Starting from the Planetary Governor-Chapter 834 - 457, Are You Signing or Not?_2

However, even Flying Wing Star, including the previously relatively developed Fatchess Tri-Star, definitely couldn't compare to places like Korolya in terms of economic growth rate.

These developed planets were, of course, the economic cornerstones of the Alliance; however, for further economic advancement and growth, to obtain a greater scale more rapidly, it was not really possible to rely on them.

A pearl may be a pearl, but there also need to be more bricks and stones to serve as the foundation.

Within the Tianma Star Sector, the Alliance had already been making every effort to tap its potential, but in these extraordinary times, there was no need to limit our vision solely to within the Tianma Star Sector.

Sign the "Seven Horse Economic Union Bill" without consideration?

The Alliance isn't just about sucking blood!

It certainly also provides nourishment!

But to nourish, they have to be obedient, too.

After personally communicating with Osenia, the Alliance had established a series of new policies specifically for those worlds of the peripheral Seven Horse Pact.

...

Eagle Horse III, a planet with a population of eight hundred million, was an agricultural and mining world.

This was a typical primary material production world, relatively poor, but still reasonably abundant in resources.

Poverty in the past was mainly due to underdeveloped production. Despite having vast areas of arable land and some mineral deposits, both agricultural and mining technologies were relatively backward.

Not to mention, they had endured an invasion by the Green Skin Orcs.

However, these past six months had been relatively prosperous for them.

The invasion of the Green Skins had been resolved. It wasn't to say that there were no longer any Green Skins on the planet, but at least in the main human activity areas, they were no longer visible. All the Green Skin Trash Cities on the planet had been cleaned up, and all the Green Skin ecosystems, which hadn't been established for very long anyway, had been destroyed decisively, with fire purging every inch of land that had been contaminated.

Perhaps, in the future on this planet, Green Skins might still occasionally be discovered in the wild. But as long as vigilance was maintained, defenses bolstered, regular disinfection conducted, and any land that had Green Skins was burned with fire, the problem would not become more severe.

The entire planet seemed to have returned to a normal life trajectory.

The Alliance had a permanent division stationed here for defense; apart from the framework of the Seven Horse Pact, the Alliance sent military and economic supervisors to control the developmental situation of the entire planet... And besides these, their days seemed truly to have returned to before the war.

Although they were still quite impoverished and had to pay the Imperial Tax as before, which was merely a change in the recipient of the payment, at least the threat of war seemed to have receded, and they didn't live in dread of the day when the Green Skin armies might suddenly come, destroying their farms and slaughtering their inhabitants.

But Lalin Ulrich, the Planetary Governor of Eagle Horse III, had been feeling rather conflicted lately.

An Alliance diplomat had presented him with a 'suggestion.'

And he still hadn't decided whether to accept it or not.

But there wasn't much time left.

The Alliance diplomat had come up to him once again.

"Governor Ulrich, you need to give me an answer right now," said the Alliance diplomat Wu Yang, standing pertly in front of him.

This female diplomat from the Flying Wing Star Academy of Literature and Law looked exceptionally young. With her glasses, she had a refined appearance, exuding a charm of intellectual femininity that was rarely seen on Eagle Horse III.

Her smile was gentle and not too aggressive, but Ulrich was still particularly afraid to meet this girl.

He really did not know how to respond to Wu Yang's question.

But there was no escaping it now.

Seeing him silent, Wu Yang asked again, "Last time, you said you would give me an answer today. I have been waiting until now, having specially argued with my superiors for this time extension; otherwise, the final deadline should have been two days ago."

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After a pause, Wu Yang continued, "Moreover, I don't understand what you're hesitating about. The Alliance wants to provide direct economic aid to Eagle Horse III, helping to establish more efficient agricultural and mining production, and on the basis of these two industries, to build a series of industrial capabilities... How could that possibly be bad?"

Ulrich heaved a long sigh and said, "If it were just as simple as that, it would indeed be a great thing. But... what's the cost?"

Before Wu Yang could speak, Ulrich hastily added, "Of course, I don't mean to accuse the Alliance... But let's be frank, the Alliance has helped us, annihilating the invading Green Skin Orcs, for which we are extremely grateful. Furthermore, the people of Eagle Horse know that the war is far from over. Although there's no more fighting on Eagle Horse III, countless warriors of the Alliance are still fighting the invasion of the beastmen beyond the star sector. Without the Alliance, the peace of Eagle Horse III could not last."

"But we also have paid a price, we too have made our contributions to the war. We've been giving up over ten percent of our annual output, even more than the Imperial Tax; we've turned all our military forces, as per the regulations of the Seven Horse Pact, into the Pact Army, under the command of the Alliance."

"We have no complaints about this; this is the price we pay for peace. The people of Eagle Horse understand, these are equivalent."

"The Alliance wants to step up economic aid to Eagle Horse III, and we are more than happy. But I know, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. That's why I'm asking, what's the price? What is it? Higher taxes? Or other political rights? Let's talk about a price, a clear and transparent price; it's better for everyone."

Wu Yang gave a light chuckle and said, "The price? The price is that the people of the entire planet will henceforth live better lives; the price is that the entire planet can produce more, to support the war at the frontlines. That's all."

Ulrich retorted unsparingly, "It can't be that simple, right? You want to implement your rank system on Eagle Horse III, don't you?"

"Yes, what's wrong with that?" Wu Yang asked with her hands spread, "Alliance aid and investment will establish many modern farms and mines. Eagle Horse III will invest resources, land, and labor; the Alliance will provide technology, products, and equipment. Management methods, staff welfare, and remuneration will be distributed according to Alliance standards. Sounds reasonable, doesn't it?"

Ulrich fell silent for a moment, then shook his head, "I've been very frank, but Ambassador Wu Yang, you are not being entirely upfront. Shall I put it more bluntly? Once there are farms, mines, factories, and even cities built on Eagle Horse III with the aid or joint investment of the Alliance, and most of the output comes from these cooperative ventures, where people acquire ranks and abide by the Alliance's system… what's left for the Planetary Government to do?"

Wu Yang smiled and replied, "Isn't that good? You must know what an Alliance rank implies. People will have better life security; they'll have more output, and the Planetary Government will save a lot of management pressure. It's a win-win!"

Ulrich, who had nearly lost the will to argue further, directly asked, "What about me? What do I get?"

Wu Yang seemed to hear a joke, "You? You would be the one who benefits most! You are the Governor of Eagle Horse III, and that's unchangeable. If the planet progresses well, then you get an entire, more developed world! Isn't that enough?"

"That would no longer be my world!"

"It seems we need to clarify something: do you consider the entire world as your private property? This world belongs to the Empire, and you are merely its lifelong manager. From the Empire's perspective, it will always be the Empire's world; from your perspective, you will always be its manager. Has anything changed?"

Ulrich was suddenly at a loss for words.

Wu Yang's smile faded, and she said earnestly, "I have also introduced to you the series of treatments and arrangements for Planetary Governors by the Alliance. If you have any uncertainties, I can explain them to you again. Personally, I think they are quite generous treatments. Your current standard of living isn't close to what the Alliance offers. But we really don't have much time left. Today, right today, you must give me an answer."

"The 'Seven Horse Economic Union Bill,' will you sign it or not?"