"What kind of response strategy should we take against this advance fleet of human beings exploring Proxima Centauri?" Facing the hundred captains, Richard asked an important question. The reason why it is important is that it is related to the future relationship between the family and the Earth Federation. If the Federation is dissatisfied and even boycotts the Rockefeller family due to the intensification of contradictions with them, it will have an adverse impact on the family's long-term layout. And if that happens, it will be a big loss for the inheritance of the family in the future.

As soon as this question was asked, all the captains buried their heads and made a contemplative appearance. In fact, they knew that this was just a gesture by this young master, and perhaps he had already made up his mind for a long time.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Richard was not in a hurry, in fact, he was just doing this to show his attitude, to tell everyone that I am not an authoritarian person, and I still respect everyone's opinions.

The silence lasted for a long time, until Richard, who was a little embarrassed and wanted to end the meeting, that a young captain raised his head and looked at Richard.

Seeing the encouragement in Richard's eyes, the captain's courage rose at once. This is one of the heirs of the most influential and wealthy families in the Earth Federation, if he can win his favor, even if he can't take charge of the entire family in the future, he will bring great benefits to himself. Now it's up to you to see if what you say is in line with this powerful person's heart.

He sorted out his thoughts, and then began to talk in front of everyone.

"Mr. Rockefeller, captains, I would like to share my views on Mr. Rockefeller's question."

Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on himself, the captain's heart was faintly proud, and he straightened his chest slightly, looking more confident.

"I think that under the current circumstances, Proxima Centauri will be 100% under the control of our family. In addition, we have a legal advantage under the principle of pre-emption under federal law. Therefore, for this advance fleet, we can completely ignore them. If they submit to our rule, then they can be included in the future Proxima Centauri's military system, thus strengthening the family's control over the starfield! This was of great benefit to Mr. Rockefeller. And if they don't obey us, with the combat power of our 100 starships, coupled with the absolute numerical superiority of this million troops and 10 million civilians, it will be enough to crush them in one fell swoop, so as to firmly hold Proxima Centauri in our hands! ”

"I'm against it!" The young captain's aggressive words immediately aroused the disgust of a captain who looked old and serious, and he did not see the look of appreciation on Richard's face, and directly expressed his attitude.

"We don't have any de jure advantage. The so-called pre-emption, that is, first-come, first-served, now that they have landed in Proxima Centauri, they are the first to come, and they are qualified to mention the so-called preemption! This is one of them. ”

"Second, just now Captain Koji mentioned the strength of our fleet, I think this is a manifestation of blind arrogance! Why? Although these two starships have been sailing in space for hundreds of thousands of years, and the starships are far behind us in terms of technology and weapons, they still carry nearly six million crew members on board! The number of its troops is conservatively estimated to be about a million. Moreover, they were able to hold out in the vast space for so long, and their willpower and desire for land are unimaginable. Another point is that after a long period of cosmic environment to transform the body, what is their individual combat power, this is also something we cannot ignore to consider. After all, weapons are dead, people are alive, and no matter how advanced a weapon is, it must be in the hands of someone strong enough to fully exert its power. If the contradictions between the two sides intensify and conflict, it will also cause us certain losses, and even make us break our bones. With the Family Alliance's fleet following us, any loss would put us at a disadvantage in this fierce competition. "The so-called ginger is old and spicy, and this captain's words can be said to be quite sharp, and he hit the other party's key point at once.

Richard? Rockefeller's originally relaxed expression suddenly became solemn. It wasn't that he hadn't thought that the advance fleet would refuse or even resist before, but as soon as he thought of the hundred advanced starships and the strength of more than 10 million people in his hands, he didn't take it to heart anymore. But after listening to the captain's analysis, I realized that I was really wrong! He only saw the advantages of technology and weapons, but he didn't see people's hearts!

The captain named Koji was very good at reading faces, and when he looked at Richard's expression, he knew that his proposal had been shelved by him. He couldn't help but secretly hate that such an opportunity to win the favor of the powerful was ruined by that old guy.

"What do you think, then, Mr. Henry?" Richard had put away his relaxed expression at this moment, looked at Captain Henry very seriously, and asked.

"I have always been very loyal to the Rockefeller family, and three generations of the Henry family have served your family from me onwards. I don't want to see anything happen that harms the Rockefeller family! Captain Koji's proposal has some truth, but it doesn't take into account the attitude and strength of the other party, which is very dangerous! I would suggest that when the two sides are in contact, we should never state our family position! We want to make it clear that we are Federation troops, sent by the Earth Federation to support them, with the aim of increasing the power of humanity in Proxima Centauri and preparing for the subsequent large-scale interstellar migration. ”

Richard frowned. "You're telling me to use deception against them?" The Rockefellers had always considered themselves aristocratic and disdained to use these machinations.

"The so-called reality is virtual, and the virtual is real. The way to win with troops sometimes lies more in the appropriateness of tactics. For the sake of your family, it is not impossible to use some small means. Henry said lightly.

"Humph, coward!" Koji looked at Henry contemptuously and said coldly.

Richard waved his hand and stopped Koji's provocative behavior.

"Keep talking!"

Henry saw that Richard was not angry, so he was relieved. He was also worried that he had angered the powerful young master, which would be very detrimental to himself.

"In the name of the Federation, setting foot on a new planet is the first step in our success; Then we can use all kinds of divisive means, such as high-ranking officials, such as beauty and money, to pull a group of high-ranking figures of this fleet over, and use them to control these five or six million people. If they are not tempted, then there is a last resort, remove them from their posts, and leave them powerless to hinder our plans! Judging by their actions, this fleet is still very loyal to the Federation. Use their loyalty to control their army, and that's the best way for you to control Proxima Centauri, Mr. Rockefeller. ”

Henry told himself what he thought, and then he closed his eyes, rested his head on the back of his chair, and the old god was on the ground.

"That's a good idea. We can achieve our goal without much effort! Okay, that's it! Richard slapped his thigh and made a decision.

"But Mr. Henry's words just now reminded me. Although we have many more advanced starships and weapons than theirs, we still lack a lot of willpower in our soldiers. It can be said that in addition to the paramilitary troops trained by the family, which may have a little combat effectiveness, the so-called mercenaries recruited are purely a group of rabble, all for the money, and I guess it is difficult for them to risk their lives to fight. So, over the next two years, you have to step up your training for them. Tell them that they will only survive the battles that will take place in the future if they have enough strength. For those who are disobedient, you may as well use extreme means to kill one or two of them as a warning! Richard said lightly, but his tone was full of murderous energy. He did not hesitate to tear off the mask of hypocrisy, just to be able to achieve his goals. This made all the captains feel a little chill on their backs, if ...... If you show some signs of disobedience, what will be the consequences?

Richard didn't leave immediately after the meeting. He sat upright in his chair, his eyes staring straight ahead, as if he wanted to penetrate the thick bulkhead, penetrate the vast void, and see the new world he had always dreamed of! (To be continued.) )