There's something wrong with me

Chapter 167 Please Call Me Congressman

Federal Calendar.

January 1, 2001, early morning.

This is a memorable, epoch-making first day.

Many people were setting off firecrackers on the street, and many others were taking photos and videos with their mobile phones.

But it was precisely them who took out their phones.

And at this very second, just as 10 a.m. arrives.

Some people pointed to their phones and told their family and friends that their currency had changed.

Federal currency is converted at a 1:1 ratio according to the Great Xia currency.

And today it is inside the data center.

The data center's 'funds pool' is now linked to official global economic treasuries.

But it wasn't about managing their individual accounts; it was simply about 'getting money'.

As for their respective ledgers and such, don't talk about them, don't mention them.

Because data centers are for research, not accounting.

In particular, a new project has now been initiated.

That's the data center bill, which is shared by global government agencies and some super-organizations.

Simply put, after deducting normal official salaries, maintenance of research facilities, and public welfare benefits such as medical care from their total revenue, 50% of the remaining balance must be invested 'free of charge' in data center research.

As for whether it's enough, there are more specific considerations, such as sharing the burden based on each country's strength.

The most appropriate arrangements will be made based on the actual situation at that time.

Afterwards, during the process of them paying the money, this was recorded in the books, but the data center did not need to repay it.

Even if it's a repayment, it's not a return of money, but rather the presentation of 'new computational code' or optimized computational code.

This is a draft, and also the first contract of the Federation.

Roughly, it's about 'allocating resources and prioritizing research on data centers'.

This clause was also unanimously passed by all parties without any objection.

To put it nicely, everyone has benefited, so there's no reason to object.

To put it bluntly, the federation had just been established and was still in its honeymoon period.

If anyone objects, it's like a couple getting married with hundreds of relatives and friends at the wedding.

Then suddenly a stranger came in, smashing the table and throwing chairs.

In the end, he will only be driven out by a group of people.

Similarly, if any official opposes this now, they're considered troublemakers.

All official bodies will treat this official body as a 'stranger'.

In particular, the former "Big Five" of the world were not exactly all-around benevolent people.

Now that they've tasted the benefits of Z1, they're looking for a large plot of land to implement Z1 on a large scale.

Land is currently the most scarce resource.

Because there is land, there is more 'unlimited energy'.

And on this day...

The old office of the data center.

In the bedroom.

Zhang Feng looked at the briefing while simultaneously observing the mechanical platform architecture on the 3D screen.

He is now a member of the Federal Supreme Council.

Zhang Fengzheng is doing what a legislator should do.

That means looking at the global briefing.

It is only now, with the first batch of superconductors entering mass production and being used in research institutions around the world, that we have finally achieved this.

Power grids in all regions are becoming increasingly strained.

This is a common occurrence during a 'technology transition period'.

After reading these energy briefings, Zhang Feng understood why Chen Tiancai was in such a hurry to build the mechanical platform.

Because with such high pressure, small-scale annexations and wars would be unavoidable.

Energy will never be enough, even with superconducting Z1.

After all, quantum dot buildings in various places consume too much computing power and energy.

Furthermore, big data centers are like vampires, ruthlessly consuming computing power, energy, raw materials, and capital from all sides.

Now all that's missing is a catalyst to ignite the 'big fish eat little fish' scenario.

Thinking about this, Zhang Feng also realized something.

No wonder everyone agreed when it came to the formation of the federation, and no one objected.

Because both sides are like skinny dogs attacking a wolf, both are afraid.

Looking at the energy briefings from various parties, Zhang Feng said, "The data is unreadable now. Even if the previous accounts are wiped clean, the core energy issue is becoming increasingly urgent."

It's also my fault. I took too big a step and wanted to expand on everything, but our productivity was far from enough, and the battle lines were stretched too far and too wide.

It's also because everyone in the world is too eager for longevity and extraordinary achievements, so they've gone crazy with me.

Goodness, I really am a perfect match for them.

People who aren't family don't enter the same door.

Zhang Feng was speechless, feeling that the global energy system was currently teetering on the brink of collapse.

The reason it keeps bouncing around is all thanks to the lovely geniuses in the planning department, who precisely control this critical point.

While maintaining maximum productivity and scientific progress, it also ensures that energy resources do not collapse.

In response, Zhang Feng could only say that they were truly amazing.

Amazingly, just this morning we cut energy from one project, and in less than an hour, the freed-up energy and manpower were perfectly, precisely, and reasonably distributed to several other lines.

Not a single ounce of energy will be wasted.

And the most outrageous thing is that each project also has a small amount of energy that can be extracted at any time, and can accurately contact all parties at any time to extract and merge energy in real time to deal with various emergencies.

The planning department has done an excellent job in every detail.

But the pressure there is also the greatest within the entire data center.

On a large scale, individuals may have to work continuously for ten or even twenty hours to maintain stable connections with various parties, relying entirely on stimulants to ensure that long-term fatigue and stress do not lead to mental exhaustion and misjudgment.

Faced with this 'precise department', Zhang Feng didn't know how to force them to take a break.

However, things will be fine once the next few generations of flowers grow up.

At that time, people's physical condition was sufficient to cope with such high-pressure work.

But today's elites, these "super veterans with a wealth of experience," need to do their utmost to "preserve their lifespan and health."

Even if they don't want to do this job in the future, we still have to support them because they are heroes.

Similarly, within the current high-pressure plan.

What Zhang Feng fears most now is hearing that some planning department staff member has suddenly fainted or developed a mental illness under pressure.

Whenever I hear reports like this...

Honestly, Zhang Feng felt a tightness in his chest and a very unpleasant feeling in his heart.

He had only been a member of parliament for one day.

Zhang Feng felt a lot of pressure, perhaps because the responsibility had become heavier.

Interestingly, the spiritual thought seemed to undergo a kind of tempering, like 'removing impurities,' under pressure.

This impurity is neither superfluous thought nor inner demon.

Because spiritual thought is a concrete manifestation of the spirit, a kind of abstraction and concrete representation similar to the 'primordial spirit'.

Spiritual thoughts exist in reality.

As long as we use computing power to calculate, and then study some kind of neurological superconducting detector, or after virtual reality is developed.

Zhang Feng believed that spiritual thoughts could be observed using some kind of instrument.

Therefore, for such a concrete primordial spirit...

Zhang Feng felt that the impurities inside were more like 'toxins' and 'useless substances' in the flesh.

Getting rid of them will make you better and healthier.

Similarly, removing impurities from one's spiritual thoughts allows them to circulate faster, increasing the overall correction of memory and enhancing the power and control over spells.

Overall, the pool filled with spiritual energy is now more stable, forming the foundation and basis of the project.

But Zhang Feng didn't know the specific name of this impurity.

Because I am 'slowly exploring the path ahead,' all of this is 'unnamed.'

Especially when one's inner demons increase, this impurity does not increase.

It has nothing to do with inner demons; on the contrary, it gradually increases when one cultivates one's spiritual thoughts.

The faster you cultivate, the faster it increases.

This will then cause the mind to become huge and bloated.

Just like when building a pool, if you put a big shovel of cement on top, there will definitely be impurities in the cement.

However, removing impurities will make the pool more stable.

It is such a specific property.

So after thinking it over, Zhang Feng decided to call it 'spiritual impurities' for the time being.

It belongs to the refinement and improvement of spiritual thoughts.

……

after one day.

Zhang Feng stopped looking at the report and started thinking about the adventure that was about to begin in a month. So he began to organize the key points and insights he had gained over the past three years.

First, a general scan is performed using big data, followed by further filtering.

Perhaps the recent smooth flow of global travel has given some martial artists a sudden realization about the 'combination of East and West' and the 'traveling across mountains and rivers'.

Currently, there are thirty-nine new veins, and another 5% of internal energy new blood vessels.

Zhang Feng was undoubtedly pleased to see such numbers.

But it would be difficult for me to digest it all within a month.

Add to that the time needed to fully master and understand it, and it would probably take more than ten years.

After all, he also needed to focus his attention on cultivating his spiritual power and consolidating his existing martial arts knowledge.

There is also a vast scientific memory from the last few decades of the last century.

Not to mention the functional data from the past few years.

My brain's computing power is simply not enough.

There is so much knowledge to learn.

However, if we only consider the strength of the meridians and internal energy vessels, then it only takes one year to return them to oneself and obtain the maximum physical condition.

Think of this.

Zhang Feng opened a small drawer next to the bedroom and took out a bottle of gene serum.

After several years of research without consuming any computing resources, the gene drug was successfully developed a month ago by two teams of researchers working by hand.

Of course, this still borrows from 'Professor Zhao's notes from 2 times'.

Zhang Feng now intends to train him, hoping to advance him to 'expert-level medicine,' which is the standard limit of the ordinary world in written terms.

He's almost there now, already a 'half-step expert,' just one step away from the finish line.

It's estimated that it will take at least seven or eight years, and at most forty or fifty years, to learn and master this skill. This is because becoming an expert requires a solid foundation of knowledge before one can truly understand it.

It's as if he suddenly connected a lot of knowledge together and achieved a comprehensive understanding of holistic medicine.

At that time, such medical experts will be terrifying.

To put it figuratively, even without myself, reality wouldn't have changed.

If Professor Zhao were to reach the expert level, then some of the world's terminal illnesses would no longer be terminal illnesses.

With his own resources and the ability to effectively treat late-stage cancer within ten years, he could do so on his own.

In another twenty to thirty years, we might be able to completely conquer all cancer-related diseases.

His research progress alone can surpass that of an average country.

Although he doesn't possess any miraculous abilities like resonance overclocking, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a living miracle doctor with miraculous healing skills.

An expert is someone who, through their own efforts, can change the progress of related projects in a country or even globally.

Zhang Feng wanted to cultivate such talent, and from the beginning, he had him study 'extraordinary medicine-related' subjects.

After all, even among experts, there are 'high' and 'low' levels.

One focuses on developing extraordinary drugs, while the other researches fever and cold medicines; these are completely different concepts.

However, what they also need to do is understand the most basic 'basic pharmacology'.

Furthermore, one must also master the study of medicinal herbs to the 'intermediate' level.

Such talent is not easy to cultivate.

Similarly, Professor Zhao is a top-secret figure globally.

He currently enjoys the highest level of covert protection when he goes out.

This includes anyone who leaks his information without cause.

It was treated as treason.

As a federal congressman and 'federal inspector,' Zhang Feng has implicitly established many unilateral regulations.

Zhang Feng thought it was great; these regulations were very helpful for his work related to talent development.

But that's not good either.

Because the issue of energy consumption is a major headache.

Then, let's practice the new meridians first.

……

What changes can three years bring to a person?
Zhang Feng remained unchanged; seeing that the energy problem couldn't be solved, he would just tough it out under pressure.

It's just a matter of enduring it.

And one day later.

A small state-owned factory in Dong Province started operations on the second day of the Lunar New Year.

Zhuang Liangjun, the clever son of the research couple, works here.

And he has changed a lot in these three years.

Now that the New Year is over, he is twenty-four years old.

A year of internship experience, followed by nearly two years of full-time work.

It made him lose some of the naivety he had in college, and now his face is full of determination.

"The parameters on the 12th are fluctuating..."

at this time.

He is the head of the technical team in this quantification plant and is assigning tasks to his team members.

He went from a new recruit to a person in charge in less than two years.

Of course, this is also the reason why he was demoted.

He was in Xia City before, where everyone was a big shot, so he was definitely just a newbie.

But now that he's been assigned to a small-scale production plant, he has published three provincial-level papers in the past few years.

Then his status would be very powerful.

The factory leaders all relied on him.

"Zhuang Gong, I forgot your water cup."

Zhuang Liangjun was assigning tasks.

A factory leader even personally handed over the water cup with a smile.

"Okay." Zhuang Liangjun simply nodded slightly, then continued assigning tasks while looking at the report.

The factory leader stood smiling at the door, holding a water cup, waiting for Zhuang Liangjun to finish his work.

Technicians, especially young people with strong technical skills, are always loved by their senior colleagues, no matter where they are.

Because Zhuang Liangjun had helped their factory win the title of advanced unit twice during his more than one year there.

Even the document issued by Zhuang Liangjun from the province, its address and honors also belong to their factory.

In particular, because of Zhuang Liangjun's excellent technical skills, the city approved more production materials.

All the honors and benefits combined.

The people in the factory really treated Zhuang Liangjun like a precious treasure.

Even some big companies come along, trying to get people in a roundabout way.

The factory managers all seem soft, but they are actually very tough; they won't give or let go.

"Xiao Zhuang, have you eaten?"

Meanwhile, the factory leaders were waiting for Zhuang Liangjun to assign them tasks.

The factory manager also came over with a smile, carrying soy milk and steamed buns.

"Hmm..." Zhuang Liangjun has really changed now, becoming clueless about social etiquette. He simply responded casually and continued assigning tasks.

"See, I told you Xiao Zhuang was meticulous in his work..." The factory manager wasn't angry; instead, he quietly praised the factory leaders.

"What the factory director said is true..." The factory leader was very shrewd and simply nodded in agreement. Besides, what he said was the truth.

Then, the two big shots stood at the door.

"Good morning, Factory Director, Good morning, Factory Manager Li..." The technicians who had received their assignments did not dare to ignore the two big shots at the door when they left. Instead, they greeted them before leaving.

After Zhuang Liangjun finished assigning the tasks, he flipped through the list again before looking at the two factory directors and deputy directors who came in. "Factory director, Factory Director Li, I'm sorry, I really don't have time to receive you two."

As Zhuang Liangjun spoke, he seemed ready to leave at any moment, saying, "Currently, our superconducting equipment has been in mass production for two months, and some production lines have experienced wear and tear."

For production safety, I also need to go to Workshop No. 3 to check on the production situation.

As you know, the Z1 is undergoing a major replacement, and this is the most crucial time; we cannot afford any mishaps.

I need to make sure tomorrow's batch is delivered smoothly to its supplier.

After he finished speaking, he walked past the two of them and left.

But before they even left the house, and before the two of them could stop them, they were already gone.

Two local power company personnel walked in.

One of them glanced at Zhuang Liangjun, then at the factory manager, and said directly:

"Departmental transfer order: Zhuang Liangjun from your factory is to report to the Municipal Electric Power Research Institute in one week."

"Please complete the handover process as soon as possible. Regarding the vacancy for your factory's chief engineer, we have already found someone; he will report to your factory this afternoon."

After briefly recounting these unexpected events, the man produced some personnel deployment documents from the city.

These will be handed over to the factory director and Zhuang Liangjun.

The man and his colleague then hurriedly left again.

Now is a crucial time for the major upgrade of the Z1, and they have a lot to do and a lot of talent to deploy.

Zhuang Liangjun is one such outstanding talent.

It's famous even in the province.

Zhuang Liangjun glanced at the two factory directors, both of whom looked bitter, and then at the report in his hand.

To be honest, he also felt bitter, partly because he was reluctant to leave.

Secondly, even though he works so hard and is so willing to learn, he is still far from being a data center expert.

The minimum hiring standard for data centers is to have published at least one world-class paper and be a researcher at least at the "Central Government level".

At most, he is a municipal-level researcher with provincial-level publications.

He may seem like a genius, but with his current level of knowledge, going to the data center would be like listening to gibberish.

They simply cannot keep up with the thinking and knowledge base of the researchers at the base.

'I need to study even harder!' After the initial bitterness, Zhuang Liangjun felt an even greater motivation.

……

One month from now.

Through unified federal scheduling and further rational allocation by grassroots power and other technical personnel.

This is a bold yet meticulous transformation of the foundation.

In addition to all the previous groundwork and the emergence of the 'dawn of a hard top'.

In the third year after Zhang Feng's return.

The day before the upcoming adventure.

Further global mass production of superconducting materials and extensive upgrades to Z1.

Energy levels are no longer negative; the most obvious change is that temporary power outages are no longer necessary in various regions.

For an instant.

Zhang Feng felt much less pressure and unknowingly opened his ninth spiritual thought.

And that same evening.

I became aware that my spiritual thoughts had begun to awaken.

Zhang Feng was puzzled for a moment, then felt somewhat dazed.

Originally, the plan was to open the Ninth Road a year later, but unexpectedly the time was brought forward by a year.

Honestly, it's interesting.

If we say that the Great Immortal of Lingshan resides in the demonic path of spiritual cultivation.

I was under immense pressure, and by residing in the real world, I indirectly achieved another form of spiritual cultivation.

Pressurized spiritual cultivation also removes impurities.

Zhang Feng found it interesting, and felt that no matter what you do or what position you hold in life, it all seemed like a form of spiritual practice.

……

One day later, at night.

Before the upcoming adventure.

Because the energy problem has been partially optimized and resolved.

Zhang Feng thought this was a good thing.

It's a little reassurance before an adventure.

Simply.

Zhang Feng went for a run again, but instead of heading home, he stayed near the training base.

Occasionally, a few special forces teams would lead the way for a while, and before we knew it, it was 10 p.m.

Then, I washed up and got into bed.

Zhang Feng looked at the countdown.

(End of this chapter)