Chapter 310: Trust Him!_1

He Shanqi considered Jiang Yu's words seriously, "Are you saying that the fourth dimension has already collapsed, and dark matter is the ruins of the fourth dimension within the three-dimensional space?"

Jiang Yu's brows were deeply furrowed, "Of course, dark matter could also be a manifestation of the second dimension within the three dimensions. This needs exploration by you all!"

The problem was that even "Death's End" didn't make this clear. With Jiang Yu's limited knowledge in physics, how could he make a definitive conclusion?

Just as He Shanqi was about to shake his head, he stopped halfway through, "That does make sense. Could it be that our experiments on the fourth dimension have failed not because we're doing it wrong, but because the fourth dimension no longer exists?"

Rediaz keenly captured the key point, "Where did you get this information from?"

Jiang Yu spoke truthfully, "I can't tell you that!"

He paused, then added, "But I can assure you that the curvature spaceship is the most likely route to success!"

He Shanqi's face turned somewhat pale, "But..."

"Trust him!" Rediaz said succinctly, "When has he ever let you down?"

Jiang Yu revealed a smile. Sometimes, only a Wallfacer could understand another Wallfacer.

He Shanqi bowed his head and pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked up and said, "Give me thirty years, *priority access* to the Jupiter Orbital Particle Accelerator. I'm confident that I can prove the existence of curvature."

"Also, we need to build the Huanri Particle Accelerator soon. I have a premonition that the speed of the Jupiter Orbital Particle Accelerator might not be enough."

Jiang Yu nodded, "No problem!"

Rediaz asked, "What do I need to do?"

Jiang Yu replied, "I need your energy and spirit!"

"You are to become the next Governor of the Solar System State. The construction of a lightspeed spaceship requires the entire Solar System State to possess unwavering will!"

"In addition, we cannot only master the ability to escape; we have to turn all cutting-edge theories into pinnacle weapons!"

"The current nuclear engines still rely on relativity from two to three hundred years ago. Usually, it takes one to two centuries to develop a mature technology from a theory."

"This time is too long. Your task is to shorten it to fifty years! Thirty years would be even better!"

Despite himself, Rediaz frowned deeply, "This is almost an impossible mission!"

Jiang Yu smiled, "That's exactly why I awakened you!"

Then use you like a beast of burden!

At first, Rediaz shook his head with a bitter smile, then he declared solemnly, "For the future of humanity, it is my duty!"

The three of them stood up together, "It is our duty!"

Jiang Yu then made arrangements on the details, starting tomorrow Rediaz would enter the Governing Council as Tao Yue's assistant.

Jiang Yu had already discussed it with Tao Yue in advance. Rediaz would familiarize himself with the political structure of the Solar System State, and officially take over as Governor after a year.

He Shanqi was to start looking for candidates for the lightspeed spaceship team and begin the preliminary theoretical work.

However, all this work could only be carried out in "Blind Zone No.1," to prevent the Trisolarans from knowing Jiang Yu's specific plans.

"Blind Zone 1.1" and "1.2" were already under construction, and in three months, there would be two more Sophon surveillance blind zones.

Additionally, the development of "Blind Zone Two" was already underway, which would provide the Solar System Congress with even larger Sophon blind zones when completed.

After discussing the serious matters, Jiang Yu was about to return to his office.

However, Rediaz wanted to enjoy a bit more time without Sophon surveillance and decided to leave later.

He Shanqi also needed to process the news he had heard today, leaving Jiang Yu the only one to depart.

The hatch door clicked shut behind Jiang Yu, and inside "Blind Zone No.1", there was silence for over ten minutes until He Shanqi suddenly said, "I always thought the lightspeed spaceship was still far from humanity's reach."

"The plan of Wallfacer Jiang Yu gave me the impression of living in a Ming dynasty village and trying to build a train."

"Time waits for no one!" Rediaz exclaimed, "We might be discovered by an advanced civilization tomorrow. How could anyone give up without fighting with all their might to survive?"

"Ah," He Shanqi sighed, "Now I understand why Jiang Yu appointed you as Governor. I don't have the same resolve as you; few modern people do."

...

In January of the 13th year of the Deterrence Era, the trial of the military personnel aboard the "Bronze Age" began.

The trial took place in the Supreme Court of Jupiter City, where justices from both the PDC and Fleet International were gathered, marking it as a landmark event in the legal community of Humanity.

The case captured the attention of all of humanity, not only were all seats in the courtroom filled without exception, but the viewership rating of the live broadcast was also the highest in recent years.

The trial lasted over a month. Below are some court records that left a deep impression on Jiang Yu:

...

Captain Neil Scott defended himself by asking, "Are we facing the law? Are you a judge? What about the presumption of innocence?"

The judge replied, "The principle of presumption of innocence does not apply to crimes against humanity. This international legal principle was established during the Crisis Era to ensure that human traitors are subject to legal sanctions."

Scott exclaimed, "We are not traitors to humanity! While we fought for Earth, where were you?"

The prosecutor retorted, "You are! You betrayed humanity's most basic moral principles!"

...

"Bronze Age" officer Sebastian Snyder once said in court, "The moment I learned 'Bronze Age' could never return, and the spaceship became my entire world, I changed.

"There was no process; I changed instantly, became another person.

"Even you, Mr. Judge, if you were to personally board 'Bronze Age' and travel thousands of astronomical units outside the Solar System along our trajectory, or even further, you couldn't possibly understand.

"Because you know you will return, your soul has not left at all."

...

The judge asked the Deputy Captain Boris Lovensky, "'Where did the bodies of the 'Quantum' ship's officers and crew go?'"

Lovensky replied, "To replenish the ship's food supplies!"

The judge pressed, "All of them?"

Lovensky confirmed, "All of them!"

The judge persisted, "How was this decision made? Who was the first to treat the bodies as food?"

Lovensky confessed, "I really can't remember now... It just felt like a natural thing to do at the time."

...

On the day of the final statements, many, including Jiang Yu and Rediaz, were in attendance as observers.

The captain of the "Bronze Age," Neil Scott, made his last statement: "Life climbing out of the ocean onto land was a milestone in Earth's biological evolution, but those fish that came ashore were no longer fish;

"Likewise, humans who truly enter space are no longer human.

"So, people, when you plan to fly into outer space and never look back, please consider it very carefully, the cost is much greater than you can imagine."

Rediaz frowned deeply at these words; he wanted to say something but didn't know how to express his thoughts.

As the judge was about to pass sentence, Jiang Yu suddenly stood up and said, "Your honors, prosecutors, I have something to say."