"The chip can be handed over to you, but the highest authority of the Kirin must remain in my hands."

In the living room, Tang Chuan stood in front of Jones, the deputy director of the council hall, with a level gaze and a resolute attitude. Along with Jones, there was also a representative of the nobility that Tang Chuan had never seen, Prince Adolf, a member of the royal family in his prime.

Adolf looked at Tang Chuan, "Do you think you are qualified to negotiate terms with us?" ”

Tang Chuan was neither humble nor arrogant, and looked at Jones.

Jones said, "This chip comes from Saint-Suri, and it doesn't belong to you in the first place, Don Chuan. Your request is unreasonable in itself. ”

"Don't talk nonsense to him, Jones. We came to talk to him in person, and it already represents enough sincerity, and some people are just greedy enough to swallow elephants. ”

The more Adolf looked at this Tang Chuan, the more he didn't like it, he talked too much, was self-righteous, and didn't have a clear understanding of his identity, such a person was very annoying. is as annoying as those people on the Internet who talk every day, and he doesn't understand why Garcy has been sitting on the throne for so many years and can tolerate the development of public opinion to the point where it has now.

On the other side, Helan and Qin Hai strode out of the Military Discipline Committee, and happened to meet Zhang Chaosheng who was walking towards them.

"Shainin hasn't shown up yet?" Qin Hai asked.

Zhang Chaosheng shook his head, "He left Huajing a few days ago, and 007 said that he was looking for someone according to Joey's instructions, and it is estimated that he will not be able to come back for the time being." ”

"Don't worry about Shainin's side, there's 007 here." Helan said, "Where's mint?" ”

"He took leave and went home." Zhang Chaosheng's voice fell, and the atmosphere between the three of them suddenly became a little calm.

However, Helan still looked like a knife, instantly broke through the calm atmosphere, and continued to stride forward, "Let's go, now is not the time to remember." ”

Qin Hai and Zhang Chaosheng glanced at each other and immediately followed.

"Doesn't it matter where Tang Chuan is? You don't need to go to town? Qin Hai was slightly worried.

Helan was silent, "He knows what to do, in terms of eloquence and adaptability, I am not as good as him." ”

Qin Hai admired Helan for being so calm, but they didn't even know who Tang Chuan was going to face, so they couldn't help but worry, "But ......"

However, he ignored Tang Chuan and Helan's tacit understanding, and they understood each other. It's not the kind of person who looks at you, like looking at another self in the world, but -- I know the way you look.

"His first step must be to elevate the status of artificial intelligence and transform possession into cooperation."

As if to echo Helan's words, Tang Chuan, who was in the other corner of the city, was leaning over to pour tea, watching the pale green tea soup pour into the delicate teacup, and said leisurely: "I told you before that there is a fatal difference in level between the artificial intelligence developed by Saint-Suri and the artificial intelligence developed by the Empire. It really didn't belong to anyone present, however, the first person to spot it was Su Feng, and it belonged to Su Feng. ”

"But Su Feng is dead." Jones said.

"Therefore, whoever is Su Feng's successor has its highest authority." Tang Chuan put down the teapot, placed the teacup in front of the two of them, and smiled, "The chip has a self-destruct program, and with the existing scientific and technological power of the empire, it is impossible to change its core program." So, if we want to gain its power, we must first follow its procedure. ”

"Ridiculous." Adolf rebuked, "We are human, do we have to listen to the instructions of an artificial intelligence?" ”

Jones had his own plans, and said comfortingly: "Your Royal Highness, it's better to listen to what Tang Chuan has to say first." ”

Adolf pressed it down, and Tang Chuan continued: "Actually, even I haven't been completely recognized by it. However, its request is simple, find the murderer of Su Feng and avenge Su Feng's team - because its core order is to protect the master at any cost. But as you can see, it has certain flaws, so that it lacks some functions, such as speaking and so on, so it needs to rely on our strength. ”

"You mean...... Mutual benefit and win-win? Jones frowned.

"Exactly."

"The second step is to get yourself out of it." Helan said as she walked, Adjutant Qi had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw them passing, he immediately strode up to meet them.

"Major General, Admiral He, please come over. Some officers and soldiers in the major military regions jointly handed over letters of protest against the removal of General Schofield by the Discipline Inspection Commission. ”

Helan's expression remained unchanged, and his steps quickened.

Tang Chuan's rhythm couldn't help but speed up, and before Prince Adolf could speak, he continued: "Actually, even I, the new captain of the Sufeng team, am just a messenger. I can't control what this AI does, so I really can't promise you anything. ”

Adolf snorted coldly, "In that case, then if I destroy the chip, can it still negotiate terms with me?" ”

"Can you make this decision on behalf of everyone?" Tang Chuan asked rhetorically.

Adolf was speechless, of course he couldn't, he still wanted to win the support of Jones and others. Moreover, if it were him, it would be impossible to destroy such an important chip, it was just talking.

"Even if we take a step back, we can negotiate terms with him," Jones said. ”

"How? Threaten it to destroy the chips, so that it can destroy the entire central system of the empire before you do. Even, the chip is just a carrier, and you have no way of telling whether it has been destroyed or not. ”

Jones was awe-inspiring, and beyond a wall, Joey's voice appeared in Natasha's ears, "Natasha, take a good look, the person Tang Chuan is facing now will be the opponent you will face next." ”

Natasha looked at the other side through the visible wall, her expression focused. She is learning, like a shriveled sponge, desperately trying to draw water from the vast ocean of others.

She's busy, so she doesn't have time for anything else.

And Joey, who always pays attention to her and spurs her from time to time, is also facing her own game.

"Joey, you can follow up on Tang Chuan's affairs." Dean looked down and sharpened the cane in his hand, the carving knife kissing the black wood grain, the crumbs falling, and the fingers, which had been so well maintained by the vicissitudes of time, were steady that they did not tremble in the slightest.

Joey sat across from him, "Isn't Father afraid of the gossip getting worse?" Your son isn't playing a good role in it. ”

"Gossip is gossip after all, Helan and Tang Chuan are a couple, and Natasha is yours in the end." Dean said leisurely, and after carving a line, he picked up his cane and carefully examined it, and his fingers caressed the lines, like caressing his dearest lover.

Joey asked rhetorically, "What about my mother?" Do you remember her? ”

"Your mother...... She was a wonderful accident in my life. Dean said, finally looking up at Joey, "Don't you understand?" Just like Rhine is with you. ”

Joey didn't speak again, a hint of mockery on the corner of his mouth, and he didn't know if it was for Dean or for himself. Dean lowered his head again and fiddled with his cane, and after a while, he heard Joey say again: "Jones and Adolf are gone today, what does my father mean is to support Adolf to the stage?" With all due respect, Adolf is a straw bale, otherwise he would not have been pressed by Garcy all the time. ”

"Straw bales are good to talk to, aren't they? He's too smart to be a good thing. Dean said.

Joey knew in his heart that supporting Adolf to power was probably Dean's last hand when he drew up the plan to assassinate Garcy. Since the puppet is disobedient, then change it. Originally, this candidate was Natasha, but Natasha exceeded Dean's expectations, so Natasha was also abandoned, which made Adolf cheaper.

"What does my father want me to do?"

"Tang Chuan will definitely confuse the public, use half-truths and half-truths to cover up the deepest facts, and you have to find a way to expose his true relationship with artificial intelligence. You were there with them in the first place, and you know best what the situation is, and I don't have to worry about leaving this matter to you, but there is one thing, you must not be caught by them. Dean said.

Joey frowned slightly, "But that day, Song Qiao warned you in front of everyone that if the news leaked, I'm afraid we would be the first suspect." ”

"As long as there is no evidence, it is enough." Dean smiled, "I'm sure you won't let me down." ”

Joey nodded, but the vigilance in his heart had been raised to the highest. Dean's words made him doubt, no, he was convinced, he was already half a traitor in Dean's heart. This hand is high, what Dean can't do by himself, push it to Joey to do, whether Joey betrays or not, he will definitely accept it. He had no reason to refuse.

Moreover, they are now in the study of Abraham's house, and there is no way to leave evidence. This pot, Joey set his back.

On the other side, Jones and Adolf were already moved by Tang Chuan's words. Because Tang Chuan's last words were not deceiving, he really had the ability to destroy the central system if he was willing to fight to the death.

The skill of negotiation is actually similar to bargaining for something. If you want to bargain, you have to cut half the price first, directly kill the other party's psychological expectations to the lowest, and then slowly raise it up.

"This is the information age, and it is impossible for the empire to function apart from the central system. Mr. Jones, Your Royal Highness, you must know about Helan's ambush in the Public Star Domain, and the fact that the other party has sent so many troops to kill Helan shows that the enemy has never relaxed its coveting of us. What happens if the central system collapses and our messaging is disconnected from top to bottom? Who can afford it? Tang Chuan's face was grim and his tone was heavy.

Adolf looked at Jones, and there was a hint of solemnity in his eyes, "If the central system is hit by that kind of Cheng dù, how soon can we repair it?" ”

"This ......," Jones wasn't sure, "I think we need to ask Chief Du." ”

Adolf nodded, and the cuckoo was soon called, and after listening to their words, he frowned and pondered for a moment, and said, "The best estimate is that it is a week." I'm also not sure how badly it can do to the central system. ”

This is, a line of words suddenly floated in front of the eyes of the three of them - do you want to try it?

The Qilin appeared behind Tang Chuan, poked out a small head, and looked at them with big eyes blinking, full of sincerity - come on, give it a try, no money.

Jones and Adolphus were immediately awe-struck, and the cuckoo smiled, "Little Kirin, this is no joke. ”

Tang Chuan spread his hands, "So, what now?" ”

Bang, Tang Chuan kicked the ball back again. Not to say too much, the more he said, the more suspicious it becomes, and his purpose is to guide Jones and Adolphus to the choices they want them to make.

Adapting to the situation, this is like controlling water.

Jones was not so easy to take the bait, he looked at Tang Chuan secretly and scrutinized, and saw that he frowned slightly, and he looked quite distressed.

Tang Chuan found that Jones was looking at him, and couldn't help asking, "Does Mr. Jones have any ideas?" ”

Jones thought to himself, "What do you think we should talk to about it, according to your point of view?" ”

Negotiations here are getting better, but Dean's carving is at a bottleneck.

The shadow of the sun tilted, the light of the sky swept over the carving knife, and his hand holding the knife shook slightly, the edge of the knife shifted in direction, and a nick was crooked.

Dean looked at the crooked nick and suddenly sighed softly. However, the regret was fleeting, and he threw his cane aside, picked up the white handkerchief next to him and wiped his hands, and when he stood up, he was the speaker who turned his hands into clouds and covered his hands with rain.

Some things, once they deviate from their original track, can never be pulled back.

It's the same with people.