I often fantasize that the universe is a vast ocean, and the planets are giant fish swimming in it. They can't speak, only expressing themselves through occasional roars and tsunamis. Humans are bacteria living on the fish's skin, eagerly developing their own civilization, cutting down trees, building territories, letting the fish carry us as we swim and breathe in the sea.
It is undoubtedly beautiful and breathtaking. Flying tens of thousands of meters away, taking a picture of it from outside the planet, this irregular blue sphere comes into view.
So we gave it a new definition: home.
This is where we live, so when other civilizations try to invade, we immediately stand up from our sitting or lying position, bare our claws, and make a show of force. If the enemy takes another step forward, we will launch an attack to defend our territory.
Jiangcheng deeply understands that our armed forces are powerful, those tools are sharp knives, and the collective human civilization is a giant standing outside the city walls, wielding a sword and slashing.
He wanted to forge an unparalleled sword, its sword energy so powerful that its buzzing could be heard from a hundred miles away, and that once drawn, it would strike fear into the hearts of his opponents.
While Jiang Cheng was studying insects, Elder Zhong walked in, and the two discussed the issue of the "commander." The old man accurately conveyed the leader's intentions to him.
Unfortunately, Jiangcheng possessed all the qualities of a commander: status, intelligence, scientific research support, knowledge of the invaders, and backing from behind.
But he couldn't get over that hurdle in his own heart.
The commander's appointment was imminent, so there wasn't much time for him to think. To everyone's surprise, Jiang Cheng rejected the leader's offer and expressed his determination to the Federation to forge this "peerless sword." Thus, the research on the plasma cannon was put on the agenda.
Of course, the title of commander represents supreme power. If Jiang Cheng were to take this position, he would become a great man who would never fade in history, savoring the taste of power that is even more mellow and fragrant than red wine. This is very exciting.
This is the greatest undertaking in history, even more thrilling than scientific research.
Because we have never faced outsiders, because the commander's duty is to protect humanity's land.
He already has enough responsibilities on his shoulders; at least, that's Jiang Cheng's current thought.
He planned to immerse himself in scientific research. The blueprints for the plasma cannon had been completed, and he had invited several of the most accomplished experts in the field of modern weaponry, including highly accomplished researchers in areas such as energy and matter.
Jiang Cheng did this with an almost urgent feeling.
No one can be certain when the invaders, known as "Mirror," will make their move—perhaps tomorrow, perhaps many years from now, or perhaps even now.
Therefore, the sooner we develop a plasma cannon, the more effective our countermeasures will become.
While he was engrossed in his research, the meeting to confirm the Federation's commanders was also being held. He withdrew his nomination, so the nine nominees for commanders were reduced to eight, each consisting of outstanding leaders from various countries.
They all possessed extensive strategic experience, and their understanding of the overall situation and their judgment of the war were very accurate.
In terms of age, there are young people in their thirties and politicians in their fifties, both men and women.
During several meetings, they used speeches to explain their assessment of the current and future situation.
How should we proceed to win this war against the invaders, and what should be the general direction of our strategy, particularly regarding the question of "whether to take the initiative"?
The meeting went through several rounds, and the winner would be decided by a vote. China also sent a representative, but compared to the strong contenders from other countries, the representative seemed somewhat weak.
There are also other reasons, such as Jiang Cheng's brilliance being too dazzling. Since he gave up his position, China naturally felt that it had to settle for second best.
This vast federation still needed someone to lead it, and ultimately, the popular choice was a fifty-year-old strategist from the Goose Country, who won the position of commander with an overwhelming majority of half the votes.
Below is his speech on the day of the election.
"Gentlemen, it seems we have reached a critical juncture. I request to become the Federation's Commander-in-Chief and contribute to the cause of resisting the invaders. As you can see, I have a very rich resume, but I also know that this time we are facing an enemy that is very different from the ones we have faced before. It's alright, I will make practical changes and determine our future focus based on the current situation. I ask you all to give me a chance."
This commander from the Goose Country, named Tali, has a pair of deep blue eyes. Although the years have etched lines around his eyes, no one can deny the domineering aura emanating from him.
Perhaps it was the temperament cultivated from a long military career and years in a high position.
After becoming the commander-in-chief, Tali quickly deployed anti-invasion formations and had researchers develop a monitoring device that could detect whether invaders were entering the planet's outer perimeter. Once a situation was detected, it would be immediately reported to the Federation headquarters.
He also met with Jiang Cheng to learn more about the plasma cannon research and assured him that funding would not be a problem. The two also discussed their views on the future strategic direction.
Overall, Jiang Cheng was quite satisfied with this commander, because the high-ranking officials in the Federation were not to be underestimated; their eyes were discerning and sharp, and the person they selected was naturally not mediocre.
The problem we face now is that the development of a plasma cannon is not something that can be accomplished overnight. It may take several months before it is successfully made. In fact, the concept of this super weapon has existed in the minds of modern weapons researchers for a long time. Why hasn't it been made yet?
This is probably because the stability of this weapon has never been perfectly resolved, and even if a corresponding model is made, whether it can be used is still a big question.
Besides its lethality, stability is also extremely important for a weapon. Just like those firearms that wreak havoc on the battlefield, they have undergone countless experiments before they can be truly used on the battlefield.
If one inflicts a thousand casualties on the enemy while losing eight hundred of one's own, that is absolutely unacceptable.
The plasma cannon research blueprints that Jiang Cheng obtained from the technology tree provided a new approach to solving this problem, but even so, he estimated that success would take several months.
Therefore, if we are indeed attacked by invaders, our counterattack methods and strategies must still be based on modern weaponry.
Tali also reached an agreement with Jiangcheng on this matter.
The plasma cannon should only be used as a last resort, a trump card that will not be easily revealed.
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