The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 477 Thrust-to-Weight Ratio

The yield of the "stand out from the crowd" rice seeds did not reach the estimated yield of 1,000 mu as he expected.

On the contrary, the rice produced was uneven, and there was no single rice variety that stood out from the crowd.

Having said this, Yuan Nongping paused for a moment and said:
"I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, Counselor Li. At that time, the whole school said I was crazy, and only one student dared to come back to see me."

"Fortunately, I was inspired by her and found a new direction."

"And with the help of my comrades who helped me harvest rice, I found that among the 1024 seedlings produced by 'He Li Ji Qun', 768 were of the same shape and 256 were of different shapes..."

He slowly recounted the things that had happened to him.

However, when mentioning the doubts and injustices he had suffered.

There was not much resentment in Yuan Nongping's eyes.

"So the reason for the low production of He Shan Zhu is because the males and females are not separated?" Li Mu asked back.

Although he has information from later generations.

But it is a different feeling to listen to the inventor of hybrid rice personally explain his research process.

Hearing this, Yuan Nongping nodded and said:
"Yes, that's the reason."

Rice is a bisexual flower, which means it is hermaphroditic.

In other words, rice always engages in inbreeding, so the yield cannot be increased.

If you want to be productive, you need to marry distant relatives and have children.

If "standing out from the crowd" is a natural hybrid rice.

It has the possibility of separating males and females.

After listening to this, Li Mu thought for a moment and said:
“I think your theory is very good.”

"How about this, after dinner, you can follow me and take the bus to the Agricultural Science Academy."

"I have met with Dean Jin several times. Talk to him and try to get him to provide you with the greatest possible assistance."

Yuan Nongping's status in later generations is no less than that of ancient saints.

Moreover, it didn't seem like he had any cheats, he completed the research step by step on his own.

In the past, we were afraid of disrupting their growth trajectory, so we didn’t have direct contact with them.

But since I have encountered it this time, I will definitely help if I can.

"How can I trouble you, Consultant Li, with such a small matter?" Yuan Nongping shook his head and said.

The voice just fell.

Cheng Li Nong beside him quickly pulled his clothes and said:
"Nong Ping, you are right. We shouldn't have troubled Consultant Li."

"But we are in Kyoto and we are unfamiliar with the place."

"It would definitely be much more convenient if Consultant Li could help."

Hear this.

Yuan Nongping hesitated.

Seeing this, Li Mu smiled and said:
"Don't worry about bothering me. What you are doing is beneficial to the country and the people, so it is not a small matter."

……

Yuan Nongping finally couldn't refuse.

After all, if Li Mu could take him and Cheng Linong to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, it would indeed be of great help.

Otherwise, they are teachers from two small agricultural schools.

It is difficult to say how much attention it will get.

So, after eating.

The three of them set off for the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

……

to the place.

Li Mu brought his men and walked in after showing their ID.

The three of them walked along.

While still chatting.

However, he could see that Yuan Nongping's mind was no longer on the conversation with him.

Seeing this, Li Mu stopped chatting and took the two of them to the dean's office of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Just as the three of them arrived at the door and were about to knock.

A voice suddenly sounded in the corridor, saying:
"You are?"

"President Jin." Li Mu turned around and looked at Jin Shanbao, the president of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

But the two had only met a few times.

So the latter did not recognize him immediately.

Li Mu was not in a hurry. He first introduced the two people beside him and said:

"These two are teachers from the Hunan Anjiang Agricultural School, formerly the Agricultural School of Pinghe and the Agricultural School of Chengliu."

"They came this time to seek confirmation from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences on some theoretical issues concerning hybrid rice."

"I hope you, Dean Jin, can give them some help."

Hear what he said.

Jin Shanbao subconsciously looked at Yuan Nongping and Cheng Nong beside him, and then said:
"Research on hybrid rice is not an easy task. I suggest you change direction."

This is a rejection.

It's not that I look down on the original farmers and the established farmers.

But this is a global problem.

So many experts and professors at home and abroad have not been able to solve this problem.

"I think we should give them more opportunities." Li Mu said with a smile.

Hearing this, Jin Shanbao looked at Li Mu again.

I was about to continue to refuse.

But I found that the person in front of me looked somewhat familiar.

No, it looks very familiar.

He was suddenly shocked:

"You, you are Consultant Li?"

"It's me." Li Mu took off his glasses.

Seeing this, Jin Shanbao changed his previous attitude and said:

"Come on, come on, please come in."

"Since it was recommended by Consultant Li, I have to help in any way I can."

"Don't worry, our Academy of Agricultural Sciences will definitely give them the greatest help!"

He said as he spoke.

While enthusiastically inviting the three people into the office to sit down.

This change made Yuan Nongping and Cheng Nong a little surprised.

But soon.

Jin Shanbao explained the reason himself and said:
"Advisor Li, are you interested in conducting research on hybrid rice?"

“As long as you plan to study.”

"We at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences will spare no effort to support and meet all your needs."

His eyes were full of excitement as he spoke.

After all, if it was Li Mu who did it.

Even a global problem like hybrid rice may not be unsolvable.

"Haha, Dean Jin, you misunderstood. I don't have the intention or time for this at the moment. You don't know that I just came out of the laboratory early this morning." Li Mu said.

He didn't say it too firmly.

If he has the opportunity to help Yuan Nongping in theory in the future, he would be very happy.

Hearing this, Jin Shanbao said regretfully:
"That's a pity. If you can help, you can definitely solve this problem."

He wasn't bragging.

After all, Li Mu is a people's scientist who once invented new fertilizers and pesticides, allowing countless people to have enough food to eat.

In Kyoto and even in the scientific research community across the country, he is known as a versatile person.

"You're too kind. Hybrid rice is a great undertaking that requires hard work. I'm not suitable, but I'm optimistic about them." Li Mu said with a smile.

Hear him say that.

It was the first time that Jinshanbao turned his attention to Yuannongping and Chengnong.

The scrutinizing look immediately made the two of them sit up straight in nervousness.

But soon.

Yuan Nongping reacted and said:

"Dean Jin, I have confidence in my theory and in this great cause!"

"Oh, tell me in detail." Jin Shanbao became curious.

When the three-system method was first proposed.

It didn't get much attention.

As an innovative idea, many people are skeptical about its feasibility and practical effects.

This also led to its not being widely spread.

Yuan Longping immediately said:

“The specific content of the three-line method includes three systems: sterile line, maintenance line and restoration line.”

"By hybridizing the sterile line with the restorer line, the sterile line seeds are propagated. The sterile line is then hybridized with the restorer line to produce hybrid seeds with hybrid vigor."

"Finally, the hybrid seeds will be used for field planting to achieve the goal of high yield..."

He slowly introduced his theory.

After listening.

Jin Shanbao fell into deep thought.

After a long time, he said:

"You have a great idea, but this three-line method is probably very difficult in terms of technical feasibility, the stability of the sterile line, the fertility recovery ability of the restorer line, etc."

"Our country is currently underdeveloped. I can help you with research funding, but I can't help you with experimental equipment."

"If you want to go down this path, it's probably not easy, and there's a high probability that you won't have any success in the end."

Jin Shanbao's words were not meant to look down on Yuan Nongping.

It’s just that many scientists around the world have tried to study hybrid rice, but none of them have made any breakthrough progress.

It is extremely difficult for their Xia country to break through such a global problem.

"I am not afraid of difficulties, nor am I afraid of failure. The experience of failure is also experience. Even if I fail, it can provide some reference for those who succeed in the future." Yuan Nongping said in a firm voice.

He never studied hybrid rice for himself.

It is to allow more people to have enough food to eat.

Jinshan Treasure Road:

"Okay, since you have this ambition and have Consultant Li's recommendation, I will give you a chance."

"You know Professor Bao Wenkui from the Agricultural University, right? He is an expert in crop genetics and breeding in my country."

"I'll write you a letter of introduction. Take it to him. After he reads it, he will do his best to help you with your research."

After saying that, he stood up and walked to the table.

It only took half a minute to write a letter of introduction.

See the letter of introduction.

Yuan Nongping's face was full of gratitude and he kept thanking him.

"Don't thank me, thank Consultant Li. Without him, I'm afraid it wouldn't be so easy for me to agree to you." Jin Shanbao said with a smile.

Hearing this, Yuan Nongping hurriedly thanked Li Mu again.

Li Mu waved his hand and said:

"It's just a matter of effort, don't worry about it."

……

After getting the letter of introduction.

Yuan Nongping and Cheng Nong quickly stood up and said goodbye.

The two of them don't have much time to stay together, so they have to race against time.

Even if Li Mu said that he could let them stay for a while longer.

They couldn't agree.

The most important thing in crop cultivation is the season.

If you miss the time, you will probably have to wait another year, so you must complete the research as soon as possible and get back.

After hearing this explanation, Li Mu did not force them to stay.

Tell them directly that if they have difficulties in the future, they can come to you for help.

……

Send away the original Nong Pinghe and establish Nonghou.

Li Mu did not stay long and left soon.

After returning home.

He came to the study.

But my butt hasn’t even warmed up yet.

Then I heard the phone in the living room ringing.

Hear sounds.

He immediately stood up and prepared to answer the phone.

But before he got close.

A figure rushed to the phone at an extremely fast speed, picked up the call, and said:

"Hey."

"I'm Guan Jianmin, and Consultant Li is about to take a break."

"Yes, the earliest I can get there is tomorrow."

……

After a few words, Guan Jianmin hung up the phone.

Seeing this, Li Mu hurriedly said to the first person:
"Whose phone is this?"

"Semiconductor research...don't try to change the subject, go and have a rest!" Guan Jianmin said, staring.

Before coming up, I promised him that I would go home and go to bed immediately.

If he hadn't been cautious, he would have come back to take a look.

You will definitely be deceived.

"I know. I'm not researching. I'm just asking." Li Mu said helplessly.

But these words obviously couldn't convince Guan Jianmin.

The latter looked unmoved, leaving him somewhat helpless.

He had no choice but to go back to his room.

But lying on the bed, Li Mu couldn't help but think:
"It's probably a problem with the Aviation Institute."

He had previously estimated that the Xuanwu-1 main battle heavy tank would not have any major problems within a month or two.

Of course, this time is not absolute.

For example, the Wulong-1 fighter jet arrived a few days earlier than he expected.

Thinking of this, Li Mu opened the chat page and thought:
"Look at the information again first, and try to solve the problem quickly tomorrow!"

……

While Li Mu was busy with his research.

Big Brother here.

Old Ivan, who returned to Moscow by express train, also walked into the gate of the National Academy of Sciences with his report.

He had just arrived.

The general sent someone to take him directly to the conference room.

As soon as I entered, I saw the country's top satellite experts, top computer experts, and top rocket engine experts sitting together.

Said without politeness.

The people in this conference room are the small group of people standing at the forefront of their country's aerospace field.

Except for them, of course.

General Ilyaslav and President of the National Academy of Sciences Djugashvili were also present.

After seeing him coming.

Ilyaslav first raised his hand to signal the whispering crowd to be quiet, and then said:

"Old Professor Ivan, we need you to explain to everyone the plans for Xiaguo's space-based project, especially this space-based kinetic weapon."

“If it actually works.”

"It will represent a complete change in the war situation, giving us the power to defeat Emperor M in one fell swoop!"

His expression was full of excitement.

After all, according to the news, sky kinetic weapons are capable of achieving high-speed strikes on a global scale.

If you can master this technology.

They can definitely find a way to send big mushrooms to Emperor M's head.

Aren't they not allowed to deploy D bombs in Guba? Then they can deploy them in outer space.

Once this plan is implemented.

They can firmly seize the initiative in this competition for world hegemony.

"General, I don't know much information." said Old Ivan.

Ilyaslav smiled and said:
"It doesn't matter. We have gathered so many experts and professors here just to determine whether it is feasible."

"Okay, then let me first tell you about Xia Country's information about space-based kinetic weapons." Old Ivan said quickly.

Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately pricked up their ears.

But after listening.

Everyone was a little confused.

Mikhail Yangel, an expert on rockets and satellites, stood up and asked:

"Kinetic killing, using a high-speed warhead to directly hit the target, sounds a bit unbelievable."

"That's not the case. Everyone knows that meteorites can have great power as long as they are large enough and fast enough." Another expert stood up and said.

As the two of them stood up.

The experts and professors present gradually divided into two camps.

However, only a minority of people believe that space-based kinetic weapons are feasible.

After all, no one can imagine it.

Xia, a country that doesn’t even have a satellite, is able to produce such a powerful weapon.

Faced with the endless debate among the crowd.

After listening for a moment, Ilyaslav gestured to the President of the National Academy of Sciences, Djugashvili, who was standing next to him.

The latter immediately stood up and said:

"Everyone, please be quiet for a moment. We can't continue arguing endlessly like this."

"Is space-based kinetic weapons feasible? Can they be feasible?"

"I think it is more appropriate to let Professor Ivan make the judgment, and I believe he can give a relatively correct judgment."

Hear his words.

The meeting room gradually became quiet.

Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to Old Ivan.

Seeing this, Old Ivan said:

"To be honest, I personally tend to believe it."

"Xia Country's technological development speed in the past two years is indeed amazing."

"If it weren't for the poor foundation, I even think that if they were given another 10 or 20 years, they would be able to surpass us."

After he finished speaking.

Immediately, experts and professors refuted this, saying:
"Professor Ivan, you are probably confused. Xiaguo is only ahead of us in semiconductors and computers."

"In terms of national strength, they are far behind us."

“They may not be able to catch up even in 20 years, let alone 40 years.”

……

Although Xia State is ahead in some aspects.

But it is obvious that this advantage is not enough to overthrow the confidence of the academic community.

After all, it was four years ago.

Xia State was a country that relied on their technical assistance to quickly complete industrialization.

"The situation has changed." Old Ivan looked helplessly at the people who were arguing with red faces.

However, in the end, these words were not spoken.

After all, what these people said is true.

The Xia Kingdom surpassed them in some aspects, even Emperor M.

However, the overall level of development is still far behind.

……

Return to Kyoto.

Here, Li Mu slept until 9 o'clock in the evening.

no way.

Although he was trying very hard to stay awake.

But the feeling of lying in bed was so comfortable that I fell asleep without realizing it.

Wake up.

He first finished the food that Guan Jianmin brought.

Then he asked:
"Now can you tell me what was said on the phone?"

"It was Director Wu calling. He said there were some problems with the engine research at the Institute of Aeronautics." Guan Jianmin said.

Hearing this, Li Mu said:
"Did you say what the problem was?"

"No, but he said that Professor Huang and others will be waiting for you at the Semiconductor Research Institute in the next few days." Guan Jianmin continued.

Hear this answer.

Li Mu then understood the difficulty of the problem.

After thinking for a while, he said:

"Don't wait until tomorrow, go now."

"Now? No!" Guan Jianmin refused without even thinking.

I worked intensively for 7 consecutive days.

I just had a nap and planned to continue my research.

If he lets this person go, he will definitely be criticized later.

Li Mu said helplessly:
"Research cannot be delayed. I will be gone for a while and come back after solving the problem."

"Haha." Guan Jianmin smiled without saying anything.

He wouldn't believe such a thing.

As long as people go to the Semiconductor Research Institute.

By then, I'm afraid we can only ask Guo Mo to persuade him.

Seeing this, Li Mu had no choice but to think of a compromise and said:
"Then how about this? You go and bring Professor Huang and the others over, and I'll talk to them at home."

The research on the Wulong-1 fighter jet, an important weapon of national defense, cannot afford to fail.

"This..." Guan Jianmin looked hesitant.

It’s not impossible to bring the person back.

At least if he was at home, Li Mu would definitely not dare to continue after Wang Ya came back.

Thinking of this, he reluctantly agreed.

……

after an hour.

Guan Jianmin took Song Wencong back to the special building.

Li Mu was a little surprised to see that only two people came.

Seeing this, Song Wencong immediately explained:
"It's like this. Professor Huang and Director Wu were worried that too many people would attract the attention of someone with ulterior motives, so they let me come alone."

The Xia Kingdom is now attracting a lot of attention.

First it was a mechanical dog, then a space-based kinetic weapon.

Regardless of whether Big Brother and Emperor M believe it or not, an investigation is definitely necessary.

"I see." Li Mu nodded slightly, then took Song Wencong to sit on the sofa nearby.

Then he continued:
"Tell me, what problem did you encounter?"

Upon hearing this, Song Wencong immediately said:
"The first is the issue of thrust-to-weight ratio. If a fighter jet wants to achieve high maneuverability and supersonic flight, it must have a high thrust-to-weight ratio."

“We tried to optimize the aerodynamic design and improve the compressor and Warren efficiency.”

"But the final effect is not great, so I plan to increase the temperature before the turbine to increase thrust..."

While he was asking questions.

The solution discussed by Huang et al. is also given.

However, this plan is quite difficult.

Li Mu said:
"Your solution first needs to solve the problem of the material's resistance to high temperatures."

"So, you can first use titanium alloy and high-temperature alloy to reduce the weight of the compressor and turbine."

"As for the issue of the material's resistance to high temperatures, I'll give you a research proposal for thermal barrier coatings later."

Hear this answer.

Song Wencong was stunned.

Thermal barrier coating is a concept proposed by NASA to protect metal parts under extreme environmental conditions.

Although Emperor M has this technology, there has been no actual application case.

Of course, Xia Guo doesn’t even have the technology.

I didn’t expect Li Mu to take it out directly.

Thinking of this, he asked:
"Advisor Li, can you tell me about this thermal barrier coating?"

Looking at Song Wencong's eyes full of curiosity.

Can Li Mu refuse?

Of course not!

Moreover, Huang Qian and Tu Jida and others had all come here.

But he asked the relatively younger Song Wencong to come over, and the meaning was very obvious.

I just want Li Mu to teach him more.

After all, the latter is the youngest and has the most room for growth.

He explained:

"It is actually a ceramic coating that is deposited on the surface of a high-temperature resistant metal or superalloy substrate material to provide heat insulation and reduce the substrate temperature."

“It mainly achieves the above functions through four mechanisms.”

"They are low thermal conductivity, thermal reflectivity, thermal expansion matching, and resistance to oxidation and corrosion..."

Li Mu briefly discussed the principles and mechanisms of thermal barrier coatings with Song Wencong.

After listening.

Song Wencong seemed to understand something.

He then asked:
“How can we solve the preparation process of thermal barrier coatings?”

The technical principles are one thing.

It may not be possible to develop it, and even if it is developed, it may not be applicable.

Is the most important.

(End of this chapter)