Galaxy Domination Guide

After making a brief appearance at the UN General Assembly, Bai Zhongqi returned to his official residence to rest. The routine of the last few days had been nonexistent, relying solely on nutritional supplements to maintain his energy. Even for the physically robust people from Iridium Star, sleep was crucial.

After wrapping up his tasks, Bai Zhongqi finally managed to sleep for a few solid hours, feeling reborn afterward.

Ruyi City had adjusted its day and night cycles to match the Eastern Eighth District on Earth, so when Bai Zhongqi woke up, it was effectively morning in Country C. The chancellor's morning routine was naturally nothing like that of an ordinary international student's with a personal life assistant helping Bai Zhongqi with washing up, making him think he might become lazier in the future.

A domestic robot also prepared a lavish Iridium Star-style breakfast for the chancellor.

Although the language and script were similar to those of Country C, the culture of Iridium Star was quite different. For example, in terms of cuisine, the people of Iridium Star did not seem to be as food-enthused, and their dining style was relatively simple. Iridium Star people also primarily consumed carbohydrates supplemented by protein foods and fruits and vegetables.

What surprised Bai Zhongqi was that the staple food of Iridium Star resembled an apple with a potato skin, which when cooked tasted like a non-sweet bread. This crop, known scientifically as "food fruit," produced a terrifying yield per acre. Once milled, it could be turned into a very fine low-gluten flour, and it could also be eaten baked or boiled without milling.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The meat options in Iridium Star were numerous, spanning hundreds of planets in the interstellar empire. After introducing and cross-breeding a wide variety of animals from different planets, some standard livestock had been developed. The same was true for fruits and vegetables.

In some respects, Iridium Star food was very similar to that of Country C. For example, Iridium Star cuisine emphasized gelatinous foods like porridges and soups. Bai Zhongqi's breakfast that day included a fragrant soup with minced meat and vegetables. This had become one of his favorite Iridium Star foods recently. Stay tuned for updates on empire

In terms of porridge alone, there were thousands of varieties, all with really good flavors. The main dish was toasted "food fruit," along with several small dishes cooked in different ways. Each portion was small, but there were many dishes on the table.

In fact, many people from Iridium Star preferred fast food made using molecular gastronomy, unlike the fast food on Earth. It involved understanding the molecular components of food and then turning them into various convenient and fancy forms. One could eat a mouthful and feel as full as if they had enjoyed a full meal, and the taste was as good as traditional dishes.

This style of Iridium Star cooking was highly popular, but it also faced criticism from culinary purists who believed it was a destruction of Iridium Star's culinary culture. Especially some people of high status, who disdained Iridium Star fast food and believed that food cooked with complex processes and fresh ingredients was the true art and pleasure.

Culinary purists also demanded that the food should not be prepared by robots, as that would not showcase the chef's skill or the essence involved. In essence, there were always ways for those who wanted to be meticulous.

However, Bai Zhongqi enjoyed trying new things with high technological content, and he was willing to try something like a cookie flavored with fish and shredded pork if he had the chance.

This breakfast was not enjoyed by Bai Zhongqi alone. Bai Zhongqi had invited Du Peng, the temporary Chancellor, Xu Lanzhou, the Commander of the Universe Army, Xiao Yu, the Commander of the Marine Corps, Mo Laitong, the head of the Empire's Scientific Research Institute, Luo Quan from the Empire's National Security Department, and others to join him for breakfast.

At this table, he was less fond of Xiao Yu, but after all, Xiao Yu was a descendent of knights and also the head of the Marine Corps. Although Bai Zhongqi could relieve him of his duties, Xiao Yu's deep involvement with the Marine Corps could lead to divides and conflicts among the already scarce population of Iridium Star.

Bai Zhongqi's plan was, after incorporating Earth's power into the Empire, to gradually segregate and marginalize Xiao Yu and his faction's strength.

Bai Zhongqi ate about sixty percent full and then put down his utensils. The Iridium Star elites made it a point of etiquette to also stop eating, regardless of whether they were full or not. Bai Zhongqi took a sip of a beverage similar to that of Iridium Star, cleared his mouth, and said, "In about ten hours, the Earth delegation will arrive at Ruyi City.

Chancellor Du, please prepare a detailed visitation plan. There's no need to show them too much. Just a casual tour will suffice. There's also no need to reveal any technical aspects, and as for military, we've already shown enough strength before; there's no need for more now."

Du Peng had been preparing for this matter for a while and nodded in agreement. Then Du Peng asked, "Your Majesty, now that the Empire's policy has been settled to transform the power of Earth's people for our use, Your Majesty has spoken of creating a new political framework that allows us to smoothly and gently integrate Earth's power.

May I ask if Your Majesty could now disclose more details about this to us?"

Bai Zhongqi had also prepared for this and, in fact, had summoned these people to join him for breakfast precisely to discuss these matters.

"Absorbing Earth's population for the use of the United Empire is the first step in our grand plan in the new Universe. To use the Earth's population more quickly and effectively, we have ruled out using simple, brutal tactics such as enslavement or high-pressure control, which are counterproductive to our strategy.

To address this issue, we need to clearly understand both parties' positions, capabilities, and needs. Undoubtedly, our Iridium Star's power is strong, whereas Earth is weak. What we need is more people. The countries on Earth are looking for new resources, new opportunities, and development. Of course, we do not need to find common ground or establish cooperative relations with all Earth countries.

We only need to form collaborations with those that have larger populations, potential for development, and a good integration with the culture of the Empire.

Hence, I have conceived the following framework - "Iridium Star-Earth Intergalactic Cooperative Alliance," abbreviated as Star Alliance. This will be an international/intergalactic supranational political entity led by Iridium Star.

Earth countries will cede some of their national sovereignty to the Star Alliance, and representatives from Iridium Star and Earth countries will form the Star Alliance Council as the governance body of Star Alliance, deciding on various matters of this political entity and on intergalactic exploration affairs.

Iridium Star will directly have a veto in the Star Alliance Council, and the other Earth nations joining the Star Alliance will have a subordinate status. Star Alliance itself will not interfere in the internal affairs of specific Earth nations, but the Earth nations must accept political guidance from Star Alliance.

Moreover, we will require that Earth nations comply with the resolutions of Star Alliance and support the policies of Star Alliance in all respects, which naturally includes providing manpower.

Of course, we will use technology that is at least three generations behind the mainstream technology currently used by Iridium Star as a benefit to the Earth nations, along with resources collected from various planets in the Solar System and various products produced by Iridium Star, to tightly bind the Earth member states of Star Alliance to the chariot of the United Empire.

In name, we will grant the Earth member states the freedom to exit, but once they join, they enjoy immense advantages over other Earth nations, and if they exit, we will not only stop technical assistance and material support, but we also do not rule out the possibility of reclaiming that help. So, once you're on board, there's no getting off."