Ming Dynasty, New Rome, and Infinite Divine Machine

Everyone dispersed to carry out their tasks. Shangluo quietly opened a lollipop for himself behind his desk.

"Oh my god, is this how the Thunder Army is going to be organized?"

[This is the only way, and it is probably the only safe method. You must be careful when catching the rabbit, otherwise it will run away. If we cannot ensure absolute control over the moon, then we cannot predict what will happen to places farther away.]

"Do you think we can get everyone together?"

[You can trust Phaethon. Really. If she can't get enough people together, she can also call some classmates from Rome to support her. Yes, her elementary school classmates. ]

"Okay. Maybe we can call some non-staff members. I was planning to include dogs and pandas, but I think it's a bit difficult to make up the number of people." Shangluo first wrote down the known people on the list. The names were arranged in order, and Shangluo wrote down the one he remembered first.

"Then, a larger spaceship will be needed."

Chapter 1280 Astronaut Selection

"We are clearly working for the imperial court, why are you acting like we are in the Tiandihui?"

Shangluo received a lot of replies from different channels. Some sent formal written letters, some called, and some, like Lu Huaiyang, came on their own.

He came to Shangluo mainly to see if he had rebelled. When he heard that he had not rebelled, he left.

"So why can't Captain Lu come to help at such a critical moment?"

[Do me a favor - I want to go to the moon with you. Don't you think this request is a bit too complicated?]

"I feel safe and everyone will be fine."

[I think you should convince me first. At least now I don't really want to go to the moon with you. I think the earth is pretty good, I don't want to go anywhere. ]

“Actually, no one wants to go.”

Shangluo looked at the written letter. The previous call was also kept on file.

Everyone basically expressed that "they are very interested in the court's secret organization, but feel that going to the moon still needs further discussion."

"So last moon was that difficult?"

[Shangluo. I think it may be because someone has already landed on the moon in your place. But here, the moon is still a completely unfamiliar land to everyone. Most people have not even seen the moon through a telescope. And throughout the ages, there are too many myths related to the moon. So the proposal to go to the moon is more like a dreamland than a scientific exploration. ]

"I know this will happen. But how can we make this plan seem more reliable?"

[There is a way, actually—first, you either have to find a dog to do the experiment on.]

"That's probably a bit difficult, because it's hard for me to find a Foundation Establishment Stage dog to lead the team to carry out the mission now - although the Qi Training Stage is indeed enough, I still think that this kind of mission must be led by at least a celestial being to be safe."

[Is it okay for a panda?]

"That one isn't very good. Pandas are meant to be pampered, after all. Dogs are more resolute when it comes to following orders."

[Then, there is a second plan - we should at least send an unmanned probe up there first.]

"You see, this is the more difficult problem. It would be much easier for us to send a celestial being up there now than to send one unmanned controlled device. Because there are only 0 such devices, but there are several celestial beings including me."

[So now, manned spacecraft is more convenient than unmanned spacecraft, right?]

"After all, unmanned spacecraft simulates a system for collecting and processing signals. And here in Daming."

There is almost no point here.

Although the Ming Dynasty had quite complex mechanical computers, they were too easy to use, and people were even easier to use, so semiconductor technology was just starting to take off until Shangluo came. At present, places where electronic computers are widely used still use magnetic flux lines for programming.

In other words - circuits, yes. But integrated circuits, no.

A large number of electronic devices are in bulk, as big as a room, while small, integrated, modular chips, circuit boards, etc., currently only remain in the laboratory.

This is one of the few technologies that the Ming Dynasty has no breakthroughs in. Even Shangluo can't find a foothold to climb up.

"So it seems that in order to successfully complete the mission, we can only think of some last-minute solutions."

【for example? 】

"For example, I'll ask Senior Fu to let him make the round trip alone."

"Wait, let me go? Shangluo, shouldn't you climb the technology tree at this time? For example, make some chips by hand."

"It's not as convenient to make chips by hand as to ask for help. As long as you, Senior Fu, are put into the cockpit, you can operate the whole process manually, all the way to the moon. You don't even need a life support system, just bring you an oxygen tank. Anyway, you don't need to eat, right? You don't need to go to the toilet either."

"Don't really describe this situation! The more you talk about it, the more cramped I feel. You plan to lock me in a small box for two or three days, then let me take a photo on the moon, and then close the door and drive the small box all the way back, right?"

"I think so."

"I don't think this is going to work - and why me?"

"Because I don't have time. I'm busy raising the Heavenly Army."

"I can lead, I can join, but I refuse to go alone. Period."

Fu Yuanshan was not angry. Shangluo called him to the imperial kitchen, and he happened to go upstairs to take a few baskets of food back, so he would have food for the next few days.

“Sure enough, this breakthrough has already raised ethical issues.”

Shang Lu discovered the problem - this was not a technical problem. Everyone knew that it was technically feasible. After all, these Qigong practitioners were superhuman. Even if the spacecraft leaked or the temperature suddenly dropped from -80°C to 150°C, no one would die in a short period of time.

If there were only celestial beings on the ship, it would not be impossible to follow Shangluo's suggestion of "carrying an oxygen tank to the moon". After all, Bigu fasting was not difficult for celestial beings, and Shangluo himself was not incapable of the challenge, but he really did not want to fast himself.

[You can't go alone. If you go alone, I'll go with you reluctantly. ]

"Wait, there is actually a solution. There is actually another person we can ask."

A few minutes later.

"Oh, Shangluo. Long time no see." Gao Shiyu from Beizhili answered the phone, "There's been a lot of activity over there lately. But soon, we'll become alumni too. Then we can see each other more often."

"Alumni? Are you coming to the Imperial College too?"

"Not really. I'm planning to go to the Northern Imperial College. There are Imperial Colleges in both the Northern and Southern capitals. Although the two Imperial Colleges are located in two different places, they are actually the same school, with different departments. There is still only one principal, Mr. Wen. As students of the Imperial College, we only have the opportunity to meet each other a few times a year."

"I remember that this wasn't your original aspiration?"

"Indeed, but I have changed now - I can see now! Then of course I will pursue my own future! I will not let them control me anymore!"

"So what did you learn?"

"Painting! I want to sign up for the painting class at the Imperial College!"

"Is it the Imperial College's Painting Department?"

[The Imperial Academy has all kinds of courses, and you can choose your own combination of courses. As long as you have enough credits for a certain degree, you can apply to graduate with that degree. It seems that there are indeed some courses that, if you choose all of them, you can be admitted with your grades in other areas, and then specialize in painting in the school. ]

Chapter 1281 A Small Step by Tianyi Nobleman

"I say, Gao Shiyu, if you want to pursue a career in painting so much, why don't you apply to the Academy of Fine Arts?"

"Because I can't draw. Only if you pass the Imperial College can you change your career. The Imperial College is free, you can choose whatever you want."

"Ah, are you sure you can learn it? I think painting still requires some basics to learn. It would be difficult for you to learn it at your age."

"It doesn't matter. Ahaha~ As long as I'm happy."

"Okay. I wish you happiness then. How has your cultivation progressed recently?"

"It went very smoothly. I think the reason I couldn't advance before was probably because my senses were defective. Now I have been promoted to the Qi training stage and have become a true cultivator. Sometimes I don't need the help of the guide Tianyi Guiren anymore, because after using it for a long time, I seem to be able to learn some things by myself."

"Oh, good news." Shangluo nodded. "Then, I would like to ask if you have any way to control Tianyi Guiren from a distance."

"." Gao Shiyu on the other end was stunned for a moment, "Did my dad ask you to call me?"

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"No? Then I'm telling you, don't tell anyone else. Some time ago, I asked my sister to take my glasses with me to the exam. Because our exam room is random now, I can't be assigned to the same exam room with her. If we're not in the same exam room, she won't be able to pass on the answers to me - hey, so now I let her take my glasses with me to the exam. This way, I can write as much as she writes."

"Hey, hey, Xiao Gao, this is inappropriate, isn't it?"

"It's just a monthly exam. I won't do this for a formal exam. It's just that I'm busy with my training and don't have much time to review, so of course I have to manually add extra points to myself~"

"So are you interested in going to the moon?"

"I'm interested. Landing on the moon is great. Landing on the moon is the eternal dream of the world. I love landing on the moon so much."

"Forehead"

"Wait, Shangluo, you're not going to let me go to the moon! Do you want to send the little blind man into the universe?"

"Can you just give me the eyes?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Can't you establish a connection with the guide bean even when you are separated from it? Why don't we put the guide bean into the rocket and launch it, and then use the guide bean to operate the rocket. How about it? Isn't it simple?"

“You are not kidding me???”

"I was serious."

"Ah, this is interesting. I asked it for its opinion and it said it was OK, but it would cost extra."

"I'll give him a bonus equal to one year's salary! I'll also hang his name in the lobby of the Royal Guards and give him the title of 'The First Nobleman to Land on the Moon'. This is a small step for the Nobleman, a medium step for the Qigong practitioner, and a big step for all mankind!"

"It's so happy, it's coming soon. Okay, those with left eyes, raise your hands first, I'll give you the left eye first."

"How did you deliver it?"

"How else can I send it? By express delivery. It's like putting my perspective in a courier box, which is still a bit strange. Anyway, I'll send it to you via the post office. It's fast and foolproof. Just be prepared to receive it. Also, how do you launch a rocket?"

"This is easy. Wait a minute, I'll send you a game and you can use that to build your model."

"What game? Little Green Men Space Program? That's it?"

"Yes. If you can fly the rocket properly in it, you will be the best space pilot in the world!"

"Ah, if my dad knew, he would definitely be very happy. By the way, can I ask my sister to come along? We can go together."

"Wait. Do you really need sound?"

"Even if you're playing a game, it's fun to have sound. How can you play without sound effects?"

After a while, Shangluo talked to his sister Gao Qingyu again. The communication was completed smoothly and he hung up the phone.

"Okay~~ My Ming Dynasty is really full of talents. We found two space pilots in no time. Then, our plan is finalized. Within a few days, we can start the first human experiment on jump."

[Hey! Wait, are you going to put him on the Vulcan device for warping? You didn't tell him, did you?]

"It's okay. Let's wait until the matter is settled. I'll ask you and him tomorrow morning. If he doesn't agree, forget it. But since he's here, he probably wants to see what it feels like to jump from a first-person perspective. It just happens to help us solve the problem of the 'dog' in the jump experiment. Everyone is happy."

[Why do I feel like you are grabbing someone and trying to kill him.]

"Because it's hard to find other blind Qigong practitioners. From his situation, we can see that some Qigong practitioners have defects in their senses, so these missing senses have become modular and configurable. Although the distance this time is far, Tianyi Guiren can communicate over long distances, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

After the plan is finalized, the space exploration plan will be released soon.

The first step of the plan is to conduct a two-step experiment. The first step is to conduct preliminary exploration of the jump through the combination of humans and Tianyi nobles. The second step is to use reliable aerospace equipment to launch special operations on the Moon Rabbit and Moon Palace that may exist on the lunar surface, thereby establishing complete control over the moon.

Next comes the more distant goal.

"Then, this is the plan." Shangluo said to Zhu Xianxi, "By then, we should establish four management structures of Shuai Cao Xian Cang in the vast universe, respectively managing the space army, interstellar transport, public security and material management. And mining, smelting and other institutions should be established in specific locations."

"According to what you said, maybe we can actually send someone there?"

Shangluo nodded: "If the experiment on Gao Shiyu can be successful and prove that Tianyi Guiren can transmit signals over ultra-long distances, we can explore the universe in great strides. The Vulcan device has great potential. When we can launch ultra-massive facilities into deep space, we can quickly carry out interstellar expansion missions. According to this estimate, we should be able to get some samples from extraterrestrial planets within a year."

"In other words, is it possible to obtain spiritual energy?"

Shangluo nodded. "Where Moon Rabbits can grow, there must be abundant spiritual energy. I also thought that there might be a conflict with Moon Rabbits on the moon over the ownership of spiritual energy, so I decided to send troops there. If we really have to fight, we may have to send additional troops. It may be difficult to organize all of them by humans. An automated force composed of Tianyi nobles may be more suitable for our requirements."

Chapter 1282 Account

"You mean, you're going to start expanding your army?"

"I think the Heavenly Army can't do with just a few of us. Brother, you've seen the number of Moon Rabbits, right? If we want to go to war with the Moon Rabbits, I'm afraid we'll have to send out an army of equal strength. It won't work just relying on soldiers. First, we don't have enough transportation capacity. Second, if we go to war on the moon, it will probably cause huge casualties. Because once there's a hole on the moon's surface, we'll be exposed to the vacuum. Only if we use Tianyi Guiren to fight, the casualties will be acceptable."

"Shangluo." Zhu Xianxin thought for a moment, "I don't object to the establishment of these automated troops - I think it's the right thing to do. But I'm thinking, if there are many aliens waiting for us to fight in the future, won't we encounter considerable obstacles? After all, we haven't explored the location of the aliens yet, and nothing has happened on Earth. I'm afraid that once we start exploring outside, we will attract malicious eyes."

"You mean the Buddha saw eighty-four thousand insects in a bowl of water?"

Buddhists believe that drinking water with microorganisms is also considered killing. Although the 84,000 insects mentioned in the beginning may not refer to microorganisms, from today's point of view, it is not wrong to use them to refer to microorganisms. Logically speaking, if you see 84,000 insects and drink it, it is the same as killing. So in this case, you should recite the water purification mantra when drinking water.

But there is another view in Buddhism - the 84,000 insects are not real. If you don't look at them, the 84,000 insects don't exist. In this view, the sentient beings in the water are created through observation. In other words, if you don't observe, the 84,000 insects don't exist.

Neither Shangluo nor Zhu Xianxun studied Buddhism. However, this story can explain the current situation.