Chapter 1654: New ideas
After news spread that the Burns Interstellar Civilization and the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire had entered into an investment cooperation involving tens of thousands of trillions of star coins.
This has once again boosted the profile of the four interstellar investment banks established by the Dragon Star Empire.
This is further combined with the factor of the Space Trade Federation.
All known interstellar civilizations seem to have entered a fast track, and those with the opportunity are trying to take advantage of this trend to enhance their power.
Some were previously worried that they lacked sufficient funds to expand production or improve industrial quality.
Now, with the help of four investment banks, including Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, they can provide technology and funding.
This is practically 'angel investment'!
Soon, within the next month, these four interstellar investment banks completed their office construction plans ahead of schedule, and people throughout the various interstellar universes and star systems welcomed the establishment of offices by these four interstellar investment banks on their territories.
There were no rent or construction costs; the local leaders gave it the green light without hesitation.
It was as if having offices of the four interstellar investment banks of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire within their own territory was equivalent to them being connected with the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
The two projects, the Dragon Star Empire and the Dragon Star Empire, complement each other and have a very good synergistic effect.
These are all things to be discussed later.
Let's get back to the present.
Zhao Chen wasn't an expert on economic development; he only looked into it and paid a little attention when necessary.
These specialized tasks should still be left to the professionals below.
Now Zhao Chen is facing the problem of where to place those one hundred near-T7 Gold Saint Angel-class light interstellar cruisers.
Zhao Chen was sitting in the shuttle at the moment, with a video window in front of him and Charlotte on the other side of the video window.
"Regarding those one hundred near-T7 Gold Saint Angel-class light interstellar cruisers, the crew members have been fully trained and are ready to respond to any combat situation at any time."
This has made the people below extremely envious, and they all want to add a few of these interstellar warships to their own fleets.
Especially Akame's Blizzard Ace Fleet, her ace fleet focuses on interstellar cruisers.
She has been paying close attention to this near-T7 Gold Saint Angel-class light interstellar cruiser since the project was initiated.
When we met, they could bring up this interstellar warship in just three sentences.
"Lately, since there have been no combat missions, she's practically been staying aboard a Gold Saint Angel-class light interstellar cruiser." Charlotte said, unable to suppress a laugh.
Zhao Chen was somewhat surprised.
You should know that Akame's personality is such that she used to always have an icy expression and a "keep away" attitude.
Now people are actually acting like obsessive fanatics over a spaceship.
This clearly shows how much she values this star cruiser.
"Therefore, we must now finalize the placement of these one hundred Golden Angel-class light interstellar cruisers," Zhao Chen said solemnly.
Then he looked at Charlotte: "You are the Grand Marshal of the Empire, and you have always been in charge of military affairs."
I think you probably already have an idea.
Charlotte naturally understood Zhao Chen's intention to be a hands-off manager.
She rolled her eyes and said, "I have already thought about the arrangements."
It's similar to our situation before.
It's not appropriate to disperse these newly developed elite interstellar warships; we're going for an elite combat strategy.
Just like when the near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought was rolled out and put into service.
However, this Golden Angel-class light interstellar cruiser is fundamentally different from the Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought.
There were only a handful of Golden Scarab-class heavy interplanetary dreadnoughts at the time.
One hundred of these Gold Saint Angel-class light interstellar cruisers were built at the outset, and the number of subsequent batches will continue to increase.
Therefore, taking this situation into consideration.
My idea is to build a small fleet with these 100 Gold Saint Angel-class light interstellar cruisers.
Furthermore, considering the characteristics of the Blizzard Ace Fleet.
This small fleet is temporarily incorporated into the Blizzard Elite Fleet Group and is under the command of Akame. However, when carrying out combat missions, it will be under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Military Headquarters and will directly report to you and me.
Upon hearing Charlotte's idea...
Zhao Chen rubbed his chin and said, "In other words..."
In peacetime, this small fleet follows the Blizzard Ace Fleet.
In times of war, they will follow our orders.
"Yes, after all, these are near-T7 level interstellar warships, and there are quite a few of them."
In addition, their unique combat characteristics will certainly have special effects when used on the battlefield.
Therefore, we should take responsibility for it ourselves.
The reason for temporarily incorporating them into the Blizzard Ace Fleet is that the environment of the Blizzard Ace Fleet is more suitable for star cruisers.
Furthermore, once a sufficient number of these Gold Angel-class light interstellar cruisers are available in the future, they will inevitably be added to the Blizzard Ace Fleet.
This can also be seen as letting Marshal Akame familiarize himself with the combat capabilities of this interstellar warship in advance. Charlotte's analysis is very reasonable.
Zhao Chen nodded in agreement.
"Your arrangement is very appropriate."
I agree.
"In that case, let's proceed as you have suggested." Zhao Chen agreed.
“I will prepare a simple report later, and you can take a look and sign it,” Charlotte said.
Knowing that Charlotte still preferred to follow this procedure, Zhao Chen did not refuse and nodded in agreement.
This communication has ended.
Zhao Chen has arrived at his destination.
The 903 Institute is a subordinate unit of the Imperial Military Research Institute of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
This Institute 903 is quite special.
Strictly speaking, it is not located in any galaxy.
It was built in the edge of a galaxy because the 903 Institute is mainly responsible for research in radar, space and exploration.
Therefore, a cleaner space like interstellar boundary space is more suitable for their research.
The 903 Institute was built on an artificial asteroid, and from the outside, it was hard to tell that it was a research institute.
Once inside, you'll find a bright and spacious environment.
The shuttle's hatch opened.
When Zhao Chen came down, he saw the two people who had been waiting there.
One of them was a human male who looked very old, with gray hair.
The other one is a female elf, and she looks quite old.
This indicates that the female elf was indeed very old.
It is well known that elves have a very long lifespan, and for most of their lives they maintain their most beautiful state.
Childhood and old age only account for less than one-tenth of a person's entire life.
There's a saying that when you see an elf grow old, it means that the elf is about to reach the end of his life.
"Let me introduce myself. I am Peng Huafeng, the highest-ranking person in charge of Institute 903."
"This is Dr. Aurora, one of the leaders from the Holy Elf Empire who is leading our cooperation with them this time," Dr. Peng introduced with a smile. "And this is His Majesty the Emperor of our Dragonfly Interstellar Empire."
Dr. Aurora looked at Zhao Chen and gave a slight bow.
Dr. Peng was somewhat surprised when he saw this.
After spending time with these elves, he could tell that they were really arrogant.
It's worth noting that it's very rare for a proud elf, especially a researcher among elves, to bow to someone like that.
Before the meeting, he had worried that these elf researchers might be impolite when they met His Majesty the Dragon Emperor.
"Dr. Peng, Dr. Aurora."
I apologize for disturbing you this time.
So there's no need for formalities; just show me around as soon as possible.
"I'm just here to get a general idea of the current research progress here," Zhao Chen said with a smile.
“Okay, please follow me.” Dr. Peng led the way, with Dr. Aurora following beside him.
Along the way, Dr. Peng introduced the current research progress and situation of Institute 903.
"To be honest, our previous research encountered significant problems, much like a wall blocking our way, making it difficult for our researchers to move forward."
However, with the help of researchers from the Holy Elf Empire, we have made significant breakthroughs in many areas of our research.
Currently, our personnel are working closely together in order to produce substantial research results as soon as possible.
..." Dr. Peng continued explaining.
At this moment, Dr. Aurora couldn't help but interrupt, looking directly at Zhao Chen and asking, "I've looked into it."
Many of the major research directions and core technologies of Institute 903 were provided by you.
Although your researchers have relatively shallow knowledge, and are even somewhat outdated.
But it must be said that they are standing on a gold mine.
When we first arrived, we didn't think we could get anything from here, and we weren't even willing to stay long.
However, when we see the technology and information you have provided us...
This has opened up some new directions for our research.
We also gained a lot from it.
"I'd like to ask, were all those things researched and developed by Your Majesty yourself?"
Although Dr. Aurora was quite old, her eyes were very bright, fixed intently on Zhao Chen, awaiting his answer.
Zhao Chen nodded and said, "Those things were indeed things I figured out through trial and error."
That's really incredible.
I've heard that many of the JF-17 interstellar warships are based on technologies provided by you.
"I never imagined you would make such achievements in space exploration technology." Dr. Aurora stared at Zhao Chen, but her tone was more of a question than an admiration.
Zhao Chen understood what she was wondering about; she probably didn't believe that one person could have made such achievements in so many technological fields.
In fact, it is indeed impossible for a normal person to do so.
But what can Zhao Chen do when he has the system as a cheat code?
It was only after Zhao Chen's brain was modified and enhanced that he acquired these talents and abilities.
Of course, Zhao Chen couldn't honestly reveal this information.
He smiled and said, "Actually, many technical things are complementary."
Even in the realm of interstellar warship technology, doesn't it involve technologies such as space exploration, quantum communication, and radar detection?
Therefore, I naturally have some understanding of this area.
Adding some of my personal insights, this is the knowledge I have.
But that's all.
In order to achieve a breakthrough in this area as soon as possible, I have put together all the theoretical knowledge and ideas I have available.
Zhao Chen shrugged helplessly.
What he said was all true. He had compiled all the knowledge in his mind, the helpful and useful information, as well as some insights he had gained from certain events, into written data and handed it over to these researchers.
Zhao Chen's strength is limited; no matter how smart he is, he can't surpass the result of so many people working together.
Moreover, Zhao Chen has to pay attention to all aspects of things.
There are too many.
Zhao Chen could only point out some important locations when necessary.
Dr. Aurora didn't press the matter further after hearing Zhao Chen's explanation, seemingly convinced by his reasoning.
"Are you facing any major problems right now?" Zhao Chen returned to this question.
Dr. Aurora stated directly: "The biggest problem is materials and energy."
The largest space exploration equipment we are currently able to build is based on the most advanced materials and energy available to us.
Even when we were conducting research in our Holy Elf Empire.
We even approved the materials used to build the World Tree.
It still couldn't be successful.
The distances between cosmic groups are far greater than we can imagine.
Unless we make breakthroughs in materials or energy, it's estimated that we'll have a very difficult time building exploration equipment capable of finding other universe clusters.
It's about materials and energy again.
Sure enough, these two things stood like two mountains in front of Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen looked at Dr. Peng.
Dr. Peng nodded helplessly: "This is indeed the dilemma we are facing now."
We have considered whether building larger equipment could break through this bottleneck.
The effect is improved, but it's not a one plus one effect; it's more like going from one to a little over one.
This improvement is utterly useless for exploring other universe clusters.
"Do you have any other ideas now?" Zhao Chen asked.
Both Dr. Peng and Dr. Aurora shook their heads.
It's clear that they are indeed stumped by this.
Zhao Chen paused for a moment, then said, "Actually, besides wanting to see how you are doing, I also came here this time."
Actually, I still have an idea.
You might want to give it a listen.
I've also considered the limitations in materials and energy.
Could we then establish some intermediary points, and through these intermediary points, transmit our signals of outward exploration a second time?