The small conference room fell into silence, and President Sanders frowned, unable to make a decision.
This problem is too serious. If something goes wrong, the entire human race will be destroyed. President Sanders does not dare to make any decisions without fully understanding the situation.
"Mr. President, there is a planet waiting for us to develop. Why do you have any hesitation about such a good thing?"
"Mr. President, our military can destroy any enemy. Please believe in us."
"Mr. President, the Miracle Door is a gift from God."
“…”
After waiting for a long time for President Sanders to make his decision, the five or six generals present couldn't help but urge him. President Sanders' frown slightly relaxed. Under the influence of the generals, he seemed to be a little moved.
Seeing this, Professor Manli looked anxious and hurriedly introduced: "Mr. President, generals, the real combat effectiveness of the cheap beetle is not that weak. Due to the influence of the earth's gravity environment, air environment, long-distance transmission... and other factors, The sicklepod failed to demonstrate its true lethality."
After a pause, Professor Manli's questioning eyes fell on the faces of the generals, and he asked forcefully: "However, even so, we still suffered heavy losses. If we face an army composed of hundreds of thousands of sicklepods, everyone, General, how much price are you willing to bear?"
Hearing this, the faces of several generals couldn't help but become solemn. They had seen videos of battles between sicklepods and soldiers. This kind of creature is a machine born for killing. It has a keen sense of combat, is ferocious, tenacious and fearless. Welded to death, many soldiers died from the sicklepod's dying counterattack.
If they were to face such an army of sicklepods, ten thousand sicklepods would be enough to make them pay the price of a division, hundreds of thousands, then...
The expressions of several generals present immediately changed, and they couldn't help but be frightened by the battle situation they imagined.
"Professor Manli, don't mislead us. The chance of this happening is very low! Even so, our air force and armored corps are enough to crush any giant insect creature." One of the youngest generals at the scene spoke out refute.
Professor Manli looked at the young general, nodded and admitted: "General Sisley, you are right. Our air force and armored corps can indeed easily kill a large number of sicklepods."
After finishing speaking, Professor Manli looked at President Sanders, changed the topic and introduced: "However, the sicklepod is only the lowest division of labor creature of this species. Mr. President, please turn to the fifth page of the anatomy information. There is a pair of undeveloped fleshy wings on the back of the peduncle. If necessary, under the stimulation of certain growth hormones, a complete pair of wings should be evolved. Obviously, this species should also have flying insects."
After hearing this, President Sanders quickly turned to the fifth page of the information in his hand, and there was a diagram of the anatomy of the back of a sicklepod, a symmetrical and deformed fleshy wing organ.
Soon, this information was circulated among the generals. The meeting site immediately fell into a brief silence, and the atmosphere was depressing. It was like discovering a diluted treasure. I thought it was within easy reach, but then a powerful treasure guardian was discovered. , the treasure has to be missed, this situation is really uncomfortable.
General Sisley broke the silence, looked at Professor Manli reluctantly, and asked: "Professor, does this bug have intelligence? If not, we can still deal with it."
Hearing this, Professor Manli frowned and shook his head helplessly: "Sorry, due to the lack of analytical data, I cannot draw a conclusion. In addition to the complex biological signal receiving system and combat nerves, the sicklepod brain has not been found to have the ability to think. , the brain tissue that stores memories, but depending on the population size of the species and their division of labor patterns, it is likely that there are bugs with powers.”
"Mr. President, Professor Manri has introduced the situation very clearly. Although the risks are not small, we still have to open the door to miracles. If we can control this planet, we will have an unlimited future."
"Mr. President, I agree with General Sisley that our military is strong enough to wipe out every bug."
"Mr. President, I don't recommend opening the 'miracle door' immediately, but you still have to be prepared. If you don't open it now, it doesn't mean it won't open it in the future."
"That's right, we can't give up on the planets connected on the other side of the 'Miracle Gate'."
“…”
After listening to Professor Manley's introduction, the generals became less aggressive. Looking at President Sanders, they all expressed conservative suggestions.
Listening to the attitudes expressed by the generals, President Sanders couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. It was imperative to explore the planet on the other side of the "Miracle Gate", but it could take five or seven years to prepare, maybe By the time the door to miracles opens, he will no longer be president. By then, he may not have to make the huge and heavy decision to open the door to miracles.
President Sanders smiled and nodded, looked at everyone, and asked: "Generals, what kind of preparations should we make?"
"Mr. President, a 'Steel City' must be built to strengthen the fortifications of the 'Miracle Gate'."
"Mr. President, we should expand the size of the military and add 5-8 military bases around the 'Miracle Gate' to prevent anything from happening to the 'Miracle Gate'."
"Mr. President, we need to develop weapons to restrain giant insect creatures, Professor Manli. We will send military weapons experts to consult with you when the time comes."
"Mr. President, we must increase investment in research on the 'Miracle Gate'. We must find out the correct way to control the 'Miracle Gate' as soon as possible."
“…”
As soon as President Sanders finished speaking, the generals' eyes lit up one by one and they elaborated emotionally. They couldn't love this kind of military operation, which often means that their military and financial power can be greatly improved.
President Sanders nodded and asked them: "Generals, please tell me an approximate number."
"To build a 'defensive steel city', expand the army, add 5-8 more military bases, develop weapons, and increase the scientific research strength of the 'Miracle Gate', Mr. President, we need about 500 billion U.S. dollars." Will General Si made an estimate and replied.
Upon hearing this, President Sanders' expression changed and he immediately vetoed it, saying: "It's impossible, the country doesn't have that much money."
Because of the relationship between Shining Star Group, the profits of many high-tech companies in the country have declined, the financial market has been turbulent, and the number of unemployed people receiving benefits has been rising, which has seriously affected the country's fiscal revenue, causing government debt to snowball like a snowball, and the financial situation has become very serious. It's so serious that it is absolutely impossible to spend so much money to support their military needs.