Chapter 443： Skyrocketing taxes

450 billion stars plus the 190 billion stars sold in the first auction item, these money add up enough to build a regular fleet.

"460 billion!" The bidder was Bloomer.

Ingersoll does his part: "470 billion!"

Then came Murphy Doyle from the Sauron Empire, who looked a bit like Byron: "480 billion!"

The bidding speed has become slower and slower, and it seems that the three are weighing whether it is worth continuing to bid.

"500 billion!" Ingersoll's hand holding the pda was shaking slightly. He was still sane, and he didn't crush the tightly held things like he used to be angry. Of course, the pda is very strong, with his hand strength, this is undoubtedly a challenge.

"500 billion stars..." The audience was in an uproar, and the price of the second lot had surpassed the first lot by more than twice.

Murphy from the Sauron Empire is silent! Bloomer from the Phoenix Empire is also silent!

The host has confirmed the offer for the second time, Dingding's gavel is hanging in the air, and his strength is accumulated in his wrist.

"505 billion!" Suddenly, the new offer set a new auction record again. After all, Bloomer couldn't hold back. He wanted to try again. What if 500 billion is Ingersoll's bottom line?

"510 billion!" Murphy also reported the same idea.

Ingersoll was itching with hatred and hesitated whether to continue to increase prices.

But at this moment, Samuel Leslie, the representative of the Sulu Empire, who had already given up the bid, suddenly killed a carbine. If it didn't sound, it was already a blockbuster.

His offer is "550 billion!"

An exclamation came from the meeting hall on the first floor, 40 billion yuan, a sudden increase of 40 billion yuan, this is definitely a big deal!

In the fifth private room from the right on the second floor, MacDonald's face was already gloomy. As the "Iga Industry" who has a deep hatred with Captain Tang Fang, Captain Tang has never relaxed its surveillance of Tang Fang and others by their means. How could you not know the cooperative relationship between Master Captain and "Somaer" auction house.

Seven days ago, 10 pieces of the remains of Epsilon were sold at a price of 15 billion stars, which may be a huge sum of money for ordinary enterprises. However, it is just a drizzle for the heavy military industry. The tens of billions of stars are not enough to make the "Morning Star Foundry" fully operational, and even the construction cost of the dock is not enough.

To put it bluntly, compared with military giants like "Iga Industry", he was still a small shrimp 7 days ago, but now he has a net worth of 800 billion! It is already comparable to some large enterprises, not only the construction cost of the dock is enough. There is also a large amount of very considerable working capital.

With this money in hand, even if the prices of iridium-containing minerals and cesium-containing minerals doubled, it would be difficult to effectively restrain the rise of "Morning Star Casting".

MacDonald almost crushed his posterior molars. The pda had already been thrown into the corner by him. The ridiculous thing was that the "Somaer" auction house was very real. The quality of this batch of customized pdas was simply outrageous. The components were not damaged, which saved "Iga Industrial" in compensation of 10,000 stars.

It took MacDonald a long time to calm down his anger, finally. He found a reason to comfort him. Tang Fang got a lot of money, but how did the money come from? It was raised by auctioning the good things at the bottom of the box!

If you look at it from another angle. Not only did they not lose, but they won, which is tantamount to drawing a salary from the bottom of the pan. Now Tang Fang has no retreat. The loss of these two complete relics of Epsilon means that "Morning Star Casting" has also lost a certain degree of core competitiveness, because this is a behavior of the enemy, which will cause one to go. Negative effect!

"550 billion once, are there any friends who raise prices? 550 billion!"

"... 550 billion second time!"

The host brandished his gavel, his eyes gleaming with a different light.

Ingersoll, Murphy, and Bloomer were all silent. No one thought that Samuel would play a carbine at this time, raising the price by 40 billion.

"555.5 billion!" Murphy from the Sauron Empire tried to increase the price again.

As a monarchy. His Majesty the Emperor can maximize the use of treasury funds without having to account to his subjects, and there has been almost no major war in the Sauron Empire in recent years. It is not difficult to bid for a complete Epsilon aircraft with enough funds to build a conventional fleet.

The host swallowed the words rushing to his mouth again. He loosened his right hand and clenched it a little bit. There was already a layer of sweat stuck to the handle of the mallet, which came from his palm.

555.5 billion, a good number, Tang Fang smiled, with an inexplicable sense of joy. It seems that Mr. Murphy has a bit of humor.

In fact, he was wrong. Viscount Murphy has always been a serious person. The reason why he reported the number "5555" was not for the purpose of adjusting the tension at the scene, because there was a box of cigarettes on the coffee table, beautifully packaged. Three bronzing "5s" are printed on the cigarette case.

And the woman lying in his arms had a brooch pinned to her chest, which looked like a "5" turned sideways.

Of course, these are all indirect factors. The most direct reason comes from Viscount Murphy's hobby, because his favorite player wears the No. 55 jersey.

So, he was very serious, but he was so funny. Forced to report "555.5 billion!"

He can swear to heaven, he didn't do it intentionally, he is really a serious person.

"600 billion!"

Samuel's voice was calm and calm, as if stating a trivial matter.

"Wow..."

The audience was in an uproar, all the guests turned their heads together and stared at the fourth private room from the left.

Another 40 billion! Representatives from the Sulu Empire pushed the bidding price directly to the 600 billion mark with two price increases, which is domineering, really domineering!

Murphy’s face was like the weather in the rainy season, and it was as if painted with a layer of ink. The woman shrank in his arms and dared not move, because she knew better than anyone that Viscount Murphy was a very serious person. He is also a grumpy person.

"600 billion once...600 billion twice...600 billion...600 billion transactions!"

"Congratulations... congratulations to Mr. Samuel for winning the second auction item."

The host smiled happily, 600 billion! This is the highest value auction item he has handled.

There was a burst of warm applause in the meeting hall on the first floor, but the atmosphere on the second floor was quite different. The doors of several private rooms opened one after another, and Ingersoll and others walked out with a cold face. Leaving the scene quickly by the convenient channel.

Viscount Murphy is also on this list, as well as his concubine, just compared to when he came. There was a little less smile on the woman's face and a little more blush. If you look closely, it should be a palm print.

Samuel should have been very happy to win the Protoss transport aircraft, but in fact the expression on his face was extremely at a loss. He didn't know why he bought this aircraft at a price of 600 billion yuan. There is no reason at all. He had already chosen to give up at 400 billion. Why? Why did they participate in the bidding of Murphy, Ingersoll and Bloomer at the last moment?

He couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. It was as if an invisible hand was manipulating his body, pressing the bid button again and again, but his mind was very clear. He knew what he was doing and understood the consequences of doing this better, but he couldn't help it. do.

This feeling is very contradictory, but extremely real, so he is very confused.

If you use a more vivid analogy, there are two of him living in his mind, and one is repeatedly admonishing the brain not to shoot. The other said that it should be shot, must be shot, and pushed the former down very violently. Completely occupy the control of the entire body.

In the end, Samuel came to a conclusion that the former is called rationality and the latter is called impulse. No matter which one is himself, no one is manipulating him.

He regretted it and was even more upset.

Before participating in the auction, the head of the embassy, ​​Ryder Peters, the first-class Earl of the Empire, once told him that it would be best to win the second auction item within 500 billion, but he did well. Raising the price to 600 billion on an impulse, I can’t go back in full view. Otherwise, what face does the Sulu Empire have in "Babylon".

"How can I explain to Lord Ryder..." Samuel really wanted to slap himself twice.

He actually didn't know that the name of the second villain in his mind was not "impulsive" or "inspiration." It has a very particular name-neuroparasites.

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The immortal sold for 190 billion yuan, which was earned by the Monya Empire, and the transport aircraft sold for 600 billion yuan, which was earned by the Sulu Empire.

Soon after the auction ended, the news was like a shocking tsunami, sweeping the streets and alleys of the "Sky Garden". If you add the 10 remains of Epsilon sold 7 days ago, this time the total amount of auctions will reach 800 billion.

Who is not tempted by such a huge sum of money? Who is not jealous?

Ordinary people are jealous at most. In most cases, this kind of news is regarded as after-meal talks, and the executives of some large and medium-sized enterprises have begun to use some secret channels to inquire about the whereabouts of 800 billion. After all, if this money enters the relevant market, it will inevitably The impact on the existing economy cannot be ignored.

In addition to a large and medium-sized enterprise that moved by hearing the wind, there was also a hand with huge energy reaching into this whirlpool. No, it was reaching into Tang Fang's pocket to be exact. Its goal was the money!

The day after the auction ended, Tang Fang received a notice from the taxation department of the "Sky Garden" that personal income tax should be levied on the auction at a rate of 5%.

Grant was very annoyed by this, because under normal circumstances, auctions like this type only need to pay 2% personal income tax, but the tax department of "Sky Garden" gives a tax rate of 5%, and 40 billion is gone. That's 40 billion, worth 80 longsword-class frigates.

Why Tang Fang needs to pay such a high tax, according to the official explanation.

First, he illegally operated and auctioned under the name of the "Rover Technology Consortium." Because the Star Alliance military and the "Rover Technology Consortium" have many cooperative projects, both in terms of bidding and auction behavior, they have tax-free advantages. Corey Christian does not know what agreement he has reached with him, and privately combines these The remains of Ypsilon were sent to the "Somaer" auction house for auction in the name of the company. It is true that the board of "Rover Technology Consortium" previously granted Old Corey the instruction to "do it cheaply", but this does not mean that the board recognizes this violation of Star Alliance laws and regulations. Therefore, this is a practice of power for personal gain. Is it Corey Christie An act of tax evasion carefully planned by Ann and him.

Second, in accordance with the laws of the Star Alliance, foreign businessmen need to pay more taxes when engaging in commercial activities in the "Sky Garden". Just like the personal income tax for auction activities, the tax rate is 3%. Of course, ordinary foreign merchants. For example, Philips and Barney can apply for tax refunds in accordance with the "Babylon" international trade-related regulations, and this requires the embassy to issue a certificate. But when it comes to Tang Fang, is it possible that he should go to the embassy of the Monya Empire?

In summary, the Star Alliance tax department added a penalty of 2% on the basis of the 3% personal income tax, so it became 5%.

Tang Fang did not speak or protest, allowing the tax department to deduct 40 billion SGX from the corporate account.

Grant was very puzzled about this, because it didn't fit the captain's style, he was a thorn. People have to bow their heads under the eaves. This situation is destined to miss him.

Compared with the doubts of the deputy captain, Tang Fang is thinking about another matter. Someone at the top of the "Rover Technology Consortium" is playing word games. Old Corey will definitely not betray himself, because he dare not, if Not him, who would it be?

...Presumably some people in the "Sky Garden" government can no longer sit still.

Those guys who are gazing at him in the dark never thought that he would raise start-up capital through this method, and the one raised was 800 billion. Although the personal income tax of 40 billion is not enough to make him hurt, it is really disgusting. He once. At the same time, he also sent him a warning: "Don't try to oppose the government. Everything you say and do is under our supervision."

On the third day, White David came to the hotel and drove away from Old Corey's car. When Tang Fang asked if something happened to the "Rover Technology Consortium", White's answer was "No."

Tang Fang noticed a situation. The engagement ring on his **** was changed. Although the shape was still that shape, the surface of the ring was oxidized much higher.

Sending away White David, Tang Fang went back to the villa and talked briefly with Grant and Aros. By the afternoon, the three went out together and came to the administrative area of ​​"Sky Garden". There was a war of words with people from the tax department, and even the director and the district chief.

"It turns out that Boss Tang of'Morning Star Casting' would jump the wall in a hurry..." This sentence came from a female tax officer. Very mean, because she has always hated tax evaders the most.

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at the same time. In the outer space of the fourth planet "Evar" of the "Babylon" star system, a cargo ship flying from the direction of the "Sky Garden" docked at the "Carnot" space station where the Monya Empire embassy is located.

If we say which of the 12 planets belonging to the "Babylon" star system is the most special, it is not "Utopia" or "Tiphon", let alone "Tolatil" and "Alkasi", but "Evar"!

"Ebar" is about the same size as "Utopia". It was occupied by the fleets of various countries during the battle between the Star Alliance and the Jupiter Empire Expeditionary Force. Pete Expeditionary Force.

The reason why the countries choose "Ebar" as a logistics base to build a space station instead of a more beautiful "Utopia" is because it is too close to the "Babylon" border line and is easily attacked by expeditionary forces. The difference is that there are a large number of early warning facilities on the edge of "Babylon" and the Star Alliance fleet is stationed. Even if the expeditionary force launches a blitzkrieg, it is difficult to cause a fatal blow to "Evar".

Back then, the Star Alliance was weak, even if they knew that all the inland countries had their own small abacus, they couldn't resist and could only let it go.

Later, the Tianchao situation stabilized and the "Babylon" special zone was established. The countries gradually withdrew their fleets. However, the naval port built in "Ebar" was not demolished, but continued to be used as an "embassy". , Thus forming a very special scene.

Over the gray-brown "Evar", dozens of large space stations circulate back and forth like satellites, flying slowly along the established orbit.

The Embassy of the Monya Empire is located at the "Carnot" space station. It was originally a standard military harbor, but after the withdrawal of the Imperial fleet, it was slowly transformed into a civilian harbor. Only a few areas of it were retained as defenses. The logistics supply area of ​​the fleet.

Two days ago, as soon as the auction ended, the Immortal was transported by the Guard Fleet to Carnot for storage, and was not transported back to China in the first time. Because Mr. Ambassador is very smart, he would never have the Imperial fleet not in place. He was anxious to send the Immortal back to Munya.

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Therefore, he has to wait until the empire's response forces force the pirate group outside the area under the absolute control of the Star Alliance government to be the right time to send the auction items back to China.

It's just that Mr. Ambassador guessed the beginning and predicted the end, and did a lot of targeted work, but he never thought that something went wrong in the middle.

He was sitting on the leather sofa in the office with Erlang's legs crossed, imagining that when he accepted the Kolcraft I award, a warning message was sent to him.

problem occurs! There is an accident in the c area where the immortal is stored!

Area c is the military control area of ​​"Carnot". There are several garrison troops stationed. Unless soldiers mutiny or there is an attack by a powerful enemy, there is absolutely no possibility of accidents.

Like a needle stuck in his butt, Eisenhower stood up suddenly, turned off the classical music playing on the multi-function terminal, removed the beautifully-shaped tea set on the table with intricate patterns, and awakened the remote monitoring module. (To be continued)

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