1980s: He was picked up and brought home as a son-in-law

Chen Jianshe was confused. He knew that this was the first time Zhou Feng met Wu Di, otherwise he wouldn't be so mysterious. But through their communication, he could clearly feel that they had some connections before.

Wu Di had no intention of explaining. The less you know about some things, the better. It's not a matter of trust, but knowing too much will do more harm than good.

"Jianshe, you go out first. I'll have a chat with Zhou Feng."

"Yes!"

Chen Jianshe saluted without hesitation and went out. He closed the door and stood five meters away to stand guard. For a moment, he seemed to be back to his youth.

The scorching sun did not make him feel tired, but instead made him feel steady.

Wu Di motioned Zhou Feng to sit down, and said with a smile:"Zhou Feng, I agreed to your plan, so you are also my soldier. I will pretend that I didn't hear what you said just now. Let me ask you again, how sure are you?"

Zhou Feng knew what Wu Di meant. He was afraid that he would talk nonsense and tell himself that there is no joking in the army.

""Mr. Wu, I say the same thing again. I am 100% sure."

Wu Di frowned. He was not satisfied with this answer. This was not a swearing-in ceremony. He just wanted to know Zhou Feng's most realistic judgment, but Zhou Feng obviously had no intention of being honest.

It was not that he did not believe Zhou Feng, but that this matter was unimaginably complicated. There were many things that were simply out of control. It was obviously a fantasy to be 100% sure.

"Boy, I think it would be more likely to send troops to destroy the island country directly."

Zhou Feng didn't dare to breathe heavily in front of Wudi. Once he lost his trust, it would be a troublesome matter. He hurriedly said:

"Mr. Wu, I know you don't believe it, but I do have confidence. This is also a battle, but it takes a different form."

"For me, what I need to consider is how to maximize the results of the battle. Victory is something that cannot be doubted."

Wu Di felt that Zhou Feng was more interesting than he had imagined. This energy really seemed like the descendant of Zhou Chenggong.

"Come, tell me, our so-called success is a later story. How can you guarantee that the enemy can develop according to your plan?"

Zhou Feng had a headache. How could he guarantee it? He had experienced it himself!

But he couldn't say this. He didn't want to be called a charlatan.

But Wu Di was obviously not so easy to fool.

""Old Wu, some things seem to be accidental, but they are inevitable."

Wu Di waved his hand and said,"Don't give me those theoretical things, just talk about the real stuff."

Zhou Feng knew that he had to come up with some real stuff. Although Old Wu was an old general, he obviously had a clear logic in judging things.

"Mr. Wu, do you know that there is a famous transistor salesman in the island country?"

Although Wu Di didn't know what Zhou Feng was up to, he still answered:"I know. In the 1960s, the prime minister of the island country took a transistor radio when he went to Europe. It became a joke at the time, and people jokingly called him a transistor salesman."

Zhou Feng nodded. Wu Di was not surprised to know this. Maybe it was still a joke until now. It was only when people in later generations analyzed the history of the rise of that small country that they found that it was not funny at all.

"Mr. Wu, you should be very clear that the island country has spent nearly 20 years developing semiconductor-related industries, and you should also be very clear that the United States, as the global technology center, has the most advanced technology."

Wu Di nodded and said,"The Japanese have no choice. They are short of resources and can only use their brains in this regard. The Americans have tasted the sweetness. Semiconductors play an important role in modern warfare, which has given them some advantages in the arms race with the Russians. Therefore, they are investing as much as they can to maintain their lead."

"Similarly, our country has also seen the huge potential of semiconductors, but the investment is too large and may not be effective, so we are now hesitating whether to continue to follow up or choose other tracks and strive to catch up."

At this moment, Zhou Feng's inner emotions were surging. He was now standing at the crossroads of history.

As a practitioner in the semiconductor industry, although he understood that the country had no choice but to do so, he couldn't help but sigh every time he thought of the choices made in the early 1980s. This gap has made us stuck by the neck ever since.

It cannot be said that it is wrong to buy rather than make. At least it is a good choice at present. Because of the relationship with the Soviet Union, we are the target of the United States' wooing, and the relationship between the two countries is constantly improving.

If it can be maintained, there will be no problem, but the collapse of the Soviet Union caught people off guard. When the biggest one fell, we would naturally be pushed forward. At that time, the disadvantage of not having core technology was suddenly revealed.

But the root of the final problem is not a problem of choice. Zhou Feng cannot be sure that our heavy investment in semiconductors will definitely reverse the situation?

There are limited eggs in the basket. If you choose semiconductors, there will definitely be other abandoned projects. There are gains and losses.

Zhou Feng is not here today to persuade Mr. Wu to develop semiconductors as a top priority, and he does not think he has the weight to influence the direction of history.

"Mr. Wu, semiconductors are the national policy of the island country. The concept of semiconductors is not very comprehensive. It should be said that it is the electronics industry."

"For the United States, technological innovation is their main direction, but the semiconductor industry is a labor-intensive industry. The social form of the United States determines that they cannot be a production and processing base, so they will definitely choose the direction of OEM."

"The semiconductor industry is not the same as other production and processing industries. Clothing, footwear, and even cars and airplanes are highly substitutable. However, semiconductor production requires not only technology, but also���The management and production processes have almost harsh conditions"

"The United States wants to maintain its advantage, and it must ensure that the technology is not leaked and that the production accuracy is guaranteed. If you were an American, how would you handle this matter?"

Wu Di is not a rough man who only knows how to play with guns and cannons. He has a strong sensitivity to the international situation. When Zhou Feng said this, he understood a little.

"Are you saying that the United States must choose the island country, and the island country's vigorous development of the electronics industry will inevitably become a threat to the United States, and the contradiction between the two has been irreconcilable from the beginning?"

Zhou Feng nodded heavily. This is what he wanted to say. Although some things are not under his control, they are not something that others can choose.

As long as the United States feels threatened, let alone the godson, even the biological son will take action.

From the son's point of view, even if he has a deep fear of his godfather, the development of the electronics industry is the direction that the tiny country must go with all its strength. No matter how afraid he is, he must jump up and hit it, even if he can only hit the knee.

"We can see something from the integrated circuit production line sold by the island country. Even if it is not core technology, it is very subtle that they agreed to trade with us. It is not that they cannot predict the coming storm, but they have no choice. From my point of view, the failure of the island country is inevitable. The United States will choose a new production base, and this choice must be unambitious and uncontrollable."

Wu Di's eyes narrowed suddenly. The moment Zhou Feng said this, he basically went through all the alternatives he could think of.

"Where do you think it is?"

Zhou Feng shook his head:"I haven't thought about it yet, but the most suitable place is Southeast Asia, which has a certain amount of technical accumulation, a demographic dividend, and is well-behaved and sensible."

"When the island nation is replaced, everything it has will be taken away by one or more substitutes, and this is also our potential competitor."

Wu Di looked at Zhou Feng deeply. He felt that this kid was hiding his incompetence. He didn't believe that he didn't make a judgment on this point because he could predict the situation to this extent.

However, this matter is not important at the moment. What is important is how to eat and take it when all this really happens.