Qin could not guess what the Director-General was thinking.
Was he truly considering the future of the Blue Star Federation, or was it merely diplomatic pleasantries?
But that did not stop Qin from lying.
"Things will remain as they were.
Faith will always be more important than secular power."
This had always been the idea the Great Xia Empire promoted to other civilizations, to downplay its own aggression.
The Director-General did not know whether he believed it, but at least it was enough to convince himself.
"I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the power of faith first."
"No problem. The Lord only grants power to believers, but He also allows us to guide lost lambs in experiencing sacred power." Qin readily agreed, then said naturally, "Sometimes, personal experience is also a very good method."
That line of persuasion was perfectly suited to the situation.
The Director-General received a satisfactory answer. Since he could not stop the Great Xia Empire, he might as well take the opportunity to cooperate with them.
He was the Director-General of the Blue Star Federation, but the Blue Star Federation was not his private property.
Leaving aside the members of the cabinet, the various capital conglomerates also controlled vast amounts of basic means of production.
So when it was time to sell, he would not hesitate.
By the time the Minister of Defense arrived, the Director-General had already made up his mind.
"Convene a cabinet meeting. We must resolve this diplomatic... misunderstanding."
The Minister of Defense gave the Director-General a deep look. Since it had already been defined as a misunderstanding, it was obvious what the cabinet meeting would discuss.
However, he did not object. As the Minister of Defense, he was under the most direct pressure. Against an opponent like the Great Xia