He Yujie smacked his lips: "Do you still need to comment on this!" Which of Mr. Sun's papers published over the years has not caused a huge sensation in the world? In addition to the discovery of many new elements, radio broadcasts, and particle accelerators, he has created many new fields of research in the field of atomic structure, quantum mechanics, nuclear reactions, superconductivity, electronic computers, and Big Bang theory. Which of his contributions did not win the National Science and Technology Award? ”

Li Fu said: "Brother Yin Xian doesn't need to worry about this problem. First of all, the State Science and Technology Award is divided into five categories: the highest science and technology award, the natural science award, the technological invention award, the scientific and technological progress award and the international science and technology cooperation award. Among them, the highest science and technology award is awarded to scientific and technological workers who have made major breakthroughs in the frontier of science and technology or have made outstanding achievements in the development of science and technology, and the number of awards is not more than 2 per year, which is the highest award given by the state to scientific and technological workers. Of course, Mr. Sun is the well-deserved first winner of this award..

"As for the International Science and Technology Cooperation Award, it is awarded to foreigners who have made important contributions to China's scientific cause, such as Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Martin, Mr. Einstein, etc., so naturally we have no chance. If these gentlemen become Chinese nationals, they will be strong candidates for academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Science and Technology Award.

"The Natural Science Award is awarded to scientific and technological workers who have made significant achievements in basic research, the Technological Invention Award is awarded to individuals who have made major technological inventions using scientific and technological knowledge, and the Scientific and Technological Progress Award is awarded to individuals and organizations who have made creative contributions to technological research and development, innovation and promotion. These three awards are divided into first, second and third prizes, and the same level of awards. The Natural Science Award is higher than the Technological Invention Award, and the Technological Invention Award is higher than the Scientific and Technological Progress Award. That's what we, the average researcher, are striving for.

More importantly, Mr. Sun clearly pointed out the three awards for natural science, technology, and scientific and technological progress. It will focus on scientific and technological achievements after the founding of the Republic of China, and he will not participate in the declaration of these three awards. So you can rest assured that as long as you can make considerable achievements, you still have a good chance of winning the award! ”

Yu Tongkui said: "Brother Zemin has developed several engines, I think I should be able to apply for the National Science and Technology Award, right?" Is it a Technological Invention Award or a Scientific and Technological Progress Award? ”

Li Fuji smiled modestly: "The reason why we have been able to develop several engines in just a few years is the result of the cooperation of the whole research institute. I really don't dare to be greedy for heaven's work. Immediately, the conversation changed: "Although the engine we developed cannot be compared with Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, after all, it is a useful attempt to lay a solid foundation for future development." Moreover, there are very few people engaged in the research and development of high-end technology imitation in China. We are also short generals, and it is estimated that the third prize of a technical invention is more than enough! ”

Everyone here was a little silent.

Since you are able to study in Europe, the United States and the United States, you still have a great love for science and technology. Returning home with full enthusiasm for studying, ready to make a big difference. However, I found that the country, society, and schools were not so enthusiastic about the study of science and technology. The instruments, materials, and personnel in the laboratory are also difficult to meet the needs of research, and it is inevitable that they will be discouraged in disappointment. In this case, some people are upset and cynical, and some people are up and down with the light, but few people think of taking advantage of the existing conditions to do some research within their ability.

Yu Tongkui asked again: "It is said that the newly developed airplanes and automobiles of Jingshi University all use the engines developed by you, breaking the monopoly of foreign powers on engines in one fell swoop. It is so significant, how is it possible to win the third prize? Brother Zemin is too modest! ”

Li Fuji said: "It's not that we are modest, but that the engines we developed are not new." It's just a slight transformation on the basis of imitation, and there is not much technological innovation. It did not exceed the original technical level. Mr. Sun specifically pointed out that the first prize of these three awards is the highest honor, just like the dragon chair on the Taihe Palace, and the results of waiting for leisure cannot be obtained. Now it seems that the most promising outcome for the first prize should be the design of the new aircraft and the drug research of Madame Sun. ”

Yu Tongkui nodded: "These two achievements are world-leading in order to win the first prize, which shows the gold content of the three awards." I should take Mr. Sun and Mrs. Sun as a model and actively devote myself to scientific research, the first prize is naturally hopeless, if I can win a third prize like Brother Zemin, it will not live up to what I have learned in my life! ”

Li Yin complained: "Now that the situation is turbulent, the provinces are scrambling to exploit the people in order to raise their own troops, and there is no time to care about education. The school's funds are all earned through hard work, so how can there be spare money to purchase experimental equipment? How can you do research without experimental equipment? Like Mr. Sun, how many prodigies can there be in ancient and modern times? ”

Li Fuji said: "It is precisely in view of this that Mr. Sun plans to set up the National Science Foundation after taking charge of the Ministry of Education to provide free funding for scientific research projects and scientific and technological talents with development prospects across the country, so as to ensure that everyone can devote themselves to scientific research without worrying about the shortage of research funds." So you can prepare in advance so that you don't get caught off guard. ”

He Yujie praised: "Sure enough, Mr. Sun knows about our suffering, and it can be seen that Mr. Sun is the chief of education." If someone else is the chief, He will not be the first to agree! ”

"Exactly! Precisely! Everyone echoed in unison.

Everyone talked and laughed again, and was about to finish the cup of tea and start work, when they saw Sun Yuanqi walking into the courtyard accompanied by Feng Jishan and other guards. Everyone hurriedly went out, and Sun Yuanqi asked politely: "Sun's hasty visit didn't affect everyone's work, right?" ”

Everyone laughed: "No, no, we are having afternoon tea." ”

After Sun Yuanqi entered the house, he took off his cotton robe outside: "Are you still used to living here?" ”

Li Yin replied, "Jingshi University is naturally excellent! When I was studying in the UK, although London was much colder and wetter than Jiangnan, I felt that winter was better because of the fireplace in my residence. Later, he returned to China to teach in Lingnan, and the winter was bitterly cold. I suddenly miss the fireplace in England. This time I went north in the middle of winter, and I was quite afraid of the cold in the capital, but I didn't know that there was heating everywhere in Jingshi University. The interior of the house is as warm as chūn. Drinking afternoon tea in front of the radiator every afternoon makes me feel like I have returned to my life in London four or five years ago, and I am a little happy! ”

Sun Yuanqi took a sip of tea, and then replied, "If you don't want to go back, then don't go back!" Now the Chinese Society for Science and Technology is busy with preparations, and Jingshi University is preparing to set up three branches in Xi'an, Chengdu and Lanzhou, which happens to be in need of manpower everywhere. If you can stay. That's a huge help! ”

Li Yin also simply: "Okay, I'll bother Mr. Sun next!" Seeing this, others also began to sign up.

Sun Yuan was still a little hesitant, so he said, "You don't have to worry about answering now." You can go back and think about it slowly. When the decision is really made, it will be too late to talk to Zemin or me. ”

Li Fuji took the opportunity to ask, "Mr. Sun, do you have something to do here?" ”

Sun Yuanqi said: "The main reason for coming here today is to take a casual look, one is to see if everyone is used to living here." What problems in life need to be solved; The second is to see how the catalogue you have helped to compile is progressing. Did you encounter any challenges? ”

Yu Tongkui replied: "Thanks to the blessing of the Jingshi University Library, the collection of books is extremely rich, and there are almost all the materials needed, so the work of compiling the catalog is very smooth, and there are no major problems for the time being. What, Mr. Sun is in a hurry? ”

Sun Yuanqi said: "It's not that you have to be in a hurry, it's just that 'the plan of the day lies in the morning.'" The plan of the year lies in chūn', and soon the chūn festival is coming. After that, the chūn blossoms. If we do not reach an agreement with other countries as soon as possible, I am afraid that another year will pass in a hurry. Now that the Republic of China has begun to renew, it is very good for the country and the people to be able to make some changes as soon as possible. ”

More importantly, the UK still has a large number of industrial infrastructure, technologies, and patents. If a deal is not reached sooner, once the ice and snow melt in the summer, and the armies of Sichuan and Shaanxi enter Tibet, I am afraid that Britain will interrupt the implementation of the agreement.

Yu Tongkui replied solemnly: "Mr. Sun, rest assured, we will complete the compilation of the catalog as soon as possible!" ”

He Yujie suddenly asked: "Mr. Sun, why do we only compile a catalog of technical equipment suitable for Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Gansu and other western regions, instead of a nationwide one?" Is it because these provinces are related to you, so they are taken care of? ”

Everyone around was a little worried about He Yujie, for fear that he would annoy Sun Yuanqi.

Sun Yuanqi did not feel sorry at all, and immediately explained: "The main reason why we only compile a catalogue of technical equipment in the western region is that there is an agreement with Yuan Xiangcheng, that is, to use the taxes of Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Gansu and other provinces as the national education funds, and the state will not allocate funds again. If China's education is to develop, these provinces must pay more taxes; If you want to pay more taxes without stripping the people, you can only promote the rapid economic development of these provinces; How to develop quickly? We can only introduce more technologies, equipment, and patents. In addition, the funds for the introduction of technology, equipment, and patents were obtained from the sale of the patent rights of Jingshi University and other companies, and it is only right that they can be used in the western region. ”

He Yujie was a little ashamed: "I see, but He is reckless!" ”

Sun Yuan waved his hand: "If the imported technology can be popularized throughout the country, it will naturally be great." It's just that now that there are many national affairs, we can't help the world at the same time, so we have to do it alone. ”

Li Fuji asked: "Sir, do you know how the North-South peace talks are going now?" ”

Sun Yuanqi said: "I don't know the specifics, I think there should be a result before the chūn festival, right?" ”

As Sun Yuanqi said, on February 15, 1912, the twenty-eighth day of the lunar calendar, the peace agreement between the north and the south was reached, and Sun Yat-sen immediately resigned as provisional president.

On February 16, 1912, the 29th day of the lunar month, the Nanjing Provisional Senate elected Yuan Shikai as the provisional president and decided to move to Běijīng.

On February 17, 1912, the Chinese New Year's Eve, Yuan Shikai was inaugurated as provisional president in běijīng and appointed Tang Shaoyi as premier. Among the eleven seats in the new cabinet:

There are three hardcore Yuan families, namely Zhao Bingjun, Minister of Internal Affairs, Duan Qirui, Chief of the Army, and Liu Guanxiong, Chief of the Navy;

There are three people with no specific political views, namely Premier Tang Shaoyi (he is a close confidant of Yuan Shikai and has joined the Alliance, which can be regarded as a wall-riding faction), Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang (no political opinions, there is a tendency to lean on Yuan Shikai), and Finance Minister Xiong Xiling (the former constitutionalist faction, there is a tendency to lean on Yuan Shikai);

The New China Party occupies three seats, namely Sun Yuanqi, Minister of Education, Zhang Jian, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and Tang Shouqian, Minister of Communications;

The alliance only occupies two seats, namely Wang Chonghui, the chief justice officer, and Song Jiaoren, the chief minister of agriculture and forestry, which can be described as a big loss! (To be continued.) )