In 2010, IBM officially proposed the vision of "smart cities".
IBM proposed that a city is composed of six core systems of different types of networks, infrastructure and environment related to the main functions of the city, namely organization (people), business/government, transportation, communication, water and energy.
These systems are connected to each other in a collaborative manner.
The city itself is a macro-whole composed of these systems.
The so-called smart city is to give the city a subject that can use information technology to perceive what is happening inside itself, understand the cause of the problem, and be able to perceive, analyze, judge, and make correct decisions like higher organisms.
Make choices to better serve human individuals living in cities.
Regardless of whether this is a utopian concept proposed by IBM.
It's undeniable.
Smart cities have become an inevitable trend in technological development.
In the original timeline, many technology companies were working hard towards this goal and developed many practical technologies based on this grand vision.
Such as 5G network, whole-house intelligence, driverless driving, smart highways, ultra-fast intercity rail transit, etc.
Of course, Cao Weidong also knows that building a smart city is not simple, but requires several prerequisites.
First, the Internet of Things.
The Internet of Everything, through various possible network accesses, realizes ubiquitous connections between things and things, and things and people, and realizes intelligent perception, identification and management of objects and processes.
Second, artificial intelligence and big data.
Artificial intelligence is the pan-consciousness of smart cities. Through artificial intelligence technology, cities can quickly realize intelligent management and services, while big data is the brain and center of artificial intelligence, telling artificial intelligence what problems currently exist in the city and what should be done.
To manage and make decisions.
Third, communication technology.
Communication technologies, such as 5G, make network transmission faster and achieve high bandwidth, low latency, and large connections.
Fourth, blockchain.
Ensure the credibility and non-tamperability of data on the entire chain, providing a secure foundation.
With these technologies, it is possible to build a smart city.
It is true that with the current level of technology, building a smart city is simply a pipe dream.
Although Spark's 22nm chips are far ahead in the world, they are not even close to building a smart city. Even if Cao Weidong redeems a complete set of technologies through Wanjie Mall and wants to build it completely,
It will take at least thirty years.
But Cao Weidong didn't care at all.
This approach is just like the Star Wars plan proposed by Eagle Sauce back then.
Write a PPT, make a schedule, and tell the world——
I'm going to start working on advanced technology. Once I succeed, how awesome will I be and how great my prospects will be!
Think back to the Star Wars opportunities back then.
On the one hand, the world situation has reached a crossroads and tensions are running high. Yingjiang hopes to establish an effective anti-missile system through this Star Wars plan.
On the other hand, they want to rely on their strong economic strength to defeat their enemies through competition in space weapons.
That time and that moment, and this moment as well.
Just like in a game of stud, the gambler pushes out all the chips in his hand and then looks at his opponent provocatively.
"I'll follow you, do you want it?"
So, should Yingjiang follow up on the smart city plan?
Cao Weidong was a little curious.
If we follow up, the chip industry will receive unprecedented development opportunities. As the only Spark Electronics factory in the world that can produce advanced lithography machines, its status will also rise.
The sanctions will only cause local semiconductor companies to miss opportunities for development, just as the UK's Motor Vehicle Act caused the UK to miss the opportunity to develop its automotive industry.
If I don't follow up, then I will really build a smart city by hand.
At that time, Yingjiang will inevitably face a situation where technological hegemony changes hands and the world structure is reshuffled.
So no matter what angle you think about it, you won't suffer at all.
He calmed down and introduced his smart city plan to Leader Wen and other cadres.
Because he was worried that Leader Wen would not understand, Cao Weidong gave a few simple examples.
For example, smart life allows people to enjoy various services without leaving home.
Smart government can help the government work more efficiently and allow people to do things faster.
Smart schools equalize educational resources, allowing you to enjoy lectures from famous teachers without leaving home.
Smart medical care makes medical treatment easier.
Smart transportation makes our travel convenient and fast.
Etc., etc.
Leader Wen's eyes widened when he heard this, and he was completely shocked by the scene described by Cao Weidong.
"Is this really possible?"
"Of course, with the advancement of science and technology, we will definitely be able to build a smart city. At present, because of the breakthrough of chips, we are actually able to build the prototype of a smart city. It may be a little different from what I described, but it is still
Enough for us to try.”
"Only by trying, can we advance technological development faster."
Cao Weidong said solemnly, then looked at Leader Wen and solemnly applied.
"So I would like to make an application to you, which is to choose a city and use it as a blueprint to build a smart city."
Leader Wen stood up, walked a few steps, thought over and over again, and finally agreed to Cao Weidong's request.
"Okay, just go ahead and prepare, and I'll submit the application. I can definitely help you get this thing done."
.......
With Leader Wen's words, Cao Weidong immediately started to take action.
The first is to build public opinion.
Cao Weidong is very familiar with this aspect.
He first wrote a book specifically for the smart city plan, called "Smart City".
In this book, he described in detail his vision of building a smart city, the benefits that humans would derive from it, and the technologies that might be used in building the city, and then arranged for it to be published.
Of course, he did not forget to find someone to translate the book into English, French, German and other versions, and contact foreign publishing houses for distribution.
In addition, he also found some people to write some novels on the theme of smart cities, and published them in newspaper serials to create hype.
With the hype, the topic of smart cities is becoming more and more popular, and many people are looking forward to the completion of smart cities.
During this period, leader Wen finally received accurate words.
The superiors agreed to Cao Weidong's request, but the city to build a smart city had to be decided by the superiors. Cao Weidong could only choose one of several cities.
Cao Weidong was overjoyed.
As long as the superiors agreed, he didn't care at all about which city he chose.
However, Cao Weidong was still stunned when he saw the list of alternative cities.
"Tongquan City... Such an important city actually appears in the alternative list?"
Leader Wen said with a smile.
"This is what I specifically strived for, but Tongquan City is the largest among these cities. It has a train station and a dock, and it is a coastal city. It is also the most difficult to transform, so it is up to you how you choose.
.”
Cao Weidong put down the list and said without hesitation.