Chapter 356: Reform Deeply Rooted in the People's Hearts

Laptop computers were introduced in the 1980s, and many manufacturers claimed they had designed the first laptop, but…… these computers differed greatly from true laptops.

What Compaq came up with in 1982 was still a box the size of an oscilloscope; opening the front cover revealed a keyboard, with a tiny square screen above it, a CRT display—no matter how you looked at it, it didn't resemble a laptop.

IBM's product developed in 1985 could flip the screen up, with the keyboard underneath, but it still had a big bulge at the back—at least half its length was the chassis—so it still didn't look like a laptop.

A true laptop is one where, after opening the lid, you have just two parts—top and bottom!

Shen Cheng, the Bamboo Garden Guesthouse—the press conference for the Shenzhou laptop was officially opened. As a window of the nation's opening, Shen Cheng had many electronics companies, and many foreigners came upon hearing the news; when they saw the computers on the display stand, they were stunned.

Although the thickness was still like a brick, the hinge design was at the end, so the entire upper half could be easily flipped open from the front!

Moreover, once opened, the screen inside was quite large! So large that there was hardly any bezel around it!

"Ladies and gentlemen, this notebook is equipped with a 14‑inch color display, below it a full‑size keyboard, and as for the mouse, we decided to use the small ball in the center of the keyboard together with the two buttons below to control it……"

Everyone widened their eyes, gazing at these epoch‑making designs.

At this time there was no dedicated touchpad for laptops; even if one existed, it would be hard to use at first, and typing often caused accidental touches, making it inferior to IBM's little ball.

But now it belongs to our Eastern invention!

"This notebook is fitted with the latest Loongson‑2 processor, a 50 Hz main frequency, and 16 MB of memory, enough to handle all kinds of scientific computing work……"

"This is absolutely a cross‑era product."

"That's right, I never imagined the East would have such advanced technology!"

"How much does this computer cost?"

"Our computer sells for only 3,888 US dollars!"

It's a uniform global price, just like the previous Loongson, and this price is absolutely sky‑high, but with this look…… it's definitely worth the price!

On the day of launch, Shenzhou computers sold out worldwide, other computer makers grew envious, flocking to the Ha Gong Da Shen Cheng school‑run factory to order LCD displays and laptops—our other factories could also produce them!

School‑run factory, office.

"San Shui brother, with so many people placing orders, our production capacity is seriously insufficient!" Chu Miaomiao was very anxious.

"Yeah, capacity is insufficient, so…… we need to set up a second production line; this line…… should be established in the Capital, otherwise my father‑in‑law would get anxious. After we finish this batch, once school starts and things are on track, we'll go back for a visit."

Chu Miaomiao's face turned slightly red: "San Shui brother, you don't always have to think about our dad."

"If not thinking about our dad, who else would I think about? This fertile water shouldn't flow to outsiders' fields."

Capital.

"Currently, LCD displays still have many problems—for example, they're hard to read in bright light, the panel size isn't big enough, the resolution isn't high enough—so we need to keep improving technology and craftsmanship, so that in the future, wherever a display is needed, LCDs can be used……"

Qin Miao gave a nonstop presentation, and the countless people present quickly took notes on the content.

"San Shui, just tell us how to arrange this new production line." Zhang Wanhe spoke up.

If it still had to be under Qingshan Factory, Zhang Wanhe would have no objection, although the Capital has many electronics companies, but……

"If our Capital enterprises are willing to take on the production task, we can buy the technology from our Ha Gong Da, or we can jointly set up a factory."

"Comrade Qin Miao, our Capital Electronic Tube Factory is willing to cooperate with Ha Gong Da!"

In the past, vacuum tubes were the most critical component of electronic equipment; the Capital Electronic Tube Factory had strong profitability, but now it's no longer viable—we are in the microelectronics era, and this factory has quickly gone downhill, seeming destined to fail.

"To make vacuum tubes we need glass; now to make LCD screens we also need glass—conveniently, some of our equipment can also be used……"

"Hmm, does your factory have someone named Wang Dongsheng?"

"This…… please wait a moment, I'll go find someone to check."

A few minutes later, the Old Factory Director returned: "That's right, there is such a person—only twenty‑six this year, already showing promise in the factory. You mean……"

"Put him in charge, let him lead the reform of the Capital Electronic Tube Factory!"

What?

A twenty‑something‑year‑old youngster as the director of the Capital Electronic Tube Factory?

The Old Factory Director merely hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, no problem, I'll follow your arrangements!"

Anyway, the Old Factory Director was about to retire; bringing in a young person could completely change the factory's appearance. Over the past year, reform measures have been happening all around us—the Capital Automobile Plant's southern workshop transformed overnight into a Cherokee production facility, the factory from top to bottom underwent a complete talent reselection, quickly regaining vigor and vitality.

Their Capital Electronic Tube Factory also needs this kind of reform in order to come back to life!

Others looked enviously at the people of the Capital Electronic Tube Factory; their factory was about to undergo an earth‑shaking change!

After the meeting ended, Qin Miao walked out of the conference room and saw the people waiting outside.

"Zhu Lao?"

"Yeah, San Shui, I heard you'd returned, so I came over to keep others from snatching you up—let's go, to Locust Tree Ridge to check out our new tank!"

Good!

Qin Miao's eyes were full of excitement.

The tank was designed at Locust Tree Ridge, produced on the grassland, and after being built it needed road‑testing; this one at Locust Tree Ridge had been driven all the way from the grassland!

"From the grassland to the Capital, the straight‑line distance is over five hundred kilometers, but our vehicles can't take the highway—on this route we actually traveled over nine hundred kilometers, and after entering Zhang Family Pass it's all mountain roads, posing a greater challenge to our tank; the facts prove our tank's performance is top‑notch……"

On the vehicle, Zhu Lao began his introduction; after getting off, Qin Miao saw the tank parked in the large courtyard and became even more excited.

The hull with six pairs of road wheels, the rear slightly lifted, the front center is the driver's compartment, the welded turret is small, topped with a 125 mm gun barrel—the whole tank looks mighty and imposing!

Then…… we saw someone crawl out of the turret.

"San Shui, you've finally shown up—everyone says this tank owes its merit to our Ha Gong Da!"

"Yuan Lao?"