Listening to Chai Zhiping's technical report, Lian Yuntao, as a national air force general, had to sigh that he could not keep up with the times. The craft level and scientific and technological research and development capabilities that Hualian masters are now a bit shocking.

Lian Yuntao still remembers when he was young, let alone space projects, even planes were novel and there were not many aircraft in the entire country. At that time, the warlords and governments purchased from abroad, using a large amount of basic raw materials and precious metals to go abroad for mature industrial products.

But now, foreign technology has become very backward for China, and it can even be said that they are no longer on the same level.

"It's less than eight years since the establishment of the General Space Administration, how could it develop so quickly?" Lian Yuntao used to be responsible for the Air Force's combat mission arrangements, and he didn't take over the General Space Administration for a long time, so he asked this question.

Moreover, with his steady and simple personality, he was also afraid that these fanatical scientists deliberately fooled him in order to pursue more special funds.

Chai Zhiping was unhappy when he heard this. This was simply a skeptical of his scientific achievements! As a scientist, this is the most unbearable! He is not a bureaucratic politician, so he naturally did not take the general in front of him seriously, so his tone was a little dissatisfied.

"General, the Strategic Air Force Science and Technology Department was established since 1934. Although the General Administration of Space was not officially established until 1939, relevant theoretical research and technical verification began in 1935. As a branch of the Strategic Air Force Science and Technology Department, we were allowed to use an experimental-grade computer with superior performance to assist in research."

After listening to Chai Zhiping’s statement, Lian Yuntao also understood and exclaimed: “Are you referring to an experimental giant computer with the product code-named ‘Divine Calculation’?”

No wonder Lian Yuntao was shocked. This kind of computer was in a top secret at the time. Even Yuntao himself only obtained the authority to access relevant information after the war ended.

Seeing the other party's surprised expression, Chai Zhiping also felt quite accomplished. He smiled happily and said, "That's right, in addition to the atomic energy research team, only we had such a set of computers. It is precisely because we were equipped with such a tool that can perform a large amount of data computing and deduction capabilities at the same time that our research was able to advance so quickly."

Unlike ordinary commercial-grade 386 or 486 computers, this kind of electronic computer provided by Zhong Yang for Hualian's key strategic research institutions has a computing speed of up to 5 million times per second.

It is sufficient to perform a large amount of data deduction and formula calculation. The development of aviation industry and atomic energy technology requires a large amount of data statistics and formula calculation.

During the research process, these were originally the most time-consuming places. If you want to calculate by the human brain alone and manually, it would probably take decades. And there may be calculation errors. Once this happens, you will definitely waste a lot of valuable time.

In the original time and space, Americans announced the birth of their first electronic computer on Valentine's Day in 1946. They can perform about 5,000 additions and subtraction operations per second. This is enough to make them proud, and make the development of American technology generally ahead of the entire world in the next half century!

But now, China has electronic computers that are 100 billion times more powerful than American computers because of the existence of Zhong Yang and smart factories!

It originally took decades of calculation and deduction work, but now it only takes a few weeks, days or even hours to complete. It is precisely because of this that China's technological development after 1935 has become so rapid and has quickly driven the knowledge accumulation process of the entire society.

Lian Yuntao kept listening to Chai Zhiping's detailed explanation, asking questions from time to time or expressing praise, and the relationship between the two quickly became harmonious in this interactive environment.

"But in fact, from a technical perspective, we have made breakthrough progress, and our investment in this project has begun to pay off. We tried it a few times in the real world and the results are really good. Maybe you won't believe it, but as long as you look at the results, you will definitely be very satisfied."

"Indeed, this system is a bit old, but this shouldn't be the reason for the cancellation of the Dark Star system, right? But the only thing we can do now is to ask those politicians who are good at calculating to allocate some money, oil the machine so that it won't rust, and check the switch to make sure the cockpit can be opened."

Li Chengbi opened another door in the aisle and then pressed all the switches. After a few seconds, all the lights above their heads lit up.

"This effect seems to be only visible in the blockbusters of Global Film and Television." The lights that were a little dim gradually became brighter. A spacecraft that was not too high but was obviously carefully maintained slowly came into people's eyes.

When everyone sees the shocking scene in front of them, they will unconsciously exclaim in their hearts, and think of the most popular Global Film and Television Film Company in China, because they have launched several popular science fiction films in succession, which greatly broadens the horizons and thinking of the Chinese people.

"This is simply watching a science fiction movie!" Even Lian Yuntao, who has always been steady, sighed softly in his heart. Although he is a senior general of the Air Force, he has always been extremely envious of these cutting-edge technological products. Now, this huge machine monster in front of him is the representative work of high technology.

"This is xov2, the product code is Jinwu, sir. It is a manned version." Li Chengbi pointed to the spaceship in front of him and introduced to Foster.

On the other side of the spacecraft, a small ladder was placed onto the cockpit with the door open. The small glass cockpit cover was half open. "Do you want to go in and take a look?"

Lian Yuntao carefully curled up his 1.85-meter-tall figure, and barely squeezed into the cabin. The instrument operating panel in front of him was full of flat monitors. Moreover, these monitors were all black because there was no power supply to the spacecraft at this moment.

"Brother General Lee. This thing is really shocking. Can this thing really enter space?"

"Of course, sir. I've been flying into space many times. Wow, those experiences were so interesting. Later, when the system went wrong, the contractor specially renovated these spacecraft. Now this upgraded spacecraft is much better than the one I drove back then."

In the next twenty minutes, Li Chengbi, and representatives from Tianyu Star Company and Liu's Heavy Industry Company introduced the specific situation of the xov2 system to the general.

While listening, Lian Yuntao walked out of the cabin and walked slowly along the spacecraft. "This is simply a scene in "Star Wars". This thing is so exquisite!" he thought.

In this time and space, "Star Wars" was of course filmed by Zhong Yang based on the original theme of time and space, but it is all made of Chinese actors. Of course, there are some oriental elements.

Finally, Lian Yuntao and Li Chengbi stood at nine o'clock away from the crowd and carefully admired the spaceship.

"Okay, Brigadier General Lee. I finally see it now. Moreover, I basically understand what's going on here. Now, you should tell me, how can this thing help us get rid of our current predicament?"

"Sir, the 'dark star system' is designed mainly based on the following three purposes: quick response, as the amazing reconnaissance ability Dr. Chai said, secretly counterattack. We have confirmed that it is perfectly competent for the above tasks. And I dare say it is definitely a huge asset."

"At present, we have launched many miniature and nanoscale satellites. These small strategic satellites that are in the experimental stage have many special functions that we can put in low-Earth orbit. And there are some fast-responsive satellite payloads specially prepared for government departments, and I hope to borrow them for a few days to help us get out of our current dilemma." Li Chengbi explained carefully.

"So, how are their attack capabilities?"

"It's not bad. Sir. But it's still a bit difficult to use weapons, even those we're familiar with are no exception. We've been working with contractors, but they've been very busy these weeks and we haven't seen them for a long time."

"How do we solve the problem of weapons? Do we get it from space?" As the combat commander of the China United Strategic Command, Lian Yuntao is very familiar with the combat strength of the entire country. He is not only familiar with the strength on the ground, but also is very familiar with the missiles launched by underwater submarines and even the relevant situations of medium and long-range tactical strategic bombers in the sky.

Not only did he know the power of these weapons, he also knew some of the limitations of these military strength in operation. Li Chengbi softly introduced the general to the general about the deployment of weapons in space and their value. He deliberately lowered his voice so that the scientists and company representatives would not hear their conversation.

It would be okay for scientists and company representatives to know some technical issues, but advanced secrets about the deployment and use of weapons are not.

Li Chengbi said and laughed: "Those are tungsten strips, sir. When you get into the air, this thing will turn into smoke and will not leave anything marked with the word "Hualian". As long as this thing evaporates, those bad guys will not find any clues."

Lian Yuntao nodded, looked at the spacecraft again, and said seriously: "Brother General Li, this is the system we need very much now! Is there any limiting factor for this thing? Is it time now? How long will it take to get this big guy to put it into use again?"

"Sir, the limiting factor now should be the fuel problem of Xov. It is a heat-absorbing colloid, but the manufacturing process is extremely cumbersome. Now, only one contractor can produce this fuel, but he is now overwhelmed by the restructuring of industrial production capacity - all his equipment has been running at full capacity for more than ten years, and the problem of restructuring is imminent."

Of course, Lian Yuntao knew which company Li Chengbi was talking about. In the field of industrial chemistry in China, if only one contractor could do it, it must be Qingzhu Chemical. However, after all, the other party is a large enterprise group, so he didn't know whether he would like to build a new production line to produce such narrow-purpose fuels.

"Also, most of the think tanks who know the dark star system have retired and have spread to various parts of China. We have been working hard to bring these engineers back to the northern part of Guangdong Province to make the fuel needed to make Xov."

Li Chengbi was suspicious for a few minutes, and then continued: "This fuel is made of boron as the raw material. The composition is similar to toothpaste, but it has very strict requirements for the production process. It is very difficult to achieve such requirements. The fuel needs to be separated out without crystallization of the solid, injected into xov, and then softened."

"If we consider the temperature of the spacecraft itself, it may affect the softening process, and it seems to be more difficult to make this fuel. I have always hoped that one day, the company can provide us with sufficient raw materials and invite those old scientists back..."

"Every time I think of this, I will make my blood boil, sir. However, our funds are really limited. There is no way to get them back one by one. We have lost our intellectual capital and cannot continue to produce enough fuel. This system is indeed a miracle, sir, but fuel is definitely everything in this system."

"This is simply a vicious American way! First succeed in science and technology. Then drive away the people who have created these achievements - all this is because of the damn money!" Lian Yuntao explained angrily.

Although Li Chengbi was a little surprised at the general's sudden anger, he also agreed with him very much.

Many research models of the political department are now adopting the same approach as those of the American chaebol, which is contrary to the purpose of the China Economic Union. Within the political and military, many people turn a blind eye to this, which is no wonder. The basic mentality of bureaucracy is like this.

But Lian Yuntao was extremely indignant about this and deeply realized that the reason why private enterprises and companies remain silent about this approach - political companies are unwilling to share the benefits with scientists, while private companies are very willing. In the long run, who will be more favored by scholars and researchers?

"Hmph! A group of greedy and short-sighted guys!" Although she thought so hatefully, Lian Yuntao was helpless. Can a mere air force general change such a major event involving the distribution of interests?

This is not a question of whether it is correct or not, but that there is no room for him to speak at this level of power decision-making.

"Brother General Lee, I hope you will take all methods to restore the operation of this system as soon as possible, the faster the better. I will solve the financial problems for you. Secretary of Defense, your father is very annoyed now. He believes that it is precisely because of the insincere statements between departments about many things that have led to the current dilemma. He urgently needs a solution to the problem."

"Also, he is getting angry at those intelligence personnel. I hope his anger will not affect what you are going to do. If it affects you, please tell me. General Xu Jiangwen also owe you a favor. Thank you for telling us the existence of the "Dark Star Plan". Only in this way can General Xu 'teach a lesson' for those who don't know how to understand and let them say something to the Minister of National Defense."

"But thanks to these people saying that they were slacking off, we are now able to re-activate this system! I heard that the Minister of Defense said in a conference call that he said very angrily: 'When do you bastards who have always claimed to be very patriotic, want to hide this top-secret system to the point? Will you not tell me that this thing exists in a certain mountain corner until after our country perishes?'"

Patching Li Chengbi's shoulder, Lian Yuntao had high hopes for him, "So, I have to emphasize again that the more dangerous we are in our current situation, the more we need the help of the 'Dark Star System'."

Li Chengbi was greatly encouraged when he heard this, stood attentively and made his promise solemnly: "I understand, sir. Just a few weeks ago, I attended the regular online meeting, which was part of my work at the National Security Council. Through this meeting, I also knew a little or two about the current situation. Now, what else should I understand the situation change? Maybe there are any changes that can bring those guys back here and let the Dark Star system work again?"

Lian Yuntao nodded, "Something is true. There is some information, although not very complete, but it is surprising enough. There are some signs that the United States may have known that we are facing a very embarrassing situation in outer space, and that the Japanese rebels have become extremely active recently."

"We have been paying great attention to these people for a long time, but... you also know that these damn space failures have affected the process of collecting a lot of information."

Speaking of this, the general stretched out his arm, crossed his ten fingers together, and said, "Think about our country's ability to monitor global geopolitical activities. By supervising the every move of the United States, Japan, the Far East and those terrorist organizations, it is like playing puzzle games, so we can't "smash out" the movements of these places."

"But when we lose those satellites, all the pieces used to puzzles are gone, and we can no longer have a clear understanding of all the situations in the world as before and take concrete actions. In this case, our 'situation awareness' is weakening, and we can only guess what exactly happened in the United States, Japan or other regions."

Li Chengbi nodded in agreement, but he didn't like the things he heard...

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