Time: July 13, 2150: morning

You Gege, who was participating in the completion ceremony of the Explorer 5 project at Xinghan International Aeronautics and Space Administration in the Western Pacific, received an encrypted message from Zhang Fengyu.

The content is very brief, roughly describing all the experiences from Zhang Fengyu’s arrival on Tianye 19 to the present.

Yougege caught a few key points after just one glance.

Three people died, the Kuafu No. 3 project was delayed, and the other party was deliberately demonstrating.

All these signs indicate that Zhang Fengyu cannot hold on any longer.

After reading the message, Yougege destroyed it directly.

Turning around and leaving the ceremony, You Gege found Shang Junxiao who was having a heated argument with two old men in the command center of the General Administration. The two looked slovenly, but they were the only two people who had made great achievements in the Xinghan International Aerospace Center.

The leading figures in aerospace science are Fang Panzheng, an 87-year-old leader in the field of baryonic distortion from China, and Wilson, a 79-year-old aerospace vehicle structural engineer from South Africa.

·Fazan.

These two people have been protected as treasures by the Xinghan International Aeronautics and Space Administration since the "Sun Disappearance" disaster struck. It is really helpless to show up at the command center of the General Administration now.

Originally, according to the plan formulated by the Xinghan International Aeronautics and Space Administration R&D Conference, the center would deploy and execute seven "solar" exploration plans within ten years after the "disappearance of the sun".

But as of now, Explorer 5 has just been assembled on the ground. As for when it will be launched and who will carry out the Explorer project, it is still unknown. Fang Panzheng and Wilson have discussed and negotiated with Shang Junxiao on this issue many times before.

, but since the "sun disappeared", bad things have continued to happen all over the world.

First, the Pacific Rim nuclear power system was attacked, and not long after, there was another incident in Xiongan. Now Africa and the Americas are finished, but Europe, where there is no war, is indeed the most severely damaged area.

The First Central Axis, which was already affected by the "Disappearance of the Sun" and was unable to operate the global information database linkage deployment system, also encountered a major crisis. Therefore, the energy, manpower and material resources that actually fell on the "Disappearance of the Sun" exploration plan were greatly limited.

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"What kind of No. 5 is this? Isn't it just that No. 4 has changed its shell?! Shang Junxiao, Shang Junxiao! You just fooled me like this!" Mr. Fang was so angry that he held a bunch of crumpled things in his hand.

The drawings he made were constantly criticized to Shang Junxiao.

Shang Junxiao was also helpless.

Explorer 5 is a phased exploration plan prepared by Xinghan International Aeronautics and Space Administration, so the design and manufacturing of the exploration spacecraft are particularly important. However, due to changes in international resources and self-rescue plans, many countries no longer look forward to Xinghan.

If the International Aeronautics and Space Administration can find out the truth behind the disappearance of the "sun", it is naturally unwilling to invest more manpower and material resources in the bottomless pit of the Explorer project.

Changing the shell of No. 4 to No. 5 can almost be said to be a helpless result under special circumstances.

Opinions on this matter have been solicited at the conference before.

So when Shang Junxiao heard Mr. Fang questioning him about this matter again, he couldn't help but said angrily: "Professor Fang! You have known about this for a long time! It was you who said that according to the current exploration progress, you should choose a more radical design.

On the contrary, the plan may not be conducive to the deployment and development of the exploration plan. It is better to make timely changes, continue to improve on the blueprint of the No. 4 Explorer spacecraft, and move up the stairs. Why do you come to question me again today?"

Professor Fang does not have Alzheimer’s disease, and he remembers clearly who made the final decision!

So he simply broke out and yelled: "You fart! Do you know that agreeing with me means the same thing? I asked you to choose a more conservative plan and let you choose the backup plan of Spaceship No. 5, but what about you? A group of people who don't

Politicians who understand science sit together and decide what happens in the scientific world! What? Can you do whatever you want with your money and efforts? Then why not just stop doing it and let everyone go back and sleep with their wives in their arms!"

Shang Junxiao had no temper at all after being scolded, so he smiled bitterly and sighed.

Wilson was not as angry as Professor Fang. He frowned and said: "Mr. Shang, we can understand the delay of the original plan, but now is a critical moment. If Explorer 5 is like this, it is better not to build it at all.

, just stay on the ground as a simulated spacecraft to integrate research projects. We can compromise on this, but... if there is still no plan for No. 5 within three years, then we may have to reconsider our attitude towards the first central axis.

, maybe your inactivity is also a good reason for us to choose to withdraw."

When Shang Junxiao heard this, he didn't want to explain anymore. He knew that these scientific people were stubborn and liked to get into trouble. Instead of reasoning with them, it would be better to come up with some more practical data to make it more intuitive.

He waved his hands: "Okay, you two, I understand, people, supplies, and Explorer 5. I have all written them down. I will resubmit the report, and will also convey your opinions and suggestions, and try my best to

To bring this matter to a successful conclusion, so please don’t be angry for the time being and go back to the experimental headquarters first. After all, the analysis of data No. 4 is still being carried out there. Without you two in charge, I’m afraid I’ll miss something crucial.”

Fang Panzheng and Wilson finally smiled after hearing such words.

After seeing the two of them off, Shang Junxiao left and came to You Gege's side.

Seeing You Gege seeming to smile but not smiling, Shang Junxiao, who was miserable, complained for the first time: "If I had known this, I wouldn't have fought for this position."

Yougege looked at him and said: "The matter is now over, and there is no better candidate. You, just carry it well."

Shang Junxiao smiled bitterly and nodded: "That's right..."

"Something happened on Tianye No. 19." You Gege said.

Shang Junxiao's face changed slightly when he heard this: "Have you jumped over the wall in a hurry? Or is the 'Kuafu No. 3' plan blocked?"

"Both." Yougege didn't say anything. She pondered for a moment and said, "I need a special force. You can arrange it."

Shang Junxiao finally showed his shock when he heard this, but he also knew that You Gege would not give him such an order casually.

"Okay, how long?"

"We will assemble within one day and strive to arrive at Tianye No. 19 shelter in three days."

Shang Junxiao frowned, seeming a little embarrassed.

Yougege looked at him and said, "Is there any obstacle?"

Shang Junxiao said: "The attitude of the Su family is not clear yet. If we mobilize urgently now, will they take advantage of it?"

You Gege said calmly: "I already understand what Su Che means. Not only is their family not a hindrance, but it is also very likely to be a support, so... you can just go ahead and do it."

Shang Junxiao was slightly surprised, but still nodded: "Okay, I understand."

…

At the same time in Tianye No. 19 shelter.

Yin Shangyuan's suicide did not cause much shock due to the information blockade, especially since Minister Yin rarely appeared in public, so production and life in the shelter went as usual.

But for Long Xingdong, Yan Peizhong and Fang Yuanlei, Yin Shangyuan's death revealed the dangerous atmosphere of the approaching storm.

At about 9 o'clock in the morning that day, Yan Peizhong, who had just returned from the investigation team, bumped into Fang Yuanlei, who was in a hurry and leading a group of armed policemen out.

After asking, I found out that the water cooling device of the internal circulation system on the bottom floor of Tianye No. 19 had an abnormality a week ago, but after reporting it, Zhang Yupeng kept suppressing it and did not report it to Yin Shangyuan.

As a result, the water cooling device was completely scrapped last night, and the comprehensive treatment device that maintains the natural ecological cycle of the algae cultivation area inside Tianye No. 19 was forced to stop working. For a while, the residents near the cultivation area were panicked. After all, these cultivation areas are related to more than 100 people.

Although the problem of food rations for ten thousand people is currently only a problem in one area, if it continues to worsen, the consequences will be disastrous.

Reluctantly, the person in charge of the ecological management area, who had reported no results, took it upon himself to divert comprehensive treatment devices from other areas to ensure that the algae would not die. However, other areas were not happy with this move, and residents on both sides quarreled over this issue.

In the evening, I started to take action now.

Fang Yuanlei, who was already troubled by Yin Shangyuan's death, was now facing the crisis of a large-scale conflict, so he decisively mobilized the armed police on vacation in the upper-level area to go to the scene of the incident to maintain order, and was prepared to personally intervene to mediate.

After Yan Peizhong understood the situation, he did not take the initiative to ask Fang Yuanlei if he needed help from the militia reserves. Instead, he first attended the hearing meeting of the new top manager of Tianye No. 19 Shelter.

Yan Peizhong has participated in formal meetings like this many times, but he has never felt as complicated and heavy as today.

Logically speaking, as long as Yin Shangyuan was in his prime and there were no major problems of principle, he would have no problem continuing to work in this position for twenty years. But now, Yin Shangyuan committed suicide in his temporary residence in the office area. He had no intention of doing so.

Li Cunfeng, the reserve backup who took over as the top manager, took the oath at this morning's meeting and officially took over Yin Shangyuan's job.

Seeing the new top manager of the shelter, who was taller than Yin Shangyuan but lacked Yin Shangyuan's restraint and wisdom, Yan Peizhong felt extremely uneasy.

First, let’s compare their resumes.

Yin Shangyuan had already been responsible for similar work in Hubei before becoming the top manager of Tianye No. 19 Refuge, and he was a local official-level politician before "the sun disappeared".

But Li Cunfeng was completely born as a businessman, and he was a special candidate created under a special environment and a special era.

When considering problems, he was obviously more biased towards a certain direction than Yin Shangyuan, rather than making specific arrangements and plans that combined with the overall situation. Therefore, when Li Cunfeng became an alternate, many people still expressed opposition.

But what Yan Peizhong couldn't figure out the most was that it was Yin Shangyuan himself who finally turned Li Cunfeng from a businessman to a political servant.

Now that I think about it, before he chose to commit suicide, did Yin Shangyuan also think about Li Cunfeng succeeding him as the top manager of Tianye No. 19 Shelter?

Or, did Yoon Sang-won intentionally hope to achieve something through his death?

Yan Peizhong didn't quite understand. He only knew that Li Cunfeng gave him a new order on the first day he took office.

That is to ask him to recall all militia reserves currently on the front line and issue a Class B internal directive requiring all active and reserve militiamen to be armed.

After this order was issued from Li Cunfeng, Yan Peizhong, as the commander-in-chief of Tianye No. 19 Garrison, could file for reconsideration or simply refuse to implement it.

But he didn't do that, and actually started to make arrangements according to Li Cunfeng's wishes.

There is no other reason, because this is Li Cunfeng's first order. If Yan Peizhong does not implement it, it means that Li Cunfeng, the top manager of Tianye No. 19 Refuge, exists in name only, and no one will listen to him again.

But Yan Peizhong's execution of this order was not without preconditions. He first found Li Cunfeng and declared that he would recall all militia reserves as required and complete the arming of all soldiers under his command. However, these people would not carry out further orders unless

Li Cunfeng’s deployment was approved by the top management meeting.

Li Cunfeng had no objection and smiled and nodded in agreement.

For this reason alone, Li Cunfeng feels that Yan Peizhong is much easier to talk to than Yin Shangyuan.

But Yan Peizhong does not really think that Li Cunfeng is a simple person who is easy to deal with... On the contrary, Yan Peizhong is more certain that Li Cunfeng has ideas and even ambitions, but he is not yet sure whether Li Cunfeng's taking over as the top manager is really Yin Shangyuan's instruction.

and arrangements, and what is this new top manager going to do?

While Fang Yuanlei and Yan Peizhong were busy, there was no movement at all from Long Xingdong, who should have been the most likely to be noticed by the new top manager. Even Li Cunfeng didn't even mention that Long Xingdong didn't come to the meeting.

It seems that in his opinion, Long Xingdong's presence or absence will not endanger his succession.

However, in the eyes of many people, Li Cunfeng's "carelessness" is very likely to ruin his political career in an instant. After all, Long Xingdong is the captain of the special service security brigade. Although this figure is several levels below Yan Peizhong and Fang Yuanlei in terms of rank,

But Long Xingdong and the security team under his command are the security system for the core members of Tianye No. 19 Shelter.

This system is running normally, and everyone can work and research with peace of mind, but if something goes wrong, it will be fatal. What's more, Tianye No. 19 Shelter is the research and development base for national key scientific research and exploration projects, and something went wrong here.

, then the relationship is not in the interests of a few people.

So, where did Long Xingdong go who did not attend Li Cunfeng's takeover ceremony?

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Tianye Shelter 19 The uppermost area The highest level reception center
To be continued...