#714 - Chapter 714: The Long Road Ahead
Ulan Neutral Zone: 4 seats. Recommended councilors: Dongfang Chen, Niu Xingwang, Zhang Yuankui, Lu Guyun;
Oros Country: 2 seats. Recommended councilors: Valetov, Kolado;
Maya United Empire: 2 seats. Recommended councilors: High Priest (Morales), High Priest (Milano);
After the list of councilors is determined, the council formed by these 13 councilors will exercise its first right: electing the Speaker of the Council.
This step is without suspense. Apart from Dongfang Chen, no one else has the ability to mobilize resources from all parties.
So Dongfang Chen was elected as the first Speaker of the Blue Star Federation with a unanimous vote.
"I solemnly swear:"
"I will faithfully fulfill the duties of the Speaker of the Blue Star Federation Council, be selfless and devoted to my duties during my term, and contribute to creating a new home for all mankind."
The oath is simple and unadorned, but it conforms to the current real situation of mankind.
Only such a goal can meet the common expectations of everyone.
Next is the inaugural speech of the Speaker.
"Honorable members of the council, representatives, and all citizens of the Blue Star Federation: Hello everyone."
"It has only been a little over three hours, and this is already the second time I have stood on the podium."
"But the mood is completely different."
"If I said that when I first faced the camera, my mood was relaxed and expectant, then when I face the camera again, my mood is heavy and firm."
"If the first speech was more about raising questions, then this speech is more about giving answers."
"I think what everyone wants to know most is, how do we win in the face of such a difficult situation and the pervasive enemy?"
"I think this question is pale and weak in any language. Our people don't need slogans, they need strength."
"Next, please watch the big screen. Our newly appointed councilor of the Blue Star Federation, the former Supreme Commander of the Ulan Gum Military Base in the Ulan Neutral Zone, and the Supreme Commander of the First Vanguard Army of the Blue Star Federation: General Zhang Yuankui will introduce the latest battle report from the front."
The screen switched to a pitch-black night sky, where a group of future warriors in mecha suits were lined up in a staging area on the surface of the moon.
Standing at the very front was Zhang Yuankui.
"Honorable councilors, representatives, and all citizens of the Blue Star Federation, hello everyone. I am Zhang Yuankui."
"I am very sorry that at this special moment, I was unable to return to Blue Star to attend the meeting. But I think it's worth it."
"As you can see, my current location is the first staging area we have established on the moon."
"Standing behind me are some of the future warriors of the First Vanguard Army."
"Two months ago, we successfully landed on the moon and established a Starlink array in lunar orbit. The Sirius survivors on the moon have been completely blockaded by us."
"So far, we have conducted six rounds of battles, and all have achieved complete victory."
"Although there is still a long way to go before we completely eliminate those survivors, it is clear that we have now taken the first step."
"I believe that with the first step, there will be a second and a third. The majestic pass is really like iron, but now we are stepping forward from the beginning. As long as we have firm beliefs, dare to fight, and are not afraid of sacrifice, victory will surely belong to us!"
"Okay, I'll just say so much."
"Whirr whirr whirr ~"
The people in the base burst into thunderous applause.
Regardless of whether the speech was good or not, what they saw with their own eyes was that mankind had achieved victory in the battle against the Sirius survivors.
This result is enough to boost morale.
The size of the victory is not important, what is important is that with this beginning, the result can be expected soon.
What is most frightening is just shouting slogans, but there are no results at all. In such days, people have no hope.
"Thank you, Councilor Zhang, for your wonderful speech."
"As you can see, we actually started the frontal confrontation with the Sirius survivors as early as two months ago."
"Judging from the results of the battle, although silicon-based creatures have extremely strong adaptability, they are not invincible. In my opinion, their survival also faces many problems."
"For example, their activity is very poor at room temperature, and they basically do not have the ability to reproduce."
"Four years ago, I once detected the existence of silicon-based microorganisms in a meteorite. After identification, the meteorite had been buried in the soil for more than 3,000 years. But the silicon-based microorganisms on it showed no signs of spreading to the soil at all."
"This shows that the temperature of Blue Star is not suitable for the reproduction of silicon-based microorganisms."
"The main reason why they are difficult to deal with is the unknown. We don't know enough about them. I believe that with the deepening of research and the deepening of battles, our understanding will be more comprehensive. One day, they will have nowhere to hide in front of us."
