"We can talk about the nuclear power plant, but it'll depend on your sincerity."
Chen Chen answered without hesitation, "Project CUERB is an epoch-making technology jointly developed by us and the four major continents. At present, it does meet the requirements for commercial power generation, but you'll have to pay a hefty price for it."
"Sell the electricity to us and we'll pay for it. Isn't that enough?"
Zurama was taken aback. After all, this was how Chen Chen operated eight years ago when he first came to Namibia.
"Of course it's different. It seems that Mr. President Zurama and the Congress still don't understand the situation..."
Chen Chen suddenly extended five fingers and retracted one at the same time. He chuckled. "First, nuclear fusion is a new technology. Its power generation efficiency is incomparable to that of traditional thermal power stations and nuclear fission substations. If the efficiency of traditional thermal power stations is 1 and the efficiency of nuclear fission power stations is 2, then the efficiency of nuclear fusion power stations is 10 or even 100! With this, the power station takes up less space and has a higher utilization rate! "
"Second," Chen Chen retracted the second finger. "The new reactor will abandon the traditional fuel of uranium and use deuterium (dao) to undergo a thermonuclear reaction with helium-3. This reaction will only produce non-radioactive protons, so it won't produce any radiation. This is a completely clean energy source that won't cause any harm to the environment."
With that, Chen Chen retracted the third finger. "Third, the thermonuclear reaction must be carried out in a state of ultra-high pressure and ultra-high vacuum. If any accident occurs, the reaction will be terminated within 0.01 seconds. The safety factor far exceeds that of nuclear fission power stations and traditional thermal power stations. There's no risk of loss of control at all!
"Fourth, the cost of mining helium-3 is very high. After all, it's almost non-existent on Earth and can only be obtained from the moon. Currently, only Blackwatch and the four major continents have the ability to mine it. Even if we want to sell it at a lower price, the four major continents won't agree.
"Fifth, in the next ten years, the top priority of the four major continents is to upgrade their local power stations. All traditional thermal power stations and nuclear fission power stations will be completely eliminated in ten years. What does this mean? This means that it will be difficult for other continents and countries to obtain the first batch of construction in the next ten years. Even if they do get construction in the future, it will be ten years later... "
At this point, Chen Chen had retracted all of his fingers and sighed. "In summary, nuclear fusion power stations are a technology that transcends time and will be invaluable in the next ten years. Any country that can obtain it in advance will gain a ten-year advantage. This is why Namibia has to pay a higher price. If you don't do this, I'm afraid the other four continents will be dissatisfied with Blackwatch."
Zurama fell silent as he listened to Chen Chen's endless list of reasons.
"Actually, you don't have to do this."
Noticing Zurama's silence, Chen Chen suddenly broke into a strange smirk. He advised, "Namibia is vast and sparsely populated. There's not much demand for electricity. Even if we wait for ten years, we can still buy electricity from our neighbors. By then, electricity will become the most worthless thing in the world..."
"The most worthless thing?"
Zurama was taken aback. He looked at Chen Chen in confusion. "Is that true?"
"Of course."
Chen Chen suddenly stood up and paced around the office. At the same time, he took a deep breath. "Mr. President, I can help you imagine. You should know about wireless charging technology, right?"
Chen Chen asked. When Zurama nodded, Chen Chen continued. "Wireless charging technology was invented as early as the end of the nineteenth century. Its original inventor was the famous physicist Nikola Tesla. To put it bluntly, this technology is a high-energy amplified version of wireless communication electromagnetic waves. The only downside is that the energy will be severely dissipated in the form of electromagnetic waves.
"However, for humans who have nuclear fusion power stations, this kind of dissipation doesn't matter at all. Therefore, once nuclear fusion power stations are popularized, humans will use wireless charging technology on a large scale. This equipment will even fill the entire city as a free resource..."
As he spoke, Chen Chen took a deep breath. He spread his arms wide and said with a look of longing, "Can you imagine, in the near future, human society will be filled with devices that use wireless charging technology? Mobile phones will no longer need to be charged, cars will no longer need to be refueled, even aircraft... All means of transportation will be powered by ubiquitous electricity.
"The streets will be filled with 3D traffic lights based on the void. The sky will be filled with beautiful holographic images. Everything will be powered by electricity. Electricity will be as ubiquitous as air!
"Moreover, because everything will be powered by clean electricity, there will no longer be fossil fuels as an energy source. There will also be no so-called pollution or carbon emissions. The environment for human survival will return to before the Industrial Revolution..."
Hearing all of this described by Chen Chen, Zurama secretly smiled bitterly. If what Chen Chen said was true, then there was no need to wait for ten years. Instead, they should have nuclear fusion power stations as soon as possible. Only in this way could they cater to the needs of the world earlier. The development of the next ten years would be a rare opportunity for development.
At this time, Zurama completely understood that Chen Chen was trying to tempt him. Everything he said was completely a retreat for the sake of advancing, forcing him to pay more. However, the information revealed by Chen Chen was too shocking. He could not find any reason to refuse.
Thinking of this, Zurama sighed deeply. He finally made up his mind and raised his head. "Chen Chen, I understand your good intentions, but I've made up my mind. I've decided to build Namibia into a nation of electricity ahead of time. Tell me, what do I have to pay to achieve all of this?"
He looked at Zurama and said, "Mr. President, if you've made up your mind, then I won't stand on ceremony. Now that the three-year tax exemption period has passed, the five-year halving period has also passed. I won't take advantage of your precarious situation. Why don't you extend this tax exemption period for a few more years?"
"A few years?"
Zurama asked in a low voice.
"Let's make it permanent."
Chen Chen replied without hesitation. He smiled and said, "This request of mine isn't too much, is it?"
"You..."
Zurama opened his mouth. He first showed an angry expression and wanted to stand up, but in the next second, his expression changed and he slumped back into the chair. He gritted his teeth and said, "Isn't this request a little too outrageous?"
"Outrageous?"
Chen Chen spread his hands and asked calmly, "No, I don't think it's outrageous at all. After all, you have to understand why Namibia can become a country with the highest per capita income in Africa."
"But the Congress won't agree to this..."
Zurama was still a little reluctant. He looked troubled. "Even if you control most of the Congress, it'll be the same... Even I'll have to bear eternal infamy!"
"No, they'll agree."
Chen Chen chuckled. "President Zurama, you have to take a long-term view. Do you think that it's enough for Namibia to become the most developed country in Africa? If you want to continue to develop, you have to give up something. Have you ever thought about how far Namibia can go once it has ten years of opportunity? Have you ever thought that one day, Namibia can become the most powerful country after the four major continents? "
The moment he heard this, Zurama only felt a tremor go through his body. He looked at Chen Chen in astonishment, his eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Can it... Really?"
"I've never promised anything."
However, Chen Chen shook his head. He put away the smile on his face and looked at Zurama with a blank expression. "Blackwatch has no interest in politics. You're not asking me, you're asking yourself..."
"I'm just giving you a chance to continue to grow."
Hearing this, Zurama suddenly fell silent.
Half an hour later, Zurama secretly left Chen Chen's office and left the Blacklight Building, just like how he came.
Seeing that Zurama had left, Chen Chen sat back in his chair and wore a secretive smile.
"Sir Godfather, is this necessary?"
Little X was a little curious. "A long time ago, we've kept the taxes in Namibia very low. Now that money has lost its meaning to us, we should focus more on technology and physical objects."
"There's no other way..."
The chair under Chen Chen automatically turned around to face Little X. He spread his hands and said, "We've basically squeezed out all the resources in Namibia, now this is the only condition left."
"In fact, I've long planned to first implement nuclear fusion power stations in Namibia. The condition of tax exemption is just an excuse. After all, the stronger Namibia is, the more advantageous it is for the development of Blacklight Biotechnology, isn't that right?"
"Oh!"
Little X suddenly laughed mischievously. "I see, only an idiot wouldn't take advantage of an opportunity, I understand now!"
Chen Chen nodded and at the same time, he stood up again and faced the direction of the floor-to-ceiling window. "That's it. Since we're going to build a nuclear fusion power station sooner or later, why not take advantage of it?"
With that, he looked out the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the skyline of Eco Science City that stretched into the distance. "I've already planned. First, we'll build Eco Science City into the world's first supercity with unlimited power. At the same time, we'll formulate a set of future rules that only belong to us. Only in this way can we once again seize this new opportunity!
"After all, only the one who makes the rules will reap the most benefits.
"X, start preparing. Tell the Electronics Technology Research Department that they're ready to start a new project. We're going to build the world's first driverless car that can receive electricity. At the same time, we're going to try to minimize the loss of electromagnetic induction technology and various technologies that may appear after the city obtains unlimited power. We must seize this opportunity to apply for patents, understand?"
"Understood."
Little X nodded and smiled excitedly. "I've asked the Electronics Technology Research Department to prepare for a long time, just for this day."
...
Soon, in just a few hours, Eco Science City issued a new decision.
This decision was sent to all residents living in Eco Science City, as well as the tourists who visited the city at the same time in the form of text messages, website announcements, and various messaging apps at the same time.
"Announcement: Dear ladies and gentlemen, this is the Eco Science City Autonomous Committee. After more than a month of research and discussion by the committee, as well as the strategic instructions of Blacklight Biotechnology, in the next few years, Eco Science City will undergo a major transformation that transcends the era. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to your life and entertainment. If you have any questions, please text XXXXX to inquire, log on to the official website of Blacklight Biotechnology, or give us a call..."
As soon as this news was released, it immediately attracted the attention of a large number of curious people, including on the Internet. A large number of people began to discuss what kind of major transformation this Eco Science City built in the African Continent, known as the Pearl of Africa, was going to undergo that would take several years.
Many experts and professors in the scientific community logged into their official accounts registered with Blacklight Biotechnology and began to express their opinions on the science and technology forum.
As the number of people participating in the discussion increased, gradually, this group of people managed to come up with some ideas —
Heart-rending: [Eco Science City can be said to be the world's most technologically advanced city as well as the youngest. This city has only been established for less than six years and it has grown from a population of tens of thousands to more than a million now. It's a miracle of development! The reason a city like this can reach such heights is inseparable from the world-leading lifestyle technology and biomedicine. Therefore, Eco Science City will continue to improve and maintain this unique development trajectory...]
Attack: [I swear, all of this has something to do with the recently completed CUERB project. Otherwise, why would Blacklight Biotechnology announce a major transformation of Eco Science City less than a month after the completion of the CUERB project?]
Burlkheart: [Needless to say, anyone could have guessed it!]
Memorial: [So, this transformation must have something to do with nuclear fusion? Still, I still have a question. If it's just to set up a nuclear fusion reactor, only a few nuclear fusion power stations are needed in the suburbs. Why does the city need to be transformed as well?]
Infatuation: [Upstairs, you're being too short-sighted. First of all, you have to understand what nuclear fusion power stations represent. If you can understand all this, you'll understand why Eco Science City is going to undergo a major transformation...]
Memorial: [So? Upstairs, you're an old riddler.]
As the science and technology community of the Earth Federation paid more attention to this matter, in the next few days, a new announcement made by Blacklight Biotechnology on the website confirmed everyone's speculation. That was, Blacklight Biotechnology would be venturing into the field of transportation and electromagnetics to create a new energy vehicle of its own.
When this news came out, the world was in an uproar.
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