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On the way back to the unit, Chang Yin drove while Tang Yue seemed lost in thought. Noticing her low spirits, Chang Yin casually asked, "What's wrong?"
Tang Yue pulled herself back to reality. "Battalion Commander, why didn't Division Commander Kang tell those people that we have a supercomputer?"
Chang Yin glanced at Tang Yue and said, "Western countries have always imposed technological blockades and embargoes on China. As an advanced high-tech product, supercomputers are strictly restricted from being exported to China, and it is very difficult for China to purchase supercomputers directly from abroad."
Even those who are eliminated won't do.
"Therefore, China is currently mainly focused on developing its own vacuum tube computers and transistor computers. In 1964, China successfully developed its first self-designed large-scale general-purpose digital vacuum tube computer, the 119 machine."
This is currently the best computer in China.
Tang Yue felt deeply indignant upon hearing this. They were weak and bullied, and she would remember this. She was determined to repay the United States for not selling to them in the future.
Chang Yin continued, "The supercomputer you brought back will surely make the higher-ups extremely happy, but we can't just talk about it directly. If the news leaks out, all the recent events in Japan will definitely be attributed to China."
Therefore, those supercomputers can only be secretly transported to the computer research center, where they can realize their full potential.
Tang Yue knew this was reasonable. "Battalion Commander, how can you be so sure that the underground laboratory on the South Island can't develop a brand new supercomputer? Or even a computer better than the one in the United States?"
Chang Yin suddenly pressed the accelerator harder; he also longed for that possibility. He stared straight ahead, his eyes seemingly fixed on the distance. "Is it possible?"
The voice was very ethereal; if Tang Yue hadn't had exceptional hearing, she wouldn't have been able to hear what he was saying at all.
"How will you know if you don't try? Besides, isn't the most crucial component of a supercomputer the chip? Even computer research centers are still using transistors, aren't they?"
When will we be able to develop chips and catch up with US technology?
Chang Yin didn't answer; he didn't know the answer. "So, you want to leave one behind?"
When Tang Yue told Chang Yin that she had brought back three supercomputers, she actually had more than ten in her spatial storage. It wasn't that she was deliberately hiding it; there were just too many ships at the port of Hegequan.
Many things were wrapped in wooden boxes inside cardboard boxes. At the time, she was only concerned with packing things and didn't care what was inside, because she had to bring them all back anyway.
So, while those grandpas and grandmas were excited in Lab 5, she quietly searched her space and found several supercomputers, perfectly packaged and without any gaps, lying in her space.
There's no point in keeping these things. The US might come up with something better in a while. If we don't put these to good use, they'll just become antiques in a few years. We definitely need to put them to use.
So now, Bigpin has already disassembled one machine—the machine itself, not just the packaging.
Looking at the huge pile of parts stacked on the floor, Tang Yue couldn't bear to look. She felt that even she herself would have a hard time reassembling them after disassembling them to that extent.
As a result, the guys started studying the chip. They tapped and poked at it, trying to find a suitable way to remove those tiny dots. Of course, they still had a conscience; they knew that the prerequisite for removing it was being able to reinstall it.
Now it was their time to take on the challenge. Tang Yue ignored her, and the two quickly parked the car and entered the military base through the main gate.
The soldier guarding the gate noticed the two men's strange expressions. When did Battalion Commander Chang and Company Commander Tang leave? He had no recollection of it. Could it have been before his shift ended?
Training is underway on the parade ground. Yesterday, the men of the Fourth Company got a good beating. Although other companies didn't receive the same treatment, it didn't stop them from feeling envious when they saw the men of the Fourth Company.
That's why we trained extra hard on the playground today.
Just as Tang Yue and Chang Yin stood on the playground, a cheerful and exciting broadcast suddenly rang out, instantly breaking the original training rhythm on the playground.
Over the loudspeaker, the announcer's powerful voice echoed throughout the entire unit: "Attention all officers and soldiers! Attention all officers and soldiers! Currently, our neighbor Vietnam is suffering from the brutal aggression of imperialism, with war raging and the people in dire straits."
At the request of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and in order to uphold justice and fulfill internationalist obligations, the great People's Republic of China resolutely decided to launch the war of aid to Vietnam.
"This war is not only a powerful support for the Vietnamese people, but also an important opportunity for us to demonstrate to the world China's friendly neighborliness and its responsibility as a major power."
Imperialism is attempting to further contain our development through its invasion of Vietnam, and we absolutely cannot stand idly by. On this battlefield filled with the smoke of gunpowder, we will fight shoulder to shoulder with the Vietnamese people, using our blood and lives to build an unbreakable defense line, letting the invaders witness the iron will of the Chinese soldiers!
"At this moment, we need more brave and fearless warriors to join this just war. Whether you are experienced veterans or energetic new recruits, your courage and strength are indispensable to us."
Stepping onto the battlefields of Vietnam, you are messengers of peace, defenders of justice. There, you will engage in a fierce battle with the enemy, fighting for peace, for freedom, and for the dignity of China!
"We are now issuing a recruitment notice to all officers and soldiers. All comrades who meet the requirements and are willing to dedicate themselves to the country and the people are encouraged to sign up! Let us join hands and go to the battlefield in Vietnam, to dedicate our youth and blood to victory and peace!"
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