Chapter 1766: Post-War Reward
To be honest, the pressure these past few months has been immense.
Not only the commanders and marshals on the front lines, but also Zhao Chen, the Emperor of the Dragon, were under tremendous pressure.
At this moment, another video window popped up.
It popped up directly, indicating that I did not have authorization.
In the Dragon Star Empire, only two people have this right.
"I'm back."
A familiar voice came from inside.
Zhao Chen opened his eyes and looked at Lilith, the secretary, opposite him.
"It's been a few months since we last saw you, and you seem to have aged several years," Zhao Chen joked.
Lilith rolled her eyes at Zhao Chen.
No woman likes being told she looks old.
Zhao Chen's smile suddenly vanished, replaced by a look of heartache in his eyes.
He began by saying, "Lilith."
Thank you for taking care of things at home these past few months.
A very simple sentence.
This made Lilith, the highest secretary of the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire, feel as if her very heart had been touched.
Sometimes, no special ceremony, grand occasion, or precious gift is needed.
It was just one sentence.
That alone is enough to make one feel that their efforts during this period have been worthwhile.
“You and Charlotte have had a tough time on the battlefield of the sworn duel,” Secretary Lilith said softly. “I’m just here in the rear, not on the battlefield, so what’s so tough about it?”
Zhao Chen said, "If it weren't for you holding down the fort at the rear..."
This war, which we vowed to fight, could not possibly proceed so smoothly.
If it weren't for ensuring the smooth flow of logistical supplies...
The outcome of this vowed duel could be drastically different.
Charlotte told me to express my gratitude to you as soon as I got back.
You are the greatest hero of this war!
Hearing these words, the weariness on Secretary Lilith's face dissipated somewhat.
Lilith stopped Zhao Chen from continuing with those kinds of words. She straightened her expression and said seriously, "The most important thing right now is to clean up this mess."
What's the situation on the Zaun battlefield in the shattered universe right now?
Zhao Chen replied, "Everything is going very smoothly in Zaun of the Shattered Universe."
However, it's just a matter of finishing up afterwards.
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine has successfully submitted to us.
After she was resurrected and returned to the shattered universe of Zaun, she began cooperating with our actions.
Integrate her remaining legion fleet and resources.
It is expected that she will soon be preparing to return to the Devouring Civilization Universe to begin her struggle against the other three cosmic civilizations.
With her current remaining military strength, it would be very difficult to drive away those three civilizations.
But it can last for a while.
We need to end our battle with the conqueror civilization within this timeframe.
And after our legion's fleet has had a period of rest and reorganization, we will set sail for the Devouring Civilization universe and end the battle there!
Secretary Lilith nodded; now everything could proceed smoothly.
"The best-case scenario right now is that the remaining legion fleets of the Conqueror Civilization can retreat immediately if they see that the situation is not good."
That would greatly reduce our time.
The worst-case scenario, of course, is that the conqueror civilization sends a reinforcement fleet over.
"We don't know when this war will end."
Lilith, the secretary, remained silent.
She knew that these were the best and worst possible scenarios at the moment.
"No matter what the situation, what we need to do will never change," Zhao Chen said in a deep voice.
Secretary Lilith nodded and said, "I will make the arrangements as soon as possible."
To ensure that subsequent battlefield resource replenishment can proceed smoothly.
In addition, arrangements have already been made in various regions of our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
This will give our fleet a chance to rest after a battle.
Take a good breath and prepare for the next phase of the battle!
Hearing how well Lilith's secretary had arranged things, Zhao Chen felt much more at ease.
When ending a communication.
Secretary Lilith added a reminder: "You would be best to meet with the commanders of the various forces that led the troops to support the Flower Fairy Federation tribes in the space battlefield."
Their legion fleet fought to the last moment for the Fairy Federation Tribe universe in this battle, with not a single interstellar warship withdrawing.
They made great sacrifices for this.
Zhao Chen nodded: "I was originally planning to summon them in a little while."
They're still considering what kind of reward to bestow.
Upon hearing this, Lilith's secretary immediately sent over several documents.
Zhao Chen glanced at them and realized that these documents were actually the reward arrangements for these forces, and they were divided into several different plans for Zhao Chen to choose from.
Zhao Chen flipped through them and selected the most suitable one, saying, "This one will do."
“Then I’ll make the arrangements here as well.” Secretary Lilith nodded and noted down the plan chosen by the Dragon Emperor.
The video call has ended.
Having such a thoughtful secretary by your side.
Everything can be considered in advance.
It truly made Zhao Chen feel incredibly relaxed.
If it weren't for Lilith, Zhao Chen would probably have felt immense torment and pain sitting in the position of the Dragon Emperor for even a day.
Let's get back to the main topic.
After resting for a while, Zhao Chen gave orders that he would be meeting with several commanders who were leading troops to support the Flower Fairy Federation's universe aboard the Dragon Emperor interstellar command ship.
Upon receiving the summons, the various factions naturally boarded the shuttle and hurriedly arrived at the Dragon Emperor interstellar command ship.
The meeting will not take place in a conference hall, banquet hall, or similar setting.
Instead, it was directly on the bridge of the Dragon Emperor interstellar command ship.
Those familiar with the Dragon Emperor series know this.
The people summoned in a banquet hall are all outsiders.
Only people you truly trust, people who are important to you, will meet in such a place.
"Greetings, Your Majesty Emperor Xiaolong!" The group bowed to Emperor Xiaolong.
Among them were even commanders from the Flame Elf and Kaguya Elf races.
Although they are not part of the Dragon Star Empire.
However, given the Emperor of the Dragon King's extraordinary status, they naturally wouldn't refuse his summons.
"You are all heroes in this battle to defend the universe of the Flower Fairy Federation tribes."
On behalf of the local inhabitants of the Flower Fairy Federation Tribal Universe.
There's also the JF-17 Interstellar Empire.
"Thank you all!" Zhao Chen stood up and gave everyone a military salute.
"Your Majesty, I dare not accept such praise; this is all we should do!"
"As your subjects, we should naturally obey your orders."
"All of this is for the greater good. It is only right and proper for us to fight for the greater good!"
Marshal Chu Changhe stood there silently, listening to the flattering words around him.
He thought to himself that it was all hypocrisy.
He is not the kind of person who likes to be hypocritical.
Since we're expressing our gratitude, something practical is the most appropriate thing to do.
He looked at Zhao Chen with a mocking gaze.
Zhao Chen naturally felt the old man's gaze as well.
He then added, "Merit is merit."
Those who have made contributions should naturally be rewarded; otherwise, wouldn't that discourage everyone?
Now I will announce the series of rewards for responding to this call to action and participating in the defense of the Flower Fairy Federation Tribe Universe.
First of all, regardless of whether they are soldiers of the Dragon Star Empire or not, anyone involved in this war...
All those who sacrificed themselves in the fight to surround the Flower Fairy Federation Tribal Universe.
They can all enjoy the same compensation as the casualties of soldiers of the Xiaolong Star Empire.
Their immediate family members can enjoy two rights.
You can obtain household registration in the Xiaolong Star Region, you can migrate to the Xiaolong Star Region, and we can meet all your housing and living needs!
If you are unwilling to leave your hometown, we can also provide assistance to your immediate family members in their local area.
The children of the victims can directly attend schools and find employment under the JF-17 program.
Those without housing can be provided with housing.
For the wounded and combat personnel, each will receive triple the bounty, paid by the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire in the form of Xiaolong consumer vouchers.
The Xiaolong Consumption Voucher is a consumption card issued by the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire that can be directly deducted from cash.
Many of the trading companies under the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire now have operations not only in the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, but also in other universes.
So this is a real benefit.
For the Dragon Star Empire, this means minimizing costs and boosting consumption.
It's a win-win solution.
After explaining the rewards to the subordinates, the next step is naturally to address the leadership.
Some people had eager looks in their eyes.
I don't like good things happening.
That's an idiot.