Reborn Before the Apocalypse: My Backing is the Nation

Chapter 112 Unconditional

Lu Zhaoming's heart sank.

He knew that the production capacity problem was the most difficult to solve in a short period of time, and it couldn't be solved simply by investing a lot of resources and manpower.

This is different from the rocket manufacturing that is currently underway.

The biggest challenge in manufacturing a large number of rockets in a short period of time lies in assembling various components according to requirements, meaning that its original production capacity was sufficient.

How can a factory be built out of thin air and put into operation in a short period of time?
It's impossible. Even if the entire nation pooled its resources, it wouldn't be possible.

"If my country's production capacity is insufficient, what about the rest of the world?"

The expert said, "To my knowledge, there are currently 32 manufacturers worldwide, outside of my country, that still have the capacity to produce this material."

Ideally, the total production capacity is sufficient, but the problem is that these factories have been operating at low capacity for years, resulting in a significant loss of workers.

Unless the governments of the relevant countries intervene and fully promote the resumption of production, there is no possibility of restoring production capacity in the short term.

Five days—no, actual production also takes time—so the time to mobilize workers to resume production can only be compressed to within two days. And given the efficiency of those countries…

Can you do it?

As the expert named one country after another, Professor Lu Zhaoming's heart sank uncontrollably, even with his knowledge of those countries.

But he maintained a calm demeanor on the surface.

"First, I will ensure that domestic manufacturers are operating at full capacity. As for matters in other countries, I will communicate with my superiors."

……

In a simply designed office, Sun Changhe stared at the documents in his hand, remaining silent for a long time.

After a long while, he raised his head and said to Gu Changshan, "Let's test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile, just like in the previous cycle."

"Yes."

Following normal procedures, negotiating, and even revealing the truth and waiting for verification one by one, is simply too late.

At this moment, the only option is to use force to overcome skill. Regardless of what else is going on, whether the other party is willing or forced into it by force, the priority is to get things done.

As for what potential problems this might leave for the future... we'll see in the future, if there is even a future.

The clandestine sword fights and life-or-death confrontations did not disturb the hustle and bustle of the real world.

Amidst the uproar on social media, the flash of a high explosive once again appeared in international waters, creating towering waves.

At the same time, some information was passed on to many people through private channels.

An elderly man sat in the center of a huge, long conference table, his expression serious.

Opposite him, a soldier in a splendid uniform was giving a rapid report.

"...Existing evidence suggests that the country is undertaking a nationwide industrial mobilization. Furthermore, based on intelligence from multiple sources, we strongly suspect that the target of manufacturing is rockets—heavy rockets capable of undertaking lunar missions."

Meanwhile, all of the country's lunar exploration capabilities, including space telescopes, radio telescopes, and ground-based optical telescopes, have recently ceased their original observation missions and have all been focused on the moon.

We have reason to believe that they discovered something on the moon.

We also believe that their demand for us, on behalf of the government, to resume production at five superconducting material plants within a maximum of 40 hours and deliver all products to them within 110 hours is a continuation of this matter.

The previous intercontinental ballistic missile launches were merely a means to pressure us, demonstrate their unwavering determination, and ensure that we could fulfill their demands on schedule.

The elderly man in the middle pondered silently. Another official said, "Your Excellency, I believe there are many aspects of this matter that need to be considered."

One thing is certain: since the other side has shown such a firm resolve, if we don't want to perish together with them, the only option left is to agree to their conditions.

I have no objection to this. They're just a few factories; agreeing to their demands won't cost me anything.

What I'm thinking about is what benefits we can gain from this incident.

The greater the determination, the more sacrifices are willing to make to achieve the goal. As long as we don't cross their bottom line, I think they will agree even if we ask for more benefits.

At the long, rectangular conference table, the attendees exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of excitement in their colleagues' eyes.

Such an opportunity may only come once every few decades.

It's not that we're unwilling to cooperate. We agree to your conditions, and all we ask for is some benefits. You won't refuse, will you?
The old man remained silent, never responding to the hungry wolves' gazes that seemed to be fixed on prey.

After a long silence, he sighed softly and said in a deep voice, "Agree to their demands, and at the same time... we will not make any demands."

We will cooperate unconditionally.

"Your Mightiness?"

Meeting the astonished gazes of his subordinates, the old man raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the ceiling and extending to that desolate, lifeless planet.

"We are all in the same boat as them."

Based on the available intelligence, I can't think of any other possibility that could drive them to such madness besides the ship sinking.

Their madness is not only about saving themselves, but also about saving us, saving the ship called Earth itself.

Aside from agreeing to their requests and doing what we could, there was nothing more we could do.

But at least we can ensure that we don't interfere with or affect their efforts to save the ship.

"Your Mightiness……"

The subordinate still seemed somewhat unwilling: "Even if your judgment is correct, it doesn't affect our fight for the benefits we deserve."

Why can't we have both?

The old man gently shook his head: "Giving up current benefits is for greater benefits in the future."

They no longer conceal their brilliance, and after this potentially world-ending disaster passes... how do you think the world situation will develop?

Do you hope this event is merely a transaction, or a pledge of allegiance to the future victors?

In a transaction, the money and goods are exchanged, and neither party owes the other anything.

Gaining the approval of the victors and standing on their side can bring immeasurable and continuous benefits.

The old man slowly stood up: "Not only should we cooperate unconditionally, but we should also use our influence to encourage other countries to cooperate as much as possible. Of course, we don't need to tell them about our judgment that the ship is going to sink."

Inside the meeting room, the opinions of the many participants finally reached a consensus at this moment.

……

Day five of the cycle, early morning.

As planes flew in and landed from all over the world, Jiang Yang also saw the equipment that refrigeration, machinery, and materials experts had worked together to create.

(End of this chapter)