Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Professor Guan Hualiang smiled with satisfaction, having gleaned the answer from Lü Yongchang's expression.

He said cheerfully, "After yesterday's meeting, Dean Tian and Academician Fang decided to submit your proposed controlled nuclear fusion scheme to the Xia Kingdom Parliament, so that the Parliament can decide whether to conduct experiments according to your scheme."

"Academician Fang?"

Lü Yongchang's eyes flickered slightly.

Could it be... Academician Fang Xu?

That academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences who single-handedly promoted the development of controlled nuclear fusion?

It can be said that in his previous life, without the groundwork laid by Academician Fang Xu, Lü Yongchang would not have been able to successfully take over Xia Guo's first controlled nuclear fusion experimental reactor!

"You should know that Sandaokou University has a nuclear physics laboratory, right?"

Seeing Lü Yongchang nod, Guan Hualiang picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of strong tea, and continued, "Academician Fang Xu is the head of this nuclear physics laboratory."

Lü Yongchang's eyes trembled slightly.

It really was him!

It seems that his somewhat "reckless" actions this time really worked!

On the second day after his rebirth, he made contact with the top scientist in Xia Country!

"Academician Fang Xu is truly remarkable; he's in the field of controlled nuclear fusion..."

Clearly, Professor Guan Hualiang held Academician Fang Xu in high esteem.

Looking at the admiring expression on Guan Hualiang's face, Lü Yongchang was both amused and exasperated.

How capable is Academician Fang Xu? Others may not know, but surely he does.

Under the collective monopoly of all the major Western powers, he single-handedly advanced the controlled nuclear fusion technology of Xia Kingdom to a level that has lasted for decades!

This will be Academician Fang's greatest achievement in the future!

"Ring ring!"

A sudden phone call interrupted Professor Guan Hualiang's interest.

"Tsk..." Professor Guan Hualiang frowned slightly, clicked his tongue softly, and picked up the phone: "Who is it? This is Guan Hualiang."

But the next moment, Guan Hualiang's expression gradually turned serious.

"What? Minister Hong is here?!"

"Okay, I understand!"

"Lü Yongchang... he's with me right now."

"Okay, I'll take him there right away!"

Guan Hualiang hung up the phone with a somewhat strange expression: "Yongchang, you shouldn't have anything else to do next, right?"

Without waiting for Lü Yongchang's reply, Guan Hualiang said to himself, "Forget it, even if the sky falls, you still have to come with me first..."

Lü Yongchang: "...???"

"Ahem! Professor, what happened?"

Guan Hualiang's gaze grew increasingly strange: "Young man Lu, have you ever chatted with a ministerial-level congressman?"

Lü Yongchang's pupils suddenly contracted!

"Teach...Professor?"

Guan Hualiang gave Lü Yongchang a meaningful look and said softly, "It seems that the ITER issue has also annoyed the Xia Kingdom's parliament."

"I never expected that this matter would actually bring up the Minister of Science and Technology."

……

Sandaokou University, Nuclear Physics Laboratory.

"Minister Hong, Lü Yongchang will be here soon."

Fang Xu, with a grave expression, asked Hong Qiming, "Minister Hong, what did Councilor Li say about this matter?"

Hong Qiming gave Fang Xu a meaningful look: "Which matter are you referring to?"

"ITER, or Lü Yongchang's controlled nuclear fusion proposal?"

Fang Xu gritted his teeth slightly and said in a deep voice, "Both!"

Hong Qiming remained silent for a while, seemingly considering his words.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke, "Academician Fang, you must believe me, the Xia Kingdom would never do something so short-sighted as to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs for such a petty gain!"

Fang Xu's pupils contracted slightly.

He understood!

Just as he suspected, there was more to the story than he suspected regarding ITER!

"But, but we withdrew from ITER, which means..."

Hong Qiming gently raised his hand and made a gesture, interrupting Academician Fang before he could finish speaking.

"Academician Fang, I believe that even without ITER, our Xia country can independently develop controlled nuclear fusion technology."

"Since its founding, our Xia Kingdom has never slowed down its pace of development because of such trivial matters, has it?"

Fang Xu's eyes widened in shock, then he nodded slightly.

"Moreover, if Lü Yongchang's proposed solution can truly achieve controlled nuclear fusion, I personally believe that withdrawing from ITER might be a good thing!"

"Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Faced with Hong Qiming's meaningful gaze, Fang Xu suddenly had a flash of inspiration!

He's figured it out!

Once Lü Yongchang's plan proves to be effective, Xia Guo, as a member state, will naturally need to share its technology with other member states!

But now... China has withdrawn from ITER!

If the plan is effective, this controlled nuclear fusion technology could give China a technological lead for at least several years!

At that time, the overall national strength of Xia Kingdom will also reach a new level!

only……

This means that Xia Guo has put all its chips on this second-year undergraduate student!

Of course, if Lü Yongchang knew these thoughts from the higher-ups, he would naturally respond with a smile: Going all in is a kind of wisdom!

In his previous life, relying on his accurate scientific intuition, he made heavy bets on research directions that were not favored by others more than once!

This has also led to the rapid advancement of the United Nations' technological capabilities in just a few years!

A cluster of underground cities large enough to house billions of people, and an interstellar spaceship under construction...

All of this is the result of "all in".

However... in the most important "bet", Lü Yongchang lost.

As a result, human civilization came to an end.

……

The doors to the nuclear physics laboratory slowly opened.

A slightly hunched figure and a tall, upright one appeared at the entrance.

Hong Qiming's eyes flickered slightly, and he quickly turned his head to look at that tall and straight figure.

With just one glance, Hong Qiming nodded in his heart with certainty.

Not bad!

He was full of energy and looked very upright!

"Minister Hong, let me introduce you. This is Lü Yongchang, a second-year undergraduate student in the Physics Department of Sandaokou University."

"This is Professor Guan Hualiang."

Fang Xu's voice rang out from the side.

"This is Hong Qiming, the Minister of Science and Technology of our Xia Kingdom."

Guan Hualiang and Lü Yongchang quickly stepped forward to greet them.

Looking at Lü Yongchang's face, which showed no fear whatsoever, Hong Qiming's eyes flashed with curiosity.

"Lü Yongchang, right? You seem... not afraid of me?"

Lu Yongchang's lips curled up slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"I haven't done anything wrong, why should I be afraid of you?"

Faced with Lü Yongchang's question, Hong Qiming paused for a moment, then clapped his hands and burst into laughter: "Good! Good! Good!"

"Lu Yongchang, we have verified your plan, and we can say that it is highly feasible."

"You should be aware of the ITER situation as well."

"Speaker Lee specifically assigned me a task regarding this matter. I wonder if you dare to accept it?"