Chapter 396 Watching the Ceremony
"Stilwell asked me the same question a few years ago and wanted to invite me to the United States to lead this project. I did not agree because I knew that if I went to the United States to build an atomic bomb, the Americans would never let me come back! I also want to build a new Great Wall for my motherland!"
"In theory, it is not difficult to make an atomic bomb or a hydrogen bomb, oh, that is, the fusion weapon I just mentioned. The difficulty lies in how to make it happen. The Americans spent more than two billion US dollars, gathered the best scientists in the Western world except Germany, mobilized 100,000 people, and spent more than three years to make an atomic bomb."
"It took the Red Empire four years, even after the KGB obtained a large amount of confidential information about the Manhattan Project and successfully turned many American scientists and engineers against the government."
"Oh? The KGB actually contributed to the successful explosion of their atomic bomb?" someone asked in a slightly surprised tone.
He was in charge of intelligence work back then, so it's understandable that he is sensitive to this information. But he also has intelligence personnel in the United States under him, so they should know some information, right?
"Yes, although I have no evidence, I can infer it from some clues." At this point, Zhang Xingjiu's tone suddenly became firm, "But we don't need so much time, nor do we need to spend so much money!"
"Over the years, I have been studying the theory of nuclear weapons. At the same time, I have selected a group of young people with great potential for training and sent them to Europe and the United States to learn the latest scientific and technological achievements. These people have now returned, and a basic team has been established."
"My son Guosheng is not only a theoretical physicist, he also has great talent in semiconductors and computers. He has now built a computer that is more advanced than ENIAC. This is an advanced machine that can be reprogrammed and solve various computing problems, which can help us save a lot of time."
"At the same time, privately, I also commissioned geologists such as Li Siguang to search for uranium mines in the country, and now they have been found." Zhang Xingjiu naturally knew how the uranium mines in the country were distributed, and he could find them by giving Li Siguang a little hint.
"So all the conditions are in place. As long as the country can form a research team and find a secret base to conduct research, we will be able to produce an atomic bomb soon. If it's fast, we may be able to surpass the British."
The British detonated the first atomic bomb in 1952. Zhang Xingjiu is confident that he can do it within two years. I wonder how much impact it will have on the founding war if it is done in advance? It should reduce some losses, right?
"If someone else said this to me, I would definitely not believe it, but Mr. Zhang, I absolutely believe you! Let's develop the atomic bomb as soon as possible. Only with this thing can we stand up straight and develop with peace of mind." He put down his cigarette butt and said firmly.
"Mr. Zhang, this plan requires the cooperation of certain people and how much resources are needed. Please come up with a plan as soon as possible and we will hold a meeting to study it immediately." Another person added that although there are still many important things waiting for their decision, the sooner this work is done, the better.
Zhang Xingjiu pointed to his head and said, "This plan has always been in my mind, but the impact is too great, so I dare not put it on paper. I will start writing it out later and give it to you in a few days. Then I will modify it according to your decision."
"But atomic bombs alone are not enough. We also need tools to carry and drop these large bombs. The Americans used B-29 bombers to drop them. This is because they had absolute air superiority and could fly over Hiroshima and Nagasaki without any worries. However, our air force was relatively backward, and it was very difficult to drop bombs using airplanes. This required new vehicles."
"The V1 and V2 rockets developed by the Germans in the later stages of the war are a good development direction. Rockets are much faster than airplanes and are difficult to intercept. If we have both atomic bombs and long-range rockets, we can deter those countries that covet us and make them dare not act rashly."
"There are currently two scientists in the world who are most deeply involved in rocket research. Von Karman focuses more on theoretical research and the development of basic science, while von Braun focuses more on the development and application of technology."
"Oh, yes, there is also Konstantin Tsiolkovsky of the Red Empire. Unfortunately, he has passed away, but the resources he left behind are still enough for the Red Empire to achieve remarkable results in this field."
"We are not bad either. Qian Fukang, Qian Weichang, Guo Yonghuai, Lin Jiaqiao and others have all studied under von Karman. I have also done some research in this field. If the conditions are right, we can definitely develop our own long-range rocket."
That night, Zhang Xingjiu only talked about two development priorities, agriculture and military, and he focused on describing the development plans for nuclear bombs and missiles.
They had originally planned to visit Zhang Xingjiu and chat with him for an hour or so, but they did not expect Zhang Xingjiu to bring up such an important topic. They chatted until late at night, and left reluctantly when they had to.
For a period of time thereafter, in addition to normal meetings, Zhang Xingjiu also frequently held secret discussions with them, and the two plans gradually deepened during the discussions.
Ms. Song couldn't help but think of the ceremony in Nanjing. She turned around and asked, "Mr. Zhang, I remember that year in Nanjing, you were also a guest at the ceremony, right? I didn't expect that the two of us would be standing here together again today."
"That time it was too hasty. Many forces had their own thoughts. Mr. Yixian had a heart to serve his country, but he was unable to display it. Now it is different. I firmly believe that this new country will shine with a brilliance that will amaze the whole world."
Mr. Song recalled his experience of dealing with them, and when comparing them with the previous people, he nodded subconsciously, "Indeed, I hope I can also make some contributions to the development of the country."
"Me too!" Zhang Xingjiu responded firmly.
Suddenly, the surroundings became quiet, and the ceremony officially began. Soon, the whole audience burst into deafening cheers, heralding a great rebirth for the country.
Zhang Xingjiu has been preparing for so long, and now he can finally do what he wants. He hopes to reduce many regrets and allow this country to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation faster.
(End of this chapter)
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