When the three of them came to the bottom of the hillside, Zhang Xiaogang and the others had already arrived.

Seeing Xiao Fangfang's expression, Zhang Xiaogang knew it, and said with a smile: "Lao Chu, you also admit it?" ”

"Confession?"

"At the beginning, who said that he didn't want to get married and planned to be a bachelor for the rest of his life?"

"Lao Zhang, you are too unkind." Luo Jinyong also saw that the relationship between Chu Tianjiang and Xiao Fangfang had reached another level. Lao Chu just said that he didn't want to get married now, and he didn't say that he wanted to be a bachelor for the rest of his life. Besides, with a big beauty like Xiao Fangfang, which man doesn't want to get married? ”

Although the two were playing tricks on Chu Tianjiang, it made Xiao Fangfang feel even more embarrassed.

"Come on, you two aren't going to do it yet." The teasing of the two bad friends, Chu Tianjiang said a word. "By the way, Mr. Yang hasn't come up yet?"

"It's coming, there are fewer people coming out of the south gate, and most of them go to the north gate."

"I'll go in and have a look."

"There's no need, Lao Yuan asked Liu Zhanbo to follow Mr. Yang, and it will be fine."

As soon as Zhang Xiaogang said this, Chu Tianjiang put his mind at ease.

After more than ten minutes, Yang Fanglie and others came to the ground accompanied by Liu Zhanbo. After saying hello, Yang Fanglie asked Chu Tianjiang and the others to go to the big tent that temporarily served as the command center.

"You go get busy, I'll take Guoxiong around." Xiao Fangfang is very measured, knowing that Dao can't keep pestering Chu Tianjiang.

Chu Tianjiang nodded, and asked Zhang Xiaogang to arrange for two agents to follow Xiao Fangfang and Wu Guoxiong before going to the command center.

"In addition to Israel, we have already reached out to other Member States. I have already sent a note to Stark and the others and have decided to return to the Planetary Defense Council. Yang Fanglie briefly introduced the situation. As Professor Law expected, full-band electromagnetic strikes cover the whole world. Stark proposed to call an emergency meeting, but the satellite communication system was paralyzed, and the wired communication equipment such as submarine light could not be repaired, so the long-wave radio station could only be used. ”

"Did other countries get the warning from us?" Zhang Xiaogang asked.

Yang Fanglie nodded and said, "Although Stark and the others have questioned our speculation, countries have promised to use at least one astronomical telescope to keep an eye on the moon. ”

"And then?" Luo Jinyong asked.

"We have to be patient because we can only use long-wave radios for communication."

The communication efficiency of longwave radio stations is very low, and they cannot support voice communication, so the conference is very inefficient, and it takes more time.

"Now, we need to figure out what to do next." Yang Fanglie paused slightly, and said to Luo Jinyong, "Professor, what do you think?" ”

Yang Fanglie asked this sentence, obviously wanting to become the initiator of the action and grasp the initiative in the Planetary Defense Council.

Luo Jinyong thought for a while and said: "I think that the first thing we should do is to reinstate the Scientific Advisory Board and concentrate the efforts of various countries to focus on solving some key scientific research problems. We don't know when the invasion will begin, but we must make good use of the time we have left. ”

Yang Fanglie nodded and expressed his support for Luo Jinyong's proposal.

"The question is, how does the Scientific Advisory Board function if communications are not restored?"

"Bringing together the best scientists in the world." Saying this, Luo Jinyong suddenly realized that this proposal was too reckless.

The proposal itself is true, but how?

In the wake of these events, the nations of the world have regarded scientists as their most valuable asset. Gathering the best scientists in the world can indeed greatly improve the efficiency of scientific research, but the question is where to concentrate, that is, where to let the scientists work?

Yang Fanglie thought for a while and turned his gaze to Zhang Xiaogang.

"You can put forward this method, how to operate it, look at the response of Stark and others." For a while, Zhang Xiaogang couldn't think of a suitable way.

Yang Fanglie didn't ramble anymore and asked Wei Longzheng to send this proposal to the other chiefs of the general staff.

Not long after, Wei Longzheng sent Stark's call back.

Stark supported the proposal and offered to provide a workplace for the Scientific Advisory Board, as well as related safeguards.

Subsequently, several other chiefs of the General Staff also sent back telegrams, expressing their approval of Yang Fanglie's proposal, and only Sergeyev believed that China should take the lead, that is, China should provide scientific research sites, and not the United States should be responsible. Sergeyev's reasoning was that this was Yang Fanglie's proposal, and China should naturally be responsible.

"What do you think?" Yang Fanglie's gaze fell on Zhang Xiaogang.

Sergeyev was right, but not necessarily with the support of other chiefs of the General Staff. In addition, the disaster situation in our country is particularly serious, and we may not be able to afford the huge expenses of scientific research. Zhang Xiaogang smiled and said, "Also, no one knows that Chu Tianjiang is still alive, and no one knows that he has had direct contact with the Y celestial body. Even if the Scientific Advisory Board returns to normal operation, we should focus on Chu Tianjiang. In this case, even if the United States takes the lead in scientific research, we will not have much to lose. ”

"It's not necessarily a bad thing to take a long-term view." Yuan Dezhi also spoke. "If it is not the scientific research results of the Scientific Advisory Board that will help mankind defeat the invasion of extraterrestrial civilizations in the end, but what we have gained from Chu Tianjiang, the United States will definitely lose its prestige."

"So, you think you should agree with Stark's proposal."

"Look at the research locations he proposed, and the security guarantees for researchers from all over the world. If there are no questions, give a clear answer. ”

Yang Fanglie didn't say much and asked Wei Longzheng to send a telegram.

After a while, Stark called back and forth, giving clear answers to both questions.

The scientific research institutions are tentatively arranged on Long Island in New York, mainly in the event of a catastrophe, the Atlantic Ocean was the least affected, and Long Island is close to the core area of the United States, and the transportation is extremely convenient, which can provide sufficient material guarantee for scientific research institutions, and can also provide comfortable accommodation and living environment for scientific research personnel.

In terms of security assurance, each country can send security personnel in a ratio of one to five, that is, a maximum of five guards can be arranged for one scientific researcher. Researchers and security personnel from all over the world have separate accommodation areas, which are responsible for security, food and medical care. The entire research area enjoys the right of diplomatic amnesty, and the accommodation area of foreign personnel enjoys the same diplomatic governance rights as embassies and consulates.

On top of that, each of the five nuclear powers has a small nuclear warhead in its research area and keeps it in its own hands.

In this way, any country that tries to monopolize scientific research results, or steal scientific research results, as long as it harms the interests of a nuclear power, everyone will be doomed.

Obviously, this is the most fundamental security.

To put it figuratively, the most powerful countries put their "golden eggs" in one basket, and each country has a "stone" in its hands. If the cooperation is good, the results of the "golden egg" hatching will be shared by everyone. If the cooperation is not good, then the chicken and the egg will be beaten, and no one will want to take advantage.

Stark showed enough sincerity and made a request that each country send the best scientists.

The implication is that China must send Luo Jinyong over.

Yang Fanglie did not express his position immediately, because Luo Jinyong was too important. Luo Jinyong also did not express his position, because he knew that his views might not be the same as Yang Fanglie's.

As a scientist, Luo Jinyong has a high consciousness, but he is Chinese.

Yang Fanglie let out a long breath and turned his gaze to Zhang Xiaogang.

"Mr. Yang, is it difficult to make a decision?" Zhang Xiaogang smiled and said, "Actually, Stark is also in a hurry, and he is more anxious than us." ”

"Really?"

"Although the Yankees were the first to take the lead, as far as we know, the Yankees not only took advantage of the island of Amsterdam, but also lost their troops and lost the entire shadow army. Stark's eagerness to allow us to deploy nuclear warheads on the U.S. soil is proof enough that the Yankees have not acquired the advanced technology of extraterrestrial civilizations. Now, even an idiot can imagine that extraterrestrial civilizations are still eyeing each other, that a large-scale invasion could come at any time, and that the sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of humanity could fall at any time. Without access to the advanced technology of extraterrestrial civilizations, the only way out for mankind is to unite and strive to make a major breakthrough in the field of scientific research in the shortest possible time. Stark had no other choice, and neither did other countries. Everyone is a grasshopper tied to a rope, one is prosperous, the other is lost, and no one is exempt. I dare to say that before a decisive breakthrough in scientific research, even if Stark is given a heavenly courage, he will not dare to do anything to Luo Jinyong, but will have to offer Luo Jinyong like a bodhisattva. ”

Everyone laughed, Zhang Xiaogang's mouth was indeed able to speak, and he even said that Luo Jinyong was the Guanyin Bodhisattva who saved the suffering.

Yang Fanglie smiled and said, "You're right, but let Professor Luo go over, what should we do here?" ”

Zhang Xiaogang looked at Chu Tianjiang as well, and knew that Yang Fanglie was talking about the research work on Chu Tianjiang.

Luo Jinyong seemed to want to say something, but after hesitating, he didn't say it.

Chu Tianjiang thought for a while and said, "I'll go to New York with Professor Luo. ”

Everyone was shocked, not to mention Yang Fanglie, even Zhang Xiaogang felt that this would not work.

"Of course, I need a new identity, such as a security guard who is responsible for teaching security."

Zhang Xiaogang was stunned for a moment, and then understood.

"How ...... you look?"

"That's not a problem." Seeing Chu Tianjiang's statue and let Yang Fanglie know his ability, Zhang Xiaogang hurriedly said, "Lao Yuan can arrange a new identity for the major, and the appearance of the major is very different from the past, if you dress it up carefully, no one will definitely recognize it." ”

Yang Fanglie was still a little hesitant.

Luo Jinyong also reacted and said, "Stark will definitely provide the most advanced scientific research equipment, which will be of great help in studying the physical changes of the Major." In addition, it is also possible to have the major leave some samples of body tissue for scientists in our country to continue their research. ”

"If it's just a guard, the major can always be with the professor, and it's very convenient to conduct research."

Yang Fanglie thought for a while and said, "I will send the Long March 7 to the North Atlantic, and even if there is the slightest mistake, you must withdraw immediately." ”

"Of course." Zhang Xiaogang smiled and said, "Since Stark asked us to send the best scientists over, naturally we have to send the best agents over." I went to New York with the professors and the major to take care of the security, and I would never let them slip through the cracks. ”

"That's fine, Xiao Zhang is out of the horse, maybe there will be some windfalls." Yuan Dezhi made his position clear.

Yang Fanglie nodded and said to Luo Jinyong: "Professor, you have to decide who to bring to New York, and you have to arrange the domestic scientific research work." ”

"Ding Mingcong is responsible for the domestic research work, and the other ......"

"The more the merrier." Zhang Xiaogang said, "The more scientific researchers go to New York, the more security personnel there will be, and it will increase the weight of our country in the scientific advisory board." More importantly, to ensure that you are involved in all scientific research projects, you need enough people. ”

"I'll think about it and try to get the personnel down tomorrow."

"Okay, we need time to do the detailed deployment on our side." Yang Fanglie let out a long breath and said to Yuan Dezhi, "Old Yuan, you and Xiao Zhang must be absolutely reliable in determining the security personnel. We don't want anything from the Scientific Advisory Board, but we want everyone to be safe. ”

Yuan Dezhi nodded and agreed.

"That's it, you all go and prepare."

Walking out of the command center, Chu Tianjiang stopped Zhang Xiaogang. "Lao Zhang, why didn't you let me say it at first, so that Mr. Yang could have a bottom in his heart?"

"Do you think Mr. Yang has no bottom in his heart?"

"This ......"

"Lao Chu, you are too straight to hide things. If I were you, I would keep it as secret as possible, and I would never let anyone else know about it. ”

Chu Tianjiang sighed, Zhang Xiaogang was right, he was really not good at keeping secrets.

"Okay, don't think nonsense, with me, make sure you're okay." Zhang Xiaogang smiled and said, "Go to Xiao Fangfang now, or accompany me for two drinks?" ”

"There's a bar in this place?"

"Not here, but nearby."

"Let's go, I haven't had a drink with you in a long time."

"Aren't you afraid that your prospective sister-in-law will settle accounts with you?"

"I don't have anything to do with Xiao Fangfang, why is she looking for me to settle accounts?" Chu Tianjiang smiled, "Besides, public before private, she can understand." ”

"You kid." Zhang Xiaogang smiled and shook his head.

The two drove out of the camp and went to a small town more than 10 kilometers away, an evacuation site to be precise. Because the residents of the nearby cities are concentrated here, and hundreds of thousands of people live in more than a dozen camps outside the town, the town is particularly lively, and the business of bars and other dining establishments is surprisingly good. Because the army maintained order and the supplies were guaranteed, the town was in order.

Coming to the only bar, Zhang Xiaogang exchanged the material coupons issued by the Military Management Committee for a few bottles of liquor.

After the catastrophe, although the renminbi was still the legal tender in circulation, after the implementation of military control, the value of the renminbi shrank significantly, and the various material coupons issued by the military control committee were highly sought after, and there was a tendency to replace the renminbi as the currency in circulation.

Most of the people were busy making ends meet, and there were only a few drinkers in the bar.

The two found a secluded corner, Zhang Xiaogang talked about his experience in Diego Garcia, and Chu Tianjiang also briefly talked about his experience.

Although it was only a few days, both of them had a feeling of being separated from each other.

Even the use of "vicissitudes" is not enough to describe the tremendous changes that have taken place in the past few days. Both of them are at a loss about the future of mankind and their own future.

Is there a future for human civilization?