It has to be said that although Isaac looks unreliable, he is absolutely impeccable academically.
I chatted with him for two hours. Although no specific parameters and details were involved, Chen Nian benefited a lot from the ideas he provided.
When saying goodbye, Isaac also earnestly asked Chen Niandao:
"Dr. Chen, you are one of the few geniuses I have ever seen. Your ideas are very advanced and forward-looking."
"Of course, your theoretical foundation is still too weak now."
"We must cooperate well - I believe that after our joint efforts, we will definitely promote the further development of high-pressure physics and finally win the crown."
After hearing his words, Chen Nian also nodded solemnly.
But in his heart, he secretly felt funny.
Cooperate well? Working together?
Doesn't seem to be particularly needed.
As a sheep, I just need to grow wool and let me collect it. Has anyone ever seen a sheep eating at the same table as its owner?
Of course, he would never say such words in front of Isaac.
He also expected the other party to work hard and bring more inspiration to him.
Although "inspiration" cannot directly reduce the source points required for technical analysis, it can provide Chen Nian with a strong enough reference direction.
Using this direction, Chen Nian can constantly use the system analysis function to try and make mistakes, and through the "bugs" he finds, he can develop a set of technical routes that are most reliable and consume the least source points.
When the time comes to analyze this route, the overall source point consumption will be greatly reduced.
If you can save, save - although I now have more than 390 source points in my hand, which exceeds the demand of 340 points for the metallic hydrogen laboratory production method in the system, but in fact, from the laboratory to industrialization, it can be said that A never-ending pit, no matter how many sources are used, it is not enough.
Therefore, every time Isaac saves Chen Nian a little more, he will have more resources to invest in various technical fields.
From this perspective, although this was not his original intention, he actually contributed to the unity of the world.
Thinking of this, Chen Nian couldn't help but reveal a smile.
For the first time, he felt the charm of "employing people".
A character who looks very bad and has high risks can also produce excellent results as long as he is used properly.
It’s no wonder that throughout the ages there have been so many things about emperors’ mental skills, thick black science, and mind-reading techniques that talk about how to control people.
Those people probably tasted the sweetness, so their thoughts gradually shifted to this.
——
Of course, although Chen Nian found this somewhat interesting, he had absolutely no intention of going down this path.
Because he knows very well that the so-called "fighting with others" will only have one result in the end:
That is endless internal friction and significant loss of efficiency.
So, not only does he not intend to take this path himself, he also does not allow others within his sphere of influence to take it.
The transformation of NPU is a typical example, and facts show that after the transformation of the Spark Group, the school has significantly improved in terms of academic style, academic atmosphere and academic results.
The so-called "weakening of the level of ideological education" has not reduced students' patriotic enthusiasm.
On the contrary, looking at the emerging scientific research results, they become more confident in their alma mater and their motherland.
In the final analysis, practicing "rule by man" and playing tricks to control people will not go far.
Doing real things is the only way out.
Thinking of this, Chen Nian took a deep breath.
It has to be said that China has also taken detours for a long time, but the situation is slowly getting better now.
He believes that it will get better and better in the future.
After returning to his office, he immediately opened the system and began to import the ideas he had obtained previously into the system, trial and error one by one.
Compared with the specific technologies that have been done before, such as hot isostatic presses and single crystal furnaces, the difficulty of this trial and error work can be said to be exponentially higher.
For example, the number of analytical source points required to separately set up the "metallic hydrogen large-scale mass production process" is 1690 points.
Although the number of source points required to set up the "metal hydrogen large-scale mass production process under electrochemical-physical fusion technology" has changed, it has only been reduced from 1,690 to 1,660.
A 30-point decline really cannot bring about any substantial changes.
It must be further refined to the level of "using triatomic hydrogen as an intermediate product and using electrochemical-physical fusion technology to produce large-scale metallic hydrogen" before the number of source points will see a relatively significant decrease.
But this "significant" is actually only 120 points.
Chen Nian's goal is still far away, and he still has a lot to do.
The next step is to form a team first.
Chen Nian glanced at the time. It was exactly 11:50, and there were still ten minutes left before get off work. So he ran to Chen Guo's office and found Chen Guo who was sorting out the Spark quarterly budget report.
"Professor Chen, are you busy?"
Chen Guo looked up and saw Chen Nian, smiled and shook her head and said:
"You are really good at picking the time. It's almost 12 o'clock. You'll be late and you won't be able to eat the healthy meal prepared for you by the cafeteria."
"What, you did it on purpose, right? Is a healthy meal so unpalatable?"
Chen Nian chuckled. He really didn't have this idea this time, but he usually did the same as Chen Guo said, using various methods to avoid so-called "healthy meals", and then went out to eat random snacks.
Regarding this, both Chen Guo and the staff of the logistics team felt helpless, but after all, it was not mandatory, and there was nothing they could do against Chen Nian.
"No, no, something really happened this time. Didn't you talk to Isaac today? I plan to build a metallic hydrogen team."
Hearing this, Chen Guo nodded slightly, then asked Chen Nian to sit down, took out the information from the cabinet and handed it to Chen Nian.
"The personnel are ready for you and can be started at any time."
"Also coincidentally, there is some redundancy in the budget I made, which was taken out from other projects, and the amount is about 13 billion."
"This money can be used as funding for metallic hydrogen projects."
"But no matter how much it is, there will be nothing - you did not set a budget plan for the metal hydrogen project at the beginning of this year, and we have no way to temporarily change the budget."
“If we really need more money, we can only resort to budget changes.”
"That's not necessary."
Chen Nian quickly answered.
He was not unhappy at all with Chen Guo's answer.
If an organization wants to operate for a long time, it must have a complete set of rules and abide by the rules.
It would be really dangerous if Chen Guo would immediately allocate a large amount of resources to herself if she said a word.
"13 billion is enough - we won't use that much this year, 3 billion is enough. I just want to do a small amount of pre-research work."
"Then there will be no problem. You are familiar with the staff. I will arrange an executive secretary and the union can start tomorrow."
"no problem."
Chen Nian nodded with satisfaction, but after a moment, he suddenly spoke again:
"Is there still 10 billion left? Can we add more projects?"
"Okay, where can I use it?"
Chen Guo didn't even ask what the project was, because he knew that as long as Chen Nian wanted to do it, it must be necessary.
A mysterious smile appeared on Chen Nian's face, and then he replied:
"The aircraft carrier is about to be launched, and it's time for our big black fish to be updated."
On the other side, across the ocean.
It can be said that life in Houston is not easy.
Because in fact, he planned to use this matter as a bargaining chip to achieve his "negotiation" purpose through cooperation with the Revolutionary Front organization.
But no one expected that the opponent actually solved the problem on his own.
Although this result is not enough to affect the overall situation, it is indeed an extremely bad sign.
Houston was very doubtful. If our country really captured Khartoum this time, and if Sudan really changed, would our plan in Africa really be implemented smoothly?
This question kept lingering in his mind, but he did not dare to communicate with anyone.
Because, in front of everyone else, he always maintained a confident attitude.
And the reason is very simple:
As long as you have confidence, even if the mission fails, you can blame it on execution, force majeure, or even the Chinese people.
But if I have any hesitation or lack of confidence, then it will definitely be me who will be in trouble.
Under such pressure, Houston became increasingly anxious.
His scanty hair fell out in handfuls, and his voice became extremely hoarse from excessive smoking.
The only thing he hopes now is that the Revolutionary Front organization can capture Khartoum as soon as possible and bring some good news to himself and the country.
Houston let out a long sigh and subconsciously took another puff of cigarette, which made him cough violently.
Upon seeing this, the assistant on the side quickly handed over a glass of warm water. Houston drank it several times before finally swallowing it.
After resting for a moment, he asked:
"How is the situation over there in Khartoum? Why can't we enter the city yet?"
According to the intelligence he had received before, all the main roads in Khartoum had been lost and the main bridges had also been occupied.
In this case, even thousands of pigs can swarm into the city, right?
However, the reality is that the Revolutionary Front organization just stopped outside the city and confronted the officials. Although there were exchanges of fire every day, the territories of both sides have always remained relatively stable.
After hearing Houston's question, the assistant answered while rummaging through the information:
"We have contacted the corner tower. According to them, the current combat effectiveness of the Revolutionary Front is not enough to invade Khartoum."
"The most powerful combat force of the official army is now gathered in Khartoum. They have all kinds of heavy firepower, including helicopters."
"If we enter rashly and fall into street fighting, I'm afraid the revolutionary front will be completely wiped out."
"How can it be??"
Houston was shocked and asked in disbelief:
"How weak is their combat effectiveness? According to previous battle reports, weren't several main roads successfully captured?"
".That's what we took."
The assistant replied helplessly.
In fact, this news had already been reported to Houston. It was not the Revolutionary Front armed forces that actually won the battles to seize the bridge, but some "mercenaries" mixed in with advanced equipment.
But I don't know why, Houston actually ignored this most critical information.
He probably thought that after a year of guidance and training, the Revolutionary Front could really take charge.
".Then we can't continue to take Khartoum?"
As soon as these words came out, it was the assistant's turn to be shocked.
He never imagined that Houston could ask such an extremely stupid question.
Continue to take Khartoum?
Are you really desperate?
It is one thing to covertly support armed groups, but it is another thing to blatantly help armed groups fight against the official army.
"We cannot do this. Peripheral assistance is different from direct participation in the firefight. After entering Khartoum, we are likely to be recognized."
"At that time, we will have no way to explain it, and we will be passive internationally."
"Isn't it enough to just label the current government as illegal? You know what I mean, Bashir's government has all kinds of problems. Isn't this difficult?"
Houston's face showed an expression of impatience, and then he continued:
"We can't afford to wait. Hamidi is a complete waste. He has ambition but no ability."
"We have to end it ourselves, we have come to this point anyway."
"but."
The assistant wanted to interrupt Houston, but the latter continued in a tone that left no room for doubt:
"No buts!"
"Our shoes are already wet. If we withdraw now, what we will get is a pair of shoes that have been completely ruined!"
"We have to go completely into the water and get our pants wet before we can fish out the gold in the water!"
"Listen to me and do it!"
"This matter falls within our jurisdiction. Even if it is a corner tower, we cannot directly veto it."
"This is the last chance!"
"I have prepared the bullets. If it fails again, I will be directly responsible for it!"
Looking at Houston's crazy expression, the assistant wanted to say something, but when the words reached his lips, he finally swallowed them.
He sighed heavily, and couldn't help but think of Houston's ex.
That person's ending was also a bullet.
And now, if Houston's plan is really implemented.
Its bullets will soon catch up with him.
(End of chapter)
