The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 469: Reluctant to let go of the child but unable to trap the wolf

Hearing what Li Mu said.

The professors from the expert group immediately looked at Alexi with fiery eyes.

to be frank.

At the beginning, I saw Alexei holding a notebook and recording what Li Mu said like a primary school student.

They are somewhat disdainful.

But now, this idea has been thrown out of everyone's mind.

After all, they have to admit it.

What Li Mu said was indeed very impressive and worth learning from.

"Of course no problem." Alexei handed over the notebook readily.

But looking at the hungry expressions of everyone with green eyes.

He quickly continued:
"Just remember to return it to me after you finish reading it."

"No problem." Old Ivan said, grabbing the notebook.

Look through the contents above.

A look of surprise flashed in his eyes from time to time.

After reading it once.

Although there is still some unsatisfactory feeling.

But he quickly handed the notebook to the next person.

Sergey, Andrei and other professors from the expert group finished reading the notes one after another.

After everyone has seen it.

Old Ivan said:

"What do you think, is what Li Mu said true or false? And how real or fake is Xia Country's mechanical dog?"

He just finished speaking.

Alexi, who was sitting next to him, said:

"I believe in Consultant Li Mu's judgment. He is a very honest person. At least his part of the operating system can definitely be completed."

"An operating system alone is not enough. He also mentioned areas such as mechanical design, electronic engineering and control theory, which are difficult to achieve even with our level," said Professor Sergey.

The father of the computer as Big Brother.

He knew too well how difficult this mechanical dog was.

Even if they cooperated with Emperor M and put all their national strength into it, it would probably take at least five years to complete.

If it were them.

This time will only be longer.

Professor Andre Xu said:
"That's right. If it takes too long, its value will undoubtedly be greatly reduced."

Obviously, neither of them was very optimistic about the mechanical dog.

However, there are other professors who hold different opinions and say:
"But even if it is developed 10 or 20 years later, the strategic significance of the robot dog will still be there."

"Especially at the price of 200 reeds per unit, it's really a bargain."

"Yes, everyone here is a senior professor and a well-known scholar. Our monthly salary is 800 to 1000 reeds, which is enough to build 4 machines..."

……

It has advantages such as powerful firepower, fearlessness of death, and adaptability to various environments.

It can only make people's eyes light up.

The price is 200 reeds.

It can be said that it completely killed the negotiations.

The total cost of training a new soldier in their country now is between a few hundred and a few thousand reeds.

Moreover, the combat effectiveness of these new recruits will definitely not be comparable to that of mechanical dogs.

in other words.

The cost-effectiveness of training new soldiers is not even as high as building a mechanical dog.

Old Ivan knew this, too.

So he knew clearly that the higher-ups would never give up this opportunity for cooperation.

Unless subsequent tests can prove that Xia Country’s mechanical dog is fake.

Thinking of this, he raised his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet.

Then he said to Yakov:
"Please report back to China and tell them that we have basically confirmed the authenticity of the mechanical dog. However, Xiaguo's attitude is firm, so we may need to pay more conditions to reach a cooperation agreement."

Hear his words.

Yakov said:

"Isn't this too fast? Aren't the negotiations over yet?"

"And if the conditions are too harsh, I'm afraid the country won't agree."

"Professor, why don't we talk about it again and make a decision."

After he finished speaking.

The professors on the expert panel also spoke up to dissuade them.

This is just the first negotiation.

Although Li Mu made a stunning debut.

But there is no need for them to choose to "retreat" so quickly.

"No problem, as long as we sign the agreement and send the aid in batches. As long as Xia Country does not give us technical information, we can also not give them equipment." Old Ivan said.

After hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

This method can indeed effectively eliminate the possibility of Xia Guo defrauding advanced scientific research equipment.

After thinking this through, Yakov nodded and prepared to go out and report to his country.

Just as he reached the door.

Suddenly, there were two rapid knocks on the door outside.

The voice is not quiet.

This made everyone in the conference room frown.

Yakov was also very angry. He opened the door and said:

"Didn't I tell you that no one and nothing can disturb us?"

The person outside the door felt aggrieved after being scolded, and said:
"But didn't you also say that if there is any news about Li Mu in the next few days, I must tell you as soon as possible?"

"Why can't you wait until after our meeting to tell us the news?" Yakov said unhappily.

Having said that, he was about to drive the person away.

"Wait." Old Ivan in the room stopped the two of them and said, "Let him talk for a while, and we will listen too."

After the meeting, he became very interested in Li Mu.

This person is undoubtedly a very powerful scientist.

And he is very young.

In the future, there is even hope that we can become someone like Einstein or Newton.

The only drawback is probably that it’s a pity that I wasn’t born in their country.

"Since Professor Ivan asked you to speak, then go ahead." Yakov stopped and said.

The person who came to report the situation immediately said:
"It's like this. This morning, after you left, Xia Country announced the establishment of the Star Award and proposed a space-based engineering plan..."

……

There was silence in the conference room.

After the person who came to report the situation told the news, Yakov sent him away.

He closed the door again.

Then he looked at Old Ivan and said:
"Professor, this is so unusual!"

"At this critical juncture, why would Xiaguo do something so out of the ordinary? It's very questionable."

"They also claim to offer this space-based project to scientists around the world to explore. Will they be so generous?"

Yakov's words caused everyone to fall silent.

this matter.

It's indeed quite suspicious.

It even made them waver in their belief that Xia Country had mechanical dog technology.

"No matter what, we still have to cooperate, but we must be more cautious later and not be fooled by them." Old Ivan rubbed his brows.

He couldn't help but feel a headache at this moment.

Xia Guo’s “unnecessary” behavior is really incomprehensible.

The same is true for other experts and professors.

They also couldn't understand why the Xia Congress suddenly announced the establishment of a world-class award and proposed to discuss this space-based project at the meeting.

Except the Xia people.

They estimated that no one would accept this award!
Just when everyone was puzzled and lost in thought.

suddenly.

Alexei said:
"Professor, I know why. Please turn to page 37 of my notes."

Hearing this, Old Ivan came to his senses.

He looked at the notebook that had just been passed back to him by everyone.

Although confused.

But I still turned the notes to the corresponding page as I was told.

"What is this!" Old Ivan suddenly exclaimed.

Without waiting for the expert professors around to ask.

He then looked at Alexei sharply, raised his notebook, and said:
"Why is there a description of space-based engineering on it?"

"What!" Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

The space-based project that Xia State just announced had already been known to them in advance?

This is a bit too magical!
"Professor, don't worry. This is just the game content that Consultant Li and I discussed." Alexei explained quickly.

Hearing this, Old Ivan remained silent.

Yakov on the side said:
"It's just a game. Would the Xia country solemnly announce that it would allow scientists from all over the world to study it?"

He even suspected that Alexei had betrayed him.

Such important news was not reported!
Not just him.

Old Ivan and other professors in the expert group also felt this way.

Seeing this, Alexei hurriedly said:
"I don't know. This is something Consultant Li discussed with me not long ago."

"He said he was going to make a game called Star Wars with me, based on the interstellar era in science fiction."

"And the space-based project was one of the settings in the game. I had no doubts at the time, and it was impossible for me to doubt it. It was simply unrealistic!"

He quickly told the whole story.

After listening.

Everyone's expressions relaxed a little and they gave up the thought.

After all, if they were in their place, they probably wouldn't believe this was true.

Put real scientific research projects, which may even be military secrets, into the game.

This is really outrageous.

"If that's the case, then it could indeed be a means for Xia Country to deceive us. It's even possible that the mechanical dog is their scam," said Yakov.

His words expressed the thoughts of most of the professors in the expert group.

Except for this reason.

Everything else doesn't make sense.

It can't be that Xiaguo is so generous and selfless that he really wants to share this technology with the whole world!
Old Ivan shook his head and said:
"Don't jump to conclusions, Professor Alexei. First, tell us what the setting of this space-based project is in the game?"

"If possible, try to use Li Mu's original words."

"There may be very important information hidden in his words."

He didn't think that Xia Guo would do such a stupid thing at such a critical moment.

Hearing this, Alexei said:

"In the game's setting, humans enter the interstellar age 100 years later and have the technology to travel between stars."

"And space-based engineering is to defend against possible outer space combat platforms built by 'aliens'."

"According to the development of the story, in the future players will use space-based engineering to fight aliens and defend our common world..."

He recalled.

At the same time, he talked about the game content that he had discussed with Li Mu.

It cannot be said to be exactly the same, but it is pretty close to the original words.

After listening.

The meeting room fell into a long silence again.

Fighting aliens does sound like fun.

But it's hard for anyone to believe that this could be true.

Old Ivan took a deep breath and also found it a little funny.

This space-based project does sound a little too outrageous.

He said:
"It seems that we may have overthought it. This may just be Xiaguo's way of confusing us and making us spend more on the mechanical dog."

The voice just fell.

There was a chorus of agreement from below.

Professor Sergey said directly:

"Xia Country doesn't even have a satellite, yet it wants to build an outer space combat platform? This is simply a foolish dream!"

"And fighting aliens? Haha, if you tell anyone about it, the whole world will probably laugh their heads off!" Professor Andre followed.

The rest of the expert team professors had a similar attitude.

--Fake.

……

"Fake." A decisive voice sounded in the opinion room of the Ruidian Embassy. After the discussion, the experts and professors who came to Xiaguo from Ruidian.

gave their answers.

Alfred said excitedly:

"Xia Country's space-based project is definitely a scam!"

"It's a huge joke to set up the Star Awards!"

"This Li Mu refused the Nobel Prize and accepted the Star Award instead. He is extremely short-sighted!"

No wonder he was so angry.

The Nobel Prize has been established for so many years.

No scientist has ever rejected them.

And after refusing, he turned around and went to receive another award.

"Alfred, calm down first. What we need to figure out now is what this space-based project is." Anders soothed.

To be honest, he also felt a headache at the moment.

What I thought was an easy errand turned out to be full of twists and turns.

Robin on the side said:
"We need to make it clear that the Red Alliance just came to Xia Country and they proposed this space-based project."

"I don't believe there's no connection."

"But you don't have to worry too much. We just need to complete our mission. As for this, someone else will take care of it."

He doesn't think that it's a space-based project that suddenly emerged.

The identity of the River Chart will be important.

The top priority now.

It is better to meet with Li Mu and try to confirm the truth of his identity.

"But do you have any other manpower in Xia Country?" Alfred asked.

These words choked Robin.

That makes sense.

People from their intelligence department had already been killed or captured in previous assassinations.

If we really want to investigate.

I'm afraid he will have to be responsible in the end.

……

the other side.

In the Foreign Affairs Committee.

After the meeting, Li Mu was reviewing the situation with Qin Yun, Qiao Guanghua and Guo Mo.

For his bold move of releasing many "secrets".

Qin Yun expressed his high agreement and said with a smile:

"You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a kid. I think this time Big Brother is going to be eaten alive by us."

"That's right. I think all the professors from that expert group want to laugh. They clearly don't understand, but they pretend to understand." Qiao Guanghua followed.

These words made several people in the office laugh at the same time.

After laughing.

Li Mucai said:

"Leaders, we can't relax now."

"The news about the space-based project has been released, but there are still many difficulties in gaining the trust of Big Brother."

"I revealed a little bit when I was communicating with Alexi before, but it was far from enough. At most, it made them suspicious."

What they do now.

At most, it would make Big Brother think that he released this false news in order to increase the bargaining chips of the mechanical dog.

It is still difficult to make them truly believe that Xia Country has the technology for space-based weapons.

"So the next step is to announce the concept of space-based kinetic weapons?" Guo Mo asked.

Whether it is Big Brother or Emperor M, they are the kind of people who won't release the eagle until they see the rabbit.

It is impossible to make them take the bait based on just one report.

Hearing this, Li Mu said:

"It's still early. The next priority is to get this Star Awards off the ground."

"I will write a proposal later and give it to you as a topic for discussion during the award ceremony."

"Gaining their trust is not a problem, the problem is how to get the most benefit for us."

When he said this, he looked at Qiao Guanghua.

The latter immediately understood and said:
"The Ruidian Mission has discovered our contact with Big Brother. It won't be long before they take action."

Hearing this, Li Mu thought for a moment and said:

"Then why not postpone my meeting with them."

"As for the reason, just say I'm busy with research."

"I'll go over when they get anxious."

"This... isn't very good." Qiao Guanghua looked at Qin Yun.

After a moment's silence, the latter said:

"It can be delayed, but not for too long, otherwise it may affect our diplomatic image."

"No problem, five or six days will be enough." Li Mu said with a smile.

The more news they release.

In the absence of any source of information, Emperor M will become more anxious.

……

Finished talking about the follow-up arrangements.

Li Mu prepared to leave.

at this time.

Guo Mo suddenly stopped him and said:

"The J++ textbook you wrote was seen by Mr. He from the Ministry of Education."

"He plans to publish it directly. Let me ask you what you think."

"If you think it's inappropriate, then we can postpone it."

After the news of J++’s creation was published in the newspaper.

Naturally, it attracted much attention.

In addition to research units.

The person who is most concerned is He Baiyi from the Ministry of Culture and Education.

"Just publish it directly. Even if Big Brother and Emperor M learn it, they won't be able to use computers anyway." Li Mu said directly.

C++ does have certain advantages over C language.

However, the improvement is mainly in the complex software design and development.

Big Brother and Emperor M probably haven’t even figured out what software is yet, so there’s no need to worry.

"Okay, then I'll go find Lao He to discuss this matter." Guo Mo was not vague and immediately prepared to do it.

Afterwards, Li Mu greeted Qin Yun and Qiao Guanghua.

So he left the Foreign Trade Committee.

……

Came to the Semiconductor Research Institute.

Wang Shicun from the Institute of Aeronautics and Yang Ying from the Automotive Research Institute were waiting here early.

Li Mu took them together and made detailed arrangements for the research in the next period of time.

He has just met with Big Brother's expert panel and is attracting much attention.

under these circumstances.

For quite a long time, I was not allowed to move freely between the Automotive Research Institute and the Aviation Institute.

So unless it is necessary.

He would not let people from either side come to him.

Fortunately, the development of the Weilong-1 fighter and the Xuanwu-1 main battle heavy tank is generally stable, so he doesn't have to worry too much.

Just when he finished making arrangements and was about to go find Wu Youxiang.

Wang Shicun and Yang Ying finally couldn't help but ask out of curiosity:

"Advisor Li, do you know about the space-based project mentioned in today's newspaper?"

"What on earth is that? Many of us are still discussing it."

"You should know some news, can you tell us something?"

Both of them are old professors.

Be clear about confidentiality agreements.

If it is extremely important confidential research, it is absolutely impossible to reveal any information.

Like big mushrooms.

But this space-based project is really somewhat surprising.

"It's okay to tell you in advance. After all, you should be able to see it in the newspaper in a few days. But don't spread it to others." Li Mu thought for a while and said.

Hearing this, Wang Shicun and Yang Ying breathed a sigh of relief.

If Li Mu said that he was researching confidential information, they would not be able to ask any more questions.

Thinking of this, they patted their chests and promised to keep it a secret.

Li Mu was about to explain.

Suddenly, I heard several familiar voices behind me, saying:
"Advisor Li, we are the same. We will never tell anyone!"

Turn around and look.

The two directors Wu Youxiang and Wang Shoujue, as well as several young backbones of the institute such as Zhou Xiling and Su Dongzhuang, all came over at some point.

He didn't know whether to laugh or cry for a moment, and said:
"You guys!"

……

Although there are a lot of people.

But Li Mu still briefly explained the principles of space-based weapons to everyone.

But about the Star Wars project.

He didn't reveal anything about how he had tricked Big Brother and Emperor M.

After all, if you want to deceive others, you have to deceive yourself first.

So after knowing the power of space-based weapons, they also expressed the same concerns.

Wu Youxiang and Wang Shoujue knew it a long time ago.

But no one else heard any news.

Faced with attacks that could come from above at any time, no one could think of how they should defend themselves.

Fortunately, Li Mu finally comforted him.

They still felt relieved.

……

After explaining the research matters at the Semiconductor Research Institute.

Li Mu left quickly.

Sit in the car.

He also began to review his performance today.

to be frank.

He was still a little nervous when facing Old Ivan and others.

It's not that I'm afraid.

I'm just worried that I can't deceive the other party.

After all, the Star Wars plan is entirely based on Big Brother's trust in them.

If Big Brother doesn't follow.

Then Emperor M will most likely not follow.

In the end, this plan is likely to fail.

"There shouldn't be any problem, but I'll have to find time to talk to Alexei again." Li Mu said to himself.

Although he mentioned a little about space-based weapons in the game "Star Wars".

But there isn’t actually much content.

And compared to space-based weapons that strike the ground.

Alexey was more interested in the outer space combat platform used to support the fight against aliens.

To avoid exposing the purpose.

He didn't mention it deliberately.

"But now, he must be very regretful that he didn't ask more questions at that time." Li Mu said in his heart.

While reviewing the situation, I am also relaxing.

suddenly.

A "ding~" message alert sound rang in my mind.

Ask:
"Lee, I've been all over Kyoto."

"Picture jpg."

"Picture jpg."

……

A long list of pictures instantly filled the entire chat page.

Looking at Ask who was checking in at various scenic spots with a smile on his face, Li Mu couldn't help but smile.

(End of this chapter)