Chapter 1606: Bailan City
At this point, Zhao Chen paused, then jokingly added, "This time doesn't count."
I brought some of my personal guard fleet with me.
I didn't originally intend to bring so many, but my men were worried about my safety, so I brought some along.
Upon hearing Emperor Xiaolong's teasing remark, the three leaders of Black Sand City exchanged smiles.
Although verbal assurances meant little, they still chose to trust this Emperor of the Wraiths.
In fact, this was because they had no other choice.
Given their current situation, if they don't cooperate with the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, other interstellar civilizations will cooperate with the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire's legions.
Those who do not join this group will gradually be marginalized, even if it is not intentional on the part of the Dragon Star Empire Legion.
As their own interstellar warships gain a smaller market share, their development and people's livelihoods will inevitably be greatly affected.
Therefore, they ultimately chose to cooperate with the Dragon Star Empire.
This is the only bright path forward at present.
Moreover, even the Holy Elf Empire has cooperated with the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.
Do they even have a choice?
"Um... I heard that your T6 Purple Gold Eden-class starships not only produce high-quality food, but can also sustain a hundred trillion people."
"Is this true?" Shaji, the third brother of Black Sand City, couldn't help but ask.
"To be precise, if we don't pursue quality, we're just producing ordinary crops."
That could meet the living needs of 20 trillion people.
This is under the condition that you eat and drink your fill at all three meals a day.
"If it's just about the basic survival needs of eating one meal a day, then that number could be 80 quadrillion people," Zhao Chen said.
Eighty quadrillion people...
A single interstellar warship can support so many people.
The third brother, Saji, had an excited expression on his face.
Minister Li Yaqi interjected at this moment, saying, "Everyone, there is actually another premise to all of this."
That is our partner, not just Black Sand City, but the entire Scorching Holy Hammer Free Federation.
So, whether this cooperation can actually be achieved remains to be seen.
We'll have to see if any of you can help us.
Upon hearing Minister Li Yaqi's words...
The three of them naturally understood what it meant.
The hope is that they can act as a go-between, contacting the leaders of the other three capital city factions and persuading them to agree to this cooperation.
"no problem.
Leave this to us.
"With such favorable conditions, I don't believe they would refuse!" Black Sand City Lord Sha Meng assured him confidently.
Judging by that posture.
If anyone were to object, Zhao Chen had no doubt that Sha Meng, the city lord of Black Sand City, would fight that ungrateful fellow to the death.
Zhao Chen then stayed in Black Sand City for five days.
It must be said that the three leaders of Black Sand City are very efficient.
On the second day, they contacted the leaders of the other three forces, and on the third day, they gathered them all in Black Sand City.
Formal negotiations began on the third day.
Because Minister Li Yaqi and others came prepared, all kinds of cooperation plans were ready.
Therefore, the negotiations and coordination went very smoothly.
On the fourth day, it was basically time for the final signing.
"Is the Dragon Emperor leaving tomorrow?"
Why are you in such a hurry!
Since you've gone to the trouble of visiting our Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation in person, why don't you come and visit my Earth Dragon Fortress?
I will certainly treat you all well.
"What's the point of your Earth Dragon Fortress? If His Majesty the Dragon Emperor wants to go anywhere, he should go to our Sandstorm City!"
"What you're saying is bullshit."
Your Sandstorm City is the most boring. Your place has the biggest cosmic dust storms. His Majesty Emperor Xiaolong's interstellar warship is so important, what if it gets damaged by the wind?
It would be most appropriate to go to our city of Yarburg, which is the birthplace of our Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation.
You can see a lot of cultural heritage there!
Looking at the people surrounding him, he saw that they were leaders from the other three capital city forces of the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation.
Under Zhao Chen's barrage of sweet talk, coupled with the persuasion of the three from Black Sand City, they basically had no objections to this cooperation.
In their eyes, Zhao Chen is now their god of wealth, and naturally, they treat him better and better than the other.
They acted like brothers.
One of them even wanted to introduce his own younger sister to Zhao Chen.
However, Zhao Chen directly rejected it, because in the natural environment of the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation, the races here are all hairless and have relatively rough stratum corneum skin.
This was completely against Zhao Chen's aesthetic sense, especially since he himself had children.
They would never do something like having affairs outside the home.
Let's get back to the main topic.
The relevant letters of intent and contracts were quickly signed.
Zhao Chen made an excuse to leave and went to a room alone with Li Yaqi and Hua Yalan.
"Is it going smoothly?" Zhao Chen asked.
Minister Li Yaqi smiled and nodded, saying, "It couldn't be smoother. We have our technology right in front of them."
Especially with those Eden-class starships around, they simply had no excuse to refuse.
Our collaboration can now basically begin.
It mainly consists of three steps.
First and foremost, we need to establish our base in the Scorching Holy Hammer Free Federation. This has already been agreed upon by the leaders of the four capital city powers, who are even willing to offer up their own star systems.
We now have three star systems to choose from, all located at the intersection of these four capital factions, which is a relatively suitable geographical location.
As for which option to choose next, that will have to wait until the construction team arrives and conducts a follow-up survey before a decision can be made.
That's not something I can be responsible for.
The agreement with them was that this star system would be considered leased to us, and we could only send a fleet of three thousand escort ships here, and no T6-level interstellar warships were allowed, and the number of T5-level interstellar warships could not exceed thirty.
Then, we can build a cosmic stargate here, which will be jointly managed by both of us.
Afterwards, we will also send personnel to conduct a survey of the situation at various industrial bases of the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation.
Based on the data we have reported to them so far.
Their industrial strength is indeed not bad; their overall industrial manufacturing capacity is even above ours.
However, they lack top-tier manufacturing capabilities and are unable to produce overly sophisticated items.
Taking the T4 Golden Eden-class starship as an example, the industrial capacity of the Blazing Hammer Free Federation could produce approximately five million of these interstellar warships per year!
Five million T4 Golden Eden-class starships can be produced in a year!
This industrial capacity is already quite terrifying.
If we convert it to a combat-type interstellar warship...
That's roughly equivalent to 50 million T4 Skeleton King-class heavy interstellar armored destroyers!
Of course, this is on the premise that the supply of raw materials is sufficient.
And they only build low- to mid-range interstellar warships.
If it's a T5-class interstellar warship, then cooperation with the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is necessary.
But just this alone makes having such an 'overseas industrial base' a huge advantage for the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
As for raw materials, there are so many interstellar traders, and there are also space trading platforms to be built later.
Do we still need to worry about subsequent production tasks?
"As for how many combat-type interstellar warships will be produced for us, that will depend on the military's needs."
But we have already signed the relevant orders.
Without considering costs and raw materials.
We anticipate that in the coming year, we will rely on these industrial bases of the Scorching Holy Hammer Free Federation.
In a year, they can produce for us the equivalent of approximately 20 million T4 Skeleton King-class heavy interstellar armored destroyers and 100,000 T5 Chaos Knight-class heavy assault interstellar destroyers!
It may even increase the production capacity of our T6-class starships, although it will only be to undertake the production of our parts.
But in summary, this will allow us to produce approximately two hundred more T6 Thunderlord-class heavy interstellar destroyers! Minister Li Yaqi could hardly hide the excitement on her face at this moment.
If we calculate based on this scale...
That would allow the Dragon Star Empire to have an additional 20 million interstellar warships in roughly one year.
Although considering the diversity of the fleet, building starships and carriers would require more production.
But all things considered, it can provide the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire with at least ten million Xiaolong Legion fleets of this standard size every year!
Ten million ships a year, that's twenty million ships in two years!
In addition to the production capacity of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire itself, the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire may even be able to build 50 million interstellar warships before the oath duel!
Thinking about all this, Zhao Chen's face showed excitement.
Establishing a cooperative relationship with the Free Federation of Blazing Holy Hammers is truly crucial for the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire.
This is like adding wings to a tiger!
If we could possess a fleet of 50 million starships from the Dragon Legion in the future Oath Duel, our chances of winning would be even greater.
"We also discovered something else."
That would be the most suitable option: to produce interstellar missiles using the industrial bases of the Scorching Holy Hammer Free Federation.
The industrial demand for interplanetary missiles is actually not high, excluding T6-class interplanetary missiles.
"The industrial base of the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation can fully undertake the production technology of T5-level interstellar missiles!" Minister Li Yaqi said.
The production of interstellar missiles has always accounted for the majority of the JF-17 Interstellar Empire's industrial output.
For this reason, the military even set up several production lines at military industrial bases specifically for the year-round production of interplanetary missiles.
After all, in the fighting style of the JF-17 Legion fleet, the consumption of interstellar missiles is terrifying.
This, on the contrary, also consumed a significant portion of the X-Dragon Interstellar Empire's production capacity.
But not producing is not an option.
Now that the Scorching Holy Hammer Free Federation is in charge of this work, it has really been a great help to the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire.
"The most important thing is that we've reached an agreement with the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation, which will make our work much easier from now on," Hua Ya Lanlan said celebratingly from the side.
Zhao Chen nodded in satisfaction.
"Then let's not waste any more time."
We've already cracked both tough nuts to crack.
Therefore, there is no need to travel through universes one by one.
"Lanlan, do you have a way to directly convey my words to the leaders of every interstellar civilization and cosmic power?" Zhao Chen said.
What Zhao Chen lacks most right now is time. The Holy Elf Empire and the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation took such serious action that it took them nearly half a month to resolve the issue.
This is because these two interstellar powers are quite special.
Now that we've cracked these two tough nuts to crack, there's no need to waste any more time.
It can gather all the remaining interstellar civilizations and universes together in one go.
"No problem."
During this period, our Bailan Interstellar Trade Group has established good trade cooperation relationships and networks with almost all interstellar forces in the known universe.
"We can convey your message," said Hanayama Ranran.
Zhao Chen nodded and said with satisfaction, "In that case..."
Then you will help me pass on a message, and also convey to them our introduction of the Cosmic Trade Alliance cooperation plan, as well as the letters of intent from the forces that have already joined.
"Have them travel to the Flower Fairy Federation tribe within a week to discuss this matter."
Hua Ya Lanlan nodded in agreement: "That's no problem."
They knew that both the Holy Elf Empire and the Scorching Holy Hammer Free Federation had agreed to this, and they believed that no one would refuse such a good thing.
Furthermore, with the help of our Flower Fairy traders leveraging their connections, we can definitely make this happen.
The negotiations took place in our Flower Fairy Federation Tribe universe.
With the endorsement of our Fairy Flower Interstellar Traders and the convenience of our geographical location, they will also come.
This way, you won't have to go through all that trouble to run around everywhere.
Zhao Chen nodded.
That's his idea.
They'll run all over the place, even to the next interstellar civilization or universe, and agree to it in the shortest possible time.
It will take at least two or three months to complete all the negotiations.
If we do it this way now, it will take no more than twenty days.
That will allow us to reach an agreement on this matter.
Now that we've finished dealing with things here, we can set off for the Flower Fairy Federation Tribe Universe.
Come to think of it, it's been a while since I last visited the Flower Fairy Federation Tribe Universe.
Zhao Chen said with a light laugh.
With the matter of the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation settled, Zhao Chen's mood has improved considerably.
Hua Ya Nini said from the side, "Hehehe, Your Majesty."
It's been a while since you visited our Flower Fairy Federation Tribe Universe. Our universe has changed a lot.
Especially our Bailan Interstellar Trading Group!
We will definitely treat you well this time.
"Then I'm all set to wait," Zhao Chen said with a smile.
Amidst laughter, their journey through the Scorching Holy Hammer Free Federation came to an end.
Zhao Chen naturally declined the invitation to visit other capital cities, as he was in a hurry.
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Flower Fairy Federation Tribal Universe
It has only been about a year since Zhao Chen last visited the Flower Fairy Federation Tribe Universe.
However, Zhao Chen discovered that quite a few things had changed here.
Although the Fairy Federation tribes themselves are all interstellar traders, there are naturally many starships coming and going here.
In addition, the geographical location of the Fairy Federation Tribe Universe has natural advantages, which means that more interstellar warships will pass through here.
However, this is a significant increase in quantity compared to before.
Zhao Chen's destination this time was the Bailan Star System, which, as the name suggests, is the star system where the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group is located.
Zhao Chen had visited the Bai Lan Galaxy before.
The changes here are far more significant than in other places.
Many new buildings have appeared in the Bailan system, and some planets have even been transformed into habitable planets.
You can even see a stargate spanning the universe here!
"Based on our cooperation with the White Orchid Interstellar Trading Group."
The Future Cosmic Trade Alliance aims to establish a trade hub within our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
It should also be available in other places.
Among these, the uniquely advantageous position of the Flower Fairy Federation Tribe Universe is naturally one that cannot be missed.
Among these options, choosing the Bailan Galaxy as the hub is the most suitable choice.
Therefore, we began constructing the Bailan Galaxy before that.
To this end, several habitable planets were even built to increase the population that could be accommodated there.
"And they also built this cosmic stargate, which allows direct communication between here and the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, as well as other interstellar civilizations," Minister Li Yaqi said from the side.
Hua Ya Lanlan then spoke up, saying, "Thanks to the investment and related infrastructure construction by the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire during this period."
With these resources, our Bailan Interstellar Trading Group has grown even faster.
The Bailan Galaxy has become the largest transit hub in the Flower Fairy Federation's universe. Even interstellar transactions by other Flower Fairy interstellar traders pass through our Bailan Galaxy and use this cosmic stargate to reach their destinations.
Basically, over 90% of the goods and trade of the Flower Fairy Federation tribes involve the Bailan Star System and the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group.
Hanaya Nini proudly put her hands on her hips and said, "That's right!"
Now, our Bailan Interstellar ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) Trade Group is unique in the entire Fairy Federation tribe, and no one can point fingers at us anymore.
Those guys who used to trip us up and oppose us are now all scrambling to curry favor with us.
Listening to their words, Zhao Chen was also very satisfied with the development here.
Bailan Interstellar Trade Group is an important pawn for Zhao Chen, and plays a crucial role in inter-universe trade!
Without the existence of the White Orchid Interstellar Trade Group, it would have been virtually impossible for the Dragon Emperor Interstellar Empire to establish an interstellar trade network with the outside world in a short period of time.
It was the existence of the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group that made all of this possible.
At that moment, Zhao Chen saw a familiar city.
“This is...” Zhao Chen looked at the city in front of him with some surprise.
"This is a space city built using the T6 God Palace-level interstellar complex."
However, some changes were made, abandoning all combat functions and transforming it entirely into an interstellar trading port.
This is already the largest single interstellar trade and financial starport in the known universe.
Its throughput is terrifying.
The starport itself can accommodate millions of interstellar transport ships.
There are even as many as a thousand dock berths prepared for T6 interplanetary transport ships!
Its name is White Orchid City. "Looking at the white orchid-shaped space city in front of her, Hua Ya Lan Lan felt a sense of pride.
At the same time, my respect for the Dragon Emperor has increased even more.
If it weren't for Emperor Xiaolong's help and support, they wouldn't be where they are today.
As I said before, without Emperor Xiaolong, they wouldn't have all of this now.
These are the words that Hana-ya Ranran often says to her younger sister, Hana-ya Nini.
He repeatedly emphasized to his trusted subordinates his relationship with the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, stating that anything involving the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire was of paramount importance and could not be neglected in any way.
"Our next consultation and negotiation meeting will be held in Bailan City."
I have already ordered people to begin preparing all of this.
"We will absolutely not disappoint His Majesty the Emperor," Hua Ya Lanlan said solemnly from the side.
The matter of convening the remaining interstellar civilization forces here for this meeting was entrusted to Hua Ya Lanlan by Zhao Chen.
Hua Ya Lanlan then arranged for Bai Lan City.
This matter is extraordinary, as it means that the Universal Trade Alliance will ultimately be signed in this city of White Orchid.
This is absolutely a historic day for White City.
At the same time, this arrangement is equivalent to giving the Bailan Interstellar Trading Group free advertising.
"Okay, I'll leave it all to you." Zhao Chen nodded.
Next, everyone in Bailan City began preparing for this important meeting.
The Bailan Interstellar Trade Group mobilized its extensive network of contacts across various interstellar civilizations, relaying Emperor Xiaolong's words and cooperation proposals to the higher-ups of those interstellar civilizations.
The high-ranking officials of these interstellar civilizations learned of this matter, especially after seeing the letters of intent from the Holy Elf Empire and the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation expressing their willingness to join.
Almost everyone agreed to attend the meeting.
Some even signed letters of intent on the spot, as if they were afraid that if they waited a little longer, they would miss this opportunity.
Time passed little by little.
Starships from various interstellar civilizations and universes arrived in Bailan City one after another, and Bailan City prepared everything for these guests.
Among them were guests from the Holy Elf Empire.
It was Maritis, the Water Fairy Queen, and her party.
"Is this Bailan City?"
I never imagined that such a fairy-like interstellar trader could own such a starport city.
"This level of technology is something even our Holy Elf Empire couldn't build." The moment Queen Maritis of the Azure Water Elf stepped off her flagship, she began to survey the White Orchid City before her.