The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 256 The only first prize!!!

After entering the Golden Hall of the Great Hall, everyone did not rush to sit down, but continued to chat and discuss the National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award.

The rankings will definitely not be discussed. It is inevitable that we will touch upon our respective research topics. Even if the confidentiality levels are the same, they must not be disclosed.

In this case, it is hard to say who will win the award and who will not.

But there is one person that everyone can be sure of.

As he was talking, Yan Peilin said, "I think Li Mu can at least win the second prize this time, maybe even the first prize."

"Needless to say, his winning the award is a foregone conclusion. Think about it, for so many years, there was no news of restarting the National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award, and yet it was suddenly restarted less than a year after he graduated." Zhao Zhongyao on the side continued.

This view was unanimously recognized by everyone, and they all looked at Li Mu and said:

"Yes, it is because of him that our country's semiconductors, computing technology and other fields have made visible progress."

"It also created a lot of foreign exchange income for us. He is truly worthy of the title of 'King of Inventions'!"

"No, no, I think the title of 'King of Inventions' should be ranked behind 'leader of our country's young scientists'."

"It's actually not a bad idea to take off the youth!"

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Everyone carried the colorful sedan chair and praised it generously, to the point that Li Mu felt a little embarrassed by the praise.

Just when he was at a loss as to how to respond, suddenly, a passionate march sounded in the Golden Hall.

Hearing the music, everyone fell silent.

Knowing that the award ceremony was about to begin, everyone stopped gathering together and chatting, but quickly found their own seats and took their places.

Li Mu also found his seat, in the middle of the second row, which was extremely eye-catching.

The reporters who entered the venue later almost immediately noticed his young face. If it had not been the time for the interview, they would have rushed over to interview him first.

Li Mu, who was sitting in the second row, also felt a little uneasy, but unlike before, this time his name was already written on the seat, and he couldn't just hide in the back again.

"It looks like it should be at least a second prize." Li Mu thought to himself.

But I don't know what of his achievements will be chosen as the award-winning achievements, program-controlled digital switches, video game consoles, integrated circuits...

It’s really hard to say, but I’m very happy to have won the award.

A satisfied smile appeared on Li Mu's lips.

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Soon, leaders Qiu, Guo Mo, Gu Zheng, Dong Huaxing and others walked in quickly from the door and took their seats on the stage one by one.

There were also a few familiar and unfamiliar faces sitting around Li Mu.

At a glance, they are all top bosses.

Wang Ganchang, Yao Qizhi, Wu Youxun, Ye Qisun, Wu Dayou, and even met Master Qian Wu, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

Seeing the teacher, Li Mu waved to him happily.

The latter also raised his hand to signal, with a smile in his eyes.

……

Soon, after everyone was seated, Leader Qiu on the stage picked up the microphone and said:
"Comrades and friends, today, we are here to solemnly hold the National Science and Technology Progress Award ceremony to commend the scientific and technological workers who have made great contributions to my country's science and technology cause."

"Here, on behalf of D, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Council of Government, I would like to extend my warm congratulations to all the award-winning personnel, and also extend my highest respect and sincere greetings to the vast number of scientific and technological workers across the country!"

"The National Highest Scientific and Technological Progress Award will be a banner for the scientific community of Xiaguo, showcasing a number of landmark major scientific and technological achievements over the past five years, and creating an atmosphere of respecting science, talents, and advanced technologies. We believe that with the encouragement of the award winners, the scientific community will form a wave of mass innovation and creation!"

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The speech was eloquent and forward-looking. It not only summarized past achievements but also looked forward to future expectations, making the scientists below nod their heads continuously.

Soon, the award ceremony began.

Leader Qiu put down the microphone, and Guo Mo took it over and said:

"The winners are announced below."

"First of all, let us congratulate Comrade Mi Shenghua, Comrade Yuan Peiye and Comrade Du Mingwei for winning the third prize of the National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award!"

“They worked hard in the field of agronomy and successfully developed insecticide polyester and potash fertilizer!”

"These two technologies fill the technological gap in our country's pesticide and fertilizer fields. At the same time, they have greatly increased our country's grain production and effectively alleviated the problem of food shortage!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of warm applause from the audience.

Mi Shenghua and the other two had solemn expressions, their eyes full of surprise and excitement. They slowly walked onto the stage and, at the staff's instructions, stood at the top.

Another round of applause.

The reporters in the back were snapping photos. Several people gave their acceptance speeches one by one and then stayed on the stage waiting for the award ceremony.

Guo Mo then went on to announce the remaining winners.

There are 15 third prizes in total, 5 for teams and 10 for individuals. The winners include mathematics giants such as Chen Shengsheng, Su Buqing, and Chen Jingrun, who have made theoretical achievements in mathematical fields such as function module distribution theory, angular distribution theory, and topology.

There are also theoretical breakthroughs in explosion physics, radiation fluid mechanics, high temperature and high pressure physics, computational mechanics and other physics giants such as Zhou Guangzhao, Duan Yishi and Gong Zutong.

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As the names were read out one by one, applause broke out like a tide and lasted for a long time.

Li Mu also clapped his hands continuously, and at the same time matched these celebrities with their historical achievements in his mind one by one, waiting to communicate with them after the award ceremony.

As the saying goes, more friends mean more paths. It never hurts to get to know some people, who knows, they may be useful in the future.

He might not be able to download all the information on the chat page even if he spent his entire life, let alone study it one by one.

If you don't lead a team, you won't get much out of your work even if you work yourself to death.

Just when Li Mu was lost in thought, he suddenly heard Guo Mo on the stage reading out the names of Huang Xinhua, Wang Shoujue, Wu Xi, Huang Kun, as well as some familiar experts and professors.

The four of them led the team and made world-renowned achievements in the semiconductor and computer fields, including integrated circuits, distributed projection lithography machines, and Type 01 computers, and all won the second prize for the team.

These technical achievements have reached the world's best level, and the second prize is well deserved.

After everyone came on stage, Guo Mo paused and said, "Here, I would like to especially thank the 'Hetu' team for their guidance and help in the above research."

"It can be said that without them, there would be no current technological achievements."

"For some reasons, they cannot be present to receive the award, but the country will issue a special certificate and medal, which will be kept in the National Academy of Sciences to recognize their contributions!"

After these words were spoken, there was a great uproar in the audience. While everyone was applauding, they could not help but whisper to each other, discussing the details of the "Hetu" team.

There are only a small group of top talents in academia, and each of them is clear about their own research direction. Logically speaking, they can guess the true identity of the "Hetu" team.

However, after asking for a long time, no one knew about the "Hetu" team. Some experts and professors in the semiconductor group knew about it, but for confidentiality reasons, they could not reveal it.

Even if they wanted to reveal it, there was nothing to say. After all, they knew nothing about the "River Map", let alone whether it was a single person or a team.

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There was a lot of discussion below, and it took a while for it to calm down.

Guo Mo went on to announce the list of winners and the achievements for which they were awarded.

When the last second prize winner came on stage, he suddenly put down the speech in his hand, stood up, and looked somewhere sitting in the audience.

Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but look over at him.

That was where Li Mu was sitting.

Being looked at like this, Li Mu's breathing quickened a little, and his heart was beating "thump~thump":

"Is it my turn? I wonder if it's the second prize or the first prize?"

"It should be the second prize, and there are also big guys like the teacher and Hua Luogeng."

His head was a little dazed and his body was shaking slightly. He tried his best to suppress the surging excitement in his heart.

The National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award, what an affirmation! Let alone the second prize, even the third prize, he feels it is worth it.

Of course, second prize is better.

At this moment, the heart-stirring national anthem suddenly sounded in the Great Hall.

Guo Mo on the stage followed up with a loud voice: "Next, I will solemnly announce the only winner of the first prize of this National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award - Li Mu!"

"The J language he created not only filled the gap in computer languages ​​for our country and became the world's number one, but also opened up a new scientific research field for our country, the software field."

"The birth of J language is a brand new chapter in the history of computer languages ​​in the world, and it is also the most powerful proof of the prosperous development of science and technology in Xia country..."

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Thunderous applause broke out from the stage and the audience, like a tide, one wave higher than the other, accompanied by the music of the national anthem, echoing in every corner of the conference hall.

There was only one first prize, which shocked everyone.

However, no one would have any objection to Li Mu winning the first prize.

Just based on the achievement of creating the J language, the first prize is more than enough, not to mention that Li Mu has many other achievements that cannot be revealed.

First prize, well deserved!
Li Mu was sitting in the chair with a dizzy head until Wu Dayou beside him smiled and gently pushed his shoulder and said congratulations, and then he came to his senses.

"It really is the first prize." He still couldn't believe it.

Seeing this, Master Qian Wu, who was standing by, said with a smile, "Go up quickly, don't keep everyone waiting anxiously."

"It seems that Comrade Li Mu is very happy!" Guo Mo on the stage also noticed something wrong and joked with a smile.

Hearing this, everyone in the hall showed friendly smiles on their faces.

Without having time to ponder why he was the only one to win the first prize, Li Mu stood up, his face serious, and slowly walked towards the stage.

Applause rang out again, and the national anthem reached its climax. Flowers fell from above the Golden Hall and landed on Li Mu's shoulders.

All the hardships I endured in the past for the sake of research institute seem so insignificant at this moment!

When he walked onto the stage, all the people who had received awards previously applauded and spontaneously made way for him in the middle seats.

The reporters below gathered around, and the shutters of their cameras clicked, recording this exciting historic moment.

This scene will surely be recorded in the history books, included in the textbooks, and become an unavoidable chapter in history!
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Next up is the award ceremony.

Guo Mo took the microphone and continued, "Now please invite the superiors to present the final awards to the winners of this National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award Ceremony!"

These words instantly made the originally lively venue quiet.

Everyone's eyes were cast towards the backstage with their eyes wide open. Even the winner who was the protagonist today could not overcome the weight of those three words in people's hearts.

Not only them, but Li Mu too, he couldn't help but look to the side and held his breath.

Didn't keep people waiting too long.

Soon, a tall and majestic figure in a gray Zhongshan suit slowly walked out from the side of the stage. As he walked, he waved and greeted everyone with a smile: "Hello, comrades!"

"Hello, leader!" There was a thunderous response from below.

The arrival of the superior leader was like a spark falling into a powder keg, igniting everyone's enthusiasm.

Then, the staff carried a thick stack of certificates and medals and followed their superiors to carry out the final award ceremony.

A certificate and a small gilded medal with a line of small words engraved on it - the Second National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award.

While presenting the awards, the superior leaders will shake hands with each winner and give a few words of encouragement: "The future of the country depends on you. Work hard and strive to achieve more results!"

Hearing his words, everyone was so excited that they couldn't control themselves.

When Li Mu arrived, the superior leader presented the certificate and medal to Li Mu, raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder twice, saying:

"You did a good job, but don't be too proud. After winning this award, you need to keep working harder."

"We all see your contribution, and first prize is not enough to fully recognize it."

"But don't worry, one day, the people of the whole country will know about the great contribution you have made to the country!"

The first prize is just the limit of the country's highest science and technology progress award, but it is not the limit for Li Mu.

With Li Mu's achievements, no matter how many first prizes he wins, it is far from enough to recognize his contribution.

"Thank you for the compliment. I am already very satisfied with winning the first prize." Li Mu took a deep breath to calm his turbulent emotions and said flatteredly.

To be honest, he never thought that he would win the first prize, and be the only one.

I just came to my senses and figured out the reason.

After the last National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award was held, if things develop normally, Xiaguo will also be able to produce a lot of scientific and technological achievements in five years...

(End of this chapter)