Dalian Shipyard. Chen Nian was sitting in his office, concentrating on sorting out the technical documents used by 055D and making final checks for omissions.
Like the output process, this is also a work that is not complicated but consumes a lot of energy. In the words of some leaders, this is purely "transactional" work and should be left to other lower-level employees. of.
Of course Chen Nian wanted to do this, but unfortunately, at the beginning of the birth of a technology, no one except himself, the original developer, could see the errors in the data and process flow at a glance, nor could he correct them.
So no matter how complicated it was, he could only do it himself.
But the good thing is that every time you finish sorting out the documents, your mind's understanding of this technology will deepen. Even after reviewing the past and learning the new, new ideas and new creations can sprout, which will bring source of income.
So all in all, he is not tired of this work - doing these things is at least more interesting than paying attention to the movements of the US Fifth Fleet.
Yes, Chen Nian received relevant information shortly after the Fifth Fleet launched its expansion, but he was not surprised by this at all.
Increasing troops and encirclement is just the most basic operation. The island country in the previous life even sent many frogmen to Djibouti to detect the situation of our ships and steal military intelligence through diving.
At that time, Chen Nian came up with an idea on the forum, suggesting that the authorities sink a minesweeper to create a nest, then use the live wire for the main line, the neutral wire for the sub-line, and adjust the drift to 20,000 volts to directly solve the problem once and for all.
If the island nation protests, just say that the minesweeper is leaking electricity - anyway, they swam here themselves, and they can't blame others.
It is a pity that China's military strength in the previous life was not enough to support itself in breaking out, and this plan was never implemented.
But now that Chen Nian has the right to speak, he really wants to do something immoral like this.
However, let's wait until the warship arrives to see the specific situation.
The most important thing now is to continue to work on technology and source points, and strive to quickly develop the future technology of metal hydrogen batteries.
Thinking of this, Chen Nian closed the compiled documents and called Chen Guo.
After the call was connected, Chen Nian said bluntly:
"Professor Chen, I need assistance."
Chen Guo on the other end of the phone was not surprised by Chen Nian's request. He immediately replied:
"No problem, all scientific researchers across the country can be mobilized at your request."
"Tell me, who do you want? I'll contact their supervisor."
"It would be more convenient if it was an insider of the Spark Team."
Chen Nian smiled and said slightly teasingly:
"I'm afraid it might be a bit troublesome this time. What I need is not someone from China, but a professor from Harvard University named Isaac Silvera."
"Who? I've never heard of this name at all!"
Chen Guo's tone was a little confused, but Chen Nian was not surprised by this either.
In fact, the professor named Isaac Silvera will not really become famous until 10 years later, when his team publishes the "research results on room temperature superconducting materials."
At that time, he claimed that together with his research team, he had completed the first synthesis of metallic hydrogen in human history under the ultra-strong pressure of 5 million atmospheres, and successfully measured its ultra-low resistance and ultra-strong diamagnetic properties.
However, when the outside world asked him to show the results, he refused to show the samples on the grounds that "the samples were lost due to improper operation".
Obviously, this will definitely cause doubts about the authenticity of the experiment. Many researchers with the same conditions have tried to reproduce the experimental results, but they have not succeeded.
Isaac was quickly pushed to the forefront of doubts. In the end, he had to publicly admit that even if the process was strictly followed, the possibility of the experiment being successful was extremely low.
As soon as the statement was issued, the academic circles immediately divided into three voices:
The first is that Isaac did fake it, and his experimental process is not credible at all. This is pure academic fraud.
The second is that Isaac did not falsify. After all, metallic hydrogen is a new material that humans have never seen before. It is understandable that various accidents occurred during the preservation and testing process.
The third group believes that Isaac has committed fraud to a certain extent, but the research ideas and experimental methods he proposed are feasible.
The view held by China is the third.
Of course, so does Chen Nian.
Therefore, the reason why he wanted to find Isaac was also very clear, that is, he wanted to determine the correct synthesis method and route of metallic hydrogen through communication with him.
No, Chen Nianke plans to cooperate with Isaac.
He had never thought of sharing a strategic-level new technology like metallic hydrogen with anyone.
He just wanted to use Isaac and the other party's rich experience and long-term research results in this field to provide him with a basis for "trial and error".
This is one of the extended uses of the system. If used properly, it may save him a lot of source points.
After all, a full 340 source point consumption, even compared to the average of 3.5 points at his current peak stage, is definitely a big number.
Not to mention that this average is constantly falling, and it may not be long before it falls below 2
If you can save a little, why do you have to pay for it yourself when you can pay for someone else?
Thinking of this, Chen Nian opened his mouth and replied:
"This is a scholar in the field of high-pressure physics. He has in-depth research on metallic hydrogen materials and is technically credible."
"However, this person may not be reliable."
"I don't need you to poach him. I just need to get as much technical ideas for manufacturing metallic hydrogen from him as possible in the name of exchange and cooperation."
"I see, you want to get inspiration from him, right?"
"That's right!"
After hearing Chen Nian's answer, Chen Guo did not hesitate and immediately said:
"No problem, I'll leave this part of the work to the Materials Research Institute."
"In addition, we have also done some research on metallic hydrogen ourselves - although it is indeed far behind the international advanced level, we can summarize it and give it to you as a reference."
"Of course - if you don't tell me, I'll have to ask you for it."
Chen Nian answered with a smile
As a result, the plan for metallic hydrogen was finalized.
Chen Guo immediately started to form a technical team, output an exchange plan, and began to contact Isaac through various channels.
This kind of contact is not limited to academic and official contacts, but also includes the management of personal relationships.
To put it bluntly, it's just to brush up Isaac's favorability.
After all, only if Isaac no longer resists Chinese researchers will he be able to cooperate without prejudice, and the results that China can achieve will be more reliable.
A few days later, Chen Nian appeared near the latest 300,000-ton dock at Dalian Shipyard.
He is not here today to inspect the progress of the Deep Blue 16 project, or to inspect the construction progress of the No. 001 aircraft carrier.
He just wants to be a witness to witness the iconic moment of this project launched in 2004.
And this sign is:
Remove the name.
In fact, after three full years of transformation, the "Varyag" is no longer what it looked like when it first arrived at the Dalian Shipyard.
The rusty exterior had long been cleaned, and the bottom was painted with black epoxy asphalt to prevent rust. The flight deck was also painted with green paint, and later with yellow heat-resistant paint.
Although the entire aircraft carrier cannot be said to be brand new, it has also swept away the atmosphere of decay and old age.
In addition to its appearance, the aircraft carrier's internal facilities have also undergone major renovations.
The landing arresting device has been repaired. It is still using hydraulic arresting and will consider upgrading to electromagnetic arresting in the future.
The core modules such as the elevator, optical landing system, and flight control system have all been repaired, and other electronic equipment that has been decided to be updated has also had its base welded and space reserved.
At the same time, all weapons and radars that were old and could not be replenished and repaired were dismantled, and living facilities and living areas including life-saving, kitchen, laundry, and medical care were re-planned. Even decks and waterproof bulkheads, which were the largest and most complex projects, were The most difficult part of the repair has also been declared completed.
It can be said that the so-called "Varyag", except that it still retains the name "Varyag", is not the same ship at all.
Chen Nian looked at the "behemoth" in front of him and said with some emotion to Mr. Liu sitting next to him:
"I have heard the story of the Ship of Theseus before. For a long time, I always thought it was just a topic of philosophical speculation. I never expected that such a thing could really happen in reality."
Hearing his words, Mr. Liu laughed and replied:
"It's not that exaggerated."
"Although this ship has indeed been modified a lot, and even a considerable part of the hull materials have been replaced, in the final analysis, its large frame has remained unchanged."
"If it is really the ship of Theseus, then the deck of this ship should not be tilted, but should be flat."
After hearing Mr. Liu's words, Chen Nian was keenly aware of the regret in his tone, so he comforted him:
"It's okay. After this ship is launched, our second self-developed aircraft carrier will quickly follow."
"It will only take two or three years at most before a flat-deck aircraft carrier can be launched."
"When the time comes, you can watch as much as you want. It's our own ship anyway, and no one will stop you."
Mr. Liu shook his head gently and said:
"I know my own body much better than you do."
"It's okay to hold on until this ship is launched, but it will be difficult to wait for the next one."
"So, you can tell me that I have no regrets. That's impossible. After all, in my opinion, flat decks are the 'right way' for the future."
"But to be able to reach this level, everyone has really tried their best. Today is a happy day, let's not talk about it!"
Mr. Liu stopped talking, but looking at his expression, Chen Nian felt deeply moved.
Yes, it is indeed difficult for him to see China's first flat-deck aircraft carrier being launched.
According to the experience of the previous life, Mr. Liu will leave this land forever in 2011.
Even in this world, his physical condition is relatively better, but there are some things that cannot be changed by humans.
Pity.
Whether it is for himself or Chen Nian, this word is enough to describe their mood at this moment.
However, compared to Chen Nian, Mr. Liu's mood seems to be more complicated.
His eyes stared unblinkingly at the aircraft carrier in the distance, and his breathing slowly became rapid.
This caught the medical staff on the side a bit off guard. He quickly increased the flow rate of the oxygen supply, and immediately squatted down to check Mr. Liu's condition, but the latter directly pushed the medical staff away with an attitude that left no room for doubt. open.
Perhaps, at this moment, he just wanted to watch the whole process quietly by himself.
Chen Nian could understand his thoughts, so he gave the medical staff a look, stepped forward and held Mr. Liu's hand.
The latter nodded silently and still did not speak.
This made Chen Nian couldn't help but become curious.
Mr. Liu, what is he thinking?
What was he thinking about that day more than 20 years ago?
Recalling the time when the old man stood on tiptoes on the deck of the Kitty Hawk, trying to get a clear look at the SH-2 helicopter, his mood must have been extremely complicated, right?
Such complexity must also contain anger, unwillingness and helplessness.
He is not unwilling for himself, nor is he unwilling to be blocked by an unknown person, but for the entire Chinese Navy.
When chatting with Mr. Liu in private, Chen Nian heard him say this several times:
"I'm still a representative. How high my military rank is. Even I can't see it. Our grassroots scientific researchers and technical officers, where can they see it?"
Yeah, where are they going to look?
Or in other words, if we really want to build an aircraft carrier, where should we start?
All technologies are blocked. If we are left to explore alone, how long will it take to explore?
At that time, Mr. Liu could be said to be pessimistic, and this pessimism was directly reflected in his outlook on aircraft carriers.
After all, according to his assumptions at the time, it would be enough for China's aircraft carrier to have a 30,000-ton aircraft carrier and 50 fighters.
He probably wouldn't have imagined that China's first aircraft carrier was "more than" 60,000 tons.
Moreover, according to the long-term plan of Deep Blue 16, the next flat-deck aircraft carrier will jump directly to the 100,000-ton level.
If only it could be faster.
Chen Nian sighed and retracted his somewhat chaotic thoughts.
At this moment, the denaming of the "Varyag" aircraft carrier has also entered its final stages.
The Soviet naval aviation badge installed on the bow of the ship was removed and lay quietly on the deck, waiting for the next forklift to transport it away and seal it in a warehouse that may never be opened.
All Russian ship names had been eradicated or melted and destroyed by spray guns.
All the Soviet-style and Ukrainian-style slogans and guidance signs were scraped off and repainted, turning them into a grayish white.
Soon, these gray hulls will be imprinted with deep red.
Until finally, a line of small, inconspicuous words was sprayed onto the bulkhead of the bridge:
"SL-16-001".
Seeing this scene, Liu Huaqing's tightly held hands finally relaxed.
He turned his head, smiled and said to Chen Nian:
"From now on, this ship officially belongs to us!"
