"Hehe, there's just a specialization in the art industry. However, Professor Li, I would like to take the liberty of asking, how accurate can your Beidou navigation system be? ”

"Zhang Ning Xiaoyou, didn't you know about it before you came?"

Li Shouming did not answer directly, but asked.

"There is some understanding, but not particularly clear. I think since we are working together, we should be more open. ”

"...... like this"

Li Shouming nodded, he was thinking about whether to tell the truth.

In fact, compared with GPS, the accuracy of Beidou navigation is indeed weaker, not one point and two points.

That's why most car companies are reluctant to work with them.

Of course, if the state compulsorily allows these car companies to cooperate, it is okay. However, it is also impossible for the state to issue such an order, because it will harm the domestic automobile industry. At present, the domestic government, which is centered on economic construction, cannot develop Beidou navigation at the expense of other industries.

It's just that if you really say some parameters of Beidou navigation, will it scare Zhang Ning away in front of you?

Li Shouming hesitated.

Seeing Li Shouming's inner thoughts, Zhang Ning smiled.

"Professor Li, I came here this time because I am very sincere to cooperate with your Beidou Navigation. Of course, before coming, I did understand some parameters of Beidou navigation. It's not particularly specific, but it's probably a little bit better. It's just that I feel that if the accuracy can only be controlled at 50 meters, it is too reluctant. ”

50 meters is not long, and when there is none, there is a 50-meter precision navigation, which is simply equivalent to an artifact.

However, with the rapid development of science and technology, the accuracy of 50 meters has become more and more insufficient.

Not to mention military, even if it is civilian, the accuracy of 50 meters makes people feel collapsed.

Not to mention anything else, the accuracy of GPS for civilian use in later generations has reached less than 1 meter.

It is said that the accuracy of GPS for the US military can be controlled in millimeters, microns.

The technology difference between the two phases is so great that it has jumped over decades.

"It seems that Zhang Ning Xiaoyou has long been clear."

Li Shouming was a little embarrassed.

The accuracy of 50 meters is indeed too reluctant.

Of course, in fact, in the military, the accuracy of Beidou navigation can reach the level of 10 meters.

However, this is for the domestic military side, and cannot be vacated for civilian use.

Unless, the technical accuracy of Beidou navigation is suddenly improved to the level of 1 meter, which can open up the accuracy of 10 meters.

After all, in many cases, military technology is generally at least 10 years ahead of civilian use.

This is not only Beidou navigation, GPS global positioning technology, but also the same.

However, Li Shouming still said.

"Zhang Ning Xiaoyou, the Beidou navigation system only began to be built in 2000, and only three Beidou 1 satellites were launched, and the accuracy of 50 meters is already very good. Of course, if your company is really sincere in cooperating with our Beidou navigation, I can apply to the higher department to increase this accuracy range from 50 meters to 20 meters. However, this can only be limited to the Chinese border. Beyond China, there is nothing we can do. ”

The initial mission of the three Beidou navigation satellites is to first meet the domestic positioning and navigation, and then expand to the world.

So far, the three Beidou navigation satellites can be said to have basically covered any corner of China.

But if it is beyond the scope of China, the positioning of Beidou navigation satellites is basically negligible.

Zhang Ning also knows this.

It's just that how can Zhang Ning only be satisfied with domestic positioning and navigation services.

Besides, even if it is domestic, the accuracy range of 20 meters is unacceptable to Zhang Ning.

In any case, it should also be promoted to the same level as GPS.

If it can't be improved, how to compete with GPS in the future, and how to promote Beidou navigation and positioning to the world.

After thinking about it, Zhang Ning said, "Professor Li, although the accuracy of 20 meters is okay, there is still some gap compared to the accuracy of GPS. Moreover, this is limited to the country. As you know, we at Penguin are not satisfied with domestic business. ”

"It seems that there is no way out."

Li Shouming smiled bitterly again.

Large companies have money, but they have stricter requirements for products.

Those car companies may open in China, as long as the domestic positioning, this is fine.

But the penguins, which are multinational giants, obviously, Beidou navigation is not able to meet their needs at all.

"Otherwise, you can use our Beidou navigation in terms of domestic positioning, and for foreign countries, Zhang Ning Xiaoyou, you can cooperate with GPS, or with Russia's GLS."

"If I wanted to, probably, I wouldn't be here with you this time."

Zhang Ning shook his head.

"What do you say?"

Li Shouming was a little strange.

"Let's put it this way, Professor Li, I think our Beidou navigation satellite technology still has a lot of potential. Why don't we continue to launch a few more Beidou navigation satellites? I don't think you can launch a few more than the 24 in the United States. As long as 18 of them, I think the positioning technology of Beidou navigation satellites will surpass GPS. ”

GPS is a product of the United States in the 80s of the last century, a total of 24 satellites have been launched, covering the world 360 degrees in all directions. But after all, GPS is a product of the 80s, although in recent years there have been upgrades to GPS, but decades of scientific and technological development, people have become more and more advanced positioning technology and satellite communication technology.

If China wants to complete global positioning coverage, it no longer needs 24.

It's a pity that it's okay not to mention this, and when he mentions it, Li Shouming directly stopped talking.

"This, Professor Li?"

Seeing Li Shouming sitting on the side, he didn't speak for a while, Zhang Ning was a little confused.

"Professor Li, I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?"

"Nope."

Li Shouming shook his head and said a little weakly.

"The reality is the same as you say, indeed, it would be nice if we could launch a few more satellites."

Zhang Ning seemed to understand something in this sentence.

"It seems that Li Shouming has encountered financial difficulties."

Beidou navigation seems to be a navigation and positioning technology, but the funds involved in it are terrifying.

Not to mention anything else, just launching dozens of satellites into the sky is a terrifying expense.

Although the state also has money, it is needed everywhere.

Moreover, the country has previously launched three Beidou Navigation No. 1 satellites, which can be regarded as a strategic layout.

In the future, not to mention attacking others, there is no problem in self-preservation.

However, if you want to continue launching, and you have to launch dozens more.

Not to mention China, I'm afraid the United States can't stand it.

You must know that the GPS system in the United States has also taken more than ten years to cover the whole world.

If it weren't for the increasing demand for navigation and positioning in civilian use, the GPS global positioning technology of the US government in the past ten years would definitely be a loss-making business.

Of course, with the strength of the whole country, this amount of money is still available, or it is more than enough to come up with this money.

But there are so many places for a country to spend money that it is impossible to put all its resources on this one.

Money.

Saying 1,000 to 10,000 is still a matter of money.

The country, likewise short of money.

This costs money not only when launching a satellite, but also when the entire system is running.

The more satellites you launch, the more money you spend.

Thinking of this, Zhang Ning had an idea.

"Professor Li, I seem to understand. I have an idea, though. ”

"What's the idea?"

"What if I contribute money for the launch of the Beidou navigation satellite?"

"You're out?"

Li Shouming's first reaction was to feel joking.

Is there any mistake, launching a satellite is not launching a balloon, how much does it cost to launch a satellite, which company has so much money.

Moreover, this is not a single one.

Maybe you have money to launch one, launch two, three, ten, can you still withstand it?

It's just that when he saw Zhang Ning again, Li Shouming gasped.

In this way, if you can say it to others, but for Zhang Ning, you are beating yourself up.

Who is Zhang Ning.

The richest man in the world.

"What, Professor Li, don't you think so?"

"I am ready to invest $5 billion to help Beidou Navigation complete global signal coverage."

The launch cost of a satellite is about 300 million US dollars, and 10 is 3 billion.

At present, 3 Beidou navigation satellites have been launched, and more than 10 can be launched.

All in all, plus the funding of the entire system, $5 billion is enough.

"Professor Li, I don't know what you think?"

"Zhang Ning Xiaoyou, you won't be joking."

"Haha, Professor Li, I don't dare to come all the way here to joke with you."

Seeing that Zhang Ning didn't have a trace of jokes, Li Shouming chose to be silent.

He was thinking, why did Zhang Ning do this?

After a while, Li Shouming asked, "Zhang Ning, I want to know, I'm afraid you have the conditions." ”

Businessmen for profit.

Although from all aspects, Zhang Ning is indeed very patriotic, but patriotism is not brain-dead.

Of course, it is okay to come up with $5 billion to support the launch of the Beidou navigation satellite, but Zhang Ning definitely has other plans.

"Professor Li, since it is cooperation, of course, there are conditions, and I can't come up with $5 billion for nothing."

"Hehe, this is talking about your conditions."

Li Shouming smiled, he had been asking the country for money before, but he didn't change it all of a sudden.

"It's actually quite simple, the reason why I'm willing to invest is that I believe in the potential of positioning and navigation in the future. I hope that in the future, the civilian commercial market of Beidou navigation will be handed over to us Penguin. ”

"How can this work?"

Li Shouming shook his head directly.

"Although Beidou navigation technology can be used for civilian use, it cannot be issued to private units."

"Professor Li, don't get excited, I don't need Beidou navigation technology, I just want to get some interest back in the future. You can still take the key technology into your own hands, and we, in other words, are just agents. ”

"Well, we need to talk about it."

Li Shouming was a little moved, but he couldn't be the master of such a big problem.

Moreover, this is the first private sector in China to enter such a top-secret business field.

"However, Zhang Ning, your idea is good, but do you have a specific civilian plan?"

"I'm sorry, but the specific civilian plans can't be disclosed for the time being."

"Zhang Ning, don't get me wrong, I'm just worried that you may not be able to recover the cost. Because you have to know that the competitor GPS of Beidou navigation, he almost monopolizes the world. And, I'll be honest with you. Although science and technology are advancing rapidly, our Beidou navigation technology may not be stronger than GPS. That being the case, we have some concerns that your company may not be able to recoup its costs. I hope you'll think through ......"

"I know, but as long as Beidou navigation is not much weaker than GPS, it's fine. As for whether or not the cost can be recovered, I already have a complete plan. In short, we don't trade at a loss. And, it's good for all of us. You've got the funding to get global coverage quickly. And we, too, have obtained your technology, and can further launch new products, which can be described as a win-win situation. ”

"Well, I don't know what you can do, but I'll submit your ideas. But I can't guarantee that we can work together. Because, there is no precedent for such cooperation in the country. Moreover, I am afraid that there will be quite a few people who oppose it. ”

"I know, but I'm sure it'll be approved."

"You're so confident?"

"Of course."

……

"Xiao Ning, the inspection plan for the establishment of a university has come out."

Beidou navigation and Meizu mp3 two pieces,One is waiting for approval,The other is secretly planning。

Zhang Ning didn't bother them, but put his time on the establishment of the university.

At this time, Chen Qingqing took a document and found Zhang Ning and said.

"yes, what does the inspection plan say?"

"Is it better for me to build yì, or not to start it?"

"Why?"

"According to the number of the dozen or so research teams, a small-scale institution of higher learning has an initial investment of 500 million, a medium-sized institution of higher learning has an initial investment of about 5 billion, and a large institution of higher learning, just for land construction, the minimum investment is 10 billion. This is only the initial investment, not including all kinds of teaching equipment, if you add these, 100 billion may be spent. This 100 billion is not counting the faculty.

Of course, if it's just 100 billion, maybe we penguins can afford it. However, every year of operation, we will continue to invest money in it. At the same time, because it is impossible to make a profit on tuition, it can almost be said that this university is a loss-making business, and we have to pay 10 billion a year.

In addition, there is the problem that even if we invest so much, we may not be able to build a first-class university as we think. ”

"10 billion a year is acceptable, as for whether we can build a first-class university, it depends on our efforts, of course, we must also find this area of education talent. As for what you said about not being profitable, I haven't considered the university being profitable either. Universities are not founded for profit. However, if this university is really built into a world-class top university, it may not be unprofitable. Qingqing, do you know how Harvard University makes money and keeps saving it? ”

"I didn't study this."

"Hehe, let me tell you, if Harvard University only collects tuition, I'm afraid it will lose half to death. They hire any lecturer, and they have to pay millions of salaries, not to mention, the incomparably huge scientific research equipment. However, they can still survive zài. It's not that the U.S. government subsidizes them, maybe that's the case with domestic universities. However, in the United States, no. Their way of survival is the donation of countless graduates. ”

"You mean, relying on these post-graduation students to donate money?"

"Yes."

Zhang Ning nodded, "Don't underestimate this amount, maybe an ordinary Harvard student, he may not be able to donate much, and even, he may not consider donating." However, as long as you cultivate some industry elites, even the world's top talents. Then, a random donation from them is a terrifying number. Bill, for example, didn't graduate from Harvard. Still, he is proud to be a student at Harvard. To that end, he donated $1 billion to Harvard last year. Last year's figures show that Harvard University has received $50 billion in endowments. I think with that $50 billion, even if Harvard doesn't do anything, they can keep going, and they can use that money to teach better students. After graduating, students will donate to them...... And so on until 100, 200, or even 1,000 years, if there is no more world war in this world. ”

Of course, the university receives more than just donations.

Sometimes, with a few technologies he invents, he may be able to obtain tens or tens of billions of dollars.

In addition, institutions of higher learning can also use their advanced theoretical technology to set up companies, and they can also make a lot of money. The famous Tsinghua Unigroup, he is a subsidiary of Tsinghua University.

"Well, money has never been an issue in your eyes."

Chen Qingqing couldn't help Zhang Ning, "Let's go back to what I said, even if you are willing to invest, you may not be able to build a higher education institution." Xiao Ning, don't say that you have a lot of experience in starting a school. ”

"This ......"

Zhang Ning was a little embarrassed, "I don't have much experience in this area." ”

"Khan, you're really worried that you say something, I also have experience in this area, that Xiao Ning, you are really a monster."

"Where am I a monster, but, I'm inexperienced, it doesn't mean that others are inexperienced, let's find someone."

"So, who are you looking for?"

The problem?

Who to look for? Said Bill, though he didn't graduate from Harvard. Still, he is proud to be a student at Harvard. To that end, he donated $1 billion to Harvard last year. Last year's figures show that Harvard University has received $50 billion in endowments. I think with that $50 billion, even if Harvard doesn't do anything, they can keep going, and they can use that money to teach better students. After graduating, students will donate to them...... And so on until 100, 200, or even 1,000 years, if there is no more world war in this world. ”

Of course, the university receives more than just donations.

Sometimes, with a few technologies he invents, he may be able to obtain tens or tens of billions of dollars.

In addition, institutions of higher learning can also use their advanced theoretical technology to set up companies, and they can also make a lot of money. The famous Tsinghua Unigroup, he is a subsidiary of Tsinghua University.

"Well, money has never been an issue in your eyes."

Chen Qingqing couldn't help Zhang Ning, "Let's go back to what I said, even if you are willing to invest, you may not be able to build a higher education institution." Xiao Ning, don't say that you have a lot of experience in starting a school. ”

"This ......"

Zhang Ning was a little embarrassed, "I don't have much experience in this area." ”

"Khan, you're really worried that you say something, I also have experience in this area, that Xiao Ning, you are really a monster."

"Where am I a monster, but, I'm inexperienced, it doesn't mean that others are inexperienced, let's find someone."

"So, who are you looking for?"

The problem?

Who to look for?