ccnovels #772 - Chapter 772: The virus expert team was killed? Yellowstone volcano crisis? One after another!
#772 - Chapter 772: The virus expert team was killed? Yellowstone volcano crisis? One after another!
Chen Hao sat on the sofa with the old man, the old and the young happily watching the news.
First, the 2002 GDP was reported.
Then, high-voltage wireless power transmission technology.
Hidden?
Doesn't exist!
Now, as the strongest country in the world, China cannot hide many things, nor is there any need to hide them.
Just announce the facts.
It is a manifestation of national strength and technology, and also a deterrent to other countries!
"Old man!"
Suddenly!
An old man ran in, nodded to Chen Hao as a greeting: "After the news was released, countries called one after another, asking us... whether we are sending electricity to their countries through wireless power transmission, and also..."
"About the supporting fees, right?" Chen Hao grinned.
"Yes!"
The old man's status was second only to the old man, even slightly higher than Chen Hao's: "Xiao Chen, just like you said at the beginning, all countries feel they've lost out big time!"
Chen Hao didn't care: "The agreement is clearly written, we are responsible for sending cheap electricity to their territory."
Is it the responsibility of other countries to consider how to transmit the electricity?
Who stipulates that transmission towers and cables must be erected?
I'm just asking you.
Has the electricity been delivered?
"Then... just reply like this?" the old man said with a smile.
"You can be tougher," Chen Hao said with a smile, narrowing his eyes.
"Tell them, we can refund the supporting fees, and at the same time, we will kick them out of the power supply framework!"
Think the supporting fees are too high?
Okay!
The money is returned to you.
You continue to use electricity that costs a few cents per unit!
As a result, industrial costs are high, and products completely lose competitiveness.
Either, become a primary resource exporting country.
Or...
Become an even more miserable agricultural country!
"Yes!"
The old man nodded and said in a deep voice: "The money saved on electricity costs will be saved back in ten or eight years—if you have any objections, don't use our electricity!"
It can be confirmed.
No country dares to withdraw.
Two years ago, China needed the War Deception Bureau.
Even a year ago, China needed to hide its strength.
Now, it's no longer needed.
Holding technology that crushes the world, controlling the cheapest clean energy, and having military power far surpassing other countries, the three points combined...
China.
Is the rule!
"It's not good!"
Suddenly!
Someone ran in quickly: "North America... Yellowstone volcano shows signs of eruption!"
"What?!"
Chen Hao stood up abruptly.
Impossible!
North America detonating the Yellowstone volcano?
It is true that China is now the strongest in the world, and North America is certainly unwilling and unacceptable, but it is impossible to perish together because of this.
To put it bluntly.
Unless China forces North America to the point of national extinction, otherwise...
Yellowstone volcano is a life-saving trump card!
Would you casually drag your own country to perish together?
If the President of North America does this, the people will definitely rush into the White House...
No!
Even without the angry people taking action.
Someone in the White House will take care of him!
But if there is no external force, how could there be signs of eruption?
In the previous life.
Although Yellowstone was an active volcano, it was never said that it would erupt—at least not before 2033.
It's only 2003 now, okay?
"Commander! Commander... something happened!"
General Wang rushed in: "The team searching for the source gene code, one of the teams... had an accident!"
"What exactly happened?"
"They're all dead..."
"What?! Where?!"
"Southern foothills of the Himalayas."
"How could this be..."
Chen Hao took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: "Where are the bodies?"
"On the way back to the capital," General Wang replied.
"Where is the nearest satellite ground station?"
"I'll take you there!"
"Okay!"
Chen Hao nodded and got up to leave: "After the bodies arrive in the capital, transport them directly to the monitoring center—Old man, if you need anything, contact me at any time."
...
North America.
Albert rushed to Wyoming overnight.
From many perspectives, North America can be described as uniquely endowed.
Large areas of fertile plains.
Abundant freshwater resources.
Many mineral reserves rank among the top in the world.
Let's put it this way.
If England is kicked out of the economic framework, it will inevitably become the most miserable agricultural country, but even if North America is kicked out... the economy will definitely deteriorate, but it can still be self-sufficient and survive normally.
This is the advantage of being vast and rich in resources.
But!
North America also has a hidden worry.
Yellowstone volcanic area!
The world's largest active volcanic area, the risk of eruption has always existed.
Once it erupts...
The impact will cover the globe!
Volcanic ash is distributed through air currents, resulting in a significant reduction in ground insolation, and the next step is a drop in temperature, reduced or even no harvest of crops.
At the same time, volcanic ash carries toxic gases, which will also spread to the world.
Inducing respiratory diseases is a minor issue.
Even leading to poisoning!
As for the eruption yield...
Estimated at 100 billion tons of TNT equivalent.
What is the concept?
Equivalent to detonating more than 6 million Hiroshima 'Little Boys'!
Around six o'clock in the morning.
A helicopter appeared over Yellowstone Park.
Albert sat in the cabin looking down.
Inside the cabin.
In addition to him and his assistant, the Secretary of State, there were also several top geologists.
You can see the problem without the expert's introduction.
Suddenly!
Many of the plants that used to exist have now all withered, and countless bubbles are churning in the ponds and small lakes with accumulated water, accompanied by white wisps—obviously, they have been boiled.
"Mr. President!"
A geologist said solemnly: "A few days ago, we observed that the geothermal temperature in the volcanic area was obviously rising!"
"I want to know, will it erupt!" Albert gritted his teeth.
"Uncertain, but based on the current situation, the probability of eruption is very high."
"How much time do we... have left?"
"Maybe one or two years, three or five years, maybe... tomorrow!"
"Damn it!"
Albert punched the cabin door.
His hand hurt a lot.
But he couldn't care less.
Human understanding of natural disasters is limited, whether it is the formation and movement of air masses in the air, or the changes in underground geological activities.
Will the Yellowstone volcano erupt?
Uncertain!
When will it erupt?
Even more uncertain!
But one thing is certain.
Currently, the activity of the Yellowstone volcano is extremely high, and the probability of eruption is many times higher than in the past!
"This... what to do?!" the new Secretary of State said anxiously.
"First of all, block the news!"
Albert's expression was solemn, and he turned his gaze to the experts: "If... I mean, if the Yellowstone volcano erupts, what is the specific impact on North America? I need the most accurate answer possible!"
Several experts looked at each other.
Finally, the leading expert spoke.
"Given the toxic volcanic ash and gases, and the earthquakes caused by the volcanic eruption, at the scale of Yellowstone volcano... a large part of Wyoming will become hell in the shortest time."
And then?
The disaster spread in all directions.
The first wave will affect a small half of North America.
This is just the early stage.
Subsequently...
Most of North America will no longer be suitable for survival!
"Most of North America? Centered on the Yellowstone volcanic area?" Albert was stunned.
Move to other places?
Impossible!
North America has too many people, other countries will not accept it, unless they launch a war of aggression.
The problem comes.
The current world is not up to North America to decide.
Dare to invade another country and see?
Is China a decoration?
Suddenly!
His eyes lit up: "Alaska..."
Albert absolutely could not have imagined that his self-proclaimed clever idea would come at a huge price.