Just as he was cursing in his mind, he saw the hesitation on Lovell's face. Only then did Sorokin relax his brows and calmly say, "Forget it.
"Forget it, this is only the first phase of development. Although it is a little unexpected, compared to our deal with the three Universal Civilizations, this amount of profit is not worth mentioning. While the Bloodshed Land does not have many territories, it is still valuable. We will focus on investing here, and there is no need to compete with more financial groups on Black Star's side."
Lovell pursed her lips and nodded.
Sorokin paused, narrowed his eyes, and slowly said, "With such a large territory, the Black Star Army will have more space to develop, and their ability to resist pressure will increase. However, this is not entirely a bad thing for us. The army's focus will be shifted to the Flickering World, so they will neglect their businesses in the Shattered Star Ring. This will make it easier for us to weaken their original businesses.
Therefore, we will first attack the Black Star Corps' interest network in the Shattered Star Ring. We will not be able to shake the core business of the Black Star Corps, so we have to start from the various industry partners of the army, help the Black Star Corps snatch a portion of their business channels, cut off the tentacles that the Black Star Corps has in various industries, and try to shrink their scale of operations. This will make it difficult for the Black Star Corps to expand and develop comfortably. "
Lovell hesitated for a moment before softly saying, "Father, the Black Star Corps has a bright future, and their business is growing by the day. To be honest, this method will not be able to shake the Black Star Corps."
"Of course, I know that. A Beyond Grade A organization is not that easy to suppress. Furthermore, the rise of the Black Star Corps is difficult to stop … However, it is precisely because it is difficult that those people came to me to cooperate. As long as we are willing to pay the cost, we will be able to take it one step at a time."
Sorokin shook his head with a calm expression. "Furthermore, I am not doing this to overthrow the Black Star Corps but to make the Black Star feel as uncomfortable as possible. It will take a long time to see results, so we can just take it slow … Since those people who are cooperating with me are not in a hurry, I won't be in a hurry either."
While the two of them were plotting, on the other side of the Bloodshed Land, Heber was also reading the plan that Lovell had given him in the palace and nodding.
The plan included the Limitless Financial Group's support plan for the Bloodshed Land. The goal was for the Bloodshed Land to learn from the Black Star Corps and complete the transformation of their organization. Not only would they be armed and hired, but they would also expand their business in various industries.
The Bloodshed Land did not need to set up these channels from scratch. What they were eyeing were the channels that the local organizations in the Shattered Star Ring had been operating for many years. They seized them through acquisition and other means, and most of the costs were borne by the Limitless Financial Group.
Seeing the investment amount of the Limitless Financial Group at the bottom of the proposal, Heber snorted.
"So rich."
…
The Black Star Corps had been very busy recently.
The consortiums that passed the preliminary selection sent people to discuss cooperation. A large number of the army's civilian staff formed negotiation teams and contacted different consortiums remotely.
Dillard, the leader of the 098 negotiation team, was currently leading his team to negotiate with the senior management team of a large financial group. He was reading the other party's request for cooperation.
"… Mr. Dillard, this is the third time we've modified the terms of cooperation according to your wishes. Are you satisfied?"
The senior management of the financial group quietly sized up Dillard's expression.
"You want fifteen-year mining rights on at least ten resource rich planets, management rights and surface modification rights on three ordinary planets, operation rights on two regional quantum network channels, and priority sales channels for dozens of rare resources … Hehe, don't you think the investment amount is not worthy of this request?" Dillard raised his eyebrows and said with a smile that was not a smile.
"After our calculations, the current investment amount is equivalent to our request …"
"Are you trying to take advantage of the Black Star Corps? If you're not sincere, then forget about it. We still have many candidates, and we don't have time to waste with you. "Dillard's tone sank, and he was about to end the communication.
"Wait." The senior management of the financial group was shocked and hurriedly said, "Don't misunderstand, we don't have such thoughts. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, we can discuss it again …"
Appreciating the other party's cautious look, Dillard's face was expressionless, but he was secretly pleased.
In the Black Star Corps, he was just an ordinary civilian with a limited salary. In the galactic society, whether it was status or assets, he was far inferior to the senior management of the financial groups opposite him.
However, these rich and powerful senior management of the financial groups now had to curry favor with a small employee like him. Dillard had never enjoyed such treatment before.
Now, countless financial groups were begging to cooperate with the Black Star Corps. As the negotiator of the Black Star Corps, he firmly held the initiative. With power in his hands, he was confident.
If he had not joined the Black Star Corps early on, he would not be where he was today. He would not be able to make these arrogant financial groups bow to him.
In order to satisfy his vanity, and at the same time, to obtain more benefits for the army, Dillard liked to manipulate his negotiation partners. He would never relent without making things difficult a few times. It was very bureaucratic.
Dillard knew that this was using the name of the Black Star Corps to intimidate others, but he was happy to do so. His boss was so powerful, it would be a pity if he did not show off. He might not have the chance to do so in the future.
The senior management of the financial groups opposite him knew what Dillard was doing. He was furious, but there was nothing he could do. The party that was begging for cooperation was in a passive position to begin with.
He would rather suffer a little than miss the rare opportunity to cooperate with the Black Star Corps.
…
Black Star Corps headquarters, Army Commander's Office.
The finger-sized projection of Philip sat on the edge of the table with his legs swinging. He looked up at Han Xiao and reported in a crisp voice.
"Investigation complete. Forty-five negotiators accepted bribes during the negotiation process. Hum …
"Fire all of them, cancel all the cooperation agreements they negotiated, and no longer cooperate with these financial groups."
Han Xiao frowned.
The size of the army was too large. It was inevitable that some people would be selfish and use the benefits of the army to exchange for personal benefits.
He did not mind the members of the army using the name of the army to show off, but if someone betrayed the interests of the army, he would not agree. As a Virtual Mechanic, the entire army was under his surveillance. No one could secretly take bribes under his nose.
After dealing with this annoying matter, Han Xiao rubbed his eyes. Just as he was about to go to the training room to complete his Energy Training Technique for the day, his communicator suddenly vibrated.
Picking up the communicator, Han Xiao's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face.
The dynasty has finally approved my exchange application!
With his Contribution Points accumulated to more than 12,000, Han Xiao had submitted an application to the dynasty to exchange for the last Ultimate Knowledge a few days ago.
In just a few years, Black Star had made so many contributions that it was enough to exchange for all the Ultimate Knowledges. His efficiency was probably the fastest in history. The greatest attraction of a Universal Civilization to a Beyond Grade A Beyond Grade A was Ultimate Knowledge. Now that Han Xiao had gathered all the Mechanic Ultimate Knowledges, the Red Empire was hesitant, and the approval process was much longer than before.
However, the dynasty would not go back on its word. At this time, Han Xiao received the last Mechanic Ultimate Knowledge from the Red Empire …
Control Branch — [Hyperspace Theory]!
Beyond Grade A Mages could travel through the various secondary dimensions, and this Mechanic Ultimate Knowledge could achieve a similar effect. As a more profound spacetime technology, it could be used in many aspects such as stargate construction, interstellar navigation, warp jump engines, and the new generation of thrusters.
In terms of combat, this Ultimate Knowledge tended to increase the mobility of machinery. At the same time, it was suitable for various space-type devices, which could be used to attack and defend.
With this Ultimate Knowledge, the difficulty of becoming a Mechanic increased by more than one level. Its biggest use was to make up for the core weakness of a Mechanic. However, Han Xiao was an anomaly, and it would be good if he did not become a Mechanic. Therefore, this Ultimate Knowledge had always been at the bottom of his list.
Because it was a Class Knowledge, there was no triple learning penalty. Every level only required eight Potential Points, which was just enough to complete the Class Advancement Mission [Erudite].
"After learning this, I'll have gathered all the Ultimate Knowledges. All that's left is to slowly level them up."
Han Xiaoxin made up his mind and chose to learn it.
Mechanic Ultimate Knowledge detected: [Hyperspace Theory]. Use 8 Potential Points to learn it?
[Learning …]
Successfully learned! You have learned [Hyperspace Theory]!
You have received the talent [Hyperspace Thinking]!
You have learned all the Ultimate Knowledges. The effect of your talent [Ultimate Knowledge Holder] has been enhanced!
You have learned all the Class Knowledges. You have received the talent [Omnipotent Mechanic]!
[Hyperspace Thinking]: The performance of space-type devices has been enhanced. Control effects have been greatly enhanced. Control duration has been extended by 50% – 100%. Your Domain Skills have been enhanced. Your Space Skills have been enhanced. + 20% Mobility of all mechanical equipment. + 40% Mental Resistance.
[Ultimate Knowledge Holder] has been enhanced. Original effect: + 15% – 25% Machinery Affinity, + 150% – 600% Machinery Affinity. New effect: + 1 to all Mechanic Class Skill Levels (can break through the upper limit).
[Omnipotent Mechanic]: + 20% Machinery Affinity, + 2 to all Mechanic Class Skill Levels (can break through the upper limit). You have received an additional 1,500 INT and 500 Free Attribute Points.
Bonus Effect I: + 1% Machinery Affinity for every 20 INT.
Bonus Effect II: Passive Aura. + 200 INT to all lifeforms around you.
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