Jinling Space Launch Center.

The second batch of colony modules 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 expedition teams to Mars has not yet been announced, and the outside world knows nothing about Lu Zhou's upcoming itinerary to Mars, this matter has almost become a sure thing at the insistence of Lu Zhou himself.

Even though Chang'an Avenue hoped that he would be more cautious, considering Lu Zhou's own insistence, the relevant departments did not make a strong effort to retain him in the end.

However, the budget of this launch plan has been doubled, and many of the equipment originally scheduled for the third batch of launches to Mars have been brought forward to this launch plan.

Although in Lu Zhou's own opinion, putting his own safety in the first place so carefully felt a bit of putting the cart before the horse, but for the sake of the relevant departments being so insistent, he didn't say anything more, and silently understood this kindness.

On the third day of preparations for the launch, Director Li came to the Jinling Space Launch Center with a person he did not expect.

Looking at Schultz standing in front of him in a daze, the expression on Lu Zhou's face was a little weird, and for a while, the two of them stared at each other with such big eyes, and they even forgot to greet each other.

Feeling the subtlety of the atmosphere, Director Li coughed dryly, looked at Lu Zhou with a strange expression and said.

"Let me introduce you to this representative from the German side. Professor Schulz from the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Bonn...... Forget it, I guess you know each other, so I won't talk nonsense. ”

Lu Zhou: "...... What are you doing here? ”

Schultz sighed: "It's a long story...... I didn't want to come. ”

It took about five minutes for Schultz to give a brief account of what had happened in the past few days. First Professor Faltins mentioned it to him, then the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research came to work with him personally, and then the officials from the European Union also came to harass him, hoping that he could go to Mars on behalf of the European Union to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations.

At the same time, it also monitors whether China is fulfilling its promise to send the "right signal" to extraterrestrial civilizations on behalf of human civilization.

Looking at Schultz, who was insincere, Lu Zhou hesitated for a moment and reminded. "Actually, if you don't want to go, you don't have to force yourself...... There is still a certain danger of going to Mars. ”

Schultz shook his head and said.

"Before I became a mathematician, I was first and foremost a German citizen. If my homeland needs me, and for just reasons, I have no position to refuse. ”

As he spoke, a helpless smile appeared on his face and he shrugged his shoulders.

"Besides, don't you plan to go too? Since you're not afraid of accidents, I have no reason to back down. ”

"I'm just a loner, and I don't have children or family......"

Halfway through speaking, Lu Zhou suddenly fell silent.

He suddenly felt that this statement was a bit selfish, although he did not have a family, he could never be said to be alone. It's not just his parents, Xiaotong, and the senior sister who will marry him at the end of the year...... There are too many people and things, and it's not like he can leave it alone if he wants to.

He could even imagine that if he had an accident, there would be many people who 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 some time ago that the United Nations was discussing the establishment of a political alliance for extraterrestrial civilizations?" The Yankees, who bit the bite and didn't let go some time ago, finally nodded this time. ”

"The tentative name of the organization is 'Human Alliance', referred to as the Human Federation, and the first chairman is our former Minister of Foreign Affairs. At present, the constitution of the 'Human Federation' is being drafted, and you are also going to Mars in the name of the Human Federation...... At least nominally. ”

Compared with the United Nations, which plays the role of the aunt of the neighborhood committee, the People's Union is a relatively loose political alliance, 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, to establish a unified voice, to represent the interests of mankind as a whole, to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations, and to exercise a series of powers, including declaring war, peace talks, and opening trade.

After all, there are more than 2,000 nationalities in more than 230 countries and regions on the planet, and it is as unscientific to expect aliens to figure out the differences between Chinese and Americans, between freedom and centralization, between Confucian and Christian cultural circles, than to expect Chinese people to rely on their naked eyes to distinguish between black Nigerians and black Algerian people.

A unified voice is a must.

Then there is the use of words for communication, the creation of "postcards" showing the civilization of the earth, the identification of the technical and cultural fields of open communication, and the development of diplomatic strategies.

It's not a small hassle at all.

Looking at the headache on Lu Zhou's face, Director Li thought that he was worried that this trouble would fall on his head, so he comforted him with a smile and said.

"Don't worry, this won't bother you, we have professionals to take care of these things, you just need to give some advice in your area of expertise."

Lu Zhou sighed and said.

"I'm not worried about this...... Forget it, don't talk about this, I listen to what you mean, there seem to be more than one or two people who went to visit that extraterrestrial civilization this time? ”

Director Li smiled embarrassedly and said: "That's for sure, after all, we have reaped a lot of benefits in the establishment of the People's Federation, and it is impossible not to show our sincerity." ”

Lu Zhou: "...... Okay, who else. ”

Director Li: "In addition to you and Professor Schultz, who represents the European Union, there is also a British archaeologist, an American astrophysicist, and an aerospace engineer from Moscow. Coupled with Dr. Fan Tong, a researcher at the Mars research station who has been to the Mars expedition once, and a bodyguard who is responsible for your safety, there are only seven people in total. ”

Seven people......

Hearing this number, Lu Zhou's eyebrows twitched fiercely.

Isn't that much?!

What about the cheat!

Taking a deep breath, he spoke.

"I have a request!"

Director Li immediately said with great attention: "Please speak!" ”

At this point, I can only continue to act.

Thinking so in his heart, Lu Zhou sorted out the ideas for speaking in his mind, and looked at Director Li and said.

"In order to avoid irreparable accidents, I hope that the diplomatic mission for exchanges with extraterrestrial civilizations this time can be personally led and commanded by me."

"I hope that the organization can give me the highest field command, and the other members must strictly obey my orders, and I will kick out of the team those who ignore discipline."

Director Li hesitated for a moment and said, "You have the highest on-site command authority, this is certain, and the organization has decided that you will lead the team." But kick out the team...... I'm afraid we have to study it again, after all, this could turn into a diplomatic issue. ”

"But I promise that 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 a little.

Swallowing back the emphasis, he nodded briefly and ended the conversation hastily.

"Then there will be work!"

Looking at the two of them communicating in Chinese, Schultz, who was left to dry, scratched the back of his head in confusion.

I don't know if it's my own delusion.

He always felt that this trip to Mars might not end easily......

If you like Xueba's black technology system, please collect it: () Xueba's black technology system is the fastest update.