Chapter 331: Extraordinary Treatment of Conversation
The modern national defense industry not only requires cannons and machine guns, but also more modern weapons. Modern weapons not only involve metallurgy and machinery, as well as basic chemistry, but also optics, electronics, electromagnetism, etc. Fluid mechanics, metal materials, and a series of other disciplines that are regarded as tools for increasing modern military power, are closely related to physics.
It is true that these things cannot achieve fundamental victory on the battlefield, but they will have a decisive impact on the direction of the entire war. In modern wars, including future wars, who can see further, who can see further? Whoever can control electromagnetic force, whose spear is sharper and whose hands are longer, can take the initiative in war.
After thinking about his words, Yang Zhen looked at the professors who were a little nervous because of his murderous order. In order to relieve their tension, Yang Zhen did not speak out his thoughts first, but spoke. He said: "I wonder if these gentlemen have adapted to life in the Northeast during their time here. What do they think after this period of visits and inspections?"
In fact, Yang Zhen himself didn't know how to deal with these scientists who occupied the highest point of Chinese science at this time. When talking with these professors who had strong self-esteem and were more or less individual, and many of whom were full of bookishness, Make him feel very tired.
Even if I don't like their hesitancy in some matters, I'm even more afraid of hurting their self-esteem. Almost every word has to be weighed repeatedly before being spoken. On the contrary, being with this guy Xiong Dazhen, maybe I'm too familiar with it. There are no such scruples.
Although it was somewhat difficult for Yang Zhen to deal with these scientists, one thing he knew was that if these people were really greedy for the enjoyment of life, they would not give up their generous treatment and life in the United States and return to where they had been since the late Qing Dynasty. From war-torn China.
Even in today's difficult life situation, they will still stay in the country or teach and educate people in the rear area, instead of taking the opportunity to go abroad, or stay in the occupied areas to get the high salary offered by the puppet regime. You must know these people, Even in the European and American powers, they are top scientists. Whether they go to the United States or the United Kingdom, they are welcome people.
If you leave China and return to Europe and the United States, you can enjoy better living benefits and conditions. At least you don't have to live in such a difficult country. Even these professors who cannot shoulder the burden or carry the basket, in order to fill themselves and their families, We also need to find ways to increase nutrition for ourselves, our families, and the students who are half hungry and half full.
Most of them were probably professors who had eaten pork but never seen a pig walking. Now they not only learned to herd sheep and raise chickens, but many even learned to grow vegetables and bargain with vendors. Now they were all alone. Professor Wang Ganchang, who came to Northeast China from Zhejiang University with Professor Shu Xingbei to inspect and place graduates, learned how to herd sheep in Meitan, Guizhou.
Such a difficult situation did not make them give up their motherland or their responsibility to teach and educate people. The ambition of these professors cannot be measured solely by the amount of salary or remuneration. If it was for money, they would not have done so in the first place. Returning to their motherland, for the sake of remuneration, they still stayed in the rear area even though they could return to Europe and the United States at any time.
Therefore, Yang Zhen believes that these professors are definitely not the kind of people who are greedy for enjoyment, nor are they people who can sell everything for money. They have their own moral values and beliefs, their own unique way of thinking, and they all have the idea of saving the country through science and technology. heart, so Yang Zhen hopes that they can all stay and work together to build a strong modern defense industry for China.
However, perhaps the murderous orders he uttered earlier frightened these gentlemen who had almost never touched a gun in their lives. Although they all had the experience of studying in Europe and the United States, they were still full of bookishness and gentle manners. They were all confused by his question. No one answered for a while, and the atmosphere in the room seemed somewhat awkward.
In the silence in the room, after all, he was familiar with the Yang Zhen in front of him. Looking at the two gentlemen beside him, he didn't know how to answer for a while. Mr. Wu Youxun said: "In terms of life, I am quite adaptable. There is nothing uncomfortable. To be honest, the living treatment you provide is extremely generous."
"For those who come with their families and need to cook for themselves, we provide fine flour and rice, one pound of pork and beef each day, eggs and other vegetables are also in sufficient supply, even for those who are alone and do not want to cook. "The four dishes and one soup in the canteen are enough, and the staple food is rice and white noodles."
"Milk is also based on the number of people. Regardless of adults, children are given one pound of milk every day. If you need to breastfeed your child, you can apply for an increase in the amount of milk. Smokers will be given a few cartons of cigarettes for free every month. , non-smokers will be provided with tea, and those with families will have a two-bedroom independent house, while those without families will have an independent room for each person."
"Not only are there indoor bathrooms and independent kitchens, but there is also a centralized hot water supply. Those who choose to stay will also be assigned a car for entry and exit. Those who can drive can drive by themselves, and those who cannot drive will be assigned a full-time driver. The cost of gasoline will be reimbursed. , this treatment, not to mention in China, even in the United States, is considered top-notch."
"Family members who are in poor health will be given priority to go to the rear sanatorium for recuperation. All medical treatment is free. Regardless of whether they stay or not, everyone will be given a portion of cloth first and can make robes according to their own preferences for free. Or a suit, and paid one month’s salary first.”
"And for these things, you only need to pay a small fee. This kind of life was almost unimaginable to us when we were in the rear area. Except that the living space is a bit narrow, it is almost better than it was in Peiping. Come here Not long after being in the Northeast, the color on everyone’s faces has disappeared. As for Professor Wu Dayou, maybe it’s because his beloved wife’s condition has been alleviated, or maybe she’s over-nourished and has gained several pounds.”
"To be honest, I feel that this salary is a bit high, because I heard from Xiong Dazhen that all your senior cadres, including you, the commander-in-chief of the army, and Political Commissar Li who went to greet us, do not eat fine grains every day. , and according to your regulations, I eat two-thirds of whole grains for a month."
"The supply of meat and eggs must also be in accordance with your regulations, and this standard is far lower than the supply to us. If it exceeds the standard, we have to take care of ourselves. As for salary, we only receive a small amount of living expenses every month. , with this little living expense, except for the monthly tooth powder and soap, there is almost no balance left.”
"You are in such a difficult situation. You have to control your living standards to such a level. You have to spend so much energy and strength. You have given us such a high living standard. We have not made any contribution. Everyone feels guilty. , take advantage of others with soft hands, eat others with a short mouth, the ancients are honest and will not bully me."
"As for the feeling of visiting and inspecting during this period, I don't know how to express our true mentality and thoughts now. To be honest, during this period of time, I almost couldn't believe my eyes. Not only did you establish It has established its own university of science and engineering and also established such a large modern industrial base.”
"Just in the Northeast, no, I should say the corner of Northern Manchuria, in such a short period of time, you actually made such a big noise. The metallurgy, petrochemical, automobile, aircraft, and manufacturing plants that have already taken prototypes have , as well as chemical and radio production plants, these are things that the National Government failed to build even with all the efforts of the whole country.
"But you were able to build it in such a short period of time and under such difficult conditions. Not only a few of us, but also all the professors who came to Northeast China, I am afraid that we did not expect it. This can be said to be an amazing achievement. , it can be said that you have created a miracle and are creating more miracles."
"We are relieved to leave the students we brought here to you. Here, they have a greater place to use and can better develop their talents, rather than like in the rear area. After graduation, they can only stay in school or In addition to studying abroad, many people become unemployed after graduation or cannot find a job that matches their major, so they can only switch to other professions."
"Not only is it a waste of talents, but it also makes the lives of these students increasingly difficult. Although your place is still in its infancy, I believe it will give them a place to use their knowledge. Seeing the situation here, I will hand over these students to You, we are still relieved."
"However, we have taken a look at the industrial construction that you are currently rolling out in an all-round way. Although we all agree and admire it, we feel that you still lack the support of science and technology. Many things are not only progressing slowly, but can even be said to have stalled. Many things These things are still just in principle, and there is still a long way to go before they are actually put into use.
"In our conversation with Xiong Dazhen, he also revealed to a certain extent the difficulties you are currently experiencing. What he said is very reasonable, I think, that is, an industry without the support of scientific research can only He will always be a cripple, and he will always be able to stay in the most basic industry."
"He told us about the industrial system you are building. Due to the serious lack of scientific and technical personnel and technical limitations, many of the equipment that are urgently needed on the front line cannot be produced. Even if they are produced, they are far from the original design. Standard, either overweight or quite deficient in other aspects."
"Just like your new anti-aircraft guns, the electromechanical commander has not only been unable to be solved, but the linkage system is also very unreliable. There are many other things, especially in the metallurgical and other industries that are currently stepping up construction. At present, they can only rely on high-paying employees. Experts from the United States and the Soviet Union.”
"Even many urgently needed projects are being carried out by a half-hearted guy like him, leading a group of fresh-out-of-school graduates. Except for a few, most of these fresh-out-of-school graduates have no experience at all. There are also some people who are not professional at all.”
"During this period of time, he has talked to me more than once. Talent has become the biggest constraint in your current development. Solving the talent problem has become your top priority now. This is also why you are in such a difficult situation. This is why we need to build our own university specializing in science and engineering.”
“Although you have established specialized universities in science and engineering, recruited a group of local lecturers and professors as much as possible, and have also tried every means to send a large number of international students to Soviet Russia, the cultivation of talents is not achieved overnight; It’s a long, drawn-out process.”
"Although you have quite a long-term vision, plans and assumptions, these are somewhat incompatible with your current urgent needs. I think this is why you have invited us here at all costs. One of the main reasons.”