Chapter 12 Inspection of the Asiatic Fleet

Although escapism is not allowed in either the original or the defense world, Sai immediately considered the idea.

Because in fact, even if deterrence is successful, and even if human civilization surpasses Trisolaran civilization in technological level, Say will continue to work hard for escape, or interstellar immigration plan.

Because the earth and the solar system are only the cradle of mankind after all, but mankind cannot live in the cradle forever.

Sooner or later, human beings must leave the cradle and go to the wider starry sky one day, even if there is no threat from the Trisolarans.

As for the mental seal not being a problem, Say doesn't intend to kill Hines completely. He will still let him continue to be the Wallfacer after the investigation is completed.

Although the resources Hines can mobilize in the future will be less than one-tenth of the original ones.

But as long as the time is extended and the reminders he can give, Hines should be able to create a mental seal within fifty years.

The next question is to focus on the development of stellar-class warships that are not just capable of sailing between planets, but are capable of interstellar navigation.

According to the original description, the core technology of the Stellar-class battleship is divided into two parts, complete ecological cycle equipment and no working fluid fusion engine.

In the defense Trisolaran universe, humans have recently mastered the technology of controllable nuclear fusion, so the problem actually lies in the medium-free fusion engine and ecological recycling equipment.

However, although it is powerful, the emblem of the Asian fleet is really ugly, and it is also rare and exquisite, at least that is what Sai personally thinks.

"Those who come from the traditional aerospace industry support refrigerant engines, but those who come from the three major fleets advocate the study of refrigerant-free engines."

According to Zhang Beihai's description, the size of the Asian fleet is currently the largest among the three major fleets, and it is also the fleet with the greatest development potential.

"Colonel Zhang, I am also an Asian. Moreover, the size of the Asian fleet is the largest among the three major fleets. Let me first see that this is not normal."

"Okay, I'll go prepare this for you now."

Therefore, Say decided to intervene in the aerospace field, forcefully promote the development of refrigerant-free fusion engines, and build stellar-class battleships as quickly as possible.

Surrounded by several soldiers wearing powered exoskeletons, Zhang Beihai came to greet Sai, who was protected by layers of protection.

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Ile Verne, Asian Fleet Division

"Okay, I will contact the Asian Fleet Joint Command immediately." Kanter responded: "By the way, Ms. Say, are you going to the Asian Fleet Headquarters in China?"

"You are the one in charge of the money, so you should know that these two research directions are incredibly expensive projects and cannot be carried out at the same time."

"I want to go to the Asian Fleet and say I'm going to inspect the fleet's work and construction."

Not to mention that there are many middle powers in Asia. It can be said that behind the Asian fleet is the combination of SCO + ASEAN + West Asia + Japan and South Korea.

But not counting the departures, this is still a jaw-dropping giant camp, even NATO is nothing in front of it.

It is a pity that Russia, which was assigned to the European fleet, is missing. After excluding the largest country in the world, Asia's aerospace industry has been greatly weakened.

"They have been waiting for controllable nuclear fusion, but now they are waiting for it." Sai continued.

"By the way, to build a stellar-class battleship, you must go to Zhang Beihai. I almost forgot about this important person." Thinking of this, Sai immediately called Kanter in.

The three members of the Asian Fleet alone provide nearly 60% of the world's construction machinery production, 70% of its steel production, and 55% of its power generation.

Because neither the European fleet nor the American fleet can match the industrial output of Asia.

"But in the final analysis, we have not built any serious interstellar battleships at all. The so-called scale of the three major fleets is the same as that of space stations and space elevators."

"That's right, now that controllable nuclear fusion has come out, the research on spaceships must be stopped immediately. There is a lot of dispute within the three major fleets now."

As one of the few places in the world with a space elevator, the Asian Fleet naturally set up a branch in Verne.

"No, just go to the branch on Ile Verne. It's too dangerous for me to fly."

This is an all-glass building with hundreds of floors. The wealthy Asian fleet built such a building that reaches into the sky as a branch.

"Yes, I didn't think carefully, so let me introduce to you the history and current situation of the establishment of the Asian Fleet." After Zhang Beihai finished speaking, he took Sai to the building.

"That's right, Colonel Zhang. The nine major council members have told me before that it is impossible to conduct research on two aspects at the same time. So where do you stand?" Sai asked.

After giving a general introduction to the Asian fleet, Zhang Beihai suddenly changed his subject and talked about the recent engine issue.

Therefore, the biggest resistance lies in the fusion engine without working fluid. Now many respected seniors in the aerospace industry do not agree with the fusion engine without working fluid. They are more optimistic about the fusion engine with working fluid.

"I know about this, but does it have much to do with the three major fleets?" Although Sai knew about it, he still deliberately asked Zhang Beihai.

"Of course this will no longer be the case soon. Controlled nuclear fusion was discovered two days ago. I even had a few words with Dr. Ding Yi, who is in charge of this project."

Ecological recycling equipment is not too controversial, because no matter how far humans want to sail, they will definitely have to develop technology in this area.

Perhaps the American fleet and the European fleet have advantages in aerospace technology, but in terms of military output, they are absolutely unable to compare with the Asian fleet.

I can only say that I hope Zhang Beihai's defense is not so serious, after all, he has not shown his face yet.

(The American Fleet is the North American Fleet in the original novel)

"Welcome Chairman Sai to our ministry. I didn't expect you to choose to visit the Asian Fleet first. I actually thought you would visit the American Fleet first."

"Because there are two research directions, one is to propel the spacecraft through working fluid, and the other is to drive the spacecraft through radiation, which is what the outside world often calls working fluid engine and non-working fluid engine."

Zhang Beihai sighed and said: "It has a lot to do with it. Traditional nuclear fission and chemical energy are not energy dense enough to support interstellar navigation, so the three major fleets and the nine major members of the PDC have been waiting."

"Of course I am on the side of the medium-free engine. In the final analysis, the medium-propelled spacecraft is a large rocket, and most of the carrying capacity must be used to load heavy working medium."

"This kind of snail-like spaceship has no ability to carry out stellar navigation. It can only rely on planetary bases to navigate within the solar system. If you ask me, this is repeating the tragedy of the Sino-Japanese War of 1888-1894! You know the Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1894, right?"

"I know, I took modern Chinese history as an elective in college."

"Then you should know my opinion on the working fluid propulsion spacecraft." Zhang Beihai looked at Sai firmly and said.
Chapter completed!