Chapter 119: Scientific Expedition Mission
Seeing the real blue sea and blue sky, they have a sense of intimacy of returning to their hometown.
From time to time, agile triangular "fish" appear on the sparkling sea, wagging their tails and jumping out of the water, as if they are racing against submarines. In fact, it was the current formed by the rotation of the submarine propeller that frightened these things and jumped out.
Well, strictly speaking, these creatures should not be considered fish, according to the results of biological anatomy, they are completely different from the structure of fish, and there is no spine in the middle, but some high-strength meridians like ligaments are used to maintain the shape of the body.
In order to adapt to the marine environment, the whole body of these creatures is still streamlined, muscular, and looks very much like "fish", which is a kind of convergent evolution.
There are also various sponge-like fat creatures that sink to the bottom of the water, and are mollusks, golden yellow, which look a bit like sea cucumbers. Some foodie soldiers even want to grab a few to eat.
However, it is still too far from the coastline and there is little life in the air.
"Natural fishing grounds, so many alien creatures, what is delicious about the sponge on the seabed...... Fish that is full of lean meat is even more delicious, and you don't have to worry about the bones...... It's not protein when cooked, so it doesn't matter if it's an alien product? Zhao Yao thought simply and rudely.
Of course, they can't actually catch fish to eat without the consent of the experts.
A few soldiers just looked into the distance above the submarine, talking and laughing.
"Okay, let's take this anti-allergy pill first, try to expose the skin and touch the alien atmosphere. Don't be too afraid, at most there will be some allergic reactions. ”
A biologist shouted from inside the submarine, "Don't worry, we are superhuman, our immune system is far beyond that of ordinary people, and ordinary microorganisms in the air will not be affected." ”
“…… The immune system has to go through a gradual process, first skin contact, then breathing the atmosphere, and finally eating food! It'll take about a week to get used to! ”
Zhao Yao and the other soldiers were stunned for a moment, and then took off their gloves excitedly.
They can't wait!
It's been a long time since I've felt the atmosphere of a planet. Just like that, when you touch it with your skin, your hearts burst out with an unmistakable sense of freshness.
It's quite cold outside, because it's relatively close to the Antarctic Circle, the temperature is only about minus six degrees, and the water splashed by the high-speed movement of the submarine flies to the hand, which is a bit cold and biting.
The air pressure on this planet is only slightly higher than that of Earth, and even ordinary people can easily adapt to it, let alone superhuman.
Moreover, the oxygen content of Mio 2 is higher than that of the earth, and humans can only get drunk with oxygen when they come here, but they will not be deprived of oxygen.
"Stupid! Can't breathe yet! Zhao Yao saw a soldier taking off his helmet, and hurriedly knocked on his helmet a few times.
In total, there were ten soldiers and more than 20 scientists on this mission.
They wanted to capture a few Diggs, study the specific biology, and get more information about the civilization.
A quarter of an hour later, the submarine also absorbed a lot of alien atmosphere, sank again, and headed for the coastline at high speed.
The country closest to the Antarctic base is called "Sisiana", which is not particularly large, and its military strength is not strong, because of the recent energy problem, it is still in a state of political chaos, which is most suitable for the penetration of new human civilization.
What's more, everyone looks similar, and with the current technology, it is still very easy for human beings to do things.
During the energy crisis, the population of Mio 2 has been greatly reduced after large-scale wars and the ice age brought about by nuclear winter.
The high cost of living after the redevelopment has further reduced the desire of ordinary people to reproduce multiple offspring.
Therefore, the population of the entire planet is only 1.08 billion so far, which is in a situation of steady development, and the natural growth rate is very low.
Compared with 86% of the earth's land, such a population is not particularly large, and it can be regarded as a vast and sparsely populated land.
Well, but compared to the new human civilization, this population can already be said to be incomparably large...... It's just that the quality is not enough, and the gap between the rich and the poor is very wide.
One expert looked at the satellite map and lamented: "Cities with other sustainable energy sources such as geothermal, hydro and tidal energy are of course more affluent, and housing prices in these areas are exceptionally high." Like our previous Three Gorges Hydropower Station and Itaipu Hydropower Station, this kind of super hydropower station can easily support the huge electricity consumption of a city. ”
"Serious industries are also built on this kind of power station."
Another biologist followed suit: "Solar...... It's not enough. One square meter of solar energy, counting its 200 electric power, it takes more than a thousand watts to open an air conditioner, and 5 square electric panels are needed! And that's just an appliance!
Where did you get so many boards...... Moreover, the light time of the day is different in the morning, noon and evening, which is converted to the standard of direct exposure at noon, which is almost only 3-4 hours...... Well, overrated"
"Let's assume that a household has 10 square meters of electric panels, and the electricity consumption in a day is only 8 degrees, which may not be accurate, but it is almost like this. Cities that rely only on solar energy must be quite lacking in energy, and even industry cannot be developed, so they can only rely on farming...... Agriculture to get by. ”
To control energy is to control the core of civilization. Whether in the oil age or in the post-oil era, it is the only law.
But in the post-oil era, even if technology is more advanced, life is not easy...... At least most people are having a hard time. Although they didn't see it with their own eyes, people have discussed these things.
Soon, after a day's voyage, the submarine spotted a small fishing boat 300 kilometers off the coastline.
One by one, these soldiers rubbed their hands, and an inexplicable sense of excitement arose in their hearts.
"Professor, we have ...... now A means of erasing memories? Zhao Yao looked at an expert and asked.
"No, you're thinking too much." The expert saw his thoughts and said with a smile: "It is possible to be stupid or completely erase the memory, and it is possible to accurately erase the memory for a period of time, and there is no ......."
"So don't think about messing around."
"Is that so......" Zhao Yao thought for a moment, "Let's take a gentle approach......"
On the fishing boat, there was a man looking around, named Salindor. One of his garments was most slanted halfway, revealing the sallow wheat-colored skin on his shoulders, apparently caused by prolonged sun exposure.
The small eyes, combined with the emaciated face, gave the indigenous man a lean taste.
But Sharindor's mental state was not very good, and he was chatting in every possible way, looking at the empty water.
"It's a loss, it's a big loss, Ah ......" didn't find a large number of fish on the instrument, so he scratched his hair anxiously, and a fishy smell made the pet "cat" on the boat stare straight ahead.
This time he went to sea, he didn't want to make a fortune, he just wanted to get back to his roots.
The pale blue sea did not have any novelty for him, and on this fishing trip, except for some worthless "lama duo", they did not catch anything of other value.
"It's a loss!"
Sha Linduo cursed secretly, but the inherent superstition of the fishermen made him dare not scold the sea, so he could only scold himself.
He is a serious "three generations of farmers", a person at the bottom of society.
To put it bluntly, he is a farmer.
Farmers are the most widely employed in the "Mio 2 Star", because of course, the more food is for this society, the better.
Food, not just for eating, can also be used to make ...... Industrial fuels! For example, industrial alcohol, as well as combustion substances such as methane, are mostly made from grain.
Yes, there is no oil, there is no natural gas, and industrial alcohol is almost the best and most common fuel. Many chemicals and daily necessities are extracted from food, which is somewhat similar to the new human civilization.
With this level of relationship, there will never be too much grain, and it is impossible for it to be unsold, and it will remain stable at a stable price for a long time. All the unemployed vagrants can go outside to open up the wasteland and farm, anyway, there is a lot of land, as for machinery and other things, just apply for a loan, as long as you don't encounter any natural or man-made disasters, you will not lose money.
And the Shalindo family, through the efforts of three generations, finally managed to accumulate a small fishing boat. With this small fishing boat, he was able to get rid of his status as a farmer...... Become a ...... Fisherman!
Or in other words, they have both identities and fishing.
Don't underestimate such a fishing boat, if you calculate it in federal coins, it will cost at least two million! This number is enough to keep a family fed and clothed for a lifetime.
A fishing boat gave him a status among the surrounding farmers, and he also got a more beautiful wife and two smart and lovely children.
However, Salindo was not satisfied with his current life of farming and fishing, and he did not want his two sons to follow the fishing. He wants to make more and more money through hard work!
"At the very least, we need to provide a better school and a better learning environment for our children, so that they can enter the upper echelons of society. Being a doctor, or a lawyer, is considered a middle-level person. ”
"I want to give the red envelope from the old village, and there is a gift from Mayor Ma...... It costs money. If you don't have money, who cares about you! Pickpockets! ”
It is not an easy thing to climb up, and making money is his biggest goal!