Chapter 348: On Interstellar Spies_1

171266: I understand, and I will provide you with some intelligence that I believe can assist you, of course, you may also ask me for any information you want to know.

Jiang Yu thought for a long while before asking, "What price must I pay? Do you want an exchange of intelligence?"

171266: You don't need to pay any price, as long as you ensure that the Solar System State grows increasingly powerful.

Jiang Yu, smiling, shook his head, "Is there really such a good deal in this world?"

171266: Establishing our own nation is also our goal, the stronger the Solar System State, the greater the encouragement to our spirits!

Jiang Yu had a clear understanding that this seemingly harmonious dialogue was actually a round of 'heart-seeing' fencing.

He was now certain that the Trisolaran he was communicating with, or this group of Trisolarans, had become very adept at deceit.

The other party's words were watertight, and Jiang Yu felt that if he doubted further, he would even seem overly cautious.

Yet Jiang Yu knew all too well that when it comes to the communication between civilizations, one cannot be too careful.

171266 continued, "I won't have much time to speak with you alone anymore, so I will tell you a critical piece of intelligence now: The Trisolaran Government is brewing a massive conspiracy against humanity!

You guessed right, this conspiracy began the moment Logic established deterrence, and it's said that the time has finally come to close the net."

When faced with useful intelligence, Jiang Yu naturally didn't hesitate: "What exactly is the conspiracy?"

171266: The Governing Council has been very strict about secrecy, and I don't know much as I work at the Academy of Sciences. I just know that at least two 'The Waterdrops' are hiding in the Solar System, you must be very careful in dealing with this!

Jiang Yu asked further, "Aren't you transparent in thought? How do you manage secrecy?"

171266: "Isolation! For example, if a secret plan is to be initiated, all participants must be isolated. They won't have any freedom until the plan is completed.

Furthermore, the officials who know about these plans can't leak secrets either, as all their work and life activities are carried out separately from ordinary people, thus eliminating any channels for leaking information."

Jiang Yu nodded, "I understand, I'll be careful."

171266: We'll contact again at the same time in three days. I need to hurry and erase any traces of our communication now.

Jiang Yu: "Alright!"

A term suddenly popped into Jiang Yu's mind: Testament of loyalty!

Of course, Jiang Yu was aware of the intelligence provided by the other party. The Trisolarans had always been scheming to take the opportunity to replace the Swordholder and seize humanity's power of deterrence!

And with the warning about 'The Waterdrop', the sincerity of 171266 could be seen!

This piece of intelligence was a "testament of loyalty" to gain Jiang Yu's trust.

Jiang Yu chuckled to himself: They really think too little of me, Jiang Yu!

He stretched languidly, and since they wanted to give him intelligence, he would gladly receive all of it.

And furthermore...

Jiang Yu suddenly thought that he could make good use of tonight's conversation!

Upon this thought, Jiang Yu threw away the cigarette butt that had long since been extinguished, and began pacing back and forth in the room, planning in his mind.

It wasn't until the first rays of the morning sun shone into the room that Jiang Yu sighed, feeling more refreshed despite not having slept all night.

The next day, Jiang Yu arrived at an office building equipped with a 'Sophon Blind Zone', and summoned five intelligence officers from the Desert North Farm.

Right off the bat, Jiang Yu told them, "Today's conversation is top secret!"

The five intelligence officers clearly understood the concept of top secrecy, each straightening their backs, waiting for Jiang Yu's next words.

Jiang Yu continued, "Last night, a Trisolaran called 171266 contacted me using a sophon..."

Ignoring everyone's surprised looks, Jiang Yu recounted yesterday's conversation, particularly the intelligence provided by 171266 at the end.

Jiang Yu took a sip of orange juice: "What do you all think about this? Do you believe the information provided by the other party is credible?"

A female Major said, "Personally, I believe that regardless of the credibility of the information from the other party, we must take it seriously!

"Moreover, we should treat it as if they have 'truly defected', and ensure the safety of his life to the best of our abilities. If his defection is genuine, the information he provides will be extremely precious!"

Long before the Stairs Program was implemented, the relevant departments had discussed the issue: about the importance and difficulty of mission for interstellar spies.

In wars on Earth, it is quite normal for warring nations to send spies to each other.

But what about wars between interstellar civilizations? Can one also send a spy to infiltrate the enemy's ranks?

In wars on Earth, no matter the deep hatred between two nations, they are both human. Spies who infiltrate the enemy side can't be distinguished just by looks.

It is different between two civilizations! To this day, humanity does not know what Trisolarans look like, only that intelligent beings from another planet will surely be distinct from Earthlings.

Sending spies there would be as conspicuous as a giant in a land of little people!

However, theoretically, it is not utterly impossible; a spy must first know how to hide themselves, not in terms of appearance, but in concealing their true intentions.

Therefore, considering the Trisolarans' transparent way of thinking, a human infiltrating their ranks might not necessarily be unable to deceive them.

There was this idea, but how to implement it became a huge problem.

This was precisely the admirable aspect of the Stairs Program. Weide gave the Trisolarans an irresistible reason: to study the brain, or rather the thinking hub, of another intelligent species.

The Trisolarans were already eager to unlock the mystery of human deception, so with a human brain offered to them on a platter, they would definitely not refuse.

Humanity's interaction with the Black Square People only yielded fragments of intelligence. If there was a chance to penetrate the ranks of the Black Square People, it would certainly bring back intelligence worth a hundred or even ten thousand times more than distrustful exchanges!

Alas, humanity had no such opportunity!

Now, suddenly a Trisolaran was willing to act as a spy for Wallfacer Jiang Yu, which excited the intelligence officers immensely.

A Colonel also stated, "Regardless of whether the other party is sincere, I hope the Wallfacer will take this seriously.

"It would be best if you could write out your conversation verbatim. Leave the collation and analysis of intelligence to us!"

Jiang Yu nodded, leaving the professional work to the professionals: "I'll write the conversation down in a while, and you will immediately form a team specially responsible for this!

"Moreover, the team must include at least two sociologists!

"Ideally, they can deduce the general situation of the Trisolaran society, economy, military, and so on from these pieces of intelligence!"

The five officers stood at attention: "Yes sir!"

Jiang Yu leaned back: "Now there's just one last issue left, the Trisolarans certainly have some arrangements in the Solar System, like the two 'The Waterdrops' mentioned by 171266.

"Where would they hide 'The Waterdrops'?"

This was a test Jiang Yu had set for the officers!