Back on the surface, Jiang Chen immediately found Xu Lu and explained to her his thoughts on seabed mining.

"Seabed mining?"

Xu Lu looked at Jiang Chen with some confusion, the minerals that had been proven on the earth had basically been mined. Even if there are still untapped deposits in the mantle below the Moho surface or in the deep sea thousands of meters below, it is difficult to carry out due to the high cost of mining and the serious damage to the geological environment.

In addition, due to the emergence of space elevators, the cost of space has been greatly reduced, and the mining technology of the 22nd century has basically begun to develop in the direction of space mining. It can be said that in the 22nd century, seabed mining is a technology that has been obsolete by the times, just like thermal power generation.

"That's right, seabed mining technology, preferably the kind that is automated. Can it be done?" Jiang Chen asked.

"It can be done, it can be done, after all, those are the technologies that have been eliminated, can there be mineral deposits along the coast of Wanghai City?" Xu Lu said confusedly.

"You don't have to worry about this, I'll make another arrangement for where to mine. Jiang Chen said with a smile.

Seeing Jiang Chen say this, Xu Lu also nodded.

"Alright then, I'll set up another research project team dedicated to the restoration of seabed mining technology. However, now there is only one quantum computer, and if we increase the number of scientific research project teams, I am afraid that the research and development efficiency of other scientific research projects will be slowed down. ”

Jiang Chen was slightly stunned, he is not engaged in scientific research, and he does not understand the dependence of scientific research on quantum computers in the 22nd century. In fact, many people born after the war also don't know very much, but Xu Lu is from before the war after all, so he still knows a little.

He keenly read the confusion on Jiang Chen's face. She succinctly explained to him why.

The power of quantum computers allows for simulations of the physical environment down to the level of quark particles, allowing many experiments to be simulated in a purely mathematical environment. This makes it easier to eliminate distractions from the experiment. Moreover, it can complete physicochemical reactions that take several days to complete in reality in one second or even less. Of course. And that's just one of the features.

Listening to Xu Lu say this, Jiang Chen finally understood the reason why all countries in the world are desperately throwing money at the bottomless pit of quantum computers. Once this thing is developed, it is no exaggeration to say that the country's scientific research efficiency will explode geometrically, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it will completely throw off the N streets of other countries.

Although since the beginning of the 21st century, many organizations or countries have boasted that they have completed the prototype of a quantum computer, including IBM and Google, but their prototype is still a big gap with the real quantum computer.

Before a major breakthrough in materials science. Any act of boasting that he has developed a quantum computer is tantamount to playing a rogue role. It's as if it was impossible to build a skyscraper without the invention of reinforced concrete.

"Do you think a quantum computer is more suitable for several scientific research groups?" Jiang Chen asked in a deep voice after thinking for a moment.

"From a rule of thumb, 10 research project teams with a quantum computer is the most reasonable, but this is obviously not realistic. ”

There is only one shelter, shared by 17 project teams, and one new project team will soon be added to develop seabed mining technology, which can no longer be described simply as crowded.

"Is there any production technology for quantum computers?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Yes, but there are no production conditions. Xu Lu said helplessly.

Come to think of it.

Jiang Chen also smiled helplessly.

"Well, since the scientific research project team can't be increased. People on the ground can't just be idle. Although it is difficult to carry out scientific research without quantum computers, they should still be able to easily handle the work of recycling and data collation from wasteland. ”

"Okay. Xu Lu nodded

The northern suburbs of Wanghai City.

A figure walks on a cracked concrete pavement.

The gray hood obscured his face, and judging by the torn placket, it seemed that he had recently experienced a fierce battle.

Affected by the war. Most of the bridges and other transportation arteries were destroyed in the bombing, and the riverside bridge across the Yangtze River tributary was blown into several pieces, but this did not affect him.

Throw out the hook with your right hand. He jumped out in an unbelievable gesture and swung across the viaduct more than ten meters high like an ape.

His feet fell heavily to the ground.

Stood firm. He breathed a sigh of relief. After crossing this river, this place does not belong to the boundaries of Wanghai City.

A roar of deathclaws came from behind in the distance. But it soon disappeared.

Sticking his hook back into the belt around his waist, he ripped off his hood.

"Whew, won't you chase it out? ”

This face is Lin Chaoen.

A holographic map appeared two inches in front of his pupils, his mechanical eyeballs twitched slightly, and his gaze moved to the west.

The density of zombies outside the jurisdiction of Wanghai City is very low, while the density of relative xenomorphs is high. However, these xenos do not seem to be different from the xenos in Wanghai City, and do not show significant aggressiveness, at least not towards the cyborg.

A dead claw wandering among the ruins foraging passed past Lin Chaoen, and with a snort, he gave up the prey, which was covered in metal and silicone.

Several survivors huddled in the darkness watched in horror as Lin Chaoen passed by the Death Claw. They couldn't figure out why Deathclaw hadn't attacked the man.

The electronic eye swept over these people, and Lin Chaoen ignored these poor people, and walked straight in the direction of the target.

The journey was very safe, except for two groups of bandits who did not open their eyes and delayed him for more than ten minutes, he basically did not encounter any trouble.

After walking for two hours to the west, he finally stopped in front of a warehouse.

A man with a cigarette butt in his mouth stepped out of the shadows, along with several soldiers with rifles. Judging by the logos on their clothing, they are all members of the Crimson Chamber of Commerce.

"You're late. The cigarette-butt man spat out a smoke ring and grinned.

"There was a short delay. Lin Chaoen politely apologized.

The man glanced at the blood stains on his face, which had not yet dried completely, and without asking why he was late, reached out and took off the cigarette butt.

"Let's get started. ”

Lin Chaoen didn't answer, walked past him, and walked to the door of the warehouse.

Stretching out his index finger, he clicked on the circle on the door panel of the warehouse.

"Fingerprint recognition?" asked the cigarette-butt man.

"Electrical Signal Recognition. Lin Chaoen replied simply, and then took two steps back.

The door panel opened, revealing the contents stored in the warehouse.

The cigarette-butted man's pupils constricted.

A whole warehouse, piled with B-beams. As a rough estimate, this pile of material is at least 1,000 tons!

"It's unbelievable, how can you be so rich. A flash of greed flashed in the cigarette-butted man's eyes.

In the sixth block, the price of 1 ton of B-beam has skyrocketed to 100 subcrystals, and these 1,000 tons of B-beams can sell for 100,000 subcrystals!

However, thinking of the boss's explanation, the greed in his heart gradually cooled down.

"It's all my father's property, bought before the war. Looking at the cigarette butt man, Lin Chaoen didn't care about the change in the expression on his face, and said in a flat tone, "According to the agreement, half of this pile of steel is at your disposal." The other half, I need you to produce the parts I need according to my requirements. ”

After a pause, Lin Chaoen's face showed a very gentlemanly smile.

"Of course, if I can't see anything after a month, the consequences may be a little unpleasant. ”

This smile is cruel. (To be continued.) )