"At the end of the day, war is still the only option." Zhang Xiaogang shook his head with a wry smile and said, "It's just that we can let go of all our worries." According to Lao Chu, even if we are defeated, as long as we are willing to surrender, we will be able to obtain the right to live. ”

Chu Tianjiang secretly smiled bitterly, this was a result he didn't expect.

When proposing to merge with the Elam civilization, Chu Tianjiang hoped to avoid war and defeat the powerful Elam civilization in a non-war way. But now, the method he proposed has become the main basis for Zhang Xiaogang's decision to start a war without considering the consequences.

"Of course, we have to go for the best possible outcome, not a choice of necessity."

Zhang Xiaogang nodded slightly and said, "In this case, we need to reformulate the war plan." Well, that's it for today, and we'll talk about it next time, how about it? ”

No one objected, after all, the discussion had been going on for a long time, and everyone was tired of arguing.

Leaving the city in the sky, Chu Tianjiang followed Ali towards the sub-star where his homeland was located.

"Do you think I've been supporting Zhang Xiaogang?"

"Ali, I don't think anything, after all, you are doing this for the sake of human civilization."

Ali smiled and said, "Do you think that Zhang Xiaogang never thought of the method you proposed?" ”

Chu Tianjiang was stunned for a moment, and then frowned.

"He must have thought of it, and he thought of it a long time ago. If I were to oppose him with you, then he would offer this solution, and then use it as a basis for us to accept his proposal for war. I support him, and you oppose it, which gives you the opportunity to come up with this solution. After you propose this solution, even if he does not oppose it, he cannot support it, and can only use it as an excuse to start a war. ”

"In this way, will he be able to reformulate the war plan?"

Ali nodded and said, "That's exactly how it ends. By proposing to reformulate the war plan, he is giving us more time. ”

"What's the use of time?"

Ali smiled and said, "For us, timing is everything. ”

Chu Tianjiang also smiled reluctantly, but didn't say anything.

"Did you notice, we've been expanding in the direction of the center of the galaxy, not paying attention to the other direction."

Chu Tianjiang was stunned for a moment, and then showed a look of surprise.

"Obviously, this is Zhang Xiaogang's special arrangement."

"Why did he arrange it like this?"

"If it were me, it would be arranged." Arley paused for a moment, then said, "We all know that the central region of the Milky Way has a higher density of star systems, and the scale of the star system is larger, and it is the core area of the family, where most of the powerful intelligent civilizations are located. The farther out, the lower the density of the galaxy, and the smaller the size of the galaxy, there is little prospect for development. ”

"That's not really the reason."

Ali smiled and said, "The point is that almost all the intelligent civilizations created by powerful creators are near the center of the galaxy. ”

"For what?"

"As you may recall, I mentioned to you, that at the center of the Milky Way is a huge black hole."

"This ......"

"Obviously, it has something to do with that black hole."

Chu Tianjiang nodded slightly and said, "What's the matter?" ”

"I don't know the way, and maybe the other creators don't know the way. If anyone really knows the way, it is definitely Beka, and it must be the most important secret. ”

"This ......"

"Lao Zhang must be suspicious, so he will focus on one side of the expansion, and on the other side, he will expand the space in the form of alliances."

"In other words, only when we reach the central region of the galaxy can we know the secrets hidden there?"

"Not only that, but we also need to overcome enough creators, and strong enough creators, preferably creators with a close relationship with Beka."

"This ......"

"Obviously, Bea is an ideal target."

"You mean, this is also one of the reasons why Zhang Xiaogang chose to attack the Elam civilization?"

Ali nodded and said, "There is a question, have you thought about it?" ”

"What?"

"If, when that day comes, you don't choose to support human civilization, but stand with me, what should Zhang Xiaogang do?"

Chu Tianjiang was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Ali in surprise.

"Of course, the possibility of this result is not very high, and it is not very likely that you will deal with me for the sake of human civilization, and the most likely result is that you will not help either side, or resolve the contradiction between me and human civilization by persuading me."

Chu Tianjiang didn't say anything, but he knew that what Ali said was the truth.

If that day came now, Chu Tianjiang would have no choice but to leave with Ali, and not let Ali fight to the death with human civilization.

"Well, new questions come out. If you're going to take me away, you'll need to have a place to go, and the best place to go is obviously not in this cosmic space. ”

"You mean, Lao Zhang thought of this?"

Ali nodded and said, "Obviously, only after mastering enough science and techniques can I leave here with you." Of course, the more science and technology I master, the stronger human civilization will be, and this is exactly what Zhang Xiaogang has been pursuing. Advance to the heart of the galaxy, constantly attacking those powerful intelligent civilizations, let me deal with those powerful creators, and make me stronger. Then, when that day comes, I will leave, and so will you, and we will never pose a threat to human civilization again, and Zhang Xiaogang will not have to turn his face with you for differences in concepts. Obviously, this is a happy ending. ”

Chu Tianjiang was silent, he had never considered these issues.

If it is really as Ali said, Zhang Xiaogang has thought about it a long time ago and has been preparing for it, then what he is thinking about is too long-term.

"Anyway, it's not a bad thing."

"If that's the case, Lao Zhang is not your enemy."

Ali smiled and said, "When did I say he was my enemy?" Even if I no longer need human civilization as my intelligent carrier, I will not regard human civilization as an enemy. It's not just that I created human civilization, it's that I don't want to be your enemy. I know that if one day, I do something that harms human civilization, not only Zhang Xiaogang, but even you will not forgive me. ”

Chu Tianjiang sighed secretly, of course he understood this truth.

"Human civilization is not my enemy, and Zhang Xiaogang cannot be my enemy."

"So, you're going to give up?"

"I've given up." Ali paused a little and said, "That's right, I've been supporting Zhang Xiaogang, and even going against you." Because I know that he sees farther than you do, and he thinks more thoughtfully, so by supporting him, we are maintaining our relationship. ”

Chu Tianjiang nodded slightly, he couldn't deny it.

"Obviously, we're on the same front until now. This relationship will endure, and we will not break until human civilization becomes unique. ”

"That was a long time later."

"yes. So you don't have to worry about my relationship with Zhang Xiaogang. He can think so far ahead, and he will be able to understand what I said. ”

Chu Tianjiang nodded, this is indeed a fact.

"It's just that I don't support him in this matter."

"What?"

"To go to war against the Elam civilization now is simply to kill yourself."

"But ......"

"I started by saying that I supported him, just to highlight your objections and turn him against you, and then I had to propose a reformulation of the war plan."

Chu Tianjiang smiled bitterly, Ali is very smart, not even worse than Zhang Xiaogang.

Obviously, the current Ali is no longer the Ali who just came to the three-dimensional universe, and her learning ability is very amazing.

"The point is, not only do we not know about the Elamaic civilization, but we also don't know about Beya. As in previous wars, the key is not how to defeat the Elamaic civilization, but how to defeat the powerful creators. Zhang Xiaogang knew this point, and he also clearly mentioned it. If we can't defeat Bea, even if we defeat the Elama civilization, even if we take all the star systems, we won't be able to win. ”

"Are you sure?"

"I'm not sure at all, and I don't even think I'm qualified to challenge her."

"This ......"

"Of course, just now." Ali smiled and said, "Whether we can defeat her or not, we have to understand her and then make a decision." ”

"You're going to the Elam system?"

"No, we have to go to the first star."

"We?"

"What, aren't you my bodyguard?"

Chu Tianjiang was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly.

"The best way to get to know Bea is to go to Beka. More importantly, we also have to figure out the relationship between Bea and Becca, and find out whether Becca will support Bea. Only by understanding these issues can we decide whether to go to war on the Elamaic civilization immediately. ”

Chu Tianjiang nodded, indicating that he understood what Ali meant.

"Of course, it could end very badly."

"At least it's better than sitting still."

Ali smiled and didn't say anything, expressing his agreement with Chu Tianjiang's point of view.

"Ali, there's a question, I think you should give me the answer."

"Questions?"

Chu Tianjiang hesitated for a moment and said, "I believe that you are doing these things for the sake of human civilization. As you said at the beginning, you are helping me by helping human civilization. It's just that my gut tells me that it's definitely not that simple. Can you tell me why? ”

Ali was stunned for a moment, and his expression immediately changed.

Chu Tianjiang's words were very polite, but his attitude was not polite at all, and raising this question was serious enough.