Material Empire

Qin Hai was not surprised by Tang Rongmin's reaction. In those days, no one would invest so much research funding in a department of a university. In fact, from the mid-1980s to the end of the last century, the country's scientific research investment has been maintained at a very low level, and the scientific research funding of universities is even more pitiful. Many research departments are stretched. There is no guarantee, let alone large-scale scientific research activities.

Because of this, in those years, China's scientific and technological development was not ideal, and many outstanding scientific research talents had to leave China to seek their own development abroad. There are also some scholars from universities and scientific research institutions who resolutely invest in business because they cannot bear poverty. This is also a major loss for China's scientific and technological field.

From Qin Hai's point of view, since God gave him a chance to travel through time, he is obliged to make up for these regrets. He came to Capital University this time, seeking help is only one of the purposes, the bigger purpose is to provide some funds for the scientific research department, so that the professors can sit down quietly and do research. Of course, it would be even better if these research results could be used by him and produce actual economic benefits. Because this forms a virtuous circle, which can continuously produce better results.

"Professor Tang, don't be embarrassed. The 100 million funds I mentioned were invested in installments and batches. Our consideration is that as long as it is a technology that is helpful to our company, we should ask the teachers of your department to declare boldly. We only look at the results, regardless of the technology. The specific use of funds. In addition, we have enough patience. We can wait for one or two years, three or five years, or even ten or eight years. It was accomplished overnight, and I have heard people say that the bench must sit on the bench for ten years." Qin Hai said.

"These funds are all provided by your factory?" Tang Rongmin was still in a state of power outage, asking dully.

Qin Hai nodded and said: "Yes, we sold thermal spraying machines a few years ago and accumulated some funds. We plan to use these funds to develop new technologies and form our technological advantages."

"Apart from ion implantation technology, what else do you focus on?" Tang Rongmin asked again.

Qin Hai smiled and said: "Professor Tang stopped me from asking this question. I don't know what research the experts in your department are doing, so I can't make any more requests for a while. My idea is that ion implantation Technology is definitely something we are interested in, and we are willing to invest the necessary funds for it. As for other technologies, as long as our teachers can think of them and have a reasonable technical route, the research results can be transformed into actual production technologies. We welcome it."

"Great!" Tang Rongmin slammed his fist into the palm of his hand, excited like a young man, "Our teacher has a lot of research projects in his hands, but he lacks financial support. As long as there are funds invested, I will Dare to say, in just one or two years, we will definitely be able to come up with a batch of achievements with theoretical heights and market value."

Qin Hai smiled slightly and said: "In this case, please ask Professor Tang to arrange it and listen to the opinions of the teachers. I came here today to discuss a preliminary intention with Professor Tang. After you have thought about it in the future, we will You can sign a more comprehensive agreement to discuss the rights and obligations of both parties, what do you think?"

"It's absolutely possible! Comrade Xiao Qin, you have helped us a lot. Alas, if we could have received such support earlier, several excellent young teachers in our department would not have left." Tang Rong said sensitively.

"I hope it's not too late to make up for it," Qin Hai replied.

In fact, it is not that Qin Hai did not expect to establish scientific research cooperation with top domestic universities such as Peking University and Huaqing earlier. It is just that his industry was still in the expansion stage in the past two years, and he did not have much money and energy to do so. do this. In addition, the domestic policy fluctuated greatly before. Although Qin Hai was a time traveler, he did not dare to be too radical, so as not to bring unnecessary trouble to himself. Now, many things have been settled and a new round of reform is about to start. Qin Hai feels that the time has come for him to do something.

The two discussed some cooperation details, and Qin Hai got up to leave. Tang Rongmin warmly invited Qin Hai to stay for dinner, but said that he could only entertain Qin Hai in the cafeteria for a working meal for the teaching staff. Qin Hai smiled and declined Tang Rongmin's kindness, and, together with Tranquility, left Tang Rongmin's office.

When sending Qin Hai and Tranquility out of the physics building, Tang Rongmin pointed to Tranquility and said to Qin Hai: "Xiao Ning is a good student with both good character and academic excellence. We have already decided to recommend her to the postgraduate of our department. She is a master-doctorate student. .”

"It's all the result of the school's teachers' education." Qin Hai said, "I don't know which teacher she will be recommended to."

Tang Rongmin said: "This depends on Xiao Ning's choice. By the way, Xiao Ning, you have been studying in our department for three years. Have you considered which teacher you want to do research with in the future?"

"I want...to talk to Teacher Chen Zongze." Tranquility replied timidly.

"Chen Zongze?" Qin Hai was stunned for a moment, "Xiao Jing, do you want to be a superconductor?"

"Haha, Xiao Qin, it seems that you know the situation of our department very well!" Tang Rongmin said in surprise, "Professor Chen used to work on condensed matter, but recently switched to superconductivity, how did you hear about this news?" ?”

"Uh... I also heard about it by chance. It seems that Professor Chen has made some achievements in the research of oxide superconductors in the liquid nitrogen temperature zone." Qin Hai said hurriedly.

Chen Zongze is also a master who Qin Hai is very familiar with in later generations. He has made many world-leading achievements in the field of superconductivity. It was once predicted that he might become the first Chinese to win the Nobel Prize in Physics. domestic scholars. However, at this moment, he is not yet so well-known. He has just started the research on superconductivity theory, and in this field, the gap between China and foreign countries is astonishingly large.

"You are right. Professor Chen is indeed researching the problem of oxide superconductivity in the liquid nitrogen temperature zone, but it is done by a team attached to the Academy of Sciences. Our equipment is not as good as that of the Academy of Sciences. After all, it is still a question of money. Ah." Tang Rongmin said.

Qin Hai stopped in his tracks and asked, "Professor Tang, I would like to inquire about how much investment is required to establish a superconducting laboratory?"

This time it was Tang Rongmin's turn to be dazed. He paused for a while before asking: "Xiao Qin, you don't mean to help Professor Chen build a laboratory? It has little to do with your company. Superconducting technology is currently only a theoretical research, and it will take at least 20 years to enter production practice. This does not meet your cooperation requirements."

Qin Hai shook his head and said, "This matter has nothing to do with the cooperation we talked about just now. I just personally like superconductivity, and I think this thing is very interesting. If Professor Chen intends to do superconductivity research, and Xiaojing may become a superconductor in the future. As a student of Professor Chen, I want to help Professor Chen build this superconducting laboratory."

"Qin Hai, you..." Tranquility's eyes widened. She knew that Qin Hai had money, but that's not the way to spend money, right? Just because she wanted to study as a graduate student of Chen Zongze, Qin Hai planned to build a laboratory for Chen Zongze, what was going on? She wanted to object, but felt it was inappropriate. After all, this was a matter of cooperation between Qin Hai and the department. What right did she, a young undergraduate, have to intervene?

"Hehe, I was wrong. This matter has nothing to do with Xiaojing." Qin Hai hurriedly corrected, "I just think superconductivity is an interesting subject. I heard that our country is serious about superconductivity research. I am lagging behind abroad, so I want to contribute in this regard. Professor Tang, do you think you can give me a chance?"

Tang Rongmin sighed, and said: "Xiao Qin, I really admire your sentiment. If entrepreneurs in our country can be like you, why worry about the technological level not being improved? In fact, our department is also a superconducting research department in the country. The laboratory already has a certain foundation. Of course, it is incomparable with similar laboratories in developed countries. If we can add a few key equipment, I believe our research will be even more powerful. These key equipment are very expensive, And it takes foreign exchange to import from abroad..."

"Foreign exchange is not a problem." Qin Hai said bluntly, "Well, I don't have time to visit Professor Chen today, please ask Professor Tang to convey my respect to him, and ask him to make a list of the equipment he needs. Me. When possible, I try to help him get these devices."

"Then I will thank Comrade Xiao Qin for Xiao Chen." Tang Rongmin said to Qin Hai solemnly.

After bidding farewell to Tang Rongmin, Qin Hai continued to push Tranquility's bicycle and walked out of the campus side by side with Tranquility. When the two walked to a place where Tang Rongmin could not see, Tranquility turned around, glared at Qin Hai and asked, "Qin Hai, are you crazy, because you promised to buy equipment for Professor Chen just because I said I wanted to study as a graduate student? "

Qin Hai smiled and said, "What's wrong with that? In this way, Lao Chen has a short mouth for eating people and a short hand for grabbing people, so he has to treat you well."

"What old Chen! Teacher Chen is only in his 30s this year, okay?" Tranquility corrected with a smile, and then asked seriously: "Qin Hai, it's really because of me that you agreed to buy equipment for Teacher Chen Is it?"

Qin Hai shook his head and said, "No, I'm really interested in superconductivity. If you don't mention Chen Zongze today, I really forgot about it. By the way, Xiao Jing, you want to talk to Chen Zongze It is definitely the right choice to do research. The field of superconductivity can produce a lot of results, maybe you can get a professor before the age of 30."