Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 62: We're not copying; we're modifying the radar!
"Qin Liang, this book..."

"These books contain cutting-edge computer knowledge from around the world. If our computer science department at Northwestern Polytechnical University can thoroughly understand these books, our department will not only be number one in the country, but also rank among the top ten in the world!"

As Qin Liang spoke, he picked up a book: "Let's look at this first, 'Operating Systems,' a book about computer operating systems. Our domestic computers don't even have an operating system right now; they operate directly on the low-level system, which is outdated. We need to create a dedicated operating system for the 8086 computer."

"Here, take a look at these two books, 'C Primer Plus' and 'Fundamentals of C language.' These are introductions to the C language, which is currently the most commonly used computer language... Professor Zhu, you should know about these, right?"

Zhu Xianghua took a deep breath. Yes, foreign countries have long been using computer languages, while our side is still thinking of using paper tape to interact with computers... We are indeed backward!
"Look at this one, 'Computer System,' which is a systematic introduction to computers. Oh, and there's another one here specifically about the 8086 chip..."

Leader Liu stared wide-eyed as Qin Liang introduced himself to the others, wondering... was he really getting old?
The books Qin Liang introduced are all at the forefront of current science, and the 8086 chip is currently the most advanced chip in the world. You can't build an advanced computer with outdated knowledge!
Currently, computer science in the East is still at the level of the 1950s and 60s, or rather, computer education in the East is still stuck in that era. Just look at that old relic in the computer science department!
“Qin Liang, these books are really good, but… they’re all in English.” Zhou Yongfei, a computer science student, spoke up from the side.

These days, very few people have studied English; most speak Russian. Even those who have studied English can't understand these professional books, as most of the vocabulary is at a professional level!
"That's right, the English version. Everyone should study hard from now on. I suggest that you don't need to ask the foreign language department to help translate; just read the original version directly. You can learn from our class 5381; they read the original version, and in just a few months, they have already overcome the language barrier..."

Qin Liang was secretly pleased. "Our aircraft engineering department started early. We've already begun using English textbooks and learning advanced technologies from around the world. You guys are still stuck in the past! The suffering that our aircraft engineering class 5381 students are going through, you should experience too!"

Director Meng took a deep breath: "Qin Liang, thank you for these books. On behalf of the Mathematics Department, I thank you... In order to better study these materials and to speed up the development of computers, could you stay in our Mathematics Department...?"

"Of course not!" a voice rang out from outside.

Professor Sha?
"Qin Liang, let's go!" Professor Liu arrived, grabbed Qin Liang's arm, and pulled him outside, muttering, "Hmph, I knew your math department had ulterior motives..."

Qin Liang was suddenly pulled and stumbled. Teacher Zhu Xianghua, who was standing nearby, reacted quickly and grabbed Qin Liang's arm from the other side.

"Qin Liang hasn't even said he's leaving yet! What's the rush? We promised to develop a computer within a year. Time is tight and the task is heavy. If Qin Liang stays in our mathematics department... Hey, what are you all standing there for?"

Wow!
The others also realized what was happening and quickly stepped forward, joining Zhu Xianghua in grabbing Qin Liang's arm.

And so the tug-of-war began, with the old professor from the Department of Aeronautics on one side and the teachers and students from the Department of Mathematics on the other, and Qin Liang... was the rope.

"Hey, hey, hey, are you guys going to tear me apart by wheels?"

Qin Liang was utterly speechless. It seemed he shouldn't have come back today, and shouldn't have participated in the tug-of-war...

"Of course not, Lao Liu, let go!"

"Damn it, you guys in the math department are stealing people from our aviation department! Have you no shame?"

Leader Liu stood there, stunned, watching this scene. This Qin Liang... was not just a talented freshman; he was about to become a leader in multiple fields!

"Stop! Are you all treating me like I don't exist?" Leader Liu said.

Who do you think you are...?

"Old Sha, this is Leader Liu from the capital's electronic system..." Director Meng quickly explained. Professor Sha was startled, and upon closer inspection, the face did indeed seem somewhat familiar.

Conference Room 1.

"First of all, I want to apologize to Qin Liang. As the leader in charge of the electronic systems, I was completely unaware that computer technology had developed so rapidly. I was like a frog in a well, only seeing the patch of sky above my head..."

Everyone present was taken aback. Leader Liu actually apologized to Qin Liang? This…

"Leader Liu, as I said, you're not wrong, it's just that our country's overall technological level is seriously lagging behind the international level..."

"You brat, are you refusing my apology? I, Liu Gensheng, haven't even..."

“That’s not what I meant…” Qin Liang said with a complicated expression, “Okay, Leader Liu, then I accept your apology, but just words won’t do.”

Now everyone was even more stunned. You little brat, you're really pushing your luck! Do you even know if the leader in front of you is being sincere or just making a statement out of necessity? You actually want to take an inch and then a mile?
"Okay, tell me, what are your requirements?"

"Our superiors have acquired some special equipment through special means. We hope you can coordinate with us to hand over the airborne radar among them."

Liu Gensheng's eyes widened: "You want to copy the airborne radar on it?"

Now it's confirmed, Qin Liang will definitely go along! But the radar equipment should be given to Institute 607, since it's the only professional research institution for airborne radar in China.

"Leader Liu, simply copying it is definitely not enough. The airborne radar on it still uses vacuum tubes and analog circuits. After we get it, we need to modify it with digital integrated circuits to give this radar more powerful performance and meet the R&D needs of our Super-7."

"Well, you really are young and fearless! Take this airborne radar for example. Institute 607 has been researching it for over a decade, and they still can't come up with a mature pulse-Doppler radar. And you still want to modify it? Who gave you the courage?"

Qin Liang slapped his hand on the stack of books: "These!"

"Aren't these computer books?"

"That's right, Leader Liu. We're going to use computer science knowledge to digitize the Russian airborne radar. Right now, Northwestern Polytechnical University's computer science department is number one in the country! If we don't do it, who else has the capability?"

Standing nearby, Zhu Xianghua's eyes widened: "Qin Liang, are you saying that our 8086 can be crammed into an airborne radar?"

“That’s right!” Qin Liang nodded. “I have a few more books that I need to study together with the faculty and students of the Department of Electrical Engineering…”

　P.S.: Due to a system bug, Chapter 64, which was due at midnight yesterday, did not appear, but Chapter 65 appeared normally. I contacted the editor to fix it, and Chapter 64 is now available. Those who missed it are welcome to check it out.

　　Thank you to reader "Kitchen Plus Fat Cat" for the reward, and thank you to all readers for the votes. I still urge you to follow my lead, everyone. Reading data determines whether I can get the next recommendation, so I'm begging you to follow my lead!

　　
　
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