They are now a small nation, a small nation daring to resist the Empire. In this situation, the route of dominance is more advantageous than the peace route, and force and fear are more effective than the so-called friendly attitude.
Just as the councillor said earlier.
In this dark interstellar backdrop, peace is merely the outcry of the weak.
Of course, some expressed concern: "These civilizations should all be within the Mude System. We are still outside the Mude System. If we come into contact with them, would it trigger interference from more advanced civilizations within the Mude System?"
Shen Shi answered this question:
"A more advanced civilization in the Mude System is none other than the Daike Civilization, isn't it?"
"..." The person asking the question was instantly rendered speechless.
