24: This is a bright sword

"What?"

Zhao Zizhen's words instantly sparked a chorus of exclamations.

Ye Guhong's eyes widened in astonishment. He asked, "Old Zhao, what are you saying? What do you mean by that? He already mastered the 0.1 nanometer lithography machine technology? You're not joking, are you?"

"I'm not joking!" Zhao Zizhen shook his head seriously. "I've roughly gone through the manufacturing book for this 0.1 nanometer lithography machine. All the details are too comprehensive. This absolutely couldn't have been put together in just a few days. Moreover, even if he thought of it in a few days, to produce such a detailed instruction manual, a few days would be completely insufficient!"

As he spoke, he unconsciously pointed to the email content: "Just the text version of the instruction manual alone is several thousand pages, plus images, some videos, and various detailed annotations. How could all that be finished in a few days?!"

"Even if he didn't eat or sleep, a few days would be completely insufficient, because for teaching, as you all know, the requirements for the thought process are so rigorous. If it was only researched in a few days, then it would absolutely be impossible to organize it to such a meticulous degree and then turn it into a detailed tutorial to send over!"

Zhao Zizhen's words made the expressions of Ye Guhong and the others much more solemn.

"So, Old Zhao, you mean..."

Ye Guhong asked with some uncertainty.

"So I conclude that he absolutely mastered the relevant technology for the 0.1 nanometer lithography machine long ago!"

Zhao Zizhen's tone was resolute.

"And the reason he only sent it now, I guess, is that he didn't have time when he was in school, nor did he have the opportunity to see a real photolithography machine, so he couldn't be sure of his own deductions. So, he took advantage of his study tour to Netherlands to see a real photolithography machine, confirmed his conjectures, and then fully confirmed them. Therefore, he organized it these past few days and sent it to us!"

Ye Guhong and the other few responsible individuals exchanged glances and couldn't help but say, "But if that's the case, why didn't he directly send the 0.1 nanometer lithography machine manufacturing book? Instead, he sent the Netherlands's photolithography machine first?"

"Well... from the detailed annotations in his 0.1 nanometer lithography machine manufacturing book, I can probably guess some of the reasons."

Zhao Zizhen chuckled.

"This person is probably afraid that we don't have relevant experience in manufacturing advanced photolithography machines in our country, so he first sent us Netherlands's 3 nanometer photolithography machine manufacturing book for us to practice with. Moreover, with a 3 nanometer photolithography machine, we can manufacture some of the components needed for the 0.1 nanometer lithography machine. He is guiding us. He probably fears that if he sent the 0.1 nanometer lithography machine manufacturing book all at once, we wouldn't be able to handle it at all!"

"This..."

A complex emotion arose simultaneously in the hearts of Ye Guhong and the others!

That person, actually considered things so thoroughly!

Such a sincere heart, how precious, how rare!

"Old Zhao, as you said, then he is even more of a treasure for our entire Shangxia. You should quickly manufacture the photolithography machine, and we will do our best to ensure his safety in Sakura," Ye Guhong said, suppressing his excitement.

"Manufacturing is definitely not a problem, but I also want to ask, if the 0.1 nanometer lithography machine is manufactured, should we announce it to the worldwide? Or should we directly conceal it like last time?" Zhao Zizhen asked slowly.

Ye Guhong did not answer immediately, but fell silent, clearly pondering.

The last time they concealed the news of the 3 nanometer photolithography machine's development was partly because they were not yet strong enough, and partly because they did not want to arouse suspicion from Netherlands.

Now, if the 0.1 nanometer lithography machine were developed, although Netherlands would certainly not be suspicious, announcing it to the worldwide would likely lead to even more severe consequences!

A 3 nanometer photolithography machine was already enough to re-ignite worldwide hostility towards Shangxia!

If they suddenly announced possession of a 0.1 nanometer lithography machine, it would likely provoke some countries to launch a war!

Thinking of this, Ye Guhong took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and said, "We still have to endure a bit longer. Let's develop quietly first, and then announce it to the worldwide after the Armed Forces Department's strength catches up!"

For any country worldwide currently, a 0.1 nanometer lithography machine is something that would make them willing to start a war to seize!

So, they must endure!

"Alright, I understand." Zhao Zizhen nodded.

Ye Guhong also nodded helplessly: "It's a pity. If what he researched this time was powerful advanced technology in the armed forces, then there would be no need for any concealment. This time, we can only hide the news for now and announce it all at once later."

At this moment, the shame in his heart deepened once again!

Zhao Zizhen, on the other hand, chuckled, "If what he just said wasn't deliberately teasing us, then with his talent, with a little focus, it shouldn't be difficult to research even more powerful armed forces technology. Maybe next time he'll give us a surprise!"

Ye Guhong's eyes immediately lit up: "Your words remind me. Next time he calls, we might as well ask him if he's interested in researching armed forces technology. We can fully support him!"

He immediately started to look forward to it.

Tang Wensheng, who was nearby, suddenly changed his expression: "Elder Ye, we just received the latest news. The Xiao Yinghua Technology Institute announced a major new breakthrough in Nuclear fusion research a minute ago, and during the experiment, they utilized the latest technology to develop a new type of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, with three times the power of the previous model!"

"This is the intelligence transmitted back from Sakura!"

He handed the specialized equipment in front of him to Ye Guhong.

"Hmm?" Ye Guhong's expression also changed abruptly. After glancing at the intelligence, he said in a deep voice, "Sakura's scientific research strength was originally among the worldwide's best, and now they've made another breakthrough and deliberately announced it with such fanfare. I'm afraid they have ulterior motives. We must pay close attention!"

Tang Wensheng's expression was grim: "What country doesn't keep breakthroughs of this level confidential? Sakura deliberately announced it, and even mentioned 'jointly creating a beautiful East Continent' and wanting to hold a conference, inviting all countries in the East Continent to participate. This is a veiled reference; do they want to lead the entire East?"

"It's probably not just a veiled reference; this is a direct challenge!" Ye Guhong snorted coldly.

"Then, should we participate?"

"Go, why not go? That person is also in Sakura, so we must go!" Ye Guhong said without hesitation.

As he finished speaking, he suddenly seemed to think of something and blurted out, "That person was going to Sakura, and then Sakura announced a technological breakthrough. Could it be that he knew something in advance?"

At these words, the scene immediately fell into a silence.

A moment later, Tang Wensheng said with some surprise, "Elder Ye, this... that's unlikely, isn't it?"