Chapter 228 Win
"Whether I am guilty or not is for the judicial authorities to decide. It is not your turn to judge me!"
In the parliament hall, Qiao Zhizhang, who was facing criminal charges, retorted in a cold and hard tone.
His face was pale, but his expression was extremely calm. However, only he knew how frightened and panicked he was at the moment. Cold sweat had already soaked his back.
But Qiao Zhizhang was a man who had experienced many storms after all, and he finally managed to calm down.
You know, the best defense is offense. If he can't get out of this unscathed, Tianqiong won't be able to escape unscathed either!
The battle between Emperor Heaven and Sky is a zero-sum game, with no possibility of a win-win situation.
Presumably, Tianqiong's president Zhou Fanyi was also very aware of this, which was why she acted so decisively, leaving him no room for maneuver.
However, she forgot the most important point.
Qiao Zhizhang clenched his fists, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.
There is no win-win situation, but we can lose, so let's fight to the death!
He restrained his expression, his tone deeper and firmer. "Even if the rumor that the material machine caused death is just a rumor, you can't prove that this technology is safe. The unemployment crisis and social unrest it could cause are obvious."
"Just as gene editing technology violates bioethics, material machines also violate the principles of material ethics. You are delusional and want to surpass God and play the role of Creator, but you simply cannot afford the disaster caused by technology going out of control!"
Everyone in the meeting room looked solemn, obviously deeply shaken by Qiao Zhizhang's words.
Leader Zhang Quanmin controlled his facial expression and tried not to reveal his inclinations, but he was secretly observing the situation of everyone in the meeting hall.
Seeing this, his tense expression couldn't help but relax a little.
His gaze turned to Shadi, the military's spokesperson. At this moment, there was no expression on his face, and Zhang Quanmin felt a little unsure.
This person never said a word during the entire hearing, but his attitude was crucial and could very well change the outcome of the vote.
Logically speaking, the military wants to have exclusive control over material machine technology and should vote in favor of banning it.
But what happens after it’s disabled?
Given Zhou Fanyi's strong tactics and radical style, no force would be able to gain control of the technology, and this was obviously not in the interests of the generals in the military.
In addition, the scandal of Huangtian Biological Laboratory was exposed, and the public was outraged. It was hard to guarantee that he would not change his mind and cut off cooperation with Huangtian.
However, Huangtian is the military's largest energy supplier. Even if Qiao Zhizhang becomes more notorious, he probably won't dare to change his strategy rashly. Perhaps, in order to stabilize the energy supply, the military will have to find a way to help Huangtian suppress the scandal.
Thinking of this, Zhang Quanmin put his heart back into his stomach, and a calm and light-hearted expression appeared on his face.
As long as Tianqiong is dealt with, the next problem will be how to quell public anger. At worst, a scapegoat can be pushed out, and I don't think anything big will happen.
He adjusted the microphone in front of him and said in a deep voice, "Ms. Zhou, regarding the suspected illegal experiments at Huangtian Biological Laboratory, I promise to launch an investigation and hold those responsible accountable after the hearing."
"Now, let's return to the core topic of this hearing. Do you have anything to add regarding material machine technology?"
Everyone turned their eyes to Chi Li who was sitting upright.
This woman must have played all her cards, right? She was truly impressive, forcing Huang Tian to the point of having to cut off his tail to survive.
It's a pity... Huangtian, the chaebol giant, is not so easy to deal with. The interests of the political and business circles are too deeply entangled, and one move can affect the whole body. No matter how much she does, she cannot change the predetermined outcome.
Chi Li smiled coldly, "I really cannot agree with Mr. Qiao. Technology is innocent. Whether it brings disaster or blessing depends solely on how humans use it."
"Blaming every disaster on technology is nothing but a hypocritical excuse. Using technology to satisfy ambitions of world conquest while simultaneously refusing to bear the consequences of its misuse—isn't there anything more shameless than this?"
The politicians' faces suddenly became like an overturned paint palette, colorful and very exciting.
The words didn't mention anyone by name, but anyone could hear the sarcasm in them. The meeting room fell into a dead silence, and no one spoke.
After all, when stones are thrown at dogs, they make them bark. Whoever gets angry will be the one who gets blamed.
The military spokesperson Shadi's expression also turned ugly, with a cold glint of dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes.
He had been wavering, but now it seemed unnecessary to support Tianqiong. Zhou Fanyi's indiscriminate attacks on politicians who supported a technology ban were a sign of self-destruction and a broken jar.
In that case, he might as well fulfill her wish!
Shadi said coldly, "If this is all Ms. Zhou wants to say, then there's no need for us to continue listening. Let's just vote."
"Of course, that's not all I want to say." The smile on Chi Lu's face faded, and the pressure that had disappeared once again overflowed, and the invisible pressure enveloped the entire audience.
Shadi's face turned even darker. Having participated in several wars, he actually felt...fear in that instant?
Chi Lan slowed down her tone. "I believe everyone here knows better than I do that to eliminate the risks of a new technology, the most important thing to control is the application scenarios of the technology, not the technology itself."
"So," she chuckled, clapping her hands with a slight curl of her lips, "instead of emphasizing the manageable risks of material machines, why don't we first appreciate the...powerful potential of material machine technology?"
Everyone frowned slightly, with a hint of confusion in their eyes.
What potential does the Material Machine have? Isn't it just the features announced for the second-generation Material Machine? There's really no improvement over the first generation.
Just as I was wondering, I saw the young woman sitting next to the president of Tianqiong stand up and instruct the staff to move the material machine equipment to the center of the venue.
However, unlike the material machines on the market, this one is smaller, with a tube extending from the side, connected to a black fuel cell pack, and a row of LED lights next to it.
Duan Yucai looked around and saw the confused or contemptuous expressions on everyone's faces, and he sneered in his heart.
These idiots are obviously envious of the material machine technology, but they have no idea of its potential. They are both greedy and ignorant.
Do they really think that by banishing Tianqiong, they can obtain material machine technology? How ridiculous.
Duan Yucai strode to the material machine, picked up a glass of water, poured it in, and pressed the start button with his finger. After a slight buzzing sound, the LED light next to it suddenly lit up.
White light instantly illuminated Duan Yucai's face. She smiled confidently and said loudly, "As you can see, the material machine has completely solved the hydrogen supply problem for fuel cells. It's no exaggeration to say that this device is a small reactor that can directly convert hydrogen and oxygen fuel into electricity, with a power generation efficiency of up to 90%!"
The conference hall was instantly in uproar.
What? Then water will be like oil. Will oil still be worth a lot?
Shadi's eyes widened, his pupils trembled, and his hands at his sides began to shake with excitement.
As far as he knows, fuel cells are the most efficient and clean energy technology available today, but the difficulty lies in their high cost. However, with the material machine, cost will obviously no longer be a problem.
If this technology is applied to military fields such as aerospace and submarines, military strength will definitely increase rapidly!
Qiao Zhizhang, who was standing next to him, was in stark contrast to his excited expression. His face became visibly pale.
What he feared most finally happened.
As an energy oligarch, the Huangtian Group was sentenced to death by such a simple sentence.
Wait, he hasn't lost yet.
As long as the civilian use of material machines and technology is banned, the Emperor's position cannot be threatened.
Thinking of this, Qiao Zhizhang rushed to the center of the venue and kicked the LED light to pieces.
His eyes were red, and he roared like a madman, "This is all a lie. It's not that easy to replace traditional energy! Don't waste time, vote quickly, and the material machine should be banned!"
Zhang Quanming was also panicked, fearing that if he delayed any further, Tianqiong would really convince the congressmen. He was about to announce the vote when he heard Shadi speak.
"I think what Ms. Zhou said makes sense. The benefits of physical machine technology outweigh the risks. Rather than a blanket ban on technology, we should focus on standardization and supervision."
The expressions of the council members in the hall changed instantly. After weighing the pros and cons, the scales in their hearts gradually moved to the other side.
Shadi waved his hand and said, "I have finished speaking. Now let's start voting."
Ultimately, more than half of the members opposed legislation to ban the civilian use of physical and chemical technology.
Zhang Quanming's expression, which he had tried hard to control, finally collapsed at this moment.
But thinking that the live broadcast was still going on, he barely insisted on finishing his closing remarks, and then left the conference room in a panic as if he was running away.
At the same time, the bailiffs who had been waiting for a long time rushed in and dragged Qiao Zhizhang, who was still making a fuss in the middle of the venue, out.
Duan Yucai looked at his embarrassed figure leaving the stage and couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.
She turned to look at the president and was about to celebrate the victory with her when she saw the military spokesperson Shadi walking towards her, and she was soon surrounded by a group of congressmen who wanted to get close to her.
The live broadcast room is even more lively.
【Great! Great news! 】
This is the most satisfying hearing I have ever seen.
Qiao Zhizhang is truly disgusting and hypocritical. He uses his technology to commit illegal acts, yet he's crying thief and trying to ban Tianqiong's material machine. I hope he gets the death penalty.
[Hopefully, Skydome can bring down energy prices.]
While no one was paying attention, the stock price of Huangtian Energy began to plummet.
Lin Wei sat in the office, staring intently at the display screen in front of him.
Suddenly, she sat up straight, "Here it comes!"
In just a moment, the stock price of Huangtian Energy plummeted from 170 to 100.
Lin Wei felt his blood boiling. He picked up his phone and quickly sent a text message to the foundation researcher.
"Keep adding more Huangtian energy and smash it through!"
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