Chapter 190: The Internal Structure of Moon City_1

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Jiang Yu did not ask much about the progress and plans for the construction of Moon City, but he was more interested in matters like shared intelligent vehicles:

"I took a look yesterday, and the system implemented in Moon City is somewhat different from Earth. You should elaborate on that."

"Yes," Burton organized his thoughts before speaking: "Anyone who has lived in Moon City for some time can clearly feel that once humanity reaches space, there are some fundamental changes.

"In an environment like Moon City, one person's actions can potentially affect the safety of the entire Moon City.

"Everyone knows that the external environment here is not suitable for human survival; it seems like the entire space is unwelcoming to humanity.

"Under such circumstances, after residents arrive at Moon City, without any need for our training, they quickly develop a strong sense of community.

"The municipal government easily implemented collective ownership in many areas, and it was relatively easy for everyone to accept."

While speaking, Burton gestured for Jiang Yu to sit down at the table in the 3D model room of Moon City.

After the staff served tea, Burton continued: "Moreover, according to the guidelines you set for Moon City, from the very beginning, we have been restraining the power of capital.

"96% of the people in Moon City are middle class, which is a very healthy figure that we have been maintaining.

"Also, in line with another guideline you set for Moon City, 'Combining public and private interests,' we have maintained enough private ownership in areas such as job positions and wages, providing a certain driving force for the development of society.

"Especially in terms of foreign trade, apart from Beck's trading power, there is also our business department.

"Residents of Moon who are willing to conduct business can do so on behalf of Moon City, with the business department handling only strategy and not the specific business activities.

"Under this management model, it is difficult for monopolies to arise in Moon City, and the power of business is unlikely to influence the political situation of Moon City."

Jiang Yu asked, "With such strong economic control, won't merchants lack a sense of superiority, possibly dampening their enthusiasm?"

"They can find their sense of superiority elsewhere," Burton said. "We haven't explicitly forbidden Moon City's merchants from investing in other cities on the Moon or on Earth.

"Many merchants from Moon City are now investors on Earth. Sending money there is very welcome by all countries, and the merchants can also find enough sense of superiority in the increasingly difficult Earth."

Jiang Yu asked again, "Won't this cause capital outflow?"

"Not afraid!" Burton said. "The bulk commodities of the Moon are high-tech products, all manufactured in the technology application zone.

"Apart from the staff and research personnel, other citizens of the Moon are not allowed to enter the confidential areas.

"We control the sources of commodities and technology, and our business department also conducts public transactions with other countries, holding the power of price negotiation.

"Therefore, whether a deal is completed by the business department or the merchants, the bulk stays here in Moon City. Even if capital outflows, it does not harm the fundamentals.

"Besides, the purpose of Moon City earning money is also to spend it. Bil and them are not made of iron; they can't produce research outcomes by eating money.

"We still need to import experimental materials from countries and hold academic exchange meetings, etc.

"This is also the third strategy you set for Moon City: seek exchange, not isolation!"

Burton laughed: "I lived in China for several years and learned a lot from the essence of Chinese culture.

"This strategy of yours is very wise. The fundamental reason the West could block the Soviet Union but failed to block China last century lies exactly in this."

Jiang Yu laughed: "Well done! You have not disappointed me!"

He thought to himself: The biggest problem with this system is also the overly strong government function. Once a problem arises, it is hard for self-adjustment.

Of course, this was not the time to say such things. Jiang Yu pointed at the 3D model not far away: "I noticed a gap in Moon City while listening to your introduction. You need to fill it quickly!"

Burton's expression became serious: "Please explain."

Jiang Yu looked at the model of Moon City and said: "Moon City is missing an institution of higher education!"

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"I heard before I came that the management talent in the local government is mostly transferred from Han Li's side, and most of the researchers are also hired externally!"

"While you can outsource researchers to some extent, it is better for the management personnel to be trained within Moon City itself."

"I've heard that Moon City already has more than two thousand newborns; we should focus on their cultivation!"

Now on Earth, the cultural company under Jiang Yu's oversight, managed by Han Li, together with Burton and Di Fengyi, has been incessantly sending residents and management staff to Moon City over the years.

Burton nodded, "I understand."

Then Jiang Yu asked, "Have you noticed any loss of control in Bil's science team?"

"The infiltration of various countries into Moon City has never stopped." Burton said helplessly, "They are not only hoping to control Moon City's decision-making through scientific personnel, but they have also been working on the residents of Moon City."

"The citizens of the Moon are all sent from the cultural companies on Earth; in theory, they all support you."

"But after all, the cultural company is just a company; it has no means of counter-espionage, and many from the PDC have entered Moon City like this."

"I have a handle on the infiltration of the residents; it won't cause too much trouble."

"However, I encountered issues... it was already too late by the time I realized."

When Burton came to Moon City, Jiang Yu had given him explicit instructions not to interfere with Bil's team, which laid the groundwork for the growing power of the Moon Science Academy.

Jiang Yu said with a smile, "I know you have grievances, but I had never been in politics before, so naturally, I didn't anticipate such a situation."

Actually, he did it on purpose. After all, Moon City is like an isolated outpost; it wouldn't be possible to give all the power to Burton alone.

At the same time, Jiang Yu gave enough authority to Di Fengyi, for the purpose of forming a tripartite power structure with Bil, Burton, and Di Fengyi at the helm.

Di Fengyi's role was to moderate and smooth things over, to provide enough constraint between Bil and Burton.

Unfortunately, Di Fengyi botched things up. He initiated a transfer to Mars, which was also a kind of exile for himself.

Jiang Yu patted Burton on the shoulder, "You have worked hard during this period. I heard Moon Park is magnificent; let's take a walk there alone."

Number Three said, "It's not very safe for you to go alone, better to follow with two armed policemen."

Jiang Yu laughed, "You can come with me, but let's leave the armed police."

There was now not a single familiar face among the armed police protecting him.

Moon Park is the flagship tourism project of Moon City, featuring replicas of the American and Chinese lunar landing sites.

There are also presentations on the lunar missions of both countries, which are projected on the lunar surface using the latest 3D projection technology, and at the same time tourists receive related commentary through their spacesuits, offering a rich audiovisual experience.

The other most popular attractions include moon walks, driving lunar rovers, and touring Ring Mountain, and so on.

Jiang Yu, Burton, and Number Three walked on the Moon, clad in spacesuits.

The universe seemed to be the sky of the Moon; the dazzling sun on one side and the abyss-like space on the other.

Earth hung in the middle, the most radiant jewel in space.

Beneath their feet lay the gray lunar soil, possessing an endless desolation and beauty.

Jiang Yu exclaimed, "It's so beautiful! I've finally managed to jump from the bottom of the well to its edge."

Number Three laughed, "Your analogy is rather too humble for yourself."

Jiang Yu also smiled, "Turn off the long-wave signal, and open the short-wave, let's talk privately for a moment."