The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 245 Restarting the Highest Award for Li Mu
"I can assure you that its value is definitely higher than our investment in research. As for the technical problems, we need to solve them in research. Without practice, we have no right to speak."

"For example, I did not mention the dark current problem that theoretically affects image quality in my proposal, but that does not mean it does not exist. It just lacks verification..."

……

Li Mu spoke for five or six minutes, using several examples of problems that might be encountered when studying CCD.

Although the experts in the audience were somewhat confused, they felt that he was very knowledgeable after hearing his clear and logical explanation.

The following meeting went relatively smoothly as everyone reached a consensus that both superconductor technology and CCD technology had research potential.

Of course, let alone relying solely on the loudspeaker, even if Li Mu were to take part in person, it would still be quite difficult to get everyone on the right track of the experiment in a short period of time.

But now, he can only choose to trust his comrades.

……

After the meeting, Li Mu left the airtight room of the security area.

He stayed for a while, and seeing that Guo Mo and others did not come to call him, he went straight to the Institute of Atomic Energy to continue his experiments on magnetohydrodynamic thrusters.

At present, the technical difficulties of magnetohydrodynamic thrusters have basically been overcome one by one, and the final assembly is underway.

After completing this step, the final water test will take place.

Unfortunately, Li Mu probably won’t be able to see it.

Shen Zhongyi, who rushed back from Sichuan and Chongqing, didn't even have time to catch his breath before he plunged into the laboratory again, staring at it all night long.

The complete magnetohydrodynamic thruster is quite large in size.

After the assembly is completed, they will conduct several preliminary experiments. Once there are no problems, they will be sent to the nuclear submarine research department for onboard testing.

……

Before he reached the door, Li Mu heard Shen Zhongyi's happy laughter coming from inside.

When I walked in, I saw the man touching the body of the huge magnetic fluid thruster with excitement on his face:

"With this magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system, our country's atomic submarine will be an invincible weapon at sea once it is launched!"

The experts and professors around them all had proud smiles on their faces as they watched the magnetohydrodynamic thruster being gradually assembled.

If it were just a power device that realized the traditional mechanical structure, it would be far more than making them happy.

But this is a magnetohydrodynamic thruster, one of the epoch-making super military weapon components.

Even as powerful as Emperor M and Big Brother, they have not developed advanced power devices.

Once this news gets out, it will definitely make the people in power around the world so uneasy that they will have to sleep with one eye open.

Its strategic deterrence cannot be overemphasized. This is a super weapon that adds stealth BUFF to the mushroom bomb!
The value it brings is far more important than its high cost!

"Congratulations, Director Shen, but you just came back, so it seems you have to go to Sichuan and Chongqing again." Li Mu walked into the laboratory and looked at the huge magnetohydrodynamic thruster, his heart filled with joy.

The money spent was a bit too much, but what Guo Mo said was not wrong.

With it, Xiaguo's nuclear submarines will have a more powerful deterrent power.

Just like a big mushroom, as long as you have a few of them in your hands, you can speak with more confidence. You can refer to Beihan in later generations for details.

Shen Zhongyi heard the teasing and turned around. He saw that it was Li Mu and said with a smile:
"Not to mention running once, it's worth it even if you run every day."

"You don't know, when I went to the research base there, many people didn't believe that we could make a magnetohydrodynamic thruster."

"Now let's show them that not only can we do it, but we have already made a finished product and can ship it over right away."

"We can achieve today's success thanks to you, Consultant Li. Without your proposal, there would be no thruster today!"

His tone was full of excitement.

The experts and professors around him had their eyes transformed into the shape of Li Mu, and they all spoke up:

"Without your original and creative plan, we would probably still be wasting our efforts on traditional mechanical propulsion systems!"

"I think it would be better for you, Consultant Li, to transfer to our Institute of Atomic Energy and Power as a researcher. With your talent, you will definitely shine in this area!"

……

Everyone praised Li Mu's ability and talent, and some even wanted to poach him from the Semiconductor Research Institute.

Li Mu said helplessly:
"Thank you for your kindness, experts. However, I think the position of consultant is more suitable for me, so forget it."

"And my research this time was not without problems. I miscalculated the cost, which increased the cost significantly."

"This is a huge mistake, and I need to reflect on it."

"Haha, Consultant Li, you have made such a great achievement, what kind of review are you doing? The problems of mass production and cost are not caused by your subjective factors, they are objective factors of material limitations!"

"What's more, no matter how great the price is, the role of this treasure after it is created can be summed up in one word - worth it! So, you only have merits, not faults?" Shen Zhongyi said with a smile.

The others couldn't help but laugh, obviously not taking it seriously at all.

How could they not know the specific cost and the problem of not being able to carry out industrial mass production? They all knew in their hearts that compared with the value of the magnetohydrodynamic thruster, other things were not a problem at all.

Zhang Guoying on the side interrupted:

"By the way, you may not know that Li Mu is not only the 'King of Inventions' in the newspapers."

"He also serves as a consultant for several research institutes. He is very busy every day and is much more tired than us."

"So we can waste our own time, but we can't waste Li Mu's time. Otherwise, how about we start the final test now?"

Shen Zhongyi nodded: "Okay, let's start the final test."

Hearing his words, everyone was shocked, and immediately perked up and prepared for the upcoming final test.

……

Afternoon, 5 o'clock sharp.

After Guo Mo received Shen Zhongyi's call, he rushed directly to the Institute of Atomic Energy without saying a word.

Looking at Li Mu and everyone from the research institute who were busy conducting the final tests next to the magnetohydrodynamic thruster, his eyes were full of excitement.

However, no matter how excited he was, he did not disturb everyone's experiment. Instead, he stood aside like Shen Zhongyi and watched silently.

When he saw Li Mu coming over with a data report, his heart was completely lifted up. He asked cautiously, "How is it? Did it succeed?"

As he spoke, he couldn't help swallowing.

There is no way around it. There is no doubt that magnetohydrodynamic propulsion can enhance the country’s military deterrence!
"We have fulfilled our mission. The next step is to conduct the water test." Li Mu smiled slightly and said to Guo Mo and Shen Zhongyi who were looking at him expectantly.

At the same time, he felt relieved.

If he spent a lot of money and failed to build it, he would be committing a great sin.

Hearing this, the two of them almost jumped up with joy and waved their fists vigorously.

Shen Zhongyi immediately said impatiently: "President Guo, I will apply to go there again and bring the complete information of magnetic fluid and this sample over!"

"Okay, I'll give you special approval. You can take the military plane tonight. I'll send the information first, and then I'll arrange for the equipment to be delivered as soon as possible." Guo Mo nodded. Both of them were so happy that they couldn't stop smiling, but they were still vigorous and resolute when it came to doing business.

After saying that, Shen Zhongyi said hello to Li Mu and went to prepare the materials quickly. It seemed that he was really anxious.

Seeing this, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a little curious and couldn't help asking, "Leader, can you give me a hint about the progress of the research over there?"

Historically, the first nuclear submarine of the Xia Kingdom was launched in 70, which is nearly 8 years away from now.

If it really takes that long, Shen Zhongyi can't rush over.

"Well..." Guo Mo deliberately whetted Li Mu's appetite before saying, "I can't say more, but I believe it won't take long."

"Come to think of it, this is all thanks to the supercomputer you built."

"Many fields in our country have benefited from the existence of supercomputers, and the research progress has been greatly improved. It's just that they are still taking root, but as long as the time is right, they will pop up like bamboo shoots after rain."

After hearing these words, Li Mu couldn't help but look forward to that day.

Afterwards, Guo Mo gave him a few simple words of encouragement and left quickly.

The magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system is an important project that has been specifically mentioned by the higher-ups. Now that it has been completed, of course it needs to be reported.

……

When leaders at all levels learned that Li Mu had made a magnetohydrodynamic thruster, they were naturally very happy, especially the military leaders, who almost rushed over overnight to see the finished product!
However, at the same time, the leaders had not yet finished being happy, as they had another splitting headache - they had to consider whether to reward Li Mu!

Certificates of honor, bonuses, cloth coupons, meal coupons, grain coupons...almost all these things have been given as rewards. It can't be the same old things again.

——Not worthy of Li Mu’s status as a meritorious official!

……

The discussion on how to reward Li Mu soon reached the ears of his superiors.

He was also at a loss as to what to do about this problem.

For a scientist, the greatest reward, besides having his or her scientific achievements benefit the world, is to have his or her own achievements recognized.

But whether it is a certificate or a medal, they have been given out several times. If they are given out again, it will inevitably make people feel a little perfunctory. The key is that most of them cannot be made public.

In the study, the superior leader lit a cigarette, put on his coat, frowned and thought.

At this time, Secretary Song, who came to report, said: "Leader, how about we give Li Mu the National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award?"

"The Highest Science and Technology Progress Award, wasn't this award discontinued in 57?" The superior leader was stunned for a moment, then he remembered.

In 56, the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized the review of the first scientific award of the new country. A total of 34 achievements won awards, including famous academic leaders such as Hua Luogen, Qian Wushi, and Zhao Zhongyao.

However, later, due to some reasons, this award was forced to be discontinued.

Secretary Song said: "With Li Mu's achievements, this award is the highest recognition for him now!"

Don't mention what happened in the past.

But now, there seems to be no better reward than the highest technology award.

The superior leaders also fell into deep thought.

The past is the past, and the present is the present. The problems that were of concern then have now been partially resolved.

With this in mind, it's not impossible to restart the award.

The key point is that Li Mu has made such a great contribution. Although he has never fought for it, they cannot turn a blind eye to it.

Rewarding people for their contributions is the long-term way to advance science and technology.

After pondering for a long time, the superior finally made the decision: "Okay, you go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and tell Guo Mo to restart the country's highest science and technology award!"

……

On this side, Li Mu didn’t think about any rewards.

The work on the magnetohydrodynamic thruster has come to a temporary end. Next, he will focus on the industrial development of the semiconductor group and the research and development of computers.

Let’s not talk about the group for now, we just had a meeting.

The problem we need to solve now is the development of the Type 02 computer.

He has been very busy recently and has no time to go and take a look. He just heard from Wang Shoujue that the research and development progress is relatively stable.

It's just a little too stable!

……

Back to the Semiconductor Research Institute.

Arriving at the 02 Computer Development Group, when Li Mu walked to the door of the laboratory, he could faintly hear the whispered discussions inside.

He paused, raised his hand and knocked on the door twice, "Dong Dong~", then walked in.

Several experts and professors who were discussing inside turned around and saw that it was him, with a slight smile on their faces.

Wu Xi, who was in charge of the project, stepped forward and said, "Advisor Li, why are you here?"

"Come and take a look at the development of the 02 computer. Have you encountered any problems?" Li Mu nodded and glanced around the room.

Wu Xi said: "Overall, it's going smoothly. The design of each chip of the 02 computer has been basically completed, and there are basically no difficulties."

"We estimate that the computing power of the Type 02 computer should be able to exceed 1000 million times per second!"

"Not bad." Li Mu showed a slight smile on his face.

This speed is really not slow. All previous studies have often taken years.

It took only a few months for the Type 02 computer to go from project inception to near success, and that was without his full participation.

He walked forward and checked the CPU, GPU and other chips that had been manufactured.

Just as he was checking it, he suddenly couldn't help but let out an "Eh~" sound and stared at the chip in a daze.

"What's wrong? Do you have any questions, Consultant Li?" The experts and professors at the side immediately came forward, and even Wu Xi couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Li Mu waved his hand slightly and did not speak in a hurry. Instead, he walked aside and looked at the other parts of the Type 02 computer.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t look at the results, because once you look at them, you can see that they are a mess.

He couldn't help but hold his forehead and asked, "What's going on? Why are the sizes of these chips and spare parts so different?"

"A bigger chip can improve its integration level. The same goes for spare parts. A rougher one can reduce processing costs." Wu Xi stepped forward to explain.

After hearing this, Li Mu finally realized it.

There was no so-called chip standard in this era. Although there were standards for computer parts and components, they were also the standards of Emperor M.

It is obviously impossible to meet the standards of others when we have surpassed them technically.

(End of this chapter)