Reborn Brazil as a Plutocrat

Chapter 384 Z-4

"Yes! It is not that difficult to wipe out an anti-government armed force in the Amazon jungle. Just the logistics required to mobilize the army is enough to give a headache.

Now let’s see whether the first wave of attacks by the border guards can be effective!”

Sirio Leitch heard Fang Lang's words and hesitantly said slowly:

"Boss, I'm not optimistic about the border guard's encirclement and suppression of the Eddie brothers, because as far as I know, this armed force has close contacts with the border guard. Maybe their plan has been blocked before the border guard starts taking action.

Brother Eddie's got it."

Fang Lang was not surprised at all when he heard this, smiled and nodded:

"This is the normal situation, otherwise why would Brissot Eddy dare to blatantly declare the establishment of anti-government armed forces!

If he couldn't resist such a simple first wave of attacks, it would be a big joke.

Judging from the current situation, Brissot Eddie is not such a brainless person.

He must have something to rely on!"

"Then should we do something?"

Sirio Leitch asked melancholy.

"No, it's not time for us to take action yet. Your task now is to find a way to arrange for people to break into them and find out their information clearly. We must know where their camp is.

The route of transporting DP and the situation of their organization must be investigated clearly.

Either we don't take action, or if we do, we must use thunder and lightning to wipe them out completely."

"Yes, boss! However, we don't know much about them. It may take some effort and time to break into them."

"It's okay, I'm not in a hurry, safety is the most important thing!"

At the same time, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, the computer research team led by Konrad Zuse finally reassembled his fourth-generation electronic computer Z-4.

"Mr. Chu Ze, do we need to notify the boss that they are here to participate in the test?"

Konrad Zuse's assistant looked at the big guy in front of him who almost occupied the entire room, and asked Conrad Zuse excitedly.

"No, this computer was successfully developed by me as early as 1945. It is not a brand-new research result.

It’s just that the original computer was moved away by the British, and now we have just completed the reassembly, which is nothing to be proud of.”

In Konrad Zuse's mind, this Z-4 computer was not a new research result. After all, he had successfully developed it in Germany as early as 1945.

But in the eyes of assistants and others, this is a brand new high technology. Especially after Konrad Zuse designed a programming language Plankalkuel, calculations have become very simple.

Calculations that originally required a lot of manpower and a lot of time to complete can actually be done by just inputting relevant books, and the computer can quickly calculate the correct answer.

Especially, when the data that a group of people took a long time to calculate were given accurate answers by a computer within two seconds, for these assistant researchers who were exposed to electronic computers for the first time, it was like seeing God.

If everyone hadn't participated in the assembly of this big guy, they would have even wondered whether Mr. Konrad Zuse was cheating, because this really broke everyone's perception.

Although everyone is still not very clear about what this big guy can do, the fact that it can greatly shorten people's calculation time is shocking enough.

"But, Mr. Konrad Zuse, the boss has high hopes for your research. We have completed the corresponding research. I think we should let investors see our results, right?"

Only in this way will the boss continue to invest more funds in us."

After hearing this, Konrad Zuse was silent for a while and then said slowly:

"You are right, if we want to have more advanced electronic computers, we really need a large amount of capital investment from the boss.

We really should inform the boss and come over and see for ourselves the big thing we put together.

Moreover, it was my boss who provided me with a lot of help and helped me build this brand new laboratory, so that our Z-4 could be launched again.

I think I should really thank my boss."

Then Konrad Zuse shook his head helplessly and said:

"Unfortunately, the assembly time of our Z-4 is still delayed. In February this year, the US military commissioned the University of Pennsylvania to assemble an electronic computer.

Although my Z-4 had been successfully researched as early as 1945, the original machine had been dismantled by the British, and now the Americans have announced that they have developed the world's first electronic computer."

It can be seen from this that Konrad Zuse did not want to inform Fang Lang that his new computer has been assembled.

Rather, they expressed dissatisfaction with the announcement this year by the Americans that they had developed the world's first electronic computer.

Obviously he had developed the world's first real electronic computer as early as 1945, but due to the war, he missed the title of the father of computers.

It’s strange that my heart is so happy!

The assistant felt his emotions and quickly said:

"Professor Conrad, don't be discouraged. I think as long as we can prove that our Z-4 is indeed available earlier than the American electronic computer, we can regain the honor that should belong to us, right?

I think with the influence of the boss, I will definitely be able to help you."

When Conrad Zuse heard this, he was also moved. After all, according to Fang Lang, he is one of the shareholders of Bell Labs in the United States. He should know many experts and professors in the field of electronic computers. Maybe he can really help him regain the power.

This is the honor that should be yours!

"You are right, we will notify the boss right away and let him see how great our Z-4 is."

Soon, the news reached Fang Lang's ears.

Fang Lang was very excited when he heard the news and flew directly to Porto Alegre without hesitation.

Originally there was no airport in Porto Alegre, but with the increase in Chinese immigrants, Fangyuan Group has increased its investment in Rio Grande do Sul. In order to strengthen Rio Grande do Sul’s connections with the outside world, Fangyuan Group’s

Airport Services Company has built its own second airport belonging to the Fangyuan Group in Porto Alegre.

And began to operate this new route externally, opening two routes from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, and from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre. As for the route from Natal to Porto Alegre, it requires a transit in Rio de Janeiro for refueling.

The main reason is that this line is only a branch line in Brazil. There is no need to equip a direct route from Natal to Porto Alegre. After all, there are not many business exchanges between the two cities, and it is impossible to maintain a normal route.

run.

When Fang Lang took a special plane and flew directly to Porto Alegre, he immediately came to Konrad Zuse's computer laboratory.

Looking at the computer in front of him that occupied an entire huge room, Fang Lang felt an indescribable shock. Conrad Zuse, who was on the side, saw Fang Lang's expression and felt very happy, because being able to shock the boss meant that

His research was successful, and funding for further in-depth research in the future has been secured.

"Conrad, could you please introduce this big guy to me?"

Konrad Zuse heard this and said with a smile on his face:

"Boss, this is what I told you. The fourth-generation computer I successfully developed in 1945 used a binary calculation method. The memory unit was expanded from 64 bits to 1024 bits, and it was all composed of relays.

Using the programming language I designed, very complex mathematical operations can be easily completed."

But when Fang Lang heard the familiar 1024-bit storage unit and binary calculation, he knew that he had definitely found a treasure, although he didn't know what these specifically meant.

However, people from later generations are still familiar with these two numbers of computers.

Especially when he heard that a specially designed programming language was used, he was even more shocked. Now he still doesn't know how different this programming is from later programming methods such as C language.

But a computer with programming capabilities is a real computer in Fang Lang's opinion.

Then, Konrad Zuse concealed how to use the programming language for Fang Lang and completed a set of very complex operations.

When the calculation results were displayed directly, Fang Lang was so excited that he almost jumped up.

He grabbed Konrad Zuse's hand without hesitation and said:

"Conrad, I am very sure that you are a genius. You can create such an advanced computer using relays. I will apply for a patent for you and make your name known all over the world."

When Konrad Zuse heard this, he said with a somewhat gloomy expression:

"However, in February this year, the University of Pennsylvania in the United States announced that they had developed the world's first electronic computer."

"Haha. It doesn't matter! As long as we can prove that your Z-4 was successfully developed in 1945, we can take back the honor of being the inventor of the world's first computer.

However, your computer seems to be somewhat different from the computers studied by Americans, right?

I remember it was said in the newspaper that the computers developed by Americans seem to use more than 17,000 electron tubes, more than 7,000 diodes and more than 1,500 relays. And yours uses relays. So these two

Which computer is more advanced?"

Fang Lang is not a professional electronics expert after all, and does not have enough knowledge in this area, so he is not sure how big the difference is between the two computers.

Hearing this, Konrad Zuse shook his head helplessly and said:

"I have also seen this news. I have to say that Americans' computers are more advanced. Their calculation speed is 5,000 additions or 400 multiplications per second. The calculation speed is 1,000 times faster than my relay-type calculator.

times.

So, in terms of advanced level, computers like his are definitely more advanced."

I originally thought that the computer studied by Konrad Zuse would be very advanced, but when he heard that the computing speed of American computers was a thousand times faster than his, Fang Lang was slightly disappointed.

However, he soon realized that Konrad Zuse had single-handedly developed this kind of computer that relied solely on relays in 1945, although it was not as advanced as the computer developed by the University of Pennsylvania.

But no one can deny that it is the first electronic computer to be successfully researched in the world.

Konrad Zuse's excellence is undeniable.

Therefore, Fang Lang immediately changed his mentality, smiled and patted the other party's shoulder and said:

"Although we are not as advanced as the other party, we can finish it earlier than them, right?

Moreover, it turned out that you were doing the research alone, while the other party actually concentrated the power of experts and professors from an entire university.

Calculated this way, you are much better than them, so don't be discouraged.

Besides, the electron tubes used by the other party are not the most advanced computer materials.

I have told you a long time ago that I am a shareholder of Bell Labs in the United States. Bell Labs now has a brand-new research project called a point-contact germanium transistor. This is a compact electronic device with low power consumption.

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It can completely replace electronic tubes that are large in size and consume a lot of power. I think transistors are the future.

I think we should act now and use this new transistor material to build a computer that is more advanced than the American ENIAC."

ENIAC is the name given by Americans to the first electronic computer.

After hearing Fang Lang's words, Konrad Zuse's eyes immediately shone brightly.

In the past, he could only work behind closed doors without being exposed to the advanced electronic and computer cutting-edge technology from the outside world. But it is different now. Fang Lang has equipped him with many outstanding assistant talents, all of whom have graduated from relevant majors in various universities in Europe and the United States.

Professional talents.

With their help, my Z-4 was able to be remade in such a short period of time.

Now Fang Lang told him that there was a new material that was smaller and consumed less energy than electron tubes, which made him feel like a treasure.

He couldn't wait to speak and said:

"Boss, is this true? Are there really better materials than electron tubes?"

Seeing the excited look on the other party's face, Fang Lang nodded affirmatively and said:

"Yes, this transistor made of semiconductor materials was invented by engineer Lilienfeld as early as 1929. However, because of the insufficient technical level at the time, the materials used to make this device could not reach sufficient purity.

Large-scale manufacturing is not possible.

But after such a long period of development, the technology for manufacturing transistors has now matured, and Bell Labs has been able to complete the manufacturing of transistors in the laboratory.

It only takes a while for us to master the technology of industrialized manufacturing of transistors, and by then we will be able to create more advanced, compact, and more energy-efficient electronic computers."

"Then what are you waiting for? Boss, I think we should take action now. If you can provide me with enough materials, I will definitely be able to create a more advanced electronic computer."

Konrad Zuse was extremely shocked that such excellent new materials had appeared in the world. This was something he could not have imagined before, but now he could get news of this new material at the first time.

His research was brought directly to the forefront of the world, which made him very excited, and he felt that coming to Brazil was the right time.

When Fang Lang heard this, he smiled and said:

"Don't worry, the laboratory is still studying how to industrially manufacture transistors. As long as the research is successful, I will establish a transistor manufacturing factory in Brazil as soon as possible.

I plan to familiarize you with the characteristics of this material first, and then you can start the preliminary research and design work.

When transistors can be manufactured industrially, you can directly use the most advanced transistors to build electronic computers."

(End of chapter)