Watching the grid formed by flying filaments suspended in the air, Zhou Yi was a bit bewildered at the moment.

The information he received was that Xie Dongshan had found a high-quality biological material with high electrical conductivity, suitable for electricity transmission and storage.

As a result, the demonstration section came up with an airborne power grid that could support electric cats.

Zhou Yi asked Xie Dongshan, "Is it safe to have flying filaments conducting electricity in the air? I remember they can be easily cut by sharp tools under high temperature."

"Please be assured of that,"

Bone Man answered, "Chairman, under high temperature and high energy, flying filaments have strong variable shaping abilities. Utilizing this characteristic, we can create shapes such as panels, spheres, cylinders, and crosses to reinforce those weak nodes. Moreover, the mesh structure provides multiple circuits, which can guarantee power supply to the greatest extent."

It tugged at the flying filament power grid with its finger.

Under electrification, it exhibited the soft and ductile properties similar to tree gum.

"Using this, we can build power grid nodes among high-altitude clouds, entering different regions from the air, and then connect the grid down to the ground."

"Just like the power networks used by Old Humans during the mythical era."

"I consulted with the Program Department and obtained the data provided by the data center from Recursive City. I've reviewed a great amount of materials about electrical systems and energy systems. The two biggest advantages of electricity are its high transmission efficiency and its convenience and controllability."

Xie Dongshan looked up, his dark eye sockets staring intently at the clouds: "If the company allows, our electricity department can spread the power grid throughout the airspace of the entire Development Alliance."

"Our electric cats can reach any area in an instant; they can shuttle back and forth between this heaven and earth."

"I think this basic engineering project is of great value."

"After the construction of the power grid is completed, as the five major regions of our Alliance continue to develop, the number of electric cats will undoubtedly grow. Electric cats from all regions will be able to support and share resources with each other, ensuring we have an energy life team that can arrive instantly. Their strength is at least B-grade, with quite a number at A-grade."

Bone Man continued, "I asked Mr. Feng and Mr. Zhua, and they showed me a subspecies of flying filaments made from mutated Y-type Spit Silk, known as Black Silk. Black Silk turns into tiny particles that can be sprayed onto most substances, also having all the various properties of flying filaments."

"I am thinking, within our airspace, to add these coatings on a portion of gliders. Just a little is enough to serve as a power grid node, and electric cats could enter the gliders at any time. Whether facing external attacks or other dangers, as long as we are within the coverage of our power grid, they can appear in time."

"Although this sounds a bit crazy… I believe the power grid system is definitely a worthwhile chapter in the foundation of electricity infrastructure. It will build stepping stones for electric cats to traverse through the sky, on the ground, and even in the Dead Sea, allowing them to appear instantaneously everywhere."

Zhou Yi listened carefully throughout.

This idea sounded quite magnificent.

If the technical application of Xie Dongshan's design could be realized, it would form a super sky net that integrates energy, defense, and information networks.

Zhou Yi considered, "The sky can use flying filaments for aerial layout, but what about the ground?"

"Chairman, the ground is the simplest,"

Xie Dongshan said, "The ground does not require flying filaments; we just need to use the most cost-effective copper wires. Constructing a two-layer power grid above and below the ground with copper, the underground power grid can transmit without obstacles, and the ground power grid can set up many nodes, allowing electric cats to directly walk and patrol on the streets. Of course, the electric cats working on this part need to be highly stable."

"The most difficult part is the sky. Currently, my envisioned optimal form is to shape the flying filaments into spheres, floating in fixed areas. However, due to the air flow, they will float and move… There is also the issue of connecting the sky and ground power grids; if the distance is too far, energy can't be transmitted to the sky."

Bone Man felt somewhat helpless about this.

"This is not difficult."

The nearby chief of the electricity department, You Ai, said, "To maintain a specific hovering altitude, we don't have to rely solely on flying filaments. Using copper coils coated with Black Silk to construct high-altitude transformers can rely on electromagnetic induction to achieve voltage step-up and step-down."

"The metal high-altitude transformers have two benefits. One is that we can adjust the winding count to regulate the current and induction strength, and the other is that their weight can offset the buoyancy of the flying filaments. They are not easily driven by air currents and can remain stable over a long period."

"The sky-to-ground power grid connection can also be accomplished by electromagnetic induction. Building copper coil nodes at different elevations will allow for the expansion and amplification of electromagnetic fields into high altitudes. In specific areas far from residential areas, we can construct electromagnetic connections between the ground and sky, enough for electric cats to enter the heavens."

The seasoned electricity engineer spoke calmly, "We have existing technology for this."

"We can follow the example of Spark Plain, creating Curved House with a flying filament coating, allowing it to maintain a certain floating height. Installing multiple Floating Hearts inside and periodically refilling fuel, they will become the main backbone for the electric cats' aerial activities."

"With such individual energy-carrying power grid nodes, we can complete the electric cats' jumps and shuttles in the air, providing sufficient energy for their supply."

Xie Dongshan was stunned for a moment, "This method… really great, changing the approach solves it. As expected of the Department Head."

Everyone immediately engaged in a fervent discussion.

Based on the two heavyweight inventions related to electric cats, everyone saw endless possibilities, which led to a variety of ideas and debates sparked by thought collisions and new inspirations.

The meeting started in the morning and ended in the dark of night.

Zhou Yi entertained the attendees on the rooftop, using a grill made from Flame Cups, and started a barbecue feast. Accompanied by various drinks, everyone continued their enthusiastic discussion while eating.

This power grid system constructed by Xie Dongshan was named by Zhou Yi as "Heavenly Grid Network."

He allocated 500,000 Light Seeds to the electricity department to start the construction of the local power grid system in Sand Port, building power plants, substations, power distribution and transmission lines, protection facilities, electrical energy storage devices, and other supporting equipment.

In addition,

Another technical consultant, Liang Xing's invention, the "Electrolysis Cat Box," was also nearly as remarkable.

Even before this meeting, Zhou Yi had announced the establishment of the electricity department, appointing You Ai as the department head, and then the first special approval was to build large-scale Electrolysis Cat Boxes.

On the coast of Yalong Bay, two large Electrolysis Cat Boxes have been constructed—these industrial-grade, medium-small-sized facilities, named Electrolysis Towers.

Caustic soda, chlorine, and hydrogen were continuously produced, being directly sellable chemical commodities.

Especially as the water sources were somewhat polluted by the Dead Sea, these were vital materials for water purification and wastewater treatment, with no worries about sales.

Electrolysis Towers and the Heavenly Grid Network began to progress orderly and intensively.

The electricity department also started massive recruitment. Some electricity engineers came from Recursive City, while others were the company's existing employees who were selected and joined this newly rising department after training.

...

The two major projects were being driven by the Electricity Department.

Zhou Yi's attention returned to the first school established by the company—Mushroom Forest Primary School.

In the new five-year plan, education is the absolute core. It relates to whether the company can independently produce fresh talent and effectively enhance the knowledge level and skills of existing employees.

Zhou Yi recruited four teachers from the Forbidden Continent.

They were medical teacher Luna, chemistry teacher Liang Xing, biology teacher Xie Dongshan, and mathematics teacher Nian Gao.

Together with the original teachers at the school, including Sun Chonglai who taught Mushroom Studies, and Diamond who was the language and history teacher.

As well as the physical education teacher Tuo Hai.

In total, there were seven teachers teaching at the primary school.

Tuo Hai is particularly worth mentioning.

This older generation Panda Man, after recovering mentally under Sun Hao's treatment, was still in a long period of recovery.

It seemed to really like children, whether human kids, Black Hand Mushrooms, or young Guangna Species, it showed equal tolerance and patience to all.

Every day, Tuo Hai practiced Tai Chi outside Jade City, stretching his body and limbs. This scene was mimicked by the children, who all wanted to take it as their master—because they knew it once was a noble Skywalker, an elite warrior from the Heavenly Kingdom.

The children had a simple idea.

If guided by such a strong figure, they too could become strong.

But Tuo Hai would always say with a smile: "Our kind is best at fostering health and longevity, not bravery and fighting. I won't teach, won't teach."

It would not teach fighting.

But it did teach them exercise techniques and principles.

Later, Tuo Zhu came to Zhou Yi privately and said: "Chairman, I don't know how, but my dad has changed."

"He used to be annoyed by kids, scarcely talking to me before telling me to go play. Now he seems to have seen through life and death and has become peaceful and tolerant."

"Look, since he has nothing else to do, could he become a teacher of physical exercise at the school?"

Zhou Yi then approached the old Panda Man: "My idea is that students shouldn't glorify fighting, but having a strong physique is very important. Whether for maintaining self-confidence, not fearing difficulties, or having tenacious will, it's all useful."

"Could you come out of retirement to teach them to exercise and be healthy, which could make the students less sick and more spirited?"

Tuo Hai agreed very readily and began cheerily leading the kids in practicing boxing and running.

Soon after, it went to Zhou Yi requesting a batch of sports equipment.

"They need to find joy in exercise in order to persist and develop a habit."

"So I need some corresponding equipment."

Zhou Yi agreed without hesitation.

A large number of sports equipment from the Era of the Gods was sent to the school.

The old Panda Man began to open courses in soccer, basketball, table tennis, badminton, archery, fencing, etc. according to the children's interests.

This sparked great enthusiasm among the students, who actively signed up.

Many adult employees, in order to participate in these competitive sports, shamelessly attended these classes as well.

In a very short time, Tuo Hai's PE classes became as popular as Liang Xing's chemistry classes.

They share one common feature: they could spark the students' interest and make learning fun.

Originally, according to Zhou Yi's plan, the more than one hundred students of Mushroom Forest Primary School should have started from the most basic knowledge.

However, in reality, they engaged in practical research while learning, directly starting a graduate-level study mode.

The children of this era reach adulthood at ten and have a brief childhood, naturally believing they should learn adult knowledge and skills.

The seven teachers didn't find anything improper with this.

Starting scientific research in elementary school... this is the educational model characterized by the Wasteland.

However, there was a large difference in the progress of learning among students, with talented individuals like Chen Ji who could learn instantly, and others who struggled.

The school's requirements for them were not high, to master basic knowledge, find an area of interest, and then choose that direction, allowing graduation as long as they passed one exam in the subject.

Those old enough to work could work while attending school.

The teachers also knew these children had a weak foundation, so the difficulty of the questions was not high.

Normally, most children could graduate smoothly after six years of elementary education.

Graduates could directly join the company to work.

Exceptional ones would also be rewarded and could choose to join advanced departments.

Mushroom Forest Primary School's first term had three classes, with 147 students. Zhou Yi paid close attention to these young talents, providing not only quality school meals but also free uniforms and learning materials.

However, the final results would still have to be verified over time.

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