Under the command of Li Donglai, after more than three months, the transistor radio was finally developed.
But Li Donglai faced a new problem, that is, if he wanted to mass-produce transistor radios, a new radio factory must be established.
Of course, in addition to the radio field, the most important thing is to establish a base for producing transistors.
This base was also the purpose of Li Donglai's research on transistor radios.
Director Yang frowned when he looked at Li Donglai's budget.
"Director Li, you actually need half a million yuan for a transistor base. This is too much!"
Li Donglai can understand Factory Director Yang's thinking. In this era of difficult conditions, most things can be made do, including the construction of infrastructure projects.
In fact, the transistor radio factory was transformed from several large workshops, and it only cost a few thousand yuan in total.
It’s just that Director Yang was stuck to the limitations of the times and did not see the importance of transistors.
Li Donglai laughed and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Director Yang, our steel rolling mill laboratory can use all this money! All we need is for the factory to take the lead on this matter!"
Hearing this, Director Yang suddenly realized.
The current Steel Rolling Mill Laboratory is already considered very wealthy. With several drugs and electric bicycles, the Steel Rolling Mill Laboratory can earn hundreds of thousands of yuan every year.
Although researching new projects is expensive, Li Donglai has also accumulated a substantial fortune in the past few years.
No matter what era you are in, if you have money, your voice will be louder.
As for taking the lead, Director Yang was naturally obliged to do so.
Although the transistor base is an industry of the steel rolling mill laboratory.
But the steel rolling mill is still in the name, which means that if the Transistor Base comes up with something good, he, the director of the factory, will also have a bright face.
Anyway, you don’t need to spend your own money, and you don’t need to use the funds in the factory. Of course, Director Yang agreed to this kind of thing.
"Don't worry, Director Li. Tomorrow I will submit an application to the ministry and commission, and we will establish a transistor base. It's just that how to build this base needs you to personally check it!"
In this era, the transistor industry is the most cutting-edge industry, and Factory Director Yang has no clue.
In addition, the steel rolling mill is engaged in steel, and the master craftsmen in the mill are very good at it if you ask them to make some steel equipment.
But they don’t understand things like transistors either.
Li Donglai smiled and said: "Director, don't worry, I already have a complete plan."
The transistor base is related to the future of the steel rolling mill laboratory, and Li Donglai has already made plans.
After finalizing the construction of the transistor base, Li Donglai brought Zhang Qingcui to Beijing University.
Li Donglai once studied at Jingcheng University and is now considered an outstanding alumnus of Jingcheng University.
When I arrived at the principal's office, I was immediately warmly welcomed.
"Director Li, please take a seat. What has your laboratory been busy with recently? Have you come up with any new drugs?" Principal Wang said with a smile.
Of course Principal Wang is so enthusiastic about Li Donglai.
It's not just because Li Donglai is very famous now.
More importantly, Li Donglai recruits many talents from Beijing University every year.
It stands to reason that graduates from Beijing University are very in demand these days.
Once you graduate, you will be invited by ministries and other departments to obtain the status of cadres.
But not all graduates want to go to those institutions, and a large number of them still want to spend their energy on scientific research.
In this day and age, there are not many units that can engage in scientific research in China, and the laboratory of the Second Rolling Steel Plant is one of the best.
Just last year, the Steel Plant Laboratory recruited 20 graduates from the School of Chemical Engineering.
President Wang is very clear that scientific research is the primary productive force.
I am also happy to see graduates entering the steel rolling mill laboratory and making contributions to the country.
Li Donglai knew very well that Principal Wang was not the type to be long-winded and expressed his thoughts straightforwardly.
"Principal Wang, our rolling mill laboratory is preparing to build a transistor base, so we need a lot of talents.
Our Beijing University is the best school in the country, so I want you to recommend some talents to me!"
Principal Wang was stunned when he heard about the transistor base.
"Director Li, you want to develop transistors! That is the most advanced high-end technology abroad. It is said that it is very expensive. Only large foreign laboratories can get involved in this field!"
In these years, exchanges between domestic and foreign countries were not frequent.
But there are exceptions.
Universities like Kyungseong University still receive the latest academic journals every year.
They are very knowledgeable about international scientific research directions.
Principal Wang is from an engineering background and is very aware of the difficulty of researching transistors.
In fact, Kyungseong University and several universities also thought about researching transistors, but later they gave up because it was too difficult and expensive.
Li Donglai said with a smile: "I can understand your concerns, Principal Wang. It is true that the research on transistors is very difficult and does cost a lot of money. However, research has been carried out abroad now. If we lag too far behind, we will want to catch up in the future."
It's very difficult.
In the future, if they all control the transistor technology, then we will have to wait to be grabbed by the neck!
As for the funding issue, don’t worry, our steel rolling mill laboratory can still afford it!”
Hearing this, Principal Wang suddenly slapped his head and said with a smile: "How could I forget that your steel rolling mill laboratory is now very wealthy?"
Looking at the young man in front of him, Principal Wang felt a sigh of relief.
Even though he is the president of a school, he is also very prestigious in the academic field.
But if he wants to engage in a large-scale project, he still has to write an application and get approval from his superiors.
The reason is very simple. Beijing University needs funding from its superiors, and the laboratory equipment also needs to be purchased with funds provided by its superiors.
But the steel factory laboratory is different.
He has now embarked on a path of organically integrating R&D and sales!
The rolling mill laboratory transforms the technology developed into products for sale on the market.
Although most of the profits go to the ministries and rolling mills, the remaining bit is enough to give Li Donglai the confidence to do things.
After realizing the benefits of Li Donglai's approach, President Wang also wanted to build a factory affiliated with Beijing University, but his application was rejected by the higher authorities.
Only then did Principal Wang realize that the reason why Li Donglai was able to receive such generous conditions was because he had made huge contributions.
Principal Wang calmed down and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Director Li, I will hold a meeting now to arrange this matter. Graduation season is coming soon. If there are students who are willing to engage in scientific research, we will
Priority will be given to your steel rolling mill laboratory!"
"Principal Wang, thank you!"
Li Donglai was very pleased with Principal Wang's reasonableness.
The reason why he temporarily gave up his career to study at Beijing University was largely because he wanted to gain qualifications and become an alumnus of Beijing University.
No matter what age or month, personal relationships are very important.
For this kind of colleges and universities, alumni from the same school form a small circle.
When the life of the steel rolling mill laboratory was not yet prominent, Kyungseong University agreed to send graduates to help the steel rolling mill laboratory develop drugs. A large part of the reason was that Li Donglai was an alumnus of Kyungseong University.
Principal Wang was here and learned about Li Donglai's transistor project. He was anxious to launch it without wasting any time. Soon, all the students within the Capital University knew that the Steel Rolling Mill Laboratory was going to establish a transistor base.
Liu Xiaofeng is a graduate of the Radio Department of Beijing University and his grades are very good.
You can get a first-class scholarship every four years of college.
There are still two or three months left before graduation, and he has already received an invitation from a summer vacation unit in Beijing in advance.
When he learned that the steel rolling mill laboratory was going to build a transistor base, Liu Xiaofeng hesitated.
He consulted with the relevant teacher about the transistor base and then filled in his name.
"Liu Xiaofeng, what are you doing? Didn't we agree to join the ministry together after graduation?"
At this time, a young girl came over. She had short hair and was wearing school uniform.
She looks like an ordinary student, but she wears a pair of calfskin shoes on her feet and has cream on her face. Just by looking at her, she can tell that her family is in good condition.
This girl is Liu Xiaofeng's friend named Zhou Lan.
Zhou Lan is a student in the Art Department of Beijing University.
Yes, there are already students studying art in this day and age.
Of course, just like later generations, the scores required to study art are not high.
Liu Xiaofeng looked at Zhou Lan and said: "Zhou Lan, I'm sorry. You also know my ideals. In fact, I still want to engage in scientific research. Now that I have encountered this opportunity, I naturally can't let it go!"
"How much money can you make doing research? If nothing else, just look at the professors in our school who only earn more than a hundred yuan a month. If you can join a ministry, it won't take long depending on your conditions.
If you get promoted, you might be able to become a big leader in the future."
Zhou Lan looked at Liu Xiaofeng with hatred and said.
He felt that there was something wrong with Liu Xiaofeng's mind.
Liu Xiaofeng's background is also good. His parents are both leaders in the bureau. He has a clean net worth, is handsome, and has good grades, so he is liked by girls as soon as he enters school!
Zhou Lan defeated several girls before becoming Liu Xiaofeng's girlfriend.
The two have already met each other, and their parents agreed to get married after graduation.
Now that he heard that Liu Xiaofeng was going to the newly opened base or something to become a researcher, Zhou Lan naturally quit.
Liu Xiaofeng explained: "Zhou Lan, I studied radio. The school and the country that studied technology spent a lot of manpower and material resources to train me. Now that I have achieved academic success, I should have served the country. If after graduation, I will sit on the
In the office, wouldn’t that fail the country’s training?”
"You are really a nerd, are those transistors that important?" Zhou Lan said dissatisfied.
Liu Xiaofeng nodded and said: "This thing is the latest technology. Now some foreign experts have made predictions that the transistor will become an invention that changes the future development direction of mankind!
Nowadays, large foreign laboratories are investing huge sums of money in research on transistors.
And I heard that they have achieved some results, and even transistor computers have appeared.
That thing is not only fast in calculation, but also consumes much faster power than a tube computer!"
Liu Xiaofeng talked a lot, but Zhou Lan couldn't understand it at all.
But he also knew that Liu Xiaofeng was a stubborn person, and if he decided something, not even the nine-headed cow could pull him back.
So Zhou Lan decided to go to Liu Xiaofeng's mother to talk about this matter.
After school, Zhou Lan came to Liu Xiaofeng's home.
Liu's mother suddenly smiled on her face when she saw Zhou Lan.
"It's Zhou Lan, do you want to stay at home for dinner tonight? A relative in the countryside sent two fresh fishes today, and I will make braised fish for you."
Zhou Lan often visited Liu Xiaofeng's house in the past two years.
Moreover, the two parties have already met their parents, and Liu's mother also regards Zhou Nan as her daughter-in-law.
Zhou Lan took Mother Liu's arm affectionately and said, "Auntie, how can I keep you busy? How about this, how about I help you cook together?"
"Zhou Lan, you can also cook. My Liu Xiaofeng is really blessed."
When Liu's mother mentioned Liu Xiaofeng, Zhou Lan took the opportunity to say, "Auntie, you may not know yet, but Liu Xiaofeng has decided not to go to the ministry!"
Hearing the news, Mother Liu frowned: "Didn't you already discuss it? Why did this guy who went to work in the ministry suddenly change his mind? Did something happen to Zhou Lan!"
Zhou Lan sighed and said: "Today, the Rolling Mill Laboratory came to us to recruit talents. It is said that the Steel Rolling Mill Laboratory has established a new transistor base. After Liu Xiaofeng learned the news, he became obsessed and must join the transistor base.
"
Mother Liu frowned and said, "What is a transistor base?"
"I can't explain this clearly, but he must be engaged in research. If Liu Xiaofeng entered those units, wouldn't he become a nerd?"
Liu's mother also felt that this matter was a bit difficult to handle: "Liu Xiaofeng has been obsessed with technology since he was a child. It may be difficult to stop him from going to a transistor base now, but don't worry, I will try my best to persuade him!"
There is no better way to know a son than a mother. Liu's mother knew Liu Xiaofeng very well, so she did not agree to Zhou Lan.
At this time, Liu Xiaofeng opened the door and walked in. When he saw Zhou Lan was there, he immediately realized something.
"Didn't we discuss it with Zhou Lan? We can't involve our family members. If there is anything, we can discuss it ourselves."
Zhou Lan said with a smile: "Liu Xiaofeng, your whereabouts after graduation are related to our future. Why can't your family intervene?"
Liu Xiaofeng knew Zhou Lan very well. This girl looked innocent, but she was actually a very scheming girl with extremely strong mobility.
If he is allowed to continue making trouble like this, there will definitely be no peace in the family.
