Interstellar: Start as a cleaner.

Chapter 1281 Conditions
Yang Bo transformed into Bart and arrived at Bart's manor, then went online to participate in the online meeting of the Imperial Elders Council!
The emperor of the Blue Water Empire is currently in a state of utter chaos.

In the past two years, the empire has encountered various problems for unknown reasons, leading to some social unrest.

This time, it has been revealed that the security equipment produced by the Grand Duke was providing services to terrorists!
That's terrifying!

Even the emperor of the empire felt a chill run down his spine.

Because the Grand Duke of Golden Oak's security company produces bionic robots that are found throughout all departments of the empire!
Even the military purchases a large number of bionic robots every year.

Because these bionic robots are consumables.

More importantly, the Grand Duke of Golden Oak has now run away.

While there are advantages to running away, this mess is now difficult to clean up.

The emperor of the empire, of course, was unaware that some of these individuals were the harbingers of disaster.

Back then, some of the bosses who were considered unlucky would encounter various problems every now and then when they were with these unlucky people.

Some bosses who are considered unlucky have had fewer problems since they stopped interacting with these unlucky people.

Yang Bo arrived at the virtual conference room, looking rather lazy and relaxed.

He didn't look angry at all!

Yang Bo is now waiting for everyone to give him an explanation.

"Ahem, Grand Duke Bart!"

"I don't know what your demands are!" the emperor of the empire coughed and asked.
"My demand is for the Empire to give me a satisfactory answer!"

"Why is this problem occurring when I buy a bionic robot to defend my territory?!"

"How did the bionic robot pass the Imperial Security Service's review?!"

"Just how many of the items used in my territory are still problematic?!"

"I think this isn't something I'm the only one who wants to know; it's something all the nobles want to know!"

"Not to mention the ordinary residents!"

"If the safety of our nobles cannot be guaranteed, then the safety of these people is even more difficult to guarantee!"

"And what about the series of terrorist attacks on Devon Star? Is it related to the Grand Duke of Golden Oak?"

"Why won't the Imperial authorities give everyone a satisfactory answer!" Yang Bo raised his voice loudly!
The other party plays Tai Chi with me, and I play Tai Chi with them in return.

"Grand Duke Barth!"

"As a grand duke, you shouldn't limit your thinking to that of ordinary nobles!"

“What we need to do now is to stabilize the empire,” a grand duke said.

Are you speaking on behalf of the Elders?

"If you're going to represent the Elders!"

"So if any of you encounter this problem in the future, you'll just have to suffer in silence!"

"I don't care, anyway, my loss isn't that big."

"But if you're a Grand Duke, you have to swallow your pride!"

"Then I hope you can do it too!" Yang Bo found it amusing. Was this Grand Duke out of his mind to say something like that?

"Ahem, Duke Bart, I was just offering a friendly reminder!" the man said.
"Then I would also like to kindly remind you that your properties and territories will soon be subjected to terrorist attacks."

"I hope you won't come to the elders' meeting and start yelling!"

"You should be kinder, consider the bigger picture, and think about the stability of the empire!"

"And I've also heard that you have a lot of research going on at one of your bases in the center of the universe!"

"Your base might also be attacked by terrorists," Yang Bo said with a forced smile.
Virtual projection technology clearly showed Bart's expression!
"Bart, are you threatening me?!" The Grand Duke opposite him stared at Bart and asked.

"So what if I threaten you?"

"Do you have many businesses and a large territory?"

"My business is only so big, and my territory is only so small, so who's afraid of who?"

"I'm not afraid of terrorist attacks, so why would I be afraid of you?"

"I suspect you might have drunk too much fake alcohol?"

"What does the stability of the empire mean to me?"

"To put it bluntly, if I destabilize the empire, how can it remain stable?"

"Don't think that just because you old folks have lived a long time, you have a lot of territory!"

"In my eyes, I could still crush him with one hand!"

"So don't put on airs in front of me!" Yang Bo directly tore off the mask!

"If I can't get a satisfactory answer to this matter, then I'll continue to do things this way in the future?"

"Just don't make a fuss during the meeting!"

"At that time, I should suffer losses for the sake of the empire's stability!"

"Just don't let your whole family die in the end!"

"The poison I can get my hands on is way more potent than that of terrorists!" Yang Bo cursed out loud.
In fact, these nobles of the empire always act like shrewish women when discussing issues in the House of Representatives or the Senate!

Because these issues involve the interests of many people!
Moreover, nine out of ten times during on-site meetings, a fight breaks out!

The struggle for power between old nobles! The struggle for power between old and new nobles!

Every issue on both sides involves a lot of interest distribution!

"Duke Barth!"

"You must know how difficult this matter is!"

"There are some things we don't understand right now, and all we can do is offer you some compensation."

"The positions of Governor of Devon Star and Commander of the Devon New Planet Fleet are vacant. We hope you, Bart, can recommend some people," the Emperor of the Empire said at this moment.

“That’s none of my business. I’m going to seek compensation from the authorities now.”

"And the losses suffered by the nobles in several terrorist attacks!" Yang Bo certainly wouldn't take on those right now.

Because this is a mess!

Last time, they destroyed so many noble villas and estates.

If the Empire doesn't step in to resolve this, then whoever takes over Devon Star's mess will be unable to explain themselves.

"Duke Bart, our empire will certainly step in to resolve these issues!"

"Duke Bart, your outstanding performance during several terrorist attacks."

"I hope that your recommended candidate will stabilize Devonstar!" another elder said.

These elders naturally knew what Bart wanted.

However, the roles of the administrative and military commanders of a planet involve a considerable number of issues.

Generally speaking, the administrative and military commanders of a planet are recommended by two parties.

Even people from multiple backgrounds, because there is more than one Chief Executive.

The empire did a very good job of balancing power.

However, the issues involved this time are far too significant.

It also involves the Grand Duke of the Golden Oak.

The Grand Duke has fled, but someone will definitely have to take over his business.

If we don't deal with this troublemaker Bart properly, then anyone who wants to take over the Grand Duke of Golden Oak's estate will just be talking nonsense!
To put it bluntly, it's nothing more than a naked exchange of interests!

What's new in Dewen now?

"My reputation is ruined!" "If I had somewhere else to go, I'd leave Devon right now!"

"And all those bionic robots that the Grand Duke of Golden Oak sold me!"

"And he located me!"

"Furthermore, I wonder how much more information about my territory he's leaked through these robots!"

"These imperial powers must give me an explanation, and I also demand sufficient compensation for their morale!"

"If we hadn't succeeded in stopping the terrorists from releasing poison into my territory, would I and the people in my territory have all died?"

"Therefore, compensation is necessary!" Yang Bo certainly wasn't just satisfied with the recommended candidate.

If Devonstar is to develop in the future, it will definitely need funding from the Empire.

In addition, Yang Bo also wants to obtain a weapons manufacturing license.

At the very least, you need to obtain a security equipment license!

There are many types of security equipment, such as bionic robots, drones, unmanned robots, drone armor, energy defense cannons, and so on.

With the security equipment license, Yang Bo will be able to manufacture many useful weapons and equipment!

"I also need a security equipment manufacturing license!"

"I no longer trust any security equipment manufactured by anyone!" Yang Bo said again.
Anyway, Yang Bo caught the Grand Duke of Golden Oak doing these things.

He didn't cause trouble after the incident so that these people would come looking for him!

If this negotiation doesn't go well, I'll have to publicly step in and put pressure on these people!
Anyway, we'll try diplomacy first, then resort to force.

Because if you start by creating trouble, you're actually in a very passive position at that moment.

Even if we don't cause trouble ourselves, the empire is already in such a mess!

If you proactively seek out trouble in advance, then for the other members of the elders, it's simply a matter of having more debts than you need to worry about.

Moreover, if you start the conversation first, it's like you're making an offer first.

Sometimes being too proactive can actually make you more passive.

The other members of the elders were also overwhelmed by Bart's suggestions.

But refusing is simply impossible.

Because Barth himself was a victim!
The other nobles are already in a complete mess, and if Bart takes the lead again!
The situation will only get worse!
As for the elders of the empire, their greatest wish is for the empire to develop steadily, so that the elders' businesses will not be affected!

Now, the security equipment produced by the Grand Duke of Golden Oak has directly destroyed the credibility of all security equipment in the Empire!

Allowing other grand dukes to own related businesses also resulted in significant losses.

Security equipment involves a massive industrial chain, from materials to manufacturing to the market!
The crisis that this industry chain is currently facing is the same as the crisis that the Alliance March Star Robotics industry chain is facing!

Although various departments within the alliance have stated that the robots are safe, the market still hasn't accepted them!

More importantly, the entire robot manufacturing and R&D process has fallen apart!

The company is now bankrupt and facing a large number of lawsuits.

While no one in the Empire filed a lawsuit, the properties of these grand dukes suffered a significant blow!
"Duke Barth!"

“Security equipment production…!” a grand duke said.

"I'm using it myself!"

"Isn't this enough?!" Yang Bo snapped irritably.

"That's fine, that's fine!" After being scolded by Bart, the other party rolled his eyes helplessly!
"The Empire will issue a compensation plan!"

"Compensate the nobles of Devon who suffered losses!"

"In addition, we have prepared several plots of land for Bart!"

"Bart, take a look at these lands and choose one!" The Emperor was in no mood to waste any more time arguing with Bart, so he directly offered compensation measures!

Yang Bo looked at the data that had been sent to him!

The land includes some of the estates of the Grand Duke of Golden Oak.

In addition, there is land in the capital and other places.

And of course, there's some land on Devon!
"Devenstar must also provide compensation!"

"After all, terrorist attacks have a fatal impact on the future development of the entire planet!"

"In addition, the Devon New Planet Fleet requests an additional capital warship and two Class A warships!"

"Furthermore, the Empire must increase its financial subsidies by at least 20%!" Yang Bo added.
The planetary surveillance fleet has no capital ships!

Capital warships can only serve as the flagship of the main fleet.

"Impossible!" Hearing Bart's demand, the others quickly shook their heads!

"Then let's just forget about it!"

"Anyway, whoever comes to Devonsky has to give me an explanation."

"There's also the matter of the Grand Duke of Golden Oak. Anyone who takes the Grand Duke of Golden Oak's property must compensate me for my losses!"

"And next time you have a meeting, just state your terms directly. Don't start by spouting nonsense!" Yang Bo said before logging off.

Since the Grand Duke of Golden Oak was targeting him, no one dared to take his assets without his approval!
Yang Bo had no intention of getting entangled with these people any longer!

Because I have a ton of things to do!

First and foremost, the three warships must be fully upgraded.

Although the three warships were far apart, it posed no problem for Yang Bo.

If we could produce our own security equipment, we could supplement our fleet.

We can just fabricate some transactions then!

Although he said at the elders' meeting that the security equipment was for his own use.

But that doesn't mean I can't sell them privately!

Otherwise, where would those pirates get so many weapons and equipment!

In the era of smart technology, even with a laser gun, as long as the underlying control code is not made public, no one can use it if they get their hands on it.

Because some control codes are written into the hardware and components.

Unless the hardware and parts are replaced!

However, the replaced parts have a compatibility issue with other parts.

Some are even completely incompatible and unusable, becoming scrap.

The other members of the Elders Council were also dissatisfied with Bart's exorbitant demands!
"There has never been a case where one person recommended both the governor and the commander of the planetary fleet at the same time!"

"Bart is far too greedy!"

"Although he suffered a terrorist attack, he did not suffer any losses!"

"These young people have no sense of identity with the empire at all."

"Not only did he not suffer any losses, but he actually made so much money from just a few live streams!"

The emperor of the empire felt weary when he heard people say such things.

Because of this incident, the only way to appease the other nobles is to offer something they are interested in: the number of titles available!

However, having too many titles would lead to a decrease in the empire's tax revenue!
And the empire's tax revenue is controlled by these people from the Elder Council.

This means that the income of these members of the Elders' Council will be reduced!

"Let's agree to Bart's suggestion!" the emperor finally suggested helplessly.

(End of this chapter)