Chapter 300 The Great Revolution of Trisolaran Thought

The closely monitored Lin Sen raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a smile of deep significance. "You've finally discovered it, huh! I thought I could keep it hidden for a few more years. It seems that Trisolaris has produced an outstanding Military Governor!

"Otherwise, relying on No. 7 alone, I really worried that No. 7 wouldn't be able to withstand Humanity's light-year grand expedition half a century later.

"And No. 7, after checking on you for so many years, I could never confirm your identity, until this operation let me truly find out who you are.

"I never expected that you would actually become the Head of Trisolaris, what a pleasant surprise!"

The Head (No. 7) was also greatly alarmed by this speculation. He understood that it wasn't mere speculation, it must be reality, and that he had always been misled by Lin Sen.

And only he himself knew what it would mean for him if Lin Sen was watching this place.

The Head immediately said, "From now on, all conversations among the Trisolaran leadership must take place within a Sophon-Blocking Field."

The Science Governor immediately arranged for the engineering of the Sophon-Blocking Field devices and put them into use, a technology that posed almost no difficulty for Trisolaris.

Merely one Trisolaran hour later, the Sophon-Blocking Field was successfully established.

The Strategy Governor said gravely, "It's hard to believe that our Trisolaran world is now reduced to being under surveillance by Humanity.

"The Military Governor's analysis makes a lot of sense. When Humanity exhibited their ability to use Sophons, we should have been alert to the possibility that they might have sent Sophons into our Trisolaran Star System.

"However, due to the urgency of the war, we neglected this important possibility, which is undoubtedly our oversight."

He sighed and continued, "It seems now that fleeing is our only way out. Under the current circumstances, the Trisolarans are no longer able to confront Humanity head-on.

"Regrettably, those Trisolarans who were unable to leave, their fate is already sealed, and Humanity will not let them go."

The Head gazed out at the stars through the window and sighed deeply, as if lamenting the complexity and contradictions of Humanity, while also reflecting on the endless unknowns and mysteries of the universe.

"Over the years, I have been contemplating the greatest disparities between Humanity and Trisolaris," the Head began slowly,

"Humanity, the species that prides itself on its wisdom, is actually full of contradictions and complexity. From any angle, they appear so abhorrent, selfish, greedy, hypocritical.

"However, it is regrettable that this species, embodying all detestable traits, can at times display unparalleled perfection. Faced with adversity, they always burst forth with astonishing resilience and creativity.

"At the juncture of critical decisions, Humanity's choices at first glance seem utterly foolish. Yet curiously, these choices can bring them an alternative vitality in specific contexts.

"Humanity attributes their delayed discovery of the Dark Forest to their belief that the universe is filled with love. They believe in love, in bonds that transcend materials and interests throughout the universe.

"We used to scoff at this, thinking it ludicrous and foolish, believing it to be their self-comforting escape from reality, assuming they are accustomed to indulging in the illusions they spin for themselves.

"But now, I'm beginning to realize that the rational principles we once held sacrosanct may not be absolute. We always tend to choose what seems to be the most likely, the most correct future.

"We are accustomed to being led by rationality, refusing to accept the possibilities that lie beyond the realm of rationality.

"Faced with the predicament of survival, we always lean towards the most optimized solution. Rational choices often seem the simplest, the most comfortable. However, we often overlook the limitations of rationality.

"When we bravely step outside of the comfort zone of rationality, we discover that those choices rejected by rationality may be what we truly pursue deep inside.

"Faced with the same question, Humanity always chooses the most helpless, the least bad answer, but over a longer period of time, we find that Humanity's answers turn out to be so perfect."

The Head's gaze became resolute: "In the course of our confrontation with human civilization, we have been continuously losing until now, our civilization has nothing left to lose.

"At this moment, the Trisolarans who have nothing left are also at a time for re-choice.

"Perhaps No. 1379 was right, the metallic Trisolaran spirit has solidified into every one of our cells.

"But we also have love, and I hope it can still melt, because we have no other choice.

"I have decided that the Trisolaran world will make full preparations for an escape spanning 40 Earth years. At that time, those willing to leave can take the Lightspeed Spacecraft to seek a new home.

"For the Trisolarans who choose to stay, I will stand with you, to continue combating Humanity. Our situation is at least much better than that of Humanity three centuries ago; we are not without a glimmer of hope.

"Perhaps, in half a century, Trisolaran civilization will be destroyed by human civilization.

"Perhaps, the united civilization Lin Sen hopes for truly exists, it remains unknown."

"The Trisolaran world has reached a point where transformation is inevitable, and for those unwilling to accept this historic tumult, we respect your choice, and you may leave."

"Those who choose to stay will shoulder the responsibility of shaping a better future. Only through transformation can we rid ourselves of the shackles of the past and open the door to the future."

"I believe in the future, we will respect the existence and value of every life, and they will all be respected."

"I believe in the future, we believe in love, we believe in democracy, we will feel freedom and beauty."

"I believe in the future, we will pursue literature and art, express love, and enjoy life."

"I believe in the future, we will cast aside any past restraints, break established frameworks, and examine the world from a completely new perspective."

"I believe in the future, we must dare to try, dare to innovate, and dare to tackle tasks that seem impossible."

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"If the transformation succeeds, we will have a chance of surviving in the face of human aggression; as long as we are alive, there are endless possibilities."

"If the transformation fails, then we shall accept our failure calmly, for we have nothing left to lose!"

"It is not failure that is frightening, but rather the loss of the courage and determination to transform."

"Now, I ask you all, are you willing to join me in changing the destiny of the Trisolaran world and welcoming that hopeful future together?"

As soon as The Head's voice ceased, the hall was silent, only his firm words echoing in the air. After a brief moment of confusion, the eyes of the audience gradually became resolute and bright.

Some middle managers believed that Trisolaris was no longer capable of contending with humanity, and leaving was the only way out; they needed to be responsible for the future of the Trisolaran world. Leaving didn't imply fleeing, but rather seeking a new life, preserving the seeds of Trisolaran civilization.

The new Military Governor, Science Governor, Strategy Governor… nearly all the high-ranking officials as well as those on the lower rungs, decided to stay and face the upcoming transformation with The Head.

The great Cultural Revolution of the Trisolaran Society was about to begin.

This could well be the immunity of civilization.

In the critical moment of life and death for a civilization, new social mechanisms are born, emerging like a phoenix from the ashes— a result of external pressure combined with an innate desire to survive.

Actually, this is also an unprecedented opportunity for the Trisolarans to transform.

If the Trisolarans failed to achieve a significant leap in technology, failed to expand their living territories, then this profound transformation might not have been even conceivable.

If the Trisolarans hadn't experienced this painful failure, they wouldn't have the resolve to undertake a major transformation, nor would The Head dare to bring up such a matter.

It is less to say that The Head is driving the great transformation of the Trisolaran world, it is more accurate to say that all Trisolarans are longing for this change.

The extreme autocracy of Trisolaran Society needs to change,

They yearn to change the deeply entrenched authoritarian system of Trisolaran Society,

To yearn for the individual to be given the respect they deserve,

To yearn for the nourishment of literature and art,

To yearn for the lifting of those restrictions,

To make the Trisolaran civilization more resilient and diverse.

The Trisolarans have always been a group living in constant crisis, with an intense and urgent desire for control over their living space, seemingly endless.

But they also crave for that world of love and freedom.

Just as No. 1379 longs for, "I am a nobody living at the bottom of the society, unnoticed by anyone, lonely for a lifetime, without wealth, status, love, or hope. If I could save a distant world I have fallen in love with, then at least my life hasn't been lived in vain."

From this moment on, the Trisolaran world will also undergo a comprehensive cultural revolution. This revolution will completely overturn traditional constraints, leading Trisolaran civilization into an unprecedented new era.

In this brand-new era, the Trisolaran world will burst with unprecedented vitality and vigor, creating a splendor that belongs to them alone.