The ups and downs of life in the Siheyuan

As for why the first supercomputer did not use the "Pangu" CPU, which was successfully developed in 65 years, it is too old and Li Yuan does not know.

That storm changed a lot.

This time Li Yuan launched a brand new supercomputer, which can be regarded as an unexpected hit, putting domestic supercomputing directly on the fast track.

"Hey, the supercomputing project researched by 359 seems to be coming to a halt."

Leader Xu looked helpless.

His words made everyone look at him in confusion.

“In fact, in 1976, 359 developed the first domestic supercomputer based on Pangu CPU, code-named Tianhe-1, and its computing power exceeded million floating-point operations per second.

In order to maintain confidentiality, it is mainly used in military industry, H test, and a few institutions.

The project was just established last year and Tianhe-100 is being developed. The CPU used is Zuchong 5. The target computing power is to exceed million times per second.

They haven't finished the prototype yet, and you've launched a more powerful supercomputer.

Xiao Li, do you have a name? "

When Li Yuan heard this, he thought this was reasonable.

"Mr. Xu, not yet.

But Mr. Xu, why do we still introduce CRAY-1? And put great efforts into developing Galaxy One? ".

"Thanks to you, we ran too fast and were afraid of being targeted.

So externally, we had no choice but to bite the bullet and buy CRAY-1 and launch Galaxy One."

"This is a plank road built openly, but a secret visit to Chencang!" Representative Tong laughed happily.

"There is nothing we can do about it. There is a huge gap between us and America in terms of economic strength and military strength.

If we add his scoundrels, we have no chance of winning.

Therefore, our current policy is to focus on development and high-profile reform," Mr. Chu explained with a smile.

“Mr. Chu, just after liberation, we were poorer and worse equipped, but we beat those sons of bitches half to death and had to raise the white flag in the end.

Now that we have moved far beyond the past, why are we still timid about doing things? ! "

“In the past, we were barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes, and the poor only had one life left.

Now we have hope of catching up and have a certain financial background.

If we ignore it and destroy the wealth we have finally saved, and then try to develop, we will have no chance.”

Leader Xu nodded approvingly and looked at Li Yuan again.

"Tell me, how are you going to sell this supercomputer?" Leader Xu thought about the current demand.

"Currently, there is only a 64-node version. We need to invest a lot of manpower and time. It is estimated that each set will be sold for 5000 million soft sister coins."

"You are stealing money! 64 nodes, only 256 CPUs in total.

They are all made of sand, so you have to think clearly before you ask how much money you can earn.”

When Leader Xu heard the price, his head went crazy.

Li Yuan also understood them. He only wanted to save money for the country and had no idea of ​​putting money in his personal wallet.

"Leader, our supercomputer should only be used in confidential units, and the quantity is limited.

If it’s less than 100 units, we won’t make any money.”

Li Yuan also knows the psychology of these leaders. If you are too low, they will break your bones.

"A supercomputer as bad as the Japanese would cost us 1 million U.S. dollars, so 5000 million SoftMe coins is not that high.

But we still have to consider the specific situation of our country. The foundation is too weak!

I think this is how it goes, a set is worth 2000 million, and if you make less money, the country can buy a few more sets."

Mr. Chu happily stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Then we must not risk our lives. This huge laboratory is for the sake of national construction. You know the number and content of the projects studied.

Experimental expenses are astronomical every day, and these are all costs.

You can't calculate the cost based on the number of chips! "

Li Yuan was also anxious. Although the design of Zu Chong 200 CPU was completed by himself, the later design costs and manpower and material resources invested were indispensable.

This time I opened a low price, and it will be difficult to raise the price in the future.

With so many projects, it is impossible for him to handle them all. We still have to rely on the collective laboratory.

Moreover, he didn't want these officials to develop bad habits: domestic products are cheap.

Therefore, Li Yuan did not make any concessions.

"Leader Xu, 5000 million, no less.

You all understand my character and don’t tell lies or empty words.

If I knew you were bargaining like this, I would have asked for $1 million."

Leader Xu and Mr. Chu looked at each other and said, "Let's do it first, and then when it comes to acceptance, we'll let the specialized people calculate the price."

“Dear leaders, there is no problem with accounting, but you must remember that we are a private enterprise, not a state-owned enterprise.

Most of the scientific research projects we establish every year fail, and these are all costs.

And we need to be responsible for our own profits and losses, and an appropriate premium is reasonable.

Everything I do is to maintain a good laboratory so that it can produce more results and better serve society.

Lao Tong should know that although the laboratory belongs to me personally, when the benefits are distributed, my proportion is only 10%."

Li Yuan looked serious and wanted to take this opportunity to set rules.

Now everyone's favor is still there, but Mr. Xu and Mr. Chu can still work for a few more years.

Those who will take the stage in the future will all be newcomers. If they are all friendly prices now, it will be even more difficult in the future.

"Lao Xu, there is nothing wrong with what Xiao Li said. We still need to consider the problem more comprehensively."

Mr. Chu heard the meaning of Li Yuan's words. Thinking about Li Yuan's efforts over the years, he felt sad, so he gave words of advice.

"You know, I hope that the country will be better, and I hope that laboratories like yours will develop more steadily. Don't worry, I will consider it comprehensively."

Leader Xu had to face Li Yuan's demands and gave a positive response.

After seeing off the leaders, Li Yuan called Liang Zhixiang and financial manager Chang Ran to the office.

He introduced the situation of the meeting just now to the two of them.

"Ah! Boss, when did you build the supercomputer?"

Liang Zhixiang looked surprised. Although he was used to the new inventions that Li Yuan brought out from time to time, the movement was too big this time.

Chang Ran also widened her eyes.

This is a Chinese classical beauty, with a round figure, quiet, talented and few words.

According to Li Yuan's introduction, she knows the weight of a supercomputer and even its value.

Without Li Yuan's reminder, she silently calculated its cost and profit.

In just a few minutes, she was shocked by the huge profits.

Li Yuan had a panoramic view of the performance of the two.

“In the past, our laboratory was more about giving away profits to help the country’s military and technological development.

But this time is different. We want to use this project to set a benchmark and help our laboratory develop healthily in the future.

Therefore, starting from the establishment of the project and the investment in the research and development of Zuchong 200, we know how much investment is needed when the supercomputer prototype is released.

Moreover, the comprehensive management costs of the laboratory during this time period must also be allocated.

Add in the cost of failed projects as well.

At the same time, the subsequent maintenance investment must also be considered.

In this way, calculating a comprehensive cost, adding profit, and expected sales volume is our final selling price."

"No, boss, didn't you come up with Zu Chong 200 by yourself?"

"No, the project has only been established now. Zu Chong 200 only has parameters!"

Li Yuan looked around the two of them and nodded vigorously.

"Understood, Chairman, I know how to do it!" Chang Ran understood and gave the answer Li Yuan wanted.