Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

  Chapter 218 Invitation

   Of course Konrad Zuze didn’t know, at this moment he was already being watched by the young man in front of him, and he was thinking about how to tie him back to Brazil!

   "Oh! Why are you moving to computer software theory instead of continuing to work on the next generation of computers?"

   Fang Lang knew the consultant said.

  Hearing Fang Lang's words, Conrad Zuze was obviously a little embarrassed, and said embarrassedly:

   "The first and second generation computers were developed with my own money, and the third and fourth generations were successfully developed with the support of the German Aircraft Experimental Institute, but now.

  So, I can only do some research on software theory in my small courtyard. "

  At this moment, Fang Lang still didn't understand Conrad Chuze's situation, so he quickly said apologetically:

   "I'm sorry, Mr. Chu Ze, I made a slip of the tongue.

   I don't know what kind of help you want to get at the University of Zurich?

  As far as I know, there are no scientists doing computer-related research in Zurich now, and the frontiers of these technologies are all in the United Kingdom and the United States.

  Why don't you consider going to the United Kingdom and the United States to continue your research? "

   "Mr. Fang, thank you for your reminder! After my visit to the professors at the University of Zurich in the past two days, although everyone has done some research in this area.

  However, their research progress is not as fast as mine, so I didn't get much help.

  Maybe you are right, I should go to Britain and America to get in touch with some more advanced ideas.

   However, I'm German, and my computer was used in the military during the war, and I fear being judged for it. "

  Konrad Zuse’s words are not unfounded. There are indeed many such examples in this period. Many scientists taken away by the United States and the Soviet Union were also taken away in the name of arrest.

  So, Conrad Zuse's concerns are very reasonable.

  When Conrad Chuze said this, Fang Lang knew his chance had come.

   "Well! You are right! I also heard that many scientists were captured by Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union.

   However, your hiding in Switzerland is not a long-term solution.

  You make me think! "

   After finishing speaking, Fang Lang pretended to think for a while before saying:

   "How about it! Mr. Chu Ze, I still have some strength in Brazil, I can invest in you to set up a computer research laboratory in Brazil.

  Since it is not convenient for you to go to other countries, I can spend a lot of money to invite some outstanding scientists from other countries to join your research team and set up a computer research laboratory headed by you.

  At the same time, use my relationship in the United States to obtain some cutting-edge research information on computers and provide you with reference. What do you think? "

   Konrad Zuze obviously did not expect that the young man he met for the first time in front of him would directly propose funding him to set up a brand new laboratory.

  In his mind, of course he is unwilling to give up his own research, and at the same time he also wants to know the research progress of other countries in the world.

   But the young man on the opposite side, I just met today for the first time, and we don't know each other well.

  And the other party's proposal was so sudden that he hadn't made any preparations, which made him not know how to reply to the other party for a while.

   Fang Lang saw that the other party hesitated, unable to make up his mind, and knew that his suggestion was a bit abrupt.

   Thinking that the other party was worried that he would be arrested by the allies, he smiled and said:

   "Mr. Chu Ze, please rest assured! Since I have sent you an invitation, I am sure to ensure your safety.

  Let me tell you the truth! I am actually not a pure businessman, I have another identity as a naval officer in Brazil.

  The reason why I appeared in Europe was to use my status as a military officer of an allied country to find some technical support for my family business in Brazil.

  I have been looking for outstanding talents in various industries in Germany some time ago.

  You just said that your computer is used in Germany to analyze the data analysis of the vibration stability of aircraft wings. I wonder if you know Mr. Kurt Tank and the Horton Brothers. "

  Conrad Chuze's eyes widened when he heard Fang Lang's words, and asked with a face full of disbelief:

   "You're not going to tell me they're working for you right now?"

   Seeing the other party's expression, Fang Lang knew that he must know the other party's identity. Now that he knew it, it was easy to say.

   But at the same time, Fang Lang couldn't help wondering why Polman, who is also a talent in the aircraft research and experiment industry, didn't help Fang Lang discover Conrad Zuse in advance. It seems that Polman is not sensitive enough to new technologies!

   Fang Lang smiled slightly at Conrad Zuze's surprise.

   "It seems that you know them, don't be surprised, they have indeed been recruited by me, and now they are building a brand new aircraft research laboratory in Brazil.

  If you want to meet them, I can take you directly to meet them. "

  Fang Lang's attitude made Conrad Chuze have to believe it, because this kind of thing couldn't be concealed at all. If he was deceived, Fang Lang would not be able to explain clearly if he couldn't see the other party at that time.

  However, Conrad Zuze was recruited by a stranger he met on the road today, which made him feel unreal, and he definitely couldn't make a choice for a while.

  So, after hesitating again and again, he said tactfully:

   "Thank you for your invitation, Mr. Fang! But this is so sudden, I am not ready to change to a new working environment immediately.

  So, can I think about it for two days first. "

  Seeing Conrad Chuze for a while seems to be unable to make up his mind, and Fang Lang also knows that he can't push too hard.

  However, I don't want the other party to slip away from my hand.

   Rolling his eyes, he smiled and said:

   "Of course no problem, this is your freedom.

   But you can listen to what kind of help I can provide for this lab, and then go back and think about it.

  First of all, I will build a professional laboratory in a beautiful place and purchase all the cutting-edge technology products you need from all over the world.

  At the same time, we will recruit scholars from all over the world who are engaged in related product research to assist you in conducting experiments,

  We will also search for the latest relevant technical materials and academic papers all over the world for your reference and study.

   Even, I plan to build a research-oriented college around your laboratory. If it goes well, I hope to build it into a research-oriented university like Zurich.

  The most important thing is that the funding of this research laboratory will be entirely borne by me. In the early stage, I can provide a monthly research funding of 50,000 US dollars for this laboratory.

  If practical results can be produced, I will issue bonuses and additional research funds to the research institute according to the actual situation.

  You and your family will be able to live a comfortable life in Brazil. "

After Fang Lang said this series of conditions, Conrad Chuze was in a state of being stunned by the pie falling from the sky. If you say you are not tempted by such good conditions, then you are absolutely not. possible.

   But at the same time, he also felt strange why the young rich man whom he met for the first time in front of him was willing to pay such a high price and invest so much money to fund his own research.

   Not to mention the realization of the experimental results, this need not be said by the other party, Konrad Chuze also knows that the other party must want to use his own research results to make a profit, but he doesn't understand whether such a large investment is worth it?

   It made him feel very unreal, and the young man on the other side didn't look like a fool with a lot of money, did he?

   In the end, I still couldn't hold back, and asked with a puzzled face:

"why?"

  In this world, there may be no second person who knows better than Fang Lang what a computer means.

  Fang Lang believed in Conrad Zuze in front of him, and he didn't know what kind of changes computers could bring to the world.

   From the sentence he asked, it can be seen that he does not have a very clear understanding of the future of computers.

   At this time, Fang Lang will act as a prophet or life mentor to guide these scientists who are still groping forward in the fog of science, avoid detours, and reach the other shore.

  “Because, I think computers are the future, it will trigger the third industrial revolution after the electrical age, and it will change the way people live in the future.”

   Conrad Zuze obviously didn't understand Fang Lang's evaluation of computers.

  At first, his original intention of inventing the computer was to deal with heavy calculation work, and he just regarded it as a calculation tool. His first computer was a mechanical calculator that used some thin steel plates connected by screws.

  Sometimes, if science and technology do not develop to a certain level, even the person who invented it can't imagine what he can do.

  Although he didn't understand it, he could tell that Fang Lang really valued his computer technology.

   This made the balance in his heart unconsciously tilted to follow Fang Lang to Brazil.

  “Although, I don’t see yet whether computers can really be the future as you say.

   But, I have to say, you really impressed me.

   Please give me some time, I need to go home and discuss with my family before I can finally make a decision. "

  Hearing Conrad Chuze said that he would go home to discuss with his family, Fang Lang knew that his opportunity had come, and quickly said:

   "Mr. Chu Ze, I wonder if I have the honor to visit your home."

  Fang Lang's request for a visit made Conrad Chuze unable to refuse for a while, after all, it would appear impolite.

   can only be a little tweaked:

   "My home is not in Zurich. It's in the small town of Hinterstein, which is nearly two hours' drive away."

   Fang Lang didn't even need to speak, the assistant who had been acting as a translator by his side had already offered to express that they had chartered a hotel car in Switzerland, and now they could send Conrad Zuze home.

  For the Konrad Zuse family, who fled from Germany, it was a great fortune to be able to rent a dilapidated house in Switzerland and settle down.

The family did not have a fixed job in Switzerland. When Konrad Zuse brought a convoy of five cars to this small town in central Switzerland, he said he would take them to Brazil to start a new life. .

  Everyone is very excited. After all, Conrad Chuze is the pillar of the family now. Now he can only do some theoretical research at home, because he has no formal job and no financial income at all.

   If they continue to sit and eat like this, their family will soon run out of food. Therefore, they can make a choice without thinking about whether they are willing to follow Fang Lang to work and live in Brazil.

  Fang Lang, who originally came to Switzerland only for the treasure in the hands of the Gestapo, is already satisfied with the harvest in Switzerland. This is a typical double happiness!

  (end of this chapter)