Capítulo 1113: Chapter 67: Negotiation (Part 4)
“I don’t mind sharing my thoughts,” Gaius said, “What’s restraining the United States is not just the dead end of developnt, but also the techniques left by the Saint. You are so wise that you must have seen the essence of the civilization front and its limitations, which are techniques that suppress the mysterious realm with collective ideology, but those techniques have also determined that people’s thinking can’t change greatly.”
“Destruction could co at any ti, and Ustus has little ti for gradual change. When it cos ti for full-scale war preparations and fully automated production is scheduled, any shift in the concept of Xuan Ci State will lead to a civilization-destroying magnetic storm. If we intend for everyone to beco soldiers against the disaster, the trees of the chanical State will first destroy our chanical soldiers.”
Gaius scanned the expressions of the people across the table, looking into each of their eyes: “My plan is precisely to reform the old civilization front, to make Ustus a land that can survive catastrophe. This plan does not conflict with your pursuits in any way; there is a possibility of coexistence between us. If you agree to negotiate, we can join forces and share each other’s knowledge, responding with different plans to the sa crisis.”
Gongsun Ce squinted: “What benefit does this plan bring to you personally?”
“Once the plan succeeds, I will gain extrely powerful strength. The northern continent can also obtain peace because of this.”
“Why? Because of your sense of responsibility?”
“Because my new civilization front has the hope to repair the precarious real world.”
This was the biggest bargaining chip laid on the table during this negotiation, and the weight of this statent even moved the Dawn Knight. After exchanging glances with Gongsun Ce, she asked: “Mr. Gaius, what is your basis?”
“The foundation of the civilization front and the theories we’ve gotten through research,” Gaius said calmly, “I can’t guarantee anything, as everything is a calculation on paper. I can only say there is a possibility, but even if that possibility is slim, it is worth my effort to pursue.”
He looked at the young people across the table, lowering his voice: “Think it over carefully, Gongsun Ce.”
“Well said, Mr. Gaius,” Gongsun Ce lightly tapped the table, “The end of the world, the survival of the United States, and a very possible plan. If I don’t take a step back at this point, it would show my lack of a larger perspective. But I’m still a young man; I still want to ask a naive question.”
He stood up, stared directly into Gaius Otimis’s eyes, and said coldly: “Are you doing all this for the United States, or for yourself?”
Gaius also stood up, eting him at eye level, for the first ti carrying a clear emotion in his otherwise cold tone.
“Of course, for myself. I will never allow my life to be dominated by the actions of others. I want to face the crisis with my own ans!”
“Very well, then from the beginning, we have had no room for negotiation,” Gongsun Ce smiled, “In this negotiation, every ti you talked about interests and benefits, but never once ntioned responsibility and obligation, nor did you show any remorse for your actions. If you truly wanted to negotiate and cooperate with us, why didn’t you co to the table right after the June event concluded, instead of waiting until this forced mont to engage with us?
Because you knew from the start that negotiation was not feasible, you have concealed too much important information from us, such as the cost of this so-called new civilization front. Your plan must have drawbacks we cannot accept; otherwise, why would you prioritize combat over negotiation?”
Gongsun Ce scrutinized the man’s cold face and laughed: “I do not doubt my speculation at all. After all, you don’t care about the public and the majority at all. Just like Yu Genmi, you only care about yourself. So, from the very beginning, there wasn’t much for us to discuss. I would never support soone like you to beco the President of the United States.”
Gaius said calmly: “Then how do you plan to respond to the crisis?”
Gongsun Ce walked out of the top box, overlooking the crowd below. The fervor in the casino remained as always, and the gamblers cheering and shouting by the ring could not imagine how crazy the conversation above their heads was.
“Has a king never been taken down before?” Gongsun Ce whistled, “I don’t mind being the first to set that precedent.”
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