Chapter 94: The First Step (2nd Update)_1

Chief Ji continued, "This is the second round of transmission, the methods used are almost the same, but this is the limit."

Jiang Yu nodded. "I understand."

This was a reminder to him that the methods of the two transmissions were similar, and this could be used to mislead the enemy.

Here, the enemy naturally referred to the ETO, and while the Trisolarans might not think of these things, ETO members could easily find some clues through subtle hints.

Moreover, the first round of transmission must have been the communication from the planners of the initiative to Chief Ji and others, which had just been completed for the second round.

If a third transmission were to occur, it could easily lead to ambiguities, so it stopped there.

Regardless of whether Jiang Yu fully grasped the essence or how much he understood, he would act according to his own understanding.

A thought suddenly crossed Jiang Yu's mind: "What if someone more suitable than me comes along to be a Wallfacer?"

Chief Ji took a hard drag on his last cigarette. "Actually, the Wallfacer Project has a total of five Wallfacer positions.

"It's just that the fifth spot is reserved for someone who makes a special contribution to the world or has a special role in defeating the Trisolarans.

"You know the current public opinion; people overly trust the 'Earth Federation,' which has significantly elevated the authority of the United Nations.

"If the United Nations had the power to facilitate negotiations for 'technological communalization', we would also support the 'Earth Federation.'

"Unfortunately, the United Nations still couldn't influence the decisions of the nations, and the negotiations for 'technological communalization' ended in failure.

"But because of public support, the United Nations won a Wallfacer position, which is the fifth I just mentioned.

"If in the next few days someone more suitable than you emerges, then you will become the fifth Wallfacer.

"After all, you've made contributions and have, to a certain degree, deceived the Trisolarans.

"It's just that the resources available worldwide for the fifth position are very limited."

Jiang Yu understood Chief Ji's point; he was certain to become a Wallfacer, just possibly under a different quota.

And it seemed like the fifth position was being kept for the big shot, Logic.

Jiang Yu felt this was also fine as he could later mobilize considerable resources for some of his own ideas.

The key was that it wouldn't affect Logic's status as a Wallfacer.

After ending the conversation with Chief Ji, Jiang Yu returned to his own office.

He suddenly recalled something Kong Xiang once said: "Chinese people have an unspoken understanding about many things, especially those that cannot be exposed to the light, or cannot be made public. We complete our communication through hidden messages and eye contact."

This kind of subtlety can be very annoying at times, but it can't be denied that there are many situations where things cannot be stated too explicitly.

For example, during under-the-table exchanges with doctors, a family member of the patient might say, "It's just a small token of appreciation."

The doctor would ask, "What do you mean by this?"

The patient's family member would reply, "It means nothing."

The doctor would then say, "I understand your meaning."

In such a case, it wouldn't be appropriate to say, "I'm giving you a red packet; please do a good job with the surgery."

If said outright, not only would it be questionable if the doctor would accept it, but it would also embarrass everyone involved.

Lighting a cigarette, Jiang Yu thought to himself that it was this Chinese tacit agreement that had enabled "Plan Nine" to complete two rounds of transmission.

The basis for this transmission was a mutual clear understanding that escape was the only way out, so a single glance was enough to reach an unspoken agreement.

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Yu felt a sense of solemnity in his heart.

Then he began to consider his own plan. Since he was now a Wallfacer, he certainly had to do a Wallfacer's job.

He hadn't been prepared at all before, but starting to think now was not too late.

After finishing a cigarette, Jiang Yu thought of the first thing he had to do. After mulling it over repeatedly in his mind, he called Di Fengyi over, "Notify the cultural company to convene all senior executives for a meeting at one o'clock in the afternoon."

After Di Fengyi had gone to send the notice, Jiang Yu thought of the second thing: to conceal the truth about Project Nine!

However, he couldn't be too deliberate about it; he needed to mislead the people of ETO in the wrong direction.

Though the "Deception Plan" had allowed human society to have secrets to some extent, the escape plan still had to be carried out in secret.

People might question the "Black Square" excavated from the Gobi Desert, as it was beyond their common sense.

But when they heard rumors about interstellar escape, the most likely reaction, as with Di Fengyi's family, would be to rather believe it than not.

The escape plan was doomed to allow only a very small number of people to escape; who should escape? Who would be willing to give this opportunity to someone else?

The Trisolarans, upon learning of such plans, would also do everything to prevent them.

So the plan had to be executed in utmost secrecy, without a whisper leaking out.

If the news did leak, it would likely lead to turmoil; Jiang Yu's credibility would be greatly undermined, and he would also face condemnation from the international community and the United Nations.

Jiang Yu began to smoke his second cigarette. He realized that although he had supreme power, his moral and values were still like two walls standing before him.

In many cases, he had to mislead the public enough to make them his supporters, rather than his adversaries.

Jiang Yu laughed and patted his forehead, feeling like he was turning into a super-villain!

In the afternoon, Jiang Yu arrived at the conference room of Jiang Yu Cultural Company. The moment he entered, the room, which was filled with over a hundred people, fell immediately silent.

Half of the company's executives were from the Star Defense Department, and the other half were staunch supporters of Jiang Yu, who revered him like a deity.

Standing at the podium, Jiang Yu said, "I have an important announcement to make. From now on, the cultural company will be under my full control. All actions of the company will be an extension of my will."

The people from the Star Defense Department didn't know about the Wallfacer plan. They were perplexed as to why Jiang Yu suddenly wanted the cultural company to detach from the Star Defense Department.

They were eager to report this immediately, but with the applause from Jiang Yu's supporters, they had no chance to do so for the time being.

Jiang Yu continued, "I know many of you may have doubts. After this meeting, you can report to your superiors. For now, please focus on my orders."

The people from the Star Defense Department breathed a sigh of relief, assuming that the superiors must have already approved Jiang Yu's decision.

Jiang Yu said, "I require everyone to organize my supporters more closely from now on, and to convey my new ideas to everyone.

"Be careful not to develop into churches and religions, but promote it as an ideology, like San Min and Marxism-Leninism.

"Under the pressure of the Trisolarans, people's ideologies have undergone huge changes. We must seize this opportunity to bring new hope to everyone with our own ideas, to unite more supporters!"

Jiang Yu's impassioned speech elicited a round of fervent applause from the audience.

After the applause subsided, Jiang Yu reiterated, "Here, I restate my proposition!

"The Trisolarans can be defeated. All of humanity must muster courage and join in this battle for survival!

"Let us contribute our meager strength and march towards the ultimate victory!

"We are the hope for the future! We will be the force that first steps into the new era!

"Different stages will have different missions. The current mission is to maintain social stability; the next phase will be to support my new plan for seeking hope for humanity!"

In the thunderous applause, those from the Star Defense Department listened with increasing unease; maintaining social stability had been the company's task, but there was no mention of supporting Jiang Yu's new plan!