The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

"Xiao Yuan just now had a disagreement with you because of this, right?"

Director Liu nodded thoughtfully, without raising any objections, nor of course agreeing, but instead asked about what happened upstairs.

"Yes, the computer is very valuable. It takes up the size of an entire conference room. It requires several people to carefully care for it and complete complex calculations. It is a very precious scientific research instrument. According to her, it is the first transistor computer~!"

"In fact, before, when I was in a meeting at the General Logistics Department, facing the heads of several departments and the leaders of various departments, I had already said that the transistor route is the route that must be taken in the next 20 or even 30 years~!"

Li Feng did not state his purpose right away, but followed Director Liu's words and expressed his views on transistors first.

"Oh~, why not a vacuum tube?"

Hearing what Li Feng said, Director Liu couldn't help but be moved. According to him, Director Li had only seen a computer once, yet he could make such a "rash" judgment?

"We dismantled the Big Bayi Radio Station and the Small Bayi Radio Station. I can tell which one is better with these eyes~!"

Li Feng pointed at his eyes with both hands, pointed out the shortcomings of the electron tube very sharply, and looked at Director Liu sincerely.

"But in your army, there are still many people who hold the view that atomic weapons are extremely destructive to equipment that uses transistors inside. Only electron tubes can work normally under the complex conditions of electromagnetic pulses~!"

This is also the dilemma faced by the Semiconductor Research Institute. From this point of view, any equipment, even if the preferred assembly is electron tubes, the semiconductor part will be completely denied simply because of this disadvantage.

"I have a different view from them. Conventional warfare will be the mainstream in the future. Atomic weapons are extremely powerful, but precisely because of their power, they are more like a sword of Damocles, which has a deterrent effect. When both sides hold this sword, they can calm down. Once one is dropped, it will be a fight to the death for both sides. Our population and land area are all here~!"

The topic was discussed at such depth that Director Liu was listening very seriously. Looking at Li Feng, who was resting his elbows on his knees, gesturing and talking, he finally saw a comrade who shared the same views as them.

What is rare is that he is still a soldier, a young soldier. When everyone regards nuclear war as the norm, he sees that the greatest function of atomic weapons is deterrence.

"The most important thing is to have a secondary nuclear strike capability to create the deterrent you mentioned. For some countries, an atomic bomb explosion alone is insignificant because of the distance~!"

It was rare to have such a calm discussion. Director Liu also bent down and revealed some truths to Li Feng. We have nuclear weapons, but the lack of counterattack means has caused the troops to lack a sense of security. This is why we must be prepared for nuclear war at all times.

"You're right. Second strike capability is a test for soldiers and scientific researchers. To drop an atomic bomb, we need missiles or fighter jets. Of course, there is a third capability, which I call the trinity nuclear strike capability!"

"What is the Trinity? As the name suggests, land-based intercontinental missiles, sea-based intercontinental missiles, and long-range nuclear delivery by bombers. The above three methods can complete the long-range delivery of atomic bombs. As long as any one of them is available, nuclear war will be infinitely far away from us~!"

"It so happens that our factory is involved in one of the three. Sea-based missiles are launched and delivered by nuclear submarines. In theory, nuclear submarines can reach any corner of the ocean. Our predecessor, the steel rolling mill, has developed submarine hulls and rolled steel plates for related units. Of course, I have also written reports. Our country is in urgent need of a strategic nuclear submarine that can carry and launch missiles in water~!"

"Strategic nuclear submarine~~!"

Upon hearing this, Director Liu couldn't help but stand up from his chair and scratched his already frizzy hair, seeming to react a little too strongly.

This topic is a bit heart-to-heart, this, this is a bit deep, can he listen to it, has the country already reached this point? As a research expert and scholar, and the director of a top scientific research institute, he can understand what Li Feng said, but it is precisely because he understands that he has such a big reaction. Missiles are equipped with nuclear submarines, who would not be moved.

"We also have a research institute in our factory, the Red Star 787 Factory Materials Research Institute. It doesn't have your expertise, but it has also made contributions to national defense. I just don't know if the superiors have adopted my suggestion to start with strategic nuclear submarines~!"

This is Li Feng's regret. Even if Director Shao supports him, such a powerful weapon of a great power is not something that a small factory director like him can have the final say on. The combination of a nuclear submarine and a missile is not simpler than a truck and a gun.

"You're taking a big step. In the scientific research community, based on the actual situation, they usually choose to start with the easy and then move on to the difficult~!"

Director Liu looked at Li Feng deeply. Everyone knew how difficult it was to build a strategic nuclear submarine carrying missiles. This was also the first time that my country had engaged in independent research and development of nuclear submarines. In his opinion, Li Feng's idea was good, but the voice he could make was too small, even if the Red Star Factory had developed submarine steel.

"How can we know if we don't give it a try? Anyway, I'm still young, and I'll eventually see the majestic appearance of the missile when it leaves the water. However, during this transitional period, we need to complete the industrial transfer, and the officers and soldiers of the army must be on high alert for the nuclear war~!"

"Having a cigarette, is that okay?"

It was a rare opportunity to open up to someone from the heart. Li Feng couldn't tell anyone else what he was saying, as the other person wouldn't understand even if he did. But if he didn't understand Director Liu, he would be doomed.

"Go ahead, I'll have one too. It's hard to imagine that Comrade Li Feng, you're so young, but your vision has already reached such a high level~!"

Director Liu could no longer use the word admiration to describe Li Feng. After taking the cigarette, the two men started smoking. They both knew how important such a submarine was to the current land.

"You have a big vision. I have met many factory directors of military factories, but there are very few who have your strategic vision. The placement of a chess piece affects the overall situation. You can see this. You are an excellent soldier~!"

Director Liu, puffing out smoke rings, pointed his finger at Li Feng. Although it seemed impolite, it was expressing his inner thoughts. The missile launching into the water not only had an impact on the industrial layout, but also had a deeper impact on the semiconductor industry.

"I don't deserve it. But if our country has strategic nuclear submarines and the means of nuclear counterattack, semiconductors will mean that we will have some time to breathe and move into a more in-depth research level, miniaturization, precision, and overcome each hurdle one by one. Time is running out!"

The deep-seated impact of this is that with nuclear deterrence, soldiers in the army can relax their guard against nuclear war a little and will not complain about how vacuum tubes might behave in a nuclear environment. The phenomenon of transistors being suppressed by vacuum tubes will not occur.

Director Liu can see it clearly, and Li Feng can see it clearly too.

"I have tried my best to do what I can, Director Liu. I am really optimistic and willing to see transistors completely change the status quo. I also believe that semiconductors are the ultimate way out for the future of electronic hardware, because I have indeed seen how modern steel plants controlled by computers produce."

"We are not lagging behind in this area and have the opportunity to catch up. It's just that the size of computers currently limits their scope of application~!"

"Before that, I hope you can help me, Director Liu. I can help you too~!"

"The scientific research results need to be put into practice. Once they are rolled out on a large scale, the research costs can be reduced, and semiconductors can be introduced into more industrial fields, the current situation can be gradually changed~!" (End of this chapter)