You say you have an iron will, are you serious?

Chapter 332 The artificial sun team almost vomited blood

"Going to Windmill Country for inspection?"

Zhao Mo was startled when he heard the old man say this.

He remembered what happened in his previous life.

Before the fields of lithography machines were seriously affected, the old man went to the windmill country ASML for an inspection, which was broadcast on "Xinwen Lianbo" at the time.

When he saw it, he didn't think there was anything wrong. He just thought that the old man went there casually.

It was not until the photolithography machine was severely impacted that he came to his senses. The old man did not go there randomly, but on purpose! It is because the domestic photolithography machine industry is not good, so I went to inspect it because I wanted other people's advanced technology and equipment.

Now when I hear the old man talk about this "inspection" idea in person, I have mixed feelings for a moment.

After hesitating for a while, Zhao Mo finally couldn't hold it back and said: "I don't think the results of your inspection there will be too great. America will definitely put pressure on it, but ASML and Windmill Country are actually not Having the initiative, they cannot control their own destiny.”

The old man smiled slightly and said: "You can't stop going just because there is little hope~ It all depends on people."

As he spoke, he gave an example, talking about things like the WTO back then, and said with emotion: "...I was also stuck back then, and even a director in America was arrogant about asking No. 2 to come forward and talk to him...So, Professor Zhao, we are all very happy for your appearance, and we have been looking forward to having a few more scientists like you in our country~"

Zhao Mo was deeply moved.

Yes, how could the old man not know that going there to investigate would not yield much results?

It’s clear that he used to beg for help with a smile on his face.

But what can be done?

If your skills are inferior to others, you should lose face when it is time to do so, all for the sake of the development of the country.

"It won't be long!"

Zhao Mo finally said.

The old man smiled happily and ended the conversation.

On the way out, the old man walked to the door.

When he returned, Zhao Mo knew that with the support of the old man, the plan he proposed this time was basically complete, and there would be no big problem in including it in the 12th Five-Year Plan.

After he returned, the old man immediately convened a small group of people to discuss the feasibility.

During the period, the old man asked about other projects: "What projects are not so urgent?"

Minister Sima hesitated for a moment and talked about the evaluation results of his department: "There are some related ones, such as the superconducting materials that will be used in the artificial sun project. The Ministry of Science and Technology has already applied for the iron-based superconducting materials led by Academician Zhao Xian. Directed research project..."

……

Luzhou, Artificial Solar Engineering Research Institute.

Kuang Xiantao, who had just returned from a business trip abroad, received a message asking him to go to the capital for a meeting to discuss funding issues in the next few years.

The people in Kuang Xiantao were stunned when they heard the news. What were they doing? Why are we still talking?

Previously, because Zhao Mo was researching high-thrust rocket engines, their research funding for artificial suns was reduced. He was angry at first. Later, as Zhao Mo successfully developed the YF-1000, he acquiesced. Yes, even gladly accepted it.

But now, wouldn't something else happen and require them to make some sacrifices again?

After coming back to his senses, Kuang Xiantao, who felt vaguely uncomfortable, immediately called an acquaintance to find out about the situation, and then heard a piece of news that made him extremely speechless: "I heard that someone submitted a major scientific research project to the cabinet, and then The cabinet feels that the progress on your side can be slowed down~"

"What do you mean our progress can be slowed down?"

Kuang Xiantao almost couldn't help but cursed at an old acquaintance on the phone.

After putting down the phone, he told Xu Wei that he was going on a business trip to the capital, and then set off from Luzhou to the capital that day. He was still sitting in the Luzhou office.

"..."

Xu Wei was a little speechless, but he didn't ask what it was, he just said it was an emergency.

The research that needs to be done must continue, and because of the recent major progress in the field of high-temperature superconductivity, his current research has become even more motivated.

Artificial suns require the use of superconducting materials. Once normal temperature superconducting becomes visible, artificial suns can be realized.

Now that there has been significant progress, it will also play a huge role in the advancement of artificial solar engineering.

The next day, Beijing.

Listening to what Minister Sima communicated with him, Kuang Xiantao felt bad. He said with an ugly face: "Minister, you are too partial. Why do you want to reduce our funds again?"

Minister Sima was stunned: "Again? No, this is the first time I have communicated with you about this matter."

Kuang Xiantao: "..."

Good guy, this is really good guy!

You pretended not to know about the things that co-authored your predecessor, Minister Liu, as soon as you came to power? I bet you were not in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology at that time?

The more Kuang Xiantao thought about it, the more depressed he became. He almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. He spoke immediately, and his voice could not help but become louder: "Why not? When Professor Zhao was working on a high-thrust rocket engine last time, didn't you also reduce our funding? You despise artificial sun research so much, which will make us greatly lag behind foreign countries in this field! And, more importantly, even if our funding is reduced, it will not be enough for him to carry out this tens of billions of projects now. We How much funding is there?" "Professor Zhao has estimated that it is about 8.5 billion. If you save more, it can be reduced to 8 billion."

Minister Sima corrected him.

Kuang Xiantao couldn't complain anymore, boss, is this the point I'm talking about?

However, Minister Sima then said: "Not only are your funds adjusted, but the funds of some other projects are also adjusted. Moreover, your project has not been greatly affected. The superconducting materials you want to use, Academician Zhao Xian's team Aren’t you doing research? Their funding has not been adjusted.”

Listening to these words, Kuang Xiantao just felt tired and too lazy to answer the conversation.

I have to thank you for thinking so carefully for me, right?

Can these properties be the same?

Hey ~

In the end, he failed to convince Minister Sima, but left angrily when Minister Sima said to him with praise and joy, "Thank you for understanding the country's difficulties."

Then, Kuang Xiantao went to Wudaokou, and he wanted to find Zhao Mo to "theory".

Why bully them like this?

When Kuang Xiantao arrived, he was not seen immediately. He was told by Zhao Mo's assistant Cai Bin that he had gone to the aerospace training center for training. Helplessness and a trace of anger suddenly appeared on his face.

This kind of operation of not focusing on scientific research but choosing to be an astronaut really made him angry. How could this be possible?

However, the higher-ups not only ignored this mysterious operation, but gave Zhao Mo the green light, and even approved a project that Zhao Mo proposed!

What's even more outrageous is that every time a project is approved, their research funding will be cut.

Tolerable or unbearable!

"Tell him, I'll be waiting for him here!"

Kuang Xiantao said loudly to Cai Bin, and then simply waited at Wudaokou.

Cai Bin: "..."

No, boss, you are making it difficult for me to do this. Why are you making things difficult for me, a junior?

But he didn't dare to say anything, so he had to send a message to Professor Zhao about the incident. At the same time, he ran to find director Zhou Zuojian to see if Director Zhou could find a way to persuade Director Kuang, who had become angry.

After getting the news, Zhou Zuojian rushed over immediately and asked Kuang Xiantao to sit down in his office with a smile.

The two of them were not familiar with each other, but they had heard of each other in the same academic circle in China, and they were peers, so they didn't have so many scruples about talking.

Kuang Xiantao had no choice but to give Director Zhou face, so he agreed, but still said: "Let's talk about it first, I must talk to Professor Zhao today~"

"Okay, let's talk. I won't let you talk to him either~"

Zhou Zuojian laughed, then grabbed Kuang Xiantao and walked to his office.

Half an hour later~

As soon as they sat on the sofa, started talking, and drank the tea, Kuang Xiantao no longer had the initial aggravation, and his temper became much softer.

"...I just want to talk to Professor Zhao and pay attention to the research work on artificial sun. I have no other meaning~"

Kuang Xiantao sighed.

"Hey, is this what happened? It's okay. When he comes back, we will have a good talk with him."

Zhou Zuojian agreed, but secretly smiled in his heart: "But he is also an honest person."

From the previous conversation to the current conversation, he could see that Kuang Xiantao was a down-to-earth person, he didn't have so many twists and turns, and he was still reasonable. Otherwise, no matter how much he tries to comfort her, I'm afraid he won't say these obvious soft words.

As for the Artificial Sun team's budget being cut again, Zhou Zuojian sympathized with them, but thought it had nothing to do with Zhao Mo.

When it comes to scientific research, whoever has the most weight and whose project is important will get the bulk of the funding and be the first to receive support.

The artificial sun team led by Kuang Xiantao has had its funds cut again and again. It can only be said that their project is important, but not urgent, at least not as good as the project that Zhao Mo wants to work on.

And in his heart, he actually supports the country in doing this.

Forever fifty years, there has been no output from the investment. The academic community also believes that it is still very early to be implemented, and it will take at least fifty years, so don’t blame the higher authorities for not being so strict.

On the other hand, Zhao Mo proposed a project, passed a project, and completed a project. The output was amazing and the benefits were significant.

By comparison, even an individual would choose to vote for Zhao Mo.

At five o'clock in the evening, Zhao Mo, who had finished the day's training early, rushed back to Wudaokou and came specially to meet Kuang Xiantao.

It all depends on Zhou Zuojian. It won't work if he doesn't come.

"Professor Zhao, you don't know, our artificial sun team is suffering..."

After meeting, Zhao Mo said sorry for waiting for so long. Kuang Xiantao, who had been waiting for almost a day, immediately felt that Zhao Mo was a very kind young man, so he immediately said what he had been thinking about for a whole day.

Zhao Mo: "..."

This is really a good guy. Kuang Xiantao actually started talking about the artificial sun team from the beginning, and then talked about their difficulties, international rejection, foreign progress and our backwardness...etc., etc., he just didn't mention it. He joined their team.

"...Professor Zhao, you must be aware of the importance of energy. Every energy revolution brings about an industrial revolution. The core of the next industrial revolution lies in controllable nuclear fusion energy. Who is the first to master the control of nuclear fusion energy? Whoever controls nuclear fusion energy will get the key to the fourth industrial revolution first... Professor Zhao, your project is very important, and I know it, so I am not here to ask you to postpone your project. I want to Let’s discuss it with you and tell the superiors together that we should pay attention to the research on artificial sun~”

Kuang Xiantao was very emotional until the end.

(End of this chapter)