Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

The controversy surrounding Xia Guo's sale of its controlled nuclear fusion technology is escalating.

Just after Western European countries purchased nuclear fusion technology, the United States, across the ocean, finally couldn't sit still any longer.

Albert ultimately couldn't withstand the pressure from all sides and dialed the national hotline for Xia Kingdom.

"Ahem... Representative Lee, it's been a long time!"

Inside the White House Oval Office, Abbott frowned and said reluctantly, "Mr. Congressman, it's a pleasure to have this conversation with you."

Upon hearing the voice coming from the transoceanic phone call, a smile immediately appeared in Speaker Lee's eyes.

"President Abbott, how are you feeling lately?"

On the other side of the ocean, Albert listened to the voice on the microphone, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

How are you feeling?

Is this the kind of question you should ask on a national hotline?!

But considering the purpose of the call, Albert could only grit his teeth and say, "Um... thank you for your concern, Speaker, I'm feeling quite well lately."

"Hehe, that's good. Good health is the most important thing!"

"Mr. Albert, at your age, you really need to take good care of yourself!"

The meaningful voice coming through the microphone made Albert's forehead crease with worry.

What does that mean?

What do you mean I'm this age?!

What's wrong with my age!

If it weren't for the fact that he needed someone's help, Albert would have loved to just swear into the microphone!

"Ahem! Speaker, let's get down to business!"

Albert said stiffly, "I've heard that your country is selling controlled nuclear fusion technology abroad?"

The councilor's smile deepened: "Of course!"

"What? Is President Abbott interested in this technology?"

"Has the United States not developed this technology yet?"

Albert's face immediately darkened.

Damn it...

He naturally picked up on the sarcasm in the speaker's words.

Although he really wanted to hang up the phone, he had no choice but to back down.

"Um... well, the United States naturally possesses controlled nuclear fusion technology!"

Albert rolled his eyes and casually lied, "It's just that the technology is still in the laboratory and hasn't been fully matured yet."

"You know, those researchers are all incredibly slow!"

Representative Li chuckled lightly, casually changing the subject: "Oh? So Mr. Albert's purpose in calling this time wasn't to complain to me about the inefficiency of your country's researchers, was it?"

Albert: "..."

"Ahem!" He coughed twice forcefully, then said somewhat awkwardly, "It's not about that..."

"..."

After friendly negotiations, the United States finally purchased the complete set of controlled nuclear fusion technology.

……

When Xia Guo announced that the United States had purchased the complete set of controlled nuclear fusion technology, all Xia Guo people... no, all countries were stunned!

"Hahaha! Goodness, I'm absolutely blown away!"

"I thought the US would stand firm! I didn't expect they couldn't resist the temptation of controlled nuclear fusion!"

"Has anyone compiled statistics on how many units of controlled nuclear fusion technology China has sold so far?"

"There's no official announcement, but I estimate that the major Western powers have probably all bought them."

"Here we have to mention our Saudi big spenders. I heard they not only bought the complete technology, but also spent a fortune to hire Xia's construction team!"

"What 'big shot'? That's our good brother!"

……

Unlike many developed Western countries, the cherry blossom country, located next to the Xia country, is not living a very comfortable life.

Please!

"Our country really needs this technology!"

Inside the reception room of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the Japanese Prime Minister, with a solemn expression, bowed to Speaker Lee.

Unlike other countries, the land of cherry blossoms is surrounded by the sea.

As an island nation, Japan is extremely poor in terms of domestic resources.

Nuclear power plants generate the vast majority of their country's electricity.

The nuclear fission power plant could have barely met Japan's needs, but the series of earthquakes and tsunamis in recent years have sounded the alarm for Japan's leadership.

Nuclear fission plants are too dangerous!

But Japan cannot do without nuclear power plants.

Therefore, when they learned that Xia Kingdom was selling controlled nuclear fusion technology, the top leaders of Sakura Kingdom were the first to be restless!

To show their sincerity, the Sakura Kingdom specially dispatched their prime minister to the Xia Kingdom for negotiations.

However... despite the sincerity, the result doesn't seem to be very good.

"Sorry, we don't sell this technology."

Upon hearing these words, the Prime Minister of Japan turned deathly pale.

He quickly straightened up and bowed again.

This time, the bending over was much more pronounced than the last time.

He even bumped his forehead against his knee!

"Please be sure to sell it to Japan!"

"Conditions are negotiable! Japan is willing to pay any price for this!"

Speaker Lee put down his teacup, his expression becoming somewhat serious.

He slowly stood up, his gaze stern as he looked at the Prime Minister of the Sakura Kingdom in front of him.

"Xia Kingdom's technology will never be sold to a country that doesn't even dare to acknowledge its own history!"

"Not now, and definitely not in the future!"

"Did you hear me clearly?"

The Prime Minister of Japan's face turned bright red. He straightened up and murmured as if he wanted to say something.

But Speaker Lee abruptly waved his hand, interrupting his actions.

"Someone, see the guest out!"

……

Within just a few hours, the news that Japan's attempt to purchase controlled nuclear fusion technology was rejected sparked heated discussions on Weibo.

"Hahaha, well done!"

"Why can't we sell this technology to these... well-off Japanese people!"

"Don't we have nuclear fission power plants? Let them live off nuclear power plants from now on!"

"Am I the only one who thinks this is wrong? The actions of the Xia Kingdom's top leadership are damaging the Xia Kingdom's reputation!"

"Reputation? What reputation? Have you ever seen the US value reputation in the past?"

"The former Xia Kingdom: Hello everyone, I am from the Xia Kingdom. I am very civilized and reasonable. If you need anything, you can come to me."

"The current Xia Kingdom: Hello everyone, I am the Xia Kingdom, and I am the truth!"

……

Speaker Lee sat in his office, watching the domestic reaction to the matter, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

"How many years has it been..."

"This is the first time that Xia Kingdom has ever been so proud and respected on the international stage!"

"That was great! Absolutely great!"

Finance Minister Ho Chi Yeh, standing to the side, also had excitement in his eyes: "Speaker, now our mineral resources should be just about enough!"

Although a nuclear fusion technology only requires 280 billion US dollars in mineral resources, the sheer quantity is overwhelming!

The councilor nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "No rush, let's arrange for the factory to smelt these ores first."

"Store it properly after smelting is complete."

"As for the specifics of how to use it... we'll have to wait for news from Lü Yongchang!"