One slipped faster than the other, and the woman who was as beautiful as Xia Yao was even more like standing guard by the door, making it mysterious, and the charter realized that the purpose of the trip, it must be more than just a visit, and simply said bluntly: "I want to go to the research institute to participate in the study at half past two, and the three of them have nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, so if you have anything to say, just say it." ”

Such a direct point, Director Zheng and Vice Minister Ji were very surprised, and Zhou Lao asked with interest: "Mr. Zhang, which research institute are you going to, Hong Kong?" ”

"You don't have to go to Hong Kong."

The charter beckoned the three of them to sit down, picked up the milk tea and patiently explained: "The research institute is just a temporary training institution in the laboratory, equivalent to a continuing education college, and each department organizes lectures in turn, after all, the knowledge of individuals is not only limited, but also the knowledge learned before is easy to lag behind, so it needs to be recharged regularly." ”

"It's no wonder that your laboratory continues to make achievements, and this spirit of excellence is really commendable."

"Mr. Zhou, you have an overreputation, this is very common in foreign research institutions, and Max Planck and Bell Labs have similar continuing education. Not only that, but even institutionalized, such as Bell Labs, where everyone attends at least two days a week. Due to the heavy R&D tasks we have, we can only guarantee one day a week. ”

There is no such activity in the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Director Zheng couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Zhang, is everyone going to participate?" ”

The charter confirms: "Everyone, including Mr. Gao Kun, the chairman of the Academic Committee, should participate. Even if you can't participate in something temporary, or go abroad for exchange. The Institute will also prepare a handout for absent colleagues. ”

"The same goes for the experts involved in silicon purification research?"

"I'm talking about everyone."

"Thank you."

How could he not hear the meaning of his words, shook his head and smiled: "Director Zheng, no thanks, as long as you enter the door of the experimental center and participate in the research project of the experimental center, you will be a person from the NB laboratory." We treat all of them equally, including salary and benefits. ”

Director Zheng took out a stack of documents from his briefcase and said very seriously: "Mr. Zhang, since you are going to study in the afternoon, then we will make a long story short. These are some of the topics of the '863 Project'. There has been no major progress in the past few years. I don't know if your lab is interested in participating? ”

Large-scale integrated circuits, numerical control systems, quantum well semiconductor optoelectronic devices and infrared focal plane devices.

The charter quickly browsed, pointed to the second project and said: "The system engineering laboratory has completed the research and development of programmable controllers, programmable control software and inverter projects in five years, and it can be said that we have R&D experience, technical foundation and R&D talents in this area. If we are given five years and enough funding, it shouldn't be a problem to get the CNC out. ”

CNC generally does motion control. PLC is generally used for logic control. The control system used in high-precision CNC machine tools. It's a combination of the two.

NB Lab has PLC. There are inverters, ready-made servo motors and servo systems, and rich R&D talents and experience. Whether the CNC system can be made is just a question of whether or not NB Lab wants to do it.

This idea was had when the old man inspected the NB laboratory before the Spring Festival, and gave corresponding instructions to the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Science and Technology Development Bureau of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, but the political situation was not very stable before, and then NB Electric and NB Laboratory were investigated by the US government, and they dragged this matter to today.

Director Zheng and Vice Minister Ji glanced at each other and asked in a low voice, "It will take five years, Mr. Zhang, can you hurry up?" ”

The charter shook his head and said meaningfully: "The three of them are all peers, and it should be clear that research and development cannot be achieved overnight. Moreover, it is far from enough for the three of them to have a system, if the materials and processing technology are not rooted, then what is the point of engaging in this topic? ”

China not only needs CNC machine tools, but also needs high-precision CNC machine tools. Zhou Lao nodded slightly, and said with emotion: "Mr. Zhang can have such worries, which proves that our trip is not in vain." ”

Director Zheng glanced outside, and after confirming that there were no outsiders, he said in a low voice: "Mr. Zhang, before I came, the chief entrusted me to tell you that if you can guarantee to get the system out, then we will increase investment in research and development in materials and processing technology, go hand in hand, and strive to produce results as soon as possible and as soon as possible!" ”

The charter pondered for a moment, and said solemnly: "The three, whether from my personal perspective or from the perspective of NB Electric Group, I hope that China can make a breakthrough in materials and processing technology. Especially magnetic materials, which almost restrict our development. But this is not something that can be done without determination, with all due respect, I don't see any hope in terms of the current situation of domestic smelting enterprises. ”

"You don't have confidence in reform and opening up?"

"On the contrary, I am very confident in the reform and opening up, in fact, it is precisely because I am too confident in the reform and opening up that I have no confidence in the materials and processes."

"Mr. Zhang, isn't this a contradiction?"

"It's not a contradiction at all."

The charter sighed lightly, and said with a bitter smile of helplessness: "The three of you should have seen those shareholders on the way here, right?" The SAR has a population of 600,000 and now has at least 1.5 million immigrants, who are rushing to the lottery for the new shares to be sold tomorrow with the dream of getting rich overnight. The reason why the SAR government issued the lottery form for the subscription of new shares is also for the money in their pockets.

Everything is looking at money, and this is the general trend. I believe that in the next ten years, there will inevitably be a wave of infrastructure construction in China, building roads, building high-rise buildings, steel supply exceeds demand, who will have the money to put it without making money, to engage in those large investment, high risk, low profits, and even do not know whether it can be made of superhard and magnetic steel? ”

Japan ranks first in the world in the development, production, promotion and application of magnetic materials, and is also the largest market for magnetic materials. And Japan Seiko, which is firmly in the "first place" in Japan and even the world, currently produces only more than 300 tons. Superhard materials belong to the former Soviet Union, and the production is not high.

China has no foundation at all in this regard, and at the same time, these are core technologies that cannot be transferred abroad, and they want those steel companies to spend huge sums of money on research and development. It is indeed not an easy task.

After all, the risk is too great, and even if it succeeds, it is unlikely to bring them much profit as the charter says.

The Ministry of Science and Technology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences can't change this status quo, let alone come up with that huge amount of funds. ”

"We'll definitely do the first project, but that's at least 10 years away."

"Why?"

There was really nothing to hide in front of them, and the charter said frankly: "We have just completed the holding of Huaxing Electronics. Wafer processing can be studied at zero distance. However, this kind of research is known and does not know why, and it will take at least ten years to study, absorb and digest its technology. What's more, there is no material and it is still controlled by others.

So in terms of sequential arrangement and investment in R&D strength. We have our schedule. Engage in silicon purification first. Strive to gnaw down the 'Dongmenzi Improvement Law' within five years. Win photovoltaic-grade silicon within seven years, and solve electronic-grade silicon within ten years. As long as the electronic grade silicon is developed, we can start the large-scale integrated circuit research and development project. ”

I don't know if I have too much confidence in the R&D capabilities of NB Labs. Or is it because the charter has put the LSI ten years later, Director Zheng was a little disappointed, pointed to the document and asked, "Mr. Zhang, what about the next two?" ”

Quantum well semiconductor optoelectronic devices and infrared focal plane devices, the former is the strength of the president, and the latter is a military project, and the charter refused without hesitation: "Too sensitive, our R&D personnel come from dozens of countries and regions around the world, it is impossible to achieve absolute secrecy, I really can't help." However, in my opinion, these two topics are much easier than silicon purification, as long as the three of them pay enough attention and provide sufficient funds to the unit that undertakes the project, it should not be difficult to figure it out. ”

For President Gao, the former is not a topic at all. As for the latter, it is not difficult for the Optoelectronics Research Institute of NB Laboratory, which has just developed wide bandgap semiconductor materials, as long as there are sufficient R&D resources.

Old Zhou, who had been silent, couldn't help it, and asked expectantly: "Mr. Zhang, you have an advantage in this regard." ”

"We do have advantages, but I am responsible for the group and the laboratory."

He paused, stared at his eyes and continued: "Old Zhou, you are an expert, you have stayed in the ocean, you have experienced a lot of things, you should know how difficult it is for the NB laboratory to have today." If you are old and strong, it is difficult for me, it is tantamount to picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelon. ”

He refused, and at the same time expressed his attitude, Director Zheng realized that this was the biggest gain today, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Zhang, it is difficult for us to be strong." Silicon purification project, what kind of support do you need to ask, as long as we can do it, we will not shirk. In addition, we will not make it difficult for you to do CNC projects, you can include your laboratory in the '863 Plan', and allocate funds like other contractors. There are also other ways to pay for R&D. ”

The CNC system is not only needed by the country, but also by NB industrial manufacturing, but it is not so urgent.

Considering that the funds he said will definitely be in accordance with domestic standards, and it is not enough for NB Laboratories to even plug their teeth, the charter simply proposed: "We will solve the funds ourselves, and the ownership of the system will also belong to NB Electric, and I believe that after it is put on the market, it should be able to recover the R&D investment." In addition, we will customize a special version for you on the basis of the standard version. ”

Vice Minister Ji was stunned for a moment, then reacted, and said lightly: "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang, if your group is interested, you can send engineers to go with me to a few professional machinery manufacturing enterprises next month, and I should be able to gain a little bit." ”

The NB laboratory helps the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to develop CNC systems for high-precision machine tools, and the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences help NB Electric Group to promote industrial control products such as PLC, inverter and servo system.

The charter smiled and said tacitly: "Thank you, Minister Ji, I believe that President Li Xiaoshan will definitely be interested." ”

After a pleasant conversation, Director Zheng couldn't help but make a joke, pointing to the table with only two cages of xiao long bao and two cages of shrimp dumplings and asking, "Mr. Zhang, you are the tenth richest man in Hong Kong, and you eat these at noon?" ”

"Rich people are also human beings, so they can't eat money, right?"

The charter took a sip of milk tea, and said with a smile: "In addition, I, a rich man, have a false appearance, on the surface, it looks quite beautiful, but in fact, the money has been smashed into the laboratory." There are 24 major projects in the experimental center at the same time, and they are burning money every day. Once the speed of making money can't keep up with the speed of burning money, it is likely that you won't even be able to eat xiaolongbao. ”

Director Zheng is not only a scientific and technological worker, but also a scientific research manager, and knows better than anyone how much money needs to be invested in such a large-scale research and development. ”

"Is this a way back?"

"The door of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is always open for you."

"Thank you."

"You deserve it."

After eating, Director Zheng continued: "If it is not for the fact that your group's business is all over the world, it is not that your identity is too special. This year's National Natural Science Award is definitely yours. This is what the chief said, and he also said that after your group has gained a firm foothold in the United States in a few years, he will hire you as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. ”

Director Zheng even changed his title from the previous you to the current you. The relationship between the two sides has suddenly become much closer. Zhou Lao laughed and said: "Hong Kong will return in a few years." He is not a foreigner, he is a serious academician, and he is the youngest academician since the establishment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. ”

It really doesn't matter if the academician is an academician or not. But in order not to embarrass the three, he still quipped: "It seems that I have to prepare a decent suit." ”

"I'll help you prepare."

Director Zheng put down his chopsticks and stood up, pointed to the girl who had been standing by the door behind him and said, "Mr. Zhang, you still have to go to the research institute to study, and we will not delay your time anymore." Comrade Teng Xi, like you, is also the child of a martyr, and her father, Comrade Teng Hongjun, and your father, Comrade Zhang Yuanchao, are still from the same military region, so you should have a lot of common language. I would like to ask her to stay in charge of the liaison between us, after all, the fewer meetings like this will be in the future. ”

Keeping such a beautiful woman by her side, what would Xia Yao think?

This joke became bigger, and the charter shook his head again and again: "Director Zheng, Minister Ji, the contact is actually very convenient, you two can find our President Li if there is anything, and I can also convey it to you through President Li, don't worry about it." ”

Director Zheng's face was straight, and he said in an unquestionable tone: "Mr. Zhang, this is what the chief meant, you must know that you are the child of a martyr, or an accomplished young scientist, and you have a strong influence in Hong Kong, and the country needs to ensure the safety of your life." In other words, in addition to liaison, Comrade Teng Xi can also help you deal with some problems that you can't handle. ”

Security department?

The charter didn't want to have anything to do with them, so he blurted out: "Director Zheng, I am a researcher who keeps to himself, a law-abiding businessman, I will not provoke anyone, let alone offend anyone, and there is a very outstanding security team, there is no problem with the safety of my life, you better let Miss Teng go back with you." ”

You don't want me to stay, I don't want to serve you, Teng Xi was ecstatic, forced a smile and waited for Director Zheng to nod.

However, instead of nodding, Director Zheng leaned into the charter and whispered, "Mr. Zhang, please believe me, Comrade Teng Xi will not cause any trouble to you, your group, and your laboratory, because she is not affiliated with the department you imagined. ”

The charter glanced back, and the ghost envoy asked, "Which department does that belong to?" ”

"I want to know if I want to ask Mr. Gu, or that sentence, this is what the chief meant, I hope you don't live up to his old man's kindness."

"The problem is that I don't need to."

"You're going to need it."

Director Zheng patted him on the arm, and said as he walked: "If nothing else, someone will take the initiative to ask for your medical CT machine and other equipment after a while, the first one is bigger than the other, you can't refuse, and you can't refuse, Teng Xi stays here It's different, she may be able to serve as a shield for you." ”

"Since the chief cares about me so much, why don't he just send a word to the old man?"

"Mr. Zhang, we are people living in the real world, we have to look at this real world with a realistic eye, people are coming to you to talk about cooperation, reasonable and legal, what can the chief say? Besides, it's not as simple as you think. ”

I have to admit that he does have a point. If the old man can really make a statement, he will not make a second southern tour.

After weighing it, he pointed to the small bar in the store and said, "Since it's the chief's kindness, let's stay." Considering that the laboratory does not need logistics personnel for the time being, Miss Teng can only be wronged to help Xiaocui here. ”

Director Zheng was completely overwhelmed, and asked with an incredulous expression: "Mr. Zhang, are you going to let Comrade Tengxi steam steamed buns here?" ”

You don't let me feel better, and I don't make you comfortable, and the charter is extremely satisfied with his arrangement, and he said in a thoughtful manner: "Anyway, there is no business, and it is quite idle." ”

Teng Xi was so angry that he gritted his teeth and wanted to give him a kick.

What made her even more depressed was that Director Zheng smiled casually: "People are in your laboratory, how to arrange it is up to you, just remember to find her if you have something." Let's go first, and trouble the driver to send it again. ”

Teng Xi couldn't hold back any longer, blushing and wanting to speak, and said, "Director Zheng, I'm ...... I ......"

"What am I?" Director Zheng's face was straight, and he said coldly: "Unorganized and undisciplined, what are you still doing in a daze, get in the car and take your luggage, and ask your superiors if you have any doubts." ”

"Yes!"

Rising to the height of disorganization and indiscipline, Teng Xi could only obey the order, reluctantly took the luggage, and sent them to the car with a blushing face. (To be continued......)