My battleship can be upgraded

"The supplies are sufficient.

The economy is in good shape.

The military strength is strong.

Hold your ground.

Maintaining the status quo."

Philip said a few words briefly.

"The characteristics of"Six-Character Mantra" are the result of his childhood experiences and his own powers.

Each of his sentences will not exceed six characters.

This will be difficult for many people who come into contact with him for the first time to accept..

But if you get used to it, it will be fine.

He means that the Blackstone Viscounty is currently in good condition and can handle whatever moves the new Northland Archduke wants to make.

Obviously, several people believe that the targets coming from the new Northland Archduke are unavoidable

"What can a Northland Grand Duke with an unstable foothold do to us?"

The Viscount is not disdainful.

He is asking for everyone's opinions.

Since he knows that the other party is going to take action, it is natural to make some response plans.

The first step is to speculate on the measures that the other party may take.

"It is nothing more than political, economic and military aspects."

The old general said easily

"There is nothing new in political struggle"

"Political aspects.

The Grand Duke of the North has the great responsibility to nominally rule the entire North Star Territory.

Although this kind of righteousness also needs strength to support it.

But with the support of the prince's camp behind him, the strength of the new Northland Grand Duke will definitely grow very quickly.

If a call-up order is issued for legitimate reasons, it will be difficult for us, or even the entire Northland nobles, to refuse."

Ma Da followed the old general's words and began to analyze

"The Grand Duke of the North's right to rule the North Star Territory is limited to wartime.

There is no need to worry too much about this.

The recruitment order, on the other hand, is a troublesome matter.

Once recruited, you must obey orders.

If nothing else, I will let you be used as cannon fodder every time, several times.

No matter how many warships there are, they are not enough to fill the hole."

The old general nodded.

"Looking at the economic aspect, the new Grand Dukedom of the North also includes the Stargate Galaxy.

The Star Gate is a key transportation artery in the North Star Territory.

Controlling the Stargate Galaxy means controlling the economic vitality of the Northland.

As long as the Grand Duke of the Northland sets up a tax card in the Stargate System and levies taxes, it will seriously affect the economic situation of the entire Northland."

Ma Da said again.

"Targeted taxation. will be seriously affected.

Our earnings."

Philip pointed out the key point sharply.

As long as the Archduke of the North imposes targeted taxes on caravans destined for the Blackstone Viscounty, then the business activities of the Blackstone Viscounty will soon be seriously affected.

"Finally, there is the military aspect.

This is the only thing we don't need to worry about.

Whether it is the trump card of the four battleships or the existence of the Youpeng, it is enough to annihilate all the invaders!"

Ma Da finally laughed.

"Well, it's clear.

In terms of politics and economics, the other side takes the initiative.

In terms of military affairs, we have an absolute advantage."

The old general concluded.

Then he turned to look at Wang Dong

"May I ask, Your Excellency Wang Dong, what level has the combat power of Youpeng reached at present?

Compared with that time, how much progress has been made in suppressing the Arctic White Wolf?"

Wang Dong frowned.

When suppressing the White Wolf in the Far North, what was the combat power level of the Youpeng?

I have no impression at all.

However, this question of the old general is indeed more critical.

Know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles.

The Youpeng is clearly our side's biggest trump card.

So of course we should reveal its approximate weight to our own people.

On the one hand, it is helpful for formulating strategies.

On the other hand, it also enhances confidence and stabilizes people's hearts.

"Hmm...if the relevant data of the Far North White Wolf does not change.

Probably, two or three shots can break the shield."

As soon as these words came out, everyone present except Ma Da was shocked!

No one doubted that Wang Dong was bragging.

Because whether he was bragging or not, you can find out by trying the secret.

Wang Dong can't be so stupid that just for the sake of face, he can tell it easily. A lie exposed!

So, if what Wang Dong said is true.

Even at the battleship level, the Youpeng only needed two or three cannons to defeat the shield of the Far North White Wolf. What does this mean?

Just a little Think about it, the breathing of several people can't help but be disturbed!

"Some time ago, the Youpeng went hunting deep in the Weijing Galaxy.

I once killed an eighth-level star beast all by myself."

The Viscount said with some pride.

"Eighth-level star beast!"

Even Philip, who is as indifferent as the"humanoid light brain", can't help but be eclipsed by it! The eighth-level star beast only lives in the very depths of the Weijing Galaxy.

That kind of existence.

Even a battleship formation would not dare to to provoke

"It turns out that this is how the high-level star beast meat in the Silver Castle comes from."

The old general suddenly said.

He never mentioned the Extreme North White Wolf.

When the Youpeng has the combat power to kill the eighth-level star beast alone, then try to use the Extreme North White Wolf to measure it.

It is simply a joke!

Ji. The Beibailang has to do its best to deal with a sixth-level star beast alone.

What's more, it's an eighth-level star beast?

"Then, what we do next is very simple.

Find a way to let the Grand Duke of the North and even the prince camp behind them.

Use military operations to deal with us.

Then, we can legitimately take counterattacks!"

The old general seemed to have thought of a good idea, and immediately said with excitement.

Why not just rely on the strength of the Youpeng and hit the door?

It's very simple. If you live in an orderly society, you must abide by the corresponding order.

The Youpeng is now Is it strong?

Strong!

Wang Dong is even confident that with the strength of one battleship, he can suppress all the battleships in the entire Bauhinia Kingdom!

But so what?

We still have to abide by the rules of the game.

Suppose that a sudden appearance of a battleship appears now. A Star Destroyer, simply and crudely relying on force, those who obey me will prosper and those who oppose me will perish, come to the Bauhinia Kingdom and demand to rule the Bauhinia Kingdom.

Can it succeed?

Even if all the nobles are subdued on the surface.

But secretly, there is no way Are you opposed?

Of course there is a way!

A mere battleship, even a powerful Star Destroyer, is still alone.

Can the people on the ship stay on the Star Destroyer for the rest of their lives and never get off?

The Star Destroyer's Captain, if you rule the Bauhinia Kingdom, you don’t have to show up in public?

As long as you leave the Star Destroyer, no matter how high you are in body training, you are just a body of flesh and blood. Is there anything you can do to deal with him?

It’s a simple reason.

Tinder human civilization is not a disordered civilization.

One of the essences of human civilization is order!

Besides, if you rely on the tyrannical combat power of Tinder battleships to cause chaos.

Look at those wanted posters on the Tinder network platform!

When wanted, the reward is as high as To a certain extent, it is not impossible to induce the Star Destroyer to take action.

On the contrary, if the rules of the game are followed, then the Youpeng's absolute advantage in combat power can still be brought into full play.

As the old general said That way.

It attracted the other side to take military action first.

The Youpeng then launched a counterattack justifiably.

Everything that followed was normal and easily accepted by others.

This was not about tying oneself.

It was about taking advantage within the limits allowed by the rules..

Just like before, Wang Dong ambushed and killed Count Remington, the deputy leader of the Far Star Knights.

Even if it was an action within the rules.

Wang Dong was not a reckless man. He clearly had the advantage, but he couldn't beat others and could only rely on flipping the table. To save face.

It is precisely because of the overwhelming strength of the Youpeng that it gives him, and even the Blackstone Viscounty, the strongest backing.

This allows them to still be confident when facing the malicious intentions of the new Grand Duke of the North and the prince's camp.

It's just that. , the actions of the new Northland Grand Duke Lin Changjiu were faster than everyone imagined!

May 30th.

All the Northland nobles who went to Beifeng Fortress to attend the Northland Grand Duke’s banquet had not yet arrived.

The new Northland Grand Duke’s The first letter of consultation was sent to the entire North Star Territory in the form of an open telegram.

"Adhering to the principles of prosperous economy, mutual help, unity and win-win.

From now on, all"exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes" in the Northland will be cancelled!

Instead, a tax card was set up uniformly in the Stargate system, and an 18%"Northern Tax" was levied on all caravans entering and exiting the North Star Territory through the Star Gate.

This 'Northern Land Tax' is not exclusive to the Grand Duke of the North.

Instead, it will be divided equally among all the northern nobles!

The draft of this administrative order is now handed over to all northern nobles for discussion.

In the end, all the northern nobles held a secret vote to decide whether to issue the administrative order."

Cancel the various taxes set by various Northland aristocratic territories in the Northland.

Directly change to a unified tax at the Star Gate.

There is no doubt that this is for the overall business environment of the Northland Star Territory.

It is indeed a good thing. Huge good news.

It can really reduce the cost of the caravans and increase their enthusiasm!

And for the vast majority of the northern nobles, this is also a good thing. The number of caravans traveling to and from their territories is huge. Not much.

Taxes are naturally very small.

Set a high tax rate?

That is impossible.

In that case, the caravan would rather take a detour.

On the contrary, they will not receive a single golden dragon.

If according to the tax of the new Northland Grand Duke Opinions on system reform.

The tax share they can get is much higher than before.

Who wouldn't be happy if they get an extra income for no reason.

So, who will bear these extra income?

Of course, it is the nobles of the North. Among them, those few aristocratic territories with prosperous commerce.

Originally, they could collect generous taxes in their territories.

But once the tax system reform of the new Northland Grand Duke was implemented, they lost this benefit!

The first to bear the brunt and the biggest loss, Naturally, it is the Blackstone Viscounty.

The prosperity of the Phoenix Galaxy is second to none in the entire Northland Star Territory.

Whether it is the taxes levied on caravans or the various taxes collected from the expedition teams entering and exiting the Weijing Galaxy through the Phoenix Galaxy Fees.

They are all huge amounts of income.

Once the tax system reform is passed, it means that the Blackstone Viscounty can no longer collect these taxes and fees!

This is definitely bad news for the economy of the Blackstone Viscounty.

"This move is indeed cruel enough.

Just use the momentum to overwhelm people."

The Viscount shook his head and sighed.

The distance between the Phoenix Galaxy and the North Wind Fortress is not very far.

Even if you receive a banquet letter from the new Grand Duke of the North, there will be more than enough time.

The Viscount is not in a hurry to leave.

"really.

Although each noble territory has the power to collect commercial taxes within the territory.

However, the tax system reform implemented by the new Grand Duke of Northland is not to directly interfere with the taxing rights of various noble territories in the name of the Grand Duke of Northland.

Instead, a large-scale agreement was formed through voting by all nobles.

This agreement represents the wishes of the vast majority of the northern nobles.

Failure to do so would be tantamount to standing opposite these noble leaders.

In other words, push these noble leaders to the side of the Grand Duke of the North.

Compared to what His Majesty the King did to the Northland.

This prince's methods are undoubtedly more sophisticated."

The old general said with a smile.

"As a rule, how should we respond?"

Wang Dong asked in a harmonious voice.

"Of course, it is to communicate with the nobles of the North.

First win over those noble leaders whose interests have also been harmed.

After forming an alliance, connect with other nobles with good relations.

Do your best to stop the vote from passing."

The Viscount is familiar with the family and the roads.

"Then naturally, the northern aristocracy began to split.

Some support tax reform, while some oppose tax reform.

The Grand Duke of the North successfully divided the aristocracy of the North.

There is no need to worry about him, the newly arrived Grand Duke of the North, being boycotted by the nobles of the North."

Wang Dong still kept smiling and listened to the Viscount's explanation.

The new Grand Duke of the North's skills are indeed good.

Regardless of whether it is because of someone standing behind him to make suggestions.

At least he is taller than Lin Changping of the Far Star Knights. One step ahead.

But the Viscount... is also not a simple person.

You can see the problem right away.

Wang Dong could feel that the Viscount was a little bit enjoying it.

"So what are we going to do?"

He continued to ask

"Without absolute military superiority.

So of course we can only take the approach of removing the firepower from under the cauldron.

By directly blaming the Grand Duke of the North for this move, it was a disguised infringement of the nobility's right to tax.

Come and target the Duke of the North.

Don't let him have the chance to split the northern aristocracy."

The Viscount held his increasingly rounded chin with both hands. No, it was a four-layered chin, and said enthusiastically.

"However, since we want to give full play to our military advantages.

Then we don't need to be so step-by-step.

On the contrary, the Grand Duke of the North was not allowed to feel that he had an absolute advantage in justice.

How could he go so far as to directly use force?"

The old general laughed. Apparently the Viscount's words were to his liking.

"That's right.

After more than two years of hard work, our Blackstone Viscounty is already ready for expansion.

This is true both in terms of human and material resources.

The Duke of the North plots against us.

Little do we know, we are actually waiting for such an opportunity.

The aristocratic lands of the North are divided and have to take sides.

Just let them stand still.

Otherwise, when we expand, we will be really embarrassed!"

There was a sonorous energy in the old general's tone, which shocked everyone.

That was the iron-blooded spirit that a veteran of Iron Horse Glacier for most of his life naturally showed when he had murderous intentions!

June 5th.

Beifeng Fortress.

Lin Changjiu, who looks heroic and has a high temperament, stands behind his desk with his hands behind his back, frowning and thinking.

"Your Excellency, are you still concerned about the unusual reaction of the Blackstone Viscounty?"

A slender old man with white beard and hair, sitting at the tea table in the study, asked with a smile while drinking.

"good.

The Blackstone Viscounty is the biggest obstacle to our control of the Northern Star Territory.

Viscount Blackstone is cunning and scheming, and the Tiger of Blackstone is fierce and unstoppable.

The two of them were both civil and military, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

Coupled with the relationship between Wang Dong and Lin Xiaogui, there is a high probability that they will be on the opposite side of us.

No matter which angle it is from, the first choice is to get rid of them.

Before coming, I was prepared for a protracted war.

But……"

"But I didn't expect that it was just our first shot.

A mere decree to reform the tax system actually directly achieved the intended purpose of splitting the northern aristocracy?

Are we wasting our initial efforts on the top, middle and bottom strategies for the Blackstone Viscounty?"

The old man Qing Kui smiled and said

"The Viscounty of Blackstone did not react at all... instead of choosing the best policy, they took the initiative and directly attacked the decree's infringement of the nobility's taxing rights.

We did not choose the middle strategy, join forces vertically and horizontally, and unite to gather enough forces while our footing was not yet stable.

Even the worst option, which is simply to dwell on this decree, is not an option.

Instead, the nobles in the North were divided into two factions, quarreling endlessly every day.

But he sat still and watched the clouds rise and fall.

This, something is wrong!"

The more Lin Changjiu said, the more he felt that there must be a problem.

But he still couldn't figure out where the problem was. For a time, the more he thought about it, the more irritated he became. The old man Qingjiu shook his head.

Lin Changjiu is indeed an outstanding young man.

The only one. The only thing about him is that he is used to going with the flow, and when faced with some things that he cannot figure out, it is easy to get into trouble.

"Your Majesty, you don’t have to worry about this.

The Blackstone Viscounty is certainly a formidable enemy.

But our absolute strength is stronger!

Don’t forget, standing behind us is the most powerful camp in this country!

No matter how the Blackstone Viscounty reacts, or it doesn't react at all.

We just need to follow the established steps and go step by step.

To crush the past with majestic momentum is the right way!"

Lin Changjiu raised his brows after hearing this.

Before he came to the North this time, the staff of the Prince of Qin's Mansion had spent a lot of time deducing the situation in the North many times and formulated multiple plans based on this..