"Listen everyone, I'm not here to solve your material needs. If you require anything, just list it and have Li Keyi pass it to me later. I have some other concerns I want to discuss with you all, so please follow me to the conference room to discuss this issue!" Shen Feng said hurriedly.
He didn't want to be bothered by these people asking for supplies right now. If he got caught up in it, he wouldn't be able to do anything else all day, as just recording what they said would take a long time.
After hearing Shen Feng's words, the scientists and engineers could only nod in agreement and follow Shen Feng to the conference room.
Jiuquan used to be a rocket launch center before the Xichang launch center was established. However, after the doomsday natural disaster descended upon Earth, this place, dedicated to aerospace, was gradually abandoned. After all, in the face of a life-or-death crisis, survival was the most important thing, and no one would vigorously develop aerospace technology at such a time.
Despite knowing the immense pressure of rebuilding in the future, no one could change this reality.
However, Shen Feng, needing to launch the meteorite, had instead rebuilt this launch center. Many of the facilities here were unusable, but some basic frameworks remained, which could be utilized in the process of building rockets.
In the conference room, Shen Feng said, "I have a hypothesis. What if someone were to launch a missile here to destroy the rocket launch? What do you think?"
"Who would dare to do such a thing? If they blow up our rocket, it would be tantamount to declaring war on us. Who would do something so irrational?" someone immediately asked upon hearing Shen Feng's question.
Shen Feng replied, "There's nothing that cannot be done in this world, only things that cannot be thought of. Therefore, I have carefully considered this issue, and I need you all to give me an answer!"
Everyone fell into thought, and then someone said, "Then we would need a missile interception system. When a missile is detected approaching us, we would launch missiles to intercept it! That way, the problem can be solved."
However, someone else then said, "Where can such a system be bought now? Even if we could afford it, no one would sell it! Unless we dismantle the air defense systems in someone else's city!"
Shen Feng nodded, knowing that he needed to focus on the issue of air defense systems.
But he immediately had a new question and asked again, "What if the missile launched has a nuclear warhead? How would we defend against that?"
Upon hearing Shen Feng's concerns, everyone was at a loss for words, feeling that the City Lord was worrying too much.
Someone said seriously, "This is almost impossible. Because attacking humanity with a nuclear bomb would instill fear in everyone, and they would become an enemy of all humankind. Therefore, no one would do something so irrational!"
Shen Feng said seriously, "If it comes down to a critical moment, there will always be irrational people. If we are not prepared, it will be extremely dangerous!"
Hearing Shen Feng's persistent words, everyone began to consider the issue. After all, when humans are pushed to their limits, they are bound to act irrationally. If someone were to go mad and launch a nuclear bomb, they too could become dust under the blast.
At this point, Li Keyi also said, "If we find the meteorite, the worst-case scenario for others is that we all share it. Even if we can't share it, they wouldn't let us just send it into outer space like this. Therefore, there's a possibility of an attack on the rocket launch!"
This logic was quite simple, and everyone understood that in the midst of the apocalypse, not everyone would be rational.
However, after careful consideration, everyone could only come up with one answer: find a way to move the rocket launch center underground to ensure their safety.
"If all else fails, we'll have to build an underground base. That way, it won't be easy for enemies to pinpoint our location!" an engineer proposed.
Others chimed in, nodding in agreement, "That's right, that's the best way. As long as we build the base underground, we will definitely not be attacked!"
Shen Feng directly retorted, "That's nonsense! Do you know how much capital it would cost to build an underground launch base? Do you know how much civilian labor it would consume?"
In any case, people were already suffering greatly, and even surviving was difficult. Now, to build another massive base would only deepen the poverty of many. Therefore, Shen Feng had no intention of considering the suggestions these people were making.
Seeing Shen Feng's attitude, they quickly began to persuade him, "City Lord, you must consider the bigger picture. While this is indeed not the time for large-scale construction, for the sake of your plan's smooth implementation, we can only sacrifice the interests of some people. I believe they can understand your good intentions!"
But Shen Feng insisted on his own view, saying, "The livelihoods of people in all regions are already extremely strained. It is not advisable to undertake major construction now, otherwise, we wouldn't have used the old satellite launch center in the first place!"
Seeing that Shen Feng was unwilling to build an underground base, they were very helpless. They also understood one thing: if they were attacked by missiles, they would be the ones in trouble, as the rocket launch was happening here.
Shen Feng thought for a moment and then said, "But you don't need to worry too much. I will find a way to protect you! For example, we can launch the rocket from a different location, and building a platform is achievable!"
When Shen Feng mentioned this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there were measures to protect them, it was enough!
However, at this moment, a slightly older scientist stood up and said seriously, "Lord Fengshen, we know that your plan is opposed by many people, but we cannot do nothing. I believe we need to explain this matter to others and gain their support!"
Shen Feng couldn't help but ask, "How do you think I can persuade others to agree to my plan? After all, everyone hopes to gain benefits from this meteorite, but our goal is the opposite of theirs. We need to launch the meteorite into space. These two conflicting ideas cannot gain much support!"
As the saying goes, those with different paths cannot plan together. It is best not to associate with each other, otherwise, they will find each other displeasing.
This person then said, "I have an immature idea. It might not receive much support, but I want to point out that whether this meteorite is good or bad for humanity is not yet decided. We can only understand it in the future. Rushing to launch it into space at this time is rather short-sighted!"
Upon hearing these words, others looked at him with sympathy, as this statement was bound to anger the City Lord.
Shen Feng's expression turned cold, and he said, "If you disagree with my idea, then feel free to leave. The reason I gathered you here and offered you the most generous treatment was so that you could build rockets and end this doomsday. But now you say I am wrong. If this were in the army, I could have you executed directly for the crime of disrupting military morale!"
Shen Feng's anger was not feigned, as he was genuinely furious. Before embarking on this plan, he had consulted many people, and even those who opposed it had stated their reasons. Now was the time to get things done, yet someone was wavering, which would undoubtedly make others think of retreating. This was not a good thing.
If he had opposed the plan from the beginning and not participated, Shen Feng would not have been angry about his opposition. But now, at a critical juncture of the plan, for someone to say his idea was wrong was simply unacceptable to him.
The old man quickly explained, "Lord Fengshen, please do not be angry. What I said is not to oppose you, but I hope you can make some changes to your ideas. After all, only when everyone's thoughts are aligned can they understand each other!"
Shen Feng said with a dark expression, "Then you had better clarify your reasons. If you cannot, you will face severe consequences!"
This was a blatant threat. If he didn't clarify his position now, Shen Feng would undoubtedly become angry.
The old man then said, "I have read many newspapers before, and they reported on aliens. This meteorite was thrown to Earth by aliens, so it can be explained that there must be many guidance devices inside this meteorite, and alien technological achievements must be hidden within. It can be said that without a continuously operating system or machine, it is impossible for this meteorite to drift in space and directly reach Earth. Therefore, there must be advanced technology inside these meteorites!"
Shen Feng nodded and said, "I already know about this, but what exactly are you trying to say?"
The old man said, "Almost all scientists analyze the reasons for the extinction of aliens as a lack of energy. Therefore, before the energy on Earth is depleted, humanity must master the ability to traverse the stars. In this way, based on the extinction of aliens, human civilization can continue to advance!"
Shen Feng nodded, but he still said nothing.
The old man continued, "Therefore, based on these premises, I have an idea. I believe that abandoning this meteorite like this would be a great loss for humanity. However, if it remains on Earth, it will also lead to various biological mutations. It would be better to have a compromise!"
"What idea?" Shen Feng asked.
"We can launch this meteorite to the moon. That way, the meteorite's whereabouts will be clear, and in the future, whoever reaches the moon can bring the meteorite back for research, by which time humanity's technology would have already recovered!" the old man said.
Shen Feng couldn't help but shake his head helplessly after hearing this and said, "You really do like to joke around now. We don't even have the ability to launch rockets, and you're thinking of launching rockets to the moon? It's simply wishful thinking! Even in peaceful times, few countries could reach the moon, yet you want to send the meteorite to the moon now? This is clearly an absurd idea!"
Shen Feng had originally come to urge these people to speed up the rocket's progress, but upon arriving here, he learned that someone here harbored such a wild idea. He couldn't help but shake his head helplessly.