Tao Yong opened the notebook and concentrated, and while reading, he drew a horizontal line under the names of the two people and said: "These two people, I want to see them immediately and tell them about their situation?" "This is Qian Xuesen, 30 years old this year. In 35 years, he was sent by the national government to study in the United States, and in 36 years, he obtained a master's degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He then transferred to the Department of Aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology. After completing his studies in 38 years, Qian Xuesen studied under his mentor Carmen, studying high-end disciplines such as aerodynamics, solid mechanics, rockets, and missiles.

During this period, he received his Ph.D. in aeronautics and mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Two years ago, Qian Xuesen published an important academic paper, which was highly praised by the American academic community, and he is currently working as a teaching assistant at the University of California, and has formed a research team, all of which are international students in the United States. At present, Qian Xuesen is already a probationary party member, and the excellent results he has achieved are the most outstanding among the students studying in the United States, and the headquarters did not mistake him. ”’

Wang Kai continued: "This is Qian Weichang, 29 years old this year, a former professor of Southwest Associated University, and a member of the Communist Party of China. According to the organizational arrangement, the publicly-funded international students who were admitted to the Sino-British Geng Grant Association in January 40 transferred to the University of Toronto, Canada due to the outbreak of war during their visit to the United States. Qian Weichang is very accomplished in the fields of thermodynamics and informatics, and his future is limitless. He is currently engaged in scientific research while studying, and will graduate next year according to the academic system. According to our arrangement, he led a scientific research team, and this is the case. ”

"You tell them to come to New York at once, and I'm going to meet them and have important things to explain. In particular, Qian Xuesen has already come to the fore and will definitely enter the sight of the US security services. So we had to prepare in advance, and my task was to bring them back safely. The headquarters originally planned to let them return to China in 43 years, but we needed them for scientific research, so the plan to return to China was advanced. "Comrade Tao Yong, I'll arrange it right away." Wang Kai seemed to remember something when he got up and was about to leave, so he looked at Tao Yong with a smile.

Tao Yong asked a little confused: "Comrade Wang Kai, is there anything else?" Wang Kai said with a smile: "Two months ago, a girl came from Nanyang from the overseas Chinese headquarters, and the girl's name was Wu Yaqiong. She asked me about your situation and seemed very sad. Tao Yong's name can't be wrong, something must have happened between you! Tao Yong hesitated for a moment and said: "I have had a one-time acquaintance, she is a good girl." You can't reveal my situation, is this discipline understood? Wang Kai nodded and said, "I understand, but I believe that there are lovers who will eventually become married!" ”

After Wang Kai left, Mei Yixuan saw that Tao Yong's expression was a little gloomy, so he deliberately changed the topic and said, "Mr. Tao, today is my happy day, and I know that I have a great responsibility when I can truly integrate into your group." "Mr. Mei, you have done a very good job, and you will still need to play a role in the future." "Mr. Tao, don't worry! I'm your man now, and I won't shirk what you need me to do. Uncle, daughter, including Mr. Tao, you are the hope of the motherland, and the old man is honored to be able to help! ”

Three days later, Qian Xuesen rushed from the west to New York to meet and greet at Kangsheng Pharmacy. Qian Xuesen was a little excited: "Mr. Tao, I finally saw my relatives from the motherland, and my feelings are difficult to express in words. "Mr. Qian, the headquarters has been paying attention to you, and on behalf of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, I would like to express my high praise for your achievements in the United States. I have come to the United States this time to bring you back, and I have some things to explain to you in person. "Comrade Tao Yong, there is a fierce war going on in China, can the knowledge we have learned now be put to use?"

"Mr. Qian, I'm afraid you don't know that the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army has always attached great importance to scientific talents. At present, we have created a scientific experiment base in Lanzhou, northwest China. All research projects are at the forefront of the world. Mr. Qian is a researcher in the field of aviation, and I can tell you responsibly that the fighter planes we have developed ourselves will fly into the sky in 43 years at the latest. In the future, Mr. Qian will definitely make a big difference when he returns to China. "We research our own fighters, you mean we can produce our own aircraft?"

"That's right, when we occupied Jiangxi, General Ouyang set up an aviation scientific research group, and after more than ten years of unremitting efforts, we now have the ability to develop and produce fighters. General Ouyang is determined that we cannot always follow the footsteps of foreigners, but to create China's aviation industry and take the road of independent development. When you return to China, you will undertake a major historical mission and let the Chinese nation rise again. Tao Yong didn't know about Project 01, otherwise Qian Xuesen would be even more enthusiastic.

"Mr. Tao, I am very eager to see General Ouyang now, and I can't wait to return to the motherland immediately." "Mr. Qian, I understand your feelings, but you can't be in a hurry. The headquarters asks you to bring back the most advanced scientific research results in the United States, and you must bring back a group of people. General Ouyang said: The future is the aviation era, and your talent will determine the take-off of China's aerospace industry, and you will shoulder a major historical mission. Mr. Qian, the current scientific research base of the Eighth Route Army in Lanzhou has world-class facilities and brings together first-class scientists in China. “

Tao Yong continued: "Mr. Qian, our main battle tank will be produced next year, and it is the most advanced tank in the world. Qian Xuesen said excitedly: "I have long heard that Jiangxi's military enterprises can produce all kinds of weapons and equipment, and today I am convinced of Mr. Tao's words. I didn't expect that the level of domestic scientific research was so high, and it was like a dream to be able to produce fighters by ourselves. ”

The next day, Qian Weichang rushed from Toronto to New York, and after everyone got to know each other, Qian Xuesen and Qian Weichang quickly became confidants due to the proximity of their research fields.

On this day, Mei Yixuan set up a banquet to entertain everyone, during the banquet, Qian Xuesen and Qian Weichang had an academic discussion, although everyone could not understand, but the atmosphere was very warm. After three rounds of drinking, Wang Kai interjected: "Comrade Tao Yong, you have been Ouyang Jian's guard, please tell me about General Ouyang, we all want to hear it!" "Everyone agreed." Two Mr. Qian, you may not know that before going abroad, General Ouyang specially took care of me by name! "Mr. Tao, you mean to say that General Ouyang knows the names of the two of us."

"This is not surprising, when I was a professor at Southwest Associated University, I heard that General Ouyang cherished his talents. Many of the outstanding students of Southwest Associated University have disappeared one after another, and I guess these people must have gone to Jiangxi. At that time, I was very anxious, so I applied to the organization to work in Jiangxi, but the organization did not agree. The organization suggested that I study abroad for the sake of the future of my country. Later, internal comrades revealed that the missing outstanding student of the Southwest Associated University was the general ordered by General Ouyang. And letting me go abroad for training was also General Ouyang's suggestion. ”

Qian Weichang said with deep affection: "When I came abroad, I knew how big the gap was, and General Ouyang's strategic vision was incomparable. When I entered the University of Toronto, I was hungry for study, and I wanted to use one day for two days. Frankly speaking, after more than a year of study, I deeply feel that the key to how to become strong and not to be trampled by others lies in science and education. Only by becoming a scientific and technological power can China truly stand among the nations of the world. ”

"Greatly, now the situation of the Anti-Japanese War in China is very good, especially Jiangxi supported half of the rivers and mountains of the Anti-Japanese War, and we believe that one day the invaders will be driven out of China. As scientists, we have a great historical mission, and in order for China to take off in the future, the field of science is our battlefield. Tao Yong was inspired by the strong patriotism of the two and said: "Two gentlemen, when General Ouyang was based in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, he searched for scientific talents on a large scale, and even spent a lot of money to hire foreign engineers. ”

"With the help of the scientific and technological strength of foreigners, General Ouyang established an early comprehensive research institute in Jiujiang. At present, Lin Yifan, the famous minister of metallurgy in Jiangxi, was kidnapped by Ouyang Jian from Shanghai. With the gathering of talents, a complete range of scientific research institutes have sprung up. General Ouyang said: Science is the primary productive force, and under the leadership of Ouyang Jian and with the help of scientific research, the Jiujiang Base Area has grown from the bottom to the large and from the weak to the strong. We have not only developed and produced penicillin with the world's advanced level, but also became famous all over the world in one fell swoop. ”

"And what we are most proud of is that Jiujiang's military enterprises can develop and produce all light and heavy weapons. Let me tell you another good news, next year our main battle tank will be launched, and the tank we have developed and produced will have stronger performance than the most advanced tank in the world today. "Tao Yong's report and excitement deeply infected Qian Xuesen, Qian Weichang, including Wang Kai and Mei Yixuan." Mr. Tao, if you talk carefully about the situation in Jiangxi and Northwest China, I want to know more about our scientific strength? Qian Xuesen seemed to be unsatisfied.

"Only General Ouyang can explain the situation in this regard, since everyone is interested, I will satisfy you to the best of my knowledge. ・・・・・・ at the moment. General Ouyang attaches great importance to scientific research, almost to the point of madness. He said that war has given us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a chance for the Chinese nation to rise again, and if such a good opportunity is allowed to slip away, we will be sinners for the ages. ”

General Ouyang also said that we are racing against time, how to catch up with the world's advanced level, the first is to overtake in corners, and the second is to innovate and implement leapfrog development. At present, this has become the programmatic strategic layout of the headquarters. "Leapfrog development, that's so good, I can't wait to fly back to China now." Science has no borders, but scientists have a homeland. For the great cause of science of the motherland and the great cause of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, I will sacrifice my life, even if I am broken to pieces. ”

Qian Xuesen's blood was boiling, Qian Weichang stepped forward and shook Qian Xuesen's hand and said, "Let's fight side by side!" Wang Kai and Mei Yixuan also put their hands on them and nodded solemnly. Tao Yong said: "According to the plan of the headquarters, you including all the training personnel, must return to China at the beginning of 42, and I am responsible for bringing you back." There is still more than a year to go, and you have to be prepared. ”。