Chapter 2276: Years Pass in the Blink of an Eye

Is their fate unknown?

Hearing this adjective.

The city lord felt conflicted.

Indeed, their fate is uncertain.

But the one whose fate is uncertain is not your friend, but the group of people who provoked him.

Those two people are definitely dead, and the fate of others who might be involved is truly unknown.

"Cough cough cough."

Your friend should be out of danger.

He's over there.

"Please follow me." The city lord spoke to Sidon very politely.

That gentle tone was something Seton himself hadn't expected.

Seton's expression froze for a moment before he looked in the direction the city lord was pointing.

Zhao Chen was waving at him from there.

"Old Zhao!"

You're out.

Are you alright?

"They didn't do anything to you, did they?" Seton had no time to think about why the city lord had acted that way earlier.

He ran quickly toward Zhao Chen.

That very title caused the city lord and the galaxy executive to lose their composure.

Old Zhao?

How dare you call him Old Zhao?

He was, after all, the emperor of the mighty Xiaolong civilization.

You actually called him Old Zhao!

The galaxy executive and the city lord both looked at Zhao Chen with some nervousness.

But Zhao Chen didn't seem to care at all. Instead, he smiled and looked at Seton, saying, "I'm fine."

I already told you, you don't need to worry about me.

Why did you come all the way here in person?

"After all, this whole thing started because of us."

"I can't just stand by and watch you be in danger." Seton glanced at the galactic executive standing next to Zhao Chen.

He recognized the city lord, but the galactic executive was beyond his reach.

At most, I felt that the person in front of me was somewhat familiar, as if I had seen him somewhere before.

"alright.

It's getting late.

You should go back quickly.

Everything is fine on my end, and everything is going smoothly.

"I told you before, I have very strong connections." Zhao Chen patted Seton on the shoulder.

Seton finally breathed a sigh of relief: "I knew you came from the Governor's Office, but I didn't expect your connections to be so strong."

As long as nothing bad happens, that's fine.

Next time you encounter something like this, it's best to be more careful.

If I step on some kind of metal plate, I'm doomed.

Such strong connections?

The galaxy executive and the city lord, who were listening to the conversation, looked at each other in bewilderment.

He was indeed the one with the strongest connections present, but that was because he himself was powerful enough. He was the Lord of the Dragon King, the Emperor of the Dragon King. Who could have stronger connections than him?

Also, what does it mean to be more careful next time and not step on a metal plate?

In front of the Emperor Dragon, who dares to say they are invincible?

They probably don't even know how to write the word "death."

However, they could tell that the person in front of them probably didn't know the identity of this important person.

Since the Emperor of the Dragon Kings is unwilling to speak, there is naturally no need for them to say anything more.

After exchanging a few words with Seton, Zhao Chen said goodbye.

Seton left, turning back every three steps.

Zhao Chen then took Chu Xuan and the sleeping Nannan back to the starship in space via a shuttle.

It was only then that the galactic executive learned that a fleet of thirty starships was stationed in the outer region of the planet.

If the Dragon Emperor were to encounter even the slightest problem on this planet...

Then these starships would search the entire planet immediately.

After seeing off Emperor Xiaolong.

The galaxy executive and the city lord finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's find a place to grab a late-night snack?" the city lord said, shrugging at the galaxy executive officer.

His tone was relaxed now, lacking the respect he usually showed to the galactic executives.

"Um.

"Let's take advantage of this opportunity while we still have it, because we probably won't have another chance for a while." The galactic executive agreed.

The two didn't drive; instead, they went straight to a late-night restaurant next to the police station, sat down, and ordered a lot of food.

According to the restaurant owner, it would take at least ten people to finish that food.

When he saw what they had ordered, he kindly reminded them that he was worried the two of them wouldn't be able to finish it.

However, the two paid the bill first, saying that they would pack up any leftovers to take home.

The late-night snack was served quickly.

The two drank and ate heartily.

"I reckon they'll send someone to investigate tomorrow," the galactic executive sighed.

"What do you have to worry about?"

You are the galactic executive officer; this matter has little to do with you.

I'm the one who should be worried.

"That guy is one of my men." The city lord took a big gulp of wine.

"I'm lamenting my future."

I originally had a chance to report to the Governor's Office in the second half of the year.

Just a few days ago, I was thinking about what clothes I should wear when I went to report to the Governor's Palace.

Now it's all right.

There's no need to think about any of that anymore.

"I'm not even sure if I can fit into these clothes now," the galactic executive said with a wry smile.

"However, strictly speaking, you weren't very involved in this matter."

They probably won't hold you accountable too much.

"Do you have other shady dealings?" The city lord looked at the galactic executive officer with a mocking expression.

The galactic executive rolled his eyes and said, "What can I do?"

At most, I don't refuse when others invite me to dinner or drinks.

I don't refuse when someone sends me beautiful women.

If someone wants to do business, I'll share some insider information with them.

But if it's something that really crosses the line, I absolutely won't do it.

However, it's unclear how thorough the investigation will be this time.

These things of mine can be either minor or major.

Under other circumstances, people probably wouldn't even glance at it.

But now, unfortunately, we've run right into the line of fire.

"You're actually doing quite well."

I think I'm really in for a rough time.

If you're unlucky, you might have to spend two years in jail.

I used to think highly of that guy, and I had cleaned up his messes a few times before.

"Now look what's happened, my hands are covered in poop."

The city lord and the star system executive officer were like two people in the same boat, and after drinking for a while, they started to hug each other and cry.

At the same time, he cursed the damned father and son, saying that of all people, they had to get into this mess.

That's really unlucky.

The next day.

The planet then received an investigation team from the Governor's Office, which investigated and rated the officials at all levels on the planet.

The investigation mainly focuses on whether there have been any serious violations of discipline.

The three-day investigation revealed that two city lord-level officials, five deputy city lord-level officials, and more than a dozen department-level officials had committed serious disciplinary violations.

These types of incidents mainly involve cases of death and cases that affect public safety.

It's worth mentioning that the city lord of the city Zhao Chen visited was not on this list.

However, he appeared on another list of those with minor disciplinary violations.

This list contains quite a few items.

Those on this list will be punished to varying degrees.

For example, {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} if you are suspended for three months, you will be randomly assigned to work in a lower-level department during these three months. If you perform well in your work, you will return to your original position.

As for the executive officer of this planet.

His final grade was passing.

However, several minor violations were discovered.

He was eventually asked to suspend his duties for six months.

In the first month, I will be sent to a mining planet as a supervisor.

In the second month, he will be assigned to the Governor's Office as a low-level employee.

In the third month, they will be dispatched to patrol starships as crew members.

For the last three months, you will be sent to a random planet to work as a low-level staff member.

After completing this six-month period of conduct, he will be reinstated to his original position.

Such punishment is seen as somewhat severe by outsiders.

However, upon receiving news of this punishment...

The galactic executive officer, in his mansion, spun his wife around several times before stopping, his laughter of relief echoing for a long time.

This matter is now temporarily settled.

Mr. Seton believed from beginning to end that his friend, Old Zhao, was the inspector of the Governor's Office, and that this strict investigation was probably because of him.

In his subsequent work, he successfully received several promotion opportunities.

In addition, the management environment of this planet has been greatly improved compared to before, and everyone's life has improved a lot.

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One year after the war in which the Xiaolong civilization unified five star systems.

Zhao Chen looked at all the senior executives who had arrived.

"Alright, everyone's here."

Let me give you a brief explanation first.

Over the past year.

Our various departments have worked together very well.

May our various star systems develop well.

Our five star systems have already exceeded our annual production expectations.

It has reached an unprecedented 500 billion Star Coins!

Meanwhile, the first phase of construction of T3-level starship factories was completed in all five star systems.

Our annual production of T3-class interstellar warships can now reach 15,000!

"However, considering our current annual output value..."

"The actual production of T3-level interplanetary ships is estimated to be less than ten thousand," Anne added, raising her hand at this point.

The number of 15,000 ships was determined based on the standardized T3 interstellar warships.

However, in reality, there are different types of T3 starships.

Starships like the T3 Star Battleship and T3 Carrier Starship have higher construction costs and naturally occupy more production capacity.

Therefore, the final calculation shows that the construction demand for a maximum of 10,000 T3 interstellar warships can be met per year.

"Currently, our JF-17 fleet has completely phased out all T1-level interstellar warships."

T2-class interstellar warships were also incorporated into the local patrol fleets and guard units of various star systems.

Our JF-17 fleet is already a fleet based on the standard of T3-class interstellar warships.

"We currently possess three thousand T3 interstellar warships and twenty T4 interstellar warships," Marshal Chu Xuan said from the side.

In just one year, the quantity and quality of interstellar warships have improved rapidly.

This is thanks to having access to abundant galactic resources.

The Xiaolong civilization itself is a giant rocket, capable of flying very fast and very far; what it lacked before was fuel.

The four extra star systems provided them with a large amount of extra fuel.

This will allow them to develop rapidly!

Like a rocket being launched.

"And the galaxy detection equipment we launched."

There were some gains this year as well.

Of the five galaxies we currently have, we have already determined the coordinates of three galaxies.

However, we cannot yet determine whether civilizations exist within these three galaxies.

"Because we were worried about alerting them, we didn't send any starships in to investigate," Secretary Barbara said.

Zhao Chen nodded: "It's always good to be cautious."

And this is also our plan for the second year.

Let's talk about our plans for the second year.

Secretary Barbara pulled out a document and said, "First of all, within this year, we will fully upgrade the T3 starship factory within the territory of the Xiaolong civilization to the T4 level."

We also need to further increase the total economic output of the other five star systems to the standard of three trillion star coins.

This time next year.

We need to increase the number of our T4-class interstellar warships thirty times, which means we need at least six hundred T4-class interstellar warships.

In addition, there will be 30,000 T3 interstellar warships.

Only then can we truly possess a Dragon Legion fleet!

Upon hearing this...

Everyone was full of confidence.

The Xiaolong civilization seemed to have a blueprint for an empire once again.

"In addition, our technological development should also move towards the T5 technology level."

However, considering that T5-level technology requires more resources.

This needs to be considered in conjunction with our plan for the second year.

Searching for new galactic resources.

First, we need to send interstellar stealth reconnaissance ships to investigate the star systems that have already been discovered, and determine whether there is any civilization existing in these star systems.

Are there any resources available?

If civilization and resources are discovered, assess the level of danger to determine whether we should send a fleet to conquer them.

In addition, we will launch probes to even more distant places to search for more undiscovered galaxies.

During this second year, we will not initiate a war.

However, if we discover any galaxies that pose a threat to us, we will then formulate relevant combat plans.

The real war against foreign powers did not begin until the third year.

"We'll have to wait until our fleet is ready!"

After Secretary Barbara explained the development plan for the second year, everyone shared their opinions and made some additions based on that.

Zhao Chen sat there listening to the results of everyone's discussion.

He opened the page for the Trials of the Gods and glanced at how many trial civilizations remained.

Fifteen years have passed since they entered this trial of the gods.

From an indigenous civilization to the current T4 level technological civilization.

The interface for the Trials of Gods shows that there are fewer than fifty trial civilizations remaining.

This means that half of them have already been eliminated.

The probability of encountering other trial civilizations will be even higher in the future.

At the same time, we cannot rule out the possibility of encountering some formidable opponents.

"Fifteen years have passed."

I have no idea how much time has passed outside.

"How are Charlotte and Lilith doing now?" Zhao Chen couldn't help but miss the people outside.

I guess it's because I'm getting older and have reached an age where I'm more sentimental.