Chapter 1139 - 322: Requirements_2
Chen Ming asked again, "So does that mean the number of contribution points for the material exchange is just a random figure?"
Qiu Bowen didn’t answer immediately.
Because this is the crux of the matter, the only thing that is generated for no reason in the whole situation is the contribution points.
He can’t speak recklessly; if he grants too few contribution points, it’s given, but if it’s too many and leads to oversight, then there’s a big problem.
So he cautiously said, "Basic third-class merit, mission completion at least second-class merit, first-class and special merit depending on the situation."
"If a significant achievement is discovered, even if I don’t want to give you first or special-class merit, there will definitely be others who will deliver it to you."
According to the legion’s rules, a third-class merit counts as 500 contribution points, a second-class merit counts as 2000 contribution points, which is acceptable to Chen Ming.
After all, it’s just arranging for the spaceship to fly here for a few days; even if the spaceship is lost, there’s compensation, there’s no loss.
"Shouldn’t such matters be notified to others? Like the people from the frontline military department?"
"The frontline military department is currently led by the legion; when we do things, no other comments are needed."
"We definitely can’t do things that are too excessive, as there are Empire people supervising."
"But as for our internal affairs, it’s no big deal."
Qiu Bowen added fuel to the fire again, saying, "As long as this mission succeeds, you, as the key person to completing the mission, can also gain an extra military merit, you will not be mistreated."
Two benefits... sound very tempting.
But he didn’t let the temptation cloud his head.
He continued asking, "Who will be responsible for this matter? You are currently stationed at headquarters, and Bai Quan is also at headquarters, who can be responsible?"
"Of course, it’s the frontline military department’s responsibility."
Qiu Bowen quickly responded, "Besides, Bai Quan still counts as a member of the frontline, he’s just back for further training temporarily."
"And when the stage of war transformation arrives, I will also be transferred to the frontline."
"By then, we will handle all the finishing work."
"As for the current specific command authority, it’s the current person in charge of the frontline military department, Admiral Guo Yan."
Chen Ming turned to look at Bai Quan, seeing Bai Quan nod, which indicated that this Guo Yan was a trustworthy person.
Chen Ming had no objections.
"I can help you."
In fact, there was another, more important, or rather, the most important reason for agreeing to this matter.
That is, Chen Ming originally intended for the fleet to stay, as he was quite interested in that phase creature and similarly the things left by the Mechanical Race.
He just didn’t plan to do such things in front of others.
So given that Qiu Bowen explicitly asked him to do it,
why would he not do it gladly?
Although there seem to be many non-compliant aspects of this matter, Bai Quan wouldn’t harm his friend and son-in-law.
Even if the whole thing went wrong, the biggest loss for him would just be a few destroyers.
But even if he lost Armor Piercing equipped with an Antimatter reactor and engine, the costs would be about that.
After acquiring the manufacturing technology and basic materials, the remaining expenses are just minor.
As for the Dusk core above, as long as there is an unexpected situation, Chen Ming can recover it at any time.
To be honest, what he loses that’s most expensive would be the Speed Particle Spear.
However, if the Speed Particle Spear is bought directly from Speed Particle Technology Company, it is indeed expensive, due to patent fees.
But obviously, Chen Ming wouldn’t waste money like that; he took the Speed Particle Spear apart himself and researched it.
By manufacturing his own using materials, the cost is reduced by at least two-thirds compared to direct purchase.
Even if a few are lost, it wouldn’t be a big problem.
It must be said, patents really do make money.
From Chen Ming’s reliance on several patents able to support an entire Pioneer Fleet alone is evident.
As for what Speed Particle Technology Company would think if they found out Chen Ming was doing this.
Chen Ming could only say,
in any case, his warships don’t appear within Empire territory, so if Speed Particle Technology has the capability, they can try to collect patent fees from him, it’s not a big deal.
They didn’t know how many Speed Particle Spears he had, how would they charge him?
At most, the legion would pay it for him.
So now, since Qiu Bowen is willing to bear some costs, Chen Ming is still very willing to do some things.
He even thoughtfully asked, "How many ships are needed? Where should my ships be parked, or is there something they need to do?"
Qiu Bowen also let out a sigh of relief.
If this matter is successful, it would also bring him considerable benefits.
As the commanding officer issuing directives, as long as the subordinates accomplish feats, he naturally can also share some of the credit.
And this merit would enable him to obtain more resources when he goes to the frontline thereafter.
Qiu Bowen said to Chen Ming, "I need ten Law Enforcers and twenty Armor Piercings to temporarily stay in that Star System, prioritizing their own safety."
"The main task is to help us confirm the situation of the Phase Giant Beast, the arrival time of the Mechanical Race reinforcements, and the progress of their actions clearing their own planet."
"Our legion’s ships aren’t as fast as yours; it takes several days to get there."
"So you might need to maintain surveillance there continuously, stay alert."
"For how long specifically?"
"With a well-supplied fleet, engaging in cost-irrelevant warps, accounting for the time cost of preliminary reconnaissance... it would take about four days to arrive."
"Faster than that would result in more dangerous withdrawals later on, so that’s the minimum."
Chen Ming suddenly asked, "What if I can provide you with a safe warp point?"