There's something wrong with me

Chapter 166 The Arrival of the New Century
In the blink of an eye, another half year has passed.

Two years after the return.

Inside Hall 4 of the data center, in the 'Neurology' department, which was officially established a year ago.

Zhang Feng looked at the report in his hand while also glancing at a book of neurology terminology.

Because I'm not very good at it.

Zhang Feng needed to translate some of the terms in the report.

But I have also spent more than a year studying neurology.

Zhang Feng felt that he had finally gotten started.

I can understand most of the technical terms now.

But I also know that my previous thoughts on neurology were a bit far-fetched.

The research on analyzing neuronal signals using superconducting chips encountered a major hurdle right from the very first step.

That is, how to distinguish signals.

It's important to understand that everyone's brain is structured differently and that everyone has different thoughts.

Even if this can be overcome with superconducting quantum precision and a perfect link can be achieved, how can we make people feel as if they are there?
This problem has troubled many researchers for a long time.

Finally, someone came up with a bold idea.

That is, to make the superconductor interfere with the activity of specific brain regions, and then send signals to the brain.

This allows for a truly immersive sensory experience.

Finally, by wearing certain glasses, it is also possible to achieve imaging within the field of vision.

At that time, people will be able to perform various operations in the virtual world simply by lying down and thinking about them.

The combination of computing power and wireless superconductivity enables this level of precision.

But whether it will cause brain damage is unknown.

Furthermore, analyzing neurons is also a major problem.

The human brain has always been an unsolved mystery for humankind.

Furthermore, this also includes topics in biology and genetics.

Finally, the biggest problem arose.

If you want to access resources in biology and genetics.

That would affect the production and calculation of various medicines and spirit stones.

It seems to be about neurology, but in the end, it still wastes resources from several other major areas.

Zhang Feng was in a dilemma, unsure where to allocate the resources.

After all, there's still a year until the adventure world begins.

This year shouldn't be wasted.

Ultimately, projects like superconductivity are developing steadily and are destined for significant progress.

Other industries can also achieve a great leap forward once the cost of superconductivity comes down.

Everyone is making progress.

Only the neurological issue of 'virtual reality' has become a new challenge.

But once it appears, it will definitely be another major breakthrough and drive various industries.

Zhang Feng could also use the principles of virtual reality to simulate various adventure scenarios within it.

However, relying solely on neuroscientists to figure this out will not yield significant progress, especially since it wastes a lot of computational resources.

If I were to use other people, and they somehow figured it out in the next world, it would be a waste of effort.

Furthermore, what if the next world can't figure it out, or doesn't have the relevant technology?

This caused further delays in reality.

Zhang Feng suddenly realized that being a leader is not easy, because it seems that everyone is right and everyone is wrong.

This is a very special new experience.

Also on this day.

Zhang Feng glanced at the future resource allocation plan, but didn't finalize it immediately. Instead, he was caught in a dilemma, sighing inwardly:
"No matter what I do, it's wrong, and no matter what I do, it's right. This experience is quite absurd."

Can't things be viewed more clearly, in black and white?

Zhang Feng thought to himself, "This is just my personal little idea."

Because in normal logic, one's own decisions are based on data analysis and strategic priorities.

Or to put it simply, if I weren't the head of the family.

So actually, it's mostly the planning department that makes the decisions.

……

Another month later.

According to the planning department's analysis, neurology is going to work alone and cannot enjoy any existing resources.

The leap was too large, causing the logical chain to break.

Zhang Feng also decided to work alone in neuroscience, and then add himself to the team.

Consider this a warm-up before getting a pet.

Zhang Feng thought this was pretty good.

At least to a large extent, it leaves room for maneuver, so as not to delay resources such as superconductivity, nor to delay itself.

But precisely because of this, Zhang Feng suddenly understood.

Human resources are limited.

It's not just our own limited capabilities that are limited, but also the global capabilities.

No wonder Chen Tiancai only focuses on one project at a time when he's catching up on projects.

Because if several lines are running in parallel, it's simply a matter of having the will but not the strength.

So now we should focus on the superconducting production line and the replacement of Z1, and strive to achieve a price that is affordable to the general public within three years. At that time, we can free up more labor and computing power.

Currently, 20% of the spirit stones have been optimized; we'll use that for now.

And the cost has also decreased significantly.

Now, more than two years have passed.

They also have priority access to the first batch of superconducting equipment for scientific research.

Currently, the daily production of spirit stones is 1.2 million, and the price is 15 million.

It can already meet the needs of the 'first batch of primary school students' and some professional martial artists.

And it started a year ago.

Spiritual flowers and fruits have also been spread out, and many martial artists have begun to temper their bodies with spiritual energy.

Gene therapy is facing some setbacks and has not yet entered the formal mass production stage.

After all, its physical constitution is too high, at least around 100.

After doing this calculation, Zhang Feng felt that the production scale of the data center was a bit too large.

It would be better to free up some manpower and hand over the authority over the prescriptions for dissolving internal energy to various pharmaceutical and related institutions, or to institutions capable of producing them.

Danjin, this kind of 'high-end combat power pill,' should be produced locally first.

Firstly, this is indeed difficult, and it's not easy for non-governmental organizations to come up with it.

Secondly, Zhang Feng understood why the imperial court banned martial arts within the prince's world.

Because they are too difficult to manage.

In different positions, Zhang Feng felt that his perspective was also different.

It's not that we don't want to give it to them, it's that some people have problems.

But once some institutions reach a certain level of competence, they should be allowed to disperse.

After all, superconductivity itself is absurd and falls into the category of 'superscience'.

If someone were to use superconductivity as a weapon, that would be a serious matter.

Furthermore, if someone really causes trouble, as the saying goes, you can kill several people with a brick.

Zhang Feng's personal feeling was that there could not possibly be no evil at all.

But as long as they show their faces, it would be good to slap them dead.

Afterwards, if necessary, the internal and external medicines needed by the military, police, and armed forces should also be made by other organizations.

Just like the Jade Pool Dew now, it has been completely distributed.

Many other companies have also produced some excellent products.

Then, perhaps neutralizing force could also work.

Diversity is a necessary process for human progress.

……

On the day.

office.

"Mr. Zhang, you've finally let go of the Transformation Realm..."

When Lao Liu heard that General Manager Zhang was going to release some manpower, he looked as if a great weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

“I had wanted to put down the formula for transforming internal energy earlier, but you never gave the order, and no one dared to bring it up.”

“If there’s anything you need to say, you should say it.” Zhang Feng was reading a book on neurology when he asked, “There’s another matter, how are the discussions going regarding the Federation?”

"Early next year." Old Liu raised his wrist, projecting a 3D report into the air.

"Since you brought this up more than a year ago, all parties have been making final preparations for the arrival of the Federation."

The plan was for representatives from all parties to travel to Xia City at the end of the year.

As the New Year arrives, you will announce the beginning of the Federal Era.

"Hmm." Zhang Feng nodded, then said, "This is a big event, and a formal occasion. Do you have a formal speech prepared?"

"No..." Old Liu chuckled dryly, "To be precise, many people want to write it, but personally, I feel that no one has the ability to write this epoch-making speech for you."

This is also my personal feeling, but whatever you say is what people all over the world want to hear, because you not only represent the progress of human civilization, but also you personally.

"I understand." Seeing Lao Liu's excitement and praise for him, Zhang Feng could tell from this glimpse that most of the others shared the same thought.

So let's just say what we have to say, even if it's like being forced into a corner.

……

Two more months passed.

Zhang Feng, bundled up tightly, arrived at a residential area in the city.

We arrived at one of the buildings, on the second floor.

Zhang Feng took off his hat and sunglasses and knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door opened, revealing Dr. Wu's puzzled face.

He is in his fifties this year, and his temples are already turning gray.

"Teacher Zhang, what brings you here?"

“You haven’t been resting well.” Zhang Feng glanced at him. “I’ve let you rest at home for several years, and you still haven’t achieved enlightenment.”

"I'm practicing right now," Dr. Wu said with an awkward smile.

Zhang Feng pointed to the door and said, "Are you planning to have me talk to you at the door? Can't you let me in first?"

"I forgot!" Dr. Wu said apologetically, even more embarrassed. "I haven't seen my teacher for many years, and I was a little excited."

“It’s been three years since we last met.” Zhang Feng took out tea leaves from his pocket and went into his room.

It's an ordinary house with ordinary decor, but there are many medical-related icons hanging on the walls.

With a quick glance, Zhang Feng was about to hand him the tea leaves and ask him to brew them.

Wow! Oh my god!

There was a young woman in her early twenties standing at the bedroom door ahead. She was Dr. Wu's daughter and a senior medical student from the province.

I am currently interning at the hospital where Dr. Wu used to work, also in neurosurgery.

"I... I'm not seeing things, am I? Master Zhang?"

The moment she saw Zhang Feng in the room, she couldn't take her eyes off him.

"Go make some tea." Zhang Feng smiled and tossed the tea leaves to her. "The first time I met you, you were just a teenager. Now you're over twenty." With that, Zhang Feng ignored her and looked at Dr. Wu alone.

"I came to see you today to prepare to let you join the neurology research hall of the data center."

First, you have some expertise; second, if you haven't made a name for yourself after several years, then come work for me.

I usually study neurology, and I'll teach you in my spare time.

There's also spiritual energy over there; it's good for health.

As Zhang Feng spoke, he looked at his 'grand-disciple' who was gazing at him with admiration, "Don't talk nonsense about your father's passing. Now you only have one thing to do: go and make tea."

"Data center..." Dr. Wu was deeply moved upon hearing this, but fearing it might affect Zhang Feng, he couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, me, to work in a data center? I'm not qualified enough, am I?"

“Definitely not enough.” Zhang Feng showed no mercy. “Neurosurgery and neurology are vastly different fields; you definitely won’t be enough.”

All I can say is that I'm learning as I go.

"Pfft..." The grand-disciple burst out laughing on his way to make tea when he heard his master disrespecting his father.

"If I were to go..." Dr. Wu didn't care about that; instead, she wanted to politely decline.

He was studying medicine, so he naturally understood that what Teacher Zhang said was correct.

Similarly, he didn't want to cause Teacher Zhang to be criticized behind his back because of him.

Of course, no one dared to poke at it.

But data centers are research sites, and after all, they are gathering places for world-class elites.

It would be too abrupt for him to go.

He was thinking of Zhang Feng and didn't want anything bad to happen because of him.

Seeing his expression, Zhang Feng smiled and took out a small notebook from his pocket. "It contains my insights on visualization. Practice it well."

If I talk to you alone again next time, and you still haven't entered the state of visualization.

Then don't tell me anything else.

"When the time comes, you'll go wherever I tell you to go."

……

After leaving Dr. Wu's house.

Zhang Feng just wandered around casually, since he was already out anyway.

And then, while wandering around aimlessly along the way.

Besides noticing the increasing number of martial arts practitioners, Zhang Feng also saw that some roads were beginning to lay the groundwork for geomagnetism.

This doesn't mean turning over the entire road.

Rather, it's about measuring distances and compiling statistics on required specifications and body types.

During installation, specialized machines are used to open pits about one person's width on both sides of the road, and then place superconductors to cover and connect the power grid.

Of course, different roads and different locations require different paving methods.

The technical department will then come up with the best solution and implement a relatively perfect geomagnetic network layout.

Zhang Feng also presented the mechanical platform proposal to the planning department.

This will ensure the construction of future mechanical platforms, as well as the superconducting plans for existing cities.

Otherwise, for example, this city would be covered with geomagnetic fields.

Then, in future mechanical platform plans, this city will also serve as the platform's 'foundation point'.

So it will likely need to be dismantled again.

Similarly, Zhang Feng felt that the mechanical platform was the planet's 'final solution'.

In the future, any large objects will no longer be built on our own planet.

Because Zhang Feng still hopes to keep his planet in a relatively 'green' environment.

Zhang Feng even considered that when he conquered other planets one day, he would throw the computing power building and other equipment there to create a 'computing power planet'.

If the population becomes too large in the future, they will all be sent to other planets.

As for their own planet, it is the base of the 'Celestial Dragons'.

After all, everyone around me is someone who has walked through this era with me, and they have also provided me with a lot of connections and help.

In a sense, they made an effort for the entire civilization.

Therefore, they must have a place here.

This is perfectly understandable.

With that thought in mind, Zhang Feng returned to the data center.

Zhang Feng suddenly realized that he hadn't looked at the data from the past few years.

……

In the months to come.

News of the impending formation of the federation spread around the world.

Surprisingly, the Federation, which was once highly regarded, is now seeing differing opinions.

Then, not long after, the sounds stopped.

Ultimately, it was revealed that this was a deliberate act by some interest groups.

The formation of the federation will have some impact on their businesses, preventing them from profiting from the exchange rate differences between different currencies.

However, legitimate and official institutions have now been formalized.

This matter quickly disappeared without a trace.

At least for the general public, it has no impact.

Because what people care about more is what to do with the money from before.
The official statement also clearly states that the currency can be exchanged for Federal Coins at an equivalent price, or kept for personal collection.

It's still a fairly common system at the moment, and it hasn't been completely eliminated.

But it was gradually phased out.

As for the money deposited online, it will be directly converted into the corresponding Federal Currency.

For example, if your phone shows 100R now, it will change to 100L when you open it again.

L is an abbreviation for Federation.

This conversion will begin after the Federation is declared established.

So, if your wallet is not a problem, and some transoceanic Z1 ships and Z1 planes have lower ticket prices.

And assuming there are no major issues with visas in the future.

The call for a federal government grew louder.

Even many foreigners began flocking to Daxia, wanting to be in the same country as the pioneers.

Then, restrictions were imposed again because too many people came.

However, many people from Daxia also went abroad.

However, this is not because they yearn for freedom, but because a small number of people choose to travel, while the majority choose to cultivate and plant land.

The West has plenty of land, which can be used to grow medicinal herbs, and there are additional subsidies available.

This caused people from all sides to run around in a panic, but there were clearly more people from Daxia.

The extra electricity costs saved in recent years, as well as much cheaper travel expenses.

It has become a small form of economic freedom for many people.

Many people have also realized their dream of traveling around the world.

In addition, Western martial arts teaching methods differ somewhat from those in the East.

There are also different understandings of practices such as visualization.

Some people even made small breakthroughs because of this.

But no matter how amazing everyone's trip was.

This didn't happen until six months later.

Two years and eleven months after Zhang Feng's return.

The time was New Year's Eve in the Great Summer.

That night.

Amidst global broadcasting attention, in a large venue within the city of Xiaxia.

The first few rows in the room were people's representatives from all sides.

The rows behind are official personnel from the Great Xia Dynasty.

And around the venue were journalists from all over the world.

At this moment, their eyes were all on the podium.

There was a row of tables where official representatives from various parties were seated.

Zhang Feng, dressed in military uniform, stood in the middle of everyone.

at the same time.

Zhang Feng glanced at the tea on the table, actually wondering if it was drinkable.

Is it just for decoration, or can you actually drink it when you're thirsty?
But thinking about it, I decided against it.

Seeing that everyone else was still, he stopped moving as well.

But in fact.

Zhang Feng was actually a little excited because this was so formal, like an 'opening ceremony for a new era'.

It's not about casually promoting martial arts or teaching them.

That was actually an informal occasion.

Even a trip to the West is considered a foreign visit and exchange, and also a chance to see the construction of bases abroad.

That was more of a work-related activity; in Zhang Feng's mind, it was like reading reports in a data center.

The two are not the same.

Zhang Feng also knew that once he started this 'global speech,' he would inevitably have to go through a formal process for any major events or breakthroughs that followed.

After all, I'm no longer confined to the data center; I have much more to manage now.

But think about how all the new networks and new blood vessels around the world are being sent to our side.

Also good.

While Zhang Feng's thoughts were wandering.

At this very moment, just before midnight.

Everyone stamped the official seal on the agreement on their respective desktops.

Finally, Lao Liu collected all the agreements and went to Zhang Feng's table.

The whole process was quiet, and there was no preaching.

Old Liu timed it perfectly, turning the agreement to the last page with five seconds left and solemnly placing it in front of Zhang Feng.

Amidst widespread attention.

Instead of stamping the document, Zhang Feng signed his name on the Federal Agreement at the stroke of midnight, signifying that the agreement had officially come into effect.

Kaka—

And then, amidst a flurry of photography and videography.

A series of unique New Year's greetings echoed outside the venue.

Everyone in the hall stood up at that moment, subconsciously slowing their breathing, and looked at Zhang Feng, who had also stood up, waiting for the 'speech of the new century'.

People all over the world were watching Zhang Feng on television and on the screen.

Facing cameras from all over the world, in a quiet meeting room, Zhang Feng spoke with a firm and resonant voice:

"The progress we have made so far is not the limit of our human civilization."

But as long as we humans unite, we can continuously overcome century-old problems.

Cooperation is the beginning of all civilizations.

I hereby declare.

The Federal Era is officially established today.

(End of this chapter)