If the gap is not too big, the field marshal and others may still feel that there is not much need for cooperation.
But if it’s 100 times…
This cannot be described by a gap, that is, even if you are trying to catch up, you will be left far behind.
"Can't you solve this problem?" asked the Chief of General Staff. "You, and your team, can't solve this problem? I mean with relays!"
"Sorry, sir!" Turing replied straightforwardly: "This is indeed something we cannot solve. There are some technical problems, and we have not found a solution so far!"
The Chief of General Staff was a little disappointed and frustrated. He knew that the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets was declining, but he did not expect that it had declined to such an extent that even China, a country considered to be poor and weak, could surpass it in some technologies.
The sun never sets.
But this is the case for European and American businessmen. They have a strong interest orientation in politics. If they cannot defeat their enemies, they will turn their enemies into their friends.
After thinking for a while, the Chief of General Staff said helplessly: "Then let's cooperate! Does anyone have any objections?"
Everyone in the conference room was silent. Judging from the current situation, cooperation is the only way.
Joan was not wrong in the whole process, and neither was Turing.
Because history does develop like this. Although the sun never sets was the first to produce the "universal decoding machine", Turing is also revered as the father of computers.
But after the war, the project was ended as the sun never set.
On the contrary, Yingjiang successfully developed a "universal decoding machine" using relays.
Of course, Yingjiang’s “universal decoder” has another name: Mark.
After that, the sun never sets and Yingjiang is left far behind.
And this thing is developing at an unusually fast speed. In just a few years, it has entered the era of electronic tubes. Relays have been replaced by electronic tubes. The speed has increased by 1,000 times. Then there are transistors, integrated circuits, large-scale integrated circuits... only a few years ago.
It took ten years to develop into a modern computer.
This means that if you fall behind every step, you will fall behind step by step. After that, the gap will get wider and wider and you will never be able to catch up again.
After the discussion in London, the results were immediately sent to Colonel Ian: "Strive to seek cooperation with China!"
Colonel Ian couldn't help but cheered when he saw the telegram.
Joan acted very calmly, and said with some worry: "Don't be too happy, Colonel, our problem has been solved, but they may not be willing to cooperate with us!"
Colonel Ian said "uh" and nodded slightly awkwardly: "You're right, it's all up to you, Joan!"
When Colonel Ian first set foot on the Chinese soil, he never dreamed that he was once arrogant, but in just a few days, he became the submissive person he is now.
Wang Xuexin was drinking coffee leisurely at the headquarters while waiting for Colonel Ian and Joan.
He knew that Colonel Ian and Joan would definitely turn back to seek cooperation.
In fact, scientists have a natural need for cooperation because they have a desire to know and explore.
Pure scientists do not want to think about politics or interests. What they want is very simple, that is knowledge, and they use this knowledge to continuously improve their research results.
Turing's "Christopher" is even more meaningful to him, it is simply where his soul lies.
Therefore, if there is such an opportunity, how could they not seize it?
This is the purpose of Wang Xuexin throwing out the word "relay". He knows that as long as he gives this word, he can find a breakthrough on the issue of "universal decoder". To be precise, he can find two powerful lobbyists for himself:
Joan and Turing.
If this failed, it must be MI or someone else in London who was behind it.
When Wang Xuexin heard the footsteps at the door, he knew he had succeeded.
Sure enough, Colonel Ian and Joan walked in from the door.
At this time, Joan and Colonel Ian seemed to have exchanged faces. Colonel Ian calmed down while Joan looked expectant...
After all, Colonel Ian is an intelligence officer, and he knows that at this time, he cannot act too hastily.
Qiong had no training in this area. She was just eager to get answers from Wang Xuexin and whether he was willing to cooperate. Therefore, the closer she got to Wang Xuexin, the more nervous she became.
Joan was about to speak but was stopped by Colonel Ian's eyes.
"Comrade Commander!" Colonel Ian said in a calm tone: "We are thinking about a question: Since your 'decoder' failed to be successfully developed, and our 'decoder' needs to be upgraded, why can't we cooperate with each other?
, This will be beneficial to both of us, what do you think?"
Wang Xuexin laughed: "Are you kidding, Colonel? You have no idea how far our computer has been completed, and you don't know what advantages our computer will have once it is completed... Do you think we can cooperate like this?
?”
As he spoke, Wang Xuexin shook his head slightly with a smile on his face, with some disdain in his eyes: "We don't need to cooperate, Colonel! The reason why we want to use 'missiles' in exchange for your deciphering capabilities is just to fill the gap before the computer is successfully developed! We
Our computer will be at least 100 times faster than yours, do you understand?"
After hearing this, Qiong became even more convinced that China had a "universal decoder" with relays as components, because the "100 times" Wang Xuexin said was exactly the same as the result of Turing's calculation.
What else did Colonel Ian want to say, but Joan couldn't help but interjected: "So, comrade commander, why has your computer not been successfully developed for so long?"
Wang Xuexin's expression changed, and there was a slightly embarrassed look on his face.
Seeing Wang Xuexin's expression, Qiong said proudly: "I guess you are encountering difficulties with parts. With your industrial level, it seems difficult to ensure that so many relays work for a long time without failure! You
You should know that as long as any one of the relays fails, the entire machine will have to shut down and all data will have to be recalculated!"
Wang Xuexin said nothing, acquiescing to Qiong's statement.
Then Qiong analyzed: "Maybe you can import relays from Yingjiang or Mao Xiong, but... it requires a large amount, long-term, and stable supply. You are worried about leaking secrets, which is not a trivial matter!"
Wang Xuexin still didn't say anything, he let Qiong play freely.
"So, only we can help you do this!" Joan concluded: "We can provide the parts you want, and you can..."
"Provide technology?" Wang Xuexin asked: "You plan to use some parts in exchange for our technology? But you think this is a fair trade?"
"Do you have any other options?" Colonel Ian asked with a proud look on his face.