Chapter 146: Our Miracle
The mission for this cycle has been clarified, and the corresponding project plan has been made. The meeting can now be declared concluded at this point.
But somewhat unexpectedly to Jiang Yang, the words declaring the meeting over did not come from the commander.
After a slight pause, he continued: “There is another extremely important matter that requires collective discussion by everyone.
For this apocalypse… should we announce it to the public?”
Jiang Yang was slightly stunned.
He had never considered this question before.
During the previous apocalypse, the nation had kept it secret for nearly ten years after the apocalypse, until the World Government was truly established. Only then, to shape the legitimacy of the World Government and to mobilize the public, did they finally make the decision to announce the apocalypse, the Reaper Civilization, and the imminent arrival of the second harvest.
With this apocalypse arriving, he had subconsciously assumed they should continue to keep it secret.
But now, the commander clearly had different ideas.
His gaze swept over the figures of the attendees one by one, and he slowly said: “The reason for proposing this suggestion is due to the following two points.
First, to respond to this apocalypse, we are destined to mobilize all forces worldwide on a large scale, with countless people participating.
Continuing to keep the apocalypse secret will be very difficult to achieve.
The second is…”
His gaze gradually became firm: “After decades of education and preparation, I believe we should trust our people.
This has nothing to do with so-called human rights or right to know. It is simply because only by informing the public can we truly organize people and exert the greatest power.
Saving the world cannot be achieved by relying on a small group of so-called upper elites. We cannot expect a superhero to descend from the sky to solve all our problems for us. The only thing we can rely on is every person living on this planet.
Including you, including me, including everyone.”
On this matter, the Hibernation Team probably cannot offer any constructive opinions. However, after a moment of thought, Jiang Yang still pressed the speak button.
“Comrade Jiang Yang, please speak.”
“I have only one concern.”
Jiang Yang’s expression was unprecedentedly serious: “Does the World Government have any confidence that even if it fails to confront the apocalypse in this lifetime, with everyone destined to die, it can still control the situation and maintain order?”
That decision-maker was equally serious: “Regarding this question, I can only say that the World Government will fulfill its duties to the last moment. At the same time, I believe in our people.”
“In that case, I have no objection to this matter.”
Jiang Yang sat down, and an expert in public opinion and public psychology began to speak: “Actually, from the public perspective, maintaining transparency is better than covering it up.
Still based on the first factor you mentioned earlier, this mobilization is destined to be on a massive scale with numerous participants, which will itself lead to many speculations, especially given that the public already knows about the first apocalypse and the imminent possible arrival of the Reaper Civilization’s second harvest.
The public will easily connect these two matters.
If the high ground of public opinion is not occupied by an authoritative voice, conspiracy theories will breed, leading to more trouble and greatly reducing the public’s trust in the World Government.
At the same time, over these decades, we have been preparing for the apocalypse, and from kindergarten onward, people have known what to do when the apocalypse arrives: unite around the World Government, follow the World Government’s unified arrangement, and only through unity is it possible to survive the apocalypse.
This is the psychological foundation at the public level.
Combining both, I believe we should announce the truth to the public and provide real-time updates on mission progress.”
The other authoritative experts and leading figures all made similar statements.
That decision-maker looked at his colleagues and received the same result.
“Good. I will soon deliver a global emergency speech to announce this sudden event.
Now, the meeting is adjourned.”
The figures of the attendees disappeared one by one.
In the Hibernation Base, everyone except Jiang Yang would head to their respective battlefields.
Even Jiang Yang would transfer to another safer base after some time.
He had no specific mission; if one had to be named, there was only one.
Continue studying.
Seize every spare moment to study as much as possible. Not only continue to deepen his knowledge but also broaden it.
This cycle lasts nearly three months. This length of time is sufficient for the world to produce certain new technological breakthroughs. And these technological breakthroughs might prove useful in some cycle, saving the world some research and development time.
Just as that decision-maker had said, merely over an hour after the meeting ended, all television stations, network social media, and network media simultaneously began live broadcasting the World Government’s emergency press conference.
At this moment, at least billions of eyes were focused on that decision-maker.
“Scientific research team confirmation: the Reaper Civilization’s second harvest is imminent.”
He held nothing back, directly dropping this bombshell at the very beginning.
At this moment, in different locations on Earth, countless people exclaimed in shock simultaneously, and countless others froze in place.
Although for decades they had been hearing voices saying “the second harvest could come at any time,” decades of rapid development and stable life had still led people to subconsciously ignore these threats.
And now…
An invisible panic and tense emotion began to spread over every city.
The decision-maker’s steady and calm voice continued: “The specific principle of this apocalypse is not yet clear, but the final manifestation has been confirmed as intense earthquakes worldwide.
If allowed to occur, our civilization will be annihilated as a result.
Even hiding in space or on the Moon will not escape disaster. The reason is simple: the space environment requires Earth to sustain it. If civilization is annihilated, everyone will die, with no exceptions.
Based on the form of this apocalypse, the World Government has decided to initiate emergency mobilization, with the world entering military control mode. At the same time, our Scientist Team has formulated the next exploration plan to deeply explore the crust and mantle, seeking the specific principle of this apocalypse and the ultimate solution.”
He raised his head, his gaze seeming to pierce through screen after screen, looking at every person watching before the screens.
“Compatriots, for this moment, we have prepared for a full 40-plus years.
Our technology has achieved tremendous breakthroughs, and our project power has been enhanced like never before.
We have built the equatorial clean energy complex, achieving great abundance in electricity;
We have built synthetic starch factories and planting and livestock buildings, making food greatly abundant and completely eradicating hunger;
We have achieved manned landing on Mars, established a permanent base on the Moon, and accomplished miracle after miracle;
As long as we unite, we fear no challenge.
We have always firmly believed that even a powerful Reaper Civilization, even an apocalypse, is absolutely not insurmountable before the united efforts of all of us.
Compatriots, the apocalypse is imminent. I call on everyone to strictly follow the apocalypse regulations, obey the World Government’s organization, and unite as one.
Ultimate victory will surely belong to us, and the Reaper Civilization’s invasion is destined to fail!”
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