The deep universe, the vast starry sky, the stars, each bright spot, when magnified thousands of times, is a huge galaxy containing hundreds of billions of stars.
Zhou Yu stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, staring blankly at the vast space, his resolute face showing an indelible weariness and longing.
A curling figure slowly walked behind Zhou Yu, wrapped his hands around his body, and then hugged his back tightly.
"Yu, I've often seen you standing here in a daze recently. If you want to go back so much, we can set off immediately!" The woman laid her head on Zhou Yu's strong back and comforted him softly.
The familiar smell made Zhou Yu know that his wife, Lin Xiurong, was here without looking back.
Zhou Yu did not look back, and sighed quietly: "No! We have established a foundation in this universe, and it is difficult to go back."
Zhou Yu sighed heavily and continued: "There are too many exploration spacecraft sent by Dad. Their footprints are all over many star fields in various universes. They are bound to attract countless civilizations. Once we take the initiative to contact them, they will definitely attract other civilizations." It’s a big risk to go back.”
"Don't be so pessimistic, okay! There must be other ways. Isn't it what you have been looking forward to returning to your home planet? Now that we finally have a clue, do you want to give up?" Lin Xiurong turned around and walked to Zhou Yu, looking directly at him. ask.
"Me!..." Zhou Yu opened his mouth with a complicated expression and didn't know how to reply.
Is it the fear of threats from other unknown civilizations, the reluctance to give up life in this universe, or the fear that the only clue is invalid... In short, it is a kind of hometown timidity, combined with more than two hundred years of hope and fear of failure. The complicated feelings of being together made Zhou Yu unable to face it calmly.
"We left our home planet in order to implement the Ark Plan. After so many years, aren't you curious about what's going on there now? If no accident happened, our relatives should still be alive. Don't you want to be there? Will you see them in your lifetime?" Lin Xiurong looked at her husband and asked a series of questions, pointing to the deep corners of Zhou Yu's heart.
"Then what should I do? Should I abandon my billions of compatriots?" Zhou Yu said helplessly with a look of struggle on his face.
"You have done enough for so many years. You have shouldered this burden for so many years. They should not be your constraints. You have a life you yearn for and you have unfulfilled dreams. Haven't you ever thought about it? Do you want to live by yourself?" Lin Xiurong looked at Zhou Yu in pain and asked excitedly.
After learning the clues about his return, Lin Xiurong often saw Zhou Yu alone, with his brows furrowed and his expression in a daze, completely different from his previous calmness. As his wife, she naturally knew that it was because What.
After the Panshi arrived in this strange universe, Zhou Yu worked diligently to lead mankind to settle down in this universe, defeat the planetary behemoths, and vigorously develop interstellar colonies. In just two hundred years, human civilization with only tens of thousands of people was transformed into As it grows to a population of more than one billion, the difficulties it has experienced are beyond anyone's imagination.
Now, after getting the clue to return to his home star, Zhou Yu suppressed his longing for his home star and his relatives because he was worried about the safety of mankind, and continued to think about the entire human civilization.
Seeing her husband being distracted all day long, Lin Xiurong couldn't bear to watch anymore.
Hearing this, Zhou Yu's whole body was shocked, and his originally gloomy eyes suddenly became brighter. He has always yearned for the free life of traveling among the stars. He has longed for the dream of traveling into the universe since he was a child...
"Is it okay! Can I leave!" Zhou Yu asked to himself.
"Of course, the 'Tinder' plan has been executed perfectly, hasn't it? Now they are on the right track. Even if we leave, they can continue to develop normally!" Lin Xiurong looked at Zhou Yu and nodded seriously.
Zhou Yu showed a look of surprise, opened his arms, held Lin Xiurong tightly in his arms, and thanked him excitedly: "Thank you, thank you! I know what to do!"
After thinking about it, Zhou Yu's expression changed, and his whole person became radiant and energetic.
The next day, Zhou Yu immediately convened all the top political leaders to discuss the election of his successor and the organization of the exploration fleet to return to his home planet. This caused a huge stir. The meeting was in chaos, and countless people persuaded him to give up this idea.
"Commander, it is too dangerous to explore the route back to the home star. You don't have to do it yourself!"
"Commander, after so many years, we have become accustomed to your decision-making. No one can take your place..."
"Yes! Commander, we are now in the transitional stage of highly developed science and technology. Once you leave, it will quickly cause huge turmoil and interrupt this rare time!"
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As soon as Zhou Yu's decision was announced, it immediately aroused passionate opposition from everyone.
The greatest contribution to the rapid and smooth development of human civilization in an unfamiliar universe is none other than Zhou Yu. For more than two hundred years, he has maintained a relatively unified political structure by relying on his personal prestige. .
Once Zhou Yu leaves, no one can predict whether human civilization can continue to maintain a unified political system in several interstellar colonies due to conflicts and contradictions of internal interests in the absence of external enemies.
"Everyone, I have made up my mind. You don't need to persuade me anymore. It's time for me to take a long vacation after so many years!" Zhou Yu glanced around everyone's faces and said without any doubt.
After finishing speaking, Zhou Yu looked at everyone and continued to announce without any pause: "Within three days, you will hand over the list of presidential candidates to me and prepare to implement the electoral system. Next, we will discuss the formation plan of the exploration ship!"
"Because this operation to explore the home planet is quite risky, the smaller the ship pair, the easier it is to operate. Therefore, I think we will bring all four generations of 'Xuanwu Ship' ships. What do you think?" Zhou Yu asked, looking at everyone. .
Hearing this, everyone looked at each other, with helpless expressions in their eyes. Judging from Zhou Yu's tone, it seemed that there was no way he could undo his decision.
"Commander, there is still a long way to go before all the fourth-generation 'Xuanwu Ships' are finished, and the quantity is not large. Otherwise, if you wait for a while, we can 'evolve' five thousand fourth-generation 'Xuanwu Ships' in about half a year." !" Professor Smith looked at Zhou Yu and replied.
There are fundamental differences between the battleship evolution model of biomechanical civilization and the battleship manufacturing model of mechanical civilization.
A biological battleship is a "living creature". By absorbing "nutrients" (energy, mineral resources,) and optimizing genes and cell tissue structure, the strength and volume of the battleship's "body" are constantly modified, and the process of upgrading using various elements is carried out. , the scale expansion method can be through individual division or "reproduction". Just like the biological battleship group used by the Mu Xing clan, the time the battleships "grow" and their individual size are closely related to their combat effectiveness.
Mechanical civilization manufactures battleships, and the expansion fleet is through the forging of various mechanical metal materials, upgrading the space dock, manufacturing process skills, and the "tech" technology contained in it, integrating spaceships that integrate countless technological skills, and then , carry out unlimited homogeneous production, individual combat effectiveness, shape, and other parameters have been confirmed before manufacturing, unless the technology of the manufacturing place is replaced, the shipbuilding technology is improved, and the overall battleship is continued to be improved. performance.
Different from the shipbuilding technology of biological civilization and mechanical civilization, the battleships produced by biomechanical civilization combine the advantages of both. The biomechanical fleet can reproduce and divide like biological battleships, absorb biological elements and mechanical elements, and continue to grow. , at the same time, it has the attributes of mechanical civilization, and can optimize the growth of the ship body from the inside through the improvement of science and technology, thereby "evolving" a more powerful combat effectiveness.
"Commander, after absorbing the data base of the home star clan, many third-generation 'Xuanwu Ship' ships are constantly being optimized towards the more advanced fourth-generation 'Xuanwu Ship'. However, due to limitations of time and material supply, in 2 years Approximately 5% of the fleet's transformation can be completed within this time. In the later stages, the speed will decrease." Professor Yang Yi looked at Zhou Yu and introduced.
"Don't bring so many warships. Give me 100 ships, which is enough. Concentrate resources and prioritize the 'conversion', and try to complete it within a month." Zhou Yu gave the pause gesture to everyone and ordered.
"One month, it's so urgent, you're taking too many risks!"
"Yes! Although the combat effectiveness of the fourth generation 'Xuanwu Ship' has been greatly improved compared to the third generation, there are only a hundred ships! The number is really too small!"
"Commander, you'd better wait patiently! Contacting the exploration spacecraft will definitely encounter other civilizations. If the fleet is not strong enough, it will easily be in danger!"
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As soon as Zhou Yu finished speaking, everyone who was shocked started to persuade excitedly.
"No, there are too many battleships, which can easily attract the attention of other civilizations. Too few are not conducive to interstellar voyages. One hundred ships is no more or no less. This number is just right. You can arrange it immediately!" Zhou Yu smiled slightly and looked at everyone, He ordered firmly.
After hearing the undoubted meaning of Zhou Yu's words, everyone looked at each other and accepted the order in unison: "Yes, Commander!"
With this project confirmed, Zhou Yu continued to the next topic: "Well, next, let's discuss personnel adjustments!"
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Although today's topic is very important, as usual, the efficiency is moving very quickly.
It is precisely because of Zhou Yu's personal control style that he made precise arrangements before the matter was decided. After Zhou Xiaozhi coordinated and deduced it in advance, and confirmed that there was no problem, Zhou Yu would announce it to everyone.
Therefore, relying on the "Fire" regime established with Zhou Yu as the core, the governance efficiency has been very rapid. It is precisely thanks to this that humankind's Fire civilization can gain a firm foothold and develop rapidly in an unfamiliar universe.
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Time passed bit by bit, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.
In the huge space docking port, countless small ships gathered, millions of them, surrounding the giant "Xuanwu" with a length of nearly 50,000 kilometers in diameter, full of feelings of reluctance and farewell.
Ever since they learned that their commander, Zhou Yu, was about to embark on an interstellar voyage, the entire human society was full of anxiety and reluctance. On the day when the fleet was about to depart, the entire star field near the star port was occupied by the farewell team. .
"Dear compatriots, you all know your origins. Carrying the hopes of other compatriots, we sowed the 'fire' in this strange universe. Now, we have ignited this 'fire' into a raging fire and begun to march toward Other galaxies burned, forming a flame that can never be extinguished. I am very happy that I completed this task brilliantly." Zhou Yu stood in front of the podium and delivered an impassioned farewell speech to everyone.
"I am honored to be the person in charge of the continuation of 'Tinder' and lead everyone to open up living space in this strange universe and strange planet. Now this place has become our home. In the future, when I leave, I hope to do my best to develop. , do not create any conflicts due to entanglements of interests. We are in an unknown universe, and there are a large number of unknown civilizations. In order to prevent unknown threats, I hope that you will always be united. When invaded, you can defend with your lives. My own home…”
"Today I stand here to explain one more fact to you. We come from a universe with a galaxy and from the earth. I can never forget the place where I was born or my family. I hope you can understand my departure. , I also hope you live a good life, and then wait for me to come back!" Zhou Yu looked at everyone and explained solemnly.
After saying that, Zhou Yu turned around and ordered loudly: "Let's go!"
As soon as Zhou Yu finished speaking, one hundred "Xuanwu" giant ships began to slide slowly.
"Commander, take care along the way!"
"Commander, please remember your promise and be sure to come back!"
"Commander, you will always be our commander, don't abandon us!"
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Watching the fleet leave, countless people cried and shouted wildly.
For more than two hundred years, the human society ruled by Zhou Yu has established too many meritorious deeds. He is their father and their patron saint. Almost everyone has witnessed his contribution to the development of human civilization. If he is decisive His passing has made countless fans sad and shed tears.
The densely packed group of small fleets chased after each other reluctantly, just like following their mother's school of fish. However, the fourth-generation Xuanwu fleet continued to accelerate, and the distance between the two sides became farther and farther. In the end, the fourth-generation Xuanwu fleet turned into little bits of light. Finally disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Gone! Really gone!"
"Without the commander, what will we do in the future?"
"How could he abandon us like this!"
"The commander said he will be back, everyone cheer up!"
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Countless people watched the fourth-generation Xuanwu Fleet disappear, as if they had lost their backbone, and collectively fell into confusion.