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Chapter 825 Where is the Genius? (Fourth update, please subscribe)
In Los Angeles in August, the breeze blows, bringing with it the faint scent of flowers and the salty and humid smell of the ocean. The sky presents a deep blue, with a few white clouds floating leisurely occasionally.

Cars are driving back and forth on the street.

Qian Fukang wandered aimlessly in the city. He couldn't concentrate after reading the article in the newspaper. So when he found himself in the city center, he was shocked. Across the street was the Nanyang Consulate in Los Angeles, and people were coming in and out of the tall building from time to time.

At this time, the hoarse shouts of a newspaper seller came from the newsstand nearby.

"Read the newspaper, read the newspaper, Russia's R7 intercontinental missile is aimed directly at the United States."

Over the past two days, American newspapers have been filled with news about the Soviet Union's successful test launch of the R-7 intercontinental ballistic missile. This intercontinental missile, with a range of more than 10000 kilometers, was launched from the Baikonur launch center and, after flying nearly kilometers, finally plunged into the Pacific Ocean.

Two days ago, this news published in Pravda caused an uproar in European and American countries, especially in the United States. Americans realized for the first time that the Russians could drop atomic bombs on their heads using intercontinental ballistic missiles.

"I really didn't expect that the Russians' missile technology is so advanced..."

As Qian Fukang was talking to himself, his eyes fell on a car on the side of the road. It was the "Wuling Motors" manufactured in Nanyang. It entered the United States last year and broke into the American market with its low price. Like the Beetle, it became the "second car" for many American families.

Looking at the blue car on the side of the road, Qian Fukang sighed. He thought of those friends who went to Southeast Asia after testing the atomic bomb there. They were all using their intelligence and talents in various fields.

But what about yourself?
"Tangshan, Tangshan...Tangshan is my hometown."

Qian Fukang talked to himself, he looked at the newspaper again, looking at the huge missile on the newspaper, his eyes full of desire, he hoped to return to Tangshan and design Tang people's own missile.

But he didn't want to waste his youth here. After all, the Americans had revoked his security clearance.

Looking at the Nanyang people entering the Nanyang Consulate, these people were also his compatriots. Their faces were filled with confident smiles, and this confidence was the biggest difference between them and other Tang people.

Where does this confidence come from?
It's the economy, it's life, and of course, their achievements in science. From the atomic bomb to jet aircraft, they also have all the advanced technology that European and American countries have.

"After seeing this news, they will definitely conduct research in this area!"

In fact, what Qian Fukang didn’t know was that the Tang people already had their own missiles.

On August 8, the day after the Russians successfully tested the R22 missile, Nanyang also conducted the second test launch of the Wanhu-7 missile at Wanhu Cape. Unlike the first test launch which flew for only a dozen seconds before turning into a big firework, the second test launch flew in the air for a full 88 seconds. The missile then suddenly malfunctioned and crashed into the sea 400 kilometers away.

It has to be said that it is almost impossible to achieve a successful launch in one go.

Even if you want to succeed twice, there is a great risk.

"The Soviet Union's rocket technology is so much more powerful than Nanyang's?"

Looking through the limited information, Li Yian couldn't help but mutter to himself, this is an intercontinental missile!
It appeared three years earlier than the original history!

Although Li Yian had leaked information such as bundled rockets to the Soviet Union through spies four years ago, it was unexpected that the Soviet Union would launch intercontinental missiles three years ahead of schedule.

"Because they have Korolev."

Does this have anything to do with Korolev?
Of course it matters, because the guy is a genius.

There is no doubt that Korolev is a genius! A genius who can definitely be compared with von Braun. Under his leadership and personal design, the Soviet Union had the first intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of more than 8000 kilometers in human history, the first artificial earth satellite, the first manned spacecraft, the first lunar probe, the first Venus probe, the first Mars probe, and realized the first human space journey, the first space walk, and the first female astronaut to go to space. The most exaggerated thing is that even until the 70st century, the International Space Station is using the aircraft engine designed by Korolev, when Korolev had been dead for nearly years.

It was precisely because of Korolev that the Soviet Union always had a shoulder to the United States in the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. It was Korolev alone who supported the Soviet Union's sea of ​​stars.

Who can be compared with such a great man?

"Perhaps it was because of a genius like Korolev that the Russians were able to get ahead of the game."

While expressing his feelings, Li Yian couldn't help feeling a little jealous.

The Americans had von Braun, who helped the United States catch up and then take the lead, making the United States the big winner in the space race - the first to complete the moon landing. In addition to von Braun's personal achievements, another key reason was the strong economic and industrial strength of the United States.

The Soviet Union had Korolev, who almost single-handedly supported the Soviet-Russian space race. Because it was so powerful, the Soviet Union placed all its hopes on Korolev. He was responsible for almost everything in the team. The long hours of hard work and the harsh living environment in Siberia seriously damaged Korolev. While still in pain, Korolev told Gagarin with difficulty that he could persist because he loved the Soviet Union and the aerospace industry.

If his life had not been taken away by an operation, it would be hard to say who would be the winner in the competition among the stars and the sea!
An accidental surgery killed this great man in the aerospace industry. When he was alive, the Soviet Union was dominating the aerospace industry, surpassing the United States. After his death, the United States became the most powerful country in the world. An operation affected the course of the Cold War.

"Russia has Korolev, America has Braun, so what about Southeast Asia?"

After asking this soul-searching question, Li Yian couldn't help feeling a little melancholy. Deep down in his heart, he envied and was jealous of the United States. They were able to bring von Braun from Germany to the United States, and eventually led the United States to win the "Space Race". He was also jealous of the Soviet Union. Even though they had suffered all kinds of hardships, Korolev still allowed the Soviet Union to maintain its space advantage for a long time.

And what about Nanyang?

Nanyang does not have a genius of its own. At least for now, Nanyang does not have a astronautical talent of its own.

Thinking of this, Li Yian's mood became heavier and heavier. At least for a moment, he even doubted whether Nanyang was qualified to participate in this "space race".

Because sometimes, humans really need some geniuses. After all, many times, the role of geniuses in promoting human civilization far exceeds people's imagination.

"Heaven does not give birth to..."

Just when he was about to express his emotion, Li Yian smiled again and talked to himself.

"Well, even if there is no genius, Nanyang can still become a participant in this competition and take a different path!"

While talking to himself, Li Yian looked at the photo of the Soviet R7 intercontinental missile in the document and naturally thought of those Americans.

The appearance of this intercontinental missile must make those Americans feel uncomfortable!

Especially ordinary people in the United States. In the past, they did not feel the threat of war because there were two oceans. But now with the emergence of the R7 intercontinental missile, war is no longer limited to front-line confrontation, and threats are no longer divided between the front and the rear. Once a war breaks out, no one will be safe.

ICBMs will drop atomic bombs on everyone's heads. Those Americans must be panicking now.
This was the first time they had faced such a threat in so many years. A threat that could put their entire family on the line if they weren't careful. And it wasn't just their entire family, it was the entire country.

This is the Cold War!

(End of this chapter)