The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 376 R&D Arrangements
Li Mu shook his head and said:

"That's not true. The effect of cypermethrin is already very good. In fact, it won't improve much further."

"It is nothing more than continuing to improve efficiency, applicability, safety and other aspects."

"As for phosphate fertilizer, even I don't have much room for improvement. I can only try to increase its yield."

He wasn't being polite.

Whether it is pesticides or fertilizers, there is an upper limit to their effectiveness.

The reason why Xia State was able to increase its grain production in a short period of time with the help of cypermethrin and phosphate fertilizer was because its original foundation was too weak.

If it were Emperor M and Big Brother, even if they were given these two technologies, the improvement would be at most 1%, which is far from as exaggerated as the 3% improvement of Xia Country.

"So what you mean is that we don't have much room for improvement in technology, and we should focus on increasing production in the future?" asked Liu Quangong.

Mi Shenghua, Yuan Peiye and Du Mingwei also cast inquiring glances.

If someone else said this, they could quote from classics and criticize the other person to pieces.

But since Li Mu said it, they had to believe it even if they didn't want to.

"Of course not. Technology will never reach its end. Although cypermethrin is easy to use, we still have the possibility of developing new insecticide polyesters." Li Mu said with a smile.

There is no such thing as a panacea pesticide.

Changes in climate and environment and increased pest resistance will affect the effectiveness of pesticides.

As for fertilizers...

Li Mu continued, "But in terms of fertilizers, we really need to increase production now. Improving quality can be postponed for a while."

For pesticides and fertilizers, Li Mu proposed two different upgrade plans.

The former continued to carry out technological innovation and developed flucythrinate with wider adaptability and higher safety, while the latter mainly improved production technology and increased output.

Of course, this does not mean that there is no room for upgrading nitrogen fertilizer.

Through synthetic ammonia technology and coal gasification technology, the quality and yield of nitrogen fertilizer can be directly improved, thereby enhancing the core competitiveness of nitrogen fertilizer.

Li Mu then introduced the basic principles of the two technologies to Mi Shenghua and others:

"The production process of synthetic ammonia is mainly the production of ammonia gas, using air as the source of nitrogen and combining it with hydrogen to synthesize ammonia."

"There are many ways to implement coal gasification technology, such as dry powder coal gasification, water-coal slurry gasification, etc."

"Using them, we can increase production while also improving quality."

After he finished speaking.

The eyes of Liu Quangong, Mi Shenghua, Yuan Peiye and Du Mingwei were frighteningly bright, and filled with deep surprise.

Since the discovery of cypermethrin and phosphate fertilizer, Li Mu has not produced any results in the field of pesticides and fertilizers.

Although they are very confident in it.

But I didn't expect to come up with research ideas so quickly.

"I didn't expect that Consultant Li already has such a perfect direction!" Liu Quangong couldn't help but sigh.

Mi Shenghua on the side said directly: "Advisor Li, let's go to the laboratory right away!"

Although the other two didn't say anything, they lifted their buttocks off the sofa.

As soon as Li Mu gives the order, they will go to the laboratory to carry out research work.

"No hurry." Li Mu waved his hand and said, "This time, in addition to technological innovation, our research and development also includes innovation in production equipment. I came here mainly to reach a consensus with everyone first."

Hearing this, Mi Shenghua and the other two looked at each other and said, "We have no objection and firmly agree with your idea, Consultant Li."

Don't say you didn't have any objections originally.

Even if they did, they wouldn't have to say anything now.

The research direction proposed by Li Mu is far superior to theirs.

At least they thought that based on their own pace, it would take at least five or six years to come up with this idea.

"It would be safer to discuss it..." Li Mu was a little amused.

Although he has the information in his hands.

But this thing was made based on the conditions of later generations after all.

Up to now, whether it can be done and whether it has the corresponding effect still needs to be continuously verified.

Liu Quangong waved his hand and said:
"I don't think we need to discuss this any further. What you said, Advisor Li, is definitely fine."

"But with only these few people, it's really not enough."

"You guys continue chatting. I'll go to the Agricultural Research Institute and ask Director Wei Guowei to gather experts and professors from all over the country to assist in the research!"

Before he could finish his words, he stood up from the sofa.

Then he took a few steps forward and left as fast as the wind.

Mi Shenghua looked at Liu Quangong's back as he left, turned around and said:
"Advisor Li, the dean will handle the matters at the Agricultural Research Institute. When I hear your name, I'm sure Director Wei and even Dean Guo will strongly support you."

"It probably won't take long before we have enough manpower."

"When the time comes, experts and professors from all over the country will gather together, and with your leadership, we will surely be able to successfully develop new pesticides and fertilizers."

A look of envy appeared on his face. After all, for a scientist, being able to get support from above with just one sentence and being qualified to mobilize experts and professors from all over the country to conduct joint battles was undoubtedly the greatest recognition.

"Professor Mi, thank you for your praise. No one can say for sure whether we can succeed, but I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, there is still great hope." Li Mu smiled.

Yuan Peiye, who was standing by, suddenly asked, "Advisor Li, should we start the research now, or wait until all the experts and professors from all over the country arrive?"

After he finished speaking, Mi Shenghua and Du Mingwei couldn't help but cast inquiring glances at him.

Li Mu thought about it, picked up the briefcase at hand, and took out the written development plan for cypermethrin and the optimization plan for nitrogen fertilizer technology.

Seeing his actions, the eyes of Mi Shenghua and the other two immediately became hot.

Two documents, one slightly thicker and one slightly thinner, were placed on the table by Li Mu.

He said:
"I am usually very busy and may not have much time to participate in research and development."

"This is the preliminary research and development plan I wrote. The three professors can study it first."

"If you have any questions, you can come to me directly. If there are no problems, I will rely on you to lead the research in the future."

Hearing what Li Mu said.

Mi Shenghua and the other two, who had originally looked excited, immediately became a little nervous.

"How can this be possible, Consultant Li? You are the one who proposed the research plan. How can you let us take charge of it?" Yuan Peiye refused directly.

The other two also shook their heads.

They can't and won't do things like taking credit for other people's work.

Seeing this, Li Mu couldn't help but smile and said:
"Professors, please don't be anxious. Just listen to me first."

"I do have more important research to do. If it weren't for Dean Liu coming to visit me personally, I might not have come here for quite a while."

"So this mission is not possible without you. Only you can shoulder this heavy responsibility."

Given his current situation, he really cannot devote his energy to the research here.

Hearing this, Mi Shenghua and the other two were stunned for a moment, then quickly calmed down.

In their moment of happiness, they forgot that Li Mu must have other important research tasks.

"It was our negligence. Then we will follow your arrangements, Consultant Li." The three of them looked at each other and agreed immediately without any pretense.

However, they had all made up their minds that even if they took over the responsibility, the credit would still go to Li Mu.

Li Mu also knew what they were planning, but he didn't expose them. He said, "Then I'll leave it to Professor Mi, Professor Yuan, and Professor Du!"

He really doesn't care about credit or not.

After all, no matter how great his achievements are, there is no possibility of him getting a promotion and a raise in the short term.

To be able to reach his position at the age of 24 is already quite astonishing, and there is no need to rush to go further.

"Besides, compared to achievements, what is more important is to conduct more research and benefit the country and the people." Li Mu thought as he stood up and shook hands with Mi Shenghua and the other two.

Then he said goodbye to them and prepared to leave.

Although it was a bit regrettable that Li Mu could not stay, Mi Shenghua and others knew that he had other important research to do, so they did not stay long.

After sending him down the administrative building, he hurried to the laboratory with the research plan and couldn't wait to start his research work.

Looking at the three people's departing backs, Li Mu couldn't help but laugh.

However, it is precisely because of their enthusiasm that the country can be better built.

While sighing, he turned around and walked out of the school.

Just as he turned his head, he saw Mi Qiao standing behind him with a troubled look on her face.

"Want to participate in the research?" Li Mu walked forward and asked with a smile.

Mi Qiao shook her head at first, but then nodded.

No matter who it is, I'm afraid it would be impossible to resist such temptation.

"Didn't you say you were planning to give up on the path of scientific research?" Li Mu deliberately teased.

Mi Qiao blushed, then seemed to come to her senses and said, "Didn't you say I have potential and advised me to settle down a little more?"

"Okay, okay, then just go and tell Professor Mi and the others and apply to join." Li Mu said.

Hearing this, Mi Qiao shook her head and said, "No, if I tell him directly, my dad will definitely scold me!"

Not long after she decided to give up, she suddenly regretted it.

The application was also submitted by Li Mu, and to outsiders it seemed like a research project that was almost certain to succeed.

Isn't it obvious that this is an attempt to "gain credit" and "gild oneself"?

Given Mi Shenghua's personality, no matter how much he loves his daughter, he probably won't treat her well.

"It seems to be a problem indeed. How about this? I will tell Professor Mi and the others in person later?" Li Mu said after thinking for a while.

He didn't mind being taken advantage of by Mi Qiao.

After all, it doesn’t matter who the credit is given to. Instead of giving it to someone you don’t know, it’s better to give it to your friends. What’s more, this is also a kind of talent training!

(End of this chapter)