In fact, this was not the first time that Xing Hai Technologies had cooperated with the military.
After the launch of Work Assistant, many military units wanted to use this software tool. However, many core parameters of weapon operating systems, missile control programs, fighter radars, and other equipment could not be uploaded to the server. This could lead to leaks.
Xing Hai Technologies could only build a set of servers for those military units to store confidential data. The military was in charge of managing it. Only military researchers could use it.
Even so, Xing Hai Technologies' backend operation staff discovered that there were more than 100,000 programmers who specialized in serving the military. Many of them were godly programmers.
After Google's "backdoor incident," the military also approached companies under the "Star Alliance" and signed orders worth tens of billions of dollars to get rid of their dependence on Android devices.
Including this time.
This would be the third time that the military took the initiative to cooperate with Xing Hai Technologies.
They wanted to buy three "Supernova 1" right off the bat!
What for?
What did the military want to do by buying so many?
Chen Jin wanted to ask this question, but he decided not to after some thought.
Rocket test launches, engine development, explosion of nuclear weapons … What couldn't the virtual factory do?
It could be foreseen that after obtaining three "Supernova 1" equipped with the virtual factory, it would not be long before all kinds of advanced weapons and equipment would usher in an explosion.
The world would become more peaceful.
Thinking of this, Chen Jin's depression dissipated. He immediately said, "No problem, Xing Hai Technologies will sell three to you!"
Yuan Lang's face lit up. He asked again, "Then … what about the price?" He was a little nervous.
Chen Jin threw the question back to him. "How much do you think is appropriate?"
"This … this, ten … Ahem! President Chen, you should speak! "
Yuan Lang smiled awkwardly. He wanted to follow the instructions of his superiors and say one billion per unit. But with the value of the virtual factory, he felt that this price was so cheap that anyone who could afford it would want to snatch it.
His conscience told him that one billion per unit was a little cheap. But the funds approved by his superiors were only three billion. They had to buy three units.
Now that he had given up the initiative, he immediately regretted it. He added with a bitter smile, "President Chen, we are buying these devices to protect our country. President Chen, please make it cheaper. I hope you can make it cheaper."
Yuan Lang used honorifics. As someone who came from the military, he did not like bargaining. He was not used to the atmosphere of business negotiations, but he had to do so often.
After all, every cent of military expenditure was the blood and sweat of the people.
"Oh, cheaper?"
Chen Jin said, "I originally intended to sell it for 1 billion per unit. Is it still too expensive? How about this, since you're buying in large quantities, I'll give you a 10% discount. 900 million for one unit, is this acceptable? "
He even added, "If you buy more next time, the discount will be bigger."
Based on Chen Jin's performance, the combination of the supercomputer and the virtual factory seemed to have become a mass-produced product in his eyes. The more he bought, the more discounts he would get.
"Acceptable, acceptable!"
Yuan Lang hurriedly said as he grinned. Unexpected, it was really unexpected. He had saved 300 million in one go!
He was even afraid that the other party would change his mind, so he urged, "Mr. Chen, let's sign the purchase contract right away. It's settled at 900 million per unit."
Hahaha.
Chen Jin threw his head back and laughed, looking like a sucker.
Actually, he had his own plans.
The main purpose of selling it so cheaply was to make friends.
Make friends with the military.
Speaking of which, what's the benefit of making friends with the military?
This could not be seen for the time being, and there was no immediate effect.
But there was absolutely no harm!
In fact, not only the military, but also the government, state-owned enterprises, and other organizations should all build good relationships and make friends.
Although there might not be any benefits, there was definitely no harm.
Moreover, if the country became rich and powerful, the military would be strong, and the environment would be more stable, Xing Hai Technologies would be able to develop with more peace of mind. They would not be afraid of external harassment and suppression. This was actually a win-win situation.
Soon, the purchase contract was signed.
But due to the large purchase volume, the delivery of the three "Supernova 1" from the military would only start three months later. The delivery would be completed within half a year.
They had to wait for some time.
After Yuan Lang reported this situation to the higher-ups, they said, "Can you deliver one unit immediately? There's a research project that we need urgently. It's best if it can be delivered within a month. We can pay more! "
These words were passed to Chen Jin.
Chen Jin shook his head. "This is not a matter of money. Xing Hai Technologies has a total of five 'Supernova 1' units. Four of them are for our own use, and one is for Shangfa. For the additional order, we can only assemble a new 'Supernova 1' after the various parts have been purchased. We have to wait for more than three months."
"What? Your company has four units? Isn't that too much? Can you transfer one to us temporarily? We really need it urgently. "
The high-ranking military official was very surprised. Four supercomputers? Were they opening a supercomputer internet cafe?
"We can't transfer it. These supercomputers are full of projects. If we move them, our projects and services will be interrupted. It will affect our normal operations. Our users will also be dissatisfied. We really can't transfer it! But … "
Chen Jin continued, "Our No. 4 supercomputer still has 50% of its spare computing power. If you are really in a hurry, you can bring the project over here to run. Half of the computing power is enough. As for the fees, we can waive … How about this?"
"Uh …"
The other party thought about it and could only say, "Alright! We'll send someone over! "The high-ranking military official accepted Chen Jin's compromise plan.
…
That evening.
A military plane slowly landed at the Shang Hai International Airport.
Dozens of fully-armed special forces soldiers alighted from the plane, along with dozens of experts carrying military computers. They boarded two buses and went straight to Xing Hai Technologies' eighth research and development factory in Bao Shan District.
Then, the special forces soldiers half-blocked the eighth research and development factory. Personnel were restricted from entering and exiting a certain area. They looked very vigilant and the atmosphere was quite tense.
However, because it was the first time the military experts had come into contact with the "virtual factory," they did not know how to use it. The technicians from Xing Hai Technologies guided them step by step for three days. After teaching them, they were all chased out by the special forces soldiers on the grounds of "confidentiality."
Even so.
Feng Xuehong, who was the leader of the guidance team, was also a veteran military fan. He could roughly guess what the military experts were developing.
He gave Chen Jin a call.
He said excitedly on the phone, "Mr. Chen, this is awesome. The equipment that the military experts are developing is too awesome. I'm afraid it will change the entire world."
"What equipment?"
Chen Jin, who was fooling around with a girl in the villa at Junting Grand Court, asked in a low voice. His face was full of curiosity.
"The detonation engine!"
Feng Xuehong said, "The detonation engine that is about to succeed! Seeing how anxious those experts are, it means that our country's sixth generation fighter jet is about to achieve its first flight. "
Wow!
The sixth generation fighter jet!
We actually achieved a breakthrough so quickly?
The detonation engine had achieved overtaking in the field of military engines. It had completely solved the heart problem.
Chen Jin was stunned. He immediately said, "Keep it a secret! Don't ever tell anyone else. Once the secret is leaked, I won't protect you even if you eat peanuts. "
"I know, I know, Mr. Chen. I won't tell anyone else. I promise that this secret will rot in my heart. Haha, hahahaha …"
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