The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 468: Okay, 20 years is safer

Chapter 468: Okay, 20 years is safer
"What?" Old Ivan was stunned, thinking he had heard it wrong.

The experts on the side were also instantly in an uproar.

no value?
Then why let them come here? Just for fun!

Yakov, who had been silent, could not help but say:

"Advisor Li Mu, what do you mean by this?"

"It means exactly what it says. It has no value to my country. At least for now. With our technology, even if we complete the design of the operating system, we cannot complete it completely." Li Mu said.

The certainty in his tone surprised Old Ivan and others.

Of course, that shocked them even more.

It was Li Mu who actually spoke out such important news in such a casual manner.

Just as old Ivan was about to continue asking questions.

Li Mu continued:

"But that may not be the case for your country."

"It will take us 40 or 50 years to develop it."

“But you may only need 10 years, or even less, to complete it.”

Hear his words.

Old Ivan came to his senses.

He frowned and asked:

"Ten years is a bit too long."

The struggle between Emperor M and them was getting more and more intense, and his country might not be able to wait that long.

"It does take a long time, but as long as we have the mechanical dog, it will definitely have strategic significance for the war situation." Li Mu said.

Hearing this, Old Ivan asked curiously:

"Oh, what do you say?"

The experts standing by also showed curious looks.

After all, they must figure out how the mechanical dog performs on the battlefield.

Otherwise, value assessment is simply impossible.

"It may be a little difficult to explain. For example, do you think 200 reeds are a lot?" Li Mu thought for a while and said.

Old Ivan was stunned for a moment, then replied, "Not bad."

"What if I tell you that in the future a mechanical dog that is fearless on the battlefield, charges with a submachine gun when it sees the enemy, and explodes when it runs out of bullets, will cost about this price?" Li Mu said.

Hearing this, Old Ivan was stunned.

What a joke!
Can this thing be bought for 200 reeds?

Reason told him that he shouldn't believe it.

But he still couldn't help but be moved.

If only there were such a powerful weapon.

Not to mention Emperor M, even if the whole world were tied together, it would not be enough for them to defeat him.

"But it must be very difficult to realize this technology," Old Ivan asked.

He was not carried away.

The more advanced the military technology, the more difficult it is to develop.

Li Mu smiled and said:

"I don't know about that. I'm just responsible for the operating system."

"But as long as you study, success is inevitable."

"And it may take us a long time, but it may not be the case for you."

He just finished speaking.

Old Ivan looked at Yakov and signaled him to stop temporarily.

But obviously.

His attitude has begun to waver.

Next, it's just a matter of arguing over how much advanced scientific research equipment should be paid for.

After a short halftime break.

The meeting continued.

Not surprisingly.

Big Brother's side quickly agreed to cooperate.

And they provided a list of 18 pieces of equipment that they were willing to donate free of charge.

However, for advanced scientific research equipment, they were only willing to give out 5 pieces and include them in the total.

Moreover, these five items are not the scientific research equipment on the list proposed by Li Mu.

Even so, Old Ivan pretended to have suffered a great loss and said:

"With these, Xiaguo will be able to make rapid progress in the industrial field."

"If everything goes well, we can give you more equipment."

"In this way, maybe in another 10 years, Xiaguo will be able to catch up with us."

His tone was determined.

Li Mu did not comment and said:

"I am personally willing to accept this condition, but I cannot make the decision on this matter. I need the final say from the higher-ups."

After saying this, he stood up.

The meeting continues till now.

His mission was largely accomplished.

Most of the favorable conditions that could be seized were also seized.

What follows next is the outcome of the negotiations.

He is not particularly good at this, so it would be more appropriate to leave it to Qiao Guanghua.

Seeing this, Qiao Guanghua, who had been waiting for a long time, straightened his expression and walked forward.

See this.

Yakov, the diplomat from Big Brother's side, smiled and also came over.

……

Just as the negotiations in the conference room of the State Guesthouse were in full swing.

The streets of Kyoto.

Once again, the situation became heated due to the publication of the latest issue of the newspaper.

People Daily:

"It is reported that, at the initiative of our famous scientist consultant Li Mu, the country has decided to establish a world-class scientific award - the Star Award, to honor scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the progress of all mankind..."

Guangmin Daily:

"This is the first world-class scientific award established in my country. It represents the development of my country's science and technology, which has entered a new stage and is in line with the world..."

Xinmin Daily:
"According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in order to call on the winning foreign scientists to come to our country to participate in this event, a scientific research project called Space-Based Engineering will be proposed at this awards ceremony..."

……

Xiao Zhang held the newspaper in his arms and finally squeezed through the crowd.

I looked back at the crowd still scrambling to buy newspapers.

He looked at the newspaper in his hand.

With a smile in his eyes, he secretly said:
"I knew this would never end!"

Just as he was about to walk out with the newspaper.

A figure suddenly and quickly approached him.

The visitor sighed and said:
“It’s you!”

"It's you, what a coincidence!" Xiao Zhang turned around, looked at Teacher Gao, and said, "You didn't buy the newspaper again?"

Teacher Gao smiled helplessly and said:

"Who would have thought that Consultant Li Mu would appear in the newspapers so many times in such a short period of time."

"Then you are not as good as me. I guessed early on that Consultant Li Mu would not simply refuse the matter and would definitely 'fight back'." Xiao Zhang said proudly.

Hearing this, Teacher Gao nodded and said:
"It's really unexpected. Who would have thought that the country would actually plan to establish a world-class scientific award?"

"But even though there is Consultant Li Mu, Hetu, Tiangong, and the inventor of the 3+2 axis CNC milling machine."

"But if foreign scientists don't come, I'm afraid this award will eventually become a joke!"

His eyes were full of worry.

In terms of the level of development of science and technology.

Emperor M is on par with Big Brother, both of them are at the world's top level.

But beyond that.

There is a big gap between the camps represented by the two sides.

Most of the great scientists are in Western countries.

If they don't come, the Star Award may only be awarded to their own people in the end.

A worldwide award whose winners are all scientists from the host country.

This can easily lead to doubts and completely lose its authority.

Even if the achievements of scientists such as Li Mu, Tian Gong and He Tu are indisputable.

It is inevitable that people will laugh at it. They say it is a world science award for self-entertainment.

"But didn't the newspaper say that they were going to propose a 'space-based project' to attract scientists from various countries?" Xiao Zhang was stunned and said.

He doesn't understand much.

But at least I know.

Since the country has chosen to do this, it must have some confidence.

Teacher Gao sighed and said:

"That's difficult! It's impossible for the higher-ups to really release the most advanced technology, right?"

……

Ruidian Embassy.

In Anders' room.

Alfred also said the same thing as Mr. Gao, saying:

"It's impossible for Xiaguo to really release its top technology."

"This space-based project is obviously a smokescreen designed to confuse the public."

"We don't need to care. As long as none of us come, they will be the ones who are embarrassed."

Hear his words.

Anders said nothing.

This matter has nothing to do with him.

To be exact, it has nothing to do with Alfred.

In fact, both of them have almost completed their tasks.

If the latter hadn't resented Li Mu for refusing the Nobel Prize.

There was no way they could ever get together and talk again.

Robin on the side took over the conversation and said:

"To be on the safe side, you should try to find out the truth."

"Since Xia Guo said it would publish the information, it shouldn't be anything too confidential."

"Getting this matter clear will also be beneficial to our subsequent cooperation."

He really wanted to get things clear.

After all, no one can have too much credit.

And he doesn't have to take any risks in this matter, he can just let Anders and Alfred do it.

"It's not that easy. No country will share its cutting-edge technology with others for free." Anders shook his head.

Anyway, he didn't think that Xia Guo was really so kind.

Even compared to Xia Guo, he will come up with technology.

He also believed that those experts and professors who came to Xia Country from abroad excitedly would be placed under house arrest the moment they landed.

Anders said:
"And Xiaguo doesn't have the ability to make it."

"What if they cooperate with the Red Alliance? We saw their diplomatic mission today, and although their purpose is unclear, there is no doubt that their relationship is becoming close again." Robin said.

This news surprised Anders and Alfred.

If it is cooperating with the Red Alliance.

Then it is possible that Xia State could make a big move.

After all, even computers with a computing speed of 1000w times per second can be built.

No one dares to gamble.

"Okay, I'll give it a try, but don't hold your hopes too high," Anders said.

He didn't want to cause any more trouble.

But when I think about the Red Alliance cooperating with Xia Country.

This doesn't sound like good news.

……

Back to the State Guesthouse conference room.

At this time, the negotiations between Yakov and Qiao Guanghua had entered the final stage.

But it was not as expected by the big brothers.

After being rejected by them.

I didn't settle for second best and chose to follow their plan.

Even their concessions were not agreed to.

It was as if he was completely determined and would not give up until he achieved his goal.

This attitude.

This made Yakov feel very uncomfortable.

He finally said:

"Diplomat Qiao, if you continue like this, I'm afraid our cooperation will no longer be able to continue."

"You can keep the technology of the robot dog." "But I believe that our country's scientists will definitely catch up with you and develop it in advance. And it won't take 20 years, 10 years will be enough!"

After finishing speaking.

Yakov glanced at Alexei.

The latter was chatting happily with Li Mu, nodding from time to time like a chicken pecking at rice.

He looked like a student who was eager to learn.

Seeing this, his momentum suddenly weakened a lot, and he thought:

"Well, 20 years is safer."

Here, Qiao Guanghua's tone was still firm, and he said:

"Diplomat Yakov, we are also in the talks with sincerity."

"If you feel the conditions are not suitable, then we can stop for now and talk slowly."

"I believe that you will change your mind soon."

Hear this.

Yakov's eyebrows couldn't help but twitch violently, and he was almost so angry that he wanted to just throw up his sleeves and quit.

Fortunately in the end.

He calmed down and said:
"Well, cooperation is not that simple after all."

"Let's stop the negotiations for now."

"I need to report today's events to my superiors, and I believe you do the same. I hope that things will turn around after that."

As this sentence fell.

The negotiations have come to an end.

……

Then - the banquet began.

Everyone got up and went to the restaurant of the State Guest House to have dinner.

After arriving at the place.

Melodious music sounded.

The originally tense atmosphere gradually eased.

Negotiations are negotiations.

When it comes to arguing, neither side will show mercy.

But after it’s over, there’s no need to carry on with the emotion.

After all, cooperation between the two countries is a big deal.

It is impossible to make a decision in one day.

……

Inside the restaurant.

Qiao Guanghua pulled Yakov to sit down.

I was just about to arrange Li Mu's position.

He was stopped by the latter and started to be polite.

Both of them had smiles on their faces.

But the attention is always on the other side.

After Old Ivan, Alexei and Big Brother's team of experts came in.

He then pulled Li Mu aside and sat down on his own, under the pretext of having an academic discussion.

Old Ivan spoke first to ease the situation and said:
"Mr. Li, I was speaking on behalf of the country just now. Please forgive me if I have offended you."

"But now, I want to discuss academic issues with you as a scholar."

"I still have a lot of questions about what you just said. Could you please enlighten me?"

His tone became much more polite now.

And the reason is very simple.

When Li Mu was communicating with Alexi.

He took advantage of the two people not paying attention and eavesdropped for a while.

Although I could only hear most of it.

But there is no doubt about it.

It is definitely the most cutting-edge content in computer language.

"Of course, but Professor Alexei and I have just talked about computer language. Now I would like to talk to you about mechanical engineering and automation." Li Mu said with a smile.

Hearing this, Old Ivan said:

"No problem, but do you also know mechanical engineering?"

He couldn't help being a little surprised.

Without waiting for Li Mu to speak.

Alexei on the side interrupted and said:

"Professor, you may not know this, but Consultant Li Mu is a cross-disciplinary genius!"

"He not only made achievements in the field of computer languages, but also created J language and J++!"

“He is very good at mechanical engineering, steel metallurgy and agriculture, and has made great achievements!”

He was generous in his praise.

"I didn't expect you to be so omnipotent!" Old Ivan exclaimed.

Li Mu looked at the cooperation between the two and thought:

"This acting is a bit too poor."

But it's still possible to see through it.

He still wanted to play along with the other party, deliberately showing an embarrassed smile, and said:

"It's just a tiny achievement, not worth mentioning."

"A great scientist like you must hold a very important position. How come you are still a consultant?" Old Ivan continued.

Hear this.

Li Mu controlled his expression and his face stiffened slightly.

But soon, he returned to normal and said:

"Hey, I'm contributing to the country, I don't ask for anything in return. I'll just be an advisor, I'm so young, I'll be promoted sooner or later."

"What's wrong with being young? If you were in our country, you would at least be a senior official in charge of a field." Old Ivan sighed.

Hearing this, Li Mu quickly waved his hands, pretending to be very secretive, and said:

"Let's not talk about this, let's not talk about this, let's talk about academic matters."

"To be honest, I'm very envious of your level of mechanical engineering."

"If my country had such technology, then the plan to link mechanical engineering and automation to promote industrial production would undoubtedly be much smoother."

I saw that he didn't want to talk much.

Old Ivan also stopped talking and asked curiously:

"The combination of mechanical engineering and automation, isn't this a concept that has existed for a long time?"

"No, no, no. The automation I'm talking about may be a little different from what you understand." Li Mu said with a smile.

The automation of this era is quite different from that of later generations.

Old Ivan asked curiously:

"Oh, I don't know what the difference is. Could you please tell me more about it?"

The concept of combining mechanical engineering and automation appeared relatively early.

Development to date, generally speaking.

Mechanical engineering provides the hardware foundation for automation, while automation technology drives the upgrading of mechanical systems towards efficiency, precision and intelligence.

Li Mu explained:
"What I mean by automation is the introduction of control theory, electronic technology and computer technology, with the ultimate goal of achieving intelligent operation of mechanical systems."

“Take the steel smelting process for example.”

"Many processes can be solved through computer control, which improves efficiency and greatly saves costs."

Old Ivan was just trying to be perfunctory.

Hearing this, he became interested and asked:

"Controlled by a computer?"

"But what if something goes wrong?"

"Besides, computer control can only be based on programs. I'm afraid there is no way for them to appear and solve problems like humans do, right?"

He began to admire Li Mulai.

to be frank.

This talent is indeed unique in his life.

At least in his country, no one has ever thought of this.

"As long as the control program is designed well, we can also set up an identification system. If an error is found, production will be stopped and reported immediately." Li Mu said.

But this answer made Old Ivan couldn't help but smile and said:
"That might be a little difficult. I've only seen descriptions of machines handling problems the same way humans do in science fiction."

……

Facing the questions raised by Old Ivan.

The professors from the Big Brother Expert Group sitting next to Li Mu also expressed the same doubts.

An old professor named Sergey shook his head and said:

"Mr. Li, from a professional point of view, it is difficult for me to agree with your statement."

"If we want to achieve the level you mentioned, I'm afraid we need to complete artificial intelligence to achieve it."

"M launched an industrial robot last year, but it can only handle welding and parts handling on automobile production lines..."

His full name is Sergei Alexeevich Lebedev.

The father of Big Brother's computer, designed Big Brother's first electronic computer MESM.

And in the 60s, he continued to lead the development of the BESM series of computers.

The BESM-6 computer it developed was Big Brother's most advanced computer in the 60s.

The computing speed can reach 100w times per second.

Of course, it hasn’t succeeded yet, and it probably never will.

After all, after seeing Xia Guo’s Type 01 computer.

They were already aware of the drawbacks of using transistors.

The Type 02 computer was undoubtedly the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The computing speed of 1000w times per second is ten times that of the BESM-6 computer.

And what’s even worse is that they haven’t developed it yet.

"Professor Sergey is right. Even if there are advances in computer language, it will be difficult to achieve what you said. Even if it is not a robot, but a mechanical dog." Another old professor followed.

His name is Andrei Petrovich Yershov, an expert in Big Brother's programming language.

Old Ivan nodded and said:

"That's right. And how can we solve the problem of identifying it?"

"What if there is an accidental injury if it is not controlled by humans?"

"The mechanical dog you described is indeed very powerful, but if it is a double-edged sword, I'm afraid its role on the battlefield will be greatly reduced."

Facing everyone's denial.

Li Mu smiled slightly and said:
“Science and technology will develop and advance. Just because technology cannot achieve what we want now does not mean it cannot be achieved in the future.”

"As for the question you raised, Professor Ivan."

"I'm not very clear about the entire research plan, but I personally think it's not difficult to solve this problem through artificial intelligence."

After he finished speaking.

Old Ivan continued to ask:

"Specifically, how should we do it?"

"It's nothing more than finding a way to achieve target recognition, language recognition, and so on." Li Mu said.

After saying that, he stopped talking and didn't continue.

Old Ivan wanted to ask again.

But it was also clear that the following must contain very important key information, and Xia Guo would not tell them easily.

So he was very tactful and didn't ask any more questions.

Then started chatting.

……