Reborn in 1976, teach him how to be an official

Sima Wu was quite surprised.

Liu Hongyi nodded and said, "Yes, Uncle Sima, this is indeed a good way to maintain competitiveness, but there is also a problem, that is, our scientific research capabilities are insufficient. Even if we invest more in scientific research costs, we will gradually fall behind in the development of many products."

"For example, the production of small tape recorders currently uses technology from island nations. We have an advantage in this area, and in the short term, we don't have to worry about competition. But what if our other products encounter competition from technology from developed countries? Can we still win?"

"With so many ships competing, we will face increasing competitive pressure."

"In the final analysis, our Chuzhou region must cultivate core competitiveness!"

"Start training now and don't delay any further."

"Core competitiveness? Haha, Hongyi, you always come up with new terms... Well, Uncle Sima really admires you. What you say must make sense. Then tell us in detail, what kind of core competitiveness should our Chuzhou region cultivate?"

"research!"

Liu Hongyi said without hesitation.

"For a remote area like ours, if we want to maintain our competitive advantage, we can only focus on scientific research."

Several regional leaders began to think seriously about it.

Zhou Fanxin said, "Hongyi, I admit that what you said makes sense...but our foundation is too poor now. We don't even have a university in Chuzhou. How can we carry out this scientific research?"

“If there is no university, then we will build one!”

"If there are no scientific research talents, then we will introduce them!"

"We...build a university?"

Liu Hongyi's proposal successfully shocked these elders.

They have never thought about this aspect.

They understood the concept of setting up factories, manufacturing, and earning foreign exchange, but the idea of ​​building a university seemed far away from Chuzhou. Chuzhou had been an agricultural region since ancient times, and its highest "institution of learning" was only the Chuzhou Normal School, a technical secondary school.

There are also two junior technical secondary schools.

In everyone's mindset, only big cities are qualified to build universities.

"Yes."

“Scientific research requires a foundation and an atmosphere.”

"Without a comprehensive university or one that focuses on science and engineering as a pillar, many difficult tasks will be difficult to tackle. Therefore, I believe we should take advantage of the opportunity presented by the city's transformation and finalize this matter. We should build a university of science and technology."

Yes, Chuzhou University of Science and Technology!

Instead of Chuzhou Institute of Science and Technology.

"Here's what I think. This Chuzhou University of Science and Technology should focus on electronic engineering and computer science. Materials science and technology can also be considered. In addition, we should also establish a business administration department."

"First lay the foundation, and then slowly develop and expand it."

Sima Wu thought for a moment and said, "Hongyi, your suggestion is good, but the question is, are there people willing to come? Although our Chuzhou has developed somewhat in recent years, it is still far behind the big cities. Those professors and lecturers may not be willing to come to our Chuzhou."

Well, he was so arrogant just now, but now he has become "cowardly" all of a sudden.

Liu Hongyi smiled and said, "Uncle Sima, your concern is correct. If we want to attract people, we must offer excellent conditions."

"Level, professional title, housing, car, and salary—it goes without saying—must be met according to the highest standards. Even more important than these personal benefits is the allocation of sufficient research funding."

At this stage, allocating sufficient scientific research funds is indeed more attractive than superior personal treatment.

Liu Hongyi remembered that a case was once reported in the newspaper. A famous village in Tianjin had a technical problem. Many experts were consulted but none of them could solve it. Finally, two university teachers helped to solve it. Mr. Yu offered a huge reward of one million yuan. That was in the early 1990s, but the two university teachers were so scared that they did not dare to accept it.