Chapter 504: Massive Training

The training center was set up in a temporary building next to Factory No. 1, which had originally been a warehouse and was now converted into a classroom and practice area. More than thirty top engineers and mechanical experts from all over the country sat on simple wooden chairs, their expressions both excited and nervous.

Li Mingyuan stood before the podium, behind him a "Pangu-III" Computer and a giant blackboard: "Welcome, everyone, to the 'Pangu Project'. Over the next two weeks, you will undergo intensive, round-the-clock training to learn how to operate the 'Pangu' computer, the 'Nuwa' design system, and the 'Fuxi' Numerical Control System."

He scanned the crowd: "I will not lie to you—the learning process will be arduous. You must discard the mental inertia formed over the past few decades and accept an entirely new way of working. There will be setbacks, there will be confusion, but I guarantee that once you master this system, you will gain a sense of achievement like never before."

A middle-aged engineer raised a hand: "Chief Engineer Li, I heard this system can turn blueprints directly into physical objects; is it really that magical?"

Li Mingyuan smiled: "It is even more magical than that. It can not only turn blueprints into physical objects, but also allow you to see what the finished product looks like before manufacturing, test its performance, and discover potential problems. It can shorten a month's work to a single day and allow one person to do the work of ten."

Another, younger engineer asked: "Can we really learn this? It sounds too complicated."

"Yes," Li Mingyuan answered firmly, "The system's design philosophy is to make human-machine interaction intuitive and simple. Any one of you, as long as you are willing to learn, can master the basic operations within two weeks."

He picked up a thick manual: "This is the 'Pangu' system operation manual I wrote, which details everything from basic operations to Advanced applications. Each of you gets one; familiarize yourselves with it tonight. We will officially begin system training tomorrow morning at eight."

The trainees took the manuals and flipped through them cautiously, as if holding some kind of precious treasure. Many did not even dare to turn the pages with force, fearing they might damage this "book of heaven."

"Finally," Li Mingyuan's voice turned serious, "I must emphasize the importance of safety and confidentiality. The core technical data of the 'Pangu Project' is classified; any leak will cause immeasurable losses. Please be sure to abide by the confidentiality regulations and do not disclose what you have learned to unauthorized personnel."

Everyone nodded solemnly. They knew how heavy the responsibility they shouldered was—this was not just learning a new technology, but participating in a great project capable of changing the nation's destiny.

The first day of training lasted from eight in the morning until ten at night, with only short breaks in between. The trainees first learned the basic concepts and operation methods of the "Pangu" operating system—how to use the mouse and keyboard, how to open and save files, and how to run programs. For these engineers who had never encountered a graphical interface, these seemingly simple operations were full of challenges.

"Imagine the mouse as a pen in your hand," Li Mingyuan instructed patiently, "the screen is your paper, and the cursor is the tip of the pen. Wherever you want to write, move the cursor there."

An elderly engineer over fifty had hands that shook violently; the mouse scurried across the desk, and the cursor drew messy, chaotic trails across the screen: "Chief Engineer Li, my old arms aren't up to the task; I'm afraid I won't be able to learn this."

Li Mingyuan walked to his side and gently steadied his hand: "Don't rush, take it slow. Remember, it is not you adapting to the machine, but the machine adapting to you. Try to relax and focus your attention on the screen, not on your hand."

Under Li Mingyuan's patient guidance, the old engineer gradually grasped the essentials of mouse operation and successfully opened a file. When a beautiful mechanical blueprint appeared on the screen, the old man's eyes lit up: "I did it! I really did it!"

Similar scenes played out all over the training room. These elites of the engineering world had all become beginners in the face of this brand-new technology. But their enthusiasm and focus for learning were astonishing; within just a few hours, most were already able to proficiently use the basic functions of the "Pangu" system.

The afternoon training shifted to the "Nuwa" CAD system. Li Mingyuan first introduced the basic concepts of computer-aided design, then demonstrated how to create basic geometric shapes, how to perform dimensioning, and how to generate engineering drawings.

"In traditional drafting, modifying the dimensions of a part might mean redrawing the entire blueprint," Li Mingyuan explained, "but in the 'Nuwa' system, you only need to modify the parameters, and the entire model and drawing will update automatically."

He showed a simple example—by modifying the parameters of a gear, the design of the entire Transmission System adjusted automatically, maintaining functional integrity. This concept of "parametric design" left the engineers present stunned.

"This is simply magic..." a young engineer muttered to himself, "design has become so... flexible."

By evening, the training turned to the basics of the "Fuxi" Numerical Control System. Li Mingyuan explained the basic principles of numerical control machining, how to set the workpiece coordinate system, how to select cutting parameters, and how to generate and verify machining programs.

"The greatest advantage of the 'Fuxi' system is precise repetition," Li Mingyuan emphasized, "Once a program is verified as correct, it can replicate the same part an infinite number of times, with each piece accurate to the micron level. This is unimaginable in traditional manufacturing."

When the first day of training ended, the trainees were both excited and exhausted. They had just encountered a brand-new world, a manufacturing world defined by numbers and algorithms. This stood in stark contrast to their decades of past experience, but it also ignited their intense thirst for knowledge.

"Tomorrow, we will enter into deeper learning," Li Mingyuan announced, "including 3D modeling, assembly simulation, and numerical control program optimization. Get a good rest tonight and stay energized."

The trainees left the training room, but no one went straight back to their dorms. They gathered in the cafeteria and hallways, excitedly discussing what they had learned today, sharing their insights and confusion. This enthusiasm infected the entire base, and soon, the "Pangu Project" became the focus of everyone's conversation.

Li Mingyuan stood before the training room window, looking at the distant Kunpeng construction site. Under the cover of night, countless lights illuminated that massive silhouette, like a dormant giant beast waiting for the moment to take flight.

"Soon," he said softly, "soon you will be able to spread your wings and soar."

The vigorous training work at Penglai Base had been going on for a week, and Li Mingyuan's "Pangu Project" began to show results. Batches of Technical Backbone personnel gradually mastered the basic skills of computer-aided design and numerical control machining; the retrofitted machine tools began trial runs, and the first batch of precision parts had already come off the line, with accuracy and efficiency far exceeding expectations.

Just as Long Country was quietly carrying out this technological revolution, the Star-Spangled Country on the other side of the ocean was also brewing a world-shaking technology announcement.