Gate of Technology

40 km north of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in southern France.

On an area of ​​1,600 hectares of land, a huge complex of buildings is built. These buildings are clustered in the middle, with a fence around the 900 hectares on the periphery.

As long as the local people know, this is the site of the International Thermonuclear Fusion Project.

It has a name, Kadarash.

It's mysterious and dangerous here.

Although very intriguing, no unrelated person dared to walk in here.

Because here, there is the strictest defense and the thickest wall, and there are layers of inspections to enter and exit from here. The inspection is very strict, and there are inherent inspection procedures for the clothes, packages, and carry-on items on the body to ensure that there will be no accidents in the Kadarash Center.

In the Kadarash complex, there are a total of 490 buildings. In addition to the main research center, other buildings are the residences of personnel from various countries, the residences of relevant units, and the Institute of Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection. The largest 19 buildings belong to the foundation. nuclear facility.

In addition to internal fixed personnel, there are many mobile personnel here, who are researchers or doctoral dissertations from other related companies, French and foreign research organizations and universities. It also receives 4,800 visitors a year.

Each year, the total annual budget of Kadarash is 412 million euros.

Converted to US dollars, it is about 450 million.

This is only the consumption budget for one year, and the actual expenditure is much more than this value.

Regarding the nuclear fusion program, no matter which country wants to put its address in their own country, because only in this way is the benefit they get the greatest.

However, Huaxia is very aware of the country's international status at the time. At the same time, in terms of nuclear fusion research, Huaxia is undoubtedly far behind Western countries, so they know very well that the choice of address will not fall on their own heads.

But no matter what, Huaxia attaches great importance to this matter.

For the site selection, among the participating countries, the competition between France and the United States was the most intense. But in the end it was France who got the right.

France can put the site of the iter program in its own country because other partners do not want the United States to continue to take this opportunity to become stronger.

As the nominal 'world leader' the United States has always been ahead of the world. Therefore, other countries do not want the United States to become stronger.

America continues to grow, so is there a way for them to survive?

Therefore, when choosing the site, Huaxia has the right to support the location in France!

There are many countries with the same ideas as them. so. The results speak for themselves.

Of course, this competition for the site is, to put it bluntly, a contest between Europe and the United States. For Huaxia, in fact, the site is the same wherever it is placed, and all they want is to participate. and learn more from it. Then take it back to the country.

Therefore, after Huaxia fully supported France, in order to express its gratitude to the French side, the relevant departments of the French Atomic Energy Commission (cea) cooperated with Huaxia to carry out various scientific research work, and also helped Huaxia cultivate a large number of urgently needed talents.

This is also the reason why Huaxia was able to invest in the establishment of a careful thermonuclear fusion research institute in China after a few years.

A black off-road vehicle quickly drove towards Kadarash from a distance, and the dust rolled up under the wheels, which looked like a tiny gray dragon from a distance.

Attention to Gate 1. There is a vehicle approaching 1,000 meters ahead, so stay alert.

Above the fence, a white security guard looked out, and after seeing the car, he took out the walkie-talkie and said something.

clear!

The sound of electricity sounded, followed by a short answer.

In the center of Kadarash, there are many entrances and exits, which also facilitates the circulation of people and the transportation of materials.

At the first door, the four security guards with pistols hanging around their waists cheered up and looked at the rapidly approaching off-road vehicle.

soon. The car came to the door.

The four security guards watched the approaching person vigilantly, and one of them stood up and said, Sir, please show your pass.

From the driver's seat of the off-road vehicle, a man in a suit and leather shoes stepped off. The man had dazzling blond hair and a short beard on his chin. He was a little fat, with eyes on his face, hidden behind the lenses. His eyes were shrewd.

After the man got out of the car, he reached out and took out a small card from his arms, Here, this is my work permit, I'm Elmond Scarros from the United States, a new graduate of MIT in nuclear physics this year. Doctor. The man introduced himself with a slight smile on his face.

The security guard looked at Elmond in surprise, took the work pass he handed over, and compared the photo on the work pass with himself.

After finding that there was nothing wrong, he said lightly, Please wait a moment, we need to verify.

After finishing speaking, he turned to his companion and said, Look at him, I'll be back when I go.

The security guard spoke in an undisguised voice so Elmond could hear it clearly.

After listening to Elmond, he smiled lightly, then began to look up at the majestic wall in front of him, and sighed, How tall is it, how thick is it?

Four and a half meters, sir. A security guard replied coldly, looking at Elmond.

Really? Elmond smiled and wasn't angry at the security guard's indifference, but in the face of such an indifferent person, he couldn't find anything to talk to, and all of them suddenly fell silent.

Soon, the security guard who went to verify came out. After returning Elmond's work card to him, he reminded: Mr. Elmond, welcome to the Kadarash Center, take this Things, there are things you need to pay attention to, and there is a map of the building area, there are people from all over the world, so please follow our rules.”

After the security changed his work card to him, he took out a booklet and stuffed it to him.

Oh, yes. Thank you! Elmond took the booklet that the security guard had stuffed in, flipped through it, threw it into the car, and asked, Can I go in?

The security guard shook his head and said, Come in, there will be a full body check on you and your car. I hope you won't be kicked out for bringing something you shouldn't bring.

I see. Elmond nodded, then started the car and drove in.

There are three levels to enter Kadarash from the outside. Elmond underwent various inspections in these levels. During the inspections, he was generally fine, but some of the tools he carried with him were directly confiscated by the prosecutors. .

These include cigarettes, lighters, USB flash drives, and laptops.

Of course, he naturally had to argue about the other party's confiscation of his computer. But the security guard said very coldly, We will return the hard drive inside to you.

In one sentence, all Elmond's words were blocked.

In addition to being excited, Elmond has a heavy heart when he officially entered the Kadarash Center. He knows what the purpose of his coming here is!

Although the man told him that someone would pick him up when he got inside and instruct him on how to complete this mission, but when he thought about what he had done this time, his heartbeat quickened, because once this incident was exposed, He will be doomed!

Even though he has the title of a doctor on his head, in the face of a huge regime, this title is simply weak!

As long as the opponent moves his fingers, he will definitely suffer a severe blow.

However, that person said that he could keep himself, and would give himself a one-billion-dollar remuneration, so that he would have no worries of food and clothing for the rest of his life!

The most important thing is that the other party has already paid the first payment, which is for him to successfully graduate from MIT and get a doctorate title that makes him feel like a dream. He knows his level very well.

Doctor or something, to him it is the same two poles that will never coincide.

According to the guidance of the security guard on the road, he drove to the American station, where all his compatriots came and went, which made him a lot easier.

When he stopped the car and took out his luggage, he was puzzled by the person who picked him up.

A voice suddenly sounded beside him.

Hey, are you Elmond? Although it was a question, the tone was very certain.

Elmond nodded quickly and said, I am, may I ask you?

The man waved his hand and said, It doesn't matter who I am, do you know the purpose of your visit this time?

Yes, sir.

That's fine, take this thing. At four o'clock tomorrow afternoon, you will go to the Huaxia station and put this thing in the third room on the right after entering the door, in the drawer on the inside of the desk. The man took out a black slap-sized hard drive Give it to Elmond.

Then he solemnly exhorted: Remember, there is a book in the drawer. If you put this thing in the middle of the book, it must not be found by others, understand?

Elmond took the hard drive carefully, and then repeated: Tomorrow at four o'clock in the afternoon, the third room on the right.

Just remember, go back to your own room now, this is your room number. The man took out an ordinary golden card and stuffed it into Elmond's hand, then turned around and hurried away.

The man walked very carefully, as if he was afraid that people would find him, and the speed was extremely fast.

Elmond looked at the back of the man hurriedly leaving, and threw the hard drive in his hand, his heart was burning: As long as you put this thing in the place that the man said, you can have a billion dollars!

But...where is Huaxia stationed? Suddenly, Elmond frowned, thinking that time was running out, he hurriedly returned to the room with the key card, then took out the manual that the security guard had given him before, and looked at it carefully. map.

Huaxia District...is in the southeast corner? Elmond was a little surprised. It took at least 20 minutes to walk from him to Huaxia District, but the only thing that made Elmond happy was that in Huaxia District There is only one building. (To be continued.)