Shao Wan interjected, "The situation is extremely dire. The illegal immigration has been rampant these past two days, like a frenzy. The star stations have impounded over a hundred ships, ostensibly cargo vessels, but packed to the brim with men, women, and children smuggled in. Tourist ships are also skyrocketing. Jiang Ye Star sees over four hundred alien tourist ships daily, and Bi Rong Star has over a thousand. These are not tourists at all; they are all here to sneak in and then refuse to leave once they disembark.
"I've seen the reports," Jiang Ye frowned. "The estimated number of illegal immigrants on Jiang Ye Star over the past three days is 700,000. That number is truly terrifying."
"It's probably more," Che Zhen said. "All the military bases are busy, deploying troops multiple times a day to intercept alien ships. Some small alien vessels land directly in the wilderness. As soon as the hatches open, aliens pour out like beans from a bamboo tube, impossible to catch. This is happening on all three planets; aliens are desperately trying to get in."
"The situation on Exile Star is also serious, as Exile Star is a transportation hub," Isabella sighed. "Before the meeting, I just returned from the immigration bureau in the capital city of Exile Star. Over fifty thousand people were gathered outside the immigration bureau, all smuggled in, clamoring for residency. Pregnant women were squeezed so hard they gave birth in the streets. Some elderly men in their seventies or eighties had seizures from the crowd and were rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. The military police on site were in a dilemma: whether to disperse them or not. Immigration bureaus in all major cities are like this, surrounded by illegal immigrants. Aliens are going mad to stay."
"Old Feng," Jiang Ye said after listening, looking at Feng Zhi Shuang, "if the star stations halt operations until February, will that have a significant impact?"
"Impossible," Feng Zhi Shuang shook his head. "The goods and raw materials for the three planets rely on external planets. Stopping them abruptly would result in immense losses."
"First, dispatch troops to the star stations. Every landed ship must be thoroughly inspected," Jiang Ye said. "No illegal immigrants are to enter. They are not to disembark. Equip them with tranquilizer guns and stun guns. Any illegal immigrants who forcibly attempt to escape the star station are to be immediately subdued and stunned. If they can be put back on the ship, do so. If not, detain them in prison. Pregnant women, the elderly, and children are to be sent to hospitals. Some medical personnel should also be deployed to the prisons."
"Understood," Che Zhen replied, as decisive as ever.
"The local police forces can request assistance from the military bases in each city. If manpower is insufficient, deploy mechs; we definitely have enough mechs," Jiang Ye said. "For refugees who have already illegally entered, repatriate those who can be repatriated, and arrange housing for those who can be housed. Those who cause trouble are to be imprisoned. Although they are undocumented immigrants, they are still people. Treat them as people and avoid any chaotic incidents. I will arrange for special agents and reporters to investigate on each planet. Behave yourselves towards the illegal immigrants, and don't let me find anything that requires accountability later."
"I know everyone is under immense pressure right now, but there's no other way; we've reached a critical historical juncture," Jiang Ye said. "Regarding the issue of illegal immigrants, I will allocate eight trillion. Spend it freely, and submit the detailed accounts afterward. I will contact the main source planets of these immigrants through diplomatic channels and urge them to assist in intercepting illegal immigrants. Money and diplomacy are what I can provide; the rest is your responsibility. Everyone, take responsibility."
"Yes!" came a unified response from the conference room.
"I have a final reminder for everyone," Jiang Ye said, counting on his fingers. "Please pay close attention to these points. You might find them unpleasant to hear, and the staff working diligently might also find them unpleasant, but they must be emphasized."
"First, a large number of illegal immigrants are not recorded in our citizen system, appearing like ghosts in the data. We must prevent these individuals from engaging in illegal activities and causing trouble for the local citizens of each city."
"Second, do not fabricate charges against illegal immigrants or falsely accuse them. If any local military or police personnel, for the sake of convenience in managing illegal immigrants, falsely accuse them of committing crimes and then arrest them, those found guilty will be executed."
"Third, some illegal immigrants may be very poor. Those being repatriated will be provided with three thousand yuan for travel expenses, including infants. I will arrange for special agents to rigorously investigate this matter. Anyone found embezzling funds will also be executed. I will cover the repatriation expenses, so you need not worry about the cost, but do not disburse them arbitrarily."
"Fourth, illegal immigrants who are elderly, young, sick, disabled, or pregnant must be cared for, ensuring medical attention. I do not wish to hear any messy news, such as an illegal immigrant in prison falling ill and dying without anyone attending to them, or a baby born to a smuggled pregnant woman dying due to lack of care. If any life-threatening incident occurs, you know my temper; I will publicly execute someone."
"Fifth, local military and police are strictly forbidden from privately assisting aliens in illegal immigration for personal gain. Previously, we tallied the alien relatives of military and police personnel in various regions, and those who were to be brought over have already been brought. Therefore, if such a situation arises, it will be handled according to the law, with severe punishment."
"Sixth, report any serious situations to me promptly. Life-threatening incidents must be on my desk within three hours. Any delay will be severely punished. If any of you present here engage in concealment, do not blame me for being ruthless; I'm stating this upfront, dismissal is certain."
"In summary, maintain order, maintain a good work attitude, protect local citizens, but also treat illegal immigrants as human beings. After this busy period passes, there will be rewards for meritorious service, with ample bonuses and leave. Jiang Ye said, 'Endure this and you will be greatly rewarded; dare to be perfunctory and you will lose your head. Convey my words exactly to your subordinates without alteration. Secretary Su, please organize this."
"Understood," Su Yue Ming nodded quickly. "It has already been recorded, and a text version is also available."
"After the meeting, I will record a video. Secretary Su, please refine my wording, and all that I have just said should be included in the video," Jiang Ye said. "Han Liu, broadcast this on the news tonight."
"Yes," Tang Han Liu nodded.
"Does anyone else have any questions?" Jiang Ye asked.
"Can we mobilize civilian forces?" Wei Hong Yang raised his hand. "For example, organizing civil defense teams in each residential area and village to patrol, preventing illegal immigrants from wandering around and committing petty theft?"
"That's possible; we are indeed short on manpower," Shao Wan said. "Illegal immigrants are appearing everywhere. If we can mobilize some people in each residential area and village, perhaps they can help apprehend illegal immigrants involved in theft and robbery, and report them to the local police. We can offer them some money, and people will surely be willing to do it."
"It's not necessary yet," Jiang Ye shook his head. "Civil defense teams? How do you select people? They haven't undergone any training. What use can they be? The population composition on each planet is already complex, with many immigrants from various backgrounds. If you let them patrol and apprehend people themselves, wouldn't that cause chaos?"
"Old Wei, Old Shao, you two haven't thought this through," Jiang Ye said sternly. "This is a simple issue, and yet you two managed to propose it, showing a bit of foolishness. You both have grassroots work experience; you really shouldn't be like this. After this period passes, should I send you to the grassroots for some tempering?"
Wei Hong Yang and Shao Wan were both stunned.
"No other questions, then the meeting is adjourned!" Jiang Ye slammed the table.