Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2557 Do You Need Investment?
Another day passed, and Guo Liang's voice appeared again in Yang Xiaotao's office.

When Yang Xiaotao saw the other party coming, he felt a little resistant.

As expected, Guo Liang came again because of the issue of grant funding review.

Only this time the protagonist becomes the Solar Panel Research Institute.

Moreover, compared with the usual funding requests, this data has increased by thirty times. No wonder Guo Liang found it strange.

"Xiao Tao, I have something to talk to you about."

Not long after Guo Liang left, Liu Huaimin walked into the office.

Seeing this, Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue got up and left, closing the door.

"Old Liu, go ahead."

Liu Huaimin pondered for a moment, "We've been spending money a little too fast these days."

"Of course, I'm not against spending money, but the money has to be put to good use."

"But it's really unreasonable to need so much money for these projects before they even start."

Yang Xiaotao immediately realized that this matter was related to the communications satellite incident.

He also knew that he had spent a lot of money during this period, but in his opinion, it was all necessary.

"Old Liu, how much wealth do we have left?"

Yang Xiaotao asked casually, but Liu Huaimin shook his head helplessly, "Why are you asking this?"

"Just asking."

Hearing this, Liu Huaimin pondered for a moment and said, "We still have nearly 100 million in cash flow in our account, but we still have to prepare some to deal with emergencies. Of course, we will also have income every month, so we can basically maintain this level."

"However, if we use it this way now, the money will be gone before the end of the first month."

After Liu Huaimin finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao touched his chin and smiled bitterly, "Old Song and the others said earlier that he was a money-eating beast, but I didn't really care."

"Now it seems that this money-eating beast has come to our Nine Departments."

Liu Huaimin shook his head unhappily, "That's also your fault."

"Okay, there's no point in saying that."

"Hurry up and find a solution, otherwise, we won't be able to supply this divine beast."

Yang Xiaotao rubbed his forehead with a headache. Making money was not difficult.

After all, there are several projects in Jiubu that make a fortune every day.

But all this money has to be paid, and when it falls into your hands, you don’t know how much will be left.

"Okay, I see."

Yang Xiaotao agreed casually, and Liu Huaimin didn't say anything else.

Nine departments, research institute.

“Why do you need so much?”

"Wouldn't two or three hundred million be enough?"

“Is your budget okay?”

Yang Xiaotao was sitting in the office of the research institute, Wang Can and Shu Xingbei were sitting on one side, and Mr. Ye and Han Sanfeng were sitting on the other side. When the four heard what Yang Xiaotao said, they were all speechless.

After hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, Wang Can moved his butt and explained.

"Minister Yang, the two or three hundred million you mentioned should be the cost of Dongfanghong and Shijian-1, which is different from the communication satellite you requested."

Yang Xiaotao didn't say anything, so Wang Can had to continue explaining.

"We have discussed this communication satellite with Professor Shu and his team. According to the plan, this communication satellite needs to meet the communication requirements of 100,000 satellite phones. In other words, the satellite must have 100,000 channels."

"To meet such a large function, the size of this satellite will be three to four times that of Dongfanghong-1, and more consumables will be needed."

“It’s going to cost more.”

"And we also need to consider the power supply system. So many instruments require sufficient electricity. According to our calculations, we will initially need 200 watts of solar panels. With such a large power, the panels need to be at least 15 meters long."

After Wang Can finished speaking, Shu Xingbei added, "In fact, the materials are easy to deal with, after all, many of them are produced by ourselves."

"But the rockets used to launch satellites are a big spender."

After Shu Xingbei finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao understood what he meant.

The cost of sending one kilogram of something to the sky is not as simple as ten times the cost of sending ten kilograms of something to the sky.

And the gap will only get bigger as the weight increases.

"Also, this time we are making a communications satellite, which needs to be operated synchronously above the equator."

"This requires a certain height, at least higher than the previous two times, and the demand for rockets is also higher, so the cost will have to increase."

After all, Han Sanfeng had worked in the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, so he knew a little about some things.

Seeing that the three had said so, Mr. Ye opened the small notebook he was carrying, glanced at Yang Xiaotao and said, "According to the plan, we will be divided into five groups."

“The first step is to design and research a qualified program-controlled switch.”

"The second step is to make matching solar panels"

After General Ye finished explaining the five steps, Yang Xiaotao had only heard the general outline, but he also knew that these were necessary steps.

Then Mr. Ye nodded on the table and said, "For the first step, if we want to achieve the target requirements and control the volume and weight, we need to use integrated circuit technology. In other words, this requires the participation of computer comrades, and then we need more high-purity silicon."

"And the production output of high-purity silicon must also be increased, which also prompted the upgrading of high-frequency induction furnaces and the strengthening of production."

"With more manpower, the material consumption will also increase, and the cost will also increase."

After that, Mr. Ye said leisurely, "Just to complete this first step, it will cost at least 100 million."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaotao picked up the enamel pot on the table and drank some cold water to calm his anger.

At least one hundred million.

This does not include the money for launching the rocket.

This is bullshit.

After everyone finished speaking, they all looked over. Yang Xiaotao patted his forehead and said, "Although I knew this thing would be very expensive, I didn't expect it to be so expensive."

"Or, let's just stop doing it."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room laughed.

"That's great, I don't have to worry about it anymore."

Mr. Ye spoke first.

"Yeah, don't worry about not doing it well."

Shu Xingbei continued.

"We don't have to have so much pressure anymore."

Wang Can added.

"We can also work on computers in a down-to-earth manner."

Finally, Han Sanfeng said with great relief.

Then the four of them started a heated discussion.

Yang Xiaotao stared at the four people who looked relaxed with wide eyes. It turned out that this was the purpose of their coming here.

No, we must not let them do as they wish.

Cough
Yang Xiaotao interrupted immediately and said, "I will take care of the funding issue. You guys should follow the plan first."

After saying this, he ran out, and a burst of laughter was heard behind him.

The next day.

After thinking about it for a whole night, Yang Xiaotao felt that the key to this matter was still the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building.

First of all, let’s not even talk about borrowing money.

No one is rich.

Even the Ministry of First Machine-Building, which has some surplus resources, is now busy developing tunnel boring machines.

Moreover, Yang Xiaotao did not want to borrow money. After all, this was a long-term project and it might be delayed for seven or eight years.

Is it possible that you keep borrowing money and never pay it back?

Secondly, this Seventh Ministry of Machine Building has a connection with me.

Don’t talk about the far ones, just talk about the near ones.

Father Ran, Mr. Qian, these are all our people.

The Seventh Ministry of Machine Building and the Ninth Ministry of Machine Building, they are like brothers.

Moreover, the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building is the one that needs the most support for this communications satellite project.

After all, only their rockets can launch satellites.

Therefore, the cost of this rocket accounts for the bulk of the cost.

As for researching rockets, Yang Xiaotao gave up decisively when he thought about the difficulty of researching satellites now.

That thing might really kill people.

When the car drove into the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, Mr. Wang received a call from the guard at the door. He stood up from his chair, put on a smile, and muttered, "This brat finally showed up at my door." When they arrived at the office building, Yang Xiaotao skillfully came to Mr. Wang's door.

He did not go directly to Father Ran or Mr. Qian because that would seem very impolite.

So he knocked on the door of Mr. Wang’s office.

"Please come in."

Mr. Wang sat back in his chair with an indifferent expression.

"Happy New Year, Lao Wang, Happy New Year."

Yang Xiaotao pushed open the door and walked in, holding two bottles of white wine and two boxes of cigarettes in his hands.

"Don't come on, the first month of the lunar year is almost over."

When Mr. Wang saw Yang Xiaotao coming over and putting down his things, he sat opposite him and said unhappily.

But he glanced at the things he brought, two bottles of Moutai, which meant he spent a lot of money.

"As the saying goes, the New Year begins before the end of the first month. What's wrong with me wishing you a happy New Year?"

"Haha, if you show your kindness for no reason, you are either a traitor or a thief. Don't we worship on the first day of the new year?"

"That's for the first day of the new year. Is there a rule that says you can't worship twice?"

Old Wang glanced at Yang Xiaotao and felt that the little guy had become more tactful after the New Year.

To be honest, he still likes the guy with sharp edges.

It's a pity, but they also need to make progress.

"Alright, alright, put away your tricks. I don't know what you are up to, you must be thinking of how to take advantage of me."

Mr. Wang leaned back in his chair and looked at Yang Xiaotao. "If you have anything to say, please tell me now. Don't delay the important matter."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaotao also put away his playful smile and said, "Old Wang, you have a keen eye and know that I have something urgent to do."

Old Wang curled his lips and said, "Anyway, you didn't come here just to drink tea and see me. If you really wanted to see someone, it would probably be next door."

Yang Xiaotao felt a little sour after hearing this.

"Whatever you have to say, tell me now."

Mr. Wang also realized that he had inadvertently spoken his true feelings and quickly changed the subject.

"Well, Lao Wang, our Nine Departments have been in trouble recently, and we came here to ask you for help."

Yang Xiaotao then talked about the high cost of the research and development process.

When Mr. Wang first heard this, he was thinking about how to get a piece of the pie from Yang Xiaotao so that he could benefit from it.

But I didn't expect Yang Xiaotao to say it so seriously.

Don't let your own blow become the straw that breaks the camel's back.

"That's just the way it is."

Yang Xiaotao picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

“So expensive?”

Mr. Wang was also a little bit unbelieving, but Yang Xiaotao's affirmative look told him that this was the fact.

"So you're here to borrow money?"

Old Wang asked tentatively, thinking about the little money flowing into the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, it seemed like giving them would be just a drop in the bucket.

"Just borrow the money."

"After all, borrowing money and not paying it back hurts feelings, and the amount we borrowed is not small, you may not be able to pay it back."

Yang Xiaotao stopped Wang Lao from talking with just one sentence, and even slammed the table and shouted, "What can we not come up with? Who are you looking down on?"

Although Mr. Wang looked angry, he had no intention of actually taking it out.

Then, Yang Xiaotao stated his purpose.

"Lao Wang, the satellite we are launching this time will be very big, very big."

"This requires bigger and better rockets to send them up, which costs a lot."

Mr. Wang understood Yang Xiaotao's intention.

I understand the reason behind this. After all, if the satellite weighs one more kilogram, it will consume dozens more kilograms of fuel.

And if you are not careful, you may fail, and then all your efforts will be in vain.

"You want to lower the cost?"

"No, this won't work!"

Old Wang spoke directly, this was one of the few parts of their Seven Machines that could make money.

They have finally mastered the rocket technology, how can they give up so easily?

"Lao Wang, this rocket is so expensive, we really can't afford it."

"Besides, developing rockets is your business. This part belongs to your Seventh Machine Department. How can it be ours?"

Yang Xiaotao looked pitiful, but unfortunately Mr. Wang ignored him.

"Don't try to trick me. You think we're making money, but we're also taking risks, okay?"

"I know, of course I know, but can we reduce the risk?"

"Nonsense! If the price could be reduced, why would we have to wait until now?"

"Lao Wang, we are close comrades-in-arms."

Yang Xiaotao is not here to quarrel, but to seek cooperation.

Especially right now we still need the help of the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building.

"Forget it. There's nothing I can tell you."

"I'll find you someone who can talk."

Old Wang picked up the phone on the table and said to the person on the other end, "Come here." Soon, he saw Ran's father walk in.

Seeing that Yang Xiaotao was also there, Mr. Ran was stunned for a moment, and then he greeted Mr. Wang.

"Xiao Tao, Comrade Ran Zhiqiang is the director of the Rocket Research Institute just appointed by our Seventh Ministry of Machine Building."

"He specializes in rocket research. You can talk to him if you have anything to say."

Yang Xiaotao opened his mouth, then looked at Ran's father and then at Mr. Wang. He felt that this was a routine that had been set up long ago.

What else can Yang Xiaotao say when facing Ran's father?

After hearing Yang Xiaotao's purpose and looking at Mr. Wang's expression, Mr. Ran realized the difficulty of the matter.

He is from the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, so naturally he has to consider the interests of the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building.

But he is Yang Xiaotao's father-in-law, so it is reasonable for him to help.

Now, I feel like I’m in a difficult situation.

Yang Xiaotao told Ran's father about the situation, and they chatted for a few minutes in the office before leaving.

Back to the Nine Departments, Yang Xiaotao still felt
In the office, just as Yang Xiaotao was checking this year's plan, there was a knock on the door.

Lou Xiao'e hurriedly got up and opened the door, and saw Alfat standing at the door.

"Alphate, come in quickly."

Yang Xiaotao also saw the other person and hurriedly invited him to come in and sit down.

Alfat walked in with a smile and sat down aside.

"Brother Yang, I came to see you this time for something."

Alfate couldn't wait to speak as soon as he sat down. Yang Xiaotao walked over and sat down opposite him. "Tell me what's the matter. I will help you if I can."

Alfate lowered his head and was silent for a moment before looking up. "Actually, it's nothing. I just called my father yesterday and he talked to me a lot."

"When we were talking, my father mentioned something about a satellite phone."

As Alfat explained in detail, Yang Xiaotao also understood the situation.

Arafat calls Persia every week, with approval from his superiors.

This time, Arfat talked with his father Mosidov for a long time, during which Mosidov learned about satellite phones.

Alfate became very interested in the idea that this thing could complete calls in a short time.

Of course, Mosidov is also interested.

As the area of ​​his control grew, he increasingly felt the importance of information flow and timely communication.

So after hanging up the phone, Alfat went to Yang Xiaotao's office specifically to ask Yang Xiaotao whether this kind of call could be delivered to Mosidov.

"Alfat, the road to a scientific prototype is not achieved overnight, and there will definitely be many problems."

"That's what we are doing now. The technology is not mature yet."

Yang Xiaotao said in a serious tone, "But don't worry, as long as we improve a better satellite, we will definitely meet your requirements for conversation."

Alfat was a little disappointed, as he thought there were a lot of satellite phones.

As a result, it is still being improved.

Suddenly, Alfate asked, "Brother Yang, do you still need investment?"