The west conference room can be regarded as a VIP conference room, in that conference room, not only the environment is much more elegant than the main venue, there is no rostrum and audience seats, but an oval conference table occupies the middle of the conference hall, which occupies one-third of the entire conference room, and there are high-end seats and coffee tables and other supporting facilities on its periphery.

In the middle of the oval conference table, which is up to eight meters in diameter, is covered with precious flowers and plants, giving the whole conference room a spring mood, despite the snowy winter outside.

"Professor Nan is here? Come and sit. The leader who was presiding over the rostrum, just now, hurriedly beckoned when he saw that Nan Binghuai had finally come in.

Nan Binghuai fixed his eyes and saw that there were only seven or eight people gathered around this huge conference table that could accommodate more than 20 people, but all of them were authoritative scientists in the field of astronomy, including Vice President Ding of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Academician Chen Deming who supported Nan Binghuai. Seeing this, Nan Binghuai immediately understood in his heart that whether or not this super project could be approved must be voted on by the authoritative experts present.

Nan Binghuai followed the instructions of the host of the meeting and sat on a chair very close to the head, and next to him were Chen Deming and Vice President Ding, who was sitting at the top. Obviously, Nan Binghuai was the protagonist of this closed-door meeting, which brought him a little pressure, but also strengthened his resolve.

When Nan Binghuai sat down for less than three minutes, the moderator of the meeting took the lead in speaking again: "At the conference just now, we proposed to the delegates the idea of establishing the FAST project, and after some discussion by the delegates, the project was basically identified. Now I will make a final argument by our authoritative experts here, and I invite you to express your views. ”

An old expert sitting opposite Nan Binghuai spoke: "As an astronomical, I have no objection to the idea of the State Science and Technology Commission to create our China's FAST, which marks a step forward in China's research in exploring the universe." However, I am concerned about Professor Nan's proposal to build a 500-caliber radio telescope. What is the concept of this 500 caliber, I don't know if the colleagues here have thought about it? Its area is more than the total area of thirty football fields. How many resources does this require? It requires more than just reinforced concrete, but also more sophisticated equipment. Will this be beyond our national capabilities? ”

Nan Binghuai faced the doubts and replied calmly: "Such a large project is indeed an extraordinary challenge to our country. However, in order for our country to be at the forefront of the world in the field of aerospace exploration, it is necessary to build a radio telescope that is larger than the Eiffelsberg radio telescope in country D and the Arecibo radio telescope in country M, and involves farther in the vast universe. To achieve this goal, we should not be afraid of any challenge. ”

At this time, Vice President Ding muttered: "Even so, is it too big to engage in 500 calibers?" If only you could try to surpass country M. ”

Nan Binghuai shook his head: "I don't agree with Vice President Ding's proposal. If it is only a little larger than the FAST of country M, this is suspicious of comparison. We built such a huge radio telescope to serve the planet we live in, and we had to go beyond a limit. ”

"However, if you really want to make such a huge instrument, you have to be limited by many material conditions, which I am afraid will cost the people and money."

Nan Binghuai pondered for a moment, and then resolutely said: "Since this is a project that consumes a lot of manpower and material resources, then we don't want to do it, once we do it, we must make it not obsolete or surpassed in the next few decades or even hundreds of years." Only then will all the price we pay be worth it. ”

"Professor Nan's wish is beautiful and represents the wish of all scientific and technological workers in my country, but the reality is very skinny. We have to carry out such a huge project, which is an unprecedented challenge both technically and materially. ”

Nan Binghuai showed excitement: "This is a challenge, but it's not 'unprecedented', right?" Think about the two bombs and one satellite that our older generation of science has developed under what conditions? In that era of poverty and whiteness, they were not only under the basic equipment, but also tightened their belts to make a national heavy weapon. How many people did this pair inspire when they were suffering from internal and external troubles at that time? It also ensures that our country will completely get rid of the shadow of nuclear blackmail from external forces. Shouldn't our generation of scientific and technological workers continue to uphold the spirit of the older generation of scientists? ”

Nan Binghuai's impassioned enthusiasm made the experts present extremely moved.

The old expert opposite Nan Binghuai couldn't help but sigh: "The two bombs and one satellite back then were catching up with the footsteps of developed countries abroad, and today we want to engage in the 500-meter caliber FAST project, which is a great transcendence." This not only requires the backing of our country's strong national strength, but also requires mature technology! ”

Another expert nodded: "Yes, are our current technologies mature?" Have you ever imagined the unexpected situations that would arise during the construction process? ”

Nan Binghuai was very frank: "I am the person in charge of doing this research, and it should be said that there are still some technologies that have encountered bottlenecks, but we will continue to improve and solve all the problems in the construction process." Like the older generation of military strategists, many of them did not go to military school, but they were the best classes on the brutal battlefield. The reason why they became famous revolutionaries and military strategists in history was because they learned about war in the midst of war. I think this was the same situation when our older generation of scientists engaged in two bombs and one satellite. At that time, the technology was not mature, wasn't it because they were experimenting and groping at the same time? Today, our current conditions may not be the same as they were in their time. ”

An expert sitting at the bottom of the room flashed a treacherous gaze: "Seeing Professor Nan's ambitious appearance, do you want to be a meritorious scientist with two bombs and one star back then?" ”

Nan Binghuai shook his head: "Even if we succeed in building a 500-meter large-aperture radio telescope, we are not worthy of being compared with our predecessors who made two bombs and one satellite, but if our generation achieves nothing, I am afraid that the world will never know our name." Even a well-known scientist is not as well-known as a third-rate singer in the eyes of ordinary people. ”

Dean Ding interjected at this time: "Even if we go to engage in this super project, we must let ourselves be unknown in front of the public, because it is a matter of state secrets." We scientists who participate in this project should also be like the older generation of scientists, even if it is for our own families, we must keep secrets. Of course, there will be no incognito or even isolation like scientists in person. ”

The experts present nodded their heads.

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After more than half an hour of discussion, the experts' ideas gradually resonated.

As soon as Vice President Ding saw that everyone's opinions were unified, he once again focused on Chen Deming: "Does Academician Chen have anything else to say?" ”

The old astronomer, who is over 70 years old, seemed very excited: "Comrades, in those days, our scientists of the older generation were able to produce two bombs and one satellite under the conditions of extreme backwardness and economic difficulties, which boosted the national integrity of our entire Chinese nation. So, there is no reason for our generation to shy away from the challenge. Comrades, the Chinese nation is gradually moving toward rejuvenation and becoming stronger, and with a strong motherland as our backing, we have no reason to fear defeat or victory. Under the current circumstances, China's scientific research work should take off along with the country's economy and stand tall at the forefront of the world's science and technology. As the FAST project we are currently discussing, it is a subject area where we exceed our dreams. There is no reason why we should not be proud to undertake a glorious historical mission! ”

Bang Bang Bang!

The old astronomer's impassioned words immediately won warm applause from all the experts present.

Nan Binghuai almost slapped his palms numb, and his eyes blurred at the same time.

Vice President Ding, who has always been serious, also became excited: "Comrades, according to the instructions of the State Science and Technology Commission and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, under the condition that our country has this ability, we must try our best to create a world-leading super FAST, because it will be our 'eye in the sky' to explore the universe, and it must look farther and broader in the universe, and be able to light up a 'heavenly eye' belonging to our China in the vast universe, which is very consistent with the point of view put forward by Professor Nan." I now announce that my country's 'Sky Eye' project will be officially approved from today, and Professor Nan Binghuai will personally be in charge of this project. ”

Bang Bang Bang!

It was an unusual round of applause. Because the experts applauded while focusing their eyes on Nan Binghuai.

Nan Binghuai was so excited that he burst into tears again, because what he read from the eyes of every expert present was not only congratulations, but also encouragement and encouragement. Because it is not only his dream to create a FAST that is unique in the world, but also the dream of the entire nation.

Vice President Ding and others ended their applause and pointed out again: "Although we have established the project, whether we can succeed in the end still requires Professor Nan and the scientific research team to be formed to carry out a long process of technical scientific research. I hope that the research team led by Professor Nan will not be afraid of the challenges and rise to the challenge and strive for the early completion of this super project. ”

Nan Binghuai slowly stood up under the attention of everyone. He wants to express his inner feelings and unwavering determination to the experts -