Chapter 503: Inflated ambition, a 'chariot' that can't stop!
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory.
From the most basic physiological, safety, social, to advanced respect and self-realization.
People pursue these five things tirelessly throughout their lives and devote their lives to them.
Sumo originally thought that all the people in the depression had passed the most basic physiological threshold and were climbing to a higher level.
But when construction begins.
He found that he was wrong.
Physiological needs will never be satisfied, and this hurdle will never be overcome.
As long as we live, everyone's enthusiasm for this demand will be terrifyingly high!
Starting from one o'clock in the afternoon when the tree people were sent away, when the villagers who had gone out to clean up the salt flats came back one after another, the five thousand square meters of land in front of Tieshi Mountain began to change rapidly.
In civilized times, it was very easy to build a stable house yourself.
Basically, you need to use a highly effective herbicide and clean it first to ensure that no plants will grow under the house and damage the foundation during the process.
Then, use a spirit level to copy the leveling line to ensure that the height of the land is consistent, and there will be no problem of high damage intensity on the left and low damage on the right.
After the land is leveled, concrete and masonry are put in, and the foundation underneath is piled up.
Then slowly build the entire house from bottom to top.
This method saves time and effort. Even if you build a courtyard yourself, the cycle will not be too long.
It's a pity that in the apocalyptic wasteland, there is no limestone to be found, and even cement cannot be kneaded out, so everything can only be simplified.
But even so, with the help of the wisdom of their ancestors and the collective efforts of the villagers, they came up with many good solutions.
The first pass, which involved leveling the land and removing visible gravel and grass roots, took more than a thousand people just over an hour to complete.
For the second time, King Kong entered the field and used a rotary tiller to efficiently turn over all the land, exposing some of the gravel and plant roots underneath the land again.
This time, many fine grass roots and stones were brought out, and even if the rest were still lurking in the corner, they would not be able to make a difference.
And this third time is the joyful "pressure"!
It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a construction machinery roller.
Find a few large rocks, break them open with a sophisticated stone pickaxe, and then slowly shape them into a flat cylinder.
Rely on the force of the earth tiger to pull the cylinder.
Although this method cannot reach the level brought by a real road roller, it can be used when there has just been a heavy rain and the soil is soft.
But it has a miraculous effect, which can achieve about 60% effect!
After just a few rounds, the land began to level off, visible to the naked eye.
Standing on the high slope of the shelter, Soma felt this change even more strongly.
In the distance, there is a crooked and undulating water-logged ground.
Nearby, there is a smooth road exuding a fragrant earthy scent.
Everywhere he looked, there were villagers walking bent over with smiles on their faces, stepping on the land with their own body weight!
From two o'clock to four o'clock, no one stopped for two hours.
But the amazing thing is that during the whole process, no one complained about being tired or suffering.
Everyone is very enthusiastic about the place where they settle down!
"Ha, virtual reality equipment is really a double-edged sword. If it is not used properly, the backlash it may cause will be difficult to recover for months or even years."
"But if used well, it can have miraculous effects like now!"
Lu Kuan, who was also standing on the high slope and controlling the robot, let out a long sigh.
The positive and negative use of virtual reality has exceeded the expectations of previous developers for the use of this device.
Externally, reality devices can deceive and then mistakenly lead the other party to a dead end.
Internally, real-life equipment can simulate training and even simulate future scenarios to make people full of "desire."
In the virtual reality environment, people only lived in the simulated village chief for two hours, and there was such a huge change in enthusiasm.
Work efficiency is directly maximized.
I dare not think about what kind of surprising changes will happen in the future when technology is innovated and new milestones are reached.
"No, Lu Kuan, the village is just a small part of the excitement. What will really bring about such a change?"
"That sense of accomplishment!"
Lu Kuan was stunned: "A sense of accomplishment?"
"Yes, look at how he has changed!"
Pointing to a villager who had previously played the role of one of the five star kings, Sumo felt a little emotional.
If you plant flowers intentionally, they will not bloom, but if you plant willows unintentionally, they will create shade.
In the morning, Sumo was still worrying about how to quickly meet everyone's needs and improve work efficiency.
But in the afternoon, after letting these people "pretend" for a while, they succeeded by accident.
"His eyes seem to have changed a bit. If he was just trying to survive before, then now."
"He wants to become stronger?"
Somo nodded slightly: "It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. After you "become" a strong man once, and then return to your original ordinary life, you will have a huge sense of separation."
"In the Earth China of our universe, there used to be a program called Metamorphosis, which basically involved children in mountain villages exchanging lives with children in cities."
"As expected, children in mountain villages will work hard and set goals after returning from the city. Children in the city can also change their minds and change themselves after returning."
Lu Kuan was startled: "Then isn't this great? You have achieved your goal!"
"No!"
Gathering his gaze and scanning the villagers who were struggling to press the ground from top to bottom, Somo shook his head with regret.
"This is indeed the case at first, but after a period of time, children in the city will still return to their original appearance, and children in the countryside will also recognize the reality and quickly become decadent."
"This breath has come up. Don't let it out. Once it comes down, you want to bring it up again, unless there is ten times or a hundred times the stimulation!"
"In the past, the depression could really be stopped at any time. At that time, no one had any ambitions in their hearts. They just wanted to live safely in this place."
"But now, the depression has truly become a chariot that can only move forward. Once it stops, you and I in this car may be able to save ourselves, but others"
Many ordinary people spend their entire lives thinking that they have no ambition.
This is just limited by their platform and knowledge.
Even the ordinary rural children who participated in the Metamorphosis can burst out with the ambition to change themselves and become superior to others after returning home.
Not to mention, these "elites" are considered to be at the upper-middle level in human society.
The wasteland is not the old world that is controlled by capital and makes it difficult for ordinary people to climb up in their lifetime.
Here, the rules have changed drastically.
As long as you have enough "ambition", your life can change.
"So is this a good thing or a bad thing?"
"You confused me!"
Unlike Su Deben, who is a good person, Lu Kuan, as a scientific researcher, has dabbled in some psychology, but when it comes to application, he is still a bit of an armchair person.
He was a little stunned when he saw Somo shaking his head and sighing for a while, then secretly clenching his fists in excitement.
"It's a good thing, at least for now, as long as I, the person controlling the steering wheel, can still hold it firmly."
"Our development speed will be five or ten times faster than before!"
With a touch of confidence in his eyes, Sumo also showed a hint of smile when he saw Chen Shen walking up from the side with a smile on his face.
The history of several generations of China since ancient times has fully proved this.
To guard the world, what you need is for your subordinates to stay safe, restrain their desires, and focus on the future.
But to conquer the world, what you need is for everyone to be ambitious and brave, without any hesitation. Even if you know that there is an abyss ahead, you must move forward decisively.
Sumo didn't say anything about the upcoming zombie crisis.
But he believes that in three months' time, with the joint efforts of everyone, a steel fortress will rise in the depression!
At that time, the battle in this new continent will officially begin!
"Director, we have a great harvest today. Fanye and the others have really given us too much, which is enough for us to have enough food for half a month."
"Oh? There are so many?"
On the way back, Sumo had already given a preliminary explanation on Iiha's level in the car.
Ordinary crimson rice leaves cannot provide the trace elements needed by living things, and can only supply light human activities for two days.
Based on the current level of activity in the depression, it would take at least 30,000 tickets to supply everyone for half a month.
There's a long way to go!
"Director, didn't you say that if you eat too much rice leaves, they will be like potatoes and make you weak? How dare we eat this!"
"So I gave it a try. I didn't expect that the big food eaters in our territory could eat it without any impact and the food was delicious!"
He pointed at the group of coolie lizards and sheep that were leisurely basking in the sun below.
After pointing at the yak that was helping the villagers pull the cart, Chen Shen's face became more and more joyful.
"The lowest grade crimson rice leaves, a total of 4,200 pieces."
"Light red rice leaves, 420 pieces."
"Dark yellow rice leaves, 80 pieces."
"And the highest grade light yellow rice leaves, 10 pieces!"
"We keep the light yellow and dark yellow as backup, and the low-value light red and dark red are all eaten by the lizards. According to Polly, lizards don't care about any trace elements. They can survive even if they eat stones.
Years, eating this energy substance that is easy to digest is more nutritious than eating meat!"
Coolie lizards work hard and work hard without complaint.
Similarly, they also eat a lot. In order to reproduce well in the future, each lizard is provided with food for eight people.
Based on the base number of thirty-six lizards, they have to eat the food of 288 people every day.
As time goes by, the expenses for a month will make anyone feel distressed!
But now, three crimson rice leaves can supply a lizard's daily intake.
4200 pieces are enough to last for 120 days.
With the addition of light red rice leaves, this number of days can eventually be maintained for a full five months.
And after five months, the second or even third batch of rice leaves produced in the lowland will be able to continue to make up for this gap. It can be said to be perfect!
"Very good. Since there is no harm to the lizards eating this kind of thing and there are great benefits, then let them eat as much as possible every day."
"As long as our next batch of rice leaves can be harvested, maybe the breeding plan can begin!"
Calculate this account.
Sumo also reacted immediately, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.
For this kind of best "carrier" that can hybridize different species and different attributes, if it is not for the food gap in the territory and the scale limit.
As early as the day of acquisition, Sumo will start thinking of ways to improve and optimize breeding.
But now, it's not too late, there is plenty of time for everything.
"This tree man is really a treasure. Just one visit can make us a lot of money."
"If you don't do it, let's just wait until we visit and I'll take people there. Then I'll do another ticket and make a good profit!"
As Marx said in "Das Kapital", with appropriate profits, people will become bolder.
With 50% profit, people would dare to take risks; with 100% profit, people would dare to trample all human laws.
And with a 300% profit, you dare to commit any crime, and even risk being hanged!
Today, the benefits brought by tree people, let alone 300%, are unstoppable even if they are 3000%!
With dozens of times the benefits, even a calm Chen Shen's eyes turned a little red after saying these words.
"This is too risky. If we are discovered, our virtual reality device will fool us next time."
"No, we still have to do it."
When they heard Su Mo interrupting Lu Kuan's "cautious" speech, both of them raised their heads and looked into Su Mo's eyes.
Unfortunately, in Sumo's eyes, they saw neither excitement nor enthusiasm in the face of high profits.
Some are just extremely calm.
Just like when I waved my hands and shouted to fire cannons in front of the kobold castle.
After confirming a few more times, Chen Shen seemed to have a guess in his mind, but he still shook his head in disbelief.
"Director, you won't be"
"Yes, when we go to their territory, I will follow you. If we want to maximize our profits and ensure safety, we can't rely on you alone."
Wow!
The plain words, like thunder, instantly exploded in the hearts of the two of them.
Although Soma behaved from head to toe, there was no trace of a gambler.
But just like the ancient emperor who wanted to become an assassin and personally enter the enemy camp, such an outrageous move instantly caused the two people to explode.
"Director, no, let's not talk about how risky it is if you go there. Even if you leave the underground shelter, how can we develop?"
"Suma, the more critical the moment is, the less impulsive you must be. Think about it, our virtual reality equipment has been so successful just now, and these tree people who have returned will definitely become an important tool for us to open a breakthrough.
At this time, even if you don’t go, we still have a high probability of success.”
"On the other hand, if they notice and discover that you are in danger, we will definitely not be able to bear the cost!"
Compared with Chen Shen, Lu Kuan's words are more realistic.
I have seen generations of human beings die in the wilderness, losing their bodies and only becoming brains lying in boxes.
He knows better than anyone what risk control is.
In other words, in Lu Kuan's heart, even if there are no people in the depression, as long as Somo is there, "hope" can still gather here.
But if Somo does not perform well in one wave and gets into trouble or simply dies, then this huge depression will separate and collapse in a few days.
"No need to persuade me, I'm ready"
"What's more, this game restricts me from going there. If I want to go, I can only use it."
He pointed at the data cable derived from the robot's hip and connected to the brain box, and made a gesture of spreading out.
Chen Shen was still a little confused, but Lu Kuan reacted suddenly.
Subconsciously, he wanted to say directly that the difficulty of transforming consciousness uploading technology was no less difficult than transforming virtual reality.
But suddenly, after thinking that in just ten minutes, Sumo had completed the gene extraction and adaptation.