Chapter 129 Decision_2
"This also represents an opportunity to complete industrial restructuring; the speed of future technological advancement will also increase more rapidly."
The elder: "The premise is that we have enough resources after the disaster. Does the Advisory Staff have any opinions?"
Advisory Staff: "First of all, the proposal put forth by Lin Sen didn't actually give us the right to refuse, so we have to say, it's quite despicable.
"It was proposed by the Wallfacer, and if we do not agree, PDC can simply propagandize it and put us on the hot seat. Wallfacer Lin Sen is almost worshipped by everyone now.
"At the same time, the control of the Synchronous Light Rings is also in their hands; they hold the initiative. Without crossing our bottom line, we cannot refuse.
"We don't know the Wallfacer's motives. This is also too disadvantageous for him.
"Actually, we had someone propose a similar scheme, but we destroyed the proposal immediately.
"I believe there must have been someone from PDC who had suggested it too, but they knew we would not agree, and they couldn't take the initiative. The Wallfacer is the controller of the Synchronous Light Rings; considering all this, they simply didn't know about the proposal.
"However, they don't know that our preparations are actually better than they imagine.
"Last century, in anticipation of a possible Third World War, we secretly carried out the 'Civilization Backup Plan.'
"Deep in the mountains, we backed up many copies of our industrial system. This plan has actually been underway all along, so restructuring our industry is possible.
"We are not the Qi Kingdom's people worried about the sky falling, but instead we prepare for everything at all costs. The more we prepare, the more opportunities we have.
"In fact, the reason why the Qi Kingdom's People are so concerned is that they suffered a massive meteorite strike, so we must be the 'Qi Kingdom's People.'
"The losses added by Lin Sen's proposal, 'a blessing in disguise,' disaster also contains opportunities.
"Of course, we must negotiate with Wallfacer Lin Sen and PDC. We have listed many plans, which we will continue to expand upon, with the main points being:
"One: Lin Sen must give us global distribution rights for lunar food. We can do a lot with food after the disaster, exchanging for enough rights and resources.
"Two: PDC must agree to increase our seats and give us more resources.
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"Overall, as long as we obtain those key interests, the future holds infinite possibilities for us."
The elder: "The last thing we need right now is anxiety. At any rate, we cannot hesitate now. Find the target, confirm the plan, execute it, then discuss other matters.
"Let's execute now!"
Advisory Staff: "Yes, we must race against time.
"Negotiations with PDC need to proceed simultaneously; this time, we have to make them bleed."
At this moment, waiting for negotiations to conclude before acting is irresponsible to life; thus, we can only start first and then negotiate.
In his heart, the elder thought of even more. Perhaps all this was also part of Lin Sen's plan. Is this a double act to allow Country C to capture more benefits in this crisis? Thinking of this, the elder felt somewhat relieved.
But the elder was not content with just a small slice of the pie; the status of Country C couldn't be gained by sacrificing for others.
It can only be obtained through strategy and power. If he could secure critical rights in some areas, the elder wouldn't mind draining their resources.
In this era, when technology is shared, and no technical barriers exist, the future's status is based only on resources and power.
Country C's Space Force was built earliest, and in this area, Country C also has an unparalleled advantage. Who will dominate the future remains to be seen.
Lin Sen has never been a kind person; his every move is based on rational judgment. If Lin Sen believes Country C's system is more suited for the future, he might help Country C in some respects; it's actually a double act.
What Lin Sen wants is for Earth's civilization to undergo a transformation, enabling human civilization to better adapt to the Interstellar Era.
But the elder still wants to make a call to Lin Sen, not only for the food negotiations but also because he has many other questions to ask Lin Sen. The double act must go on.
The elder: "The order for the emergency relocation has been issued. I hope it's not too late.
"More people will now be crowding into the Permanent Shelter, and many budgets will need to be reassigned.
"The duration of the enhanced storm will last a week longer than projected; the damage it causes will be several times more than before.
"Frequent disasters in recent years have resulted in a significant reduction in our food production, and our national reserves are now not so plentiful.
"Additionally, we advise citizens who, for various reasons, have not entered the shelters to build their own shelters through broadcasting.
"Originally, we estimated their survival rate at one in ten; if the storm intensifies by one or two levels, their survival rate would be one in ten thousand.
"Originally, we were the most prepared for this natural disaster.
"But now, we can only say that in the face of a natural disaster, everyone is equal.
"I also want to know why"
Lin Sen: "This... is a tough choice... I am not holy, nor do I have that kind of laughable 'noble' sentiment.
"Willing to sacrifice one's compatriots for others, we can have such a spirit of dedication, but we will not, and disdain, to sacrifice others in this way.
"The mission of being a Wallfacer is not only to deal with the Trisolarans but also for the survival of humanity; I had to make a choice."
The elder said: "I assume you also wouldn't say that the community of human fate needs mutual help, and excess dedication by one party cannot sustain this community.
"Country C made the most ample preparations for this disaster, and it was your suggestion that saved countless people.
"Speaking of dedication, we selflessly sent hundreds of thousands to help with disaster relief in other countries, organized rescue teams, and swiftly delivered food, clothing, and medical supplies around the world.
"So many of our beloved youths are ready to sacrifice themselves in foreign lands, but we never regret it; that's our duty.
"We carry a heavy load and are willing to pay everything for it, but that's no reason to sacrifice the innocent. We don't have the right to make such decisions.
"From our perspective, we consider issues more deeply, and your actions will make the future of Wallfacers more difficult!
"The people who most support you will no longer do so, and with the instigation of certain parties, you will become the greatest sinner in history.
"Although you have taken on a lot and this plan has sacrificed some to save more, human nature does not shift with consciousness.
"The people of Europe and America will not thank you because when too much is owed, it cannot be repaid.
"The impact on your Wallfacer plan and on you personally is self-evident, and other Wallfacers' plans will also be more passive because of your actions.
"As for the future... I can't see through it at all... Are you really prepared?"