"Have you got the latest aerodynamic structural design drawings?"

In the office of the Nantianmen base, Lin Yongming asked Lei Gang in front of him.

"Got it, and as we expected, it was a floating connection design."

"This design scheme cannot be said to be too surprising, but it is actually the most feasible solution after the construction period is compressed."

"Because we can mobilize a lot of resources, but there are limits to the technological breakthroughs that can be achieved in the short term."

"Instead of blowing wind tunnels and revising the design again and again, it's better to be simple and rude, like Maozi, and solve the problem in a straightforward way."

"I have sent the design requirements to the joint research group of pneumatic modules, and they will complete the manufacture of the first complete version of the aerodynamic model within three days, and then they can go into the wind tunnel to blow immediately."

"Theoretically, the plan on the Xinghuo side will basically not have much problems, and the design can be finalized quickly and transferred to the manufacturing stage."

"Understood."

Lin Yongming nodded slightly, and then continued to ask:

"What about the other modules? What's the progress so far? ”

"The speed is very fast, we have given a death order, this is a war, it is a life-and-death battle, basically all the resources that can be mobilized have been mobilized, and the industrial base established in the past few years is really coming in handy now."

"The China Democratic Development Office has also given the greatest support, the supply chain is completely opened, and the channels guarantee us with the highest standards."

"It can be said that we have a green light in front of us, and if we can't complete the task on time in this situation, then we are really sorry for the people and the country."

"Don't say it's useless."

Hearing Lei Gang's words, Lin Yongming waved his hand lightly.

After all, he is in a high position, and the more extreme the situation, the more he can stay calm.

Give a death order, give a military order, no matter the cost?

It sounds beautiful, but in practice, it's bound to go wrong.

Not to mention that various fixed processes may be subconsciously omitted because of too strict construction periods, even if there is no risk of such subjectivity, if the personnel involved in the project are negligent due to excessive exhaustion and cause major loopholes, how can this loss be borne and how to be compensated?

It's not like this kind of thing in history, so at times like this, someone has to step up and put the brakes on it.

So, he spoke:

"No matter how urgent things are, there must be a basic rule."

"The situation on the American side has an impact on us, but it certainly doesn't have a direct impact, it's a big deal, we can still go on an alternative."

"It's better to be slow than to take risks."

"Now, tell me, what is the average working hours of the project team?"

Lei Gang hesitated for a few seconds, then replied:

"About 12 hours."

"Engineers and technicians work longer hours, and the average worker works relatively short hours, but they both reach 10 hours."

"It's too long."

Lin Yongming shook his head, thought for a moment and asked:

"Is the budget sufficient?"

"Plenty of - to add people?"

"Send money, add people! Expand the recruitment standards and pull Lao Maozi in! ”

"In this matter, they have the same interests with us, and it is impossible for us to do our best, and they sit back and enjoy the results."

"Let them put the fourth-generation aircraft project aside, they have been doing it for so many years, what kind of thing can they come up with?"

"Those engineers are also a waste to put them there, let us use them first!"

"Understood, I'll communicate."

Lei Gang immediately replied, and then, he left Lin Yongming's office, turned around and walked towards the office of the Russian representative, who was already working in the building.

A few hours later, in the Kremlin.

Sitting across from the president, Marokov recounted word by word the latest demands from China.

"At least 200 professional technicians, engineers and aviation experts will be dispatched to the Nantianmen project within two weeks, and the number will be doubled within a month."

"The personnel present are merged into the Huaxia management sequence management, accept the command of the Nantianmen project team, and be paid and provided with corresponding guarantees by the Huaxia side."

"At the same time, they want us to share some of the test data we currently have, including but not limited to data from the previous Tu-95 nuclear-powered engine, as well as other wind tunnel test data."

"In general, this is a direct intention for us to merge with them in the field of technology and R&D."

After speaking, Marokov looked at the president quietly, the latter's eyes were still sharp and aggressive, but at this moment, anyone could see that there was still a bit of confusion in those eyes.

"Is it necessary to do this to this extent?"

He asked.

From a national point of view, of course, I don't think it's necessary, after all, that's what it is, what it is."

Marokov didn't say that word after all, but changed his words and continued:

"But from a national perspective, I think they're also crossing the line, but you have to admit that in the current situation, we do need some cooperation between our two countries that goes beyond the norm."

"The United States may no longer have the ability to invade and occupy the whole world, but they must still have the ability to disrupt the whole world."

"In this case, we really need a stronger force to stop and restrain them, and they are the best choice."

"So, we have to create opportunities for them to build the Nantianmen."

"This equipment will be the most emblematic equipment in the history of mankind - it will be the starting point of a new world order."

Hearing his words, the president nodded slowly.

But then he asked another question that was difficult for Marokov to answer.

"The New World Order. What role would we play in that order? ”

Marokov bowed his head.

After a long time, he replied:

"It doesn't matter what the role is, but it's definitely not the kind of role we're expecting now."

"But I think we should be aware of the reality."

"We talk too much about the word revival, but we say very little about the definition of revival."

"Hegemony and hegemony have long been out of the mainstream of this world, isn't it a revival in a sense to let our people embrace a better life?"

"At least I think, yes."

The president let out a long sigh, and at this moment, he seemed to have finally let go of the obsession that had been imposed on him.

"Do as they say."

"Give them people, and if you need resources, we can fully cooperate."

"That's it, we're on board."

"If you can't be a captain, then it's better to pick a comfortable room and lie down."

The world is divided into two extremes.

One extreme, already mired in irretrievable chaos, is brewing a war that can end chaos, trying to restore order in the most extreme way.

At the other extreme, however, it began to move towards the tightest order, in which the state apparatus operated with unprecedented efficiency, where all allies were closely united, and even unrelated spectators had a place in such an order.

The rapid progress of the Nantianmen project is only one side of it, and on the other hand, it can almost be said that the Guanghan Palace project has reached the highest point in "quietly".

Yangquan, in the small living room of Zhang Xuemin's house, the family sat together rarely.

His wife, with a look of pride and sorrow written on her face, asked in a low voice:

"Are you really leaving?"

Zhang Xuemin nodded and replied:

"It's the last time off, and after we go back this time, we'll have a week of acclimatization before we go to heaven."

Hearing his answer, his wife let out a long sigh.

In fact, from the bottom of her heart, she really didn't want Zhang Xuemin to "go to the moon".

Why do you have to go?

To be part of this project, to be able to pass the selection of the state, and even to be able to withstand that long of training proves that everything he has done before is meaningful, and that's enough, isn't it?

This kind of life experience is enough to wash away all the misunderstandings he has endured before, and enough to silence those who once looked down on him, isn't it?

In that case, why not opt out, why do you have to take a huge risk and actually go to the moon?

It's space.

In thousands of years of human history, only a few people have landed on the moon, and that was a few decades ago.

"Nine deaths and one life" is not enough to describe the danger of this journey, right?

It's going to be there for months, even a year. unimaginable.

Even though the husband has repeatedly promised himself that he will definitely come back, and that the country will use the most advanced technology to ensure their safety, it is not on earth after all

For a moment, she didn't even know what to say, so she had to look at her children on the side.

At this time, the children, who were originally looking forward to the moon landing, also began to retreat.

"Dad, who are you going with?"

The youngest daughter asked.

"I can't tell you this, it's confidential."

"But you'll know in a few days, when you're sure you're going to go."

"Is it safe?"

The youngest daughter asked again a question that had been asked countless times.

"It's safe, don't worry."

Several people fell silent again, and his son, who had gone to college, never spoke, but when Zhang Xuemin looked at him, he suddenly laughed.

"I didn't expect that I would really be able to stand up to such a good dad - I won by fighting my father."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Xuemin couldn't help laughing.

"You don't have to talk to me."

"I've been there for at least half a year, and it may even take nine months to a year if it's long."

"When I'm not at home, you take good care of your mother and your sister, and take the responsibility of being a brother, you know?"

"Yes, don't worry."

The son nodded firmly, he hadn't really grown up yet, but he knew that after his father left, he would be a real adult.

But after a pause of a few seconds, he spoke again:

"But don't act like you're on your deathbed. I don't believe it, it's been decades since Americans could go to the places they could go, and we still couldn't go there? ”

"That's it!"

Zhang Xuemin smiled with satisfaction and leaned back on the sofa relaxedly.

He saw that his wife still wanted to speak, so he went on to explain:

"You really don't have to worry too much, let's go up this time, the symbolism is greater than the actual meaning."

"I didn't have to take on too much responsibility, basically just to help other researchers get started and do some basic work, such as building a base, moving something, and so on."

"I can't even say if you ask me now if I'm in danger - those scientists have long thought about these things."

"Okay."

The wife finally didn't say more, she stood up and walked to the kitchen, and said to Zhang Xuemin:

"I'll cook a few dishes for you tonight, there's nothing left at home, so go out and buy some more food."

"Then I really have to buy it-—— by the way, I'll see what is still missing at home, and I'll make up for it all at once."

Zhang Xuemin pulled his little daughter up, and his son took the lead in opening the door.

"It's time to change the water heater, and the air conditioner in the room should also be replaced, but you can buy it online, and I'll fix it when the time comes."

"By the way, my sister is going to high school soon, she has to change her computer, so let's just buy it together today."

"But you can't go to the computer city to buy it, you can buy it online."

While chattering, he took the car keys and drove the car out, as if he was already the head of the family.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Xuemin's heart finally relaxed.

In fact, he was really prepared not to come back.

He didn't tell anyone about it, not even a suicide note, but he wasn't worried at all, it was impossible.

It's like a soldier who is going to battle, even if he doesn't have to go to the front line, he will worry about being hit by a stray bullet that flies

The car drove all the way to the street, and according to the son's plan, they bought a lot of things that needed to be replaced and renewed.

Finally, when passing by an outdoor goods store, Zhang Xuemin asked his son to stop the car.

The three of them walked into the store together and picked out an astronomical telescope.

The boss was a little curious about their actions, because the three of them really didn't know anything about this thing, and when asked what type they needed, they would only reply "the biggest multiplier".

"What are you for? Looking for stars? ”

Before Zhang Xuemin could answer, her daughter preemptively said:

"No, it's the moon."

A few days later, Zhang Xuemin returned to the Chang'e-6 launch base after a short vacation.

Here, he'll do his final acclimatization before joining the rest of his teammates on his journey to the moon.

And this will be the second time that humans on Earth have landed on the moon.

It is also the first time that ordinary people on Earth have gone to space.

(End of chapter)