Lighting up super-god technology in the Three-Body World

Chapter 171 Jiang Fan in Chen Zhou's Eyes

Jiang Fan's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at Chen Zhou. The sharpness this young man displayed in his thinking reminded him of the days when he was young, devouring those yellowed books in the Blue Star Library. Wasn't he the same back then, thirstily absorbing nourishment from the ocean of knowledge, trying to use the sharp blade of thought to cut through the fog of reality?

"The path of civilizational leap you mentioned reminds me of those pioneers in our planet's history who burned for their ideals," Jiang Fan's voice was deep and magnetic, seemingly able to transcend the barriers of time and space. "Many of them initially harbored only dissatisfaction with the status quo and a yearning for a better life. But what truly propels the wheels of civilization forward are those who can both look up at the stars and keep their feet on the ground."

A hint of resonance flashed in Chen Zhou's eyes: "Just like the founder you mentioned, didn't he initially want to break the old order and establish a new world of 'expelling the barbarians and restoring China'? But in the end, he fell into the historical vicious cycle of 'its rise was swift, and its fall was sudden.'"

Jiang Fan nodded, his fingertips lightly tapping the table: "This is precisely a manifestation of the complexity of human nature. Power itself is like a mirror, reflecting both the brilliance and the deep-seated darkness within humanity. When reformers wield power, they face unprecedented temptations and challenges. Some of them may have initially harbored genuine ideals, but under the corrupting influence of power, they gradually lose their way."

He picked up his teacup, the tea rippling in the porcelain: "Throughout Earth's history, from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming and Qing, every founder was a hero. They overthrew the old dynasties and established a new order, yet ultimately their descendants often became the destroyers of that new order. This is not a historical irony, but a warning about human nature."

Chen Zhou seemed to understand something: "Therefore, true progress in civilization cannot rely on the 'sage-king' rule of a certain heroic figure, but should establish a system capable of self-correction and self-improvement."

“Exactly.” Jiang Fan put down his teacup, his gaze becoming profound. “The New Era is exploring precisely this path. Through the Xiling system, we directly link individual contributions with rewards, eliminating the possibility of exploitation under the traditional monetary system. In this system, everyone is a participant, contributor, and beneficiary of civilization.”

He stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and gazed at the bustling yet orderly City of Dawn: "Look at this city. There are no skyscrapers, no luxurious villas. Everyone's living space is allocated according to their actual needs. Our medical and educational resources are open to everyone, regardless of wealth or status. This is not a utopia, but a reality based on highly developed productivity."

Shen Zhou also stood up and walked to Jiang Fan's side: "Although the New Era has not yet reached the stage of 'distribution according to need,' the concept of 'from each according to their ability' has been deeply rooted in everyone's heart."

Jiang Fan turned to look at Chen Zhou, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "You understand it very well. The core of the New Era Civilization is to unleash the potential of everyone and allow everyone to shine in their own field. We don't need 'saints' to guide us, because everyone is their own 'saint'."

He paused for a moment, then continued, “Of course, this doesn’t mean the New Era civilization has no leaders. Xiling and I, along with those who have achieved outstanding success in various fields, bear the responsibility of guiding the civilization’s development. But our power comes from the trust and support of the people, not from coercion and oppression.”

Shen Zhou suddenly thought of something: "President Jiang, when you mentioned 'dynastic cycles,' you said its core was resource monopoly. In the New Era, although currency and classes have been eliminated, is it possible that resources like knowledge and technology could also form new monopolies?" Jiang Fan smiled, a knowing smile: "That's a very profound question. Indeed, in this era of knowledge explosion, how to avoid knowledge monopolies and ensure everyone can access knowledge equally is a crucial issue. The New Era civilization's approach is to establish an open knowledge-sharing platform, encouraging everyone to contribute their knowledge while also acquiring the knowledge they need from the platform. We have a comprehensive incentive mechanism to ensure that those who truly contribute receive the rewards they deserve."

He walked to his desk, turned on the holographic projector, and displayed a complex knowledge network: "Look, this is the knowledge-sharing platform of the new era. Everyone is a node, and they connect with other nodes by contributing knowledge, solving problems, and participating in discussions. Over time, this network will grow larger and tighter, eventually forming a knowledge web covering the entire civilization."

Looking at the knowledge network projected holographically, Shen Zhou felt a surge of warmth: "This is truly a magnificent project. Within this network, everyone can find their place and contribute to the development of civilization."

Jiang Fan deactivated the holographic projection and returned to his seat: "Yes. The New Era Civilization pursues the ideal of 'everyone being a dragon.' We believe that everyone has unlimited potential, and given enough support and opportunity, they can create amazing miracles."

He looked at Chen Zhou, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Chen Zhou, you possess keen insight and profound thinking abilities. I hope you can play a greater role in the development of the New Era civilization. Whether it's the construction of the knowledge-sharing platform or work in other fields, I look forward to seeing your contributions."

Sensing Jiang Fan's expectation, Chen Zhou felt a surge of mission: "President Jiang, rest assured. I will do my utmost to contribute to the development of the New Era civilization."

Jiang Fan nodded in satisfaction: "Very good. The New Era Civilization needs more talents like you. Let's work together to create a better future."

As dusk deepened, the lights of the City of Dawn lit up one by one, like stars falling to earth. Jiang Fan stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the city he had built with his own hands, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him. Chen Zhou's words were like a key, unlocking the door to his long-sealed memories.

Shen Zhou nodded: "Yes, the development of civilization is never achieved overnight. We need continuous exploration and innovation to keep the wheels of civilization rolling forward."

Jiang Fan walked to the desk and opened a thick tome: "This is what I collected when I was on Earth. It records the rise and fall of many civilizations in human history. The rise of every civilization was accompanied by countless sacrifices and struggles; the decline of every civilization left behind profound lessons and warnings."

(End of this chapter)