Jinling launch site.
The second batch of colony capsules and various equipment that were about to be sent to Mars was being packed and sent to the space shuttle.
Although the list of the second batch of scientific research teams to go to Mars had not yet been announced, and the outside world knew nothing about Lu Zhou's upcoming itinerary to Mars, this matter had almost become a done deal with Lu Zhou's own insistence.
Even though Chang 'an Avenue hoped that he could be more cautious, considering Lu Zhou's own insistence, the relevant departments did not force him to stay.
However, the budget for this launch plan was doubled. Many of the equipment that was originally scheduled for the third batch of launch to Mars was brought forward to this launch plan.
Although in Lu Zhou's opinion, putting his own safety as the top priority was somewhat putting the cart before the horse, seeing that the relevant departments were so insistent, he didn't say much. He silently thanked them for their kindness.
On the third day of the launch preparations, Director Li brought an unexpected person to the Jinling launch site.
Lu Zhou looked at Schulz standing in front of him with a strange expression on his face. The two stared at each other for a while, and they even forgot to greet each other.
Director Li felt the tension in the atmosphere. He coughed and looked at Lu Zhou.
"Let me introduce you, this is the representative sent by Germany. This is Professor Schulz from the University of Bonn … Forget it, I guess you guys know each other, so I won't waste any more time. "
Lu Zhou: "… Why are you here?"
Schulz sighed and said, "It's a long story … I didn't want to come."
It took about five minutes for Schulz to briefly talk about what happened in the past few days. First, Professor Faltings mentioned to him, then the Minister of Education and Research personally came to talk to him. Then, officials from the European Union also came to harass him, hoping that he could represent the European Union to go to Mars to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations.
At the same time, they also monitored whether China fulfilled their commitments and conveyed the "correct signal" to extraterrestrial civilizations on behalf of human civilization.
Looking at Schulz, Lu Zhou hesitated for a while and reminded him. "Actually, if you don't want to go, you don't have to force yourself … There is still a certain danger in going to Mars."
Schulz shook his head and spoke.
"Before becoming a mathematician, I was first and foremost a German citizen. If my country needs me, and it is for righteous reasons, I have no reason to refuse. "
With that, he made a helpless smile and shrugged his shoulders.
"Besides, aren't you planning to go too? Since you aren't afraid of accidents, I have no reason to retreat.
"I'm just a lonely person, I have no children or family …"
Halfway through, Lu Zhou suddenly fell into silence.
He suddenly felt that this statement was a little selfish. Although he didn't have a family, he definitely couldn't say that he was alone. It wasn't just his parents, Xiao Tong, and his senior sister who was going to marry him at the end of the year … There were too many people and things that he couldn't just stand by and do nothing about.
He could even imagine that if something happened to him, there would be many people who would feel sorry for him.
"Okay, okay, can you guys not talk about such ominous things?" Director Li coughed and said, "Let's talk about something happy. Didn't I say some time ago that the United Nations is discussing the establishment of a political alliance for extraterrestrial civilizations? The Americans, who refused to budge a while ago, have finally nodded this time. "
"The name of the organization is tentatively called the 'Human Alliance', or the Human Alliance for short. The first chairman is our former Minister of Foreign Affairs. Currently, the constitution of the 'Human Alliance' is being drafted. You are also going to Mars in the name of the Human Alliance … at least in name. "
Compared to the United Nations, which played the role of the neighborhood committee, the Human Alliance was a relatively loose political alliance. Its nature was a bit like the "owners' committee" of a community, with a certain amount of executive power.
Its main function was to coordinate countries and organizations with different polities, cultures, and religions around the world, to establish a unified voice, to represent the interests of humanity as a whole, to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations, and to exercise a series of powers including declaring war, peace talks, and open trade.
After all, there were more than 230 countries and regions on Earth with more than 2,000 ethnic groups. Expecting aliens to understand the difference between Chinese and Americans, freedom and concentration, Confucian culture and fundamentalist culture was as unscientific as expecting the Chinese to distinguish between black people in Nigeria and black people in Algeria with their naked eyes.
A unified voice was necessary.
Then there was the language used for communication, the production of "postcards" to show Earth's civilization, the determination of open technical and cultural areas, and the formulation of diplomatic strategies.
This was not a small problem at all.
Director Li looked at the expression on Lu Zhou's face. He thought that he was worried that this trouble would fall on his head, so he smiled and comforted him.
"Don't worry, this won't bother you. We have professionals to take care of these things. You just need to give some suggestions in your area of expertise."
Lu Zhou sighed and spoke.
"I'm not worried about this … Forget it, let's not talk about this. From what you said, it seems like there are more than one or two people going to visit the extraterrestrial civilization this time?"
Director Li smiled and said, "That's for sure. After all, we have gained a lot of benefits from the establishment of the People's Alliance. We have to show our sincerity."
Lu Zhou: "Okay then, who else?"
Director Li: "Not many, not many. In addition to you and Professor Schulz, who represents the European Union, there is a British archaeologist, an American astrophysicist, and an aerospace engineer from Moscow. Including Dr. Fan Tong, a researcher at the Mars Scientific Research Station who has been there once, and a bodyguard responsible for your safety, there are a total of seven people. "
Seven people …
When Lu Zhou heard this number, his eyebrows twitched fiercely.
That's not a lot?!
What the f * ck!
After taking a deep breath, he said.
"I have a request!"
Director Li immediately said, "Please go ahead!"
At this point, he could only continue acting.
Lu Zhou sorted out his thoughts in his mind and looked at Director Li.
"In order to avoid irreversible accidents, I hope that I can personally lead the diplomatic mission to the extraterrestrial civilization.
"I hope the organization can give me the highest on-site command authority. Other members must strictly obey my orders. For those who ignore the discipline, I will kick them out of the team."
Director Li hesitated for a moment and said, "You have the highest on-site command authority, this is for sure. The organization has decided that you will lead the team. But kicking them out of the team … I'm afraid we have to study it again. After all, this may become a diplomatic problem.
"But I promise I will give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible!"
Lu Zhou looked at Director Li's sincere face and couldn't bear to see him like this.
He swallowed back the words he wanted to say, nodded, and ended the conversation hastily.
"Then I'll be troubling you!"
Schulz looked at the two people talking in Chinese. He scratched the back of his head in confusion.
He didn't know if it was an illusion.
He had a feeling that this trip to Mars wouldn't end easily …
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