Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 1135: Chapter 557: A Relaxed Exterior but Tense Interior in the Public Opinion War_4

This was proposed by Zhao Yi.

Photon antigravity was his research achievement, and he had a deep understanding of its complexities. Since the internal design was extremely complicated and there was no theoretical foundation, even if the antigravity device were given to other countries for research, at most they could mimic and create something roughly the same, yet they would not be able to advance any further in their research.

Therefore, owning the foundational theory would enable dominance in the research and development aspect.

This dominance was extremely advantageous for the nation and its future. However, the antigravity technology itself couldn’t directly bring about benefits and would still require a significant investment in research and development.

An aerial fortress would require substantial funding to build, and even once constructed, it would at best significantly enhance near-coastal defense capabilities.

In the face of nuclear deterrence, even the most advanced technology had limited significance.

In summary, the exposure of antigravity technology had its pros and cons. Complete secrecy was impossible to achieve, and its exposure was within expectation.

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The national spokesperson publicly acknowledged that research into antigravity technology was underway and that certain achievements had been made, conveying an attitude of ’indifference in others knowing about it.’ But in reality, the approach was still relaxed on the outside but tight on the inside.

Externally, they showed indifference, but internally, they immediately shifted their position.

The antigravity research team continued to move towards the northern mountain regions, while the theoretical team had a somewhat simpler relocation, moving closer to the military district in the capital’s center, where they were allotted fixed residences and office spaces.

Zhao Yi and about a dozen members of the theoretical team moved to the new location. They were situated near a heavily guarded military district, in a relatively quiet environment. Nearby was a hot spring conference center, and a bustling city center was just five kilometers away.

Zhao Yi was quite content with the environment, but he still felt somewhat depressed due to certain lifestyle constraints, though it was unavoidable.

The research he was now doing was directly related to future technology and international competition; an easy, ordinary life had become an impossibility.

When one cannot resist life, the only option is to strive to adapt.

"If research could allow China’s technology and military levels to far surpass those abroad, things would probably be much better," he thought.

"Also, getting more people involved in the research, rather than doing it all by myself..."

With these thoughts, Zhao Yi placed even greater importance on organizing the space theories systematically.

Only by systematizing the theories to make them easier for more people to understand could others participate in subsequent research and development. Even if he were a genius, what one person could accomplish was limited; it couldn’t compare to dozens or hundreds of people conducting research in different directions.

Meanwhile.

Internationally, the strategy towards the mysterious antigravity research was also relaxed externally yet tight internally.

As the media discussed ’antigravity technology,’ M Country knew it had to say something, and needed to carefully control the narrative through media propaganda, because M Country has always been perceived as possessing the most cutting-edge technology in military, aviation, aerospace, civil services, among other fields, leading the world.

However, China had already created an antigravity device, even manning a larger device to ascend to altitudes near one kilometer, whereas M Country was completely in the dark about the principle, utterly baffled. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

How could this be tolerated?

Regardless of the technology used by the mysterious device, its technological content could not be acknowledged, as that would strike a major blow to confidence.

Thus, a media offensive was promptly launched.

Over the next few days, public opinion began to change.

Previously, many media outlets had marveled at the mysterious antigravity device; some even claimed that China’s antigravity research represented the international forefront.

M Country officials stepped forward to declare, "We have already possessed related technology, but constructing such a large device requires too much capital."

"It’s a loss-making proposition."

"Such a large device has many flaws, for example, its flexibility. Once elevated into the air, it becomes a stationary target, which is utterly meaningless."

"China is willing to spend a vast amount of money manufacturing such useless devices; frankly, we find that hard to understand."

"Of course, it’s undeniable that China’s research on antigravity is rapidly catching up with us..."

The government official’s speech reassured some of the public.

The media in M Country also shifted their tone to, "...

Their ordinary citizens

Now, the majority of public sentiment has shifted to, "The mysterious device built by China might look impressive, but it has no technical substance."

"M Country has the same technology and even more advanced theoretical research. Stanford University invests over a hundred million dollars each year in antigravity research!"

"Creating such a device would waste a tremendous amount of funds and is completely meaningless!"

"It’s purely for show!"

"It looks intimidating, but in reality, it’s utterly useless."

"..."

The influence of M Country’s media was significant, and European countries quickly followed suit with similar reports and comments.

Domestic opinion was affected as well.

Some internet celebrities stood out to question, "Why invest funds in such useless things?"

"What are the decision-making officials doing!"

"What’s the point of this!"

Of course.

The majority of public opinion still supported antigravity research, and the skeptics were only a minority. After all, when a large device had already flown into the sky, with careful thought one could realize that it wasn’t a matter of how much funding was spent.

We are talking about a massive device weighing hundreds of tons!

Even with the most advanced propulsion engines, it would not be possible for such a large device to hover in the air for long periods—energy alone is a huge problem.

While M Country was engaging in a media war, inside there was an intense discussion—

"What technology is actually being used?"

"Experts at Stanford believe it’s not superconducting antigravity but a new type of antigravity; Professor Li Ning has the exact opposite view, thinking that it is superconducting antigravity."

"With both theories, how should we proceed with our research?"

"We have too little information right now; we can only find relevant experts and specifically convene meetings to discuss it..."

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