Chapter 1500: Chapter 564: Farewell, Starflower Project_2

Ren Zhong modestly said, "You flatter me, Qiqi."

"There’s no point in being polite, I just speak facts. I’m just a bit worried that you might lose yourself in academic pursuits and forget that whether it’s the Nanxiang Star Cluster or the Far Border Star Domain, they’re actually at the Empire’s border, always at risk of facing the threat of the Ascenders’ forces." Qiqi finally spoke frankly, saying directly, "I would like to keep my eyes on you, but my physical condition no longer allows that. Other goals haven’t been achieved, and I have to go into complete cryogenic sleep."

Ren Zhong thought for a moment and shook his head, "Actually, I didn’t want to admit something. But since you ask, I’ll speak the truth. Over the past few months, I’ve helped the Far Border Branch quite a bit, even though the main achievement, the new type of Fold Jump Battleship, is still a long way off. But I’ve put forward dozens of patent achievements, both large and small, all representing real technological progress. Far Border Branch has also given me quite a few military honors as rewards. However, in my view, those honors are merely incidental; what matters more to me is the new knowledge I’ve gained in the process."

Qiqi nodded slightly, "Previously Marvill told me, you never miss an opportunity to strengthen the civilization under your command, even if it’s just a simple visit to the long-range voyage ship, you picked up a lot of things. You’ve indeed entered the treasure house recently, picking so much that you’ve gone off the radar."

"Cough, cough." Ren Zhong coughed repeatedly, "How can a scholar’s activities be called something as lowbrow as picking. It’s learning and borrowing. Honestly speaking, earlier I was not officially appointed, nor did I become a Sequence Chosen One. Engaging in early contact and then distributing knowledge downward was indeed a violation, exploiting a loophole. Now, being a Sequence Chosen One brings me the greatest advantage, not those commercial routes opened to the Red Blade Clan, nor the richly resourced initial feudal planets, but rather the lifting of science and technology restrictions. Now, the technology knowledge that the Red Blade Clan can engage with has reached Duke level authority. Therefore, I’m sharing the knowledge I possess legally and legitimately with my affiliated people. Both Far Border Branch and the Royal Academy of Sciences are well aware of this. They have not stopped me. After all, we all serve the Emperor."

Qiqi responded, "And will you continue on like this?"

Ren Zhong shook his head, "Of course not. Enhancing the strength of the Red Blade Clan is all about quickly boosting military capabilities to prepare for the large-scale wars that could erupt any time, right? I estimate that maybe in two years, or maybe three to four years, I’ll have no further goals here at the Far Border Branch. At that time, I’ll go back to the Nanxiang Star Cluster, stay fully prepared for battle, and wait for your summon, Qiqi, how does that sound? Does this promise put you at ease?"

"With your word, I indeed feel assured enough to enter sleep." Qiqi said with satisfaction, "So, farewell for now?"

Ren Zhong nodded, "Take care."

As he was leaving, Qiqi looked back at Ren Zhong with great emotion, "Next time we meet, who knows how many years or ages it will be. Oh, and one more piece of advice, conserve your lifespan. The wars between the Empire and the three clans are ultimately prolonged affairs, try to preserve your useful body for the future and not just focus on the present. In this regard, you should learn from me. I truly hope, when we next meet, you aren’t already a white-haired old man."

Ren Zhong sincerely nodded, "Don’t worry. I promise you, next time we meet, I’ll still be young."

Qiqi: "Okay. Goodbye."

"See you."

A casually understated farewell, yet possibly spanning decades, hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of years.

Though neither of them mentioned it explicitly, both knew well, that the next time Marquis Zhenjiang awakes, it might be either the Empire initiating total military mobilization for a grand battle, or the Ascenders who had been dormant for a period might strike again. Other than that, there was no third possibility to consider.

That evening, after bidding farewell to Qiqi, Ren Zhong convened an online meeting attended by all the Red Blade Clan’s senior officials, despite a delay of around 0.5 seconds.

Over the course of three months of adjustment and accumulation, significant changes occurred within the Red Blade Clan.

The preparation work for the comprehensive migration colonization, named the Starry Sky Plan, is nearing its end.

At the meeting, Jin Simin first gave a brief report.

Ren Zhong provided his commentary.

"Within three months, the completion rate of the Starry Sky Plan’s implementation exceeded 90%, which is pretty good. The total carrying capacity of the Colonization Ships surpassed fifty billion people. The preliminary personnel selection has also been completed decently. But I need to add something. I believe that the existing Colonization Ships put too much emphasis on personnel carrying capacity but are somewhat lacking in military capacity and material transport capability, so some adjustments in ratios should be made. The people we send out mostly need to face a situation where everything is just starting out; if they don’t receive enough resource support, the low production level would hinder rapid settlement and unnecessarily waste development time."

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