ebookland Chapter 604 Pioneer
Chapter 604 Pioneer
In the sky, Ho Chi Ming's plane was making its final struggle.
The captain tried desperately to pull up, trying to get out of the missile's attack range, but it was in vain.
The first missile hit the tail of the plane directly, and the fireball of the explosion illuminated the clouds above the border line.
Inside the cabin, the shock wave of the explosion threw everyone forward.
Smoke and flames immediately filled the cabin, and oxygen masks automatically dropped from the ceiling.
Hu Zhiming felt a sharp pain, but his mind was unusually clear.
He grabbed Li Sun's hand and shouted over the roar: "Remember my words! No matter what happens, North Vietnam and Longguo must live in peace!"
Just as Li Sun was about to respond, a second missile hit the wing and the entire plane began to spiral downward.
A blinding white light flashed, followed by suffocating darkness.
On the ground, the two agents watched with satisfaction as the plane disintegrated in the air, debris and fireballs fanning out and slowly falling into the dense forest.
"Mission accomplished," the CIA agent said, beginning to dismantle the radar equipment. "The next step is to confirm their deaths and then initiate information warfare."
The KGB agent nodded and pulled out a small radio-like device.
"I have prepared false communication records to prove that Ho Chi Minh tried to contact our border troops on the plane and request military support to attack Longguo."
"That's enough to start a war between the two countries."
"Well done," the CIA agent smiled. "I didn't expect our cooperation to be so seamless. Perhaps our countries should cooperate more often, rather than confront each other."
"As long as our goals are aligned," the KGB agent replied coldly, his gaze still fixed on the plume of smoke descending from the sky, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend, even if that friendship is only temporary."
They quickly packed up their equipment and disappeared into the dense jungle, leaving behind a burning wreckage that fell on the border. An elaborate international conspiracy officially began.
History will leave a long-lasting mystery about Ho Chi Minh's fate.
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at the same time.
Deep within the Imperial Capital Aerospace Base, in a circular soundproof laboratory, the centrifugal force testing machine slowly slowed down and eventually stopped completely.
The hatch opened automatically, revealing a figure tightly fastened to the seat inside - Yang Wei, the first astronaut of Dragon Country.
Although his face was slightly distorted by the high gravity, the determination shining in his eyes remained unchanged.
In the test monitoring room, scientists such as Fang Yu and Qian Sen kept a close eye on the various physiological indicators on the screen. Only when the last value stabilized within the normal range did everyone's worries finally settle down.
"Vital signs are stable, blood pressure has returned to normal, and neurological responses are good," the head of the medical monitoring team announced. "All 8G centrifugal force tests have passed!"
Fang Yu breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Qian Sen.
"Academician Qian, Yang Wei's physical condition is excellent, and all indicators even exceeded our expectations."
Qian Sen nodded with satisfaction, his eyes still fixed on the monitoring screen.
"Yes, this guy is born to be an astronaut. Not only is his physical fitness excellent, but his mental quality is also first-class."
"During the highest centrifugal force test, his heart rate barely rose. Such composure is truly rare."
In the laboratory, technicians have helped Yang Wei remove the safety belt.
He took a deep breath, feeling the lightness of his body after gravity returned to normal, and moved his slightly stiff limbs.
Despite having just gone through a high-intensity test that was unbearable for ordinary people, there was no sign of fatigue on his face. Instead, he showed a faint smile.
"How do you feel?" Fang Yu walked into the laboratory and handed Yang Wei a bottle of water.
Yang Wei took the water and drank it all.
"It was pretty good, I was a little dizzy at the end but I'm feeling much better now."
His tone was calm, as if what he had just experienced was not a huge pressure that would make an ordinary person faint, but just an ordinary physical examination.
Fang Yu couldn't help laughing.
"You know, when the test reached 6G, everyone in the monitoring room was worried about you, but your physiological indicators showed that there was almost no change."
"Tell me the truth, have you been training secretly for a long time?"
"No," Yang Wei shook his head, his tone somewhat serious. "Maybe it's because I know these tests are nothing compared to the challenges we might face when we actually go into space."
"Team Leader Fang, I never worry about physical pain. My only concern is whether I can successfully complete this mission and become the star that Dragon Nation has entrusted to me."
These words made Fang Yu slightly stunned, and he patted Yang Wei on the shoulder.
"You will succeed. In ten hours, you will become the first person in human history to enter space. You deserve this honor."
Outside the laboratory, the news spread quickly.
The staff at the space base cheered and some even shed tears of excitement.
This is a huge breakthrough for China's space industry and a major leap for all mankind.
Just a few hours ago, the Eagle Sauce had just completed their first unmanned satellite launch and was still immersed in the joy of catching up with the Dragon Country, unaware that a greater impact was about to come.
Among the celebrating crowd, Yang Wei appeared unusually calm.
He followed Fang Yu and Qian Sen to the briefing room next to the laboratory, ready to receive the final mission instructions and technical briefing.
Spread out on the table are the design drawings of the "Shenzhou-1" manned spacecraft independently developed by Longguo, and next to them are the flight trajectory and mission procedures.
"The goal of this mission is simple and clear,"
Fang Yu pointed at the drawing and said.
"Shenzhou-1 will take you into a low-Earth orbit 350 kilometers above the ground, fly around the Earth once, and the total flight time is about 90 minutes. Then you will return to the atmosphere and land in a predetermined area."
Yang Wei nodded seriously, his eyes scanning every detail.
As an astronaut who was a pilot, he is already familiar with these technical parameters.
But at this moment he was still meticulously reviewing every link and every possible emergency situation.
"The most critical phase is the return," Qian Sen added, his voice serious yet gentle. "We've conducted countless simulations and unmanned tests, but a live return still carries unknown risks."
“You have to follow the procedures exactly, especially during the crucial 30 seconds of re-entry.”
Yang Wei responded firmly, “I understand, Master. I promise you, I will complete my mission.”
Fang Yu looked at Yang Wei's resolute face, and a strange emotion surged in his heart.
In another time and space, it would take several years for humans to welcome the first astronaut Gagarin into space.
And now, Yang Wei of Longguo will rewrite this history in advance.
All of this stems from the future technological knowledge he brings, but it is brave and fearless doers like Yang Wei who can turn this knowledge into reality.
"There are still eight hours left. You should get some rest," Fang Yu advised. "You need to be in top shape before the launch."
Yang Wei shook his head slightly. "I want to go check out the spacecraft first and confirm it one last time. Although I've checked it countless times, I still want to see it with my own eyes."
Qian Sen and Fang Yu exchanged an approving look: "Okay, I'll go with you."
The three of them walked out of the briefing room, through the long corridor, and arrived at the main control hall of the launch site.
Through the huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows, on the launch platform in the distance, the combination of the Shenzhou-1 manned spacecraft and the Long March-2 rocket stands tall, shining with a metallic luster under the setting sun.
Technicians were busy around like ants, making final preparations.
Yang Wei stood in front of the glass window, staring intently at the huge machine that would take him to the starry sky.
In his eyes, it was not just a spaceship, but a symbol of Dragon Nation's dreams and future. His heart was filled with a solemn sense of mission, but without the slightest fear.
At this time tomorrow, when he rides this rocket out of the atmosphere and overlooks the magnificent scenery of the blue planet, he will not only be Yang Wei, but also a pioneer of all mankind's exploration of the unknown universe.