Rebirth in America

After returning to the laboratory in Silicon Valley, Shockley couldn't wait to ask: "Alex, have you received an order from the national government?"

Hearing this, Alex knew why Shockley and the others were so nervous. Originally, they thought that the satellite was manufactured at the request of the government. Now that the struggle for hegemony between the United States and the Soviet Union has become more intense, McCarthyism is no longer so rampant, but Americans are very wary of Soviet spies.

Faced with a high-tech technology like the earth satellite that only existed in novels, Shockley and the others would not take it lightly, let alone think that it was just something Alex wanted to use for television broadcasts.

Alex recounted his story, but Shockley and others didn't believe it at all. They thought Alex was limited to a confidentiality contract, so he couldn't reveal so much inside information.

"You want us to study this kind of special transistor?" Shockley was a little confused as to why the U.S. government didn't organize its own manpower to study it. Later, I changed my mind and realized that I was the father of the transistor, which seemed more suitable than others.

As for the eight young men, all of them looked excited. At this age, they are still dreaming, and being able to contribute to the country is something they only dream of.

Alex didn't want to explain anything. He discussed technical issues with Shockley and others, and learned that Shockley's laboratory was capable of producing the transistors he needed. However, the cost will be higher. Alex was well prepared for this problem and gave Shockley a check directly.

"This is an advance payment for your manufacturing costs. My only requirement is that the quality must be good and meet my requirements."

Shockley couldn't help but be overjoyed after receiving the money. He said repeatedly: "Of course, of course."

Originally, this matter should have ended here, and Alex planned to stay here for only one night and then return to New York. However, when he just went out, someone chased him from behind and was stopped by his bodyguard.

"Alex, I have something I want to talk to you about."

This man is Terman, the least gregarious of the eight. Alex had never had contact with him a few times, they just knew each other.

"whats the matter?"

"Uh, can we talk somewhere else?" Tehui looked around, as if he was a little worried about being overheard.

Alex looked at the special offer thoughtfully, and then said, "Okay, I'll let the bodyguard notify you after I find a hotel in the area."

That night, Alex discovered that not only the special offers were coming, but also Moore and Noyce. At this time, he knew that things might not be as simple as he thought.

"Please!" Alex greeted the three of them, and then called the waiter over: "I want a glass of boiled water! If you want anything, just order it yourself."

The place where they met was a luxury hotel in Silicon Valley, and Alex stayed in the hotel room. Now Alex has paid great attention to his own safety and enjoyment, and he will not wrong himself just to save a few dollars.

Among the eight people, three people came. Alex estimated that some people still didn't come, probably because they were afraid that Shockley would find out the problem.

Soon, Noyce among them was the first to speak: "We are looking for you this time to discuss the management issues of the research laboratory."

"Oh? You should talk to Dr. Shockley about this issue. The laboratory is now under his management. If you have any questions, you should also report to him."

Terman said distressedly: "Dr. Shockley is indeed brilliant and a very attractive figure in our eyes, but it is difficult for us to work with him."

Alex was not surprised. He had long known that Shockley lacked management capabilities. Shockley is the kind of person who is arrogant and knowledgeable, but unfortunately has low emotional intelligence and inflexible skills.

Moore shook his head and said, "Well, we told the doctor, but he didn't listen."

Tehui also nodded and said: "That's why we came to you. You know, you invested in this research laboratory, and you should know the current situation of the research laboratory."

Alex raised his brows and asked without changing his expression: "Is the situation very bad now? How bad it is."

Noyce looked serious and said in a low voice: "Yes, the situation in the laboratory is a mess. It can be said that Dr. Shockley is not suitable for management at all. Whenever a goal is established, it will not take long for him to change it. It’s beyond recognition. If this continues, I’m worried that everyone will be doing useless work.”

So, each of the three of them told Alex about the chaotic situation in the research room. Just as the talk was getting more and more intense, Alex finally took a stand.

"Then what do you want me to do?"

This sentence left them speechless, yes, what do they want to do. Asking Alex to withdraw his capital is meaningless. It was impossible for Alex to reach out and manage the laboratory instead of Dr. Shockley. Or simply let Alex appoint one of them to manage it? That was a slap in Shockley's face, and he was afraid that if he brought it up, the laboratory would fall apart.

Besides, who has the ability to suppress Dr. Shockley? You know, the Nobel Prize winner will not listen to the command of a young boy.

Seeing the looks on the three people's faces, Alex knew that they hadn't figured out what to do yet. In order for his satellite to be built smoothly, he said comfortingly: "How about this, you first help the doctor to make the transistors I need. When the time comes, if you have already discussed the idea, come to me. At that time, I will I give you my greatest support.”

Faced with Alex's promise, Noyce and others thought about it and felt that this solution was quite good, so they were all satisfied.

Now they, Shockley's followers, have slowly become confused. Under Shockley's leadership, they failed to achieve results for a long time and felt that they were doing nothing. They know that if they want to start a business, they need to have connections. Only with connections can they attract investment.

Noyce and others are not who they were more than ten years later, and their connections have not yet been established. Now the only one who can attract investment is Alex. When Shockley went to solicit investment, Alex invested a million dollars in one go. Facing such a generous and generous benefactor, who can not be tempted?

With Alex's network, they are not afraid of not being able to attract investment in the future. As long as there are good projects and funds, it will be easy to solve.

"This is my private phone number. If you have any ideas in the future, you can talk to me."

After sending these three guys away, Alex stayed where he was and thought for a while. He knew that it was only a matter of time before Shockley's semiconductor research laboratory was about to fall apart. If he hadn't intervened and Shockley won the Nobel Prize, the commotion would have started by now.

"It looks like we have to start working on the next plan." Alex said to himself. In his opinion, investing in Shockley was not for profit, but for talents. As long as you have talented people, you can earn back no matter how much money you have.

However, his current focus is not on Noyce and others, but on satellites. He knew that next year would be the year the Soviet Union launched its first satellite. By then, if Interstellar Technology Company can respond quickly and launch a satellite, it will definitely be able to obtain support and resources from all aspects.

As for striving to be the first person to launch a satellite, that is a thankless task. The U.S. government currently invests too little in outer space and does not pay much attention to it. Only after they feel the threat from the Soviet Union will they take this matter seriously.

As long as Interstellar Technology does things a little slower than the Soviet Union and a little faster than the U.S. government, that's fine. Striving to be number one is a hard thing. How wonderful it is to be the second child for ten thousand years, with the boss supporting you at the top and the younger brother supporting you at the bottom. How wonderful it is to be able to enjoy the benefits without having to bear the responsibilities.

In order to ensure that the satellite is launched faster than the US government, Alex feels that it is necessary to find out about the situation from Von Bryan. The US government's responsibility for rocket research is now under the control of the Navy. It is said that after the Soviet Union launched its satellite, it severely humiliated the Americans. The people in the Navy tried hard and failed to get the satellite into the sky. In the end, they had no choice but to let von Bryan lead the research work.

With the strong support of the U.S. government, von Bryan really came into play. Although he was still a little worse than the Soviet rocket expert Korolev, he was not much worse.

After Interstellar Technology brings Von Bryan over, it will not let him go. Only by keeping him can the benefits be maximized. Thinking of this, Alex rushed to the Rocketry Research Institute of Interstellar Technology Company as quickly as possible. There, he found Dr. von Bryan, who was leading a group of subordinates busy calculating various data.

"Dr. Brian, how is rocket research going now?"

Alex asked straight to the point, without any politeness. He understands the temperament of Germans, and this is the most appropriate way to get along with them.

Von Bryan raised his head, glanced at Alex, and then immediately turned his attention back. He ordered several researchers to do something. After there were no problems, he came to Alex and said, "Fortunately, we have carried out computer simulation work more than ten times so far, and found many problems every time. It is estimated that we can solve all the problems within a few times." All problems are solved.”

"So can we launch a satellite into space in 1958 as planned?"

"Judging from the current speed, there should be no problem. However, I think we still need to conduct a few more launch experiments. Only by actually launching a rocket can I answer your question accurately."

Von Bryan has always been worried about the issue of research funding. UU Reading www.uukanshu.net He believes that calculations on paper are all imaginary, and only after doing it yourself can you know whether it will work.

Alex also knew this problem, but he was not the US government and had such a large family fortune that he could give von Bryan to squander. You know, every time a rocket is launched, it costs millions of dollars. This is not something a company can afford, and unless the government can provide them with funding, they can't even think about it.

"Doctor, I understand your problem. However, you must also understand my difficulty. We will launch rockets and conduct at least one experiment, but we do not have so much funds, so we must cherish every launch. "

Of course Alex cannot provide that much money, and unless the government supports it, the pit will be bottomless. Seeing that he had gotten what he wanted to know, he chatted with Brian for a few words and then made excuses to leave.

"Then now we have to patiently wait for the east wind from Korolev. Only after the Soviet Union launches its first satellite will Interstellar Technology Company have the opportunity to obtain government support."

After leaving the Rocket Research Institute, Alex looked at the sky and pondered silently. Interstellar Technology Company has been studying rockets for more than a year. Now Brian and the others are sorting and absorbing the information left by Goddard while simulating and improving the rocket plan given to them by Alex.

With his half-knowledge level, he didn't know if the rocket plan he came up with would work. However, Alex believes that no matter how bad it is, it won't be too bad, at least structurally it is much more advanced than this era. There are many things that Brian has never thought of. In principle, there should be no problem. It just depends on whether the technical power can be achieved.