Chapter 1833: requires time
Half a day later.
Emperor Zhao Chen summoned the two again.
It was still in that temple.
But this time, it's not just the Dragon Emperor.
Two other people were standing on either side of him.
"Greetings, Your Majesty Emperor Xiaolong." The two bowed to His Majesty Emperor Xiaolong.
The twenty-fifth princess, Mo Qi, slowly raised her head and looked at the Emperor Xiaolong on the throne.
There were only two women with him.
Princess Mo Qi, who knew a lot about the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, naturally knew the identities of these two people.
Lilith, the Supreme Secretary of the Dragon Empire, is known as the most powerful person in the Dragon Empire besides the Dragon Emperor.
Charlotte, the Grand Marshal of the Dragon Star Empire, is the only commander in the Dragon Star Empire besides Emperor Zhao Chen who has the direct authority to command all Dragon Legion fleets.
They also have another identity: they are the wives of Emperor Zhao Chen.
Both women have children with Zhao Chen.
It can be said that these three people are at the very top of the pyramid of the Dragon Star Empire.
"The two of you spent half a day strolling around our Chang'an city."
"I wonder what your thoughts are on Chang'an City." Emperor Zhao Chen of the Dragon Clan started with some small talk.
The 25th princess, Mo Qi, smiled and said, "Chang'an City is indeed the most magnificent space city I have ever seen."
If my country had a space city like this, I can't even imagine how honored I would be.
Not only is the building itself exceptionally good, but the efficiency of various administrative agencies within Chang'an City is also extremely high.
Although I haven't been inside, I can tell from the constant stream of vehicles at the entrance and the demeanor of the people coming and going.
They are completely different from those corrupt officials.
This place is full of hope.
Undeniably, Princess Moqi's words carried a hint of flattery and ingratiation.
However, much of it is true.
You can tell just from the atmosphere.
In their country, the officials don't have that kind of air about them; all they have is that cunning and shrewd attitude.
In any matter, you shouldn't focus on the event itself.
It's not about who gets things done, but about the people who handle them.
This resulted in their civilization having no hope of development.
But here, it's completely different.
After some casual conversation.
Emperor Zhao Chen finally steered the conversation back to the main topic: "Regarding your previous suggestion about cooperating with us."
We discussed it internally.
To be honest, there are indeed considerable interests involved in this matter.
However, risks also exist.
Therefore, I still cannot give you a definite answer right now.
The nineteenth prince, Mori, immediately showed a look of anxiety.
However, Princess Mo Qi, the twenty-fifth princess, remained unfazed, because she sensed that Emperor Xiaolong's words had a deeper meaning.
Most importantly, if the other party disagrees.
Then they wouldn't see him again, especially not with two other important figures present.
This shows that there is still hope for this matter.
"We are also aware that risks and benefits coexist."
We need to have a clearer understanding of the whole situation before we can give you an accurate answer.
We can't completely believe everything you say just because you're the one who told us.
After that, I need to send my people to the Venerable Civilization universe to investigate the actual situation.
Only then can I give you an answer! After Emperor Zhao Chen finished speaking, he observed the twenty-fifth princess, Mo Qi, below him.
Princess Mo Qi, the twenty-fifth princess, said respectfully, "I completely understand your concerns."
I will fully cooperate with the relevant work.
I wonder when the observation team you're planning to send will depart.
Unexpectedly, the twenty-fifth princess, Mo Qi, was able to accept this matter so quickly.
Or rather, she had actually anticipated this situation.
"We'll talk about that later."
We have another question.
"How did you come to our universe cluster?" Emperor Xiaolong asked bluntly.
Upon hearing this question...
Princess Moqi, the twenty-fifth princess, calmly replied, "You actually want to know if we have any technological equipment that can be used for inter-universe group delivery, right?"
This princess is really smart.
"The space-based teleportation technology we use is not manufactured by ourselves."
It is a technology mastered by another Venerable Civilization within our Venerable Civilization Universe Cluster.
We have the authority to purchase.
I secretly stockpiled some through various channels.
This delivery equipment can only perform single-transmission, one-way inter-universe group delivery.
Unlike the Conqueror Civilization, it cannot deploy white hole technology over extended periods.
"And it doesn't have the same space travel technology as the Far Voyage Society, which allows for free movement in and out of space," Princess Moqi explained.
She was aware of the existence of the Far Voyage Association, which suggests that the association's business scope is quite extensive.
However, what Zhao Chen is more interested in now is actually the Venerable Civilization that has mastered the technology of inter-universe teleportation.
After a pause, Princess Moqi, the twenty-fifth princess, continued, "I still have some of this item stored in my fleet."
If you want, I can send you some.
We call this the Shining Stone.
Technology from the Kingdom of Shining Venerables.
The Shining Venerable Civilization Kingdom is also one of the four Venerables in our Venerable Civilization Alliance.
It is also an interstellar civilization at the forefront of technological development.
More than half of the technologies in our Venerable Civilization Alliance, even if not entirely derived from this Shining Venerable Civilization Kingdom, are closely related to them.
They possess the most scientists and the most research institutes within our Venerable Civilization Alliance.
This Kingdom of Shining Venerables was the most outstanding after the all-out war with the Conqueror Civilization.
As I mentioned to you before, this is the internal system of our Venerable Civilization Alliance.
Although the interstellar warships and technological artifacts produced cannot be kept for personal use, they must be sold to others.
However, because they are the producers themselves, they still hold an absolute advantage in terms of quantity.
Among our Venerable Civilization Alliance, they have the largest number of interstellar warships, exceeding 300 million at their peak, and their quality is far superior to that of other interstellar civilizations.
Overall, if the Shining Venerable Civilization Kingdom claims to be the second strongest in our interstellar alliance, then no one would dare to claim the first.
That's roughly the kind of position it represents.
So, to be honest, it's very difficult for you to get this technology from them.
However, if you really want it, we will do our best to accommodate you.
According to our cooperation plan, it will last at most thirty years.
"Then we can conquer the Shining Venerable Civilization Kingdom, and you will obtain this technology."
Thirty years?
Secretary Lilith chuckled inwardly. Their Emperor of the Dragons was known to be very impatient; how could he possibly be willing to wait thirty years?
"There's one thing I don't understand."
You lend us ten million interstellar warships.
And you know so much about our Dragon Star Empire.
You should know that we currently lack the technological expertise to traverse intergalactic regions.
In other words, we have absolutely no ability to send these ten million interstellar warships to your Venerable Civilization Alliance's universe cluster.
Since even interstellar warships can't be sent there, there's no point in talking about cooperation.
Emperor Zhao Chen spread his hands, looking at the twenty-fifth princess Mo Qi with a puzzled expression.
As the saying goes, even a clever cook can't cook without rice.
We can't even send interstellar warships over there, how are we supposed to fight this war?
"You may not know this, but I had a deal with the Far East Shipping Association before."
Far East Shipping owes me a collaboration.
They can send me two interstellar ships unconditionally.
"As for the quantity, ten million interstellar warships are absolutely no problem," said Princess Moqi confidently.
This is the answer from the 25th princess, Mo Qi.
This was something that neither Zhao Chen nor Mo Qi's personal attendant, Prince Moli, had anticipated.
Given the extraordinary nature of the Far Voyage Society, how did Princess Moqi manage to cooperate with it, owe it a voyage request, and even fulfill the requirement of a cross-universe swarm deployment of ten million interstellar warships?
If this were done through the normal process, the required funds would be an astronomical figure.
Even the Dragon Star Empire might not be able to afford it.
"May I ask what your relationship is with the Far Voyage Society?" Emperor Zhao Chen of the Dragon Emperor looked at Princess Mo Qi with narrowed eyes.
This princess is not only very special in her actions, but she also has a mysterious aura about her.
Faced with this question from Emperor Xiaolong.
Princess Moqi did not rush to answer, but simply smiled and said, "I am sorry, Your Majesty."
I'm sorry, I cannot answer that question right now.
However, if we can establish a cooperative relationship, then I will have no secrets from you.
But there's at least one thing I can assure you right now.
My relationship with the Far Voyage Society will absolutely not have any impact on you or your Wyvern Interstellar Empire.
After hearing this...
Emperor Zhao Chen remained silent for a moment.
This princess really knows how to strike the right balance.
She is very clear about her own worth.
Now, she is demonstrating yet another form of value through her own actions.
The special relationship between the voyage and the Far Voyage Association.
In the current context, most cosmic civilizations are unable to complete inter-universe voyages, which is why the existence of long-distance travel associations is crucial.
Whoever can befriend them will have an advantage in this area.
"In that case..."
Let's do as we just discussed.
I will first send an investigation team to your Venerable Civilization Alliance to investigate the actual situation.
We'll return later and discuss it further.
"What do you think?" Emperor Zhao Chen asked.
"Of course, no problem."
I will arrange for someone to fully cooperate with your people throughout all their journeys in our Ash Venerable Kingdom.
"Of course, if you are worried that my actions might mislead the investigation, I can arrange for my people not to be involved," Princess Moqi said with a smile.
She knew that she had taken a big step forward in her partnership with the Dragon Star Empire.
She then added, "But I still have a little hope."
That is, within this timeframe, a deadline can be negated.
After all, you know how important fighter jets are.
The situation in our Ashes Lord Kingdom could change dramatically at any moment.
Therefore, the time should not be postponed for too long.
Faced with Princess Moqi's suggestion.
Zhao Chen could understand, and he asked directly, "How much time do you think is appropriate?"
Zhao Chen posed this question to Princess Moqi.
It was also a test to see where her bottom line was regarding time.
Princess Moqi paused for a moment, then replied, "How do you feel about a month?"
As long as your survey team can set off.
"I can arrange for people to be sent to the Ash Lord's Kingdom right now!"
Hearing Princess Moqi's words, Zhao Chen looked at her with some surprise: "From what you're saying, you're not planning to return to the Ash Venerable Kingdom?"
Princess Moqi shrugged helplessly and said, "I have now placed all my bets on you."
I had already arranged everything on my end.
Therefore, for me, getting your reply here is more important.
"It seems you really trust your subordinates." Emperor Zhao Chen looked at Princess Mo Qi.
She was preparing to overthrow her father's original imperial power in her own kingdom.
This means that Princess Moqi had already established a powerful organization within the Ash Venerable Kingdom, filled with people she trusted.
This allowed her to come here without any reservations and negotiate with Emperor Zhao Chen.
She even made it clear that she would not return until she received an answer.
"good.
We warmly welcome Princess Moqi to deepen her understanding of our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire during this time.
Since Princess Moqi is so decisive in her actions.
Then I can't be sloppy on my side either.
I will give you an answer regarding the selection process within three hours.
"It can be prepared within five hours," said Emperor Zhao Chen.
“Then this team can set off within ten hours,” Princess Moqi said with a smile.
"In addition, you may not be able to be completely idle in the future."
My people will form a special investigation team to investigate the Venerable Civilization Universe Alliance. They will consult with you about some intelligence information regarding the Venerable Civilization Alliance.
In this regard, you will need to provide them with the necessary information and intelligence.
After all, if we were really going to send troops to the Venerable Civilization Universe Alliance.
"We can't be completely ignorant of our potential adversaries," Zhao Chen, the Emperor of the Dragon, made a request.
"That's absolutely no problem."
"I will cooperate fully," Princess Moqi assured her.
This second meeting has now concluded.
During this time, neither Secretary Lilith nor Grand Marshal Charlotte uttered a single word, but merely observed the two people before them.
"So?" Emperor Zhao Chen looked at the two women on either side of him and asked them what they thought of the guest from the Ash Venerable Kingdom.
"That prince seems rather simple."
The main problem is that princess; she's a very cunning woman.
It's clear that she has a very strong will.
Even if you come to our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, and face you and the two of us.
She can also remain calm and composed, neither arrogant nor humble.
In this respect alone, she surpasses many people!