The years of red flags

Chapter 1448 Father-son dialogue
"Godfather, facing such an achievement, I can't be modest." Li Yingjie said proudly: "When you see the finished product, you will know why. I can't be modest. My strength really doesn't allow it."

"It looks like the results are quite impressive."

Li Yingjie kept it a secret: "Everything I say is just empty talk. When you see the real thing, you will be shocked."

Li Yingjie led the way and turned several forks in the road. Each fork required a magnetic card to open the door, but Li Yingjie was like an old horse who knew the way and did not pause at all.

Finally, the two men entered a large laboratory where a group of scientific researchers were operating and recording.

After Li Yingjie entered, everyone looked up and greeted him: "Hello, Engineer Li!"

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work." Li Yingjie clapped his hands and said, "Let me introduce to you, this is our company's big boss, Jiang Hua, welcome everyone."

There was sparse applause, and Li Yingjie said with a smile: "Godfather, this laboratory contains the first scientific research achievement of our entire project team, a miniaturized nuclear reactor."

Jiang Hua looked at the huge thing in front of him and shook his head: "Miniaturization, this is not small."

"Compared to us humans, it is indeed quite large, but compared to a regular nuclear reactor, it is much smaller, only about 80% the size of a shipping container. This is already the world's smallest commercial nuclear reactor."

Jiang Hua smiled and shook his head: "Don't lie to me. I know a little about this kind of thing. The Ugly Country once launched a satellite that used a nuclear battery, which is a miniaturized nuclear reactor. The former Big Bear also had an aircraft that used nuclear power. Their nuclear reactor must be smaller than yours."

"Father, you are quite knowledgeable!"

"That is."

"But I only have a partial understanding of it." Li Yingjie said smugly, "The Ugly Country's satellite does use nuclear batteries. But they don't have to worry about leakage. As long as they stay safe on Earth, it doesn't matter if there is a nuclear leak in space."

"As for the nuclear-powered aircraft of the former big bear, that is even more amazing. The pilot had to wear a radiation-proof suit, and the nuclear weapons were spreading in the air while he was flying. If his aircraft was 100% safe, there would not be no news about this aircraft later."

Jiang Hua nodded: "That's right, what is this miniaturized nuclear reactor like?"

"The commercial type can be installed on large ocean-going cargo ships in the future."

Jiang Hua's eyes lit up: "If it can be installed on ocean-going cargo ships, then can it be installed on our aircraft carriers, submarines, or even destroyers?"

"Godfather, you are really brave enough to think and do it." Li Yingjie gave a thumbs up. "Unfortunately, this kind of civilian nuclear reactor requires fuel rods with relatively low content, while warships need fuel rods with high content, because warships are best equipped with fuel rods once and used until they are retired."

"Is it possible to have a small nuclear reactor like this?"

Li Yingjie nodded: "Of course, but you know, my project is also a national key project. If I want to do research in that direction, I have to submit an application report. That kind of fuel rod is not easy to get."

"Then let's do it." Jiang Hua said indifferently: "Based on your achievement, it is impossible for the higher-ups to disagree, and I can predict that your nuclear reactor will become a hot product in the international energy market. The most important thing is that the country will also control exports." "I don't care, the key is whether you can recover the cost in this way." Li Yingjie counterattacked: "After all, you spent so much money."

"It doesn't matter if you spend money, and you don't have to worry about recovering the cost. The higher-ups won't forcibly seize this scientific and technological achievement. They will buy the finished product from us, and it's a very profitable business."

After looking at this miniaturized nuclear reactor, Li Yingjie took Jiang Hua to his office and made a cup of tea and placed it in front of Jiang Hua.

"Okay, let's get back to the topic." Li Yingjie said with a smile: "Godfather, what exactly brought you back this time?"

"Huaxing Aerospace is designing a subspace vehicle. Obviously, this vehicle cannot use solid or liquid fuel like a rocket, so it tends to use nuclear power. Your laboratory is the only one in the company that is researching nuclear power."

Li Yingjie nodded: "I see. I want to see if my progress will hinder their progress?"

Jiang Hua nodded, and Li Yingjie asked curiously: "What about the progress of Huaxing Aerospace's subspace vehicle?"

"It's still on paper." Jiang Hua said with a smile: "We have just started working on it, but everything is difficult at the beginning. Once we have a clue, it should be quick."

Li Yingjie said happily, "It's not me who is holding them back, it's them who are holding me back. My miniaturized nuclear reactor only needs to be upgraded to a military model. At least for now, there is no need to worry about safety. I am confident that I can complete this project within a year. Can they build their aircraft within a year?"

"As long as you, my godson, don't let me down, that's all." Jiang Hua said with a smile, "You don't know that there are people in the group gossiping about your project. They think that a private company researching nuclear reactions is just throwing money into the water. Now that you have achieved such a great result, you can silence the gossips."

"What a pity! This is just a small step in the Great Wall. My real goal is still nuclear fusion reaction." Li Yingjie said regretfully: "So far, our nuclear fusion reactor is not much different from that in Europe. It just runs ten seconds longer than theirs."

"Of course, there are many countries in Europe that have united, but they are not as good as you." Jiang Hua gave a thumbs up: "Son, you have a bright future. Maybe you will be hung on the wall in the future, just like Einstein and Newton."

"Godfather, don't be too happy. It's only ten more seconds. In this situation, it's like the pot calling the kettle black. No one succeeded. Ten or twenty more seconds won't mean much."

"No, no, no, no." Jiang Hua said four "no's" in a row: "Son, this is just like solving a puzzle. You are one step ahead of others, which means you have more clues and a greater chance."

Li Yingjie shook his head directly: "That's not the case. Before success, no one dares to say that they are ahead. After all, there is no sure path to success now. Everything is still under exploration."

"Materials." Li Yingjie knocked on the table. "It's still a material problem. The existing materials cannot meet the needs of nuclear fusion reactors. New materials are needed."

Jiang Hua shrugged his shoulders: "Son, this old man can't help you."

Li Yingjie smiled slyly: "You can help."

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