Him and their stars

In June 833 of the Common Era, in the Black Laborer Star Zone of the Empire, slaves began to secretly build their own spaceships in the ice crystal asteroid belt of the 12 star systems of the Cold World.

They collected ice and asteroid fragments as the hull, and equipped it with jump engines assembled from parts scavenged from garbage dumps and abandoned factories. Their ships are greener and more rudimentary than the small privateer ships of the plunderers, but they are indeed their space arks.

As long as it is theoretically feasible, it can certainly be put into action. Tan Jize did not do much work in the 12 star systems of the Cold World, but he made everyone believe this.

Slave workers from various countries spent two months to build twelve ice spaceships. All of them are small passenger and cargo ships. On the one hand, it is for confidentiality, and the target will be much smaller when it is in action. On the other hand, with the available parts currently stored by the slave workers, they can only do this much.

More importantly, whether the ice spaceship can succeed or not actually needs to be tested.

If successful, the Empire's rule in the Helots star zone will be torn open. The people who pursue freedom and dignity will have a path of hope. Even if they need to cross the star sea, even if they risk their lives, as long as there is hope, they can always find a way out.

But if it fails...

"If it fails, the worst that can happen is that we will never come back." Tan Jize said to everyone: "When we are ready to resist, when we are ready to gamble our lives, when we are ready to die, we are already on the road to victory."

This seems a bit high-sounding, but it speaks to the hearts of these people. Since they dared to take the risk of escaping on an ice ship, they certainly did not fear death.

Those who are willing to embark on this adventure may think that the oppression of the Empire is far greater than death.

2,000 of the bravest volunteers boarded the spaceship they built themselves, and of course, the planner of all this, the visitor from Earth named Tan Jize, was indispensable.

Of course, many people still expressed opposition. The volunteers believed that this was their own business, whether it was success or death in the nebula, it was all determined by fate, and there was no reason to involve other people. Mr. Tan brought them hope, which was enough, and there was no need to take risks with everyone.

As for the Sumi warrior who sent Tan Jize to the Hanshi Galaxy, he cried and begged. He was a member of the Sumi Liberation Organization. He cried and said that it was he who brought Mr. to the Helos Star Zone. If Mr. really got into trouble, he would not be qualified to continue to live.

In short, the subsequent developments were indeed very dramatic, but Tan Jize still took Miss Chunjun on Iceship No. 1. His attitude was still very firm: it was he who instigated everyone, it was he who told everyone that they could build an iceship, and it was he who brought everyone the star map. With himself like this, what reason did he have to continue hiding in a safe place?

On August 20, 833 of the Common Calendar, just as the Ten Battles of the Far Shore Fleet had just begun and the attention of the entire universe was attracted by the burning Cuiling Fortress and Fuxi, these twelve ice spaceships also set out on their journey.

They will secretly sail to the Iron Prison Fortress on the edge of the star zone - it was once an important military point of the empire and the home port of several high-speed cruise fleets. It is mainly to deal with pirates and smugglers infiltrating from the Abyss Nebula.

Of course, after the war began, these elite patrol fleets with rich experience in hide-and-seek and anti-hide-and-seek were transferred away, and it is said that they were sent to the New World.

As for the fleet originally used for defense, it is said that it was transferred from the mainland, and it seems not very professional, and even collided with friendly forces during the change of guard.

The ice fleet seized this gap and successfully entered the vast Abyss Nebula. At this time, this difficult but legendary expedition was officially started.

Tan Jize has a secret star map from a smuggler, which was given to him by Captain Hanford of the Wannian Eagle.

However, we must also make a dialectical judgment. The reason why this star map has become a secret unique to the outlaws is not because the Standard Shipping Association or governments of various countries are sitting on their laurels, but because there is no need.

Poor astrological conditions, dotted routes that sometimes work and sometimes don't, unknown deadly cosmic radiation, and the arrogant interstellar Leviathan will all become obstacles to normal traffic. Even military passage is only an extreme choice under abnormal conditions.

In the Abyss Nebula, there are also pirates, cultists, privateers, and even slave ships in action.

Of course, there are also unknown cosmic Leviathans hovering in this galaxy. Some of these magical cosmic animals walk calmly in the universe, like the spirits of the galaxy; but some are very violent and dangerous, and they really regard all passing UFOs, especially man-made objects, as delicious food.

Even the merchant fleet of the Toss Merchant Corps, which occasionally appeared in the nebula to do dirty work, must have brought all kinds of guards.

In Yu Lian's opinion, the great expedition started by these small ice ships, in terms of popularity, is certainly not as impressive as the great million-light-year expedition of the Great Khan Tomiteli. However, in terms of the difficulties and dangers to be overcome, it must be far greater than the latter.

However, this miraculous expedition that spanned 10,000 light years ended with a victory that everyone liked to see.

At that time, on February 4, 834 of the Common Calendar, Tan Jize and those righteous people who pursued freedom finally left the Abyss Nebula on the iceship fleet and entered the stable range of the mature star cluster.

Twelve iceships set out at the beginning, but now only eight are left. Fortunately, because everyone had prepared various rescue plans before departure, they would try their best not to abandon or give up in the event of an accident, and the number of survivors remained above 1,800.

For such a difficult voyage, only 10% of the personnel were reduced, which is already a miracle. Yu Lian can be sure that the Great Khan’s two million light-year expedition, even if he had the star map obtained from the Enlightened One, and there were tens of millions of soldiers and civilians and well-trained fleets to cooperate and support each other, the non-combat casualties must have exceeded 10%.

At that time, according to Tan Jize, they did encounter pirates in the Abyss Nebula, but they all survived with their own face.

"Face?"

"I do have a bit of face in the underworld now. Probably because I had a good chat with many big guys in the underworld when I held a meeting at the donkey last April." He said with a smile.

"I remember that the people who met you at that time should be the leaders of the various rebels, right?"

"Yes, the first priority of the meeting is to unite the various rebel organizations in the empire. Of course, it is unrealistic to expect these rebels from various races and star regions to obey the absolute leadership of the same leader. At present, there is no such hero among the rebels. However, if they can keep in touch with each other, share intelligence, exchange what they have, and cooperate in combat through this meeting, it will not be in vain." Tan Jize said.

Facts have proved that this work has been done very well. The rebels of all walks of life feel that they have gained a lot of benefits.

"So, the second priority you mentioned is to let the various lawless people and the rebel leaders exchange what they have?" Yu Lian immediately understood.

"The leaders of the rebel army need to get arms, medicines and even zero elements from the outside world, while the smugglers just want as many potential customers as possible. Of course, I don't have such a big face myself. In the end, I still rely on the connections of Mr. Sea Monster and Captain Ford, and borrow a little bit of your tiger power. Therefore, among the people who came to the meeting at that time, there were also many powerful people from the underworld."

"My tiger power?"

"Your reputation has been circulating in the Abyss Nebula, even if you don't know it yourself. I think this is probably because during the previous period of the Judgment War, you performed a record of destroying the dreadnought alone in front of a group of underworld giants in the Abyss Nebula. Hero myths are always the easiest to circulate, and even easier to circulate in the world of the underworld."

Yu Lianren thought for a while, and then he dug out a little memory from a certain groove in the cerebral cortex.

Isn't this what he encountered when he and Feifei fled from Brunhilde? He still remembered that he had kidnapped a star dragon from Brunhild's ship, and got rid of the pursuit of Giafiel and others, and rushed all the way to the Abyss Nebula.

While eating hot pot and singing songs, he met the Scarlet Throne of the plunderers on the road. At that time, this dreadnought had been beaten by the Imperial Fleet and was in a panic all day long, just right for picking up heads.

Those who don't know how to seize opportunities will definitely be punished by the spirit of the universe. So Yu Lian simply went all out and took Feifei and others to rob a ship.

Speaking of which, if there was no star dragon Bisfules kidnapped from Brunhild, there would be no successful ship robbery. I don't know how he is doing now, and whether he is still healthy after being released. I hope he will return to the dragon group safely, instead of being preyed on by the huge Leviathan passing by as a bird.

"I was not alone at the time, and there was no one watching." Yu Lian said.

"Of course I believe you. But the big guys in the Abyss Nebula have announced that they were there at the time. Some even said that they provided you with a little help and formed a deep friendship with you. Unfortunately, most people in the Abyss Nebula believe them."

"In other words, I have a lot of old friends all of a sudden?" Yu Lian spread his hands.

Tan Jize also spread his hands: "Even the first pirate king in the universe, King Gong Ao, can become your nephew, let alone others?"

Yu Lian suddenly felt that what he said made sense.

In short, on February 6, the ice fleet arrived safely in the Sanqi star field and received supplies here. At this time, the ice fleet was completely safe.

This is a star region sandwiched in the center by the Abyss Nebula, the Kingdom of Circe, the Republic of Minlan, and the Principality of Haiyal. From the perspective of transportation location, this star region is considered a commercial transportation and strategic location, but because there are almost no naturally habitable planets, there was no immigration in the early days of the interstellar era of great navigation, and there was no such thing as an inherent territory since ancient times.

Because of this historical origin and the strategic balance between nearby countries, this Sanqi star region has truly become a lawless area.

Until the establishment of the Galactic Civilization Council, some space pioneers began to build space cities here, transform earth-like planets, and form several autonomous regions. They are self-governing internally, and sovereignty is entrusted to some major powers. As long as they pay some management fees and military passage rights every year, it is equivalent to finding a powerful country to provide independent protection for themselves.

This is actually the peaceful status quo of most autonomous regions throughout the universe.

As for Tan Jize and his followers, they are ready to enter the Toswa Autonomous Region.

"The sovereignty of this autonomous region belongs to the Tos Merchant Group. There are three space cities under expansion, and an earth-like planet is being corrected and needs labor. They have approved my entry and even provided identity certificates for the slaves." Tan Jize said.

In fact, unlike what many people imagine, all countries are happy to accept these fugitive slaves.

Anyway, the household registration information of most imperial slaves is messy. Especially in remote star areas like Helots, most people have never appeared in the household registration database of the Prime Minister's Office from birth to death.

On the contrary, if it is a noble or bureaucrat who was forced to go into exile after losing the struggle, the autonomous region will hesitate.

Regarding this area, the Blue Star Community, which took in Mr. He Wen and was found an excuse by the Empire to go to war, must have a say.

But in any case, a group of natural-born cattle and horses who fled have more advantages than noble gentlemen with proof of bloodline when they are fleeing. This can only be said to be fate.

"After entering the country, if they want to go to the Alliance, they can also find a way in the autonomous region." Tan Jize said again: "However, most of them are still planning to live there, and have discussed going to that transformed planet to build a pioneer farm or something. Some people are planning to get a formal smuggling ship and find an opportunity to return to Helots."

"If they can come and go safely, won't this become a stable route?" Yu Lian said casually.

Well, the word "route" is indeed too disrespectful to these people who resist the tyranny of the empire. Yu Lian quickly apologized silently in his heart. But for a moment, he couldn't find a more appropriate adjective.

Tan Jize agreed with this statement: "Indeed, once this route is established, it can become a long-term bleeding point for the empire. However, I don't think it will last too long. The empire is not a fool. In other words, their efficiency and mobilization capabilities are unreasonably high, far exceeding the limit of such a large-scale universal empire. At most two years, they will definitely fix this loophole. Unless..."

"Unless?"

"Unless the Galactic Empire falls into a long period of turmoil and loses direct control over the border star regions such as Helots." Tan Jize said.

Yu Lian didn't hold much hope. He thought of a world line that was generated in the dream world. In that world line, the border star regions including Helots were really controlled, but after he recovered, he still had to obey the decree of the Heavenly Domain honestly, even more submissive than before.

"Anyway, you have completed a miraculous expedition. Congratulations, Lao Tan. Even if you retire now, you will definitely leave a name in the history books."

"When I was studying at Xiayi University, my biggest hope was to promote the legal system of the community one day. I really don't dare to hope for anything in the history books." Tan Jize said: "Sometimes, what kind of achievements a person can create does not depend on himself, but on who he is shoulder to shoulder with."

Yu Lian was a little embarrassed by being praised, and hurriedly said: "However, compared with the achievements that will go down in history, seeing that you are still alive and well, it comforts me more."

In fact, when Yu Lian received the call from Tan Jize, he was indeed greatly relieved.

In the timeline of his previous life, Lao Tan was indeed one of the protagonists of a turbulent era. Such a hero who should have a place in history books should not fall in a dark corner of the universe.

However, the materialism of the world's will will be reflected in many aspects. The protagonist of the previous timeline will also die in this timeline because of a small change.

Regarding this point, the large number of "protagonists" who died at someone's hands is a sufficient argument.

Tan Jize could understand Yu Lian's relief, and a touch of moving smile appeared in his eyebrows: "Perhaps, I can live because your power has interfered with cause and effect? ​​You have given me good luck."

This flattery is a bit extraordinary, and Yu Lian really feels that it is quite useful.

At this time, Tan Jize said again: "However, when I was replenishing supplies in the Mori Space City of the Sanqi Galaxy, I occasionally got some news, which may be related to the current war situation."