Spark

"Chen, do you know what this means? The world is about to change!"

"This is the first experiment, we synthesized more than 2 grams of metal hydrogen materials, and the whole process took less than 3 hours!"

"This is not a laboratory production process, this is an industrial production process. I am confident that as long as we make a slight improvement to the entire process in the later stage, only our laboratory can produce more than 500 grams of metal hydrogen materials per day! "

"These materials are enough to be supplied to any laboratory in the country for experiments, and the problem of insufficient experimental specimens in the early days of new materials does not exist at all!"

"It will develop faster than any new material!"

"Chen, this is the fourth industrial revolution! It's a revolution we started with our own hands!"

Listening to Isaac on the other end of the phone chattering, even crying, Chen Nian found it both funny and emotional.

The funny thing is that he seems to have completely forgotten that he is not the leader of the entire project at all. Even when dividing the core group, he was evaluated as "controlling use". If this comment falls on the Huaxia researcher, it is Typical homicide.

But he didn't seem to care about it at all. As soon as the project came out, he called Chen Nian to announce the good news, as if he regarded himself as the master of the project.

This is also what makes Chen Nian feel emotional. Although Isaac's reputation is not good, no matter from which point of view, his enthusiasm for scientific research and technology is pure.

Maybe he doesn't have so much family and country feelings, maybe in the eyes of some people, he is indeed a swaying grass, but what he did makes it impossible for people to stand on the moral high ground and criticize him.

Because in this project, he really did his best.

Such a person may not conform to China or the values ​​of most people, but his existence is indeed a special "rationality" in this world.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian said:

"Congratulations, Isaac, you have done a lot to this project and you deserve the honor."

Chen Nian's words are not considered polite. If he hadn't plucked so much wool from him, the project of industrial mass production of metal hydrogen might not be so smooth.

"The honor goes to you, my friend!"

"I know, you are the real leader of this project!"

"You are the only true genius I have ever seen. Your achievements are comparable to Einstein and Nobel!"

"No, this is not a compliment, this is what I really think!"

"Chen, I think you should come to AH to take a look, even if it's not for the follow-up plan of the project, you should join us and celebrate with us!"

Chen Nian hummed and replied:

"I'm afraid there is no time in the near future. Moreover, the synthesis of metal hydrogen is not the end of the project."

"You know, our goal is large-scale synthesis and large-scale mass production. From this point, we are still far away."

"That's true. But there is a Chinese proverb that goes a thousand miles without taking a few steps."

"We have taken the first step, haven't we? This is the greatest success!"

"of course"

Isaac's excited announcement lasted for a full 20 minutes. He expressed his enthusiasm for this new material countless times, and even imagined a series of subsequent experimental plans.

What he didn't know, however, was that the electric motors, cables, and superconducting energy storage devices he mentioned would never appear in the latest experimental plan.

All the metal hydrogen in the first batch, except those kept as specimens, will all be put into the research of explosives.

Within a few minutes after hanging up the phone, Chen Nian quickly dialed Chen Guo's number and arranged a series of follow-up actions.

The first to intervene is Nanjing University of Technology. They will use their experience in explosives to test the method and composition ratio of metal hydrogen as explosives in the shortest time.

This does not seem complicated, because in fact, it is not difficult at all to "ignite" metallic hydrogen.

A match is enough.

But if it is said that in order to let it erupt with the greatest power, the various issues involved in it are much more complicated.

Even Chen Nian doesn't understand the properties of metal hydrogen. He only knows that metal hydrogen needs a primer to detonate, but he doesn't know what to use, what the ratio is, and how the oxidant composition affects it.

It can only rely on Nantong University to conduct experimental tests.

However, they are experts in playing cannon battles, so this trivial matter should be nothing to them.

Immediately afterwards, under the dispatch of the Xinghuo team and the Civil Affairs Office, all qualified laboratories across the country began to renovate and upgrade the equipment. There was no limit to the budget and resources. The only requirement was only one:

Laboratory preparation must be completed within two weeks.

And those who fail to pass the acceptance, including the person in charge, must bear corresponding responsibilities.

Everyone is aware of the seriousness of the problem, so the efficiency of coordinated operations is much higher than Chen Nian expected.

Just two hours later, he received a progress report back.

All the personnel have expired, the supply chain has been established, and the next step is to start the transformation.

In addition, in terms of CALT, under the auspices of Zhu Xuejun, the DF-21H project was also quickly launched. This is not a complicated project, at best it is just a replacement of the warhead charge.

However, considering the characteristics of metal hydrogen explosives, the project team also intervened in the explosion experiment of Nanjing University of Technology and redesigned the warhead safety device.

Moreover, considering the particularity of the follow-up drills, the project team also made some small moves for the DF-21.

To put it bluntly, the fuze has been modified so that it can successfully complete the near-miss air burst.

This kind of operation is not much different from the operation of burying explosives under the cannon target that some people have done before, and it is purely for the exercise itself.

But obviously, this will not weaken the power of the missile itself.

Once in the combat version, the DF-21H, will only become more deadly.

A series of arrangements were all implemented in a very short period of time, and by this time, Isaac also reacted belatedly.

A few days later, when the laboratory was ramping up to start synthesizing metal hydrogen, he made a phone call to Chen Nian.

"Chen! Are you crazy?"

"Do you know what you're doing?"

"This is metallic hydrogen! This is the key to the future, and this is the code to upgrade human civilization! This is an industrial miracle! This is the holy grail of high-pressure physics!"

"We managed to achieve this achievement, and now, what are you doing?"

"Chen! Answer me, what are you doing?!"

"You're using it for dynamite! Are you really crazy?!"

Hearing his words, Chen Nian shook his head helplessly, and then replied:

"Calm down, Isaac."

"Believe me, in many cases, the progress of human civilization starts with an explosion"

A few days later, the South Island.

Gu Kuanmin sat in his office, looking at the report in front of him with satisfaction.

More than 30% of the arms sales contract he single-handedly promoted has been implemented, and as pieces of new equipment are continuously deployed, his prestige in the party has also increased.

It has to be said that this is indeed a manifestation of his political wisdom to some extent.

What are the people of the South Island most worried about?

Of course, it is the mainland's planes and missiles.

Therefore, Gu Kuanmin came up with the procurement of Patriot and F-16, and cooperated with continuous publicity, successfully making the public think that Patriot can intercept all missiles and F-16 can shoot down any aircraft.

Even DF-17 and J-22 are no exception.

As a result, the public's panic has subsided significantly. Coupled with the fire of THAAD negotiations, almost everyone believes that no matter how the future situation develops, at least the South Island will be safe.

At least, safe from air raids.

——

But what if they actually log in?

What can we do to stop their tanks, their armored vehicles?

That's right, we have the M1A2.

This is the wisdom of Gu Kuanmin. He himself is a pure military layman, but he can stand on the layman's perspective and accurately intercept the topics of public concern.

Can the public know what BVR strikes are, what Qian Xuesen's ballistics are, and what hypersonic penetrations are?

They don't know and they don't care.

All they care about are a few key words:

Is there a plane? Are there any tanks? Are there missiles?

have?

That is your achievement!

It can be said to be luck, and it can also be said to be ability. In a word, Gu Kuanmin has indeed completed this closed loop, and after he completed this closed loop, the result is:

huge increase in support.

According to the latest poll data, his support rate on the island has climbed to an unprecedented 40%, which is even the highest record in the South Island for decades.

Everyone trusts him, and everyone hopes that he can bring a brighter future to Nandao, but what about Gu Kuanmin himself?

Of course he will not refuse.

Although he is already an old man who is about to enter the coffin, but in the last stage of his life, he has indeed accomplished some things.

At this moment, opposite Gu Kuanmin, a white man was examining his expression with a smile that was not a smile. He waited until the other party put down the report in his hand and raised his head again, before the man asked:

"How about it, Mr. Gu, are you satisfied with the result?"

"This is an ultra-high statistic that others can't match. If there is no unexpected situation in the follow-up, we can basically say that you have locked the position of the next leader in advance."

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Gu Kuanmin's old face for an instant.

He took a sip of tea, and then said sincerely to the man:

"This is the result of our close cooperation, and I cannot thank you enough for your help."

"Of course, I also hope that in the future, we can have deeper and broader cooperation."

"What you need, we will do our best to provide, and what we want"

"Same thing."

The man took Gu Kuanmin's words, and the latter nodded in relief.

At this moment, he even had an illusion, thinking that the man opposite him, the country in the Pacific Ocean, had really become brothers with himself and this small island.

But at this moment, this illusion disappeared naturally.

He is not an idiot, he is very clear about his position, and he also knows what he should do after relying on the strength of the opponent to reach the peak.

So he opened his mouth and said:

"According to the memorandum of previous discussions with your side, we are about to usher in the last roadshow before the general election."

"Before this roadshow, I hope that you can provide me with more assistance in public opinion, so as to ensure a steady increase in the approval rate and avoid any accidents."

"certainly."

The man nodded without hesitation.

"We will continue to build momentum and stir up the THAAD negotiations."

"At the same time, we will speed up the execution of the contract to ensure that the second batch of equipment arrives within a week—this will become your bargaining chip for the next roadshow."

"In addition to this, there is a more important point."

Having said that, the man paused for a moment, as if he was considering whether to play all the cards in his hand at once.

However, after examining his "opponent" in the transaction, he quickly understood:

In front of such an opponent, it doesn't really matter whether you have a card in your hand or not.

Anyway, no matter what, they will be dead set on being a dog.

So he opened his mouth and said:

"More importantly, we will send the USS Roosevelt aircraft carrier formation through the Bashi Channel. At that time, we will express our intention to conduct military exchanges."

"But how you publicize and use this news is your own business."

"very good!"

Gu Kuanmin couldn't help clapping his hands and applauding. Seeing his reaction, the man smiled slightly and asked:

"Mr. Gu, your problem is solved, now, shouldn't it be solved for us?"

"Of course, of course."

Gu Kuanmin quickly sat up straight, and then replied:

"We have reviewed the several conditions you put forward in the early stage - there are difficulties in implementation, but it is not a big problem."

"We will open up special channels for you to ensure that in case of emergency, your ships and military aircraft can be replenished at our ports and airports at any time."

"In addition, I have also talked with the military about the military mobilization plan you proposed. They do not resist, but it does take time to make a final decision."

"That would be nice."

The man gave Gu Kuanmin an approving look.

At this moment, his appreciation for the old man was indeed sincere.

It is really not that easy to be able to settle multiple departments in such a short period of time and forcefully persuade them to accept their own "puppetization" conditions.

Although it is obviously for the safety of the South Island, how can a normal country allow other countries to infiltrate your army on the grounds of "protecting your safety"? ——

Nan Dao did it, Gu Kuanmin did it.

Of course, this is not an honor, and it can even be said to be a humiliation.

But the person who promoted this incident seemed unaware.

Did he not know, or pretended not to know?

Men don't care.

He and Gu Kuanmin looked at each other, and both had "understanding" smiles on their faces.

Soon, the news that Gu Kuanmin had secured the election victory in advance was released.

In every corner of the world, the facts are recognized:

An extreme leader is about to come to power, and what he brings will inevitably lead to a growing trend of division