Although Liu Hanyang had dozens of experts in the field of curvature engines behind him who would guide him step by step on how to instruct workers to replace and install cooling ducts through communication devices implanted in his auricles, he still felt a little nervous inside.
Fortunately, Colonel Legg gave him reassurance. He told him that as early as during the human battle against the invasion of the Tiber aliens, humans captured an enemy's small interstellar spacecraft equipped with a curvature drive engine.
After more than 20 years of research, mankind has already reverse-engineered its own curvature drive engine. Currently, the most advanced third-generation interstellar battleship "Taimiao" is equipped with a curvature engine developed by mankind.
Although its working efficiency is only 30% of the same model of Tiberian warp engine, it is enough for humans to complete a high-quality interstellar voyage.
The principle of curvature-driven flight is that the huge energy causes the space-time around the aircraft to curve, forming a reduced version of the space in front of it, and at the same time expanding the space it passes behind, the aircraft will be pulled by the space with larger curvature in front of it. , thereby achieving flight at the speed of light, or even several times faster than the speed of light.
It should be noted that the Tiberians' curvature drive engine technology is only technically feasible. Their technology is still very primitive, and there is still a long way to go before true curvature drive flight.
Achieving curvature-driven flight requires a huge amount of energy, and the Tiberians have not yet made a breakthrough. Strictly speaking, their curvature-driven engine does not exceed the speed of light, but is infinitely close to the speed of light and lasts only a very short time, which can only last for a few seconds. time.
Therefore, the Tiberians' warp drive technology can be regarded as a large instant acceleration.
Even so, this technology is still a top-notch cosmic-level technology for humans.
It has been more than 30 years since we obtained the curvature engine. Humanity has never stopped researching it and has accumulated rich experience. The replacement of a mere heat dissipation duct is not a concern.
Colonel Legg's explanation relieved Liu Hanyang's doubts. After the replacement work began, he listened attentively to every instruction and step of the experts. In addition, he was well versed in the working principle of the curvature engine. The replacement of the heat pipe lasted 3 hours. The job was successfully completed.
When Qian Bin ordered the curvature engine of "Dark River 6" to execute the ignition command, the starship's central control system finally sent a set of normal engine operating parameters.
The repair work is complete.
After the simple but warm celebration banquet, Qian Bin invited Liu Hanyang to enjoy the moon together. The two sat around a table on an open-air balcony, with two cups of hot tea, a plate of desserts and a basket of fruits simple and rustic.
It not only exudes the atmosphere of ordinary life, but also demonstrates Qian Bin's warm hospitality.
The silent night was warm and comfortable, and the slight breeze caressed their bodies, as smooth and refreshing as silk...
The bright moonlight shone on the cheeks of the two people who were chatting and laughing happily, which made people feel comfortable. The fresh hot tea added a bit of vitality and dynamics to the friendly atmosphere.
"Why did you leave the Earth Federation Army?" Qian Bin asked.
Liu Hanyang took a sip of tea, and then replied: "The Earth Federation military is full of talents, and there are so many people studying curvature engines, and their results are multiplied. There are more curvature engine experts like me who know a little bit, and one less is not a lot. .”
"Isn't it because you were bewitched by the Return to Home Movement?"
"Hahaha..." Liu Hanyang laughed, and Qian Bin also laughed...
Liu Hanyang pretended to be tacitly happy, and laughing was the best answer.
"Join us, I will provide you with a higher position and a generous salary, and you can also get the respect of others." Qian Bin said, his eyes shining with sincerity.
"The position is certainly not as high as yours, and the salary is not up to my unpaid 15 million, right?" Liu Hanyang burst out laughing again after saying this, causing Qian Bin to laugh as well.
After smiling, he approached Qian Bin with a serious face and asked in a low voice: "You are a nice person and a competent and trustworthy boss. But what will be my future after joining you?"
Qian Bin
His face immediately became gloomy, and his gaze cast into the distance. Indeed, the man named Liu Yi spoke out about the problem that he had been pondering in his heart but was unwilling to face.
That is, with the expiration of the 30-year "peace agreement" signed by humans and the Tiberians, Dark River Company will usher in its darkest moment in two or three years. The abandoned children who are collectively regarded as enemies will eventually be completely terminated.
Could it be that driving "Dark River 6" into exile with Rene in the universe is his ultimate way out?
"I'm sorry, I went too far." Liu Hanyang apologized, but seeing that Qian Bin didn't mean to blame, he continued, "However, people always have to think about their own future. I don't want to live in exile in the universe. Interstellar travel without a destination is unthinkable."
"What you said is the truth, and it is also the problem I must face next. It may affect my life in more than two years."
"The key depends on what kind of life you choose?"
"What's the meaning?"
Liu Hanyang suddenly realized that the time was not yet ripe for instigating rebellion. He still needed to observe. He could not reveal his trump card easily without absolute certainty.
This deck is only halfway through, and the winning game is only beginning to show signs of success.
He changed the topic and recalled the past events of his childhood based on the information about Liu Yi that he had memorized. The two once again found a common topic and resonated.
The two were chatting in fullness when vice-captain Le Yuwei walked up to Qian Bin, glanced at Liu Hanyang unnaturally, leaned towards Qian Bin's ear, and whispered in a low voice.
"So fast?" Qian Bin asked in surprise.
Le Yuwei nodded confidently.
A bright smile appeared on Qian Bin's face. He faced Liu Hanyang and said happily: "The first 5 million Dark-B funds promised to you have been received. You will go with Deputy Captain Leyu Wei later. Go through the collection procedures."
Liu Hanyang hurriedly thanked him, but at the moment of thanking him, his peripheral vision caught Le Yuwei's murderous eyes.
"Do you have notes and pens?" Liu Hanyang turned around and asked Qian Bin.
"Yes! What?"
"Borrow it."
In confusion, Qian Bin asked the guard to bring a note and pen. Liu Hanyang took it and hurriedly wrote a line, folded the note in half, and handed it to Qian Bin.
"This is my home address. Come and visit me when you have time." Liu Hanyang said with a smile.
Qian Bin also smiled and stuffed the note into his pocket.
Fifteen minutes later, Le Yuwei drove Liu Hanyang to a shooting range in the 3rd Flying Group. His explanation was that the 5 million Dark-B was in an armed assault vehicle in the shooting range and had just come from Transferred from the Anhe Company headquarters.
Liu Hanyang didn't ask any more questions, but he felt that this trip to withdraw money was full of dangers...
The car stopped on a hillside behind the shooting range. Below it was a mountain col, about 20 meters away from the top of the slope.
Under the bright moonlight, Le Yuwei got out of the car first, carrying a black suitcase. Liu Hanyang observed the terrain, took a deep breath, and got out of the car.
He tried to keep calm.
Panic will only cause confusion and loss of judgment on the situation.
"Where's the armed assault vehicle?" Liu Hanyang asked.
Le Yuwei looked at his watch, and then looked around. Suddenly, Liu Hanyang saw a cold and scornful face.
He probably guessed the purpose of Le Yuwei's trip. The so-called armed assault tank carrying 5 million Dark-B was completely false.
"Hey! It seems that I have been tricked by them again." Le Yuwei pretended to sigh. He picked up the black leather suitcase and continued, "Fortunately, I have already prepared it. There is 300,000 yuan in the suitcase. You can take it first, and I will give it to you later. Urgent."
"What are you doing? Are you kidding me? The dignified Third Flying Group and Rene's Space Guard are so dishonest!" Liu Hanyang shouted loudly.
"Wow!" A miniature pistol was pressed against Liu Hanyang's forehead.
Liu Hanyang was stunned for a moment, then straightened up and showed no fear. His intuition told him that the more afraid he was, the easier it would be to fall into passivity.
"What, you want to kill me and then keep the money for yourself?"
"Hmph!" Le Yuwei sneered, put the gun hard on Liu Hanyang's forehead, and asked loudly, "Tell me! Are you a female agent sent by the Earth Federation?"
"What are you talking about? What's involved in the money matter... Female officer Xi?"
"Look below!" Le Yuwei shook the muzzle of his gun towards the col at his feet, and then sneered, "This col was originally very deep, but the female cadres sent by the Earth Federation raised it up."
Liu Hanyang felt a dark wind coming directly from his face. He looked at the col at his feet. Under the moonlight, the ground of the col seemed to have been churned over a large area. The sand on the surface was fluffy and moist, and was obviously different from the original sand color of the col.
A breath of death came to my face...
