Chapter 316: The Difficulty of Terraforming Planets_1

Jiang Yu, led by the staff, visited the Desert North Farm.

The wheat fields, fields, and forests that had previously been ravaged by a massive influx of immigrants had all been restored to their original state.

Agricultural production at Desert North Farm had long since resumed.

However, since the market for high-end agricultural products was only so large, after restoring the original output, Desert North Farm began to build a large number of forests in new territories.

Once the forests grew to a modest size, many animals were released into them, and then businesses like wilderness excursions and picnics were launched.

At the same time, Desert North Farm was also managing some barren hills, turning these places lush and green, then constructing ecological parks and natural towns, starting up tourism services.

Nowadays, there were not many sights to see on Earth, so this place attracted a large number of tourists from all over the world.

Even many people from the Jupiter Civilization Circle traveled great distances to vacation here.

After hearing the report on the current industrial situation, Jiang Yu took a special interest in learning about the modern advancements in "Climate Air Conditioning."

An expert in charge of the project explained, "After multiple optimizations and upgrades, the 'Climate Air Conditioning' has become even more powerful, and with the technological progress of the supporting industrial system, the costs have been further reduced.

"Building a worldwide 'Climate Air Conditioning' system, and maintaining the global 'Climate Air Conditioning' costs, is no longer a staggering sum like it was two centuries ago.

"If we can accomplish this feat, Earth's climate will be entirely under our control."

Jiang Yu laughed, "Let's leave Earth some dignity. If it doesn't cross me, I won't cross it. If there's a major climate disaster, we can consider controlling the global climate then; it won't be too late."

He paused before asking again, "What if we were to move this system to Mars, could we restore the Martian ecosystem?"

The expert bitterly smiled, "The advent of 'Climate Air Conditioning' has made the restoration of Mars's ecosystem no longer a challenging problem for the ecosystem itself.

"We could release massive amounts of nitrogen and oxygen into the upper atmosphere of Mars to first reestablish its atmosphere.

"This method, though crude, is feasible with our highly developed industries for gas production and transportation today.

"Then we would begin gradually restoring an Earth-like ecosystem on the surface of Mars.

"As for water, it could be transported from Ganymede, the main asteroid belt, or the Jupiter Civilization Circle, and within half a century, Mars could certainly become a second Earth.

"However, the main problem with Mars now is that its core has cooled, and it lacks sufficient gravity to hold onto these gases and water, so 'Climate Air Conditioning' is more of a band-aid than a cure."

Jiang Yu nodded and then laughed, "I'm just asking—over the past few centuries, there hasn't been any drive to build a second Earth!"

He then asked, "What about Titan? I've read reports that Titan has a dense atmosphere; it's just a pity that, in addition to nitrogen, there are large amounts of methane.

"Having discovered lakes produced by methane and nitrogen, would this planet be easier to terraform?"

The Solar System State began large-scale exploration of Titan when it started major constructions in the Saturn Civilization Circle.

Though the planet has a dense atmosphere and seems more capable of harboring life, the presence of the atmosphere makes it inconvenient for shuttles to travel between the surface and low orbit.

So no colonies have been built on Titan, but as the satellites nearby gradually developed, the exploration missions to this mysterious moon have significantly increased.

Another expert from the project team said, "We've also studied the relevant data, and it's very likely that life has already emerged on Titan, but its environment is not suitable for human habitation.

"Its atmospheric pressure is too high, making it even more difficult to transform than Mars.

"Even if we managed to make it suitable for human habitation, it would still be a frigid world due to its distance from the Sun and low temperature."

Jiang Yu pondered for a few seconds before saying, "Transforming a planet is indeed a profound science; 'Climate Air Conditioning' is just one of the projects involved!"

After the inspection, Jiang Yu delivered a speech, first affirming the work of Desert North Farm, then discussing the current situation with the Trisolarans.

Jiang Yu said, "…I know everyone has their concerns, but I want to let you all know, my duty is to protect all the people of the Solar System State!

"As long as I am here, the Trisolarans cannot harm you, our warriors will keep the enemy out of the Solar System State!

"Only by being strong ourselves are we truly powerful. Relying on deterrence or technology given by others to be strong, even if powerful, is nothing more than an Aerial Loft!

"Without a doubt, the Solar System State is humanity's most powerful force, and our strength will continue into the future!

"Our greatest benefit in the Solar System State is safety!…."

Jiang Yu's speech greatly reassured the majority of the Solar System State's people.

More than a decade ago, Jiang Yu had said he would protect the people's safety, and although he had been badly injured, The Waterdrop indeed did not approach any Space City of the Solar System State.

This was how people's trust in Jiang Yu was built up.

…

Jiang Yu's visit was not for any particular reason; he simply came to Earth and wanted to catch up with an old friend.

For this, Number Three came with food and drinks, and upon seeing Logic, Jiang Yu asked everyone to leave, as he wanted to chat alone with Logic.

Jiang Yu looked at the empty room and exclaimed, "Teacher Luo Ji, you now seem even more like a Wallfacer than before."

Logic's slight beard growth reminded Jiang Yu of characters from historical dramas.

Logic was clearly happy with Jiang Yu's visit. In recent years, he did not usually show his real emotions, as they could interfere with his deterrence power.

The lingering affection for his wife might add uncertainty to his deterrence against the Trisolarans.

His love for his daughter could add uncertainty to his deterrence against the Trisolarans.

Even enjoying a TV program too much might disturb his mood and potentially add uncertainty to his deterrence against the Trisolarans.

So Logic sat in a room with nothing but four walls, maintaining tranquility in his heart.

However, in the world, there was one person who could make an exception for Logic, allowing him to express his emotions, and that person was Jiang Yu.

Because when Logic thought of Jiang Yu, it would only strengthen his belief in deterrence and not disrupt his mood.

Logic had not been in this room long and his ability to speak had not been lost, "As you said, being a Wallfacer is a lifelong occupation."

The two men, one standing and the other sitting, looked at each other, and Jiang Yu sensed Logic's questioning gaze: Have things gone smoothly over the years?

Jiang Yu: Quite smoothly.

Logic: "Then, I'm relieved."