Super God: Rise of Civilization.

Goddess Lena narrowed her eyes, her mind racing, and looked seriously at Pan Zhen in front of her.

Currently, the largest deal between the Blazing Sun and the Star Empire is the transaction of Void Particles.

This is the real highlight.

Once the Void Particles can no longer fetch a high price in the Star Empire, or even become commonplace, then Lieyang will be unable to extract more funds from the Star Empire.

This money is practically free.

I can acquire Void Particles on a large scale without spending much money, and then resell them to the Star Empire for a high price.

Then they use their money to buy their materials and resources, etc.

If we don't seize this opportunity to acquire large quantities of Void Particles and sell them to the Star Empire, and wait until Void Particles become commonplace, then we've lost the gamble.

Haven't you heard this saying before?

Gamblers will never have a good end.

"only."

Upon hearing Goddess Lena's words, Pan Zhen nodded solemnly.

Goddess Lena has always had good taste.

Since the goddess has said so, he will do as she says.

……

Star Empire.

Imperial Palace.

The Imperial Study.

The cabinet members are: Prime Minister Long Zhi, Grand Councilor Bai Qi, Finance Minister Ou Yang, Justice Minister Ye Li, Public Security Minister Ou Yang Xiu, Foreign Minister Xu Wen, and Education Minister Gong Yao.

All the major figures gathered in the emperor's study.

They all looked at each other, wondering why the emperor had summoned them.

Emperor Yang Yu walked in from outside the Imperial Study.

Upon seeing the arrival of the seven great powers of the empire, he remained silent, sat down, and said, "My esteemed ministers, the reason I have summoned you here is to discuss matters concerning the Imperial Academy of Engineering."

"The Imperial Academy of Engineering? Your Majesty, is the Imperial Academy of Engineering short of money again? I've made it clear that my Ministry of Finance cannot provide any extra funds for the Imperial Academy of Engineering."

"The empire's infrastructure reforms are already fully booked, and there is simply no extra funding available for them."

Upon hearing the words "Imperial Academy of Engineering," Finance Minister Ouyang reflexively spoke.

The Imperial Academy of Engineering, the empire's largest money pit.

He doesn't even want to mention those five words.

Yang Yu: "..."

Can you please not react so strongly?

I've only just begun, how can you assume the Imperial Academy of Engineering is short of money?

"Old Ou, can you please let His Majesty finish speaking? Can you please not react so strongly?"

Foreign Minister Xu Wen shook his head helplessly, "What kind of despicable behavior is this?"

"Your Majesty, I have lost my composure."

Upon hearing this, Ou Yang quickly returned to his seat.

"No problem!"

Yang Yu waved his hand, knowing why the finance minister reacted that way.

Tell the truth.

For thousands of years, Ou Yang served diligently, almost treating the empire's finances as his own, wishing he could split every penny as if it were two.

He personally inspected and reviewed many projects on-site.

He must have had a tough time.

Upon seeing His Majesty the Emperor's signal, the Secretary-General quickly outlined the matters to be discussed.

Upon seeing this, the ministers understood that the emperor intended to reduce the power of the Imperial Academy of Engineering.

After all, the Imperial Academy of Engineering wielded too much power, almost to the point of interfering with the Imperial Army.

No wonder the emperor was preparing to reduce the power of the Imperial Academy of Engineering.

An emperor can give up everything, but he dares not give up his army.

A ruler who abandons his army is not a qualified ruler; the harbinger of national ruin is not far off.

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

"We have no objection."

"Should we pass the motion to reduce the power of the president of the Imperial Academy of Engineering?"

"pass."

The ministers found this meaningless.

After all, the emperor could make the decision on such matters, but he still consulted with them, which shows that the emperor already thinks highly of them.

With the consent of the ministers.

The Imperial website also promptly released information regarding the adjustments made to the Imperial Academy of Engineering.

The power was instantly stripped away by a large portion of the decision.

For example, when applying for a project test, one cannot directly apply to the Imperial Army without authorization. One must first apply to the Sky Curtain. After the Sky Curtain submits the application, it is then submitted to the Emperor for review before finally being handed over to the Army.

Even if the Imperial Academy of Engineering had any objections, they could only watch helplessly in the face of that cold and ruthless order.

If you don't want to continue the research, that's fine, but the Imperial Ministry of Finance will not approve project funding for you.

August 12, 6451, Star Era.

late at night.

The Imperial Study.

Yang Yu was still handling official business in the Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, according to the investigation, the Secretary-General is very likely..."

Long Yuan stood respectfully in the imperial study, hesitant to speak.

After all, this was an uncertain matter, and he didn't dare to speak recklessly.

"Your Majesty, news has come from the Third and Sixth Combined Fleets that the Zerg have arrived."

Chapter 257 [Locust Swarm]

Upon hearing this...

Yang Yu stared at the Imperial Brain Star that had appeared in the Imperial Study, tapping his fingers on the table as he gazed at it.

"Act according to the situation."

"If the Zerg attack is too fierce, we can temporarily retreat to the Origin Galaxy."

Inside the Imperial Study.

His Majesty the Emperor's voice rang out.

"promise."

Guangnao Xingchen bowed slightly and disappeared into the Imperial Study.

Long Yuan frowned, his eyes flashing with a fierce light. The insectoid race, the race that killed him, the deputy commander of the Divine Machine Guard intelligence group, have you come?

"I want a precise answer!"

He looked seriously at Long Yuan in front of him.

"promise."

Long Yuan's expression hardened, he bowed and retreated, then disappeared from the imperial study.

"Are you here representing the war?"

Watching Long Yuan's departing figure, Yang Yu's heart was in turmoil.

The cold heart forged through thousands of years of imperial life is in turmoil at this moment.

This prevented him from calming down.

……

Deep in the universe.

One after another, warships that looked like living beings and had many wings sailed out from the dark star field deep in the universe.

They are densely packed, appearing larger than a person, with tiny, saw-like teeth, two snail-like antennae on their heads, and a pair of wings on their backs, resembling flying ants.

Emerging from those biological-like warships, they formed a massive insect plague, sweeping towards the life forms they perceived.

The star system where the Third Combined Fleet is located.

Inside the Starship.

Looking at the images projected onto the interstellar screen, Bai Wen's eyes were filled with a deep-seated hatred.

My brother died at the hands of these monsters.

"Bai Shuai, the Zerg have entered the close-in defense system's firing range."

"General Bai, all warships are ready."

"General Bai, all weapon systems are ready."

"The Zerg bio-mothership has been locked."