The senior leaders of the Red Dragon Association were sitting around the round table, discussing a grand blueprint with passion.
They had already thought about it a long time ago - conquering the solar system!
President Li changed from his usual calmness and spoke firmly to everyone present with piercing eyes: If the solar system cannot be completely conquered, how can we enter the interstellar era and how can we talk about the sea of stars? Personally, I absolutely support entering the solar system. ”
"I agree with the president's statement. The solar system is the galaxy where our home star, the earth, is located. If we don't even develop this galaxy, wouldn't it be a waste of money? I think the best development project is aimed at the solar system. I suggest that we directly Building a space elevator, this project will be a key step towards our journey to the universe where the earth is! ”
"That's right, President."
The eyes of the vice president on the side flashed with vision for the future, "The space elevator will greatly reduce the cost of space transportation and open a stable channel to space for us. I think the space elevator project is far more expensive than directly building a starship. It’s worth it.”
Chen Lin sat silently on one side. The association had discussed and determined the location of the space elevator project before. At that time, it was envisaged that the Central Plains region would be the location.
According to the current technological level of the Red Dragon Association, the actual cost of building this fixed space elevator is not that high. All it takes is to build a mobile space station in the outer space of the earth that rotates synchronously with the earth. Can.
A group of people were still discussing whether to officially start the relevant construction content at this time, but Chen Lin's thoughts had already flown to an unknown place - with the launch of the space elevator project on the earth, there will be Let countless engineers and scientists devote themselves to it, and a large number of scientific researchers work together in an area, which will also drive the economic development of the entire Central Plains region.
Chen Lin came from there and was well aware of the impoverished environment in the Central Plains.
If a super project that can change everything comes there, it can at least change the status quo of the entire region.
A towering building quickly appeared in front of Chen Lin's eyes. The building gradually rose into the sky. Its top was connected to the synchronous orbiting space station, forming a magnificent elevator passage.
This will be mankind's first permanent residence in space in the solar system, and it will also be an important cornerstone of the conquest of the solar system!
Chen Lin suddenly came back to his senses when he thought of this, with a look of helplessness on his face - behind all this is actually the huge financial investment and consumption of manpower and material resources by the Red Dragon Association.
If the Red Dragon Association wants to develop the solar system, it must invest a huge amount of money to maintain the construction of various roads. The area in the Central Plains region will benefit from this and quickly become an area similar to Shanhai City.
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At this time, the discussion in the meeting was in full swing. Chen Lin suddenly noticed that a group of people had basically discussed it clearly.
Although the starship project is very good, what is actually suitable for the Red Dragon Association on earth at this time is the space elevator. At least this thing is the most convenient and fastest space passage, allowing everyone on the earth to enter space through this passage. .
Everyone has basically approved the idea of building the space elevator project in the Central Plains. Previously, according to human thinking, most of these super buildings should be built near the equator.
The specific reasons are a lot of reasons.
But it was not until the actual evaluation that a group of engineers from the Red Dragon Association realized that the technology they had at this time allowed them to build a space elevator directly without considering the relevant geographical location.
Previously, news was released that several equatorial areas would be selected as the sites for the space elevator. As soon as the news came out, many sites immediately burst out with enthusiasm for transformation. A large number of people, companies, or other multinational groups with investment intentions have invested in them. These areas were bought at high prices...
It has directly or indirectly promoted the economy of these areas, allowing many people to become a new generation of rich people as a blessing in disguise.
As a result, after discussion at this meeting, the Red Dragon Association finally decided to build the base within the territory of the Red Dragon Association. Building it directly in the Central Plains region has only advantages and no disadvantages.
Chen Lin also mourned for a few seconds for the multinational groups and chaebols who purchased the land at high prices, and made a bet in advance to intercept the Red Dragon Association. As a result, the Red Dragon Association directly showed its hands and said that it would not play anymore.
I don’t know what their mental journey is like at this time.
"If everyone has no objections, then let's simply hold a show of hands vote."
Li Tianyun smiled and spoke to everyone, while Chen Lin glanced at the core topic displayed on the table in front of him. In fact, it was still about the space elevator. The core was the development of the solar system, which he naturally agreed with.
He raised his hands slightly to express his agreement, and the vice presidents on the scene soon raised their hands to express their agreement.
Li Tianyun glanced around, smiled and said: "Yes, 7 votes to 1, the majority overwhelms the minority."
"Then the project is done like this."
So the project to develop the solar system was officially approved and preparations began.
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The Red Dragon Association's space elevator construction project in the Central Plains region is an unprecedented engineering feat for the Central Plains region.
The entire implementation of this grand plan was supervised by the person in charge of the Central Plains region, and their care and attention could almost be said to be life-threatening.
After detailed geographical exploration and environmental assessment, the professional team from the Central Plains region and the scientific research team from Shanhai City finally helped the Red Dragon Association select an open plain in the Central Plains region as the construction site for the space elevator.
The geographical location here is advantageous. The large plain is conducive to the construction of the elevator base. The plain terrain is convenient for construction, and it is far away from densely populated areas, which reduces the problem of population migration and environmental impact.
But the core issue that needs to be solved now is whether this local area is farmland or cultivated land.
This requires consideration of compensation-related plans for converting farmland into commercial land.
However, with the person in charge of the Central Plains region personally taking care of it, this problem that may have been the most difficult in the past was quickly solved.
After the site selection was determined, the Red Dragon Association cooperated with the local government to quickly launch a population relocation plan. The residents involved were properly resettled in nearby towns. The grassroots governments in the Central Plains region provided them with compensation and new living conditions. .
The Red Dragon Association has even set up a special working group to communicate with residents to ensure the smooth progress of the relocation work.
As someone who was born in the Central Plains region, Chen Lin also attached great importance to this kind of work and personally came to the Central Plains region to participate in several consultation meetings.
It has to be said that sometimes it is really difficult for grassroots workers. The relocation work in the Central Plains area proceeds very slowly. Some of the compensation and resettlement contents that were originally negotiated were completely implemented during the second or third negotiation. Not moving anymore. Chen Lin watched several negotiation meetings in silence, and finally forced the staff on site to get angry. The representative in charge of negotiations on the other side still had an aggressive attitude, demanding that their compensation be increased by 30% on the original basis. ……
The compensation itself is worth billions. A 30% increase would be seriously excessive for the on-site staff, and would have a serious impact on the already precarious local finances of the entire Central Plains region.
In the end, Chen Lin relented and directly stated that he would represent the Red Dragon Association to fight for an additional compensation fund for the Central Plains region, which was about 2 billion.
The entire consultation meeting is considered officially adopted.
"It's difficult..."
When chatting with the staff at the site, Chen Lin had to sigh: "Everyone has their own ideas. These land acquisitions and uses are almost permanent. Many people who originally had farmland suddenly lost their land, which will make them There is a serious sense of insecurity in my heart..."
"But the vice president..."
The staff member was still thinking about arguing, but Chen Lin waved his hand to signal him not to argue in such a hurry.
"Some of the money we spend now is spent by our own people... These projects may earn us dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of times in the future. We need to take a longer-term view."
Since Chen Lin said this, the staff naturally had nothing to say and could only nod helplessly.
"I'm just a little angry, Vice President..."
"You have done a good job, go and rest first!"
"Yes!"
The subsequent infrastructure project is the basis for the construction of the space elevator and is also the most critical content.
Engineers ordered the site to be leveled, and a huge construction camp was set up here - then thousands of workers and large machinery moved in to start building the foundation.
The foundation needs to bear the huge weight of the elevator tower and elevator car, so reinforced concrete pile foundations with a depth of hundreds of meters are used to drive the piles. Around the elevator tower, a series of supporting factory buildings began to be constructed.
Material processing plants for processing and manufacturing special alloys and composite materials required for elevators, and factories for manufacturing various components of the elevator, including cars, cables, power systems and other devices, have also been established...
But the most important thing is that many things in the factory can be built through the Dimension Builder. Just for the sake of local employment and the idea of stimulating the economy, with the repeated insistence of the person in charge of the Central Plains region, it was finally decided to build it according to the previous method. Some of the exterior components of the space elevator.
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The project that is almost synchronized with the space elevator is actually a project in the solar system - a lunar base.
Eight years before the project was confirmed, the first starship to go to the moon had actually set off and successfully landed on the moon.
The successful landing of the first starship on the moon laid the foundation for subsequent base construction. That successful landing was not only a technological breakthrough, but also a victory for the human spirit of exploration.
The starship brought back important data such as the moon's geological structure and resource distribution, providing valuable information for the planning of the lunar base.
The lunar base was actually established on the moon eight years later, when the development of the solar system began.
The construction of the lunar base is also in full swing. A large number of engineers use various materials to direct the robots to build a huge base on the lunar surface, which can not only support long-term residence, but also serve as an important platform for scientific research.
The core of the base is an area called the Red Dragon Transfer Station. The main thing set up here is the phase portal-this thing that originally came from the Blue Sea Star has now become a key hub for mankind to conquer the solar system.
Phase portals, starship projects, and space elevators have all become key equipment in solar system development projects.
The construction of the lunar base and the space elevator project complement each other. While the framework of the space elevator is gradually being erected in the Central Plains region, the lunar base project is also being intensively carried out on the distant surface of the moon.
The omnic army is busy on the lunar surface at this time. They use the rocks on the lunar surface and special materials transported from the earth to build a comprehensive base that can support long-term residence and conduct scientific research activities.
The Red Dragon Transfer Station is the core area of the moon base, and the main facility here is the phase portal.
This device, which once only appeared in science fiction novels, has now become a reality. Its existence has greatly shortened the distance between the earth and the moon, making the transportation of materials and personnel extremely efficient.
Through the portal, personnel, equipment and materials can instantly cross hundreds of thousands of kilometers, which is crucial for the rapid construction and operation of the lunar base.
Around the Red Dragon transfer station, various facilities have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain - residential areas, laboratories, communication centers, energy stations, etc. Engineers are even using the low gravity environment of the moon and working with the dimension builder to The use made the construction of the base far faster than expected.
There is no shortage of energy on the moon. The ingredients contained in the lunar soil can supply the Red Dragon Association's continuous demand for nuclear fusion materials, and can even directly feed back to the headquarters of the Red Dragon Association on the earth!
The starship project is also constantly advancing. The design and construction of new starships are designed to meet human needs for exploration of the deep solar system. These starships will carry scientists and explorers to Mars and explorers in the near future. Jupiter and the planets and moons beyond.
The four pillars of the space elevator, lunar base, phase portal and starship project form the skeleton of the Red Dragon Association's solar system development plan.
Each project consumes huge funds and human resources, but the leadership and scientific research team of the Red Dragon Association have reached unanimous recognition that these investments will bring immeasurable future value to mankind, so the initial capital investment is Very necessary.
After the Red Dragon Association's project officially started, there was an endless stream of voices from other associations wanting to join and participate.
Especially when they saw that the Red Dragon Association just went ahead and completed the basic construction of the space elevator in a few months, and also successfully built a lunar base on the moon, the voice of wanting to participate became even more intense. Crazy.
They may not care about the performance of the Red Dragon Association in other worlds, but when the Red Dragon Association begins to torment the solar system and even the Milky Way beyond the earth, they will give it a try no matter what! (End of chapter)