Chu Changhe looked at Zhao Chen with a puzzled expression.

Zhao Chen raised his hand, and a holographic interstellar sand table appeared between the two of them. It included the entire territory of the Star Glory Empire, as well as a large area of ​​star fields outside the northern part of the Star Glory Empire, and also showed the areas controlled by the other two empires.

Furthermore, the star systems in the middle of the three interstellar empires are three colors, similar to the colors representing the territories of the three interstellar empires, but lighter.

It can be easily distinguished.

"After the machine race withdrew, this area of ​​interstellar space became a masterless star system."

Its total area is as vast as a Star Empire.

Previously, various forces within the Starry Empire actively poured into it, and so far they have controlled nearly 30% of the unclaimed star systems, but it is still under construction.

Based on current feedback, the resource output from just one-third of these unclaimed star systems is equivalent to that of five Chuhe star regions.

Zhao Chen pointed to these places and said with a smile, "You just said that you don't have enough strategic resources, but there are ready-made resources right here."

Chu Changhe understood Zhao Chen's meaning: "You want to control these unclaimed star systems!"

Zhao Chen nodded: "Now we are at odds with the Prince Party. In the Starry Empire, only one of us can survive, either the Prince Party or us."

This showdown could last anywhere from a year and a half to several years, so we must make long-term plans.

And with so many readily available resources at our disposal, why waste them?

Chu Changhe stared at the star systems outside the Chuhe Starfield.

"Your suggestion is good, but it will be very difficult to implement."

The most important thing is the ability to mine these unclaimed star systems. Our Chuhe Star Region is very advanced in the military industry, but it is weak in other aspects.

For example, we find it difficult to mass-produce advanced equipment for resource extraction.

Another issue is time.

It's worth noting that even the Starry Empire's official mining plans for these star systems stipulated that industrial construction would be completed within five years and production value would reach its peak within thirty years.

Even if we did gain control of these unclaimed star systems, we wouldn't have that much time to develop them.

“They can’t do it, but I can,” Zhao Chen said confidently.

Chu Changhe looked at Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen raised his hand, and a holographic image of an interstellar warship appeared in front of Chu Changhe.

"This is our current T3 Gold Digger-class heavy interstellar mining ship in the Dragon Legion. As long as we deploy a large number of these interstellar mining ships, we can put the resources of these unclaimed star systems into operation in a very short time."

At the same time, I will also try to develop more advanced T4-class interstellar mining ships to maximize our production capacity.

If you think this plan is feasible.

"Let's put it this way, I can guarantee that I can build another 'Chuhe Star Region' outside within three months!" Zhao Chen said seriously.

Chu Changhe looked at the T3-class interstellar mining ship and then looked at Zhao Chen in surprise: "You've got quite a few trump cards up your sleeve."

Even the Empire hasn't developed a T3-class heavy interstellar mining ship yet, and you already have one.

If what you say is true, the resource production of a 'Chuhe Starfield' can be achieved within three months.

In terms of conventional warfare, our resource consumption in direct combat with the princes can at least be balanced. At worst, the strategic resources that would have been exhausted in six months can be used up for more than a year.

Now that you've made the arrangements, you must have a detailed plan.

Zhao Chen smiled slightly, glancing out of the corner of his eye at the succubus secretary who was still working in the distance.

With her team of secretaries, many contingency plans and strategies were prepared well in advance of things, so Zhao Chen didn't need to worry about these things at all.

"Leave it to me, I'll take care of it."

"What you need to do is ensure that you don't suffer any losses on the battlefield in direct combat with the Princes' faction within three months," Zhao Chen said.

"Not willing to suffer losses? Heh heh heh, suffering losses on the interstellar battlefield is not in my nature." Chu Changhe sneered.

Finally, the two looked at each other and smiled, then gazed at the interstellar sandbox.

At this moment, the dragon and the tiger seemed to be looking down on the entire Starry Empire.

...

The next day, the news that Chu Changhe had returned safely to the Chuhe Star Region was quickly announced by the Chu family, which made the situation of the Prince Party delicate.

The princes' faction has not made any statement on this matter, but they have taken quite a few actions.

First, a large number of legion fleets were dispatched to the important military hub star system bordering the Chuhe Star System and the Beifeng Star System, while imperial troops were also transferred from other star systems.

Furthermore, the princes' faction has drafted a military expansion plan to add ten more legion fleets within the next year.

The sudden expansion of the army carries an overwhelming sense of tension.

Meanwhile, a 'military exercise' was also conducted in the Chuhe Star Region.

All the Imperial Army fleets of the Chuhe Starfield were on display.

They even invited some interstellar media to broadcast the event live.

A total of nineteen Imperial Legions.

Among them are Imperial Army troops stationed in the Chuhe Starfield, as well as Imperial Legions from the border group army.

Such unusual 'military exercises' made many people sense that something was amiss.

In different star systems, interstellar legions' warships are arrayed in different battle formations, giving people a solemn feeling.

Soon, a public broadcast appeared on all legion fleets and on interstellar media channels.

In the public channel footage, there is an old man standing on the bridge of a T4 Borei-class heavy interstellar battleship, wearing a Chu family standard military uniform with five dazzling stars on his shoulders and a golden 'Chu' character on his chest.

The background of the public channel screen is an outer space scene projected as a holographic projection of the bridge, showing a large number of Chu family interstellar warships, all of which have golden Chu character emblems.

Without a doubt, this is the Chu family army!

"The Second Prince Qin Ming falsely accused me of murdering the Emperor, slandered the Empress's reputation, and falsely accused the Little Princess's bloodline."

They even tried to frame the Empress, murder the little princess, and execute me, Chu Changhe.

But the truth is, Qin Ming cruelly murdered his father to seize the throne, killing the Star Emperor in an attempt to usurp the imperial power. Chu Changhe's gaze was piercing, his presence imposing without anger, his voice low but resonant like a bronze bell.

"Today, I, Chu Changhe, am the king!"

"Imperial Marshal, Governor-General of the Chuhe Starfield, is willing to heal the royal family's wounds."

Up to this point, no one was too surprised, since this was something everyone had expected.

The princes' faction made their move, and you, Chu Changhe, must respond.

There are essentially two methods: direct confrontation and low-key negotiation to seek peace.

Since Chu Changhe is conducting military exercises at this time, his attitude is already very clear.

But the next second, a sudden situation surprised everyone.

"This humble general, Chu Changhe, will be the only hope for the royal family. Your Highness, Princess, sweep away all the beasts and poisonous insects within the Starry Empire!" Chu Changhe turned to the side, revealing the person sitting on the captain's chair behind him.

Dressed in a royal military uniform, the pure white military attire gave Princess Qin Xiaolei a dashing and heroic air.