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Chapter 348 War is impossible to start; the benefits must not be lost.
Chongming watched as Zhonglihe not only had a thorough understanding of the merfolk's intelligence, but also had a preliminary plan for how to launch an attack.

He began to seriously reflect on what he had said that made him want to share the merfolk with him.
When Zhong Lihe saw that he hadn't replied or sent any more messages, he made a cross-galaxy video call: "Old Zhong, I'm talking to you, why aren't you replying?"

Chongming looked at Zhongli He, who was dressed in a formal suit and whose eyes were full of interest and fighting spirit: "I'm thinking about what you said."

Zhong Lihe exclaimed "Huh?" and immediately stated his position: "You're going to think about what I said? What did I say? You don't want to share the Merfolk's territory with me, do you?"

"Let me tell you, you surnamed Zhong, you invaded the merfolk, I'll bear half the infamy, I'll provide half the troops and firepower, and if you want to take the lion's share without splitting it equally, let me tell you, don't even think about it, it has to be split equally."

Enduring the infamy for a time, and possessing half of the Mermaid Kingdom's territory, the Great Western Kingdom hadn't seriously expanded its territory or domain for many years.

If he could expand his territory this time and own even a small part of the vast star field, he would be willing to take the blame and be scolded. After all, others would only scold him verbally, which wouldn't hurt him in the slightest. It would be a very worthwhile deal.

Chongming paused for a moment, then said in a deep and objective voice, "The internal class system of the Merfolk Capital is corrupt. The people are resentful of being exploited by the Elders, nobles, and the royal family, and their lives are difficult. If we invade and divide it up, it will be a new life, a joy, and an expectation for some Merfolk people."

"But no race likes to be invaded, and no race wants its own country to perish, be incorporated into another's territory, and then cheer and happily welcome the rule of another race."

"Therefore, CEO Zhong, I have no intention of invading the Merfolk. I am only sending a few ships to participate in the reforms of the Merfolk royal family."

"My ships, troops, and firepower will not be used lightly. At most, they will serve as a deterrent, and nothing more."

Zhongli He said in surprise: "No, Commander Chongming, instead of invading them, you send ships to participate in their internal reforms. What business is it of yours what they are doing with their internal reforms? You have nothing better to do than have something to do with your life. Are you out of your mind?"
Chongming replied, "They're not just sitting around doing nothing. As long as they undergo genuine internal reforms, they'll give me rare minerals like NI2, BI3, BI4, and PK_C67 turmeric at the lowest possible price."

"Secondly, there are countless pearls and a great deal of wealth. Send a few ships out to help them deter reforms. If successful, I can get all of this. Why should I divide it up?"

"The Zhenlin Empire does have deep-sea races, but it has no intention of raising mermaids or governing them!"

Zhong Lihe squinted: "So what do you mean by suggesting that I send ships?"

Chongming replied with a smile, "I will make sure that the Merfolk truly undergo reforms, so that I won't work for nothing and will receive real benefits!"

Zhong Lihe chuckled: "So you've been using me like a tool all this time. Should I thank you for thinking so highly of me?"

Chongming's smile remained unchanged: "Yes and no. After all, the mermaid race has undergone real reforms, and I am the one who benefits, and you will also benefit from it."

Zhong Lihe was puzzled: "The Merfolk's star field line and strength, for us, invading it from both sides is faster and more beneficial than waiting for it to reform. Why don't you choose that?"

Chongming paused to remind him, "CEO Zhong, the Great Western Kingdom has not been invaded for at least 2000 years, but my Zhenlin Empire has been either at war or on the road to war for the past 1000 years."

"Now that it has finally regained its former glory of over 1000 years ago and returned to its rightful place, I am unwilling to fire the first shot,"

"Furthermore, before the war with the Zhenlin Empire ended under my command, its territory had already doubled in size, so there is no need to expand it further now."

"Of course, if any other country or planet is willing to fire the first shot, I'd be happy to oblige. The young soldiers below are eager for glory!"

Zhong Lihe nodded: "Alright, how many ships will you send?"

Chongming replied, "Four long-range ships and six star destroyers."

Zhongli He's bright blue eyes widened like eggs: "No, my commander, are you kidding me?"

Chongming replied seriously, "I'm not kidding you."

Snap!
Zhong Lihe slammed his hand on the table: "You surnamed Zhong, are you kidding me? You're sending four ocean-going ships and six star destroyers?"

"Star Destroyers, you've sent out six of them! If this isn't invading their territory, what is it?"

As the name suggests, a star destroyer is used to attack and annihilate planets. The Merfolk have a total of 6 inhabited planets. He sent out 6 star destroyers to target the Merfolk's 6 inhabited planets. They're practically jumping on each other's doorsteps. Isn't that an invasion?

Chongming uttered two words calmly: "Intimidate!"

Zhong Lihe laughed in exasperation: "Deterrence? You need to send four ocean-going ships and six star destroyers. Do you think I'm particularly easy to fool?"

Chongming replied, "It's not that you're easy to fool, it's just the truth. However, there's an additional condition: the person returning with Prince Yu Xian and Princess Yu Aiyao is my partner and nephew."

Zhong Lihe's heart skipped a beat. "Alright, your good nephew and his partner are going to the Merfolk. Four ocean-going ships and six star destroyers are not many."

"So here's the question: Is that illegitimate prince of the mermaid clan, Yu Xian, really that charming, that made Jiang Chacha fall in love with him?"

Chongming's expression hardened. Zhongli He had displeased him, so he went straight for the jugular: "Jiang Chacha doesn't even like you, how could she possibly like Yu Xian?"

Zhong Lihe was taken aback: "Although I've never been in a relationship or said 'I love you,' I know that love is mindless, and liking someone is unpredictable." "Let alone Jiang Chacha falling in love with Yu Xian, I would think it would be normal for her to fall in love with our Kong Que."

Chongming didn't want to talk to him anymore: "When you send your ships to make a turn and patrol, remember to let me know so I can inform the other captains and avoid any accidental clashes. That's all, goodbye."

Zhong Lihe called out to him, "Wait, I haven't finished speaking yet."

Chongming paused, his hand still holding the computer that had been severing the optical computer: "Do you have anything else to say?"

Zhong Lihe: "I'm curious why Jiang Chacha would get involved in the mermaid clan's affairs. According to the intelligence I received, Prince Yu Xian is good-looking, but he's as thin as a stick. With you, the dragon, setting an example, the chances of her falling in love with him at first sight are zero."

"Since everything is equivalent to zero, why would she go back to the mermaid clan with him?"

"Oh, I see. You mean the merfolk want to reform themselves? What you mean by reform is that Jiang Chacha wants to help Yu Xian destroy the legitimate royal family of the merfolk and assist him in becoming king!"

Chongming raised an eyebrow: "Hmm, that's about it."

Zhong Lihe slapped his thigh: "Hey, no wonder you didn't want to share the Merfolk with me. So all this time, your partner and your good nephew went to help Yu Xian seize the throne. Once the throne is in hand, he will be grateful to Jiang Chacha and your good nephew. Then, you can have whatever you want."

"You scheming monster, surnamed Zhong, you're a scheming monster, a scheming monster full of bad intentions."

Chongming asked casually, "So, why don't you send some ships to give us a taste of the benefits and make Yu Xian feel grateful?"

Zhong Lihe replied without hesitation: "Send ships, we must send ships. If you send six star destroyers and four long-range ships, I will send four star destroyers and six long-range strike ships. The ship portals will connect directly to the armory."

Chongming smiled and said, "Alright, Jiang Chacha and the others will depart in three days. Your fleet and my fleet will meet in the Merfolk border star region in two days."

Zhong Lihe gestured "good" to him, and reminded him, "When you get any benefits from the merfolk, I can only get more than you, not less, or I'll be unhappy."

Chongming retorted without hesitation, "What does your happiness have to do with me? I'm happy, that's all that matters. Goodbye!"

Zhong Lihe: "..."

Goodbye? Goodbye what? We haven't finished talking yet.

Zhong Lihe sat in his seat and pondered for a moment before opening his personal terminal to send a message to Kong Que, intending to tell Kong Lin about this matter.

After sending the message, he suddenly realized that he was the CEO of the Great Western Kingdom. Why should he tell Kong Que the order he issued?
This...this...this is a bit unreasonable.

However, Kong Que will take over his position sooner or later, so telling him everything now is mainly to make it easier for him to succeed him in the future.

Yes, it's so that he can take over in the future and lead the Great Western Kingdom to greater glory, so that he can freely become a space pirate, robbing the rich to help the poor.

After receiving the news, Kong Que read through the entire sequence of events and the ships to be dispatched.

He paused for a moment, then replied, "CEO, I remember that Clan Chief Zhongli Mei is on Zhu Lang Star, which is very close to the Mermaid Clan."

"Do you think we should have Chief Zhongli Mei go there temporarily to help Healer Jiang Chacha and the Crown Prince?"

Zhongli He replied, "Oh, you mean you want Zhongli Mei to give the merman prince Yu Xian a boost so we can reap even more benefits later?"

Kong Que: "I didn't mean that. The CEO is very wise."

Zhong Lihe: "Okay, I'll call her and ask if she's going."

Kong Que: "Okay, you're busy!"

Zhong Lihe: "After the matter with the merfolk is settled, you'll be promoted!"

Kong Que: "Thank you for the promotion, CEO. I have already applied to the relevant departments to become your personal bodyguard, Major General."

Zhong Lihe: "???? What? When did you apply? Who told you to apply? I didn't know anything about it?"

Kong Que: "I just applied a few days ago. It is my honor to be by your side and be personally trained by you."

Zhong Lihe: "Honor my ass! I'll go find the application and send it back. Stop causing me trouble every day."

Kong Que: "CEO, if you reject my application, I will apply for an overseas assignment to another planet and leave the Great Western Kingdom!"

(End of this chapter)