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Marydis hadn't expected Zhao Chen to be so direct.

This made her hesitate for a moment, then she regained her composure and began to explain her demands, using the same agreement that Zhao Chen had shown her earlier.

Then she began to say, "First of all, this is the point: our two parties will jointly establish three interstellar trading groups."

It covers types such as interstellar transportation, military production, and civilian product production.

I think that's not enough.

Increase the number from three to five.

Furthermore, the two additional companies must be interstellar transport groups, and they must be using interstellar transport ships from your Xiaolong series.

And in each of these companies, we must hold a 51% stake!

The conditions proposed by the Azure Water Fairy Queen Maritis directly hit the core of her interests.

Because the Azure Water Fairy Queen Maritis also realized that in the future market of cosmic trade, the interstellar transportation industry is the most promising.

At the same time, it is also their opportunity to enter.

While it's true that the JF-17 series military products will inevitably become bestsellers in the future, it's clear that the Holy Elf Empire is slapping itself in the face by demanding some low-level military technology from the JF-17 Interstellar Empire.

If you want T6 or near-T7 level starship technology, that's understandable, but the question is, are they willing to give it to you?

If the request is for T5 or lower level technology, even if the Dragon Star Empire is willing to provide it.

They wouldn't directly accept the face of the several Elf Kings of the Holy Elf Empire!

What does "directly asking" mean? It means that they consider themselves weaker than the Dragon Star Empire and need the Dragon Star Empire to give them handouts.

The Holy Elf Empire, which has always been very proud, would never do such a thing.

Queen Maritis, the Water Fairy, was well aware of this, so she did not make this request.

Furthermore, there is a basis for increasing the number from three to five.

This was likely done so that each Elf King could control one of the families under their command, thus preventing internal conflicts arising from conflicting interests during the cooperation.

If the issue is with the Dragon Star Empire Legion, then we can still discuss it.

However, internal problems can sometimes be much more complicated to handle.

This was the idea of ​​Maritis, the Queen of the Azure Waters.

Zhao Chen looked thoughtful, as if he was hesitating.

Zhao Chen then shook his head and said, "The number of companies can be increased to five."

However, a 51% equity stake is not acceptable.

We provided the technology and distribution channels, yet we only have a small market share. Do you think this is appropriate?

With a 51% equity stake, these five groups will all be under the control of the Holy Elf Empire. If it were any other interstellar civilization, this would be a different story.

Zhao Chen might accept it, but he might not be able to accept the Holy Elf Empire.

The biggest reason is the way the high elves behave, their arrogant nature. If it weren't for their status as high elves and the existence of the Holy Elf Empire behind them, they would be even more arrogant.

With their attitude, they'd have been beaten up countless times outside.

"In that case, as long as the three companies account for 51%..."

Zhao Chen and the Azure Water Elf Queen Marytis began a fierce competition for control of these five interstellar trading groups.

However, it was quickly finalized.

These five joint ventures between the Dragon Empire and the Holy Elf Empire all require the use of Dragon Empire technology.

The Dragon Star Empire only needs to be responsible for the technology aspect, while the Holy Elf Empire will bear all the financial burden.

Regarding the shareholding ratio, it will be split 50/50, but the group will be controlled by three people with clear division of labor: one will be responsible for the group's internal operations, one for finance, and one for external sales and trade.

The internal operations can be arranged by the Holy Elf Empire.

Foreign sales and trade must be arranged by the Dragon Star Empire.

As for the financial aspects, arrangements can be made according to the situation at that time.

Why is it that Zhao Chen is willing to let go of the finance department?

Because collaborating with different people presents different challenges.

For example, cooperating with these people from the Holy Elf Empire, who consider themselves superior and of noble status.

Therefore, they are not good at interacting with people and building relationships.

However, because of the constraints imposed by their principles, they tend to be relatively clean in managing finances.

Because they don't want these things to negatively impact their reputation.

These high elves have always placed great importance on their reputation.

However, the annual revenue report must be submitted to the Dragon Star Empire for inspection. If any problems are found, the Dragon Star Empire has the right to intervene in management affairs and demand the replacement of management personnel.

This means that both parties have reached an agreement.

On the one hand, nominally these five groups all appear to be under the control of the Holy Elf Empire, which gives the Holy Elf Empire face.

However, the funds for purchasing those interstellar transport ships, as well as the related construction costs, were all borne by the Holy Elf Empire.

Although the procurement cost was discounted, it was still a considerable profit for the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

This allowed the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire to sell a batch of interstellar transport ships and also acquire the profit-sharing rights of five interstellar enterprises.

This brought Zhao Chen enormous benefits!

Zhao Chen understood one principle very well: if you want someone to cooperate with you, you must ensure that they benefit from it.

Or it could be to make the other party believe that they have gained an advantage.

Otherwise, unless you use force to coerce others, why would they cooperate with you?

Therefore, Zhao Chen, Li Yaqi, and the others had already planned out the bargaining chips they would offer to the Holy Elf Empire.

What the Azure Water Elf Queen Marytis wants now is simply the bargaining chip that Zhao Chen had already prepared.

If these bargaining chips can persuade the Holy Elf Empire, then it is entirely within the acceptable range for Zhao Chen and the others.

This is the kind of cooperation that everyone is willing to accept, and it's also the kind of cooperative relationship that can be solidified.

"So, are you satisfied now?"

Our people have calculated that just by agreeing to join this Universal Trade Alliance, your economic gains could increase by an average of 10% annually over the next ten years.

"As far as I know, the economic growth rate of the Holy Elf Empire has fallen below 1% in the past decade." Zhao Chen smiled as he looked at the Azure Water Elf Queen Maritis and the other Elf Kings.

Even before arriving, Minister Li Yaqi and others had already collected and investigated information about the Holy Elf Empire.

Since the Azure Water Fairy Queen Maritis was in charge of this matter, she was the one who negotiated with Zhao Chen.

The other Elf Kings were simply waiting for the outcome of negotiations.

The Azure Water Fairy Queen, Maritis, remained silent for a moment before looking at the others.

Because in her mind, this was already the most benefit the Dragon Star Empire could offer.

Moreover, from her own perspective, she supports participating in this cosmic trade alliance.

From the perspective of interstellar trade, the Holy Elf Empire has never had a smooth development.

Its own internal economic and trade activities have reached a bottleneck, and if it wants to break through, it can only seek external help.

However, if you want to develop external trade markets, negotiating with each one individually is very time-consuming.

In contrast, the Dragon Star Empire directly establishes a multi-universe alliance and binds them together in a space trade alliance.

To provide everyone with a platform where they can sell and buy what they want.

Isn't that wonderful?

Furthermore, the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire has a unique advantage: they can build cosmic stargates and interstellar transport ships at low cost.

Furthermore, it possesses advanced technological product skills.

It is precisely because of these trump cards that the Dragon Star Empire is qualified to establish this cosmic trade alliance.

If it were any other power, even the Holy Elf Empire, it might not be qualified.

Only the Dragon Star Empire at this moment has the qualifications and ability to do so.

Furthermore, Queen Maritis of the Azure Waters could see that even if their Holy Elf Empire did not get involved...

The Dragon Star Empire will inevitably continue to do this, only it will be more difficult.

But they will still succeed, and by then they will have developed rapidly.

They stopped in their tracks.

It's even possible that the establishment of this cosmic trade alliance could shut out their Holy Elf Empire.

At that time, the Holy Elf Empire's foreign trade, and even its domestic trade, may shrink.

While other countries may experience rapid development over the next ten, twenty, thirty, or even fifty years, the Holy Elf Empire may actually regress.

Therefore, in reality, the Holy Elf Empire only had two paths to choose from.

You either join the plan or choose to prevent its implementation.

If it is the latter, it would undoubtedly be a declaration that one has stood on the opposite side of the Dragon Star Empire.

It's important to understand that the current Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is standing on a precipice, on a narrow bridge, with no way out.

At this moment, anyone who stands against the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is forcing the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire to fight them to the death.

Even the Holy Elf Empire, which was once an ally, is an example.

The Elf Kings had no doubt about this.

It's even possible that Emperor Zhao Chen of the Dragon Clan might disregard the oath-based duel that follows and initiate a battle against the Holy Elf Empire before that.

This is something none of the Elf Kings wanted to see.

In their hearts, although they had not directly intervened in the battles between the Dragon Star Empire and the Devouring Civilization on several occasions before.

But in their hearts, they still stood on the side of the Dragon Star Empire.

In fact, they would prefer to keep things as they are.

The Dragon Star Empire can drag and devour civilizations, and even the order behind them.

Then they have absolutely nothing to worry about.

These past few years have actually been the most peaceful years for their Holy Elf Empire, allowing them to remain completely detached and observe from the sidelines.

Therefore, they naturally do not want to break ties with the Dragon Star Empire.

Therefore, they actually only have one path to choose from.

All they can do is fight for the benefits they can gain along this path!

"Since Marydis has reached an agreement, I have no objections."

"Does anyone have any objections?" King Gustav of the Radiant Elf King stepped forward and spoke.

This was the first time he had spoken to Emperor Xiaolong, and it also meant that he had not broken his promise when he first met Zhao Chen.

Now that the Radiant Elf King Gustav had spoken, almost everyone else's attention fell on the Kaguya Elf King.

Because most of the people present knew very well that only the Elf King Kaguya might object at this moment.

After all, there are five Elf Kings.

The Flame Elf King undoubtedly stands unconditionally on the side of the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

The Radiant Elf King must have discussed this with the Dragon Emperor beforehand, which is why he took the initiative to speak up for Zhao Chen.

The Azure Water Elf King also reached an agreement with Zhao Chen.

The Emerald Elf King naturally had no objections.

So only Kaguya the Elf King remained.

Although, according to their original rules, even if the Elf King Kaguya stood up to object in the end.

Even if only one Elf King objects, the proposal will still be passed.

However, Zhao Chen still hoped that his proposal would be unanimously approved within the Holy Elf Empire.

Because if the Elf King Kaguya only superficially agrees to this matter...

He could very well show his attitude in the subsequent affairs related to this intergalactic trade alliance.

It doesn't necessarily have to be a direct obstruction, but any negligence in certain aspects could potentially harm the interests of the Space Trade Alliance.

Given the Holy Elf Empire's unique status, Zhao Chen naturally hoped to gain its full support.

Only in this way can this cosmic trade alliance grow rapidly after its establishment.

Only the Dragon Star Empire can gain more benefits from this.

The current situation of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is like that of a person who is thirsty and hungry in the desert.

He not only needs water and food to save his life now, but he also ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) needs more water and food to get out of this desert.

So even if it's just a tiny bit more, he'll try every possible way to get it.

Let's get back to the main topic.

Everyone is now waiting for the next words from the Elf King Kaguya.

"Does the Elf King Kaguya still have any questions?"

"If there are any problems, we can talk about them now," Zhao Chen said with a smile.

"You should know that my attitude is no longer important now."

"Your proposal will definitely pass," the Elf King Kaguya said coldly.

Zhao Chen shook his head and said sincerely, "I know my proposal will be approved."

But I still hope to have the support of all of you.

Instead of joining the alliance out of desperation, what is the point of such an alliance?

If everyone's hearts aren't in it, then cooperation will actually be more difficult.

Upon hearing Zhao Chen's words, the Kaguya Elf King spoke in a deep voice: "Your plan is sound and can also bring considerable benefits to our Holy Elf Empire."

However, this will also allow the Dragon Star Empire to continue to grow stronger.

I don't know if what we're doing is like raising a tiger that will eventually harm us.

The words spoken by the Elf King Kaguya were very direct.

They directly compared Zhao Chen's Xiaolong Interstellar Empire to this 'tiger'.

Throughout all the Elf Kings, the Kaguya Elf King has never hidden her hostility towards the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

Zhao Chen said directly, "I know what you're worried about."

I know that nothing I say can dispel your doubts.

I'll talk about this from another perspective.

Even if the Holy Elf Empire doesn't get involved, does that mean our Dragon Star Empire can't complete this task?

You should know this very well.

Therefore, you should definitely join this plan.

Only in this way can your strength improve along with ours, right?

After hearing what Zhao Chen said, the Fairy King Kaguya remained silent for a long time.

Zhao Chen remained silent, sitting there calmly.

In fact, the initiative was already in his hands the moment he persuaded the Radiant Elf King.

Finally, the Elf King Kaguya spoke, "Alright, I can agree."

Zhao Chen clapped his hands, then spread his hands and looked at everyone with a smile, saying, "Since everyone here has no objections, shall we proceed with the final procedures?"

The final step, naturally, is the High Elf Council outside.

With the five Elf Kings present fully agreeing, the high elves of the High Council outside were essentially just going through the motions.

The Radiant Elf King looked around and, seeing that no one had any objections, said, "Since no one has any objections, let's move on to the next step."

Then, the light screen opened.

The light barrier that had separated the five Elf Kings and the High Elf Councilors outside disappeared, and the scene returned to normal.

The high elven councilors present all turned their attention to the elven kings.

Their gazes shifted constantly, trying to discern from the eyes of the Elf King they relied on how they should proceed.

Because they didn't know the attitudes of the Elf Kings, the audience was very quiet at this moment.

"Now let's vote on this proposal. Those who agree, please raise your hands." The Radiant Elf King said, and then raised his hands.

He was the first to raise his hand, and it's unclear whether he wanted to curry favor with Emperor Xiaolong and show that he was firmly on his side.

Or was he trying to tell the high elf councilors present that he had agreed to the plan and that they could decide what to do with it?

The other Elf Kings also raised their hands.

Seeing that all five Elf Kings raised their hands in agreement, the high-ranking elven councilors present were somewhat surprised and taken aback.

They didn't expect that in just over ten minutes...

The Elf Kings all agreed to the proposal.

They were curious about what the Dragon Emperor and the Elf Kings had discussed during those ten minutes.

It's worth noting that even the Fairy King Kaguya raised her hand without hesitation.

Prior to this, the Elf King Kaguya had always been quite resistant to the Wyvern Interstellar Empire.

This shows that they have no intention of rejecting this proposal.

Given this, even if these high elf councilors are still puzzled, they at least need to make their stance clear now.

As for our attitude, need I say more?

Because the five Elf Kings raised their hands in agreement, the high-ranking elven councilors present had virtually no objections.

Furthermore, since most people agree with the proposal, there is naturally no reason to reject it.

The high elf councilors all raised their hands.

It passed by almost unanimous vote.

King Gustav of the Radiant Elfs stood up, looked around, and then said, "Since most people agree, I hereby declare this proposal passed."

We will then assign a department to handle this matter.

The head of this department is the Azure Water Elf King.

The Azure Water Elf King can freely mobilize relevant personnel from various departments to carry out subsequent cooperation plans with the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

And this Universal Trade Alliance plan.

Everyone must cooperate and there must be no negligence; otherwise, it would be going against the will of the five Elf Kings and the High Council.

In this way, Zhao Chen's first step in visiting the Holy Elf Empire can be considered complete.

This will be a great step for the Cosmic Trade Alliance of the Dragon Star Empire.

Zhao Chen and his group stayed here for two more days.

The past two days have mainly been spent with Li Yaqi and others signing relevant cooperation agreements with the people from the Azure Water Elf Queen Marytis's side.

Since a cooperative relationship is to be established, the content of the agreement is very important, especially since this is a trade transaction involving known civilizations in the universe.

This will be a very large market, so every single clause is crucial.

This took two days in total.

It was finally completed under the watchful eyes of Zhao Chen and the five Elf Kings.

According to the agreement, the established cosmic trade alliance will be divided into three types of participants: leaders, participants, and peripherals.

These three elements, as their names suggest, represent the importance of the interstellar civilizations and universes that join this alliance.

The leader is the one with the highest status, considered one of the founders of this alliance.

The Holy Elf Empire naturally holds this position, and to some extent, it is on par with the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire in this cosmic trade alliance.

Whether that's actually the case or not is irrelevant.

The Holy Elf Empire is more concerned with a title than anything else.

It is worth mentioning that one of the main players in this is quite unique: the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group!

Before this, even Huaya Lanlan hadn't expected that she could achieve such a status and position in this Universal Trade Alliance.

This is not simply a matter of status or identity.

Once this interstellar trade alliance is established, their White Orchid Interstellar Trade Group will develop like a rocket taking off.

Their wealth and power may even surpass that of an interstellar civilization empire!

And all of this was naturally arranged by Emperor Xiaolong.

This shows that they genuinely want to give Bailan Interstellar Trading Group another boost.

The Hanaya and Lanlan sisters were deeply moved by this.

The participants are interstellar civilizations that are involved in this interstellar trade to some extent.

The difference between them and outsiders lies in the scale of their participation.

Those on the periphery might be people who want to join, but whose overall strength is only equivalent to that of a star lord or a small star kingdom.

From then on, the Holy Elf Empire stood on Zhao Chen's side in this cosmic trade alliance.