TitaTitan Star and Maklou were busy preparing for the super rare mining corridor route. The progress was very fast. It could be said that everything was ready. All they needed was a final push from Yan Xiaosu's side before they could set sail.
The east wind was a little hard to produce, but the other matters of the route could not be delayed or stopped. Time was pressing on the Tita Business Organization. Some things had to be struck while the iron was hot, or there would be variables.
The final route had been determined. Yan Xiaosu was in charge of six federations, three empires, and three free administrative planets. A total of 12 countries needed him to obtain the route's special customs access permit.
This was something that each route operator had to deal with. The Milky Way Alliance's permit was not effective in this regard. Matters of the various star fields still needed to be negotiated between the route operator and the various countries.
As long as there was no customs access permit for each star field's country, the route could not be connected to merchant fleets, and could not be operated commercially.
But until now, Yan Xiaosu had not been able to take down a single one of the 12 countries!
Negotiations with the major airlines had collapsed as well. Each offer was more vicious than the last. In the end, the new Time Shipping Company that Laurel had introduced had offered a 50% rate for 50 years. That had become the lowest line.
Whether it was suppression or vicious competition, this was the norm in business. Using the Milky Way Alliance's permit was useless. Any country would agree to cooperate, but as long as they did not agree to their conditions, it would drag on. They could afford to drag, but the Tita Business Organization could not, and neither could the route.
To put it bluntly, to these countries, they did not care how the Tita Business Organization obtained the permit. They looked down on them. This was their foundation.
KO Group's influence was limited to the Solar System. The further it was from the Solar System, the weaker it was. As for Tita Star, there was no influence to speak of. To the other federation countries, it was still a mining planet. A mining planet would just export their minerals honestly. What influence was there to talk about?
This was like the Arab countries in the oil era. Once oil was replaced, there was no value to speak of. Even in the era of oil, they had only lived a little extravagantly, but had no autonomy.
Yan Xiaosu understood this now. All along, the Tita Business Organization had been progressing smoothly. This had caused Yan Xiaosu to overlook the essence of the matter. At this point, it was hard to turn back.
It was not that he did not want to give in, but that once he agreed to the other party's demands, the Tita Business Organization would completely benefit others. If that was the first step, the other party would gradually raise their demands, and finally intervene in the mining industry. This was clear even if one thought with their buttocks.
Talking about feelings? Was this a dream? The greed of business would only get bigger and bigger. Things like drinking poison to quench thirst could not be done.
Yan Xiaosu had one thing in common with Wang Zheng. He was unconvinced!
The more he thought about the rules of the Milky Way Alliance, the more he refused to accept it!
There must be a way to solve everything. It's just that some people don't dare to do it, some people don't understand, or there's a new way.
He needed to ponder and search for it!
On Yan Xiaosu's side, he had all sorts of tricks up his sleeves. Since the shipping company's method was not working, he would use the stupidest method. He would talk to the planets one by one. Although it looked like the stupidest method, Yan Xiaosu had his own ideas.
Laurel was vexed. This time, she had used a lot of power, but things had not developed as she had expected. There had to be a reason, and the results of the investigation had chilled her. Margate Interstellar Airlines had used a lot of power this time. They had made concessions from all sides in exchange for the cooperation of several large shipping companies.
Obviously, this was not just for the small matter of the space project, but for the huge profits of the route itself. As for revenge, it was just a side benefit.
"Margate Interstellar Airlines has already sent a heavyweight negotiation team to Maklou."
When the intelligence came back, Laurel did not hold back this time, and called everyone for a meeting.
In an instant, everyone understood the real reason the major airlines could not come to an agreement. The competition in the shipping industry was fierce. Even if they did not want both sides to suffer, there was no reason for them to suddenly come together. Margate Interstellar Airlines' move this time was clearly determined to win.
And there really was a chance.
Tita Star's side, everyone was very assured. The Lan family and Mu Sen had expressed that time could wait, and there was no rush. The quality and loyalty of the partners was the most important factor.
Yan Xiaosu was very grateful, but it was not just because of face. It was also because of the previous period of close cooperation between the two sides. There was still that bit of goodwill that had held out until the end.
But Maklou's side …
Yan Xiaosu was completely in the dark. All he knew was that Wang Zheng had gone there to carry out a Milky Way Alliance mission, and then forged a good friendship with the person in charge there.
But no matter what, there was a vulgar saying. In the face of profit, friendship was as cheap as a woman's virginity.
Even if Maklou's side did not say anything to criticize the time schedule, they could not always use their face. Only by being cautious could they have a long term future.
If they could not produce results, why would others continue to support them? The peace now might be the prelude to the storm. When the time came, it would be fiercer, more direct. Who cared? With a pop, the tip of a finger broke.
Gabre was the most anxious. His investment this time was also unprecedented. Although it was not all of his assets, it was more than two-thirds. Previously, he had not been able to follow Jasper's gamble. This time, he had followed, but the outcome seemed a little uncertain.
Of course, the most important thing was not his personal gain or loss. He had made a guarantee with his family, and had even pulled in a large group of people. If news of the failed negotiations got back …
He did not dare to imagine it.
But there was no use in being anxious. Their specialties were not suitable, and no matter how much effort they put in, it would be useless. This was really not a matter of money.
All eyes were on Yan Xiaosu.
Big brother, if you had any trump cards, you should show them now, right?
The various major shipping companies were asking for exorbitant prices, but they were clearly targeting them. If Margate Interstellar Airlines had bypassed them and talked directly to Maklou, the price would probably be a different story.
Once they had used up all their influence, and still could not get through the customs clearance for the route, Maklou's situation would definitely change. Even with Titatitan Star's support, the final outcome of the game might very well be a bidding!
Once they entered the bidding stage, the Tita Business Organization, who had no shipping experience, would not even be able to pass the qualification check. Even with the support of the Tita people, it would be useless. Once they entered the Milky Way Alliance, Tita Star also had to abide by the basic rules. Mu Sen could not mess around either. Once the rules were broken, how could they be kept in line?
Yan Xiaosu smiled. At this time, anyone could be anxious, but he could not be. "As for Maklou, I have no news for now. That is the best news. Let those bastards from Margate mess around for now. We just have to go step by step, and confirm the primary goal. Laurel, of the 12 planets, which one is the easiest to take down?"
Laurel's anger rose every time she saw Yan Xiaosu's smile. He was always ambiguous. Did he have something up his sleeve?
But she had already shot the arrow, and there was no turning back. This time was different from the past. Forget about her personal investment, the key was that she had pulled in many "important people" related to her interests. In the end, her personal losses were secondary. Her reputation and face were the problems. How would she stand in the circle in the future? She would be laughed at to death.
It had to be said that Yan Xiaosu's composure had given Gabre and Jasper some confidence. But to Laurel, it was of no use. Posturing would not make things work!
Laurel organized her thoughts before saying slowly, "The Tarwo Federation is the most likely. The election is in half a year. The current president, Mogadi, may look determined, but the polls are not optimistic for his re-election. His support rate is at a new low."
And if the new route could be agreed upon during his term, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to Mogadi's re-election campaign.
Yan Xiaosu nodded. "Then let's start with the Tarwo Federation. Take the first one, and the rest will have a standard for negotiation." Negotiation was the Dominique effect. As long as they took the first one, the rest could be taken down one by one. "We can give the Tarwo Federation the best treatment, and then spread the word that the later, the worse the conditions. You have to know that a little detour won't be a big deal!"
Yan Xiaosu did not believe that the alliances of these countries were that strong. Or was it because of their own interests? Although they all looked tough, as long as a crack was dug in, it was only a matter of time before it broke!
Whether or not Wang Zheng's side had a solution, he could not sit still. He would use his mouth to bite out a path of blood!
(First update delivered. Next update later. It's the 29th. Asking for a monthly ticket. Have a good weekend!)
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