Chapter 319: The Strongest Spear in the World VS the Strongest Shield in the World!

emsp;emsp;Developing an energy shield?
emsp;emsp;Such a good thing naturally wouldn’t meet any opposition; everyone enthusiastically agreed and felt excited and frenzied about Gao Yuan’s proposal.
```htmlemsp;emsp;After all, everyone knows that the energy shield has another nickname: galaxy-level defensive power.
emsp;emsp;This means that the energy shield is a prerequisite technology for the starry sea and is a standard configuration for various levels of starships. Only by mastering this technology can China's space journey truly go further.```
emsp;emsp;After all, the universe is fraught with dangers. Without super defensive technology, it's very likely that as soon as we leave Earth, we could be hit back by meteors or electromagnetic storms.
  Gaoyuan, as usual, took out a solution once again, and everyone felt even more inspired after seeing it.
  This is precisely what makes Gaoyuan exceptional; he not only sets goals but also spares no effort to lead everyone in solving problems, ultimately turning the goals into reality.
```htmlemsp;emsp;“The arrangement for the development of the energy shield ends here. Does anyone have anything else to say?” Gaoyuan asked while looking around.
emsp;emsp;Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they had nothing to say.```
emsp;emsp;At this moment, Xu Qingzhou suddenly smiled and said, "I have received some very interesting news. Do you all want to hear it?"
emsp;emsp;Gao Yuan said, "Go ahead, just don't keep us in suspense."
emsp;emsp;Xu Qingzhou chuckled, then displayed a helpless expression as he said, "The wealthy dog has really come back from the dead!"
emsp;emsp;"Can you imagine that, because of our new energy plans, the wealthy dog owners in the Middle East have gone bankrupt, unable to sell their oil, and have had to return to the desert to raise camels?"
emsp;emsp;“However, as we embark on a new journey to create energy freedom through controllable fusion technology, the big dog owners surprisingly revived by leveraging the photovoltaic technology we eliminated, generating a lot of electricity thanks to the strong sunlight resources in the Middle East and making quite a bit of money.”
 emsp;Huh?
 emsp;Everyone was left dumbfounded, could there really be such a flamboyant move? Has China eliminated solar power generation, allowing the big players to thrive again?
emsp;emsp;However, upon careful consideration, it is indeed the case that photovoltaic power generation relies on the sun; the larger the sun and the longer the daylight hours, the lower the cost of power generation.
emsp;emsp;In the Middle East, apart from oil and camels, there's only the blazing sun left. With the world utilizing Chinese photovoltaic technology, the power generation costs in the Middle East are significantly lower than in other countries.
emsp;emsp;Never underestimate the issue of energy prices; in modern society, energy prices are a core competitive advantage. Countries with cheap electricity have lower industrial and agricultural costs, which leads to more competitive products due to lower production costs.
emsp;emsp;According to calculations, the cost of one kilowatt-hour in the Middle East, after adopting Huaxia photovoltaic technology, is around three cents, which is one-third of that in high-latitude countries like Russia and Sweden.
emsp;emsp;Even if high-latitude countries use advanced Huaxia solar power generation technology, the cost is still around one dime, as the sunlight there is really not very strong.

  In this way, an energy price difference is formed.
  The Middle East sells electricity that costs three cents to produce at a price of five cents to high-latitude countries in Europe, generating a gross profit of sixty-six percent. Meanwhile, high-latitude countries in Europe find it cheaper to buy electricity from the Middle East than to generate it themselves...

emsp;emsp;As a result, a new energy trade chain was born, and the oil tycoons transformed from oil exporters into electricity exporters, earning a significant amount of money nonetheless.
emsp;emsp;Nima!
emsp;emsp;Gao Yuan mumbled to himself, suddenly feeling a sense of frustration, realizing that after all these hard years, he had actually made a wedding gown for the wealthy dog owners.
emsp;emsp;“Europe is really unfortunate; in the age of oil, they had to look to the big dogs and the Russians for favor, and now, in the age of electricity, they still have to buy electricity from the big dogs. Of course, some foresighted countries, such as Germany and France, are generating their own electricity, so even if the big dogs' electricity is cheap, they won't buy it.”
emsp;emsp;“But the problem is that there are too many small countries in Europe; great powers consider strategy, while small countries only care about cost, so big players can still get a share from Europe.”
emsp;emsp;“As for the unluckiest, it seems that the old Russians are the ones, as they used to be one of the largest oil exporters on Earth. Now, not only has their oil industry collapsed, but they also have to buy electricity from other big players,” Xu Qingzhou said in a sarcastic tone.
emsp;emsp;Cao Feiyu shook his head, "I don't think the old Russians are pitiable at all. Slavs have always been an oddity among white people. The Anglo-Saxon group at least values credit to some extent, while Slavs are the best at tearing up contracts. To them, credibility isn't worth a fart."
emsp;emsp;“They have the faces of white people, yet their behavior is typical of Mongolian criminals. If someone says that Slavs can be saved, I do not believe it. In terms of average education level, economy, and resources, they are not lacking. Has their duplicitous nature changed? Absolutely not. This indicates that certain traits embedded in their genes, deep in their bones, cannot be changed, unless there is a massive, thorough cleansing.”
emsp;emsp;“Give me a break.” Gao Yuan smirked and said, “We can't even be bothered to clean the Angsasians, let alone the Slavs. Those not of my race must have different hearts. If I were to say this out loud, I'd definitely be criticized by the whole world, but it's just an ironclad fact, a fundamental rule of how the world operates.”
emsp;emsp;“So, I still stand by what I said: Focus on our own affairs. If other ethnicities and countries genuinely want to learn, we can educate and guide them without hindering our own progress. However, for those like the Anglos and Slavs, who are accustomed to being two-faced, it’s better to leave them be. As long as they are happy, that’s enough.”
emsp;emsp;……
emsp;emsp;Unknowingly, the world has completely changed from the past.
emsp;emsp;Now, the plateau controls all the resources of China, allowing it to fully pursue its goals according to its own ideas.
emsp;emsp;However, even so, developing energy shield technology still took quite a bit of time. This wasn't because the technological gap was too large; the terrifying magnetic confinement systems of controllable fusion devices did not faze the highlands. Expanding and upgrading energy shields based on the fusion confinement apparatus should definitely not be difficult for him.
emsp;emsp;The main goal is to achieve perfection in the highlands. After all, it's well known that the magnetic confinement system used in controlled fusion is an energy confinement method, while the energy shields required for spacecraft and planetary colonization bases must accommodate both energy protection and physical protection functionalities.
```htmlemsp;emsp;So, to achieve the goal, a large number of new designs and more complex testing procedures are required.
emsp;emsp;As a result, the days went by, and Gao Yuan was unable to launch the technology on December 1st, waiting until January 1st, which is New Year's Day.```
  At the beginning of the new year, in the morning, the major live streaming rooms around the world opened on time, with countless viewers flocking in.
  Recently, for any highland live streaming program, the number of viewers has consistently stabilized around 100 million, making him the undisputed top male streamer globally, with more fans than all other streamers combined.
```htmlemsp;emsp;"Happy New Year!"
emsp;emsp;"Unknowingly, a year has passed just like that. Looking back at the past twelve months, it was truly amazing!"```
emsp;emsp;“Yes, yes, yes, my father said that in the past year, he has seen more black technology than he has in his entire life.”
emsp;emsp;“Now that a new year has begun, I hope Boss Gao and our great Hua Xia can continue to work hard!”
emsp;emsp;“Absolutely! In the new year, Huaxia must be awesome!”
emsp;emsp;“So, what’s our slogan?”
emsp;emsp;“In the new year, Huaxia must be awesome!”
```html  "What is our slogan?"
emsp;emsp;“In the new year, Huaxia must be awesome!”
  Bullet comments swirled, the audience engaged in lively discussions, filled with a joyful atmosphere.```
　　Meanwhile, the live camera is facing a desolate Gobi desert, with hundreds of miles around it completely empty, and a biting cold wind blowing. In the distance, there seems to be a solitary iron house, which looks quite new and appears to have just been built not long ago.
emsp;emsp;This is probably another experimental base on the Plateau. Ever since securing the Tarim Basin, the Plateau has been going through wild changes, building many strange experimental facilities in the desert, and also taking a liking to farming and fish farming.
emsp;emsp;In this regard, the people have become accustomed to it, and who knows, one day when they wake up and look at satellite maps, they might find a building suddenly appeared in the Tarim Basin, or an ugly ravine has been dug out.
emsp;emsp;It is said that, instead of living in the fertile land of Jiangnan, one prefers to come to this desolate Gobi, isn’t it just for the ample space to stir things up?
```htmlemsp;emsp;At ten o'clock sharp, Gao Yuan appeared, wearing a white shirt and jeans, with a sports jacket on top.
emsp;emsp;Thanks to energy freedom and advanced textile science, even in the coldest Arctic, a shirt and jacket are enough to withstand temperatures as low as minus forty degrees. Therefore, it is quite normal for Gao Yuan to dress like this outdoors in winter.```
emsp;emsp;Gao Yuan smiled and said to the camera, "Hello everyone, I am Gao Yuan. Welcome to the live broadcast of Kunlun Group."
emsp;emsp;“As is well known, not long ago, we launched a comprehensive and ambitious plan to explore the solar system. We are preparing to set up a super space station in Earth orbit, establish a base on the Moon, construct large resource extraction and processing centers on Jupiter, establish forward outpost space stations on the distant Neptune, and dispatch expedition fleets to delve into the bizarre and complex Kuiper Belt to uncover what exactly exists in the outer solar system.”
emsp;emsp;“In summary, we have the determination to venture into the stars and the seas, but at the same time, we must quickly and efficiently bridge the gaps in the various scientific and technological fields necessary for the era of the cosmos.”
emsp;emsp;“Today I stand here to solemnly introduce to everyone our energy shield technology! Kunlun Titan!”
emsp;emsp;“Starships navigate through the universe, build bases on asteroids, deploy reconnaissance drones, and explore distant galaxies—all of this cannot be accomplished without the protection of energy shields; otherwise, we would simply be unable to cope with the complex and ever-changing environment of space.”
emsp;emsp;The straightforward introduction at the beginning of the plateau instantly caused a huge sensation, stunning everyone and flooding the screen with bullet comments.
emsp;emsp;“Awesome! Kunlun Diamond! It's actually an energy shield system!”
emsp;emsp;“Is it really necessary to be this strong!? Fusion jet propulsion, unmanned interstellar mining—these technologies have just been unveiled, and now we’re already on to energy shields!?”
emsp;emsp;“What is the speed of Huaxia? This is it!”
emsp;emsp;“The energy shield has arrived, how far can the ion giant cannon be? How far can colonizing Mars be!?”
emsp;emsp;Gao Yuan coughed twice and faced the camera, saying: "We always insist on using truth to persuade others, so without further ado, let's proceed with the test immediately!"
emsp;emsp;“Everyone, look! That two-story building made of metal in the distance is actually covered by an energy shield.”
emsp;emsp;“To test the performance of the Kunlun Titan, the PLA will use the Kunlun Zenith laser launcher to directly attack the target!”
```htmlemsp;emsp;“The strongest spear in the world and the strongest shield are about to clash!”
emsp;emsp;“Everyone, please stay tuned!”```