The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 395: J-10~Prelude (Two in One)

The special train headed north, crossing mountains and hills.

Compared with the journey to Sichuan and Guanzhong, the journey from Kyoto to Fengtian is much closer.

In just over a day, the train that Li Mu and Wang Shicun were on arrived at Fengtian Station.

on the platform.

A group of bigwigs from the political, academic and business circles of the three provinces, dressed in neat Zhongshan suits, waited quietly for the train to stop.

Standing at the front were the leader of Liao Province, Wu Xue, the leader of Fengtian, Lin Zhen, and the representative of the academic community, the president of the Three Provinces Institute of Technology, Jin Shu...

The lineup is so luxurious that some people might believe that it is a welcome reception for senior leaders.

When Li Mu got off the train, he was also shocked when he saw this scene.

It's not that he is not mentally prepared that someone will come to greet him.

But this person was a bit too much, more than the previous two trips to Sichuan and Guanzhong combined.

"Could it be that someone came to Fengtian with me?" Li Mu couldn't help but think.

Just when he was hesitating whether to go forward.

The art troupe, which had been well prepared, immediately began to perform with drums and gongs at the signal from the leader in the front.

At the same time, everyone immediately stepped forward.

Wu Xue, who was nearly 60 years old, took the lead and shook Li Mu's hand enthusiastically, saying, "Hahaha, Consultant Li, I am Wu Xue from Liao Province. Welcome to the three provinces and to Fengtian!"

"Hello, hello, it's an honor to meet you." Li Mu quickly shook hands with the other party and greeted him.

Although he is greeted by local leaders every time he travels, this does not mean that the leader of a state is cheap.

As the leader of a state, both his status and prestige are very high.

"Consultant Li, you are too modest. It is my honor to meet a great scientist like you!" Wu Xue said with a smile.

In terms of level, he might be higher than Li Mu.

But when it comes to his importance to the country, even a hundred of him may not be able to compare to him.

Anyone can be incapable of taking the position of a state leader.

But the research that Li Mu is doing can only be completed by him.

Just after the two of them greeted each other warmly.

Another old man in his forties or fifties standing next to Wu Xue continued, "I am Lin Zhen from Fengtian, Consultant Li, welcome!"

"I'm the clerk in Fengtian..." Others also began to introduce themselves.

Li Mu also greeted them politely one by one, always smiling.

Although he didn't like this kind of occasion.

But if others come to greet you enthusiastically, you should still be polite.

It was not until he saw Jin Shu, the dean of San Sheng Institute of Technology, that the smile on Li Mu's face became more obvious, and he said, "Long time no see, dean Jin."

"I didn't expect that you still remembered me, Consultant Li." Jin Shu said happily.

The two had met several times at exchange conferences in the field of steel metallurgy.

Li Mu smiled and said:
"Of course I remember. And I still remember that Dean Jin promised me that if I came, you would treat me to a meal in all three places."

The delicacy that was written into the protection law for later generations to eat must taste good. It is impossible to say that he doesn't want to eat it.

Anyway, it’s not illegal to eat it now, so it would be a shame not to try it.

"Haha, Consultant Li, just wait and see. I will definitely find the best chef for you. When you have time to come to our school, I will ask him to cook the specialties of our three provinces for you!" Jin Shu said.

After the two finished talking, they exchanged a few simple pleasantries.

However, since there were still many people waiting to talk to Li Mu, the conversation didn't last long.

After the main leadership teams of the three provinces and Fengtian had greeted each other.

Wu Xuecai stepped forward and said with a smile:
"Advisor Li, if you want to taste the delicacies of our three provinces, you don't have to wait to go to Dean Jin."

"I will be able to arrange for a chef to cook all the dishes for you later."

"We'll make sure you enjoy your meal and have a good time!"

As he spoke, he waved to the secretary who was accompanying him, intending to ask him to prepare.

Seeing this, Li Mu hurriedly said: "Leader, there is no need to rush this matter. Let me finish my work first."

It would be a bit inappropriate to go eat before doing anything when you get to the place.

"Haha, it's okay, it's okay. Business is important, but eating is also important. If you don't eat enough, how can you have the energy to do research?" Wu Xue patted Li Mu's shoulder.

Then, without waiting for Li Mu to object, he pulled him outside.

Arrived outside the station.

Seven or eight cars were lined up outside, with guards in military uniforms standing by with live ammunition.

Wu Xue stretched out his hand and said, "Advisor Li, please come in!"

Hearing this, Li Mu had no choice but to get in the car and leave with the other party.

……

After a while.

The convoy arrived at the streets of Fengtian.

Li Mu was originally chatting with Wu Xue.

Suddenly, a shout was heard outside:
"Welcome Consultant Li to Fengtian!"

"Advisor Li, thank you for your contribution to Xia Country!"

"We will learn from you and emulate you throughout our lives!"

……

Cheers, like waves, swept towards the convoy.

Li Mu, who was sitting in the car, lifted the curtain on the window.

Outside the car, countless people stood on both sides of the street, holding colorful flags and shouting his name.

"What's going on?" he turned around and asked.

Wu Xue smiled and said:

"The news that you were coming to Fengtian was reported a few days ago and was published in our newspapers."

"Many schools and factories here have spontaneously wanted to organize ceremonies to welcome you."

"I thought this was a good thing, and it would be a good opportunity for you to feel the enthusiasm of our Fengtian people, so I didn't stop it."

His explanation is quite reasonable.

But after listening to this, Li Mu became even more confused and said, "But isn't it a bit bad to do it in such a big way?"

According to usual practice, when he comes out he either clears the streets in advance or does it in secret so that not many people usually know about it.

Why is this time so special?

"Your status is different now." Wu Xue smiled and continued:

“Your many achievements and contributions in the field of science will surely attract much attention.”

"Although the higher-ups didn't tell me explicitly, I know that you must be working on many research projects that are extremely important to the country."

"Keeping things under wraps is not a long-term solution. It is better to step out in front of the public so that people will not be suspicious."

After listening to this, Li Mu nodded and understood.

After the country has been promoting him for so long, his reputation is probably known not only in the country.

It is estimated that it has also attracted a lot of attention abroad.

The reason why he has never encountered any danger is that he has the strict protection of the National Security Council.

It is also related to the fact that software engineering does not appear to be too threatening.

But this is only temporary.

As software engineering becomes increasingly important in the industrial field, it would be difficult for him to cover up his mistake even if he pretended to the outside world that he only liked to develop games.

——After all, the "father of software engineering" did not engage in industry but studied games when the country needed him most.

Who would believe it, who dares to believe it?

"Even if we want to welcome him, there's no need to make it so grand. An ordinary one will do. Otherwise, people who don't know might think some important person has come." Li Mu lowered the curtain on the car window and said.

It is inevitable to come into the sight of the upper echelons of countries around the world.

He was not unprepared for this.

But seeing so many people coming to welcome him and shouting his name, he still felt inexplicably satisfied.

Wu Xue laughed when he heard this and asked:

"Advisor Li, aren't you an important figure?"

"With the power of one person, he has promoted the progress and development of many fields in our country, including computing technology, steel metallurgy and agriculture."

"Just taking cypermethrin and phosphate fertilizer as examples, these two things are enough to make you famous and remembered by future generations!"

After he finished speaking, a hint of envy appeared in his eyes.

Although my life has been full of ups and downs.

He followed his superiors in battles across the country and experienced countless ups and downs. As an ordinary person, he became the leader of a state, which can be considered an achievement.

But compared with people like Li Mu who can leave their names in history, he is still far from it.

"I'm not a big shot at all. The real big shot is a leader like you who works tirelessly for the development of the country." Li Mu saw what Wu Xue meant and gave him a small compliment.

But he had just finished.

Wu Xue laughed and said, "Haha, there are no leaders. They are just builders of the country!"

……

After half an hour.

The convoy finally stopped at the gate of the Fengtian government agency compound.

Wu Xue got out of the car first and opened the door for Li Mu personally.

During the casual chat along the way, he had a very good impression of Li Mu.

He is talented, capable, and most importantly, very humble, each of which is extremely rare.

If he didn't know that the higher-ups would never release the person, he would have wanted to speak up and try to keep the person in the three provinces.

After all, the development of heavy industry here is very short of talent.

After getting off the car, Li Mu said, "Leader, please arrange a place for Professor Wang and me to stay. After we rest, we will immediately go to the Fengtian Aerodynamics Research Institute!"

He couldn't wait to start working.

Although the Xuanniao-1 helicopter has not yet been delivered.

But this did not affect him from going to see the Fenglei No. 1 wind tunnel first to familiarize himself with the situation in advance, which would also facilitate the development of future work.

"Oh, don't be in a hurry." Wu Xue waved his hand and said with a smile: "You just got off the train and you must be tired from the journey. You must take a rest and have a welcoming banquet first." He admired Li Mu's attitude towards scientific research very much.

But if he agreed, it would show that he respected Li Mu's opinion.

If you don’t know, you might think that the people from these three provinces don’t like Li Mu and don’t treat him well enough.

"And Director Fu Huasheng of the Fengtian Aerodynamics Research Institute is right behind us. If you have any questions later, you can communicate with him directly, so you don't have to run around." Wu Xue said again when he saw that Li Mu was still hesitating.

After saying that, he waved to the crowd following the two people and shouted, "Director Fu, come here. Consultant Li has some questions for you later."

The voice just fell.

A spirited old man ran up and said, "Advisor Li, if you have anything to say, please tell us. We will fully cooperate with you!"

"You are too polite. It is Professor Wang and I who rely on your help." Li Mu said quickly.

Fu Huasheng wiped his sweat and said, "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it, Consultant Li, you are too modest!"

Let Li Mu rely on them?
Even if their aerodynamics research institute worked together, I'm afraid they couldn't do it.

"Okay, let's go in and eat first, and talk while we eat. I think Professor Wang must be hungry too." Wu Xue interrupted their polite conversation with a smile.

Hearing this, Li Mu turned around to look at Wang Shicun, who had been following behind him as an invisible person, and then looked at the smiling Wu Xue, and had no choice but to agree.

……

As they talked, they walked into the canteen of the agency.

After entering.

Li Mu was about to walk towards the window.

Wu Xue simply extended his hand and said, "Advisor Li, and Professor Wang, come this way."

Having said that, he walked towards the dining table nearby.

Seeing this, Li Mu looked over curiously.

On the long dining table, there were several large pots of food, steaming.

Apparently, the meals had been prepared long before he agreed.

Now that he was already here, he stopped being hesitant and just followed.

Wait until you come to the table.

Wu Xue pointed at the food and said:

"Because we were in a hurry, we only prepared one serving of Earth Three Immortals and Flying Dragon Mushroom Stew."

"But don't worry, during your stay in the three provinces, I will make sure you can try all the delicious food here."

"Of course, if you want to eat hometown food, we can make it here, and I guarantee you will be satisfied."

After he finished speaking.

Li Mu looked at the Three Immortals and Flying Dragon Stewed Mushrooms on the dining table and couldn't help swallowing his saliva. He didn't even look at the big pot of braised pork next to it.

It smells really good, and just smelling it makes one's mouth water.

"Then I won't be polite, Professor Wang, let's start eating." Li Mu didn't act pretentiously. He called Wang Shicun, then sat down and started eating.

"This Three Immortals of the Earth is a famous dish from our three provinces. It is made with ingredients from bears, tigers, and deer. Consultant Li, please try it and see if it suits your taste." Wu Xue introduced it to Li Mu as he sat down.

People who have never been to the three provinces really don’t know that they even eat black bears and tigers.

"There is also this flying dragon stewed with mushrooms. It uses an ingredient called hazel grouse. The meat is very delicious. Paired with the fresh mushrooms picked from Changbai Mountain, it is a unique dish. Come on, try it." Wu Xue continued.

As he spoke, he personally served Li Mu a bowl of soup.

Li Mu looked at the steaming Feilong mushroom stew that was still in the crowd, and the rich aroma filled his face.

He took a sip and the taste was so delicious that his eyes couldn't help but widen a little.

To be honest, he used to love eating delicious food.

But in this era, given the conditions, it is already good enough to have enough to eat, let alone eat well.

He also doesn't think that today's delicacies can compare with those of later generations.

After all, in an era when people had no worries about food and clothing, there was no reason why the food developed would be worse than the one we have now.

Even if it's game, Li Mu has eaten it before. It's only been a few decades, so how much difference can the taste make?

But now that he had tasted it, he had to admit it.

Even the ordinary mushrooms in the bowl are ten or a hundred times more delicious than those in later generations!
……

A banquet where guests and hosts enjoy themselves.

After the meal, Wu Xueyong arranged for Li Mu and Wang Shicun to rest in the dormitory in the compound.

The pillows and quilt covers in the room were obviously new, and the floor and tables, chairs and benches were also spotlessly clean. It was obvious that a lot of thought had gone into it.

After entering the room, Li Mu looked around and said, "Leader, I am flattered by your arrangement!"

With such warm hospitality, it is impossible to receive nothing in return.

As heavy industrial bases, the three provinces do not need to rely on software engineering to develop industries like Sichuan and Guanzhong.

So for the time being, he still didn't understand what Wu Xue's purpose was.

"You are a great scientist, and you are the one who forged important equipment for our country. I can't help you with research, so I can only help you with logistics." Wu Xue waved his hand and said with a smile.

Seeing that he was still unwilling to explain himself clearly, Li Mu simply said:
"Leader, why don't you just tell me what I can do to help you."

"To be honest, although your place is nice, I may not be able to stay here for a few days."

"I plan to spend most of my time in Fengtian at the Aerodynamics Research Institute and not show up too often."

Hearing this, Wu Xue was stunned.

He didn't expect Li Mu to be so direct.

After all, the news coming from Sichuan and Guanzhong said that it took a lot of effort to capture the person.

How come it succeeded just by trying hard?

"Since Consultant Li has said so, I won't hide it anymore." Wu Xue nodded slightly, then said:
"I have read your article on the impact of software engineering in the industrial field. It is very well written and forward-looking."

"You mentioned in your article that the three provinces are our country's heavy industrial base, and their industrial output accounts for the vast majority of the country's share. They are where software engineering should be developed and applied."

"But you should also know that we didn't get many students in the software engineering pilot education class this time..."

He simply stated his thoughts.

The meaning is self-evident - we need people.

After listening to this, Li Mu pondered for a moment and said:

"The staffing allocation has now been finalized, and many people may have already been employed by local units. I'm afraid it's impossible to change it."

This group of 500 students majoring in software engineering education pilot completed the study session he organized.

Except for those who were assigned to the Semiconductor Research Institute and the Computing Technology Research Institute, basically everyone else left Kyoto one after another.

It is obviously impossible to take back the place where the talent was.

"How about this, I'll write a letter to the Semiconductor Research Institute in Kyoto and ask them to assign some more people here." Li Mu hesitated for a long time and said with some pain.

The “landlord” doesn’t have any surplus food!

Even though dozens of people were assigned at once, there were basically not many left after being assigned to various research project teams.

Wu Xue smiled and said:

"Counselor Li, don't worry, I'm not here to steal people. I just want to provide our students with an opportunity to practice and learn."

"I have asked software engineering students from Kyoto, and they have very little time and opportunity to practice during their training."

"We don't have much in our three provinces, but we have a lot of factories. Let's forget about this batch of students. We can let the next batch of students come here for practical learning, right?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Li Mu.

This approach can be said to be a win-win situation.

Kyoto area is home to many universities. This year there are 500 graduates from the software engineering pilot education, and the number will only increase in the future.

Although a lot of new factories have been built due to the “large-scale factory construction”, it is still very difficult to fully absorb them.

——Studying in batches may be a solution, but it will inevitably waste time.

After listening to it, Li Mu also thought it was a good idea.

The distance between the three provinces and Kyoto is not too far.

Even the northernmost part can be reached by taking a three or four-day train ride.

"I have no objection, but I can't decide what to do specifically. The final decision must be made by the higher-ups," he said.

The superiors respect his right to make suggestions, and he must also respect the superiors' right to make decisions.

This sounds like a good idea, but it’s hard to say whether it can be done.

After all, with this move, many students will have to stay in these three provinces in the future. What will other provinces think? Why do you have so many more?
"As long as you nod, that's all. I don't actually plan to ask for more. I just want to take this opportunity to bring together students, experts and professors studying software engineering in the three provinces to help us solve problems in industrial development." Wu Xue said.

Although he did have some complaints about the above distribution plan, he also knew that it was not something that could be changed casually.

And even if it was really changed, at most there would only be five, six, seven or eight more people, which is not a big difference.

On the contrary, if students can come here to carry out practical activities, it can not only better inspire them to stay, but also indirectly cultivate a good academic atmosphere.

If things go well, Fengtian might even become the academic exchange center for software engineering in the Xia Kingdom in the future.

If it wasn't for this purpose, Wu Xue wouldn't have taken out his own salary without hesitation to prepare a meal of top-notch delicacies for Li Mu!
……

After getting the answer you wanted.

Wu Xue left quickly and with satisfaction.

For the next period of time, until the wind tunnel test is successful, he will not and has no time to disturb Li Mu again.

Establishing a software engineering academic exchange center is not something that can be achieved simply by talking.

The people from the political, academic and business circles of the three provinces who came to welcome Li Mu this time also came for this matter.

At this moment, he is in the compound of the government agency, waiting for his reply, and then he will immediately start planning and preparing.

……

After sending away the cheerful Wu Xue.

Li Mu returned to his room, lay on the bed, and pretended to take a nap.

Open the chat page.

The last message was the "gogogo.jpg" emoticon package that Ask said he was leaving for Chengdu.

I was just thinking about whether I should ask the other party if he has arrived.

A "ding~" message alert sound rang in my mind.

Ask: "Li, I'm in Rongcheng. It's so big here, and there are so many people!"

"Don't run around when you arrive. Follow the people who picked you up to the hotel first. I'll tell you about some delicious restaurants and you can go try them." Li Mu replied quickly.

Then I focused my attention on the WIFI list that was refreshed after arriving in Chengdu.

Rows of WIFI names flashed across his sight, but he still couldn't find the words he wanted to see.

(End of this chapter)