"3! 2! 1!" Tang Hanliu waved her hand.
Jiang Ye didn't smile, but he wasn't solemn either. His expression was very relaxed, like a casual chat after dinner.
"Hello, citizens of Jiang Ye Star, Bi Rong Star, and Liuwang Star, I am Jiang Ye."
"Today, I will report to you on the future plans for military development. I have noticed that all three planets are very concerned about military issues, so I will publicly address some hot topics."
"First question, some people ask if we are preparing to vigorously develop the military?"
"Answer: Yes! As the soft and hard power of the three planets continues to increase, having a stronger military is a natural progression. To have prosperity without a formidable military is like ice on fire."
"Second question, some people ask if recent actions mean we will embark on a path of aggression and expansion in the future? Does it mean Jiang Ye Star, Bi Rong Star, and Liuwang Star will enter a militarized state?"
"Answer: Not entirely! In addition to vigorously developing the military, we will also vigorously develop the economy, education, healthcare, and culture. We will not engage in excessive militarization; we are merely building necessary military strength."
"As for aggression and expansion, that is a big question and depends on the specific definition."
"If we encounter planets of certain alien species, and the Galactic Empire allows us to fight, then we can fight! Aggression and expansion against alien species can be carried out after careful assessment!"
"In short, the armies of Jiang Ye Star, Bi Rong Star, and Liuwang Star are loyal to all citizens of the three planets and will always ensure everyone's interests!"
"Third question, what are the specific plans for future military development?"
"Answer: We are still exploring. We have many plans, but plans often change rapidly. The first thing to do now is to upgrade weapon technology and cultivate military talent. We will have more research institutes and more schools to supply advanced weapons and excellent talent to the military, and to promote the upgrade of combat thinking."
"Fourth question, some people say that our war with the Mill people has ended, and there are no hostile alien civilizations nearby. Instead of investing heavily in the military, the funds should be used for civilian construction."
"Answer: The universe is not an amusement park; the universe is a battlefield. We are merely living in a corner, living in the intervals between battles. Human civilization will inevitably encounter more hostile civilizations in the future. I will not allow the 'weapons to be put away and horses to be stabled'! The military must maintain its combat readiness at all times! The lessons of history are already tragic enough. For whatever reason, neglecting the military is extremely foolish! We cannot afford the price of military decay."
"Moreover, the idea that investing in the military will lead to neglect in other areas is unfounded worry. Our other sectors will also develop very well, and military expenditures will not affect everyone's daily lives. In fact, some military actions can improve people's lives."
"Fifth question, some people say that the military strength of the Galactic Empire is far superior to ours. If we encounter danger, the Galactic Empire's military will protect us, so we don't need to maintain a very strong army."
"Answer: Matters of life and death cannot be entrusted to others to solve. We must have the ability to solve our own problems and the ability to ensure the safety of future generations."
"At the same time, we are also part of the Galactic Empire. If our military becomes strong, we can support all of humanity and support the Galactic Empire. For example, the weapon factories being built on Jiang Ye Star and Bi Rong Star will supply some advanced weapons to the Galactic Empire's army in the future. New weapon factories are also being planned on Liuwang Star."
"You should be proud of this. There are many planets in the universe, but not every planet has the ability to produce weapons for the Galactic Empire!"
"Someday, when human civilization engages in a great battle with alien civilizations in a distant nebula, and the frontline soldiers, during a lull in combat, look at the weapons they are operating and see that they are marked 'Made on Jiang Ye Star,' 'Made on Bi Rong Star,' 'Made on Liuwang Star,' wouldn't that be a source of pride for us?"
Jiang Ye continued his speech at a steady pace, but his attitude in every sentence was firm.
The viewership continued to climb, and the number of online viewers surpassed a staggering ten billion.
Half an hour later, Jiang Ye's televised speech concluded.
Major media outlets rushed to publish the full text of the speech.
Hot search topics were already arranged. Almost every question and answer Jiang Ye gave would trigger a hot search.
After Jiang Ye's speech, the online arguments on related issues subsided, as the mainstream ideology had been established. The few dissenting voices were still speaking out, but not many people cared.
The plan to recruit military industry experts was steadily progressing. One month later, news broke that another 5,872 experts in the field of weapons had joined.
It is worth mentioning that among these 5,872 new experts, only over two thousand were from the military, and over three thousand came from other planets, attracted by the news. Most of these over three thousand were cross-disciplinary experts, such as those researching materials, whose achievements could be used for both civilian and military purposes, or those researching pharmaceuticals, who had worked on both military and civilian drugs.
Jiang Ye accepted almost all of them. As long as they had qualifications and their resumes showed genuine substance, they were hired with generous compensation.
After all, he had more money than he could spend. Rather than letting it gather dust in his account, he might as well spend it lavishly to bring in scientists.
Some media outlets claimed it was a "casting a wide net" type of expert recruitment plan. Jiang Ye was like a fisherman standing on a fishing boat, using a net woven with money to fish wildly in the scientific community. All the fish caught, regardless of size or species, were taken away. In other words, it was a comprehensive sweep.
Jiang Ye read the reports and felt that the editor was quite good at naming things; it was quite vivid.
There was one person whom Jiang Ye had not yet met, but who had been helping Jiang Ye screen expert qualifications and had done a lot of related work.
Hua Qing.
She had not yet moved to Jiang Ye Star, but she had already embraced her role, becoming Jiang Ye's right-hand man, reporting her work to Jiang Ye via messages every day.
Many academic impostors with impressive resumes but no substance were exposed by Hua Qing and reported to Jiang Ye.
Hua Qing's family environment was immersed in the field of weapon scientific research. From childhood, she had witnessed many true and false, real and illusory matters in academic circles. Coupled with her own years of experience in weapon research, she possessed ample experience, connections, and knowledge, allowing her to discern many things that outsiders could not.
Hua Qing even became Jiang Ye's mole within the military. She actively persuaded many experts from the Galactic Empire's military, encouraging them to serve Jiang Ye. She had recruited over a hundred people, making a significant contribution!
Three months later, the large-scale expert recruitment came to a pause.
Hua Qing finally left the military and set off for Jiang Ye Star.
To express his sincerity, Jiang Ye decided to personally go to the space station to welcome her.