The train driver in the courtyard

"Comrade Li Aiguo, in view of your outstanding contribution to military development, you are specially awarded the first-class merit!"

Li Aiguo was a little surprised. He waited for [Chief Lu Zhishen] to put the medal on his chest and then saluted quickly.

[Commander Lu Zhishen] returned the greeting and said, "Comrade Li Aiguo, I hope you will continue to work hard in the future!"

"Yes!" Li Aiguo took the certificate from [Chief Lu Zhishen] again.

At this time, the old regiment commander also stood up and handed over a document: "Comrade Li Aiguo, the proximity fuse has achieved remarkable results in the battle at the front. Considering your contribution, the committee has decided to promote you to a higher rank."

Promotion? Li Aiguo was even more confused. It was only when the old regiment commander took out a brand new lieutenant colonel uniform and handed it to him that he realized what was going on.

The farmer was a little jealous when he saw this. This was not only a military honor, but also a promotion. It seemed that the proximity fuze was indeed a national weapon.

What surprised him even more was that the awarding of the honor was done by the old regiment commander himself.

You have to know that the main purpose of the old team leader's trip was to report the situation in the lake. The time was very tight and he even had to sleep on the plane.

"Comrade Li Aiguo, the matter of the proximity fuse must be kept secret. I look forward to the day when we meet again."

The old commander shook hands with Li Aiguo, said goodbye to [Captain Lu Zhishen] and the farmer, and left in a hurry.

[Chief Lu Zhishen] I have to attend an aviation meeting here, so I have to leave.

The brief ceremony lasted less than ten minutes. When Li Aiguo returned to the jeep with his military uniform and medals, he was still not awake.

These honors are not just honors, but also recognition of what he has done, proving that the path he has taken is correct.

Back to the weather station.

When Lao Mao saw Li Aiguo wearing a lieutenant colonel uniform and a military medal on his chest, he was also stunned.

"Okay, patriotic, you are honored this time."

Although Lao Mao knew that Li Aiguo would definitely be praised by his superiors this time, he did not expect the reward to be so generous.

To be honest, he was a little jealous.

at the same time.

In the Qianmen Locomotive Depot in Beijing, two people wearing gray Zhongshan suits and claiming to be from the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building came to the office of Section Chief Xing.

One of the comrades took out an envelope and handed it over: "Section Chief Xing, this is a reward from your superiors for your locomotive section."

Section Chief Xing was very puzzled. The Locomotive Depot had no "business" dealings with the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, so what reward was there?
When he opened the envelope, he saw ten yuan inside. Captain Xing Duan didn't dare to accept this reward of unknown origin.

"Comrade, what are you doing?"

Another comrade took out a certificate and handed it over: "It was Comrade Li Aiguo, a train driver from your locomotive section, who made an invention. This is a certificate from the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building."

Unfolding the certificate, it read something like 'Special commendation for great contributions to the development of military industry', with the seal of the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building and the signature of the minister below.

"hiss"

For the first time, Director Xing felt that his brain was not enough.

A while ago, Li Aiguo was transferred to tinker with computers, so how did he get involved in military industry again?

He wanted to ask, but he couldn't open his mouth. After all, this matter involved a secret mission and he was not allowed to ask.

After seeing off the two comrades, a deputy section chief clicked his tongue twice and said, "This Li Aiguo is really wild!"

"How about we help Comrade Li Aiguo shoulder the responsibility?" Director She suggested.

Xing Duanchang waved his hand and said, "Don't you see it? This time the reward is not from an ordinary department, but from the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building. It must be..."

As he spoke, he raised his chin towards a certain direction of the capital.

Director She finally understood and frowned: "Duanzhang, does this mean Aiguo will not come back to work?"

"It's hard to say," Xing Duanchang hesitated.

"Old Xing, don't think too much about it. This is a good thing. A patriotic comrade has been honored, and our Qianmen Locomotive Depot has also been honored." A deputy section chief nodded excitedly and said.

Director Xing Duan understood what he meant.

As long as Li Aiguo remains in the Qianmen Locomotive Depot, he will be a member of the depot and will only bring benefits to the Qianmen Locomotive Depot.

"So, keep the patriotic posts first, and no one is allowed to move." Xing Duanchang looked at the certificate and said, "Since the superiors have come to praise us, we must also publicize it and ask the broadcasting studio to turn on the loudspeaker."

A moment later, bursts of passionate voices were heard in the Qianmen Locomotive Depot.

"Good news, good news. Comrade Li Aiguo, a train driver from our locomotive section, has achieved great results while assisting other departments and has been praised by his superiors.

I hope all workers will continue to work hard and learn from Comrade Li Aiguo in the future. "

The sound of the horn quickly spread to every corner of the Qianmen Locomotive Depot.

After hearing the broadcast, Zhou Ke quickly understood the hidden meaning and said with a sigh: "The patriotic brothers are becoming more and more secretive now. They can't even reveal what they are doing to the public."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly paused for a moment and touched his chin: "It stands to reason that for such a big happy event, I should have a drink with Aiguo. But where is he now?"

******
Where is Li Aiguo?

He has returned to the Red Star Computing Institute.

The development of the railway network has been delayed for too long.

The style these days is either the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind prevails over the east wind.

Minister Teng is already under tremendous pressure.

Moreover, Li Aiguo's subsequent plans, such as CNC machine tools, phased array radar and other important technologies, all rely on computer support.

"The subsequent development of computers will definitely compete with Xiaomei's family." Li Aiguo knew that competition in the computer field would inevitably lead to competition with Xiaomei's family, and there was nothing that could be done about it.

However, with the advance planning, our development is much better than the same period in history.

As long as we rely on the Red Star Computing Institute, we can focus on chip development on the one hand and software on the other.

Grasp with both hands, both hands must be hard.

We will definitely achieve final victory.

Thousands of tall buildings rise from the ground.

The first thing Li Aiguo had to do was to build the foundation of the software - the compiler language.

You should know that the architecture of the 4004 processor is completely different from that of the vacuum tube computer.

The compiler program created by Li Aiguo in the past could not be run on a vacuum tube computer at all.

"I think we should adopt a language similar to FORTRAN that can be used for scientific computing."

"LISP, developed by MIT last year, is quite good. It adopts a functional programming style and emphasizes the evaluation of expressions and the application of functions."

"COBOL! COBOL! COBOL was just developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It is particularly suitable for processing large amounts of data and business logic."

At that time, there was no unified programming language abroad, and these researchers argued endlessly about which language to adopt.

At this moment, Li Aiguo walked into the conference room, and with just one sentence, the scene went viral!

"Hey, starting today, we are going to create a brand new Chinese programming language."

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Both the Chinese and Russian researchers gasped, and the temperature in the room rose by seven or eight degrees.

After realizing that he had not heard wrong, Professor Gillotti did not immediately stand up to refute, but turned his head and winked at Professor Xia Zhongsu.

Professor Xia Zhongsu nodded in understanding, stood up and said, "Aiguo, I know you are a man of advanced ideas and full of patriotism. However, when we solve problems, we must follow scientific laws."

Li Aiguo did not respond, but looked at Professor Xia Zhongsu encouragingly, asking him to continue.

"At present, most computer languages ​​abroad are based on English, which means that English is more suitable for programming. Why should we do the opposite?"

If he were in the Academy of Sciences, Xia Zhongsu would never dare to say something that might be considered wrong, but he knew Li Aiguo.

Li Aiguo has never liked to exaggerate things, especially in the field of scientific research.

“Language is not a natural science!”

Facing Xia Zhongsu's accusation, Li Aiguo took a sip of tea and asked calmly: "Professor Xia, I have a question for you, I have a question for you."

“Can a computer processor recognize English?”

"No, the bottom layer of computers are all 0 and 1, high and low levels."

Li Aiguo asked: "Can we say that the digital code composed of 0 and 1 is the most suitable computer language for programming? Rather than any human language? From this perspective, is there any difference between Chinese programming and English programming?"

"In addition to Chinese programming, there can also be French programming, Hindi programming, Mauritian programming, and Russian programming."

Professor Gilotti was stunned at first.

Hearing this, I couldn't help but raise my hand: "We have the Дракон (dragon) programming language and the Слон (elephant) programming language.

Among them, Слон (Elephant) developed a language for the numerical control nuclear weapon system. Even if the enemy wants to invade, it will never succeed because of the different language logic! "

As he spoke, a hint of pride appeared on Professor Gilotti's face.

Those old Russian researchers also puffed out their chests.

In these days, the power of the Russians is not weaker than that of the Mei family.

Even if they are excluded, misunderstood, and targeted, they are still proud of their motherland.

"Ah" Xia Zhongsu was stunned.

What is this old Russian professor doing? Didn’t you ask me to persuade Li Aiguo to give up the idea of ​​Chinese programming language?

Xia Zhongsu felt that what Li Aiguo said was not quite right, but he could not find any fault with it.

After all, a program written in English, after entering the processor, is converted into 0 and 1 according to the underlying code before it can be recognized by the processor and then run.

Programs written in Chinese can also be converted into machine language composed of 0s and 1s based on the underlying code after entering the processor.

From this perspective, there is no difference between Chinese programming and English programming.

The researchers all looked thoughtful.

Seeing this scene, Li Aiguo sighed deeply. This is what the subtle influence of culture means.

As of now, there is no real computer language.

These researchers, these pioneers in the computer field, have already assumed that English is the best programming language.

In fact, Chinese and English programming are just programming languages. What computers actually calculate is mathematical logic, and there is no difference between the two languages.

The Red Star Computing Institute is fully capable of programming computer programs in Chinese and promoting the Chinese programming language to the world.

This is not because of Li Aiguo's national pride, but because of time.

Time can smooth everything out, and it can also create everything.

Transistor computers had just appeared, and Li Aiguo had an opportunity to change everything. Why should he follow the pace of foreigners?

In particular, once Chinese programming becomes the world's mainstream programming, Chinese will inevitably go global ahead of time.

Ahem, let those foreigners also experience the pain of learning foreign language programming.

In later times, Chinese programming languages ​​like Yi Language did not develop for two reasons:
First, English programming has become mainstream, and people's thinking habits are difficult to change.

Just like Arabic numerals.

This number created by Indians was spread throughout the world by Arab merchants at that time.

In later generations, English numerals never had a chance to replace Arabic numerals.

Symbols for mathematical and physical formulas were all created by humans. Aren’t they also spread throughout the world?
What particularly regretted Li Aiguo was that the red-crowned crane, which should have become the national bird, had its name registered in advance by Xiao Rizi and was called: Japanese crane.

Later in history, the red-crowned crane almost became extinct in Japan, but the name of the Japanese crane could not be changed.

Therefore, we have never had a national bird that is recognized by everyone.

Second, Easy Language lacks support for the underlying code of the processor. It only translates Chinese into English, which is then recognized by the processor. There is no way to directly mobilize the underlying code.

This is the inherent disadvantage of Easy Language.

Deputy Director Peng Yunyou had understood by now.

However, she always felt that Li Aiguo talked so much because he was worried that some bigwigs outside this world would not understand this point and thus accuse Li Aiguo of having unrealistic ideas.

"I think Li Aiguo's idea is feasible. Computer programming language is just a language. Why can't we use our own language?" A researcher stood up suddenly.

"Yes, now that we are all on the same starting line, we have the advantage again!"

"Chinese programming! Chinese programming!"

The Chinese researchers were already excited at this point.

Who doesn’t want their mother tongue to spread throughout the world?
Even the Russian researchers stood up and expressed their support.

"If nothing else, our programming language has no hope, so we must support our little brother's."

"Yes, yes, Chinese is the most beautiful language in the world."

"Chinese programming, hurrah!"

Everyone at the scene was very excited, and Professor Xia Zhongsu's expression changed rapidly.

After thinking for a while, he realized that Li Aiguo's idea was indeed feasible.

Ten minutes passed until the scene quieted down.

Professor Xia Zhongsu then walked up to the podium and said to Li Aiguo, "Aiguo, I feel that I have made a serious mistake. I apologize to the organization and to you."

Li Aiguo quickly shook Professor Xia Zhongsu's hand and said, "Professor, this is an academic discussion, and anyone can express their opinions."

Professor Xia Zhongsu said sincerely: "It has nothing to do with exaggeration. After the self-criticism just now, I deeply realized that my thoughts seem to have gone astray."

Hearing this, Li Aiguo finally understood what Professor Xia Zhongsu meant.

This old comrade truly realized his mistake.

People's thoughts are influenced by various factors.

Otherwise, the Meteorological Bureau would not have to screen and assess outside agents every once in a while.

These researchers put all their energy into research and neglected ideological education. Li Aiguo realized that he had neglected this point.

"Director Peng is a political worker with a high level of thinking. When you have a chance, you can have a good talk with Director Peng."

Professor Xia Zhongsu took the initiative to come to the stage and was already prepared to be criticized.

When he heard the decision, tears almost came to his eyes.

"Patriotic comrade, don't worry, I will study hard."

Professor Xia Zhongsu's move also means that Li Aiguo's proposal to create a Chinese programming language has been supported by all staff.

"Cangjie computer language!" Li Aiguo sent the materials he had prepared long ago to the researchers.

"In ancient times, Cangjie created Chinese characters. Now we have Cangjie computer language. What a great name!" Professor Xia Zhongsu had already put aside his psychological burden and was the first to stand up and express his support.

Afterwards, Li Aiguo explained the principles of Cangjie computer language.

"Cangjie computer language includes two parts: the low-level computer language and the high-level language."

"I think everyone knows the underlying computer language. It can directly adjust and manipulate the voltage and level of the chip. It is the most basic language."

"The high-level language part enables computer users to compile computer programs with the support of specific systems.

It has a syntactic structure, including functions, statements, comments, and identifiers, which makes the program highly readable and maintainable. "

“High-level languages ​​provide a variety of data types, such as integers, floating-point types, characters, arrays, structures, and pointers, to meet the storage and processing needs of different types of data.”

“It provides a variety of control structures, including sequence structures, selection structures, and loop structures, so that the program can perform different operations based on different conditions.”

"In addition, it also provides direct access to memory, and developers can use pointers to access and manipulate data in memory."

The researchers were stunned.

At present, the mainstream programming languages ​​in the world are like a child compared to the Cangjie computer language.

Those researchers finally understood why Li Aiguo was confident in promoting the Chinese programming language.

Once this high-level programming language appears, it will fundamentally change the concept of computers.

"That's basically it. I have already built the overall framework of Cangjie Programming. Now all you have to do is design the programming based on the framework, just like building a house."

As soon as he finished speaking, warm applause broke out in the conference room.

Creating a programming language is actually not complicated.

Advanced programming languages ​​like C and C++ in later generations were also the achievements of one or two computer geniuses in their spare time.

Currently, the Red Star Computing Institute has dozens of world-leading computer experts and the framework built by Li Aiguo.

So according to Li Aiguo's estimate, the original Cangjie computer language could be compiled in just half a month.

However, after the meeting, Li Aiguo asked Professor Peng Yunyou and Xia Zhongsu to jointly write a project application to be submitted to the ministry.

The two deputy directors were puzzled.

"Patriotic, we now have the ability to independently develop the Cangjie computer language, why do we still need to seek help from ministries and commissions?"

"Old Xia, do you remember what I said at the conference? A programming language can only be called a language if it is popularized," Li Aiguo explained with a smile.

Professor Xia Zhongsu suddenly realized.

Peng Yunyou, however, felt that Li Aiguo was planning to share the credit.

Unlike those technicians, Peng Yunyou felt that the significance of Cangjie computer language far exceeded the 4004 processor.

Now that the Red Star Computing Institute has cooked a big pot of meat, it's time to find some people to add fuel to the fire.

Minister Teng had just returned to his office after a day-long meeting in the lake.

Before I had time to rest, the assistant knocked on the door with a pile of materials.

"Minister, this is the application material from the Red Star Computing Institute."

"Apply? Didn't they just design the 4004 processor?" Minister Teng laughed as soon as he finished speaking: "Could it be that they are developing a meteorological system?

This Li Aiguo, he just doesn’t like to do his job properly, but it’s strange, I just like this kind of people who don’t do their job properly.”

Minister Teng, like many other leaders who have come through the hail of bullets, has a serious personality. It was only when he mentioned Li Aiguo that he used such a relaxed tone.
The assistant muttered to himself, then explained in a low voice: "Minister, it's not a weather system, it's a programming language."

"Programming language is related to computers, right? Take it to the Third Department and let them check if there are any problems." Minister Teng didn't care and handed over the document.

"This programming language is called Cangjie Programming, and it is a full Chinese programming language." After taking the file, the assistant did not leave.

"Chinese? Programming?" Minister Teng's mouth opened wider and wider, and when he saw the assistant nod, his face suddenly became serious.

Minister Teng quickly took the materials back and studied them carefully. As time went by, he became more and more excited.

"Using the 4004 processor, we can promote Chinese programming and eventually make Chinese the world's mainstream programming language. Li Aiguo is really a bold guy. But I like it!"

In fact, the senior people in our country have a far-sighted vision and a clear understanding of the development and changes in the world.

Otherwise, they would not have established four or five computer research institutes even though they were starving during such difficult times.

In the eyes of the older generation, computers, a newly emerging technology, will definitely bring about a technological revolution in the future.

By then, there will be two languages ​​in the world, one is the language of various countries, and the other is computer programming language.

Although Minister Teng does not understand programming, he knows what it means that all computers in the world are programmed in Chinese.

He felt that the materials in his hands weighed a thousand pounds.

"Prepare the car. I'm going to the lake now."

The staff in the lake were all surprised to see Minister Teng, who had just left, come back.

"Minister Teng, did you lose something?"

"Hahaha, I'm sending a baby, and a good baby at that!"

Minister Teng was in a good mood and joked with the staff.

Afterwards, under the guidance of the staff, we entered a study room.

It was already ten o'clock the next morning when Minister Teng returned to the Ministry of Railways.

His face showed the fatigue of not sleeping for a night, but he was in good spirits.

As soon as he returned to the office, Minister Teng issued a series of orders.

"Order the Railway Technology Institute to fully cooperate with the Red Star Computing Institute in compiling the Cangjie computer language."

"Order the Supply Bureau to urgently dispatch a batch of materials to the Red Star Computing Institute."

The entire Ministry of Railways was mobilized instantly.

(End of this chapter)