God Level Farm

Cheng Rulong smiled bitterly and said: "Young man, although I am in charge of the rocket system, I also know a lot about the space station system. Your question... How should I put it? In fact, it is not difficult to simulate the gravity environment in space. You should have seen some science fiction movies and TV works, right? The long-distance spacecraft or near-Earth space station in them all use the kind of continuously rotating ring structure to simulate the gravity environment. In fact, they use centrifugal force to simulate gravity. Technically, it can It is said that there is no difficulty at all, but the problem is..."

Speaking of this, Cheng Rulong couldn't help but sigh and said: "Speaking of which, those of us who develop rockets are incompetent! If we want to build such a simulated gravity environment, the ring structure will inevitably be very large. With our current rockets, Thrust can only send them into space bit by bit like ants moving, and then complete the docking and assembly in orbit. This will take a lot of time. More importantly, the ring structure must be large enough to stably simulate something like The effect of gravity, but the cost of launching rockets is extremely high now. To build such a circular space station, the funds required are beyond the reach of any country in the world..."

At this time, Mr. Song said from the side: "Old Cheng, don't take everything on yourself. What does this have to do with you guys working on the Rockets? If you ask me, this is the result of weighing the pros and cons. On the one hand, it costs the whole country To build such a circular space station; on the other hand, it launches every six months to allow astronauts to rotate, and the effect is the same as long-term stay! And... the meaning of the existence of the space station is largely because of the micro Gravity environment, many scientific experiments require such an environment. After simulating gravity, how is it different from the earth? Is it possible to go to the space station just to watch the scenery hundreds of kilometers above the sky? "

Cheng Rulong said with a smile: "In fact, we have had ideas and even rough plans. The space station that simulates a gravity environment will be composed of two parts. One part is a traditional cylindrical cabin, where is a microgravity environment to undertake scientific research. Experiments and other tasks; the other part is the annular cabin section, which is mainly the area where astronauts rest and live. The cylindrical cabin section is located in the center of the circle, and the annular cabin section continuously rotates around the cylindrical cabin section. We even designed the junction The solution uses a similar nesting solution, which not only ensures the sealing of the interface, but also connects the two cabin sections so that astronauts can travel freely."

"Have you really done research in this area?" Mr. Song was also a little surprised.

Cheng Rulong smiled and said: "It is mainly theoretical research, which can be considered groundbreaking and conceptual! Under the current situation, it is naturally unrealistic to build such a complex space station, but our plan may be able to provide future How about some reference and inspiration? With the current speed of technological development, I think our vision may be truly realized in a few decades. It's a pity... I'm afraid you and I won't be able to see it..."

Xia Ruofei couldn't help but ask: "Academician Cheng, so this space station that simulates a gravity environment is actually very important. If it can be realized, it will be of great significance?"

"Of course!" Cheng Rulong said without hesitation, "Not to mention that if we can succeed, we will be the first country in the world to realize the construction of a simulated gravity environment in space. In terms of practical significance, it is also very important, because the future of mankind is bound to go Deep space, and in the case of long-term navigation, simulating the gravity environment is essential. If we can build such a simulated gravity environment space station in low-Earth orbit as soon as possible, we will have taken the first step in deep space navigation. A lot of preliminary research can be carried out..."

Speaking of this, Cheng Rulong couldn't help but laugh and said: "But this is just a hypothesis. The reality is... In the next fifty years, not only China, but also no country in the world will be able to realize this grand idea. If It is quite remarkable that it can be achieved in about fifty years. I think that in the future, it is likely that multiple countries will jointly complete this work. Only in this way can we hope to achieve the goal within a hundred years!"

Xia Ruofei smiled and nodded, and said: "It seems that this is indeed difficult, but we are just chatting and not legally responsible, haha..."

Although Xia Ruofei spoke a little lightly, Mr. Song was moved in his heart and couldn't help but glance at him.

Then, Mr. Song asked calmly: "Old Cheng, I have a question and I am very curious. If... I mean if, regardless of the launch cost, we can build such a ring in a short time A simulated gravity space station with a structure plus a cylindrical structure?”

"It's actually not difficult to just build a structure on earth." Cheng Rulong said, "Although the cost is also very high, after all, the combined structure is very huge, and for structures operating in space, safety and stability are required. They are all very high, and the cost of materials alone is very high, but...compared with the cost of dismantling this structure and launching it, it is simply a drop in the bucket!"

"Hmm! In other words, without considering launch factors and costs, with our country's financial resources, there is no problem at all in building this combination. I mean a combination that can actually operate in space?" asked Mr. Song. road.

"Of course!" Cheng Rulong said with certainty, "But this assumption is meaningless. The assembly will eventually run in space. If the launch factor is not considered, is it built just to eat dust in the warehouse?"

"I'm just chatting casually..." Mr. Song said with a smile.

Then he quickly changed the topic and did not continue the conversation, and Xia Ruofei naturally would not take the initiative to ask this question again.

The three of them sat together and chatted for more than two hours. Of course, the two old men were mainly chatting. Xia Ruofei's main task was to make tea.

Then, Cheng Rulong stood up with some unfinished thoughts and said: "Old Song! I have to go! I have two projects at hand that I have to catch up on. I just came here today to take some time off. I... just have to work hard!"

Mr. Song and Xia Ruofei naturally stood up.

Mr. Song asked: "You won't leave until you have eaten? It's almost dinner time, don't you have to eat when you go back?"

"No!" Cheng Rulong said, "I can just go to the laboratory and have a meal!"

The two have been friends for many years. Mr. Song naturally knew Cheng Rulong very well, so he did not continue to try to persuade him to stay. Instead, he called Director Lu and asked him to send Cheng Rulong out.

Cheng Rulong smiled and said to Xia Ruofei: "Xiao Xia, I didn't expect you to be so interested in aerospace. I heard from Lao Song that you are a very successful entrepreneur. If you have the opportunity in the future, I hope you will support the aerospace industry!" "

Xia Ruofei nodded with a smile: "Definitely! Definitely!"

Cheng Rulong then nodded to Mr. Song before leaving with Director Lu.

After Cheng Rulong left, neither Xia Ruofei nor Mr. Song spoke at first. Mr. Song sat there thoughtfully, while Xia Ruofei was still concentrating on making tea.

He picked up the justice cup and filled the tea cup in front of Mr. Song.

At this time, Mr. Song suddenly asked: "Ruofei, if the combination that Lao Cheng mentioned just now is built on earth, you can send it into space, right?"

Xia Ruofei didn't hide anything, nodded slightly and said, "To be honest with you, I can indeed do it!"

Mr. Song nodded approvingly and said: "I guess that's it! Otherwise you wouldn't ask like that... Ruofei! I know you have many abilities that ordinary people can't imagine, and I was able to come into contact with them because of my work. From some internal information, I know that there have always been some strange people, whose methods are superb and their abilities are beyond ordinary people's imagination. Ruofei, you should be the same type of person as them, right?"

Xia Ruofei was silent for a while and said: "Grandpa Song, I don't know if the strange people you mentioned are the same as me, but... I have indeed mastered some of the so-called magical methods that people think are legends..."

After all, Mr. Song is not a member of the cultivation world, so it is not convenient for Xia Ruofei to reveal too much about cultivation to him, so he can only make vague remarks.

However, Mr. Song obviously knew more than Xia Ruofei imagined. Perhaps he had already guessed in his mind, so he was not very surprised.

He just took a deep breath and said: "Ruofei, if I want to ask you to help comrades in the aerospace community to send such a combination into space, would you be willing?"

Xia Ruofei nodded without much hesitation and said, "Okay! Didn't you just teach me to serve the country with all my loyalty? It's an honor for me to be able to make some contribution to the country's aerospace industry! But..."

When Xia Ruofei said this, he couldn't help but change the topic and said: "Grandpa Song, there are actually many hidden dangers in doing this. If you propose to spend huge sums of money to build such a combination on earth, I am afraid there will be loud doubts. . In addition... it is not too difficult to send it into space. What is difficult is how to deal with domestic and foreign public opinion? Normal launches cannot be concealed. If we do not have any launch activities, we have built such a huge rocket in space out of thin air. A space station with a simulated gravity environment, I am afraid that all kinds of speculation will suddenly flood our country, and it will not be easy to deal with it."

Mr. Song nodded slightly and said: "I have considered what you said, so I just want to ask for your opinion first. Whether or not to do it and how to do it depends on the decision-making at the top."

Xia Ruofei nodded when he heard the words: "I understand! Grandpa Song, I also want to express my personal position: If you need me to do this, I will never look back!"

"Good boy! That's what I want from you!" Mr. Song laughed and said, "Ruofei, just say that to you. We must have a few drinks at noon today!"

"Are you sure you didn't just find a reason to drink?" Xia Ruofei couldn't help but ask.

"You kid!" Mr. Song said with a smile, "I have regular physical examinations. Now my physical indicators are similar to those of a person in his fifties and sixties, and they are still getting better! What does it mean to drink a little wine? Just Even the health doctors no longer restrict me!”

"Okay! You said so, then I have no choice but to sacrifice my life to accompany you!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile.

He thought for a while and then said: "By the way, Grandpa Song, there is one more thing...that's it! I have to pay close attention because I still have some more important things that need to be completed. If I wait too long, I'm afraid it won't work... This will test the reliability of the plan that Academician Cheng just mentioned, as well as the production speed of our aerospace industry enterprises..."

Mr. Song nodded and said, "When will it be completed at the earliest?"

Xia Ruofei thought for a while and said: "One year! If it exceeds one year, I'm afraid I won't be able to wait any longer..."

One year is the limit that Xia Ruofei can wait. If he stays on Earth for more than one year, even if Taoist Qingxuan won't say anything, he himself will not be able to live with it. After all, the Chinese cultivation world has always been facing crises.

"One year, right? Okay! I understand!" Mr. Song nodded and said, "I believe our scientific and technological workers will be able to complete this task within one year!"

"Then I'll just wait for the good news!" Xia Ruofei smiled.

"Do you have any other requests? You can put them forward together!" Mr. Song said with a smile, "There is no store like this after passing this village!"

Xia Ruofei thought for a while and said: "The request... let me make one more point! I don't care how the combination is produced. As long as it is completed within one year, I will definitely fulfill this promise. However... the combination needs to be at the location designated by me. Complete the assembly. After the assembly and testing are completed, all personnel must evacuate, and no monitoring equipment is allowed to be left behind. Then leave all the rest to me. I will send it to the designated orbit as required, and assign The assembly has an initial velocity that is sufficient to maintain so that it can move in orbit."

Mr. Song was not surprised by Xia Ruofei's request.

In fact, when Mr. Song proposed to the superiors, he would not even say Xia Ruofei's name. The purpose was the same as Xia Ruofei's request just now, that is, he did not want Xia Ruofei's identity to be exposed and avoid some troubles.

Therefore, Mr. Song immediately said after hearing this: "Okay! You can slowly choose the location for assembly and testing. Just tell me after you have chosen it!"

"Okay!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "I will go back and do some research and find a sparsely populated and highly confidential place. But in general, I am leaning towards the western part of China."

"Okay, you can contact me directly when the time comes and tell me the latitude and longitude coordinates!" Mr. Song said happily.

After talking about this matter, Mr. Song's happiness was beyond words. During lunch, he actually opened a limited edition bottle of Drunken Eight Immortals, a good wine.

This wine was naturally given by Xia Ruofei to honor Mr. Song, and now Mr. Song used it to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha.