[b]Combat Information Centre, Zhang He, Flagship of the Pearl Fleet [/b]

"Not much more to discuss?" The admiral said, frowning. "But there is so much more to discuss! Meetings, formal declarations, exchange of cultures, everything is a possibility." 

The Admiral paused to reign in his excitement before continuing. "While we would definitely be willing to discuss the possibility of trade routes, I do believe that it is not something that should be decided between the military." Admiral Hei explained. "If you would like, we can send an envoy to one of your planets, or if you would prefer it we would be more than willing to welcome an envoy aboard the Pearl Fleet."