Chapter 1394
Jinling Space Launch Center.
The second batch of colony capsules and various equipment that will be sent to Mars are being packed and sent to the space shuttle.
Although the list of the second batch of scientific research teams going to Mars has not been announced, and the outside world knows nothing about Lu Zhou's upcoming itinerary to Mars, but this matter has almost become a certainty under Lu Zhou's insistence. matter.
Even though Chang'an Street hoped that he would be more cautious, considering Lu Zhou's insistence, the relevant departments did not make a tough decision to retain him.
However, the budget for this launch plan has been fully doubled, and many devices that were originally scheduled to be launched to Mars in the third batch have been brought forward to this launch plan.
Although in Lu Zhou's opinion, putting his safety at the top of his list in such a pretentious manner feels a bit like putting the cart before the horse, but because of the insistence of the relevant departments, he didn't say anything more, silently I appreciate this kindness.
On the third day of preparations for the launch, Director Li brought an unexpected person to the Jinling Space Launch Center.
Staring blankly at Schultz standing in front of him, Lu Zhou had a strange expression on his face. For a while, the two of them just stared at each other, and even forgot to say hello to each other.
Sensing the subtlety of the atmosphere, Director Li coughed dryly, looked at Lu Zhou with a weird expression and said.
"Let me introduce to you, this is a representative sent by the German side. Professor Schulz from the Department of Mathematics of the University of Bonn... Forget it, I guess you know each other, so I won't talk nonsense."
Lu Zhou: "...Why are you here?"
Schultz sighed: "It's a long story... I didn't want to come."
It took about five minutes for Schultz to briefly talk about what happened in the past few days. First, Professor Faltings mentioned something to him, then the minister of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research came to work with him personally, and then officials from the EU also came to harass him, hoping that he could represent the EU to go to Mars and Earth Foreign civilization exchanges.
At the same time, it also monitors whether Huaguo has fulfilled their promises and sent "correct signals" to extraterrestrial civilizations on behalf of human civilization.
Looking at the insincere Schultz, Lu Zhou hesitated for a while, and reminded. "Actually, if you don't want to go, there's no need to force yourself...Going to Mars is still dangerous."
Schultz shook his head and said.
"Before I became a mathematician, I was first and foremost a German citizen. If my country needs me, and for just reasons, I am not in a position to refuse."
As he spoke, a helpless smile appeared on his face, and he shrugged his shoulders.
"Besides, don't you also plan to go? Since you are not afraid of accidents, I have no reason to back down."
"I'm just a loner with no kids and no family..."
Halfway through the speech, Lu Zhou suddenly fell silent.
He suddenly felt that this statement was a bit selfish. Although he did not have a family, he definitely could not be said to be alone. Not just his parents, Xiaotong, and his senior who is going to marry him at the end of the year... There are too many people and things that he can no longer let go of if he wants to.
He could even imagine that if something happened to him, many people would feel sad because of him.
"Okay, okay, can you stop talking about such an unlucky thing?" Director Li coughed dryly and said, "Let's talk about something happy. Didn't I say that the United Nations is discussing the establishment of an extraterrestrial civilization? A political alliance? Some time ago, the Yankee who killed him and refused to let go, finally nodded this time."
"The name of this organization is tentatively named 'Human Alliance', referred to as the People's Federation. The first chairman of the board is our former foreign minister. At present, the charter of the 'People's Federation' is being drafted. You are also going here in the name of the People's Federation this time." Mars...at least in name."
Compared with the United Nations, which plays the role of the aunt of the neighborhood committee, the People's Federation is a relatively loose political alliance. It is a bit like the "owners' committee" of the community, with certain executive powers.
Its main function is to coordinate countries and organizations with different political systems, cultures, and religions around the world, establish a unified voice, and communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations on behalf of the interests of mankind as a whole. series of powers.
After all, there are more than 230 countries and regions on the earth, and more than 2,000 ethnic groups. It is better to expect aliens to understand the differences between Chinese people and Americans, freedom and centralization, Confucian cultural circles and Christian cultural circles. It is as unscientific for Chinese people to rely on the naked eye to distinguish Nigerian blacks from Algerian blacks.
A unified voice is a must.
Then there are the words used for communication, the production of "postcards" showing the civilization of the earth, the determination of the technical and cultural fields of open communication, and the formulation of diplomatic strategies, etc.
There is nothing small about this.
Looking at the headache expression on Lu Zhou's face, Director Li thought he was worried that this troublesome matter would fall on his head, so he smiled and comforted him.
"Don't worry, this won't trouble you. We have professionals to handle these things. You just need to give some advice in your field of expertise."
Lu Zhou sighed and said.
"I'm not worried about this... Forget it, let's not talk about it, I hear what you mean, it seems that there are more than one or two people who visited that extraterrestrial civilization this time?"
Director Li smiled embarrassedly and said: "That's for sure. After all, we have gained a lot of benefits from the establishment of the People's Federation. It is impossible not to show our sincerity."
Lu Zhou: "...Okay, who else is there?"
Director Li: "Not much, not much, besides you and Professor Schultz representing the European Union, there is also a British archaeologist, an American astrophysicist, and an aerospace engineer from Moscow. Including Dr. Fan Tong, a researcher at the Mars Research Station who has been there once, and a bodyguard responsible for your safety, there are only seven people in total."
seven people……
Hearing this number, Lu Zhou's eyebrows twitched violently.
Isn't this called too much? !
What a cheat!
Taking a deep breath, he spoke.
"I have a request!"
Director Li immediately said seriously: "Please tell me!"
At this point, now we can only continue to act.
With such thoughts in mind, Lu Zhou sorted out the thoughts of his speech in his mind, and looked at Director Li and said.
"In order to avoid irreversible accidents, I hope that I can personally lead the diplomatic mission to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations."
"I hope that the organization can give me the highest on-site command. Other members must strictly obey my orders. For those who ignore discipline, I will kick them out of the team."
Director Li hesitated for a while and said: "You have the highest on-site command for sure, and the organization has decided that you will lead the team. But kicking out the team... I'm afraid I need to study it again, after all, it can't be done well." It could turn into a diplomatic issue."
"But I promise, I will give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible!"
Looking at Director Li with a sincere face, Lu Zhou couldn't bear it anymore.
Swallowing back the emphatic words that followed, he simply nodded and ended the conversation hastily.
"Then it's time to work!"
Seeing the two communicating in Chinese, Schultz, who was left alone, scratched the back of his head in confusion.
I don't know if it is my illusion.
He always felt that this trip to Mars might not end easily...