Chapter 1370: Li Yaqi’s suggestions
"Waaaaah."
At this moment, the little girl in Madam Miao's arms pointed towards the direction of the starship's bridge porthole.
If you look in that direction right now, you can see a magnificent interstellar city floating in the distance.
Although it is an interstellar city, the entire city adopts a style that is heavy with history.
In the most conspicuous place, there are three large, golden characters.
'Chang'an City'
"This is Chang'an City in the Xiaolong Galaxy."
It's so beautiful.
"I've never seen such a majestic interstellar city before," Madam Miao couldn't help but exclaim.
"Within the territory of the Dragon Empire, there is no interstellar city that can compare with it." The well-informed Li Yaqi gave the most direct and straightforward assessment.
Zhao Chen nodded and said, "That's certainly the case at the moment."
"Such a magnificent interstellar city, must it have consumed a lot of resources?" Madam Miao asked curiously.
Zhao Chen nodded: "Chang'an City was built using a divine palace-level interstellar complex as its technological blueprint."
Similar structures are being built elsewhere in the Dragon Empire.
However, the style of the exterior will be modified according to local cultural customs.
In other words, the internal parts are all the same, but the external appearance can be very different.
Of these, Chang'an City has been the most expensive to build so far.
According to the information I have received.
It is estimated that it cost nearly six trillion Star Coins.
"Six hundred trillion star coins!" Madam Miao gasped upon hearing this number.
Although she wasn't in charge of interstellar trade, she had always followed Li Wei and, even if she hadn't personally experienced it, she had seen it all.
Naturally, they know what six trillion star coins means in today's world.
Zhao Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking out the porthole at the magnificent city of Chang'an.
"I know this is a magnificent and extravagantly built interstellar city."
To outsiders, it may seem like completely unnecessary spending.
If this money were used to build interstellar warships...
That's enough to build several T6-class main interstellar warships.
If I were still the former supreme commander of the JF-17 Legion, I would not deign to create such a thing.
But my current identity is the Emperor of the Empire.
Then the city of Chang'an must be built.
Its future represents the imperial family and my existence.
It will become the center of everything in the Dragon Empire.
It will be the glorious banner representing the Dragon Empire.
Madam Miao was stunned by what she heard.
Perhaps she still cannot understand the significance of this city of Chang'an.
However, Li Yaqi, who was standing to the side, understood the reasoning behind it, and she nodded silently.
The nominal value of Chang'an City far exceeds its actual value.
"These interstellar buildings, which are like landmarks, also have a huge symbolic effect on the local area."
Your Majesty, I actually have a suggestion.
Perhaps this could quickly increase the number of such buildings within the empire.
"Let the empire prosper even faster," Li Yaqi said at this moment.
"Go on," Zhao Chen said, looking at Li Yaqi with interest.
Li Yaqi pointed out the porthole to the magnificent city of Chang'an in the distance.
"Your Majesty, let me ask you first."
Is there a simplified version of the blueprint used for this Chang'an city, namely the T6 God Palace-level interstellar complex?
In other words, a version that is cheaper to manufacture.
A version where some features can be reduced, and the overall size can be reduced.
"The technology used may not be T6 level, it could be T5 level," Li Yaqi inquired.
Without hesitation, Zhao Chen said, "This isn't a big problem."
"We can have the Imperial Military Research Institute simplify this version a bit, taking some time to ensure all programs are compatible."
Li Yaqi nodded and continued, "In that case..."
We can simplify the interstellar city of Chang'an.
For example, the cost of our building is six trillion star coins, which is something that no interstellar family or interstellar power in any other place could afford.
Then we'll reduce the cost to 10 trillion Star Coins, and then set the selling price to between 30 trillion and 50 trillion Star Coins.
If possible, we can lower the price even further.
Depending on the different needs.
We can set large, medium, and small sizes; or luxury, premium, and regular models.
This allows for the selection of interstellar forces or interstellar families from various regions.
Soon after, the empire stabilized.
In order to showcase their development and prosperity, various regions will certainly need this type of interstellar architecture.
And when the signboard is put up, it will show that it uses a similar technical blueprint to Chang'an City, which will be very impressive!
In this way, the Empire could develop such interstellar buildings all over the Dragon Empire without incurring any costs, which greatly helped the Dragon Empire's economy.
Furthermore, the Empire can also make a profit from these projects.
The funds earned would essentially be used to support the construction of cities like Chang'an, which the empire was responsible for building.
Upon hearing Li Yaqi's words, Zhao Chenru suddenly understood.
Li Yaqi's suggestion was indeed very good.
"But what if those interstellar forces or interstellar families don't want to do this?"
After all, such a huge amount of money was spent just to build this type of interstellar architecture.
"For some families, it might not be as good as saving it themselves," Madam Miao said from the side.
Li Yaqi smiled and said, "What you said makes sense."
In fact, the value of a thing is actually singular.
But what if we give it some other value?
For example, His Majesty has arranged that from now on, all final recruitment of new soldiers for the Xiaolong Military Academy will be conducted in interstellar buildings similar to Chang'an City.
Or perhaps, from now on, Your Majesty will only stay in these kinds of interstellar buildings when you travel to various places?
Furthermore, if news were to spread...
Whether a star system administrator possesses this type of interstellar architecture symbolizes the prosperity of that region and directly impacts their chances of promotion!
With each of Li Yaqi's sentences.
Lady Miao's eyes gradually grew larger, and her eyes began to glow.
Madam Miao herself came from a family, and she knew very well that if those families sensed the potential for profit, they would do everything they could to achieve it.
Especially when there is an opportunity to touch imperial power.
For example, the recruitment of new soldiers at the Xiaolong Military Academy.
If this process were conducted in an interstellar city under your jurisdiction, would it be possible to involve more of your family's descendants?
And you can also create the impression among some of the other recruits that the local administrators care about you.
In the future, let's assume that some of these new recruits will rise to prominence.
Perhaps, these families can climb the social ladder.
"Of course, some bad things are bound to happen in this process."
For example, there will definitely be those who think about favoritism and corruption in the recruitment process.
Or perhaps, in order to build this interstellar city, they neglected the development of other aspects of their territory, and even exploited their own people for it.
And in order to prevent such things from happening.
"Therefore, we must develop corresponding contingency plans," Li Yaqi reminded him at this moment.
Zhao Chen nodded and then said, "What you said makes a lot of sense."
I've written it down; I'll discuss it with Lilith later.
"If there's anything we can do to help, we'd be happy to assist you," Li Yaqi said with a slight bow.
Madam Miao muttered quietly beside her, "And this New Year's Eve banquet is the perfect opportunity to promote this interstellar building."
It's like an advertisement for the entire universe.
This is absolutely perfect.
Madam Miao looked at her sister-in-law with great admiration.
Although she had long known that her sister-in-law was very capable, especially in business.
But witnessing it firsthand is a completely different story.
Just then, Li Wei rushed back.
He wiped the sweat from his face and looked at Zhao Chen and his sister.
When he looked at his older sister, there was a clear hint of fear in his eyes.
"We've found out."
He was the person in charge of managing the cabins, and he secretly arranged for these stowaways to leave the cabins under his supervision.
I want to make some money from it.
"I've already ordered him to be taken into custody and dealt with according to the rules!" After Li Wei finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Chen with shame: "Your Majesty..."
Although I really didn't know about this, I have an inescapable responsibility for the stowaways who appeared on my starship.
I am willing to accept the punishment.
Li Yaqi, who was standing to the side, did not say anything.
Madam Miao cast a worried glance at her.
"It's alright, it's just a small matter."
Just handle it according to your method.
Remember to be more careful next time.
"If you cause trouble again next time, your wife and I won't be able to protect you," Zhao Chen said, unable to suppress a laugh.
Li Wei then looked at Li Yaqi, his expression as if he had seen a tiger: "Big sister..."
"Things were handled very well."
"But you still have to be punished. All your vacations for the next six months are canceled," Li Yaqi said sternly.
“Yes,” Li Wei said softly.
Okay, don't be upset.
"We're about to enter Chang'an City." Zhao Chen put his arm around his brother's neck and pointed to Chang'an City, which was now so obscured that it was impossible to see the whole city clearly.
Because at this moment, the starship they were on was entering port.
Compared to the enormous city of Chang'an, this starship is truly insignificant.
The entry process was very quick.
The starship quickly docked at its designated berth.
Because of Li Yaqi and Li Wei's relationship, this interstellar warship was specially permitted to dock in an internal berth.
You can walk directly through the long corridor and enter the city of Chang'an.
The vast majority of interstellar warships can only dock in the docking area around Chang'an City, and then authorized personnel can take a shuttle into Chang'an City.
At this time, outside Chang'an City, thousands of shuttles flew around like fireflies.
Zhao Chen and the others left the bridge, preparing to ascend the magnificent city of Chang'an.
The first thing I did was step into a long corridor with an elevator.
Through the windows on both sides of the corridor, one can see the surface buildings of Chang'an City outside, as well as the interstellar warships docked there.
Starships that can dock at this location are almost always at least T5 level or higher.
“What are you doing...” Li Wei noticed that Zhao Chen had put a mask on him, leaving only his eyes exposed.
"Are you stupid? What is His Majesty's status?" Madam Miao began to wonder if her husband was really not thinking straight.
Li Wei then realized what was happening.
Although there are still a few days until the New Year's Eve banquet, many people have already arrived early.
In the long corridor where they all come together, you can see hundreds or even thousands of people.
If Zhao Chen were to appear here in his true form, it would definitely cause a major incident.
Therefore, Zhao Chen concealed his identity.
"I also came to check it out privately beforehand."
"This is a clandestine visit to check on the situation in Chang'an." Zhao Chen began, his voice now altered by the mask on his face.
At this moment, unless one is very familiar with Zhao Chen, no one would recognize that the person in front of them is the emperor of the Xiaolong Empire.
Soon, Zhao Chen and the others merged into the crowd.
The Leopard Woman and her personal guards had unknowingly formed a protective layer around Zhao Chen, casting warning glances at anyone who dared to approach.
Although others might be curious, they didn't make a fuss about it.
When they saw Li Yaqi, Li Wei, and others.
It's not surprising at all.
It's perfectly normal for someone like Li Yaqi to have a few bodyguards around.
"So many people?"
As far as I know, Chang'an City only gradually reopened in the first ten days before the end of the year. Madam Miao gasped as she looked at the sea of people before her.
There are just too many people.
And this was right in front of them.
"How many people did you invite?" Li Wei asked quietly from the side.
"Invited forces from outside the Xiaolong Galaxy."
A total of 100,000 invitations were sent out.
Each invitation allows the invitee to bring three family members.
Therefore, the number of people invited was at least 500,000.
In addition, there are people within the Xiaolong Empire, in the military, and in the defense industry.
We sent invitations to those with military rank or outstanding performance, and we also gave invitations to soldiers of lower and middle ranks through a lottery system.
They can also invite their family members to attend.
In addition, in order to promote the idea of sharing joy with the people.
We also invited local residents of the Xiaolong system.
I remember Lilith telling me that.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, at least fifty million people will gather in Chang'an this time.
Fifty million people?
Mrs. Miao was greatly surprised when she heard the number.
A banquet was held, inviting fifty million people.
This is probably unprecedented.
This also indirectly demonstrates the current strength of the Dragon Empire!
"Can this city of Chang'an accommodate so many people?" Li Wei asked curiously.
"When Chang'an was first designed, it was able to accommodate hundreds of billions of people."
For now, it's more than enough.
After all, before opening Chang'an City, we had already arranged for a group of people to stay there, mainly people from all walks of life in Chang'an City, as well as staff members.
The number of people in this area alone reaches one billion.
Therefore, it is more than enough to accommodate these tens of millions of people.
An interstellar city capable of accommodating hundreds of billions of people.
Li Yaqi also showed surprise and interest.