Chapter 2460: Ultimately Decided…

Although there are indeed many ways to shamelessly resolve the situation, if there is a better approach, Chen Xi would still consider a more reliable plan.

However, even Chen Xi has to admit that if this thing can achieve the theoretical data calculated by Lul Jun, then spending seventy billion cash and three to five years of construction time is not unacceptable.

If these data are indeed accurate, then this warship is not just necessary to build; from Chen Xi’s perspective, it is absolutely essential because the existence of this battleship would significantly boost the nation’s morale.

This battleship, if it truly matches Lul Jun’s calculated data, will become another type of invincible power, just like Lyu Bu, and for any country, possessing an invincible power in the true sense is of extraordinary significance.

No matter which aspect this invincible power comes from, as long as it’s the kind that can stand prominently, it bears a positive significance for the nation and its people.

However, Chen Xi needs to be responsible for this country, and this isn’t just a matter of money; it is more about representing the future and the responsibility.

Frankly, if it were purely a matter of money, seventy billion cash is a lot, but in the process of shipbuilding, it doesn’t require a one-time infusion; with phased input, Chen Xi could gradually allocate funds without disturbing the foundation.

Yet, before this giant ship is truly constructed, any theoretical data on paper doesn’t make Chen Xi resolute enough to go ahead with building this battleship.

This is already a battleship-level warship, comparable to the giant battleships of World War II, and Chen Xi dares not even imagine how many years of technological gap are involved here.

Even with this era’s advancements in materials science and some epoch-defying technological techniques, some of which hadn’t even been achieved by World War II, spanning more than 1700 years to complete this battleship, Chen Xi truly finds it hard to believe.

Chen Xi doesn’t understand shipbuilding; it’s not part of what he studied, although he knows the Dragon Bone is the most important invention in the world’s shipbuilding history, and Europe’s emergence of battleships was due to the invention of the Dragon Bone structure!

It can be said the appearance of the Dragon Bone structure signifies the formal entrance of battleships onto the historical stage, theoretically making battleship construction possible.

Of course, this is just theoretical, how likely it actually is, Chen Xi cannot be sure.

Chen Xi is only fairly familiar with mainstream history; regarding the history of ship development, he can only somewhat recall, but this little impression allows Chen Xi to remember the Dragon Bone structure was invented by Chinese shipbuilders around the twelfth century, one of the main inventions impacting the global shipbuilding industry’s process.

Simply put, when Chen Xi overlooked the Dragon Bone structure as an important invention impacting the shipbuilding industry’s process, Lul Jun, driven by his interest and some sort of obsession, has already surpassed history, and has done so at once, exceeding a millennium!

This is one of the important reasons why Lul Jun has no issues even though he ended up in the black jail; this guy, without relying on any outsider’s guidance, surpassed the era! And anyone who can surpass an era represents the essence of their nation!

This is why Chen Xi hesitates; as a person surpassing the era, especially in his most skilled project, it may not be impossible for him to achieve a groundbreaking breakthrough.

Chen Xi’s years of experience teach him that a person who surpasses the era cannot be simply evaluated with a mortal’s perspective, and when he recalls the actual birth date of the Dragon Bone, Chen Xi ceases to view Lul Jun as an ordinary person.

Currently, the only thing restricting Chen Xi from issuing the command to continue building the Seventh Generation Ship is that, although Lul Jun has surpassed the era, he lacks the ability to self-verify his correctness; if Lul Jun can successfully prove his design’s correctness, then he wouldn’t just be without fault, but he would be credited!

However, this forms a paradox; to verify his correctness, the thing must be manufactured, and having the actual item is the proof of whether what Lul Jun wrote in the design book is correct. To manufacture the item, self-verification of correctness is a prerequisite; without it, Chen Xi’s review cannot be passed, making it futile.

Thus, this issue becomes akin to a chicken-or-egg dilemma.

This is where Chen Xi finds himself most conflicted; he wants the battleship, he doesn’t mind spending the hundreds of billions of cash, nor the tens of thousands of tons of special steel, nor the years spent by thousands of shipworkers. What Chen Xi cares about is the result.

Now, the biggest problem is the result is on paper, and no one has built a battleship of this size before. Lul Jun seems to suddenly have achieved a leap, from tons of displacement directly soaring to thirty thousand tons level.

This explosion mode leaves Chen Xi unable to help feeling dreadful, it’s simply too terrifying.

After thinking for a long while, Chen Xi finally hesitantly agreed to continue building the Seventh Generation Ship; invincible power is indeed very important for a country.

However, regarding Lul Jun, Chen Xi still hasn’t planned to let him out; let him sit in the black jail for a while to cool down, and release him after spring comes.

As for self-verification, Chen Xi thought about it and decided to keep it simple; tens of thousands of tons of special steel is indeed unavailable in the short term, but we still have seven hundred tons of steel.

Speaking of Lul Jun’s Seventh Generation Ship, aside from the inherent technical difficulty in construction making Chen Xi skeptical, the six main cannons are what really intrigue Chen Xi.

Theoretical speed of five thousand meters per second, using ten-pound solid projectiles or ten-pound javelins; Chen Xi is highly interested in this, as it is scarier than future electromagnetic cannons, five thousand meters per second! Being hit by such a horrifying kinetic weapon, what Cloud Qi Protection wouldn’t be obliterated?

As for seven hundred tons of special steel, it’s not unacceptable either; the weight of some battleship main cannons is even more exaggerated than this, and as for power, it’s unlikely any would exceed it.

Looking at the design book, which involves energy convergence, potential energy conversion, drastically reducing energy consumption during the conversion process, and so forth, Chen Xi believes that, if this technology truly is to be discussed, it might actually be at a higher technological level than that of the Seventh Generation Ship itself.

If this thing can be created, and its actual power is similar to what is calculated in the design book, Chen Xi estimates that Lul Jun should be able to complete the Seventh Generation Ship.

Of course, if the actual power of the main cannon built vastly differs from the estimated data in the design book, then Lul Jun, you might as well spend your life in the black jail; trust me, I am really protecting you, if this were all fake, it would be catastrophic.

This seems to be the most executed verification solution Chen Xi can think of; if the main cannon can meet standards, then there’s really nothing to say; perhaps Lul Jun really is that extraordinary, transcending millennium in a single step, directly climbing from mere mortals to the world’s pinnacle.

“You mean to verify the power of the main cannon?” Lul Jun rubbed his chin and said, then raised his head after a moment, looking at Gan Ning. “Although the actual seven-hundred-ton main cannon hasn’t been built, based on my initial design, it should be correct.”

“Then, all that’s left is to pray.” Gan Ning reached in to pat Lul Jun’s shoulder, saying, “If at that time it can achieve the theoretical data you designed, then the possibility of continuing with the Seventh Generation Ship is great; if not, you better pray that you can get out of the black jail in your lifetime.”

Hearing Gan Ning’s words, Lul Jun didn’t mind much; the things he designed and verified himself, how could he not have confidence? Placing his future on his abilities is better than relying on others; at the very least, as a obsessive person, confidence is an inherent attribute.

“It’s good that you have confidence.” Gan Ning smiled and said, “However, prepare yourself for Zilong’s pursuit later; I heard Zilong gathered about tens of billions and most of the involved personnel are from the top, so be careful not to end up discarded on the street.”

Hearing this, Lul Jun pulled a long face, looking dejectedly at Gan Ning, “It’s the New Year, couldn’t you say something nicer? You dared to say that sort of thing, and you’re not letting people enjoy the New Year.”

“There are even people spending the New Year in the black jail.” Gan Ning turned his head, whistling with a mocking smile, and after a while, also faced Lul Jun with a serious expression, “Although I was joking earlier, you should be careful; truly antagonizing the entire top, Boyan’s path will be difficult.”

Upon hearing this, Lul Jun adjusted his expression, nodding, well aware of the consequences of angering everyone, then turned to look at Lul Xun, who is already almost shoulder-high with him, “Boyan, you can’t rely on your father, Lul Family depends on you.”

“Yes, I will handle it.” Lul Xun calmly said, Lul Xun indeed possesses exceptional talent, gradually beginning to exhibit his inherent capabilities now.

“Xingba, find a time to bring Ma Deheng to me, I heard he’s modifying my design plans, does that guy actually understand? Altering one part affects many areas, genuinely affecting the entire blueprint.” Lul Jun expressed his dissatisfaction, although he’s aware Ma Jun is a Divine Craftsman-level expert, he won’t concede in his own professional field.

“Well, it can be done, but are you going to discuss the design of the Seventh Generation Ship with him?” Gan Ning casually asked; with his abilities, using official matters as a reason to bring Ma Jun in is quite simple.

“Of course, daring to modify my design plans!” Lul Jun said unhappily.

“But the problem is, even if he’s brought here, you won’t be able to engage in deep discussions; the conditions here do not allow it.” Gan Ning remarked, looking around Lul Jun in the black jail.

“Just bring him here, as for design plans, they aren’t necessary! Everything is here, all detailed parameters, all structural designs, everything is here!” Lul Jun pointed to his head, speaking with self-confidence.