Chapter 381: You must respect Gu Hang
The empire has standards for how much tax each world should pay: total population × 0.1 × development coefficient.
For example, the Raging Owl Star, Black Arrow Star, and Koroga have the lowest development coefficient of level 1, so they have to pay one-tenth of the total population; like the Winged Star, the development coefficient is level 5, so they have to pay the total population. 50% tax on population.
It seems simple and clear, but in fact, determining the tax amount for each planet is a very complicated matter.
First of all, it is impossible to really change in real time. The empire's tax fleet can only visit the Pegasus Sector once every two years; some more remote and lower-value places will only visit once every five or ten years. There has even been a case where a planet has not paid taxes for a hundred years. They thought the empire had forgotten them, but the tax fleet suddenly arrived and demanded a hundred years of tax...
In general, for a planet, it is impossible to calculate the population and development level every year to determine the amount of tax.
Secondly, even if it is confirmed every few years, there are still problems whether the population statistics can be accurate and whether the measurement of development is reasonable. Even though the empire has clear and detailed indicators and specifications for development, there are ever-changing possibilities for each world, which requires specific analysis of specific situations. Applying the indicators mechanically is no longer even inappropriate, but simply impossible.
In this case, counting the population and calculating the degree of development rely heavily on the ability of officials and executors - or to some extent, free will.
And this power was delegated to the district government. After they finish calculating the data, they will report it to Star Territory. If the planetary government does not agree, you can also appeal to the higher authorities - whether the starfield government will ignore you is another matter, but this is the argument anyway.
The sector government does not directly levy taxes, and it does not have direct jurisdiction over the planets in the sector. For the troops in the sector, if they want to be mobilized, they must report to their superiors. There is not even a clear sector military affairs department or legal department. structures, although they have some related functions.
However, determining the amount of tax is still a considerable power and responsibility.
The Tianma Star District is re-rated every ten years. One year later, with the arrival of the Star Territory Government's tax fleet, after the last tax was levied, the next tax will be paid according to the new tax amount.
Although there is still one year to determine the tax amount, the corresponding work must start now, otherwise it will be too late.
Due to the particularity of the alliance's system and its recognition by the star region government, the three planets under the alliance's jurisdiction calculate the tax amount as one. After the calculation is completed, reduce the tax by 4 billion, which is what will be paid in the next six years. Tax. Six years later, just add back the four billion.
Gu Hang was a little worried at first.
His relationship with the sector government is not very good.
After Peddes's death, there was no so-called "promotion" favor; when he, the Gu family, and Fofana, led by him, opposed the disgusting political struggle between the then district government and the Faches family, they completely separated from the factions of the district government. , after establishing a neutral third faction, the relationship directly turned into a cold relationship; not to mention, the sector government later wanted to take advantage of the infinite deterioration of the situation in Koroga, and completely punish Faches for his crimes. They were crucified, but Gu Hang's act of taking over Koroga, although he took away this populous planet from Falches, it also saved them in disguise.
If Koroga remains in the hands of Falches, and the situation becomes so dire that the star domain government has to withdraw its main force from the front line of the Iron Teeth War to return to defense, or is even forced to abandon Koroga and issue an extermination order, then Falches will be finished. , will definitely be held accountable to death.
It was precisely because of this that Farches, who really had no choice at that time, was quite eager to get rid of Koroga, otherwise Gu Hang would not be able to get it so quickly.
Of course, Faches would not thank Gu Hang in this matter, as the 3rd Dragon Eagle Legion was robbed.
The district government also had no goodwill towards Gu Hang and was even more alienated.
If this is the case, will the sector government give him a stumbling block when determining the amount of tax this time?
At least they have that motive.
The star domain government is also likely to acquiesce.
Koruga has been 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 silently raises some taxes, what does that have to do with me?
More than 20 billion have been exempted for you, so why would you pay more taxes?
But to Gu Hang, this was quite disgusting.
But in fact, these expected difficulties did not happen.
Of course, Gu Hang would not receive those working groups himself, but he could see from the information reported by government officials from all over the three stars in the alliance that the working groups of these sector governments were quite honest.
They did not embarrass local governments, nor did they show any special distrust and insisted on investigating on their own. They basically just looked at the data reported by the alliance government and then approved it.
This was of course an act of releasing goodwill, which even made Gu Hang a little surprised.
What does the so-called 'parliamentary faction' currently in power in the sector government want to do?
And soon, a greater kindness was placed in front of Gu Hang: Koruga No. 1.
This is one of the nine planets in the Pegasus sector. It is in the same star system as Koruga 3.
In terms of volume and area, it is the largest one in the Pegasus region; in terms of population, it is the smallest one.
This is a mineral planet with a population of approximately 10 million, almost all of whom are miners and industries that serve mineral mining. There is a cargo star port in the orbit of the planet.
Although its development coefficient is only 1, it also carries a resource tax with a fixed amount of 1.5 million. In fact, the annual output of this planet is about million, almost all of which are minerals. million is paid in taxes, the cost is million, and the other million can be regarded as profit.
The population of this planet is too small, the output is very single, and it is located in the same star system as a large planet like Koroga 3. Therefore, according to tradition, its planetary governor is usually concurrently served by the Governor of Koroga. Then The additional income of million is equivalent to a subsidy to Kroga.
When he took over as the governor of Koroga, he did not clearly state the ownership of Koroga 1. It is now under the jurisdiction of the sector government.
Gu Hang has long wanted to get it back. He was quite greedy for this place.
As the alliance's large-scale industrial production becomes more and more fierce, especially after Koruga's industrial capabilities catch up, the consumption of raw materials will increase to a particularly terrifying level.
As for a place like Kolujia No. 1, it was indeed million in profit for those useless governors in the past, but it was different when it fell into the hands of Gu Hang. He didn't understand how such a large mining planet could only earn so little a year?
Even if it has been dug for many years and the output has decreased, it is not like this.
However, before that, Gu Hang felt that this matter was not particularly easy to handle. Those guys would not give him Koroga 1 so easily. There might be something going on in the middle and some struggle. Only then can you get it.
As a result, he didn't expect that this wave of people sent by the parliament of the star district government would be given to him for nothing.
Although they did not embarrass him regarding the tax rate and gave him Koroga No. 1, these things should have belonged to Gu Hang in the first place. But with the stubbornness of the parliamentarians, it's obvious that it won't be that simple.
Nothing in the world is 'as it should be'. Those people were so generous, Gu Hang couldn't help but think about it deeply.
With little effort, he guessed a reason:
It's nothing more than Faches.
To be honest, Gu Hang was quite disdainful of the thoughts of this group of parliamentarians.
At the beginning, they would rather Koluojia's situation was rotten than holding back each other with Faches, which made Gu Hang feel disgusted.
At that time, Gu Hang was really too lazy to get involved with them, and he didn't help anyone.
But now that the situation has changed, it is also time to change our thinking and consider this issue from the perspective of purely benefiting animals. Faches... is a piece of fat now.
Koroga was a major victory for them over the years, because they finally extended their power to their three planets;
But it was also the most tragic defeat. Not only their outstretched claws were cut off, but also the Dragon Eagle 3rd Legion, their biggest capital, was lost.
They are now at their weakest.
Who wouldn't want to take a bite of such a piece of meat?
However, what Gu Hang wants is not a small-scale suppression, or even targeting the Fachers family.
What he wants is those three planets.
The three stars of Falches are in the same star system and are the birthplace of the Falches family. They have a total population of 2 billion people, evenly distributed on the three planets. The development degrees of these three planets are all level .
Gu Hang's appetite seemed a bit big to him.
Moreover, this cannot be said explicitly.
Who will let him eat it?
However, after careful calculation, he found that it was not impossible, it just depended on how it was done.
Gu Hang found some people and held a secret meeting, discussing many specific measures and methods in detail.
Among the attendees were 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 composed of people trained by Gu Hang through military cards. It has evolved into a very important spy and intelligence agency for the alliance.
If you want to take action against Faches, the work of diplomatic agencies and secret service agencies is indispensable.
Gu Hang wanted to know whether the two departments in the alliance were making relevant preparations.
And the answer he got made him quite satisfied.
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Wing Star, Governor's Mansion.
After ending the call with Gu Hang, Ivan Martinelli felt physically and mentally exhausted.
He hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't hold it back and said to little Peddes next to him: "Did you feel that Gu Hang was deliberately irritating you just now?"
Little Peddes was still a little angry: "Of course! He said that I am far inferior to my brother! Aren't those words just to cause trouble for me?!"
"Then do you think that he deliberately stimulated you for what purpose?"
"What other purpose is there?" Little Peddes 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 Fachus!"
Martinelli sighed deeply.
He now felt that what Gu Hang said just now might not have been intended to irritate anyone, but he had accidentally told the truth.
But he could only hold it in and not be careful.
But little Peddes pushed further: "Let's deal with this Gu Hang first!"
Martinelli was troubled and his face became serious: "Deal with Gu Hang? What are you going to do to deal with him?"
Without waiting for Little Pedro to speak, the sector leader continued:
"The victory in the war gave him great fame throughout the star sector. The neutral faction headed by Gu and Fofana combined the power of the navy and the Imperial Chamber of Commerce in the star sector. They have the final say when leaving the planet's surface. ;"
"He is now the confidant of Commander Lois. The Star Territory Military Affairs Department has also seen the strength of the Raging Bear Legion under his command. It is said that he has plans to expand the Raging Bear Legion twenty times, which contains countless Budget and benefits!"
"I heard that the former war apostle who was optimistic about him has now become the deputy director of the Empire's Central Military Affairs Department. He was awarded the Empire Lieutenant General and the Glory Medal. Only old Fofana in the entire sector has ever received this level. Award!"
"On the political level, he has connections in everything from the star region to the star region to the central government of the empire. With such a background, what can we do to bring him down?"
Little Peddes was still unwilling: "He is just a young boy..."
"What? There are still people who dare to call him a brat now? I don't care what you think in your heart, but, little Pedro, you have to remember that you must respect him on any occasion."
"He is the legal master of the three-and now four-seat world. His alliance has been triple recognized from the star domain to the space domain to the center of the empire; he rules over a population of more than 40 billion, and the Black Arrow Star has food output; The industrial output of Raging Owl is growing rapidly; Koroga has an endless population..."
"He must have the support of the Mechanicus behind him. Many mysterious technologies of unknown origin have helped him develop his world rapidly. His army is the most capable and largest in the sector; there are countless middle and high-level officers in the Pegasus Fleet Navy. , captain, is a disciple and former official of his fiancée's family."
"He is already someone who cannot be offended in the Tianma Star District, and he is also the only partner we can choose to cooperate with now."
Little Peter's face turned pale and he remained silent.
And Martinelli, all the words he said in one breath were like a stone, pressing on his chest, suffocating.
The two looked at each other speechlessly.
Until the end, he let out a long sigh of relief: "Don't be impatient, Pedes, don't be impatient... Only when we get the Faches Three Stars can we have the capital to fight with Gu Hang again..."
(End of this chapter)