Chapter 965: Chapter 520, Veto Power_2

For the construction of the fleet and the accompanying Protection Army, the production capacity of the Mingyang Sect is fully occupied. Even with all shipyards operating at full capacity, it will take about twenty-five years to complete the fleet construction.

Time and full capacity, combined with huge external resource and manpower demands.

Frankly speaking, it’s already quite commendable that our Mingyang Sect hasn’t tried to occupy more territories and seize more benefits, and now you, Gu Hang, want us to give up already occupied areas and our filled orders?

In your dreams.

The conditions proposed by Gu Hang, representing the Alliance, to provide broader resource support for Jindi Star as well as full military protection, are of no interest to them.

Or rather, they are interested in the former, that is, resource support; the premise being that the Alliance can accept that these aids and investments can at least start twenty-five years later, after Jindi Star completes its own construction and ensures its own security before paying the Alliance in return.

That is obviously impossible.

As for the military security guarantee provided by the Alliance?

Not believable!

Previously, the Star Domain Government and the Space Domain Government said the same thing.

During the Iron Tooth War, weren’t we the ones who had to fight desperately?

After this, they deeply understood that no matter how many interests are linked, no matter how many solemn guarantees are made, at the critical moment of life and death, the most reliable thing is only oneself.

The Alliance’s military protection?

The Alliance indeed looks very capable of fighting, much more so than the previous Star Domain Government.

But… sorry, if it’s not oneself, then it can’t be trusted.

Moreover, doesn’t your Alliance face even more enemies?

Your Alliance Governor, Mr. Gu, is not a restful person, today doing this and tomorrow that. Currently, he is embroiled in a confrontation with Iron Fury.

The Mingyang Sect considers itself a small sect, just with a Founding World, and it is not in good condition right now, so it truly has no intention of getting involved.

This opinion was deliberated and decided by all the Principal Sages within the sect, as well as a considerable part of the core Dominant Bishops.

Oh, except for Wu Jiarong, that two-faced snake.

However, her opinion on this matter is also not important; she just needs to obediently contribute those whimsical technologies she has mastered. Significant matters such as determining the future path of the Mingyang Sect are not something for this two-faced snake, this ingrate, to meddle in.

Under such a unified decision at the top level of the sect, Chen Haixu is indeed not worried about Gu Hang’s activities on Jindi Star.

After all, he is the Star Domain Head, and Jindi Star is within the Alliance’s territory; the attitudes of both sides should not be strained, and the necessary respect and attitude must be given.

But for other matters, just forget it.

Once this Alliance Governor gets enough setbacks in front of each Principal Sage, he should realize not to waste more time.

As for the upcoming call for a second meeting?

Let it be held then.

After all, it will only be another collective veto.

…

Chen Haixu’s mechanical face was full of shock.

Steam was even coming out of his modified ears.

The Council of Sages, made up of nine Principal Sages, is the nominal highest authority of the Mingyang Sect.

And now, there are eight mechanical arms raised in front of him.

Sitting across the Sages’ Round Table was Gu Hang, who had been active on Jindi Star for more than half a month.

Half an hour ago, the second Council of Sages was convened, and Gu Hang, as before, began introducing the Alliance’s policy.

Compared with the first proposal, this time Gu Hang made greater concessions. Although the requested items were still the same, the control of three Star Sectors except for Jindi Star, as well as various construction orders from Jindi Star.

However, the Alliance would increase the purchase price of the orders and provide more raw material resources; and the Alliance could also in turn accept production orders from the Mingyang Sect. That means some low-level, low-value component production could be moved to other planets controlled by the Alliance.

According to Gu Hang, this is a ‘win-win’.

The places accepting technology transfer and production transfer would gain economic growth; the ownership of these transferred capacities would be calculated based on the input and technology value of both parties; all management rights could be handed over to the Mingyang Sect…

Conversely, the Mingyang Sect could expand its influence and control externally through technology and production transfer, using economic and political means to further ensure control over raw materials and low-value industrial components.

Additionally, the productive capacity liberated from some low-end industries on Jindi Star could be better invested in high-end industries.

However, these conditions still did not exceed the situation previously discussed by the Principal Sages of the Mingyang Sect.

Logically, after ‘politely’ listening to Gu Hang’s proposal, when it came to the voting stage, everyone should sit calmly during the ‘agree with the proposal’ voting; and then quietly raise their hands during the ‘oppose the proposal’ voting.

But what happened next completely exceeded Chen Haixu’s expectations.

During the vote of agreement, he first saw Wu Jiarong raise her hand.

Hmm, just as expected.

Then, another Principal Sage raised his hand.

This surprised Chen Haixu a bit.

Did Gu Hang’s activities in this half a month really yield results?

Did that guy take a benefit from Gu Hang?

Chen Haixu was not very happy.

Despite it being just one more vote, completely meaningless, since according to the hints Chen Haixu gave the other sages, not a single vote should have been given to Gu Hang, to avoid any unrealistic fantasies in the mind of this Alliance Governor.

Better to let him face defeat and leave as soon as possible.

At this point, he could only comfort himself, maybe the Sage Ke Zonggang who raised his hand was just giving a token gesture after receiving benefits, giving that Governor a bit of face?

With this mindset, Chen Haixu soon saw the third, fourth, fifth mechanical arm raised.

In just a few minutes, among the nine Principal Sages of the Mingyang Sect, only he himself remained without raising a hand…

No, what the hell is this!

Even though his body underwent extensive mechanical modification, and many emotions that would be triggered by hormone secretion were suppressed, still, at this moment, Chen Haixu felt a surge of anger.

What are you all doing?

A collective rebellion, is it?

But he quickly calmed down, his not yet fully modified, still human brain began to think carefully.

Things haven’t reached the point of no return yet.

Among the nine votes, despite eight already being in favor, this doesn’t mean Gu Hang’s proposal is passed.

As the Founding General, although he only has one vote like the other Principal Sages in the council, the most unique aspect of the Founding General is that he possesses veto power.

If he wants to push a major policy, strategy, or decision, he needs to get the agreement of four Principal Sages; but if he opposes a decision, he can do it with just his single vote.

In the current situation, it is very fitting to use this veto power.

However, should he really do it?

Voting seems like a rule, but any rule must consider the meaning behind it.

He does not have the ability to veto any proposal he doesn’t want to agree with just because he has veto power.

On the contrary, it is because he has the ability to ensure any decision he disagrees with cannot be executed, enabling him with this veto power.

However, the current situation is just too complex.