"Xu Yifan, did you voluntarily give up those two galaxies?" Zhao Chen asked Xu Yifan.
Xu Yifan clenched his fists and his eyes were bloodshot: "That's... that's the galaxy that my father swore to defend to the death. Naturally, I don't want to..."
"Xu Yifan, don't forget that you signed an agreement to voluntarily give up jurisdiction over two galaxies!" Marquis Beilang pointed at Xu Yifan with an ugly expression.
The two galaxies he has coveted for a long time are about to fall into his pocket.
Now who would have thought that Cheng Yaojin would come out halfway and achieve such a trick.
Xu Yifan lowered his head in grievance.
Looking at this posture, anyone with a discerning eye can tell whether this is 'voluntary' or not.
But no matter what, at least Xu Yifan really signed an agreement to voluntarily give up jurisdiction over the two galaxies. Now that this word has been signed, there is no turning back.
Zhao Chen looked at Governor Beifeng: "Sir Governor, I request that the Morton System and the Ellis System be assigned to me."
"Marquis Xiaolong, what do you mean!" Marquis Beilang stared at Zhao Chen with a gloomy expression.
The meat has reached his mouth, and this kid actually wants to snatch it away!
"I don't mean anything. It's according to the regulations of the empire's reward territory.
Whenever the jurisdiction of a galaxy is redistributed in a bounty, the bounty lord with the most outstanding performance will have priority.
As far as I know, this reward can give me jurisdiction over up to five galaxies.
I don’t want five now, just the Malton galaxy and the Ellis galaxy.
Any problem?
Or are you questioning the meritorious service achieved by me, a person who personally went to the Imperial Capital Star to accept the Marquis’ reward?” Zhao Chen looked directly at Marquis Beilang, and then at all the lords present.
Xu Yifan looked at this sudden change of situation dumbfounded. He didn't understand why the Xiaolong Lord suddenly wanted two of his own galaxies. He asked himself what was going on before.
Could it be that...could it be said that...
Xu Yifan had an idea in his mind, but he couldn't believe it.
In response to Marquis Xiaolong's speech, the lords and nobles present were filled with turmoil, but no one spoke.
As we all know, the Marquis of Northern Wolf has coveted these two galaxies for a long time. When Count Moulton was still alive, he tried every means to extend his tentacles there, but he was blocked by Count Moulton.
Now that Earl Moulton is gone, only the eldest son Xu Yifan and the ruined Xu family are left.
Naturally, the Marquis of Northern Wolf could not let go of such an excellent opportunity!
And now the newly promoted Marquis Xiaolong has stepped in, which no one expected.
However, what Marquis Xiaolong said was in line with the rules of the empire.
Moreover, it is more reasonable for people to exchange the rewards from five galaxies for two galaxies.
There is really no reason to refuse.
A trace of joy flashed in Governor Beifeng's eyes, but he quickly hid it, and then announced: "As a major contributor to this Zerg disaster.
Since Marquis Xiaolong wants these two galaxies, then follow his request.
I declare that the Morton Galaxy and the Ellis Galaxy belong to Marquis Xiaolong.
As for the Marquis of Northern Wolf, let me arrange three more galaxies for you. I think these three..."
Governor Beifeng was kind and arranged three more star systems for the Marquis of Northern Wolf, although there was one more system.
But you must know that the Morton Galaxy is a resource galaxy.
Currently, 30% of the raw material output in the Borean Star Region comes from the Morton Galaxy.
If we replace all the interstellar mining ships in the Morton Galaxy with the T3 Digger-class heavy interstellar mining ships in the hands of Zhao Chen, the output will definitely double!
Zhao Chen returned to his seat with a smile. As for Marquis Beilang's look that wanted to kill him, Zhao Chen naturally didn't care.
He has decided that his future opponent will be the princelings, a small marquis, who is not in his eyes at all.
Soon, the entire meeting ended.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Among them, the Marquis of Northern Wolf, who was supposed to be the big winner, was in a terrible mood at the moment.
He glared at the young man fiercely, turned around and left the conference hall.
But Zhao Chen did not leave immediately, but instead approached Xu Yifan.
"Find a place and let's chat." Zhao Chen said.
"Okay... okay." Xu Yifan swallowed and followed Zhao Chen obediently.
After the two walked out of the conference hall, Zhao Chen and Xu Yifan found a corner in the corridor. He glanced at the female soldier who was guarding him.
With just one look, these female soldiers formed a 'wall' around Zhao Chen.
At the same time, Zhao Chen pressed a button on his handheld terminal to form a confidentiality barrier around him and Xu Yifan.
"Why did you give up those two galaxies of your family?" Zhao Chen asked straight to the point.
Xu Yifan lowered his head, as if he was a child who made a mistake: "After the Zerg incident, the Morton galaxy was greatly damaged, especially in several resource mining areas, and the relevant equipment was completely destroyed.
Coupled with the losses suffered by our Xu family, our Xu family is like a leaky house, and it will be difficult to recover in a short time.
At the same time, our Xu family borrowed some debt in order to develop the Morton Galaxy.
I don’t know what means the Marquis of Northern Wolf used to obtain these debts from others, and at the same time, he coerced and lured us.
As long as we voluntarily give up jurisdiction over two galaxies, we can forgive these debts and help us develop the remaining galaxy.
Otherwise, we will be required to repay all debts.
The situation of our Xu family at that time... we really had no choice but to agree to his conditions.
He has also forgiven all our debts, and subsequent assistance will have to wait for some time."
However, under the current situation, Marquis Beilang's plan has come to nothing, and the subsequent funding for the Xu family is probably gone.
"What are your plans for the future?" Zhao Chen looked at Xu Yifan.
Xu Yifan was speechless and didn't know what to do for a moment.
"If I give you funds, give you assistance, and at the same time let you be the acting manager in charge of the Morton System and the Ellis System.
And I can guarantee you that within thirty years, your Xu family can regain possession of the Morton Galaxy and the Ellis Galaxy.
Are you willing to follow me?" Zhao Chen stared at Xu Yifan.
When Xu Yifan heard this, he felt like he was enlightened.
After a brief moment of daze, Xu Yifan knelt down on one knee and said: "I, Xu Yifan, am willing to follow you, and my Xu family is willing to fight for Xiaolong even if I die!"
Xu Yifan knew that this was his only chance to revive his Xu family.
Although in the eyes of outsiders, Marquis Xiaolong is just a new nobleman with a slight reputation.
But having fought side by side with the Xiaolong Fleet, he clearly knew how powerful this man was.
If you can follow this man, it will definitely be a huge opportunity for the Xu family!
It is even expected to surpass the previous Xu family!