Chapter 374: Quantum Annealing
"You're right, Mr. President. ”
Lin Han said slowly: "In terms of eradicating invasive species, the laboratory has some very advanced and efficient technical means...... This has been confirmed in the eastern provinces of China, and the effect is obvious to all, and I am sure you have already understood it before. ”
After speaking, Trump's accompanying secretary handed over a document and materials, and when Lin Han took it in his hand and flipped through it, Trump leaned back slightly, and said in a posture and tone that was widely circulated in the media: "Yes, so in addition to my meeting with Mr. Xi this time, I also want to talk to you about the issue of invasive species in the United States." ”
"I think the Huaxia government should have informed you about this. ”
He pointed to the document and continued: "Of course, it is mainly Asian carp, these monsters have already cost us so much, and we must find a viable plan to prevent them from invading the Great Lakes. ”
Lin Han looked at it roughly, then took out a report and handed it over, saying: "We are sure that the Asian carp and most of the invasive species that are currently raging in the United States will be completely eradicated in a few months or no more than half a year......
"Most?" Trump asked.
Lin Han nodded: "For some invasive species with relatively sparse distribution and relatively low threat, the governance efficiency is too low, and we generally do not deal with them." ”
"Of course, if the U.S. side is willing to pay more, we're happy to do it. ”
Trump looked at the materials handed to him by Lin Han and couldn't help frowning: "$38.617 billion?
"It's going to be about a quarter up. Lin Han said matter-of-factly, "So the one you are holding in your hand is the best invasive species management plan that has been evaluated by the laboratory...... For both sides. ”
Trump put down the document and said directly: "I think your pricing is too expensive." ”
"As far as I know, this pricing should be reduced by at least 50% by Chinese standards...... Two tens of billions, or about ten billion dollars, I think it's almost acceptable. ”
When he spoke, Trump's gestures kept changing, his tone was undulating and subdued, and his expression was a little exaggerated.
All in all, he is indeed an old and spicy businessman.
However, there are some things that have nothing to do with whether the means are old and spicy.
For Lin Han, not to mention three or four billion dollars, even 100 million US dollars for him to control invasive species, it is also a sure thing.
But after all, he is in an absolute monopoly position, and there is no second place in the world where the problem of invasive species can be solved so efficiently.
Since they are all monopolies, they must be slaughtered hard.
Otherwise, how can you call all evil capitalists?
Lin Han smiled, deaf to a large part of Trump's words, and only said: "Mr. President, if we don't reach an agreement this time, then when you come back next time, the price will definitely be more than $30 billion." ”
"I am very confident that Vientiane is the only service provider in the world when it comes to invasive species management. ”
In other words, the U.S. has only two options, either buy our services now for $38.617 billion, or buy them for hundreds of billions of dollars years from now. ”
Lin Han made a very casual gesture: "In short, we can wait." ”
Trump was silent, his hands in front of him, his fingers tapping on each other, and the atmosphere in the entire conference room froze slightly.
As a battle-hardened businessman, he certainly understands that the initiative in this negotiation is entirely in the hands of the other party.
Once the talks collapse, the U.S. government will have to resort to other "stupid methods" to control invasive species, which will not cost less than this price, and will take a long time, and it will take as soon as ten years to complete the treatment.
Just when he was a little hesitant, Lin Han said at this time: "If the United States can agree to us on a condition, the cost of controlling invasive species, we can also give a little discount." ”
"Oh, on what terms?" Trump seemed calm.
"Singularity Research Institute wants to buy two quantum annealing computers from D-ave, what do you think?"
The so-called quantum annealing computer can basically be regarded as the primary form of a practical quantum computer. Its appearance is regarded by many as the dawn of the quantum era.
So far, there is only one company in the world, the D-ave company mentioned by Lin Han, that has the ability to build quantum annealed computers.
The quantum annealing machine produced by D-ave costs $15 million a piece, and giant companies such as Google and Lockheed Martin have bought it.
But there is no doubt that this kind of high-end goods must be embargoed to Huaxia, even if Huaxia pays ten times the price, it is impossible to buy it.
"Nope. Trump directly shook his head and denied, "D-ave is a Canadian company, and I have no right to ask." ”
Lin Han couldn't help but scold for a while, what does Canada have to do with the United States, who doesn't have a number in his heart. Besides, the regulations on the China embargo are not led by the United States.
He thought for a moment and said, "Our Singularity Research Institute, you should have a certain understanding, right?"
It is said to be the largest quantum computer in China, as well as an artificial intelligence research institution. Trump nodded slightly.
Lin Han said: "We are willing to share some of the research results at this stage with North America, and carry out the management of invasive species at a price of 38 billion US dollars, and the purchase of quantum annealing machine is calculated for another 30 million US dollars." ”
When Trump heard this, he couldn't help but start pondering.
In the field of quantum computers, although North America is completely superior to China, the Singularity Research Institute, as the largest scientific research institution in China, must also have some unique research results, which have no value for absorption.
Although the significance of quantum annealing machine is very unusual, there is still a big gap between it and a real quantum computer...... Plus hundreds of millions of dollars in concessions.
"I think $38 billion is still too high, the price is unreasonable. He decided to cut it again, and even said, "$35 billion, I think we can grudgingly accept it." ”
It's just that Lin Han's attitude was a little unexpected to him: "38 billion US dollars, a lot." ”
Trump frowned: "So you're ready to give up this business?"
Lin Han was silent for a moment: "For 38 billion US dollars, we can expand the plan by two more eradication targets...... You know, it's not a low cost for us. ”
Trump suddenly stood up, put his hands behind his back, and looked left and right, as if looking at the scenery, and the expression on his face did not know what to express.
Lin Han looked at him for a while, then got up and stretched out his hand, smiled and said, "Happy cooperation, Mr. President." ”