Let you do a copy, you do Wuchang: Great Wall Watch

The messenger looked quite calm, without a trace of emotion on his face.

Sterkar looked at him carefully and found that he was wearing a simple uniform without any conspicuous logo.

"I am an envoy from Terra, and I have come to meet you on the orders of the Emperor!" The envoy spoke calmly, looking directly at Sterkar.

"Emissaries from Terra? The Emperor really thinks highly of us!" Sterkar sneered, "But what is your purpose?"

The messenger did not answer immediately, but took out something like a scroll from behind him, opened it and handed it to Sterkar: “This is what His Majesty the Emperor wants.

I hope you can consider it carefully!"

Sterkar took the scroll, glanced at it, and frowned even more.

The contents of the scroll were apparently very brief, but the meaning was disturbing.

"What are you doing? Threatening us?" Stekar asked coldly.

The messenger shook his head: "We are only conveying the will of His Majesty the Emperor. As for how to choose, it is up to you!"

Leo stood aside, looking a little impatient: "Sir, the people from Terra came so suddenly, they must have bad intentions! Should we..."

Sterkar was silent for a moment and gently placed the scroll in his hand on the table.

He glanced at the projection of the Terran emissary, wondering what their true intentions were.

"What does your Emperor want me to do? The words on the scroll are too vague. Why don't you just say it directly!" Stekar spoke, his tone calm but with a hint of coldness.

The Terran messenger did not respond immediately, seemingly choosing his words.

After a few seconds, he slowly said: "Your Majesty's meaning is very simple.

Your current expansion has attracted the attention of Terra, especially your recent frequent actions in the interstellar space.

We don’t want to see unnecessary conflicts!”

"Oh? Unnecessary conflict?" Sterkar sneered: "Does your emperor think we are a threat, or are you afraid of us?"

"Master Pioneer!" The messenger bowed his head slightly: "His Majesty the Emperor has no intention of being an enemy of you, but if you continue to expand and touch the interests of Terra civilization, the consequences will be disastrous!"

"It's a threat, it's a threat!" Leo interrupted, his face full of disdain: "After all this time, you still want to suppress us. What kind of emperor's demeanor is this?"

Sterkar raised his hand to signal Leo to be quiet, then looked at the messenger: "Your Terra civilization is indeed powerful, but I don't think you can suppress us so easily.

Moreover, you want me to back down just by sending an envoy, isn't that too naive?"

The messenger frowned slightly: “Master Pioneer, we are not making threats, but we hope to avoid a meaningless war.

There has been no direct conflict between the Terran civilization and you, but your recent activities have aroused the Emperor's vigilance.

We just want to remind you that it is best to think twice before taking certain actions!"

Stekar stared at him, his expression unchanged, but his mind was already weighing the issues rapidly.

He was well aware of the heritage of Terra civilization, and the power of this "Emperor" should not be underestimated.

But it is obviously impossible for him to give up expansion easily.

"So what exactly do you want me to do?" Stekar said slowly: "Don't beat around the bush, just say it directly!"

The messenger took a deep breath, as if he had finally made up his mind: "We hope that you can stop further expansion into the surrounding star regions, especially near the border areas of Terra civilization.

His Majesty the Emperor is willing to offer some... friendly support in exchange for peace!"

After hearing this, Sterkar laughed: "Friendly support? What do you Emperors plan to give in exchange for peace?"

"Resources, technology, and even assistance for your operations in other star regions!" The messenger continued, "As long as you do not step into the territory of Terra civilization, we can become allies, not enemies!"

After hearing this, Leo couldn't help but say, "Sir, they are trying to win us over. It's obvious that they don't want to fight us head-on!"

Stekar did not respond to Leo, but continued to stare at the messenger with sharp eyes: “Your so-called allies sound more like you are trying to control us.

Could you please be more specific about the conditions you offer? For example, what resources and technical support can you provide?

The envoy obviously didn’t expect Sterkar to be so direct, but he remained calm: “The specific conditions can be negotiated. Terra civilization has advanced energy technology, powerful fleet construction technology, and a series of biotechnology that can enhance the combat capabilities of soldiers.

These can be shared according to your needs!"

"That sounds good!" Leo looked at Stekar with a joking expression: "How about we agree to it?"

Sterkar ignored Leo and slowly approached the projection screen: “What you said sounds good, but I don’t want a bunch of blank checks.

Go back and tell your emperor that if you want me to stop the expansion, I can, but I need to see the actual benefits. You can't convince me with just words!"

The messenger remained calm and said, “We will take your words back.

If His Majesty the Emperor agrees, we will give you a detailed list of conditions as soon as possible!"

"Very good!" Stekar said calmly, "Then I'll wait for your news. However, it won't take too long. Don't make me wait too long!"

The messenger nodded slightly: "Don't worry, Herald, we will respond as soon as possible!"

The holographic projection then went dark, leaving only Stekar and Leo in the room.

"This Terra civilization is really... interesting!" Leo stretched himself and said, "Sir, what do you think? Are they bluffing?"

"Whether it's true or not, let's see what they do next!" Stekar said in a low voice: "The conditions they offer sound good, but we can't believe them easily.

The Terran civilization must have its own plans, so we can’t take it lightly!"

Leo nodded: “Yeah, I think so too.

We don't need to rush to confront them now, let's see what conditions they can offer first!"

Sterkar stood up, walked to the conference table, and pondered for a moment: "However, since they have taken the initiative to come to us, it means that their confidence may not be as strong as imagined.

Next, we must continue to expand, but more cautiously! ”

Leo smiled: "Don't worry, sir, we will be very careful and will not give Terra civilization any handle!"

Sterkar nodded, then he turned on the communicator and called Savier: "Savier, did you hear what happened just now? What do you think about the Terra messenger?"

Xavier’s voice came from the communicator: “Sir, I have been analyzing the recent movements of Terra civilization.

They suddenly sent out envoys, which must mean they are aware of our threat, but their cautious attitude shows that they are not planning to confront us head-on for the time being!"

"Does that mean we still have a chance to expand?" Sterkar asked. "Yes, but we must be more covert to avoid exposing our strength too early.

The intelligence network of Terra Civilization is very developed. If we have any large-scale actions, they will soon notice it!" Savior reminded.

"Understood, you continue to monitor and report immediately if there is any movement!" Stekar ordered.

"Yes, sir!" Xavier's communication was disconnected.

Sterkar turned off the communicator and breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that this meeting was just the beginning and the real battle was yet to come.

At this time, the barrage in the live broadcast room started rolling again.

[This Terran messenger doesn't look simple. He speaks nicely, but who knows what he is thinking! ]

[The pioneer is indeed very shrewd. He made his point clear and left no room for the Terrans! ]

[By the way, the Terra Civilization actually took the initiative to negotiate terms? Are they really afraid of the Pioneer?! ]

[I'm afraid not. I think they are just testing the waters to find out the truth first! ]

[Do you think that the Emperor of Terra might be playing some big chess game? Maybe this is a trap! ]

[Oh, don't jump to conclusions yet. Let's see how things develop. The Terra civilization will definitely not just give up like this! ]

Stekar looked at the holographic screen in front of him and fell into a brief contemplation.

He understood that the envoy sent by the Terra civilization was by no means a simple messenger, and the plan behind it might be far more complicated than he saw.

In order to avoid being at a disadvantage in this game, every next step is crucial.

Leo stood aside, feeling a little impatient, and couldn't help but break the silence.

"Sir, what should we do next? Although the conditions they offer seem good, I always feel that these people are not very reliable. What should we do if they suddenly turn hostile?"

Stekar slowly raised his head, glanced at him, and said calmly: "Falling out? If they really wanted to fall out, they probably wouldn't send an envoy to bluff.

The Terran civilization is no ordinary person, and their emperor is an old fox. The fact that they are here to negotiate terms this time shows that they are wary of us!"

"Concerns?" Leo scratched his head, somewhat puzzled: "But our current strength is still far behind Terra's. Are they really that nervous?"

Sterkar smiled and shook his head: “You still don’t understand.

It is true that the Terra civilization is huge, but precisely because of its huge size, every step they take is extremely cautious, for fear that a mistake will shake the foundation.

Especially for a rising power like us, even if we seem harmless now, no one can predict the future! "

Leo nodded in sudden realization: "I see. Are you saying that they are afraid that we will develop too fast and affect their rule?"

"That's right!" Sterkar nodded, "So they sent the messenger as both a test and a warning.

But this doesn’t mean we have to retreat, on the contrary, it’s an opportunity for us to continue to expand!”

"So can we relax our vigilance a little bit next?" Leo asked tentatively.

Sterkar shook his head: “No, on the contrary, we have to be more careful.

The intelligence capabilities of the Terra civilization are far beyond our imagination, and they will never relax their surveillance of us.

Next, we must continue to accumulate strength without arousing their suspicion!"

After listening to this, Leo’s face became a little heavier, and then he nodded: “Understood, sir.

Then I will go and make some arrangements, so that the movements of each military region can be kept low-key as much as possible, and at the same time speed up the training progress of the new recruits!"

"Go ahead, but don't make it too obvious!" Stekar waved his hand, motioning him to leave.

After Leo left the command room, Sterkar took another look at the scroll on the table, weighing the possibilities in his mind.

At this time, the communicator rang again, and Elena's voice came from the other end.

"Sir, Holden has sent back a confirmation message that the new mineral vein does exist, and preliminary assessments show that the resource reserves of this mineral vein are very considerable!"

Sterkar smiled slightly. "That's good news. Is there any problem with the location of the mineral vein? Is it far from our main defense line?"

“The distance is not too close, but it is within controllable range.

We can send a troop to garrison there and start the mining plan at the same time!" Elena's voice was filled with excitement.

"Very good, the safety of the mine must be guaranteed first!" Sterkar said, "Does Holden have enough manpower? If not, Leo can dispatch some elite soldiers over there!"

"Holden is already making arrangements, but he still hopes to get some additional support. After all, the mining area is relatively remote!" Elena explained.

"Okay, then let Leo send a team over. Their main task is to defend and try not to expose too much force!" Stekar ordered.

"I understand, sir!" Elena responded, and then the communication was disconnected.

Sterkar stood up and walked over to the holographic map in the center of the room, carefully examining the area where the mineral vein was located.

The discovery of this mineral vein is undoubtedly a huge supplement to resources, but it also means that the relationship with the Terra civilization needs to be handled more cautiously to avoid letting them realize their true intentions.

At this moment, a new barrage of comments popped up on the screen again.

[Has the mineral vein really been found? This is crucial! With this mine, the Pioneer's expansion plan will definitely be accelerated! ]

[It is indeed a Skynet instance. The plot changes too quickly. This time, the mineral vein will probably be the key to the development of the next plot, right?! ]

[Why do I feel something is not right? Terra must be keeping an eye on this area. The mineral vein is so important. Will the pioneer be discovered by Terra?! ]

[Don't be afraid, the pioneers will definitely have their own ways. Although the Terra civilization is strong, it is not omniscient and omnipotent! ]

[Yes! As long as we proceed step by step, the pioneer will definitely be able to successfully complete the mission and break the blockade of Terra! ]

[But then again, the Terra Civilization is so cautious this time, maybe they feel threatened? The Pioneer has begun to influence them! ]

Stekar looked at these comments without feeling overly anxious.

He understood that the battle with the Terra civilization would not enter a white-hot stage so quickly, and in the following period, he would have ample opportunities to continue expanding and accumulating more strength.

At this moment, Savile's communication came through. (End of this chapter)