This is an overall strategy from human civilization, jointly deduced and formulated by many staff officers and senior military officers, and finally approved by Zhao Changxing, for dealing with multi-civilization coalition forces.
deterrence.
There is no doubt that if a full-scale war breaks out between the two sides, the Iron-Blooded Nebula Civilization Alliance is determined to fight against human civilization to the end. With its huge fleet of more than 3 million warships, even if human civilization can win, it will definitely be a tragic victory.
This is the danger of this interstellar war. Because of this, when deciding whether to return to the Iron Blood Nebula according to the original plan and start transactions with many civilizations, so many high-level officials of the civilization hesitated.
To avoid risks, we must avoid the emergence of all-out war. To avoid the emergence of all-out war, we must use super strong force to deter the other party.
Now, the deterrent is complete.
"Let's see how they react."
Zhao Changxing said lightly.
At this moment, in the central conference room of the flagship of Basilissa Civilization, all participants fell into a deathly silence in the face of this latest piece of information from human civilization.
Goodwill, goodwill...
It seemed like something was completely subverted at this moment.
Not long ago, we were full of confidence. Now, it feels like we have fallen from the sky into the quagmire.
How could this be? How could this be possible?
Is it possible that the Basil Galaxy, which is densely populated with troops, is like its own garden to the civilization that calls itself human, where you can come and leave as you please?
They passed through the neutron star defense line that they were proud of without much effort.
In just a few hours, they defeated the huge fleet defending Planet 16.
But……
Originally they could have occupied Planet 16. But they did not do so. They did not destroy civilian bases, massacre civilians, or destroy their own industrial facilities.
Even if there are stray bullets flying there, they will take the initiative to intercept them.
They could have wiped out all the planet's garrison, but after taking control of the situation, they did not continue the killing, but only made their own warships lose their combat effectiveness.
They could have stayed on the planet and set up a defense line to wait for backup. In this way, they could have a large planet with a steady stream of logistical supplies. In this way, even if their own side has more than 3 million warships, it would be impossible to defeat them.
It’s extremely difficult.
But they left in the end. Like a sword, it floated in, struck with one blow, and then immediately drifted away.
Its power has been fully demonstrated in these short few hours.
After a long silence, a staff officer murmured: "At least, at least we know now, they really have never thought about invading us."
This is correct nonsense.
If they really want to invade us, why would Planet 16 come back?
So……
The information previously exchanged with human civilization once again appeared in the minds of many civilization leaders.
"We are not here for war, but for peace and friendship..."
Before, everyone scoffed at this. But now, people have to think about this sentence with a more cautious attitude.
Basil looked at the current state of the other civilization leaders around him. He could clearly feel that the newly established Iron Blood Nebula Civilization Federation was showing signs of collapse at this moment.
His voice couldn't help but become a little hoarse and low.
"Ask human civilization what they want to do!"
The rest of the civilized leaders acquiesced to this.
After a moment of communication delay, the information from human civilization arrived again.
"I said, what we want is just an equal, just, mutually beneficial scientific and technological exchange between multiple civilizations. We want your scientific and technological system and data, and at the same time, we will also use our own technological system and
In exchange for data, we can ultimately achieve the goal of improving the technological level of all our civilizations, so that we can become a level four civilization as soon as possible, escape the influence of the 'star disaster' at a faster speed, and better protect ourselves in this dark universe.
We have never thought of taking all the benefits for ourselves. Equality, justice, and mutual benefit are our principles."
These words are like fantasy, seriously challenging the previous world view and cosmology of civilization leaders. But now, the iron-clad facts are before their eyes, and they have no choice but to believe these words.
"It will take some time for us to make a decision."
"We're happy to wait."
After ending the call, Basil took a deep breath.
"Everyone has heard it. How to decide, let's discuss it internally first."
He put down a word and left in a hurry. The other civilization leaders also left.
One civilization after another held the highest-level meeting within its own civilization. In one flagship after another, the lights in the core conference room stayed on all night long, and countless messages were quickly transmitted between different ships and between different people.
shuttle.
"This is a conspiracy! It must be a conspiracy! The enemy is dividing and disintegrating us! We must clearly understand their sinister intentions. Taking advantage of the fact that we still have a certain advantage in overall strength, launching a full-scale war is the only option to save civilization!"
"This is a matter for the Basiltisa civilization! Now, human civilization has shown that it will not take the initiative to invade. The crisis has been resolved. What are we still doing here? Or should we hurry back to our galaxy? They love the things here.
Whatever happens, it has nothing to do with us!"
"I agree with evacuation. We do not have enough information and ability to judge the enemy's goodwill and malice. To avoid risks, evacuation is the safest option."
"If humans are malicious, do you think we have a chance to evacuate safely?"
"I think we should trust human beings! Equal transactions and mutual benefit are also good for them. At least their motives are not problematic. The benefits for us are not small, so why not do it?"
"Frankly speaking, do we have a choice? How can the human fleet return empty-handed after crossing such a long distance and paying such a huge price? Refuse? Do you really want to fight a total war? With human performance
Among our allies, how many of us will be able to stand on our side in the end?"
…
The core conference room of every civilization is full of fierce arguments. Various different opinions meet and merge here, but they are still unable to merge into a unified opinion.
The Basiltisa civilization is better, after all, the homeland of civilization is here. For other civilizations, decisions can only be made on the spot. Because the main body of the civilization is too far away, it is too late to ask for instructions temporarily.
These intense discussions lasted for several days. Finally, the top leaders of the seven major civilizations once again gathered in the central conference room of the flagship of the Basilissa Civilization.
As the host, Basil was the first to make a statement.
"After discussion, our final opinion is that we agree in principle to carry out exchanges of science and technology and resources with human civilization. However, human civilization needs to provide us with further explanations and guarantees. For example, the details of these exchanges are
What, how to ensure fairness and justice, etc.”
As a neighbor of the Basiltisa civilization, the leader of the Dark Moon Civilization who was in power as a "pro-Lolet faction" within the civilization immediately made the same statement: "I agree."
After a moment, Salter Civilization Representative also said: "Agree."
Several other civilizations also expressed their opinions on making early contact with caution. Only the Vice President of Moyun Litar Civilization, Salik, clearly expressed his opposition.
"Our civilization is not interested in scientific and technological exchanges. We also don't believe in things like the 'star disaster' and 'the iron-blooded nebula can be freely entered and exited' mentioned by human civilization. We decided to withdraw from this coalition and retreat back.
Our civilization goes away.”
Basil's smooth scales were slightly taut.
"What's your opinion?"
The remaining participants were silent for a moment and expressed their attitudes.
"I regret."
"I believe that the Moyunli Tar civilization will miss an excellent opportunity."
Leave the matter alone. They obviously have no interest in interfering with the decisions of the Moyun Litar civilization.
but……
Basil said calmly: "I believe that only between two parties of equal strength, a truly fair, just, and mutually beneficial transaction can be achieved. If the strength is not equal, the original fairness and justice will most likely be lost."
In the central conference room, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
The current situation is that the coalition's strength is barely equal to that of human civilization. Therefore, it is barely acceptable to carry out subsequent transactions.
It didn't matter that the Moyun Litar civilization chose to withdraw. However, their withdrawal would directly cause the coalition to lose the combat power of 300,000 warships!
This affects the interests of other civilizations that decide to participate in the transaction!
Before thinking of this, other civilizations were indifferent to this. But now, Basil has pointed this out. The atmosphere in the conference room immediately became different from before.
The tentacles of Moyun Litar Civilization Vice President Salik turned slightly yellow.
At this moment, he made an instant decision.
In order to protect the fleet, he said solemnly: "I have changed my mind. Our civilization will also participate in subsequent transactions."
The scales on Basil's body relaxed quietly, and his voice became lighter: "Very good, then this issue is unanimously passed."
When Zhao Changxing received a message from the Federation of Civilizations requesting further elaboration on the details of the exchange, he was not surprised at all.
Because the facts are right in front of us. It is obvious which path is more beneficial to civilization. A rational civilization should be able to reasonably weigh the risks and benefits and make the final correct choice.
He knew that with the success of "deterrence", the most dangerous part of this trip had been completely passed.