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After this scene appeared in the video.
Countless dimensions were once again shocked!
People in many oil-producing countries are also lamenting their fate.
……
The video continues playing.
Afterwards, Ding Yi and Zhang Beihai started talking about spaceships.
Because once humanity masters controlled nuclear fusion technology, it will need to begin research on spacecraft.
However, Zhang Beihai, as a radical, wanted to develop a [radiation propulsion] spaceship, while the conservatives preferred a [medium propulsion] spaceship.
The reason why there are two different opinions within the Space Force is that there is prior experience with using a medium to propel the spacecraft, which carries less risk.
Radiation-propelled spacecraft are more difficult to develop and less reliable.
The difference between the two is that propellant propulsion is an indirect use of nuclear fusion, while radiation propulsion is a direct use of nuclear fusion.
In layman's terms, a radiation-propelled spacecraft only needs to carry nuclear fuel.
Spacecraft propelled by working propellant need to carry both nuclear fuel and working propellant.
However, in Zhang Beihai's view, a medium-propelled spaceship is like a product of the 18th century. It is of no use in the face of the vast universe and the Trisolarans, and it does not have the ability to travel between stars.
Of course, his ideas are very likely related to escapism.
Ding Yi shared his views and strongly agreed with the radiation-propelled spacecraft.
After their conversation, Ding Yi became even more determined to let Zhang Beihai have his way.
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The author has consulted a lot of materials; these hard science fiction concepts should be explained very clearly, right?
Chapter 20: The End of a Generation, Earth's Past!!!
Ding Yi, as one of the top scientists in human history, undoubtedly brought about a qualitative leap for humanity.
……
Strange phenomena frequently appeared in the sky above all the heavens and myriad realms.
Such an amazing miracle meant that the video would continue playing.
In the picture.
Chapter 21 Beihai Makes a Determination!
However, the Trisolarans, whose minds were transparent, did not discover Zhang Beihai's ulterior motives.
Not only did the transparent Trisolarans not notice, but even Zhang Beihai's superiors and colleagues failed to realize that he was a escapist.
It can be said that Zhang Beihai deceived all of humanity, not just the whole world.
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The subtitles above the video flashed again.
[Several years after the Crisis Era]
The video feed kept flickering.
Manuel Rediaz and Bill Hines were awakened from their hibernation pods.
However, as seen in the picture...
After being breached, Radiaz became enraged and wanted to kill Mozi, the one who broke through the wall.
Fortunately, the guards arrived and stopped him.
However, Radiaz's plan to deal with the Trisolarans was too insane. He wanted to use stellar nuclear explosion technology to destroy the entire solar system, including Earth, in order to threaten the Trisolarans.
Because once the Trisolarans arrive, Earth will be their only home.
If the solar system is destroyed, the Trisolarans will have nowhere to escape.
Using this to threaten the Trisolarans would obviously come at a price humanity would pay: the destruction of human civilization.
However, Rediaz was clearly a sensible person. In the eyes of the Trisolarans, humans were nothing but insects, and destruction was far better than nothing.
Unfortunately, after his wall was breached by ETO warrior Mozi, the Planetary Defense Council also learned of his plan.
Representatives from several major powers, especially the United States, deeply resented Diaz.
Not only should Diaz be stripped of his Wallfacer status, but he should also be arrested.
Now that things have come to this, Diaz made no attempt to hide his actions and publicly exposed the United States' hegemonic mindset behind the scenes.
“Mr. U.S. representative, and all of you have long been dissatisfied with me, the Wallfacer. There’s no need for formalities.”
"To be precise, it's not that you're unhappy with me, but that you've wanted to get rid of me for a long time."
“Ever since the Wallfacer Project began, you have been applying double standards to different Wallfacers, especially me.”
"Because I am not the person you want."
"hehe."
Since things had already turned ugly, Radiaz was now venting his frustration.
The reason why Western capitalist countries dislike Diaz so much is actually quite simple.
That is, Rediaz is the head of state of a small Latin American country, and the previous head of state of his country was an anti-American fighter with socialist tendencies.
The United States naturally had many opinions about him.
The French rooster and the baby even denied it...
"That's nonsense, Rediaz, you have no basis for your claims."
Regardless, having her Wallfacer status revoked is already a difficult situation for Radiaz.
Because the hundreds of men in suits outside the door were actually CIA agents.
"Oh, but the reason I'm investing so heavily in my plans is because you really do want the stellar hydrogen bomb."
"Are you kidding me?"
"What would we do with that thing? Stellar hydrogen bombs are extremely inefficient in space warfare, as you know."
The representative of the United States said.
Having already turned against them, Diaz bluntly exposed the US representative: "It is indeed of little use in dealing with the Trisolarans, but once it expands to other planets, in human-to-human wars, stellar hydrogen bombs will be useful."
"You are already well aware that as humanity expands into the solar system, conflicts on Earth will inevitably extend to other planets."
"It's just that now you have a common enemy (the Trisolarans), so you can't find a reason to invest in researching stellar hydrogen bombs, and that's why you're using me."
"Am I right?"
Diaz hit the nail on the head, exposing the US's true intentions.
That's just human nature; even at this point, people are still thinking about fighting amongst themselves.
"absurd!"
"That's ridiculous!"
“You terrorist, dictator, Rediaz, for the crimes against humanity you have committed, we must take action against you.”
The US representative was instantly furious.
Criticizing Diaz for using foul language, the United States, which prides itself on being a beacon of democracy, often engages in verbal battles by accusing someone of being a terrorist or a dictator.
If someone knew the plot at this moment, they would definitely say something to the US representative:
"Mr. U.S. Representative, I know you're in a hurry, but please don't rush!"
"Because next, you'll be the one who breaks down."
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The video continues playing.
Diaz also nervously pointed to his watch, indicating that he knew there was a CIA outside the building and that he would be arrested after the meeting.
But I have a big treasure here that I want to show you.
"What else do you want to do?"
"If you have anything to say, you can say it in court."
The French representative said.
"Do not."
"Wait a minute, I have a detail to explain."
Rediaz continued to tap his watch, saying, "Let's assume a million hydrogen bombs are deployed on Mercury and then detonated."
"The Trisolarans possess sophons, so they must know I'm threatening them and preparing to perish together with them. What do you think the Trisolarans, who know this strategy, would think?"
"We don't know what the Trisolarans are thinking, but on Earth, there are definitely billions of people who want to kill you."
Radiaz nodded, raised his watch high so that all the members present could see it, and said, "That's right, so I've already prepared a way out for myself."
"This is a transmitter..."
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The delegation members were initially confused, but later learned that the watch transmitter was a reverse trigger system.
As long as there is even the slightest physiological problem, Radiáz will send a signal.
It's like a human bomb.
After an explanation of this knowledge, the members of parliament present understood.
Galnin, the current president of the Planetary Defense Council, also came forward to testify on behalf of Radiaz.
And then he asked, "Wallfacer Diaz, is the signal in your watch being sent to Mercury?"
I wonder if Galen wanted to help Rediaz?
"Hahaha..."
Why should I send it to Mercury?
Are there Americans there? How are they protected?
"Rediaz countered."
"What did you say?" The US representative was shocked.
"Don't worry, everyone. The signal is only being sent to New York, and it's far from downtown New York."
When Radiaz said this, the air around them seemed to freeze, and everyone in the venue was stunned.
The representative of the French team was truly dumbfounded, his hands trembling as he asked, "Sir, Mr. Diaz."
"At this moment, how many lives should you or we be held responsible for?"
"Does it matter how many people there are?" Rediaz asked.
Is there a difference between the life of one person and the lives of eight million four hundred thousand people?
"Everyone here regards human rights as paramount."
Eight million four hundred thousand people, no more, no less, which is roughly the current population of New York City.
The US representative should be well aware of this number.
"asshole!"
"You were planning to do this more than 20 years ago when the Wallbreaker Program was launched, weren't you?"
"Fuck fuck! Fuck oil!!!"
"Rediaz, you are a devil, an evil tyrant, a terrorist! Genghis Khan!"
"You Planetary Defense Council members brought him here, and you are responsible for that!"
"Responsible!"
The U.S. representative struggled to his feet, trying his best to calm himself down.