197: Chapter 197: Level 1 Genetic Programming

"Dad, then you're saying, isn't Oriental Chen's actions contradictory? Why would he do that?" Fangfang couldn't understand.

"That's what I admire most about him. Our Huaguo emphasizes the proper relationships between ruler and subject, and father and son. This is a deeply ingrained bloodline tradition and a universal value for us Huaguo people. But have you ever considered that these things are actually dialectical? When they promote social development, they are correct; if they hinder social development, they are wrong. I've only recently come to understand this principle," Yan Zhengping said.

Yan Fangfang was a bit shocked that her father used the word "admire." In her memory, this had never happened before.

"What does this have to do with our Huaguo people's values?" Yan Fangfang didn't quite understand.

"Then I ask you, did Oriental Chen overstep his bounds by interfering in military affairs?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"This..." Yan Fangfang didn't know how to answer.

"This is your values at work. You can't answer this question, on the one hand, because your understanding tells you that Oriental Chen indeed overstepped. On the other hand, from the perspective of the situation, you are extremely unwilling to admit this point," Yan Zhengping analyzed.

"Exactly!" Yan Fangfang admitted.

"So, what's the answer to this question? Did he overstep or not?" Yan Zhengping returned to the question.

Yan Fangfang was speechless; it was too convoluted, she couldn't figure it out at all.

"What does it matter if he overstepped or not? If it can allow these soldiers to survive, even if he faces widespread criticism, what does it matter?" Yan Zhengping sighed, as if talking to himself.

"So, in order to let the soldiers live well, you plan to bypass the council and cooperate directly with the Huatong Chamber of Commerce?" Yan Fangfang finally understood what Yan Zhengping was expressing.

"Hmm! That's right!" Yan Zhengping smiled and nodded.

He was relieved that Yan Fangfang could see this point.

"But if you do this, you might encounter considerable trouble in the council," Yan Fangfang said with some concern.

"No one is perfect, and nothing is foolproof. Gains and losses, advantages and disadvantages, all lie in weighing them. Originally, this matter could have waited a bit longer, but the appearance of the zombie bats made it so I couldn't wait any longer. Compared to my own trouble, it is certainly more important for the soldiers to survive," Yan Zhengping said, as if he had made a final decision.

Yan Fangfang took a deep breath and nodded silently.

"Alright, come with me!" Yan Zhengping stood up, straightened his clothes, and said.

Immediately, the father and daughter took a plane and headed towards Binjiang.

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"Commander, the experimental cabin and research and development cabin have been upgraded to Level 4, unlocking the key technology: Gene Programming. The current unlocked stage is Stage 1," Xiao Lin reported.

"What are the application scenarios for Stage 1 gene programming technology?" Oriental Chen asked.

"This stage can achieve complete programming of cell-free microbial DNA or RNA strands. The main application scenario is the research and development and manufacturing of viruses," Xiao Lin replied.

"Developing viruses? What is the specific process?" Oriental Chen asked.

"Step one: Modeling based on requirements. This stage involves pre-coding DNA or RNA strands in a computer."

"Step two: Compilation. Compile the DNA strand structure in the computer and analyze its biological characteristics."

"Step three: Reproduction diagnosis. Based on its biological characteristics, complete scenario simulations in the computer. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of its adsorption, injection, synthesis, assembly, and release phases."

"Step four: Adaptability diagnosis. Based on its biological characteristics, conduct scenario simulations in the computer. Evolve the evolutionary direction of the virus strain population and evaluate its danger index."

"Step five: Optimized encoding. Optimize the DNA sequence based on the diagnostic results of the third and fourth steps, and then re-perform the second and third steps until the DNA encoding reaches an optimal state."

"Step six: Design cultivation plans based on its biological characteristics."

"Step seven: Cultivate original virus strains."

"Step eight: Produce virus strain populations."

After listening to Xiao Lin's introduction, Oriental Chen felt goosebumps rising.

It was a good thing this technology was in his hands. Otherwise, if someone were to use this technology to mass-produce viruses, the consequences would be unimaginable.

This was definitely Pandora's Box; it couldn't be opened easily!

"Xiao Lin, let me ask you a question. Why did the Nata Civilization research this anti-biological gene encoding technology?" Oriental Chen asked.

In Oriental Chen's view, developing viruses was not just anti-human. If the virus leaked, it could affect the entire biosphere.

"Commander, as the simplest life form, studying the correspondence between a virus's DNA and its biological characteristics is of great significance to revealing the essence of life," Xiao Lin replied.

"Xiao Lin, can this technology be used to recompile the spdv-1 in the computer to find a method for synthesizing crystals?" Oriental Chen pondered and asked.

Since zombies infected with the virus could synthesize crystals in their brains, by studying this virus and finding the principle behind its crystals synthesis, couldn't this principle be used to mass-produce crystals?