Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 391 Weaknesses? They're all strengths!
Upon hearing Li Song's words, Ma Shengli's eyes lit up: "Then thank you in advance, Mr. Li. I will definitely report this matter."

Ma Shengli was a little excited when he said this, saying that everything Li Song and the others brought out was good.

China is an agricultural country with a large agricultural population.

If your cash crops are profitable, then farmers will naturally flock to grow high-yield crops.

"Ok!"

"In addition, there are some advanced pesticide and fertilizer technologies." Li Song certainly knew that grain production was inseparable from pesticides and fertilizers.

Without pesticides and fertilizers, there is simply no grain production.

In fact, Li Song knew that in this era, vegetables and fruits grown with pesticides and fertilizers were more expensive than ordinary vegetables and fruits.

Because it looks good and the investment cost is relatively high.

This is something that many people probably don't know.

Because people in many places still don't have enough to eat.

People only started paying attention to health after their living standards improved.

As for why Li Song doesn't sell organic crops from this era on second-hand platforms...

This is because selling organic produce on secondhand platforms requires a series of procedures.

Certificate of origin, inspection certificate, and traceability certificate.

In 2080, it was even possible to trace the entire process of this organic crop from sowing to growth using its traceability code.

For example, scanning the traceability code on an apple will reveal the coordinates of the apple tree, along with various data on the apple tree from its cultivation to its current state, as well as the entire growth process of the apple.

Therefore, Li Song simply has no way to sell organic crops from this era to second-hand platforms.

In fact, Li Song knew that pesticide pollution in China was quite serious.

Some highly toxic pesticides are now widely used, such as hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) powder and DDT.

So what appears to be organic crops may actually have extremely high pesticide residue levels when tested.

The reason why these pesticides exist now is partly because they are used in small quantities.

A small amount of pesticide can last a long time and kill insects with a broad spectrum.

Unlike later biological pesticides, which can only target one or two pests.

The amount of antiviral and insecticidal pesticides used throughout the entire growing season is outrageously high.

Moreover, biological pesticides have a cyclical nature and cannot completely kill the pests, so the pests will come back the following year.

Ma Shengli's eyes lit up when he heard this: "This is great, this is a complete set of agricultural products!"

"Currently, the technology for pesticides and fertilizers in China is not as good as that abroad."

"Therefore, the cost of pesticides and fertilizers in China is still relatively high."

Different chemical products have different technologies and therefore different costs.

The key to chemical product technology is yield; the higher the yield, the lower the cost.

High-yield technologies are simply not transferred from abroad.

"Actually, I suggest that higher authorities pay more attention to the situation in the Middle East."

"If something happens in the Middle East, we can definitely sign some oil agreements with certain countries there!"

“Even if he doesn’t have the money, he can pay it back slowly with oil.” Li Song certainly knew that the most crucial ingredients for pesticides and fertilizers were natural gas and oil.

"Although I know that China is still exporting oil!"

"But with the development of the domestic economy, we will soon become an oil importer!" Li Song roughly knew that my country had only changed from an oil exporter to an oil importer in the early 1990s.

The highest figure seems to be 35 million tons of oil exported in 1985.

"This year's oil exports have indeed decreased significantly!"

"On the one hand, domestic fuel consumption has increased."

"Another factor is the domestic demand for chemicals, especially from the apparel industry."

"The national plan is to add several more large-scale chemical industrial parks this year and next!"

"Further promote the development of the garment industry!" Ma Shengli agreed with Li Song's statement.

"Ok!"

"Turning oil into fabric, then turning that fabric into clothing for export—that's what high value-added products are!"

"How much does a ton of oil cost? How much does a ton of clothes cost?"

"Of course, it will probably take several more years to buy weapons from the Middle East."

"We're just asking the higher-ups to prepare a contingency plan!"

"We also have some smaller projects here, but the technology is still a bit immature." Li Song decided to bring out the drone technology!

That is, the flying scooter. Of course, the current flying scooter can only rely on inertial guidance.

Of course, the accuracy of missiles nowadays is poor.

Even Ami's GPS, which hasn't fully evolved yet.

The accuracy is also ridiculously poor.

"Oh?" Ma Shengli asked curiously when he heard Li Song say that.
"It uses a 50cc motorcycle engine!"

"The attack range is approximately one thousand kilometers!"

"The explosive fabric weighs about 35 kilograms!"

"Its own weight is about 220 kilograms!"

"It can fly at low altitudes at speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour."

"However, using inertial guidance results in a relatively large error, limiting its effectiveness to attacking large facilities such as ports, airports, and oil refineries!"

“Of course, the cost is very low!” Li Songsong said.

Ma Shengli's eyes widened when he heard the data Li Song mentioned.

"A range of one thousand kilometers?"

"With a motorcycle engine?" Ma Shengli asked, still somewhat skeptical.

"Ok!"

"After returning to Hong Kong Island, I had someone bring the relevant information back with me!"

"In addition, we also know about the progress of some projects by foreign research institutions."

"But we don't know whether these projects will succeed."

"If the higher authorities are willing, we are willing to provide some relevant information!"

"However, there are two uncertainties. The first is that the project itself may fail!"

"Secondly, even if we provide the research progress, the other party may still produce research results first!"

“Of course, we can also invest a portion to share the risk,” Li Song said.

This is what Li Song considered: obtaining some vague information from the Second World!

Li Song wasn't entirely confident about these things either.

Moreover, Li Song doesn't understand these things at all, so the information he provides still needs to be processed by the mainland!
One of the biggest advantages of the mainland is that there are researchers and development opportunities in various fields.

Although some areas are not ideal, they can still achieve results given enough information.

Because Li Song had already offered a reward on the second-hand platform, and had already succeeded.

Li Song's bounty was simple: he would offer a reward on a second-hand platform for identifying the most promising research projects in Western countries at present.

The reward was only three million US dollars, and then Li Song obtained information on thousands of research projects.

These projects cover materials, chemicals, chemistry, semiconductors, aviation, aerospace, transportation, electronic information, and more.

What Li Song had to do was select a portion of these thousands of research projects, choosing their progress and research data up to the bounty deadline. The two reasons Li Song gave were, in reality, only one!
That is to compare the two companies and see who produces results first.

Another explanation is that it's a smokescreen, meaning the project itself will fail.

The projects that Li Song offered as rewards for were inherently very promising.

What needs to be done now is for research institutes in mainland China and abroad to see who can produce results first.

It's hard to say whether a project will yield results, because a project may involve many experiments!
It's like buying lottery tickets; some people win as soon as they buy them, while others buy all the numbers and only win at the very end.

Further on, countless research institutes around the world are working on every project.

But only one company succeeded!
It all comes down to who can find the right answer first among countless experiments.

However, the mainland also has a significant advantage, namely government actions and administrative orders!
The only drawback is the funding issue!
This is why Li Song said he would contribute a portion of his funds.

This will allow us to further establish our own advantage.

However, this method cannot guarantee 100% success.

Because Li Song wasn't in this field, he had no idea which step in the project would be considered a success.

Researchers need to do it step by step!

Each project has countless branches at each stage.

Each branch has countless experiments.

If you're lucky and make the right choice several times in a row, you'll succeed much faster.

Of course, it doesn't matter if it's not successful, because the data from these studies will at least train more researchers.

"I personally think there's no problem with that."

"But we still need to consult with the higher authorities!" Ma Shengli's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when he heard this.

Have Li Song and his ilk stopped pretending?
Have they already targeted the research projects being conducted in foreign laboratories?

However, this is a good thing for China, as it allows for a faster understanding of the research progress and development of related projects abroad.

Even if Li Song were to invest money, just the fact that he provides information on these projects would attract domestic attention and research!
Even if they know they will fail, they will still conduct research because this experimental data was obtained through experiments conducted abroad at great expense.

There is so much to learn from these experimental data.

Because these experimental projects are far more advanced than those that have yielded results so far.

"I'll give you a list then!" Li Song nodded.

Are there many projects?

"If we wanted them all, there would probably be over a thousand."

"This has already gone through our initial screening," Li Song said, sounding somewhat casual.

But Ma Shengli gasped in shock!
Thousands of carefully selected key research project materials!

"It covers a wide range of fields, including materials, chemistry, semiconductors, communications, aviation, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals."

"Let's forget about semiconductors!" Li Song added casually.

Ma Shengli was at a loss for words; the thousands of key research projects involved so many fields.

How much money did others spend?

Even if a project only has ten million US dollars in funding!

Ten projects would amount to one hundred million US dollars.

One hundred projects would be a billion dollars, and one thousand projects would be ten billion dollars!

"These aren't all projects from famous laboratories, are they?" After asking, Ma Shengli wanted to slap himself. If they were key projects, they must be from famous laboratories!
"I haven't paid attention to this, since I didn't personally select them." Li Song couldn't guarantee this, because some laboratories might become famous overnight because of a certain achievement.

"well."

"Okay!!" Upon hearing Li Song's reply, Ma Shengli quickly covered up his embarrassment.

The information Li Song brought this time is extremely important.

"Of course, these projects can be studied independently by the mainland, since they involve a lot of military and other aspects!"

"Just make sure to keep it confidential!"

"Don't arouse suspicion!" Li Song was a little worried again.

"Ahem, Mr. Li!"

"Don't worry about that!"

"The higher authorities have made many arrangements regarding confidentiality."

"Firstly, a single project is often divided into several or even a dozen research institutes!"

"These research institutes are unaware of each other's research progress!"

"Use this method to provide them with some technology or tools for research."

"And another thing is that the higher authorities fabricated two research institutions with very high levels of secrecy!" Ma Shengli quickly said when he heard Li Song's concern about secrecy.

Ma Shengli explained this to reassure Li Song.

"Yeah!" Li Song nodded.

At this time in China, it seems there is a large, top-secret base in the southwest.

These top-secret bases were established under the nuclear deterrence of Big Brother and the West!
Therefore, these bases have very good security measures!
Now, higher authorities can fabricate some secret bases or research institutions, and even if someone suspects it, there's no way to verify it.

"Then I'll trouble Mr. Ma to report these things."

"I'll wait for Mr. Ma's good news later!" Li Song said with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Li!" Ma Shengli was already restless, because Li Song had talked about so much tonight!
Ma Shengli hurriedly went back to report what Li Song had said.

After seeing Ma Shengli leave, Li Song also felt a little bored.

Because at that time there was nothing to pass the time, unlike decades later when you could just play games or watch videos and a day would be over!

Ma Shengli rushed back to Guangzhou, and then, following Ma Shengli's account, he specifically dealt with the members of Li Song's group. While listening to Ma Shengli's account, they exchanged opinions privately!

"Drone?"

"A speed of 200 kilometers per hour at low altitude!"

"With a motorcycle engine?"

"Attack range of over a thousand kilometers?"

"Targeting important facilities such as docks, ports, airports, and oil refineries?" The expert team members were stunned when they heard Ma Shengli say this.

The shortcomings that Li Song mentioned were seen as advantages by the members of the expert group.

Using a motorcycle engine means lower manufacturing costs!
A speed of 200 kilometers per hour at low altitude is how you evade radar.

Strike large targets such as ports, airports, and oil refineries.

This is the best way to strike the enemy!

As for accuracy!

What precision is needed to reach a port thousands of kilometers away!

If one isn't accurate enough, then use a hundred; if a hundred isn't enough, then use a thousand!

Currently, only missiles can reach distances of over a thousand kilometers.

Even the range of artillery is only a few dozen kilometers.

Current rockets can only travel tens or hundreds of kilometers.

Ballistic missiles often have a range of 600 to 700 kilometers.

Even if it's just a lump of iron, thousands of kilometers away, as long as we can smash through it.

What is this? This is deterrence!

(End of this chapter)