In addition, there is the cooperation with the country. As Mao Taichang said, if the "Trajectory Project" is to be successful, it requires a mountain with an altitude of more than 8,000 meters to build a magnetic track.

Strong infrastructure capabilities are needed to complete the construction work.

The only country that meets both of these conditions is Xia.

This is an unavoidable partner.

Therefore, Xia State needs to seek cooperation with him, and he also needs the help of Xia State... This relationship is mutual.

So after thinking about it, he nodded in agreement to the cooperation proposed by the special department.

"Cooperate, then, but the Dark Group must be the primary focus. Furthermore, I have the final say on what technologies to bring out and what areas to collaborate in. Everything must serve my interests."

"It just so happens that Dark Aerospace is facing a severe shortage of professional talent, which has led to slow progress on Project Trajectory. We should bring Aerospace Technology into this project and leverage their talent and technological advantages to rapidly advance it."

"And they won't suffer any losses during this cooperation. Technologies like electromagnetic catapults, high-power ion engines, and advanced control technology... the hundreds of advanced technologies related to Project Trajectory are more than enough to satisfy them."

Levi quickly adjusted his mindset and his thoughts changed drastically.

Anything that is beneficial to you can be done even if there are certain limitations and hidden dangers, even if it makes you feel a little uncomfortable.

Also, can we get that small satellite back?

Li Wei also told Mao Taichang bluntly: "Stop wasting time. Even if you study the small satellite for another thousand years, you won't figure out anything. It's not a technology you can covet. Hurry and bring the small satellite back. It can be of some use to me."

"Your Majesty Levi, I'm afraid it can't be returned for the time being."

Mao Taichang smiled bitterly and said, "Before I came here, I boasted that I could keep the small satellite. If I go back now and ask for it back on your behalf, Your Majesty, it will probably be easily noticed. My prestige within the expert group will be completely destroyed, and I'll probably be held responsible."

"Please wait a little longer, Your Majesty Levi. Now is not the best time to take back the small satellite. Perhaps in three to five months, when the space agency has tasted the sweetness and sees the good prospects of cooperation, their position will loosen. Then, we won't encounter too much resistance when we take back the small satellite."

From the perspective of Levi's interests, Mao Taichang analyzed and explained for him.

“Heh~”

Levi snorted coldly, very dissatisfied: "I am the one who suffers, and you are the one who benefits. What a calculation!"

“I dare not!”

Mao Taichang bowed his head, and said with a cold sweat on his face, "In order to see His Majesty, I had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure. I didn't mean to offend you."

"I'll give you three months."

Levi glared at him and said, "If the satellite isn't returned in three months, don't even think about any other answers. It's impossible."

"yes!"

Mao Taichang had no choice but to nod. He had never imagined that he, who had always been loyal to the country and obeyed the organization, would obey others' orders and even violate discipline.

but--

He clenched the white paper in his hand. The five words "Grand Unification Formula" on it made his heart burn with excitement that he could hardly contain.

Yes, he's already eighty, and he's already given enough. So what if he's a little selfish and willful in his pursuit of truth? Think of all those scientists who, troubled by certain problems, die with regrets and never find the answers. How lucky is he?

For a seeker of truth, he has no regrets about this choice.

…

soon.

Late February.

After some negotiations.

The Dark Aerospace Company under the Dark Group and the Aerospace Technology Company under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have reached a formal and comprehensive strategic cooperation.

The main contents of the cooperation are three:

1. Aerospace technology companies will join the "Trajectory Project" and provide talent, venues, and equipment to carry out comprehensive and in-depth cooperation.

2. Dark Aerospace Company provides core technical information, and these technologies can be shared by Aerospace Technology Company.

3. The "Sky Orbit Project" supporting the "Orbit Project" has immediately entered the stage of site exploration and blueprint planning. The Dark Group and the Space Administration will each contribute half of the funds. After the construction is completed, both will have the right to use it at will and each will own half of the ownership.

In addition, there was a small episode in the middle, that is, the "Scimitar" space shuttle in "Program Trajectory". NASA was also very interested in it and wanted to participate in it and hold a 50% stake.

But this request was rejected by Levi, who said: "You can send people to participate, but the space shuttle is ours and we will not share the shares."

"Why?"

The negotiating representative on the other side was puzzled: "Since electromagnetic orbitals can be shared, why can't the space shuttle be shared? This would save money and time. Why distinguish between you and me and have two independent systems?"

"If I say no, then no. We can share cooking pots, but can we share eating bowls? If you want to eat, make your own bowls. We will use the space shuttle according to our own needs, so you can build your own space shuttle."

Levi was very clear about this matter and would not make any concessions or compromises.

He doesn't want to be entangled with the authorities on everything, as this will make him lose a lot of freedom.

"Okay~"

The other party said helplessly that he had to respect Levi's opinion.

…

March.

The series of changes that have taken place in Dark Aerospace Company have attracted a lot of attention.

First, the Aerospace Science and Technology Company dispatched tens of thousands of experts, engineers, and skilled workers to various technical departments of Dark Aerospace. A large number of professionals were added to the originally inefficient and technically weak team, and soon played a leading role. Dark Aerospace's "Trajectory Plan" quickly got on track and its efficiency was greatly improved.

Early April.

Dark Space and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration jointly announced the "Sky Orbit Project", planning to invest 500 to 1 trillion yuan to build a 30-kilometer-long and approximately 10-kilometer-high electromagnetic acceleration track on the northern foothills of the Himalayas. The project is expected to take three to five years.

However, due to the high difficulty of construction and the harsh construction environment, a tender was issued, hoping that infrastructure companies and teams with relevant capabilities would join the project.

The project plan was announced.

It immediately caused a huge response on the Internet.

"No way, the Dark Group is really heading for the sea of ​​stars?"

"Five hundred to one trillion, my goodness, that's a huge amount of money!"

"We all misunderstood Levi! He's not a cold-blooded, selfish miser. Instead, he plans to invest all his money in interstellar exploration. This is indeed more meaningful than simply donating money and materials to help the poor. He sees the future and wants to expand the living space for mankind! Compared to him, our vision is still too small!"

"Yeah, Levi is a man of action, and we are just keyboard warriors who talk big."

"I would like to apologize to Levi here! I also sincerely wish Xingchen Dahai's career success!"

"Support Dark Aerospace, support Levi!"

For a time, the image of Levi, who was originally being blackened by the entire network, underwent a significant change after being shocked by the grand and huge space program.