In later generations, China's State Key Laboratory and the Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education often wrote in the introduction that "the laboratory has X academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, X academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Changjiang Scholars Distinguished Professors of the Ministry of Education, and winners of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars".

But what about the academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who represent the highest level of Chinese academia? Some people believe that the overall level of Chinese academicians may not even reach the average level of professors at second- and third-rate universities in the United States; Of course, some people will say that Chinese academicians should first look at their contributions to the development of Chinese science, and then their international influence. However, on the whole, the level of Chinese academicians is generally not high when compared to the international community, which may be regarded as a fact.

Let's take a look at some of the most famous labs in other countries around the world:

For example, the Cavendish Laboratory in the United Kingdom has produced a total of 28 Nobel laureates since its establishment in 1874.

Another example is the Brookhaven National Laboratory, which was established in 1947 and has won the Nobel Prize five times in its history.

Another example is the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory at UC Berkeley, which has produced five Nobel laureates in physics and four Nobel laureates in chemistry since its establishment.

As for the famous Bell Labs, 13 people have won the Nobel Prize seven times. In addition, Bell Labs has been granted more than 25,000 patents since 1925 and now averages more than three patents per working day

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Of course, the reason why these outstanding laboratories can make such dazzling achievements is inseparable from the huge investment in scientific research behind them. Take Bell Labs as an example, Lucent Technology has to spend 11~12 of its sales every year as the laboratory's R&D funds, about 4 billion US dollars. That's 15 times the amount of the national 985 Project's allocation to Tsinghua University, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which has one-seventh the size of Bell Labs, spent $770 million on its research in 2010. The burning of money in scientific research can be seen from this.

Sun Yuanqi has been committed to promoting the healthy development of Jingshi University, and thus promoting China's scientific and technological progress. I remember that my grandfather once said that all problems are, in the final analysis, human problems. "So the primary purpose of this trip abroad is to attract people.

To this end, he met with Li Fu several times in Marseille, inspected the Ruhr area of Germany with students, discussed with Yu Tongkui and others the establishment of the Chinese Society for Science and Technology, and generously donated the Nobel Prize prize money that had not yet been covered. Now he's reaching out to Rutherford again.

Nowadays, in the field of humanities and social sciences, Jingshi University has Wang Xianqian, Yang Shoujing, Yan Fu, Liao Ping, Sun Yirang, Chen Yan, Cui Shi, Pi Xirui and other famous teachers and Confucian Hongwen teaching, coupled with the stimulation of precious classics such as Anyang oracle bones, Dunhuang testament, "Yongle Grand Canon" and other precious classics, it has become the center of northern cultural and educational research.

As for the field of natural sciences, it is a leader in the world. However, due to the innate insufficiency of Chinese science, even if it is the domestic Taishan Beidou, from an international point of view, it is just "there is no tiger in the mountains, and the monkey is called the king". At present, the university already has a Nobel laureate (Sun Yuanqi), and two others are expected to win awards in the next ten years (Tesla, Einstein), but Sun Yuanqi feels that it is still not enough, and more world-class talents must be introduced in a short period of time in order to form a concentration effect of scientific research forces. Choosing and choosing, Sun Yuanqi fell in love with Rutherford.

Sun Yuanqi did not fail to consider Professor Martin at UC Berkeley, the key is that Martin and Rutherford are too obviously inferior:

Professor Martin is nearing his prime, and although he is famous, his creativity is declining; And Rutherford is only in his thirties, which is the golden age for scientific research.

Professor Martin is an American, who has lived in the Americas for more than 50 years, and it may be very inconvenient for him to suddenly go to China; Rutherford, on the other hand, was born in New Zealand, studied in the UK, and worked in Canada, and now he should adapt quickly to China in a different environment.

More importantly, Rutherford was not only an outstanding experimental physicist, but also an unsurpassed person in nurturing talent. Historically, at least nine of his students and assistants have won Nobel Prizes under Rutherford's careful training:

In 1921, Rutherford's assistant Sodi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry;

In 1922, Rutherford's student Aston was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and Bohr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.

In 1927, Rutherford's assistant Wilson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics;

In 1935, Rutherford's student Chadwick won the Nobel Prize in Physics;

In 1948, Rutherford's assistant Blacketter was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics;

In 1951, Rutherford's pupils Colcraft and Walton jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physics;

In 1978, Rutherford's student Kapitsa was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics......

Isn't it possible to go into the laboratory to conduct research and to train students in the classroom, and this kind of person is exactly what the university urgently needs right now? Now that he heard that Rutherford had the intention of agreeing, Sun Yuanqi hurriedly struck while the iron was hot and urged him to go back to McGill University to go through the resignation procedures, lest things change over time.

Rutherford was a little shocked when he saw that Sun Yuanqi was so urgent, and I came to the United States this time, in addition to wanting to meet you, I also wanted you to go to California together to discuss the follow-up research work with Professor Martin."

"There's no hurry to meet with Professor Martin," Sun Yuanqi said earnestly, "Professor Martin promised me before that he would go to the University of Economics when he was free. Doesn't UC Berkeley have a sabbatical system? This time I met him and asked him to stay in China for a year. And Professor Martin is also retiring, and we can hire him to teach at Jingshi University in the future. In short, there are many opportunities to meet in the future, and there is no rush for now"

In this way, not long after Rutherford and Sun Yuanqi met, they were persuaded to go back to Canada to pack their bags.

As the saying goes, without a plane tree, you can't attract a golden phoenix. Ma Dabeard, the ancestor of the Communist Party, also said that "the economic base determines the superstructure". Therefore, the second purpose of Sun Yuanqi's trip around the world is to make money.

After sending Rutherford away, Sun Yuanqi went to Jamie's new residence according to the address given by Mrs. Coster. The carriage had not been around the city for long before it stopped at what appeared to be a seaside park. The coachman turned back and said, "Here we are." ”

"Arrived?" Sun Yuanqi paid suspiciously and got out of the car.

Through the iron fence, you can see dense forests, large patches of turf, several townhouses nestled among tall American cedars, and further away is the beach, dotted with white sails, and seagulls chirping loudly in the sky. In Boston Beach, where every inch of land is expensive, there is such a mansion, it seems that Jimmy, this kid has made a lot of money over the years, and he also occupies 15% of the shares of their bicycle company, so he is so struggling to live a life? Shouldn't it be the black money of these boys? Well, when Arthur is free, let him carefully check the accounts Sun Yuanqi thought hatefully.

After thinking about it, Sun Yuanqi rang the doorbell on the fence, and then he heard the British butler ask elegantly in a London accent, can I help you? ”

"......" ** Desun Yuanqi began to feel a little shabby in his clothes, "I'm looking for Jimmy." ”

"Excuse me, did you have an appointment with Coaster before?" The British butler continued.

fainted to death, and now if you want to see your eldest brother, you have to make an appointment in advance Sun Yuanqi is very depressed You tell him, just say that my name is Yanke, I am from China, and he will naturally meet me. ”

There was no movement for a long time, and it was estimated that the housekeeper couldn't pay attention to it, so he asked for instructions. After a while, I saw a woman rushing out of the villa, and when she got closer, she was Jamie's wife, Jennifer, and greeted Jenny, hello"

"Yang...... ......, you ...... Okay," Jennifer said breathlessly, and opened the door. Then, while gasping, he explained to Sun Yuanqi that Yanke, when did you arrive in Boston? You should have let us know sooner, and we could have sent someone to pick you up. By the way, Jamie went to the factory, but I already had the housekeeper call him. If he comes, he'll be crazy with joy."

"I'm here to drive him crazy." Sun Yuanqi said with a smile.

In this way, the two came to the villa with a smile.

Push open the double-sided doors in the Italian Renaissance style, and you will be greeted with an air of luxury. This nearly 300-square-meter living room is covered with Persian carpets that can bury the instep; On the walls are several famous oil paintings, which are expensive; On the side of the balcony, there is a top-of-the-line Steinway grand piano; As for the other precious furniture, it is dotted around. What a luxurious and decadent bourgeoisie

Sun Yuan got up in the hall and looked at the suit on his body, which he bought at random in a ready-to-wear store in Shanghai before going abroad; Look at the leather shoes on your feet, because these days are always walking around, covered with mud and dust. Then he said to Jennifer that the sun outside is very good, I haven't enjoyed the leisurely life of basking in the sun and blowing the sea breeze on the beach, why don't I go to the beach for a walk? ”

It's not stage fright. If it adds trouble to the owner because of his negligence, it is a bit rude.

"Okay, as you wish." Jennifer smiled, "You go find a good spot first, and I will tell the servants to prepare the tables, chairs, and drinks." ”

Sun Yuanqi and Jennifer didn't talk long on the beach before Jimmy led a group of people to kill.

After meeting, there was a big hug, and then he patted Sun Yuanqi on the shoulder and said, how are you doing? But it should be a good life, and I can often see your news in the newspaper in the past few years. I heard that you recently went to Europe to play in a gym again? It seems that even if Sir Newton fled to Europe, he would not have a stable life."

Then he said to everyone behind him, guys, you must still recognize him, right? No, he's Dr. Johnson who made us rich and lived in big houses. If any of you dare to forget, I'm going to kick him in the ass with hatred and send him to college to study the great theories of Dr. Johnson."

Among this group of people, including Bieber, who followed Sun Yuanqi to draw the design drawings back then, naturally there was a greeting again.

After sitting down, Sun Yuanqi looked at Jimmy a few times, he hadn't seen him for three or four years, Jimmy was already a mature middle-aged man, and maybe only when he was with him could he show the detachment and rebellion of his youth. This guy, who aspired to become a famous design master, now wears a well-tailored suit, and completely looks like a businessman.

"I envy you, Yank, that you're not much different from when we first met," Jamie said.

"Can I take that as a compliment?" Sun Yuanqi touched his face, as if Easterners are indeed more resistant to aging than Westerners, "Actually, I also envy you for being able to live in such a good place and enjoy such a good life." ”

Bieber glanced at Sun Yuanqi and was quite surprised by his shabby clothes, if I don't remember, Dr. Johnson should be the fourth largest shareholder of our company, right? , could it be that his dividends were smuggled by those guys in the finance department? Jamie, next time you have to fire them all and sweep them all away."

There was a burst of laughter all around.

To be honest, a manor-style villa like Jamie's, Sun Yuanqi can have it as long as he wants, and he doesn't even have to spend too much money. With his status in Hubei, he can build a garden-style villa on the edge of the picturesque East Lake or Sand Lake. However, Sun Yuanqi never thought of using his power in this way, and the extra money in his hand was also contributed to Jingshi University as an educational fund. If it weren't for the fact that Vera and Xiao Nianzu were still at Jingshi University, he wouldn't even want that dormitory in the middle of the mountain. Because he always feels that he is a passerby in this world, and he doesn't have to take up too much.

After everyone finished laughing, Sun Yuanqi asked how is the company's recent production and sales? ”

Jamie replied that at the beginning of production, there was a blowout period in sales, and then gradually declined, and sales have maintained a steady development trend in the past two years. Based on some of our previous patented designs, we have launched several new skateboards, scooters and bicycles, and the market has responded very well. According to a survey conducted by a research agency last year, our company's skateboards, scooters, and bicycles are in the first place in terms of market share in North America. ”

"That's fine." Sun Yuanqi asked tentatively, "Then have you ever thought of making some other attempts?" ”

"Something else? What are you talking about? ”

"I have some bad ideas at hand, and I want to see if you are interested."

Jimmy and Bieber glanced at each other: if Sun Yuanqi said it was a "no-idea", then it was really a no-idea. Judging from Sun Yuanqi's current inventions, the smallest and most inconspicuous light bulbs and monosodium glutamate are worth millions of dollars every year; As for radio broadcasts and upcoming television, it's even more incredible: skateboards, scooters, and bicycles that make a fortune are just a few words of casual advice.

So they almost said in unison that we were interested."