The last day of the Galactic Calendar 3033
Zhao Chen listened as Lilith gave him her annual report, which covered the current development of the Wraith Dragon Legion and its various territories.
"To date, we have more than 13,000 auxiliary interstellar warships, not including the more than 10,000 T2 Iron Hammer-class heavy interstellar industrial ships under the control of the Beiyan Group," Lilith began by explaining the auxiliary interstellar warships.
Don't underestimate auxiliary starships. An auxiliary starship is like the foundation of a building, and this foundation determines how tall the building can be built!
"Auxiliary interstellar warships are mainly divided into four categories: auxiliary interstellar warships under the four trade groups, and auxiliary interstellar warships that follow the Dragon Legion in combat."
Dilong Mining Group, Beilong Mining Group, Rose Red Dragon Mining Group, and Eden Grain Trading Group.
The first three mining groups were allocated more than 11,000 T3 Gold Digger-class heavy interplanetary mining ships, a batch of which will be delivered at the end of this month.
Therefore, starting from the beginning of next year, the total monthly output value will reach 320 billion Star Coins!
The Eden Food Trade Group has allocated 300 T3 Eden-class starships. The majority of the food produced by these ships, besides meeting our own needs, is sold to other countries.
Our main customers are currently the North Wind Star Region and the Chu River Star Region. In addition, we have also established some sales channels on the side, selling to other star regions of the Star Glory Empire, as well as the Warhammer Star Union.
Excluding the major transportation costs, our monthly revenue is around 30 billion Star Coins.
Zhao Chen looked at his economic pillars and said, "In other words, starting from the beginning of next year, our Dragon Legion's monthly revenue will be 350 billion star coins!"
350 billion!
Zhao Chen's lips trembled slightly when he said the number.
"That's not all. You forgot that we also have a portion of the revenue from foreign military sales."
Over the past few months, Beiyan Group has sold nearly 5,000 T2-class interstellar warships each month.
If it weren't for freeing up some production capacity to complete our JF-17 Legion's construction plan, we could probably produce even more.
Despite only selling 5,000 ships to foreign buyers each month, the monthly revenue generated reached 50 billion Star Coins.
"This is even with the fact that you instructed us in advance to sell the interstellar warships to the Chuhe Legion at a 50% discount; otherwise, the profit from this area could have doubled!" Lilith added.
"That's four hundred billion!" Zhao Chen gasped, almost shocked by his own earning power.
Two years ago, Zhao Chen was willing to work himself to the bone and be extremely frugal for a few million star coins.
Now, you can earn 400 billion in just one month.
"Another small source of revenue is territory tax."
However, you previously issued an order regarding the Dragon Galaxy, Morton Galaxy, Eris Galaxy, Reef Galaxy, and five newly developed resource regions.
All taxes levied on this territory are collected from the people and used for the benefit of the people.
The funds are used to invest in and construct important local infrastructure, such as Stargate and Starport.
And it covers the salaries of the naval personnel stationed in these areas; any surplus will be loaned out to the private sector for commercial investment, infrastructure, etc.,” Lilith said.
This is what Zhao Chen confessed himself.
Zhao Chen is currently focusing heavily on the military industry, but he also understands that the livelihoods of the people in his territories are very important, since the taxes collected from these areas are not very large.
Let's just use this money to develop these galaxies.
When the pie gets bigger in the future, Zhao Chen will get even more.
"Four hundred billion is already a lot; that's four times the monthly income of the Chuhe Star Region!"
"Even looking at the entire Star Glory Empire, no other force has earned as much as we have!" Zhao Chen exclaimed.
"Another factor is our industrial system."
There are currently three T4 Gemini-class heavy interstellar industrial ships in service, capable of producing 15 T4 Suzaku-class medium interstellar cruisers per month.
500 T3 Furnace-class heavy interstellar industrial ships can produce 7,000 T3 Wolverine-class heavy interstellar armored destroyers per month.
"And the Beiyan Group's more than 10,000 T2 Iron Hammer-class heavy interstellar industrial ships can produce 50,000 T2-class interstellar destroyers per month!" Lilith said.
What is a military-industrial empire?
This is Zhao Chen's military-industrial empire.
The military-industrial empire that expanded in just a few months.
It is also a terrifying gold-devouring behemoth.
"If production continues like this, how much will be needed per month?" Zhao Chen asked.
Lilith quickly gave a figure: "Around 100 billion Star Coins; but that's just the minimum cost for construction, and what I just mentioned were just examples."
After all, the interstellar warships you build are quite expensive.
"Cough cough cough..." Zhao Chen covered his face. Lilith was right.
This number is calculated based on conventional combat fleets such as star destroyers and star cruisers, so it's impossible for Zhao Chen to actually build all of them.
However, the excess won't be too great.
At least it can manage to keep up with the threshold of 400 billion Star Coins per month.
"In addition, we also have interstellar transport fleets, but at present we have not established a dedicated transport group. Instead, we distribute them to the aforementioned trade groups."
"We currently possess a total of three hundred T3 Beluga-class heavy interstellar transport ships; this is more than enough to handle our required transport missions," Lilith said.
Next, Lilith will talk about the situation of some other auxiliary starships.
For example, there was originally only one T3 Goddess Academy-class starship.
However, due to the rapid expansion of the Xiaolong Legion, a single Goddess Academy can no longer meet Zhao Chen's need for new recruits.
Therefore, the fleet has now been expanded to thirty ships!
A steady stream of qualified new recruits is being supplied to the JF-17 Legion.
In addition, there are 100 T3 Andromeda-class interstellar medical ships and 300 T3 Virgo-class heavy interstellar supply ships, which are battlefield support interstellar warships that accompany the main fleet.
"In addition, there are twenty T4 Wisdom-class interstellar warships currently in service, divided into ten squads." Lilith specifically mentioned this strategic interstellar warship.
This is one of Zhao Chen's trump cards, so we absolutely cannot have too few of them.
It was because of this interstellar warship that Zhao Chen dared to let his big white cat run into someone else's backyard and set it on fire.
Zhao Chen then discussed the details of the auxiliary interstellar warships with Lilith, and then gestured for her to continue.
Next, Lilith will talk about the Dragon Legion's combat interstellar warships!
"Currently, our Xiaolong Legion, excluding those T2-class interstellar warships that have been assigned to various local garrison fleets..."
We currently have over 7,000 T3-class starships and 81 T4-class starships in active service.
