Chapter 381: Gu Hang Must Be Respected
The Empire has a standard rule for how much tax each world should pay: total population × 0.1 × development coefficient.
For example, Star Angry Owl, Star Black Arrow, and Star Korojia have the lowest development coefficient of level 1, so they have to pay one-tenth of the total population in tax; for example, Star Wing, with a development coefficient of level 5, has to pay 50% of the total population in tax.
It seems simple and clear, but in fact, it is very complicated to determine the tax amount for each planet.
First of all, it is impossible to change in real time. The Empire's tax fleet can only come to the Pegasus region once every two years; some more remote and less valuable places may only be visited once every five or ten years. There was even a planet that had not paid taxes for a hundred years, and everyone thought the Empire had forgotten about them, but the tax fleet suddenly arrived and demanded a hundred years of taxes...
Generally speaking, it is impossible to calculate the population and development level of a planet every year to determine the tax amount.
Secondly, even if the statistics are confirmed every few years, whether the population statistics can be accurate and whether the development degree is measured reasonably are still problematic. Even if the Empire has clear and detailed indicators and specifications for development degree, there are many possibilities for each world, which require specific analysis of specific situations. The problem of mechanically applying indicators is not even inappropriate, but simply impossible.
In this case, counting the population and calculating the degree of development depends heavily on the ability of officials and executors - or to some extent, it is their own free will.
This power was delegated to the star region government. After calculating the data, they would report it to the star region. If the planetary government disagreed, they could appeal to the higher authorities. Whether the star region government would pay attention to you was another matter. Anyway, there was this saying.
The star zone government does not levy taxes directly, nor does it have direct jurisdiction over the planets within the star zone. If it wants to mobilize the military within the star zone, it must report to its superiors. There is not even a clear structure such as the star zone military department or legal department, although they have some related functions.
However, determining the amount of tax is still a considerable power and responsibility.
The Tianma Star Region is re-rated every ten years. One year later, with the arrival of the star region government's tax collection fleet, after the tax collection is completed according to the last tax, the next tax will be paid according to the new tax amount.
Although it will take another year to determine the tax amount, the corresponding work must begin now, otherwise it will be too late.
Due to the special nature of the alliance system, and the fact that it has been recognized by the Star Region Government, the three planets under the alliance calculate their taxes as a whole. After the calculation, 4 billion is subtracted, which is the tax to be paid in the next six years. After six years, the 4 billion is added back.
Gu Hang was still a little worried at first.
The relationship between him and the district government is not very good.
After Pedes' death, there was no so-called "promotion" favor; when he, the Gu family, and Fofana were leading the opposition to the disgusting political struggle between the star district government and the Fats family at that time, they completely broke away from the faction of the star district government and set up a neutral third faction, and the relationship turned directly into a cold one; not to mention, later the star district government wanted to take advantage of the infinite deterioration of the situation in Koroja as a crime of Fats and completely nail them to death, but Gu Hang's act of taking over Koroja, although it took away this populous planet from Fats, it also saved them in disguise.
If Koroja had remained in Fachers' hands, and the situation had deteriorated to the point that the Star Domain Government had to withdraw its main forces from the front lines of the Iron Teeth War to defend, or was even forced to abandon Koroja and issue an extermination order, then Fachers would be finished and would definitely be held accountable to death.
It was also because of this that Fats, who was really at his wit's end at that time, was quite eager to get rid of Koroga, otherwise Gu Hang would not have been able to get it so quickly.
Of course, in this matter, Fachers would not thank Gu Hang, as the Dragon Eagle 3 Legion was taken away.
The star district government would not have any goodwill towards Gu Hang, and would even become more distant.
If that's the case, will the district government make things difficult for him when determining the tax amount this time?
At least they have the motivation.
The star domain government is also likely to acquiesce.
Koroja is tax-free for six years, which is worth more than 20 billion. The star region government will definitely not break its promise, but if the star region government quietly raises some taxes, what does it have to do with me?
More than 20 billion yuan has been exempted for you, so what's wrong with you paying a little more tax?
But to Gu Hang, this was quite disgusting.
But in reality, these expected difficulties did not happen.
Gu Hang certainly would not receive those working groups himself. However, he could see from the information reported by government officials from all over the three stars of the alliance that the working groups of these star region governments were quite honest.
They neither made things difficult for local governments nor showed any particular distrust by insisting on conducting their own investigations. They basically just took a look at the data reported by the Union Government and then approved it.
This was certainly an act of goodwill, which even surprised Gu Hang.
What does the so-called "parliamentary faction" that is now in power in the star zone government want to do?
And soon, a greater goodwill was placed in front of Gu Hang: Koroja No. 1.
This is one of the nine planets in the Pegasus sector, and it is in the same star system as Koroja 3.
In terms of volume and area, it is the largest star in the Tianma region; in terms of population, it is the smallest star.
This is a mineral planet with a population of about 10 million, almost all of whom are miners, as well as industries centered around mineral mining services; there is a cargo starport in the planet's orbit.
Although its development coefficient is only 1, it still carries a resource tax of 100 million. In fact, the annual output of this planet is about 300 million, almost all of which are minerals. 100 million is paid in taxes, the cost is 150 million, and the remaining 50 million can be regarded as profit.
This planet has a very small population and a very simple output. It is located in the same star system as large planets like Koroga 3. Therefore, according to tradition, its planetary governor is usually concurrently served by Governor Koroga. The additional income of 50 million is equivalent to a subsidy to Koroga.
When he took over as Governor of Koroja, he did not clearly state the ownership of Koroja 1. It is now under the management of the star district government.
Gu Hang had wanted to take it back a long time ago. He was quite greedy for this place.
As the Alliance's large-scale industrial production becomes more and more fierce, especially when Koroja's industrial capacity catches up, the consumption of raw materials will increase to a particularly terrifying level.
A place like Koroja 1 would only bring in 50 million in profits for the useless governors in the past, but it was different for Gu Hang. He couldn't understand how such a large mineral planet could only bring in such little profit in a year?
Even if it has been mined for many years and the output has decreased, it would not be like this.
However, before that, Gu Hang felt that this matter was not particularly easy to handle. Those guys would not give him Koroga No. 1 so easily. He might have to do something and fight before he could get it.
As a result, he didn't expect that the group of people sent by the parliament of this star district government would be given to him for free.
Although it was said that not making things difficult for him in terms of taxation and giving him Koroja No. 1 were all things that should have belonged to Gu Hang, but with the nature of those people in the parliamentary faction, it was obviously not that simple.
There is nothing in the world that "should be". Those people were so generous that Gu Hang couldn't help but think deeply about it.
He guessed the reason without much effort:
It's just Fats.
To be honest, Gu Hang looked down upon the thoughts of this group of parliamentarians.
At the beginning, they would rather see the situation in Koroja deteriorate than to hinder each other with Fachs, which made Gu Hang feel disgusted.
At that time, Gu Hang was really too lazy to get involved with them and didn't help anyone.
But now the situation has changed, and it is time to change our thinking and consider this issue from the perspective of purely animal interests.
Fats... is a piece of fat meat now.
Koroja was a major victory for them over the years, because they finally extended their influence beyond their three planets;
But it was also the most tragic defeat. Not only were their outstretched claws cut off, but their greatest asset, the Dragon Eagle 3rd Legion, was also lost.
They are now almost at their weakest.
Who wouldn’t want to take a bite of a piece of meat like this?
However, what Gu Hang wanted was not a small-scale suppression, not even targeting the Fats family.
What he wanted were those three planets.
The three planets of Fache are located in the same star system and are the birthplace of the Fache family. There are a total of 10 billion people on them, evenly distributed on three planets. The development level of these three planets is all level 2.
Gu Hang himself felt that his appetite was a bit big.
Moreover, this cannot be stated explicitly.
Who will let him eat it?
However, after careful consideration, he decided that it was not impossible. It just depended on how to do it.
Gu Hang found some people and held a secret meeting, where they carefully discussed many specific measures and methods.
Participants in the meeting included officials from the Alliance’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and candidates from the Demon Hunter Organization under the Legal System.
In addition to internal anti-corruption, the Demon Hunter also has a large business, which is external intelligence.
Now, the Demon Hunter organization is no longer just a group of people trained by Gu Hang through military cards. It has evolved into a very important spy and intelligence agency of the alliance.
If Fats is to be taken, the work of diplomatic and secret service agencies is essential.
Gu Hang wants to know whether the two departments of the alliance have made relevant preparations.
The answer he got made him quite satisfied.
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Feiyi Star, Governor's Office.
After ending the call with Gu Hang, Ivan Martinelli felt exhausted.
He hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but said to the little Pei Desi beside him: "Do you feel that Gu Hang was deliberately provoking you just now?"
Little Pedes was still a little angry: "Of course! He said I am far inferior to my brother! Aren't those words just to cause trouble for me?!"
"Then have you thought about his purpose in deliberately provoking you?"
"What's your other purpose?" Little Pedes gritted his teeth, "He has no sincerity in cooperating! You shouldn't be so polite to him, even a little flattering! If you ask me, he is more hateful than Fats!"
Martinelli sighed deeply.
He now felt that what Gu Hang said just now might not be intended to provoke anyone, but he just accidentally told the truth.
But he had to hold it in and not be careless.
Little Pei Desi was pushing it further: "Let's deal with this Gu Hang first!"
Martinelli was very annoyed and his face became serious: "Deal with Gu Hang? How can you deal with him?"
Without waiting for Little Pedes to speak, the head of the star region continued:
"The victory in the war brought him great fame in the entire star zone. The neutral faction headed by Gu and Fofana combined the power of the navy and the Imperial Chamber of Commerce in the star zone. They have the final say on leaving the surface of the planet;"
"He is now Chief Lao Yisi's trusted general. The Star Domain Military Affairs Department has also seen the strength of his Angry Bear Legion. It is said that there are plans to expand the Angry Bear Legion twenty times. This involves countless budgets and benefits!"
"I heard that the former war apostle who had high hopes for him has now become the deputy minister of the Imperial Central Military Affairs Department. He helped him get the rank of Imperial Lieutenant General and the Medal of Glory. In the entire star region, only Old Fofana has ever received such an award!"
"On the political level, he has connections from star regions to star regions to the imperial central government. With such a background, what can we use to bring him down?"
Little Pedes was still unwilling to accept the fact: "He is just a young boy..."
"What? There are still people who dare to call him a brat? I don't care what you think in your heart, but, little Pedes, you must remember that you must respect him in any situation."
"He is the legitimate master of three—now four—worlds. His alliance has been recognized by the Star Region, the Universe, and the Imperial Center. He rules over 40 billion people. Black Arrow has food production. The industrial output of Wrathful Owl is growing rapidly. Koroja has an innumerable population..."
"He must have the support of the Mechanicum behind him. Many mysterious technologies of unknown origin help him to rapidly develop his world. His army is the most powerful and largest in the sector; countless high-level officers and captains in the Pegasus Fleet are students and former officials of his fiancée's family."
"He is already a person who cannot be offended in the Tianma Star Region, and he is also the only partner we can choose now."
Little Pei Desi's face turned pale and he said nothing.
And all those words Martinelli said in one breath seemed to have hardened into a stone, pressing on his chest, making him feel suffocated.
The two looked at each other in silence.
Until the end, he let out a long sigh: "Don't be anxious, Pei Desi, don't be anxious... Wait until we get the Fache Three Stars, then we will have the capital to fight Gu Hang again..."
(End of this chapter)
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