After enjoying the meal, Chu Xuan returned to the Chuhe Star Region.
Within half a day, Zhao Chen received a phone call.
Without even looking, Zhao Chen knew who was contacting him at this moment.
Governor of Chuhe.
"You're something else, kid. You actually brought out such a good interstellar destroyer."
"Tell me honestly, did you develop it a long time ago, but only handed it over to me now?" Chu Changhe teased deliberately.
Zhao Chen tearfully said, "It's really not that I deliberately delayed. You know I have too many things to do right now."
Not only do I have to govern my own territory, but I also have to manage the affairs of these five resource star regions.
You've seen the first batch of 30 billion yuan worth of raw materials delivered to you.
To achieve a monthly mining volume exceeding 30 billion in such a short period of time, you should know how much effort that requires.
In addition, we must prepare for a holy war duel with the Holy Radiant Empire and guard against an invasion by the Warhammer Star Federation.
I feel like I've been losing hair lately.
What Zhao Chen said was half true and half false.
After all, Zhao Chen was only in charge of most of these things; he delegated most of the tasks to his subordinates.
However, it's true that Zhao Chen's system points and mission points did have other uses before, and he couldn't exchange them for a T4-level interstellar destroyer for the time being.
Otherwise, where would those T4 interstellar frigates and T4 interstellar battleships come from?
There are also raw materials worth over 30 billion yuan in a single month...
Zhao Chen said "exceeded", not that he actually only mined 30 billion in a single month.
Five hundred billion, eight hundred billion, one hundred billion.
These all exceed 30 billion, don't they?
Zhao Chen is an honest man and would never lie.
"Alright. Consider this a great favor our Chu family owes you." Chu Changhe waved his hand, indicating that he had another important matter to discuss with Zhao Chen.
Chu Changhe squinted at Zhao Chen: "I heard from Chu Xuan that you believe this civil war can end before March next year."
Are you really that confident?
"Keep in mind, the opposing princes now command over 400,000 interstellar warships, and that number is still increasing, even after losses on the front lines!"
Zhao Chen knew that Chu Changhe would definitely come to him because of this matter. Even if Chu Xuan didn't convey it, Zhao Chen was actually planning to talk to Chu Changhe about it anyway.
"Old Chu, you know that too."
Although the Holy Radiant Empire promised not to directly send its military forces into our Starry Empire within three years.
But they will definitely not give up in private; they will surely have other methods.
However, implementing those methods will definitely require a period of preparation time.
Therefore, in order to prevent the Holy Radiant Empire's influence from infiltrating the battlefield civil war.
"We must end this civil war as soon as possible," Zhao Chen said.
"Stop keeping me in suspense, kid. I want this civil war to end too."
Even with the strategic supplies you provide, we are only good at defense, not offense!
"Tell me quickly, what mischievous idea are you hatching this time?" Chu Changhe stared intently at Zhao Chen.
He believed that Zhao Chen would never say those things casually. Since he said he could end the civil war before March next year, he was probably very confident.
"Grandpa, are you alone with anyone right now?" Zhao Chen suddenly asked.
Chu Changhe understood Zhao Chen's meaning, and he said seriously, "Don't worry, this communication channel has a high level of security, and no one can eavesdrop."
Zhao Chen's eyes gleamed as he spoke: "..."
After hearing Zhao Chen recount his plan, Chu Changhe's eyes underwent a dramatic change, his expression quite remarkable.
After the communication ended, Chu Changhe issued dozens of military orders in succession.
Furthermore, they announced that they would launch a so-called "January Offensive" against the princes' faction on January 1st of next year.
Immediately afterwards, a large-scale mobilization of the legion fleet began.
As for the general offensive direction, it is the base of the Prince Party's largest interstellar legion fleet located outside the Chuhe Starfield.
Royal Interstellar Main Fleet!
This is the strongest elite fleet of the princes, consisting of the Imperial Army fleet from the Central Star Region of Starshine and some Imperial Army fleets under the royal family.
The total force consists of 60,000 interstellar warships.
Within the Starry Empire, its overall combat strength is second only to the Chu River Border Main Fleet.
Therefore, Chu Changhe's "January Offensive" can be described as a grand interstellar battle between kings!
If neither side backs down, this major battle will directly affect the course of this civil war!
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Royal Legion Flagship - T4 Star Emperor-class Medium Aircraft Carrier - Bridge
"January Offensive? Is this intelligence accurate?" Qin Ming stared at the interstellar sand table in front of him and asked the staff officer beside him.
"Absolutely certain, and we have already detected a series of military movements by Chu Changhe."
Chu Changhe plans to gather the main border fleet and the Chu family legion, totaling 60,000 interstellar warships, to launch a general offensive against us.
"Therefore, Chu Changhe has already ordered the reinforcement fleets dispatched to the North Wind Star Region to rest for a period of time, and then immediately return to the Chuhe Star Region to prepare for the 'January Offensive'," the staff officer said.
Another officer speculated, "I suspect that Chu Changhe is running out of strategic resources, which is about the same as our previous estimate of six months."
They're prepared to go all in and fight it out!
The civil war began in August.
They estimated that Chu Changhe's resources could only last for a maximum of six months.
When combined with Chu Changhe's current 'January Offensive', it all seems to make perfect sense!
Qin Ming's eyes lit up. He stared at the interstellar sand table like a tiger eyeing its prey: "In that case, this is the opportunity we've been waiting for."
The North Wind Star Region's military strength was not strong to begin with, and it has only been able to hold on until now thanks to the support of the Chu River Star Region.
However, Chu Changhe made a desperate gamble by diverting reinforcements for a one-month offensive, leaving the North Wind Star Region's defenses insufficient.
This is precisely our chance to take over the North Wind Star Region.
The staff officer beside him agreed, saying, "Yes, that's what we think too."
We can arrange for the royal interstellar main fleet to engage in a decisive battle with Chu Changhe's fleet.
At the same time, we will send another fleet to launch a strong attack on the North Wind Star Region and seize it.
On the main battlefield, Chu Changhe is indeed powerful, but don't forget that our total military strength is now close to 400,000 ships.
We could easily dispatch other fleet groups to support us after the decisive battle begins, and annihilate Chu Changhe's fleet here!
Chu Changhe's so-called 'January Offensive' is nothing more than a desperate struggle by cornered beasts!
Qin Ming's lips curled up as he looked at the interstellar sand table before him, as if he could already see himself taking control of the entire interstellar empire and officially becoming emperor.
