Great Power Technology

Imperial Capital, in a courtyard within the first ring.

Zhang Fu checked his luggage for the last time, mumbling a list of fragmented and complicated items.

"Fire starter, thermal insulation tape, cup, knife, water purification medicine, rope"

The father next to him helped him put away all the equipment placed on the floor, and couldn't help but complain:

"Your survey team already knows how to distribute these things, so what's the point of bringing so many of them? The conditions are not the same as before. If you really want to bring them, why not bring more cigarettes, alcohol and snacks, and distribute them to other friends in your team when you get there, do it well If you have some connections, things will go smoothly when the time comes."

"You old man knows nothing!"

Zhang Fu pursed his lips in disdain and continued:

"Look at my igniter. This thing is made by Shufei, the pilot version! Do you know how much this thing cost your son? A full six thousand oceans!"

"Waterproof and windproof, it can shine accurately in Category 12 storms. In case of emergency, it can also be used as a temporary camping lamp. Are those tattered gadgets issued by the survey team better than it?"

"Your son is going to risk his life this time. Why don't you prepare the equipment properly? Why keep the money? You can't take it with you."

"Besides, the pile of things I have is not as good as the meal you used to treat me to at Lijiacai. Why, you are willing to eat, drink and have fun yourself, but you are reluctant to give flowers to your son?"

After hearing his words, the old man slapped him on the head, and then said angrily:

"Stop giving me such tasteless farts. When did I stop letting you spend money? When you made someone's belly bigger two years ago, wasn't it your father who wiped your butt for me? "

"Do you know how much money your father and I spent to settle things for you? It's really strange. A dude like you is still here complaining to me that you can't bear to spend money. Why, do you feel sorry for your father for the money I invested?"

Zhang Fu touched his head and stood up, sighed and said:

"My dad, it's not that I feel bad, it's that you are too cruel. Those billions were invested as soon as you said they would be invested. There is no guarantee when they will be taken back. Don't talk about me. Look, who in our family doesn't say anything? What did you say?"

"Besides, if you vote, you vote. At least you are contributing to the country, but can you vote for something good? Our country is currently doing the Tongtian River project and the Fenghuo project. You will all vote for the northwest afforestation project. What the hell?"

"Does that thing cost so much? When the water passes, trees and grass will grow up naturally. Do you need to plant them?"

"You know nothing!"

The old man threw the thermal paste in his hand at Zhang Fu and said angrily:

"So your vision is too short-sighted. What is the essence of the Tongtian River project? It is to consolidate sand and create soil, and convert desert into fields. Water sources are only part of it. Excellent tree species are also important."

"What's the situation now? A lot of money has poured into the civil construction part of the project, and no one is taking care of the back-end afforestation part."

"What if I don't invest? Does the country have money? Do farmers have money? Even if farmers have money, do they have the technology to develop improved seeds? Then don't they have to rely on you and me to support them?"

"Besides, what is a high-risk, high-yield investment? It means doing things that others dare not do, and doing things that others can't think of. Do you think your father and I got these billions for nothing? Isn't that the case all the time? Did you come back after fighting again and again?”

"You are great, you are noble, you have forward vision. If you want to vote, just vote. At least you can save some for yourself. Why, do you still expect me to support you in your retirement?"

"Let me tell you in advance, I can't support myself in this line of work."

"Do I need you?"

The old man chuckled, took out a bank card from his pocket, and then asked:

"Do you know how much money is in here?"

Zhang Fu's eyes lit up and he asked in surprise:

"And a small treasury? How much?"

"Not much, two million."

"What nonsense are you talking about, two million! Is it enough for you to go out several times to inspect the work in the custom industry?"

"Fuck your mother! I've cleaned up my act a long time ago! Mind your own mouth. If your mother hears this, I'll give you a discount on your legs!"

"I know, I know. Since you have no money, just stay at home. I won't argue with you anymore. Your son is now an adult. It's time to go out and do some serious things."

The old man nodded and started to help pack the luggage silently again.

More than an hour later, Zhang Fu had packed up all the odds and ends for this trip. The two men walked out and sat down on the steps of the yard in tacit understanding.

Zhang Fu took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it for the old man. The latter took a deep breath, exhaled the smoke and said:

"After you leave, I will also pack up this house and the things in it and sell them all."

"Didn't you say that the equipment of the survey team is not good? I will use this money to donate a batch of equipment to you, which will be used in the future."

Zhang Fu turned to look at the old man in astonishment and said with some hesitation:

"Old man, this is not necessary, is it? We have lived in this house for more than 20 years, and we have feelings for it after all. Why sell it?"

"You said you wanted to demolish your own home to provide relief, but you've already paid enough. The leaders will see it, so there's no need to really tear down your own home, right?"

The old man shook his head and replied:

"You can count on your fingers. How many times have I taught you a lesson? You have to take a long-term view!"

"Let's put aside the feelings of family and country. Do you know what the situation is now? To put it bluntly, it is just like the old China in 1937. It is the time when the national crisis is approaching and we need to submit a certificate of surrender!"

"What does this little money mean? Your father and I have made enough money in my life, and I have enjoyed what I should enjoy. At my age, it is impossible for me to take another step forward."

"But you can still do it! You are still young, 27 years old. In 20 years, you will only be 47. Even if it takes another 20 years by then, you will only be 67 when the dust settles - you won't just burp at 67, right? "

".I can't accept your words."

"If you can't pick it up, don't pick it up. What I mean is, I'm paving the way for you now. We don't have many things at home. To be honest, we went through a wrong path before and got too close to those capitals, so this It’s time to show your attitude.”

"Look, let me give you an analogy. You are now a member of the Tongtianhe project survey team, right? Your old man, I am the largest funder of the northwest afforestation project. With this relationship, if you make some achievements again , can I get promoted faster than others?"

"In 20 years, with such a solid foundation, as long as you inherit some of my good genes, it will not be difficult to become a project director by then."

"When the matter is settled and the crisis is over, when it comes time to reward according to merit, can you be left out?"

"Don't you always say that you envy the old Tang family's background? Don't you always say that your father and I are just a small fish and shrimp in this imperial capital with a sea of ​​noble families? Do a good job this time, I can't guarantee that you can have a big career There is progress, but our descendants will definitely be stable.”

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhang Fu sighed and replied:

"I understand, I understand. Is this just a plan?"

". If you say it's a calculation, then that's fine. Who hasn't made up his mind yet? Your father and I will only believe in one sentence in this life: one's deeds are not reflected on one's heart."

"So, I think it's great that you can choose to join the survey team this time. When you come back from this trip, you will really be an adult."

Having said this, the old man sighed deeply.

Just three months ago, after he confirmed the fact of neighboring Wei's invasion, he immediately made arrangements for his property and invested almost all the funds in the northwest afforestation plan related to the Tongtian River Project.

His purpose was not simple. As he said, this was both a letter of surrender and a way out for his son.

Do you want to be alone in the upcoming great era and continue to be a rich man with a lot of money?

is it possible? Obviously, the old man who has seen too many personnel changes has his own answer.

So, he also made his own choice.

The only thing he didn't expect was that his son would choose to go further than himself - he signed up to join the survey team for the Tongtian River project.

Logically speaking, the old man shouldn't have anything to worry about. After all, his son majored in geology at university, and he also likes to play outdoor, cross-country and other young people's things, but after all, he In my heart, my son is still the ignorant kid who loves to play and get into trouble, and always wants to help clean up the mess.

Now there was this sudden change, which caught him off guard.

Where is he going?

Plateaus, deserts, canyons, and uninhabited areas. Although various technologies have made great progress now, the two-year survey mission is still no joke. If there is an accident, I am afraid that the father and his son will It's the separation between heaven and man.

But he couldn't stop his son - he had grown up after all, and it was time to do something serious.

The two people on the steps had their own thoughts. After smoking a cigarette, Zhang Fu hesitated and asked:

"Old man, do you think we can pass this test?"

"Yes, what's not possible?"

".Can you take some snacks? I haven't even told you which level it is!"

"rest assured."

The old man patted Zhang Fu on the shoulder and replied:

"No matter which level you go through, you can pass it."

After a simple dinner, Zhang Fu left home with heavy luggage. Two hours later, he met up with a group of other survey team members from the Imperial Capital at Daxing Airport.

These team members come from different families, have different appearances, and even have different purposes for joining the survey team. However, if analyzed according to Bruce Conn's "motivational theory", their purpose of boarding this flight is actually different. Again surprisingly consistent.

They want to live and live better.

They want the nation to survive as well.

Therefore, they are going to be the frontline pathfinders. In this largest geological transformation project in human history, they will be the ones leading the direction of the river.