I have a debt of 3 trillion, and my creditors are begging me not to die.

Chapter 257 New Product Launch: Machine Horse Goes on the Market, Employee Goes Abroad for Travel and Goes Missing

Yang Chen completed the acquisition of Weitong Electronics Technology Company, renamed the company Xingchen Weitong Technology Company, and moved the entire company to Zone 4 of Sihai Industrial Park.

The company name has changed, the boss and the office address have changed, so the employment contract naturally needs to be re-signed.

The company's requirements for core R&D personnel are the same as those of Sihai Intelligent: confiscate passports, move into family housing, and either stay or leave with N+1 compensation if you can accept it.

Becoming Yang Chen's employee is something countless working people dream of, so employees are naturally willing to accept the company's requirements.

Only after the core employees signed the contracts did Yang Chen feel comfortable handing over the [Multifunctional Satellite Technology] rewarded by the system to them.

As it is called a multi-functional satellite, it must have many functions, including geographical surveying, agricultural observation, climate observation, spy photography, satellite communication, global positioning, etc. Moreover, it uses both solar energy and solid-state batteries for power, has a robotic arm, a laser emission device, and an automatic orbit change function.

If parts are damaged, ground operators can remotely control the robotic arm to repair or replace them.

If other obstacles are encountered, such as satellites launched by others, the robotic arm can be used to dismantle them.

If an unidentified flying object collides with the system, and the system determines that the robotic arm is too slow or unable to dismantle the object, it can fire a laser to destroy it from a distance, or activate its built-in automatic trajectory-changing function to evade and pursue it.

Such a multi-functional satellite is not cheap to build. A rough and conservative estimate puts the cost at around 12 billion Dragon Coins, which is 10 million more expensive than the 2 billion cost of a Beidou satellite.

To achieve complete global coverage, a total of 56 satellites would need to be launched, at a total cost of 672 billion.

Including rocket and launch costs, the final total cost should be around 850 billion, which is slightly more expensive than the 800 billion cost of the Beidou satellite launched by the Chinese government.

However, a mere 850 billion is nothing to Yang Chen, as long as all of them can be launched into space and put into use as soon as possible.

It was almost time to leave work, and Yang Chen was packing up to go home early and have barbecue with 10 Mei when Chen Xi came in.

"Chairman Yang, the traffic police just called. Tomorrow they will officially start using our machines for street patrols. To avoid any unexpected situations, they hope we can prepare a few engineers on standby so we can get there immediately if anything happens," Chen Xi reported.

Yang Chen nodded and said, "Okay. Tell Huang Wei to arrange for a few engineers to be on duty tomorrow. Then tell the rest of you to go home and have a barbecue after get off work."

Chen Xi quickly replied, "Okay, I'll go and inform them right away."

Sihai Intelligent started mass production of robotic horses last month. In order to support the robotic horses to open up the market as quickly as possible, the Jiangcheng Municipal Government ordered the traffic police brigade to purchase 500 of them to replace the current motorcycles for traffic police officers in various districts and counties of the city to ride when patrolling.

Tomorrow, traffic police officers will officially ride robotic horses on the streets. The Jiangcheng City government has contacted media reporters to follow and report on the event, helping Sihai Intelligent to do its first wave of advertising.

Therefore, it is crucial to avoid any problems during patrols, otherwise it will have a negative propaganda effect, which would be a tragedy.

The robot still uses solid-state batteries for power, and the range is divided into three versions: 900 km, 1200 km, and 1500 km. The civilian version is only unlocked to a maximum speed of 100 km/h, while the military version can reach a maximum speed of 300 km/h.

Its strength lies in its ability to be driven by the limbs of a horse, allowing it to traverse many obstacles and navigate roads where cars cannot, making it particularly suitable for use in mountainous and stream-based environments.

Another highlight of the robotic horse is that its control panel combines the handlebars of a motorcycle with the reins of a horse.

If a user uses the reins driving mode, the maximum speed can only reach 40km/h because this driving mode is relatively risky and is designed to provide a good user experience. It should not be used as the primary driving mode, and the speed must be limited.

However, the military version is not subject to speed restrictions because even if an accident occurs with a military version, as long as it is not a product quality issue, the user will not be extorted. If an accident occurs with a civilian version, even if it is not caused by a product quality issue, the user will still be extorted, or at the very least, they will be criticized by the media and competitors.

The military version also has a magazine and muzzle, and can fire 1000 armor-piercing rounds and 8 rockets.

Originally, the military version was intended for Baoli Military Industry to make further modifications. However, since Xingchen Military Industry Group's production base is currently under construction, Yang Chen changed his mind and decided to keep it for his own Xingchen Military Industry to make further modifications. At the same time, he used this product to apply for military qualifications, and everything went smoothly.

In short, tomorrow's debut of the robotic horse must be flawless. If even one of the 500 horses malfunctions, the product will be considered substandard and will not meet the standards for market launch.

Yang Chen brought 10 women home. Several aunties had already prepared the barbecue ingredients and seasonings, and the charcoal fire was lit. Yang Chen and the others changed their clothes, washed their hands, and started grilling.

Whether it tastes good or not is not important; what matters is the fun of grilling yourself.

Chen Xi reminded him, "Brother Chen, drink less. It's my turn tonight. If you get drunk, I'll be sleeping with a lump of meat in my arms."

Yang Chen looked at the beer in his hand and said helplessly, "What a mess..."

When hobbies become daily tasks, even the best things can become daunting.

Zhao Jing said with a smile, "It's okay, Brother Chen, drink up. If you get drunk, Chen Xi can do it himself."

"Haha..." The other nine beauties laughed.

Chen Xi immediately protested, "Why? When it's your turn, it's all automatic/manual? But when it's my turn, it becomes manual? That won't do! Let's keep things harmonious, or I'll cause trouble when it's your turn too."

Yang Chen reluctantly put down his beer, deciding to be sensible too.

Early Saturday morning, traffic police in Jiangcheng drove their motorcycles onto the streets.

Such a cool ride immediately attracted the attention of commuters who were up early for work, and they all took out their phones to take photos and videos to post on Douyin or WeChat Moments.

"The traffic police officers in my great Jiangcheng have changed their rides. Tell me, isn't this cool? This mechanical horse is obviously Mr. Yang's product."

"Mr. Yang has launched a new product, and the traffic police officers in our great Jiangcheng are the first to use it. Don't ask me how I know it's Mr. Yang's new product; it's all thanks to Mr. Yang's reputation."

"Damn, the mecha era is coming soon! The traffic police in Jiangcheng City have already switched to robotic horses. These two reins are so cool, even more futuristic than Hollywood sci-fi movies. I wonder if they will sell them to the public. If the price is right, I definitely want to get one. It's even cooler than a motorcycle."

……

Traffic police officers activated a "walking mode" and drove robotic horses to patrol pedestrian streets and other high-traffic areas, attracting many citizens who eagerly came to take photos with them.

"Comrade, was this robotic horse manufactured by Sihai?"

"Yes! It was manufactured by Sihai Intelligent."

"how much?"

"I don't know about that, but they will be releasing a civilian version soon. If you're interested, you can keep an eye on Sihai Smart's official app or social media accounts."

When traffic police officers act as "shopping guides," the promotional effect is naturally outstanding.

Platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Hongshu immediately promoted high-quality videos. In the era of self-media, controlling traffic is equivalent to controlling business opportunities. In just one morning, the Sihai Machine Horse became a hit on the internet. Some bloggers even reposted it on international platforms such as TikTok, allowing foreigners to broaden their horizons as well.

Jiangcheng TV dedicated an entire episode of its midday news program to promoting the Sihai Robot Horse, covering its structure, materials, power, principles, and application scenarios. Putting aside other places, the Sihai Robot Horse has become a complete sensation in Jiangcheng.

At 8 PM, Sihai Intelligent simultaneously released an announcement on its Weibo, Douyin, and Hongshu accounts, as well as the Sihai Intelligent APP, introducing detailed information about the Sihai Robot Horse and announcing the price of the civilian version.

续航900公里售价12.8万，续航1200公里售价15.8万，续航1500公里售价19.8万。

Orders will open at midnight tomorrow, and samples will be available for consumers to test drive at Sihai Intelligent and Xingchen Auto Experience Stores.

Thanks to TikTok, videos of traffic police in Wuhan patrolling on robotic horses quickly went viral on the international internet. The comments section of the videos sparked heated debates among netizens from various countries.

A netizen named "White-headed Eagle" commented: "Yang Chen has launched another new product? Robot dog, robot wolf, robot tiger, and now a robot horse. Is he planning to make all kinds of animals? I'm curious if this robot horse can be used in the military field?"
A Japanese netizen commented: "Does this mean that people from China won't need motorcycles anymore? Oh no, Kawasaki motorcycles are going to go unsold. I think riding a motorbike is cooler than riding a motorcycle, let alone for people from China!"
A South Korean netizen commented: "I really don't understand the point of this mechanical horse. Isn't a motorcycle much better? Yang Chen just likes to create these flashy but impractical things."

A German netizen commented: "The Koreans' performance is still so consistent. They always give negative reviews of everything about China. Anyone who doesn't know the country would think the Chinese killed your whole family. You couldn't do that without a deep-seated hatred. Can your motorcycle traverse mountains and streams? Throwing a few logs and stones will render your motorcycle immobile, but the robot horse can easily cross those terrains. If the robot horse were used on the battlefield, it would be incredibly useful in jungle and mountain warfare."

Indian netizens: We have to give credit to us and the United States. Thanks to our joint efforts to exert influence at the United Nations, we were able to strip Yang Chen of his military strike qualification. Otherwise, this equipment would have posed a great threat to other countries if used militarily. Netizens who mocked us before should apologize to us immediately.

……

At this time, at Boston Dynamics headquarters.

Bald Eagle's business head, Raventon, and his team have spoken with Boston Dynamics more than a dozen times. The business department has demanded that Boston Dynamics cease producing military-grade drones, robotic beasts, and other similar equipment.

But Boston Dynamics has spent so much money bribing various parties, how can they just stop production like that?

They can hardly make back the money they give away by relying solely on the civilian market.

At this time, the Department of Commerce, the military, and Boston Dynamics held their 15th round of negotiations.

The outcome of the negotiations remained unchanged: both Boston Dynamics and the military opposed stripping Boston Dynamics of its qualification to produce military equipment, but the Department of Commerce insisted on stripping Boston Dynamics of its qualification to produce military equipment.

At this moment, the secretary of Boston Dynamics President Silva Lopez reported: "Mr. Lopez, Yang Chen has released a new product, the robotic horse. Why don't we watch their promotional video to relax first, and then talk later?"

Lopez nodded and said, "Okay, let's see."

The secretary played a promotional video for Sihai Robot Horse, as well as a video of Jiangcheng traffic police patrolling on robot horses.

Commerce Department official Raventon said, "Damn it! It's unbelievable, doesn't his inspiration ever run dry? How did he come up with another robot horse?"

Silva Lopez said, "Only Boston Dynamics in our country has the capability to keep up with Yang Chen's pace. If we are stripped of our qualifications, it would be equivalent to a significant reduction in our income. Would we still have the money to conduct research and development? If this machine horse is used in the military, wouldn't it have an absolute advantage in mountainous and stream-based warfare? Even if it is used for infiltration and travel, it would be faster than walking or riding a motorcycle."

Military representative Hania said, "I completely agree with Mr. Lopez. In short, we do not agree to strip Boston Dynamics of its right to produce military equipment. As for how to deal with other countries, you can figure that out yourselves. Mr. Lopez, you should hurry up and develop this robotic horse. If China has equipment, we, the Bald Eagle, must have it too."

Silva Lopez smiled and nodded, saying, "Understood! Mr. Hania, rest assured, with a concrete concept, we can develop it very quickly."

Reventon said, "But we were the first to propose at the United Nations that private companies should not be allowed to produce military equipment, and that resolution has already been passed. If we allow Boston Dynamics to continue producing military equipment, Yang Chen will certainly continue to produce it as well, and wouldn't he continue to pose a great threat to other countries?"

Hania said, "How about this, Boston Dynamics sets up a new company, and our military directly authorizes the new company to produce military equipment. The two companies must have no connection whatsoever, understand?"

Silva Lopez smiled and said, "I understand. That's a good idea. What do you think, Ms. Reventon?"

After a few seconds of silence, Raventon said, "Alright, let's do it that way."

Lopez breathed a sigh of relief. The hundreds of millions of Filipino dollars he had given away hadn't been wasted. In a critical moment, he could really count on these connections.

……

The purpose and price of the robotic horse determine that ordinary people will not buy it. The main customers are the middle class and above, who already have cars at home and buy the robotic horse purely as a "toy".

Even so, the total sales volume across the country still exceeded 10 units in the first 24 hours.

Despite the many people online saying life is tough, there are still many wealthy people; otherwise, China wouldn't be the largest market for luxury goods.

Yang Chen received a call from Silva Lopez as soon as he arrived at the company early in the morning.

"Haha... Mr. Yang, you've launched a new product! When can you supply us? I urgently need some samples for testing," Lopez said with a smile.

Yang Chen replied with a smile, "If you want it, we can ship it anytime. How does your company handle military-related issues for you?"

Lopez shrugged, "Don't even mention it. We've been stripped of our qualifications to produce military equipment. From now on, we can only produce civilian equipment. What about yours?"

Yang Chen also tried to mislead, saying, "Don't even mention it. I was also stripped of my qualification to produce military equipment. The robotic horses we produced this time are purely civilian equipment, and sales are far below my expectations."

Lopez laughed heartily and said, "It's alright, it's alright, we're here for you. Send us 10 samples to test first. If they pass the test, we can buy them in bulk. Remember to send them without any markings, don't give yourself away."

Yang Chen said with a smile, "It's not like we're working together for the first time, don't worry."

"Haha... Okay, then I'll wait for your samples. We'll just airfreight them; we're not short of money. Bye!" Lopez said with a smile.

Yang Chen hung up the phone, and Chen Xi made a cup of tea and brought it over.

"Chairman Yang, have some tea. Huang Wei just called and said she'll be over soon to report something to you. She should be arriving soon," Chen Xi said.

Yang Chen nodded. He had just picked up his water glass and taken a sip of tea when Huang Wei arrived.

Huang Wei smiled and ran to Yang Chen's side to massage his shoulders, saying in a coquettish tone, "Chairman Yang, our team participating in the robot marathon is ready. We'd like to borrow your plane to fly directly to Beijing. Is that alright?"

Yang Chen smiled and said, "Sure. Xiao Xi, contact the captain and tell them to prepare for the flight."

Chen Xi nodded and immediately went back to his office to call the captain.

Yang Chen instructed, "You will personally lead the team there, so be sure to be careful. This is our first humanoid robot, and it is of great significance to us. We must achieve the best results and win the competition."

Huang Wei immediately replied, "Don't worry, Chairman Yang. We've tested it many times, and we guarantee we'll win the competition with an overwhelming score."

According to Yang Chen's plan, Xingchen Military Industry Group will establish organizations similar to Bald Eagle Blackwater Group and Big Mao Wagner Group. In the future, they will not only carry out Yang Chen's missions, but also take orders worldwide.

Back then, humanoid robots rode robotic horses, with robotic wolves leading the way and robotic tigers bringing up the rear. Robotic dogs accompanied them on both sides, while spiders and earthworms followed on the ground. Drones, mosquitoes, flies, and bionic birds flew overhead, and bionic fish echoed in the water. With this lineup, they could easily crush any opponent.

Want to restrict Yang Chen?
Ha ha……

no way.

These underhanded schemes will only make Yang Chen even more legitimately powerful.

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, saying, "Later, send Boston Dynamics 10 robotic horse samples by air. Make sure to check them carefully; there can't be any marks or traces."

Huang Wei quickly replied, "I understand. Don't worry, this isn't the first time I've done this. I'll be careful."

Just then, Chen Lan, the president of Sihai Electronics, rushed in.

"Chairman Yang, something has happened. Several of our employees went on vacation in Thailand and have lost contact with us. Their families can't reach them no matter what they do, so they came to the company to ask me for help."

(End of this chapter)