The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 430 The Beginning of the Film Industry

I stayed at the Institute of Equipment until about 6pm.

Li Mucai finished his discussion with researcher Zhang Shushun and stood up to leave.

After chatting with the other party for an afternoon, he was very satisfied with his performance.

However, if one can enter a unit of the level of the Academy of Equipment Science and Technology, no matter how bad one's ability is, it can't be that bad.

So when Zhu Yusheng and Peng Long were escorting him out, he mentioned in passing that they were taking the person to the Automotive Research Institute for research.

After all, running back and forth between several units is indeed a waste of time.

Zhu Yusheng and Peng Long agreed to his proposal without any hesitation.

He even told Zhang Shushun to report directly to the Automotive Research Institute the next day, and they would complete the formalities later.

Of course, this didn’t mean the two of them had a change of heart; they had no excuse to use this incident to keep Li Mu.

But it was the behavior of Zhang Shushun and others just now that made them worry that if the two of them did not agree, this group of people would dare to move to the Automotive Research Institute overnight.

……

Here, after Li Mu left.

He asked Guan Jianmin to drive him to a guesthouse.

It was almost evening and there were many people coming in and out of the guesthouse's gate.

He searched in the car, took out a pair of glasses without lenses, put them on, and then got out.

Guan Jianmin and General Zhao hurriedly caught up. They were very nervous for a while, but when they saw that no one had discovered Li Mu, they breathed a sigh of relief.

"I told you, I can't recognize you." Li Mu said with a smile.

He had noticed it when he went out on the street before. As long as he wore glasses and no one looked carefully, no one would notice it was him.

But just when he was feeling proud.

Suddenly, a voice sounded behind him: "Advisor Li?"

Hearing this, Li Mu turned around.

It was Song Wencong whom I met yesterday.

The latter was stunned when he saw him, but then he immediately reacted and said, "It's really you. I didn't expect you to come here in person!"

"It's me. I couldn't wait to complete the formalities, so I came here first." Li Mu said with a smile.

Although after he finished talking with Song Wencong, he asked Guan Jianmin to inform them to arrange the meeting as soon as possible.

But no matter how fast this matter is done, it will still take two or three days.

He is still quite tight on time now, so he will definitely save as much time as possible.

Song Wencong suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. Please wait a moment, I'll go call Professor Huang Qianqian and the others out."

After saying that, he prepared to run to the guesthouse to call for help.

"No need to go through so much trouble, I can just go in directly." Li Mu quickly called him and said.

It's not just Song Wencong that he wants to keep.

If possible, of course, the more people who stay, the better.

Huang Qianqian, Tu Jida, Lu Xiaopeng...these people are all famous bosses.

Song Wencong showed obvious hesitation on his face, and said, "It would be more convenient for me to go and call them out."

"Oh, is there anything inconvenient inside?" Li Mu became curious.

Just when Song Wencong was in a dilemma.

Guan Jianmin on the side suddenly said: "I think it's better to meet outside. There are too many people in the guesthouse."

"Okay, then I'll trouble you to call for help." Li Mu nodded slightly and did not insist.

After he left, he looked at Guan Jianmin.

The latter explained:

"There are so many experts and professors coming to Kyoto recently that many guest houses are now overcrowded."

"He didn't want you to go in just now. He probably didn't want to trouble you."

"But don't worry, I will find a way to solve this matter later and will definitely arrange a comfortable place for them to live."

After he finished speaking.

Li Mu looked at the people hurrying in and out of the door, and suddenly realized that most of them were wearing glasses and were obviously intellectuals.

From here we can also get a glimpse that Xiaguo's technology is in a state of rapid development.

Besides him, there are many other scientists who are working hard to make their own contributions to the country's development.

He pondered for a moment, then said, "If the guesthouse is not enough..."

"No, no, I know you have a lot of money, but the country is already dealing with it. This situation is only temporary and will be resolved soon." Guan Jianmin said quickly.

After hearing this, Li Mu had no choice but to give up with regret.

After all, although his monthly special allowance has reached 50 yuan, it is still a drop in the bucket when used to support education in poor areas.

Obviously, the former is more important than making experts and professors live comfortably.

……

Inside the guesthouse.

When Song Wencong rushed into the dormitory where Huang had been before, the latter was chatting with Tu Jida, Lu Xiaopeng and others.

As one of the top scientists in the field of fighter jet research in China.

It has to be said that it is very rare for them to be able to get together.

If it weren't for the letter from Master Qian Wu, and if they hadn't heard that the matter was related to "Li Mu", they would not have dropped their current research and come here.

So they took this opportunity to have a long discussion for several days and nights about what kind of fighter jets to develop in the future, how to develop them, and so on.

Over the past few days, I have gained a lot and have many new ideas on fighter jet research.

However, after Song Wencong came back yesterday and told him the content of his conversation with Li Mu.

All their ideas were overturned in an instant, and they turned directly to the discussion according to Li Mu's ideas.

When Song Wencong came in, he was shocked to see their bloodshot eyes and the smoke in the room. He even forgot to mention Li Mulai and asked hurriedly:
"Professor Huang, have you and the professors been chatting all night?"

No wonder he was so surprised.

It’s just that Huang and the others looked really bad, but they also looked very excited.

"It's okay, Wencong, let's talk for a while before going to sleep. There are still many things we haven't figured out about the turbofan engine!" Huang Qianqian said.

For them, single engine or twin engines are actually trivial matters; the most important thing is the engine.

As the core of a fighter jet, it directly determines the performance of a fighter jet.

Of course, it feels a bit too early to talk about whether it is good or bad now.

After all, it is a very happy thing for Xiaguo to now have a fighter jet developed independently. As for competing with Emperor M and Big Brother, that is something they dare not even think about.

"No, Professor Huang, you must rest! Otherwise... otherwise I will go and complain to Consultant Li and ask him to go back immediately!" Song Wencong said.

He knew that he would not be able to persuade these professors who were too enthusiastic about their research.

So Li Mu moved out.

Unexpectedly, after hearing Li Mu's name, Huang Qian and the others became even more excited, and suddenly stood up and said:
"Advisor Li is here?"

Seeing a pair of eyes looking at me.

Song Wencong was stunned for a moment, then he realized that he had accidentally let the cat out of the bag in a hurry, and quickly said, "No, no, how could Consultant Li come!"

But how could Huang and others be stupid enough to believe what he said.

Tu Jida, who was sitting next to Huang Qian, stood up from his seat and said, "Old Huang, why are you asking him? Let's go and take a look and you'll know."

A word to awaken the dreamer.

I thought Li Mu might be waiting outside.

Huang Qianqian and the others no longer hesitated and immediately stood up and walked out.

……

Outside the guest house.

Li Mu was chatting with Guan Jianmin.

Then I saw a large group of people coming out of the guesthouse.

However, they looked left and right for a long time and did not find him there.

What was strange was that after Song Wencong followed this group of people out, he did not give them directions. Instead, it was as if he had no idea he was here.

Fortunately, Li Mu just put on a pair of glasses and did not change his daily clothes.

The leader, a professor in his fifties, looked at them for a long time and soon fixed his eyes on him.

He took a few uncertain steps forward and asked, "Are you... Consultant Li?"

"It's me. You must be Professor Huang Qianqian, right? It's an honor to meet you." Li Mu walked forward and shook hands with the other party in a friendly manner.

Confirmed his identity.

Huang Qian and the professors beside him became visibly excited. They stepped forward one by one, shaking hands and introducing themselves:
"Advisor Li, I'm Tu Jida from the Rongcheng Aircraft Factory. I'm glad to finally meet you!"

"I'm Lu Xiaopeng, the chief designer of the design studio of Nanchang 320 Factory."

……

Facing enthusiastic professors.

Li Mu also responded quickly, shaking hands with them and greeting them.

This humble attitude made Huang Qianqian and others feel more favorable towards him.

But at this moment, a voice broke the harmonious atmosphere:

"Advisor Li, I want to complain to you... mmm..."

As soon as Huang gave a look, a professor came forward and covered Song Wencong's mouth tightly.

The latter is not impossible to break free.

However, because he was afraid of accidentally hurting the professor behind him, he didn't dare to use any strength at all and could only make "Mmm~" sounds to ask Li Mu for help.

Seeing this, Li Mu asked curiously: "What's going on?"

"It's okay, Consultant Li, we don't have to worry about him. Let's go... let's find a place to communicate, how about that?" Huang Qianqian said.

He originally wanted to say go to the guesthouse.

But yesterday, the 11 professors were discussing in there and smoking non-stop, so the smoke hasn't dissipated yet.

In this situation, there is obviously no way to invite people in.

Li Mu waved his hand and said, "Professor Huang, you should ask him to explain clearly, otherwise I will be worried!"

In fact, he had already seen some clues.

Huang Qian and the others looked very tired, and there was a lingering smell of cigarettes on their bodies.

You don't have to guess to know that he probably stayed up all night.

"Okay." Huang looked at Li Mu's sincere eyes and finally gave up. The professor who was covering Song Wencong's mouth behind him also let go.

……

After listening to Song Wencong's explanation.

Li Mu's expression immediately became serious, and he said, "Professor Huang, you must go to bed now. This matter is not negotiable!"

Although he himself often stays up late.

But that's because he is young and has good physical fitness.

But the professors in front of him were different. Except for Song Wencong, they were all at least 40 years old. And in the past, they were probably the kind of people who stayed up late for a long time.

If you are not careful, you are likely to have problems with your body.

"Advisor Li, there's no need for that. We're in good shape right now and we'd like to discuss the research and development of turbofan engines with you," Huang Qianqian said.

The rest of the professors and others also spoke up to say that nothing serious happened to them.

Not to mention a whole night, they could even hold on for two or three days.

Li Mu said solemnly:
"Professor Huang, if you want to discuss this, there will be plenty of time later. There is no need to rush."

"But if there is any problem with your health, it will be difficult for me to invite you to future research."

"After all, between a scientist's health and his achievements, I always think that the former is more important!"

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Guan Jianmin.

The latter immediately understood, ran to the car and drove over.

Seeing this, Huang Qianqian and the others knew that they could not keep Li Mu today, so they had no choice but to say, "Advisor Li, we will listen to you. Please don't leave yet."

"That's right." Li Mu turned his head and smiled, but still didn't let Guan Jianmin come back.

If he stayed here, everyone would not be able to rest well, so they had to leave.

"Then Consultant Li, when can we meet again?" Huang Qian saw that Li Mu was about to leave, so he hurriedly asked.

Although Song Wencong brought them the news, he did not have the exact meeting time and place.

Without this, they would never be able to feel at ease.

After all, as researchers, they knew very well that once Li Mu became busy, it would be difficult to see him again.

Li Mu thought for a moment and said:
"I have informed the higher-ups and will arrange it as soon as possible. Maybe we will have news tomorrow."

"Anyway, just rest assured and have a good rest."

"I'm here, there's no way I can run away."

After he finished speaking.

Huang Qianqian and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief, but their eyes were still filled with reluctance. They did not turn around and leave until they saw him get on the car.

……

After going to the guesthouse, it was already a little after 7 o'clock.

At this time, the Chinese Academy of Sciences should have gone off work.

However, Li Mu still asked Guan Jianmin to drive over and try his luck.

As soon as he reached the door, he saw Guo Mo pushing a bicycle out.

The latter also saw his car, parked his bicycle, and called out to the security guard who was closing the door.

"President Guo, you haven't left yet." Li Mu got out of the car and greeted him first.

Hearing this, Guo Mo smiled and said, "Fortunately I didn't leave, otherwise I would have missed you as my distinguished guest. Let's go in and talk."

Having said that, he took Li Mu to his office.

……

Make a pot of Biluochun tea.

The fragrance of tea spreads throughout the office, refreshing the heart.

Guo Mo asked Li Mu to sit down on the sofa, handed him some tea, and asked, "Another research matter?"

"No, it's the Semiconductor Group. I hope you can help pass a message over there." Li Mu said.

Hearing this, Guo Mo paused and asked curiously, "Send a message to the Semiconductor Group. Since they got back on track, you haven't been involved in anything, have you?"

Although Li Mu also serves as the general consultant of the semiconductor group.

But since Xuanniao-1, he seldom asked about the things happening there.

However, neither Leader Qiu nor the higher-ups had any objections. After all, improving military strength was more important than economic benefits.

"Hehe, that's because I was too busy and had no time to think about it. I just came to tell you as soon as I had a new idea." Li Mu said a little embarrassedly.

After things got busy, he rarely cared about the affairs of the semiconductor group.

The game review still had to be taken into consideration at the beginning, but after Shen Jianxin and Huang Kun both reached a certain level, they no longer interfered.

After all, the semiconductor group has maintained a state of growing profits, so there is no need for him to interfere too much.

Guo Mo took a sip of tea and said, "Then I have to listen carefully to what it is that can bring you back."

"It's nothing, but I think we can use our advantages in the semiconductor and photographic equipment industries to try to develop the film industry." Li Mu said.

He didn't hide it and said it directly.

Guo Mo was stunned for a moment and said, "Developing movies, why did you think of doing this? It doesn't make much money."

In Xia Country at that time, movies really didn't make money.

Although there are cinemas in the city, their efficiency is very low.

Compared with the profits of the semiconductor industry, that amount of money is nothing.

"It's not movies, but the film industry. Of course, when the latter is improved, the former must also develop..." Li Mu explained slowly.

Movies are just movies.

The film industry has a wider scope.

It includes film production, distribution and screening, the construction of cinemas and screening venues, film audio-visual products and derivatives, etc.

After listening to Li Mu’s explanation of the film industry.

Guo Mo pondered for a moment, then said:
"Since you have proposed this idea, the higher-ups will definitely consider it carefully."

"But you should also know that our country's current national conditions are not suitable for the development of these entertainment things."

“And no matter how well it’s made, it’s impossible for it to be released on a large scale except in some countries.”

He was not blindly affirmative.

After all, this matter is not like the development of the semiconductor industry, he still knows a little about it.

The main role of movies in the country at present is just publicity.

Making money is not the main purpose.

In this case, even if a good movie is made, it will most likely lose money.

As for selling abroad?

Except for the countries in their own camp, it is impossible for OM countries to allow a movie with only Asian faces to be shown in their country.

"President Guo, developing the film industry is not a short-term achievement, but a move that will benefit future generations!" Li Mu shook his head and said firmly.

Not to mention the film industry's economic value of hundreds of billions of dollars in later generations.

The cultural publicity alone was enough to make him determined to push forward this project.

Guo Mo was stunned for a moment, and immediately said: "Tell me how to benefit the future. If it is feasible, I will definitely support you!"

What he was afraid of was that Li Mu would get carried away and do something wrong.

Although it's no big deal to spend some money, it does damage its image.

"Let's talk about his economic value first..." Li Mu began to analyze one by one.

Economy is not the most important point, but it is something that cannot be without.

Without efficiency, even the best industry cannot survive.

Xiaguo’s market in China is relatively small, but it cannot be said to be non-existent.

In addition to the southeast and some markets close to Xia Country, we can still make some money.

"There is also cultural value, President Guo. Good movies can promote our culture to the world. In this respect, it is very similar to games..." Li Mu continued.

Movies and games are very similar, both are means of cultural output.

Of course, the premise is a good movie.

A good movie can even be more popular than a good game.

After all, games can only be played when you are a child or a teenager, but it is difficult to play them when you reach middle age.

But movies are different. They are suitable for people of all ages and people of all ages can enjoy watching them.

……

As Guo Mo listened to Li Mu's explanation, a light in his eyes lit up slightly.

But he is not completely without concerns.

For example, can the movies they make really be popular abroad?
In response to this, Li Mu replied:
"Definitely!"

"But there is a prerequisite, which is to broaden the subject matter."

"We want to make movies that are popular with the people."

His three sentences left Guo Mo stunned for a long time.

Broadening the subject matter is no small matter.

"Is it necessary to relax the subject matter?" Guo Mo asked.

Li Mu nodded slightly and said:

"Yes, if the subject matter is not relaxed, no matter how good the equipment and technology are, it will be useless and we still won't be able to make a good movie."

"I'm afraid... I'm afraid this matter is a bit difficult!" Guo Mo sighed.

If it is something related to scientific research, he might be able to make the decision.

But there was nothing he could do about this kind of thing.

He continued, "Let me ask you one more question. What subject are you planning to shoot?"

"At present, of course, the main focus is still on promoting our country's past 14 years of war of resistance against Japan." Li Mu said.

Hearing this, Guo Mo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid that Li Mu was determined to learn from the West and film some love-related things.

In today's climate, it's easy to be criticized.

Although given Li Mu's status, even if there is an impact it will not be too big.

But in the end it is still giving others an advantage, so it is better not to do it.

"As for the future, maybe we'll shoot a promotional movie for the game or something." Li Mu continued.

In this era, it is definitely unrealistic to want to go all the way and make all kinds of movies for future generations in one go.

Instead of making a film under pressure and getting criticized, it is better to make some classic anti-Japanese war films first and build up the film industry.

As Xia State becomes increasingly powerful, he believes that one day the restrictions on film themes will be relaxed.

By that time, with their perfect film industry system, they will be able to quickly occupy the global film market.

Guo Mo didn't know Li Mu's plan, but he was curious about the game promotional film and asked, "Game promotional film, what is that?"

Li Mu explained:
"It's movies that promote games, like Tank Wars."

"Currently, the sales of game cartridges have exceeded 1000 million copies, which means that 1000 million people have played this game."

"As long as half of them come to watch, there will be 500 million box office revenue. After deducting the cost, even if each ticket only makes 1 yuan, there will be a profit of 500 million."

This example is fairly straightforward.

Guo Mo understood it immediately, and even drew inferences from it, saying:

"That is to say, if we sell more than 1 million game cartridges now, and half of them go to watch it, we will have a revenue of more than 5000 million. Or even more?"

(End of this chapter)