The Z nation's sudden landing on the moon silenced the originally lively M nation's election and cooled down instantly.
The attention of hundreds of millions of M's were all focused on the moon.
This was also an opportunity.
For the M nation's scientific community, this was also a rare opportunity to speak out in the media and popularize science.
Many well-known scientists and aerospace experts appeared in the media to explain to the public.
"To be honest, it will take us at least five to ten years to build a space shuttle like the Feitian. We have yet to conquer the high specific impulse detonation engine technology; we are far behind in high-energy battery technology; we are on par with the Z nation in the high-thrust Hall engine technology … In general, we are still unable to build such an advanced space shuttle. "
"We have to admit that Z nation has surpassed us in science and technology. This is a cruel fact and also a shame to the M nation's scientific community. We should bear great responsibility! But what we should do now is to increase research and development investment and strive to take back the moon that belongs to us in three to five years! Instead of talking endlessly, we will find that we are making no progress at all. "
"In our Apollo moon landing program in the last century, we successfully landed six batches of astronauts on the moon and brought back hundreds of kilograms of lunar soil. But this time, the Z nation's Feitian can bring back one ton of lunar soil with just one trip. Every time they land on the moon, it is equal to our total in the past, and the cost is only one-thousandth of ours. Their success puts us to shame. What's even more sad is that we can't do it at the moment. "
"Enough! Don't deceive yourselves anymore! The technology was definitely not stolen. Even if we were given the information of an alien spaceship, we would have to spend decades to build the same spaceship. Let's admit that the Z people are outstanding. They are stronger than us now, and we should start learning from them! Our technological development has been stagnant for more than 30 years, and we have even lost the ability to land on the moon. If we continue to be so stubborn, we will lose everything. "
"The Z nation is already far ahead of us. We can't numb ourselves with lies anymore! We must concentrate our strength and catch up! "
"…"
On the television media, the scientists used an extremely serious tone to state the current grim situation.
On the Internet, Tom Bruce and others seized the opportunity to take action, raising all kinds of thought-provoking questions.
"Can a person who only knows how to plagiarize get full marks in an independent exam?"
"Look at the Z nation's space shuttle. Can we build it immediately?"
"Do you believe in the scientists or those politicians who are full of lies?"
"Is slandering others an excuse for not working hard?"
"…"
In the public opinion, a large wave of rational voices began to rise, spurring a large wave of people to think rationally.
But in the end, it was a speech made by presidential candidate Lanfelord that had a widespread impact.
He said in a sincere and heartfelt tone,
"I know that there is one thing that is very painful. It is very painful for everyone."
"That is to admit that you are inferior to others."
"Even I can't accept this fact. I'm also in great pain. I couldn't sleep every night, unwilling to accept the rise of Z country. "
"But the truth will not change according to human will."
"The rise of the Z nation is partly due to the Z nation. Over the past few decades, their energy has been focused on developing the economy. They have invested a lot of resources into the construction of infrastructure and scientific research. They have been working hard for decades and have not wasted any of the country's resources. In the end, the flowers have borne fruit."
"Of course, we are also working very hard. My colleagues and friends around me are also working hard. We will never be worse than the Z people."
"But look at what we have done all these years?"
"Wars, wars all over the world. We, the Mericans, are everywhere. We've burned trillions of dollars, but what we've gained is hatred. We've stormed into a country aggressively, but in the end, we've quietly withdrawn. We've gained nothing."
"We should increase the investment in the field of science and technology, but that money has been turned into machine guns and artillery shells."
"We should improve our infrastructure, but that money has been used to intervene in the affairs of other countries."
"We went to the primitive jungles of Africa to fight terrorists, but the extreme ideas of terror have penetrated into the M nation."
"We have been dealing with international affairs in an incongruous way. We are using the thinking of the 18th century to maintain our hegemony."
"It is precisely because we have done too many stupid things that we have wasted too much of the country's resources."
"It is also because of this that the Z nation has surpassed us."
"The M nation's hegemony has weakened. The root cause of us becoming the second in the world is on our own heads."
"At this time, there are still people fantasizing about using their fists and investing precious resources into tanks and cannons to take back what we have lost."
"The problem is, we can't even deal with a small country. Where do we get the confidence to defeat a big country?"
"What's more, the Z nation has many friends now. The whole world is fawning on the Z nation. Our friends are getting fewer and fewer. Our closest allies have left us. Who is lying to us that they have the confidence to win?"
"Don't go down the wrong path anymore!"
"There is no eternal empire. There is no sun that never sets."
"Bring back all the resources to the country, boost the economy, increase investment in science and technology, improve infrastructure, and live a good life. This is more important than anything else!"
After this speech.
On the 28th of May, the final voting began.
…
29th.
Xing Hai Building, in the chat area.
"The results of the M nation's election are out!" an executive who was playing with his phone suddenly shouted.
"Oh, who was elected?" Chen Jin asked as he raised his head slightly.
"Lanfelord was elected with a thrilling 50.6% of the votes. He staged the final reversal!" he said.
"How is this possible?"
Ling Dong Jun straightened his back. He was very surprised. "It's impossible to win the support of more than 20% in such a short time and double the number of his supporters!"
"Speaking of which, Lanfelord's final speech moved many people. Even I felt that it was very reasonable."
Chen Jin shook his head and said, "In fact, in the history of the M nation, there have been many major crises. An economic crisis occurs on average every ten years. There were also a few great depressions, which almost caused the M nation to fall into the abyss.
But the M nation successfully survived those crises. Their national strength continued to increase, and their hegemony lasted for a hundred years. "
"Why is it like this?"
"I think that, like the Z nation, the M nation is also a country with a strong ability to correct mistakes. They can correct their mistakes in time and will not walk on the wrong track all the way to the dark side."
"In this election, I saw the M nation's ability to correct mistakes. They are still a country that cannot be underestimated. Their hegemony may fall, but they will remain strong. On this planet, they will always have an important seat."
Everyone nodded. President Chen's words made sense.
Only ten days had passed.
Xing Hai Technologies welcomed an important visitor: the chief advisor sent by Lanfelord!
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