I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 898 - 598: Mingwang Planet Grand Development Plan Announced (2)

"Chairman, you were looking for me." Wang Hai pushed the door open and sat opposite the chairman.

The chairman looked at this capable subordinate who had been with him for over a decade and went straight to the point without any pleasantries: "Xiao Hai, you must have heard about the Empire’s major development plan for Mingwang Planet. I’ve decided to send you there to set up a branch for the group and oversee all operations there."

"Mingwang Planet?"

Wang Hai’s expression remained unchanged, but a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, "Chairman, I checked this announcement early in the morning today, but the current development situation on Mingwang Planet is still unclear, and many supporting facilities have yet to be fully implemented. Are we sure we want to settle in now?"

"Yes, it’s exactly now."

The chairman nodded, looking more solemn, "Xiao Hai, you’ve been with me for so many years, you should know that I have a good relationship with Dongfang Ning, the chairman of the Dongfang Clan side branch. Although he’s just a side branch member, within the Holy Blood Clan, his information is far more extensive than ours."

He paused and continued, "According to the information Dongfang Ning revealed, the Dongfang Clan has already fully settled on Mingwang Planet, and several rare mineral explorations and mining operations have entered the preparation stage. Our company primarily produces special steel, which cannot be produced without the support of quality mineral veins. Moreover, if we can take advantage of this opportunity of the major development of Mingwang Planet and hitch onto the fast train of the Dongfang Clan, it will be crucial for the future development of the company."

"In addition, the announcement clearly states that the first batch of enterprises to settle on Mingwang Planet can enjoy the highest level of tax reductions and foundation subsidies, which can greatly reduce our operating costs."

The chairman looked at Wang Hai with tones of expectation in his voice, "After a unanimous decision by the board, you are appointed as the general manager of the Mingwang Planet branch, with full authority to oversee operations there. Xiao Hai, establishing a branch on Mingwang Planet is the most important task for the company right now. If you succeed, I will directly recommend you for the board. This is your opportunity and also a test for you, I hope you can grasp it."

"Yes, I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations!"

Wang Hai nodded emphatically, his heart surging with emotions.

He knew that Mingwang Planet had just been opened, filled with unknowns and challenges, yet at the same time, containing unprecedented opportunities.

If he could successfully establish a foothold this time, it would not only aid the company’s leap, but his own career would also achieve a qualitative leap.

......

In a mercenary base on Capricorn Star.

The mercenaries of the Gray Wolf Mercenary Corps crowded into the room, sitting around a long table, looking at the person at the head of the table.

"Boss, you gathered all the brothers here. Is there a big job? Or is there some good news to share?"

A burly mercenary was the first to speak.

The mercenary corps leader, Monk, tall with a striking scar on his face, raised his hand to signal everyone to quiet down: "Sit tight, there’s a big matter to discuss with everyone. Did you all watch the news today? The Empire announced a major development plan for Mingwang Planet."

"Major development of Mingwang Planet?" Someone scratched their head, puzzled, "I heard someone mention it, but that place is next to the royal star, cold and desolate, what’s it got to do with our Gray Wolf Mercenary Corps?"

Monk’s expression turned serious as he spoke slowly, "I have decided to relocate the mercenary corps to Mingwang Planet."

"What?!"

As soon as he spoke, the room burst into noise.

"Boss, you’re not joking, are you?" a mercenary shouted urgently, "We struggled in Capricorn Star for so many years to barely get a foothold, have fixed business and contacts, moving to Mingwang Planet means restarting everything, what are we after?"

"Yeah, boss! What’s Mingwang Planet? Desolate, icy, without a girl in sight, are we supposed to turn into wild men if we go?"

"Our mercenary corps mainly relies on armed escort for a living, but Mingwang Planet doesn’t even have a proper transport line, are we going to hunt snow beasts every day to survive? How much money can we earn from that?"

Everyone started chattering, each person’s face was full of reluctance.

Monk did not interrupt them, just sat quietly watching. After everyone vented their dissatisfaction, he raised his hand again, signaling them to be quiet.

"I understand everyone’s concerns, so I gathered you here today to address each issue clearly."

Monk’s gaze swept over each of the people present, his tone steady, "First, Mingwang Planet is one of the eight royal satellites, located in The Ring Royal Star Belt, geographically several tiers higher than our current location in Capricorn Star. Previously, because of its harsh environment, it was neglected, but now, with the Empire’s full support, the situation is completely different."

As he spoke, he opened a holographic projection and played a promotional video of Mingwang Planet, projecting the scene onto the wall, "You see, this is the current Mingwang Planet, it’s no longer the barren icy land you remember."

In the video, the bustling sights of Ice Extreme Pass, skyscrapers, and streams of vehicles appeared before their eyes.

The mercenaries who were initially full of resistance gradually showed surprise on their faces, inching closer, their eyes glued to the screen, occasionally exclaiming in astonishment.

"I can tell you all clearly that the Empire’s support for Mingwang Planet this time is unprecedented. It won’t be long before its level of development matches other satellites in The Ring Royal Star Belt."

Monk’s voice sounded again, "I’ve received reliable information that hundreds of large enterprises are already settling on Mingwang Planet, and many more enterprises and forces will follow, involving infrastructure, mining, cultivation, tourism, and various industries."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of temptation, "And now, there are only a few mercenary corps stationed there. If we move there in advance to seize the opportunity, armed escort, security patrols, and resource escort outsourcing business from those large enterprises and forces are practically ours, it won’t be hard to find work, and the money earned will be several times more than in Capricorn Star!"

"Additionally," Monk’s tone shifted with a smile, "What’s wrong with hunting snow beasts? The entire body of a snow beast is valuable, the fur can be made into thermal gear, the inner core can be used in alchemy, tendons and bones can create weapons. In Capricorn Star, there are strict environmental policies, you have to report any spirit beast hunted, and if you’re not careful, there will be penalties. But on Mingwang Planet, we can hunt snow beasts at will. Although it’s a bit risky, the rewards are beyond imagination!"

Listening to Monk’s detailed analysis, the resistance on the faces of the mercenaries gradually faded, and they began to discuss in low voices.

"What the boss said seems reasonable. If so many major forces are moving there, they must see farther than we do. Following them can’t be wrong."

"Exactly, once there, we can take on more big contracts, earn more money, and our mercenary corps can take the opportunity to grow and expand, better than being stuck in Capricorn Star guarding a small place."

"That’s what we’re saying, but there’s really no girls over there?"

"Is that all you’ve got in your head? If it becomes urgent, handle it yourself!"

"Hey, speaking of which, Old Six, once we get to Mingwang Planet, could we open a club? We could make a lot of money for sure!"

"I’m in! If we open a club, I’ll be the first to invest!"

The atmosphere inside the room gradually became lively.

Monk watched the scene before him, a slow smile forming on his lips.

......

The same scene was happening on various planets within the Empire’s territory.

Especially in the Central Star Realm, where over ten billion citizens waiting to immigrate to the royal star each year had developed a keen interest in the Mingwang Planet development plan.

However, despite the promotional video released for Mingwang Planet, showing a different side of it to the outside world, more people remained skeptical and watchful of the environment and future development of Mingwang Planet.

At this moment, the Empire released another announcement.

From today onwards, external channels to Mingwang Planet will be opened. Anyone with the intention to settle on Mingwang Planet, be they individuals or enterprises, can now apply to join a ten-day Mingwang Planet inspection tour.

This announcement caused the application website to crash instantly.

And that same afternoon, Mingwang Planet welcomed its first wave of inspection groups.