Chapter 259: New

He walked to the star map, his finger lightly tracing over that gray territory.

"First, in the mother star systems of these dozen or so second-level civilizations, we must station troops.

"This is not to oppress, but to maintain order, ensuring they do not descend into civil war from loss of control, and also to declare our sovereignty to the outside world."

"Second, we abolish any form of compulsory taxation."

This statement left everyone stunned.

No taxes? Then what are we after?

"We don't collect taxes, but we can engage in trade." Qin Hao's lips curled into a faint smile.

"A mutually beneficial trade."

"These second-level civilizations have lagging technology, but they possess the raw materials and cheap labor we need.

"While we possess the advanced technology, stable environment, and broader market they dream of."

"We can open up some civilian-grade technology to them, such as more efficient energy technology and medical technology, to help them develop.

"In exchange, they need to pay with the mineral resources we designate, or by helping us complete some basic infrastructure projects."

"We can even provide them with military protection, shielding them from other civilizations' incursions, and this protection fee likewise must be paid in resources."

"This way, our relationship with them is no longer that of ruler and ruled,

"but that of creditor and debtor, high-end supplier and downstream customer."

"We obtain the resources we want from them in a way they cannot refuse, and may even welcome, continuously."

Qin Hao's words gained approval from most people, which is far stronger than simple, brutal taxation!

This is a more concealed, more stable, and also more enduring model.

We don't seize your money; we merely let you willingly spend it on our goods and services.

"I agree with this proposal!" Qin Hao was the first to hammer it through.

"In this way, our Human Federal will formally become another form of……"

Zhang Xianzhong muttered to himself.

"\"Rent Collector. \" Qin Hao replied.

A brand-new, economically and technologically driven "stellar rent collection" model was formally established at this moment.

Humanity will begin to digest the huge dividends brought by this war in a more civilized and efficient manner.

The issue of territorial management was settled, and the meeting atmosphere relaxed considerably.

Luo Lao took a sip of tea and raised the second agenda item.

"Next, we will discuss the federal's integration with the Star Liberation Vanguard Army, which is the full merger of the original Star Sea Divine Church Civilization."

This issue is equally crucial.

Although the Vanguard Army has nominally been merged into the Federal, the two civilizations still have huge differences in culture, institutions, and daily habits.

If true integration cannot be achieved, this powerful force may become a destabilizing factor within the Federal in the future.

"Regarding this, I have already spoken with Qin Mentor."

Unexpectedly, the first to speak was the Church Leader, who had just completed an ideological transformation.

He rose from his seat, his expression solemn and sincere.

"To demonstrate our resolve to fully integrate into the Federal, I propose that within all territories of the original Star Sea Divine Church Civilization,

"we comprehensively implement Yan Huang culture, starting from the most basic education."

"Our citizens will study the Yan Huang language, study Yan Huang history, and study Yan Huang philosophy.

"We want every child, from birth onward, to know they are part of this great collective."

This proposal left the senior human officials present deeply shaken.

A third-level civilization voluntarily abandoning its cultural heritage and requesting assimilation by another civilization

is likely unheard of in the history of all civilizations.

What determination and courage this requires!

Before the crowd could react from their shock, the Church Leader then made an even more startling move.

He solemnly addressed everyone:

"\"To symbolize a new beginning and to align with the trend of civilizational integration.

"From today onward, I will no longer use the title 'Church Leader.'

"\"I have taken for myself a new Yan Huang name.

"\"Mao Xin Yang.

"\"Mao, taken from the phonetic rendering of my original surname.

"\"Xin Yang, signifies rebirth and hope.

"\"I hope I can, like the rising sun, contribute all my light and heat to the fusion of the two civilizations.

Having said that, he bowed deeply.

The meeting chamber fell into utter silence.

All the senior human officials gazed upon this newly reborn "Comrade Mao Xin Yang" with incredulous eyes.

Immediately afterward, something even more unexpected occurred.

The other few original Divine Church officials present also rose to their feet, following Mao Xin Yang's example, adopting new Yan Huang names for themselves.

"\"I, Ka En Ti, from today onward change my name to Kang Tong Chen, sharing light and dust, united in heart and virtue!

"\"I, Sheng Zhe, change my name to Sheng Zhi Xing, unity of knowledge and action, thus forever!

……

One after another, names brimming with Yan Huang cultural flavor were spoken from the mouths of these extraterrestrial civilization officials.

They expressed their sense of belonging and cohesion in this most direct and thorough way.

This is no longer a simple "fusion"; it is thorough "assimilation".

"We have felt everyone's intentions."

Luo Lao was also dazed by this sudden scene.

He looked at Qin Hao, his eyes filled with inquiry.

Qin Hao stood up, glanced around at everyone present, whether they were human high-ranking officials or Mao Xinyang and his group.

"Since everyone has truly become one family."

"Then perhaps the name Human Federal no longer suits our current form."

His words lifted everyone's spirits.

"I propose…"

Qin Hao's voice rang clearly in the conference room: "Our new civilization shall be called—Yanhuang Civilization."

Yanhuang!

These two characters carry the history and glory of a nation spanning thousands of years.

At this moment, it was endowed with a new, special meaning that transcends civilization and race.

It no longer merely represents an ancient ethnic group originating from the Blue Star,

but represents a brand‑new interstellar civilization composed of multiple races, with Yanhuang culture at its core!

"I agree!"

Luo Lao was the first to respond, his eyes flashing with excitement.

"Agree!"

"Seconded!"

The proposal was passed unanimously.

From this moment on, the Human Federal became history.

A brand‑new, more inclusive and cohesive Yanhuang Civilization,

was formally proclaimed on the stage of the Milky Way Galaxy!

"Moreover, I propose."

Qin Hao's gaze fell on Mao Xinyang: "I appoint Comrade Mao Xinyang as one of the members of the Yanhuang Civilization Military Committee,"

together with Commander Zhang Xianzhong and Minister Zhou Shaoqing, to take charge of the civilization's military coordination."

This appointment is indeed bold.

Yet at this moment no one raised any objection.

Mao Xinyang's displayed determination and wisdom have already earned everyone's respect.

"I… will surely not betray the trust of my mentor and the Federal!"

Mao Xinyang spoke excitedly, he clearly understood that this was Qin Hao's highest level of recognition for him and the people he represents.

The meeting ended in an atmosphere of high spirits and unity.