Yatan is located in the northwest of Lanzhou, about 10 kilometers away from Lanzhou. To the north of Yatan is the surging Yellow River, and to the southeast is bordered by the urban area, which belongs to the urban-rural area. As the name suggests, Yatan is a beach with no grass, so the location of the geological research institute will not attract anyone's attention. The Institute of Geology covers an area of about 1,500 acres, and the tall courtyard walls indicate that this courtyard seems to be different, and the security indicates the mystery inside the high walls.

In an elegant courtyard within the high walls, in a room facing north and south, a young man and woman in their 20s sat in the room looking depressed. They had been in this mysterious compound for a week, refusing to talk to anyone and being indignant. The man and woman came from a "perilous" background, having been abruptly abducted by unknown persons in Germany and France in April this year, and then sent to a U.S. cargo ship.

The cargo ship crossed the ocean, sent the couple to Hong Kong, and then arrived in Jiangxi to take a direct transport plane to the northwest, and came to this mysterious courtyard in a daze. No matter how angry they roared and protested, it didn't help. The various groups of people who served as escorts along the way were extremely polite and carefully cared for, but they just didn't say anything.

"They kidnapped me in Germany and you in France, apparently very familiar with our situation. It is now possible to conclude the move to kidnap us. It must have been done by the National Government. The woman broke the silence and analyzed.

"What you say makes sense, but you and I are just ordinary scholars, why did the Nationalist Government secretly kidnap us, and what is their purpose?" The man looked confused. "Yes! What are you going to do when you and I are kidnapped from Europe and sent to this desolate place? The woman was also confused. At this time, the door opened, and a young man in a Mao suit walked in and said, "Sir, madam, there is a guest visiting!" ”

With the words Xu Xiangqian and Ouyang Jian entering, the young man immediately changed his face when he saw the two generals enter. "Chief Xu, you have shown up again, please explain why you kidnapped us here, who are you?" Xu Xiangqian was just about to introduce Ouyang Jian and waved his hand to stop: "Mr. Qian, born on October 16, 1913, is from Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Mr. Qian's original name was Qian Bingqiong, and his current name is Qian Sanqiang. Your father's name is Qian Xuantong, and he graduated from Waseda University in Japan. Your father was a progressive thinker and had a great influence on your upbringing. ”

Ouyang Jian didn't let go straight to the point, and the man known as Qian Sanqiang was a little dazed. "Mr. Qian, when you were a teenager, you went to Beiping with your father to settle down and entered the Confucian School hosted by Cai Yuanpei to study. Confucius School is an enlightened school, in addition to focusing on moral, intellectual, and physical education, the school also emphasizes aesthetic education and labor, and also attaches great importance to music, painting, and labor classes. The teachers of Confucius School are very strong, and the level of teachers is fully qualified for secondary school teaching. ”

Ouyang Jian continued to talk eloquently: "Mr. Qian was able to enter the Confucian School to study thanks to his father's status. The unique educational conditions of the Confucian School play a crucial role in your growth. Speaking of Qian Sanqiang's name, there is a small episode. Due to the good educational environment of Confucius School, Mr. Qian's potential has been stimulated. In addition to Chinese language and mathematics, Mr. Qian has performed very well in music, physical education and art. ”

"After Mr. Qian entered junior high school, he developed morally, intellectually and physically in an all-round way, and won praise from teachers and classmates. Once, a classmate with a weak system wrote to you, in which he called himself 'Big Weak' and called you 'Big Weak'. This naughty letter, which classmates call each other nicknames, happened to be discovered by your father, Qian Xuantong. "Why do your classmates call you the top three?" At that time your father asked wittily.

"He called me the top three because I was the third in line, I liked sports, and I was physically strong, so he called me the top three! That's how Mr. Qian replied. When your father heard this, he was overjoyed and praised him again and again, and he said: I think this name is good, but it cannot only be physically strong, but the three strong can be interpreted as all-round progress in morality, intellect and body. With your father's approval, Bingqiong changed to Sanqiang and officially became your name, and the name of Sanqiang accompanied your growth was very apt and played a role in drawing the finishing touch. ”

Qian Sanqiang seemed to be listening to the book of heaven, and he couldn't open his mouth. "Mr. Qian was admitted to the Preparatory Department of Science of Peking University in 1929, and because of Professor Wu Youxun's modern physics, Professor Sa Bendong's electromagnetism strongly attracted you. The development of science and the rapid changes in the world made Mr. Qian have a strong interest in modern physics, so he applied for the Department of Physics of Tsinghua University and studied under the teaching of Wu Youxun. At that time, Tsinghua University was well-known at home and abroad, and cultivated generations of outstanding students and pillars of the country. ”

"Tsinghua University, as an institution of higher learning in the Republic of China, is full of strong academic atmosphere. His rigorous teaching and correct style of study inspired Mr. Qian to study hard and aspire to serve the country scientifically. In 1936, Mr. Qian graduated with honors and worked under Yan Ci, a physicist and director of the Peking Institute of Physics. Because of your outstanding performance, Yan Ci recommends and encourages you to apply for the government-funded international student examination. In August 37, when the iron hooves of the Japanese invaders trampled on the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, you endured the shattering of the mountains and rivers, and at the same time endured the pain of your father's death. ”

As a student who worries about the country and the people, Mr. Qian is determined to serve the country with science as his own responsibility and embark on the road of studying in France. After Mr. Qian came to France, he studied under Marie Curie ・・・・・・. Mr. Qian received his Ph.D. in France this year, and I am not wrong. Qian Sanqiang seemed to have come to his senses and looked at Ouyang Jian vigilantly. Ouyang Jian turned to the young lady and said, "Ms. He Zehui, whose ancestral home is Shanxi, was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province in 1914. ”

Ms. He graduated from Suzhou Zhenhua Girls' School founded by her grandmother in 32 years and went to Shanghai to apply for university. Ms. He was admitted to the Department of Physics of Tsinghua University, and the two of you are alumni, classmates and lovers! After graduating from university in 36, Ms. He also had the same heart to serve the motherland, went to Germany to study, and studied for a doctorate in the Department of Technical Physics of the German Higher Technical University, and chose to major in experimental ballistics. This year, Ms. He received her Ph.D. in engineering with a dissertation on 'A New Accurate and Simple Method for Measuring the Speed of a Bullet'. ”

"This general is probably a high-ranking official of the military command, may I ask you to know our background so clearly, what are you going to do?" Qian Sanqiang came to his senses completely. At this time, He Zehui's eyes suddenly widened in surprise and asked, "This general is Ouyang Jian, a legend of the Communist Party?" I've seen your picture in the newspaper!" Ms. He, who is currently the Chief of the General Staff of the Eighth Route Army and an advisor to the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government. ”

"Sanqiang, it's really General Ouyang!" He Zehui was obviously a little excited. "May I ask General Ouyang, why did you kidnap us and what is the purpose?" Qian Sanqiang asked coldly. Ouyang Jian said with a solemn expression: "Mr. Qian, before answering your question, let's say something off-topic. Mr. Qian studied under Marie Curie and has a deep understanding of the research of high-energy physics, especially the research of atomic energy. "May I ask General Ouyang, what does this mean?"

"Mr. Qian, you should know what atomic energy means, Einstein's special theory of relativity laid the theoretical foundation for atomic fission. What does atomic fission mean? It means that during the fission process, the atom will release a large amount of energy. Some people say that this energy is the energy from hell. Mr. Qian, you should know better that once atomic fission is mastered by mankind, it will also mean the advent of a weapon of mass destruction! It also means that humanity will face destruction! ”

Qian Sanqiang's expression became solemn and silent. "Mr. Qian, according to what I know, at present, Germany and the United States are secretly researching atomic weapons, and the United States has already taken the lead. Research in the United States has entered the initial experimental stage, and it is code-named the Manhattan Project. We judge that if the US atomic weapons go well, it is very likely that the test will be successful within five years. If this weapon of mass destruction were to be in the hands of the German fascists, the consequences would be unimaginable. ”

"Mr. Qian, for the sake of the survival and future of the Chinese nation, we must develop and possess the atomic bomb, and then achieve the goal of mutual restraint. Time is running out, so we have to do this, which is why we kidnap you. "General Ouyang, if I'm not mistaken, it was you who kidnapped us?" Qian Sanqiang's attitude has eased. "Yes, the national government does not know!" "Even so, for high-end research and topics such as atomic fission, there are no conditions in China, so it is not easy for us to start from scratch!"

Ouyang Jian smiled and said, "Mr. Qian, I can tell you clearly, in 34 years, we secretly established the Atomic Energy Research Institute in Jiujiang and recruited talents from all over the country. During this period, we began to deploy in the United States, and at the same time absorbed elite students in this area. At present, we are very close to the United States in terms of basic theoretical research, and it can be said that we have been at the forefront of the world. The next step is to put it into the application and trial phase! ”

"Mr. Qian, you may not think that there are alumni and juniors here who you used to have, and it can be said that the best physics talents in the country are concentrated here. In the field of atomic energy, we have the confidence and ability to be at the forefront of the world. Mr. Qian and Ms. He, I apologize for the brutal kidnapping of my actions without your consent. At this time, He Zehui stepped forward with some excitement and said: "General Ouyang, we have no complaints, we feel very honored to work under the general!" ”

Under the attention of He Zehui's expectant gaze, Qian Sanqiang hesitated, faced Ouyang Jian's outstretched hand, and decisively stretched out his hand, and the hands of both sides shook together.