The negotiations with Baluku were having a pleasant journey.

By now, Zhao Xinglan has understood the origin of him and the organization behind him. He is actually a secret chaebol with a huge potential power. Many important figures from major powers in the Star Sea have participated in it, including some foreign civilizations, and of course they are mainly based on human power.

According to the intelligence analysis sent by Yingxuan, the overall strength of this chaebol should be equivalent to the level of a five-level interstellar civilization country. It has countless secret industries, superpowers, fleets and territories, but it is not a country in the true sense.

The "Red Hurricane" Chamber of Commerce, which Baluku is responsible for, is a branch of this chaebol, and is mainly responsible for handling affairs within the Milky Way. Thanks to his good cooperative relationship with Zhao Xinglan, he has recently been commended by the senior organization's leadership and his authority has been improved accordingly. It is said that he intends to hand over the affairs of the Andromeda system near the Milky Way to him.

Zhao Xinglan once asked him specifically whether his empire expansion would conflict with the business purpose of their organization? Baluku replied that the main purpose of the organization is to do business and seek wealth, and he did not have much interest in the territory. After all, the chaebol is not a country.

As long as the cooperative relationship between Zi Lan Empire and them can continue, profits will be guaranteed and other things are not too concerned. Although they will support the establishment of some small and medium-sized countries in the past, the ultimate goal is to make more profits.

Of course, the fundamental reason why Baluku is willing to choose to strongly support Zhao Xinglan is that the various high-value resources that the mother queen can produce in her hands. The chaebol is not a country and cannot invest massive resources with a strong national will. After waiting for a long time to cultivate a mother queen, this strategic weapon is extremely difficult to purchase, so cooperating with Zhao Xinglan became the most pragmatic choice.

Two days later, Zhao Xinglan, who was holding a banquet in the imperial palace, suddenly received bad news: the new main warship with a total of 2,000 ships was actually robbed outside the border.

"Did those countries do it?"

The young queen put down the wine bottle in her hand and said in surprise: "It's just that even the 'Red Hurricane's supplies dare to take action, so they don't have the ability."

"Your Majesty is right. There should be new extraterritorial forces intervening, and it is very likely that they are competitors of the chaebol." Deers Blue said.

"Maybe, what does Mr. Baluku say?" Zhao Xinglan asked.

"He just sent a message saying that the organization will definitely do its best to investigate the matter and give the Empire a satisfactory answer as soon as possible." Deerslan said.

Zhao Xinglan nodded, this is a matter of course. According to the agreement between the two parties, all the materials of the Chamber of Commerce must be sent to the empire and only after completing the handover procedures with officials of the imperial government can it be considered as property of the empire. Before this, the ownership of the materials was still on the Chamber of Commerce, so it is natural for them to be responsible for the investigation, and the empire can only provide corresponding assistance.

"It seems that our next expansion is a bit troublesome." Nichola said with some concern.

Since that organization has taken action, it will not be satisfied with just grabbing warship supplies or other things. Maybe those four countries and some small and medium-sized forces around will receive their help and support. The rapid expansion of military power is the inevitable result.

Therefore, if you want to wipe out these countries one by one according to the scheduled plan, the price you will definitely cost a lot more. I just don’t know how much the other party’s intervention is.

"Huanli, what do you think is better to deal with this matter?" Zhao Xinglan asked.

"Your Majesty, no matter how much investment you invest, it will take corresponding time to transform into specific strength. Since the organization is determined to intervene in the situation of the North Galaxy, it will definitely have a detailed plan and timetable. Our empire is newly established and is not suitable for long-term consumption with them. The best way is to fight quickly." Huanli replied.

Zhao Xinglan frowned and pondered: "Is it a quick battle? Taking advantage of the fact that the strength comparison between the two sides has not changed significantly, we should send troops to destroy those countries first? The idea is feasible, but our current military advantage is not obvious enough. Even if we can win, the number of casualties may be quite small."

The Miniro Empire, Silver Sands Federation, Orio Empire, and Gulo Confederacy, the size of these four countries, the scale of military power and the former Tatilan Federation are all on the same level. It is easy to destroy one of the military power of the Zi Lan Empire alone. However, it is more difficult to destroy these four countries at the same time.

Don’t think about using any method of combining vertical and horizontal lines, dividing and treating them. No one is fool, and you still understand the principle of losing your lips and cold teeth.

As soon as Zhao Xinglan sent troops, he would face the full resistance of four countries. Perhaps reinforcements from some foreign forces would be added, and the variables of victory would be much greater out of thin air.

"Your Majesty, if our own military strength is not enough, maybe we can consider asking foreign aid and ask Mr. Baluku to send two mercenaries, so that the problem can be solved as soon as possible." Deerslan suggested.

Zhao Xinglan's beautiful eyes lit up and she began to think intently.

Spending money to ask mercenaries to help fight is very common in the Star Sea world. France on Earth even maintains a foreign corps all year round. Other major powers often entrust some shameful combat tasks to certain mercenary corps for execution.

Some huge empires in the Star Sea World have a large part of the secret military budget prepared for various mercenaries every year. Many things that are inconvenient to countries will be handled by them.

"How much money do we have to use now?" Zhao Xinglan asked.

"The book funds of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have over 10 billion star dollars, which is completely enough." Huanli said.

According to the current market conditions, the one-month employment cost of 100,000 warships equivalent to the peak civilization and technology level of level 3 is only 3 billion star yuan. Of course, if the casualties exceed the agreed standard, the pension compensation cost will still be additional.

Zhao Xinglan calculated and decided to hire a fleet of 200,000 in one go. To cooperate with the empire's existing military strength, it would be more than enough to wipe out these four countries within one month. Even if the foreign aid that the other party might have, the result would not change significantly.

If the goal is still not achieved, she can choose to continue to increase the budget. Baluku has given her loan authority with a total amount of no more than 10 billion star yuan, and as long as the Queen Mother is in hand, it is very easy to repay the debt.

War is about money and resources. In this regard, forces with insufficient potential are destined to go far. Even if those four countries sell themselves in packages, they may not be able to get much aid.

After making up her mind, she immediately contacted Baluku. The other party's reply was quite refreshing. The 200,000 warships would be mobilized within half a month, and then they would be ordered by Zhao Xinglan.

...

In the dark void, a fierce battle has just ended.

A dark blue fleet of about five thousand ships defeated the Red Hurricane Chamber of Commerce's escort fleet and successfully captured all supplies.

The new battleship with a length of two thousand meters, the smooth black hull emits a faint cold light under the starlight, the main gun muzzle is locked, and no emblems are sprayed on the bow, indicating that they are all brand new products that have just walked out of the factory.

This kind of warship whose technical level has reached the level of the fourth-level interstellar civilization state has two thousand ships on site, plus a batch of supporting weapons and ammunition, vulnerable parts and energy blocks, filling a total of five hundred large deep-space transport ships.

They were a batch of arms specially ordered by Zhao Xinglan, and they planned to form his own imperial guards. Unexpectedly, they were intercepted by unknown forces.

"...This greedy Baluku actually got so many good things. It seems that he has a lot of capital in that empire!"

In the flagship command room, a tall and powerful young man played with the exquisite lightsaber in his hand and said carelessly: "But this Bei Galaxy area is not his family's final decision. Since we are here, the interests of this place will be ours."

"Young master is wise."

A follower said flatteringly: "The envoys from the four countries are waiting for the audience at this moment and have brought generous gifts. What do you think of the solution?"

"Well, let them come in. As long as we are obedient, our large fleet will arrive within two months at most. Ensuring their national security is not a problem." The young man smiled.
Chapter completed!