At this time, in China, everyone in the velvet group was already busy flying.

Chen Nian's true purpose for setting up this group was finally revealed, and at this moment, they realized that perhaps their superiors had never thought of letting the members of the group really make any "theoretical breakthroughs".

All they need to do is to constantly get in touch with the latest theories under the guidance of Chen Nian, and build a framework for new technologies in their minds, so as to better understand and apply the technology after it is born.

To be precise, it's a kind of reverse engineering.

And to do reverse engineering, you really don't have to be the best experts.

That's why I was chosen.

All the people in the velvet group, just like their name, are the velvets who want to pass on the flames, and the meaning of their existence is to take the spark and light a bigger bonfire.

Chen Nian spent a week exporting the large framework of superconducting coil technology, and after the document was submitted to the relevant departments, the first entity of the entire velvet group was also disbanded, and these people were dispersed into various departments of the project and began to guide the subsequent construction as experts.

The EAST project has been fully launched, and the key to the future of mankind has also been inserted into the keyhole.

On the other hand, Chen Nian can finally let go in the field of plasma control and begin to devote himself to the research of the first wall material.

However, compared to plasma control technology, he was not so anxious in the first wall.

After all, even in his previous life, in the absence of mature first-wall materials, various research institutions were still able to build tokamaks, and even complete the process of net energy gain.

The only difficulty lies in the "commercialization".

The same is true for this EAST unit, which does not necessarily have to be able to boil water immediately, but as long as it proves to the countries that the stove can be lit, it is already half successful.

Sitting in his office, Chen Nian listened to Chen Guo's feedback while scrolling through the news and discussions about the EAST project.

So overall, the work of the velvet team was a great success."

"Practice has proved that these experts who have undergone your special training are indeed better than others in the project team in terms of technical application."

"In fact, most of the talent has been in the program for less than two weeks, and they are already taking on key responsibilities."

"It's not because of the background of the velvet, but they won it by real ability."

"Based on this, the superiors decided to continue to promote the velvet project in the future-—— but of course, subject to your time and energy."

"Whether it's the budget or resources, we'll get you ready to get started whenever you need it."

Hearing this, Chen Nian nodded and said:

"Then let's go ahead and form a team on the first wall material, and get it in place as soon as possible."

"In addition, you can consider including Guo Qi in the group, I am very impressed by Professor Guo, with his ability and execution, he can adapt to the rhythm of the group."

"I understand, it's also an old acquaintance, and the work will be smoother - just so that he can be the leader of the group."

"That's what I thought."

A smile appeared on Chen Nian's face.

Although he is the real leader of the velvet group, there is a character like Guo Qi and Pan Qingwei in the team, which can always save a lot of worry.

After chatting about the specific work arrangement, Chen Guo talked about Li Xiang's progress again.

A series of achievements in the field of plasma control have been released, which can be said to have dropped a bombshell on the academic community.

Those financiers who were still skeptical about Huaxia's actual ability all let go of their last reserve and began to invest in the project with the greatest sincerity.

But they want to invest, but Huaxia has to screen it well.

The countries that jumped the hardest, including the island nation and the United States, were cut by a large number of shares, which were in turn distributed to the countries with the most determined teams in the early stage.

Listening to Chen Guo's narration, Chen Nian couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Sure enough, technology is not only the primary productive force, it is indeed the authority that can change the world.

What awaits these countries in the future?

As far as the United States is concerned, no matter how bad its relationship with China was before, with its extremely strong technological background and scientific research strength, it could have taken a considerable slice of the big cake of nuclear fusion.

But now?

It would be nice to have some cream stuck to the back of the knife.

Russia, on the other hand, has a much worse accumulation of technology than the United States, and after a long period of decline, they can not come up with many resources, but it is because of their previous brainless standing in line that they have been able to get enough to rekindle their old engine.

In 10 years, the gap may not be too large.

But 30 years later, this small decision made by Huaxia may even determine the trend and pattern of the whole world.

So, true authority is never "do what I want" or "I don't do what I don't want to do", but

Whatever I want you to do, you have to do.

Otherwise, I'm going to take what is rightfully yours.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian was a little curious about the reactions of various countries, so he asked:

"That's how it goes. Even if we don't have a problem, there will be problems between other countries, right? ”

The so-called puff is not guilty, but he is guilty.

Of course, the current Huaxia is not a person who cherishes beauty, but it is a person who "makes jade".

No country would be stupid enough to do anything to China, but the contradictions within them may not be so easy to solve.

Hearing his words, Chen Guo nodded slightly and replied:

"It's true-—— it can also be said that this is the result of an unintentional insertion."

"Under the premise of uneven distribution of interests, the contradictions between countries have the momentum of continuing to intensify."

"Germany and Japan originally had a technical cooperation, but after the final share was determined, the two sides quickly completed the cut."

"And the U.S. side has also started to put pressure on a few European countries, but it's clear that no one is eating it now."

"Unless they come up with more drastic measures, no one is stupid enough to transfer the key technology of nuclear fusion."

"And what if they really don't care about the consequences?"

"That's not something we can handle."

Chen Guo smiled slightly, his tone a little gloating.

Indeed, it was Huaxia who was "pressured" in the past, and now, it is time for them to feel our pain

On the other side, in the Livermore lab.

Henning looked at the results papers that Huaxia had just released over and over again, and the expressions on his face changed from surprise, to disbelief, to anger, to loss, to bewilderment, and finally as if he had experienced the biggest setback in his life, he sat blankly in place.

He thought that his strategy, if not seriously misleading Huaxia, would at least allow them to diverge in direction and slow down the pace of their theoretical research.

But now it seems that his thoughts are not just wishful thinking, and even ridiculous.

Because, from beginning to end, they don't seem to be disturbed in any way.

Judging from the results they posted, it seems that they have chosen a direction at the very beginning, and they have always adhered to this direction and never wavered, and then it can be said that they have directly broken through all the difficult nodes on the path in one fell swoop and reached their final destination.

This process is really pleasing to the eye, and the whole thing feels like watching a wonderful game.

Every player on the pitch was amazing, playing jaw-dropping goals at countless incredible times and positions.

Even as an opponent, or even as an enemy, he had to applaud the other party's performance.

But who is willing to just applaud?

Henning couldn't figure out how they did it.

Is the technical strength of the Spark, which is no longer a "legend", the Spark that is dictatorial, authoritarian, bent on going its own way, and has no democracy at all, really strong to this extent?

At this moment, Henning even began to doubt what he had always believed in.

To add insult to injury, Congress has also shown serious displeasure with his plan — especially after Huaxia canceled the share that had been negotiated with the United States.

He didn't know what was going on with those old men.

Do we really have to rely on Huaxia?

Can't we be as committed as they are, and then come up with something that will amaze everyone and reclaim our rightful place?

——

The thought hadn't even gone around in Henning's mind before he had already had an answer of his own.

Perhaps, indeed, no.

At present, the two most advanced tokamak devices in China, ST and Ormark, have made unsatisfactory experimental progress, especially the ST device, after using a more compact spherical plasma section design, although higher magnetic field strength is obtained, the stability of the plasma has decreased sharply.

Similarly, a series of magnetic field schemes designed based on our own plasma control theory did not reach the expected plasma density at all.

In this case, what do you want to compare with Huaxia?

Yes, it's true that they haven't made an actual device yet, but with strong theoretical guidance, it's only a matter of time before EAST surpasses ST and Olmark.

There's really no other way.

Henning let out a long sigh, and at this moment, he seemed to feel that all the strength in his body had been drained.

The assistant on the other side noticed that there was something wrong with his expression, so he quickly handed him a glass of water and gave him the medicine that had been prepared long ago to protect his heart.

After finally stabilizing his emotions, Henning spoke:

"It's a huge failure"

"I can understand the Corner Tower and the May Meeting now."

"Until then, I always thought that our previous failures were because the decision-makers were too stupid and looked down on our opponents too much."

"But now it seems that the problem is not that simple."

"Even in the field of pure academics, they are much better than us."

"That's my problem, because of my naïve idea, we've lost the most likely chance to get close to the sun."

"And ironically, I don't even belong in this field at all."

"I think my colleagues who are actually working on tokamak devices are already hating me by now."

"It's just a joke. They're probably going to beat me up with everything they have, whether it's a teacup, a pen, or a baseball bat, when they meet me one day."

Hearing his words, the assistant was speechless for a while.

On the one hand, he can understand Henning's strategy, and to some extent, this strategy is not too problematic.

After all, except for Huaxia, other scholars around the world have never found the flaws in the "research results" that have been deliberately released.

Even now, there are people who are carefully studying the difference in the conclusions of the two sides, believing that it is only a deviation caused by different directions and routes.

But on the other hand, he did feel that such a strategy revealed some stupidity from the very beginning.

At the end of the day, that's just a well-woven lie.

And for a lie to be effective, the most important thing is not its "credibility", but that the other party has to listen to you.

Obviously, Huaxia didn't listen.

So, it's a joke indeed

After being silent for a long time, seeing that Hengning's expression had become more and more depressed, he finally spoke and comforted:

"At least we still have a chance."

"It is undeniable that we are de facto behind in the direction of the tokamak device."

"But what about inertial constraints? And who can say that it is not the right direction? ”

"We have to believe in ourselves and push it forward at all costs, otherwise we're going to really lose everything."

Henning, who was on the other side, nodded slowly, and his eyes regained a little brightness.

Yes, at least from the current situation, it is only the tokamak direction that is at a disadvantage.

The progress of the national ignition device is not fast, and the results have not been much, but at least it has considerable stability and enough space to satisfy all imaginations.

Perhaps, the loss of the tokamak is not a bad thing?

On the contrary, this will in turn push Congress to invest more in NIF.

——

Isn't that what I was trying to do in the first place?

Although the development of things has seriously deviated from his expectations, but by mistake, he seems to be able to achieve his goal?

Henning finally found some comfort in himself, and he even felt that maybe this was God's arrangement.

So, he spoke:

"That's right, in the field of inertial confinement fusion, our advantage is still obvious."

"At least in the field of laser generators, we have an absolute technological monopoly."

"They didn't have a chance to go above and beyond us, and all of their resources were invested in the EAST project."

"Laser. This is their weakness in the first place. ”

Henning's tone grew more and more excited, and in the midst of despair, it seemed as if he had found his way out.

The old man regained his fighting spirit, and instead of wasting time, he kicked his assistant out of the office and began to let go of those cluttered thoughts and start sorting out NIF's future plans again.

The assistant closed the office door for him with relief, but as he looked at the screen of the computer in his hand with a smile, his expression suddenly froze.

One of the latest pieces of news has just been refreshed on an intranet dedicated to summarizing major developments in Huaxia.

That's the news that I just grabbed, from the official website of Huaxia.

"Significant progress has been made in domestic laser technology, and the performance of a new generation of domestic laser generators may surpass the world's top level."

Beyond the world's best?

I'm afraid this kind of evaluation will not be just talk.

The assistant looked up with a complicated expression.

His view was blocked by the door panel of his office.

At this moment, he didn't know what he should do.

If you push open that door now, what you will bring to Henning will probably be the final blow that will knock him down completely.

(End of chapter)