"That's why I took the risk to co here."
Yang Ming said:
"Of course, I did not plan these events that happened earlier. My original intention was to observe this country, to see if it is trustworthy. In reality, our choices are few: apart from your nation, there's only the Free Federation.
"The New Federation is actually the political entity with the greatest possibility for cooperation. You know them; in the eyes of their politicians, only interests matter. Personally, I dislike the New Federation, so I placed this option last.
"The cooperation model I envisioned mainly has three stages.
"The first stage is the exchange of military technology. Our two sides will announce each other as friendly diplomatic countries and engage in mutual investnts on an economic level. This is not my responsibility; a specific team will liaise with your nation.
"The second stage is becoming countries of military mutual trust by signing so agreents to strengthen our military cooperation, including but not limited to regular joint military exercises, remote escort resource sharing, and the sharing of non-confidential military intelligence.
"The third stage is more flexible—comprehensive cooperation, but this should be difficult to achieve.
"Let first tell you what Wind can offer you.
"First is the military technology in this list, which I won't elaborate on. Please evaluate its value yourselves; following our degree of cooperation, it will be handed over to you in batches.
"Next is that Wind does not need your support, your investnts or risk-bearing. In fact, Wind will soon include several new mber states into the alliance, its population will surpass thirty billion, and our total military strength isn't convenient to disclose at the mont, but will certainly not disappoint. Later, you can send officers to observe within our army.
"Additionally, political prestige—the Empire's three expeditions have made anti-Empire sentint politically correct within your borders, and Wind's independence will deal a severe blow to the Empire.
"Lastly, let say... I'm not alone."
Duoduo Moduo's eyes flickered: "I could guess without you saying it, Mr. Yang Ming, you're actually a representative of a covert force, aren't you?"
"Yes," Yang Ming shrugged, "Ultimately, I'm just a worker. My team's only goal now is to dismantle the Sherman Empire."
The Vice Premier asked: "If all this can be achieved, out of our support for democracy and freedom, we would not stand idly by. But... how can you guarantee it?"
"If everything had to be assured to you, wouldn't you bear virtually no risk?"
Yang Ming chuckled and said:
"Our cooperation doesn't happen overnight; we have to understand each other and investigate one another.
"Wind needs galactic support, needs the military strength capable of threatening the Empire from afar to aid.
"I can reveal that we absolutely won't directly charge at Sherman Empire, that would be futile. We have a comprehensive policy to enclose Sherman Empire.
"I can also give you a contact thod... I heard before that the Guel Alliance's intelligence departnt spent a lot of effort trying to communicate with leaders of resistance organizations within the Empire, but made no progress. I can help you with that."
Yang Ming operated on his wristwatch for a mont and pushed a sealed envelope again.
These few people were already exchanging puzzled glances, with a hint of suspicion in their eyes.
Yang Ming said: "Verifying this is a bit troubleso, I can wait."
"Excuse for a mont," Duoduo Moduo rose again and walked to the corner.
Yang Ming began to ditate with closed eyes.
More than ten minutes later, Duoduo Moduo hurried back, nodding lightly to the few people.
The Vice Premier asked: "What kind of organization are you?"
Yang Ming smiled and remained silent.
"Alright, General Yang Ming," Duoduo Moduo said softly, "you've transmitted too much information for us already, we need so ti to digest. How about we continue in a few Galaxy Hours?"
"Tomorrow,"
Yang Ming said: "I need to return to the Wind mission later; otherwise, there's a high chance of large-scale protests erupting in Wind, and for now, we can't truly turn against the Sherman Empire."
Duoduo Moduo hesitated: "This..."
"That's acceptable," the Vice Premier nodded, "It's basic respect for a partner in cooperation; we'll escort you back with formal diplomatic protocols later and simultaneously announce this to the public."
"Get a stretcher, I need to keep pretending I'm injured."
"Oh, okay."
"By the way," Yang Ming looked at Duoduo Moduo with a smile, "our leader asked to extend his greetings to you, and as a token of our sincerity, we will teach Allison a lesson; he's been too unruly."
Duoduo Moduo, the Chief of Staff, widened his eyes, and after a few seconds slowly nodded and said solemnly, "Thank your leader for ."
"Looking forward to eting again tomorrow."
Yang Ming rose and gave a Wind Military Salute, then walked out with his hands behind his back.
Duoduo Moduo's left hand trembled slightly as he quickly dialed a communication, setting up a space stretcher and dical team to help Yang Ming feign injury.
As Yang Ming left the cabin, Duoduo Moduo exhaled deeply, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
"Moduo, is there confidential information you can't reveal to us?"
"Not at all, just so personal matters," Duoduo Moduo said in a low voice, "My personal suggestion is to try cooperating with Wind and give them sufficient support. It's a gamble with minimal cost involved for us, and even if it's risky, it will only lose so resources allocated as aid."
"Why? Is it related to the leader he ntioned?"
"Yes, please don't ask more. I need to discuss with the Pri Minister before deciding whether to make this public."
The atmosphere in the cabin beca stifling again.
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