Chapter 283: Threat
Everyone’s hearts, as Mai Si blurted out “Sirius Civilization” one after another, were all shaken and pounding non-stop.
All along, this Level 3 Civilization towering over the Alpha Centauri Star Domain Export has been the sole Overlord in this Star Domain.
In this Star Domain, all Second Level Civilizations know the purpose of the Sirius Civilization, but they have absolutely no ability to rebel against the status quo.
If one had to say, it could only be that this Star Domain is at the very end of the Orion Arm.
If one wanted to escape this Star Domain, besides going forward through the transfer Star Gate to the front of the Arm, there was only one other path.
Entering that interstellar space reaching as far as 5000 light years, conducting an ultra-long-range navigation that might take thousands, even tens of thousands of years to arrive, to reach another Arm and find a new land.
But this was basically impossible to achieve.
5000 light years, even at the speed of light, would take 5000 years to complete the journey.
This created the current awkward yet helpless situation.
As the only transfer Star Gate established by the Sirius Civilization, the civilization warships here were fundamentally not allowed to pass through these Star Gates on a large scale.
Not to mention large-scale migration to the front of the Arm to find other unclaimed resource star systems.
Without exaggeration, if not for the “Declaration of War Fee” stipulated by the Galactic Alliance Law, the Sirius Civilization would absolutely without hesitation initiate a military occupation like sweeping fallen leaves in autumn against these low-level civilizations in the rear.
After all, the vast population base in this Star Domain could directly bring huge interests to the Sirius Civilization.
But this matter has always been treated as a taboo topic and deliberately hidden in everyone’s hearts, yet unexpectedly, under this situation, Prime Minister Mai Si brought it up so unguardedly.
Hans Ming gazed deeply at the Prime Minister below the arena, flashes of light in his eyes, sometimes with resentment.
After a long time, seeing no response from the crowd, Mai Si breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, then slowly said in a low voice:
“Your Majesty, it is not that this old minister intentionally brought up their existence, but rather that this old minister worries the situation we know, they also know, and precisely because of this, our Expeditionary Force was annihilated.
And if the facts are truly as this old minister guesses.
Your Majesty, once we declare war on them, or if our Hans Civilization intervenes too deeply, there will be absolutely no room for maneuver, Your Majesty!”
Mai Si was tearful, as a politician, he had very mature acting skills, by the end of his speech, it seemed as if he himself deeply believed it, his turbid eyes misty as if tears were flowing out.
Hans Ming’s face was gloomy, looking at the Prime Minister prostrating on the ground, he felt great hatred in his heart, yet was helpless about it.
This old dog brought out the huge threat of the Sirius Civilization, so his plan would absolutely not proceed so smoothly anymore.
However, no matter what, being able to plant a seed in the minds of all these high-ranking officials today was already something that satisfied him greatly.
Thinking of this, Hans Ming’s expression softened slightly.
He nodded, smiled at the corners of his mouth, and gestured with his hand to help up: “Prime Minister, please rise quickly. Today is merely publicizing the information on the Human Civilization we have learned; the specific follow-up plans are still under consultation. Prime Minister, no need to be so alarmed.”
By the end, Hans Ming’s words already faintly carried some threat.
Mai Si knew what the other meant, but being able to douse the crowd’s excited mentality at this juncture, preventing these wavering centrists from being bewitched by the Royal Interest Group, was already a very good change.
Thinking of this, he rose slowly following the Emperor’s hand, then stood quietly to the side, falling silent once more.
On the other side, seeing the Prime Minister fall silent, Luo Er also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
He had made very thorough preparations for today; if Mai Si was determined today to thoroughly ignite the conflict with the Imperial Family, then these preparations would become meaningless.
Even if civil war broke out, he believed that even the Imperial Family would not get any good outcome.
At that time, forget about follow-up plans; under civil war, whether the Imperial Family members could survive would be a question.
Hans Ming on the throne, seeing this, nodded slightly to him again; Luo Er nodded, knowing the floor was handed back to him in the arena.
He collected his somewhat chaotic mind, focused his attention on the information in his mind, and continued from before:
“The intellect of Human Civilization, from what we see currently, absolutely has similarities to the Wise Civilization.
I do not deny this point.
Similarly, even in terms of reproduction, they have strong potential, which I also do not deny.
But why did I not explain this key intelligence?
My lords, it is not that I am unwilling, but rather that I cannot.
Or rather, is there anyone among those present who can come up with a practical strategy that avoids direct conflict with the Sirius Civilization and allows those present to safely pass this crisis?
None!
Since the talk has come to this, let’s all speak openly.”
Mai Si glanced at the silent Hans Ming, then turned to Luo Er whose face was cloudy and uncertain, and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curve up slightly.
“Starting two years ago, together with all you lords, I exerted efforts to form a high-specification delegation to the location of Human Civilization, attempting to establish diplomatic relations and conduct trade exchanges.
Two years later today, our Mai Si Civilization has basically transferred 30% of the surplus production capacity mineral workers for export and reasonable placement.
Not only that, the related mining industry cooperation has also provided a certain stable foundation for our development.
We rented their resource planets at extremely low prices, paying minimal cost to send workers for mining activities.
Moreover, this cooperation model, in the time after, with the arrival of the Human Civilization delegation, the cooperation intensity will definitely gradually increase.
And the formulation of these policies was not only by me, but also recognized by all of you present.
I believe that with these cooperation agreements, and Human Civilization’s friendly attitude, our Hans Civilization can completely smoothly pass this difficult time of resource depletion and find a new way out.
Rather than relying on war, this way that causes great losses to us and them, to complete that fundamentally unrealistic crisis transition.
Of course, perhaps if the Sirius Civilization did not exist, this method might be feasible.
But the problem is, all our actions are clearly under their surveillance.
Similarly, as a comparison, I believe the current cooperation between our Hans Civilization and Human Civilization is permitted by the Sirius Civilization.
Do not think I am boosting others’ morale and dampening our own.
In fact, not only us, the other 7 Second Level Civilizations around us are all surviving under the breath of the Sirius Civilization.
But any action that makes them dissatisfied, that batch of Expeditionary Force that was completely wiped out is a very good example.”
