Chapter 70 Governor's Meeting
"In nearly four years, the UNSC has grown from a few people to 109 people today, which is inseparable from everyone's efforts. I hope everyone can continue to work hard to make our round table bigger. In this era, only unity can go too far."
Compared to two years ago, the round table in the conference hall is bigger.
It is almost full of people, with only a dozen empty seats.
At a glance, there are more than a hundred people sitting around the round table.
Everyone is wearing a black military uniform, both men and women.
Everyone looked at the figure who stood up and gave a speech.
The words of the speaker of the parliament may not be so inspiring, but they are the most real words.
Yes, for the same goal, everyone's spirit has been highly tense in the past two years.
The days are spent on time. Except for rest time, everyone struggles in their respective positions.
Whether old or new, once they integrate into this group, they will be infected by the atmosphere of collective struggle.
One person said, "President, just give the order. War has never been about justice. In this era, the strong prey on the weak, and the weak will only be eliminated. If we want to survive, we must become strong, not the weak who are plundered and oppressed."
As soon as this was said, everyone responded.
"That's right. We have been preparing for two years and fighting for two years. Isn't it for this day to come? President, give the order. Everyone here can fight for the future of "UNSC"."
"President, I recommend myself, let me go..."
"I will go too..."
"Count me in..."
Facing the upcoming war, no one in the conference hall backed down.
They recommended themselves and wanted to join the first foreign war of "UNSC".
Seeing that everyone recommended themselves and wanted to join this foreign war, Wood Steven was relieved.
His decision and the collective decision are completely two concepts.
It is impossible for all the opinions of more than a hundred people to be the same.
It was only because most people agreed to the foreign war that the small number of people remained silent.
As the chairman of the council and the core of the group, he cannot favor any party at any time.
Only by maintaining neutrality can he be respected by everyone.
It is not him who makes the decision, but the group. The minority obeys the majority, and he is just the judge of the result.
"Everyone, please be quiet!"
The conference hall gradually became quiet because of Wood Steven's voice.
Looking around at the people at the round table, Wood Steven said in a deep voice: "Each of your lives is important to me and the team. I am very pleased that you have the courage to sacrifice yourself, but as the chairman of the council, I can't send all of you to the battlefield. In order to preserve the living force, this time the foreign war will be led by three people to the S-01888 star system. Each person will command five Steadfast-class frigates, a total of fifteen warships."
Speaking of this, Wood Steven's eyes fixed on one person.
"Leo, you are most familiar with S-01888, so you will be the fleet commander and command the fleet to fight!"
Seeing the Speaker of the Parliament looking at him, Leo knew that he could not escape this foreign war.
As a member of the Governor's Council, he naturally could not retreat.
Standing up, Leo nodded and said, "Leave it to me!"
Wood Steven looked at the other two again.
"Kaysen, Brian, you two will serve as deputy commanders to assist Leo in commanding the fleet."
Ryan and Brian stood up and said in unison, "Yes!"
Nodding to the three people, Wood Steven said, "Prepare for three days, and the fleet will set off in three days!"
The meeting continued...
In the following time, Wood Steven said a lot.
War is never a matter of two people.
Some people fight on the front line, and the burden on the shoulders of those in the rear will not be light.
War is never a simple matter.
To win, you must think more comprehensively and farther than the enemy.
"The meeting ends here. Leo, Maureen, and Rosalind stay..."
Finally, Wood Steven announced the end of the meeting.
Some people left the conference hall, while others stayed.
As everyone left, only four people were left at the round table.
Leo, Maureen, Rosalind, and Wood Steven.
Wood Steven looked at Leo and said, "The reason I asked you to stay is that I have something to remind you. I have given instructions to the artificial intelligence of each ship. Once the ship is destroyed, any information about the S-01820 star system will be deleted to prevent the star system where the "UNSC" headquarters is located from being discovered."
A hint of surprise flashed in Leo's eyes.
"Chairman, do you think we will lose?"
Wood Steven shook his head and said, "I don't think we will lose, but we must be prepared to "lose". Before we win the war, any result is possible."
Hearing this, Leo fell silent.
The Speaker of the Parliament was right, no one had the ability to predict.
Whether they would win or lose was still an unknown.
Although Leo did not think he would lose, they did lack understanding of the forces in the S-01888 star system.
As the saying goes, knowing yourself and the enemy is the way to win every battle.
But they knew nothing about the enemy.
"Leo, I hope you understand that people are more important than ships. Ships can be rebuilt if they are gone, but people are really gone if they are gone. It's just fifteen warships, we can afford the loss, as long as people are still there, we will not lose."
Leo didn't know whether this was true or false, or just a hypocritical courtesy.
He didn't understand people's hearts, and he didn't have the patience to explore people's hearts.
But Leo had to admit that the words of the Speaker of the Parliament made him feel comfortable.
He was willing to believe the Speaker of the Parliament and admire him from the bottom of his heart.
This may be the so-called politician, who is good at winning people's hearts.
And this set is not something that everyone can learn.
Leo nodded and said, "I understand..."
With a slight smile, Wood Steven said, "Go ahead, take a good rest for a few days and recharge your energy."
Without saying much, Leo stood up, turned around and strode away.
After looking at Leo's departing back, Wood Steven put away the smile on his face.
He looked at Morin and Rosaline again.
The two happened to be sitting together.
"Rosaline, you and Morin go to the "Trade Mall". The mission deadline is imminent, and your characteristics are just right for use."
Go to the Trade Mall?
Molin asked, "Chairman, do you have enough trade coins?"
Rosaline's characteristic is "wandering merchant", five times the price and 50% discount.
With Rosaline, one ton of ternary lithium ore can be sold as five tons.
The money for buying one person can buy two.
But as far as Morin knows, the "UNSC" is still relatively poor.
Wood Steven said: "I have calculated that if there are 200,000 people, and if we use the other characteristics of the members of the "UNSC", all members can complete the task."
Some "characteristics" require the concept of teamwork.
And a real team is not as simple as an alliance of two people.
There must be some kind of connection.
Take the "UNSC" for example, everyone's technology template comes from the "characteristics" of the Speaker of the Council, Wood Steven.
Everyone has some subtle connection with the Speaker of the Council, and this is the team.
Once someone's characteristics are related to the "team", they can be shared by all members.