Chapter 298: Test Success

"Halfway to success!" the Material Group Leader excitedly announced this good news to all personnel, "Following Chief Engineer Li's suggestion, we have improved the temperature control system, and now we can mass-produce high-quality Graphite Silk!"

This breakthrough injected confidence into the entire team, and the work of the Explosion Group accelerated accordingly.

On the sixth day, the Explosion Group conducted its fourteenth experiment.

This time, they adopted the brand-new explosive configuration designed by Li Mingyuan, including a complex multi-layer structure and a precise detonation sequence.

"Prepare for detonation, all personnel evacuate the test area!" the Explosion Group Leader ordered loudly, then began the countdown, "Three, two, one, detonate!"

After a muffled boom, a gray-black cloud appeared inside the test chamber, slowly drifting in the air.

"Quick, take samples for analysis!" Li Mingyuan said urgently.

Several technicians quickly entered the test chamber, carefully collected samples of the cloud, and sent them into the analytical instruments.

Ten minutes later, the analysis results came out—the cloud indeed contained a large amount of micron-scale graphite fibers, and the morphology was exactly consistent with what Li Mingyuan had expected!

"We succeeded!" the Explosion Group Leader jumped up in excitement, "It really formed a Conductive Fiber Cloud!"

Enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted in the laboratory. Those experts who had initially been skeptical now had faces full of shock and admiration.

"Incredible!" Professor Yang, a physicist, muttered to himself, "Chief Engineer Li's theory is truly valid. This will be a revolutionary technological breakthrough!"

However, Li Mingyuan was not immersed in the joy of success, "We cannot let our guard down yet; we need to test the actual effect of these conductive fibers. Power Grid Test Group, prepare for a simulation experiment!"

The Power Grid Test Group had already set up a small simulated power grid, including a generator, a Transformer, and various electronic devices.

After confirming the properties of the Conductive Cloud sample, they immediately set about preparing for the final verification experiment.

"Everyone, this will be a decisive step," Li Mingyuan said to all the personnel gathered in the test area,

"If the Conductive Cloud can short-circuit the power grid as expected, then the basic principle of the Graphite Bomb will be completely verified."

In the center of the test area, several running electronic devices were placed under a sealed glass cover, including a radio transmitter, a small calculator, and a light bulb.

After ensuring all safety measures were in place, the technicians carefully injected the collected Conductive Cloud sample into the glass cover.

Everyone held their breath, staring at the running devices.

At first, there seemed to be no change. But as the Conductive Cloud gradually permeated the entire space, a miracle happened—first, the radio transmitter emitted a harsh noise, then suddenly went out;

Next, the calculator's display screen flickered a few times before going completely black;

Finally, the light bulb burst with a dazzling light, then went out with a "pop" sound, emitting a wisp of blue smoke.

The entire test area was silent; everyone was stunned by the scene before them.

"Completely short-circuited, totally disabled," the Power Grid Test Group Leader broke the silence, his voice trembling with excitement, "The effect of the Conductive Cloud is even stronger than expected!"

At this moment, all doubts vanished. The core principle of the Graphite Bomb was thoroughly confirmed—it could indeed instantly paralyze power systems and electronic equipment by releasing a Conductive Cloud.

"Chief Engineer Li, I must apologize to you," Professor Chen, an explosion expert, stepped forward and said sincerely, "My previous doubts were completely wrong. Your concept is not only genius but also completely feasible."

"No need to apologize, Professor Chen," Li Mingyuan smiled and shook his hand,

"Questioning and verification are the very embodiment of the scientific spirit. Now, we face a greater challenge—how to transform this principle into a practical weapon system."

He turned to all the R&D personnel, "Everyone, basic research has made a major breakthrough. Next, we will enter the engineering stage to design a Graphite Bomb that can be used in actual combat. This requires solving a series of engineering problems such as delivery methods, detonation mechanisms, and the diffusion range of the Conductive Cloud."

The R&D team's morale was high, and every face was filled with confidence and anticipation.

Those initial skeptics had now become the most steadfast supporters, one after another offering their own ideas and suggestions.

Li Mingyuan looked at all this with satisfaction; in just one week, the team went from doubt to conviction, and then to full commitment. The whole process was difficult, but the result was exhilarating.

"Next step, we need to formulate a detailed engineering plan," Li Mingyuan began writing key points on the blackboard, "First, design a bomb structure suitable for air-dropping; second, optimize the release mechanism for the conductive fibers; finally, conduct full-scale field tests."

With his explanation, a complete Graphite Bomb R&D plan gradually took shape. Team members added details and proposed improvement suggestions one after another; the entire base was filled with an excitement of making history.

"Don't forget to report this major progress to the Military Industry Commission," Lao Liu reminded, "The higher-ups will definitely be very happy."

Li Mingyuan nodded, "Yes, I will write the report immediately. At the same time, we need to speed up the progress; Di Guo has already started to catch up with our electronic technology, and time is tight."

That evening, Li Mingyuan drafted a detailed progress report in his office, recording the entire process of the Graphite Bomb's concept verification and the breakthroughs achieved.

At the end of the report, he proposed the next phase of the R&D plan and resource requirements.

"If everything goes smoothly," he wrote, "we expect to complete the engineering design of the Graphite Bomb within a month and conduct the first actual combat test. This will provide Long Country with an unprecedented strategic weapon capable of effectively countering Di Guo's growing advantage in electronic technology."

……

At the Di Guo Military headquarters, a grand new equipment exhibition was being held.

General Maise stood on a high platform, overlooking the neatly lined-up officers, with unconcealable pride on his face.

Since the last defeat on the front line, Di Guo had invested unprecedented resources into electronic technology R&D, and now, the results were finally before them.

"Gentlemen!" General Maise's loud voice echoed over the venue,

"Long Country's so-called 'technological advantage' ends here! Today, I want to show you our 'Lightning Interception System'—this system can intercept any incoming Rocket Shell, with an interception rate as high as 80%!"

Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience.

"Not only that," Maise continued, his voice trembling slightly with excitement,

"'Thunder' tanks have also completed a comprehensive upgrade, equipped with a Transistor Fire Control System, and the first-shot hit rate has increased by 43%!

'Hurricane' fighter jets have completed electronic system modifications and are equipped with new Radar, capable of discovering enemy planes at a greater distance!

The entire army, from Rifle to artillery, and then to communication systems, has completed electronic upgrades!"