32: Chapter 32 Future Plans

"Little Chu, come over and sit next to me."

Minister Long patted the chair beside him.

Chu Ge hurriedly went over and sat down.

"First of all, let me give you a heads-up: I have my own plans for the future deployment of the [Soul Blade]."

"You all better put away your opportunistic little schemes early, ha!"

Minister Long cleared his throat.

"Also, don't go eyeing Academician Chu Ge; he is a national treasure now. Have you ever seen a treasure that you were allowed to keep for yourselves?"

The commanders lowered their heads.

"However, the research results can still be considered!"

As soon as Minister Long finished speaking, everyone's eyes instantly lit up.

"Since everyone is here today, Little Chu, why don't you tell everyone about the follow-up plans for the [Soul Blade]!"

"Very well, Minister!"

"The testing for the [Soul Blade] is basically finished. My team is now working on further refining the research data to create a log-based operational and maintenance manual."

"After that, we will launch a production plan, with an initial goal of 10 mecha warriors to form a mecha battle group!"

"The mecha group needs a complete logistical support base, preferably in the west, as the environment there is more suitable for their daily maintenance."

"The support base will also need a command center and a data center; these can be integrated together to form the 'Hive' for the mecha group."

"The overall planning and construction will likely take at least one year at the fastest, or perhaps four or five years if it's slower!"

As he spoke, Chu Ge looked at Minister Long.

"Hmm, Little Chu, don't worry about that. Huaxia will fully support the construction of the base and strive to build a new home for our mecha warriors in the fastest and best way possible!"

"Good. I will follow up on the production of the mecha warriors, and it will be carried out simultaneously. By this time next year, they will be ready for duty! Deterring all directions!"

"Good!"

The commanders on the side listened with great interest, their blood boiling. Hearing Chu Ge's final sentence, they applauded one after another.

Minister Long looked at the spirited young man in front of him for a long time.

"By the way, there is one more thing everyone needs to congratulate Chu Ge on! Secretary Zhang, bring the commendation order over!"

Minister Long said to someone beside him, and Secretary Zhang, who had already prepared the document folder, hurriedly handed it over.

"In view of the outstanding contributions Chu Ge has made to the national defense cause, a special notification is issued to the entire army to commend Academician Chu Ge!"

"It has already been issued to military organizations at all levels across the country today!"

"Clap, clap, clap." The sound of applause echoed throughout the room.

"Additionally, Major Chu Ge is promoted to the rank of Colonel!"

Minister Long took a deep breath.

"Good grief, promoted three ranks at once!!!"

"What? Are the contributions made by our Colonel Chu not worth it? Do you want me to directly..."

"Exactly!"

The people below began to whisper.

Beside him, Academician Chen looked at his beloved protégé and nodded with satisfaction.

Chu Ge stood up solemnly, saluted the crowd, his eyes moist!

[Ding, congratulations to the host. Military rank promoted three levels, Honor Points +15,000, system reward 5,000 points. Current Honor Points: 27,000.]

"Haha, how much money is 27,000 points?"

[10,000 points can be exchanged for 1 trillion huaxia currency.]

The system's meaning was for him to do the elementary school math problem himself.

[Ding, congratulations to the host. Commendation order issued to the entire army, Prestige Points +3,000,000. Current Prestige Points: 30,000,500.]

"There's a remainder of 500? I remember using some!"

[Prestige Points can be stacked!]

"In that case, today really is my lucky day, hahahaha!"

Chu Ge was ecstatic on the inside, but on the outside, he still had to act serious.

This display of inner acting could be called master-level.

At this moment, Minister Long cleared his throat, and everyone quieted down.

Minister Long scanned the room and finally looked at Commander Meng.

"Commander Meng, in view of the current tight budget, I'm afraid the construction plan for your fourth aircraft carrier strike group will have to be delayed!"

"Sigh, I knew it! But, Minister Long..."

Minister Long waved his hand and looked at everyone.

"Since we are on this topic today, I might as well open up to everyone. Perhaps after today, the Navy, Air Force, and Army will undergo major reforms. Your previous equipment plans and new weapon research plans will all need to be re-evaluated!"

"Therefore, some established military budget allocations will also need to be changed accordingly!"

"This..."

At this moment, the commanders didn't know whether they should protest or not.

"Academician Chen, after returning to Yanjing, you also need to coordinate with the military. Some overlapping projects should be discontinued if necessary."

"Yes, Minister!"

Academician Chen nodded heavily.

"You need to look forward. Good steel must be used on the blade's edge. Am I right? Little Chu?"

Chu Ge was still intoxicated in the system's world. Hearing Minister Long call his name, he hurriedly withdrew his consciousness.

"Yes! Previously, I was only focused on research, and the coordination in this area was not done well enough, which led to the waste of some resources!"

Thinking of this, Chu Ge turned to look at Commander Meng.

"Commander Meng, for the Navy's fourth aircraft carrier group, let's temporarily follow Minister Long's wishes and put it on hold. When my current project is finished, I may start the 'Aerospace Aircraft Carrier' project."

"Aerospace Aircraft Carrier???"

Everyone, including Minister Long, looked at Chu Ge.

"Yes, actually, I am already doing some technical accumulation before the plan. I haven't made the complete construction plan yet, but it shouldn't take long!"

"Once the 'Aerospace Aircraft Carrier' project is implemented, the future of Huaxia will not be confined to this piece of land and ocean. We will be based in space."

"Academician Chu, what is the probability of success?"

Commander Meng asked excitedly.

"90 percent! It's just that many technologies are disruptive. I estimate it will take one year from completing the technical data to perfecting the blueprints."

"So fast???"

"Hmm?"

Chu Ge forgot that his plan was calculated with the support of the system.

Not to mention such a massive, brand-new system engineering project, even for a conventional aircraft carrier today, it would take at least three or four years from design and research to laying the keel.

By the time it is launched, 6-7 years is normal. For new warships, 10 years to form combat capability is not considered too long, and the lifespan of a warship is only 40-50 years.

Before it has even been used, a small half of its lifespan has already passed.

Therefore, these large-scale strategic weapons are really not something a small country can afford to play with.

"Hiss!"

Several commanders were amazed one after another.

"Little Chu, why didn't you tell me such major news earlier?"

Minister Long hurriedly interrupted everyone and asked kindly. Although he had questions, he was more concerned.

"This, this was actually planned a long time ago. I wanted to wait until I had a prototype before showing it to you!"

Chu Ge was lying through his teeth; it was clearly because he couldn't afford it before!

"Good, good, good!"

"Academician Chen, after you go back, establish a corresponding expert group. For specific personnel and funding issues, ask Academician Chu Ge. The project application and review will have a green light all the way. I will report to the top leadership after I go back; you just focus on execution!"

"Yes!"

Old Chen responded in agreement.

"Minister Long, this, but I haven't even given you any data yet. You are taking too much care of me..."

Chu Ge didn't expect this matter to be decided so quickly.

"What are you looking at? Do you think any of these old guys can understand it?"

"..."

"Little Chu, let go and do it. The country trusts you unconditionally!"

"Yes!"