Chapter 288: Arctic Bear: You Two Are Developing Too Fast

More than a dozen high-ranking officials dressed in military uniforms and suits sat around a long mahogany table, with the documents spread out before them piled almost into a small mountain.

"Is this intelligence authentic?" Marshal Ivanov pointed to the scattered photos on the table, his voice low and dignified.

In the photos, the enemy's frontline positions were in ruins, and the traces of artillery fire and smoke were clearly visible.

Intelligence Department Head Kruger wiped the cold sweat from his forehead:

"Yes, Comrade Marshal. These photos were sent back by our spies three hours ago. The enemy's frontline positions have been almost completely wiped out, and the loss rate of their rocket artillery units exceeds 95%."

"Done by the Long Country people?" Ivanov frowned deeply.

"Yes. According to our inside intelligence, the Long Country used a certain type of new guided Rocket Shell, and the hit accuracy is unprecedented."

Kruger paused, "What is even more shocking is that the enemy's previous rocket attacks were almost entirely intercepted by the Long Country."

"Intercepting Rocket Shells?" Chairman of the Military Technology Committee Karpov stood up abruptly, "That's impossible! Even we don't have this kind of technology!"

Kruger swallowed his saliva: "That is the fact, Comrade Karpov. The Long Country seems to have mastered some kind of brand-new electronic control technology, capable of precisely calculating trajectories and performing real-time interception."

There was an uproar in the conference room.

"This is too ridiculous!" Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force Berezov stood up,

Kruger looked troubled: "Comrade Berezov, our technology intelligence group believes that the Long Country may have achieved some kind of technological leap. They call it the 'Integrated Circuit' revolution."

"Integrated Circuit? What is that thing?" an old general with white hair asked.

Karpov showed a rare expression of confusion:

"Our research institutes are also studying similar concepts... but as far as I know, this technology needs at least ten years to become practical. How could the Long Country..."

"This is not the question we should be concerned about right now!" Marshal Ivanov knocked on the table,

"The key is that the direction of this conflict has completely exceeded our expectations. Originally, we thought the Di Guo would rely on its technological advantage to suppress the Long Country and force them to seek our help. Now it seems..."

"Now it seems that the Long Country not only does not need our assistance, but may even have surpassed us in certain military technologies." Commander Gromyko took over the conversation, his tone grave.

There was dead silence in the conference room.

For the Beijixiong Guo, this was almost an unimaginable nightmare—they had always boasted of being the "big brother" of the Long Country, believing that the Long Country would inevitably rely on their technology and support for a long time.

Now, this basic assumption was collapsing.

"Perhaps we should re-evaluate our policy toward the Long Country." Minister of Foreign Affairs Molotov broke the silence,

"If the Long Country has truly mastered this revolutionary technology, perhaps we should strengthen cooperation instead of 'bestowing' it from on high."

"Strengthen cooperation?" Minister of Defense Borisov sneered,

"Comrade Molotov, you are too naive. If the Long Country is truly technologically advanced, why would they share it with us? What can we provide that they need?"

Molotov did not give an inch: "Raw materials, international support, industrial equipment... the Long Country still has many shortcomings that need us to fill."

Commander Gromyko pondered for a moment: "Both of you have a point. The question is, what position should we take? Wait and see? Actively intervene? Or..."

"I think we must immediately send a technical delegation." Karpov said firmly,

"In any case, we must witness this so-called 'Integrated Circuit' technology with our own eyes. If it is true, we must obtain it at any cost."

Marshal Ivanov nodded: "Agreed. At the same time, strengthen diplomatic contact with the Long Country to probe their attitude."

The meeting lasted for a full four hours, with intense debate.

In the end, the leadership of the Beijixiong Guo decided to adopt a dual-track strategy: on one hand, actively contact the Long Country to strive for technical cooperation; on the other hand, fully accelerate their own electronic technology research and development to avoid falling too far behind.

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When the meeting ended, the leader of the Beijixiong Guo stood in front of the window of the Kremlin, looking at the night view of Mocheng, feeling exceptionally irritable inside.

"Long Country... Integrated Circuit... precision guidance..." these words circled in his mind, unable to be dispelled.

Previously, what he was most proud of was the Beijixiong Guo's technological strength.

In his vision, the Beijixiong Guo would lead the world into a new era, and other countries could only follow, learn, and worship.

But now, a country that was once backward had actually achieved a breakthrough in a key field, which made him feel unprecedented crisis and powerlessness.

A terrifying thought suddenly flashed through his mind—if the Long Country mastered sufficiently advanced electronic technology and applied it comprehensively to the military field, then the balance of power would change completely.

The strategic advantage that the Beijixiong Guo was proud of might vanish into thin air.

"No, we must never let this situation happen." Stafiev clenched his fists, "No matter what the cost, we must master this technology!"

……

At the same time, the major military factories in the Long Country were busy.

In a military factory in Dongbei, a workshop originally used for producing mechanical parts was completely renovated and turned into a modern Integrated Circuit Assembly Line.

Hundreds of workers and technicians worked day and night to ensure that the production of "Long Core" Chips could meet the needs of the frontline.

Workshop Director Lao Zhou bit his pipe, looking at the batches of finished Chips on the Assembly Line, still feeling somewhat unbelievable:

"Chief Engineer Li, I really didn't expect that such a small thing could make our weapons so powerful."

Li Mingyuan checked the quality of the Chips and nodded with satisfaction: "This is just the beginning, Lao Zhou. In the future, these little things will change the face of the whole world."

"Can production keep up?" Lao Zhou asked with concern, "I heard that the frontline has a huge demand for Fire Control Systems."

"The second Assembly Line will be put into production next week," Li Mingyuan pointed to the workshop next door where equipment was being installed,

"By then, production capacity can double. The key is the yield rate; we must ensure that every Chip that leaves the factory meets the standard."

Lao Zhou straightened his back: "You can rest assured about that. The workers are all holding their breath; they all know how important this thing is. I will personally oversee the quality inspection link, and I will never let a single defective product slip out!"

Li Mingyuan patted his shoulder: "Thank you for your hard work, Lao Zhou. By the way, how is the training of the new technicians going?"

"They are all good seedlings!" Lao Zhou's eyes lit up,

"That Xiao Zhang, his mind is very flexible; he figured out the whole process in two days. I think that in another month, we will be able to set up a third Assembly Line."

Just as they were talking, a roar came from afar.

Li Mingyuan followed the sound and looked over, only to see a team of brand-new tanks slowly driving out of the workshop at the other end of the factory area, each one equipped with the latest "Long Core" Fire Control System.

"Is that our 'Tiger King' tank?" Lao Zhou asked, squinting his eyes.

Li Mingyuan nodded: "That's right, the first batch of tanks to complete electronic modification. This batch is going to the frontline for testing; if the effect is good, all subsequent tanks will undergo the same modification."