1298. Strange news
"Let me see... Dawn Star Planet's first battleship-class interstellar dock was completed, located in the industrial Star Ring H78 section... Black Steel Group's first self-developed engineering robot completed testing... Hoth Planet's comprehensive report this month...Matter Disintegration Cannon has completed the test and will conduct a shooting range experiment..." Tang Xiao sat in front of the office, looking at the title of the official document that was flashing on the screen, and curled his lips, "It seems that Dawn Star Planet has made a lot of progress while I was out."
"Under your rule, Lord Governor, everything in Fourth Civilization is proceeding in an orderly manner." Standing in front of Tang Xiao was Prime Minister Fourth Civilization, Francis-Underwood.
Compared with the time when he was first awakened, Francis doesn't look like he has changed much. Although more than ten years have passed and he is now over sixty, but with the best care, he still looks like he is in his fifties.
At this moment, he was wearing a crisp suit, wearing the latest model Omni-tool that was optimized to look like a watch, and looking at Tang Xiao with a smile.
Tang Xiao nodded and reviewed these documents one by one.
In fact, there weren't many things that required him to make a decision personally, it was more of just a report. Of course, these projects can be interrupted or changed at any time if he wishes.
While reading these documents, he said to Francis, "Rendili StarDrive, you need to pay attention at all times so that we can connect with them at any time."
"Yes, this is also the focus of my work recently." Francis replied respectfully.
"How is the supply situation going over there at Confederacy of Independent Systems?" Tang Xiao asked.
"The first batch has arrived, but the road is not peaceful. The transport fleet encountered Interdictor four times, and was raided by Republic fleet. There were some losses, but the people in the escort fleet performed well, and they finally succeeded in delivering the supplies to Rendili Planet." Francis said.
"Sefrans-Tann Is there no good news yet?"
"Not yet. Galactic Republic has sent an additional fleet to go. I think she may be under a lot of pressure... Do you need to send a letter to urge her?"
"You don't understand military matters, and neither do I, so don't micromanage them casually." Tang Xiao said lightly, "She will give us a satisfactory result."
"Yes, my dear Lord Governor."
Tang Xiao waved his hand, Francis bowed and left the office backwards.
At this time, the mothership Mainframe sent a message directly to Tang Xiao's mind, [Sir Governor, there is a communication coming through the encrypted channel. Do you want to answer it?]
"Whose?" Tang Xiao asked casually.
[Yuri-Orlov.]
"Him?" Tang Xiao frowned, "Take it over."
The holographic projection in front flickered, and the harmless-looking face of Yuri-Orlov appeared. However, he looked a little haggard at the moment, but he still forced a smile and said, "Mr. Governor, how have you been lately?"
"Not bad. But it would be better if you could transport another 5 million blasters and 100,000 rocket launchers to Rendili Planet." Tang Xiao said lightly.
"This is your job, Lord Governor. Don't forget that Galactic Republic is now surrounding the Rendili system cluster group. Without the power of a fleet, it is impossible to break through the Interdictor they set up." Yuri-Orlov said with a smile.
"If that's the case, then I'm not in a good mood right now." Tang Xiao said.
"Well..." Yuri laughed dryly, a little embarrassed, but he still said, "I came to you because... well, I want to ask you a favor..."
"Help? Are you sure this word will come out of your mouth instead of a deal?" Tang Xiao sneered.
"At least in this matter, I can only ask you for help. If you want to ask me what I can provide, well, I guess I can only let you make a price." Yuri-Orlov said.
Tang Xiao was a little interested, "Oh? Then tell me, what made our Santa Claus so worried?"
"Yes. It's my brother, Vitaly-Orlov. I found him..." Yuri-Orlov said.
"Vitaly? Hasn't he been missing for several years?" Tang Xiao frowned.
Yuri smiled bitterly, "That's right. He left after we started the civil war on Cerea. Later, I heard that he joined an anti-war organization and was active everywhere, but I don't know where he is. After so many years, I have been unable to find his whereabouts. I even thought he was dead... However, even if he is really dead, at least I will not stop until I find his body."
"So have you found him now? Or have you found his body?" Tang Xiao asked.
"I did find him, he is at Mandalore." Yuri-Orlov replied.
"Mandalore?!" Tang Xiao's expression was a little strange.
"What? Is there something wrong with this planet?" Yuri-Orlov felt a little strange.
"If you know a little bit about the history of Mandalore, you will understand that this planet is not just a 'problem'." Tang Xiao said.
"You know if you want me to read a book, I can fall asleep within 10 seconds. Except for the structure diagram of the Turbolaser cannon." Yuri-Orlov said.
"Okay... what is he doing at Mandalore?"
"Well, he... at least some time ago, he was the ruler of Mandalore and the advisor of Duchess Satine-Kryze." Yuri-Orlov said.
"So he had a pretty good life when he was young, and he actually hugged the Mandalorian's lap." Tang Xiao said, "In that case, what are you looking for him for? He doesn't like weapons or war, you should know this better than me. And the current the Mandalorian also doesn't like weapons or war, so he will live a good life there."
Yuri-Orlov's expression darkened, "No... actually, I heard that he died..."
"Dead?" Tang Xiao frowned.
"No! He's not dead! I'm sure! I can feel him! He is my brother!" Yuri-Orlov suddenly became excited and he said loudly.
"Tell me what you know." Tang Xiao said.
"Three days ago, yes, three days." Yuri-Orlov said, "I suddenly received a communication from Vitaly! This is very strange, because he never takes the initiative to contact me, and once I connected to his communication and said a few words to him, he deleted that frequency band."
Tang Xiao nodded and asked him to continue.
"But in the communication, he seemed very panicked. He told me that someone was going to kill him, and then said a very strange word. Then, there was a chaotic sound outside the screen, and then the whole screen began to shake, and then there was chaos... I heard Vitaly screamed, and then... everything stopped. "Yuri-Orlov grabbed his hair in frustration, even though his hairline was already very dangerous.
"Strange word? What word?" Tang Xiao asked.
"I don't know. I was a little flustered at the time and didn't hear clearly. It seems to be... pronounced...'Reon', ah! No, I really don't know this thing!!" Yuri-Orlov said, patting his forehead.
"Is there a video?"
"No! I was talking to my brother, how could I record it!" Yuri-Orlov became anxious.
"Reon...Reon..." Tang Xiao repeated this strange word, and then suddenly an idea flashed, "Wait a minute, is it ZANN??"
"Say it again?" Yuri-Orlov's movements stopped instantly.
"ZANN, Zayne." Tang Xiao repeated.
"That's right! That's it! That's it! ZANN! Zayne!!" Yuri-Orlov jumped up suddenly, "Do you know this word? What does it mean??"
"Zann Consortium, a group that will only become active in more than ten or twenty years..." Tang Xiao glanced at him and said lightly.