CHAPTER 1118: CHAPTER 829: SHIPPING ROUTE

Su Mo heard Alles’ inquiry, his expression a bit awkward, he didn’t know what to say for a moment.

Alles saw Su Mo hesitating to speak and said gently, "Speak your mind directly, there’s no need to be so restrained."

"Well, I’ll say it, actually the money I have is only enough for that level 5 battleship, Blue Whale and the supplies were all snatched from the Imperial Army, Council President, you wouldn’t blame me for causing trouble, would you?"

Su Mo replied somewhat awkwardly.

Alles heard this and his elegant expression showed a trace of peculiarity, then laughed heartily.

"Haha, Long Ming was right, you really have a talent for coming up with this breakthrough method."

"Council President, you’re too kind, it was all really just a coincidence."

Su Mo replied with a bitter smile.

Alles reached out and patted Su Mo’s shoulder and said, "Whether it’s a coincidence or not, this is your achievement, and no one can deny it. This time you essentially turned the tide, pulling the whole Alliance Country out of the swamp, and the next step is our time to soar, it’s time for the Imperial Army to feel uncomfortable."

Alles wasn’t boasting, they knew in an instant upon seeing the list how much the goods that Su Mo brought back were worth.

This money is not just enough to repay their loans, but can also explosively increase the strength of various countries.

Countries can form new expeditionary armies to Ceres, establish more bases, and extract more resources.

Thus forming a new cycle, growing stronger, though this is just theoretical.

"President of Alles is right."

Su Mo opened his mouth to agree.

Alles also turned to Su Mo and sincerely invited, "Su Mo, return to the Federation, the Federation is about to soar now, I believe with your help, the Federation will be invincible!"

Actually, in that letter, besides assigning some important matters, Spade also roughly described everything Su Mo has done on Ceres, emphatically recommending heavy utilization.

"Uh, Council President, let’s not, my body is completely failing."

Su Mo said as he turned his neck aside, revealing part of the Polluted Blood Stain, those stains turned red-purple, even more shocking than last time.

Alles saw this and his expression dimmed.

"You’ve worked hard."

"It’s not hard at all, it’s all what I should do. Council President, I have an impertinent request."

Su Mo suddenly had a thought flash through his mind, so he spoke quickly.

"Go on."

"I’ll say it, Council President, you see I’ve retired, now running a private company, with not much to do. Just happened to have some spare money in hand, so I thought about doing something."

"You’re not just talking about a little spare money, you have nearly half of the country’s revenue, directly say what you want to do."

Alles replied with a smile.

"It’s like this, I just want to use the Alliance’s route, then start the Blue Whale’s transport business, find something to engage in."

"A very sharp eye, but you must know, this transport business is being run by the Gaojia Republic."

"But there’s no regulation saying only the Gaojia Republic can do it. Now the Gaojia Republic can’t do it, I’m here to do it, it’s definitely going to be highly profitable."

Su Mo said enthusiastically.

"You’re right, there’s indeed no regulation saying only the Gaojia Republic can do it, all countries can do it. But you got one thing wrong, the Gaojia Republic couldn’t do it earlier, but it doesn’t mean they can’t do it now, don’t forget now they have money again, they’ll definitely resume their business. Moreover, not just the Gaojia Republic, all countries will be intervening, conducting their own interstellar shipping."

"Uh, it’s fine, as long as the Federation can allocate the route to me, I’m confident I can compete with them."

Su Mo said with great confidence.

"You must know, such crucial industries are generally operated officially by countries, they’re not given to private entities."

Alles said to Su Mo.

"No, but didn’t the Gaojia Republic previously give the Blue Whale to private operation?"

Su Mo explained awkwardly.

"The situation in the Gaojia Republic is different from other countries, they’re composed of various capitals, capital is the country."

"Council President, are you saying it’s not possible?"

Su Mo replied helplessly.

"If it were someone else, it would definitely not be possible for this matter, but since it’s you asking, the Federation has to give you this face, but of course, you can’t just earn all the money by yourself."

Alles replied with a smile.

Su Mo’s eyes lit up and he immediately said, "Alles, I definitely won’t earn it all myself, how about I pay more taxes?"

Alles shook his head and replied, "This isn’t about taxes, but rather such lifeline matters must be controlled by the Federation. How about this, you set up a new interstellar shipping company, you hold 49% shares, the Federation holds 51% shares, how about that?"

"Ah? That’s not quite appropriate."

Su Mo replied with his mouth twitching.

"Don’t feel uneasy about the Federation holding shares, with the Federation holding shares, the nature of your company will be different, everything you do will be very convenient. Also, all checkpoint routes along the way will prioritize you, giving you more confidence to compete with transport companies established by the Alliance Country. Furthermore, Federal business will also focus on supporting you, and profits will be higher then."

Alles analyzed the key issues for Su Mo.

"I’m not unwilling, but with the Federation holding 51%, won’t the decision-making power not be in my hands, it feels awkward, can’t you give me more face, Council President?"

Su Mo said very subtly.

"Haha, only you would dare to bargain like this. Alright, I’ll give you a bit more face, you hold 51% shares, the Federation holds 49% shares, it won’t interfere with any of your operational decisions, and you don’t need to pay taxes, is that okay?"

Alles ultimately chose a principled compromise.

Su Mo was immediately delighted and quickly thanked Alles.

"Thank you so much, Council President."

"Don’t thank me, just make sure to get things done right, with you opening this route, I’m confident the shipping will be smooth and uninterrupted, then the Federation’s strategic plan will be more smoothly advanced."

A trace of excitement flashed in Alles’ calm eyes.

"Uh, wait, Council President, did you misunderstand something? The route I’m setting up is the same as the previous Gaojia Republic’s route, only covering three-quarters of the way. I won’t be traveling the route to Ceres."

Su Mo quickly explained.

"Haha, you’re being a bit superficial, the most profitable part is the last quarter of the route. As long as you’re willing to open it, you can set the transport fee at whatever price you want, people will be willing to pay it no matter how expensive."

Alles said to Su Mo with a smile.

"Council President, don’t joke with me, the latter half is too dangerous, especially the part traveling to Ceres, it’s simply gambling with your life, no way, it’s really not possible!"