AWB Chapter 369 Yes, it's a gift.
Chapter 369 Yes, it's a gift.
“Rediaz is dead, at least... that’s what the reports from the front say.”
After Radiaz's plan was exposed, he attempted to escape the solar system in a warp drive spaceship.
In his panic, his spaceship collided with the asteroid belt in the outer solar system. When the fleet arrived at the scene, they found only the wreckage of his spaceship.
Even if he were still alive, he wouldn't be able to cause much trouble. With Luo Ji's approval, the command of the Sun and Moon Fleet has been handed over. Combined with the Star Ring Group's fleet, Bi Yunfeng's strength is now terrifying.
After signing the ceasefire agreement with the Star Ring Group, Bi Yunfeng has been busy contacting representatives of various forces in the Earth Alliance these days.
Only after he took complete control of the local alliance did he realize how big a blunder Yu Weimin had made of him.
The local government's fiscal deficit problem was more serious than he had imagined.
Not to mention that the project funds were skimmed off at every level, some production lines for essential public resources were operating at a loss. If it weren't for Xinghuan Group supporting them, ordinary people would probably be running out of clothes.
However, the local alliance is really poor!
You don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you're in charge of the household. When Bi Yunfeng saw the annual investment of Dilian in Huan Shijie, he had to admire Luo Congmin's political acumen.
She was so poor she was practically selling her underwear, yet she managed to revitalize her cash flow time and time again. That's a skill that most people don't possess.
If it weren't for Luo Congmin's earth-shattering purge of corruption within the Earth Alliance before the relocation, the Earth Alliance's finances would likely be even poorer today.
Bi Yunfeng believed that as long as he took office and cracked down on the local tyrants again, and thoroughly investigated the assets of those corrupt officials, the money seized would be enough for him to live on for at least three years without worrying about money.
But now it seems that it won't take three years at all. If he doesn't come up with a solution, given the current rate at which the local government spends money, it won't even last three months before the government has to declare bankruptcy.
Many people have had the naive idea that ancient emperors wouldn't have to worry about money, since centralized power was so strong that who had money and who didn't was just a matter of the emperor's word.
But that's not actually the case. Economic issues involve many aspects, and a single move can have far-reaching consequences, so they cannot be taken lightly.
"Cutting costs isn't the solution; we need to find ways to increase revenue!"
Bi Yunfeng slammed his hand on the table, with Cao Bin and Ai AA sitting on either side of him.
"So what are you planning to sell? What's still valuable in the Earth Alliance these days? A residency permit for the entire world? You're too late. The tax on that stuff was collected over two hundred years ago." Cao Bin crossed his legs and glanced sideways at Ai AA.
He expressed dissatisfaction with Bi Yunfeng's collusion with Xinghuan Group, and even more so with Ai AA.
If Cao Bin were to choose the two people he hates most in his life, one would be Cheng Xin, and the other would be Ai AA.
But the latter didn't care at all about Cao Bin's slightly hostile gaze and followed Bi Yunfeng's words.
"The reason why the Earth Alliance is suffering such severe financial losses is because we lost our ability to trade after the establishment of the Earth Alliance."
“In the past, there was competition between nations and between individuals. But after the Trisolaran crisis, humanity was forced to form a united front and abandon the concept of nation.”
“All resource production has become purely for the development of the cause of all mankind. This kind of alliance might have worked when the Trisolarans were still around, since there was external pressure to supervise internally. But now that the Trisolaran crisis has been resolved and the RimWorld has been completed, it seems inappropriate to continue using such a production relationship.”
"Although the Star Ring Group has never received assistance from extraterrestrial civilizations, Sophon left us a gift when she left."
"what gift?"
Everyone turned to look at Ai AA.
"A special communication frequency band, according to Sophon's description, can send a targeted message to communicate with the Carbon-based Federation. I think perhaps we can try to make some interstellar trade with them to break the stagnant production relations."
"In my view, the only way to change the current low productivity of the Earth Federation is to change the relations of production. Only more progressive relations of production can match the current productivity of the Earth Federation."
"But the economy of the Earth Alliance is already like a leaf in the wind, or a skeleton in a tomb. If we don't rely on external forces, it will be difficult to achieve reform!"
Bi Yunfeng remained silent, but Cao Bin, who was standing to the side, couldn't hold back any longer.
"So, according to you, the reason we've developed so rapidly is because the Trisolarans invaded Earth? Without them, we humans wouldn't be able to unite as one?"
Ai AA chuckled, her own aura equally imposing.
"Isn't that right? I know it sounds unbelievable, but isn't that the truth?"
"What utter nonsense!"
Cao Bin slammed his fist on the table and stood up.
"Next time your house gets robbed, can I say it's to motivate you to work harder and earn more money? You're putting the cart before the horse!"
"Mr. Cao Bin, please calm down. We are just discussing future reform plans. If you think my plan is unreasonable, you can raise your opinions at any time."
Bi Yunfeng waved his hand.
"Alright, alright, everyone calm down."
“AA, your plan is indeed too risky. The Earth Federation has just escaped the Trisolaran crisis, and it is probably not appropriate to establish communication with this unknown carbon-based Federation so rashly. At least we have no right to decide on this matter. It would be better to wait for Mr. Lin Xuan to return before making a decision.”
Bi Yunfeng was caught in a very awkward position. Although he seemed to be in charge of the presidency, he actually had to discuss everything with Ai AA.
What Cao Bin meant was actually what he meant as well.
"What's wrong with that? If the Trisolarans can do it, so can we."
"To be frank, this is not a suggestion, but a notification. Star Ring Group started research and experimentation in related fields many years ago."
Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked!
"AiAA, are you crazy? How dare you!"
"How dare you make such a decision behind the back of the Earth Federation? Do you know that this could very well bring about new destruction for humanity!"
Ai AA smiled.
"Actually, at first, I had the same idea as everyone else, but things took a new turn after we contacted Yun Tianming."
……
The meeting ended in a resounding victory for AAA, just as she said, she wasn't there to discuss, but to inform.
When she brought up Yun Tianming, all the dissenting voices disappeared.
Because Yun Tianming has already succeeded!
Long before anyone knew, Yun Tianming had already contacted Xinghuan Group and informed them of his current situation.
After leaving the solar system, Yun Tianming and Wade led their fleet to join the Carbon-Based Federation. With the agreement signed by the Trisolaran civilization in place, this step, which should have been the most difficult, went very smoothly.
What they lack now is simply a civilization.
Ultimately, the Earth Alliance passed the plan with more than half of its committee members, and sealed the contents of the meeting as File No. 0. It can be said that apart from a few of them, no one knows which direction the Earth Alliance will take next.
All people know is that the evaluation of Luo Ji in the newly issued history textbook by the Earth Federation has undergone some subtle changes.
The book states:
"Throughout history, Dr. Luo Ji's victory in the Three-Body Crisis is unparalleled, but we must learn to view Luo Ji as a person dialectically."
"In the early stages, his great wisdom and strategic vision during his time as a Wallfacer ensured two hundred years of peace for Earth's civilization, laying the foundation for humanity's subsequent counterattack against the Trisolaran civilization."
"However, later on, Dr. Luo Ji focused too much on the struggle against the Trisolarans, and even allowed his daughter Luo Congmin to establish a dictatorship over the entire Earth Federation, which greatly restricted the development of the Earth Federation, especially in the economic field."
"Even when the Trisolarans offered to cooperate, Dr. Luo Ji still chose to refuse. This approach was a mistake of the left. I hope future generations will learn from this. Human civilization is an open and inclusive civilization. We can take up arms when facing enemies, but we should also offer a good drink to our friends. We cannot shut everyone out."
"The fleet alliance established by Yun Tianming has already proven to human civilization that it is possible for human civilization to coexist peacefully with other alien civilizations. The Dark Forest Law is just the most primitive and barbaric social relationship of cosmic civilizations, but as time goes by, the major civilizations in the universe will eventually merge into a warm family."
The Han dynasty was divided into East and West, and the Song dynasty into North and South. It may seem like one dynasty, but in reality, it was two dynasties.
But how can the masses be sure which era they live in?
Only heaven knows...