"We understand what you and your companions think."

The Chief of the Swallow Clan said slowly, "But even if humans are really descendants of super-civilization, it doesn't prove that we are. Because among the super-civilization devices we master, there are also artificial intelligence, aren't they? No one is judged to be descended from a super-civilization, but there are races who worship the device as a spokesman for God. ”

"Don't mention those freaks." Chief Jiasu couldn't help but hold his forehead, "They and the Wen clan are the members of the Big Ten that I personally hate the most, one who talks about the 'way of the best' instilled by the super-civilized machine all day long, the other who thinks that the dark fleet wants to kill and devour us from the depths of the universe, and the two neurotic races are simply planted by the Haydn people to disperse the cohesion of the humanoid race. ”

Chief Jiasu's attitude, the Chief of the Swallow Clan seemed to have long been used to it, and it continued: "So, we think it's better not to believe this news, at least not for now. Actually, the truth of this news has no effect on our decision-making, because we have to try to get our hands on that supercivilization relic anyway, don't we? If humanity is truly considered to be descended from a super-civilization, we will surely find definite information on our way to seize the device. ”

"That's right." Chief Jiasu nodded, "In the process of seizing things, you can indeed confirm the authenticity of the news by the way." So the key is to seize things, nothing else matters. ”

"Agreed."

"But we have to be careful, and being able to quietly get our hands on things and find out the truth by the way is the best outcome, and once it is known that we have taken something, we will be the target of public criticism."

There is no supercivilization clause in the Galactic Charter. But under the table, the Galactic Council forbids the forcible snatching of super-civilization relics that already belong to them, and the pig clan seems to be behind the Na'vi people. In fact, there is a larger backstage behind the Na'vi, without the support of one of the Big Ten races. The idea of the pigs could not have touched the relics.

But who exactly supported it, the chief of the Jiasu and the chief of the Tun clan did not know - to be precise, there was speculation but no conclusive evidence, otherwise they would have been in trouble in the council.

Now that the pig clan has actually not succeeded, and there is no evidence, this matter is over. But there must be one of the Big Ten behind the action.

In the same way, the Jiasu people could not do it themselves if they wanted to snatch the relics that had already been given to the humans by Tula, that would cause them trouble. When it comes to relics, the Big Ten are unambiguous, and even the Ilarai will vote for anything other than abstentions.

It is precisely because when it comes to the issue of relics, the Big Ten always hold each other back. No one wants to be tossed by more than two other giants at the same time, which is why the races within the current ranking of a hundred are each holding the relics they have found.

By the way, because the rule that relics are not allowed is only a rule under the table, and it is not explicitly written, the iron-faced and selfless Oldwell people don't care about looting relics at all.

When the Oldwells enforce the law, they only recognize the Galactic Charter and the contracts established in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Galactic Charter.

Therefore, as long as the matter of snatching relics is carefully planned and other giants are not allowed to seize the handle, it can still be done.

In fact, the current political form of the Galactic Council is. The Big 10, which are very different in culture, concept, and even life form, are holding each other back - well, there are a few giants who are not holding each other back but are completely outside of politics - but the remaining giants in the big game of galactic politics are really holding each other down, so many actions can only be done under the table.

For this reason, there is a string of younger brothers under these giants.

Humans should be familiar with this kind of situation -- yes. Despite the myriad of civilizations that make up the Galactic Council, the political ecology of the Galactic Council is actually very "human", and there are things that are familiar to human politicians and diplomats everywhere.

This is one of the reasons why humanity as a newcomer has been able to rise to 99th in two hundred years: human diplomats have done quite well in two hundred years. Therefore. Although the Belle family is now in a state of imminent defeat, no one can deny their contribution.

Back to the secret conversation at hand. The Jiasu people summoned their chief junior brother, of course, it was impossible to just exchange opinions.

"We want that. It's better to get people in for us to study. But secrecy comes first, so after a few more hands, you will be responsible for controlling the overall situation and excluding the power of other giants. ”

"We understand." After a brief pause, the chief diplomat of the Swallow said, "We already have a preliminary plan. ”

It seems that they had long expected such instructions, so the planning work began in advance.

"Good. If you need me to do anything in the council, just mention it. ”

"We believe that the Tula people's internal political incident should be used to invoke the provisions of the Galactic Charter to drive the Enterprise out of Tula's core sector."

"No problem. Humanity will definitely come up with a proposal, and we'll just vote on it when the time comes. I guess the other races interested in that ship will simply vote in favor, and I don't have to do anything to meet your demands. ”

"That's enough, we'll get the job done."

"Be careful, except for the few giants who don't care about this, everyone else must have moved, you will have a lot of competitors, and they are all strong."

"We'll take notice."

Chief diplomat of Jiasu nodded.

**

At this moment, conspiracy like this is going on in different places on the surface of Togawa at the same time, and everyone's focus is naturally on the ship that is said to have just been recognized by a super-civilized artificial intelligence. Everyone wanted to confirm the authenticity of this news, and by the way, snatched the super-civilization relic that seemed to be easy to snatch.

But all the big bosses want to hide behind the scenes, because no one is ready for a complete showdown with the other bosses, and the Galactic Council, a game built by Haydn as the "owner", has to continue to play.

When one of the giants – and this means the ambitious ones of course – feels ready, the Galactic Council will come to an end.

If the whole galaxy were a race like the Tulas, the situation would probably be completely different. But unfortunately, despite the different paths of civilization evolution. But most of the races behave politically like humans—most humanoids, to be exact.

**

Time flies. Another half-Earth month has passed.

The Enterprise was still in the dockyard of the Tula, but today was the last day they could stay here.

"It's been longer than we expected." "When you first came back from Tula, we thought we were going to pack up our bedding and leave the next day, and everyone was busy like dogs. After that, almost every day we thought we were going to get out tomorrow, so we worked hard, how are you going to compensate everyone? At least let a wife come out to comfort my brother. ”

"Cut you." Xia Yongzhi and Lan Xiaolian said together.

"Why do De Niro's wives talk together? No, until then, wasn't that an officer's newsletter? Why did Lan Xiaolian pop up? ”

"I've been promoted, Chief Engineer."

"It's not fair, I'm going to be promoted to the official of Xiaojing!"

Lin Xiangzhi immediately said: "Rejected, Jinghuayuan's classmates are not mature enough to be promoted." And I don't think the engineering department needs to increase the number of officers now. ”

"The deck department doesn't need it, does it?"

"The deck department may face fierce broadside battles, and an additional deputy commander is necessary."

Although Enleko was not on the bridge at this time, Lin Youde felt that he still heard his smacking lips.

[That's an auditory hallucination.] 】

[I know. 】

"Anyway," Ms. Xia said on the officers' encrypted channel, "we're in a worse situation this time." Nhleko, can't you be serious? ”

"I've always been serious, but can you tell me about what I missed last time?"

"Not really, but this time we may have to deal with 'an undercurrent from across the galaxy'......"

"Do you have to use this analogy?" Lin Youde interrupted Xia Yongzhi's words, "That's the metaphor I used to rise up temporarily. It may not actually be that serious. ”

"I like this metaphor very much, what's the problem?" Nhleko said.

Lin Youde didn't respond, but changed the topic: "Now let's finally confirm the status of the ship." Enlaiko, you come first. ”

"The whole ship is airtight. The power furnace and pipelines are all green, and the stress sensor shows that the stress state of the whole ship is good. There is no hidden danger of disintegration. Complete. ”

Xia Yongzhi immediately connected: "All attitude control engines and main engines are in good condition, the main shield and protective area shield are normal, and the weapon system is all connected." Working normally, all detection systems are normal. ”

"All the pilots are ready, the combat boat brigade is loaded, and the ship's combat team is fully in place." De Niro's report was also very simple and crisp.

"The part that must be shipped on the cargo shipment list has been fully shipped, and the first alternative list has been completed by 73 percent, and at least some money can be sold to repair the ship at the next port, but the situation is not optimistic. Whether or not you will die of poverty depends on the commander's management skills. ”

"If you die poor, you will rob." Enleko said nonchalantly.

As a result, Lin Xiangzhi was immediately counted: "Shut up, you can't send a message casually at this time." ”

Then Lin Xiangzhi used his authority as the supervisor to temporarily cancel Enleko's right to send information, and pulled Enleko's de facto deputy into the channel to replace Enleko.

"Hey, it's the first time I've entered the officer channel for more advice!"

"If you talk too much, you will be blocked like your head." Lin Xiangzhi reminded.

"Okay, I'll shut up and seal it tightly. Chief Engineer: Where's your electrical tape? ”

Lin Xiangzhi kicked the mirror flower out of the channel.

Xia Yongzhi verbally complained: "Our engineering department is super unreliable. ”

Lin Youde shrugged his shoulders, and then spoke in the command network facing everyone: "Hello all the officers and men of the ship, as well as the friends of Tula who have just boarded the ship, this is not an emergency assembly exercise, this ship will set sail and leave Tula in advance, based on the principle of confidentiality, without notifying any party in advance, I am deeply sorry for this."

"Before sailing, allow me to introduce two new officers to this ship, one of whom you already know, Second Lieutenant Lan Xiaolian, the deputy commander of the deck department, who will assist Lieutenant De Niro, the boatswain. Another person you may not be particularly familiar with is Second Lieutenant Sasara, the new head of the ship's cryptography and language department, and she will be responsible for updating the ship's communication keys and system maintenance and upgrading in the future. ”

As soon as Lin Youde finished speaking, Xia Yongzhi teased: "Why don't you recruit her to the bridge?" ”

"The battle of the battleship has nothing to do with her, of course she can't go to the bridge."

While responding verbally to Xia Yongzhi, Lin Youde continued to send a message to the whole ship: "In addition, I would like to announce an order that Sergeant Hu Tao will be transferred to the language and cipher department, and together with Second Lieutenant Sasara, he will be responsible for communicating with the Tula. In addition, at the request of the Tula, the above two will also be responsible for broadcasting communications on the ship. ”

"Because the sound is sweeter." This time, Lin Xiangzhi asked.

"yes, it's sweeter."

"Actually, he doesn't want Little Sister Hu Tao to go to the front." Xia Yongzhi had an expression of "I understand", leaned back on the back of the chair, and looked up at Lin Youde, who was above him, "Pity the fragrance and cherish the jade." ”

Lin Youde shrugged.

At this time, Xia Yongzhi's expression suddenly became serious: "There is a small airship of the Tula people approaching us. ”

"Communication, ask for the reason."

The next moment, the communication channel was connected, and the screen in front of the bridge and Lin Youde's mind appeared at the same time as the picture sent by the small airship.

The dolphins on the screen look a little familiar.

"Aren't you put to death?" Lin Youde asked.

"yes, dead. Now it's not the Tula patriot who drove the cube to you, it's another dolphin, and you're really good when I say it. ”

"Hmph," Lin Youde shook his head, "What when what you say is true, this is true, what about the dolphin you haven't seen, what are you doing here?" ”

"Come to the Great Expedition, the Tula 'name to be confirmed' to request to board the ship."

"It's really troublesome," Lin Youde scratched his head, "I hate names the most, you can be called nameless, there is a feeling of a martial arts master." ”

Shortly after the "Nameless" boarded the ship, it appeared in a newly sealed tank on the bridge.

"I said how the Tulas never assigned a commander to the Tulas who boarded the ship." Lin Youde looked at the sink and shook his head slightly, "The personnel of the Tula people is none of my business, in short, you are welcome to board the ship, Mr. Nameless." ”

"No, it's Miss."

"It's great that you're the only male on the bridge." Xia Yongzhi clapped her hands as she spoke, "Quack, quack, quack." ”

Noah clapped his hands as well.

Lin Youde didn't bother to complain, he cleared his throat and ordered in a serious voice: "Enterprise, start the engine." ”

"Roger, engine starts."

"Do you know the coordinates of the voyage? Now send a farewell letter to the Tula Dock command. ”

"Send complete."

"Very good," Lin Youde nodded, "Lieutenant Xia Yongzhi, start sailing at warp speed." (To be continued......)