Chapter 288 Step on the gas, prepare to welcome a new era
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Zhou Jue woke up and glanced at Zhao Cai, who was curled up on the bed next to him, sleeping soundly with his legs in the air and smacking his lips.
I couldn't resist giving Zhaocai a little rub before getting out of bed.
A short while later, Cheng Gan arrived downstairs at Zhou Jue's place: "Xiao Jue, it's an emergency meeting."
There was no trace of weariness in Cheng Gan's tone; instead, there was a suppressed excitement.
"Walk!"
When Zhou Jue walked into the familiar conference room, he found that everyone was already there.
Chief Zhang, Chen Jianguo, Sun Jiuchou, Commander Qi, Cheng Ganza, and some other people were all there.
On the main screen at the conference table were the figures of several of the country's top leaders, figures usually only seen in the news.
The atmosphere was solemn, but a flame flickered in everyone's eyes.
"Xiao Jue is here, have a seat." Chief Zhang pointed to the seat next to him.
He looked at the center of the screen, where the main seat in the Xishan Conference Room was located.
"Everyone's here, let's begin." The old man at the head of the table spoke in a loud voice.
“We didn’t sleep a wink last night,” the old man continued.
"What we're discussing isn't whether the resurgence of spiritual energy is good or bad, but how to make the best use of this unprecedented upheaval."
"The spiritual veins of the Qinling Mountains, the construction of Yunlan University, the implementation of the 'Prairie Fire Project'..."
The old man looked at everyone with satisfaction in his eyes: "The preparations we made were far more thorough than we had imagined."
"What we fear is never change."
What we fear is change that we are not prepared for.
"Now, the time has come."
Commander Zhang took over the conversation, looked around at everyone, and said in a strong and clear voice: "Comrades, the conclusion of our discussion is that the revival of spiritual energy will bring far more benefits than harm to the country and the people!"
"For thousands of years, we have been saying that 'human will can conquer nature,' and now, nature is coming to our aid!"
"Whether others act in a disorderly manner is none of our business!"
"The only thing we must guarantee is that China will not fall into chaos! Not only will it not fall into chaos, but we must also seize this opportunity to complete an unprecedented leap in civilization!"
These words ignited a fire in the conference room.
In the meeting room, there were no objections, only faces filled with determination.
Looking at them, Zhou Jue felt a huge weight lifted from her heart; she had underestimated the nation's resolve and determination.
"I agree!" Commander Qi said in a deep voice.
"Seconded!" On the screen, generals and leaders expressed their opinions one after another.
A consensus was reached overnight.
Today's meeting is not about "whether or not to do it," but about "how to do it."
"Now that the direction has been set, let's talk about the specific plan." The old man in the main seat looked at Sun Jiuchou: "Comrade Jiuchou, tell me about the contingency plan that your staff prepared overnight."
“Yes.” Sun Jiuchou stood up and adjusted his glasses.
"Commander, esteemed leaders, our core strategy is to open the windows slowly and pave the roads quickly."
"Opening the window slowly" means releasing information gradually to avoid causing severe social unrest.
He pointed to the first one.
“The first step is to ‘untie’ Yunlan University.” Sun Jiuchou’s fingertip swept across the screen.
"Starting today, we will completely lift restrictions on online speech by students of Yunlan University and no longer enforce confidentiality. They are the best living advertisements."
"At the same time, Yunlan University is preparing to expand its enrollment for the second time, and the largest time ever!"
"The second step is for the authorities to step in and vindicate 'Spiritual Resurrection'."
"A joint announcement issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Culture, and the General Administration of Sport officially recognizes that basic body-strengthening techniques in games, such as 'Body-Forging Fist,' also have the effect of strengthening the body and improving physical fitness in reality."
"We will no longer cover it up, but will take the initiative to guide people and tell them that this is not just a game, but a door to a new world."
"The third step is to create public opinion momentum."
"Led by the Publicity Department, in conjunction with major official media outlets, a series of AI-generated videos showcasing future development blueprints were produced. The themes include: the application of spiritual energy, the popularization of personal flying vehicles, urban ecological transformation, and a leap forward in the health level of the entire population, among others."
"We want to paint a big pie for everyone, a delicious pie that we make ourselves and that everyone can actually eat."
After Sun Jiuchou finished speaking, he smiled and looked at everyone: "Let's tell young people in a way that they like that a magnificent era has officially begun."
As Zhou Jue listened to this intricately linked plan, he was filled with awe.
This wasn't a plan devised overnight; it was clearly a script they had rehearsed countless times.
“I have a question.” Cheng Gan, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, her gaze as sharp as a knife.
"The spread of power will inevitably give rise to new crimes. The destructive power of a highly trained thug is far beyond what ordinary police officers can handle. Can the new laws and law enforcement capabilities keep up?"
This question hits the nail on the head.
“This is what I meant by ‘paving the road quickly’,” Sun Jiuchou replied.
“There are two paths: one is ‘law,’ and the other is ‘tool.’” Sun Jiuchou’s expression turned serious.
"The revival of spiritual energy will inevitably lead to the expansion of individual power. Existing laws will become pale and powerless in the face of absolute power. We must immediately convene the top legal experts, sociologists, and cultivation consultants, namely Comrade Zhou Jue and Commander Qi, to formulate a brand-new 'Regulations for the Management of Extraordinary Power' overnight."
"Clearly define the boundaries of power and draw the red lines of authority. Let all future extraordinary individuals know that power is not a license to do whatever they want, but a pledge of responsibility to protect their homeland."
"And what about the 'instrument'?" Cheng Gan continued to ask.
Sun Jiuchou smiled and looked at another person: "This 'device' will depend on our professors and researchers."
Upon hearing this, the man stood up.
"Distinguished leaders and comrades."
"The new generation of personal intelligent terminal, the 'Kunlun Mirror' personal optical brain, jointly developed by our Longke Academy and the military industry, has completed all tests and is ready for mass production at any time."
She stretched out her hand, and on her wrist was a bracelet that looked like black jade, radiating a warm luster.
With a gentle touch, a pale blue light screen was projected from his wrist and floated in mid-air.
On the light screen, her heart rate, blood pressure, and a real-time geographic coordinates were clearly displayed.
"This is a 'personal quantum computer'."
"It uses biological DNA binding, which is unchangeable and non-transferable. In addition to having all the functions of existing mobile phones, it has two core functions."
"First, precise positioning. Within China, as long as the wearer authorizes it, its positioning accuracy can reach the centimeter level, which cannot be blocked by any signal blocking technology."
"Second, life alert. When the wearer is subjected to violence and their vital signs fluctuate drastically, it will automatically send the highest level of alert to the nearest law enforcement agency and upload all data on the scene."
"Most importantly, it can be activated by voice. Even if attacked and unable to access the quantum computer, simply shouting out the preset keywords will still trigger the alarm." Her voice carried an undisguised pride.
"Our latest generation of personal smart devices will replace mobile phones and become a standard feature for every citizen."
She looked at Cheng Gan and concluded, "You're right, power needs to be restrained."
"The quantum computer is the first 'bridle' we have prepared in advance for the upcoming era of universal power."
The conference room was deathly silent.
Everyone was amazed by the capabilities of this "Kunlun Mirror".
Cheng Gan remained silent for a moment, then nodded: "I understand."
Looking at the small light screen, Zhou Jue felt a surge of security.
The chessboard of the nation is much larger and farther-reaching than she imagined.
This is not just a personal terminal; it is clearly an invisible network covering the entire country and reaching every individual.
After a long silence, the old man in the main seat let out a long breath, making the final decision.
"good!"
"Then let's prepare to carry it out."
"Oh, right," the old man seemed to remember something, "when will the first batch of quantum computers be available for sale?"
A technical leader immediately replied, "Reporting to the commander, the first batch of 50 million units has been completed and tested, and is ready to be launched on the market at any time!"
"Then let's not wait."
The old man's voice echoed throughout the conference room.
"Comrade Sun Jiuchou, you are in charge of the publicity department. Prepare for a press conference immediately."
"Comrade Chen Jianguo, you are in charge of the optical computer project. Coordinate the publicity and launch the product simultaneously."
He finally looked at Chief Zhang and Commander Qi.
"Yuan Chao, Qi Min, you two are in overall charge."
"Press the gas pedal all the way down and let the whole world see how China will embrace this new era!"
"yes!"
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