The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 279 Big Brother buys our computers, so can M Emperor
It took Li Mu more than an hour to introduce the current basic CAD software functions.

Then he asked Liu De and the other two to continue the discussion, and he took Wang Shoujue to visit several other research and development groups of the second-generation supercomputer to check on their progress.

Both the processor development team and the storage system development team were progressing smoothly, with only some minor issues.

However, some problems appeared in the software and algorithm optimization group, which had been stable.

In the design of software responsible for scheduling and resource allocation, the scheduling algorithm used cannot adapt to the requirements of task parallelism and load balancing.

Fortunately, the solution is not difficult. We only need to decompose the large-scale computing task into multiple subtasks and execute them on multiple processing units simultaneously.

Although it sounds simple, it still took Li Mu an entire afternoon to solve the problem.

……

At night, I walked out of the laboratory with my stomach growling.

As he walked, he continued to discuss the software and algorithm optimization issues of the second-generation supercomputer with Professor Zhang and others beside him.

After solving the software design issues of scheduling and resource allocation, we will soon move on to algorithm improvement.

Li Mudao: "The key to optimizing computing power is algorithm improvement, such as using current parallel algorithms and splitting tasks onto multi-core heterogeneous devices to achieve acceleration..."

As they were talking and walking towards the cafeteria, Wu Youxiang suddenly came towards them.

Knowing that he was here to see Li Mu, Professor Zhang and the others said hello and left first.

"President Guo asked me to tell you that you should get ready. You will be asked to attend the Type 01 computer export conference soon." Wu Youxiang said.

Li Mu was not surprised to hear the news.

Although he did not think that foreign countries would be able to surpass Xia Country in semiconductors by obtaining this batch of computers.

But the above considerations are not without reason. Their industrial base is much weaker. Even if they have the most advanced computers and the most powerful computing power, they cannot fully utilize them.

The foundation is different. Even if they have more advanced computers, their overall industrial technology level cannot catch up with Emperor M and Big Brother in a short period of time.

For example, if the computing power of computers increases by a factor of 10, and the industrial base of Emperor M and Big Brother is 100, then the increase they will eventually get is 1000.

However, Xia Country’s industrial base array is only about 20, and the same multiplier brings lower benefits.

This may also lead to the fact that even though they have the advanced Type 02 computer, they may not be able to match the development speed of other countries that have obtained the Type 01 computer.

Of course, as their technology develops further, the gap in industrial base will eventually be filled.

But no one can say for sure that the third world war will not break out before that day comes.

"It seems I have to find a way to convince the higher-ups." Li Mu thought secretly.

He knew that there would not be a third world war in the next few decades.

But this reason cannot be explained. Given the current situation of the struggle between Emperor M and Big Brother, I am afraid no one dares to assert that there will be no war.

……

While thinking, Li Mu went to the cafeteria to finish his dinner.

After filling his stomach like a whirlwind, he strolled around the laboratories and when he saw that there was nothing for him to do, he went into his small office.

Take out the manuscript paper and continue drawing.

Although persuading the higher-ups is important, it is far less important than completing the design of the Xuanniao-1 helicopter as soon as possible.

……

Meanwhile, Big Brother North.

After the KGB had tried to track down clues about the "Hetu" team many times without success, they reluctantly reported this result to their superiors.

The information they continuously found about the many breakthroughs Xia had achieved in various technological fields finally made the top brass take it seriously.

In particular, computer technology that can be applied to many important national fields such as aerospace, military equipment, etc., makes them envious.

So, a meeting was held at the National Academy of Sciences.

In the conference room, the KGB director was narrating the intelligence that had been sent back from Xia Country in recent times, especially emphasizing the matter about "software".

He said in a decisive voice: "Based on the information we have now, this software does have the ability to affect the development of the entire industrial system as they said."

Upon hearing this statement, the president of the National Academy of Sciences was no longer calm.

"Impossible. Neither we nor Emperor M have succeeded in this journey. How could Xia Country have done it quietly? This country was just a poor agricultural country ten years ago. How could it have such strong scientific research capabilities?" he questioned.

Hearing this, the KGB director continued:
"But the intelligence shows that this is the fact. Xiaguo has not only mastered software technology, but has also begun to carry out pilot projects for software engineering professional education in universities."

"If it is just bluffing, there is no need to spend so many resources. It will do more harm than good to the country's development."

"'Software is the brain of the computer', this is the original words in Xia Guo's software engineering textbook. Even if I don't explain the role of computers, I believe that all the professors here are aware of its importance."

After he said this, the professors present reacted quickly one by one.

It is not absolute to say that computers are very important to them now.

But this is only based on the fact that the computing power is not strong enough.

They didn't dare to think about what kind of results the Xiaguo Type 01 computer could achieve with its computing speed of 100 million times per second, nor did they want to think about it - how could their former little brother possibly surpass them?
But they could still deceive themselves before, saying that apart from them and Emperor M, no other country could have developed such powerful technology.

But now that Xiaguo has included software engineering in its education system, you would be a fool to pretend not to see it.

The president of the National Academy of Sciences apparently also realized this and his expression changed slightly.

At this moment, the middle-aged leader with a big beard who had been sitting in the first seat finally spoke up and said, "Since it has been confirmed that Xiaguo has technology that surpasses us in this regard, then, Dean, do you think we can catch up with them?"

"I remember it's been a while since we handed over the technical data we obtained from the trade with Xia Country to you, right?"

These two questions left the president of the National Academy of Sciences speechless.

But he had to answer the question. After a long while, he said with difficulty: "There is progress. It is only a matter of time before we catch up with them."

"I need a specific time!" The bearded leader's eyes became much sharper.

The president of the National Academy of Sciences continued stubbornly: "In one or two years, we should be able to catch up with them, no, surpass them."

There was uncertainty in his voice.

It’s not their fault, although the information provided by Xia Guo was very complete and there was basically no tampering.

But they had already gone in the wrong direction in their research on semiconductor computers, and it is not easy to turn around now.

"We can't wait that long. We must complete the research as soon as possible." The bearded leader stood up, looked around at everyone present, and said:
"And the higher-ups have decided to restart the student exchange program with Xia Country and send teachers and students to exchange and study with them."

"Now, everyone can come and sign up with me."

This news shocked everyone present. Restarting the exchange student program is no small matter, and it represents too much meaning.

……

Xia Kingdom, Kyoto.

The next morning, before Li Mu even left the house, he received a call from Guo Mo, asking him to rush over to attend a meeting.

Without delay, he immediately went downstairs and got into the car driven by Guan Jianmin and rushed to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

When I arrived at the gate, before I got out of the car, I saw Guo Mo waiting at the gate.

Li Mu opened the car door, walked up to him and asked, "President Guo, why are you outside?"

"I just arrived too. Let's go in together." Guo Mo waved his hand and led him inside.

The two came to the conference room of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

There were already many professors sitting inside, many of whom were familiar faces.

Seeing Li Mu and the other person come in, they greeted each other and then quickly sat down again, maintaining a solemn atmosphere.

"Everyone relax a little, it's just a discussion, there's no need to be so serious." Guo Mo waved his hand.

Hearing this, everyone's bodies relaxed a little, but they still maintained a serious expression.

After all, it is a major matter concerning the export of Type 01 computers and must not be treated carelessly.

Li Mu was also infected by this atmosphere and unconsciously sat up straighter.

He looked at the chair next to Guo Mo, and then asked, "Leader, is there anyone else who hasn't come yet?"

"Hmm..." Guo Mo had just nodded when two people walked in from outside the door.

Dong Huaxing from the Foreign Trade Commission, and Gu Zheng from the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building.

As they walked in, they apologized, "Sorry, sorry, I was delayed for a moment and kept you waiting."

"It's okay. The formal meeting will start in two minutes." Guo Mo smiled and stood up and took the two of them to sit down at the seat next to him.

Sitting at the first three seats at a long table were the top leaders of three state-owned departments.

From this it is not difficult to see the importance the higher authorities attach to this matter.

Guo Mo, who was in charge of the event, said directly:

"Let's not be polite and get straight to the point. We called you all here to discuss the export of the Type 01 computer."

"You can probably guess some of the concerns above. We have taken a leading position in semiconductor technology and computer technology, and have achieved tremendous development through this."

"Then the question arises: will the exported computers quickly reduce our advantage?"

He first briefly explained the purpose of the meeting.

Of course, the above considerations go beyond just the issue of shrinking advantages.

There is also the question of how to sell the Type 01 computer.

On the surface, their camp must move closer to Big Brother.

But if only Big Brother gets this advantage, will Emperor M lose in this battle for supremacy?
Even if it is impossible now, who can say how far Big Brother will develop in five or ten years?
Xia Guoke has not forgotten the excessive demands that Big Brother had made on them before.

Once Big Brother becomes the only dominant power, the international situation will inevitably become unbalanced.

As a big country neighboring it, they are likely to be the first to suffer misfortune.

……

In the conference room.

After Guo Mo finished speaking, everyone fell into a long discussion and debate.

Some experts suggested from an economic perspective that the Type 01 computer could create huge economic benefits and accelerate the country's development; but some professors pointed out from a political perspective that exporting it would likely cause them to suffer further damage to their national interests.

Want to bet on whether Big Brother will take action against them?
No one dares to bet.

"Quiet, quiet, let Consultant Li talk." Guo Mo patted the table twice and said.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present couldn't help but look at Li Mu, who was sitting in the fourth seat, just after Dong Huaxing.

Li Mu was suddenly called, but he didn't panic.

He had just listened for a long time without saying anything, and had basically grasped everyone's opinions and differences.

At this time, he slowly opened his mouth and said, "First of all, I think we need to make one point clear, that is, export is an inevitable result."

"Why do you say that? Emperor M and Big Brother have never given us any high-tech machinery and equipment?" a professor asked immediately.

Li Mu smiled and said:
"After listening to me, everyone will understand that the Model 01 computer is not a high-tech product at all."

"Not to mention that the Type 02 computer that has been developed already has a computing power that is ten times greater than it, their basic semiconductor industry is unlikely to surpass ours in the short term."

"And in the time it takes them to catch up, we are fully capable of developing computers with more advanced technology and more powerful computing power."

"But if we only sell it to Big Brother, what if they take it and develop something more powerful, and then use it against us?" another expert asked.

Even if they can maintain their technological advantage, the advantage in computers cannot be quickly converted into an increase in military strength.

Big Brother’s iron fist is now real, and there is also a precedent of threatening Xia Country.

Li Mu paused, then said: "This is actually not difficult to solve. Big Brother can buy our computers, and so can M Emperor."

"Moreover, Emperor M has an advantage over Big Brother in semiconductor research, and the two sides will not be able to determine the winner in a short period of time."

"As long as we grasp this balance well, we can gain a considerable period of development in the cracks."

After he finished speaking, everyone looked at each other in shock.

Although it is not uncommon for the above to cooperate with Emperor M, it is indeed rare to say it so openly.

"Moreover, the semiconductor standards we have established will force any country that obtains the Type 01 computer to conduct research and development within this framework. No matter how hard they try, they will be subject to our constraints," Li Mu continued.

Of course, there were some things he didn't say.

For example, the advantages on the Internet.

Xia State was the first to seize the huge Internet high ground, and latecomers could only operate the Internet under the protocols and regulations established by them.

And as we all know, there are no secrets on the Internet.

(End of this chapter)