The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 199: Teaching primary school students to write essays to praise themselves?
Editor-in-Chief Jiang and others first surrounded Li Mu and praised him a lot. One can only say that he is worthy of being a man who makes a living by writing. They praised him for a long time without repeating a word.

Being surrounded like this, Li Mu felt a headache.

"Okay, okay, if you have any questions, just ask. Consultant Li's time is very precious." Seeing Li Mu's helpless face, Wei Guowei stepped forward and interrupted.

The reporters then began to interview:
"Consultant Li, how did you come up with the idea of ​​using the reverse flotation cold crystallization process to make potash fertilizer?"

"The three leading professors of agronomy have just been saying that it was you who came up with the idea. Is that true?"

"As for the research on pyrethroids, I heard they were also guided by you?"

……

Faced with the reporters' barrage of questions, Li Mu's headache became even worse.

He wanted to ask Mi Shenghua and others to come over to explain, but the three of them were standing far away, and when they saw him, they all had expressions as if it was none of their business.

Once upon a time, they all regretted it very much, thinking that they had stolen the credit from Li Mu.

It's a good thing that they didn't run away and left Li Mu here alone. How could they possibly move forward?

Seeing that he couldn't rely on others, Li Mu looked at the reporters who were looking at him eagerly and said, "Actually, I just proposed a possible idea. The realization of this idea is the effort of the entire team, not the contribution of any one person."

"Professor Mi and the others are right. You really have embody the traditional virtues of our country. You do not take credit for yourself or take credit for yourself. No matter how big a thing you accomplish, you only want to keep your achievements and fame hidden!" Chief Editor Jiang couldn't help but say.

As soon as the words fell, all the reporters couldn't help laughing.

Before Li Mu came, they briefly interviewed several professors including Mi Shenghua and Yuan Peiye. The three of them not only praised Li Mu's abilities.

Special mention was also made of his various qualities such as "humility", "courtesy" and "indifference to fame and fortune".

At first they didn't believe it. After all, the increase in grain production was a major event that was enough to shock the whole country, and the contribution could not be exaggerated.

Li Mu has made real contributions and has been recognized by several professors, so there is no reason for him to be modest.

But now they realized that what Mi Shenghua and others said was true - Li Mu was really too modest!

Seeing the admiration and respect in everyone's eyes, Li Mu was helpless and said:

"Editor Jiang, I'm just telling the truth."

"Whether it is pyrethroids or reverse flotation cold crystallization process, the realization of this technology is mainly due to the efforts of three professors, Mi Shenghua, Yuan Peiye and Du Mingwei."

"Also, the word 'mentoring' is not the right word. We have always been in a relationship of mutual learning and communication."

He just came up with an idea. Who can't write a plan? Isn't it enough to have hands?
He just increased his success rate a little!

"So you admit that pyrethroids and reverse flotation cold crystallization process were your ideas?" A reporter wearing glasses discovered the blind spot.

No matter who did it, just say whether it was your idea.

Really? Then the credit belongs to you.

Li Mu was also stunned by the question. Looking at the reporters' expressions that were determined to get to the bottom of the matter, he finally nodded.

……

An interview ended with a "pleasant" conversation.

All major newspapers have collected enough news material, especially Li Mu’s age, which is the biggest selling point.

"Outstanding Young Scientist", someone has already thought of such a title.

But at this moment, Guo Mo hurried over. He was still in a meeting when he got the news, and he ran over non-stop as soon as the meeting ended.

He first called the editors-in-chief of several major newspapers and gave them some instructions, asking them to postpone their reporting.

Of course it can be reported, but Li Mu’s safety is under close scrutiny from above and a decision cannot be made hastily.

After talking to Editor-in-Chief Jiang and others, Guo Mo looked at Li Mu and laughed loudly:
"You are really restless. One moment you invented a fully enclosed honeycomb briquettes machine, and the next moment you invented a reverse flotation cold crystallization process."

"The lack of potash fertilizer production and quality has always been a stumbling block to the development of our country's agriculture."

"It cannot be overstated how much significance our country will have in removing it! Food is the primary need of the people."

"That's right." Wei Guowei took over the conversation and said, "With this technology, the shortage of potash fertilizer in our country can be quickly solved in the future."

"Our Agricultural Research Institute has made a rough estimate. As long as the yield can keep up, our national grain output can increase by at least 5% by using potash fertilizer next year!"

Don't underestimate the number 5%.

In the summer of 61, the country's total grain output was 1.37 million tons, an increase of 5%, or more than 680 million tons.

During the three difficult years, the monthly grain ration for urban residents was 21 kilograms per person, and the situation in rural areas was even more difficult, with the ration being 23 kilograms.

More than 680 million tons of grain are enough to meet the annual food needs of more than 5000 million people.

Hearing Wei Guowei's words, Guo Mo's eyes were filled with joy, and he exclaimed: "You have solved a difficult problem for our country and people, which is of great merit!"

……

The news of the successful reverse flotation cooling crystallization process soon spread to a small courtyard.

After learning this, the superior leader couldn't help laughing, and walked around the room happily, smiling at Secretary Song who came to report:
"I think if he keeps doing this, he will be able to solve our country's food problem in the future."

"The issue of feeding more than 5000 million people, in a feudal society, that would be something that would be recorded in history!"

"I don't know how to encourage and reward him this time."

At the end, he was happy but couldn't help having a headache.

He has already decided on the rewards for the supercomputer, but it has not been distributed yet.

I originally thought that there should be no problem, but the fully enclosed honeycomb briquette machine was not a major achievement at first. But the reverse flotation cold crystallization process that followed was a major achievement that truly concerned the stomachs of the people of the entire country. Moreover, the frequency of producing results in succession was so fast that it was almost exceeding the speed of their rewards.

This is really too much trouble for the superiors!
After hearing these good news, he even wanted to have a meal of braised pork today!
"Leader, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Agricultural Research Institute have unanimously decided to put Li Mu's name in the newspapers. Now all major newspapers are ready. As long as you agree, they will be printed immediately." Secretary Song said.

Hearing this, the superior leader hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said: "This is a good way to reward them. We can't give scientists enough benefits, so as long as conditions permit, their reputation must be promoted!"

"That's fine, but don't publish the photos. It's better to reduce the burden on the comrades in the Security Committee."

"In addition, material rewards are also necessary."

……

The news of the successful reverse flotation cold crystallization process soon made the front pages of major official newspapers and was broadcast on radio and television stations.

People's Daily reported: "With a major breakthrough in fertilizer technology, my country is expected to achieve independent production of potash fertilizer and no longer be restricted by foreign imports!"

Guangmin Daily: "A 5% increase in grain production will increase the annual food supply for more than 5000 million people in our country, greatly alleviating the current food shortage problem."

Xinxia News: "It is reported that this breakthrough in fertilizer technology will have a revolutionary impact on my country's agricultural development, and the main credit for all this can be attributed to one person..."

……

As soon as the newspaper was sold, it attracted the attention of people all over the country and was circulated among people. In the streets and alleys of the city, in teahouses and taverns, people were discussing the reverse flotation cold crystallization process. When they were excited, they spit and clapped their hands and shouted.

In the countryside, farmers going to work were delighted when they heard on the radio that grain production would increase next year and that the increased national output would be enough to supply more than 5000 million people.

Food is the most important thing for people. The meaning of this sentence is fully demonstrated at this moment.

They don’t know what technological progress is, but they know that they will be able to eat more and better in the future!

All over the country, large numbers of people waved national flags, gathered together joyfully, sang and danced, for the betterment of the country, for the advancement of science and technology, and for having enough food to eat.

And when they gathered together and imagined a beautiful life in the future, the name "Li Mu" was of course mentioned repeatedly.

……

Large courtyard.

All the way back from school, I saw ribbons and national flags everywhere.

When Li Mu returned home and parked his bicycle at the door, he saw many people holding national flags walking outside.

Seeing the happy smiles on their faces, he couldn't help but smile.

Although hybrid rice has not yet been developed, the research on pyrethroids and fertilizers has given people of this era hope of having enough food to eat, which still makes him feel very accomplished.

"I still need to work harder! Not only must I eat enough, but I must eat well!" Li Mu secretly cheered himself up in his heart.

As he thought about it, he walked into the slum.

Although his name was mentioned in major newspapers, there was no detailed introduction and no photos were released.

Otherwise, with the current popularity of the reverse flotation cold crystallization process, nine out of ten people would recognize it if you walked on the street.

But even so, after he entered the compound, some people still looked suspicious, but after thinking about it carefully, they shook their heads and thought it was impossible.

Even though he is a college student, Li Mu just graduated. How could he accomplish such an amazing thing?

Besides, he studied mechanical engineering, which has nothing to do with agriculture.

In addition, Li Mu greeted them with a normal expression, which further dispelled the suspicion of the people in the compound.

It would be impossible for them to remain so calm in such a major event that shocked the whole country and brought honor to their family.

But no matter how well Li Mu hid himself, there were still people who refused to give up and were eager to find out out of curiosity.

Uncle Zhong called him and whispered, "Xiao Li, is this Li Mu in the newspaper who has the same name as you, you?"

Others said it was impossible, but he knew that he couldn't look at Li Mu with common sense.

How could a person who was praised by his superiors twice in person be an ordinary person?

"How is that possible? I don't have that ability. If I were so powerful, I would have been so happy that I went crazy. " Li Mu shook his head and laughed.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to admit it, it’s just that being famous is indeed a hassle.

If he told the truth, he was sure that within an hour after he finished speaking, everyone in Nanluoguxiang would know the news.

In another day, it will spread throughout Kyoto.

Don’t underestimate the significance of food to people in this era. With the popularity of this matter now, I’m afraid that countless people will come to your door in the next month.

It's not that dangerous. It's just a matter of increasing food production. It's not advanced technology like computers. The hostile forces won't have to spend too much effort to deal with it.

But being surrounded by so many people would inevitably be a little inconvenient.

In order not to be treated like a monkey, Li Mu thought it would be better to keep a low profile.

……

Say goodbye to Uncle Zhong.

When they got home, Grandma Li, her uncle, and her aunt were sitting together as expected. She was holding a newspaper and pointing at the name on it, guessing whether it was Li Mu.

Others may not know, but they know that Li Mu also serves as a consultant at the Agricultural Research Institute.

However, there was no need to hide it from his family, so Li Mu directly admitted that he did it, but asked Grandma Li and the others to keep it confidential.

The three of them were all pleasantly surprised, and nodded rapidly when they heard his instructions.

Feeding an additional 5000 million people is such a huge contribution. In ancient times, he would not be an exaggeration to be called a saint.

Grandma Li walked around the room happily, but she couldn't share her joy with her good sisters. Finally, she stomped her feet and decided to tell her ancestors.

……

In the evening, when everyone was having dinner, you could still hear people discussing about fertilizers.

As usual, Li Mu took some cooked chicken soup and distributed it to the neighbors around him.

As soon as I arrived at Grandpa Zhong's house, I heard his eldest grandson ask:

"Grandpa, Grandpa, our teacher asked us to write an essay based on the story of Li Mu, an expert who made fertilizers, which was mentioned in the newspaper. How should I write it?"

"Is this Expert Li an old grandfather like you?"

"I understand. I'll write - the scientist I admire most, Grandpa Li Mu. His existence is like a beacon..."

……

Listening to what Grandpa Zhong's grandson said inside, Li Mu didn't know whether to advance or retreat.

This is too embarrassing. When did he become worthy of being selected as homework material for elementary school students?

Just as Li Mu was in a dilemma, Mr. Zhong in the room saw him, his eyes lit up, and he said, "Why are you here? Come in and sit down."

"I made some chicken soup at home. I'll bring it to you." Li Mu walked into the house swiftly, put down the bowl and left.

Uncle Zhong said quickly:

"Hey, Xiao Li, don't leave in such a hurry."

"Dajun is writing an essay. What a coincidence! It's about Li Mu, who has the same name as you and appeared in the newspaper today."

"I haven't read much, so I don't know how to teach him. Are you free? You're a college student, can you help me guide this kid, just for a while?"

His words froze Li Mu in place.

Teaching primary school students to write essays to praise themselves, what kind of torture is this?
Definitely, absolutely, no!

He turned around, looked at the smiling Mr. Zhong, and said, "Of course it's no problem, but I haven't had dinner yet, I'll come over after I've eaten."

"Okay, I'll wait for you then." Uncle Zhong said happily.

(End of this chapter)