A meeting to determine the direction of the development of human civilization has ended. The federal government has unified its opinions. It is like an efficient machine with a clear division of labor and efficient operation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched negotiations with the Galactic Alliance, and the Ministry of Scientific Research has conducted an investigation on Baoji Planet. Research, the Ministry of National Defense's recruitment and training of soldiers, the Propaganda Department's guidance of external propaganda... Various tasks are carried out by the federal government in an orderly manner.
In order to obtain the SS-class life star - Baoji Star, the Human Federation agreed to the Galactic Alliance's troop dispatch plan. After some negotiations, it obtained the development rights of Baoji Star in advance.
Federal Calendar: March 6, 191
When the President of the Human Federation and the President of the Galactic Alliance signed the ownership transfer contract of Baoji Star, it was publicly broadcast to the Human Federation. For a moment, the entire human civilization was boiling.
"Viewers, the Alliance signed a contract, officially joined the Galactic Alliance, and promised to join the resistance to the Dark Zerg camp. The Galactic Alliance uses one life star and twelve resource stars as gifts to support us in building civilization and developing armaments... Audiences, human beings History will remember this day... After becoming a member of the Galactic Alliance, in the future we will join the Galactic Alliance's interstellar network and enjoy the most preferential treatment of Galactic Alliance members in interstellar trade. If a stray accident occurs in the Milky Way, we can report to the Galactic Alliance star cruiser. Please help..." The contract was signed, and the news host excitedly announced to the world.
The Earth's mother planet, the moon base, the Mars base, the Blue Pole Star, the Morning Star... and various ships flying in space. Excluding young children, more than 40 billion viewers in the entire human race are paying attention to this grand event almost at the same time. .
This day marks an important diplomatic agreement reached with extraterrestrial civilizations since human civilization entered the interstellar era.
Because of this agreement, human civilization has been tied to the battlefield against the Dark Zerg. Because of this agreement, mankind has obtained a life star that is not inferior to the earth. Because of this agreement, mankind will have the ability to integrate into the Galaxy Alliance. , the qualification to carry out trade... It will have a profound impact on the current life of mankind and the future of human civilization.
Bars, squares... cheering crowds, various celebrations, costumed parades, like a grand festival, the entire human society is celebrating this glorious victory and rejoicing at the signing of the contract.
On the Internet, the news report occupied the homepages of countless news websites, filled with various headlines celebrating "the Federation becoming a member of the Galactic Alliance", and countless netizens were excited about it.
"Great, a historic breakthrough, we have finally taken another big step towards interstellar civilization!"
"Haha! I can finally travel to the Galactic Alliance. At the end of the year, the alliance's most famous star, Kepler, is traveling. We sincerely invite friends who have the same idea."
"Idiots, you are all blinded by profit! The Galaxy Alliance is setting a trap for us! How can the Dark Zerg be so easy to deal with? Our fleet has been crippled, and the Alliance fleet has just been completely destroyed. Have you all forgotten? ?”
"To build 100,000 Intercontinental battleships in ten years, Shining Star Group will be mighty!"
"Floor 1211, don't get excited. How could the federal government not consider what you mentioned? They must have had enough confidence to sign the contract!"
"The Galaxy Alliance has spent a lot of money! Baoji Star, here I come!"
"A new era is coming! Long live human civilization!"
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The entire Internet is filled with all kinds of voices. As the Federation and the Galactic Alliance formally signed an agreement, countless people are full of expectations for the next changes in human society. The people are full of unlimited reverie about this change.
After human civilization entered the interstellar age, science and technology became highly developed, and life span was extended to five hundred years. With various technologies, humans developed advanced and developed material civilization, and a large number of mechanical manufacturing replaced human mechanized work.
Nuclear fusion technology generates material energy. The high energy prices in the past have become extremely cheap. Low-cost and wireless energy has greatly promoted the large-scale promotion of application technologies in agriculture, environment, construction... and other industries. Nano-medical technology, human beings The elimination of most diseases, soilless cultivation technology, and planting motherships have greatly reduced the difficulty for humans to obtain food... Entering a human society with advanced materials, all aspects of human civilization's food, clothing, housing, and transportation have become extremely cheap.
The federal government has been able to provide every citizen with basic survival welfare measures, covering all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Every citizen from birth can still do well even if he does not want to work or works two or three hours a day. stay alive.
However, it is a very scary thing to receive government welfare benefits for a long time and live a repetitive life every day. In order to have your own villa, hover car, or even an interstellar spacecraft, go on interstellar travel... and enjoy a better living environment. , everyone must make great efforts to stand out from more than 40 billion compatriots. For this reason, everyone is looking for opportunities to make a fortune.
An SS-class life star represents countless opportunities for human society.
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With the development of science and technology, buildings are getting taller and taller. In places where high-rise buildings are densely packed, sunlight is largely blocked. On the streets at the bottom, most of the day is dark. In this environment, a large number of citizens who receive government welfare funds live.
Xu Ang is one of the countless federal citizens receiving welfare benefits. However, at this moment, there is a look of hope on his face.
When Xu Ang walked out of the corridor, he found that many people on the street were like him, with joyful smiles on their faces, glowing with glory.
At this time in the past, except for the flying traffic in the sky, most of the streets where we are are very deserted, with no flow of people at all. Most people are hiding in their apartments at this time, or immersed in the virtual world, or at work... However, today most people spontaneously poured out into the streets to celebrate this great moment in Confederate history.
Xu Ang walked into a restaurant on the first floor. It was almost three o'clock, and he hadn't had lunch yet!
The owner of this shop is called Liu Qing. Xu Ang, who lives nearby, often visits and is very familiar with him. It is said that it has been open for thirty-three years, which is five or six years older than Xu Ang.
When Liu Qing saw Xu Ang walking into the store, he greeted with a bright smile: "Xiao Xu, haven't you eaten yet? What do you want to eat?"
"Uncle Liu, let's have a bowl of beef noodles! And some steak." Xu Ang responded happily.
"Okay!" Liu Qing glanced at Xu Ang and nodded with a smile on his face.
Seven or eight minutes later, a steaming bowl of beef noodles was placed in front of Xu Ang by a service robot. The red beef soup, pieces of tender beef, and fiery red carrot slices were scattered. During this period, a large piece of steak was covered on top. Fragrant.
Since it was not meal time, the entire store was empty at this time, except for Xu Ang, the only diner. The large holographic screen on the wall broadcast news reports about the signing of the federal contract one after another.
"Xiao Xu, are you planning to go out too?" Liu Qing asked suddenly, looking at Xu Ang who was eating noodles and paying attention to the news.
"Yes! Uncle Liu! If I can pass the review, I really plan to take this opportunity to expand my knowledge." Xu Ang's eyes lit up, he looked at Liu Qing and nodded seriously.
"Well, regular customers like you are leaving. It will be difficult for me to do business in the future!" Liu Qing smiled bitterly. The signing of the federal contract will have a great impact on abortion. People like him who rely on people to make a living The store is terrible.
"Uncle Liu, you have been in business for so long! It's time to enjoy your happiness!" Xu Ang laughed and persuaded.
"I'm not old yet! What kind of happiness can I enjoy?" Liu Qing rolled his eyes at Xu Ang.
Hearing this, Xu Ang was speechless for a while. After the application of life-extending genetic medicine, the human population structure is in the stage of overall youthfulness. Even the oldest person is less than 300 years old, and has only passed three-fifths of his life.
"I'm afraid the outer space is not that safe! The Galaxy Alliance is at war with the Dark Zerg, and the risk is not small!" Liu Qing looked at Xu Ang and reminded.
"Risks and opportunities coexist. Besides, I'm so old. This opportunity is rare. It's time to go outside and gain experience!" Xu Ang shook his head and said nonchalantly.
"If it's for money, there are actually other channels, such as running transportation, learning technology, or learning to do business! There are still many opportunities," Liu Qing frowned and suggested.
In Liu Qing's view, it is a very stupid thing to go to a distant and unfamiliar planet for money, and even face the invasion of the Dark Zerg. He really can't figure out why the federal government agreed to the invitation of the Galaxy Alliance for a planet. The star of life pushes human civilization into the fire.
"Uncle Liu, it's not just about money. Don't you think interstellar exploration is a very cool thing? The boundless starry sky, unknown planets, and the ability to see all kinds of alien life are so fascinating. !" Xu Ang retorted, shaking his head with a smile.
"Huh? Can't you experience these through the virtual environment? Why do you have to run so far, if something unexpected happens..." Liu Qing was stunned for a moment and asked incomprehensibly.
"The virtual environment is fake! How can it be compared to the real world." Xu Ang screamed strangely.
After a pause, Xu Ang looked at Liu Qing and explained with gleaming eyes: "It would be different if we went on an interstellar adventure! We could soar through the infinite universe, experience various planets, and see alien civilizations. Perhaps, while interacting with the Dark Zerg, If I don't die, I can tell my children and grandchildren about his grandfather's interstellar adventures when he was young. Wouldn't it be a great feeling!"
After listening to Xu Ang's introduction, Liu Qing opened her mouth slightly and was speechless.
"This kind of life is indeed exciting, but Baoji Star is so far away and so dangerous. Aren't you afraid of death?" Liu Qing refused to be persuaded and looked at Xu Ang and asked.
"Well! Of course I'm afraid of death, but compared to death, I'm more afraid of another life." Xu Ang nodded, looked at Liu Qing and asked: "Uncle Liu, you have been opening a shop every day for the past thirty years and living your daily life." Is it interesting to live the same life day after day?"
Without waiting for Liu Qing's answer, Xu Ang said firmly: "I live a poor and repetitive life every day. I don't want to live like this until old age. What's the difference between this and the walking dead? It's better to die."
Hearing this, Liu Qing was silent for a while, unable to refute Xu Ang's idea. It was a common idea among young people like them, and it was also the idea of most people in the interstellar era. Compared with the infinite space of the universe, the earth is like a cage.
In a human society with advanced science and technology, relying on the published credit score mechanism, advanced criminal investigation methods, and omniscient surveillance systems, the crime rate in human society has been reduced to an extremely low level, and the class has been seriously solidified. In addition to the field of scientific research, other fields Opportunities for great success have become very rare.
However, scientific research is a very arduous task that requires great perseverance and talent. The example of the genius scientist Zhou Xing has attracted countless wise people from all over the world to invest in this industry. It can be said that the base has almost reached the level of human beings. The astronomical figure of 5% of the population is the cornerstone of the rapid development of the entire human civilization.
Most ordinary people cannot become scientists and gain rapid promotion in the class. Another path: interstellar exploration, is the best choice for countless young people to escape from the difficulties in life.
Seeing Liu Qing fell into silence, Xu Ang immediately realized that he had said something he shouldn't have said, and explained awkwardly: "Uncle Liu, I'm not talking about you! I think everyone has their own way of living, whatever makes you happy. Living like you is actually pretty good, simple! However, it’s not the life I want.”
"It's okay, I understand! Sometimes I also thought about ending my business and changing my lifestyle. However, in the end I had the courage to take this step and missed countless opportunities." Liu Qing nodded and smiled to himself. .
"Well! Hasn't the opportunity come now? The federal government is preparing to develop Baoji Planet. With the resources on Baoji Planet, this route will definitely be the busiest waterway of human civilization in the future. If I have money, I will definitely buy a spaceship for transportation , you can open a restaurant at the space rest port on the waterway! With your skills, Uncle Liu, the business will definitely be prosperous by then." Xu Ang suggested with a smile as he looked at Liu Qing.
Hearing this, Liu Qing's spirit perked up and his heart beat wildly.
"Will the federal government really develop Baoji Star? Will there be any accidents?" Liu Qing looked at Xu Ang and asked excitedly but uneasily.
"Haha! In ten years, one hundred thousand intercontinental ships will be dispatched to participate in the Dark Zerg battlefield. How can such a large investment be false?" Xu Ang rolled his eyes at Liu Qing and asked.
After a pause, Xu Ang continued to explain: "The federal government can't wait to sign the contract with the alliance, isn't it just to win Baoji Star as soon as possible! The mother planet has a population of more than 20 billion, and it has long been overwhelmed. If the federation does not develop Baoji Star immediately, Are you waiting for the mother planet to collapse?"
"Uncle Liu, there is such a good opportunity if you are quick, but if you are slow, there are many people who are ready to do this. Think about it yourself!" With a final reminder, Xu Ang lowered his head and ate the noodles, too lazy to talk to Liu Qing. That's nonsense.
"Well, I will consider it seriously!" Liu Qing nodded seriously.
The federal government seems to be serious about this action. This is a rare opportunity, and Liu Qing can't help but be moved.