The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 487 Father of Satellite
Watched Zhao Suzhen and others leave.

Li Mu got in the car.

The temperature in the car was a little low, so he took a blanket and covered his legs.

Guan Jianmin wanted to turn on the air conditioner, but was stopped by him.

If it is too warm, you will easily feel sleepy and your thinking will become much slower.

While closing your eyes and resting.

He continued to organize the research data on engineering machinery and satellites in his mind.

He doesn't particularly care about enemy spies or anything like that.

Of course I am happy when I catch it.

But after catching this batch, there will be another batch.

As long as the country does not become strong.

This situation is difficult to change.

"But now if we have a set of monitoring equipment, such as a miniature camera or something, it should be able to play a lot of roles." Li Mu suddenly thought.

But then he gave up the idea.

Work behind enemy lines is certainly important.

But compared with engineering machinery and satellites, which can help the country's development, it is still far inferior.

For example.

If Xia Country now has an intercontinental D bomb with a speed of Mach 42, then even if Emperor M and Big Brother know where they will attack in advance, they will not be able to defend against it.

vice versa.

When Xia Kingdom did not have a strong national defense force, even if they knew that Emperor M and Big Brother would do something against them, they had no power to stop them.

Li Mu sighed in his heart and said:

"The truth lies in having a big enough fist!"

……

Return to the special building.

After passing the sentry post.

Li Mu did not let Guan Jianmin take him downstairs, but got out of the car as soon as he entered the gate.

The chill brought by the biting wind and snow made him shiver uncontrollably.

But it also dispelled the slight sleepiness that arose from sitting in the car just now due to the warmth.

It's just past 7 o'clock now.

He could still study for a long time, so he couldn't fall asleep now.

While thinking about it.

Li Mu walked towards the building where he lived.

Just about to go up.

Suddenly someone called him from behind:
"Li Mu."

"Li Mu."

Hear sounds.

Li Mu turned his head and looked at Master Qian Wu and an unfamiliar young man in the pavilion downstairs.

He hurried forward and said:

"Teacher, why are you sitting here? What if you catch a cold? Come on, go upstairs!"

"It's okay, it's okay. We are chatting and drinking hot wine." Master Qian Wu laughed.

Hearing this, Li Mu felt much more relieved.

But he was a little curious:

"What happy event has made you drink?"

Although Master Qian Wu was not like him who did not drink at all.

But he is definitely not someone who drinks casually.

"Let Comrade Sun Jiadong talk to you." Master Qian Wu pushed the young man who was drinking with him in front of Li Mu.

The latter said with a little nervousness on his face:

"Hello, Consultant Li. I'm Sun Jiadong from the First Branch of the Fifth National Academy. I've heard a lot about you!"

"Sun Jiadong, the genius who launched the P-2D into the sky?" Li Mu looked at the young man in front of him with a smile on his face.

This is a very capable person.

There is no need to elaborate on the long list of honors and achievements.

The 2 Bombs and 1 Star Medal and the Medal of the Republic are enough to prove his great contribution to the country and his extraordinary personal achievements.

Sun Jiadong was very happy to hear that Li Mu actually knew him, and said:

"I didn't expect you to know me!"

"But I'm not a genius!"

"I'm afraid no one can call themselves a genius in front of you!"

As he spoke, he looked at me with admiration.

These are not compliments.

But it comes from the heart.

After all, he had just learned from Master Qian Wu about Li Mu's work on supercomputers, high-altitude platforms, and automatically guided D-bombs.

Although in addition to supercomputing.

The others have not been successful yet.

But I'm afraid there is no scientist in Xia Country who would question whether Li Mu can come up with these.

"Everyone has his own strengths." Li Mu said.

Looking at Master Qian Wu's expression, he guessed that Sun Jiadong might know something about him, so he couldn't be too humble.

After all, being too modest will inevitably appear hypocritical.

Sun Jiadong smiled bitterly and said:

"Then you have too many talents. I admire you and envy you at the same time."

"If I were half as good as you are, no."

"I'm afraid the Dong-2D missile would have come out by now, so there's no need to wait that long!"

He just finished speaking.

Li Mu asked in surprise:

"Dong-2D missile was successful?"

"It succeeded, and it used the automatic guidance system you designed. It performed very well, with an accuracy of about 1 kilometer, surpassing Emperor M and Big Brother!" said Sun Jiadong.

Hearing this, Li Mu's face became even happier.

The success of the Dong-2D missile is undoubtedly a happy event for the Xia Kingdom.

Although the range is only 1250 kilometers and can only cover the eastern area, it is already a very good breakthrough.

But he was smiling happily.

Sun Jiadong suddenly blamed himself:

"Advisor Li, I want to apologize to you."

"In fact, based on the automatic guided D-bomb you designed, we can make a better D-bomb."

"It's just that the research on Dong-2 has come to an end, so we chose to absorb your design ideas and technical ideas."

His voice was full of loss.

Although the performance of the Dong-2D missile has been improved in all aspects after optimization.

But he always felt.

If we follow Li Mu's original plan, the design will definitely be better!
"Haha, there's nothing to apologize for. To be honest, I'm actually a little relieved." Li Mu said with a smile.

Hearing this, Sun Jiadong was stunned and said:
"Lucky?"

"Yes, I have been researching D-missiles at the Air-to-Air D-missile Institute recently. I have some new technical ideas and I was thinking about when to organize them and show them to the teacher." Li Mu said.

Sun Jiadong's pupils dilated.

New technical ideas?
Doesn't that mean there's still a chance for their land-based medium-range ballistic missiles to be further updated?

Maybe it can even join the ranks of land-based long-range missiles!

He didn't even dare to think about Intercontinental.

After all, the current Dong-2 has only exceeded 2000 kilometers.

But if it was Li Mu who took action.

Then achieving a long-range range of 3000 kilometers is absolutely easy.

Just when Sun Jiadong suppressed his excitement and was about to ask.

Master Qian Wu, who was standing by, suddenly said in a confused tone:

"Comrade Sun Jiadong, do you remember why I called you over?"

If you don't remind me again.

He was worried as he spoke.

Sun Jiadong is about to go and study the D bomb.

Although they are all following Li Mu's research.

But at least don’t forget your current job!

Hear this.

Sun Jiadong also came back to his senses all of a sudden.

He actually forgot about it.

But now the land-based long-range D missile is just around the corner.

It’s really hard to choose!
Li Mu saw the two of them playing dumb and asked:
"Teacher, Professor Sun, what are you talking about?"

"You forgot that you told me before that you wanted to study satellites." Master Qian Wu said.

After saying that, he looked at Sun Jiadong.

Finding that the latter was still struggling, he continued:

"After completing his research, Professor Sun has now become the chief designer of our country's first satellite!"

"That's great, Professor Sun, I just happen to have a lot of ideas that I want to discuss with you!" Li Mu's eyes lit up.

When you do research on your own, there will always be something missing.

If we could design this with the help of the "Father of Satellite" of Xia Country.

Then at least we can take the information he has sorted out and help them find the right research direction.

"Wait, Consultant Li, let me calm down first." Sun Jiadong said quickly.

It felt like there were two little people fighting in his mind.

One allowed him to continue researching the D bomb, and the other allowed him to study satellites.

Having the best of both worlds, what a happy trouble!
Seeing this, Li Mu smiled and said:
"Why should we be so calm, Professor Sun? The D-bombs are the D-bombs, and the satellites are the satellites. We can just take them one by one."

He naturally saw what Sun Jiadong was thinking.

However, there is no way around handing over the satellite to the other party.

After all, it would be a bit unreasonable to snatch the title of "Father of Satellite" from the other party.

"You mean, do all of them?" Sun Jiadong stared in disbelief.

All.

He really hadn't considered this possible.

It’s not that I can’t think of it.

But I dare not think about it.

After all, land-based long-range D missiles and satellites are research projects that take five or six years to produce results.

Li Mu smiled and said:

"Yes, we should do it. Why not?"

When Sun Jiadong heard Li Mu's bold words, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The blood in his body seemed to be instantly ignited by these words.

Yeah, it can't be done.

But can Xiaguo's existing technology and conditions really enable success?

And myself.

Does he have the ability to work on two projects at the same time?

These two questions lingered in Sun Jiadong's mind.

But he finally said:

"Advisor Li, as long as you take the lead, I will definitely follow you in your research!"

"I'm afraid this won't work." Li Mu said helplessly.

Hearing this, Sun Jiadong, who had just made up his mind to overcome any difficulties with Li Mu, was a little dumbfounded.

He will make that decision.

In fact, a large part of it is because I believe in Li Mu's ability.

Sun Jiadong asked quickly:
"You're not participating, why?"

"Is it because I'm the chief designer of the satellite?"

"Don't worry, I'll tell my boss I'm willing to resign from this position when I get back!"

Hear this.

Li Mu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"That's not the reason. My personal time is limited, so it's hard for me to lead a team in research."

If he were to take the lead in researching satellite or land-based D bombs.

Then you may have to spend a lot of time at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Base.

In this way, the progress of projects such as the Weilong-1 fighter and the Xuanwu-1 main battle heavy tank will be affected.

"I can prove it for him. I don't know what Li Mu is researching now, but he definitely has no less than three projects on hand!" Master Qian Wu said with a smile.

Only then did Sun Jiadong show a look of sudden realization.

He then immediately said:
"But if you don't take the lead, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to master the research on satellites and land-based D-bombs."

Let’s not talk about the land-based D bomb for now.

Take Xia’s satellite technology research and development as an example. It is still in its infancy.

He was officially appointed as the chief designer only after the development of the Dong-2D missile was completed.

The entire research team is still being formed.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have come running over as soon as he heard Master Qian Wu say that Li Mu was interested in satellite research.

"You are too modest. You are appointed as the chief designer of the satellite at this age. Can you grasp the opportunity?" Li Mu said with a smile.

Even if we ignore his later achievements.

A person who can become the chief designer of a major national research project at the age of thirty-four or thirty-five must have great talent and ability.

Sun Jiadong hesitated and said:

"But……"

"There's no but. Don't you want to? Then I'll find someone else." Li Mu said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Sun Jiadong immediately waved his hand and said:
"No, no, how could I not want to!"

"I'm glad you're willing. Let's go upstairs and I'll talk to you about the satellite." Li Mu said directly.

After saying this, he did not hesitate and immediately pulled the person upstairs.

Seeing this, Master Qian Wu, who was standing by, also smiled and followed the two of them, intending to see what Li Mu's plan was.

He was also a little curious.

It is said that Li Mu can take charge of 2, 3 or 4 research projects alone.

I'm afraid not many people would doubt it.

Let Sun Jiadong do it.

This is a bit embarrassing.

Although the creation of the Dong-2D missile is indeed a remarkable achievement.

However, the difficulty of developing satellites is even greater than that.

At least they have some basic knowledge about the D bomb.

But in terms of satellites, we are indeed far behind.

If it were anyone else, they would probably be afraid that not all their time would be spent on it, let alone being responsible for another research project of the same difficulty.

……

Go home.

Li Mu brought Master Qian Wu and Sun Jiadong to the study.

I made a cup of tea for them first.

He was not in a hurry, but asked Sun Jiadong technical questions first.

Logically speaking.

These are top level research secrets.

But before coming.

He had already received instructions from above.

The content is also very simple - tell everything you know.

He started with launch vehicle technology.

There are two main difficulties in this regard.

First, the propulsion system.

Sun Jiadong introduced:

"Our current rocket engines are not yet mature in terms of combustion stability, fuel efficiency, high temperature resistance of materials and other technologies."

"We also lack experience in developing high-thrust liquid-fuel engines."

"How long will the rocket separation and control technology last? There is not much research data to refer to now."

To the end.

He couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Although I was full of confidence when I took on the task in front of my leader.

But really start researching.

Only then did I realize how difficult it was.

Without three to five years of effort, they probably won't even be able to send a satellite into space.

"The problem of combustion stability can be solved by optimizing the injector, introducing resistance devices and improving the fuel formula." Li Mu said after listening.

As he spoke, he pulled out a stack of manuscript paper from the drawer.

Above is a design sketch of the porous injector and damping device.

As for the fuel formula, this cannot be given directly.

But Li Mu still provided a feasible solution.

That is to use additives or adjust the fuel/oxidant method to suppress the phenomenon of unstable combustion.

"This, this... Consultant Li, you are so awesome!" Sun Jiadong stared with eyes wide open, full of disbelief.

He looked at the manuscript spread out on the table.

His entire body was shaking slightly with excitement.

It’s not just a matter of fuel stability!

There are also clear solutions for fuel efficiency and high-temperature resistant materials.

For example, the staged combustion cycle is used to fully utilize the fuel energy.

For example, fuel flow channels are designed in the combustion chamber and nozzle wall to use low-temperature fuel to absorb heat and reduce pressure.

Another example is spraying high-temperature resistant ceramic coatings such as zirconium oxide on the inner wall of the combustion chamber to delay material ablation.

Every idea and thought.

There are extended research direction guidance.

Said without politeness.

"With your plan, even if we don't give them any guidance, if we give them some time, they can still solve the problem!" Master Qian Wu couldn't help but sigh.

Sun Jiadong nodded subconsciously.

If there is this plan.

The rocket engine research was originally expected to produce results within three to four years.

The time should be shortened by at least half!
Li Mu smiled and said:

"If that's the case, I won't be involved in this area of ​​research and will leave it to them."

Hear this.

Without waiting for Master Qian Wu to speak.

Sun Jiadong, who was standing by, almost jumped up and said:
"How can this be possible!"

"Professor Qian is right!"

"But with your guidance, the breakthrough in rocket engine technology will definitely be smoother!"

After seeing the solution to the propulsion system and structural design of the launch vehicle.

It is even more impossible for him to give up Li Mu.

Although the chief designer couldn't do anything about it.

But at least I can be a consultant and give them guidance from time to time on problems they can't solve.

"Don't worry." Master Qian Wu was a little amused and said:
"I think with this plan, the launch vehicle shouldn't be a big problem, so he can focus his time on other more needed things."

Hearing this, Sun Jiadong was stunned.

Other places where it is more needed?

Master Qian Wu continued:

"You don't think that when he said he wanted to develop satellites, he only developed launch vehicle technology!"

He just finished speaking.

Li Mu, who was taking the second set of materials from the drawer, paused his hand in the air.

Sun Jiadong: “?”

Li Mu smiled helplessly and said:

"It's not just about launch vehicle technology, it also includes satellite design and manufacturing, measurement and control and communication technology, electronics and computer technology..."

talking.

He took out all the manuscript papers in the drawer, which were almost as thick as a book.

Look at the densely packed text above.

Sun Jiadong couldn't help swallowing, the shock in his heart was beyond words.

He tried to suppress his trembling voice and asked:

"Could it be that you completed all the research work on the satellite by yourself?"

"It's not that exaggerated. It's just some theoretical ideas and directions. You still need to carry out the specific work." Li Mu said.

Don't be fooled by the thousands of pages of manuscript paper in his hand.

But it is far from enough to explain every detail of satellite research.

Of course, there is no way to do that.

After all, being able to provide ideas and directions is already an exaggeration.

He finished writing something by himself in less than a month, which took a research team five years to complete.

If I write down all the details one by one.

That is too shocking.

"No problem, just leave it to me, I will never let you down!" Sun Jiadong patted his chest loudly.

There is a research plan for this satellite.

He is confident that he can build Xia Country’s satellite within 5 years!

"Just take it slow. There's no need to try too hard." Li Mu was startled and said quickly.

Master Qian Wu, who was standing by, couldn't help laughing when he heard this:

"You're putting it in a difficult position. If I had this plan in my hands, I'd probably be tempted to go to the research base right now!"

Sun Jiadong scratched his head, and had to say that these words touched his heart.

After all, it was just 5 days ago.

When he had just taken over satellite research.

The entire research team discussed the issue for several days and nights but still could not reach a conclusion.

If it hadn't been discovered and stopped by Master Qian Wu.

I'm afraid they are all still working hard with dark circles under their eyes.

He thought for a while and said:

"Professor Qian, you are right, but I still need to listen to what Advisor Li has to say about the D bomb. I can't leave now."

"Aren't you worried that you can't do it alone now?" Li Mu said with a teasing smile.

Hearing this, Sun Jiadong blushed.

But when I think about it, it’s all for research, so losing some face is nothing.

He said firmly:

"That's also because of your contribution."

"If everyone gives plans like you do."

"Don't even mention 2, even if it doubles, I'd still dare to do it!"

After he finished speaking.

Li Mu and Master Qian Wu looked at each other and laughed uncontrollably.

……

Subsequently.

The discussion continues.

The research data of Li Mu's D bullet was also taken out.

But it is not a complete research program.

Instead, it mainly focuses on the propulsion system, guidance and control system, structural shell, and intelligence and control system parts.

Launch platform and warhead system.

It has not been taken out yet.

Upon discovering this, Master Qian Wu and Sun Jiadong naturally became puzzled and asked:
"Why are there no launch platforms and warhead systems?"

This plan obviously does not include details about the satellite.

But they all understood.

After all, a person's energy is limited.

It is amazing that Li Mu can research so many things in such a short time.

If every plan is very detailed, I might have to stay awake for 24 hours to complete it.

"Because I plan to build a fixed launch silo, and I plan to use a large mushroom warhead." Li Mu said frankly.

He didn't plan to take it step by step.

Master Qian Wu also reacted quickly and said:

"Are you planning to research land-based intercontinental D bombs directly?"

“Isn’t this a bit too big a step?”

"I don't doubt your ability, I just think it's better to take it step by step. Besides, we are not short of only intercontinental D bombs."

He believed in Li Mu.

But now they don’t even have fixed launch silos for launching land-based intercontinental D bombs.

It is still hard to say whether the big mushroom will succeed or not.

In addition, Xia State also needs land-based long-range D missiles.

Therefore, directly skipping stages of research is not the best option.

"Teacher, I understand what you mean. But I think that in the next 20 years, we will not face major wars, so we can do research with confidence." Li Mu said.

With the cooperation with Big Brother finalized.

The success of the Star Wars program was almost beyond doubt.

It is impossible for Emperor M to sit idly by and watch Big Brother monopolize the two advanced technologies of mechanical dogs and space-based kinetic weapons.

After all, once successful.

The slight advantage they originally had in the struggle for hegemony would disappear completely, and they might even fall into a huge disadvantage.

If you don't want to face this situation.

There are only two ways.

Or go to war.

Or keep up with research.

The former is obviously impossible.

After all, Emperor M has the advantage in overall development.

In terms of military strength alone, Big Brother is still superior at the moment.

If you don't want both sides to face the fate of being wiped out by the big mushroom.

You can only choose to follow up and study.

(End of this chapter)