This attitude from the Supreme Secretary Burns.

President Yi Dawei smiled slightly, but instead of getting straight to the point, he asked in return, "It seems that Secretary-General is not very interested in our Xiaolong Industrial Interstellar Investment Bank's project."

Burns, the Supreme Secretary, said with a slight smile, "That's not how it works."

We have always held the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire in high esteem.

We are naturally willing to support these four interstellar investment banks launched by the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

Before you even arrived, we had already decided to invest one hundred trillion star coins in these four investment banks of the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire Legion.

President Yi Dawei smiled and said, "Then, I wonder if you are interested in the projects we are investing in?"

Burns, the chief secretary, felt helpless. It seemed that the other party was determined to sign several projects this time.

If other interstellar civilizations had this attitude, he would have said goodbye and left long ago.

But they represent the Dragon Star Empire, which is not to be trifled with.

It seems we can only cut a small piece of the flesh.

"Of course I'm interested in that."

However, although our Burns Interstellar Civilization is not as powerful as the Dragon Interstellar Empire, it is still a well-established T5-level interstellar civilization, and there are really not many places where we need to invest.

But since you, the bank manager, have come in person, I will naturally give you face.

Here's the thing: we have a development project called ZN901, which is to build a T4-level old product dismantling factory. We're short a bit of funding, around 30 billion Star Coins.

"I'll have the relevant person in charge come and discuss this with you." The Supreme Secretary Burns clearly assumed that the other party, the president of the Dragon Star Empire, was there to take advantage of him.

They simply offer a small project, hoping to satisfy the other party.

President Yi Dawei saw through the other party's thoughts. His expression remained unchanged, and he continued with a slight smile, "Secretary-General, we are not after such a small project."

We are quite interested in your country's recent development plan for the Wilcotes system.

I heard President Yi Dawei mention this project.

Burns's chief secretary looked displeased and stood up abruptly: "Mr. President, I just remembered that I have some matters to attend to. Our Consul will be seeing me in half an hour."

I apologize that I cannot stay with you here any longer. I will arrange for my deputy to continue the discussions with you.

I'll take my leave now.

After saying this, the senior secretary of the Burns Society prepared to leave.

His eyes showed displeasure.

He thought to himself: Your Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is indeed very strong, but you can't ride on other people's heads and piss on them.

If you want some benefits, fine, I'll give you a few good investment projects, consider it protection money.

The Wilcox Galaxy Development Project is one of the top five most important development projects for the Burns interstellar civilization over the next decade.

The Burns interstellar civilization alone invested a staggering 90 quadrillion star coins throughout the entire cycle.

Most importantly, it offers extremely high returns and a very short payback period!

According to their statistics department, each phase can recoup its costs in just one year after completion!

The entire investment cycle is ten years, but because the plans for each period are carried out simultaneously, it will take at most until the fifteenth year to fully recoup the investment.

In the future, the revenue generated by this project could potentially reach one-tenth of the annual revenue of the Burns interstellar civilization.

Preliminary estimates put the annual output value at around ten quadrillion Star Dollars!

In this area, they do not lack funds or technology.

At this point, the Dragon Star Empire came along wanting to invest, which was basically like wanting to pick up the pieces already laid out.

How could they possibly agree to that?

Even at the risk of angering the president of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

At worst, we can give them some small projects later.

In short, this project is simply out of the question...

"Your Excellency Secretary-General, you might as well listen to my cooperation plan first."

As far as I know, the Wilcotes Galaxy development project is in the preparation stage. Your staff has conducted five years of investigation and analysis on the Wilcotes Galaxy, followed by another three years to formulate relevant preliminary plans.

It took two years to finally pass through the upper echelons of your civilization.

The actual construction plan only began three months ago.

The Wilcotes system is a resource-rich system that you have only recently discovered. It was originally a dangerous zone with constant cosmic disasters, and interstellar warships below the T5 level dared not enter it.

It wasn't until ten years ago that your scientists and observers discovered that the intensity of the cosmic catastrophe in the Wilcotes galaxy was rapidly decreasing, and that a large amount of mineral resources had been discovered within it.

Although these mineral resources are difficult to mine, their reserves are astonishing.

From then on, you had the relevant mining plans.

Currently, your plan only requires the use of a large amount of T4 technology and a small amount of T5 technology to execute.

After completion, it will increase the annual output of your Burns interstellar civilization by ten quadrillion star coins.

You should know that the annual output of your Burns Interstellar Civilization is only one trillion star coins (ten trillion star coins), which directly increases the output by 10%.

I think it can be considered a major project.

If I had such a ready-made and mature large project, and someone wanted to take a slice of the pie, I wouldn't be willing.

But what if the person who comes can make this cake even bigger?

For example, the annual output value reaches 50 trillion Star Coins.

When the figure of 50 quadrillion Star Coins is realized.

The Secretary General of Burns stopped at the door and turned around to look at President Yi Dawei with suspicion.

President Yi Dawei pointed to the empty seat opposite him: "Secretary-General, may we sit down and continue our discussion?"

Burns, the Supreme Secretary, returned and sat down again.

Are you serious?

"Has the governor been neglected?"

“It’s nothing. I just suddenly realized that the matter with the governor isn’t urgent, so I told him to wait a little longer.”

"Let's talk about the 50 trillion Star Coins first." Secretary General Burns stared at President Yi Dawei across from him, his eyes gleaming.

President Yi Dawei smiled slightly as he opened a document. This document was the source of his confidence in securing the cooperation agreement with Burns Interstellar Civilization during his visit.

Before going into details about this matter.

I apologize in advance. Some of the information may be confidential to you, but we obtained it by chance.

"I hope you will understand," said President Yi Dawei.

Burns, the Supreme Secretary, waved his hand dismissively: "That's not important. Let's talk about the 50 quadrillion star coins first."

It is perfectly normal for different interstellar civilizations to place intelligence agents among themselves.

Therefore, he didn't care at all about the fact that the Dragon Star Empire had access to some information about this development plan.

Oh, right.

The matter we are discussing now involves some classified information.

So even if we don't reach an agreement later, we can't..."

Before President Yi Dawei could finish speaking...

Burns, the top secretary, simply raised his hand and opened an interface.

After he lightly touched it with his finger, he could clearly feel some subtle changes in the private room.

"From now on, this private room is completely shielded, with no communication network signals connecting it to the outside world."

I can also guarantee that I will not disclose anything we are discussing right now.

"Can we talk about the 50 quadrillion star coins now?!" The last words of Secretary General Burns were almost spat out through gritted teeth.

President Yi had no doubt that if he delayed any longer, the top secretary of Burns would jump in front of him, grab him by the neck, and roar at him.

"Cough cough cough."

Regarding the 50 quadrillion Star Coins of revenue I mentioned.

It's actually very simple.

That is to upgrade all the technologies required for the Wilcotes Galaxy development project.

Previously, you planned to use T4 and some T5 level technologies.

This can indeed guarantee the success of this development plan.

However, it is impossible to fully utilize the resource development efficiency of the Wilcotes system.

This plan was drafted by engineers from our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

It uses exclusively T5 technology, along with some T6-level technology.

That would increase the annual output value from ten quadrillion star coins to fifty quadrillion star coins!

As he spoke, the document that President Yi Dawei had shown him was already open.

This contains the relevant construction plan, which is not very detailed, but Secretary General Burns, who has been paying close attention to the Wilcotes system development plan in recent years, already knows it by heart.

So even with this simple plan in front of him, the blueprint for it immediately came to mind the moment he saw it.

His eyes gradually began to glow.

"Are you willing to provide T6-level mineral processing facilities?" Burns' top secretary looked at President Yi Dawei with surprise.

President Yi Dawei smiled and said, "Yes, the extracted mineral resources need to be processed before they can be sold and used."

This step is actually quite important.

After all, unprocessed raw materials are several times cheaper in price, and some are even impossible to transport over long distances.

Raw materials that can only be kept in your own hands are not considered profits at all.

Our Dragon Star Empire's mineral processing facility utilizes T6-level technology.

Compared to the T5-level technology you are planning to use, the efficiency is increased by a full thirty times.

Transportation was mentioned.

You may take a look at this: We can build a starport and a cosmic gateway here.

In this way, the raw materials collected from this star system can be directly extracted and refined, and finally loaded onto transport ships for direct transport out.

In the best-case scenario, raw materials produced on the same day can be delivered to the buyer within 24 hours.

Such efficiency is essential to reaping greater profits, isn't it?

Upon hearing this, Secretary General Burns nodded in agreement.

Because what they said is true.

"As for transportation, in addition to stargates and starports, we also have interstellar transport ships. I'm sure you won't question that."

In addition, we also have T5 and T6 level interstellar mining ships.

This series of technologies can greatly improve mining efficiency.

It is entirely possible to increase the annual output value from one quadrillion Star Coins to fifty quadrillion Star Coins!

"It could even be said to be more than enough!" President Yi Dawei said with a smile.

After listening to this, the Supreme Secretary Burns showed a thoughtful expression.

"Is there a problem?" President Yi asked.

"The plan you gave me is fine."

I haven't verified the data in this document.

But since it was obtained by your Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, the actual data shouldn't be too far off.

However, it suddenly upgrades the technology used to a higher level.

That's not a simple arithmetic problem like 4+1.

Putting everything else aside, the cost alone is a significant issue.

You said that the annual output value can reach 50 trillion Star Coins.

I have no doubt about that now.

However, this investment in construction costs also means a significant increase, which is beyond what we previously estimated at 90 quadrillion Star Coins.

It is estimated that the price will increase by five to ten times, and the construction period will also increase significantly.

"These are all issues we need to consider," said Secretary General Burns seriously.

President Yi Dawei said, "We had considered these factors beforehand."

Construction costs will indeed increase.

But the improvement won't be that dramatic.

According to our calculations, the construction cost will only increase to approximately 30 trillion Star Coins (30 trillion Star Coins).

However, we believe the construction period will not be lengthened; in fact, it may be shortened.

"What makes you say that?" Burns, the Supreme Secretary, retorted.

"First, let's talk about the construction cycle."

In your plan, 70% of the necessary materials will be produced by your Burns interstellar civilization itself, while the remaining 30% will need to be purchased from twelve other interstellar powers, organizations, or traders.

This would greatly increase the construction period.

And if you cooperate with us and accept our investment.

All means of production can be provided by both of us.

And the industrial foundation of our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is undoubtedly unquestionable.

Therefore, the construction time will not increase, but will actually decrease! President Yi Dawei expressed his thoughts.

Upon hearing this conclusion, the Supreme Secretary Burns nodded in agreement.

He does not deny this.

"Then how was the construction cost of these three trillion star coins (three trillion star coins) determined?" he asked.

"First of all, since the cost of external procurement has been eliminated, and all the necessary production materials are the responsibility of both of us, this can greatly reduce the cost in this area."

"After all, they need to make a profit from purchasing from others," President Yi Dawei said with a smile.

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