Chapter 391: Chapter 389 Heavy Mecha
How to build the Energy Tower? This question is perhaps only answerable by Chen Xin himself.
According to the initial design, the most important thing is, of course, to drill a deep well directly connected to the underground, for the extraction of deep geothermal resources.
Additionally, considering reuse, and the issue of what medium should be used for the transmission and utilization of the geothermal energy, another equally deep well needs to be drilled to transport water or air back underground.
So, a total of two deep wells are indispensable.
As for the main body of the Energy Tower above ground, this is relatively straightforward.
With the experience of constructing, designing, and operating the heating hub, even if Chen Xin does not personally handle it, other engineering and technical personnel can design something similar, although the effect may not be as good as if Chen Xin did it himself.
"So, to build the Energy Tower, it’s still just like before, drill the wells first." Chen Xin looked at Cao Daren, who is now the leader of the heating hub construction team formed in Lin City, and of course, the task of drilling the wells should be entrusted to him.
"But haven’t I told you about this issue before? I don’t have a suitable drilling machine, and I’m also lacking in experience. How are you going to solve this problem?" Cao Daren responded the same as before, without a drilling machine capable of reaching thousands of meters underground, he couldn’t take on this task.
Chen Xin had already heard this from Cao Daren before and naturally had thought of a solution: "Don’t worry about the drilling machine. After the train station resumed normal cargo loading and unloading, I reported the matter to their superior department through people in the research department, and a deep well drilling machine will be sent to Lin City, and there will also be a petroleum drilling team with deep well drilling experience coming to assist, so there’s no need to worry about this aspect."
"A petroleum drilling team? They must be very experienced, right?" Hearing that Chen Xin had prepared the drilling machine and team, Cao Daren’s expression suddenly became a bit unnatural.
Compared to a professional petroleum drilling team, Cao Daren was merely someone who drilled water wells, and there was a gap in both experience and technology when it came to drilling wells. Cao Daren had a feeling of being conflicted, worried that the appearance of this team would replace him.
Chen Xin did not notice Cao Daren’s change in mood, but just said to him: "Once the drilling machine and team arrive, the deep well drilling work can begin. By then, ’Daren’, please cooperate with them."
"Okay, I understand." Cao Daren did not say much more in front of Chen Xin, just nodded, but his mind had already turned over several thoughts.
"Additionally, concerning the selection of the drilling site, Professor Zhang, please take the trouble to strive to finalize the selection of the drilling site as soon as possible, so that when the drilling machine arrives, the drilling can start immediately." Chen Xin looked at Professor Zhang and requested: "Furthermore, we don’t have much experience in how to extract deep geothermal energy, so if there is anything lacking, please feel free to give your suggestions and advice, so I know how to improve."
"Don’t worry, an old man like me can at least do these things without causing delays!" Professor Zhang laughed heartily and agreed to it.
Chen Xin nodded slightly, seeing that everything had been discussed, then said to the two people: "Since that’s the case, let’s go with this plan. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll leave first."
After speaking, Chen Xin left the camp where the meeting was held and headed in the direction of the barracks.
Watching Chen Xin leave, Cao Daren and Professor Zhang exchanged a glance, and suddenly Cao Daren asked Professor Zhang: "What is the writer up to lately? It seems he’s been staying over at the barracks most of the time, and comes back late every day to sleep."
Cao Daren was just curious for a moment, but also wanted to explore what exactly Chen Xin was doing at the barracks that allowed him to mobilize so many resources.
Having a drilling machine capable of deep well drilling and a petroleum drilling team is not something just anyone can mobilize, but Chen Xin could ask for it, which made it hard for Cao Daren not to be curious.
"Who knows? It’s best not to inquire about matters involving the military, national secrets—the less you know, the better." Professor Zhang simply shook his head, packed up the map on the table, and prepared to leave. When he reached the door, he paused, turned back to Cao Daren and said: "There are some things that you shouldn’t know and it’s better not to know; just do your part and don’t aspire to things you shouldn’t aspire to."
Having said that, Professor Zhang walked out of the room, while Cao Daren, after listening to his words, showed a hesitant and doubtful expression.
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In the barracks, outside the room where Chen Xin was located, two special forces soldiers equipped with heavy weapons were standing guard.
The exoskeletons they originally wore had been upgraded by Chen Xin and now resembled Heavy Mecha like those from Call of Duty 11.
Fully enclosed armor pieces wrapped tightly around their bodies, with the chest area restored to the game’s design, adding two heavy armor plates as defensive covers.
The right shoulder was equipped with a 12.7mm Gatling gun, connected by a mechanical arm on the back, usually hung on the back and ready to be extended forward for use, held in the right hand, and controlled directly through the helmet’s aiming system. With a rate of fire of 1,200 rounds per minute, it is fierce enough to tear through all light units on the battlefield.
The left shoulder, however, was equipped with two six-tube 57mm rocket launcher pods, capable of launching a total of 12 57mm rockets, using the same small-caliber aeronautical rocket ammunition currently equipped by the military. It could also inflict significant damage on heavy vehicles like tanks.
Although the weaponry seems minimal, even these two were enough to make this Heavy Mecha transform into the most formidable single-soldier war machine on the battlefield.
What’s more, Chen Xin also considerately installed a foldable mortar on the Mecha’s left thigh, which could be set up by kneeling on one knee to provide artillery support on the battlefield, while the right hand could still hold the machine gun, transforming the user into a firepower point to protect themselves.
Chen Xin modified a total of five of these Heavy Mecha: two were used to guard his office, and the other two were stationed at the warehouse storing nuclear materials, used by four special forces soldiers taking turns, to ensure constant 24-hour protection.
As for the last one, it had already been taken away by a helicopter on its second trip to the camp, handed over to the military-industrial system’s researchers for reverse engineering and preparation for replication.
Under such tight protection, it was actually easy to guess what Chen Xin was doing. He was designing the blueprints for a fusion reactor and attempting to construct a miniature reactor to verify the rationality of the structure he imagined.