Chapter 17: Exploring the Team

It is said that a few days before their arrival in Xiangshan, a group of engineering ships departed from the port of Qiongya in the Republic and arrived in Indonesia the day before yesterday to begin operations. They filled sand on the edge of a bay and, in conjunction with the construction team of the United States military, built a dam directly on the edge of the channel.

At the same time, the United States had built several partitions in the interior of the bay with huge steel plates, blocking the flow of seawater and pumping out the seawater inside.

Due to the pollution concern, the seawater is not discharged directly into the sea, but is temporarily contained in all containers that can be found.

It is said that this is due to the work of those peacekeepers.

Originally, the peacekeepers did not have the right to open fire on their own initiative. This force can only make a limited return fire if it is attacked. But this time, after discovering that there were supplies that were difficult to mobilize in a short period of time, the UN personnel did not hesitate too much and went straight into the city and mobilized all the fire trucks and water tankers that could be found.

Of course, in the process, there was also an exchange of fire with some of the rioters.

But this abnormal behavior unexpectedly shocked the surrounding armed forces.

At the same time, various countries are urgently mobilizing a batch of rare gases to transport them here, preparing to replace the oxygenated atmosphere in the "tent" with the most stable substances, which may damage delicate objects.

Looking at the "tent" towards the mountain. The weather is nice today. At this distance, Xiangshan could see the small black dots on the "tent" that were constantly moving, like some small insects - they were people. Xiang Shan guessed that this should be to repair the possible damage on the "tent", or spray a layer of sealed paint.

After all, the "tent" was originally a parachute for the "Ogon", and there was no big requirement for air tightness.

After eating, Xiang Shan stayed in the cafeteria for a long time, refilled several glasses of cold soda, and went to the toilet a few times. It was only at two or three o'clock that he got up and went to the research center.

When he saw the center, Xiang Shan couldn't help but wonder if the Rama Special Project, a construction team affiliated with the United Nations, would be the highest level of human construction technology. What was a small building like a construction site in the morning has become decent in the afternoon. Office furniture is also in place, and there is even a computer on each desk.

Even the air conditioning and snack corner were available. Goosebump-inducing air-conditioning, as well as all-you-can-eat coffee and tea.

"Are the office conditions so good...... Xiang Shan was a little moved: "This tea bag is much better than what I use in China." ”

"I thought that only people in the United Kingdom and our United States used this tea bag." David Klein was walking by with a cup of black tea. He smiled: "I heard that tea is quite expensive in the Republic. ”

"That kind of tea is too particular about brewing, and it is not suitable for people like us who just want to drink some 'flavorful water'." Xiang Shan shook his head.

"By the way, man, you can choose your own table. Since you're an electronic tech, I'd suggest you choose the ones on the east side. The western side of this area is all about aerospace technology. David Klein gestured with his hand to a general area: "It's just that you went to eat when you chose the table just now, and now there is no place by the window." You either choose the one in the middle of the office or the one in the corner......"

Xiang Shan grinned: "Anyway, there is still a choice...... Where is Mr. Liu Zhenghui sitting? ”

"There are names on the seats."

Xiang Shan looked for it. Lao Liu's position is relatively in the middle. So Xiang Shan chose the vacant seat that was closer to Lao Liu. The location is located in the center of the entire office area, adjacent to the engineers of the space department.

"By the way, a bureaucrat came over just now and wanted to come to you." David Klein said, "Your mentor went to talk to him — ah, by the way, how did you do on the physical test?" Are you confident in running with weights? ”

It's a no-brainer. Xiang Shan said: "I am a ...... Researchers. Researchers, you understand, right? So I'm not very confident in this field. ”

"But I heard you're the youngest member of the Republic's Expertry?" David patted him on the shoulder affectionately: "This is a good opportunity buddy." You don't even know how jealous I am of you. ”

"What do you mean......

Confused to the mountains.

However, after meeting Officer Xiaohu, he understood what David's slightly gloating smile meant.

"My ...... What about the heavens......" Xiang Shan was dressed roughly: "I really can't walk a single step...... Eldest brother...... It's mine...... It's really ...... Damn ......"

Officer Hu clapped his hands on the side: "Comrade Xiangshan, believe in yourself!" Complete the next step of training! You can definitely do it! ”

"I really ......"

Xiang Shan almost fell to his knees.

He is now wearing a protective suit of the highest level. It is rumored that it was made to increase the survival rate of government officials in the event of a nuclear attack. There are several valves inside, as well as a powerful filtration system, which can cope with most toxic and harmful gases, and the tightness is second only to that of a spacesuit.

Of course, it must be mentioned that this suit contains several millimeters of lead inside. This led to the fact that the weight of the entire set of protective clothing exceeded forty kilograms.

If it weren't for the additional power exoskeleton system on its legs, Xiang Shan would really not be able to walk a step after wearing it.

This is the reason why Officer Hu found Xiang Shan.

"Oh my God...... Why ......" Xiang Shan gasped: "Is there no more suitable ...... Candidate...... ......"

"Comrade Xiangshan, this is the task entrusted to you by the organization!" Xiao Hu said solemnly: "When 'Ogon' is opened, there must be professionals from the Republic present. And you're the youngest of the entire panel. We believe that you should also be the most physically fit. In terms of comprehensive professionalism and age, you are the first choice! ”

This is the result of deliberations among the major powers. At the time of the opening of the Ogon Expedition, each interested party had to ensure that there were its own people in the first exploration team.

This team must have experts in mechanics, engineering, and biology to judge the value of discovering everything, and to judge what can and cannot be moved.

In addition, a linguist is required. If there are still surviving members of the ship, or an AI that can communicate, then the linguist is responsible for making basic judgments in the first place - at least saying things like "we are not hostile".

And this protective suit, which weighs forty kilograms, also puts forward harsh requirements on the body of the person who enters.

Therefore, Xiang Shan is the most suitable candidate - he represents the side of the Republic, is an expert in engineering, and is relatively more physical.

After all, you can't expect Lao Liu, Professor Zhang, and Professor Jing to wear a quality thing equivalent to a cavalryman's heavy armor to explore.

What's more, Xiang Shan only has half a day of training time and one day of recovery.

The date of departure of this exploration team was set for the day after tomorrow.

"Oh my God......"

Xiang Shan sighed and continued to follow the instructions of a soldier, continuing to familiarize himself with the operation process of the power exoskeleton.

The young man felt that he had drunk a noon soda today, and he might not have saved many calories.

By the time the training was over, it was already dinner time.

Xiang Shan took off his equipment and shook hands with his instructor. Xiang Shan reluctantly smiled: "I hope I perform well......"

The instructor didn't squint: "Doctor, it's good that you're not a soldier, otherwise based on your performance just now, you wouldn't want to eat tonight." ”

Xiang Shan's color changed slightly: "I think I'm doing pretty well......"

"Hmm...... I gotta say, you feel so good about yourself. The instructor shrugged: "You have no talent in this." ”

The next day, Xiang Shan's muscles hurt all day. While he misses the massage chairs in the domestic shopping mall, he flips through the papers left over from yesterday.

On the third day, Xiang Shan sat in a car with another former NASA expert with a gloomy face.

"Don't do that, buddy." The expert patted the mountain on the shoulder. But this action made Xiang Shan gasp - the pain of muscle tearing. The expert had no choice but to withdraw his hand and said, "You don't know how jealous I am of you......"

"Mr. Klein said the same thing to me. Anyway, I think that thing called 'Ogon' must have been touched by other humans......" Xiangshan sighed, "It's not a small step for a person, a big step for a human, right?" ”

"They're just rubbing around outside, but you're going in!" The man exclaimed, exaggeratedly.

"Yes......" Xiang Shan said, "with six soldiers and two other experts." ”

The vehicle quickly drove into the quarantine area.

A group of men in protective suits, after inspecting the vehicle, opened the sealed gate and let the vehicle in.

Xiang Shan got out of the vehicle and separated from the expert. Xiang Shan followed the instructions on his phone and went to another area to meet his teammates and wait for the next instructions.

After Xiang Shan entered the rest area, he saw several people. When one of the soldiers saw him, he immediately rushed up and asked for Xiang Shan's name. After checking each other's documents, the member of the "Rama Project" security department gave a standard military salute: "Welcome, Mr. Xiangshan!" ”

"It's you!" Another shocked voice interrupted the greeting: "That science fiction writer? ”

Looking up the mountain, he saw that Yagemov Foigt was also on standby. He took the exploration equipment from the soldier's hand, smiled, and said, "See you again, man." Now you believe I'm a science fiction writer? ”

"I checked the database and found the work you said." Yagmov stood up: "Why are you here?" ”

Xiang Shan shrugged: "Of course, I joined the first batch of exploration teams." ”