My wife was on the show, and my country's nationalist status was exposed

Chapter 60
"Our future research will focus on the practical application of small-scale controllable nuclear fusion."

"There are two ways to go. One is to use radiation propulsion to drive the spacecraft. This way has only just begun with some theoretical research by our team."

"The other way is to use nuclear fusion fuel as power, similar to traditional chemical propulsion."

"The planetary engine uses this technology, and many people are focusing on the latter, and may take this path."

At the end, Han Zhiming sighed slightly.

Zhou Dongyang is the political commissar of the Space Force and one of the founders of the Space Force. He has a lot of technical knowledge and quickly understood the difference between the two.

"Nuclear fuel propulsion of planetary engines consumes a lot of resources."

"Radiation propulsion drive consumes very little resources and is more suitable for space travel."

Still, Han Zhiming explained.

"We have a mature technology system on fuel engines. Only my team has theoretical research on radiation propulsion. Those old aerospace companies will most likely not choose it. They are more conservative."

Han Zhiming shook his head and sighed.

"Conservative means standing still, the fuel propulsion consumption is too large, and the combat radius is too small."

"Only by relying on planets can we be guaranteed."

"In this case, we have no chance of success against Trisolarans."

Zhou Dongyang frowned tightly.

With the current science and technology of human beings, if they want to travel in the starry sky, they must develop radiation propulsion.

Fuel thrusters need to consume a huge amount of resources, and they are destined not to be far away from the planet.

"That's the case, but it's not up to us to decide, the decision is in the hands of those old astronauts."

"Compared to the radiation thrusters that have not yet appeared, they prefer mature fuel thrusters."

Han Zhiming was a little helpless.

He is a talented physicist, and he has established a certain status in the physics circle in his 30s.

It's just that they don't have the right to speak and can influence this decision.

Zhou Dongyang fell silent, with a strange look in his eyes, he clenched his fists, wondering what he was thinking.

"I think you should continue to study radiation propulsion."

After a while, Zhou Dongyang spoke.

"Let's see." Han Zhiming smiled wryly, "In my situation, in the current physics world, I'm just dawdling."

"If there is really no way, I will go to sleep and see if there is a chance in the future."

With ideas and ambitions, but not much room for use, Han Zhiming is still a little depressed.

"I hope we can meet each other in the future." Zhou Dongyang smiled slightly and held out his hand.

"Okay." Han Zhiming laughed and shook hands with Zhou Dongyang to say goodbye.

……

The conversation between the two was clearly heard by the audience.

It can be seen how helpless and desperate people are when facing the Trisolaran.

The Sophon has locked technology and cannot develop at all.

Scientific research work, sometimes due to some reasons, cannot be advanced.

Many scientific researchers feel the same way. It seems that what happened to Han Zhiming happened to them.

They keep watching, wondering what's going to happen next.

The screen turns.

Zhou Dongyang returned to the earth, wearing casual clothes, walking in the streets of the underground city.

The streets are full of people coming and going, so lively.

"Sir, what do you want?"

This is a store that sells meteorites. There are several rows of shelves in the store, and black meteorites are placed on the shelves.

In front of the shelves, Zhou Dongyang was picking meteorites.

"I didn't expect that there are still people interested in meteorites in this era."

"You're lucky. My store will be closed in a while. If you come a few days late, you won't be able to find me."

"Look first, I'll pour you a glass of water first."

The boss was very excited, but also a little emotional.

While talking, he poured Zhou Dongyang a glass of water.

"Thank you." Zhou Dongyang took it and took a sip.

"Sir, are you a soldier?" The boss had nothing to say.

"How did you see that?" Zhou Dongyang was a little surprised.

It's his first time visiting this store.

Wearing casual clothes, restraining the sharpness of a soldier.

"Many soldiers nowadays are not like soldiers. You are different. I can see that there is a military spirit in your eyes."

I don't know if the boss is telling the truth, or a flattery.

Zhou Dongyang smiled and didn't answer any more.

"Sir, what kind of meteorite do you want, how about I pick it out for you?" The boss turned the topic to business.

"I want the one that is not too expensive, relatively strong, and can be processed on a machine tool, right?"

Zhou Dongyang expressed his request.

"Yes, yes." The boss nodded quickly, and then exchanged greetings, "Are you going to give it as a carving?"

"En." Zhou Dongyang nodded, unwilling to say more.

"That's all, iron meteorite. It's not too expensive. It's relatively strong. It can also be processed on a machine tool. It fully meets your requirements. Do you think it will work?"

The boss went to one of the shelves and took down a meteorite the size of an adult's fist.

"Okay, that's all." Zhou Dongyang took the meteorite and weighed it, nodded in satisfaction, "How much does it cost?"

"[-]!" The boss's eyes lit up, and he immediately shouted the price.

At this price, the lion opened his mouth.

He didn't think about making a deal with this, thinking that the other party would definitely have to counter the price.

What he didn't expect was that Zhou Dongyang didn't counter-offer, but only said one word.

"it is good."

Zhou Dongyang took out his ID card and handed it to the boss.

I go!

It's so refreshing!
The boss is confused.

Eighty thousand earth coins is not a small amount.

You know, eating a meal now is two earth coins.

It can be said that most people in the underground city do not have 8 yuan.

A person with 8 yuan is the existence at the top of the dungeon.

This time, it made him a little embarrassed.

Now that humans have entered space, there are really not too many things like meteorites.

"Sir, you can bargain, this is just an offer."

Zhou Dongyang was still a soldier, and the boss felt that it was not good to cheat Zhou Dongyang of so much money all of a sudden. It seemed that he felt sorry for his conscience and couldn't help but tell the truth.

To be honest, let alone 8 yuan, even 8000 yuan, he can sell it, and he can make a lot of money.

"No, I gave it as a gift. The price is more expensive, and it can better represent my heart."

Zhou Dongyang smiled and rejected the boss's kindness.

They all took the initiative to reduce the price, but they refused?
The boss has been in business for more than ten years, and has never met such a customer.

There is no way, since the customer is not willing to be cheap, it can only be sold at 8 yuan.

"The boss said that he can bargain, but you actually said no, did your money come from the wind?"

"I really don't understand what Zhou Dongyang is thinking?"

"The boss is happy!"

"Not only is the joy blooming, but maybe when Zhou Dongyang is gone, he will scold Zhou Dongyang for being stupid!"

"Speaking of which, this boss is quite honest, and he took the initiative to say that he can counter the price. A treacherous boss would definitely not say that."

"Well, the boss is a kind man."

"It's just that I still don't understand why Zhou Dongyang insisted on the original price."

The audience was dumbfounded and curious.

Zhou Dongyang spent so much money to buy a meteorite, who is he giving it to?

(End of this chapter)