Chapter 1621 The Ecology of Martian Academia

Starry Sky Hotel is located in the most central area of ​​Tiangong City. It is the most luxurious business hotel in Tiangong City, and it is also the first choice for holding various important academic conferences.

Speaking of this hotel, it actually has a lot to do with Xingkong Technology, which has only one brand left today. When Tiangong City was first established, Xingkong Technology had invested a large sum of money in infrastructure development here, but unfortunately, due to poor management, this giant did not survive until then.

The ownership of this hotel was also sold to a local real estate company in the 1950s. Although with Lu Zhou's current financial resources, it is easy to buy it back, but he himself has no interest in running a hotel.

What's more, Xingkong Technology is now an empty shell. Even if it is really bought back, I'm afraid it will still have a headache for how to operate it. It's better to keep it as it is.

In the early morning of the next day, on the way downstairs for dinner, Lu Zhou met a scholar who also came from Earth. Perhaps it was because he was so famous on Earth, the young man saw him from afar and waved to him excitedly.

Thinking this guy was very interesting, Lu Zhou invited him to have breakfast with him. During the breakfast chat, Lu Zhou learned that the young man's name was Wu Qinglai, he was a professor at the Space Station Research Institute of the Pan-Asian Academy of Engineering, and he was the one who just became a regular two years ago.

After listening to the young man's self-introduction, Lu Zhou looked around curiously, and after finding out that they were all unfamiliar faces, he asked with interest.

"May I ask, did the other academicians of your institute come? I mean, how did Tiangong City find you?"

Although he could not rule out that kind of young and promising existence, he really didn't have any impression of the young man in front of him, and he didn't feel familiar with the name at all.

Generally speaking, if he is really the kind of outstanding scholar, not to mention his name at an academic conference, he should at least have heard of his papers.

As if seeing through Lu Zhou's thoughts, the professor who claimed to be Xiao Wu shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly.

"I know what you're thinking. It's nothing. Generally speaking, such a heavyweight meeting should not send a little-known person like me, but you may not know it. Although there is only a five-minute 'time difference', But the academia on Mars and the academia on Earth are basically two independent existences, and to put it bluntly, they don’t particularly think highly of us.”

Lu Zhou froze for a moment, and looked at him inexplicably.

"Why would they think that?"

"Historical reasons," Wu Qinglai shrugged his shoulders, "I want to explain the allusions here one by one, even if I say that I will go tomorrow morning, it may not be enough. Anyway, since they made it clear that they don't value our opinions, we Why send the best experts here? Interplanetary navigation is hard work, and I wouldn't want to come here if I could."

At present, the warp drive is only equipped on Qinling, and most of the flights to and from the earth are accelerated by traditional working fluid. Although from the perspective of a citizen of the 21st century, it is quite fast to reach Mars from the earth in three days, but for people in the 22nd century, who have not experienced the half-month voyage time before, it is an experience. Less than one of the wonderful.

Lu Zhou shook his head and said.

"The essence of academia lies in communication, and this practice of presupposing positions is not good."

Wu Qinglai smiled wryly and said, "We all know that this is not good, but what can we do? Compared to the earth, this is a large local area network, and even if I want to reply an email, I have to pay credits according to the byte. Come on Coming here means that at least for half a month or even a month, I have to completely lose touch with the earth academic community."

Although they were very interested in the history during their absence, this place did not seem to be a suitable place to discuss this issue. The topic of the two quickly turned to the local customs and customs of Tiangong City.

Maybe it's because the Academy of Engineering doesn't pay much attention to it. This is not the first time Comrade Xiao Wu has been sent here as a tool man, so that he is familiar with this generation like his second Like every home.

After eating, the two walked towards the elevator together.

At this moment, a man in his early forties walked over from the main entrance of the hotel surrounded by a group of people.

Judging from the man's clothes and the attitude of others, this guy's status should not be low. As if he had noticed Lu Zhou, the man froze for a moment, then frowned slightly, and walked towards him.

"You are Lu Zhou?"

Although I feel that this guy's tone seems a little bit wrong, but Lu Zhou is not the kind of man with a small belly, so he didn't take his attitude to heart, and said in a gentle tone.

"Yes, what's the matter?"

"Nice to meet you," the man didn't show much joy on his face. The man stretched out his right hand, shook hands with Lu Zhou, and quickly took it back. "Welcome to Tiangong City, I hope this The city can leave a deep impression on you. In a short meeting, we will discuss the technical feasibility and specific implementation plan of the Europa development plan. We look forward to hearing interesting opinions from you, and hope that Academician Lu Don't hesitate to teach me."

Lu Zhou smiled and nodded.

"must."

After exchanging greetings in a few words, the man left surrounded by a group of people.

He looked curiously at the direction the figure was leaving, and Lu Zhou, who hadn't heard the man's self-introduction, asked casually.

"who's that person?"

"Yang Chongping," Xiao Wu said in a complicated tone as he watched the leaving figure, "He is the director of the Institute of Aerospace Technology of the Tiangong Research Institute and an academician of the Mars Academy of Sciences... In the field of spacecraft design, his theory can be said to be Self-proclaimed first-class, especially in the design of large-scale starships and space stations, even my mentor admits that this guy does have some skills."

Lu Zhou nodded, but his focus was on a strange place.

"Is there a science academy on Mars?"

"That's for sure...Didn't I say that the situation on Mars is more complicated," Xiao Wu said with a light cough, "Because the policies of the various regional alliances on Mars colonies are all managed by local residents, so There is actually a trade organization similar to a customs-free union among the colonial cities on Mars. In recent years, the scope of cooperation has gradually expanded to the fields of culture, scientific research, and even politics... You can understand the Mars Academy of Sciences as being related to the first century similar organization to the former Third World Academy of Sciences."

In other words, on the issue of territorial ownership, Tiangong City is moving closer to Pan-Asian cooperation. But in the fields of economy and culture, the cooperation between the various colonial cities on Mars is closer.

Compared with colonies, Lu Zhou feels more like a vassal state of Pan-Asian cooperation.

However, he was not very interested in these political matters. After inquiring about the Mars Academy of Sciences, he brought the topic back to Academician Yang Chongping himself.

"It always feels like he doesn't like me very much?"

"There is no city in this world that welcomes outsiders, especially for those native Martians, we are only slightly better than aliens," Xiao Wu shrugged, jokingly said, "Of course, in In terms of aerospace, they do have the capital to be proud of. After all, the heavy industries on the earth are basically hollowed out, and the most cutting-edge production bases in the entire industry are basically distributed around Tiangong City... As you should know, the materials of space elevators are basically Everything is produced here."

Lu Zhou nodded, expressing his understanding.

Of course he knew about this.

After all, he is the largest individual shareholder of East Asia Heavy Industries, and he has a rough idea of ​​the industrial chain distribution of East Asia Heavy Industries and its cooperative suppliers.

Taking a sneak peek at Lu Zhou, thinking that he had something to do with that Yang Chongping, Wu Qinglai persuaded him in a low voice.

"Actually, you don't have to pay attention to him, he's just jealous of your achievements."

Hearing this sentence, Lu Zhou was slightly taken aback, then said with a soft smile.

"I just think this person is very interesting. There is no other meaning. Don't think too much. Tell me about the delicious food nearby. I was in a hurry when I passed Tiangong City on the way, and I haven't had time to take a good look at it. Look at this city..."

"Then I recommend you to go to the central dome! It's next door to the Starry Sky Hotel, you can go there through the underground passage or take the elevator," Wu Qinglai continued in an excited tone, "Stand on the viewing platform of the central dome, It is said that you can overlook the outline of New Virginia City! And the revolving restaurant there is one of the must-see attractions when you come to Tiangong City!"

Lu Zhou said with a smile: "Really? I have to go and have a look when I have time."

People who are already very old, of course, there is no need to make trouble with a junior.

After returning to the room to rest for a while, Lu Zhou saw that there was still a little time before the afternoon meeting, and he just thought that Professor Wu and the check-in spot recommended by him were not too far away, so he went out for a walk.

I have to admit that the scenery there is really shocking.

Standing on the conveyor belt leading to the next floor, taking the elevator to the hall with the central dome, and walking to Lu Zhou next to the floor-to-ceiling windows, he was immediately overwhelmed by the scenery that greeted him.

The three-dimensional traffic network spread out like layers of spider webs, dividing a boundary belonging to civilization on this barren land.

"Ling."

The pupils flickered slightly, and Ling, who was standing by the side, looked at Lu Zhou, and replied in an electronic voice without ups and downs.

"What's wrong, Commander."

After being silent for a while, Lu Zhou said in a tone of emotion.

"I'm beginning to understand what those people think."

To be able to build a city on this barren land requires more than just wisdom and courage. And they who have created such a miracle do have this proud capital.

This gap may not be caused by time and distance at all...

Unable to understand the deep meaning of Lu Zhou's words, Ling tilted her head with a confused expression on her face.

However, Lu Zhou didn't explain anything, he just stopped to admire the beautiful city for a while, then turned and left...