A large starport on the border of the Chuhe Starfield.

Because a major battle has just ended, a large number of interstellar warships are here waiting for repairs or resupply.

There were even traffic jams.

But amidst this congestion, one shipping lane remained unobstructed, and all the interstellar warships sailing on this lane bore the same fleet crest.

JF-17 Fleet Emblem!

The performance of the JF-17 Legion in the previous decisive battle was truly astonishing, especially the feat of bombarding the ground with a million interstellar missiles.

This made people remember the existence of this firepower maniac.

Chu Changhe also reserved some channels and docks in this nearest starport specifically for the use of the Xiaolong Legion's interstellar warships.

In fact, the interstellar supply ships and T3 Furnace-class heavy interstellar industrial ships that Zhao Chen himself brought could undertake some maintenance tasks.

However, since they have offered their kindness, there is no reason to refuse.

Meanwhile, in this starport, the victors of this battle are having a face-to-face gathering.

In a quiet room, a group of people were sitting together.

Chu Changhe and Chu Xuan.

Qin Xiaolei and Zhao Ruyue.

Zhao Chen, Lilith.

They are currently the leaders and representatives of the Chu Family Legion, the Imperial Princess Fleet Group, and the Wraith Dragon Legion.

"I never expected that Qin Ming was ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) still alive!" Qin Xiaolei said indignantly.

Chu Xuan said, "According to the information we received, when they finally shook off the pursuing fleet of the Dragon Legion and were preparing to use warp speed to return to the Swan Starport in the Central Star Region of Starshine."

Qin Ming suddenly made a decision to take three hundred elite interstellar warships and take an alternative route, which took several more days to return to the capital planet.

That's why he didn't show up at our ambush site.

The intelligence network of the Falcon Dragon Legion also confirmed this news.

Zhao Chen could only sigh that Qin Ming was incredibly lucky to have escaped death at this critical moment.

"In any case, from the current perspective, we have taken the initiative in this civil war."

Having gone through this decisive battle.

The six fleet groups assembled by the princes' faction.

Among them, the First Main Fleet Group of the Northern Expedition, the Second Main Fleet Group of the Northern Expedition, and the Azure Interstellar Main Fleet Group were completely annihilated by us!

The commanders of these three fleet groups, all five-star marshals Huang Zhixiong, Cao Jianye, and Lei Dachuan, were all killed.

In addition, the Royal Starfleet and the Princes' Allied Starfleet suffered severe damage. Apart from a small number of less than three thousand starships escaping, the remaining starships were annihilated in our subsequent ambush.

Apart from these, only the Yan Prince's interstellar main fleet group was spared from destruction due to its geographical location at the time.

They also recently returned safely to the Central Starfield of Starshine.

In this battle, the Princes suffered direct losses of over 250,000 interstellar warships.

Even if the princes urgently assemble a fleet, it would be impossible to gather such a massive interstellar legion in just a few months.

Once our combat supplies are replenished, we can directly conquer the Starry Central Star Region in the next phase.

"At that time, the other star regions will definitely turn against us!" Chu Changhe analyzed.

Zhao Chen nodded. What Old Master Chu had analyzed was exactly what he had thought: "This is also why Qin Ming chose to declare himself emperor at this particular time."

This is his only chance to turn things around. By claiming the title of emperor, he can mobilize more resources and forcibly requisition interstellar warships from various star systems for his use.

According to the intelligence we have so far, if given enough time, he might be able to build another interstellar army of 300,000 interstellar warships.

Of course, this is assuming everything goes smoothly for Qin Ming.

Whether things go smoothly or not, we'll have to ask Zhao Chen if he agrees.

At this moment, Chu Changhe, Zhao Ruyue, and the others all looked at Zhao Chen.

Because both sides have basically exhausted their strategic resources.

There's no need to elaborate on the Imperial Princess Fleet; the strategic materials they used were obtained through loan agreements signed between Qin Xiaolei and Zhao Chen.

The Chu family's army also found it difficult to allocate enough strategic resources to supply the fleet for the next wave of offensive.

Although the princes have suffered heavy losses, the Central Star Region of Starshine is still the central star region of the Starshine Empire. Without sufficient strategic resources for a strong attack, they will suffer heavy losses!

Therefore, it all depends on Zhao Chen, this wealthy man.

Zhao Chen felt the gazes of the crowd, never expecting that one day he would be regarded as a very wealthy man.

"How much strategic resources do both of you need to support the next phase of military operations?" Zhao Chen asked directly.

Qin Xiaolei looked at Zhao Ruyue, who was in charge of all the data for her Imperial Princess Fleet.

Zhao Ruyue quickly replied, "According to our calculations, if it is a military operation against the central star region of Xingyao."

The military operation of the Imperial Princess Fleet, comprising 120,000 interstellar warships, would require at least 50 billion star coins!

Chu Xuan then added, "We also need 50 billion star coins."

Zhao Chen had already asked Lilith about his family's situation before he came.

The development of the five resource star regions outside is progressing smoothly, and in about another month, they will be able to meet the maximum mining needs.

That means a monthly mining volume of 500 billion Star Coins!

Therefore, supplying the military expenses of these two companies is not too difficult.

"By the end of January, I will supply each of you with 50 billion star coins of strategic resources; in addition, I will also prepare the authority to mobilize 50 billion star coins of strategic resources for each of your fleet groups."

"To guard against the risk that the war might escalate or be prolonged." Zhao Chen said.

This surprised all four people on the other side.

This is a whopping 200 billion Star Coins!

They considered that the Xiaolong Legion was very wealthy, especially after learning that Zhao Chen was the behind-the-scenes boss of the Beiyan Group. Given the Beiyan Group's earning power, Zhao Chen must have a considerable amount of personal wealth.

Therefore, allocating 30 billion star coins in strategic resources to each of their fleets should not be a problem.

But to their surprise, Zhao Chen gave them more than they had expected.

"Don't misunderstand, these are all issued in the form of loans, just like before, and they need to be repaid." Zhao Chen tapped his fingers on the table.

Qin Xiaolei rolled her eyes. Sometimes she really didn't know if Zhao Chen was a loyal subject or what.

But this amount of money is nothing; as long as I can get revenge and take back everything she has.

Sooner or later, they will be able to repay Zhao Chen for all of this.

Chu Changhe didn't care at all; what if he wanted to settle accounts later?

Hehehe, go tell your granddaughter.

Thinking of this, Chu Changhe looked at himself, Chu Xuan, and then at Zhao Chen, feeling even more that his original arrangement had definitely been a win.

Who says Chu Changhe is just a genius at fighting? He's also incredibly skilled at making money and investing!

See this? It's our grandson-in-law!

It's a gold mine!

Old Chu discovered it!

Tell me, aren't you envious?

"Little Zhao, tell me a secret. How much resource do you actually mine in those five star regions each month?" Chu Changhe put aside his ulterior motives and looked at Zhao Chen curiously.

Zhao Chen's generosity suggests he's not solely reliant on the Beiyan Group.

The most likely scenario is the development of those five resource star systems outside.

"It's not much money, just a few hundred billion star coins a month."

"These are all the savings I've painstakingly accumulated, and I'll have to pay them back someday!" Zhao Chen looked pitiful, like a good man who was careful with his money.

Lilith, who was standing next to her, almost burst out laughing.

The numbers the commander mentioned weren't far off, except for the missing '0'.