Just as the world's attention was focused on South America, the offensive in Syria also began.
With the help of Yerif, the 11th Special Warfare Division composed of Celestial Trade mercenaries successfully entered Syria and assisted the government forces in suppressing extremist forces and rebels under various banners.
Unlike the special forces of Russia and the UA, these stateless mercenaries did not care which extremist groups were harmful or moderate. As long as they were identified as hostile targets, these people would not hesitate to open fire.
Another advantage of fighting in the war-torn areas was that there were no hindrances.
In addition to Russian fighters assisting them in air strikes, Celestial Trade's Seagull-class transport ships in geosynchronous orbit occasionally used electromagnetic pulse cannons or missiles to support operations.
The combat effectiveness of this special warfare division made Yerif's eyes light up. If he could make this army work for him, would there be any opposition?
After the situation in Syria stabilized, according to Jiang Chen's promise to him, he would become the next employer of this army. This mercenary force would help him secure the throne after he succeeded to the throne, and at the same time, it would become his sword and shield when he implemented secular reforms …
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While the world was paying attention to the next development of the situation in Colombia and the final outcome of more than 9,000 prisoners of war, Jiang Chen, who was in the vortex of public opinion, was paying attention to another matter.
Just two days ago, news came from the Mars colony.
The expeditionary force equipped with new weapons finally pushed the tunnel to the suspected end of the Gaia civilization and found the database where the "Flower of Memory" was stored.
It was the legacy of a civilization from three billion years ago, and its value could no longer be measured by worldly wealth. As Dr. Amos said, if the Flower of Memory really inherited all the knowledge of their civilization as described by the Gaia civilization, these memories from three billion years ago alone were enough to allow human civilization to enter the next era ahead of schedule.
Jiang Chen took the space elevator to Celestial City and met Calvin, who was personally in command at the Space Command Center. As soon as they met, Jiang Chen went straight to the point.
"How is the situation at Mine 071?"
"The reinforcement of the main structure of the ruins has been completed, and now we have entered the final stage of excavation." Kelvin pointed to the holographic screen in front of him and smiled. "We will immediately carry out directional opening work on the walls of the ruins. Soon, we will know what is inside."
On the screen, there was a real-time image of the excavation site of the Gaia civilization tens of millions of kilometers away.
A tunnel covered with steel plates circled the entire space below the ruins, and heavily armed Marines stood close to the outside of the ruins, standing in a row against the wall, with rifles in their hands.
The field engineer carried a toolbox forward and used a special instrument to conduct a simple observation of the situation behind the ruins. After confirming that there were no living creatures or any obstructions, he said a few words to the person in charge beside him and then retreated from the front.
Soon, under the escort of a group of soldiers, a strange-looking vehicle drove into the circular tunnel from the main tunnel.
The reason why it was strange was because its appearance was too abstract.
The shape of the cuboid was like adding a wheel to a container. Just by looking at its appearance, it was impossible to associate it with the job of "opening a door."
After the head of the vehicle was attached to the outside of the ruins, the wheels on both sides immediately retracted, and the entire vehicle was gently placed on the ground. A thumb-thick drill bit protruded from the front of the vehicle and drilled a hole in the wall of the ruins. After the drill bit broke through, the hole was quickly filled up.
In order to avoid the impact of the external gas pressure on the ancient relics in the ruins, the staff of the Mine 071 project team was very careful and considered almost all possible scenarios. After confirming the air composition and pressure inside the ruins, the square vehicle attached to the wall quickly simulated the air environment inside itself. Then, after a muffled bang, a passage wide enough for one person to pass through was drilled in the wall.
"The passage is successful, and the interior of the ruins is confirmed to be normal!"
There were sounds of relief in the Space Command Center. Many people took off their headphones, wiped the nervous sweat on their foreheads, and a joyful smile appeared on their faces.
At this point, the most difficult stage of the excavation of the ruins had been smoothly passed. All that was left was to send a remote-controlled vehicle in to investigate. After confirming that it was safe, they would send people in to take a look. Finally, they would send hundreds of scientific researchers to the Mars colony to take over the relics of the old civilization.
After leaving the Space Command Center, Jiang Chen stayed in Celestial City for a few days and began to prepare candidates to be sent to Mars to inoculate the "Flower of Memory".
Because of its association with the Gaia civilization, the existence of the Flower of Memory was naturally labeled as "S" in the confidentiality system of Celestial Trade. Ordinary people had no access to relevant information.
Based on the principle of voluntary participation, Jiang Chen sent Ghost Agents to assess the loyalty of the group's scientists. All scientists who were confirmed to be reliable were sent an invitation letter in the name of training in the Mars colony.
If they accepted the group's assignment, they would be automatically included in the list of candidates to be inoculated with the Flower of Memory and informed of the relevant details after boarding the ship. For example, what exactly was the Flower of Memory, and what was the Gaia civilization …
Considering that it was a memory from three billion years ago, there was still a certain degree of risk.
In the scientific research system of Celestial Trade, most of the scientists who received the invitation letter were middle-level scientific researchers with the foundation to accept knowledge. They were between the ages of 30 and 40 and had high training value … In addition to loyalty to the group, this was also a factor that would be considered by the examiners.
"Put my name on the register as well." When they arrived at Jiang Chen's office, Amos said, "We agreed that if the ruins are successfully excavated, I'll have a share of the research results from the old civilization."
"There is still a high degree of uncertainty about the security of the Mars colony. I can get someone to send the Flower of Memory back." Jiang Chen looked at Amos and tried to persuade him, "If you haven't changed your mind by then, it's not too late to vaccinate in Celestial City."
If possible, he did not want to send important talents of Celestial Trade to risk their lives on the frontline.
Even Lin Lin, a digitalized human from the 22nd century, was full of praise for his research on the Klein particle and spiritual bridging technology. He believed that in the future, his achievements in the scientific community would not be inferior to those great people who left their names in history.
However, Amos did not change his decision and shook his head.
"Scientific research itself is full of uncertain risks. If we retreat because we are afraid of risks, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?"
Seeing Amos' firm attitude, Jiang Chen sighed after a moment of contemplation. He picked up a pen and wrote his name on the list.
"If you insist."
"Thank you." Amos looked at the name on the list and smiled sincerely. He joked in a relaxed tone, "Don't you want to send me an invitation or something?"
"No, it's already been decided."
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