Chapter 220 To Return or Not to Return to the Solar System

Author: Baiyun fluttering

Chapter 220 To Return or Not to Return to the Solar System

Two days later, outside the solar system, the Bronze Age

Neil Scott, the captain of the Bronze Age, was immersed in joy at this time, because not long ago, a sophon suddenly unfolded in a low dimension on the ship, establishing a quantum communication channel between the Bronze Age and the solar system.

The officers and soldiers aboard the Bronze Age learned that as the battleships that survived the doomsday battle, they had become heroes of human civilization, and the entire human world was looking forward to their return.

Moreover, Sai, the marshal of the Solar System Fleet and the first sword-bearer of human civilization, personally announced that the Solar System Fleet would award all officers and soldiers on board the Bronze Age with the highest medal of honor.

When he thought about the god-like person in the past textbooks appearing in front of him in person and praising him, Scott felt a sense of unreality.

So Scott decided to hold a ship-wide meeting to discuss the return of the Bronze Age to the solar system.

Compared to the large-scale Human Federation, the Bronze Age only has one spaceship, so it is much easier for them to hold meetings.

"Everyone." Scott said with excitement: "If we return now, how long will it take to return to the solar system?"

"Captain, we are now close to the maximum speed. If we want to slow down, we will need to consume a lot of fusion fuel. Fortunately, the distance is not far, and we expect to be able to return to the solar system within 5 years."

"Great!" Scott said excitedly: "Now wake up some technicians immediately to decelerate and prepare to turn around and return to the solar system."

"After the spacecraft sails to the solar system, all awakening personnel on the ship will be allowed to take a day off, and unlimited food, including agricultural products, will be provided that day."

"Yes!" the chief engineer of the heavy element fusion reactor also said excitedly. Their experience in space can be said to be like a nightmare, and this nightmare is finally over.

Then the Bronze Age was immersed in a wave of cheers. Although it would take several days to redirect to the solar system, everyone was already celebrating in advance.

Genetically modified grass, which originally had precise rationing requirements, began to be supplied in large quantities, and even precious traditional agricultural products such as chicken soup appeared on the dining table.

Although people did not waste food, they no longer needed to be as careful as before. After leaving the solar system, everyone experienced the feeling of fullness for the first time.

The reason is simple. The supplies stored on the spacecraft were originally for several centuries, but now they can return to the solar system in less than ten years.

……..

At the same time, on the other side of the solar system, the 12th plenary meeting of the Human Federation Military Council

Like the Bronze Age, the Human Federation naturally received news from Sophon, so Chu Yan summoned the members of the Military Committee to discuss the matter.

"We can't return." Chu Yan said calmly. He is one of the few people in the Human Federation who is not excited when faced with the success of establishing a deterrent against humanity.

"Generalissimo, are you worried about fraud?" Zhuo Wen, chief scientist of the Human Federation, asked.

"It is very possible that the Trisolarans are afraid of humans fleeing, based on the fact that water droplets destroyed the interstellar fleet before but did not attack the Great Interstellar Wall," Chu Yan explained.

"But Generalissimo, it seems that Trisolarans can't lie, right?" Park Yijun, chief of staff of the Human Federation Command, asked doubtfully.

"Don't take risks on this kind of thing. We now shoulder the responsibility of continuing human civilization." Chu Yan said firmly.

"Then we have to keep all the ships accelerating to prevent them from being overtaken by water droplets?" asked the Minister of Production of the Human Federation.

"Don't waste fusion fuel to accelerate, keep moving forward at the original speed, and at the same time notify the Federal Intelligence Department to observe the situation of the Bronze Age," Chu Yan ordered.

"Yes, we will immediately issue this order to the captains of each ship, and continue to the original target without waking up the hibernating technical staff." The director of the Human Federation Space Navigation Office said.

"Tell everyone on the ship that if everything goes well after the Bronze Age returns, we will immediately set off back to the solar system." Chu Yan added.

He is aware of people's desire to miss home. If he keeps suppressing it and prevents the Human Federation from returning, it is very likely that a military coup will break out within the Human Federation.

But the danger must be taken into consideration, so Chu Yan decided to give everyone a period of patience. As long as there is no problem after this time, they can return to the solar system.

"Okay, Grand Marshal, we will soon launch a ship-wide broadcast to inform the news. I believe that all federal citizens will support this decision." Hui Hui, the Minister of Truth of the Human Federation, reported.

"So Grand Marshal, how do we respond to the other side of the solar system?" asked the Human Federation State Councilor.

"Just tell them that we are worried that this is a return bait for the Trisolarans. Out of our responsibility to continue human civilization, we cannot return until the situation is confirmed."

"Okay, we will send relevant information to the solar system immediately. Wait a minute, actually this is not necessary, because Sophon has already passed all the information back."

Everyone at the meeting understood immediately that whether it was for communication or surveillance purposes, the Trisolarans must have deployed sophons in the Human Federation for a long time.

"In that case, I will tell you my suspicions. Even if the Trisolarans are not deceiving, humans may be deceiving them." When everyone was about to leave, Chu Yan suddenly said.

"Generalissimo, what do you mean?" Many people seemed to realize something, but they subconsciously did not want to believe this terrible possibility.

"Didn't Sophon's previous message mention the Law of the Dark Forest? If humans really rely on this law to deter the Trisolarans, it means that this law is correct."

"After the Dark War broke out, the other side of the solar system was constantly hurling abuse at us. Do you think they will treat us as a human civilization or a third-party alien civilization?" Chu Yan explained calmly.

"Generalissimo, no matter from a physical or cultural perspective, we are pure human beings!" one of the committee members said in surprise.

"We are indeed human beings, but the problem is that the two countries may not regard us as human beings. If they do not regard us as human beings, then it is normal to deceive us."

"So everyone, please accept the cruel fact that it is very likely that we have been abandoned by the human world, and they may even join forces with the Trisolarans to eliminate us."

"From a certain perspective, this proves that the law of the dark forest is correct. We and the solar system have formed a chain of suspicion." Chu Yan finally said with a heavy heart.

However, everyone quickly accepted this. The moment the Dark War broke out, they were no longer human civilization, but truly new humans.
Chapter completed!