High Above

  Chapter 703 Epoch-making progress (5800)

  Recently, Ian has calculated the speed of light.

  This is not a difficult task, as long as there are enough high-quality lenses and a stable mechanical axis, it can be done. With Ian’s current status, he can get high-quality measurement tools from any channel.

   The result is actually quite amazing: everything is normal at the speed of light.

  Although the calculated results are not 100% equal to the speed of light on the earth, they are generally within the acceptable range of error.

  The test of the gravitational constant through the Cavendish torsion balance also proves that the gravitational constant of Tara is completely consistent with the earth’s universe.

At this point, there is nothing surprising. After all, the Terra universe is currently considered to be a material world on most levels, and almost all phenomena are consistent with the Earth universe. Even if they are not the same universe, they are at least one. extremely similar universe

   But the problem is that Terra is massive.

  Terra’s mass is about 1.7 times that of the earth, and its gravity is indeed greater, and its density is normal, but Ian doesn’t feel the difference in related aspects.

  Of course, this doesn’t mean anything…Maybe it’s because Terrans are too physically strong, so they can’t feel the difference?

  It doesn’t sound like a big deal, all the constants are normal, which proves that he is not in a universe where everything is very different from the earth, and it also means that his knowledge from the earth can work, Ian should be happy.

   But in fact, this confuses Ian.

   "A universe with primordial and psionic energy, you tell me everything is the same?"

Ian finds it difficult to understand that the source plasmic energy can directly change the physical constants in the area. With these two, the psychic can manipulate gravity, strengthen the electromagnetic force, and the sublimator can use his body to carry the nuclear furnace. The source plasm structure It can modify the biological body from organelles and even more subtle parts, change the properties of most substances, and create various stable and sublimated metals with different functions...

  Their existence itself means 'abnormal' - the measurable numerical results are all normal!

   "No, it's my problem."

  In the laboratory, Ian shook his head slightly. He figured out his own thinking problem: "Perhaps, the question may not be 'why the constants of the universe with source matter and psionic energy are the same as the earth'."

   "It's 'because of the source matter and spiritual energy, this universe can be the same as the earth's universe'."

  This may be the real result.

   To obtain data that can truly be compared with the Earth’s universe, I’m afraid it is necessary to create an ‘ether vacuum’.

  Using pure source quality, repelling natural spiritual energy, and creating a pure "ether space bubble" inside is the core technology of the ether core, and when the "energy storage" function is not turned on inside the cavity, it is very close to the ether vacuum.

  Testing there can at least measure the normal speed of light under the interference of passive mass and psionic energy, but gravity is too macroscopic, and it is difficult to obtain interference-free data.

   But on the other hand, if the speed of light obtained in the etheric vacuum is different from the speed of light obtained in the space-time of the source psychic energy, then there is a high probability that constants such as gravity can be distorted by the source plasmic psychic energy.

  The experiment has reached this point, so there is no need to continue. No matter how precise and strict the experimental conditions are, they will not help the development of today's productivity, but simply satisfy Ian's own curiosity.

  So, after finishing the preliminary calculation, Ian shifted his focus to other places.

  For example, the new agricultural system he has been thinking about.

  …

   Xiahui Lake.

  Ian is inspecting the newly built farm building.

  The hydroponic three-dimensional farm building located by the lake is now in its infancy. The high-rise building that has not been fully completed is already 70 meters high. Its estimated height will exceed 100 meters, almost like a high alchemy tower.

The head foreman is named Jela, and he is an earth-type sublimator. His true form is not strong. He is the same type as the wavesinger, and he is a "path-shaper" born from the blood of the steel-clawed giant mole. , has a strong ability to manipulate earth and rocks, explore rocky mountains and building conditions.

  Terra World has concrete and cement, and the architecture is also very developed, otherwise those high-rise spiers and super-giant buildings that are hundreds of meters high would not be built at all.

  Even if they are all built by the sublimators themselves, then the daily maintenance can't be just the sublimators, right?

  Captain Gela was also a professional who participated in the construction of the alchemy tower in Nauman City. After the construction of Nauman City was completed, he gained enough experience to become independent and led the team to make orders, and his life was quite nourishing.

  After all, in Terra, as long as the sublimation of the first energy level does not consider the next promotion, nor does it consider fighting for power and profit, if they just want to make money, they can always live a very nourishing and relaxed life.

  Captain Gera respectfully took Ian to inspect this building that he considered 'strange'.

  To be honest, he has been engaged in construction in Nanling for so many years, and he has never heard such a weird request: a high-rise building that is completely transparent? Is there a complete water circulation and lighting system inside?

  There is good arable land next to it, but you have to farm in the building?

No matter how you think about it, it feels strange, and even feels superfluous, but after living for so many years, the thing Jella knows best is not to express opinions on things he doesn't understand: is he smart or is this sixteen-year-old able to get the elite? The lord of the alchemist credential is smart?

   Just learn it!

   Taking Ian to inspect his own construction achievements this time is also an opportunity for Captain Gera to learn some special knowledge from Ian, so he is very enthusiastic.

   And Ian can also see Jella's thoughts, he doesn't mind, and it can even be said that he very much hopes that Jara can understand his thoughts.

   After all, he has never studied civil engineering. The experienced Gera is a professional that Ian needs very much. If the other party can understand the architectural concept of the farm building and the future breeding building, then he will definitely be able to come up with a design that is more suitable for Terra than him.

  The farm building is right in front of you.

  The towering gray building stands under the sun, and the lake beside it reflects the golden brilliance. It is in the shape of a cylinder as a whole, with only the most basic skeleton.

  The full version of the farm building should be covered with glass to ensure sufficient light, and the interior is also fully illuminated. The powerful lighting system will make the building glow at night, like a fluorescent stick.

  The concept of vertical farms and pastures has long been popularized on the earth. In Ian’s time, not to mention the earth, at least most of the food sources in the space colonies and moon bases are this kind of hydroponic three-dimensional farming plants.

It was created with the original intention of saving land and completely controlling the conditions of light, humidity, temperature, airflow and nutrients for the growth of crops, cultivating the most crops with the smallest space, the fastest speed, and the least resources—for those mature Vegetables and fruits that are faster can mature more than twelve times a year in hydroponic farms, but if it is cultivated normally, it will be two to three times at most, and a large amount of chemical fertilizers must be applied.

   In Terra, another advantage of such a building is that it can make full use of the source matter and spiritual energy field in nature. The source quality accumulated in the land itself is only a part of the entire natural field. The three-dimensional farm can be said to be the most fertile field that can grow sublimated spiritual plants by ten times and ten times out of thin air.

Not only that - the three-dimensional breeding factory is also feasible. A three-dimensional breeding factory with a height of 100 meters can breed hundreds of thousands of meat animals, and can efficiently manage and deal with the manure problem of meat animals. For mountain people who lack arable land and pastures For the crowd, it is the most suitable technology.

"not bad."

  Observing the skeleton up and down the building, Ian, who confirmed that there is no problem with the quality, nodded slightly in appreciation: "There is no problem with the reserved water circulation interface, the ventilation system interface, and the quality. You did it perfectly."

  Under the research of Amber and Adalbert, the culture medium specifically for Xiahui grass has been roughly improved and can be put into use at any time.

Although it is said that the most important thing in the three-dimensional hydroponic farm is actually various automated conveyor belts to ensure that the crops can receive light evenly, and Ian has not yet researched artificial intelligence, but to be honest, with the current labor costs of Terra, In a short period of time, he doesn't really need to let the artificial intelligence get started. Instead, he pulls the skilled planters from those plantations and lets them do it manually.

  For Xiahuiling, it is not at the point where artificial intelligence needs to be used to replace manpower... It cannot make people lose their jobs!

   "Tell Scott to arrange for someone to bring the planters over."

  Ian ordered the guards. Half an hour later, a group of people brought the planting frame from the alchemy workshop area to the lakeside.

The planting rack is a huge metal frame similar to a bookcase. It is eight meters high and four meters wide. It can carry thirty-two rows of 'hydroponic dishes', and one row of petri dishes can grow forty crops. In other words, one One thousand two hundred and eighty crops can be planted on a shelf.

A complete hydroponic three-dimensional farm building has a total of twelve floors. Depending on the concentration of the source material, each floor can place about eighty to one hundred planting racks. In other words, a complete hydroponic three-dimensional farm About 1.2 million crops can be cultivated at the same time.

   It sounds like a lot, but in fact, even a small border town like Xiahui City consumes more than 60,000 vegetables every day, and the output of one building is only enough for Xiahui City to use for 20 days.

   But the problem is that if it’s just ordinary vegetables, a hydroponic farm building can achieve more than twelve harvests a year—this covers two-thirds of Xiahui City’s needs.

  And Ian spent a huge amount of money to build twelve hydroponic farm buildings at the same time-this can already fully supply the vegetable needs of the entire Xiahui collar, and even can be reserved for export!

   Now is the time of the food disaster. Although Ian has cheap food channels, it is good to be self-sufficient, even if it is only a part.

  Of course, after the tense period of the food disaster, the "golden land" around Xiahui Lake will be used to grow Xiahui grass instead of ordinary vegetables.

  Ian will build these hydroponic farm buildings in other areas with suitable light and in the territory of the mountain people to meet the needs of the mountain people and not be completely tied to the grain production of the agate stone plain.

Jela laid hydroponic pipes according to Ian's instructions, and the hydroponic liquid prepared using Xiahui Lake water as the substrate showed a strange light golden color. In the laboratory, most of the Xiahui grass grew well, withered and stagnant growth The probability of planting is much less than that of normal land cultivation.

   Ordinary crops grow even more gratifyingly. As long as the temperature and light are well controlled, harvesting once every 20 days is not a dream!

  Although there is still sunshine outside, Ian still asked people to turn on the sun lamp. The slowly rotating conveyor belt rotates the rows of petri dishes continuously, so that the crops in all the petri dishes can receive the light evenly.

   "The first batch will be cultivated by the end of next month."

   Bald-headed alchemist Amber enthusiastically introduced to Ian: "Actually, the first batch of lettuce and tomatoes have been grown in the laboratory—the taste is really good, and it feels crisper and sweeter than the past."

   "Because it is grown indoors, there are no insects or weeds, and the nutrients are fully utilized. Although some algae will grow in the culture medium, this problem is currently being solved!"

   "Very good." Ian nodded with satisfaction: "Being able to eat our local vegetables will definitely make residents feel more at ease—and the number of refugees who can be accommodated will also increase."

   "Amber, what you are doing is benefiting the entire territory!"

   "Don't dare." The alchemist lowered his head, and he said from the bottom of his heart, "If it wasn't for your thoughts, my lord, I might never have imagined that agricultural research can also be carried out in the laboratory."

  Except for a very small number of people, how can a high-ranking alchemist care about the development of farmers?

   After confirming that Jela’s team could quickly and efficiently lay the planting racks and hydroponic pipes, Ian also confirmed that there was no problem with the design of the farm building, and ordered the construction team to continue.

He signed a document and handed it to Captain Gera: "It is exactly the end of the month, and I will go to the city hall to receive the bonus later. The next improvement and decoration, as well as the other eleven farm buildings, will be handed over to you .”

"Yes!"

  Captain Gerald was overjoyed—he just fulfilled Ian’s orders in a normal way, and he also learned something new. Didn’t expect there to be a bonus?

  Who wouldn't work for a boss who pays generous bonuses?

and…

  The earth-type sublimator looked aside at his 'work results'.

  Up to now, he has somewhat understood the lord's thoughts.

For farmers, the most important thing in planting is to look at the right time and place-bad weather, heavy rain and snow, strong wind and drought, hail and sand, all of which will interfere with the growth of crops, and the same is true for the land, fertile land, soil particle size And the degree of softness, as well as the surrounding water conservancy facilities, are the key to the harvest.

   Not to mention the processes of plowing, transplanting rice seedlings, planting seeds, etc., if there is no advanced mechanized farming machine, it will take a lot of manpower and time. In addition, weeds, pests and even simple birds and beasts are the enemies of farmers.

  Gella's grandparents were also farmers, and he lived in the countryside when he was a child, and he knew very well the hardships of farmers.

  However, if Xiahuiling’s hydroponic farm buildings become popular…

   Then the right time and place will be controlled by people themselves!

   Among other things, if there was another 'biological warfare' in Feiyandi, then Nanling would never have encountered all the secret attacks like it is now!

  At that time, if Flameland's spies wanted to spread the virus and fungus, they needed to not simply throw fungus bottles around, but to attack buildings and blow up bunkers one by one!

   Of course, not all are advantages.

  Even a layman like Jela can see many shortcomings of the hydroponic building: it needs to consume a lot of energy to meet the light, adjust the temperature, and the complex process even requires professionally trained growers to master.

  For those crops that are too cheap, the use of hydroponic buildings will increase the cost of planting, and even the cost of education for farmers.

  But how can it be said that it is completely a bad thing?

Completely strip agriculture from ordinary "strength work" and turn it into an industrial activity that requires technology and patience... Such a technology will definitely not only be limited to Xiahui in the future, but the entire Nanling, the entire empire, and even the entire Thailand. La will gradually be changed!

  Whether it is high-end sublimation plant cultivation or low-end vegetables, everything will usher in epoch-making changes!

   "This is..."

  He murmured in his heart: "A good opportunity for our engineering team to grow and develop!"

   Noticing Gera's reaction, Ian also nodded secretly.

Although Gela is an educated sublimator and not an ordinary person, his views can also represent the cognition of most people in Terra—Jera and his engineering team are so optimistic about the hydroponic building, then those who will immediately What about the envoys of the great merchants who came to Xiahui, and even the visitors from the imperial capital?

  As long as they are optimistic, wouldn't investment come naturally?

  With such anticipation, Ian waited.

  A few days later, Viscount Timothy Dikas, with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce from the Capital of Knowledge and the Seven Cities Alliance, came to Xiahui.

  …

  The Setar Empire, South Ridge, golden plain and hilly area, refugee gathering place in the west.

  Bitter cold village.

  The arrival of the new year does not bring any festive atmosphere to this place, only more icy cold wind and bleakness.

Locals in Nanling almost never go to the hills, there is not any land suitable for farming, and there are not many wild animals and herbs. Although there are some fish and shrimps in the rivers and streams, and there are shallow lakes as water sources, it is very difficult to feed people. difficult.

   But hard is not the same as impossible. Over the years, the hilly land has always been the gathering place for those who can't survive in Nanling: debtors, criminals, refugees, those who were persecuted to leave, and those who want to hide their names for a period of time... all kinds of people have difficulties The poor people also built several villages here.

   But no one can live here for long. People in the village come and go, life and death, every few years will change or die, just like weeds on the roadside, no one cares.

  Myers didn't quite understand why the locals would name their village such an unlucky name as 'Bitter Cold', but now he understands.

  Because it was really too cold.

The wet and slippery coldness of the Nanling Mountains is certainly not comparable to the severe cold in the north that can directly freeze people to death, but people who are frozen to death by the severe cold cannot live to express their feelings-only the living will suffer, not to mention that there is a small river and shallow river next to the bitter cold village. The lake is the source of food in summer, and the source of gloomy humidity in winter.

Miles has never experienced such a cold winter. Although the apartment in Azure City is old, it has all the necessary facilities, the walls have not cut corners, and the warmth is very good. When the carbon fire is cheap, save enough for winter little by little.

Since the incident in Avak and the turmoil in the west, a large number of refugees from the west and residents of the Grand Duke of Sorin have been migrating to the north and south. Most of the wealthy people choose to go to the central region, and those who know that they are going to the central region There is no way out, and those who can only be refugees choose to go to Nanling, because at least there is relatively "spare" land here, which can accommodate these poor people who have fled their homes in a hurry.

  Myers originally planned to go to the central region—on the day he left the Avak Territory, he received the help of an unknown nobleman and a box of survival supplies as starting funds.

   There is such a box of supplies, and selling some of the medicines and tools inside is enough to temporarily settle down in a small town in the central region, and then find a job to support Cynthia and herself.

  If everything goes well, that's it, but the world is impermanent.

In order to prevent spies, the central region has now adopted a very strict entry and exit review system. Let alone refugees like them, even caravans with backgrounds have to issue a lot of certificates if they want to go back and forth, and the officials who guard the checkpoints and do things The staff don't care whether you are miserable or not...they only care about whether they have a certificate and whether they will be blamed by the higher authorities.

   The Avak leader has wiped out everyone from top to bottom. Where can someone issue a certificate for the two brothers and sisters?

  Can't go to the central area, so they can only go south. After more than a month of bumps, they arrived at Nanling safely.

   Then there was a food disaster and a civil war among the mountain people.

Although the spy review in Nanling is not as strict as in the central region, it is still difficult for Miles and Cynthia as refugees in sensitive areas to live in major cities and find work, not to mention that Miles does not actually have a serious life. Skills, he knows swordsmanship, and a little... awakened psionic power.

   But this psychic ability is not very effective for Miles himself. It can only work when Cynthia is by his side and is in danger.

  Using it on your own usually can strengthen your body and resist a little cold. Other than that, it is not very useful.

   As a last resort, they could only come to this hilly refugee village named 'Bitter Cold' and wait silently until the situation stabilized.

  Up to now, the situation has indeed become much more stable. With the full retreat of the Feiyan spies, these refugees have been relaxed and can enter and leave the town.

  But there is really no work in winter, and there is no way to stay in the city without making money.

  They still have to wait... for spring.

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  (end of this chapter)