Emperor Jingpu was tempted.

Not to mention how shocked Fang Xu was by Councilor Li's words.

At least, Lv Yongchang had truly witnessed the courage of this term's councilor of China!

Act as soon as one decides!

If necessary, start all over again!

"Professor Lv, I'm entrusting the fate of the nation to you!" The councilor looked at Lv Yongchang meaningfully and said slowly, "Don't let me down!"

Lv Yongchang's expression was serious as he nodded firmly.

"When do you plan to start the research on the spaceplane project?"

Hearing the councilor's question, Lv Yongchang slightly frowned.

Although several construction teams were currently working near the nuclear physics laboratory, to completely finish building these laboratories...

Conservatively estimated, it would take at least about a month.

A gap of up to a month was something Lv Yongchang couldn't accept!

After pondering for a moment, Lv Yongchang said, "Councilor, the top - level aerospace laboratory in China..."

Before Lv Yongchang could finish, the councilor raised his eyebrows and interrupted him.

"The National Aerospace Research Institute of China, where the Long March 10 carrier rocket mission is being carried out. Is that enough?"

Lv Yongchang was slightly taken aback, then a flash of joy appeared in his eyes as he nodded repeatedly, "Enough, enough!"

"Then... Councilor, I'll report there tomorrow!"

Hearing Lv Yongchang's words, Fang Xu became anxious immediately.

Ignoring the fact that Lv Yongchang was still talking to the councilor, he directly grabbed Lv Yongchang's arm and whispered, "Are you crazy?!"

"The miniaturization of the fusion reactor hasn't been completely completed yet!"

Lv Yongchang was stunned again. He turned his head to look at the experimental machine in the center of the venue that was "shutting down".

The next second, he took a deep breath and looked at Fang Xu beside him with a solemn gaze.

"Brother Xu!"

"I'm entrusting this arduous task to you!"

Fang Xu: "..."

"Huh??!"

"Aren't you the chief engineer?!"

Fang Xu felt as if ten thousand alpacas were galloping through his heart!

How did the task of miniaturizing the fusion reactor suddenly fall on him?

But obviously, Lv Yongchang didn't pay attention to Fang Xu's words. He casually waved his hand and followed the councilor out.

Vaguely, Fang Xu could still hear their conversation.

"Yongchang, why not finish the task of miniaturizing the fusion reactor first?" The councilor's voice was a bit nervous. "Is Fang Xu reliable?"

"Hey, it's okay! Don't worry, Councilor!"

Lv Yongchang said carelessly, "I know Fang Xu's capabilities.

The most important part of this fusion reactor has been completed. All that's left is to put a shell on it!"

"It's very simple! I trust Brother Xu!"

Fang Xu: "..."

He slowly turned his head to look at the experimental machine.

The matching generator hadn't been designed yet, and the heat - dissipation device was also not perfect...

This was called putting a shell on it??!

Damn it!

Fang Xu couldn't help but swear in his heart!

...

In the Soviet Union.

Emperor Jingpu sat behind his desk, looking at the documents in front of him, a thoughtful look flashing across his face.

So many things had happened in the international community in the past six months.

First, China next door was framed and withdrew from the ITER program.

Then, within just a few months, China managed to overtake other countries and master the controlled nuclear fusion technology ahead of everyone!

Looking at the data of the Pangu - 1 fusion reactor officially reported by China, Emperor Jingpu couldn't sit still!

The Soviet Union was different from China. Although its heavy industry was developed, it didn't have as large a population.

He estimated that with two fusion reactors of the size of Pangu - 1, it could completely meet all of the Soviet Union's energy needs!

This was a huge opportunity for the Soviet Union!

Except for the petroleum raw materials needed for industrial production, the Soviet Union, which had controlled nuclear fusion, could completely abandon inferior energy sources like oil and natural gas!

The Soviet Union, whose economic conditions were not good in the first place, could save a lot of expenses!

"Someone!"

The more Emperor Jingpu thought about it, the more tempted he became. He directly shouted towards the outside of the office.

The next second, the office door opened, and a burly man looked at Emperor Jingpu with respect, "Your Excellency, the President, what are your orders?"

"Tell the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that I need to visit China in a few days!"

Emperor Jingpu said in an indisputable tone.

...

That night, at the No.1 Laboratory of China.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The door of Lv Yongchang's office was knocked.

Lv Yongchang, who was buried in preparations for the spaceplane project, was stunned when he heard the knock.

He subconsciously turned his head to look at the wall - mounted clock.

It was 9:50 p.m.

Who could come here so late?

"The door isn't locked. Come in!"

"Creak..."

The doorknob of the office was turned.

Seeing the figure standing outside the door, Lv Yongchang quickly stood up to greet him, "Minister Hong? Why did you come here in person?!"

Hong Qiming waved his hand helplessly and walked into the office with a bitter smile.

"Don't mention it! Ever since that damned sun had problems, I, this old man, haven't gone to bed before 12 o'clock!"

Hearing this, a flash of amusement appeared in Lv Yongchang's eyes.

"Did Minister Hong come to me to complain today?"

As he spoke, Lv Yongchang got up to make a cup of tea for Hong Qiming, "Authentic West Lake Longjing. A researcher below gave it to me. I usually don't even want to drink it!"

Hong Qiming reached out to pick up the teacup and took a light sniff.

"Wow! It smells really good!"

"You young man, you're not learning good things at a young age. Are you already accepting gifts?"

Hong Qiming looked at Lv Yongchang with a half - smile, "Although I'm the Minister of Science and Technology, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to talk about such things in front of me?"

Lv Yongchang touched his nose helplessly, "Minister Hong, you can't say that!"

"I bought it from him at the market price. If you don't drink it, don't waste my tea!"

Hong Qiming couldn't help but laugh. After taking a sip of tea, he said in a deep voice, "All right, I won't talk nonsense!

I came this time to ask you something on behalf of the councilor!"

Lv Yongchang quickly put down the teacup in his hand and straightened his expression, "Minister Hong, please say!"

"Emperor Jingpu of the Soviet Union will visit China in half a month." Hong Qiming said meaningfully, "The news hasn't spread yet.

Take a guess, what for?"

Lv Yongchang's brows instantly knitted into a ball.

Emperor Jingpu of the Soviet Union?

Why would he suddenly come to China?

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration appeared in Lv Yongchang's mind!

"Controlled nuclear fusion?"

Lv Yongchang asked in a low voice.

"Slap!"

Minister Hong snapped his fingers in approval, "Correct. According to the intelligence from the Second Bureau of China's Security, Emperor Jingpu is very interested in the Pangu fusion reactor."