Dragon Galaxy

This time I was away from the Xiaolong system for a relatively long period of time. Although I returned during this time for some reasons, it was always in a hurry.

There's simply no time to relax.

Now, Zhao Chen finally has the opportunity to quietly appreciate the galaxy from which he started.

Zhao Chen looked out the porthole at the distant stars and even more distant twinkling stars. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"This is the latest development of the Xiaolong Galaxy."

"And a future plan." Jiang Hong, the acting lord, reported, standing next to Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen glanced at it.

These plans were actually discussed and agreed upon by Jiang Hong and Lilith beforehand. Only after Lilith confirmed them did Jiang Hong have the right to continue with the subsequent planning.

Therefore, there were basically no major problems presented to Zhao Chen.

This plan outlines the next ten years for the Xiaolong system.

Considering that Zhao Chen's interstellar territory has now spread to two other great empires.

Therefore, there are many things to consider.

First, there's interstellar transportation.

In this plan, the Xiaolong system will be expanded at the edge of the system with ten medium and large stargates, thirty small stargates, and five special stargates.

Medium and large stargates, mainly leading to the capital stars of the three great empires, as well as some important hub star systems and resource star systems, are handled by the T4 Voyager-class stargates that Zhao Chen obtained earlier.

The other thirty smaller stargates, as the name suggests, are short-range.

Its main purpose is to connect several important strategic hubs within the Starshine Empire, facilitating communication between the Dragon Star System and the outside world.

For this purpose, Zhao Chen specially redeemed a T4 Edifier mini stargate.

As for the five special stargates, they are still provided by the T3 Moon-class stargates.

Why use this T3-level stargate? The answer is its high cost-performance ratio.

Special stargates are primarily designed to serve the JF-17 Legion, or rather, the JF-17 military industry.

Therefore, the requirement for transportation volume is not high; it's just that some places are relatively remote.

The T3 Moon-class Stargate, however, is a stargate with a small capacity but a wide range.

As for why so many stargates were built...

That is, of course, related to the future positioning of the Xiaolong Galaxy.

Firstly, the Xiaolong Galaxy has prospered under Zhao Chen's development.

However, due to limited resources, this area is destined not to become a high-resource production area, nor is it a suitable trading hub star system.

Previously, Jiang Hong suggested that the military industry of Beiyan Group could be moved to the Xiaolong star system.

But Lilith refused.

The reason is that the Xiaolong Galaxy is only so big. If too many military industries are moved in, it will definitely require a large number of people, as well as trade and transportation, etc.

While it may seem that the Xiaolong system has become stronger, it has actually become more chaotic to manage.

The disadvantages outweigh the advantages for the JH-7 Dragon system.

In Lilith's vision, the Dragon Galaxy is to be developed into a high-value galaxy.

We need a military industry, but we can't have low- to mid-range military industries.

For example, the production of T1 and T2 level interstellar warships has been entirely outsourced to external military industries under the Xiaolong Legion, such as the Beiyan Group.

In the future, Beiyan Group will build branches throughout the Xingyao Empire to drive the overall development of the Xingyao Empire.

This is something that has been mentioned before.

Currently, the military industry at the T3, T4, and the newly established T5 levels is handled by the starship manufacturing industry in the Xiaolong system.

Looking at the map of the Xiaolong star system, Zhao Chen noticed that a special area was designated for the Xiaolong military industry, which was dedicated to producing high-end Xiaolong interstellar warships.

The number of interstellar warships to be produced in this area is not large, but the profit and value of each one is extremely high.

As the Xiaolong Legion upgrades its technology in the future, the production of T3-level interstellar warships will be gradually phased out and handed over to the Beiyan Group.

In this way, although the Xiaolong system does not have a large-scale starship manufacturing industry, it does have a cutting-edge starship manufacturing industry!

This is exactly what the Xiaolong Galaxy needs.

Meanwhile, there is another area in the Xiaolong system, which is the Xiaolong Legion's base!

It is located right next to the Xiaolong Industrial Zone.

The Dragon Legion is now a banner; as long as the Dragon Legion exists in the Dragon Galaxy, the Dragon Galaxy will remain an extraordinary entity.

In addition, this plan includes an extra area.

Known as the 'Xiaolong Free Trade Zone', it consists of several asteroids and interstellar space stations, and in the future, several planets within the region will be ecologically terraformed and incorporated into it.

All interstellar enterprises under the Dragon Legion will establish their headquarters here.

From now on, all big business deals will be discussed here.

In addition, the Xiaolong Galaxy is also planning to build a high-end academy, similar to a larger, more comprehensive 'Goddess Academy-class starship', which can use the soon-to-be-obsolete technologies in Zhao Chen's possession to attract some talents.

Let them conduct research, teach, and train talent in the Xiaolong system.

With this comprehensive training, the Xiaolong Galaxy will become the true center of these three great empires!

The Uncrowned King!

As for how long it would take, Zhao Chen didn't know either.

But he knew this was something he had to do, otherwise, if he were gone one day, wouldn't that mean the technology of the JF-17 would stagnate?

That won't do.

Zhao Chen needs to make plans early on. If he were to pass away one day, the Xiaolong Galaxy could still use the legacy he left behind to keep the three empires in check.

"It's been almost four years, hasn't it?" Zhao Chen suddenly muttered.

Jiang Hong was taken aback, but then she understood what Zhao Chen was talking about. She replied, "It's been four years, so it's the fifth year now."

"Jiang Hong, do you think all of this feels like a dream?" Zhao Chen chuckled self-deprecatingly.

Jiang Hong thought the commander was referring to the development of all of this.

Indeed, in just five years, the Xiaolong Galaxy has transformed from a barren galaxy into one of the most dazzling new stars in the Xingyao Empire and even among the three great empires.

She, as the acting lord, and even the people she's currently contacting, are all figures of the rank of duke or marshal.

It's incredible to think about.

Now she has even more distant visions in mind. It's hard to imagine what a magnificent scene the Xiaolong Galaxy would be if this plan were realized.

"Yes, it all feels like a dream."

Several times my secretary has reminded me of the packed workload for each new day, and I feel... like this isn't real.

In the end, Jiang Hong looked at the man with a hint of resentment.

He was truly content to be a hands-off manager, entrusting her with all affairs in the Xiaolong Galaxy except for those of the Xiaolong Legion.

Anyone who didn't know better would think she was the Dragon Lord.

Actually, Jiang Hong guessed wrong.

Zhao Chen said it felt like a dream; he was reflecting on his life.

Since that dream five years ago, he has come to this interstellar era, and everything now feels like a dream to him.

"Report, Marshal Zhao Ruyue and the Empress request an audience." Just then, a voice pop-up appeared.