Zhang Weinmin unleashed a torrent of abuse.
Even the minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology headquarters looked wronged.
Let alone Zhang Weinmin's anger, he himself was filled with frustration.
But, he was the one in charge of network information at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology headquarters.
Moreover, the high-level officials of Great Xia were all aware of Meng Hao's importance.
Especially Zhang Weinmin.
His main job was to lia.is.e with Meng Hao, which was known to everyone.
If something irreversible happened to Meng Hao, then he, a Major General, would definitely not escape unscathed and would have to suffer along.
Suppressing his grievances, he waited for Zhang Weinmin to finish venting his anger.
The minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology headquarters then spoke sheepishly.
"Old Zhang, calm down."
"It's not just you who's frustrated, I'm even more frustrated!"
"As you know, Old Ouyang has repeatedly decreed that we are absolutely not allowed to interfere administratively in the market... especially when it concerns Meng Hao, we are absolutely not allowed to intervene!"
What he said made sense.
Zhang Weinmin had been angry just now, hence his emotional instability.
After being persuaded by the other party, he calmed down.
Seeing that Zhang Weinmin was persuaded by him.
The minister then unhurriedly continued to speak.
"Old Zhang, this matter is very strange."
"From the data we've been tracking from our backend, not only are there IPs from abroad and Hong Kong City... but many IPs are even related to companies like Xiaxin International and Honglan Mobile!"
What?
Companies like Xiaxin International and Honglan Mobile?
These companies are major consumers of high-end chips.
For them.
It would be nothing but good news if Meng Hao could develop a domestically produced high-precision lithography machine.
Why would they get involved in this mess and diss and suppress Meng Hao?
Could it be?
Now that the matter was out in the open.
Zhang Weinmin understood the minister's predicament.
If it were just foreign forces hiring internet trolls to attack Meng Hao, then after reporting to superiors, they could simply block these IPs.
However.
Involving giant companies like Xiaxin International and Lanlü Mobile, which were worth over a trillion yuan domestically.
Then, the matter would not be so simple.
"Old Zhang."
"What I mean is."
"Let our two departments jointly report this matter to seek Old Ouyang's opinion!"
Zhang Weinmin's emotions were calming down.
He agreed to the other party's proposal.
On one hand, Meng Hao and Huazhong Technology, hailed as the pride of domestic products and the future of Great Xia's technology.
On the other hand, colossal domestic companies like Xiaxin International and Lanlü Mobile.
The matter was of great importance.
It could only be handled by Old Ouyang.
...
Kyoto.
Ouyang's official residence.
The old man was tending to his plants as usual.
Seeing Zhang Weinmin and the minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology arrive together.
He did not seem surprised in the least.
"If I'm not mistaken, you're here because of that kid Meng Hao, right?"
"Recently, there's been a lot of negative news about that kid Meng Hao on the internet, hasn't there?"
"Among them, there are behemoths like Xiaxin International and Lanlü Mobile, domestic brands of Great Xia, that are dissing Meng Hao. So you're a bit unsure and need me to help make a decision, right?"
Before the two could speak.
Old Ouyang had already clearly and lucidly stated their purpose for coming and the specific situation.
The two looked at each other.
They nodded in unison.
"You guys!"
"You're still too young and haven't experienced too many big storms!"
Old Ouyang picked up his watering can, watered a nameless flower, and then calmly and unhurriedly continued to speak.
"Your military snatched two lithography machines... Chaimi Technology and Huawei also each snatched one lithography machine..."
"And our domestic companies, more than a dozen high-tech companies worth over a trillion yuan, which one doesn't need a lithography machine?"
"Since they couldn't snatch them from you openly, they could only attack Meng Hao in private!"
Huh?
Old Ouyang's words left Zhang Weinmin and the others completely bewildered.
What did he mean by "couldn't snatch them from you, so they could only attack Meng Hao"?
Old Ouyang put down the watering can.
He took out a tissue and wiped the water off his hands.
He explained in more detail.
"Simply put."
"These companies saw that Meng Hao was provoked by the internet trolls last time, so they went to Xiawei Island City and obtained Great Xia's domestically produced lithography machines through some means."
"This time, they naturally hope to stimulate and provoke Meng Hao into developing and manufacturing more lithography machines."
"Moreover, I've looked at it. The internet trolls hired by these domestic companies have much milder language, mostly aiming to provoke Meng Hao... while the internet trolls from foreign forces are engaging in unscrupulous slander and suppression."
With Old Ouyang explaining the situation so clearly.
Zhang Weinmin and the minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology finally understood.
As expected of Old Ouyang.
As the highest commander of the military.
His sources of information were not only extremely broad, but he could also deduce results that they could never have imagined using the intelligence he obtained.
"So that's how it is."
"Then we can rest assured."
"Should we deal with those foreign internet trolls... and should He Yuetang and Bob from Hong Kong City be arrested?"
Zhang Weinmin felt much more relaxed.
He asked for Old Ouyang's opinion with a slight smile.
"No need."
"They are just a few clowns!"
"It's fine to keep them around, jumping around and cheering for our young friend Meng Hao!"
Old Ouyang clearly did not take Bob and He Yuetang to heart.
Just as Zhang Weinmin and the others were feeling relaxed and full of admiration for Old Ouyang.
The old man's expression suddenly turned somber again.
"Is there... any change?"
Just as he had put his mind at ease.
Seeing the old man's expression change drastically, Zhang Weinmin became nervous again.
"Those petty thieves on the internet are not worth mentioning."
"However, Meng Hao is still too young, there are hidden dangers within his company!"
"I'm afraid this will bring him quite a shock!"
"Countless solid dams often begin to collapse from within!"
Ah?
Hidden dangers within Meng Hao's company that would cause a huge shock?
Zhang Weinmin almost instinctively asked.
"What are the hidden dangers?"
"Do we need to warn Meng Hao?"
Old Ouyang shook his head.
"No need."
"At critical moments, we will protect Meng Hao."
"However, how can one grow without experiencing storms?"
"There are many pains that he needs to experience himself before he can learn his lesson."
"For a small sapling to become a towering tree... it must go through much thunder and lightning, wind and rain!"
Old Ouyang waved his hands with a wry smile, signaling Zhang Weinmin and the others not to be too nervous, and even indicating that they should not remind Meng Hao.
Instead, they should let this smug young man suffer a bit.