A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

Chapter 1079 I Have a Dream

“Uncle Wu,” Jiang Xia’s form of address changed, and his tone lost some of its previous enthusiasm, replaced by the calm and methodical demeanor of a technician, “every single question you raised hits the nail on the head. If everything starts from scratch, let alone eighty days, even eight hundred days might not be enough. But…”

He paused for a moment, looking intently at Wu Ruilin: "Do you know, have you heard of that 'a research paradigm exploration platform based on distributed collaborative computing ideas and modular architecture'?"

"Simply put, it's about connecting people from different units and with different specialties through secure lines, like a spider web. A general goal is broken down into many small pieces, with each person working on their own part, but they also communicate and share data at any time, and finally put them together."

Wu Ruilin's eyes flickered slightly. He had vaguely heard about this; it was a new thing promoted by the higher-ups, supposedly to improve efficiency.

Jiang Xia continued, "Therefore, I dare to think this way because I have the confidence. This is not a rash decision, but a natural progression, just waiting for the right opportunity. The shell of 'Haiyi' is that 'channel,' and now it has arrived. And the right opportunity we need is the determination and resources to bring it together."

"You're asking about wind tunnel data?" Jiang Xia counted on his fingers, as if reciting a familiar story, his tone exuding confidence. "Regarding the hull and our improved aerodynamic and hydrodynamic shape, the Mianzhou Aerodynamics Center has done many rounds of 'paper research,' and the key data is already out, it's fantastic!"

"You asked about missile miniaturization? Director Zhao Bin and his team at Factory 331 developed a miniaturized pre-research model based on the Hailiuzi-2 missile. The land-based launch and control system matching of the scaled-down prototype missile was completed last month, and I have seen the report."

Although there are still a few steps before it's actually deployed on a ship, the most difficult part of the process has already been completed, and many new technologies and processes can be directly applied.

"You asked about automation and fire control? With the help of integrated chips and dedicated computing circuits, Comrade Shousong and Professor Yuanjiu's team have made great progress in multi-target tracking algorithms and the speed of firing parameter calculation. They are even trying to develop customized micro-instruction chips specifically for this purpose, which are very fast."

A modified version of the shipborne fire control prototype system, based on the 'Dahuang 2', has begun running on a land-based simulation platform.

"You asked about radar on board? After Professor Zhongyi from the Radar Institute and his group of young guys, including Xiao Mo, thoroughly mastered the pulse Doppler technology, they developed a compact shipborne prototype. Not only does it meet the size and weight requirements, but it also passed the tests for salt spray and vibration resistance in the laboratory. Now they're just worried about finding a suitable ship to actually test it."

Jiang Xia finished speaking in one breath, looking calmly at Wu Ruilin, whose face was gradually filled with doubt and uncertainty, which was gradually replaced by seriousness and a hint of excitement: "Uncle Wu, I'm not just making empty promises. I'm reporting to you that in almost every key technical direction required for the modification plan, there are already corresponding elite teams that have achieved solid, even groundbreaking, 'interim results'."

What we lack is never a single technical point, but an opportunity that can encompass all the 'good results'.

Now, hasn't the opportunity arrived?

Comrade Ruilin remained silent.

He looked at the blueprints, then at Jiangxia, then at the blueprints again.

After a long pause, he finally managed to stammer out, "So all of these things are real?"

"The truth cannot be hidden."

Jiang Xia took out a notebook, pointed to it and said, "Look at this number—'Distributed Collaborative Computing Platform Verification Project Group—004001'. I didn't make this up; it's the project number given by the higher-ups. Teacher Zhongyi is in charge of radar data, Lao Zhao is in charge of the power system, Comrade Shousong is in charge of the wind tunnel, and I'm in charge of... connecting them all."

At this point, Jiang Xia paused, somewhat embarrassed, and said:

"Of course, this platform project... is currently mainly focused on theoretical verification and preliminary technical reserves. The approval for large-scale practical integration has not yet been officially issued."

Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll have to find someone to get the official approval, otherwise things won't be legitimate..."

Wu Ruilin looked at the font that was different from the usual 00 in the serial number, and listened to Jiang Xia's mutterings with a bit of technician stubbornness, and was speechless for a moment.

At that moment, he really wanted to grab this guy's ear and yell at him:

"What kind of official approval do you need, you idiot! This project number starting with '004' has been given to you as a top-secret project... This thing is of a higher level than a hundred official approval documents! This means that the higher-ups have been watching, tacitly approving, or even encouraging you to do this all along!"

But seeing Jiang Xia's sincere eyes, like those of a puppy, Ruilin swallowed her words back.

Oh well, that's just how scientists are, they don't care about mundane things, that's normal.

Unfortunately, Comrade Ruilin was unaware that while he was struggling to understand the profound meaning behind the number, Jiang Xia mistakenly interpreted the complex expression that flashed across his face as distrust, or rather, that he, Jiang Xia, was "talking without evidence."

Hey!

Jiang Xia slapped his thigh in frustration.

Uncle Wu doesn't believe me!

You may not believe me, but you can't deny the results that Teacher Zhongyi, Factory Director Zhao, and Comrade Shousong have worked day and night to achieve!

Those data, those reports, those processes that ran smoothly on the simulation platform—they're all real!

How can we change his mind?

That's right! Seeing is believing!

Jiang Xia's mind raced, and a "brilliant" idea popped into his head.

You don't believe me? I'll take you to the "forum" and you'll see!

That place is bustling with activity now! Progress reports, challenges, data exchanges, and even "arguments" from various research groups are all posted there!

Although we can't see all the core data, the enthusiastic and down-to-earth atmosphere of pushing forward the work is undeniable!

I'm so incredibly clever!

Without further hesitation, a "watch me" expression appeared on his face. He raised his hand and patted the partition window between the cockpit and the rear cabin, his tone light and cheerful, as if he had a plan.

"Brother Wang! Let's not go to the original location yet. Let's find the nearest post office and go there! Let's borrow their secure telephone line!"

Having grown accustomed to the way the silly boy talked, Old Wang subconsciously agreed:

"okay!"

They then began searching the map for the nearest post office with secure communication capabilities.

Secretary Liu skillfully parked the armored vehicle slowly in the safe area by the roadside. While Lao Wang was locating it, he turned around, a slight smile on his face, and looked at Comrade Ruilin, who was still a little confused and immersed in the "shock of the number".

Then, he reached into his pocket...

"Sir! While we're at it, why don't you take a look at this first? Otherwise, when we get there, you won't be able to read what this kid is talking about, it would be unwise!"

"Confidentiality regulations? No need, I've already checked them out!"

Comrade Ruilin obediently pulled out a small notebook to prove that what he said was true.

Oh, a graduation certificate.

It was all in the same batch. Comrade Ruilin truly never fights a battle unprepared.

But Secretary Liu stubbornly held out her hand: "It's different!"

"You guys are always causing trouble!"

Comrade Ruilin took the book, which appeared to be a dictionary but was actually titled "Internal Confidentiality Regulations and Typical Case Warning Records (Supplement)".

At the same time, he curiously glanced at Secretary Liu's trouser pocket.

You guys at IDCPC are all geniuses! How do you even walk with such a thick book crammed in there?

……

While Jiang Xia was busy proving the platform's role to Comrade Ruilin, and Comrade Ruilin was busy reading the warning records...

Across the ocean...

"I have a dream..."