Long Ming nodded slightly, took out a notebook and pen, and began to copy the list of items that needed to be purchased.
After a long time, he copied page after page of lists.
At a glance, you can clearly see some directory lists written on the notebook.
Mass production technology of synthetic nutrition bars.
High-energy sewage purification technology.
Second-generation mecha Iron Guard mass production line....
Interstellar mining ship Plunder production line......
Synthetic formula of generation I all-purpose gene injection.
Synthetic formula of II generation all-purpose gene injection.
A complete collection of monsters from the negative universe.
Encyclopedia of organisms and minerals in the negative universe.
...
Long Ming made more than a thousand lists, all of which were their most urgently needed technologies and needs.
It is no exaggeration to use an analogy. If all the technologies and equipment on this list can be redeemed, the civilization of the Federation will officially enter the interstellar era and join the category of interstellar powers.
Of course there are not so many good things in the world.
After Long Ming finished writing all the lists, he began to cross out the items written on them.
For example, space jump technology, advanced life support technology, third-generation mecha production line...
Augustolas' heart bleeds as he watches Long Ming cross out every technology. But there is nothing he can do. After all, funds are limited, and nothing is perfect.
However, he watched Long Ming cross out items faster and faster. On his list of more than a thousand items, he had already crossed out more than 700 items.
Augustolas and others were also a little impatient.
"Longming is almost done, don't scratch it, we should be able to afford the rest."
"Not enough to compress."
Long Ming was unusually persistent and continued to cross out.
Augustolas wanted to say something, but finally kept his mouth shut. In the end, Long Ming only had eighty items left.
He raised his pen and continued to draw, but Spade directly reached out and held Long Ming's hand, shaking his head repeatedly.
"That's it."
Long Ming sighed and did not continue to cross out. He picked up the pen and filled in a new item.
Starship Blackout.
The ship is about 120 kilometers long and 30 kilometers wide.
The maximum number of people it can accommodate is 30 million people.
Equipped with five nuclear fission CSW-02 power units.
TOU04 large-scale life support system and circulation system, CEW-12 anti-gravity device, and Exploration 4 radar scanning device.
CIDS sublight speed flight device.
High micro-energy ship shield, highly reinforced alloy armor plate.
The price of this ship alone is 1.5 billion star coins.
It takes up nearly half of the funds on hand.
"What are you doing?"
Augustolas and others looked at Long Ming with some confusion.
Long Ming took a deep breath and said: "Cunning Rabbit must be prepared with both hands. On the one hand, purchasing this mothership can be used for in-depth exploration, allowing us to find more wealth and resources. On the other hand, if one day
We really can’t hold on any longer. At least we still have a place to escape and continue civilization. Of course, I hope it doesn’t really come to that point.”
After listening to Long Ming's words, everyone fell into silence. After a long time, Spade broke the silence and said.
"You have considered it very comprehensively, so just do it."
Augustolas and others also agreed and replied.
"Just do it."
Long Ming nodded and began to exchange according to the written list. Of course, the so-called exchange was just placing an order on the mechanical column.
Specific goods still have to be picked up in a specially designated area, and a certain amount of preparation time is required.
...
Half a month later, in the Magic City, Su Mo was lying on the sofa and browsing the forum. The forum was now extremely lively, with countless posts posted every day.
They were all discussing the Star-Ringing City and the returning fleet.
According to internal information, the Federation has exchanged an entire fleet for its return voyage, and it has also brought with it a lot of technology, and it is said that it also has the technology of immortality.
Anyway, you can exaggerate as much as you want, and the actual actual information has not been released to the public at all. Most of them, including the returning fleet, took advantage of the darkness to land at the hidden interstellar military airport.
Of course, Su Mo wouldn't believe this. Although he didn't know how much leverage the Federation had, it definitely couldn't afford the technology of immortality. And Star Ring City might not have this technology.
But even if he doesn't read these posts every day, he feels very interesting.
His yearning for the City of Stars has grown even more. The only trouble he has now is how to go to the City of Stars indifferently.
It’s also a bit disgusting to not be able to buy anything with so much money.
All ships leading to the Ring City are controlled by the Federation, and the Federation has no plans to open the passage to civilians. Instead, it has taken measures to recycle gold and silver points at a high price and is vigorously buying them back from everyone.
So far, the purchase price of gold points has reached 10,000 federal coins to exchange for 1 point, and the price of silver points has also reached 1,000 federal coins.
Of course, this is because the official has not opened up private access to Star Ring City, so the price is so stable. If it had been open, it would have gone crazy.
Thinking of this, Su Mo sighed helplessly. He could only ask for help from others, so he picked up the phone and dialed Chen Shan's number.
Dudu~
Not long after, the call was connected.
"Brother, why do you call me when you have time?"
Chen Shan lowered his voice and replied.
"Isn't it convenient for you?"
Su Mo immediately noticed something was wrong and asked in a low voice.
"We are in class. I will call you later. If you are caught, you will be punished."
"well..."
Su Mo quickly hung up the phone.
At this time, in a ladder-shaped classroom in the Imperial Military Headquarters building, neat rows of non-commissioned officers were sitting, and everyone was listening attentively.
A white-haired instructor on the stage was giving lessons to all the non-commissioned officers.
"This is a regular interface console for a starship. It usually consists of five areas and more than 500 command buttons. Of course, more advanced ships are divided into two forms. Those with artificial intelligence assistance will tend to simplify the console, and those without
It would be more complicated..."
Having said that, the non-commissioned officers below were all dizzy after hearing this, but everyone gritted their teeth and listened carefully.
Xiao Wen poked Chen Shan.
"listen carefully."
"well."
Chen Shan responded quickly.
It's not that Xiao Wen is harsh on Chen Shan, but that this study is too important. After finishing the study, they will take a mock test, and the non-commissioned officers with the best scores will be assigned to the first batch of purchased ships.
Nowadays, it is typical that there are too many people and not enough food for distribution.
Even so, every non-commissioned officer who can sit here is an elite among the elites of the Federation. The vast majority of people here have won the Federal Medal of Honor, otherwise they have a good father or a good boss.
As for the purchased mothership, it is the lifeblood of the Federation. Without knowing the outside world, it will not be launched at all.
Moreover, the purchased mothership needs to be renovated to add material production lines, and all the messy things have not been installed, so it is not suitable for carrying out missions.
It is expected that it will not be actually activated until at least a year at the earliest.
The class was soon over, and the old man on the podium said in a deep voice.
"Okay, I've said everything that needs to be said. It's useless to say more. The first batch of people who eat crabs have to explore on their own. In fact, we also explore on our own. Maybe what we teach may be wrong.
Yes, so I won’t teach you any more. At that time, you will also be given the operation guide book and space navigation guide book corresponding to the ship, so the exam begins."
After hearing the old man's words, the non-commissioned officers on the scene looked stern.
They learned it in less than seven days after a lot of hard work. Everyone was playing drums in their hearts, and it made no difference to rush the ducks to the shelves.
It's a pity that now I can only bite the bullet.
Soon the test papers were handed out one by one, and each person was assigned ten test papers, which were densely packed with questions.
At the same time, the door of the trapezoidal classroom opened, and soldiers wearing special clothes walked in. They stood behind each non-commissioned officer who was about to take the exam to prevent them from cheating.
...
The white-haired lecturer said: "The exam lasts for twelve hours. You can only go to the toilet and eat during the exam. Of course, the premise is that you have to eat. Now it officially begins!"
As soon as these words came out, all the non-commissioned officers immediately started writing.
...
On the other side, Su Mo waited and waited at home, but did not receive a call back from Chen Shan.
He was also a little confused, what kind of classes would an officer have to take? And the classes would take so long?
However, Su Mo continued to wait patiently. Apart from Chen Shan's path, he really couldn't find any other way.
At night, when Su Mo was preparing to wash up and go to bed, his cell phone rang, and the caller ID was Chen Shan.
Su Mo immediately picked up the call, and Chen Shan's hearty laughter sounded on the phone.
"Brother, I'm sorry, we just finished the exam."
"Exam, what are you testing?"
Su Mo also became interested for a while.
"This is not a large number of ships brought back by the Federation. Doesn't it need to be distributed? So we compete in this form. Hey, it really makes us tired."
Chen Shan kept complaining.
Su Mo listened quietly and did not interrupt.
After Chen Shan finished complaining for a while, he asked cheerfully: "Brother, what do you want from me?"
"I have something to trouble you with."
"No matter what trouble we had before, as long as it doesn't violate the principles, I can do it and there will be no problem."
Chen Shan assured, patting his chest.
"I want to go to the Star Ring City, do you have any ideas?"
Su Mo was not polite to Chen Shan and asked simply and clearly.
After hearing Su Mo's words, Chen Shan's expression froze and he didn't know how to answer for a while.
Su Mo didn't urge him either.
After a while, Chen Shan said: "This matter is a bit troublesome. There is one thing you don't know very well. In order to buy back gold points and silver points, the Federation actually does not allow any unofficial personnel to go to the Star Ring as a hidden rule.
City. But this order was not actually issued, it was just tacitly understood. However, I personally heard that there are also some powerful plutocrats who go to the City of Stars. After all, you know, like the ones in M District
In this place, their plutocratic influence can even shake the status of Augustus. So it’s not surprising. Well, I can’t give you an answer to this matter for a while. I’ll discuss it with Xiao Wen and you can come to the imperial capital tomorrow.
, let’s talk face to face.”
"Okay, thank you."
Su Mo replied gratefully.
"Thank you for what you said. You're just talking about it. I won't tell you anymore. I'll see you tomorrow night."
The next day, Su Mo bought a ticket and boarded the high-speed train to the Imperial Capital.
Su Mo leaned against the window and looked at the scenery passing by quickly. It didn't take long for the high-speed train to leave the city.
When they reached the suburbs, Su Mo's eyes suddenly narrowed.
He saw that a lot of land in the suburbs outside the city had been dug up.
These suburban lands are heavily polluted areas. They used to be wastelands, but now there is only one possibility of being reused. Large-scale polluting heavy industries need to be built on them.
In other words, the military industry does not need to care about the nature of the land at all.
Seeing this scene, Su Mo sighed more and more. It is estimated that in a short time to come, every day will be an epoch-making leap.
Maybe it’s really possible that we can’t keep up with the times.
.......
In an inconspicuous restaurant in the center of the Imperial Capital at night, Su Mo sat quietly in the corner.
At this time, the door was pushed open, and Chen Shan and Xiao Wen walked in.
"Mr. Su Mo, long time no see."
Xiao Wen was in a very good mood and reached out to Su Mo.
"Lord Xiao Wen."
Su Mo smiled and stretched out his hand to shake it.
"No matter how polite you are, we are all our own people."
Chen Shan said boldly.
"What do you want to eat?"
Su Mo asked with a smile.
"Here's some meat and beer. The taste in my mouth has almost faded away these days."
Chen Shan complained.
"Well, your food is not always good."
Su Mo also asked in surprise.
Xiao Wen smiled bitterly and said: "There is the latest order from above, in order to test the effect of the new product synthetic nutrition bar, and to train us to adapt to the new product. We have been eating synthetic nutrition bars for three meals recently, and they are just like Chuanxi."
"How's the effect?"
Su Mo was also very curious.
"It's very effective. I'm not hungry at all after eating it. But I feel unwell all over and my mouth always feels like something is missing. Do you want to try it? I brought a few here, and they also have strawberry flavor."
As he spoke, Chen Shan took out three synthetic nutrition bars from his pocket and handed them to Su Mo.
Su Mo was also very surprised, so he accepted it.
"Then I'm welcome."
"Eat less. This nutrition bar will basically keep you from being hungry for a long time. If you eat too much, you will gain weight. In theory, two bars a day are enough. For professional soldiers with big appetites, three bars will be enough."
Chen Shan explained to Su Mo how to use it.
"Okay, let's try it later and order some food first."
Su Mo also felt strange.
"good."
Chen Shan responded in a good mood.
After a while, plates of meat were served, and Su Mo and the three of them each poured a glass of beer.
The three of them touched it and drank it all in one gulp!
"Cool!"
Chen Shan sighed happily.
After a brief exchange of greetings, Xiao Wen asked Su Mo: "Su Mo, I heard Chen Shan said you are going to the Star-Ringing City?"
"Well, is there anything you can do?"
Su Moxin immediately mentioned that if Xiao Wen couldn't get through, it would be troublesome.
Xiao Wen smiled and said to Su Mo: "If you had told me this a few days ago, I really wouldn't have been able to do anything about it, but there is still something I can do now."
"Hehe, didn't you know? Yesterday, Xiao Wen successfully defeated everyone and obtained the designated quota for plundering ships. Our entire legion also has interstellar ships."
Chen Shan said excitedly.
"That's great."
Su Mo didn't breathe a sigh of relief either.
"But it's still a bit troublesome."
Xiao Wen suddenly changed his tone.
"What trouble?"
Su Mo was also slightly startled.
"After all, you are not a federal agent. When you take off, there will be inspection personnel, and you may be stopped. I also know that you don't like to be restrained, so my suggestion is that I find a way to apply for a semi-legal
identity of."
Xiao Wen said thoughtfully.
"What identity?"
Su Mo asked curiously.
"External chief of staff, also known as consultant."
"Is this feasible?"
"It should be no problem. Then I will apply to my superiors to go to the Star Ring City. The whole thing will take ten days at the earliest."
Xiao Wen did some calculations and said to Su Mo.
"Ten days is fine."
Su Mo was already very satisfied with this result.
"Mr. Su Mo, I have one more request."
Xiao Wen said to Su Mo awkwardly.
"you say."
"Well, actually, I don't want to ask you why you went to Halo City, but you always give us too many surprises. If you can, you must not make too much noise in Halo City, otherwise you will be arrested by the Federation.
People have noticed that it is difficult for us to explain. The Federation is different now. Let me explain to you simply. I used to be a legion commander and my rank was also a general. But since the merger of the Federation, I am only a colonel.
, and this colonel position was only given as a standard because he stood out in the assessment and got the ship. Before, it was temporarily assigned to lieutenant colonel. In addition, after the establishment of the Federation, many new administrative departments were established. The situation is a bit complicated. Let me tell you at the moment.
Not sure."
Xiao Wen explained to Su Mo.
"So strict."
Su Mo was also surprised.
Chen Shan said with a wry smile: "What Xiao Wen said is absolutely correct. Let me tell you, brother, I am still just a major."
"Okay, I'll try not to make any noise."
Su Mo didn't have any confidence in what he said. He thought to himself that he would just go buy something. Isn't this a big move?
"Don't worry, Su Mo is still very reliable in handling things."
Chen Shan replied with a smile.
"Well, can I ask you something?"
Su Mo thought of something and suddenly asked.
"You ask."
Chen Shan responded readily.
"Have you seen Qian Chengxue recently?"
Su Mo hesitated before trying to ask.
"You said Qian Chengxue, I haven't seen her for a long time, and I can't contact her now."
Chen Shan was also stunned and then replied.
Su Mo didn't say anything after hearing this, but just sighed. In fact, Su Mo was a little worried about her. There had been such a big change on her side, so the situation should be pretty bad.
At this time, Xiao Wen suddenly said: "I do have some news about her."
"what news."
Su Mo's eyes lit up.
"After the awarding ceremony, Qian Chengxue's meritorious service was rejected by her elder brother. I asked someone to inquire about it. It seems that Qian Chengxue participated in the federal government's military recruitment plan after leaving the Dawn Group. But specifically, she
It’s unclear which formation and legion you were assigned to. You also know that after the establishment of the Federation, many legion formations were added and reorganized, and many of the permissions are kept confidential.”
Xiao Wen briefly told Su Mo.
After Su Mo heard this, he sighed and said, "That's good too."
"What a heck, those stubborn old guys from Dawn Group actually took away Qian Chengxue's credit. If I didn't want to cause trouble to Qian Chengxue, I would definitely sue them."
Chen Shan drank a glass of beer in one gulp and cursed angrily.
"Forget it Chen Shan, every family has a hard time reciting. As Su Mo said, this is good. Qian Chengxue is at least free now and has joined the federal military."
Xiao Wen was relatively open-minded.
"I'm just unhappy. If it weren't for those idiots, Qian Chengxue would have had a chance to achieve first-class merit. When the time comes to join the military, the starting point will be completely different."
When Chen Shan said this, he felt very aggrieved.
"Stop talking about that, let's have a drink."
Su Mo raised his wine glass.
...
In the middle of the night after the three of them shouted, Su Mo saw Chen Shan and Xiao Wen off and walked alone on the street.
Watching the recruitment advertisements playing continuously on the busy streets, I was also a little touched.
At this time, a young couple pulled a child past them, and the child pointed at the advertisement and shouted excitedly.
"Dad, when I grow up, I will also participate in the military conscription."
The young couple showed a wry smile, then touched the child's head and said.
"Let's wait until you grow up. You're still young and don't understand."
Su Mo saw this scene accidentally and was slightly startled. It seemed that the federal government's recruitment was not ideal.
But it's normal. It's not a game now. You have to face monsters when you go out. Then it will be a real baptism of blood. Anyone else would be scared.
After all, people are always afraid of death.
At this time, a piece of news was inserted on the open-air virtual billboard, and a calm male host spoke.
"Dear dear citizens, the second meeting of the Federal Council ended half an hour ago. The meeting approved the latest policy to mass-produce type I all-purpose gene injections. This type I all-purpose gene injection can comprehensively enhance various physical indicators of the human body.
It has no side effects and is safe and reliable. In theory, it can extend human lifespan for a hundred years, and the entire population is expected to usher in an era of longevity. However, due to limited production capacity, the federal government has decided that the type I all-purpose gene injection produced will only be used for front-line combatants for the time being.
Open to family members..."
After Su Mo read this news, he couldn't help but shook his head. This was to increase the leverage for conscription.
If there are no accidents, it is estimated that there will be large-scale turmoil in the original military establishment. There should be many personnel who refuse to participate in front-line work, want to retreat to the second line, or even retire.
...
In the Imperial Capital Administrative Center Office, Tang Qin handed a report to Long Ming.
"This is the result of the latest internal questionnaire survey of the Federal Legion. The situation is not optimistic. In addition to the Ace Legion, a large number of second- and third-line troops are very resistant. The number of recent discharge application forms is more than a hundred times higher than in previous years, and it is still increasing. Still.
A new policy has just been announced, which has aroused strong backlash online. Many people strongly demand that type I genetic medicine be opened to them..."
Long Ming took the report, looked at it, and said silently: "Hey, after all, it has been stable for too long. If they want to retreat, let them retreat. What we are about to face is an extremely cruel war. Rather than letting them retreat on the battlefield,
, if you want to kill your own teammates, it’s better to let them retreat now. As for welfare, I still say the same thing, if you don’t make any changes, you can’t let the soldiers who are ready to fight to the death feel cold.”
"However, if we do this, we will face a shortage of personnel after the Ace Legion is damaged."
"Let's think of another way. This one can't be rushed. People are afraid of death. Only after being tempered by blood and gradually adapting, the situation may get better. And you don't have to worry too much. We currently have limited ships and manpower.