Chapter 349 Walking the way of others, leaving others nowhere to go

  Ye Wei didn't know.

   Just when he was feeling "big bosses are awesome", those "big bosses" who were praised by him were not much calmer than him at this moment.

   "There are mountains beyond mountains, and there are people beyond people..."

   "Indeed, I have to obey."

   "Hey... It feels like these ten years of experiments have been done in vain."

  Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering.

   Academician Liu Yiping's office.

  The researchers sitting at the desks, one or two were holding their mobile phones and swiping there, stroking their thumbs up with emotion.

  What happened in the past few days was like a dream to them.

  Until a week ago, they were still so busy that they wanted to split into two.

  However, now, everyone is suddenly free, and even has time to brush their scarves.

   It’s not just them.

  This is also the status quo of the vast majority of "project teams engaged in research in similar directions with them".

  The No. 404 artificial SEI film that turned out to have an impact on the entire industry can be described by the word "one step."

  Thousand charge and discharge cycles, almost no capacity decay!

  No branch-like dead lithium can be seen on the negative electrode at all!

  Because the effect was so shocking, they once suspected that the experimental equipment was malfunctioning.

  It wasn't until the results of more and more repeated experiments came out that they gradually became convinced that the problem was not with their eyes and experimental equipment, but with this overly real world...

   Maybe that kind of genius really exists in this world.

   Even if you are separated from the entire research system, even if you don’t communicate with any peers, you can still come up with shocking research results without saying a word.

   "...the current news is really not nutritious at all. I frankly brushed the scarf for almost two hours, but I didn't find any useful clues."

  The doctoral student wearing glasses couldn't help but complain.

  His name is Lin Shengyu, a student of Academician Liu Yiping, and he has been exploring the future of lithium batteries with Mr. Liu since his master's degree.

   "Are you still searching for that 'cooperative unit'?" The brother beside him laughed and joked.

   "Yes," Lin Shengyu nodded and asked back. "Aren't you curious?"

   "Curiosity, can you not be curious? But what's the use of being curious? We don't know what the cooperative unit is, and you expect others to know?" The senior brother said with a smile.

   Ashamed to say.

  The entire network is discussing that mysterious cooperative unit, but they themselves in the whirlpool don't know who the cooperative unit is.

  Another brother also interjected.

   "Give it up, what do you think those reporters will know about things that Old Liu is unwilling to say?"

  Lin Shengyu didn't speak, his eyes were still fixed on the phone screen, his expression was obviously unbelieving.

  The brothers next to him have already started chatting about other topics.

   "The lithium dendrite problem is solved, what shall we study next?"

   "Cathode material? Electrolyte? Separator?"

   "I don't know, I have to wait for Lao Liu to come back to know what direction to choose."

   "What about Old Liu? Why haven't I seen him these days."

   "Such a big event has happened in the industry, so I probably went to a meeting."

  Just because the lithium dendrite problem is solved, doesn't mean they're free to do it.

   Rather, there are still a lot of things waiting for them to do.

   With the breakthrough of the bottleneck, it has become possible for lithium anode batteries to move from the laboratory to people's lives, and a brand new technical route is in front of everyone.

  What is the positive electrode?

  What is the electrolyte used?

   What to study, and how to study... A series of issues, such as, need further discussion.

  This technology has changed not only the industry, but also researchers.

  Only those who are at the forefront are qualified to decide how to go in the future.

   They were the chasers.

  Now, the initiative to choose the future path is already in their hands.

  They will determine the future of the new energy industry, and the whole world is waiting for their answers.

   But having said that, there is a question that still lingers in everyone's mind.

   That artificial SEI membrane...

   Where the **** did it come from?

  …

   "Old Liu is probably busy these days."

   "Hahaha, isn't that for sure! Such a big incident happened in the lithium battery industry. If he doesn't take charge of the overall situation, he can't bother our friends from far away."

   "Old Academician Liu still has too strong principles, and he doesn't even want to hang up his name."

   "It's not unreasonable for him to do this. After all, any secret has a time limit. It is impossible to keep this matter hidden. Sooner or later, it will be made public."

  Somewhere in the same world, this matter is also being discussed.

  Everyone sitting in the office meeting had dark circles under their eyelids, but excitement and joy could be seen on every face.

  In fact, on the issue of "extraterrestrial civilization", although the superiors have given instructions for careful observation, some details have always been controversial.

  For example, "Enlightenmentists" believe that extraterrestrial civilizations are enlightening human civilization through "games", a cultural form that they can understand, and ultimately lead humans to the stars.

  The "Interventionists" believe that extraterrestrial civilizations are trying to intervene in the internal affairs of human beings, and interfere with the historical process of human civilization with their own will, so as to achieve ulterior purposes.

  The two views are actually almost the same.

  The only difference is that one is above neutral and the other is below neutral.

  Of course, in addition to the mainstream views, there are also some non-mainstream views, such as "jungle school", "captive school" and so on.

   It's just that the discussion has not evolved into a discussion within the whole society, so the current controversy is still dominated by "enlightenment" and "interference".

  The members of the task force are naturally mostly "Enlightenmentists", not only because some of them have participated in that game, but also because they have been following up the progress of the game version update.

  This breakthrough in lithium battery technology is not only related to the national energy strategy and the safety of energy use, but also allows the "Enlightenment" to gain greater say in matters of extraterrestrial civilization.

   "Actually, I've been thinking about a question." The man in police uniform suddenly said.

   "What's the problem?" The man with the square face asked with a smile.

  The man in police uniform spoke slowly. "I'm in criminal investigation, so I might be more concerned about the suspect's motive... I really don't understand why they are helping us?"

   "Perhaps it is to make the 'Enlightenment' opinions form the mainstream within us?" The man wearing glasses said jokingly.

   The man with the square face thought for a moment and replied.

   "Doesn't rule out that possibility, but I don't feel like it's the main purpose."

   "What do you think is the main purpose?" The old man cast a curious look at him.

  As the only person in the office who has qualified for the "Wasteland OL" beta test, he is probably the one who has the most say on "Wasteland OL" among all the people here.

   "We discussed this issue a long time ago. Extraterrestrial civilizations may want to bring us some kind of enlightenment through cultural forms that we can understand."

  The expression of the man in the green shirt gradually became serious.

   "You mean... three wars?"

  Hearing the word Three World Wars, the atmosphere in the office was a little dignified.

  In fact, before the "Enlightenment" gained power, there were quite a few supporters of the "Prophecy". The point of view of this group of people is that extraterrestrial civilizations are revealing to them the future of mankind in three hundred years.

   However, predicting the future is too mystical and lacks scientific basis, so it has never gained the upper hand.

  The man with the square face shook his head.

"That shouldn't be the case. I think that rather than predicting a war, what they want to express is that we will use fire sticks to fight the Fourth World War... Isn't this what our players do in the game? ?”

   Made a joke to ease the atmosphere, he paused and continued.

"There are more than 7 billion people on the earth, and more than 200 countries and regions. Even if the different voices within each country are ignored, our civilization can still make more than 200 voices. If I were a diplomat of an extraterrestrial civilization, I would Eighty percent will go crazy."

  "Before marching towards the Milky Way, we should form a united and unified community of destiny. We may have different opinions within us, but when facing foreign civilizations, we must ensure that our voices are the same."

   "In my understanding of enlightenment, technical support is just one of the means of 'enlightenment', not the ultimate goal. Maybe 'they' hope to help us realize the union at the civilization level through this method."

  Everyone in the office involuntarily looked at each other.

  The old man frowned slightly.

   "This interpretation is very interesting... If it is really like what you said, then the significance of this matter is not trivial."

   "It's just a hypothesis. Our official communication with 'them' has not yet begun. All speculations are just our unilateral interpretations. All the assumptions we make now are just precautions."

   Paused for a moment, the man with a square face continued to speak with a serious expression.

   "I have already communicated with my superiors about this issue. We will establish a separate scientific development foundation in the near future to be responsible for technology introduction related matters."

   "Including establishing a 'silver coin' reserve and normalized acquisition mechanism, formulating relevant rules for technology introduction, guiding social forces to take advantage of their initiative, and actively participating in this cause that benefits the country and the people."

   "No matter what choice we make in the end, there is only one thing we have to do, and that is to maintain our advantage!"

   It is possible to act in a hurry once or twice, but it is impossible to act in a hurry every time. The continuous transfer of benefits will only create a large and lazy Leviathan, sowing troubles for the future. What's more, although keeping secrets is one of the means to maintain technological advantages, real advantages have never been maintained by keeping secrets.

   These words are not pleasant, but they are all historical experience.

As rule makers, they need to ensure that the rules are as perfect as possible, reduce the space for power rent-seeking, ensure the personal safety of those players who introduce technology for the collective, and strictly prevent a small group of people with ulterior motives from damaging the interests and image of the collective, using their own The power, status, and fallacies of others are plundered and plundered by others, to satisfy one's own desires, and even to send benefits abroad.

  “…Fortunately, I noticed that a special company has recently appeared in Shanghai, and its business scope happens to be the same as our focus.”

   “Obviously a good start.”

   "What kind of company are you talking about...?" Speaking of this, the old man looked a bit regretful, "I've heard about it too, but it's a pity that they only do intermediary business."

  If some players with outstanding strength can take the initiative to shoot back their skills, it is naturally the best.

  In this way, they don't need to make such troubles. They send a few "certificates" to the company and let the local people taste it, and the matter is solved directly.

  Lack of people?

   Lack of land?

  Lack of money?

  Is this a big deal for a company that really masters "core technology"?

  With 10 billion in loans and 20 billion in orders, even if a dog sits on a leash and sits in the chairman's position, as long as it sits on its buttocks, it can still fly into the sky.

  Huge talent reserves and complete industrial facilities, what is scarce in this society has never been a few pieces of paper or a string of numbers, but the soil that "can really be irrigated".

   "It's no pity. There are specializations in the arts, and people's energy is limited. They chose what they are better at. Anyway, I support them!" The man with a square face said with a smile.

  After hearing these words, everyone in the office nodded in agreement.

   As expected of a man who has been recognized by extraterrestrial civilizations and qualified for the beta test!

   What you say is really level!

  At this time, a colleague wearing glasses suddenly asked curiously.

   "Speaking of which, how is your game? How many levels have you practiced?"

  Many people were very curious about this question, and they all looked at the man with the square face.

   Being watched by his colleagues, the man with the square face suddenly became a little subtle, and coughed dryly.

   "Didn't I say that there is a specialization in the art industry..."

   "Human energy is limited."

  …

  Wasteland world.

  At the south gate of Linghu Wetland Park, ten heavily armed players have assembled.

   Except for Lao Bai and Fang Chang who lead the team, the other eight players are all elites of the Burning Corps, and they all have the level of T3 or even T2.

  They are not only well-equipped, but also have experienced the baptism of war several times, and have rich experience in wasteland warfare and urban warfare.

  Before the assembly, they had already heard about the content of this mission from Lao Bai, and all of them had eager expressions on their faces.

   Looking around at the well-equipped and high-spirited players, Chu Guang nodded approvingly.

good.

  This cutscene is rare for everyone to dress like a person.

   "Xiao Qi, take a picture for them."

   A vigorous voice came from beside my ear.

"okay!"

   Taking advantage of the time when Xiaoqi took pictures of the players, Chu Guang organized his words in his mind for a moment, and spoke slowly.

   "Salute to you, warriors of the alliance, the war can be ended so quickly, thanks to your charge."

   "Now that the chaos from the north has calmed down, the alliance needs time to recuperate. For the sake of long-term prosperity and stability, and for the people who survive, I need you to represent the alliance and bring friendship and peace to our neighbors."

   "I hope you will always remember that you represent the entire alliance during this trip."

   "Our neighbors will judge their relationship with us based on what you say and do."

  Player's personal behavior is difficult to control.

  However, when players form a group, they will naturally take care of the game experience of others in the group, and consciously restrain themselves and others.

  The cutscenes that belonged to the players ended, Chu Guang then looked at the old Luca beside him, and gave a final warning.

   "Be careful on the road."

"Don't worry, my lord, I will keep your instructions in mind. But you... please pay more attention to your body and don't tire yourself too much. No matter how important your work is, it is not as important as your health." When he said this, Old Luca had a sincere expression on his face.

   It's not flattery or politeness, these words are completely from his heart.

  Others may not know exactly what the manager has done for the alliance, but Luca, who is the executor of the order, is very clear about how much Chu Guang has paid for the alliance.

  From the beginning of the Northern Expedition to the present, except for a short rest on the day of the triumphal ceremony, he has hardly had a day off.

  If possible, Luca sincerely hopes that the manager can think a little more about himself.

  Looking at the old man who was still worried about him before leaving, Chu Guang smiled and nodded.

   "I'm in good health, don't worry about me...Let's go, go early and return early."

"yes."

  Placing his right fist on his left chest, Luca saluted respectfully, and then took several entourages and followed the players towards the south.

   Watching the team leave, Charlie, standing next to Chu Guang, suddenly spoke.

   "I'm afraid this trip will not be peaceful."

  Although he disagreed with this behavior of setting a flag, Chu Guang continued his words.

"What do you think."

  Old Charlie continued speaking cautiously.

  “…the factory owners in Boulder City are unwilling to have a direct conflict with us, but it is clear that they do not want the authorities to get too close to us.”

  Businessmen who come to the new alliance to invest and set up factories are mostly merchants in Boulder City or small and medium-sized factory owners who are struggling.

  The goods they produced on the side of the new alliance largely took away the vested interests of those big factories and big chambers of commerce in Boulder City.

   Of course, Chu Guang knew these things well. He knew very well that he was actually playing tricks in trade.

  For example, through administrative intervention, control the exchange ratio of silver coins and chips at 2:1, and actively increase export profits.

Another example is the dumping of low-value-added light industrial products, as well as the "awakened mercenaries" who are keen on doing tasks, plundering the bargaining chips of Boulder City, and using the foreign exchange earned to purchase second-hand equipment eliminated by local factories, and hiring unemployed engineers and workers. industry to upgrade.

  The most typical example is the KV-1 exoskeleton.

  Although this thing is a product produced by the Boulder City Military Factory, almost half of the KV-1 exoskeletons in the southern part of the River Valley Province are produced by the Lister Factory of the New Alliance.

   Another example is the LD-47 assault rifle of the New Alliance, which not only squeezed the market share of the "Drone" assault rifle in the southern part of the River Valley Province, but even exported it to the shelves of the Boulder City weapons store in reverse.

   Now in the entire Boulder City, except for those merchants and mercenaries who seized the historical opportunity and made a lot of money from the rise of the new alliance, almost no factory owner has a good opinion of them.

  Chu Guang even dared to assert.

  As long as that Mr. House fanned the flames on the radio, after a while, even the ordinary citizens of Boulder City might start to complain that the residents of the New Alliance have taken away their job opportunities.

   "...You mean, they will attack halfway?" After listening to old Charlie's words, Chu Guang said thoughtfully.

"This possibility cannot be ruled out, although this method is very low-level," said old Charlie earnestly. "The most indispensable thing in Boulder City is mercenaries, and most of the factory owners and chamber of commerce bosses have private armed forces. If you want to obstruct the contract Kidnapping or hijacking is undoubtedly the most direct method.”

  Chu Guang nodded seriously.

   "I will make my soldiers pay more attention."

  Although this trip is full of risks, someone still has to do it.

   After sending Luca away, Chu Guang returned to the refuge alone, went to the browsing room on the B4 floor, and continued to improve the reform plan of the new alliance and the Beta 0.3 version of the kingdom of heaven.

   At this moment, Xiao Qi, who was sitting on the table, suddenly spoke.

   "Master, there is a new development in the matter you are concerned about."

   Chu Guang asked subconsciously with his hands on the keyboard.

   "Which thing?"

   "It's the 10 G files you asked me to translate for you!"

  Hearing this sentence, Chu Guang finally showed a stunned expression on his face.

  He has been busy with internal affairs for the past few days, but he hasn't paid much attention to the news from the real world.

   "They already got that lithium battery out?"

  Is it so fast?

  Xiao Qi nodded and said happily.

   "Hmm! And it's on the news! Do you want to open the silver coin trading platform?"

  Looking at the webpage on the computer screen, Chu Guang thought for a moment, and then said.

   "Open it."

  Originally, he planned to open it next month to coincide with the Beta0.3 version, but in reality, the speed of progress was beyond his expectations.

  Thinking of this, Chu Guang had a regretful expression.

  Unfortunately, the "closed beta qualification" is almost not enough.

   Otherwise, taking advantage of this wave of opportunities, I can harvest a large number of hard-working little leeks...

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   (The update time should be adjusted tomorrow.)

  (end of this chapter)