Chapter 515: Jiang Yu's Visit Plan_1

After the photon particle experiment concluded, Jiang Yu called a meeting to announce the plan in response to the Sophon incident that occurred on the 15th.

Although Jiang Yu was the one who convened the meeting, it was Shi Mingwei and Yun Tony who provided the explanations.

This time, Jiang Yu did not invite Belinsky to attend the meeting, a decision he had made.

After the meeting, as Jiang Yu was on his way back to his office, he saw Belinsky packing up his things.

Just moments before, Number Three had informed him of his new assignment; though he had been eliminated, his prospects back at the military headquarters would be far greater than those of his peers of the same rank.

Thus, Belinsky was not too disappointed, feeling only a tinge of regret that it had all come to an end at the final step.

Jiang Yu waved him over, "Come with me for a moment."

Belinsky put down what he was holding and immediately followed.

The two arrived at Jiang Yu's office one after the other, and sat down in the visitor area.

The smart secretary immediately served tea.

Jiang Yu asked, "Did Number Three clarify your new arrangement?"

"The Director has explained," Belinsky sat up straight, "He said I should go back and put together a specialized team!"

"Although the Director didn't specify the team's purpose, I understand that this team is meant to deal with the Trisolarans."

It was clear that even though Jiang Yu did not adopt his suggestions, he had tasked him with team assembly, indicating that his proposals were quite important, but not important enough to require a Wallfacer's direct oversight.

He continued, "While it's not appropriate to wage war against the Trisolarans at present, as our strength grows rapidly, conflict with them is inevitable sooner or later.

"My team is in preparation for such eventualities."

Jiang Yu nodded, "Good that you understand."

He took a sip of tea and added, "The exploration missions to the fifteen surrounding planetary systems have been essentially completed.

"In two of these systems, we found traces of civilizations that once existed, but we encountered no existing intelligent civilizations.

"Since we haven't discovered intelligent civilizations, we likely won't have any enemies for the next twenty or thirty years.

"More than twenty years ago, I thought, although I didn't know how far the Trisolarans had escaped, their First Fleet didn't possess the capability of light-speed travel.

"I believe the First Fleet will settle in a planetary system as soon as possible, then acquire light-speed travel abilities to catch up with the rest of their forces.

"Considering their speed of travel, they should be not far from us. Around the arrival of the Galaxy Era, I had already started instructing Cooper to send people to search for the Trisolaran First Fleet's traces."

Belinsky immediately grasped Jiang Yu's intention, "The Trisolaran First Fleet hasn't merged with the Second and Third Fleets?"

Jiang Yu smiled, "If I were the Trisolaran leader now, I also wouldn't let the three fleets converge because the Third Fleet would be a burden to the other two.

"Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"Understood," said Belinsky. "We must destroy the Trisolaran Third Fleet before it gains light-speed travel capabilities."

Jiang Yu nodded, "That's the first task. When you return, take over the search for the First Fleet.

"In fact, the Sophons' lingering around Earth has essentially given us coordinates.

"What if they have guessed the general parameters of our 'Catcher' System? What if all my thoughts are within their expectations?

"Then, could this Sophon attack be a demonstration of sorts?"

Belinsky clenched his fist, "For example, the world where the First Fleet is located might not be far from Earth, possibly leaving traces that Earth might easily detect their presence.

"If a Sophon appears around Earth, then humanity's attention will be entirely focused on the vicinity of Earth and the Moon, neglecting the surrounding planetary systems."

Jiang Yu nodded, "So now you understand. On Earth's side, we need to be relaxed on the outside but tight on the inside, misleading the enemy while seeking an opportunity to strike like thunder.

"Besides equipping Earth with the Dark Matter Detonator in advance, we must also speed up the construction of a Super Particle Accelerator! To be prepared for any eventuality!"

He paused and then said, "The second task is to let a few slip through the net, hoping to locate the Trisolaran main force by tracking them."

"At the same time, do your best to rescue Yun Tianming."

"He is a hero of humanity, and as we become ever stronger in the future, we must bring back the hero of our kind."

Upon the mention of Yun Tianming, Belinsky stood up with great respect and said, "Yes!"

Few people from the former Solar System Federation still remember Yun Tianming, but in the Solar System State, Jiang Yu, Logic, and Yun Tianming are all considered great contemporary figures.

Jiang Yu waved his hand, indicating for him to sit back down, "The mission I just outlined is for the team you are to assemble, but your assignment does not end there.

"The following conversation is top secret!"

Belinsky nodded vigorously to indicate that he would certainly keep the matter confidential.

Jiang Yu continued, "I will be visiting Starship Earth in the next two or three years. During this visit, we will sign a military alliance agreement and plan a destructive strike against the Trisolarans.

"Your 'Drawing the Snake Out of Its Hole' strategy is too primitive; the Trisolarans are not so easily deceived anymore. After enduring the Dark Forest Strike, they have also become much more cautious, and the chances of them actively seeking battle with humanity are slim.

"However, I am already plotting a major battle, now only waiting for the right conditions to launch it.

"In the future, you will need to orchestrate this battle! So, I will take you with me on this visit."

Belinsky felt his blood boiling with excitement: "I will not let you down!"

...

In the Wallfacer Office, Shi Mingwei stared blankly at the holographic screen in front of him.

After a joyful Belinsky left, he felt a bit envious of Belinsky, for Belinsky already had good prospects, while the selection process for the next generation of Wallfacers was ongoing, and he still could not afford to be careless.

Shi Mingwei knew his own limits, aware that Yun Tony was more stable and shrewd, and better suited to the Wallfacer role, and he also knew that his own chances of winning were not great.

For Shi Mingwei, having come this far was already satisfying; even if he were eliminated, it was tantamount to earning the qualifications to compete for the position of Governor in the future, and his current experience could greatly increase his chances of winning.

By Shi Mingwei's generation, his family had already achieved a very high status, and if there were a family tree, his description would certainly take up several pages.

Sometimes he wondered whether he should do a favor for Yun Tony by just dropping out of the selection.

But Shi Mingwei had never done so, firstly because it would show disrespect for Jiang Yu's selection process as well as his opponent, Yun Tony, and secondly, now that he had come so far, who wouldn't want to give it one more push?

Maybe he could outperform?

The AI secretary suddenly appeared before Shi Mingwei, "The Wallfacer invites you and Yun Tony to his office."

Shi Mingwei snapped back to reality, "Oh, okay. Did the Wallfacer mention what it's about?"

"No."

"Alright." Shi Mingwei immediately got up, and upon opening the door, he encountered Yun Tony, who had also just stepped out.

They exchanged smiles, chatting idly while making their way to Jiang Yu's office.

Shi Mingwei was never quite fond of Belinsky's aggressive and belligerent nature, so they never really got along.

But Yun Tony was different; although there was a competitive relationship, many a time the two could see eye to eye, blurring the lines between competitors and comrades.

Upon arriving at Jiang Yu's office, Jiang was already seated in the reception area waiting for them.

After exchanging pleasantries, once Shi Mingwei and the other sat down, Jiang Yu, as usual, got straight to the point, "Now I will announce your final test!"

Shi Mingwei always appreciated Jiang Yu's direct approach. Over the years, he had closely associated with prominent figures of the Solar System State such as the Governor Hao Ying and the Dean of the Science Academy, Ricks.

Shi Mingwei noticed an interesting trait; the higher the position of an individual, the more direct their speech tended to be.

Firstly, they did not have time for pleasantries.

Secondly, they needed to make their intentions clear or risk causing significant discrepancies.

It was usually the lower-level leaders that Shi Mingwei encountered before meeting with Wallfacers who preferred to beat around the bush.