I didn't have that much money on hand."

"Then aren't you afraid of violating federal laws? If 'Tin Head' finds out, he will strongly oppose it." Hearing that Warren was interested in participating in smuggling, Odin suddenly became excited.

"I won't let Lan know." Warren bent his lips. "The current federal laws are made for the big chambers of commerce. Since I want to defeat them, I must break the rules they set."

"Are you going to do whatever it takes to achieve your goals?"

"No, I have my principles. I will not conduct transactions that are harmful to the health or safety of others, but it is unreasonable to force others not to conduct transactions on commodities that are monopolized by the Great Chamber of Commerce, and it is not reasonable to obtain this part of the benefits." Against my principles."

"If you are caught, you will go to jail!" The half-human's tail shook more and more lightly and happily.

"Then don't get caught!" Warren raised his eyebrows. "Federal law also stipulates that once a degenerate species appears, it should be destroyed. Do you think I should abide by such regulations? Just because the mere laboratory The conclusion drawn in the law is to kill a person's life at will, I think this can only prove the arrogance of human beings, and I will never recognize such laws and regulations!"

An unnatural expression flashed across Odin's face, and he took a step closer: "Maybe one day my violent tendencies erupt and really tear your throat apart!"

"Then I'll just wait and see." Warren shrugged, "I trust my own judgment. I always feel that if human beings can't even tell whether the rules they make are correct, it's nothing like a slave who lost himself. What's the difference? The Federation exists to protect human beings, not to protect the Great Chamber of Commerce, as long as I know this in my heart, that's enough."

Odin stared at Warren for a moment, then smiled softly: "After all, it's because he was strangled by the silver shield and had to use illegal means!"

"Odin..."

"Ok?"

"I just like you for that."

"What?" The half-human's constantly wagging tail paused in mid-air for a second.

"You speak your own opinion without worrying about getting fired for saying it. It's that personality that allows me to get the sharpest opinion from you. You're right, I I will consider smuggling only when I have no choice. If I fight against Silver Shield ten years later, I probably won't use this method!"

"If you get fired, it will be a big deal for you to live in the world." Odin shrugged disdainfully.

"Hahahaha, that seems to be the life you most yearn for?"

The expression of the half-human suddenly froze when he heard Warren say this.He suddenly remembered what the archbishop had said to him, that a free life was indeed something he had always yearned for, because freedom is undoubtedly the most precious thing for a half-human.But is that really what he wants most?Why does it seem like you don't want to leave your current position?

Warren: "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Odin decided to completely forget about this bizarre idea. "I suddenly remembered that I don't seem to have a suit yet," he said. "I think I probably need to buy a robot to take care of my basic necessities."

"Are you jealous of my relationship with Lan?"

The centaur's tail paused in mid-air for the second time today.

"Remember to bring Ferret tonight, he will love the concert."

"Hehe, that little guy is already a bit reluctant to take care of the patients!" Odin concealed his unnaturalness with a smirk, "Okay, I know you plan to use smuggling channels to solve our current difficulties. As for the specific method, do you have any advice?" Any thoughts?"

Warren looked at Odin for two seconds and found that he seemed to be no different from usual, so he also decided to hurry up and start talking about business.

"Is such that……"

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With less than 10 minutes left until the concert started, Ferret was still squatting on the balcony talking to himself.His only audience is a pot of "peony flowers" swaying in the evening wind.

"They will take Captain Montgalt out of the Red City the day after tomorrow!"

"Do you think Captain Montgalt hates me? He hasn't even spoken to me."

"Bethel is so far away, I don't know when we will see each other in the future."

"But it's not considered meeting now, is it? The gauze on the captain's face has not been removed, so I can only be regarded as meeting his eyes?"

"Maybe he doesn't like half-humans at all? I've heard people say that many people from urban planets don't like half-humans."

"That day on the balcony, he actually blew out the tune, must have made his impression of me worse?"

"Hey... when will it be able to blow to the level of the Spider Symphony Orchestra?"

"It feels so strange to wear a tuxedo, the tail is being held down! But I couldn't find any suits specially made for half-humans for a while, so I can only borrow two sets of tuxedos. Dad must also be very uncomfortable with his tail being held down now." Are you comfortable?"

"It is said that sending flowers to a patient can make him recover quickly. I really want to send him a bouquet of flowers before the captain leaves..."

"Don't worry, I won't give you away, because you are Daddy's flower! I'm going to go outside and pick some. The robot nanny just taught me to recognize plants."

"Feret, we're leaving!"

"Ah, yes, Dad! Little flower, let's enjoy the last little bit of sun!" The little ferret finally touched the petals of the peony flower, and then left the balcony.

In the sky, the setting sun that was about to set suddenly darkened for a moment, and then sank powerlessly to the horizon.No one noticed that the white peony flowers placed in the corner of the balcony once burst into a strong red light...

The author has something to say: The title of this volume is "The Whole Fist and Picking Beetles", pinyin: zhěngfēntīdù, which means to rectify chaos and eliminate harm.Because I can't think of a better word for the time being, let's use it like this first!