Testing a CPU primarily focuses on the following points:

First, the main frequency performance is examined. The CPU Zhang Zhipeng handcrafted can reach a clock speed of 350 MHz. This is more than ten times the performance of mainstream computer CPUs currently on the market! Next, we need to test aspects such as the instruction cycle, CPU word length, cache, and so on.

The word length of this CPU, like Intel's 386 CPU, is 32 bits.

Overall, the CPU that Zhang Zhipeng hand-assembled is indeed ahead of contemporary Western products.

After the tests were completed, everyone in the lab was excited and thrilled. Everyone felt invigorated.

In the early 1990s, the reform and opening up had entered a deep phase. As the doors to the outside world opened, the prosperity and advancements of the Western world became increasingly known to more people in the country. By this time, people in the country realized that we had fallen behind the West in every aspect. In fact, we lagged behind many developing countries around the world as well, which made many feel disheartened.

If we could achieve a significant breakthrough in the electronic information industry, where the West holds absolute core technology, it would be immensely important for China. If this news were to spread, it would undoubtedly inspire the hearts of people across the nation!

After thinking for a moment, Dong Haoming stopped smiling and said, "Zhipeng, you've made a great contribution to the country this time!"

"However, I estimate that the news of us producing a world-leading chip will have to be temporarily kept under wraps!"

Zhang Zhipeng nodded and smiled, saying, "Principal, I understand."

"The most important task now is to develop our fighter jets. We need to quickly upgrade our other military equipment, narrow the gap, and catch up with Western countries!"

"If news spreads that we've made a major breakthrough in the core technology fields where the West is strongest, it will only attract intense scrutiny from Western powers, and they might even suppress us and limit our development."

"Therefore, at this stage, the key is to focus on developing and strengthening ourselves while delaying any confrontation as much as possible!"

"Yes, this is what the higher-ups have been saying—‘to hide our strength and bide our time, and to accumulate strength before unleashing it!’"

Dong Haoming nodded with satisfaction and said, "Good! You are quite familiar with national policy."

"However, it means you'll have to endure some grievance. You won’t receive public recognition for now. Your papers can only be published on some minor topics."

Zhang Zhipeng straightened up and said, "Principal, back in the day, the heroes who developed the 'Two Bombs, One Satellite' remained anonymous for decades while they created critical defense tools for the country. I’m also willing to be such a person—anonymously forging a sword for the nation!"

"I hope to help our country develop rapidly and grow into a true world-class power as soon as possible!"

Both Dong Haoming and Zheng Jingzhi were deeply moved.

Zheng Jingzhi patted Zhang Zhipeng's shoulder and said, "What a noble aspiration—to remain anonymous and forge a sword for the nation!"

"This is the kind of ambition that should be held by all of us at the Western Engineering University!"

Dong Haoming also nodded and said, "I believe this phrase should become the motto of every single person at Western Engineering University!"

He turned to look at the others in the lab with a serious expression and said, "Everyone, tonight's breakthrough must be kept confidential! It must be kept absolutely secret!"

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"You must not disclose it to anyone!"

"In fact, all of us researchers involved in Professor Zheng’s project must cultivate a strong sense of confidentiality, understand?"

Everyone else in the lab nodded in agreement.

Zheng Jingzhi glanced at Dong Haoming and said, "Principal, a person like Zhipeng should be eligible to move into the school’s newly built talent apartment, right?"

"He's still squeezing into a small apartment with his parents."

Zheng Jingzhi was advocating for benefits on behalf of Zhang Zhipeng.

The school had recently built a talent apartment building with excellent facilities, primarily intended for young talents who had made significant contributions.

At this time, housing was still provided as a benefit by the workplace, so it was in very short supply. Every time housing was allocated, it caused quite a stir.

Dong Haoming smiled, waved his hand, and said, "That’s not a problem at all!"

"I’ll sign a note tomorrow and have someone help Xiao Zhang with the paperwork. He can move into the talent apartment tomorrow!"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said, "Principal, if you allocate an apartment to me in the talent building, I bet a lot of people at school will start gossiping."

"You know, I've heard a rumor that people are saying I'm your illegitimate son."

"They say, if Zhang Zhipeng weren't the principal's illegitimate son, why would he receive so many special favors?"

Dong Haoming let out an awkward laugh and said, "Xiao Zhang, you've been wronged."

"I imagine that for quite some time, you'll still face all sorts of criticism."

"Bear with it for now. Once your contributions are publicly acknowledged, all the rumors will dissipate."

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said, "It's no big deal. If I can't even handle a few rumors, what business do I have doing research?"

The principal had to leave for another matter.

Zheng Jingzhi, with a tone of deep concern, gave a few more instructions to Zhang Zhipeng's team before saying, "It's getting late, everyone should hurry back and rest."

"Although we've developed the CPU, there are still many tasks ahead of us."

Everyone said their goodbyes and left.

Zheng Jingzhi glanced at Zhang Zhipeng and Zhao Min, who were still in the lab, and said, "Zhipeng, can we start programming for the avionics system next?"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and replied, "Yes!"

"But first, I need to make another set of sensor chips and memory chips."

"Once those chips are manufactured and pass testing, we can start writing the operating system."

"Additionally, there's one more thing that's likely beyond our control—the development of advanced radar."

Zheng Jingzhi nodded and said, "Radar is indeed a major challenge."

"However, we're currently negotiating with Hoopoe. We're hoping to acquire their Doppler radar within the next year or two. If we can purchase their radar, then the entire avionics system for our third-generation fighter jets will have no obstacles and can be fully established."

Zhang Zhipeng smiled, thinking to himself that Hoopoe is no good either.

Even if they sell you their Doppler radar, it would be a stripped-down, monkey version.

In terms of national defense, relying on foreign aid is truly not an option.

Relying on foreign aid only leads to being toyed with.

But this wasn't something Zhang Zhipeng needed to worry about right now.

"Let's hope we can buy it sooner rather than later."

"But I think Hoopoe can't be trusted! And Eagle Sauce is even less trustworthy! In the end, we still need to rely on ourselves!"

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile.

Zheng Jingzhi nodded and said, "You're right."

"Zhipeng, you've made such a significant contribution, yet we can't announce it publicly for now. You've been wronged."

"I'll apply to the school for some financial compensation for you."

Zhang Zhipeng waved his hand and said, "Teacher, you're working so hard too. You're at such an advanced age, yet you're staying up all night in the lab just like the young people. I've only made a tiny contribution, how could I dare ask for anything?"

Zheng Jingzhi nodded with satisfaction and said, "Zhipeng, I'm very pleased that you have such high awareness."

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