Chapter 518: Power System Installation

He quickly wrote a piece of code and uploaded it to the control system: "This allows us to control the precision error to within 0.005 millimeters without stopping the machine, which is sufficient to meet current processing requirements. Once this batch of parts is finished, we will schedule a four-hour comprehensive maintenance."

The engineers looked at each other, astonished by Li Mingyuan's precise judgment and rapid solution. But what shocked them even more was that half an hour later, the measurement results proved Li Mingyuan's plan was completely correct—the precision error was indeed controlled to within 0.005 millimeters, and the production schedule was not delayed.

Scenes like this were constantly playing out in the various workshops of Penglai Base. With the coordination of Li Mingyuan and the "Pangu" system, countless seemingly impossible technical problems were overcome one by one, and production efficiency reached an unprecedented level.

The "Fuxi" series of numerical control equipment roared day and night, precisely transforming digital designs into physical components. From the initial blank to the final finished product, every process was precisely controlled, every parameter was monitored in real-time, and every detail was strictly checked.

Complex parts that would have taken months to complete under traditional craftsmanship now only took a few days; precision requirements that could not be achieved by conventional methods were easily met under the "Fuxi" system; special materials and complex structures previously considered "impossible to process" had now become a part of daily production.

A month passed, and the core components of "Kunpeng" began to roll off the line in batches and were transported to the Final Assembly Workshop.

The Final Assembly Workshop was the largest building at Penglai Base, covering an area equivalent to three football fields, with a height sufficient to accommodate a seven-story building. The interior of the workshop had been transformed into a massive digital assembly platform, equipped with multiple heavy-duty cranes, precision positioning systems, and automated transport equipment.

Li Mingyuan stood on the control platform of the Final Assembly Workshop, overlooking the busy scene below, a surge of pride rising in his heart. Within his line of sight, the skeleton of "Kunpeng" had already begun to take shape—it was a massive structure eighty meters long and thirty meters wide, with a shape between an airplane and a ship, yet completely different from both.

"The first phase of structural assembly has been completed," Department Head Zhang reported excitedly, "The precision test results are in, and the errors for all critical dimensions are controlled within 0.5 millimeters, far exceeding design requirements!"

Li Mingyuan nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, proceed to the second phase as planned—Power System installation."

He pressed the intercom: "Crane Number Two, prepare to hoist the number one main power module."

At the other end of the workshop, a giant crane moved slowly, carefully hoisting a cylindrical behemoth—it was one of the core power devices of "Kunpeng," a revolutionary propulsion system that combined a Jet Engine and an ultra-large fan. Guided by the precision positioning system, this multi-ton device was accurately installed into the predetermined position on the skeleton, with an error of no more than one millimeter.

"Perfect!" Li Mingyuan announced with satisfaction, "Continue to the next one."

In the days that followed, various complex system modules were installed one after another—advanced navigation control systems, revolutionary lift devices, Special Alloy shells, stealth coatings... every component represented the peak level of current industry and technology, and every system was full of innovation and breakthroughs.

Under the precise scheduling of the "Pangu" system, hundreds of engineers and Technical Workers worked in coordination like a precision machine; there was no chaos, no delays, only shocking efficiency and precision.

"Incredible," an old engineer sighed, looking at the behemoth taking shape before him, "I have worked in the aviation industry for thirty years and have never seen such assembly speed and precision. In the past, just calibrating the connection between a main wing and the fuselage could take weeks, but now..."

"This is the power of digital manufacturing and intelligent assembly," Li Mingyuan explained, "Every component had its assembly requirements considered during the design phase, every interface was precisely calculated and optimized, and with the real-time monitoring and adjustment of the 'Pangu' system, we have reduced the errors and conflicts in the traditional assembly process to a minimum."

However, despite the strict confidentiality measures taken by Penglai Base, some clues inevitably leaked out.

Star-Spangled Country, the Pentagon, top-secret conference room.

"According to our latest intelligence analysis," Intelligence Officer Thompson said, pointing to a blurry satellite photo on the projection screen, "Activities at Penglai Base have increased sharply over the past two months. Energy consumption has risen by 300%, material transport frequency has increased by 500%, and personnel movement has increased by 200%."

"What does this mean?" Secretary of Defense Maxwell stared at the photo, his voice tense.

"It means they are carrying out some kind of unprecedented large-scale production activity," Thompson explained, "Although our high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft cannot penetrate the 'Sky Eye' interference system to obtain clear images, through thermal imaging and radio monitoring, we can confirm that there are at least twenty large processing machines operating around the clock inside the base."

He switched to another photo: "What is even more worrying is this—the Final Assembly Workshop. Based on the building's dimensions and energy consumption patterns, they are assembling some kind of giant equipment, very likely the 'Kunpeng' project we have been tracking."

"Is there any more specific intelligence?" Maxwell pressed, "What on earth is that damn 'Kunpeng'?"

Thompson hesitated: "We have a report from an undercover agent, but the information is very limited and its reliability cannot be fully confirmed. The agent could only approach the outer perimeter area and described hearing 'huge mechanical roaring sounds' and 'sharp sounds of metal cutting.' He mentioned seeing large quantities of Special Alloy and composite materials being transported into the base, including some new materials that we ourselves have not yet applied on a large scale."

"Good God..." Maxwell wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, "First the 'Pangu' Computer system, and now this kind of insane manufacturing capability... where on earth are they getting these technologies from?"

There was a moment of silence in the conference room. Finally, Air Force Chief of Staff General Huaite said in a deep voice: "No matter what 'Kunpeng' is, we must prepare for the worst. If it really is some kind of revolutionary military platform, it could completely change the balance of power in the Taipingyang."

Maxwell nodded, his expression grave: "Adjust the deployment of the Pacific Fleet and increase surveillance of the waters around Penglai. At the same time, accelerate the research and development of our own advanced weapon systems—especially systems capable of countering the potential 'Kunpeng' threat."