The video on Yang Ming's watch finished playing, and the sound of needle drops could be heard in the living room.
Daphne deduced in her mind the subsequent turmoil that Yang Ming's second video would cause, and her pretty face turned slightly pale.
Godoy smiled and said: "Hanton, if nothing else, your attitude of admitting your mistake is excellent. This should allow the military to put less pressure on us."
Hanyin and Hanxiang on the side couldn't help but raise their hands to their foreheads.
"Sir Governor, you may be thinking too simply," Hanxiang said with a soft voice, "If this video is widely circulated... I am not sure what the impact will be later, but it is obviously not good for the military.
of."
"Boss," Hanyin stared at Yang Ming, "What do you want to do?"
Yang Ming spread his hands: "What can I do? I just sincerely admit my mistakes."
"But haven't you revealed too much information about super-modifiers, dimension-enhancement experiments, and the core system of the empire?" Hanyin couldn't help but frown as he stared at Yang Ming carefully, "
In particular, people will subconsciously believe what you say. This information was indeed widely circulated among the people before, but from this moment on, it will become the focus of public opinion."
Yang Ming said: "Don't worry, this won't affect the empire."
Daphne asked: "What do you want to achieve?"
"What purpose could I have?"
Yang Ming looked at Daphne:
"They want to do this to me, Daphne, I can't tie myself up and put my neck under their raised lightsabers.
"This is just my simple counterattack."
"No, you must be planning to achieve other goals," Daphne raised her hand and rubbed her forehead, "Is it my father's instruction?"
Yang Ming smiled and said nothing.
"You can't hide this from me," Daphne said, "I need a quiet room, promise me not to let your technical team promote this video for the time being, okay?"
Yang Ming still just stared at her with a smile.
Daphne is not qualified to negotiate with him now.
"Let's communicate first," Yang Ming said. "It's best to take all my words with you."
Daphne nodded slightly, stood up and hurriedly walked to the rest room in the corner.
Hanyin and Hanxiang looked at each other, each seeing the shock in the other's eyes.
The boss knows exactly what he is doing, which means... the boss is at war with the military and the Sherman family!
Godoy suddenly looked enlightened: "Hanton, are you putting pressure on the top leaders of the empire?"
Hanyin asked in a low voice: "Boss, do you know exactly who your current enemy is?"
"Hmm?" Yang Ming smiled and said, "You two are from the Tentacle Organization, and every once in a while, you need to report some information about me to the Tentacle Organization, right?"
Hanxiang, who has always been soft and weak, denied it.
Hanyin, who had a bad temper and loved to curse, nodded calmly: "Yes, boss, I thought you would not mention this matter. This is our tacit understanding."
"I want to know, is the Tentacle Organization really under the control of His Majesty the Emperor?"
"certainly."
"Fully grasp?"
"Almost," Hanyin winked at Yang Ming, "for the sake of the high salary, I can share a piece of news with you... His Majesty is now waiting for your invitation to communicate."
Boss Yang nodded and said slowly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that his knight commander understands his painstaking efforts."
"I am not directly responsible to Your Majesty," Hanyin said, "However, this public opinion war has little to do with our tentacle organization. Eighty percent of the members of the tentacles are now women, and most of them are
They are your fans, so they are often willing to give us some intelligence information that is not excessive."
Yang Ming:……
He didn't expect this.
"Go and have a rest. Let all my private soldiers enter the ship, but the ship should not leave the port," Yang Ming reminded. "You sisters do not need to participate in this matter. Godoy, when it is time to cut with me, just
Carry out the cutting, your mission is to make Sakaar prosperous again."
Godoy hesitated to speak, and finally just nodded.
Yang Ming smiled and leaned back in the seat, closed his eyes, and said slowly:
"No matter what, I am loyal to the empire."
After they left, Yang Ming's watch began to vibrate continuously, and Lu kept sending messages.
[Boss, the adjustment has been completed. Your battle with Captain Catherine, Captain Catherine’s speech and your apology video have begun to capture the headlines of various portal websites. 】
[The public opinion guidance work of the community network has been completed.]
[Reserve computing power resources have been activated, and the hidden network of all ships in the empire has been temporarily requisitioned by us. 】
[Lingxin contributed part of our computing power, and I haven’t touched Labdo’s computing power resources yet, for fear of leaving traces. 】
[The Terminator has locked onto the target group, and has stored 362 combat plans, ready to launch an assassination operation against the empire’s core political figures at any time.]
Yang Ming tapped the table with his fingers and raised his eyebrows slightly.
Now, he actually wanted to ignore it and let a large number of Terminators attack directly.
But after calming down, Boss Yang finally remembered that Dark Star is no match for the empire now, even if it is an unreasonable and incomplete empire.
The terminator's move can only be used as a countermeasure to break the pot, and it is far from the time when it is necessary to take this step.
——You should not ignore the destruction of 'Levi's Empire'. This is the main reason why Yang Ming cannot take risks easily.
As for the Sherman family...
It's time to attack and defend in different positions, old guys.
Yang Ming glanced at the rest room where Daphne was and sent two text messages to Xiaolu.
[Don’t let public opinion cool down and continue to stimulate them.]
[Determine the list of officers in the outer fleet of Saka as soon as possible and find ways to influence their grassroots soldiers.]
Yang Ming's watch vibrated twice, but he didn't look at it further.
Daphne opened the soundproof door of the lounge, frowned at Yang Ming, and walked towards Yang Ming.
Judging from her expression, the situation is not optimistic.
…
'...I will not harm any Imperial soldier who is friendly to me.'
boom!
An old man wearing loose casual clothes kicked the floating coffee table in front of him away.
Artero's eyelids twitched fiercely.
As the first deputy director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, he could only stand in the corner of this small room.
The house was filled with smoke. Most of these old people who wanted to live as long as possible had the habit of taking harmless addictive drugs. In fact, not long after Atero arrived here, what he needed to do was to integrate the Military Intelligence Agency
information, and report any situation to these old men in a timely manner.
In the middle of the house, the two wide sofas facing each other are the core area of power in the house.
The four old men sitting there are said to be the core beings on the round table of the Sherman family and the highest controllers of the empire's force system.
Atero's third uncle could only sit close to the core area. When any of the four old men spoke, his third uncle could only lower his head and listen, and he must show an expression of serious thinking.
Artero: It's no different from him.
Now, the one who kicked the coffee table in anger was one of the four military elders sitting in the middle.
"What does this white ghost want to do?"
An old man said coldly: "He is definitely provoking us on purpose! He wants to force us to fire on Sakaar, which will cause violent turmoil within the empire, and he will stand on the side of the righteous."
"Saka is developing well now, with a population of tens of millions and good economic potential. It would be a pity to destroy it."
"But this cannot be used as a basis for the white ghost."
"How is the situation now?"
The third uncle looked at Artero. Artero, who had been holding the virtual projection device, immediately said: "Here are some statistics."
He was a little nervous. He stood upright, lowered his head and said quickly:
"According to the data from three minutes ago, the popularity of topics related to the White Ghost massacre of terrorist organizations is quickly receding, and the words about Catherine are soaring.
"We have issued a death order to the local media systems. No one can report this matter. But judging from the current data, those behind the scenes who want to mess up the empire are the new federal CIA and the intelligence agents of the United States of America.
Promoters, mainly from the department, have begun to hype up the topic of Catherine.
"At this stage, the public is very interested in three aspects: the survival period of the super reformers, the imperial royal family's pursuit of individual dimension advancement, and the truth about the empire's maintenance of the imperial system.
"In the Imperial Star circle, people continue to speak out and want an official response.
"Outside the Imperial Star Circle, many people are already inclined to organize demonstrations."
The atmosphere in the room became even more depressing.
"hehe."
One of the four veterans of the military department sneered:
"This is the hero of the empire. He deliberately gives people words to put pressure on us...Does he still want to split the empire?"
Atero:......
It seems that it is you, the bosses, who are taking the initiative to suppress Hanton.
His third uncle said in a deep voice:
"The White Ghost's influence is too great. Once he establishes the image of a victim among the people, whatever the official does is wrong. He seems to be sincerely apologizing, but in fact he is revealing some things that he had previously tacitly acknowledged.
, this approach is common in all kinds of public opinion battles.
"Now, we should establish a combat goal, that is, how far we want to achieve it. If we just think about suppressing the white ghost, there will be trouble later."
"Combat objective?"
One of the four elders said: "To put it simply, what do we want Hanton to do?"
The old people fell silent again.
Someone said: "Since the cause of this incident is that the White Ghost refused to plunder the Domingos people, then we might as well let the fleet outside the Domingos star move forward now and make a posture to attack the Domingos people.
, then the master’s position will still be reserved for the white ghost.”
"Let him return to where he belongs? That's good."
"As soon as he returns to the outer fleet of Domingos Star, we will directly throw two shaped bombs downwards. Instead of attacking the main city of the Domingos people, we will throw them to some wilderness locations. It will be said to be a military exercise.
Test the power of the weapon."
"White Ghost still doesn't want to get his hands dirty? He has no choice."
"Let the dreadnought formation move faster, don't make too many preparations, jump directly to the outside of Saka, and aim the guns at the lord's mansion of the White Ghost."
"There are no exceptions before the empire."
The three highest commanders of the military who were standing aside saluted and took orders at the same time.
Artero's Adam's apple trembled up and down a few times, and he cautiously took two steps back to the corner, continuing to watch the messages coming from his subordinates.
He has never handled an official task so seriously.
…
Saka Star, Lord's Mansion.
Daphne stood in front of Yang Ming with her arms folded.
Boss Yang leisurely drank the drink brought by his fighting machine maid, admiring Daphne who was a little angry.
"Hanton, the dissatisfaction with you over there has now escalated to the point where it is possible to get rid of you."
Daphne said coldly:
"I don't know what you want to do, but based on what I know about you, I don't believe that you refused to plunder slaves from the Domingos for the sake of your so-called principles. This is almost the imperial practice. Those civilians
The class, that is, your reputation base, will not really dislike you because of this matter.
"You care about your reputation, cherish your principles, don't want to be a butcher's knife in the hands of the imperial aristocracy, and don't want to bow to the imperial aristocracy. These are all your excuses, right?"
Yang Ming smiled and shook his head: "Believe it or not, Daphne, I am a very principled person."
"You don't have to admit it, and I can't make you admit it," Daphne pursed her lips tightly, "But, if your intention is to split the empire from the perspective of public opinion and split the entire empire, then Hanton, we will not be able to
Continue to cooperate.”
"Daphne, what good will it do me to split up the empire?"
Yang Ming frowned and asked:
"What motive would I have to attack the Empire?
"Let me say something that may offend you. Now as long as I nod, I can become a member of the Sherman family, and as long as I get close to them, I can use mind control to make them my puppets.
"Is this a shortcut to realizing my so-called ambition?"
Daphne pondered for a few times: "Yes, this is indeed the fastest shortcut, although many of my elders no longer have real bodies... Then what is your purpose? In other words, what is your appeal?
"
"Let me think about it, I don't actually have any demands, I'm just retaliating passively. In this way, can the military officially apologize for the Dominguez Planet massacre?"
"This is impossible."
"Then I don't know what I should ask for."
Just when Yang Ming wanted to continue talking nonsense, Daphne frowned and seemed to be listening. Apparently she also had hidden headphones in her ears.
"What? Dreadnought?"
Almost at the same time, Yang Ming's watch vibrated, and Lu's text message was displayed in front of Yang Ming in private mode.
[Boss, a dreadnought ship code-named Black Crow has appeared in the outer star field of Sakaar. The imperial formation has begun to escort the dreadnought ship. The ship has turned on the energy protection system and is charging its main gun. 】
Boss Yang's expression dropped visibly.
Daphne took a deep breath and looked at Yang Ming with complex eyes.
"This is the attitude of the Sherman family and the military, Hanton," Daphne said with a hint of pleading in her eyes, "We finally reached our current situation... Shouldn't our interests be the same?"
Yang Ming said calmly: "Looking at it now, our interests are not completely consistent, Daphne."
"No, Hanton," Daphne's voice trembled slightly, "I am willing to put your interests at the center, and I can do anything for you. Now we surrender to them and lower our heads, and the matter will be over. Who knows?"
Your interests will not be harmed."
Yang Ming looked at Daphne.
Daphne clenched her fists slightly.
Yang Ming said calmly: "The dreadnought may open fire, you can leave Saka now."
After saying that, he got up and walked to his bedroom on the second floor.
"Hanton!"
Daphne suddenly rushed forward, hugged Yang Ming from behind, and said in a trembling voice:
"Can you tell me what you want to do? If you want to pardon Catherine, I can help you do it!"
"You still don't understand, Daphne," Yang Ming patted the back of Daphne's hand, "Those old guys have already aimed their dreadnoughts at me, so I should also respond. Daphne, please remember
"Remember, if today is a turning point in the history of the empire, all responsibility lies with your elders."
"you want……"
"What White Ghost is best at is live broadcasting," Yang Ming said calmly, "With such a big event like the arrival of the Dreadnought Ship on Sakaar, how can I not take advantage of my own popularity?"
"Hanton?"
"Okay, Daphne, you are tired," Yang Ming said with a bit more coldness, "I still like the ambitious you back then, but you are too gentle and virtuous now."
Yang Ming gently broke away from Daphne's hands.
After returning to the bedroom, Yang Ming leaned against the door panel, his eyes feeling empty for a few seconds.
"Boss, do you want to officially start the counterattack?"
"Fight back," Yang Ming said calmly, "Anyone who threatens my survival is my enemy. Do it, law, and bring some trouble to this ancient country."
"Yes," Lu responded softly, and then there was no sound.
Three minutes later, several airships left the surface of Sakaar, and live broadcasts from the perspective of Sakaar's outer satellites suddenly appeared on the Internet within and outside the empire.
[The Empire’s ultimatum: The dreadnought has locked onto Sakaar.]
A large amount of information suddenly appeared on the unified network of the empire, and the accounts of 30% of the local official media in the empire suddenly began to publish some information that was not controlled by officials.
Several major trolls who were originally evenly matched on the Internet almost decided the winner within a few minutes.
The empire’s official influence on the Internet has plummeted.
The various channels of expression of the great noble class have experienced drastic fluctuations, many accounts have been directly banned, and many noble planets have experienced regional and incredible network interruptions.
The battlefield of the Imperial Network has become a unilateral "slaughter" situation, and those foreign forces that have not undergone advance drills have spontaneously become the promoters of "supporting the White Ghost".
The Imperial Network is lost.
This is just the beginning.
About twelve minutes later, another piece of news popped up.
A large-scale demonstration broke out on Yaha Star. Hundreds of thousands of people held high white ghost busts and surrounded the local government and local garrison.
Immediately afterwards, similar news began to flood the screen crazily.
However, two galaxies ago, within the empire, mass demonstrations broke out on the sixty-nine main administrative stars, and the number of people marching increased wildly.
In the border guards in the northwest of the empire, hundreds of school-level officers submitted a joint letter to the military headquarters, hoping that the military would understand the noble feelings of the imperial hero and that there should be a place for this hero in a powerful empire.
A similar situation occurred in the Military Intelligence System and the Imperial Rapid Reaction Force.
In the fleet that had just been transferred to the outer star area of Sakaar, dozens of junior officers were arrested on the spot by the Imperial Military Police Law Enforcement Team for refusing to turn on the weapon safety. This news was accidentally leaked.
This is Yang Ming's first official counterattack.
Hair first, moisturize later ~ It’s so tiring to spend time with a baby.
The next step is to work hard to pay off the updates I owed~ Well, it would be a good idea to reduce the number of words in a chapter and increase the frequency of updates (dog head).