EBE Chapter 341 Cutting in line
Chapter 341 Cutting in line
"I need a reasonable explanation."
Luo Congmin looked at Rediaz beside him, whose expression was equally grim.
"President Luo, I've been standing here with you from the very beginning. You may not know what's happening outside, but do you think I do?"
Radiaz rubbed his aching temples. Although that's what he said, he could guess what was going on.
They have always suspected that the Star Ring Group possesses technological equipment far superior to that of the Earth Alliance, but they have no idea where this equipment comes from.
However, Rediaz had already made prior preparations for this situation. No matter how advanced the opponent's technology was, they could not mass-produce under the nose of the Earth Alliance.
Many ants can kill an elephant; at worst, we can just spend more resources to deplete the enemy's forces.
But now, the situation is different from what everyone thought. The Star Ring Group's high-tech equipment does exist, but before it can even make its appearance, the Earth Alliance is greeted by a regular army with equipment even better than their own.
Yes, it is excellent, but not superior.
These beam weapons are essentially the same batch of equipment produced by the Earth Federation, specifically the U700 main battle beam cannon, which was originally designed to be equipped by the Sun and Moon Fleet.
As the Sun and Moon Fleet, which is under the absolute control of Luo Congmin, although its equipment is still inferior to the experimental Star Fleet, it is already considered to be among the top-tier equipment in the entire regular army.
However, the current situation is that the Star Ring Group has the same equipment as the Sun Moon Fleet, and the Star Ring Group's fleet also has equipment that the Sun Moon Fleet does not have.
With such a clear disparity in equipment, it's no wonder that the Earth Alliance's regular army decisively ordered a retreat after engaging the enemy.
If it weren't for the different paint scheme, they would have thought these were Luo Congmin's personal guards.
"It seems that the situation of arms smuggling and corruption in our local alliance is much more serious than I imagined."
Luo Congmin took a deep breath and patted Rediaz on the shoulder.
"Go do what you need to do, and I should go do what I need to do."
After saying that, she quickly left the command center, piloted her spaceship, and flew straight towards the Earth Federation Building.
Half an hour later, the Financial Secretary.
Wearing a black trench coat, Luo Congmin led Zhang Xiang and others straight into the Financial Department.
Upon seeing this, the security guard at the entrance was about to step forward to question the group when Zhang Xiang pulled a gun out of his pocket and pressed it against the man's head.
"You didn't see anything."
The security guard was taken aback, then quickly nodded.
"Boss, you've misunderstood. I'm blind."
With that, he turned around, braced himself against the ground with his baton, and disappeared in a flash.
"Seal off this building. No one is allowed to leave without my orders."
Zhang Xiang personally led the team at the front, with bodyguards surrounding Luo Congmin in the middle, and the group quickly entered the Financial Services Department building.
Outside, the area was already completely surrounded by densely packed troops. This time, Luo Congmin had only deployed the personal guards left to her by Lin Xuan, without informing anyone from the Earth Alliance.
So when Zhang Xiang led his men into the building, all the local officials were completely dumbfounded.
"What are you doing here? Don't you know this is the Finance Department of the Earth Alliance? No one is allowed to enter without orders."
At the front desk, several men in suits surrounded Zhang Xiang and his group, each holding a P210 Prism Pistol, ready to attack at any moment.
The atmosphere between the two sides suddenly became tense.
Facing the gun barrel, Zhang Xiang remained calm and gave a cold laugh.
"Bring out the people here who have the right to speak. You bunch of nobodies are not qualified to talk to me."
Although Zhang Xiang was treated like a nanny in front of Lin Xuan, once he left Lin Xuan's house, he was a proper general of the Earth Alliance Defense Force and the commander-in-chief of the Earth Co-defense Force.
In terms of rank, 90% of the officials in the local government would be inferior to him.
"Do you... have an appointment?"
Seeing Zhang Xiang's tough stance, the security guard felt a chill run down his spine. These people were just doing their jobs for money; they could bully ordinary people normally, but when they encountered a tough opponent, they would definitely run as far away as possible.
"I need to make an appointment? Your Finance Department is really arrogant. Then you make an appointment for me. Just tell your director that Zhang Xiang wants to see him."
"Well... I'm afraid that won't work. Our Director Liu is currently meeting with important guests in the reception room, and today's appointments are probably full, but..."
The security guard suddenly revealed a sly smile and rubbed his hands together.
"However, I can help you with the queue-jumping service. If you take a number and make an appointment now, you'll most likely be number 135 in line. But now, for just 3 yuan, I can open a VIP channel for you and speed up your queue. Would you like to apply?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiang's face darkened.
"If I apply, will I be able to see your director immediately?"
"That won't work. We can only expedite things for you, since there are a lot of people applying for VIP memberships, at least..."
The security guard thought a customer had arrived, so he quickly turned around and gave a signal to the receptionist behind him, who immediately provided a figure.
"It will take at least 32 people."
Just as Zhang Xiang was about to curse, Luo Congmin behind him suddenly spoke up.
"So you mean the 31 people ahead of us all bribed your Director Liu with 30,000 yuan, right?"
The security guard shook his head repeatedly.
“Thirty thousand yuan is not enough. Take the person who is currently ranked ninth, do you know who he is? He is one of the sixteen political commissars of the local alliance. If he wants to see our director, he has to spend 20 yuan to get in line.”
Luo Congmin raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
"Does that mean just queuing up to see your director will cost at least 20 yuan, otherwise you'll just have to wait around?"
"That's right. So, gentlemen, have you decided how much you want to pay? My prices are absolutely fair and honest."
Luo Congmin nodded.
"Zhang Xiang, give him 30,000 yuan."
Zhang Xiang was taken aback. Although he didn't understand, he still obediently went to scan the money.
"OK, I'll arrange for you to cut in line..."
The security guard was about to leave when Luo Congmin grabbed him and pressed him onto his shoulder.
"No need, I'm already number one."
The security guard was stunned. Before he could understand what it meant, Luo Congmin's next words made his brain freeze for a second.
“Zhang Xiang, go find the 31 local officials on this list who paid money. How much money did they pay? Return it to them in full. Our local officials cannot take a single penny from the people.”
Zhang Xiang was taken aback at first, then he realized what was happening.
Common people?
Got it, they're going to dismiss everyone!
If you take a complete slap on your wrist, wouldn't you just become an ordinary citizen?
"I'll do it right away."
After saying that, he sent a message to Yutuan.
At this point, even the dumbest security guard would realize that he had seemingly kicked a hornet's nest.
P.S.: I've been busy with my thesis lately, so updates will resume soon.