The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 350: Kill the donkey when it’s done its job. Kill the donkey when it’s done its job!

"No, no, Consultant Li, I'm not capable enough." Guan Qiang suddenly said anxiously with his face flushed.

Although he graduated from China Europe International Business School, his grades were barely average.

He was very excited about doing research with Li Mu, and he even couldn't wait to agree to it.

But he couldn't do that.

If the research fails because of me, I will be sorry to Li Mu and the country.

"Guan Qiang, why are you so timid? This is an opportunity to do research with Consultant Li. Many people would love to have it!" Wu Aihua, who was standing by, said with her eyes wide open.

Guan Qiang argued: "I'm not a coward, I just don't want to cause problems in the research because of me. If you are not afraid, go ahead."

"I...I..." Wu Aihua's facial features were suddenly twisted into a tangle.

Of course she was afraid too.

Li Mu saw that the two of them were clearly very excited but also very conflicted, so he smiled and said:

"Okay, there's nothing to worry about. You are top students from Wudaokou Institute of Technology. I absolutely believe in your abilities."

"And this is not a difficult research topic. It is just to optimize the production line of the thermal power plant using CAD, CAM and other software."

"I will only give you some simple instructions. Other people will come and complete all the tasks with you. Of course, you can come to me if you have any difficulties."

After he finished speaking, he stepped forward and gently patted the two men on the shoulders to show encouragement.

People who can get into university in this era are definitely talented and capable.

What’s more, it is the top school in science and engineering, China Europe International Business School.

Even though it is now showing signs of being overtaken by Beijing Institute of Technology, it is still the undisputed number one in terms of comprehensive strength.

"Thank you, Consultant Li. We will definitely live up to your expectations!" Guan Qiang and Wu Aihua looked at each other and said in unison.

That's all for the sake of talking about it.

If I continue to hesitate, I will not only be sorry for myself, but also sorry for Li Mu's appreciation of me.

"Well, young people should dare to think, dare to act, dare to take responsibility and dare to contribute, so that they can better build the country!" Li Mu laughed.

It’s not that he couldn’t find someone better to do this research.

However, the country still faces a huge talent gap, and it is impossible to rely on a small group of people to solve everything.

Giving young people more opportunities and exercising their abilities is an important measure to cultivate more available talents.

Moreover, this will also provide a good practical subject for trainees coming from Guanzhong in the future.

Zhang Yan, who had been listening for a while, exclaimed:
"Advisor Li is right. Your generation of college students has come at a good time. You should take the initiative to shoulder the burden of development."

……

after eating.

Li Mu left the thermal power plant.

I first went to the Semiconductor Research Institute and talked about the thermal power plant.

After hearing this, Wang Shoujue couldn't help but be a little surprised.

There is nothing wrong with using software engineering to optimize the production line of a thermal power plant.

However, researching new thermal power units is extremely difficult.

However, out of trust in Li Mu, he still said:
"Okay, I'll go talk to the director and ask him to report it to the National Academy of Sciences as soon as possible."

"No need. I've already asked Jianmin to inform Dean Guo. We just need to prepare the laboratory." Li Mu said quickly.

On the way back, he asked Guan Jianmin to drop him off and then go directly to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

By now, Guo Mo should have been told about the matter.

It's only 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

If we move fast, we should be able to hold a project meeting in the evening.

Wang Shoujue nodded and said jokingly:

"I forgot that you are now a member of the National Academy of Sciences. It is much easier for you to talk than me and the director."

"It's just a name, there's actually not much change." Li Mu waved his hand.

Although his superiors had given him clear arrangements, most of the time he was still used to doing things the same as before.

When he went out, he basically only brought Guan Jianmin and Zhao Canjun with him.

It’s not that I don’t like my two assistants, Wang Lujun and Shen Xue.

Both of them have outstanding abilities and strong personalities, and their sense of right and wrong is worth cultivating.

——It’s just that the cars of this era can’t really accommodate five people.

It seemed inappropriate to bring either of them alone, so he simply didn't bring either of them and let them wait in the office approved by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for him.

"Oh, right." Li Mu rubbed his hands and continued, "Can I attend this project establishment meeting?"

"You are the one who proposed it, how is it possible...wait, it seems that it is indeed impossible." Wang Shoujue was about to blurt out a sentence, but suddenly stopped and changed the topic.

I almost forgot that Li Mu is still in the "punishment" period.

Li Mu said anxiously, "You said I was the one who proposed it, so how can I not be present? How about you give me some leniency?"

"Impossible. If I give you an accommodative offer, I will definitely suffer the consequences later." Wang Shoujue spread his hands helplessly.

If the order came from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he might be able to give Li Mu the green light.

But this is a "punishment" directly issued from above, who dares to disobey?

Anyway, he didn't dare.

Wang Shoujue directly rejected it.

Li Mu knew that it would be useless to continue to make trouble.

He simply took out the preliminary research plan he had compiled based on the data.

There will be basically no problem in coping with the project establishment meeting. I can just wait for him to join and then slowly guide the research.

Wang Shoujue took the plan with a smile and said, "I knew you were hiding something."

"Okay, I got the stuff, so you can go now."

"It's time to kill the donkey. It's time to kill the donkey!" Li Mu complained and walked away angrily.

……

Beijing Institute of Technology.

In front of the game R&D center building.

After staying up all night, Alexei's legs felt weak when he went downstairs.

In order to ensure the smooth development of "War", he devoted almost all his time and energy to it.

And the progress made did not disappoint his efforts.

So far, the overall framework of "War" has been basically completed.

He believed that it would not be long before results would be achieved.

This will also be worthy of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Just as Alexei was immersed in the fantasy of success.

A figure appeared downstairs of his dormitory.

Seeing his eyes dark and his appearance of overdrawn, Yakov was shocked:
"How did you get into this state, Professor Alexi?"

He remembered that the last time they met, Alexei was in good spirits and was full of energy to develop the game.

"It's worth it as long as we can develop the game as soon as possible." Alexei waved his hand and said.

Hearing this, Yakov was a little embarrassed to speak.

After hesitating for a long time, he said, "By the way, Professor Alexi, you and Consultant Li..."

"I haven't seen him for a long time, and I don't know where he went?" Alexei said helplessly.
Half a month ago, unable to find Li Mu, he asked all universities and research institutes.

But he couldn't get any information. Yakov thought for a moment and said:

"Do you think it's possible that he went to some secret research base?"

"I'm not sure, but I tend to think so. There's no point in making such groundless speculations," said Alexei.

He always remembered the fiery look in Li Mu's eyes when he talked about games.

How could such a sincere person be deceived?

Yakov sighed:

"You are right, Professor Alexei, there is no point in guessing."

"If we can't provide concrete evidence, our superiors won't trust us."

"But you can't give up..."

He was just about to persuade Alexi to continue testing Li Mu.

Suddenly, a voice sounded behind them: "Hi, Professor Alexi, long time no see."

Hearing the sound, Yakov and Alexei turned back at the same time.

After seeing that it was Li Mu, their expressions changed from surprise to joy.

"Long time no see, Consultant Li. My friend, I miss you so much!" Alexei walked up to Li Mu and gave him a big hug.

After hugging her, he asked again:

"By the way, Consultant Li, where have you been busy all this time? I've been trying to find you, but I can't find you."

He didn't want to test what Li Mu had done.

I'm just complaining about not being able to find anyone.

Yakov on the side pricked up his ears instantly.

Li Mu smiled and said:
"I guided the game development work in the game department of the semiconductor group."

"Later, I went to Guanzhong, where they wanted to set up a joint software engineering R&D center and a game R&D center like Sichuan and Shu."

"But after my investigation, I found that the talent base there is a little too weak..."

He had prepared this excuse long ago, ready to use it to deal with Alexei.

The semiconductor gaming department maintains strict confidentiality and is basically not afraid of investigation.

As for Guanzhong, we have also communicated with the higher-ups and they will create evidence for him.

Even if we investigate thoroughly, we may still find some clues.

But without any certainty, neither Big Brother nor Emperor M would do this.

After all, who knows if this is the bait thrown by Xia Guo.

——During this period of time, they have learned enough lessons in their efforts to find out the identities of Hetu and Tiangong.

"So that's how it is, Consultant Li. It seems that you want to vigorously develop the gaming industry in Xia Country!" Alexei said suddenly.

From his point of view, Li Mu first went to Sichuan and then to Guanzhong.

Moreover, they have established joint software engineering R&D centers and game R&D centers locally, and the purpose is obvious.

Li Mu pretended to be regretful and said:
"I do have this idea, and the feedback from Sichuan and Shu is pretty good."

“It was only when I arrived in Guanzhong that I realized that our country’s talent base is still too poor.”

“It may be possible to establish a joint software engineering R&D center, but many places don’t have the capacity to set up a game R&D center.”

He continued to fool Alexei.

After hearing this, the latter did not have the slightest doubt, but instead comforted Li Mu and said:

"Advisor Li, your country is very lucky to have you as the creator and leader of the software engineering discipline."

"Many people in our country don't even know what software engineering is."

"Let alone a game R&D center, even if a software engineering R&D center was established by force, it wouldn't work."

At the end of his speech, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

But then I thought again, Emperor M didn't have it either, and I felt much better.

Although the relationship with Xia State has become strained, we are still in the same camp and we are still connected even if our bones are broken.

If Emperor M had mastered this technology, they would definitely not be as calm as they are now.

Li Mu smiled and said:
"Professor Alexei, you don't have to worry too much."

"When you finish developing the game, you will have mastered software engineering to a very high level."

"If things go well, maybe you can return to your country and establish your own software engineering research and development center."

After he finished speaking.

Alexei's depressed spirit had visibly recovered a lot.

The sleepiness caused by staying up late was instantly swept away:

"You are right, I will continue my research now!"

After saying that, he turned around and wanted to return to the game development center building.

Yakov, who was standing by, was startled and quickly reached out to hold him back, saying, "No, no, you should rest first and then do it after you've rested enough."

Given Alexey’s state, he was worried that the other party would fail in the game he was developing.

After listening to Li Mu's explanation, he did not completely dispel his doubts.

But deep down, he also felt that it was impossible for Li Mu to have anything to do with the extremely mysterious River Map and Tiangong.

If their country had such talented scientists, they would never be willing to waste their energy on game development.

"Alexei, take a rest first. It won't be too late to go after you've rested." Li Mu glanced at Yakov and followed suit.

Hearing both of them say this, Alexei did not insist. After all, when the word "rest" was mentioned, he felt waves of sleepiness coming over him, and he couldn't stop it.

……

After Alexei went upstairs to rest.

Li Mu turned around, looked at Yakov, and asked with a smile: "Excuse me, who are you?"

"My name is Yakov. I'm the Red Alliance envoy to Xia Country and also Alexei's good friend." Yakov said.

While answering, he was also looking at Li Mu.

The higher-ups have issued several orders to investigate this person that Xia State has pushed out in the open.

But so far, they have gained nothing.

The reason why we keep insisting on investigating is that we really can't find any other breakthroughs.

Li Mu pretended to be surprised and said, "So it's the envoy, Mr. Messenger. I'm so sorry."

He controls every muscle expression on his face, and even the most powerful psychologist may not be able to find the flaws.

"I have admired you for a long time. It is really enviable that you have become the most powerful scientist in Xia country at such a young age!" Yakov looked at him for a long time and didn't find any problems, so he complimented him.

But this sentence comes from the heart.

A scientist who created the field of software engineering and pioneered the game development industry is extremely rare no matter which country he is in.

Li Mu said modestly:
"You flatter me. I just achieved some success by chance."

"Compared to the technologies that can truly contribute to national development, what I do is nothing."

"As I just said, software engineering is an emerging discipline, and our country's talent base is too poor. Even if I am very good, it is difficult to bring out the value of application in a short period of time."

When he finished speaking, there was a hint of complaint in his tone.

If it were someone else, they might not be able to hear it.

But Yakov paid close attention to his every word, so he immediately reacted and thought to himself: "This seems to be an opportunity!"

(End of this chapter)