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As soon as the news of the achievement of controlled nuclear fusion technology was announced, it first caused an uproar in the country. Faced with such a happy event that was being discussed by the entire nation, it was certainly impossible for the evening news not to report on it.

It can even be said that today's news broadcast comes with a mission.

Liang Yanli and Xu Jianguo did not choose to live in the city forever.

Seeing that his son brought honor to the family by becoming an academician, his daughter had a happy family, and his granddaughter was about to enter high school, he retired early and chose to move back to his hometown house in Xuzhai Village.

In addition to preferring the pace of life in my hometown, I also don't want to affect my children's careers.

Anyway, due to Xu Yuan's special status, they also enjoy preferential treatment.

Not to mention that leaders often come to visit and express their condolences, there is also a special car to pick me up when I travel or do business.

There is no need to worry about safety.

Even if he missed his children and grandchildren, he could quickly go to Luyang or Yanjing.

After they finished their meal today, they sat on the sofa in the living room as usual.

Prepare to watch the news broadcast.

Ever since her son Xu Yuan first appeared on TV and was reported on the news program, Liang Yanli developed the habit of watching the news, and she still keeps it until now.

Although Xu Jianguo was not very interested, he would accompany Liang Yanli to watch it on time every day.

"Xiao Yuan seems to be busy again these past few days and hasn't called home. Our granddaughter has secretly told me about this several times."

Xu Jianguo picked up the teacup in front of him, put it to his mouth and took a sip, then suddenly interrupted and said something.

"Xiaoyuan is an academician now after all. It is his duty to contribute to the country's scientific research projects. We should fully support his work." Liang Yanli took over the conversation and said seriously.

"Of course I understand that." Xu Jianguo nodded, but then added: "But you still need to pay more attention to rest."

As they were talking, they heard familiar music coming from the TV, temporarily interrupting their conversation.

"Welcome to today's report. This morning, the Institute of Plasma Physics held a press conference on artificial sun. At the conference, Academician Xu Yuan first announced my country's magnetic confinement controllable nuclear fusion device."

"It is reported that this device was developed by Academician Xu as the chief designer, which marks that my country has officially entered the nuclear fusion era."

"Please read the detailed report next."

Liang Yanli and Xu Jianguo, who originally had their attention focused only on the screen, heard their son's name from the news anchor.

Liang Yanli asked uncertainly, "Did the news just mention Xiao Yuan?"

"It sounded like Xiaoyuan has developed something new." Xu Jianguo answered thoughtfully.

Not to mention the scientific research projects that Xu Yuan is in charge of, many of which are strictly confidential, and even family members need to comply with confidentiality regulations.

In addition, they are all aware of these situations, so they usually don't ask too many questions.

The only thing I care about most is my health.

Therefore, when parents hear from the news that their sons have achieved success again, they will definitely be interested.

As new news footage appeared on TV, the two of them immediately fell silent and focused on watching the news coverage of the incident.

However, after learning the actual situation, they both couldn't help but get excited.

Finally, after thirty minutes, he came to his senses.

Although there was no extra time added to today's news, the entire thirty minutes reported on the same thing.

That is, it explains Xu Yuan's conquest of controlled nuclear fusion technology and the first nuclear fusion power station in China.

You have to know that the evening news has been broadcast for such a long time and has remained unchanged for many years. Although sometimes due to some unexpected events, the original time may be extended, it has never been said that the half-hour program is all about one thing.

Today also set a new record.

This also proves the importance of controlled nuclear fusion technology.

Although Liang Yanli and Xu Jianguo were born into peasant families, they did not have a very high level of education.

But over the years, as his son's achievements have increased, they sometimes learn about new scientific and technological achievements, so they are also familiar with the controlled nuclear fusion that everyone is familiar with.

We will have a clearer understanding of the benefits that can be brought after this technology is mastered.

Just the construction and commissioning of nuclear fusion power stations can completely reduce electricity prices. You must know that this is the most relevant thing to everyone's life.

"Our son has actually mastered controlled nuclear fusion and built a nuclear fusion power station. Doesn't that mean that the folks won't have to pay for electricity in the future? This is a good thing that benefits both the country and the people!"

When Xu Jianguo thought about this, he spoke excitedly, not hiding his joy and happiness at all.

After he finished speaking, he quickly took out his cell phone and said, "I'll call Xiaoyuan and ask him. You didn't even tell us about such a big thing."

However, before he could make the call, he was interrupted by Liang Yanli who was sitting on the sofa.

"The whole country is discussing this matter now. Xiaoyuan must be busy. Let's go over there in a few days."

"You're right. We can't delay Xiaoyuan's work. We'll take Yingying and the others with us when the time comes." Xu Jianguo thought it made sense and responded without mentioning the phone call again.

At the same time, today's most special news alliance in history quickly became a hot topic and aroused heated discussion.

From the press conference for media reporters from all over the world during the day to the special documentary on the first nuclear fusion power plant, now half an hour of news is devoted to reporting this matter. Such high-intensity and high-profile publicity reports cannot be fake in any way.

It is not even an exaggeration to say that we can now be 100% certain.

Both controlled nuclear fusion devices and nuclear fusion power plants are real.

There is no showmanship.

If we say that the majority of netizens originally had some doubts in their hearts and could not believe that the story was true.

Then after reading today's news, there will be no more doubts.

Very simple.

If the country did not have absolute confidence and tangible results, it would be impossible for it to achieve this level.

It can be said that they are afraid that some people may not know that controlled nuclear fusion has been truly achieved.

Therefore, when it was completely night, the topic of discussion on the Internet had already become how the overseas side would react to this incident. After all, according to the time difference, it was already daytime on the other side.

"I've been watching the news for more than 20 years, and I've never seen a news report that only reported one thing. It's really impressive."

"This is the ultimate problem facing human civilization. We have mastered the technology of controlled nuclear fusion. Shouldn't we report it vigorously so that the whole world will know about it?"

"Today I was really excited from morning till night. We are so lucky to have Academician Xu."

"Academician Xu can even solve the problem of controlled nuclear fusion. I feel that at my age of over 30, there is great hope that we can see the colonization of Mars."

"I want to know now, what will be the overseas reaction?"

"Based on my understanding of overseas situations, I'm afraid the world will not be peaceful for some time to come."

“Whoever masters nuclear fusion energy will master the lifeblood of civilization. No one can stop us from taking off.”

……

As some people have discussed, if you go over the firewall to check the news on the Internet at this time, you will find that overseas users are already confused, and the comments are full of incredible and shocking remarks.

It is impossible to accept the fact that the Eastern superpower has already mastered controlled nuclear fusion, and in the direction of magnetic confinement.

There has been no news about the magnetic confinement tokamak device in recent years, but there has been frequent good news about their laser nuclear fusion.

So much so that in their opinion, the realization of controlled nuclear fusion can only rely on laser nuclear fusion.

But now they are suddenly told that the Tokamak device is not only the correct research direction, but people have even built nuclear fusion power plants. The gap between the two is really hard to accept.

However, with so many facts before their eyes, they have no choice but to accept them.

"Can anyone tell me if all this is true? Has the great power from the East already achieved controlled nuclear fusion?"

"How could this be? Isn't the Tokamak device the wrong direction for controlled nuclear fusion research? Why was it able to develop it successfully?"

"We have been deceived. Laser fusion simply does not work."

"Oh my god, they have even used nuclear fusion power plants, why is the advanced technology not in our hands?"

"Only they can promote the development of human civilization. Is there any way to settle there?"

"Xu is simply the incarnation of God. He has achieved nuclear fusion, which will benefit all mankind."

"Controlled nuclear fusion technology should belong to all mankind. Eastern powers should not be too selfish. They should open source the technology to accelerate the progress of civilization."

at the same time.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

As the national laboratory that was the most advanced laser nuclear fusion in the world yesterday, they were knocked down from the peak in just one night.

I fell back to the bottom of the mountain in an instant.

Even broken into pieces.

This made the scientific researchers who had learned about the situation have no mood to continue working.

Basically, even my emotions are broken.

However, this situation is understandable. After all, anyone who finds out that the research direction he insists on is actually a dead end, especially when all the hard work and sweat he has put in has gone to waste, even the strongest heart will not be able to accept it for a while.

In the past, they all firmly believed that the magnetic confinement tokamak nuclear fusion device could not truly achieve nuclear fusion.

Only by simulating the sun to study laser nuclear fusion can we solve the ultimate problem of human civilization.

But it turned out that the magnetic confinement direction that they had always despised not only achieved true controlled nuclear fusion, but was even proven to be capable of being used in the construction and use of nuclear fusion power plants.

The key point is that the artificial sun project on the other side has not been suspended in recent years.

Instead, they have been concentrating on research and have already produced the Hyperion 3, which is capable of achieving nuclear fusion.

It just hasn't been announced to the public.

In contrast, they were eager to announce their research on laser nuclear fusion to the world as soon as they made some progress.

Comparing the two, I just felt like my face was hurting from being hit.

Wilbur went to bed early yesterday to rest and did not pay attention to the press conference on the artificial sun.

Because in his opinion, the magnetic confinement tokamak device is the wrong research direction, and no matter how hard he studies, there will be no results, so naturally he will not waste his time.

After getting up in the morning, I went straight to the laboratory.

So I don’t know what happened at night, I just felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange when I came in.

Just as he was hesitating whether to call someone to inquire about the situation, he saw his student Poke suddenly rushing in from outside.

It seemed like there was something so urgent that he even forgot to knock on the door.

If he were faced with this situation under normal circumstances, he would definitely criticize.

Ask your students to stay calm at all times.

But perhaps influenced by the entire atmosphere of the laboratory, he frowned but did not say much.

"You came at the right time. Today..."

Just as he was about to ask, he was interrupted by Poke's hurried voice after saying a few words.

"professor."

"The latest news from the other side is that the artificial sun project publicly announced at a press conference last night that they have achieved true controlled nuclear fusion technology."

“And announced the first magnetic confinement tokamak device, Hyperloop III.”

“In addition, they also successfully built the world’s first nuclear fusion power plant with the help of Hyperion III.”

“It has already sparked heated discussions around the world.”

Poke quickly spoke out these key pieces of information, and his expression looked very complicated as he spoke.

It’s like I don’t know what attitude to take towards this matter.

After hearing this, Wilbur was stunned for a moment, and the first thought that came to his mind was disbelief.

And just said it out loud.

"This is impossible!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly added: "The magnetic confinement tokamak device has limitations, and it is impossible to achieve a truly controlled nuclear fusion reaction. This must be false information deliberately released by the other party." He was still extremely confident in his own understanding.

Upon hearing this, Poke sighed before continuing.

"They released a documentary about nuclear fusion power plants. I'm afraid this is true."

"The developer of Hyperloop 3 is Xu, who synthesized room-temperature superconducting materials."

When Poke first learned about this, he reacted in the same way as his teacher.

I don't believe at all that the other side has achieved controlled nuclear fusion.

The main reason is that this incident happened too suddenly, which caught people off guard.

If the artificial sun project had continued to be the same as before, announcing the research progress of the nuclear fusion device from time to time, it might not be as unacceptable as it is now.

But after reading all the relevant information and news, he came to a fact that he was unwilling to accept.

That is, Hyperion 3 has indeed achieved nuclear fusion reaction.

After all, as a professional researcher in the field of nuclear fusion, he is capable of analyzing and judging whether the data is false.

Even if Wilbur insisted on his own judgment at this time, he would definitely see that something was wrong.

Besides, he is his own student, so there is no reason for him to lie to him.

The thought stayed here, and he finally reacted. Without any delay, he quickly sat down at his desk, turned on his computer and went online to check the details.

In response, Poke just stood quietly opposite and waited, without saying anything else.

that's it.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the entire office became more and more depressing.

It makes people feel like they can't breathe.

After more than half an hour, Wilbur, who seemed to be stiff beside the computer, finally changed his body movements.

He slowly straightened up, took off his reading glasses and placed them on the table, with almost no emotion visible on his face.

Finally, after a long sigh, he sighed from the bottom of his heart.

"It turns out that our research direction on nuclear fusion has been wrong."

Through various news information on the Internet, he basically confirmed what his students said, that the other side had indeed mastered controlled nuclear fusion and even built a nuclear fusion power plant.

More importantly, it is important to know that building a nuclear fusion power station from scratch requires enormous amounts of time, resources and manpower, which means that Hyperion 3 would have been completed long ago.

While others have already achieved controlled nuclear fusion, they often brag about their own laser fusion, sometimes even with only a little progress.

Looking back now, it was just a clown.

"Who would have thought that room-temperature superconducting materials not only really exist, but were also successfully synthesized by Xu."

“He is truly a legendary scientist.”

Poke couldn't help but respond to his teacher's words, not even hiding his admiration for Xu Yuan.

Hearing this, Wilbur finally nodded in approval: "Even though we knew there was such a scientist on the other side, we still underestimated his strength. We didn't expect that he could really solve the problem of room-temperature superconducting materials." There was still a hint of regret in his words.

After all, they originally determined that room-temperature superconducting materials did not exist and that they could not break through the limitations of the magnetic confinement tokamak device, so they chose to research in the direction of laser nuclear fusion.

Things have come to this point, no matter what kind of emotions you have, it will be of no use.

The most important thing is what to do next.

Poker didn't keep the matter a secret. He thought about it for a second and then asked directly:
"professor."

"Should we continue to work on laser fusion?"

"Or……"

His meaning was very clear. Now that controlled nuclear fusion technology has been completely mastered, continuing research in the wrong direction seems to have lost its meaning no matter how you look at it.

How could Wilbur not understand this truth? But when he thought that all his efforts would be wasted, he couldn't help but sigh again.

"Please suspend all research work until I meet with Hudson and other congressmen."

Under the current circumstances, it is still uncertain whether the entire project will be cancelled, so there is really no need to continue the research.

In addition, he also understood that the realization of controlled nuclear fusion would undoubtedly be a good thing for human civilization.

However, it is still unknown what impact it will have on the current world situation and people’s lives, but it is certain that it will not be peaceful.

……

(End of this chapter)