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Chapter 665: The first small nuclear test (Part 2)

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 Looking at the group of chickens clucking around him, Xu Yun's expression seemed calm.

 At this time, except for these dozen chickens.

Comrade Zhang and others kept moving rabbits, ducks and even turtles out.

 There is no way, these are all basic links that must be matched for nuclear testing.

After all, it is different from later generations. In the era when Xu Yun traveled back in time, any country that secretly conducted a nuclear test could be located in three minutes, and satellites would fly over to collect parameters in ten minutes.

Large-scale nuclear tests these days mainly rely on seismic wave monitoring. Only Haidian, Mao Xiong, Neon and a few European countries are capable of doing this.

And even for the two big gangsters Haidian Duan and Mao Xiong, it takes about half a day for the monitoring results to be released.

 The two superpowers are like this, let alone the poor rabbits.

These days, rabbits who want to test the degree of damage of nuclear weapons can only rely on various living reference objects.

 In fact.

In the original history, in addition to chickens and ducks, rabbits also included monkeys and even military dogs.

 Lu Guangda once mentioned in his memoirs that military dogs are the only experimental specimens that can stay in place without being caged. At that time, many soldiers shed tears while watching the military dogs settle down.

 Xu Yun was bitten by a dog once when he was a child, so he is not very cold towards most dogs, but military dogs are an exception.

 Fortunately, with the emergence of Xu Yun, rabbits now have linear oscillation detection components, so there is no need to use military dogs as reference objects.

Of course.

 The military dogs do not need to be sacrificed, but the chickens, ducks and rabbits still cannot escape this disaster.

 “Hey, this chicken is so tough!”

Looking at the big rooster flapping in the cage, Comrade Zhang couldn't help but lick the corner of his mouth:

“Looking at this look, I guess I’ve had it for two and a half years, right?”

 “Well, almost.”

Lu Guangda nodded when he heard this, and explained with a smile:

“After all, it is a live bird prepared for nuclear testing, and high vitality must be one of the main requirements.”

“These chickens are all carefully selected from the organization’s top chickens, and they are all Wenshang Luhua chickens from Haidai Province.”

Comrade Zhang raised his eyebrows:

“Reed chicken? This is a good thing, Guangda. Can these chickens be used after the test?”

"no!"

Before Comrade Zhang finished speaking, Lu Guangda guessed what he was thinking and shook his head decisively:

“There’s no way out—nuclear tests can cause radiation. If these chickens were eaten by a human body, it wouldn’t be as simple as being dizzy and dizzy.”

"These samples must be collected and transported back to the Atomic Energy Institute for radioactive element analysis. After the analysis is completed, they will be incinerated. Lao Zhang, you have to explain this to the comrades below. Don't let your appetite interfere with your work. .”

Lu Guangda’s expression was serious. Comrade Zhang’s words made him realize an oversight in the organization’s arrangements—the organization’s placement plan for these experimental live birds was too gentle and did not clarify the radiation hazards related to science popularization.

 Hence, he urgently patched up Comrade Zhang and asked him to implement the relevant arrangements.

Lu Guangda did not know that his action saved the lives of several soldiers.

In the original history, the rabbits conducted a small nuclear explosion experiment one year and seven months later. At that time, several soldiers were checking the explosion site and found a chicken with no obvious trauma, so they secretly hid it and brought it back. The camp was divided.

During the meal sharing process, the instructor of their company also discovered this situation, but did not stop it due to insufficient knowledge of nuclear radiation.

 In the end, several soldiers suffered from severe diarrhea and vomiting within a few days. In the end, four died of radiation sickness due to ineffective treatment.

 After learning about this situation, the instructor also committed suicide out of guilt.

no way.

The rabbits these days are really afraid of poverty and are reluctant to throw away anything.

 Fortunately, this time, thanks to the instigation of Xu Yun's little butterfly wings, Comrade Zhang, who had not originally appeared at the nuclear explosion site, also came to the scene. By chance, Lu Guangda "reinforced" his request again.

 Subsequently at Lu Guangda’s insistence.

Comrade Zhang once again conveyed the requirement to prohibit the private possession of experimental live birds on the spot, and then led the team to continue unloading the goods.

This time in addition to the various live birds brought by Lu Guangda.

 Malan Base has also prepared some auxiliary reference objects, such as mortars, wheels, abandoned cart baskets, etc.

There are two main reference objects with the largest volume, namely a train carriage and a damaged airplane.

Xu Yun then asked Mou Fangdong to push his wheelchair to the side of the plane, took a few glances, and said to Comrade Zhang uncertainly:

“Comrade Zhang, this looks like a P-40 fighter jet?”

 “That’s right.”

Comrade Zhang nodded, strode to the side of the plane and knocked a few times:

“This was the most widely equipped P40 in the air force that aided China at that time. It looked like this when it was shot down by our gunners in a later battle.”

“In addition, this carriage was also left behind by someone when they evacuated south—to be precise, the equipment for our experiment was all provided by that generous logistics leader.”

Xu Yun’s mouth twitched a few times:

ˆ “.”

 As expected of a well-known domestic logistics company

The equipment that Comrade Zhang brought down this time is mainly used to observe the physical impact of nuclear explosions. With the linear oscillation detection element, we can have a clear preliminary understanding of the power of the atomic bomb in macro and numerical terms - it is said to be preliminary. Mainly because the yield of this experiment was too small.

 Subsequently with the cooperation of a group of warriors.

The P40 fighter jet was placed on a flat ground 100 meters from the center of the explosion, and the carriage was placed 700 meters to the south.

 At the same time, several cages of chickens and ducks were placed in the fighter jet and the carriage to initially simulate the pilot and passengers.

 Ten:20 am.

The explosive chief engineer of the Malan base, that is, Murong En, whose surname is not Murong, quickly walked to Comrade Zhang and Lu Guangda:

“Report to the two leaders that live birds, linear vibration detection components and various reference objects are ready.”

 Lu Guangda nodded slightly and asked again:

“Thank you for your hard work, Comrade Mu, has the hole been dug to place the data receiver of the linear oscillation detection element?”

 “It’s dug, the depth is three meters.”

 “Where’s the connecting cable?”

“There are nine in total, and they are arranged according to the arrangement of 5112.”

Lu Guangda's expression relaxed.

 Subsequently, he personally took several assistants to check various key nodes and confirmed that everything was correct before returning to the original place:

“Comrade Zhang, everything is correct, the experimental nuclear bomb can be installed.”

 Experimental nuclear bomb.

 Hear these words.

  唰—

 The expressions of everyone present instantly became serious, and even the air became a little thicker.

Comrade Zhang then summoned the Korean political commissar from the base and said:

“Old Han, please take your comrades to the bunker first. Guangda and I will arrive later.”

Political Commissar Han opened his mouth, as if he wanted to persuade Comrade Zhang to leave the scene, but he gave up the idea after meeting Comrade Zhang's hawk-like eyes:

"yes!"

Lu Guangda watched this scene quietly from the side, and also did not speak to persuade.

The moment Comrade Zhang expressed his intention to come to the nuclear explosion site, he knew that the person in charge of the Malan Base would definitely act with him.

Ten minutes passed.

The Korean political commissar left the scene with a group of soldiers in a transport vehicle.

After the convoy gradually disappeared into the dust, Lu Guangda walked to the jeep and took off several sets of protective clothing from the car.

Of course.

It is said to be protective clothing, but it is actually just a white coat and a plastic mask.

Lu Guangda then distributed several sets of protective clothing to everyone, including Xu Yun.

ˆ “.”

Do not know why.

Looking at the white coat wrapped around him, Xu Yun suddenly felt like he had traveled to a barber shop and was getting ready to get a haircut.

 After everything is ready.

Lu Guangda came to the back of another transport vehicle with a serious face, took out a key from his body, and opened the door.

Crunch—

At the same time as the car door opened, several well-dressed soldiers quickly climbed into the car and took out a small iron box with dimensions of 0.5X0.3X0.3 meters.

Comrade Zhang stepped forward and took a few glances, then raised his eyebrows in surprise:

“Guangda, is this the only experimental nuclear bomb? The urn that Xiao Xu burned into ashes is bigger than this, right?”

Xu Yun:

“?!” Lu Guangda smiled calmly and explained:

“Yes, it’s that big. After all, the atomic bomb does not rely on the power of explosives.”

“Like the little boy and the fat man who fell into the neon light, the size is only about one meter and two meters – this is because the craftsmanship at that time was relatively primitive.”

“The yield of our experiment this time is very small, so the volume will naturally not be much larger.”

Comrade Zhang thought for a few seconds, then shook his head:

“I don’t believe it, unless you throw it across the sea and show it to Hiroshima and Nagasaki again.”

Lu Guangda:

ˆ “.”

 Subsequently, Comrade Lu Guangda and Zhang personally took the small iron box to the center of the explosion and began to place the experimental nuclear bomb.

The location of the explosion center is at the lowest point in the entire area. If a complete atomic bomb is tested, a tower will be built here with iron frames.

But just as Lu Guangda said.

The yield of the nuclear bomb they tested this time was very small. The mass of enriched uranium was only 50 grams, which was one percent of the preset complete atomic bomb.

The purpose of this experiment is mainly to collect parameters, observe CL20 explosives and verify the purity of enriched uranium, so the required detonation conditions are naturally not that complicated.

                                                       ——

 After arriving on the platform where the core was dug out.

 Lu Guangda opened the iron box cautiously but decisively.

                                                       ——

With the opening of the iron box, the appearance of the protagonist inside the box also appeared in front of everyone:

This is a small steel ball the size of a basketball, with a few holes for plugging wires on the outside. At first glance, there is nothing special about it.

The only thing special is that when I saw this small basketball-like ball, a few roosters around me started clucking again, and they were talking fast, as if they were rapping.

Then Lu Guangda gently placed the ball in the center of the platform and explained to everyone:

“Comrade Zhang, this is the small nuclear bomb we are testing.”

“The Lop Nur sandy land where our Malan base is located stretches as far as the eye can see. According to the Book of Changes, the land is Kun, while Qian is male and Kun is female, so this experimental nuclear bomb was named Miss Kun.”

“It has a small ball of enriched uranium placed inside, and a CL20 detonating charge on the outside of the ball. A flammable piece of paper containing saltpeter is added between the two, called saltpeter paper.”

“The outside is covered with an alloy powder to form a protective layer to prevent radiation leakage. The winding structure of this powder is similar to the bronze cymbal, an ancient Chinese musical instrument, so it is also called cymbal powder.”

“With the protection of these structures, it is not very dangerous for us to come into direct contact with nuclear bombs - but it is better to wear protective clothing to be on the safe side.”

Comrade Zhang nodded clearly.

 After landing, Lu Guangda's eyes narrowed again, and he took out another set of equipment from the box that was similar to a later remote control.

 When facing this set of equipment, Lu Guangda's expression became much more cautious.

 “Comrades.”

Lu Guangda held the device in his hand and slowly explained:

“I said just now that our experiment this time was just a small-scale test explosion, and the specifications are definitely far from the final actual explosion.”

“For example, the final nuclear explosion will be a radio detonation, that is, a radio-activated detonation cable for ignition.”

“But our conditions and costs are relatively limited today, so the radio method is naturally not available, and it is our detonation trigger this time.”

As he spoke, Lu Guangda showed off the equipment in his hand and said:

 “A forty-minute countdown device.”

The people who stayed at the scene may have different knowledge bases, but their IQs are not low. Everyone, including the guard Mou Fangdong, understood what Lu Guangda meant:

They must complete the process of evacuating, driving to the bunker four kilometers away, and starting the bunker to enter the safe zone within forty minutes.

This time seems to be plenty, but various accidents may occur at any time.

For example, it is possible that a sandstorm suddenly breaks out, the car stalls while driving, or even the countdown device explodes in advance.

Then Lu Guangda looked serious and said to Xu Yun and Comrade Zhang:

“Xiao Xu, Comrade Zhang, all of you, please go to the car and wait, and keep the car running.”

“Comrade Han Sheng and I will stay on site to debug the equipment. Once the countdown equipment is activated, we will immediately return to the car and rush to the bunker together!”

Lu Guangda didn't say anything like "you go first". He knew very well that such words would be in vain.

Instead of wasting a few minutes on meaningless arguments about giving and giving, it would be better to let people with physical disabilities like Xu Yun get back to the car and stand by, and together we can get to the bunker as efficiently as possible.

Comrade Zhang and Xu Yun also got Lu Guangda’s thoughts, so they nodded in unison:

"no problem."

Then everyone pushed Xu Yun's wheelchair to the jeep quickly, and it took a few minutes to get in position and start the car.

 Lu Guangda and another engineer named Wang Hansheng stayed at the blast center and began the final debugging.

“Line 3 is connected here.”

“Director Lu, can you give me a screwdriver so I can reinforce it?”

 “Give me more glue.”

ten minutes later.

Lu Guangda turned his head to confirm that all the cars were running, and then suddenly connected the last line.

                                                                                          ——

As Line A was connected, the countdown device also entered the activated state.

"Walk!"

Lu Guangda pulled Wang Hansheng up, and the two of them strode towards the motorcade.

At this time, Comrade Zhang and others had already opened the car door, and saw Lu Guangda rushing into the car as smoothly as Brother Crow jumping into the car with a shotgun:

 “Drive! Go to the bunker!”

 Woo Chi Wu Chi—

Comrade driver stepped on the accelerator hard, and the two cars left the scene instantly like sharp arrows.

 The speeding jeep stirred up bursts of smoke and dust in the vast Gobi Desert. If a drone could accompany it to take pictures at this time, the picture would definitely look very spectacular.

ten minutes later.

                                                  —

With a handsome drift, the two jeeps stopped at the edge of a mountain almost at the same time.

"get off!"

 Following Lu Guangda’s order.

 Everyone, including the driver, jumped out of the car. Xu Yun was also lifted out of the car with the assistance of Mou Fangdong and another capital special guard.

Comrade Zhang skillfully walked to a certain side of the mountain, took out a key from his body and opened a secret door.

This secret door is about two meters wide, and the internal stairs lead directly to the underground—this is what Lu Guangda and others call the bunker.

Then the group of people walked into the passage quickly but without panic. Every three or five meters, Comrade Zhang's guards would pull a capped iron gate or iron plate from a certain position on the stairs. .

A few minutes later.

Lu Guangda and others successfully reached the deepest part of the bunker. Xu Yun made a rough estimate. It was estimated to be twelve or thirteen meters from the ground.

This kind of depth and those iron plates blocking it are really very stable.

You must know that this bunker is only specially designed for small-scale experiments. The bunker for the final detonation stage of the future atomic bomb will be thirty kilometers away.

 Then Xu Yun and others walked along the passage for a while, and formally met in an open basement with the comrades who had left first.

 “Xiao Shen.”

Comrade Zhang asked Shen Yuanfu while drinking the boiled water poured by political commissar Han:

“How long does it take for the timing device to detonate?”

Shen Yuanfu glanced at the watch in his hand. It was a trophy he captured during the Peninsular War. He kept it with him after getting permission from the chief:

 “There are about seventeen minutes left.”

Comrade Zhang nodded slightly.

The whole process took twenty-three minutes, which is neither fast nor slow - after all, Xu Yun is such a 'burden'

 Perhaps it was due to the proximity of an experimental nuclear bomb explosion.

No one spoke much in the following time, but observed the external situation through the only camera in the basement that recorded the ground conditions.

 Seventeen minutes

fifteen minutes

 Eleven minutes

 Six minutes.

 Two minutes.

Time passed slowly under the attention of everyone. When Lu Guangda and others silently counted to one, a subtle but obvious shaking suddenly came from the basement.

at the same time.

 On the black and white picture connected to the camera, a small smoke ball suddenly appeared.

For some reason, Xu Yun suddenly had a sentence in his mind:

 It’s so cute even though it’s small

However, before this saucy sentence floated in Xu Yun's mind for five seconds, a burst of applause suddenly sounded in his ears:

 “Okay, Miss Kun exploded!”

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