Attley Sam said with a wronged expression, "Mr. President, it's not that we don't want to continue our research. The large-scale mechs we built are truly useless. They're less agile than aircraft, less powerful than tanks, and incredibly expensive to produce."
The President of the United States frowned. "Why don't you research small, individual mechs like Dragon Country?"
"We did, but..." Attley Sam took out his phone, opened a video, and handed it over. "Limited by battery capacity and motor efficiency, our individual mechs are not only slow but also shut down within ten minutes."
The President could no longer suppress his anger and roared, "Why are Dragon Country's small mechs so swift and powerful? Investigate immediately!"
"Mr. President," Smith Luen suddenly entered with a stack of documents, his expression grave. "I've just received intelligence that should answer your question.
As he spoke, Smith Luen handed the documents to the President. "According to our investigation, Dragon Country has made significant progress in controlled nuclear fusion technology, and they are building a large number of nuclear power plants."
"Moreover, according to information revealed by the high-level engineers we bribed, Dragon Country's controlled nuclear fusion this time is not the traditional method of using high-pressure steam to boil water, but rather a direct conversion of nuclear energy into electrical energy!"
The President took a deep breath, barely suppressing his shock. "This is indeed impressive, but it's still not enough to explain why their mechs possess such formidable power and endurance. Smith Luen, tell me everything else you've discovered."
Smith Luen took a deep breath and then slowly began, "The high-level engineer we bribed was mainly responsible for raw material processing. According to him, Dragon Country has not only produced parts for large-scale reactors for nuclear power plants this time, but also many smaller, similar parts."
"I suspect Dragon Country has already solved the problem of miniaturizing controlled nuclear fusion!"
"That's impossible!" The President leaped to his feet. "Miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion is a power that can change the world. The people of Dragon Country are ignorant and have been technologically blockaded by us. How could they have discovered this?"
It was not that the President of Dragon Country was short-sighted. His high position allowed him to see further, and thus he understood the terrifying implications of such technology.
If it were merely large-scale controlled nuclear fusion, it would only change the energy sources for some large factories. Small factories and various vehicles would still rely on oil for power.
However, small-scale controlled nuclear fusion devices could truly change the entire global energy structure.
Smith Luen sighed. "Mr. President, the people of Dragon Country being ignorant is just propaganda we used to fool the masses. If they were truly ignorant, how could they have risen to the second position in the world in less than seventy years after falling to the bottom?"
"Dragon Country has always been a magical nation. Don't you remember, sixty years ago, there was a person who, without studying abroad or using computers, and only using their traditional calculation tools, completed all the theoretical calculations for the hydrogen bomb using an abacus and eventually detonated the hydrogen bomb successfully."
"This is merely a re-emergence of a miracle."
Upon hearing Smith Luen mention the classified file, the President not only regained his composure but also clutched onto it as if it were a last lifeline, becoming hysterical.
"No, impossible. Such a thing cannot happen twice. The United States is the chosen nation blessed by God. Dragon Country has no faith; it is a forsaken land."
"Smith, nuclear energy is very dangerous. Even if they have developed miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion, it is definitely unstable and unsafe!"
Attley Sam interjected cautiously, "Mr. President, if Smith is correct, then the Dragon Country mechs are equipped with miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion devices. They fought so fiercely just now without any malfunctions. This suggests that their miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion devices are very stable and safe."
"No, no, no!" A glint of madness flashed in the President's eyes. "Their miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion devices must be unstable and unsafe, just like the chemical agents they introduced. If they don't make a move themselves, we'll give them a push!"
Smith Luen was stunned for a moment, then revealed a knowing, sinister grin. "I understand! Mr. President, I'll go arrange it immediately."
Evening. Dragon Country, the Capital.
A celebration banquet was being held to commemorate the Dragon Country army's first place in the military exercise.
Feng Weiguo raised his wine glass high. "The Western countries probably won't sleep well tonight. This time, we were able to sweep aside the great powers in the military exercise thanks to Professor Jing. Come, everyone, raise your glasses to Professor Jing."
The others followed suit, raising their glasses. "To Professor Jing!"
Jing Mingqiu held his wine glass. "This exercise's victory is not solely my achievement; it is also due to the efforts of others. Let's all drink this toast together!"
"Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
After drinking the toast together, people began to take turns toasting and get acquainted.
Jing Mingqiu was not interested in such official banquets and directly had a professional operator control the robot he had modified to attend in his stead.
Robot Jing Mingqiu, facing everyone's toasts, naturally accepted them all.
He drank heartily, ate heartily, discussed national affairs with pride, and his speech exuded arrogance.
Meanwhile, Jing Mingqiu was at his villa having dinner with his two girlfriends, enjoying the blessings of multiple partners. Suddenly, an uninvited guest arrived.
"Ahem," the highest leader cleared his throat twice. "Mingqiu, I hope my sudden visit hasn't disturbed you."
Jing Mingqiu wiped a lipstick mark from his face, looking slightly annoyed. "Not yet. If you had come half an hour later, that might not be the case."
"Hahaha, it seems I've come at a rather inopportune time." After chuckling twice, the highest leader revealed the true purpose of his visit. "Mingqiu, you are the primary contributor to this military exercise. Ask for whatever you desire."
Jing Mingqiu scratched his head. "I don't really want anything right now. I'm not short of money, I have houses, and I'm not interested in luxury goods. How about this, sir, can you issue a document allowing me to marry both of them simultaneously?"
"This... I'll consider it," the highest leader chuckled awkwardly and forcefully changed the subject. "Mingqiu, the ten large-scale controlled nuclear fusion power plants you requested are about to be completed. Do you have any other construction needs? Just say the word!"
"This?" Jing Mingqiu's mind stirred. He opened his system interface and saw that the mission progress had reached ninety-nine percent. His eyes lit up instantly.
Sensing the change in Jing Mingqiu's mood, the highest leader breathed a sigh of relief. Although psychological experts had predicted that Jing Mingqiu was highly likely to make such a request before his visit, he still brought it up to better stabilize Jing Mingqiu's emotions and avoid him feeling neglected.
The officialdom already had a contingency plan to address this issue, and its feasibility was currently being tested.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing," the highest leader paused. "The Western countries will definitely make a move against you during this period. You can activate those traps you buried in your laboratory."
Jing Mingqiu was bewildered. "Traps? I didn't set any traps in the laboratory. Wait a minute, sir, do you mean..."