"What you see now is the next project to be carried out by the shipyard. If there are no problems, it will be implemented from tomorrow. In addition, I will personally be responsible for this project."

December 8, 2067, Titan, the conference room of the Fortress’s largest shipyard.

Xu Lei was sitting in the front seat, looking around at everyone present and announcing the next task arrangements, his words revealing decisiveness.

Before convening this meeting, he formulated a preliminary project plan.

And just sent it to every scientist.

Although he also specifically solicited other people's opinions, anyone with a discerning eye can see how seriously he attaches importance to this project, and he will never give up or change it just because of a few words from the outside world. Li Chengzhe and others know this well.

After all, after following Xu Lei for so long, I can only know his temper and character so clearly.

What's more, even though Xu Lei has now left the category of carbon-based life and has become the most special active metal life in the galaxy, his style of doing things still hasn't changed much.

Of course, it is impossible for them to go against Xu Lei.

Over the past few decades, Xu Lei has conquered everyone with his amazing strength and miracles he has created.

Therefore, as long as it is a project proposed by Xu Lei, it must be of great value.

Can help human development.

They took this opportunity to participate, and it can be said that they were happy even before it was too late.

At least it will improve your own level.

More importantly, since the completion of the research and development of the Shenwei Star Destroyer, the shipyard only needs to produce step by step, so that top scientists like them are suddenly idle.

There is a sense of loss of having nothing to do.

Doesn't reflect its own value.

Now Xu Lei has come up with a new research project and is personally responsible for the research and development, which is definitely a dream.

Therefore, after Li Chengzhe and others received the plan, they immediately studied it with all their heart.

Not another word was said.

Just as they roughly browsed the above content, they couldn't help but have a few question marks in their minds.

Space jump engine?

Modify the Divine Star Destroyer?

Is it necessary?

For all of them, although human civilization in the solar system has now become a third-level civilization, their thinking is still limited to the Milky Way.

After all, even in the eyes of a star system, the Milky Way is really too big.

Starting from this kind of thinking, it is inevitable that Xu Lei's new project will not be understood. It always feels that it is too advanced and impractical. If it is forcibly developed, I am afraid that it will cause a lot of consumption to the entire human civilization.

First of all, a secondary star gate has been established on Earth, making it very convenient for humans to travel in the galaxy.

The so-called space jump engine is completely unnecessary.

There is also the Shenwei large-scale star destroyer unique to the solar system. As the most powerful star destroyer recognized in the galaxy, its performance can fully meet the needs of human civilization. There is really no need to spend huge costs on modification and upgrade. Maybe it will finally be solved.

The overall performance of the new version is not as good as the original dual plasma cannon design.

The key point is that humans currently do not even have a thorough understanding of the wormhole space theory involved in the Star Gate. How to develop a space jump engine...

This technology is obviously too far ahead of its time.

So when Xu Lei's voice sounded in the conference room, everyone with their own thoughts slowly raised their eyes and did not answer directly, but focused their attention on Li Chengzhe.

Obviously he hopes that Li Chengzhe will come forward and dissuade Xu Lei appropriately.

Although they admired Xu Lei from the bottom of their hearts, they did not lose their ability to think independently.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to gain Xu Lei's trust and enter the core of human civilization to participate in the design and development of warships.

As the saying goes, no one can make mistakes without being a sage.

Xu Lei has devoted so much effort to human civilization, and it is normal for him to make mistakes occasionally. Besides, this project plan is not bad.

, it’s just that it’s too advanced for mankind at the moment, and it’s a little too early to take it out.

If we really invest in research and development regardless of the cost, it will cause a huge consumption of the resources of the solar system.

It is not conducive to the development of human civilization.

You must know that mankind has just become a third-level civilization, which is the time when a large amount of resources are needed.

In particular, the Divine Star Destroyer has stopped external sales.

If the amount of Galaxy Coins consumed is too large, the solar system may become the poorest level three civilization in the Galaxy and fall into a vicious cycle.

So according to their thinking, they hope Xu Lei can postpone this project.

It won't be too late to start research and development of related technologies when the solar system has completely stabilized its foothold and become an established third-level civilization. At least then the solar system will have the opportunity to try and make mistakes and be able to withstand it.

But no one dared to be the bad guy who questioned Xu Lei for the first time, so everyone could only focus on Li Chengzhe.

I want Li Chengzhe to say this.

After all, apart from Xu Lei, Li Chengzhe has the highest status in the room. As the saying goes, if the sky falls, everyone is standing high. If he doesn't step up, who will step up?

"These old guys."

At this time, Li Chengzhe's face seemed calm, but in fact he almost couldn't help but want to hit someone. He suddenly spat secretly: "Obviously he wants to push me out and put me on the fire. Don't blame me for giving you little shoes in the future."

wear."

We are all old foxes who have worked together for more than ten years, how could he not know what others mean.

The moment his eyes collided in the air, it was clear what he was planning.

But to be honest, Li Chengzhe doesn't want to be this evil person.

Although Xu Lei was younger than him, he was kind to him, and he was able to grow to this level and was awarded the title of top scientist by the alliance mainly because he learned a lot from Xu Lei. Now he is asked to openly question

Xu Lei’s new project does have a feeling of guilt that is hard to talk about.

However, he also understood that among so many people present, there was really no other person suitable to speak besides him.

After some thought, he finally decided to express his opinion.

But his thoughts stayed here and he was about to speak when a familiar voice suddenly came from his ears: "Dean Li, just say whatever you want. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss new projects."

It was Xu Lei sitting in the front seat.

The atmosphere in the conference room changed slightly after everyone reviewed the project plan. How could Xu Lei not see this?

Although he can fully exercise his rights directly and make a decision on this project directly...

But I don't want to do that.

What's more, he will never abuse his power from beginning to end.

Besides, whether it is the manufacturing of the space jump engine or the transformation of the Shenwei Star Destroyer, it cannot be solved by him alone. It also requires the joint efforts of all the scientific research personnel of the shipyard.

If everyone is allowed to work with unclear ideas, I am afraid it will have the opposite effect.

Therefore, it is better to talk about some things.

So out of this consideration, after seeing that Li Chengzhe seemed to be constipated and was still refusing to speak, he took the initiative to help him.

Seeing that he was named by Xu Lei, Li Chengzhe stopped worrying about anything and immediately stood up and said bravely: "This is the dean. With the foundation of our solar system civilization that has just been promoted to the third level, he has begun to develop more advanced space jumps."

Technology, is it a little too hasty?”

Xu Lei heard what Li Chengzhe said, but he did not respond directly. Instead, he turned to look at the others: "What are your opinions?"

Perhaps it was because Li Chengzhe was the first to open up the conversation. At this time, when faced with Xu Lei's questioning, everyone else present no longer remained silent and began to express their opinions.

"Our secondary star gate has been upgraded. It is very convenient to travel to any civilization in the galaxy. For now, I don't think it is necessary to develop a space jump engine. This is a big investment for civilization."

"According to the preliminary planning in the project plan, the investment in this project may reach 500 million Galaxy coins, which can enable us to produce more than a dozen

A Divine Star Destroyer."

"This project can promote the further development of our human civilization. The starting point is definitely good, but it should be postponed a little."

"Those of us have not yet conquered the wormhole space theory, so it may be difficult for us to successfully develop it."

"In short, I absolutely support Dean Xu."

"I hope Dean Xu can weigh it carefully, but as long as the project is confirmed, we will go all out to develop the space jump engine!"

…

Xu Lei listened carefully to everyone's opinions.

As for everyone's worries, he didn't feel strange at all, it was completely reasonable.

Because from the perspective of human civilization, developing a space jump engine just to build a warship that can shuttle through space outside the galaxy is indeed a waste of resources.

According to ancient sayings, it is a waste of people and money.

If the research and development is unsuccessful in the end, or takes a long time, it will be even more of a burden to the solar system.

You might even be in a dilemma by then.
To be continued...