Chapter 435: Signal Interference? Signal Reflection!

The scientists were stunned by Li Mingyuan's foresight and one after another expressed their willingness to commit themselves fully to this unprecedented challenge.

"Then, let us begin," Li Mingyuan said, standing up and looking around at this group of Long Country's most excellent scientists and engineers, "Starting today, the 'Changfeng' Project is officially launched. We will create history and change the world."

Enthusiastic applause erupted within the laboratory. Even these well-informed top scientists were won over by Li Mingyuan's technical vision and leadership. An unprecedented sense of mission and excitement swept through the entire team.

Meanwhile, in a classified conference room at the Military Department headquarters, General Wang was briefing the heads of other military branches on the general situation of the "Changfeng" Project.

"According to Chief Engineer Li's design, this type of Intercontinental Cruise Missile will possess the following capabilities," General Wang said, pointing to the data on the projection screen, "a range of over 5,000 kilometers, a precision error of less than 10 meters, and the ability to carry multiple types of warheads, including conventional warheads and... Special Warheads."

The high-ranking military officials in the conference room looked at each other, all understanding what "Special Warhead" meant.

"This will be a true strategic deterrent weapon," General Wang continued, "not only capable of precisely striking enemy command centers, airports, ports, and other strategic targets, but also capable of penetrating complex Anti-aircraft Systems to achieve breakthrough."

The Navy Commander could not help but ask, "Can this type of missile be launched from warships?"

General Wang nodded, "Chief Engineer Li's design has considered various launch platforms, including ground mobile launch vehicles, submarines, and surface warships. Theoretically, an air-launched version could also be developed in the future to be launched from a Bomber."

The Air Force Commander's eyes lit up, "If it can be launched from an aircraft, it will greatly increase the flexibility and penetration capability of our strikes."

"Exactly so," General Wang agreed, "This weapon will completely change our strategic strike capability and give us a true long-range deterrent means."

The head of the Second Artillery Force said excitedly, "This is of great significance to our strategic rocket forces. Traditional ballistic missiles are easily detected and intercepted in advance, while the low-altitude flight characteristics of cruise missiles will greatly improve penetration capability."

The discussion in the conference room became increasingly heated, with every military branch seeing the improvement this revolutionary weapon would bring to their own combat capabilities.

"Chief Engineer Li is truly a genius," the Navy Commander sighed, "First satellite technology, then the hydropower station, and now an Intercontinental Cruise Missile... How exactly does he master so many cutting-edge technologies?"

General Wang shook his head, "I have asked myself this question countless times. But regardless, we should be grateful to have such a prodigy serving the country."

He looked around at the high-ranking military officials in the room, his tone becoming serious, "The strategic significance of the 'Changfeng' Project is self-evident; it must receive the full support of the entire military. At the same time, confidentiality is of the utmost importance; any leak could trigger an international crisis."

Everyone nodded solemnly. They all understood that once the Star-Spangled Country or Beijixiong Guo learned that Long Country was developing such an advanced strategic weapon, it would inevitably trigger a fierce reaction and could even lead to direct intervention.

"Then, what about the border provocations from White Elephant Country?" the Army Commander asked, turning the topic back to the current actual threat.

General Wang thought for a moment, "According to Chief Engineer Li's suggestion, we should remain vigilant but not act rashly. Strengthen the defensive deployment of border troops, but avoid active provocation. At the same time, be prepared diplomatically to refute any unreasonable accusations that White Elephant Country might raise."

He paused and added, "However, we can also appropriately demonstrate our strength to let White Elephant Country know the consequences of provocation. The Army can conduct some conventional exercises in the border region to demonstrate our resolve and capability."

The Army Commander nodded, "It is already being prepared. We will deploy an reinforced division to the border region while increasing the frequency and intensity of patrols."

General Wang nodded with satisfaction, "Very good. Our goal is deterrence, not to provoke conflict. The Yajiang Hydropower Station is vital to our national energy security and the construction process must be protected at all costs."

The meeting continued, with the military high command discussing how to respond to White Elephant Country's provocations while providing the necessary support and security for the "Changfeng" Project. But everyone was stunned by the Intercontinental Cruise Missile concept proposed by Li Mingyuan; this unprecedented weapon system would completely change Long Country's strategic status and international influence.

In the dead of night, Li Mingyuan stood alone in the secret laboratory of the "Changfeng" Project, looking at the missile model and blueprints on the workbench, his thoughts swirling.

Li Mingyuan stared at the missile model, an indescribable sense of achievement welling up inside him. In his past life, he was nothing but a keyboard warrior on military forums, but now he was designing a weapon system in the real world that could change the international landscape. Life, it really is fucking magical.

"Chief Engineer Li, not resting yet?" a weary voice came from the laboratory entrance.

Li Mingyuan turned back and saw Department Head Zhang standing at the door with a face full of fatigue, holding a stack of documents in his hands. This old man, at his age, worked even harder than the young people.

"Right away, just one more look," Li Mingyuan smiled, "Once this thing is built, those guys in White Elephant Country will definitely be scared shitless."

Department Head Zhang walked closer and lowered his voice, "Speaking of White Elephant Country, there is a new situation. The Star-Spangled Country has already started hyping up their troop reinforcements at the border."

"Oh?" Li Mingyuan raised an eyebrow.

"The Star-Spangled Country's representative to the United Nations issued a statement today, claiming to be 'deeply concerned about the situation in the Yajiang region,' and also saying something about 'urging relevant countries to avoid unilaterally changing water resource allocation,' pointing the finger directly at us."

Li Mingyuan sneered, "Don't play the innocent victim; fanning the flames to make White Elephant Country increase troops on one hand, while pretending to be the good guy on the other. Typical Star-Spangled Country style."

Department Head Zhang sighed, "There is something even more troublesome. Our intelligence shows that White Elephant Country may have already accepted electronic jamming equipment provided by the Star-Spangled Country and is preparing to conduct directional jamming on the Yajiang Hydropower Station construction zone."

"Jamming?" Li Mingyuan's eyes lit up, "Then I'd like to see what they're capable of!"

Wasn't this the perfect opportunity for him to test it? In his previous life, he had read countless materials on electronic warfare on the internet; although he wasn't a professional, that knowledge was simply a treasure in this era.

"Give me 24 hours," Li Mingyuan suddenly said, "I need a batch of electronic components and a few technicians proficient in radio."

Department Head Zhang was stunned, "What are you going to do?"

Li Mingyuan gave a mysterious smile, "Make a little gadget to show these clowns a thing or two."

Three days later, at the Yajiang Hydropower Station construction zone.

"Chief Engineer Li, the jamming signal from White Elephant Country has increased again!" an operator reported hurriedly, "Our communication equipment is being severely jammed, and the connection between the construction zone and the headquarters is intermittent."

In the temporary command room at the construction site, over a dozen technicians were busy and flustered. The large screen on the wall displayed a complex waveform, representing the powerful electronic jamming signal coming from the direction of the border.

Li Mingyuan leisurely took a sip of tea and laughed, "Don't be anxious, let them be arrogant for a while longer."

Liuhong looked worried, "Chief Engineer Li, if communication is cut off, the entire construction plan will be forced to pause!"

"Who said we are going to be forced to pause?" Li Mingyuan put down his teacup and walked over to a strange piece of equipment that looked like a radio but was three times larger than an ordinary one, "Watch closely, this is the little gadget I've been rushing to build these past few days—the 'Echo Wall'."

He pressed a red button on the device, and the screen immediately displayed complex waveforms and data.

"What is this?" Liuhong leaned in to look, full of confusion.

"Simply put, it can capture the enemy's jamming signal, and after analysis and amplification, reflect it back exactly as it is," Li Mingyuan said with a smirk, "Just like a mirror, bouncing the enemy's attack back at them."

Liuhong looked incredulous, "This... will this work?"

"Of course, this is called 'signal reflection' technology in the field of electronic warfare," Li Mingyuan said confidently, though he secretly mocked himself: this technology would be considered backward in the 2020s, but in this era, it was practically black technology.

He turned to the operator, "Turn on the reflection system, set the power to maximum!"

Following a few crisp button clicks, the "Echo Wall" system began to operate, and an invisible electromagnetic wave was emitted from the Yajiang construction site, aimed directly at the direction of White Elephant Country.

At the White Elephant Country border military base, electronic warfare command center.

"Sir! There's a problem!" a technician shouted in a panic, "Our jamming signal has been bounced back! The intensity is three times the original!"

Base commander Kusa rushed to the monitor screen, his face instantly turning pale. On the screen, the green dots representing their electronic equipment were turning red one after another, meaning the equipment was rapidly overloading and failing.

"This is impossible!" Kusa slammed the table and roared, "How could Long Country have this kind of technology? Contact the Star-Spangled Country advisors immediately!"

However, the communication system had also completely collapsed amidst the ear-piercing noise. The entire command center fell into chaos, with alarms blaring one after another.

"Shut down all equipment! Shut it down immediately!" Kusa ordered hysterically.

But it was too late. After a burst of ear-piercing cracking sounds, the equipment in the entire electronic warfare center began to smoke, with sparks flying everywhere. Millions worth of advanced equipment turned into a pile of scrap metal in just a few minutes.

At the Yajiang construction site, Li Mingyuan looked at the "enemy signal lost" prompt on the screen and smiled with satisfaction.

"Done!" he clapped his hands, "Now, the electronic equipment over in White Elephant Country should all be completely scrapped."

The command room was filled with Silence, and everyone looked at him with incredulous eyes. Liuhong asked stammeringly, "Chief Engineer Li... Chief Engineer Li, how did you do it?"

Li Mingyuan shrugged: "It's just a simple electronic warfare principle. No matter how advanced their equipment is, it cannot withstand its own signal being amplified and reflected back, just like holding a loudspeaker to a microphone; the feedback screech will burn out the equipment."

Minister Zhang laughed out loud: "Wonderful! White Elephant Country has suffered a huge loss this time!"

Li Mingyuan, however, put away his smile: "This is just the beginning. Since they want to play, we will play with them to the end." He turned to the communications officer, "Contact the capital immediately; I need the cooperation of the intelligence department to implement the second phase of 'Mirror Operation' that I designed earlier."