From the 7th Steel Company to the Synthetic Division

Digital command systems are not yet available in China, and they are too unfamiliar to leaders. They need to be thoroughly analyzed from beginning to end in order for them to understand them.

Therefore, Chen Jun spoke in great detail and for a long time.

However, none of the dozens of leaders and colleagues present found it tedious or annoying; on the contrary, they all listened with great interest and were completely absorbed in it.

The scene Chen Jun described made everyone present feel as if they were there.

I couldn't help but think about it: if the digital command system really could, as Chen Jun said, significantly improve command efficiency and allow the troops' combat effectiveness to be greatly enhanced on the existing basis.

The value of this digital command system will be immeasurable.

This will absolutely bring about a qualitative change in the Chinese military!!
But can the effect really be that good? Some leaders are still skeptical and don't really believe that something vague and ethereal that can only be stored in a computer can really change the way the troops operate.

Don't say these leaders are stubborn and inflexible, getting stuck on trivial details.

I will not easily change my mind without seeing the actual product.

The military really needs some people who stick to their principles so that it can develop in a healthy and balanced way. Questioning can sometimes be a driving force.

What Chen Jun had to do was simple: to correct these people as much as possible.

As for whether he can eventually correct everyone and make everyone accept the digital command system he talks about, and become one of the supporters of developing the command system.

Chen Jun didn't care much.

His goal is to do his job well, explain the digital command system as clearly as possible, and ultimately let Shou Zhang (the company name) make the decision.

After speaking at length for over an hour, Chen Jun finally finished explaining the core content of the command system.

The main point is to select the core and key points, and break down and explain them in detail so that the leaders can understand them.

The leaders are all relatively old and their ability to understand new things is slower.

Chen Jun must make the necessary adjustments.

It was precisely because Chen Jun made special adjustments that he explained the digital command system in great detail and in the simplest terms possible.

This gave all the leaders present a lesson, and they finally understood what a digital command system is.

This time it's a true understanding.

They not only know what it is, but also how it works, no longer having a vague understanding or significant misunderstanding of digital command systems as before.

Once the concept of a digital command system was truly understood, the atmosphere in the meeting room changed significantly.

Needless to say, the first group of leaders who supported it gained even greater recognition and appreciation for the digital command system after listening to Chen Jun's explanation.

They are eager to start development immediately so that it can be deployed to the military as soon as possible.

The leaders who had initially opposed the system, after understanding what a digital command system was, once again split into three distinct groups.

One group consists of stubborn, old-fashioned types who remain resistant to new things.

A group of people went from opposing to observing, feeling that the digital command system seemed to have some use, and joining the military might be a good thing.

That's equivalent to becoming a neutral skeptic!

The remaining members were eventually persuaded by Chen Jun and became supporters of the digital command system, turning around and joining the ranks of those supporting its development.

same.

Influenced by Chen Jun's explanation, more than half of the leaders who were initially hesitant and observing began to accept the command system.

Everyone agrees that digital command systems are absolutely essential in the wave of information technology reform.

Following this shift in leadership, the number of leaders who support the development of a digital command system now exceeds 60% of those at the seminar.

In fact, the discussion could have ended at this point, and a vote could have been taken to decide whether to develop the command system.

But the chief of staff didn't seem to want it to end now; he wanted more people to support him, so he added a new process on short notice.

This allows all the leaders and colleagues present to ask Chen Jun questions.

Ask Chen Jun for answers to any questions you have, doubts, or suspicions about on the spot, or even have a debate with him.

The main point is that everyone can speak freely and say whatever they want.

The chief of staff's move was discussed by everyone with Chen Jun, and it was indeed a method that perfectly met the needs of the situation, bringing the seminar to a climax.

Digital command systems are, after all, a new thing, and no matter how detailed Chen Jun's explanation was, the audience would still have doubts.

So, after receiving authorization from the chief of staff, all the leaders and colleagues stood up, wanting to find the answers they were looking for from Chen Jun.

Chen Jun, however, possessed vast knowledge and talent, and disdained any challenge whatsoever.

Faced with questions from his superiors, Chen Jun answered clearly, logically, and flawlessly throughout the entire process.

As the doubts of each leader were resolved, the atmosphere at the scene changed once again.

More and more people are beginning to accept the command system.

More than an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Chen Jun answered everyone's questions through his clear logical thinking, solid theoretical foundation, and understanding of future trends.

Not a single question could put pressure on or make things difficult for Chen Jun.

Chen Jun's fluent and natural answers to each question completely won over every leader present, even the chief of staff's gaze towards Chen Jun changed.

It was a look as if one were staring at a monster, a look beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Chen Jun is not even thirty years old yet. Not only are his personal military abilities incredibly strong, but his command skills are also top-notch. The special forces have benefited from Chen Jun's rapid development, and they can even easily create software systems.

It's like an octagonal warrior who excels in all aspects and is fully developed in every way.

Even after more than forty years in the military, the chief of staff couldn't think of a second young officer with such extraordinary abilities.

Such an outstanding, prodigy, and it just so happens that he is in his own battle zone.

As one of the three key figures in the theater command and the chief of staff, he had no reason not to feel a strong desire to cultivate talent and nurture Chen Jun into a "benchmark" for the capital theater command.

Chen Jun was unaware that his outstanding performance had already attracted the attention of the chief of staff, who valued talent.

The future looks bright.

Now, he has only one thought in his mind: whether he can get the project approved after talking so much and exhausting himself.

Chen Jun didn't have to wait long.

Once no one else asked Chen Jun any more questions, whether they were middle-ranking officers or colonels, they had all been persuaded by Chen Jun or had no choice but to comply.

The seminar moved to its final agenda, which was also the most distinctive part of the military's agenda.

That means a vote by raising hands on the spot!
"Alright, the seminar has progressed smoothly in all aspects. The discussions have been held and everyone understands what a digital command system is. Now, let's move on to the final agenda."

After finishing his speech, the chief of staff looked to his right and nodded slightly to one of the officers.

The middle-aged man then stood up and began reading the agenda, briefly explaining the rules, and then announced the start of the show-of-hands voting procedure for the development of the digital command system.

Raise your hand if you agree... *swish swish swish*

Dozens of hands were raised at once. At first glance, apart from a very few extremely stubborn individuals, everyone else had their hands up.

More than 90% of people agree on developing a command system, so there is no need for a vote against it.

Chen Jun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Chief Gao also smiled.

Everything is developing in a good direction.

The only regret is that it wasn't announced on-site, because the seminar only had the right to discuss, but no way to decide whether to implement it.

The final decision rests with the top leader; the information must be delivered to him, and only after he has reviewed the contents will an order be issued.

but.

Normally, the results of the seminar only pass through the hands of the top leader before being implemented.

Therefore, Chen Jun's anxiety subsided, and Chief Gao was happy about it.

……

The seminar achieved the desired results, and the matter concerning the military's digital command system has come to an end. Now, all that's left is to wait for the outcome.

When Chief Gao came out of the meeting with Chen Jun, he told Chen Jun that he could now return to his unit.

Soldiers have a special status.

Now that I've finished my work, there's no need to wander around outside aimlessly.

Unfortunately, Chen Jun had other things to do, and they were extremely important, so he told Chief Gao the truth: he needed to find an architect.

It will probably take about half a month to get things sorted out.

Therefore, Chen Jun decided to take another half month off.

When Chief Gao learned that Chen Jun was looking for someone, specifically an architect for a data-driven command system, he decisively handled the matter as a military matter.

They directly granted Chen Jun a special approval from the military region, allowing him to stay in Zhongguancun until the matter was resolved.

This essentially allows Chen Jun to remain outside the military on official business, rather than having to request leave to stay outside.

Traveling on official business is definitely more convenient than taking leave to travel, especially in terms of handling official matters.

Chen Jun was very grateful for Chief Gao's care.

Chief Gao's answer surprised Chen Jun. He said that it shouldn't be Chen Jun thanking him, but rather that he should thank Chen Jun on behalf of the army.

Chen Jun was working for the development of the military, running around outside for the military without pay.

This dedication alone deserves recognition.

Being praised in person by his superiors made Chen Jun extremely happy, at least very gratified, and he felt that everything he had done was worthwhile.

……

Chen Jun had thought that this wait would be like the formal order from the combined arms brigade, which had dragged on for almost two months without a victory.

The thoughts of the top leaders in the war zone were truly unfathomable.

Only two days had passed.

The war zone's order was issued to the military region, and it was a formal, official document.

The content was that they agreed to the proposal submitted by Chen Jun, and that the funding and materials for the joint military-civilian development of the command system would be delivered to the military region as soon as possible.

The military region was instructed to assist Chen Jun in immediately setting up the laboratory.

The theater command is responsible for providing funds, supplies, and equipment, and will also dispatch software development personnel from various military agencies and units to report to the 84th Group Army as quickly as possible.

The military region is responsible for providing the land and laboratory site, as well as the technical workers needed to set up the laboratory.

Chief Gao had already begun preparations; the site and personnel were all ready, and construction could begin immediately with just one order.

Ever since.

What military efficiency and speed truly mean was demonstrated in the following week.

In just one week, a research and development center covering more than 500 square meters and five floors, with all the necessities of life, was set up in the old training brigade barracks behind the military region's residence.

The various computers and equipment needed for software development were also transported over during this period and installed in the laboratory, just waiting for the technical experts to come and coordinate them.

Chen Jun also spent the past week busy searching for talent.

With Chen Jun personally overseeing the execution, and Lei Jun also doing his utmost to cooperate with Chen Jun, the two of them really managed to recruit quite a few experts.

Of the four top programmers Chen Jun originally wanted, two have already been recruited by Xiaomi.

Yan Yuanchao and Wu Xiaojun were among the first to join Xiaomi and have already been signed contracts and designated as mid-level managers. They are destined to become department heads in the future.

The military has already set up the laboratory, and Xiaomi has also acquired two experts.

Chen Jun felt it was time to get started.

So, after discussing with Lei Jun, they held the first formal meeting since the establishment of Xiaomi Corporation, at which the major military project was announced.

Although the company does not make much profit under the military-civilian cooperation model.

However, the fact that their very first order was from the military, and a large order from a theater-level organization at that, truly shocked Xiaomi's employees.

Lei Jun, Yan Chaojun, and Wu Xiaojun, among others, became increasingly curious about Chen Jun's background.

They all know...

Any military order that reaches the theater command level, regardless of its value, is something that no ordinary person can obtain.

Not to mention that Chen Jun is not only so outstanding in the military, but his background in real life is also quite extraordinary.

They can easily come up with tens of millions to start a company.

That alone is exaggerated enough.

The largest investor behind Xiaomi not only has a strong financial background in reality, but also an immeasurable military background.

The employees initially had some concerns about Xiaomi, this new company.

I have completely let go of all my worries.

These days, it's not easy to find a new tech company with both connections and money, let alone become one of its first founding employees.

If they can grow and thrive alongside the company, they will certainly reap the benefits in the future.

Thinking of this...

The employees' enthusiasm ignited like gasoline being poured on them. (End of Chapter)