Chapter 334, Cessation of Territory and Payment of Indemnity (Repayment of Debt 6)
In the void of the Boyle Galaxy, the Empire's space battleships are still moving all the time. Webster and others carefully entered the "Qingchengshan" space battleship, the flagship of the Imperial Royal Legion. They were all people who had been fighting in space for a long time. They knew that if they stayed in space for a long time and returned to the planet all of a sudden, their bones would need a buffer time.
So everyone looked a little funny, lying on the ground, or squatting on the ground, and then slowly stood up after adapting to the gravity on the battleship.
Webster tidied up his messy military uniform, and the tail that was drooping behind him also stood up. Although he was defeated, he represented the Kalan Empire after all, so he still had to show his proper attitude. Others quickly tidied up one by one, lined up and followed Webster inside.
As he walked, he carefully looked at the space battleship. Because of the existence of the gravity system, the design of the battleship is quite different from that of the space battleship of the Kalan Empire. It is a bit like the buildings on the planet, with up and down, left and right.
You should know that the space battleship of the Kalan Empire has no gravity system, so when designing, it is naturally impossible to distinguish up and down, left and right, front and back, etc., so the design appears to be more chaotic, while the Empire space battleship with a gravity system is quite regular, and life and work are not much different from living on the planet.
"Unknown power system, optical magnetic traction technology, gravity system technology, the technology displayed alone is already quite extraordinary. The technological strength of this Yanhuang Empire is really strong enough."
Webster couldn't help but overestimate the Empire. Strong technology means strong strength. In the universe, nothing is recognized, only fists are recognized. Whoever is strong can be the king.
Soon, under the guidance of the guide, Webster and his party came to a huge, empty hall. This hall used to be a warehouse, but now it was temporarily used as a place for peace talks. Just put tables, chairs, etc. on it.
"Mr. Webster, it's nice to meet you."
Luo Xiaoyao saw the arrival of Webster and others and stepped forward to welcome them. He didn't know what etiquette to use, so he just used a military salute to show his respect.
"I am also very happy to meet Mr. Luo Xiaoyao. I am deeply sorry for our ignorant offense."
Webster lowered his proud head, stretched his right hand to his right chest, and said in a very sincere manner.
"No need to be polite!"
Luo Xiaoyao gestured to Webster and his party to take a seat. Even if the other party had been defeated, since they planned to get information about the Milky Way through this Kalan civilization, they naturally couldn't embarrass the other party too much, not to mention that the descendants of Yan and Huang have always had the custom of treating envoys well since ancient times.
The two sides were divided into guests and hosts, sat opposite each other, and began to carefully measure each other.
"The people of the Kalan Empire actually still have tails, a semi-finished product of evolution?"
"Could it be that they evolved from some kind of beast? The muscles are really amazing, and the yellow eyes have pupils like cats."
Luo Xiaoyao and others looked carefully. It was not the first time they had seen alien civilizations, so there was nothing strange about them.
"Black eyes, black hair, short stature, but gives people a very dangerous feeling."
Webster also looked at Luo Xiaoyao carefully. The powerful feeling inherited from his ancestors made him feel that Luo Xiaoyao's short body contained terrifying power. This feeling even made Webster's fur stand up, and he felt like he was the prey of a powerful beast.
"I won't say much nonsense. Your empire took the initiative to attack the territory of our Yanhuang Empire this time. How should this matter be resolved? Please tell me clearly."
A few minutes later, Luo Xiaoyao slowly spoke and got straight to the point without much nonsense.
"We are deeply sorry for this matter and we are willing to take the relevant responsibilities."
Webster said solemnly, showing great sincerity.
"Our Kalan Empire is willing to cede a galaxy to your empire as compensation. At the same time, we are also willing to pay 10 billion Kalan coins as war reparations to gain your empire's forgiveness."
Webster started by saying that he would cede a galaxy and pay 10 billion Kalan coins. When Luo Xiaoyao and others heard this, their eyes widened instantly.
"Oh my god! There is such a good thing in the world. I haven't even opened my mouth yet, but the other party actually offered to cede land and pay compensation. It's like being hit by a huge pie. Of course, I don't know how much 10 billion Kalan currency is worth now, but the territory of a galaxy is real. Even if it is a galaxy without a planet, it is a huge fortune."
"If it is a galaxy with a planet, it's a big profit!"
Luo Xiaoyao's heart was in turmoil. Originally, he just wanted to extort compensation from the other party. He didn't even think about asking the other party to cede land or anything. Unexpectedly, the other party actually took the initiative to propose ceding land and paying compensation.
"Do interstellar civilizations in the universe have so many galaxies that they can cede them at will? It's unbelievable that they would cede land and pay compensation if they lose a war."
Although Luo Xiaoyao remained calm on the surface, his heart was already fluctuating.
At the same time, through quantum communication technology, in a virtual world, Li Fu, Fang Zheng and other high-ranking officials of the empire were all present, and Luo Xiaoyao was also among them.
"They actually took the initiative to cede land and pay compensation. What should we do?"
Luo Xiaoyao hurriedly asked Li Fu and others, at least he was confused now.
"What? They actually took the initiative to cede land and pay compensation?"
As expected, Li Fu, Fang Zheng, Yu Liang, Chen Bin and others also widened their eyes, unable to believe it, and then they were all overjoyed. ,
"Bargain with them. Since they offered to cede land and pay compensation, we naturally cannot refuse. Otherwise, in their impression, we will become the kind of people who are easy to talk to."
Li Fu smiled at Luo Xiaoyao with a smile on his face.
"It seems that ceding land and paying compensation is very common in the universe. This Kalan civilization probably has many star systems. The commander of a fleet can actually cede a star system at the first word."
"Haha, that's right. Tell them that if there are not ten or eight star systems, we will never forgive them and will fight them all the way to their nest."
Yu Liang also grinned and became happy. He was talking nonsense.
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"A star system? 10 billion Kalan coins? Too little."
In the real negotiation, Luo Xiaoyao communicated with the high-level officials of the empire using a virtual machine while negotiating with Webster. Although he had agreed a thousand or ten thousand times in his heart, he still had to pretend to be very angry and dissatisfied.
"General, this is already a lot. The galaxy we are paying compensation to is only 8.7 light years away from the galaxy we are in now. There are planets with life in this galaxy."
"Also, you may not know the value of 10 billion Kalan coins. The currency of our Kalan Empire is very popular in many interstellar civilizations. 10 billion Kalan coins are enough to buy many space battleships."
"We are very sincere and hope to get your empire's understanding and establish friendly relations with your empire."
Webster shook his head. As Li Fu and others estimated, in an interstellar war, basically as long as you lose the battle, you will definitely have to cede territory and pay compensation. Generally speaking, one galaxy is the minimum and the lightest cession of territory. As for 10 billion Kalan coins, it seems insignificant in front of a galaxy.
In the history of the Kalan Empire, the most land was ceded at one time, but more than 30 galaxies were ceded at one time. That time, the Kalan Empire offended a very powerful civilization on the Orion spiral arm, and asked another equally powerful civilization to mediate, which finally brought peace with more than 30 galaxies.
As for the matter of ceding one or two galaxies, there are countless times. Several civilizations with similar strength to the Kalan civilization often go to war with the Kalan civilization. Once they fight, they have to cede land as long as they lose. This is almost the rule among many civilizations on the Orion spiral arm.
"At least 3 galaxies, 100 billion Kalan coins, otherwise our empire will not give up."
Luo Xiaoyao thought for a long time and spoke slowly. It is rare to be able to get galaxies by spending a little saliva on the negotiation table. Such a good thing is rare. The opportunity is rare, so naturally you have to seize it well.
"Three is too many. Our Kalan Empire is not easy to bully. Although we were defeated this time, our Kalan Empire has hundreds of fleets like mine. We are not those weak civilizations that can be slaughtered at will. If your empire wants to continue the war, our Kalan Empire will also accompany you to the end."
Webster pretended to be very strong and would accompany you to the end, but in fact, he was not confident in his heart. The Yanhuang Empire defeated his 12th Corps with only more than ten space battleships and 10,000 space fighters. If the entire Yanhuang Empire attacked the Kalan Empire with all its strength, the Kalan Empire would definitely suffer more losses. If it wants to negotiate in the future, it will not be enough to cede one galaxy.
"That's the best. Our empire is mobilizing a larger army here. Now we only have a dozen space battleships to beat you to pieces. If the number of battleships is about the same, we only need a few waves to destroy you."
Luo Xiaoyao was naturally not scared, and responded with a sneer.
"At most 2 galaxies, if there are more, we would rather fight."
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