1902
Not long after he hung up, Xu Taiping received a call from a stranger.
"Hello, Mr. Xu. I'm the general manager of the Forbes Rich List in Asia. My name is Lin Peter." The person on the other end of the line said.
"Oh, hello!" Xu Taiping said, "I just heard Liu Hao mention you."
It's like this, Mr Xu, I came straight to the point, we need to verify your total assets before we can finally determine your position on the rich list. At present, we already have a very complete understanding of your company's size, what we need to know now is the value of the treasures you have obtained from the Rothschild Family, so, in the next few days, we hope that we can bring the relevant valuation team into your treasury to evaluate your wealth. That way, we can finally calculate your total assets. Lindbergh said.
"Sure." Xu Taiping nodded, "When have your team members all arrived? When are you going to tell me?" As for the gold bars' proof, I will immediately do it. "
"Alright, Mr Xu. This time, we predict that you will surpass Hong Kong's Li Clan and become the richest man in Asia. I congratulate you in advance!" Lindbergh said.
"Hahaha, I actually don't care too much about this reputation. However, if I were to obtain the title of the richest man, would there be any rewards?" Xu Taiping asked.
"Eh …." It seemed that this was the first time he had heard someone ask the wealthiest person for a reward, so he was stunned. Then, Lin Peter let out a hollow laugh and said, "Normally, there are no rewards. We have been on this list for so many years, yet we have never given out any rewards."
"Then why should we give you an evaluation? and to increase the impact of your rankings. " Xu Taiping asked.
"This … Mr Xu, don't you also have a ranking board called the Martial Saint Ranking? Didn't you similarly not give the people on the leaderboard a reward?" LinPeter asked.
"Oh, what you said is not wrong. Haha, I was just casually asking." Xu Taiping said with a smile.
"However, Mr. Xu, if you need anything, we can help you create a specially made trophy for the wealthiest person." Lindbergh said.
"Haha, I'm not such a vain person. Remember to give me this first prize after I've really won it, haha!" Xu Taiping laughed.
"Alright, Mr Xu. Then let's leave it at this for now. I'll immediately go and arrange some related matters!" Lindbergh said.
"En, alright!" Xu Taiping hung up.
"Gold bar, gold bar …" Xu Taiping chanted a few words in silence. If he wanted to take the gold bars, he would have to use Russell. Now, the chip with Russell in it was in Xu Taiping's pocket.
Xu Taiping really did not want to release Russell at this time. However, if he wanted to take the gold bar, he would have to release Russell first.
Xu Taiping was very worried about Russell. He could not see through this artificial intelligence, and he also knew that this artificial intelligence definitely had its own selfish motives.
Under these circumstances, it would be too unstable to release this artificial intelligence.
Xu Taiping thought for a while, then called Zhao Taiheng.
"Microcomputer?" Zhao Taiheng was stunned when he heard Xu Taiping say he wanted a microcomputer. He asked, "Aren't there a lot of microcomputers on the market outside? The smallest is only as big as a phone. "
"I want better hardware. I know your Chinese Academy of Sciences definitely has one." Xu Taiping said.
"This... Our Chinese Academy of Sciences really does have one. A watch microcomputer developed a while ago for a military factory in the country can perform independent computing. It has a very powerful computing capability, and its hardware level is about the same as the servers on the current website. Zhao Taiheng asked.
"Yes!" Xu Taiping said, "We need the kind with extra slots!"
"Yes, there is. This watch type minicomputer has an extra spread that can increase performance by around 30%. If you want, I'll send someone to give it to you directly at the Zhao Family." Zhao Taiheng said.
"I think it's better for me to go find myself. I'll go over now!" Xu Taiping said.
"Alright!"
Half an hour later, Xu Taiping entered the Chinese Academy of Sciences and arrived at Zhao Taiheng's office.
"This, is the third watch model microcomputer." Zhao Taiheng passed something that looked like an electronic watch to Xu Taiping.
Xu Taiping took the watch and looked at it. He realized that apart from the fact that it was a little bigger than normal, it looked exactly the same as an electronic watch. On the surface, it also showed the time.
"This thing is equipped with a very powerful intrusion device. Using this watch will allow you to more easily hack into the surrounding electronic equipment. For example, if you want to hack into my computer, you can just sit on the sofa and operate this watch. It's peaceful, this watch is currently our country's special equipment, so you should try your best to not let anyone know about its function." Zhao Taiheng said.
"No problem, I'll be leaving first!" Xu Taiping turned and left the office.
Leaving the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xu Taiping didn't go anywhere else. He walked to the opposite side of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and opened the back of his watch.
There was a slot in the back cover. Xu Taiping put the new film containing Russell into the slot, closed the cover and pressed the start button of his watch.
With a "beep", the watch was successfully turned on and the time displayed on the screen disappeared. It was replaced by a system page. Soon after, the code started spinning non-stop on the page.
A few seconds later, Xu Taiping felt that the watch in his hand had become slightly hotter.
"Master!" Russell's voice came from the watch.
"Yo, it really works!" Xu Taiping said in surprise.
"Master... Why am I in such a simple piece of hardware? " Russell asked puzzledly.
"This is called crude? "This is the latest mini computer from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Its hardware and equipment are better than most computers." Xu Taiping said.
"Master, with the hardware level of the equipment in front of me, I can probably only hack into normal home computers." Russell said.
"Is that so? How could this be? " Xu Taiping asked.
"Although I am an AI, I need the support of sufficient hardware to crack the firewall. Only then will I be able to perform super complex operations, and if the hardware is insufficient to support my operation, then I will be unable to break through the firewall. The hardware right now, if I were to break through the defense network, the hardware would be burnt." Russell said.
"So that's how it is. In other words, your strength is mainly due to your hardware, right?" Xu Taiping asked.
"Yes, I am equivalent to a super brain. When I calculate, if the hardware is not enough, then my brain will only be able to play a limited role. If I have enough hardware, then I can go anywhere in this world where there is a network." Russell said.
"Then I'll get someone to do it later. I'll get you a super large hardware group, so you can stay in my watch for now. Oh yeah, this watch can hack into the electronic equipment around me, so if I need it, you have to help me, okay?" Xu Taiping asked.
"Yes, Master." Russell said.
"Also, I'm going to collect my gold bars from all over the world. Help me get a proof." Xu Taiping said.
"The Rothschild Family has scattered all their gold bars among over a thousand banks. These banks are scattered all over the world. Does Master wish to withdraw your gold bars one by one, or is it for me to handle?" Russell asked.
"If we were to extract them one by one, I don't think we'd be able to finish them in a year. If we let you do it, how are you going to do it?" Xu Taiping asked.
"I can automatically connect to the network systems of these banks, and issue a witness order through the network system. The other bank can withdraw gold and send it to any place you want, and I can contact all 1000 banks at the same time. It will take about 10 minutes." Russell said.
"Contacting a thousand banks at the same time? "Is it that amazing?" Xu Taiping asked in surprise.
"As an artificial intelligence, this is only the basic operation. A low-level artificial intelligence can do it, but it doesn't need very complicated operations." Russell said.
"Then can you cash in my gold bar? "According to the current price of gold." Xu Taiping asked.
"Sure, every bank has the ability to redeem gold bars. If you need it, I can convert all these gold bars into cash and deposit it in your bank account!" Russell said.
"Then do it, my bank account is …"
"I've found your bank account." Russell said.
"So awesome?!" Xu Taiping asked in surprise.
"I've already contacted you on your cell phone. I can find out all your bank information through the online bank on your cell phone." Russell said.
"Can you see the contents of my WeChat?" Xu Taiping asked curiously.
"Sure, you have not read 8932 messages on WeChat, of which 8803 are group messages, 39 are system messages, 1 is personal message, and 89 are friend authentication messages. Do you need to open a personal message?" Russell asked.
"Eh, there's no need!" Xu Taiping shook his head, then picked up his phone and looked at it. Indeed, there were 8932 unread messages on WeChat, most of which were group messages. He added quite a few groups and they were all pulled in by others, but Xu Taiping basically didn't know how to talk.
At this moment, Xu Taiping's screen suddenly showed Russell's profile picture.
"Master, do you need me to screen a valid group message for you?" Russell asked.
"No need. In the future, without my permission, you are not allowed to enter my phone." Xu Taiping said.
"Yes, Master." Russell said.
"However, can you hack into someone's phone? "Around me?" Xu Taiping asked.
"I can access all the phones and computers in a ten-meter radius around you." Russell said.
"That's good!" Xu Taiping nodded with a smile. From now on, no one within 10 meters around Xu Taiping could see him!