Chapter 119: Before Hibernation_1

Jiang Yu suddenly realized that his answer might impact Zhang Beihai's "reinforcement of the future" plan.

He paused for a few seconds before saying, "Old Chang, you can think back on the modern history of China.

"No matter how the Westerners smear us, there is one thing that the Westerners and even other nations of the world can never compare with us.

"Think about the country's initial revolutionaries, which one wasn't part of the benefiting class at that time?

"Why haven't many countries even completed the most basic land reforms now? Because their elite class is shortsighted!"

Chang Weisi nodded, showing agreement with this view.

Jiang Yu continued, "Then tell me about the revolutionaries in modern history, who knew that their actions might lead to execution, but instead of enjoying their lives, they still sought a way out for the nation. Where do you think their conviction came from?

"It's the tenacity of our nation that refuses to give up! Old Chang!

"I've always believed that the Trisolarans are no different from the foreign invaders of the past.

"The only difference is that the Trisolarans do it more ruthlessly, more decisively!

"They are not here for profit, but for survival!"

Chang Weisi let out a breath, "Having heard you say that, I also feel confident about victory now."

"Exactly," Jiang Yu said with a smile. "The West has always imposed a technology blockade on us; have we ever conceded defeat?

"The Western solid ships and powerful guns have also hurt us in the past; have we ever conceded defeat?

"Now why the hell should we concede defeat to the Trisolarans?"

Chang Weisi laughed heartily and very freely: "Forget hibernation, come be my political commissar."

Jiang Yu said, "That won't do, we each have our own tasks, and mine is not finished yet!"

After returning from Chang Weisi's place, Jiang Yu began to prepare for hibernation in earnest.

First, Jiang Yu went to the "Moon City Project" team and pointed out to Bil on the model of the Moon the locations of the resources Bil needed.

Bil was somewhat surprised; he had thought that Jiang Yu would present the Moon's resource distribution in the form of documents.

It was unexpected that Jiang Yu would point it out so casually, and he gave clear details about latitude and longitude, the depth of the mineral deposits, and their reserves.

Jiang Yu, looking at Bil who seemed somewhat stunned, asked, "Can you remember all of this if I just say it like this?"

Only then did Bil snap out of it and hurriedly took out a notebook to record the information.

After he finished recording, he reacted again, "Has China really completed such deep exploration of the Moon?"

"That's none of your concern," Jiang Yu said seriously. "Remember, this is highly confidential. You can claim that these resources were discovered by the detectors from our project team, understand?"

Bil nodded repeatedly, "Understood, understood."

Then Jiang Yu went to see off Shi Qiang, who would hibernate before Jiang Yu.

Da Shi, wearing a specially made white hibernation suit, lay in the hibernation chamber, instructing his wife on some matters.

Jiang Yu joked, "Da Shi, don't talk as if you're making final arrangements. In the future, when Xiaoming gets married, your wife can also choose hibernation, and you two can continue your love story in the future."

The usually optimistic Da Shi shook his head, "Wake up to find that all is changed!"

Jiang Yu slapped his forehead, "Da Shi, I don't bow to anyone, just you! You always manage to grasp the essence of things."

He then chuckled, "I won't disturb you two any longer, see you in the future!"

Da Shi weakly waved his hand, "See you in the future."

The last thing Jiang Yu did before going into hibernation was to call over Jiang Shiliu for a talk.

The two first discussed the progress of the "Star Warrior" project, and found that the initial proposals to "lighten the load" on space suits had proven unworkable.

The mechanical exoskeleton project, with the help of Jiang Shiliu, was making rapid progress; Jiang Shiliu estimated a breakthrough could be achieved in two to three years.

Then Jiang Yu brought up Jiang Shiliu's robot army, "When the combat center sought you out for a conversation, did they impose any restrictions on your robot army?"

"Of course," Jiang Shiliu replied, "Firstly, they cannot be equipped with weapons of a caliber greater than 12 millimeters, and also their number cannot exceed 72, nor can they attack humans without cause."

Jiang Yu nodded, "Seventy-two is not a small number. Right now, they only obey your commands?"

"Yes," Jiang Shiliu replied.

"Is it possible to set them to obey my commands as well?"

Jiang Shiliu flatly refused, "No. Until the mechanical exoskeleton system is developed, they are my greatest assurance of safety."

Jiang Yu laughed, "It's good to be aware of that."

He then negotiated with Jiang Shiliu, "If I am in danger, no matter what stance you take, you have to send your robots to protect me."

Jiang Shiliu agreed quickly, "That's no problem."

Jiang Yu continued, "Or if I want to deter someone, regardless of your stance, can you fully support my decision with your robot army?"

Jiang Shiliu gave Jiang Yu a long look, "With the immense authority of a Wallfacer, why do you still need to deter others?"

Jiang Yu smiled, "The PDC oversimplifies power. The Legalist school within China has already expounded the underlying logic of power.

"The primal force behind power comes from deterrence and the protection of interests, not from having power for the sake of power.

"In my eyes, power is more like a lever or a tool."

Jiang Shiliu then asked, "Your words just now seem to imply that I may stand opposed to you in the future?"

Jiang Yu shook his head, "I don't know, I only know that people's beliefs are constantly changing, and there might come a time when you disapprove of me."

Jiang Shiliu nodded, "I promise you, I will deter others for you!"

Jiang Yu spoke seriously, "Then you must be aware that from now on, you are my sword!"

After giving it some thought, Jiang Shiliu eventually nodded.

Jiang Yu then called Di Fengyi in and granted both Jiang Shiliu and Di Fengyi authority to awaken him ahead of time.

If any one of the three project teams achieved a significant breakthrough, they would need to wake him up. If the project teams or the world experienced a major change, they would need to wake him up.

If neither a significant breakthrough nor a major change occurred, they were to wake him up in the eighth year of The Crisis Era, without fail.

Having arranged all this, Jiang Yu was reassured.

The news of Jiang Yu's intention to hibernate garnered high media attention, as he would be the first Wallfacer to do so.

However, Jiang Yu declined all interviews and spent two days with his parents at home.

Although his parents were worried about the reliability of the Hibernation System, they still supported their son's decision. After all, Jiang Yu was already a Wallfacer, and they were not about to complicate his plans.

On the day Jiang Yu was to hibernate, many people came to see him off, including family members and colleagues like Chang Weisi.

Yang Dong was also there, and thankfully, Jiang Yu had sent a car to pick her up, otherwise the workaholic might have forgotten the date again.

Jiang Yu had a brief chat with Yang Dong before finally saying to Jiang Shiliu, "Take good care of your mom. Don't let another man get to her."

Jiang Shiliu laughed, "With your relationship being so strong, are you still not at ease?"

Jiang Yu laughed along, "Just adding an extra layer of insurance!"

Standing aside, Hu Huilan's look at Yang Dong suddenly changed. She knew Jiang Yu had managed to bring himself a grandson from nowhere, but when did he also bring such a beautiful young lady into the family?