Chapter 167: Global Conference
In front of the Conqueror, how far behind was humanity?
For example, the Conqueror has a portion of research laboratories with various functions.
But due to data loss, even someone as capable as A’dai cannot restore these systems that have lost their control software.
In a simple sentence, these functional areas are currently just for show, without matching software, they cannot be used by humanity right now.
With this disappointed emotion, Fan Ren could only order A’dai to control the spaceship, carrying a full fuel tank of liquid metallic hydrogen, and set off on the return journey.
In the command room cockpit, everyone fell silent.
This Jupiter trip was novel yet boring.
The novelty was that they saw the bizarre, colorful scenery displayed by the outer atmosphere of a gas giant planet that humanity had never seen before.
Seeing the boundless atmosphere, ocean, and underlying metallic hydrogen composed of hydrogen element.
The only pity is that even with the Conqueror’s hull structure, it still cannot go to Jupiter’s core.
The pressure there has far exceeded the limit the hull can withstand.
The boredom was that, apart from the scenery at the edge of the atmosphere, the rest of the journey was relatively dull, with monotonous transparent space, and even the liquid metallic hydrogen at the bottom was just a scene similar in color to the ocean.
Being in that space felt even more endlessly empty and oppressive than being in the dark universe.
Half a month later, the Conqueror’s massive body slowly approached within 200 kilometers of the Blue Star Hub.
Due to its excessively huge size, the space hub simply has no dedicated docking port constructed for it that matches its size.
The dark green ventral landing hatch slowly opened, the Peregrine Falcon slid out first, followed closely by a Gale.
On it, several scientists will carry the collected liquid metallic hydrogen back to Xinghai’s materials laboratory for research and analysis.
“Boss, we’ve already notified Elder Ye’s side. We have 2 hours until Kyoto Airport. The meeting starts in about 3 hours, you can rest a bit more.”
The Peregrine Falcon’s bow pointed straight at Blue Star, this time not going to the space hub.
In the cockpit, Fan Ren, who had just come out of the nutrient solution on the Conqueror, had a radiant face, showing no trace of fatigue.
“No need, is Elder Ye still refusing to enter the hibernation pod?”
“Yes, Elder Ye asked me to tell you that he will persist in standing his last watch.”
Hearing this answer, Fan Ren suddenly felt the burden on his shoulders grow heavier.
“Boss, have you forgotten? As early as seven years ago when Xinghai began recruiting aerospace university graduates, Great Xia made major reforms in this area. From then on, pre-university learning classifications became more specialized, removing many exam-oriented subjects. Now, students graduating from various majors have a deeper understanding of their related fields. You’re not struggling alone.”
Rarely, A’dai now knew how to comfort people.
Fan Ren smiled and no longer sank into the earlier emotion.
2 hours later, the Peregrine Falcon arrived at Kyoto Spacecraft Airport, which was specially planned for spacecraft needing urgent travel between ground and space.
It doesn’t take up much land, but it’s very close to the city center.
After the spaceship landed and the cabin door opened, Dan Wu exited first, followed by Fan Ren.
Even though security at the airport was very thorough, with bulletproof sedans waiting right next to the ship upon disembarking, Dan Wu’s security work remained meticulous.
In the car, Liu Shengzhan, at the high age of 63 with slightly graying hair roots, was very spirited and clear-eyed. His gaze followed Dan Wu until Fan Ren got in the car, his eyes full of admiration.
With nearly 7 years of unchanging close protection, Dan Wu often played the role of an invisible person, but he never relaxed his vigilance.
“Commander Liu, why did you come personally?”
“Drive. You fly all over space without complaint, a ‘business trip’ lasting a month or so, it’s only right for an old man like me to pick you up.”
Fan Ren smiled awkwardly; he didn’t think it was hard at all.
After all, he was the one who caused the ‘trouble’, so he bore it without hesitation.
“Commander Liu, for the next nearly 30 years, we probably won’t vigorously develop the space fleet or space force. I plan to discuss it after 30 years, when our existing science and technology have greatly improved.”
Fan Ren briefly mentioned to Liu Shengzhan the content he planned to present at this meeting, and then saw Liu Shengzhan’s expression dim for a moment.
Liu Shengzhan knew what Fan Ren meant; for the next 30 years, Great Xia would heavily invest in basic science theory and various cutting-edge technologies.
If they built a fleet on a large scale and trained a space force at this time, they would likely be directly obsolete 30 years later.
“Commander Liu, don’t misunderstand.”
Hearing this, Liu Shengzhan’s eyes lit up; this kid had more to say.
“New warships still need to be designed and constructed, and they will extensively use top technologies from our laboratory. But the number of units won’t be too many.
The main purpose is to verify technology and prepare you for the combat methods of future new spaceships and possible future space wars.
Fleet development isn’t something done in a day or two. Within 30 years, I personally tend toward you first deeply cultivating space warfare theory, while equipping a small batch of top warships from the laboratory, with you responsible for their combat training.”
After he finished speaking, Liu Shengzhan finally returned to his initial vibrant and spirited state.
As long as it wasn’t completely stagnant, he, as the military headquarters commander, would have a place to shine.
He immediately smiled and nodded repeatedly: “I understand what you mean. This is the same as our previous development approach—continuously researching and developing new warships to verify technology performance, and equipping the space force in small batches for theoretical research on future space wars. Don’t worry, the military headquarters won’t hold you back.”
As he spoke, the sedan entered the Imperial Palace and went straight to the venue.
This meeting was not only huge in terms of specifications, but also in scope.
Fan Ren followed behind Liu Shengzhan into the venue, and suddenly over a hundred chiefs from various countries, with different skin colors, each wearing suits with their deputies, looked toward him.
This was a global meeting.
Regarding the extraterrestrial civilization crisis that might occur 200 years in the future, Great Xia would no longer conceal it.
At the same time, Great Xia would announce the decisions already made to the chiefs of various countries.
In the venue, unbeknownst to him, Fan Ren was already standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Liu Shengzhan, walking straight to the front conference rostrum.
There, Ye Rongshan was looking at him with a kind expression.
