Mecha and Knife

Shen Mu did not hesitate to praise himself, watching Xingyue who had replaced the core engine of the eleventh generation and shouted loudly: "I thought of this day when I designed this piece, let alone the eleventh generation core engine, Even if it is the twelfth-generation core engine, or the thirteenth-generation core engine that is under development, it can be replaced on Xingyue as long as it is used."

Ji Xinghe nodded in agreement: "Yes, you are a genius."

This is true, because although Xingyue's main design work was done by Ji Xinghe himself, Shen Mu's contribution in it is not weaker than Ji Xinghe's, especially the combination of the core engine, the mech's energy supply system, and the transmission system , basically all completed by Shen Mu alone, and Ji Xinghe can only be regarded as a helper among them.He put forward his request, and Shen Mu searched his brains to complete the design, and the cooperation between the two had a feeling of intimacy.

Su He, who was carrying Ji Rong Xinyue and the camera beside him, couldn't help admiring: "You two are geniuses, different geniuses."

"Hey hey..." Shen Mu laughed strangely happily, making Ji Rong Xinyue look at him with strange eyes, but he didn't notice, and continued to say proudly: "In the future, Lao Ji will become an ace mecha fighter." , I will apply to be the full-time mechanic of the old man, and we, the master and the apprentice, will unite with each other and take the gorilla head of the emperor."

Su He laughed and struck up: "When Lao Ji became an ace mecha fighter, did he still need you as his mechanic? He can also repair mechas himself. Speaking of all ace mecha fighters, including Many super mecha fighters like Major Han Li and Major Jackson, they don’t know how to repair mechas, do they?”

"Of course I need it. Lao Ji's physical fitness is not good. He has no strength after fighting. How can he repair the mecha? I don't need to fight, and I just help Lao Ji repair the mecha." Shen Mu glanced at Su He and nodded. Said: "That's right, they don't know how to repair mechas, or what they can fix are minor problems. Therefore, Lao Ji is the strongest mecha warrior among the mecha warriors, and the strongest mecha mechanic among the mecha warriors."

Su He's eyes lit up: "That's a good sentence, I'll edit it in."

"It's okay to edit it, but I said that if the old man is not physically fit, you have to cut it for me. I said that if I don't have to fight, I have to cut it."

"why?"

"Because I am learning martial arts from Lao Ji. From now on, the whole Federation will know that I am Lao Ji's apprentice. If I say that my master is physically weak and that I can't fight, am I embarrassing my master?"

"Is it to embarrass yourself?"

"You don't care, besides, Xinxin will definitely be able to fight when he grows up. If I am not as good as Xinxin, a younger junior sister who can fight, it would be a shame. Brother Su, when you shoot and edit, you want to shape me into someone who can't fight. A peerless master who makes shots easily, do you understand what I mean?"

"This will be called Brother Su, won't you call me Old Su?"

"Brother Su, Brother Su, I will call you Brother Su from now on."

Amidst the laughter, Xingyue replaced the new engine and started the real machine test again. Because it is a non-mass-produced model, this kind of real machine test is destined to be carried out many times.Including the use of discarded parts from the No. [-] base warehouse before, the process of assembling the stars and moons after repairs is also necessary.

The design plan on the blueprint is always on the blueprint. The mecha is not a one-story house or a three-story building, but a skyscraper or a bridge across the sea. The demonstration work of the design plan may even take longer than the construction time.

The Xingyue assembled from discarded parts can be called the first generation of Xingyue, or it can also be called an experimental model. The main purpose is to test whether the design is reasonable and whether it can produce the desired effect after completion.

Facts have proved that the first-generation Xingyue, led by Ji Xinghe and Shen Mu, participated in the construction of more than 50% of the mechanic repairers in the mechanic repair area of ​​the No. [-] base. All are defective products, so the actual combat ability is not strong.

The actual machine test after the engine replacement was also carried out very smoothly, and the subsequent replacement and upgrading of other parts will be much simpler, and it is not necessary to conduct a real machine test every time.

"Funds are limited, so we have to discuss where to start upgrading." Shen Mu said: "My suggestion is to start with the energy transmission board, old man, I believe in your ability to repair the energy transmission board, but after repairing these boards, it is really difficult to upgrade." It’s too thin, it can’t withstand the full-power burst of the eleventh generation engine, and the energy transmission plate is cracked, and the moon and stars will probably crack on the spot.”

"can."

"Then there are nuclear fuel cells. Just like engines, different generations of nuclear fuel cells can provide different levels of energy. Xingyue focuses on battery life, so we can't use the nuclear fuel cells of the previous imperial mechs, which are also backward in the empire. "Shen Mu sighed: "If you have money, you can use a nuclear fusion reactor for a mecha. It's fine to use full power mode for a whole day without interruption."

"There will be in the future, there will always be."

"After the replacement of the core engine, energy transmission board, and nuclear fuel cell is completed, your money will be gone, old man."

"There's one more thing. The statistics of military exploits are almost finished."

"Then replace Xingyue's joints, and replace the joints of the half of the body first, because running and moving will cause great damage to the joints, and Xingyue's ability to move will be greatly enhanced after replacement."

"Okay, I'll go and ask how many contribution points I can get. If it's really not good, I won't be promoted to the rank, just contribution points."

"Yes, what's the use of military rank? If you want to be a second lieutenant, Lao Ji, you can apply for an independent operation area in the machine repair area, and then repair [-] mechs to be promoted to second lieutenant. I'm about to be promoted to lieutenant now. "

During the conversation, Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun came over, but it was a little different from the past where he would say everything face to face.

"Sergeant Ji Xinghe, shall we chat?"

"it is good."

"Reporter Suhe, please don't shoot this episode."

"Ah? But..." Su He was a little reluctant. He was afraid that Ji Xinghe would be bullied. Without [-] million viewers, how could Ji Xinghe bargain with his superiors?

"It's okay." Ji Xinghe patted Su He on the shoulder, and followed Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun to an open area in the machine repair area. This is the area where tractors are parked, and there is no one around.

I don't know if it's an illusion, Ji Xinghe felt that when he and Chen Xun were the only ones facing each other, Chen Xun's perennially indifferent expression suddenly softened a little, but on the whole it was still expressionless, the difference might be the eyes.

"Well..." Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun said after pondering for a moment: "You know, our superiors are not only soldiers, but also politicians."

Ji Xinghe sighed, he already understood a little after hearing this sentence, that was the last change he wanted to happen.

Chapter 095 I'm Only 65

"Didn't you say that people and things should be used to the fullest on the front line?"

Ji Xinghe asked back.

Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun still maintained his usual expressionless state: "I am just a lieutenant colonel staff officer, and the area I am in charge of is only base No. [-], which is only part of the affairs."

Ji Xinghe was silent for a moment: "Go ahead."

"They want you to choose to be promoted to lieutenant and directly promoted, but you will still have the prefix of professional technology." Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun's tone was calm, revealing a little helplessness: "You will become the fastest-promoting professional technology since the Federation landed on the alien planet. Officer, you can be in charge of three independent operation areas, and you will be equipped with twelve professional mechanics and related mechanics. In theory, it only takes three months for you to be promoted to captain. After you bring Xinxin back to Azure Star At the time, you can at least be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and enjoy the treatment of lieutenant colonel and retire, if you are not willing to retire, you can become a special consultant of the Federal Mecha Research Institute..."

After a slight pause, Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun stated the conditions: "But if you choose to accept, you will no longer be able to continue to upgrade Xingyue, and you will no longer be able to drive mechas to fight unless necessary."

Ji Xinghe's gaze has completely calmed down, looking at Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun and whispering: "So, can I refuse?"

How fresh, who doesn't know that you, Ji Xinghe, are best at disobeying military orders.

"Yes, you can refuse." Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun nodded slightly: "Your military merit will be calculated in another way, your rank will not be promoted again, and your captures and military merits on the battlefield will be exchanged for contribution points , in the case that you have already purchased the eleventh generation core engine, you can still get [-] contribution points."

This choice is not equal. The salary of the rank of lieutenant is not low. A professional technical lieutenant and a mechanic can get a basic salary of [-] contribution points every month. Adding in the performance salary for repairing mechs, [-] contribution points The point rewards are really too small.

Instructor Li, Su Chuanyun and others helped Ji Xinghe do the calculations before. Based on the ratio of his previous battles in the canyon, he can get at least 50 contribution points this time, or the equivalent of 100 million contribution points. resource rewards, the military rank can also be promoted to a second lieutenant equivalent to a first-level mech fighter.

"Politician?" Ji Xinghe suddenly laughed. He hadn't laughed much since he received the news of Ji Chenxing's sacrifice, and the only few times he laughed was in front of Ji Rong Xinyue.But now he laughed exaggeratedly, as if he had heard the best joke in the world.

After Chen Xun waited for Ji Xinghe to put away his smile, he said again: "What they said is actually very reasonable. First, you were able to come to Alien Star, and you were able to destroy nine imperial mechs, all of which used the resources of the Federation. You didn’t do it entirely on your own. If you were always given exceptions, what would other people think? How would you do it?”

"Secondly, your role on the battlefield is not as great as you show. What you can do, all super mecha fighters can do, and they can do better than you, because you don't Good at cooperating. Yes, we can train you, but is there really a big difference between one more special class and one less special class?"

"Third, there is a big problem with your physical fitness. Although your physical fitness burst is better than most mecha fighters, your recovery time is too slow. The battles that really require a master like you will often last for a long time. You can't hold it for a long time."

"Fourth...neither they nor I underestimated your importance to the conscription. Do you know how much more people signed up than expected after the second episode of your documentary? 3.7 times, not 3.7% nor 37% but 3.7 times."

Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun's voice raised a lot, which proved that his emotions were actually very agitated, but he was still expressionless.

Ji Xinghe understood the meaning of Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun's last sentence. If the increase was only 3.7% or 37%, today's conversation would not have happened, but the problem is that it has increased by a full 3.7 times.Considering that the expected base itself is not low, this is a very exciting improvement, which can affect the entire war situation.

Under such circumstances, the politicians, people, and even the military of the Federation are waiting for the third and fourth issues of "The Old Man and the Stars and Seas"...Who dares to let Ji Xinghe die?Who is willing to let Ji Xinghe die?

Ji Xinghe remained silent, because he couldn't say the words he could use to refute.

First, there are exceptions for anything in any period, so why can't it be me?Why don't you ask those mech fighters if they are willing to allow me to exist as a special case?

Second, all the super mech fighters can do what I do, just because the mecha they pilot is better than the mecha I pilot, not because they are better than me.They can do better than me just because they have more fights to gain experience, why not give me more fights?

Third, my physical fitness is fine. I'm acting and I'm pretending. It's because I don't know why the empire can know the approximate location of No. [-] base, and it's because I don't want to be trained as an ace fighter.I can fight, but I can't leave my granddaughter to fight on the front line, no one will let me take my granddaughter to the front line, and I will not agree to it myself.

Fourth, if it is only for conscription, then will I let more people use revenge in the name of revenge?

These words can't be said because they are selfish, because they are not worded properly, because other people are concerned, and because...these words mean nothing to politicians, they never believe in debate, they only use debate to change what other people think.

After a while, Ji Xinghe said: "The communication is restored?"

"Yes, the dust storm has begun to weaken. The brief restoration of communication allowed us to get in touch with the headquarters. The nearest blockade will send mecha fighters to clean up the vicinity of our base. Don't worry about the security of the base."

"Are you and Instructor Li in trouble?"

"No trouble, just a normal transfer."

Ji Xinghe was silent again, this time longer than before.

"Don't say sorry, you didn't do anything wrong, and neither did we." Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun said after taking a deep breath: "It turns out that what we did was the right choice. Without you, at least half of them would have sacrificed, even will be wiped out."

Ji Xinghe didn't say sorry: "So, the politicians think my life is more important than the lives of all of them?"

"Although it is inappropriate to say this, but... I believe that in your opinion, Xinxin's life must be more important than yours." Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun looked into Ji Xinghe's eyes: "They are right, and we are right, you That's right, we are all right, what is wrong is the war brought by the empire. I know what choice you will make, and I will not persuade you, but I hope that you will not rely on the old to sell the old in the future."

After all, Ji Xinghe did not say sorry, but said after a long silence: "Thank you."

"you are welcome."

Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun turned around and left. He had finished what he wanted to say, and although Ji Xinghe didn't say the answer directly, he had already guessed Ji Xinghe's choice before he came.

Ji Xinghe stood behind him and asked: "When we meet next time, can I see you smiling?"

Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun stopped in his footsteps: "I have been injured, and my facial nerves are damaged, which cannot be treated."

"Are you a Mecha Warrior too?"

"No, I'm a sniper." Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun turned his head to look at Ji Xinghe, with a smile in his eyes: "If we can meet again, I hope you are qualified to let me be your sniper."

Ji Xinghe didn't ask how he was qualified, but his tone was calm but full of confidence: "Yes."

Lieutenant Colonel Chen Xun turned his head again, waved his hands and left directly.

Ji Xinghe, who returned to the operation area, spoke concisely under the inquiry of Shen Mu and Su He, which caused the two people to complain wildly. If Xinxin was not present, the two of them would definitely swear.

"What should we do after that?" Shen Mu calculated in his mind, with a difficult tone: "We still need about 900 million contribution points. Looking at the current situation, even if we can find you to endorse a product, the money may be paid in a short period of time." It can't be turned into a contribution point."

Su He hesitated to speak, he knew very well that what Shen Mu said might not be possible, but a fact.

"The boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge, don't worry, at least we have already built Xingyue, we still have time." Ji Xinghe looked at Ji Rong Xinyue who was chatting with Xingyue not far away, and said softly: " I'm only 65 years old."

She is only six years old, there are still 12 years before she becomes an adult, and 16 years before she graduates from university. If she wants to take the postgraduate entrance examination, study for a Ph.D., or do a combination of master and doctorate...

Yes, I am only 65 years old.

Chapter 096 Star Moon Knight

Ji Rong Xinyue's height is not short, 1.27 meters is much higher than the average height of six-year-old girls, 1.16 meters. Considering that she has only passed her fifth birthday, her height development is actually very good, but this is not the case. Not a good thing.

Because she has lived in a low-gravity environment since birth, her bone density is lower than normal, and the numerical difference is actually not that big. The strength of human genetics will not change fundamentally within one generation, but this It's not just about bone density that's affected.

Muscle development, as well as organs including the heart, can be affected, the most serious of which is heart problems.As the first generation of people born on alien planets, children like Ji Rong Xinyue will not experience obvious changes in various body fluid pressures and blood supply requirements due to genetic reasons, so their hearts will usually move in a low-gravity environment. With about 10% enlargement, no matter whether they return to the blue star to live or not, the possibility of sudden heart disease is higher than that of normal people, and the same is true for other organs.

So she needs therapy, they all need therapy.

Ji Rong Xinyue raised her head, looked at the 4-meter-high mecha in front of her, and made a sound cautiously.

"Hello, Xingyue."

"Hello, Jirong Xinyue."

Xingyue's response speed is very fast. Inside the base, it can connect to the base's local area network, data center, and cloud computing server, and make sounds through external speakers.Ji Xinghe has been built into Ji Rong Xinyue related information, it recognized Ji Rong Xinyue through its camera at the first time.

Then it squatted down slowly while answering aloud, its movements were as light as the slow motion of a movie.

Ji Rong Xinyue's eyes widened, watching Xingyue, who was still close to two meters tall after squatting down, lowered her head towards her, the eyes on the face armor emitted a gentle white light, like her favorite moon Same.

"Why do you know my name is Ji Rong Xinyue?"

"Because you are my princess."

"Princess? I know princess. Am I your princess?" Ji Rong Xinyue smiled happily, her eyes were curved like Xingyue's.

"Yes, you are my princess."

"Then are you my prince?"

"No, I am your knight."

"Ah? But isn't the princess always with the prince? Xingyue, I want to be with you, because you were made by grandpa, and I named you."

"..."

Xingyue is silent, its intelligence core is not enough to allow it to answer this question, weak artificial intelligence can also be called pseudo artificial intelligence, all behaviors and languages ​​need to be based on human will and wisdom to happen.

But its silence didn't last too long. Ji Xinghe on the other side heard Ji Rong Xinyue's question, so he started to operate on his bracelet.

"The princess can only meet the prince after she becomes an adult. Xinxin is not yet an adult, so now Xinxin only needs a knight who can protect you."

Xingyue's voice is not an indifferent electronic voice, but an anthropomorphic gentle female voice.This kind of technology existed when Ji Xinghe was born, but there was an obvious difference in tone at that time. With the development of the times, the corresponding turning point in tone has long been the same as that of human beings.

"No, Xingyue, you are wrong, Xinxin still needs grandpa." After correcting a sentence, Ji Rong Xinyue immediately asked: "Then if you are my knight, I am your princess, and who is grandpa?" Woolen cloth?"

Xingyue was silent again. Ji Xinghe hadn't thought of this question before. He typed in many answering instructions with his fingers, all based on his previous ideas.But after all, he is not an existence that is very intelligent and close to a demon, and the time after Xingyue successfully installed the intelligent core is also very short.

The fingers on the bracelet paused, Ji Xinghe was thinking about how to answer this question, but Shen Mu next to him couldn't wait any longer, and his fingers tapped on the screen of his own bracelet like flying.

"My lord." Xingyue, who was squatting, looked at Ji Rong Xinyue, her tone suddenly became firm, and she even felt a little impassioned: "Your grandfather, Ji Xinghe, is my lord. The Xingyue Knight is ordered by the lord to protect him to the death." Princess Jirong Xinyue of the whole world."

"Wow." Ji Rong Xinyue took a step into Xingyue: "Xingyue Knight, so cool."

Not far away, Ji Xinghe glanced at Shen Mu, Shen Mu smiled and responded, and snatched the authority to set the Xingyue program, and said silently with his mouth open and closed: "Let me do it."

Su He is concentrating on controlling his drone to shoot. He has already thought of the title of this scene "Ji Rong Xinyue and Her Star-Moon Knight". He firmly believes that sooner or later Ji Rong Xinyue will be able to Appear in front of the whole world in a fair and honest manner, and will not suffer any censure.Because her father died for the Federation, because her grandfather will become the oldest super mech fighter in the Federation, and because she is innocent.

It won't be too long to wait, because her grandfather Ji Xinghe already has twelve gold stars, and he is short of eight gold stars before he can become a super mech fighter. One of only 300+ special grades available.