Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2556: Gold Devouring Beast
The eighth day of the first lunar month, Monday.

Department 9, in the conference room.

Yang Xiaotao sat in the main seat with a happy look on his face, watching Wang Can introducing everyone, and he couldn't suppress his joy in his heart.

"Director Yang, Secretary Li, Dean Ye, these thirty comrades are our elite backbones, you must take good care of them!"

After Wang Can finished his introduction, Mr. Song joked on the side.

Yang Xiaotao nodded immediately, "Mr. Song, don't worry, we in the Ninth Department will absolutely treat all workers equally."

"Moreover, we will give special care to special talents to ensure that our comrades can devote themselves to research without any worries."

At this point, Yang Xiaotao looked at everyone and said, "For everyone's arrangements, our Ninth Ministry of Machinery Industry will establish a communications satellite research institute."

Papapa

applause.

When many people heard Yang Xiaotao say this, a smile appeared on their originally dull faces.

They don't care where they work, they care what they do.

As long as we can continue to study satellites, it doesn't matter where we are.

“Everyone here is a member of the institute.”

Yang Xiaotao continued, then looked at Wang Can, "At the same time, Comrade Wang Can is appointed as the director of the institute to lead everyone to continue the research."

Then there was warm applause again.

With Yang Xiaotao making the final decision, everyone present felt relieved.

Now that Wang Can has been announced as their director, they feel more at ease.

Many people also put aside their previous prejudices and prepared to integrate into the Nine Departments.

When the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced this matter, it caused a sensation.

First, the achievements of the Ninth Department during this period are obvious to all. The strength of the Ninth Department is also quite good among the several departments, especially in emerging fields, where it has shown great potential.

Secondly, the attitude and strength of the nine ministries in supporting the research of new things are rare in China.

Thirdly, the Nine Departments were famous for protecting their own students, especially this guy Yang Xiaotao. With just one word from him, half of the factory workers in the entire city responded and directly suppressed those young students.

To this day, all kinds of rumors are still circulating in those schools.

Now that I'm in the Ninth Ministry, as long as I don't make any mistakes, it can be said that it's safer than being in the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Finally, it is about the treatment of the Ninth Ministry. If you can become a researcher in the Ninth Ministry, the treatment will naturally not be bad.

It would be strange if you weren't attracted by such a good environment.

In the end, it was Mr. Song who stepped forward and took Chen Fang and Wang Can to screen the candidates twice before finally selecting thirty people.

However, anyone who is attentive can discover the pattern among these thirty people with just a little thought.

Those who were selected were basically people who were quiet and didn’t socialize much in the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

And these people have one thing in common, which is that they are willing to work.

In short, it means being honest and doing your duty.

Everyone guessed that this should be the condition given by the Nine Departments.

But they didn't know that all this was the idea of ​​Mr. Song and Chen Fang.

The purpose of doing this is simple, to send the core personnel to the safest place.

In their eyes, the nine ministries' research institutes are much safer than the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Putting aside other things, have you ever seen a security department with tanks?

As for attitude, at least the workers of the Ninth Ministry are treated better than the scholars of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

After the meeting, Yang Xiaotao asked Han Sanfeng to take over and took Wang Can and his group to the research institute. Yang Xiaotao then went into the office with Chen Fang and Mr. Song.

Liu Lixue served tea and water skillfully, while Lou Xiao'e sorted documents on the side. It was the beginning of the new year and there were a lot of things to do.

"Are you really planning to build this satellite?"

Old Song picked up the teacup and took a sip. Chen Fang beside him also looked over.

"Well, now that things have come to this, if we don't do this, what will happen to our satellite phone?"

Yang Xiaotao spoke calmly, but of course there was one more thing he didn't say.

The future is the age of information.

Communications satellites must be built.

And the more of this stuff the better.

"This thing is not easy to do, especially when you have to spend money like water. You have to be mentally prepared."

Seeing that Yang Xiaotao was so sure, Mr. Song still spoke up to remind him.

Yang Xiaotao nodded silently, then picked up the teacup on the table and said, "I'm not worried about the technology. After all, we have successful experience, and now we have Uncle Chen and Uncle Wang to help us, so it shouldn't be a problem to make it."

Yang Xiaotao is confident in saying this. After all, there are still many talented people in the country. Especially now, people have a heart to serve the country and are willing to devote themselves to research even when faced with research projects they have never been involved in.

It is precisely because of so many scientific research workers who contribute silently that Yang Xiaotao has this confidence.

But then Yang Xiaotao showed a worried look again, "But the cost is too high!"

After hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, Mr. Song and Mr. Chen both nodded.

"Yes, it does cost a lot."

Chen Fang sighed.

Although it was not stated explicitly, they could still feel the change in their superiors' attitude.

The initial enthusiasm and commitment to the research and development of scientific satellites is no longer there.

Of course, it’s not that the superiors don’t want to do it, but it is determined by the current domestic situation.

Domestic infrastructure has not been completed yet, the problem of food and clothing has not been solved, and a lot of money is needed to support the construction of education, medical care and even agriculture.

Not to mention the construction of military power.

Money is needed everywhere.

They have done everything that the Chinese Academy of Sciences should do, and they have also received honors and brought glory to the country. It is time for them to take a break.

Chen Fang was thinking this, and Old Song had similar thoughts.

If the Ninth Division hadn't suddenly appeared, he would have really wanted to retire.

But the appearance of Jiubu gave him one more choice.

There is now an additional option to use other people's power to lay eggs.

"By the way, Mr. Song, Uncle Chen, you always say that it costs a lot and a lot of money, but how much did it cost? Do you have an idea?"

Yang Xiaotao suddenly asked, he also wanted to get a reference value.

The two looked at each other, and then Elder Song said, "If we just want to build a satellite, it's not bad."

Yang Xiaotao was a little confused, and then he heard Mr. Song continue, "The first Dongfanghong satellite cost 200 million yuan to research and produce!"

"The last launch of Practice 1 cost three hundred million!"

Yang Xiaotao frowned slightly. This price is a bit expensive!
But he didn't say it.

Mr. Song continued, "If we also take into account the cost of personnel, consumed materials, and the cost of rockets."

He looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "The last launch of Practice 1 took two years to research, and there were several accidents during that time. Adding the cost of the rocket, the total cost has reached tens of billions!"

Yang Xiaotao widened his eyes, somewhat unable to believe it.

"So wasteful?" Chen Fang said, "What do you think?"

"This little thing looks like an ordinary iron ball from the outside, but if you really calculate it, it's a money-eating beast."

"And if it fails, then all our efforts will be wasted."

“Just like the solar panels you provide, that itself accounts for part of the cost.”

Hearing this, Yang Xiaotao shut up.

He knew about solar cells. The large solar panels provided to the Chinese Academy of Sciences were extremely expensive. Not only did they take up the high-purity silicon share for computer research, they even affected the production of calculators.

It is expensive for a reason.

After all, Yang Xiaotao can’t be given away for free!

"As for the 5 million you sent last time, we used it all on material subsidies. We still owe it to the local factories. We are now trying to find ways to repay the debt."

Old Song said worriedly, which made Yang Xiaotao feel even more nervous.

He didn't think too much about it. He just wanted to set up the framework, and then do some practical work, build the revolution, and make some contribution.

But now, he finally understood what his uncle meant when he said that construction was more difficult.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao frowning and remaining silent, the two knew they shouldn't say much.

But they all knew that Yang Xiaotao was not someone who would give up easily.

No one in the Nine Departments can stop this guy from doing what he is determined to do.

Mr. Song was silent for a while before he spoke, "By the way, I heard that we made 4 billion in this negotiation, which should be 10 billion in total, right? Did you go and ask around?"

Speaking of this, Yang Xiaotao smiled bitterly.

"Don't count on this money."

Song Lao and the other two looked over, and Yang Xiaotao said, "Half of the money should be kept for reserve, and the other half will be used."

Both of them were speechless.

"It's okay. You can't get fat in one bite. Let's take our time with this."

Yang Xiaotao was not discouraged, as he knew that all the money he earned should be spent.

Besides, it's not like you have to pay that much money all at once, so there's always room for maneuver.

"Anyway, you should know the situation regarding the satellite. If it's really difficult, just postpone it."

“When you reach the top of a mountain, there will always be a way out. Don’t overthink and make yourself anxious.”

Chen Fang reminded him, and Yang Xiaotao smiled, "Don't worry, I know."

The three of them chatted in the office for a while before Yang Xiaotao sent them away.

At noon, Yang Xiaotao warmly entertained Wang Can and others in the Ninth Department. After the meal, not much wine was drunk, but everyone's relationship became much closer.

Especially those in the research institute, many of them are famous in their fields, but we usually only hear of them but never see them in person.

Just like Wang Can and Shu Xingbei, they had heard of each other's names, but the last time they met was when they went to the launch base.

There is also Han Sanfeng. Even though he has always been a famous figure in the city, most people in the Chinese Academy of Sciences have never seen him.

This time at the dinner table, you asked me what I did, and I asked where I was from. In the end, someone even asked if there were any alumni.
Once the relationship is close, the feelings will be cultivated.

in the afternoon.

Yang Xiaotao held a meeting in the newly established Communications Satellite Research Institute.

In addition to Wang Can and others, those attending the meeting included the institute's director Ye Lao, vice director Han Sanfeng, and Shu Xingbei, Wang Kun and others who were related to satellite work.

"Comrades, let us first congratulate the establishment of the Communications Satellite Research Institute."

Yang Xiaotao took the lead in applauding, and the people below immediately clapped hard.

Then Yang Xiaotao introduced, "I don't know if you have any questions."

"That's why we call it the Communications Satellite Research Institute? There are so many types of satellites, why are we only calling them communications satellites?"

The people below immediately had some guesses.

Then Yang Xiaotao continued, "I won't hide it from you, because we need a satellite that can carry a program-controlled switch. In short, we need to put the work of the operator on the satellite. This is the satellite."

Yang Xiaotao explained it clearly, but the people below found it quite difficult.

They can build a satellite and maintain its operation, but it is really difficult to build a full-function satellite for communications.

“This time, I hope that the Satellite Research Institute and the Satellite Phone Research Institute can work together to overcome the difficulties as soon as possible.”

Having said that, Yang Xiaotao looked at Shu Xingbei and Wang Can.

Shu Xingbei was originally a stubborn person, but after running into obstacles everywhere over the years, he finally settled down in the Ninth Department and became much more easy-going.

Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, he immediately smiled and said, "We have a satellite phone. Without a satellite, there would be no phone, so we still need your help."

Wang Can was also a good talker. After hearing what Shu Xingbei said, he quickly responded, "Teacher Shu, your words are too polite. We are a communication satellite. Everything is for communication."

The two of them laughed, and Mr. Ye nodded with satisfaction.

"Now that everyone understands their jobs, I'll leave the follow-up plans to you."

"As I said, if you have any difficulties, just come to me."

Yang Xiaotao gave everyone a guarantee and ended the meeting.

There is still a lot of time, there is no need to finish what you want to say all at once.

But as soon as Yang Xiaotao made the promise, he was slapped in the face by what he said the next day.

"Minister Yang, this is the funding list that the research institute just submitted. I think the amount is a bit large."

"Also, this is what the research institute gave me in the past two days. The amount on it is not small."

In Yang Xiaotao's office, Guo Liang placed a stack of documents on the table with a nervous look on his face.

Logically speaking, there is no need to go to Yang Xiaotao for this kind of thing. After all, this kind of thing has happened to him before.

However, the amount of the grant was too large, and he didn’t even dare to pass the initial review, let alone hand it over to Secretary Liu Huaimin.

Yang Xiaotao picked up the receipt on the table, then took a look at it and frowned.

The first one requested an allocation of 3 million yuan for the purpose of building a satellite production and manufacturing workshop.

Well, Yang Xiaotao thinks he can give it.

The second one requested the allocation of 3.5 million yuan. It was signed by Shu Xingbei, and the reason was for the research of programmable switching systems. In addition, there was also research funding for improving satellite phones.

The sum of these two is more than the original expenditure on the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

"Is there enough money in the account?"

Yang Xiaotao put down the receipt and asked casually.

Guo Liang shook his head. "This is under the jurisdiction of Secretary Liu, but it should be enough."

"Approved first."

Seeing Yang Xiaotao say this, Guo Liang had no choice but to nod, then left with the documents.

Yang Xiaotao sat in the chair, scratched his head, and then continued working.

But two days later, Guo Liang came again with three receipts.

"Minister Yang, this is the funding list for the Computer Research Institute, and this is the funding list for the High Frequency Reactor."

Two receipts were placed on the table, and this time the total amount on them still exceeded five million.

Adding the two together, this is one-tenth of the small goal.

Yang Xiaotao couldn't sit still any longer.