The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 191: Lao Cheng, are you still asleep?
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In the office, Wang Shoujue made tea for the four people, then quietly stepped aside and sat down.

Guo Mo looked at Li Mu, who looked serious, and said with a smile: "Relax, the research has been successful, there is no need to be so tense."

"Yes, with a computing speed of 100 million times per second, and a peak value of 110 million times per second. I don't think either Emperor M or Big Brother can surpass us." Leader Qiu also laughed.

Although Gu Zheng didn't say anything, the happy expression on his face clearly showed that he thought so.

At that time, the computing speed of computers abroad had not even broken through a million times. It was impossible to catch up with them in ten or eight years.

Looking at the three happy people, Li Mu shook his head and said, "Three leaders, the successful development of the supercomputer is not the end, but only the starting point."

"Only when we apply it can we really bring out its effect."

"Of course, of course we will use it. There are many research projects that require calculations in the future, and we will turn to your Semiconductor Research Institute to use supercomputers to solve them." Gu Zheng said.

The electronics industry is the biggest stage for supercomputing. With it, the country's aerospace power will be rapidly improved by several levels in a short period of time.

"That's for sure." Li Mu nodded.

He continued: "But the most important thing is the future direction of semiconductor development in our country."

"Everyone's attention is now on supercomputing, so they may not have noticed it yet."

"In fact, the success of the distributed projection lithography machine is our biggest technological breakthrough in recent times."

"The increase in integration means we can make chips with higher performance, smaller size and lower cost."

"It can be applied to many industrial fields. For example, although the air fryer has been optimized several times, its size is still quite bulky."

"But by using chips, its volume can be directly reduced by one third, and the cost can be reduced by half!"

His words shocked the three people in the room.

Cutting costs in half means higher profits.

And this is just an air fryer. What if it is applied to other industrial products for export?
It is also applied to domestic industrial products, such as radios and televisions, which can greatly reduce prices so that everyone can use cheap and affordable electrical appliances.

"So what are you going to do?" Guo Mo asked.

He knew that Li Mu had always had ideas about semiconductor industry development. He had previously been looking for a production transit point for the Type 01 computer abroad, and he was still doing so now.

Li Mu said in a deep voice: "I think it's time for us to build an entire semiconductor industry chain so that we can fully utilize our technological advantages and maximize our profits."

"This is a good suggestion. I will hold a meeting to discuss it in detail when I get back." Guo Mo pondered for a moment, then said.

He believed in Li Mu's vision and believed that this industrial chain would definitely be able to create huge value.

"Okay, okay, you've just completed a major research project. It's time for you to take a good rest and stop worrying so much about the research." Leader Qiu said with a smile.

"Yes, you should have a good rest and not just focus on research." Wang Shoujue on the side also agreed with a smile, but his tone seemed to be suggestive and there was something else behind his words.

Guo Mo and the others looked at each other, and instantly understood what he meant. Their eyes immediately became a little different, staring at Li Mu with teasing smiles on their faces.

Previously, due to the tight schedule of supercomputing research, they refrained from asking.

Now that everything has been settled, their gossipy hearts can no longer be suppressed.

Looking at everyone's gaze, Li Mu coughed twice, then said:

"President Guo, let me tell you more about the application of supercomputing."

"There's no rush for that." Guo Mo laughed and said, "We are more curious about your personal problems now."

"Everyone knows this clearly, why don't you just admit it directly?"

Leader Qiu also said, "Really? It's not shameful to be in a relationship, and you and Wang Ya are a good match. Your dean was optimistic about you two."

"From campus to marriage, or to joint research and becoming 'comrades-in-arms' in building the country, it will be a good story to tell about it later." Gu Zheng said with a smile.

Li Mu smiled bitterly and shook his head. Although he and Wang Ya had expressed their feelings to each other, they were at most just talking about it and were far from the stage of marriage.

Especially now, he has a lot of things to do and hasn't really thought about it that much.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Leaders, please stop talking about it. The marriage is not even in sight. Besides, even if I am willing, she has to be willing too."

"That's what you said. I'll go ask Wang Ya right now." Guo Mo stood up.

Seeing this, Li Mu was startled and quickly stopped him, saying, "No, no, marriage is a matter of mutual consent. I think it's better to wait for things to happen naturally. There's no need to be so anxious."

"Okay, but you have to hold on tight. Although you are powerful, Wang Ya is not bad either. Be careful that she might be kidnapped." Guo Mo gave up temporarily and said with a smile.

"How is that possible?" Li Mu smiled and waved his hands.

Unexpectedly, just as the voice fell, Wang Shoujue, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said: "In fact, it is still possible. I heard that many guys in our semiconductor research institute secretly like her."

Li Mu: “…”

……

Leaves the Semiconductor Research Institute.

Li Mu and Wang Ya walked side by side on the road. Snow fluttered down from the sky. Even though they were both wearing thick cotton-padded clothes, they still couldn't resist the pressing cold.

The two people's footsteps made a "crunch, crunch" sound on the snow.

He thought about what Wang Shoujue and others had said, looked at Wang Ya's profile, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Just when she finally couldn't help but speak, Wang Ya suddenly trotted forward a few steps.

Li Mu was stunned for a moment, then looked over and saw a small cart carrying coal stuck in the snow. The old man driving the cart was pushing it with all his strength, but he couldn't move the cart out even with all his strength.

"Let me do it." He hurried forward, gripped the handlebars with both hands, lowered his shoulders slightly, and pulled the cart out easily with one effort.

Seeing this, the old man hurriedly thanked them: "Thank you, thank you. If it weren't for you, this truckload of coal would have cost me my life."

"It's just a piece of cake." Li Mu waved his hand and said with a smile.

Wang Ya on the side also said: "Yes, this is what we should do."

Upon hearing this, the old man expressed his gratitude again.

The two smiled and were about to leave.

Suddenly, Li Mu's eyes inadvertently caught a glimpse of the coal on the old man's cart, and he uttered a strange "Huh~" sound.

He couldn't help but ask, "Is this honeycomb coal?"

"Yes, you know this too? I don't know who made this honeycomb coal, but it is much better than the previous coal blocks and coal balls." said the old man.

Li Mu certainly knew about honeycomb briquettes. What surprised him was that this old man, who had absolutely no connection with them, was also using it.

He quickly asked, "I have a question for you. Are there many people around you who have this honeycomb coal?"

The old man said:
"Of course there are a lot of people using it. With a coal stove, it can be used for heating and cooking. It's very convenient."

"Even the coal distributed by the subdistrict office this year, a lot of it is honeycomb coal."

"It's a pity that they only issued it once. Later, they said that the production could not keep up, so they limited the supply again. Look, most of them are still coal briquettes and coal blocks."

As he spoke, he pointed at the cart. There was indeed less than half of the honeycomb briquettes on it, no wonder Li Mu didn't notice it right away.

"Don't you have a coal lighter? You can just make one yourself soon." He laughed.

If you have a coal lighter, it is quite convenient to make it yourself even if there are only coal briquettes and coal blocks.

The old man smiled and said, "The coal burner must be made of iron. Now we need to support the country in making steel. Where can we get so much iron to make it?"

After learning the answer, Li Mu was silent.

Afterwards, he helped push the car for a while while talking to the old man, before they parted ways at a fork in the road.

……

Looking at the old man's back, bent over and shivering in the snow and ice, the two men fell silent for a moment.

Wang Ya suddenly asked, "Do you want to try making a device specifically for producing honeycomb briquettes?"

Hearing this, Li Mu was silent for a moment.

Although the research on supercomputing has been completed, there are still many follow-up tasks waiting for him, and it is not cost-effective to be distracted by the design of the honeycomb briquettes machine.

After thinking for a while, he said:

"Yes, I can, but I'm afraid I don't have the time."

"The technical difficulty of honeycomb briquettes production equipment is actually not high. Even without me, others can complete it."

"Well, why don't you do it?"

Wang Ya shook her head like a rattle and said, "No, honeycomb briquettes were originally invented by you, and the design should also be yours. How can I take the credit from you?"

"But I really can't spare the time. You don't want to see everyone continue to suffer from the cold in the winter due to the lack of honeycomb coal, do you?" Li Mu thought for a moment and encouraged her.

He knew Wang Ya's character very well, and she would definitely not ignore it after hearing this.

"Well... okay." Wang Ya hesitated for a while, and as expected, she agreed, and immediately said: "But the credit must be yours!"

Li Mu nodded with a smile and said, "Okay."

……

Afterwards, Li Mu sent Wang Ya back to Beijing Institute of Technology and then returned to USTC.

After saying hello to General Zhao and washing up, he sat back at the table and sorted out his current research plan.

The first is the issue of mass production of distributed projection lithography machines, which is related to the sales of a series of subsequent semiconductor products.

As more and more products are launched, the demand for chips will also increase, and mass production must be achieved as soon as possible.

The second issue is the chip upgrade for programmable digital switches, electronic watches, and handheld game consoles.

The first two are still on sale, but there is no rush to replace them so quickly.

However, with the improvement of chip integration, handheld game consoles are just one step away from completion. As an important export product, the sooner it is completed, the better.

"We can't always think about exporting to earn foreign exchange. We also have to pay attention to the people's livelihood." Li Mu suddenly thought of the old man he met on his way back.

Making honeycomb coal to solve the heating problem is just a small solution.

To truly improve people's lives, we must solve the problem fundamentally.

After thinking for a long time, Li Mu slowly wrote down two words in his notebook.

--fertilizer.

……

Like pesticides, fertilizers have a direct effect on increasing crop yields.

Since hybrid rice cannot be developed in a short period of time, developing chemical fertilizers would be a good direction.

After confirming the target, Li Mu began to contact Ask: "Ask, are you there?"

——The message fell on deaf ears, and there was no response for half a day.

Li Mu had no choice but to tell him in advance that he wanted him to help find information, then closed the chat page and took out a notebook and professional book on applied physics.

There are still many learning tasks to be completed today, so we can’t waste time.

……

Northwest, a base.

The yellow sand all over the sky did not weaken with the arrival of winter, but became even more harsh.

In front of the computer room of Type 01 computer, there is a constant stream of people queuing up to do calculations.

The computing speed of 100 million times per second is certainly very fast, but it is still just a drop in the bucket compared to the huge project of big mushroom research.

What's more, the conditions in the northwest are harsh, and it is impossible for the Type 01 computer to run non-stop for 24 hours.

Especially some large-scale computing tasks require longer computing time.

Although it has been shortened from more than a month to five or six days, it is still quite long.

……

Deng Xian walked into the computer room and looked at the Type 01 computer that had stopped working again. He sighed slightly and thought to himself that he could only use the original method to calculate again.

I didn't notice it when I was using an abacus or a hand-cranked calculator, but after using the Type 01 computer, I couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable going back to the old ways.

The key is efficiency. Compared with computers, relying on human calculations is almost like a race between a person and a rocket. There is no comparability at all.

Guo Huai, who was in the computer room, saw Deng Xian coming in and shook his head, saying, "It really can't be used anymore. Otherwise, if it's damaged, it will have a greater impact on the progress of the research!"

"Well, protecting the computer is the most important thing. As for research, we still have to follow our pace and can't just rush things!" County magistrate Deng nodded without saying much.

The cost of a Type 01 computer is as high as hundreds of thousands. If it is used recklessly, it can certainly speed up the research progress of the big mushroom, but the loss will also be immeasurable.

Guo Huai also had a look of pity on his face, and couldn't help but say, "It would be great if there were more advanced computers."

"How is that possible?" County Magistrate Deng laughed, "Don't you know how long it took to get from the 103 to the 01 computer?"

"This is already the most advanced technology in our country. I don't think there will be any major breakthroughs in the next three to five years."

Although he heard that the person who developed the Type 01 computer was a genius, he had achieved results that were difficult for others to accomplish at a young age.

But scientific research also requires a foundation. With Xia Country’s current level of scientific development, it would take a miracle to achieve another breakthrough in a short period of time.

Just as he was thinking this, Cheng Jia suddenly pushed open the door of the computer room and walked in with a telegram in his hand. He said excitedly:

"Old Deng, Old Guo, there's news from Kyoto. The Semiconductor Research Institute has created a new supercomputer with a computing speed of 100 million times per second, and a peak speed of nearly 110 million times per second!"

This news left both Deng Xian and Guo Huai stunned.

"How many?"

"Old Cheng, you haven't woken up yet, right?" County magistrate Deng said in disbelief.

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