I am really a time traveler

Chapter 264

To build a spaceship, the amount of gold, iron, rare earth, tungsten and other metals required is an astronomical amount.

Some rare metals are even available in large quantities.

All countries need these metals, which naturally leads to skyrocketing prices of these metals.

As a result, the cost of manufacturing spacecraft has gone up again.

Under these circumstances, the research and development of the mothership is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and consumes countless materials.

Moreover, no results can be seen in the short term.

That's why some people are opposed to building a mothership.

Nowadays, part of the mothership being built here is hidden from some people.

"So where is the current research progress on this super-light spacecraft? When will it be ready for operation?"

Lin Yicheng couldn't help but ask after hearing this.

If the other party has done enough research on this, he can think of a way to see if he can ask for a piece of technical information.

“It’s not completely conquered yet.”

The man in black in front of him shook his head when he heard this. After seeing that Lin Yicheng was almost finished visiting, he led Lin Yicheng to the office nearby.

When he opened the door and went in, he saw people already waiting inside.

The middle-aged man sitting in the office had his hair neatly combed, but it looked a little thinning.

"Hello, I have heard of your name for a long time, but I never thought that I would actually be able to meet you in my lifetime."

When the middle-aged man in front of him saw Lin Yicheng, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, he stretched out his hand and said, "My name is Wu Hao, the person in charge of this base."

"Hello."

Lin Yicheng nodded when he heard this, and then looked around.

"This base is pretty good. I just didn't know you asked me to come here. What's the matter?"

After shaking hands with the other party, Lin Yicheng sat down aside.

As soon as he arrived, the other party immediately locked onto him and quickly sent someone to pick him up.

It seems that the other party's technology has improved a lot compared to the previous time.

The middle-aged man smiled bitterly when he heard this, and then poured Lin Yicheng a cup of hot tea.

"That's right. I invited you here mainly because I have something I want to ask you."

Asking about things.

Lin Yicheng raised his eyebrows, then nodded slightly and said, "You ask."

"Because of you, we have had some cooperation with the Trisolarans since then, and our relationship seems to be okay now, but I have always been uneasy about each other. I don't know what you think of the Trisolarans. ?”

The middle-aged man looked at Lin Yicheng and then asked.

Are you asking about this?

Lin Yicheng was stunned for a moment. He originally thought that the other party might be looking for him to consult about the light speed engine.

Now it seems that he has thought too much.

"Three-body people's words"

Lin Yicheng pondered for a moment, then asked, "I just came here, and I'm not sure about some things. Where are the Trisolarans right now? Are you on the planet?"

"No, we just gave them the ecological space station outside the orbit to live temporarily, and we also helped build some suitable residences on Mars."

Did you even provide them with accommodation?

Lin Yicheng frowned when he heard this, and then thought it was natural.

In other words, it is completely impossible to defeat the opponent with the previous opponent's technology.

So in the end, the only option was to compromise.

"What's wrong? Is there anything wrong with doing this?"

<divclass="contentadv">Seeing Lin Yicheng frowning, Wu Hao in front of him was suddenly startled and asked quickly.

"The Trisolarans came all the way here simply because their planet was uninhabitable. Now that they are here, although they have a place to live for the time being, where are the resources?"

"The population on your planet is exploding, and in order to build spaceships, resources are already very tight. Your resources are tight, let alone others."

"There are only so many resources in total. What if we don't have enough resources later?"

"Now you have entered a short period of peace, deterring each other, but this kind of deterrence is very fragile. It may be broken one day, and by then it will be too late."

The two parties live so close together, there is no buffer zone at all.

Once a war breaks out, they may be wiped out instantly without even having time to react.

Lin Yicheng's words are not alarmist.

Listening to Lin Yicheng's words, Wu Hao's face looked a little ugly, and he sighed after a while.

"I am also worried about this, but for some people, they have been comfortable for too long, and they have been in contact with Trisolarans for so long, and they feel that they are kind and can live in peace."

"These people have no idea that the crisis is hanging over their heads."

Speaking of this, he looked helpless but had no choice.

Now this matter is divided into two factions.

One is that the other party is easy to get along with and has brought out so many technologies, which can show the other party's goodwill.

What's more, they can also intimidate the other party.

The other party feels that the kindness shown by the other party has almost caused the extinction of their civilization in the past, and they must not be taken lightly.

"Regarding this matter, could Mr. Lin please attend and have a say?"

He wanted to ask Lin Yicheng to come forward so that those guys could know that they were not far from death.

Since he couldn't persuade those guys, they should listen to Lin Yicheng's words.

Lin Yicheng immediately shook his head when he heard this, "If I say this in public, I'm afraid the Trisolarans will think that this is a declaration of war, which will only directly worsen the relationship between you."

"The relationship between you is too fragile now. If one of you fails, the thread will be broken."

Regarding the other party's proposal, Lin Yicheng shook his head and refused.

It's not that Lin Yicheng is unwilling, but that the current situation is too complicated.

His appearance may cause some changes.

Lin Yicheng can't leave yet, he is unwilling to destroy the balance here in this way.

If one person is not good, he may be buried here.

Listening to Lin Yicheng's words, Wu Hao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

But after thinking about it seriously, he felt that what Lin Yicheng said made sense.

The things involved here are too involved, and we really can't mess with it.

"Mr. Lin, do you have any thoughts about this light speed spacecraft?"

Wu Hao changed the subject and talked about the light speed spacecraft he manufactured and developed here.

"Of course this is very good, why do you need to ask about this?"

Lin Yicheng glanced at the other party and then said in confusion.

"Because there are too many people who oppose it, especially now, there are even more people who oppose it. Recently, there has been a proposal to abolish my department."

"If it is really cancelled, everything I have here will be in vain."

"At the moment, it seems that Mr. Lin is my savior here."

Wu Hao replied seriously.