Chapter 2841
One stone stirs up waves
Chapter 2841: One stone stirs up a thousand waves
Department Nine, in the office.
Yang Xiaotao felt his heart pounding in his throat, and he couldn't utter the words.
Liu Lixue, who was standing to the side, took two steps back and leaned against the table, her face pale.
She knew very well how important this computer was.
Especially when I went home and talked about this with my family, I heard my second grandfather say that the contribution of the computer was no less than that of Dongfanghong.
That's why things went smoothly for the Ninth Department.
Otherwise, Chen Lao alone simply couldn't protect the Nine Departments.
But now, one of these computers is missing.
This reminded her of something else.
Back then, the components for the mushroom bomb were lost once.
That time, even the higher-ups were alarmed.
Although it was eventually recovered, it had a significant impact, resulting in many people being punished and some even leaving Beijing.
These days, the computer is a complete unit; even if it's recovered, the impact will be significant.
Thinking this to himself, he quickly looked up at the two people in front of him, hurried over to Old Wang and reached out to help him up, "Uncle Wang, please sit down and talk."
Hearing Liu Lixue say this, and glancing at Old Wang, Yang Xiaotao took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and immediately asked, "Did you tell Old Chen?"
"And what exactly is going on?"
With Liu Lixue's help, Old Wang sat down, then picked up the enamel mug that Lou Xiao'e handed him and drank it all in one gulp. He then took a deep breath and said, "I have already told my superiors that the security personnel of the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry have sealed off the headquarters, and relevant departments have also taken action. Anyone along the way who knows about this matter will also be investigated."
"This matter is serious. I came to tell you so that we can prepare for the situation."
"Prepare? Prepare for what?"
Yang Xiaotao hadn't reacted yet, but seeing the meaningful look on Old Wang's face, he immediately realized something.
Their Ninth Department also bears some responsibility for this.
Old Wang looked up at Yang Xiaotao and said, "Don't worry, I will try my best to take responsibility, but you should also be prepared."
“Especially those who work with computers, everyone who knows about this needs to be investigated.”
After listening to what Old Wang said, Yang Xiaotao understood what he meant.
This is to prevent someone from deliberately sabotaging it.
Yang Xiaotao took a deep breath and then said to Lou Xiao'e, "Xiao'e, go and notify them of a meeting, a high-level meeting, immediately."
Lou Xiao'e nodded, then ran quickly outside, but when she reached the door, she felt a strange tightness in her heart.
Because she was also one of those being investigated.
And her family situation.
I was also a little worried, since I had mentioned this to my father.
"Dad, please don't get me into trouble."
Before long, Li Hongfeng, Liu Huaimin and others who had been notified rushed over. Everyone sat down in Yang Xiaotao's office. Those who arrived early already knew what was going on, and those who arrived late had their stories told before they were even asked. Then the room fell silent.
There was a hint of worry in the silence.
This is a computer, this is a serious matter.
"Everyone is here?"
Yang Xiaotao had regained his composure and then looked at everyone present.
Zhao Gang stood up, glanced at the scene, and then nodded. "Except for Comrade Yang Youning, who went to the film studio, all the other high-ranking officials are here."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Old Yang doesn't care about him. Xiao'e, Xiaoxue, you two go and keep watch at the door."
Liu Lixue and the other person nodded hurriedly, then walked out of the room and closed the door.
Ring ring ring
The phone rang in Yang Xiaotao's office as soon as the two left.
Yang Xiaotao picked it up directly and said, "Hello, this is Yang Xiaotao."
"Xiao Yang, it's me."
When Qing Lao's voice came through the phone, Yang Xiaotao quickly stood up, took a deep breath, and said, "Hello, sir."
The people in the room knew from Yang Xiaotao's address that the person making the call was someone important; if it were Old Chen, it would be a way of addressing a leader.
"Xiao Yang, we're going to a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in a bit."
"Yes, sir, I'll make the arrangements and go right away."
After exchanging a few words, Yang Xiaotao hung up the phone.
Wang Lao's gaze swept over everyone present, and needless to say, he focused on Li Hongfeng and Liang Zuoxin.
"The commander just called; I'm going to a meeting in a bit."
"Old Li, you're coming with me."
Li Hongfeng nodded, "Okay!"
"Old Hong, Old Xu, keep an eye on the Ninth Division and await instructions."
Lao Hong, Xu Yuanshan, and others immediately nodded.
"Old Liang, the security department needs to assign someone trustworthy to be on the highest alert!"
Liang Zuoxin suddenly stood up. "Don't worry, Commander Yang, I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
After making the arrangements, Yang Xiaotao said seriously, "This incident happened suddenly, anything can happen."
"All of you here have come through struggle, so I don't need to tell you exactly what to do."
Wang Guodong, Chen Gong, and the others swallowed hard. Having come through the struggle, they naturally understood the bloodshed involved and dared not underestimate any enemy.
"but!"
Yang Xiaotao suddenly became serious, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "I believe in our comrades, and I hope you all believe in that as well."
The words had just been spoken when everyone present was stunned again.
Then everyone nodded in agreement.
"Old Liang, you will personally oversee the research institute. No one is allowed to enter without my order."
Liang Zuoxin understood Yang Xiaotao's meaning; he was afraid that this matter would be used against him.
Harmfulness is not allowed, and defensiveness is indispensable.
Liang Zuoxin stood up again, "I will consult with my superiors and have all three locations placed under the same level of alert!"
Lao Hong and Li Hongfeng exchanged a glance, and the tension in everyone's hearts increased even more.
Three places—that was the first layer of insurance we provided for the Ninth Department.
I thought they wouldn't appear in public again after the last student incident, but I didn't expect them to appear again this time.
Mr. Ye, Han Sanfeng, and Wu Zhe, who were attending the meeting nearby, all breathed a sigh of relief.
It should be noted that there are quite a few people in the Nine Research Institutes whose backgrounds are questionable.
Take Professor Ye for example. If Yang Xiaotao hadn't appointed him as honorary dean, he probably wouldn't be able to find a job right now.
They might freeze to death on the street.
There's also Shu Xingbei, and Liu Xiangdong.
Which of these people was able to conduct their research peacefully without the protection of the Nine Departments?
The three of them breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time became worried.
It's fair to say that everything they have now is thanks to Yang Xiaotao. Hopefully, this matter won't implicate Yang Xiaotao.
There were clearly many people who thought this way, so those who understood the situation looked at Old Wang with unfriendly eyes, their eyes filled with worry.
If this guy hadn't insisted on having the computer, this wouldn't have happened.
Old Wang felt the gazes of everyone, and he had unspeakable bitterness in his heart.
He knew all too well that if he were really targeted by the 'enemy' this time, and made such a huge mess, not only would he be in trouble, but he would also implicate the Ninth Department and Yang Xiaotao.
I was filled with regret.
Yang Xiaotao nodded in satisfaction at Liang Zuoxin, which was exactly what he wanted to say.
Good steel is used on the blade.
Now it's time for the three performances to shine.
Moreover, the research institute's work is at a critical stage, and he doesn't want to be disturbed.
After finishing the business, Yang Xiaotao suddenly laughed, "Everyone, don't keep such a serious face."
As he spoke, he took out a cigarette, lit it, and handed it to Old Wang, saying, "Old Wang, don't worry, things haven't gotten to the point of no return."
Seeing that Old Wang didn't move, Yang Xiaotao took out a cigarette, lit it with his own lighter, and put it directly into Old Wang's mouth before handing the cigarette to Li Hongfeng.
Soon everyone lit up, even Old Ye was puffing away on his cigarette.
Yang Xiaotao walked to the table, put on a relaxed expression and said, "Actually, it's nothing, it's just a computer, and a basic one at that, right?"
"With what we have, the United States and the Union achieved that several years ago, and they probably have millions of calculations by now. It's like comparing a bicycle to a car, right?"
"Besides, we need to research even better computers, right?" "Don't be too tense, everyone. If you're all tense, how will the workers get their jobs done?"
"Right!"
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Li Shengli nodded slowly, then glanced at everyone present and said, "Minister Yang is right."
"One must remain calm in the face of major events."
"We must be the backbone of our workers; we cannot panic or become chaotic."
"If we don't cause chaos, the Nine Departments won't be in chaos."
Old Hong also stood up and said, "We must be relaxed on the outside but strict on the inside. Relevant personnel should be investigated in a concentrated manner. We cannot expand the scope of the investigation, we cannot evade responsibility, and we cannot conceal anything."
Zhao Gang nodded, "I suggest we start the investigation from the top. I, Zhao Gang, am willing to be the first one."
Xu Yuanshan nodded in agreement, "Everyone must cooperate at this time!"
Several people offered their opinions one after another, and Yang Xiaotao nodded in satisfaction.
"I'm going to a meeting with Lao Li. Lao Xu and Lao Hong, you two are in charge of this matter."
"clear."
After saying that, Yang Xiaotao picked up the bag on the table and led Lao Wang and Li Hongfeng out.
At the entrance, Liu Lixue and the other woman saw Yang Xiaotao come out. Just as they were about to speak, Yang Xiaotao said, "Go to the research institute and listen to Elder Ye's arrangements."
Liu Lixue opened her mouth, then glanced at Lou Xiao'e and noticed that the other woman's expression was a little off, so she nodded in agreement.
The three of them didn't linger and went straight downstairs.
At this moment, Wang Hao had already received the message that the jeep was parked downstairs. Yang Xiaotao waved his hand, and Wang Hao immediately went to the jeep behind.
With Yang Xiaotao driving himself, and Wang Lao and Li Hongfeng sitting in the back seat, nine jeeps drove out in succession.
In the office, after Yang Xiaotao left, Liang Zuoxin immediately said, "Gentlemen, we will need your cooperation for the next steps."
Old Hong and the others nodded, and then left the office as agreed.
On the way to the research institute, Wu Zhe looked at Liu Lixue and Lou Xiao'e following behind him, then quickly walked up to Han Sanfeng and said, "Old Han, I have an idea."
Han Sanfeng was pondering how to proceed with the work when she heard Wu Zhe's words and immediately slowed down. Old Ye, who was standing to the side, also turned his gaze towards her.
Wu Zhe didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "Game console, photocopier."
"I think that if we want to be on the safe side, we can only do what video game copiers do."
"Bring out better models to minimize the impact. Ideally, the performance should be the same as that of game consoles and photocopiers. Of course, it doesn't matter if it doesn't reach that level. At least it shows that our focus is on price, and it gives us an explanation to our superiors."
Wu Zhe spoke quickly, and Han Sanfeng's eyes lit up. Liu Lixue, who was behind him, interjected, "The key is that it can relieve the pressure on Director Yang."
Old Ye nodded. "Wu Zhe is right."
"As long as we produce research results, the pressure on Xiao Yang's shoulders will be reduced."
Where is computer research at now?
Upon hearing this, Han Sanfeng clenched his fist and said solemnly, "All departments are carrying out the design experiments according to plan!"
"Then we should allocate manpower and resources to ensure the research proceeds as a priority."
Wu Zhe reminded her from the side, and Han Sanfeng immediately nodded, "Then what else is there to say? I'll arrange it right away."
"I'll make the arrangements too. Let's put other research on hold and focus all our efforts on conquering the computer."
Old Master Ye also knew the priorities of the matter, and the research could be carried out at any time.
But without the support of the Nine Departments, who would shelter them from the wind and rain, they wouldn't be able to find a table to place their research.
The group reached an agreement and then quickly arrived at the research institute.
Not long after, the directors of several research institutes were summoned.
After a meeting that lasted about ten minutes behind closed doors, the directors of the various research institutes returned to their departments, their minds preoccupied.
Then, the entire research institute began to mobilize.
All the key personnel from various research institutes and departments were concentrated in the Computer Research Institute.
The personnel who were originally in charge of the research have now all been relegated to support roles.
Shu Xingbei, Liu Xiangdong, Xu Pengcheng, and even Elder Ye personally participated.
A team was formed to tackle the challenge, and based on the No. 9 Machine No. 1, they began to study how to replace transistors with integrated circuits.
Ideas began to emerge, then quickly took shape after discussion, and those responsible for manufacturing started working, while those responsible for raw materials worked tirelessly to produce them.
Even Chen Gong, who was tasked with procurement, began to increase his support after learning about the situation.
Although other departments were unaware of what was happening, they knew something was amiss when they saw the security personnel who had begun to cordon off the streets, factory areas, and gates.
At this moment, all nine departments, under the guidance of the research institute, united as one and began to unleash their accumulated strength.
The scorching sunlight pierced through the clouds and fell on the sycamore trees in the courtyard. A breeze blew, and the dappled sunlight below swayed, making the surrounding air seem distorted.
Not far away, neatly dressed staff hurriedly entered the office building, and then others came out and walked away along the shady side of the wall.
People with different expressions reveal their inner thoughts just by looking at their faces.
Director Yao stood by the window, holding a cup of cold coffee with rock sugar, watching everything unfold.
A long time ago, he liked to drink coffee that was a little sour and a little bitter.
But ever since Tian Hua told him a lot about coffee, he hasn't drunk any bitter coffee.
This is certainly related to what Tian Hua said, but it is more due to the pressure of reality.
Work is tough enough these days, wouldn't it be nice to have something sweet?
I picked up my coffee cup and took a small sip. The cool, sweet flavor flowed down my esophagus into my stomach, mingling with the cool air from the air conditioner behind me, making me feel refreshed.
I took a deep breath, then walked to my desk, put down my coffee cup, and focused my gaze on the documents directly in front of me.
This is a message I just received.
A news item about the computer in the Ninth Division.
The statement clearly states that a computer was lost en route to Suizhou.
In truth, this matter can be considered either a big or small issue.
On a larger scale, this is important national property and could potentially affect the existence of state secrets.
To put it simply, it's just an item, similar to something like a tobacco pipe or matches lost on a train.
Everything depends on which perspective you take.
Director Yao picked up the document, his expression conflicted.
To be honest, he was vehemently opposed to anything related to the Nine Departments.
It was about students a long time ago.
As a result of a conflict with the machinery factory at the time, those students are still "building" the revolution in the factory of the Ninth Department.
Then there were his generals, and for some reason, they all seemed to have gone mad.
First it was Wang Fuhan, but because he misjudged people, he was dragged down by a murderer who impersonated him. At that time, this was the key to their control of the Red Star Machinery Factory.
As a result, not only did things go wrong, but the Red Star Machinery Factory also became completely congested.
Then it was Team Leader Zhang who sent him to Shanghai to recruit capable people, but he ran into Wang Wen, a madman, and the two of them died together.
The key issue is that without Team Leader Zhang to "get things done," he has to handle many things personally, which puts him in a very passive position.
At that time, their power was constantly being reduced.
At that time, they were at a disadvantage against the Nine Departments.
In the end, in order to turn the tide, they approached Tian Hua under the guise of the alliance's investigation.
That is, the person who said his coffee wasn't authentic.
As a result, another woman named Wang Xia appeared next to his mother and went to jail as well.
All these events combined are enough to drive anyone mad.
Could it be that everyone around them is a bad person?
So what have they become?
Is this a den of bad guys?
Thinking of this, Director Yao picked up the document and threw it into the trash can next to him.
He realized that these nine parts were a hornet's nest, and whoever touched them would be doomed.
It's good that they're like this now, each doing their own thing, keeping to themselves, and neither of them causing trouble for the other.
Just as the document fell into the trash can, the phone on the table suddenly rang.
Upon seeing the red phone, Director Yao's face tightened. He then took a deep breath and picked up the phone.
"Hello~~"
A strong, resonant female voice came through the phone, and Director Yao felt a chill run down her spine once more.