Negotiations with Baluku went on very well.

By now, Zhao Xinglan has understood the origin of him and the organization behind him, which is actually a secret chaebol with extremely large potential power. Many important figures in the Star Sea have a stake in it, including some alien civilizations that have varying degrees of participation, of course, it is still dominated by human power.

The overall strength of this chaebol, according to the intelligence analysis sent by Ying Xuan, should be equivalent to the level of a fifth-level interstellar civilization, and it has countless secret industries, supernatural powerhouses, fleets and territories, but it is not a country in the real sense.

The "Red Hurricane" Chamber of Commerce, which Baluku is in charge of, belongs to a branch of this chaebol and is mainly responsible for handling galactic affairs. Thanks to his good relationship with Zhao Xinglan, he has recently been commended by the top of the organization, and his authority has been improved accordingly, and it is said that the above intends to hand over the affairs of the Andromeda galaxy near the Milky Way to him.

Zhao Xinglan once specifically asked him if the expansion of his empire would conflict with the business purpose of their organization? Baluku replied that the main purpose of the organization was to do business and seek wealth, and he had little interest in territorial territory, after all, the chaebol was not a state.

As long as the cooperation between the Zilan Empire and them can continue, the profits are guaranteed, and other things are not too concerned. Although in the past, they would also support the establishment of some small and medium-sized countries, but the ultimate goal was to make more profits.

Of course, Baluku is willing to choose to vigorously support Zhao Xinglan, and the fundamental reason is that the various high-value resources that the mother emperor in her hands can produce. The chaebol is not a country, and it is impossible to invest massive resources with a strong national will and wait a long time to cultivate a mother queen, and this kind of strategic weapon is extremely difficult to purchase, so cooperating with Zhao Xinglan has become the most pragmatic choice.

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

"Did those countries do it?"

The young empress put down the wine bottle in her hand and said with some surprise: "It's just that they even dare to start with the supplies of the 'Red Hurricane', and they don't have that ability." ”

"Your Majesty is right, there should be a new extraterritorial force intervening, and it is very likely to be a competitor of that chaebol. Dils Land.

"Perhaps, what did Mr. Baluku say?" Zhao Xinglan asked.

"He has 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. Dils Land.

Zhao Xinglan nodded, this is the proper meaning. According to the agreement between the two parties, all the materials of the Chamber of Commerce must be sent to the territory of the empire, and the handover procedures with the officials of the imperial government must be completed before they can be regarded as the property of the empire. Until then, the ownership of the materials was still on the side of the Chamber of Commerce, so it was only natural that they should be responsible for the investigation themselves, and the Empire would at most provide some corresponding help.

"It looks like we're going to have some trouble with our next expansion. Nikolai said with some concern.

Since that organization has already made a move, it will not be satisfied with just grabbing some warships and materials or something, maybe those four countries, as well as some small and medium-sized forces in the surrounding areas, will get their help and support, and the rapid expansion of military strength is an inevitable result.

Therefore, if you want to wipe out these countries one by one according to the predetermined plan, the price you need to pay will definitely be a lot more. I just don't know how strong the other party's involvement is.

"Phantom Li, what do you think of this matter?" Zhao Xinglan asked.

"Your Majesty, no amount of investment will take a corresponding amount of time before it can be transformed into concrete strength, and since that organization is determined to meddle in the situation in the Northern Galaxy, it will definitely have a detailed plan timetable. Our empire is newly established, and it is not suitable for long-term consumption with them, and the best way is to fight quickly. Phantom replied.

Zhao Xinglan frowned and muttered: "Is it a quick battle? Taking advantage of the fact that the strength of the two sides has not changed significantly, we will take the lead in sending troops to destroy those countries?" The idea is feasible, but our current military superiority is not obvious enough, even if we can win, the number of casualties is probably not small. ”

The Minero Empire, the Silver Sand Federation, the Aurelo Empire, and the Gulopont Alliance, the size and military strength of these four countries are on the same level as the former Tatilan Federation. It would be easy for the military strength of the Zilan Empire to destroy one of them alone. But to destroy these four countries at the same time, it is more difficult.

Don't think about what method to use, divide and conquer, everyone is not a fool, and the truth of cold lips and teeth is still understood.

As long as Zhao Xinglan sends troops, he will inevitably face the full resistance of the four countries, and perhaps add reinforcements from some foreign forces, and the variables of victory will be much greater out of thin air.

"Your Majesty, if our own military strength is insufficient, perhaps we can also consider asking for foreign assistance and asking Mr. Baluku to send two mercenaries, so that the problem can be solved as soon as possible. Dillsblue suggested.

Zhao Xinglan's beautiful eyes lit up, and she thought about it intently.

Spending money to hire mercenaries to help fight a war is a very common situation in the Star Sea World. France on Earth even has a foreign legion all year round. Other major powers often entrust some shady combat missions to certain mercenary regiments.

Some of the huge empires in the Star Sea World have a large part of their secret military budgets for all kinds of mercenaries every year, and many things that are inconvenient for countries to come forward will be taken over by them.

"How much money do we have at our disposal now?" Zhao Xinglan asked.

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs has tens of billions of star dollars on its books, which is completely sufficient. Phantom said.

According to the current market situation, the cost of hiring and fighting 100,000 warships equivalent to the technical level of the third-level peak civilization is only 3 billion star dollars a month, of course, if the casualty figure exceeds the agreed standard, the cost of bereavement compensation will have to be added.

Zhao Xinglan thought about it for a while, and decided to hire a fleet of 200,000 in one go, with the existing military strength of the empire, it was more than enough to wipe out these four countries within a month, even if the foreign aid that the other party might have, the result would not change significantly.

If she still can't achieve her goal, she can choose to continue to increase the budget, Baluku has already given her the right to borrow a total of no more than 10 billion star dollars, and as long as the mother queen is in hand, it is very easy to repay the debt.

Wars are fought with money and resources. Forces that lack stamina in this regard are doomed to not go far. Even if those four countries sell themselves, they may not be able to get much aid in exchange.

After making up her mind, she immediately contacted Baluku, and the other party's reply was quite cheerful, 200,000 warships will be mobilized in place within half a month, and then accept Zhao Xinglan's command and dispatch.

……

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

A dark cyan fleet of about 5,000 ships defeated the escort fleet of the Red Hurricane Chamber of Commerce and successfully captured all the supplies.

A brand-new battleship with a body length of two thousand meters, the sleek jet-black hull glows with a faint cold light in the starlight, the main gun muzzles are locked, and the bow has not yet been painted with any insignia, indicating that they are all brand new goods that have just come out of the workshop.

There are 2,000 warships on the scene of this kind of warship whose technical level has reached the level of a fourth-class interstellar civilization country, plus a batch of supporting weapons and ammunition, vulnerable parts, energy blocks and other materials, and it is filled with a full 500 large deep space transport ships.

They were a batch of arms specially ordered by Zhao Xinglan, intended to be used to form his own Praetorian Guard Legion, but they were cut off by unknown forces.

“…… This greedy Baluku actually got so many good things, it seems that he has invested a lot of money in that empire!"

In the flagship command room, a tall young man played with the delicate lightsaber in his hand and said casually: "But this Northern Galaxy region is not his family's final say, since we are here, the interests of this place have a piece of ours." ”

"The young master is wise. ”

An attendant said flatteringly: "The envoys of the four countries are all waiting outside for the audience at the moment, and they have also brought generous gifts, what do you think of it?"

"Well, then let them in, as long as they are obedient, our large fleet will arrive in two months at most, and ensuring their national security is not a problem. The young man laughed.