Chapter 2241: Negotiations Ended, Go Back and Think It Over Yourselves

One hour later.

Inside the holographic video conference room.

Zhao Chen stared at the representative of the Laners civilization opposite him.

"I think we can sit down and talk now," Zhao Chen said with a slight smile.

“You have indeed surprised me greatly.” The representative of the Lans civilization sat down and looked at Zhao Chen in front of him.

"Tell me, how do we plan to cooperate and face the Dax Empire civilization together?" Zhao Chen's words seemed to indicate that he didn't take the Frey civilization seriously at all.

The representative of the Lans civilization did not press the issue of the Xiaolong civilization's attack on the Frey civilization.

After all, the die is cast, and there's no point in saying anything more.

The representative of the Lans civilization solemnly stated, "The nature of the Dax Empire civilization is inherently warlike, with the aim of rapid expansion."

They spare no effort to expand their sphere of influence and sustain their war effort through warfare.

Their civilization is largely comprised of military industry and related industries.

Once their war stops, or more accurately, once they no longer achieve victory.

Then their internal industrial problems began to fester.

Even if no external crisis occurs by then, the Dax Empire civilization itself will be plunged into a crisis.

Therefore, war is something they are bound to start.

Currently, their main battlefields are in our Lans system and your Xiaolong system.

The fact that the representatives of the Lans civilization directly named the entire galaxy the Xiaolong Galaxy is an acknowledgment of the current reality.

"I can guess that they will take one of two measures next."

First, abandon the continued attack on your Xiaolong system and choose to launch a large-scale attack on our Lans civilization.

After assimilating our Lans civilization, they fully entered the T3 technological civilization stage.

We will launch another attack on you.

Second, maintain the current state of war with our Lans civilization.

We will launch a third wave of attacks against your Dragon Star System.

This third wave of attacks will be unprecedented in scale.

No longer 1,500 interstellar warships, but possibly 5,000, or even more!

We cannot even rule out one possibility.

They will temporarily draw upon our interstellar fleet on the battlefield of our star system to launch a blitzkrieg against your Dragon Star System.

The goal is to quickly take over your Xiaolong system and use its resources to support the Dax Empire civilization.

Then they will launch an attack on us.

These two options are essentially just a matter of before and after.

Should we attack you first, or attack us first?

Our staff has calculated the probability that there's a greater than 90% chance we'll attack you first.

Of course, if you don't believe this data.

"You can let your people do the calculations themselves."

Zhao Chen remained silent.

He also believes this data.

Because they were picking on the weak, although the Dax Empire civilization had suffered two defeats in their Xiaolong system, the Xiaolong civilization was still relatively easier to deal with at present.

There is another reason.

That is the interstellar warship with T3 technology that the Xiaolong civilization has just produced.

This means that the Xiaolong civilization already possesses the industrial capability to manufacture T3 interstellar warships.

If the Xiaolong civilization is allowed to continue developing, its development speed may exceed all expectations.

Therefore, it is highly likely that the Dax Empire civilization will attack the Xiaolong civilization first.

"Continue with your plans," Zhao Chen said with a smile.

Waiting for the other party to continue.

The representative of the Lans civilization continued, "In terms of the Trials of the Gods, we are adversaries."

But now we have an even more powerful adversary: ​​the Dax Empire civilization.

Given the current size and fighting strength of the Dax Empire, neither of us is a match for it.

Only through cooperation can we have a chance to win!

"Then please explain in detail how we can collaborate," Zhao Chen asked.

The representative of the Lans civilization said, "The first thing is to establish a stargate connecting the two places."

Establish a resource exchange mechanism between the two parties.

You are now able to build T3 interstellar warships, which means that your industrial capabilities have reached the T3 level.

We produce a large number of Lanswin star ships, but technological breakthroughs have always been a problem.

"You've helped us break through to T3 technology, so we can have more T3 interstellar warships to face the Dax Empire's fleet!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

But I didn't stop the other person from continuing.

"If the Dax Empire's fleet launches an attack on your star system at that time..."

We can send a fleet to garrison here and help you.

..."

The representative of the Lans civilization then said some things that sounded like they could indeed help the Xiaolong civilization.

But if you listen carefully, you'll find that it actually helped the Lans civilization more.

Especially the construction of the stargate, allowing the Lans civilization's fleet to be stationed here.

Zhao Chen couldn't help but clap his hands and said with a smile, "You people from the Laners civilization are really good at accounting."

I won't go into the rest for now.

Construct a stargate.

"Is that stargate under your control?"

"Of course, we were responsible for building the stargate, so the responsibility for its management naturally lies with us," the representative of the Laners civilization said with a matter-of-fact expression.

Zhao Chen continued, "So, I should thank you properly for sending a fleet to be stationed here, right?"

At that time, will I have to supply you with some strategic materials?

"Your starships fight for us, and I have to bear the cost of your battles."

"If possible, then of course there's no problem..."

Before the other person could finish speaking.

Zhao Chen stood up and said with a cold smile, "If you think I'm a fool, this is how you negotiate."

Then I think there's no need for us to continue this discussion.

You build stargates, and you are allowed to station troops there.

Once the Dax Empire civilization is defeated, can you then take the opportunity to wipe out our Wyvern civilization?

I let the wolf into the house.

Do you really think I'm stupid?

This guy had absolutely no intention of negotiating.

After Zhao Chen finished speaking, he left the meeting room immediately.

The representative of the Lans civilization was surprised by the other party's decisiveness and hurriedly began to try to make contact.

But the response they received was to tell them to go back and think about it.

The negotiations have been rescheduled for tomorrow.

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"I never expected the representative of the Lans civilization to be so arrogant, to offer such conditions."

"This isn't negotiating with us at all; they're just using us as tools," Secretary Barbara said angrily after reading the meeting minutes.

"After all, their power is indeed greater than ours now."

It's normal that they look down on us.

If it had been a tripartite meeting, they might have been able to come up with some unreasonable demands.

But right now, we are the only civilization here, the Dragonflight Civilization.

We can talk.

But how to negotiate and how to finalize the agreement.

It's not up to them to decide.

We are not their tools or stepping stones.

"We are equal competitors," Zhao Chen said with a sneer.

"Um.

Our stance must be firm.

Even if we don't cooperate with the Lans civilization, we are not afraid of them.

"At worst, we'll just go it alone!" Barbara's secretary said confidently.

At this moment, Marshal Chu Xuan spoke up, "If possible, it would be best to cooperate with the Laners civilization."

Otherwise, they will most likely remain on the sidelines and watch from the sidelines.

The main target of the Dax Empire civilization in the next stage will definitely be us.

So even if the Lans civilization doesn't cooperate with us, their losses won't actually be that significant.

But this is very disadvantageous for us.

Therefore, in the upcoming negotiations, we must not only seize the initiative, but also make the Laners civilization bleed!

Zhao Chen nodded as he listened to Marshal Chu Xuan's words: "That's what I think too."

Now it seems...

Our Xiaolong civilization is the smallest among the Dax Empire and the Lans civilization.

But we are precisely the only point on this scale that can destabilize the balance.

When I talk to them tomorrow...

Just tell them directly.

If they continue to offer these absurd conditions.

Our Xiaolong civilization can negotiate with the Dax Empire civilization, even if it means a fight to the death.

If we're not having an easy time, we won't let the Lans civilization have an easy time either.

If our Dragon Fleet and the Dax Empire Fleet launch an attack on the Lans civilization at the same time, can they withstand it?

"As long as we tell them our idea, they will definitely not dare to go as far as they are now!" Zhao Chen said, revealing his thoughts.

Everyone agreed.

This issue has been discussed.

Zhao Chen looked at Marshal Chu Xuan and asked about another matter: "How is the battle going on the Frey civilization side?"

Tell me the specifics.

Marshal Chu Xuan nodded, and she began to recount the battle situation on the Frey civilization's side.

"We have annihilated all of the Frey civilization's main fleet and destroyed their temples."

The Lord of Frey is dead, and all the people of the Frey civilization are dead.

"Now all of Frey civilization has been conquered."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chen glanced at the interface of the Trial Civilization.

The number of trial civilizations is indeed one less than before.

This interface will display the remaining number of trial civilizations, but it will not tell them which trial civilization has disappeared.

"very good.

The Frey civilization has been wiped out by us.

Then this galaxy will completely belong to us.

The two most important issues now are...

One is dealing with our affairs with the Lans civilization and the Dax Empire.

Another task is to take over the mess left behind by the Frey civilization.

Send our people to their planet, but don't send too many of them.

We need to establish communication with some of the existing local forces.

To express our goodwill.

Tell them that we are not here to colonize or oppress them.

We are here to cooperate.

We can help them establish a new political system and help them restore production and life. A new rule and order can be established through our discussions.

Instead of the oppression of the previous Frey civilization.

Of course, we also want to gain the benefits we desire from it.

For example, labor force, resource output, etc.!

We also need to take over the industries that the Frey civilization established on other asteroids and resource planets as soon as possible and restore production and daily life.

If there are outdated industrial lines, they should be upgraded as soon as possible.

We want the entire galaxy to be known as our Xiaolong civilization.

In this way, by controlling the entire galaxy, our Dragonflight civilization can rapidly take off!

After listening to Zhao Chen's words, everyone agreed.

The previous Xiaolong civilization only possessed half a star system.

This galaxy is not very large; the fact that it only has two planets with intelligent civilizations demonstrates this.

The combined population of the two planets doesn't even exceed two hundred billion.

This is a relatively sparsely populated galaxy.

Therefore, understanding the existing population and maximizing its utilization is the most important thing right now.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of these things."

Within a month.

"I guarantee that a new system will be established on Frey, and all production industries will be restored, at least to 80% of their pre-war levels!" Secretary Barbara said with great confidence.

"Um.

"I'll wait for your good news." Zhao Chen nodded with a smile.

"yes."

the next day.

Zhao Chen arrived at the conference room.

This time, the representative from the Lans civilization arrived even earlier.

When she saw Zhao Chen, she had a smile on her face that she hadn't seen yesterday.

"Your Majesty, Emperor Xiaolong."

Some of the conditions we discussed yesterday may indeed be unsuitable.

There are some things we can sit down and discuss in detail.

Negotiation, negotiation.

"Of course we need to talk about it, don't we?" the representative of the Lans civilization said with a smile.

This time, Zhao Chen didn't give the other party a friendly look. He calmly said, "Negotiation is possible."

But I saw absolutely no sincerity in your negotiations yesterday.

If you maintain this attitude today, then we have no intention of continuing the discussion.

"Yes, yes, yes." The representative of the Lans civilization nodded repeatedly.

Then he looked at Zhao Chen, who had sat down, and tentatively asked, "Can we continue our talk now?"

Zhao Chen nodded, but he didn't speak. Instead, he quietly watched the representative of the Laners civilization, as if waiting for the representative's next performance.

If his performance displeased Zhao Chen, Zhao Chen was quite willing to cancel the meeting outright.

The representative of the Lans civilization swallowed hard.

After returning yesterday, he also spoke with his advisory group and felt that the conditions offered were indeed a bit excessive.

Regarding today's negotiations, they actually formulated three plans: upper, middle, and lower.

The best solution, of course, is the one that is most beneficial to their Lans civilization.

Yesterday's plan was to push for the best option first, and then discuss a mid-range option, which was also acceptable.

But now I can feel the aura of the Dragon Emperor on the other side.

He had a feeling that if he presented the original proposal now, the other party would definitely terminate the negotiations without saying a word.

So he changed his opening strategy and this time he directly stated his mid-range plan.

"We build stargates, stargates on both sides."

Each is controlled by the other.

We will not voluntarily station troops there.

When you need us, we will dispatch a fleet to provide support, depending on the actual situation.

"And we will bear the cost of supplies lost during the battle ourselves."