Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 349 Accidental Fainting

In addition to the supercomputing center, many other things were discussed at the meeting, involving a total of probably billions of dollars.

All matters concerning the budget at the beginning of the year were finalized at today's meeting.

The only things that Zhou Fengnian cared about were the supercomputing center and computer promotion.

The latter is really difficult. Even if the price is reduced and subsidies are provided, not many people in the country can afford it. Therefore, many people think that there is no need to build network cables.

Others feel that it is not feasible to go to the trouble of setting up broadband for just a few people and a few computers.

There are now six cities with a relatively large number of computers that have been gradually promoted, and the distribution is quite even: two in the Northeast, two in North China, and two in the South.

Tsinghua University had the most computers, and the Internet was initially established there. On the computers at Tsinghua University, one could even look up the websites of other units and conduct government affairs exchanges.

However, there are still too few people. According to the data collected by Zhou Fengnian, the computer proficiency in China is more than fifty times lower than that in America.

Even though it is more than twenty times different from our daily life.

After listening to Zhou Fengnian's words, a director of the third department said, "There is nothing we can do, leader. Computers are still too expensive, and most people have never learned them.

Even if my family wants to buy a computer, we have to calculate whether it is worth it, and my kid doesn’t even know how to use a computer.”

"My family is in a similar situation. Boss, even with the subsidy, it's still too difficult to buy a computer."

Others also spoke up, saying that as relevant leaders, they should have set a good example.

But it is really extravagant to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars for no reason to buy something that you have no use for at home.

With that money, they might as well buy a color TV.

"What should we do? No one in China uses it, but foreign countries are using it. We can't just make computers for foreigners. When we get old, who will take over computer research?"

Zhou Fengnian sighed and continued, "Originally, there were subsidies for high schools, and there were also punishment measures. The computer factories paid for them to buy the computers.

But later we found out that half of the computers we sold to them were resold. We don’t have the power to hold them accountable.”

"I hope to jointly organize a special project with the Ministry of Education, and hold those who resell the products directly accountable."

The high school they chose wasn't particularly poor. At least the environment and finances were acceptable. Even so, such a thing could still happen.

He was reluctant to let students use it and it might not be opened once a month. After hearing about this situation, Zhou Fengnian was really angry.

"It's not a good idea to hold people accountable. This is going a little too far."

"I think what Vice Leader Zhou said is right. We are paying them money to provide preferential treatment. If they can't even meet such a small request, then we should just cancel this special project."

People in the meeting room expressed different opinions, with the majority supporting Zhou Fengnian, but they didn't want to waste this money anymore.

The subsidy covers not only high schools, but also government agencies and universities, which receive the lion's share, with tens of millions spent on subsidies each year.

Now the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building is also a major contributor to government revenue. The factories affiliated with the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building pay hundreds of billions of yuan to the treasury every year, but their own financial growth is a bit pitiful.

The money saved from this subsidy can be used for many things; for example, you can buy yourself a new ministry building or build a family compound.

However, when it came to cancellation, Zhou Fengnian strongly opposed it. The purpose was to promote, not to cancel. Although the reselling behavior made him sick, he could not throw the baby out with the bathwater.

After discussion, it was decided to jointly raise computer education subsidy funds with the Ministry of Education, but the funds would still come from the Shenzhou Computer Factory.

This was considered to give the Ministry of Education a good reputation. They didn't spend a penny and just held the event for nothing. Many cadres in the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building were somewhat indignant when this result was passed.

But Zhou Fengnian was determined to promote computers, so no one else could object.

After the meeting, Gu Wenjie originally wanted to find Zhou Fengnian for tea, but he left quickly and went straight back to the office.

Zhou Fengnian also told Wang Mingjie not to disturb him for the time being unless it was something particularly important.

Last time he used the simulation space twice in a row, and used it again when he got home. His computer skills improved a lot, and the progress bar of his proficiency increased a lot.

Moreover, these days, he not only took time out at work to improve his proficiency, but also brushed up on his proficiency when he got home from get off work, and even held a book while eating.

Using it two more times should bring the ability up to level ten.

After Zhou Fengnian confirmed that no one would disturb him, he used the simulation times and his consciousness entered the simulation space.

We continued to experiment and build different computers, and also took the opportunity to make some electronic components needed for future supercomputers, etc., trying many directions.

After using it once, consciousness withdrew from the simulation space.

The large amount of memories made Zhou Fengnian feel a little tired, but he had long since adapted to this state.

After taking a short break, Zhou Fengnian started the second simulation.

Returning to the simulation space again, Zhou Fengnian began to build a quantum intelligent computer in the simulation space. His understanding of computers was enough to enable him to build a computer of this level.

However, the conditions do not exist in the real world, and many electronic components are lacking, so the industry must be upgraded step by step to achieve this.

But there is no such problem in the simulated space. As long as Zhou Fengnian fully understands something, he can visualize it. If he can understand the human body 100%, he can even visualize a person in the simulated space.

After another twenty-four hours of experiment time in the simulated space, Zhou Fengnian's consciousness returned to his body.

The proficiency he gained this time was exactly as he expected, directly breaking through the ninth level and reaching the tenth level.

After his ability reached level ten, the proficiency progress bar on the panel disappeared directly. The next second, fatigue and a large amount of knowledge were directly transmitted into Zhou Fengnian's brain.

The next second Zhou Fengnian fainted. Being tired was nothing, but the knowledge gained from his ability being upgraded to level ten exceeded Zhou Fengnian's previous knowledge.

Pfft!
Hearing this slight sound, Wang Mingjie, who was about to knock on the door to report his mission, was a little confused, and then he knocked on the door slightly.
"lead?"

dong dong!

"Boss, are you busy? I have something to report to you."

"lead?"

After shouting twice and hearing no response from inside the house, Wang Mingjie pushed the door open with a bit of worry.

However, when he entered the room, his worries came true. Wang Mingjie hurried forward and pushed it gently twice.

"Leader? Are you asleep?"

After shouting twice and still failing to wake him up, Wang Mingjie immediately notified the health doctor, and then informed the office director of the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building, who was also the housekeeper of the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building, of what happened here.

After that, many people came, even leaders such as Gu Wenjie and Luo Yifeng were alarmed, but they did not dare to disturb the health doctor when he was examining him.

Finally, a preliminary diagnosis of overfatigue was reached, but Gu Wenjie did not dare to delay. He immediately asked the health doctor and Wang Mingjie to call an ambulance and rushed Zhou Fengnian to the hospital.

When reporting to his superiors afterwards, Gu Wenjie felt a little embarrassed. Among several leaders of their Fourth Ministry of Machine Building, the youngest one fainted from exhaustion.

After hearing this, the leader frowned and said to Gu Wenjie: "Comrade Wenjie, you should help Comrade Fengnian share more of the work.

He is more of a technical scholar, and has many tasks on his shoulders. Please do not let Comrade Fengnian worry about some of the things that you can handle."

Gu Wenjie wiped his sweat and quickly responded: "Yes, leader, we will adjust the division of labor next, but many things about technological development must be checked by Comrade Fengnian, and we cannot replace him."

Not to mention anything else, the wireless communication factory, computer factory, drone factory, etc., the future development of these factories will all be decided by Zhou Fengnian, and they have no say in it.

The previous director of the wireless communications factory was directly replaced because he did not follow Zhou Fengnian’s development plan.

"You guys decide for yourselves. Anyway, don't let Comrade Fengnian become overly tired. Scientists like them are very valuable to us!"

In just one year, he was able to revitalize a city's economy, change the future of a factory, and preside over many major projects related to national defense security.

They have to be very careful and safety has to be their top priority.

After giving a few more instructions, the leader hung up the phone. At this time, Director Zhang also learned some information through other channels and came over to report to the leader.

"Leader, it should be that he is overworked. Comrade Zhou Fengnian's diet has been a bit irregular recently. He often forgets to eat. He usually goes home at 9 or 10 o'clock in the evening. He may be busy at home after returning." The leader shook his head and said, "How can this be? The body is the capital of the revolution. How can we make revolution if you praise yourself first?"

Director Zhang said: "Now we can only wait for the news from the hospital, but Comrade Zhou Fengnian has had a regular physical examination and is in good health. This time it should be just overworked."

The leader nodded and said, "Well, we can only wait. If there is any news from the hospital, please let me know as soon as possible."

Zhou Fengnian didn’t know that he had fainted, but others could sense how serious his condition was.

The Fourth Ministry of Machine Building also held a special meeting to tell them not to bother Zhou Fengnian with non-important matters, as he had many other important people on his side.

Zhou Yan also received the news. After knowing that Zhou Fengnian was hospitalized, she immediately handed the matter over to the deputy director anxiously.

Then he called Zhou Xianyang and asked him to pick up his sister, while he rode his bicycle to the hospital.

At night, Zhou Fengnian slowly opened his eyes, and the first thing he did after waking up was to recall what happened before he fainted.

He remembered that he was in the office, but when he woke up he found himself in the hospital with an IV in his hand.

"Did I faint? How long have I been sleeping?"

Zhou Fengnian's watch was also taken off, but he knew how he fell into a coma, due to fatigue and the knowledge infusion after reaching level ten.

"Wow, my estimation was correct. Level 10 is indeed the limit. No, it should be said that there is no limit. The ability of level 10 is already considered divine!"

A lot of computer knowledge was instilled all at once, and this knowledge also promoted other related abilities, greatly improving the proficiency of those abilities.

Now Zhou Fengnian feels that his understanding of computers has reached a new level.

The field of computer science is so vast, like an endless road, but he can now vaguely see the end of this road, and then he just needs to walk slowly down it.

However, Zhou Fengnian already has some guesses about the next computer era.

It's just that it goes against human morality, which makes Zhou Fengnian a little afraid to raise it in today's society.

After acquiring new knowledge, Zhou Fengnian feels that the future will be an era of biological 'computing terminals'.

Everyone is implanted with a biochip after birth, and their consciousness is then sent to the virtual world by a huge 'computing terminal'.

The real body undergoes mechanical transformation and is responsible for building the earth, while the brain provides computing power support for the 'computing terminal' under the coordination of the biochip.

In the computing virtual world, consciousness can do whatever it wants and control the "computing terminal" there. The body only needs to continuously create new life to provide support for the computing terminal.
Human beings will evolve into data life forms and open up a broader world.

This idea is too transcendent, but according to the memories obtained by Zhou Fengnian, it is indeed possible to achieve, and it is also the fastest way of evolution.

"No, no, I'll be criticized if I say that. Let's take it slow and upgrade the architecture first."

Zhou Fengnian thought about it for a while and felt a little tempted, but he suppressed the idea the next second.

Even in the early stages, a large number of human experiments are needed; so the question is, in China, where life is taken very seriously, who is willing to be a test subject?
Even if Zhou Fengnian wanted to use a few death row prisoners for experiments, it probably wouldn't be approved.

If he were to be discovered while conducting experiments secretly, he would probably be criticized to death.

If we take another path, we need to start with energy, and there is more to develop.
Zhou Fengnian frowned and thought about it, but as he was thinking, he suddenly heard a noise coming from the curtains next door.

Before he could move, the bed curtain was lifted and Zhou Fengnian saw his wife Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan was relieved to see Zhou Fengnian wake up, and said happily, "Finally woke up, are you feeling uncomfortable now? Do you want me to call a doctor to check you out?"

"It's okay, it's okay. You forgot that I am the best doctor. I just felt a little tired and fell asleep suddenly."

Zhou Fengnian comforted him and said that the real reason was that after he reached level ten, he was taught too much knowledge, as if he had learned for a hundred years or even longer in an instant.

He had to take in so many things in one second that his brain was overloaded and he passed out.

However, Zhou Yan did not listen to Zhou Fengnian. As she walked out, she said, "Let's call a doctor to check it out. Otherwise, I can't rest assured."

Zhou Fengnian said quickly: "Wait, instead of calling the doctor, why not ask me if there is any food left? I'm very hungry now."

"Just know you're hungry. You've slept for more than ten hours."

Although Zhou Yan complained in her tone, worried that he wouldn't be able to take care of himself if he was busy, she still turned around and went out to ask the nurse for food.

If an ordinary person had to eat at two or three in the morning, he would definitely be scolded to death by the nurse.

But there were always two nurses on duty in the VIP ward where Zhou Fengnian was staying. When they heard Gao Zhouyan say that Zhou Fengnian wanted to eat after he woke up, one of them went to call him and the other went to prepare food.

After a while, the doctor on duty rushed over, and even a vice president came. They had been instructed by the president to take good care of Zhou Fengnian.

While waiting for supper, the group checked Zhou Fengnian again and asked him many questions, which almost drove Zhou Fengnian crazy.

They had only preliminarily determined that he was fine, but they still had to check him again tomorrow before they could feel at ease.

Zhou Fengnian finally felt relieved after the nutritious porridge was delivered.

While eating, Zhou Fengnian asked, "How is home?"

Zhou Yan said: "It's okay, Xian Yang went to pick you up after get off work. He came over once, but you didn't wake up until around nine o'clock, so I let him go back."

"I'm fine too. Maybe I didn't sleep well at night. I'll be fine in a few days."

Zhou Fengnian comforted him by saying that the level 10 ability had brought him so many surprises that he was now anxious to upgrade his other abilities to level 10.

Upgrading an ability to level ten will lead to a substantial improvement in related abilities, just like the improvement of industrial clusters, which surprised Zhou Fengnian.

However, the number of simulations has been used up. If I want to upgrade my mechanical ability to level ten, I will probably have to wait for a few months.

Then there are the capabilities related to semiconductors, robots, and artificial intelligence. If two of them reach level ten, Zhou Fengnian feels that he can create an intelligent robot.

"I'll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. I have something to do."

Zhou Fengnian suddenly said after finishing his meal.

Zhou Yan was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then reluctantly reminded: "The doctor said you need to rest for two days, I think so too."

"Their medical skills are not as good as mine. You know my medical skills. I was proficient in all the medical techniques. They are not as skilled as I am in using the medical equipment."

Zhou Fengnian said with a smile: "Starting tomorrow, I think I will rest on time more than anyone else. Maybe I will even be urged to do so."

"I can't control you. Make your own decision."

After Zhou Yan finished speaking, she turned around and prepared to rest.

"Why don't you come to the office after get off work to find me? As for Linlin, let Xianyang pick her up. He's bought a car now, so he doesn't need Baibu to order him around."

Zhou Fengnian paused for a moment after he finished speaking, then asked, "By the way, do you want to drive? It's easy to get gas coupons now, and they're almost cancelled. It would be convenient for you to buy a car to go to get off work."

Zhou Yan said with some excitement: "I can't drive."

"Driving is easy. You've almost finished college. Getting a driver's license is not easy. I'll teach you during our break."

"Then I'll buy one when I learn how to do it."

Their family is not short of money, so there is no need to save, and Zhou Yan also feels that driving is easier than riding a bicycle, especially as her daughter is growing up day by day.

the next morning.

After checking and confirming that there was no problem, Zhou Fengnian requested to be discharged from the hospital.

Although the doctor and the dean wanted him to take a day off, resting in the hospital made him feel uncomfortable.

If he was really sick, Zhou Fengnian would definitely take a good rest without anyone reminding him.

However, he knew exactly why he fainted this time, so there was no need to waste time in the hospital.

(End of this chapter)