Lu Yin fell into deep thought. Yes, since the alliance was going to be formed, there would definitely be a commander, and this position was very sensitive. "Let me think about it."
"Your Highness, we can actually secretly form an express response team outside of the alliance to deal with some troublesome matters," En Ya suggested.
Lu Yin's eyes lit up. "Special forces?"
"Something like that. This express response team will be made up entirely of space-exploring powerhouses. We'll make it the sharpest sword in the Outerverse for the Great Yu Empire to use," En Ya said.
Lu Yin agreed. "That's fine, but this team cannot be announced to the public. Give me the details, and I'll talk to the various weaves' leaders in private."
"Yes, Your Highness."
After En Ya left, it was Gavin's turn to visit. Lu Yin had sought him out mainly to discuss the matter of the Allied Army's military budget. As for economic cooperation, Lu Yin had no interest in that. However, Gavin had brought some unexpected news: Endless Borders was about to enter Frostwave Weave.
"Endless Borders?
One of the four major corporations? "Lu Yin was astonished.
Gavin replied, "Yes, Endless Borders. I've already met with Endless Borders' Frostwave Weave's leader, Dino. Many people in the outside world have already made contact with Endless Borders."
Lu Yin fell into deep thought. Endless Borders was one of the four major corporations that dominated the Outerverse and controlled many safe and secret routes through the universe. It was normal for such a corporation to enter Frostwave Weave, but it was unusual for a leader to request an audience with Gavin. This showed how much importance they placed on Frostwave Weave.
Endless Borders had previously sent transport teams to Frostwave Weave, but they would not stay for long. Now that they had specifically chosen to enter Frostwave Weave, even a fool would not believe that this had nothing to do with Sourcepeak Planet.
"Your Highness, because of Endless Borders' arrival, many local transport companies in Frostwave Weave have lost market value, and some are even on the verge of bankruptcy. They have no choice but to transform. More than ten companies have already contacted me, requesting the empire to expel Endless Borders. There are currently over a thousand people gathered outside my residence, all from various major transport companies. They're all requesting the empire to protect the region," Gavin reported respectfully.
Lu Yin frowned. "Have Dino come see me."
Gavin acknowledged.
Dino's residence was not far from King Zishan's palace, and he seemed to have guessed that Lu Yin would meet him. He had been waiting outside for a long time.
Not long after, Lu Yin met with the person in charge of Endless Borders' Frostwave Weave. It was obvious that he was a businessman...
"Dino greets the Royal Regent of the Great Yu Empire," Dino bowed respectfully.
Lu Yin raised a hand and smiled. "You're welcome, Mr. Dino. Please take a seat."
Gavin stood aside and watched quietly.
Dino did not stand on ceremony and sat down. Zhao Ran poured him a cup of tea.
"Thank you, Your Highness," Dino said.
Lu Yin looked at him. "I heard that you are the person in charge of Endless Borders' Frostwave Weave?"
Dino bowed slightly. "Yes, Endless Borders requests to enter Frostwave Weave. I hope that Your Highness can make things easier for us. Endless Borders would be eternally grateful."
"Frostwave Weave is geographically remote, and it doesn't have any famous specialties in the universe. Endless Borders is one of the four major corporations, so why would you want to come here?" Lu Yin asked as he stared at Dino.
Dino smiled. "You must be joking, Your Highness. Frostwave Weave is a land of outstanding talents, and it has given birth to a genius like Wendy Yushan and a genius like Your Highness. Endless Borders would naturally not overlook such a blessed land. Furthermore, Your Highness has unified the eastern weaves and established the Great Eastern Alliance. Frostwave Weave is naturally the core of the Great Eastern Alliance, and our business extends throughout the eastern weaves and will gradually expand. This is the golden age of the transportation industry, and Endless Borders would like to take a bite out of this fat piece of meat."
Dino's reasoning was sufficient, and only four words could be used to describe Dino's words.
Lu Yin tapped a finger on the table, deep in thought.
Dino glanced at Lu Yin and hesitated. "Does Your Highness find this difficult?
I've heard that many people in Frostwave Weave do not welcome Endless Borders, but they're overthinking things. Endless Borders is not unreasonable, and when we arrive at a place, we will naturally abide by that place's price and management rules. We will not do anything out of line. What we compete for is service, not resources. "
Lu Yin looked at Dino. "When did you receive the order to become the person in charge of Frostwave Weave?"
Dino's eyes flashed. "Seven days ago."
Lu Yin's eyes narrowed. Seven days. He had already left Sourcepeak Planet by then, which meant that this matter definitely had something to do with Sourcepeak Planet, and it was not just a matter of business.
What was Endless Borders trying to do?
Were they friend or foe?
"Mr. Dino, can I meet the upper echelons of Endless Borders?
For example, the members of the board of directors? "Lu Yin asked.
Dino respectfully replied, "I'll report this immediately. I'm sure that the upper echelons would like to meet Your Highness."
"If that's the case, then I'll wait for your good news." Lu Yin smiled.
Dino asked, "Then, what about entering Frostwave Weave?"
"That's fine, but all business needs to be done fairly. The Ninth Imperial Squadron specializes in investigating corruption, so I hope that you won't do anything out of line."
Dino was delighted, and he hurriedly stood up to thank Lu Yin.
After Dino left, Gavin asked, "Your Highness, are we really letting Endless Borders in?"
Lu Yin smiled. "Frostwave Weave wants to connect with the seventy-two weaves of the Outerverse, so we'll definitely have to come into contact with this sort of company. It's only a matter of time."
"Then, what about the local transportation companies?"
"Don't do it if you don't have the ability. If you rely on the empire's protection, then you'll become more and more unscrupulous in the future. The price and service are inversely proportional, and it's unfair to the commoners."
Gavin could only nod helplessly. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly thought of something. "Your Highness, when I was talking to Dino, he said something strange."
"What did he say?" Lu Yin asked.
Gavin thought about it and said, "He mentioned Aegis several times, and he warned me to be careful of them."
Lu Yin's heart skipped a beat. "I understand. You may leave."
"Yes, Your Highness."
This Dino was really cautious. He hadn't said anything to Lu Yin, but he'd passed on the message through Gavin. Lu Yin found it funny, as he felt that this person really wanted to do business. However, Endless Borders definitely wouldn't be so simple to enter Frostwave Weave. It seemed like they wanted to be friends.
After Gavin left, Lu Yin activated his gadget and contacted Madam Nalan. If he wanted to know more about the four major corporations, she was the most suitable person to contact.
After a while, she finally answered. She was still as beautiful as ever, and her skin was as white as jade. Behind her was a beautiful starry sky that sparkled with countless lustrous lights. There was even a strand of silver light that hung over the horizon, making her seem like a fairy from the nine heavens. Lu Yin couldn't help but be attracted to her.
"How is it? Is it beautiful?"
Madam Nalan smiled at Lu Yin, her gaze gentle, but in Lu Yin's eyes, it was an indescribable temptation.
"Beautiful, it's really beautiful," Lu Yin subconsciously replied.
Madam Nalan smiled. "This is my favorite part of the starry sky. In order to prevent this beautiful scenery from being destroyed, I bought this galaxy and preserved this unique beauty. If you like, I can bring you here."
Lu Yin coughed and smiled awkwardly. She was talking about the beauty of the starry sky, but he was looking at this woman.
"Is there something you need from me, Your Highness?" She asked.
Lu Yin coughed again. "Endless Borders has entered Frostwave Weave."
She wasn't surprised. "Is that so? It looks like one of our collaborations will have to be terminated."
"Are you talking about transportation?" Lu Yin asked.
She smiled. "Of course. With Endless Borders, our Nalan family's transportation business won't be able to withstand a single blow. Since they've entered Frostwave Weave, they'll definitely provide the Great Yu Empire with the best service and prices. Congratulations, Your Highness."
"Can you tell me more about Endless Borders?" Lu Yin asked.
She picked up her juice and took a sip. "Does Your Highness believe that Endless Borders has entered Frostwave Weave because of Sourcepeak Planet?"
"Is that not the case?"
"That's part of the reason, but at the end of the day, both Endless Borders and our Nalan family are commercial organizations. It's our instinct to go wherever there's money to be made. The establishment of the Great Eastern Alliance and the consolidation of resources is a golden period for the transportation industry. During this time, no less than 100,000 transportation companies have been established in the eastern weaves. This is precisely the reason why Endless Borders has entered Frostwave Weave."
"It's not just Endless Borders. With the establishment of the Great Eastern Alliance, many well-known companies in the Outerverse will also enter Frostwave Weave. This is something that cannot be changed. They're not only looking at the Great Eastern Alliance, but also Your Highness' ambition."
Lu Yin's eyes flashed. "Ambition?"
Her lips curled up into an alluring smile. "Your Highness' ambition is too obvious, and the Great Eastern Alliance might not be able to satisfy you. Many people want to make a fortune with you and enter the Great Eastern Alliance as soon as possible. Even if Your Highness doesn't have any ambition, just the Great Eastern Alliance alone is enough for them to get rich."
Lu Yin was amused. "It looks like I've become a hot commodity in the eyes of you merchants."
She smiled. "The military serves politics, but politics is all about profit, and profit is the essence of commercial activities. On the other hand, all actions in human society are based on profit. Business is the most superficial term, but it can encompass everything. A merchant without a plan will never achieve great things. Your Highness' way of doing things is actually the fundamental reason why many merchants have decided to enter Frostwave Weave. They're not just investing in territory and goods, but also in Your Highness."
"What about you?" Lu Yin asked.
She blinked. "I've already invested in Your Highness from the moment I laid eyes on you. Didn't Your Highness feel it?"
Lu Yin shrugged. "Alright, I can feel it. You've done a lot for me."
She rolled her eyes. "It's not me, it's the Nalan family. Your Highness, if you say that, others will misunderstand."
Lu Yin's heart skipped a beat when he saw her beautiful face and alluring posture. He coughed again. "I want to know the strength of Endless Borders."