Super God: Rise of Civilization.

"If this continues, the empire is very likely to collapse."

After a moment of contemplation, Ou Yang explained his current situation.

Then.

He glanced at Bai Qi, the Grand Councilor beside him, and said, "Unless we reduce the Empire's military spending and construction now, we can stabilize the Empire's finances, or reduce the funding output of the Imperial Academy of Engineering."

"No! Military spending has already been reduced to a minimum in recent years. If it is cut further, it will be very detrimental to the empire."

Bai Qi immediately refuted Finance Minister Ou Yang's words, "Are you kidding me?"

Cut the empire's military spending?

The Empire's military spending has been reduced from 25% to 18%; do you want it reduced further?

Why don't you just die?

Aren't you afraid of a backlash from the Imperial army?

"The construction of the empire must not be stopped, military spending cannot be reduced, and of course, the project funding of the Imperial Academy of Engineering cannot be cut off."

“Cutting off the Imperial Academy of Engineering’s project funding is tantamount to cutting off the Empire’s future.”

“If some projects are interrupted and then restarted, the cost would far exceed what the Empire can currently afford.”

"I do not recommend cutting funding for projects of the Imperial Academy of Engineering."

Long Zhi said in a deep voice.

"In that case, we can only increase the empire's taxes and the taxes of its subordinate civilizations."

When Finance Minister Ou Yang saw that both bigwigs disagreed, he pondered for a moment and then said...

"Raising the empire's taxes is not an option. The empire's taxes have already reached a critical point. If taxes are raised further, it will lead to the bankruptcy of many companies and cause instability within the empire. Raising taxes on vassal civilizations by about 1% to 3.5% is fine. However, if the increase exceeds 3.5%, it is very likely that vassal civilizations will be unwilling to do anything, or even do something in return."

"That's what Long Zhi said."

"You don't want to? Then we'll fight."

Ou Yang snorted coldly.

The entire universe belongs to my Star Empire. You subordinate civilizations are at most vassal states. Do you want to rebel?

I'm afraid he doesn't want to live anymore.

"When did you start learning from that guy Ouyang Xiu and become like this? Always talking about war."

Long Zhi frowned and said, "If you want to get rich, then calm down. Fighting? Fighting will only cause the empire's resources to flow out like water."

"Alright! Construction can't stop, military spending can't be reduced, and the Academy of Engineering can't be discontinued. Now it's up to you."

Chapter 451 [Interstellar Plunder]

Yang Yu's gaze fell on Bai Qi, the Imperial Grand Councilor.

Upon hearing this...

Bai Qi's eyes flickered, his thoughts a mystery.

Then, he tentatively asked, "What does Your Majesty mean?"

"Don't you already have the answer in your heart?" Yang Yu saw the uncertainty in Bai Qi's eyes, smiled, and said softly.

"Does Your Majesty have a suitable candidate?"

The words were spoken.

Bai Qi and the emperor exchanged a glance and smiled at each other.

"promise."

Bai Qi said respectfully.

All of this left Prime Minister Long Zhi and Finance Minister Ou Yang, who were standing nearby, completely dumbfounded.

What kind of backroom deal are you guys up to?

Mr. Bai, what exactly do you understand?

Why don't you just tell us?

"The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for providing the military with everything it needs, and everything it needs."

Yang Yu's gaze fell on Finance Minister Ou Yang.

"promise."

"The Prime Minister is to remain calm and not to ask any questions."

Yang Yu said.

"promise."

"I'm waiting to retire."

Watching Long Zhi, Bai Qi, and Ou Yang's departing figures, Yang Yu smiled.

Let the world tremble, starting now.

……

Star Fortress.

Bai Qi didn't say much to the Minister of Finance and the Prime Minister. After leaving the Imperial Study, he returned to Star Fortress immediately.

This is Bai Qi's office.

This is a very simple office, with only a desk and an office chair, and no other unnecessary furnishings.

"Report."

Just then.

A deep, magnetic voice rang out from outside the office.

"Enter."

As Bai Qi entered, Di Lin, dressed in imperial military uniform, with a meticulous expression and an aura of gloom, walked in from outside the office.

"Mr. Bai, you wanted to see me?"

Di Lin looked at the Imperial Grand Marshal before him with neither arrogance nor servility.

"There's a task here, I wonder if you'd like to do it?"

Bai Qi looked up at Di Lin, the commander of the Sixth Combined Fleet of the Empire, and asked.

"To serve the empire to the death is our bounden duty."

Di Lin's statement already demonstrated his determination.

"You need to understand that this is a never-ending task, and it will also burden you with infamy for countless years. I'm giving you one day to consider it."

Bai Qi said very seriously.

In any case, he has already stated that this matter will have a significant impact on Di Lin's reputation.

If Di Lin doesn't accept, that's fine too.

He can find someone from the Bai family to do it.

"No need to consider it. I'll say it again: to serve the empire to the death is our duty."

Di Lin responded with a similarly serious expression.

"Since you've made your decision, I won't hide it from you. You can't do this as an Imperial Marshal, nor can you expose the existence of the Empire."

"If you expose the existence of the empire, you will be hunted down relentlessly until you are killed."

Bai Qi said.

In this regard.

Di Lin didn't even frown, just staring at Bai Qi. He wanted to see what kind of mission could make Commander-in-Chief Bai Qi give him such a warning.

"Burning, killing, looting, and arson."

Bai Qi said.

"This humble general accepts."

In an instant, Di Lin understood what kind of mission this was.

It's likely that Marshal Bai Qi intends for him to become a space pirate, engaging in burning, killing, and looting to plunder resources for the empire.

But he did not refuse and accepted the task without hesitation.

"I think you don't understand what I mean yet."

"This activity cannot be carried out in our universe; it can only be done in other multiverses."

"same."

"You also cannot move within past timelines."

"We absolutely cannot use the power of the Sixth Combined Fleet."

When Bai Qi spoke of this matter, his expression became exceptionally serious.

"no problem!"

In response, Di Lin said.

He's an expert at this.

"Go and prepare! You have ten years to prepare. The Empire will give you a thousand warships of the same level as the sixth-generation warships. You can select loyal people to serve as the personnel for this endless battle."

"I can approve your selection of combat personnel; all of them are fourth-generation super soldiers."

Bai Qi said.

"Yes."

Di Lin saluted the Imperial Grand Marshal and turned to leave Marshal Bai Qi's office.

"Rest assured, you will remain the marshal of the Sixth Combined Fleet of the Empire. The Empire will not mistreat its meritorious officials, nor will it hide their merits."