The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 490 Nuclear explosion successful!!!

Southern waters.

Shortly after Emperor M’s statement was issued.

That night.

Its Navy's Seventh Fleet and the transport brigade captain's fleet gradually approached the territorial waters of Xia State in the name of joint military exercises.

Emperor M sent out an Albany-class cruiser and a Catshark-class submarine.

In addition, there are the transport brigade commander’s two Yang-class destroyers, two Jiang-class frigates, and two Sea Lion-class submarines.

The huge fleet was constantly cruising around the territorial waters of the Xia Kingdom.

But they did not enter directly and unscrupulously as they did in the past.

Instead, it seemed like it was waiting for something, testing Xia Guo's bottom line.

for this.

After receiving the news, the top military officials of Xia State quickly came up with an answer after discussion.

——They are waiting for Big Brother’s reaction.

It’s not that I’m afraid Big Brother will come to help.

After all, the two camps are inherently hostile to each other, so it is normal for them to fight.

They just wanted to use this opportunity to see how real the cooperation between Xia Country and the Red Alliance was.

If it was just a smoke bomb.

So facing the fleet formed by them, the Red Alliance can only bluff at best.

But if it's true.

Then it must definitely support Xia Kingdom.

……

Southern Waters Command.

Navy General Xiao Ruilin received instructions from Kyoto.

Issue the order immediately and activate level one alert.

But he also knew it.

Facing the fleet of Emperor M and the transport captain.

The Xia Kingdom could only barely cope with the situation near the coast, and had no advantage in taking the initiative.

Just as he frowned and was deploying emergency plans with other officers.

The staff officer sent a message, saying:
"Leader, the Baltic Sea Shipyard said they are ready and can implement the plan at any time."

Hear this.

Xiao Ruilin's eyes suddenly lit up, and he could hardly suppress the excitement in his heart.

He took a deep breath and it took him a long time to calm down.

This made the surrounding officers feel puzzled. They said:

"Leader, what's wrong with you?"

"Don't worry too much. If Emperor M and the transport captain dare to come, we will make sure they are in trouble!"

"That's right, we also have the Type 033A submarine, it's time for him to show his power!"

……

Everyone was talking at once, and the fighting spirit was very high.

So what if the weapons and equipment are backward.

Adopting a near-shore defense strategy does not mean that they really have no countermeasures.

If Emperor M goes too far.

As long as the order comes from above.

Every ship of their navy will be determined to die and perish together with the enemy, defending the territorial sovereignty of the motherland with their lives.

"We have to fight, but don't be impatient!" Xiao Ruilin said firmly.

The meaning of the above is obvious.

We must fight.

The only problem is how to fight and what kind of outcome.

——And one thing is, you cannot fire the first shot.

Otherwise, it would violate the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and give others an excuse to make false accusations.

Just when Xiao Ruilin was thinking about what to do next.

Soon, Kyoto sent another telegram asking them to shrink their defense line in the southern waters and show weakness to the enemy.

……

at the same time.

Big Brother also learned that Xia State was being denounced and was under joint pressure from Emperor M and the transport captain.

But they were in no hurry to help.

After all, the price offered by Xia Guo before was really too high.

If you can take advantage of this opportunity and continue bargaining, you may be able to recover a lot of losses.

However, this idea was opposed by old Ivan who returned to Moscow after the cooperation was confirmed.

He found General Ilyaslav and said:
"I don't think it was the right decision."

"Although we have not signed a military mutual assistance agreement with Xia Country, this is undoubtedly a good opportunity."

“If we can grasp this opportunity, our cooperation in science and technology will become even closer in the future.”

Old Ivan still attaches great importance to this cooperation.

In his eyes.

Except for semiconductor technology, there is no possibility for Xia Country to surpass them in other aspects.

Then why don't they take this little brother back and let him accelerate his own technological upgrade.

"It's two different things for us to offer help and for them to ask us for help. The latter is obviously more profitable, isn't it?" said General Ilyaslav.

Old Ivan said:

"But what if, by some chance, they get through this crisis on their own?"

"You should be aware of the importance of mechanical dogs and space-based kinetic weapons."

"If cooperation is affected, it will be a loss for us!"

Hear his words.

General Ilyaslav remained calm and said:

"But Professor Ivan, you have to understand that Xiaguo cannot survive this crisis on its own."

"The M Emperor and the OM countries have launched a hunt and will not stop easily."

"Just wait and see. This is just the beginning. Sooner or later, Xia Guo will be unable to withstand the pressure and ask us for help. And you only need to go over and negotiate once more."

The upper level meaning is very simple.

They just want to take advantage of the situation.

After all, Xia Kingdom is inferior to them in strength in all aspects.

If someone has achieved some success in fields such as computers by chance and wants to ride on their coattails, they will definitely not be happy about that.

In the past, it was not convenient to do anything too extreme because we all belonged to the same camp.

Now Emperor M takes action.

Of course they are happy to see it happen.

Old Ivan said nothing more.

From the beginning, he knew that he could not influence the decisions of the higher-ups.

It’s just that after coming into contact with Xia Guo, especially with Li Mu.

He really wanted to continue to cooperate with Xia Guo in a friendly manner from the bottom of his heart.

After all, they belong to the same camp.

Even putting personal feelings aside.

"Once a rift arises with the Xia Kingdom, I'm afraid we will have to pay a greater price!" Old Ivan sighed in his heart.

But he obviously couldn't say this to General Ilyaslav at this moment.

The latter was so complacently thinking about how to control the Xia Kingdom that he didn't even consider the possibility of failure.

……

M Emperor, National Academy of Sciences.

Different from the international community's condemnation of Xia State.

On Patton's side, the plan to prepare candidates and go to Xia Country is still in full swing.

And the lineup is quite luxurious.

In addition to the top domestic experts and professors.

Simon, Jay and the other two who were originally responsible for the design of the 1000W TPS supercomputer were also assigned to the project. Only John was left to be in charge of the follow-up research.

As for the reason, it's very simple.

Barton looked at the two people whose faces were full of reluctance and said:

"Letting you go is to give you a chance to learn. Xiaguo has now developed more powerful computers. We can't continue to study like this."

"Dean, that's not what you said a few days ago," Simon complained.

Barton Road:
"The situation has changed. We must go now, and we must do everything we can to find out why Xiaguo has such powerful computer technology."

He actually didn't believe it at first.

Even now, they still feel that it is possible that both Xia Country and the Red Alliance are deceiving them.

But he may not believe it, but he cannot help being afraid.

The same idea is mentioned above.

If this is true, no one can predict how far the Red Alliance, assisted by Xia Country's technology, will grow in a short period of time.

Maybe in the end, mechanical dogs and space-based kinetic weapons will really be created.

By that time.

They are the passive ones.

"But Dean, can we just go there like this? Isn't Xia Country still at loggerheads with us?" Simon said.

He hasn't forgotten the headlines he saw in the newspaper today.

Led by them, they united with many OM countries to target Xia State.

Under such circumstances, can Xia State allow these people to go there and learn technology?
If the person who said this had not been Dean Patton, who was in his sixties, Simon would even have thought that this was a trick by the Red Alliance or the Xia Country agents.

Barton smiled confidently:
"What is there to worry about? Can Xia Country really confront us head-on?"

"Besides, if they really have the skills, then we are going there to exchange and learn."

"If not, we have to investigate whether they are planning to research weapons of mass destruction."

……

Just as the international situation is changing rapidly.

Here in Kyoto.

After arranging the research work at hand, Li Mu also boarded the special train to the northwest.

When stopping midway.

Guan Jianmin brought him a newspaper.

Saw the news reported above - Xia State was condemned by OM countries, and conducted joint military exercises with the transport captain to put pressure on it.

He couldn't help but feel a little worried.

After all, compared with the original history, things are very different now.

Will Emperor M really take action?

This is indeed an unresolved question.

"I hope the test explosion of the big mushroom will go smoothly this time!" Li Mu said to himself.

The international status of Xia Country with big mushrooms and that of Xia Country without big mushrooms is completely different.

As long as it succeeds this time.

Even if Emperor M wants to do something else, he must be cautious.

The only problem.

What he didn't know was whether the big mushroom could explode smoothly as it did in history, more than a year in advance.

……

With a feeling of apprehension.

After 3 days, Li Mu arrived in the northwest.

This time he did not stop in Shanxi.

Instead, head directly to the research base.

The military green jeep was running wildly in the wilderness, and the dust it raised was like a dancing dragon.

When the setting sun is about to sink into the west and hang red at the end of the sky.

The car stopped at the gate of the base.

After receiving the news, Deng Jia, Guo Huai, Chen Kaijia and others immediately came out to greet them.

Of course, there were also the general commanders of the experiment, Zhang Aipeng, Liu Xirao, Li Jue and Zhu Guangya.

As well as Zhang Yunjue and Zhang Zhishan from the army.

This scene almost made the guard at the door wonder if the superior leader had arrived.

Zhang Aipeng was the first to step forward, firmly holding Li Mu's hand and saying:

"Advisor Li, I've heard a lot about you. I'm the commander-in-chief of this test explosion, Zhang Aipeng!"

After that, Liu Xirao, Li Jue and others came forward and introduced themselves meaningfully, without any airs of leadership.

"Leader Zhang, I'm flattered that so many of you came to greet me!" Li Mu said.

Zhang Aipeng smiled and said:
"As you should. If it weren't for your help, Consultant Li, the research and development of the giant mushroom wouldn't have been so smooth, let alone successful now!"

This is not toutology.

It is the consensus among him and everyone around him.

Without Li Mu, they would have to spend at least another year to reach their current progress.

Moreover, the chances of a successful test explosion were far less than they are now.

"You're too kind. I just did what I could. The key is the efforts of Professors Deng and Guo Huai." Li Mu said with shame. He was aware of his own contributions.

Of course there is, but it is more about saving time, so it can’t be said to be that critical.

"Haha, Consultant Li is too modest. Your contributions are recognized by everyone!" Zhang Aipeng laughed.

……

Everyone exchanged greetings at the door for a while before entering the base.

After arriving at the place.

Li Mu naturally wanted to take a closer look at the big mushroom.

Hear his request.

Zhang Aipeng couldn't help but hesitate.

Not because of confidentiality reasons.

If Li Mu wanted to watch it, there would naturally be no problem.

However, the core materials of the Big Mushroom, such as uranium-235, may cause radiation damage to the human body even if it does not explode.

The superiors had specifically instructed that Li Mu's safety must be ensured.

If something goes wrong accidentally, they will all be criticized.

Thinking of this, Zhang Aipeng said:
"Advisor Li, of course you can watch it if you want."

"But it's better not to get too close."

"You should know better than me that giant mushrooms are radioactive. It would be bad if they affect your health."

Hear his words.

Others around also started to advise.

"Don't we have anti-radiation suits? After putting them on, it shouldn't be a big problem if we just look at it for a while." Li Mu said.

Of course he knew the dangers of radiation.

If you don’t have anti-radiation clothing, you wouldn’t dare get too close.

"There are only 10 sets of anti-radiation suits at present. They must first meet the needs of the data collection team during the test explosion. If you use them..." Zhang Aipeng said with a wry smile.

He didn't finish his sentence.

But the meaning is very clear. If Li Mu wears one set, then there will be one less set.

Anti-radiation clothing is at risk of being contaminated after use and needs to be specially cleaned and tested before it can be used.

The test explosion is imminent, and it is impossible to wait that long.

"It seems that the production of anti-radiation suits is still not enough!" Li Mu said regretfully.

He didn't continue.

You can't just say that if you have one less set, you can just put in another one. It's okay for him to put in one.

It's a bit heart-wrenching though.

But he was sure that if he dared to speak, the news would reach his superiors within two hours.

Zhang Aipeng heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing this, and continued:

"It's already very good. The cost of one set of protective clothing is more than 1 yuan. It's good enough. Too much is not needed for the time being."

"That's right." Li Mu nodded slightly.

……

Afterwards, everyone came to the place where the giant mushroom was stored and visited it from a distance.

See the huge missile towering over the underground factory area.

Li Mu couldn't help but be fascinated by it.

Under the big mushroom, all beings are equal.

Its successful test explosion will surely provide the most powerful guarantee for the rise of Xia State.

……

After 3 days.

As the preparatory work is gradually completed.

The explosion test of the big mushroom has officially entered the countdown.

Li Mu also followed Zhang Aipeng to the command center.

Originally he wanted to go to the observatory.

After all, it is closer to the epicenter and can see the moment of the explosion more clearly.

However, this idea was directly rejected by Zhang Aipeng, who told him not to even think about it.

After all, when the big mushroom explodes, the seeds and gamma rays released instantly can cause harm to people in close proximity in a very short time.

Even if the observation station is far enough away, this risk cannot be avoided.

So he could only stay in the command center of the base and look in the direction of the explosion from afar.

Just as he looked into the distance.

Deng Jia walked behind him and said with a smile:
"Advisor Li, it seems to me that you are more nervous than I am."

"This is a big mushroom. It is very important to our country!" Li Muhui looked over and sighed.

He tried to remain calm.

But the surging emotions were simply difficult to suppress.

The existence of the big mushroom is the sharpest weapon, which can bring the greatest protection to Xia State.

Deng Jia nodded slightly and said:

"Consultant Li, don't worry, you've helped us so much, we will definitely succeed!"

He spoke with full confidence.

But Li Mu still keenly discovered from his eyes that the Deng family's hearts were definitely not as calm as they appeared on the surface.

8 years of hard work, all in this moment.

They can only succeed, not fail.

"Yes, it will definitely succeed!" said Li Mu.

While the two were chatting.

Over there, Zhang Aipeng, Guo Huai, Chen Kaijia and others, who had finished arranging their work, also came over.

Zhang Aipeng said seriously:

"Advisor Li, we have 10 minutes left before we prepare for the test explosion. We all hope that you will press the detonation button."

"How can this be possible? Professor Deng Jia and Professor Guo Huai, both of them are more qualified than me." Li Mu waved his hands quickly.

The big mushroom is the result of the hard work of everyone in the research base.

He just helped a little and sped up the progress by more than a year.

This kind of honor is something that no one should be given.

Zhang Aipeng said:

"No, everyone thinks you are qualified."

"And it's most appropriate for you to come!"

"Big Mushroom is the hope for the stability of our country's national defense, and you are also the hope for the rise of our country's science and technology!"

His tone was sincere.

Deng Jia, Guo Huai, Chen Kaijia and others also spoke up to persuade them.

I saw that everyone was sincere.

Li Mu finally nodded and agreed.

……

9 minute later.

Time passes by second by second.

The entire command center had been busy for the whole morning, but now it was quiet.

All the staff and technicians stood still and looked towards the explosion center.

The air in the command room seemed to freeze.

Zhang Aipeng, Deng Jia, Guo Huai and others held their breath and stared closely at Li Mu who was standing in front of the control console.

Li Mu looked at the red button under his finger and took a deep breath.

When the time came, he calmed down completely.

Whether it succeeds or not, it doesn't matter.

No matter what the outcome, he won't be discouraged.

Time enters countdown:
"3..."

"2..."

"1..."

Accompanied by a "click~" sound.

Li Mu's fingers pressed down heavily.

"Bang~"

A deafening sound resounded between heaven and earth.

At the center of the explosion, a strong light thousands of times brighter than the sun was instantly released.

A huge orange-white fireball shot straight into the sky, with a diameter of hundreds of meters. After cooling, smoke and debris rose rapidly to form a signature mushroom cloud, with the top of the cloud reaching tens of thousands of meters in the sky.

Feel the changes in the surrounding environment.

Deng Jia, Guo Huai and others rushed to the windowsill of the command center and looked towards the explosion center.

They shouted with all their might:
"Success!"

Eight years of hard work, many hardships along the way, and thousands of words were summed up in these three simple words.

The entire command center was also in an uproar.

Some people slammed the table excitedly, some cried with joy, and some hugged each other tightly.

Cheers resounded through the sky.

Everyone is celebrating this moment.

They deserve this joy too.

Li Mu looked at the cheering crowd and couldn't help but feel a little sour in his nose.

He walked forward and congratulated the Deng family, Guo Huai, Chen Kaijia, and every researcher who had devoted their efforts and even their lives to the development of the giant mushroom. He said:

"Congratulations, congratulations, you succeeded!"

Hear his words.

The Deng family and others, who were immersed in joy, came to their senses.

The eyes of each of them were also red.

"Yes, we finally succeeded. But Consultant Li, it's not you, but us. You have made an invaluable contribution to the success of Big Mushroom!" Deng Jiadao said.

Guo Huai and others on the side nodded heavily.

Zhang Aipeng also stepped forward and said with a smile:
"Advisor Li and Professor Deng have made indelible contributions."

“But your contribution is also crucial.”

"Without you, the explosion of the big mushroom wouldn't have gone so smoothly!"

Li Mu subconsciously wanted to say something humble.

But looking at the eyes around him looking at him, they were so sincere and genuine, they were thanking him from the bottom of their hearts for his contribution.

He suddenly felt that it was not necessary to be humble and cautious in everything.

There is no need to worry about being envied in front of this group of the cutest people.

And he didn't want to talk anymore at this moment.

The aftermath of the explosion brought wild sand from the northwest, and the deafening sound seemed to still echo in my ears.

Now he wanted to listen to the dragon's roar again!

……

At the same time, in the southern waters.

Just as Li Mu was watching the explosion and conducting follow-up data collection.

The joint military exercise between Emperor M and the transport captain has been going on for 5 days.

During this period, ships invaded the territorial waters of Xia State several times.

But follow the instructions above.

The fleet in the southern waters maintained the utmost restraint.

But the more they backed off.

The enemy becomes more arrogant.

Especially Wan Wenjie, the commander of the transport fleet, after discovering the unusual weakness of Xia State.

He even directly applied to Mike, the commander of the Seventh Fleet of Emperor M, hoping to invade deeper waters.

——It would be best if the Xia troops on the shore could see their huge fleet with their own eyes.

……

In the command room.

Wan Wenjie solemnly assured Emperor M that the Xia Kingdom had been frightened by the great Emperor M's fleet and had no courage to resist.

But these words obviously couldn't convince Commander Mike.

After all, he's not stupid either.

He still has some idea of ​​how strong Xia Guo is.

When in Cao County, the fearless support troops left a deep impression on all the soldiers of the M Empire.

In other words, the Xia army’s advantages cannot be brought into play at sea.

Otherwise they would never dare to be so bold.

"General Wan, your side and I are only conducting joint military exercises. We have no intention of provoking a dispute with the Xia Kingdom." Mike said perfunctorily.

He didn't want to get too close to shore.

Otherwise, if the Xia Kingdom was provoked and a fight really started, it might not end well.

The advantages of their weapons and equipment can only be fully utilized in the vast sea areas.

(End of this chapter)