Now that it has been discovered that the three children have this talent and are interested in it, Zhao Chen naturally has no need to stop them.

He is not the kind of parent who only knows how to protect his child but is not enlightened.

And the three children also seemed very enthusiastic about this.

And Annie made a very good point about the succession of the future Dragon Star Empire.

In fact, Zhao Chen had a long talk with Charlotte and Lilith about this issue.

After all, such things have happened in history before, with brothers and sisters fighting each other to seize the right to the throne.

Zhao Chen naturally did not want such a thing to happen to his children.

Therefore, Zhao Chen had discussed this issue quite frankly with Charlotte and Lilith.

Regarding the issue of the future imperial succession.

In fact, Charlotte and Lilith's attitudes were very straightforward: they didn't care and were just going by Zhao Chen's arrangements.

Although Zhao Chen showed them great respect, this made them much bolder in his presence.

However, they are still quite conservative about some traditional matters, such as the succession of imperial power.

In their view, the establishment of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire was entirely due to Zhao Chen.

Therefore, who Zhao Chen passes these things on to is entirely up to Zhao Chen himself.

As Zhao Chen's women, they wouldn't have any objections.

This was clearly the answer Zhao Chen wanted.

This essentially puts the problem back in front of Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen then directly stated his thoughts.

Zhao Chen has always been a professional, handling professional matters.

Therefore, he wouldn't talk about things like primogeniture.

Zhao Chen's suggestion and idea was to let the three children develop freely before they came of age, except for preventing them from doing anything illegal, disorderly, or immoral.

Everything else is entirely up to their own preferences.

Whatever their hobbies, they will be supported unconditionally. After all, with such a powerful emperor as their backer, there is almost nothing they cannot satisfy.

If they just want to enjoy life or live a simple life, that won't stop them.

Given the current resources and territory of the Dragon Star Empire, fulfilling these small wishes of the children is absolutely no problem.

The wealth their parents have built for them is more than enough for them to live off for tens of thousands of lifetimes.

Let's go back to what we discussed earlier.

Regarding the issue of succession for this future Dragon Star Empire.

If possible, the priority would naturally be to choose from Zhao Chen's sons.

For example, if someone is interested in military affairs or political management, that person should be given priority consideration, and then relevant training can be provided.

After that, we can leave him or her a dedicated management team. Not to mention building an interstellar empire that will last for thousands of years, it should be no problem to enjoy it for several thousand years.

Therefore, for the time being, Zhao Chen, Lilith, Charlotte, and the others were not in a hurry, but waited for the children to decide their own future development path.

Therefore, Zhao Chen never expected that these three children would show such remarkable interest in certain areas when they were not even three years old.

Firstly, Zhao Bai'er has shown an interest in technology and manufacturing, so we can consider nurturing her in this direction in the future.

Whether now or in the future, starship military technology is of paramount importance to any interstellar empire.

If there is no suitable successor in the future for the interstellar empire, then Zhao Bai'er, who has made achievements in military technology, would be a suitable candidate.

After all, an heir with military technology, even if she is not good at managing an interstellar empire, the technological foundation she possesses can at least guarantee that no one will question her existence during her time in office.

As for managing imperial affairs, a cabinet or parliamentary organization could be formed to assist the future heir to the empire in managing imperial affairs.

Some may worry that the emergence of organizations like the cabinet and parliament might affect the consolidation of royal power.

It is quite possible that, throughout the history of interstellar empires, at least 30% of the internal turmoil was caused by internal problems.

Organizations like the Cabinet Parliament play a key role in this process.

However, we cannot completely question the existence of the Cabinet Council just because of these situations, since almost 90% of interstellar empires have such organizational structures.

After all, a vast interstellar empire would face significant management problems without such a governing organization.

Therefore, there is a reason why such an organizational structure exists.

Even in the current Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, although there is no such organization at the top, there are some such entities in the various fiefdoms and even in the territories of various star systems, such as the Lord's Cabinet and the Lord's Council.

In fact, the secret proposals of the Dragon Star Empire already included plans to establish this type of organization.

The reason we are not organizing it now is that, although we haven't achieved this result, some of the existing people are already capable of accomplishing this task.

For example, when discussing military matters, Zhao Chen would arrange for Charlotte and other Imperial Marshals to discuss such matters.

For matters of domestic policy, let Lilith be in charge of convening meetings, discussing and arranging them.

Therefore, it appears that there is no such thing as a cabinet council.

But from another perspective, aren't Charlotte, Lilith, Anne, and others, in a way, a shadow cabinet?

This is why Zhao Chen didn't have a cabinet, but can now, because he has a group of founding fathers he trusts under his command. By having them in charge of this aspect, he can complete tasks one by one with maximum efficiency.

When their generation steps down to the second line, then the emergence of relevant organizations such as the Cabinet Parliament will be necessary.

Although it may reduce efficiency somewhat, and some political plans need to be discussed before they can be implemented, it can at least ensure the normal operation of an interstellar empire.

There are gains and losses.

Everything has two sides.

Let's go back to what I was thinking before.

Zhao Hu, that kid, likes piloting combat mechs, so he's probably someone who enjoys fighting.

I wonder if we can train him to pilot interstellar warships in the future. If we can, then we can make him a general or marshal.

If his personality changes in the future, then it would be worth considering him inheriting the throne of the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire.

However, given Zhao Hu's current personality and intelligence, he is completely outmatched by his sisters, so we can only wait and see what the future holds.

As for Zhao Lili, she was able to pass the assessment for commanding aircraft carrier starships at such a young age.

It's important to know that the command assessment for aircraft carrier starship captains is completely different from that for other starship captains.

It can be said to be the most difficult assessment.

After all, the captain of an aircraft carrier starship not only needs to command a single interstellar warship, but also needs to be responsible for the command of all interstellar fighters, interstellar drones, and the entire aircraft carrier starship.

Furthermore, because the self-defense capabilities of aircraft carrier starships are very weak, their navigation and maneuvering in battle are extremely important.

If you are not careful, you may be caught by the enemy and eventually destroyed.

On the battlefield, the loss of an aircraft carrier starship is far more valuable than any other interstellar warship.

Unlike the captain assessments for other interstellar warships, the assessment for carrier starship captains includes a test of how to plan a carrier starship's sailing route and evade enemy interstellar warship fire.

And a child who is not even three years old was able to pass all of them.

It's easy to imagine how unbelievable it must have been for Zhao Chen before.

The fact that Zhao Lili has demonstrated this talent indicates that she possesses a strong sense of the big picture and planning ability.

Based on the current personalities and abilities of these three children.

If nothing changes in the future, Zhao Lili, being the youngest child, is the most suitable to be the successor of the future Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

Zhao Hu can serve as a marshal fleet commander, while Zhao Bai'er can be responsible for military production technology research and development and manufacturing.

The thought that his children had good plans for the future filled Zhao Chen with great satisfaction.

Perhaps this is just the emotion of an old father.

"Well, since I'm now serving as their nanny, shouldn't my salary be increased?" Annie blinked her big, watery eyes at Zhao Chen.

Several black lines immediately appeared on Zhao Chen's forehead.

Still complaining that your current treatment isn't enough?

You should know that Annie is now one of the few three chief engineers in the empire. The salary of any one of the chief engineers is enough to support a family of thousands or tens of thousands of people without worrying about food and drink.

But Annie always seemed like she could never be satisfied.

I really don't know how Annie developed this greedy and greedy personality.

Zhao Chen's lips curled up slightly as he looked at Annie, a look that made Annie feel very uneasy.

Zhao Chen said casually, "When you take a vacation every now and then, you come here to see the three children."

How come I didn't know that our Chief Engineer Annie is someone who likes children?

Anne said somewhat guiltily, "I get along well with these three children, which is why I often come to visit them."

"Yeah?

"Then there are always a few expenses in the allowance accounts I set up for my three children every month." Zhao Chen looked at Annie with a teasing expression.

Annie's expression at that moment was so dramatic it would be quite a spectacle later on; she looked as if she'd been caught cheating.

"Those expenses correspond exactly to the time you came to look for the three children."

However, to conceal something, these expenditures were not directly transferred to your account, but instead transferred to the accounts of several online stores you opened.

Some of the gifts they received weren't even crystal coins, but rather items of equivalent value.

And all those items were gifts that the three children had received.

If I have someone investigate the final flow of funds in those online store accounts, shouldn't we be able to find out who got all that money?

Annie looked at Zhao Chen cautiously, then said with a pitiful expression, "The things I gave to the children were all valuable."

Even though I am the chief engineer, it is impossible for me to afford it completely.

Besides, some of the things were actually wanted by the children themselves, so... taking a small commission isn't unreasonable, is it?

"A small commission?" Zhao Chen's lips twitched involuntarily.

He pulled out a document containing some things he had ordered someone to find out the night before.

Then, pointing to some records above, he said, "You gave Xiaobai some raw materials and parts before. The market price of those raw materials and parts is no more than 300,000 crystal coins."

But you actually quoted Xiaobai a price of three million crystal coins.

"Chief Engineer Anne, how do you explain this?"

Anne, who was already short, seemed even shorter now.

Zhao Chen stared at Annie and said, "Annie, oh Annie."

I never imagined you'd even scam the kids out of their allowance.

Whose child has an unlimited black card from the largest royal bank in the Dragon Star Empire as their allowance?

These were Anne's inner thoughts, but she naturally wouldn't dare say them out loud.

"I'm worried that the children have too much money and will be scammed."

"So I'll keep it for them for now." Anne said with a forced smile, then carefully moved towards the door. "Um... I remember I still have some work to finish today, so I'll be going now..."

But before Annie could sneak away, her head was grabbed by Zhao Chen's large hand.

"I checked, today is your day off."

Even if you do have work, I can help you take time off.

Dear Annie Baby, you can't go anywhere else today except here.

Zhao Chen said with a kind smile.

Anne froze, as if she were facing a demon from behind.

Okay.

Let's not keep the children waiting too long.

As for the money you collected before, I have already had it returned to you.

After all, our Chief Engineer Annie really loves children, so isn't it normal for her to spend some money on her three kids?

"Chief Engineer Annie shouldn't be too sad to part with him, right?" Zhao Chen placed his hand on Annie's shoulder and pushed open the door.

And so, Zhao Chen, with a smile on his face, and a distraught Annie walked out the door.

In the courtyard, three children were playing with their respective gifts.

When they saw their father and sister Annie come out, the three children immediately surrounded them.

“Listen up.”

In the future, if you want anything, just tell your sister Annie.

"Sister Annie will satisfy you unconditionally and free of charge." Zhao Chen patted Annie's shoulder, then turned to look at her with a smile.

Anne's lips twitched slightly, but at this moment she dared not show any refusal, and could only force a smile and say, "No... that's right."

"If you ever want anything in the future, just tell your sister, and she'll get it for you."

"Thank you, Sister Annie."

"I like Annie the most."

"Sister Annie, I want bigger and more mechs..."

The three children looked at Annie in their childish voices and began to whisper among themselves.

They had no idea that their sister Annie was currently suffering a heart full of pain.

She was really heartbroken.

All the pocket money I had earned before was gone.

The thought of having to pay out of pocket made Annie feel extremely distressed.

It seems I can't come here again!

"That's right."

Our Chief Engineer Anne shouldn't be too busy in the coming days.

Coming once a week shouldn't be a problem.

You can always tell your sister Annie what you want.

"Don't be so polite with our sister Annie," Zhao Chen said immediately, as if he could read Annie's mind.

Anne's expression at that moment was as if she had lost a lot of money.

"Alright, since you've already given these three children gifts."

"Then let's teach them how to use it first." Zhao Chen patted Annie on the shoulder.

Annie rolled her eyes at Zhao Chen. It wasn't enough that he was taking advantage of her; now he was making her straighten out what he had taken. It was unfair of him to bully her like that.

But given their status, they were still Annie's benefactors.

Anne had no choice but to accept her fate.

For the rest of the time, Zhao Chen sat beside Annie and watched her play with the three children.

It's clear that Anne really likes these three children, perhaps because Anne herself has always had a childlike heart.

Therefore, Annie actually got along quite well among the children and became a kind of leader among them.

Of course, I'd be happy to earn some extra money while being a leader of children.

Unfortunately, that wish has now fallen through.

Annie, however, was trying to comfort herself.

Don't worry.

This is now considered a long-term investment for me.

These three children will inevitably become the future heirs of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, so why should I worry about my future?

Even a tiny bit of money leaking from between the fingers of these three children would be enough to ensure they have no worries about food and drink.

Hehehe.

Thinking about all this, Annie couldn't help but smile.

Indeed, I, Annie, am a very clever and precious girl.

While Annie was playing with the three children, Zhao Chen was also busy.

He sent all the information about the three children and Annie to Charlotte and Lilith so that they could know about the situation as soon as possible.

They were also very surprised by this, never expecting that their child could show such amazing talent at such a young age.

They immediately said they would come over as soon as they finished what they were doing.

Both of them cared deeply for their three children, but they were usually too busy with their official duties to take care of them.

Fortunately, with the war against the demon civilization universe over, all three of them were able to squeeze out some things to do.

This explains why Zhao Chen was able to stay with the three children and catch Annie.

"Alright, it's time to eat."

"I've prepared dinner. Put down what you're doing and come eat." Zhao Chen took off his apron, pointed to a large table of dishes laid out in the yard, and called out to the four children playing in the distance.

For some reason, looking at the four guys in front of him, he felt like he was raising four children.

When Annie hears that it's time to eat, she's definitely the most enthusiastic one.

Even though some of the other three children were still reluctant to part with their first experience with the 'toys', they obediently came over to eat under Annie's guidance.

Annie looked at the sumptuous food in front of her, and her taste buds were tingling with excitement.

Moreover, it was His Majesty the Emperor himself who cooked this.

She had tasted Zhao Chen's cooking skills years ago when he was still in the Xiaolong Fleet, and they were quite unacceptable.

Moreover, the ingredients Zhao Chen is currently using are absolutely top-notch.

One of the main reasons Anne was so keen to look after the three children was because of the food there.

Zhao Chen has provided these three children with top-notch chefs and the finest ingredients.

Zhao Chen might not be too extravagant for his three children in other aspects, but when it comes to food, he will absolutely not be stingy.

Perhaps this is also related to Zhao Chen's long-standing passion for food.

Annie can enjoy the finest ingredients and food here without paying any fees, which is like paradise for her.

At this moment, Annie had already begun to wolf down her food.

Eat your money's worth!

We must eat our fill!

Anne kept thinking to herself, she had suffered a huge loss today, so she had a rare chance to get her money's worth, how could she possibly let such a good opportunity pass by.

We absolutely have to eat our fill.

Seeing that Annie had such a good appetite indirectly influenced the three children, who all began to enjoy the food in front of them.

Zhao Chen was very pleased to see this scene.

I never expected Annie to have this function; this delicious meal was definitely worth preparing.

It quickly got dark.

The three children, who had played all day, went to sleep early tonight.

Zhao Chen, on the other hand, chatted with Annie, who was having a late-night snack, about work.

Annie lay sprawled out on the sofa, completely disregarding her image.

Because Annie comes here often, a room has been reserved for her.

So she's not in a hurry to go back and will stay here tonight.

"How are the starship research projects going?" Zhao Chen asked.

When Annie heard Zhao Chen start talking about work, she couldn't help but complain in her heart.

boss!

It's after get off work hours now.

It's such a downer to talk about work here after get off work hours.

But when Anne said it, it was a completely different story. She chewed her food and said, "About starship research."

There has been some progress, but for most, progress has been slow.

The main reason is still related to raw materials and energy.

Without genuine T7-level raw materials and energy, it is impossible to build a true T7-level interstellar warship.

However, we will soon be able to launch a second version of the near-T7 mass-production starship.

Zhao Chen's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but ask directly, "The second one?"

Which construction project has made progress?

There was naturally nothing to keep secret from Zhao Chen, the Dragon Emperor.

Anne spoke directly: "It's the design of that near-T7 star cruiser."

We've resolved the speed issues, and we expect the first ship of our second mass-produced near-T7 class star cruiser to be unveiled before the end of this year.

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