The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 442 Scientific Master
"Many media outlets wanted to interview you, but they couldn't contact you, so they found me."

Zhu Lin said: "There are also some Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas booksellers who want to find you and ask to buy the copyright and translate and distribute it."

Whether it is the media or publishers, it is almost impossible to contact Liu Tao.

According to Liu Tao's security level, his itinerary is highly confidential.

"Forget about interviewing me. I don't have that much time." Liu Tao smiled faintly, "As for those publishers, the royalties for paperback books are 3%, and for hardcover books, the royalties are 12%."

It is naturally impossible to sell the copyright directly.

He personally doesn't need any urgent money, so he doesn't need to sell the copyright at a low price.

In China, 12% royalties are already the ceiling, and only a very small number of writers can get them. For example, Ba Jin’s book publishing royalties are 12%.

Overseas, book publishing is divided into two types: one is paperback publishing of first edition books, and the other is hardcover publishing. The royalties of the two are different.

The royalties for publishing a paperback book are very low, between 2% and 4%, while the royalties for a hardcover book are higher, usually between 10% and 15%.

"Okay, I'll talk to them then." Zhu Lin said.

She had specifically inquired about it and learned that the prices of books overseas are relatively high. In China, a copy of "The Future Belongs to China" is priced at 2 yuan, which is already a very high price. However, in Hong Kong and Taiwan, a book of the same length as "The Future Belongs to China" usually costs around 80 to 100 Hong Kong dollars. A paperback book from Europe, the United States, or Japan costs about 20 US dollars, and a hardcover book costs 40 to 60 US dollars.

"The Future Belongs to China" doesn't need to sell a lot, just 10 copies, and the royalties will exceed those in the mainland.

After five o'clock in the afternoon, the family went to Shichahai for fun.

Zhu Lin talked about the recent salary adjustment.

The rapid economic development is reflected in wages, which will further increase.

This year, the monthly salary in Pengcheng has almost increased to 250 yuan. If you don’t increase your salary and others do, you won’t be able to attract people.

The same is true in the capital.

The wage levels previously adjusted by the state had to be adjusted again.

In the store opened by Zhu Lin and others, the wages of ordinary employees have increased to 150 yuan/month, and Zhu Lin's salary has increased to 800 yuan/month.

Although the salary increased, because more people came to the store to shop, the result was a huge increase in sales, and more money was earned every month.

This kind of salary is adjusted two or even three times a year, which shows the current development of China's social economy.

"I used to earn a few dozen yuan a month, which was already very good. In just a few years, my salary has reached 800 yuan! I heard that some managers' monthly salary has reached 1000 yuan, and the salary of senior support has increased to 400 to 800 yuan." Zhu Lin said.

Liu Tao said: "It will continue to increase every year. Maybe next year your salary will have to be adjusted to 1000 yuan!"

An important factor here is that more foreign exchange is earned.

For example, Panshan Group earns a small portion of its foreign exchange every year, and the rest is converted into RMB and invested in the mainland. Part of the investment goes to the employees.

The amount of money in the whole society is increasing.

There is one thing that is incredible: the salary within the system cannot keep up with the growth rate of social salary levels.

At this moment, a completely opposite scene is presented here: a road on one side and a whole world on the other.

On the east side of the road, there are old buildings, which are unremarkable red brick buildings. On the west side of the road, there are newly built houses, and even small Western-style buildings.

Liu Tao brought the guards to the second red brick building, asked the guards to wait downstairs, and walked towards the easternmost unit with something in his hand.

"Mr. Qian!" Liu Tao saw an old man and quickly greeted him.

The old man was wearing glasses, holding a pen in his hand, and writing.

The old man in front of you is the famous scientist who is famous throughout the country and even in the world - Qian Xuesen.

Who could have imagined that such a great scientist, a scientific pioneer who made outstanding contributions to the country and the people, actually lived in such a simple apartment unit.

There are even cracks and reinforcement bars on the wall left over from the 1976 earthquake, and the outdated windows all reflect the age of the building.

This is a true people's scientist!
In front of such a people's scientist, Liu Tao felt ashamed of himself.

Looking at Mr. Qian, he understood what Mr. Qian once said: "I am just a drop in the ocean, very insignificant. What is truly great are the Chinese people, the Communist Party of China, and the People's Republic of China!"

Those are truly words from the heart!

It was precisely because of this deep love for the country and persistent pursuit of science that he resolutely chose to give up the comfortable life, sufficient scientific research funds and good scientific research environment abroad and return to the impoverished China to participate in the construction of the new republic, which also enabled him to create countless miracles on the road of scientific research.

Scientists like Mr. Qian, with their selfless spirit, firm determination, love for science and responsibility to the country, and their personal charm and style always make Liu Tao respect them.

Maybe it is very lacking in material terms, but it is extremely rich and fulfilling in spiritual terms.

The old man is now 74 years old, but he has not retired completely to enjoy his retirement life. Instead, he continues to work hard for the motherland and the people. He is now the vice chairman of the first national committee of the China Association for Science and Technology, deputy director of the Science and Technology Committee of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, honorary chairman of the China Mechanics Society, president of the Fifth Academy of the Ministry of National Defense and concurrently president of the first branch of the academy, and executive chairman of the presidium of the China Academy of Sciences.

Just this year, Mr. Qian won the National Science and Technology Progress Special Award for his contribution to China's strategic missile technology.

People's scientist, world-renowned scientist, aerodynamicist, founder of China's manned space flight, 'Father of China's science and technology', 'King of Rockets', 'Father of China's Spaceflight' and other praises are difficult to fully express his contributions to China.

It was precisely because he returned to serve the country that the launch of China's missiles and atomic bombs was advanced by at least 20 years.

"It's Comrade Liu Tao, please sit down!" Old Qian smiled and seemed very kind.

Liu Tao put down the tea and fruits in his hand. Mr. Qian didn't smoke or drink, so Liu Tao just gave him some tea and bought him some fruits.

At this time, Qian's lover came over with a cup of water. It was the first time that Liu Tao saw this legendary woman. Although she was over 60 years old, she was still elegant. One could imagine her beauty when she was young. Their legendary story of "Qian is you, Jiang is me" will always be talked about by people.

Her family background is also something people talk about a lot, because her father is the famous military theorist Chiang Bai-li, and she is Chiang Bai-li's third daughter. Moreover, she is also the cousin of the martial arts novel master Jin Yong and the great poet Xu Zhimo!

But it is obvious that her most eye-catching identity is the wife of the famous scientist Qian Xuesen, the "King of Rockets" and "Father of Spaceflight"!

(End of this chapter)