Chapter 448 They finally couldn't help it anymore
In fact, even if Ning Chen doesn't come here in person, Ning Chen believes that the space elevator project can be successfully completed with a high probability, but if Ning Chen really doesn't go to the site If so, there will always be a regret left.
Using Xiaozhi's information perception function, Ning Chen learned more about the various construction conditions here, which also gave Ning Chen some better ideas of his own about some details.
These ideas may not have a substantial impact on the final construction result, but for the perfectionist Ning Chen, he will definitely be "nitpicky" about all the details.
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As time passed day by day, the space elevator project was built bit by bit.
At the beginning, when everyone came to this new environment, they still felt a little uncomfortable, but this feeling of discomfort did not last long, because in the project of Xingchen Technology After the team stationed here, they transformed the surrounding environment, making the environment here very similar to the environment within the Xia Kingdom.
If they did not think about this issue deliberately, many people would not even feel that they were abroad at this time, and they would still think that they were still in Xia Kingdom.
This feeling of gradually adapting has made many people no longer worry about safety issues here, and they feel like this is their second home.
"Ning Chen, according to our current construction progress, it may take less than a year to complete the entire construction of the space elevator. This kind of construction progress is really amazing. .”
Looking at the space elevator that was gradually rising from the ground, Song Xiyun couldn't help but sigh with emotion in her heart.
Song Xiyun clearly remembers that when they first came here, it was still an undeveloped land, and only the construction scope of the space elevator was planned.
However, relying on the joint efforts of the entire team, everyone is constructing the space elevator at an incredible speed, which is worthy of the title of "Infrastructure Maniac".
"Yes, Song Xiyun, not long ago, we have almost completed the construction of the basic frame of the space elevator, and will soon start the construction of the climber. All the current progress has not allowed us to Disappointed..."
Ning Chen did not deny the excellent construction of the space elevator. Although all this is inseparable from the excellent design plan of Ning Chen and Song Xiyun, as well as their on-site construction However, without the joint efforts of the entire engineering team, such results would never be achieved.
Even if Ning Chen and Song Xiyun did not come to the scene, the actual work completion progress would not be greatly affected. At most, there would only be some details that Ning Chen was not very satisfied with. Compared with the entire space elevator, these details In terms of projects, it is also insignificant.
Among them, the most satisfying aspect for Ning Chen is the supply of materials for the basic frame of the space elevator.
Although the synthesis process of this material is not easy, and the demand for basic materials for the entire space elevator project is very huge, until now, the supply of basic materials is still very stable, and has remained With very high material synthesis and processing quality.
As for Song Xiyun’s project completion time estimate, Ning Chen feels that the final result will not be too biased.
Just when Ning Chen thought that this project might not have any setbacks, Xiaozhi suddenly conveyed a new message to Ning Chen.
[Report to the owner that a large number of drone activities have been detected hundreds of kilometers away. The ultimate goal of these drones may be near the space elevator. Please pay attention to their movements...]
After receiving Xiaozhi’s reminder message, Ning Chen immediately increased his vigilance and began to monitor in real time. Real-time status of these drones.
As Xiaozhi said, these drones are currently not very close to Star Technology’s space elevator construction base. Normally, it is not possible to confirm at this time what their final destination is. where.
However, Ning Chen also knew that the gathering of these large numbers of drones must be unusual. Coupled with this space elevator construction incident, it is difficult not to connect the two together. .
"Is it finally here? It seems that this trip to Africa is destined to be uneventful..."
Although Ning Chen had imagined that if he came to Africa to build a space elevator this time, he might not really be attacked by some other organizations, but Ning Chen never really relaxed his vigilance, but would be prepared for the most serious consequences that might occur. The situation is being prepared.
Immediately, Ning Chen used Xiaozhi’s information sensing function to understand and analyze the specific conditions of these drones.
Normally speaking, Xiaozhi’s information sensing function is not powerful enough to directly sense objects hundreds of kilometers away. However, relying on the careful cloud network system built by Xingchen Technology, Xiaozhi can You can still use this network information to complete a larger range of information retrieval.
After some testing, Ning Chen had a more detailed understanding of the specific situation, and his nervousness became calmer.
"If it is just an attack of this level, then these drones will not be able to reach even a hundred kilometers from the center of here, let alone attack our space elevator facility." Ning Chenxin said .
Because according to the information provided by Xiaozhi, the performance of these drones is not very cutting-edge. The cost of each drone does not even reach 10,000 Chinese dollars. From a strategic level, it can only be regarded as comparative. Cheap drone too.
Of course, such an attack method is not that rare. After all, this kind of drone does not need to be recycled. It can be said that it is seeking a small probability of high returns at a very low cost. .
Just judging from the level of security protection set by Xingchen Technology near the space elevator, such an attack cannot have any attack effect at all. It is like a moth flying into a flame. Not only is it unable to cause any damage to the burning of the flame, Any impact will eventually lead to the annihilation of the entire army.
While Ning Chen was thinking about these issues, Xiaozhi reminded Ningchen in his mind:
[Master, Xiaozhi advises you not to relax your vigilance because of this. Xiaozhi feels that their attacks are likely to go beyond this. Such attack methods are probably just a prelude] After continuous learning, Xiaozhi has become very intelligent. When sensing a dangerous situation, He even took the initiative to remind Ning Chen.
Ning Chen naturally knew that Xiaozhi’s worries were not groundless, and replied to Xiaozhi in his mind:
“Yes, Xiaozhi, I have the same worry. I think so. , Their attack method is more like a cover-up. Their real goals and attack methods are definitely not what they appear on the surface."
[Master, please rest assured that Xiaozhi will continue to deal with these. The situation will be monitored in real time, and if necessary, Xiaozhi will directly take countermeasures]
"Okay, Xiaozhi, just act according to the situation, but Xiaozhi, now you can slightly lower the security protection level." Lower the level. After all, their current attack level is not a big threat. I want to find deeper clues behind this. ”
In Ning Chen's thinking, if all these threats are eliminated at the outset, there will be far fewer clues to collect, and it will be harder to find the truth of the matter.
[Xiao Zhi understands the master’s thoughts and will lower the level of safety protection according to the master’s request]
During this period when Ning Chen looked “dazey” Inside, Song Xiyun noticed Ning Chen's somewhat unusual state, and asked Ning Chen tentatively:
"Ning Chen... what's wrong with you, is something going to happen?"
Seeing Song Xiyun’s worried look, Ning Chen said calmly:
"Song Xiyun, it's nothing, it's just that some people finally couldn't help but want to take action. Don't worry, they can't hurt us, they can't even make a splash."
"Ning Chen, What is going to happen? Please tell me carefully!"
Just when Ning Chen wanted to explain this sudden incident to Song Xiyun, he saw Yue Jiafeng rushing to Ning. Chen walked over and said to Ning Chen:
"Academician Ning, please leave the space elevator construction base now. There are some emergencies. I will explain to you later."
Compared with Yue Jiafeng's anxious expression, Ning Chen's mood was still very calm.
"Academician Yue, if you are talking about drones, there is still no need for us to leave here. With the strength of our air defense system, we can easily handle these minor troubles."
Yue Jiafeng didn't expect that Ning Chen had already learned about these situations before him, and his expression became calmer.
"Academician Ning, do you already know these things? Indeed, as you said, what is happening now is not worth worrying about, but we don't know yet what will happen in the future. Things, so I still hope you can leave here first to avoid any unexpected danger..."
In any case, Ning Chen's confident look made Yue Jiafeng feel relieved. After all, Ning Chen Chen was able to sense the existence of these dangerous states before himself without using any instruments, which proved that Ning Chen must have some trump cards that others didn't know about.
The previous "Nano Silk Thread" incident also proved this very well. Even with such a secret attack method, Ning Chen was able to detect it in advance and successfully resolve it with his own ability. Danger, it’s a pretty amazing thing.
It's just that Yue Jiafeng must also fulfill his responsibilities. Even if Ning Chen has his own way of coping, Yue Jiafeng still needs to give the necessary reminders.
Sure enough, as Yue Jiafeng had just expected, Ning Chen still did not change his mind after hearing Yue Jiafeng's persuasion.
"Academician Yue, there is no need to leave. Since we don't know what attack methods they will use next, leaving now may not be a safe choice, because if you want to leave this range, you will definitely need to use Some vehicles are more likely to expose us to more dangerous positions, and since the purpose of our coming here is to build the space elevator project, then we have no reason to leave..."
When Ning Chen said these words, his expression was always very determined, because if the space elevator construction project was destroyed, even if he could return to Xia Country safely, this trip to Africa would be an extreme failure. .
Normally, Yue Jiafeng would continue to persuade Ning Chen. For example, the space elevator project was far less important than Ning Chen’s life. However, seeing that Ning Chen still insisted on his choice, Yue Jiafeng also I decided not to waste any more words.
"Okay, then let's make a decision based on what you think, Academician Ning. We will continue to monitor these situations. If the level of danger continues to increase, Academician Ning will be asked to take responsibility for his own safety."
"Don't worry, Academician Yue, I will definitely not joke about my own safety. I will also be responsible for the safety of each of you."
Listen to Ning During the conversation with Yue Jiafeng in the morning, although Song Xiyun still didn't know what happened specifically, she roughly understood one or two of it.
After Yue Jiafeng left, Ning Chen told Song Xiyun what had just happened.
After learning that hundreds of drones were flying towards the space elevator construction base, Song Xiyun was still very worried. Knowing that the situation behind would indeed be more serious, she quickly advised Ning Chen:
"Ning Chen, how about we follow Academician Yue's wishes and go to a safe place for the time being. We don't have to go to a very far place, at least leave the space elevator construction base first. After all, this is definitely the most dangerous place. "
Ning Chen can still understand Song Xiyun's worried look. If it weren't for her special concern for herself, Song Xiyun would definitely not have such a strong reaction.
"Song Xiyun, we still don't know whether their target is really the construction base of the space elevator, or just my personal one. But no matter what, we can't panic because of this, otherwise we may You have played into the enemy's hands..."
Under Ning Chen's persuasion, Song Xiyun gradually calmed down, knowing that the current situation was indeed not as severe as she had just worried about.
"Tathagata is like this. It seems that their attack this time is probably just a trick. Ning Chen, what do you think their real purpose is?" Song Xiyun asked.
(End of this chapter)