Sorry, My Interstellar Fleet Only Recruits Women

Two months later.

Zhao Chen appeared before everyone for the first time after leaving the Imperial Military Research Institute.

This is mainly because the latest batch of new T6 interstellar warships from the JF-17 Thunder have been delivered and are different from those before.

Previously, these ships were often sent to the battlefield hastily before the war even began, let alone having any commissioning ceremony. They were often sent before even completing sea trials.

The new ships at that time were truly born amidst the flames of war.

And now, there is no war.

And it was at the very beginning of the empire's establishment, a time when prestige was in high demand.

The Imperial Propaganda Department, of course, wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.

They want to hold a ceremony to mark the delivery of this batch of T6 starships, with the Emperor in attendance.

In this way, the level of the ceremony would be high enough.

At that time, it will also be broadcast throughout the empire, increasing the empire's prestige and letting more people know about the empire's power.

Zhao Chen wasn't actually very interested in this.

However, the Imperial Propaganda Department went directly to Lilith's secretary.

After thinking it over, Secretary Lilith informed Zhao Chen of the proposal and persuaded him with several reasons.

Zhao Chen ultimately chose to attend.

At this moment, Zhao Chen was located in the dome of an interstellar city in the Xiaolong star system of the Xiaolong Empire.

Except for the opaque floor beneath your feet, the ceiling is entirely covered by a special transparent material, allowing guests inside the dome to see the magnificent scenery of the outside universe.

At this moment, a considerable number of people have already gathered here.

Without exception, they are all people at the center of power in the Dragon Empire.

This was just one of the highest-level banquets.

Within the Xiaolong Galaxy, there were dozens of banquet venues prepared for this ceremony.

However, those banquet venues are not as prestigious as this one, because the emperor only appears here and personally faces the guests.

Those in other banquet areas could only see a holographic image of the emperor.

"Haha, Old Chen."

You've come too.

I heard your business is doing quite well these days.

"Governor Jiang, you are joking."

"You are the governor of the star system, and I am merely an interstellar trader. Whether this business is successful or not depends on you, doesn't it?"

"No, no, no, please don't say these things here."

I am merely serving the Empire, and everything is done in accordance with the Empire's rules.

Whether you do business well or poorly, I don't care if you follow the rules.

"Hahaha, we still have to thank Governor Jiang."

"Old George, I heard that you've received a batch of T3 Windhawk-class medium-sized star cruisers."

How about you give me 10,000 ships?

"One ship, that's my price!"

"His surname is Park."

Are you here to freeload?

Don't you know the current price of a T3 Windhawk-class medium star cruiser?

Even if you raise the price by another 30%, I still won't sell it to you at this price.

And ten thousand ships?

You really didn't think that!

Inside the banquet hall, people gathered in twos and threes, each with their own circle of friends.

Everyone knows their own level.

Although those who can get here are all top figures in the Dragon Empire and big shots from all walks of life.

However, even within this pyramid apex, there are upper, middle, and lower sections.

Those on the lower levels can only stay on the outer ring.

Those who can command the winds and rains in some star fields and star clusters are only considered middle-level here, and don't even have a private room.

But the real core.

The very top of the top.

They are located in the core area and are all arranged with semi-circular private booths, where you can sit and enjoy this wonderful experience.

This is the difference in status!

"This wine tastes good."

Where is it produced?

Special products of Beers Star?

I'll take a few bottles back with me.

I heard that among the newly commissioned starships are T6-class starships?

"My dear granddaughter, get Grandpa a few to play with." Grandpa Chu Changhe sat on the sofa, sipping his wine, and looked at his granddaughter Chu Xuan, who was dressed in military uniform, next to him.

Chu Xuan rolled her eyes: "If you want those bottles of wine, then forget it."

You want me to get you a few T6 starships?

Currently, our Xiaolong Empire fleet doesn't have many of these interstellar battleships.

How could I possibly give it to you at this time?

"It's just a few interstellar battleships."

"You talk to that kid, I'll just pay for it myself," Old Master Chu Changhe said, pursing his lips.

"Buy?" Chu Xuan bluntly poured cold water on her grandfather's enthusiasm.

"Although there is no export version of the T6-class Xiaolong series interstellar warships, there is no external price."

However, based on my understanding of the construction costs, plus the profit margin of a T6-class starship.

First of all, I estimate the cost to be around ten quadrillion Star Coins.

If you factor in the profit margin from sales, it would be at least several hundred times higher.

This level of interstellar warship is no longer something that can be purchased.

As she spoke, Chu Xuan picked up a bottle of beverage from the table and took a sip.

Queen Qin Xiaolei, who had been invited to the event, nodded in agreement.

Her current flagship is a T6 Thunderlord-class heavy interplanetary destroyer.

It was a gift directly from Zhao Chen.

After all, she is the queen of a kingdom within her own empire; how could she not have a prestigious flagship?

Therefore, the T6 Xiaolong series interstellar warships are available but not for sale.

Even if you have the money, you might not be able to buy it.

What's more, each of these ships is incredibly expensive!

At this moment, Old Master Chu Changhe spoke up without hesitation: "In terms of seniority."

I am his elder.

To be honest, we had made an agreement beforehand that he would be my grandson-in-law.

What's wrong with a grandson-in-law gifting his grandfather a T6 interstellar warship?

Could it be that now that the kid is emperor, he's going to deny everything?

"No way, I'll have a good talking to him when I see him later."

Chu Xuan, who had just taken a sip of her drink, almost spat it out, her cheeks flushed as she glared at her grandfather.

At the same time, looking around, he noticed that Qin Xiaolei, who was sitting in the same booth, was giving him an ambiguous look.

It did not attract the attention of others.

This put Chu Xuan's mind at ease.

"grandfather!

What are you talking about?

Those were all expedient measures at the time.

"Don't mention it again!" Chu Xuan said irritably.

"A stopgap measure?"

Using my granddaughter's name?

"That won't do!" Old Master Chu Changhe said, looking stern and defiant.

This really gave Chu Xuan a huge headache.

In fact, logically speaking, in terms of status and strength, Old Master Chu Changhe is far from qualified to be in this inner circle.

After all, the Chu family's strength was limited to only one star field within the Starry Kingdom.

However, since Chu Xuan is now the Marshal of the Xiaolong Empire and commands the Second Legion Fleet of the Xiaolong Empire, thus...

Only then did Grandpa Chu Changhe have this qualification.

Furthermore, considering that the Emperor had previously had some contact with Old Master Chu Changhe, and that others also held Old Master Chu in high esteem.

At this time.

The lights in the domed hall were all dimmed.

Apart from the stars overhead, only one beam of light shone on a wide-open doorway.

Then, a majestic figure stepped out.

The first emperor of the Xiaolong Empire.

Zhao Chen!

Dressed in magnificent imperial attire, his military boots striking the floor signified that he was an emperor who had emerged from war and fire.

Behind Zhao Chen were two beautiful figures.

Supreme Marshal Charlotte.

Chief Secretary Lilith.

Charlotte was also dressed in military uniform, looking beautiful and dashing.

Lilith wore a looser dress today, with a layer of gauze covering the upper body, making her look less charming and more dignified.

After Zhao Chen arrived, all the officers within the Xiaolong Empire stood up straight and saluted him.

The rest of the people greeted His Majesty the Emperor with their own etiquette.

After all, the empire encompassed multiple kingdoms and races, each with its own customs, and Zhao Chen allowed these to exist.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Long live His Majesty the Emperor."

"Holy light follows His Majesty the Emperor."

Calls echoed throughout the hall.

Zhao Chen walked towards the main seat in the hall without changing his expression. There was a chair there that resembled a royal throne.

Zhao Chen walked up the steps, turned around, and sat down.

There were also two chairs next to Zhao Chen.

It's just not as luxurious and dazzling as a royal throne; it appears simpler.

"No need for formalities, please take a seat." Zhao Chen waved his hand.

Charlotte and Lilith were the first to take their seats.

Then came the private rooms and booths closest to Zhao Chen.

As for the people outside, some chose to stand, while others sat on the high chairs that had appeared.

Lilith then prepared to get up and speak.

But Zhao Chen held his hand down.

Charlotte, understanding the unspoken message, stood up.

"Today's banquet is actually very simple."

We just wanted everyone to get together and celebrate.

Celebrating the rise of our Dragon Empire's military strength.

Celebrating the delivery and commissioning of two of our Dragon Empire's main interstellar warships!

Charlotte raised her hand and pointed to the starry sky above.

For some unknown reason, rows of brand-new interstellar warships, forming neat and orderly ranks, have appeared in the galaxy.

Although the number is not large, a quick glance reveals that there are roughly a million ships.

Furthermore, the most numerous type is the interstellar frigate, while the number of the other type, the interstellar battleship, is only one-tenth of that of the former.

"That interstellar warship, with its hull as white as jade, is the first batch of T6 White Jade Xuanwu-class heavy interstellar strategic frigates produced by our Xiaolong Empire!"

The ship was predominantly silver with purple-gold dragon patterns.

"It's our main starship, the T6 Purple Gold Silver Dragon-class heavy interstellar battleship!" Charlotte's voice was powerful and resounding throughout the entire starry sky.

"Let us admire their dazzling figures as they begin their stellar journey within the Dragon Empire fleet!"

At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on the two T6 starships.

The one I saw most often was the T6 Purple Gold Silver Dragon-class heavy interstellar battleship!

After all, this is a heavy interstellar battleship.

It's impossible not to attract attention.

Moreover, at this moment, all the weapon modules of this T6 Purple Gold Silver Dragon-class heavy interstellar battleship were activated, making it look like a fierce tiger baring its fangs and ready to fight at any time!

Just looking at her appearance gives one a chill down their spine.

"Wow, it's huge!" Old Master Chu Changhe swallowed hard as he looked at the giant ship.

"Wow, it's so thick!" a voice suddenly rang out from the side.

Old Master Chu Changhe looked over subconsciously.

She was a female officer with a ponytail, wearing the same JF-17 Dragon uniform as his granddaughter.

He knew this person too.

Marshal Xue Xiaoxiao of the Fourth Fleet Group of the Dragon Empire!

He is younger than his own granddaughter and is a genius in conducting.

Furthermore, it is rumored that he has a fondness for starships and possesses unique experience and understanding in using starships in combat.

At this moment, Xue Xiaoxiao was like a lovesick man looking at his goddess.

He couldn't wait to stick to his goddess right now and touch every piece of her ship's armor with his own skin.

I touched that thick, massive interstellar cannon with my own hands!

whoosh whoosh

Xue Xiaoxiao's breathing became rapid.

She's practically her dream girl!

She must have it; no one can take it from her.

Fortunately, she had received the news beforehand.

The lead ship of this T6 Purple Gold Silver Dragon-class heavy interstellar battleship will be assigned to her as her flagship and the flagship of the Fourth Fleet of the Wyvern.

However, considering the banquet, it was postponed for two days.

But now, she felt she couldn't wait even a second longer.

This is my lover, the lover I will never be separated from in this lifetime.

Her little dragon!

At this moment, everyone else in the banquet hall was also full of praise for this interstellar battleship, and had a new understanding of the terrifying strength of the Dragon Empire.

"Don't move, just sit here." Zhao Chen saw that Lilith seemed to be about to do something, so he pressed down on Lilith's hand.

“I am pregnant, but I’m not fragile,” Lilith said, both amused and exasperated.

"There are only a few days left until the due date."

"If you hadn't insisted on coming, Charlotte and I would have been fine attending this banquet." Zhao Chen looked at Lilith and said seriously.

Lilith sighed: "The affairs of this empire are not simply a matter of military strength."

Having strong military power is important, but it is also necessary to consolidate the power of various factions within the empire.

This time, we've gathered these people here.

Naturally, it's necessary to meet and talk to each of them.

"His Majesty the Emperor, who unites the people."

Zhao Chen knew about these things, and he could actually understand these actions, but he hadn't liked getting involved in them before.

So most of the time, he handles things on Zhao Chen's behalf.

"This time, I'll do it."

"I'll do as you say. You stay here and don't go anywhere!" Zhao Chen repeatedly instructed Zhao Chen, then stood up himself.

"Wait," Lilith called out to Zhao Chen again.

Zhao Chen turned around.

Lilith tossed Zhao Chen a mini earphone and teased, "Of all these people, how many do you recognize?"

Even if you've met them, do you know what to talk about with them?

Wear this, and I'll tutor you here.

Zhao Chen understood immediately and put the earphone in his ear, then whispered in Lilith's ear, "It's so nice to have you as my housekeeper."

Then, Zhao Chen's lips lightly touched Lilith's cheek.

Lilith, a succubus, actually blushed slightly at this moment.

She glared at Zhao Chen, who had teased her and then slipped away.