N-A-A Chapter 364: Internal Conflicts within the Alliance
Chapter 364: Internal Conflicts within the Alliance
As the problems of resource allocation and strategic decision-making become increasingly prominent, the contradictions that were originally hidden within the Cosmic Alliance begin to fester and become inflamed like a scar that has been uncovered. The discovery of the energy treasure should have been the light of hope for the Alliance to escape the crisis, but the parties have serious differences on how to allocate this precious resource and formulate corresponding strategies.
In terms of resource allocation, the various civilizations within the alliance have different needs and interests. Some civilizations with highly developed technology but extremely scarce resources are eager to obtain a large amount of energy treasures to support their scientific research and industrial development. They believe that they should occupy a larger share of resource allocation based on their own contributions to science and technology and their long-term support for the alliance. For example, the Cybertron civilization, which focuses on energy research, needs a large and stable supply of energy for their scientific research facilities to continue to advance the research on new energy conversion technologies. If they cannot get enough energy, their years of research results may be wasted, which will be a huge loss to the scientific and technological progress of the entire universe.
Some civilizations with large populations and prominent livelihood issues emphasize that energy should be used first to improve the living conditions of residents. Their planets are in trouble due to the energy crisis, and the people are shrouded in cold, darkness and hunger. For them, energy means being able to light up the city again, resume production in factories, and stop children from freezing and starving. For green star civilizations that are mainly based on agriculture and population concentration, their energy needs are mainly concentrated in urban infrastructure construction and energy-based transformation of agricultural production. They hope to get enough of the energy treasure to guarantee the basic living needs of the people.
There are also some civilizations with strong military power, who regard energy as the key to consolidating their military advantages and ensuring security. In their view, the current cosmic situation is turbulent and external threats are constant. Only a strong military force can protect the alliance and their own civilization. Therefore, they require sufficient energy in resource allocation to upgrade military equipment and expand armaments. For example, the Iron Star civilization with a huge fleet needs energy to power warships, develop new weapon systems, and maintain the operation of military bases.
There were also serious differences in strategic decision-making. Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan, based on a comprehensive consideration of the situation in the entire universe, formulated a series of strategic plans aimed at protecting energy treasures and maintaining peace and stability in the universe. However, these plans aroused many doubts within the alliance.
Some civilizations believe that the current strategy is too conservative, and they advocate taking tougher measures to deal with the competition from other civilizations and forces. They suggest taking the initiative to preemptively strike potential threats to ensure the absolute safety of energy treasures. Most of these civilizations are militarily strong and expansionist. They are accustomed to solving problems with force and believe that only by showing strong strength can other forces be deterred.
On the other hand, some civilizations feel that the strategy is too radical, and they worry that excessive military action will trigger a larger-scale war and drag the alliance into endless war. They prefer to solve problems through diplomatic means and consultation, hoping to share energy treasures with other civilizations or reach some kind of peace agreement. These civilizations usually advocate peace and cooperation in the alliance. They value diplomatic relations and cultural exchanges, and believe that war will only bring destruction and disaster.
This contradiction in resource allocation and strategic decision-making gradually evolved into doubts about the leadership of Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan. Some civilizations began to spread dissatisfaction within the alliance, accusing them of favoring certain civilizations, making wrong decisions, and failing to fully consider the interests of various civilizations. This negative sentiment spread rapidly like a virus, eroding the unity of the alliance.
In the alliance's meeting hall, the originally harmonious atmosphere had long since disappeared, replaced by fierce arguments and accusations. Representatives from various civilizations argued with red faces, and every point of view was like a sharp knife, cutting the cohesion within the alliance.
The representative of the Cybertron civilization was the first to speak out. He said sharply: "We have paid so much for the technological development of the alliance, but now we are not getting the energy support we deserve. Gu Qianning, Chu Mohan, your distribution plan is unfair. It will seriously hinder our research progress and affect the technological progress of the entire universe." His words resonated with some representatives of scientific and technological civilizations, and they nodded in agreement.
The representative of the Green Star civilization also stood up and said loudly: "Our people are suffering, but you are allocating resources to those military expansion projects. We need energy to ensure people's livelihood, which is the most basic humanitarian requirement. As leaders, you have ignored our needs." His eyes were full of anger and disappointment.
The representatives of military civilization retorted: "Without a strong military force, how can we protect our energy treasures? How can we resist those enemies who are eyeing us covetously? You only consider your own interests, but don't understand the current dangerous situation in the universe." Their voices were loud and firm, demonstrating their admiration for the use of force.
Amid the doubts, different factions gradually formed within the alliance. Some civilizations began to distance themselves from Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan, and they privately carried out various small group activities, trying to unite to change the current resource allocation and strategic decision-making. These actions further exacerbated the alliance's crisis of division, and cracks began to appear in the originally unified alliance, as if a solid building was crumbling under the erosion from within.
Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan looked at the chaos within the alliance, feeling anxious but helpless. They knew that they had a heavy responsibility and that every decision was related to the fate of the Cosmic Alliance. Gu Qianning tried to calm the anger of all parties through patient explanations. She elaborated in detail on the fairness of the resource allocation plan and the rationality of strategic decisions. She emphasized that the interests of each civilization were taken into consideration, and the current plan was to achieve the long-term interests of the alliance as a whole, rather than favoring one party.
She said: "We understand that every civilization has its own difficulties and needs, but we must look at the problem from the perspective of the entire universe. The distribution of energy treasures cannot only meet temporary needs, but must take into account the sustainable development of the alliance. Our strategic decision is to avoid large-scale wars, because once a war breaks out, regardless of victory or defeat, it will be a huge disaster for the universe. We need everyone's unity and trust."
However, in an emotional atmosphere, her explanation did not receive much response. Some representatives of civilizations are still stubborn, blinded by their own interests and unable to see the longer-term interests.
Chu Mohan was trying to coordinate the relationship between all parties while thinking about countermeasures. He knew that verbal explanations alone could not solve the problem, and he had to come up with a practical plan to reunite the alliance. He had in-depth communication with some neutral civilization representatives in the alliance, trying to find a compromise to ease the contradiction in resource allocation. At the same time, he was also re-examining strategic decisions, considering whether he could appropriately meet some of the demands of those civilizations that advocated tough measures while ensuring peace and stability.
At this difficult time, the alliance is facing an unprecedented crisis of division. Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan are like sailors steering the ship in the storm. They need to find a balance in the game of interests of all parties and rebuild the unity and trust of the alliance. Otherwise, the universe alliance will fall apart under the impact of internal contradictions, and the universe will fall into a darker and more chaotic abyss.