Chapter 496 It’s too late
Of course, Li Yan would not express the idea that "the lithography machine is too simple".
But he did think so, not a momentary thought, but a very clear idea.
Of course, it is undeniable that the focus of "re-engraving" lithography machines is still the word "re-".
If he had not bought this lithography machine, it would have been absolutely impossible for Li Yan to figure out how to do it...
?
From the time he first understood the "difficulty" of the lithography machine, he had been feeling some unspeakable tangles in his heart.
Did this thing use some extraordinary knowledge, or was it simply a case of monopoly accumulating enough industrial advantages?
Judging from various high-level information and feedback from professional experts, what is holding them back is cost.
Research costs, manufacturing costs.
Everyone actually knows the principle.
But the journey is vast and the cost of trial and error is very high.
The result of blindly investing heavily in advancement is likely to be to step on all the pitfalls that predecessors have stepped on, and ultimately pay a huge price to reach the end...
Then I discovered that others had moved the finish line far back.
In a utopian world, human scientific research results should be interoperable. Only if everyone does not follow the same route can we hope to continuously break through the upper limit of science and technology.
And the truth is, making money is really important.
Once a technological monopoly emerges, its owners will do everything possible to maintain it.
The monopolist exchanges technology for money, and the monopolist is also willing to exchange money for technology.
Just like before Li Yan's Jiaolong mobile phone came out, copycat phone manufacturers all over the world had the same idea.
I can spend money to buy raw materials, simply package them and sell them, making money again and again.
From a business model perspective, this is a good model that can be replicated, mutually beneficial, and form healthy competition.
Li Yan suddenly thought of developing a self-developed operating system.
Is it really difficult?
If it is really difficult to reach the sky, Li Yan can solve it by himself before his overall skills reach 70% progress.
Is it possible that the combined strength of China, with so many big names, is not as powerful as the half-finished Li?
Then Li Yan, who has now exceeded 70% across the board, can kill the academician instantly with a smile?
A skill that has reached 78% progress is no longer allowed to stand on top of mankind?
Will you become Superman after 80%?
Apparently not.
Li Yan did not study with the idea of completely replicating the lithography machine. Before he bought this machine, he had already accumulated a lot of knowledge base. He understood the principles and thought a lot about the possibilities of its operation.
During the dismantling process, for many details, Li Yan did not have a sudden realization of "this is actually how to do it", but a nonchalant attitude of "sure enough".
Until everything was dismantled, Li Yan didn't find anything amazing.
This can be seen from the fact that after his "mechanical" skill broke through 70% of the progress, it was difficult to make any progress.
One thing that must be admitted is that if Li Yan was asked to test the ideas in his mind without any reference, the amount of testing would still be very terrifying.
It is inevitable to burn money, and it is also necessary to burn time.
Continuous trial and error and constant matching are the only way to success.
To put it more optimistically, even if he didn't buy this photolithography machine, Li Yan would definitely be able to build it.
Are you talking about these things? As the vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the national leader of the lithography machine project, is it possible that Shi Lei doesn't know about it?
Of course it's impossible.
Li Yan had to re-examine the meaning of the words "can't do it".
In the context of "must be done", the abacus in the tile-roofed house and the drafts in sacks can still handle the most cutting-edge technology of the time.
After all, there are currently no "must-do" requirements for self-developed operating systems and lithography machines.
Then these studies need to consider cost-effectiveness, and some problems will only become a problem when resources are limited.
"The parts of the photolithography machine come from all over the world, and it is not a product that can be completed by one country."
In fact, there is no "can't", just "no need".
Unnecessarily high investment is unreasonable.
Academician Ni's self-developed operating system research eventually led to him being deprived of his status as Lianxiang's chief engineer. All subsequent research was only "part of it."
But some studies have only "parts" of them that simply don't make sense.
Li Yan sighed.
He achieved these two things, maybe because he gave an answer to the key issue of "profit".
He spent his own money.
And if it is done, he can indeed get exaggerated benefits.
In the end, a win-win situation was reached for all parties - except those on the opposite side.
"After studying for so many days, I didn't understand some new 'whys' at all. It was just a collection of 'hows'. When I told you about 'toys', I was definitely joking. I just didn't expect that it is actually very similar to putting together a single part. Big toys that are difficult to make are no different.”
Li Yan really didn't want to use this rhetoric to show off, nor did he want to reveal the development progress of the lithography machine to anyone so early.
But Shi Lei couldn't sit still when he heard that Li Yan had found the optical laboratory.
There was no way, it was the old man who forced him to tell the truth and pretend to be cool.
"Are you done now?"
Shi Lei's current expression is very complicated. Even with Li Yan's writing skills, it is difficult to describe it clearly.
"That's definitely not done."
Shi Lei actually felt relieved.
"I thought it was really scary that you could get the lithography machine in such a short time."
"I still need a little time." Li Yan sighed, "As I told you before, I can understand the size and function of all parts, but I still need some help to produce them."
"Huh?" Shi Lei frowned again, "What do you mean, have you completed the theoretical research?"
"So to speak."
Shi Lei's expression still fluctuated violently, "What?"
"There's no need to be so excited, Mr. Shi." Li Yan smiled softly, "It's just a theory."
"Have you completed the theory and research?"
Li Yan raised his eyebrows, looked at Shi Lei who was in a state of shock, and took a sip of coffee.
"Let's wait until I finish testing the optical accessories with the optical laboratory and then discuss the progress."
Li Yan's rare politeness made Shi Lei calm down, and he found the explanation that made it easiest for him to combine:
The theoretical research Li Yan mentioned is not the outrageous way of "understanding all the parts" discussed before.
So there are still many layers of testing between the completion of theoretical research and implementation.
"Yes, but my idea is outrageous. It actually means that you can make products immediately after completing theoretical research." Shi Lei said with a smile, "Obviously we all know that lithography machines are ultimately an industrial problem."
Li Yan was not prepared to explain anything, but just sighed:
"But I have to admit that I have also reaped the dividends of the motherland. Without China's current industrial level and development potential, with my personal ability, the lithography machine is just wishful thinking."
Shi Lei was even more puzzled as to what he meant by these "natural" words.
But it doesn't matter, he just needs to know that there is work for him to communicate with later. Li Yan needs to first confirm what kind of high-precision industrial conditions are currently available in order to better grasp the timing of the birth of domestic photolithography machines.
The lithography machine project was originally intended to counter sanctions against the United States, and the timing must be something that requires careful consideration.
Everything has been done, and the influence must be maximized.
The best way to show off is to show off the most, and the results should not only explode, but also come at the right time.
For example, when the United States cannot sit still.
Jiaolong mobile phones have been officially launched internationally, with sales points in more than 20 countries on six continents.
The results on the first day were amazing.
Most of the sales in relatively developed areas easily achieved "sold out" results.
On the contrary, in less developed areas, there was a steady stream of people entering the store, and the news media took turns coming in. In the end, the transaction volume was mediocre.
Sun Miao, who had been holding back for a few days, kept talking in front of Li Yan, her eyes shining brighter every time she mentioned a piece of data.
"In Southeast Asia, our achievements are also very dazzling. At present..."
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"Okay." Li Yan interrupted him, "The situation is basically the same as I expected. For less developed areas, the price may still be a bit high. Sun Miao, please organize the relevant departments later. Based on the current situation, According to the sales situation, we will give a price control plan. In some places, we can make profit, and in some places, we can increase the price appropriately. Don’t let them take it as a bargain and just say that the first batch of discounts is over.”
"Okay." Sun Miao suppressed her emotions.
Li Yan continued to operate something on the computer with an expressionless face, and said after ten seconds:
"Anything else?"
Sun Miao scratched her head in embarrassment, "Uh, Mr. Li, do you think your results are not good enough?"
"That's not true. More than half of the sales points have been sold out continuously, and there are long queues in many European countries. It would be too pretentious to say that you are not satisfied."
"Yes, the sales volume is so strong! It is basically a replica of the domestic curve! And the potential of the international market is obviously greater! We can continue to expand the super lifestyle business in the future..."
Sun Miao excitedly released her emotions for two minutes, but she didn't see any change in expression on Li Yan's face.
Is this making money? The high-tech industry has expanded into the international market so smoothly, but no one expected it before.
Maybe, after all, even Sun Miao herself is no longer excited about dividends.
When money exceeds a certain amount, making money becomes a task and a habit.
Human beings are creatures with an ever-increasing stimulus threshold.
"Yes, even I have begun to think about higher-level pursuits, let alone you."
Why did you suddenly bring this up!
Li Yan put away her speechless expression and said, "Brother Miao, you don't have to think so much. I just think that the current results are all within expectations, so I'm not excited enough. It doesn't affect my value for these work results. Judgment, rest assured.”
"...As expected of you."
"Of course business is not completely reasonable, but the basic logic will not go astray. If the product's 'competitiveness' advantage is strong enough, the business rules will become very simple and crude." Li Yan said, "Our mobile phones will In developed areas, it is basically the embodiment of "high quality and low price""
Sun Miao nodded crazily.
"Everyone can calculate the cost of purchasing the best product in this category at a price that is far lower than that of similar products. In the face of absolute advantages, 'risk' can simplify the assessment."
"Risk?" Sun Miao said, "You mean, we need to control the expansion speed..."
Li Yan shook his head, "Things like the international market are completely different from domestic laws. Domestically, we can control the direction of the public opinion war to a certain extent, but not abroad. When it comes to pushing, you have to push. With this current trend, at least within a month, you Don’t think about control, but think about whether the current production capacity can keep up.”
"Oh! So you mean foreign capital is starting a public opinion war with us?"
Li Yan smiled and said, "Public opinion wars have two states at home and abroad. In any case, as an electronic product, as long as you have the two labels of extreme cost performance and advanced leader, you will naturally occupy the high ground of public opinion. Currently, we have formed a The most direct competitor is the Pineapple Company. See how angry they are because of Mr. Huang’s personal letter, and you will understand how big an advantage we have.”
"So, what risks are you worried about?"
Sun Miao blinked her sincere eyes.
Can't stand it... Li Yan has a feeling that the elites under him will lose their wits when facing him.
"When you are advancing at great speed, you must especially be careful about what is behind you." Li Yan said, "The most eye-catching thing is at the front. Our enemies are by no means what we see in front of us, and they are by no means good people.
"Especially those opponents you thought you had defeated."
Sun Miao seemed to be excited by these two sentences, "We have set off a bloody storm, and the old king will definitely strike the hardest blow against the new king!"
...I’m not the eldest brother, don’t be such a middle schooler. Secondary school is what Li should do at his age.
Moreover, Li Yan highly doubted that Sun Miao didn't understand what he meant.
"Judging from the current sales volume and the performance of Pineapple Phone 5, we have undoubtedly become the world's number one in the mobile phone field, and we have caused such heavy damage to Pineapple Phone. It is impossible for the United States to sit idly by and ignore it." Li Yan still said Explained.
"So they will definitely fight the war of public opinion with all their strength."
Li Yan decided not to talk to Sun Miao.
He sighed softly, "They have the ability to choke us. This is the way to destroy us from the root. Just like chips, if they are shameless and sanction us directly, let alone Jiaolong Phone 2, we will continue to 1’s subsequent production is all a problem. Self-developed systems and super life circles are all nonsense. The so-called ‘industry leader’ will become a joke in an instant.”
Sun Miao's eyes widened, "No way, isn't the theme of international cooperation? We can also be considered a big customer of chip manufacturers..."
Won't?
At least in the future, the United States will no longer act.
Before his rebirth, Li Yan, as an ordinary person who had absolutely nothing to do with the electronics industry and rarely read the news, knew this.
Li Yan was suddenly stunned. How could his memory be recovered simultaneously to such an extent?
But there is nothing surprising. As a player in the game, he has even planned for this possibility in advance. It doesn't make much sense to know that an "old American will really do this".
Over there, Sun Miao was still surprised when a very rapid knocking suddenly sounded at the door of the office.
"Come in."
It was Wang Zi who looked a little nervous: "Mr. Li, Secretary Huang, representatives from Shiyuan and Huaxin International suddenly paid a visit and said that they have very urgent matters to see you."
When Li Yan arrived at the conference room, he saw that the middle-aged people all looked solemn, and he knew that the time he had been waiting for had arrived.
"Li Yan," Secretary Huang came in person, so naturally he was the one to speak. "According to reliable information, the United States wants to force us to hand back the lithography machine by finding out about the problems with the lithography machine deal between us and Asma."
"He said there is a problem if there is a problem?" Li Yan did not expect that the solution would be so rough.
"Alas," the CEO of Huaxin International sighed, "They have many ways. In the end, Asma is also under their control. They can recall it if there is a problem with the lithography machine."
“What about the money I spent on buying the photolithography machine?”
"Of course we will try to get it back..." Secretary Huang was stunned for a moment after saying, "This is not the key to the problem. You are so smart, you should know what the United States' move means."
"Let's take action." Li Yan's tone was very relaxed.
Shi Lei smelled it, "Well, what do you think?"
"Just recalling this one? Didn't you do anything like directly cut off the Chinese market?"
"No, it shouldn't be a big deal, right?" Secretary Huang was a little confused about what Li Yan meant.
Isn’t the focus of the problem now that the research on photolithography machines will be discontinued?
Li Yan sighed, "Well, that means they still underestimate me."
Um? The big guys opposite Li Yan all stared forward and leaned forward.
Kind of funny.
"They're late." Li Yan smiled.
(End of chapter)