Rebirth 1975: Tore up the call-back order at the beginning

In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed!

During this period, several things had a greater impact on the 18th Research Institute and Zhou Yang himself.

The first thing is that the epidemic in Shanghai has been basically eliminated, and Qiao Weiguo and others returned to Babaoliang Town!

After the Shanghai epidemic entered its peak period in early January, it quickly caused panic in the region and even the country.

However, due to the timely response of the Ministry of Health and the Shanghai Municipal Government and the implementation of epidemic prevention measures, after the initial panic, various localities began to continuously support Shanghai, which greatly alleviated the panic caused by the shortage of medical resources.

More importantly, in order to alleviate public anxiety and panic, many members of the Presbyterian Church chose to celebrate the Spring Festival in Shanghai this year and publicly attended activities related to celebrating the Spring Festival.

After the news was reported by the media, the anxious people in Shanghai felt a rare sense of relief and comfort, making them feel that although this year has been difficult, there is still hope.

At the same time, medical staff from all over the country gathered in Shanghai to launch a comprehensive counterattack against the hepatitis A epidemic.

Starting from February 2, the number of cases in Shanghai began to decrease significantly.

At the end of February, the epidemic that had raged for more than two months was basically under control, and order in Shanghai was gradually restored.

In early March, Qiao Weiguo, Song Shi, Zhong Qi and others, who had been in the epidemic area for more than two months, led more than 3 medical staff and two regiments of engineering soldiers to successfully return to Babaoliang Town.

At the same time, they also brought a letter of thanks from the Shanghai leadership team to Yunshan County and the 18th Research Institute, as well as a heavy invitation letter.

This invitation letter is an official invitation from the Shanghai City Government to the Automotive Research Institute under the 18th Research Institute to participate in the third Shanghai Auto Show.

The reason why they were invited to participate in this auto show was mainly because the Shanghai side wanted to thank Zhou Yang and the 18th Research Institute for their help to the people of Shanghai in the early stages of the epidemic.

You must know that the Shanghai Auto Show is currently the most important and famous auto show in China. Not only domestic car brands will participate, but also major foreign brands will participate.

The car independently developed by the 18th Research Institute has just left the laboratory. It does not even have a production line. It is just a concept car at best. It is not qualified to participate in such a high-profile auto show.

However, after the Shanghai City Government learned of the situation, it took the initiative to send an invitation to the Eighth Research Institute to participate in the exhibition, which was regarded as reciprocating the kindness of the Eighteenth Research Institute.

After receiving the invitation letter, Zhou Yang was also very excited.

Not only because the standards of the third Shanghai Auto Show are extremely high, but this auto show also set off a wave of joint ventures in the automobile industry, and also promoted the upgrading of domestic automobile products, which is of great significance.

If the car developed by Lin Yi and others can participate in this auto show, it will definitely be a rare opportunity for the Automobile Research Institute.

More importantly, the signatures under the thank you letter and invitation letter are so unusual.

Whether he himself, Song Shi, Zhong Qi, Qiao Weiguo and others, or Yunshan County and the 18th Research Institute, it is a blessing to be remembered by these future big shots...

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The second thing that has a greater impact on the 18th Academy is the restoration of the military rank system.

Entering July, the discussion on the military rank system has not cooled down, but has become more and more intense.

In the past six months, as preparations for the implementation of the military rank system have progressed and deepened, some information has been made public, and instructions have been given on some major principle issues.

First of all, we no longer talk about "restoring the military rank system", but call it "implementing a new military rank system."

The reason why it is called the implementation of a new military rank system is mainly because it is believed that our army has embarked on the track of peacetime construction. The setting of officer ranks and the establishment of military ranks by officer job levels are very different from the military rank system implemented from 1955 to 1965. are different, so this time we learn from the former rather than copying them.

At the same time, the implementation of a new military rank system can better solve the historical problems left over from the previous implementation of the military rank system and reduce entanglements and conflicts.

The second step is to formulate new regulations on military officer ranks, which must be based on the current actual situation of our army and appropriately draw on the useful practices and previous experiences of foreign armies.

Then there is the implementation of a new military rank system, and the military's salary system must also be reformed accordingly. Officers' salaries are composed of three parts: position, military rank, and military age.

Finally, we must fully take into account the interests of all parties. We must consider not only the overall interests of military construction, but also the specific situation of cadres, and properly handle the relationship between new cadres and veteran cadres, serving cadres and retired cadres, and active military officers and civilian cadres. , mobilize positive factors from all aspects, etc.

As the top and bottom reached consensus on these major issues, discussions on the implementation of the new military rank system also became public.

Cadres and employees of almost every military unit and paramilitary unit are discussing this matter. Everyone is looking forward to the early implementation of the military rank system, and they are particularly concerned about what military rank they can be awarded.

Others are concerned about how their salaries will change after the military rank system is implemented. After all, once the military rank system is implemented, salaries will be linked to factors such as positions and military ranks. Some lower-level cadres are very worried about their salaries. will decrease.

It was amid such discussions and expectations that on April 4, the military submitted a request to relevant departments for legislation and promulgation of the new military rank system, and officially began the process of implementing the new military rank system.

At the same time, the evaluation of military ranks is also being stepped up, and various preparations have been completed.

Three months later, on July 7, the military rank regulations were successfully promulgated.

The next day, the higher authorities once again issued instructions on the evaluation and awarding of military ranks to active-duty officers, stipulating that the entire army should "complete the mobilization education, military rank appraisal and military rank assessment for the implementation of the military rank system" before the end of August of that year.

Accordingly, the military rank assessment work has officially begun...

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Babaoliang Town. Headquarters of the 18th Research Institute!

In the large conference room, all the leaders of the 18th Research Institute and the heads of secondary units gathered together in a dark atmosphere.

Since the meeting had not yet begun, the participants were whispering to each other and discussing topics of interest with great interest.

But if you listen carefully, the thing everyone discusses the most is military rank evaluation.

Although the 18th Research Institute is a scientific research unit, it is a paramilitary unit under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Equipment. A considerable number of staff in the unit are formal soldiers who have enlisted in the army and have military status.

There are also some people who have military positions even though they have not joined the army or have military membership.

These two types of people account for about 30% of all cadres in the entire th Research Institute. Therefore, the implementation of the new military rank system will have a great impact on the entire th Research Institute.

"I heard that the working group for military rank evaluation has arrived at our institute. This meeting should be about military rank evaluation!"

"I've also heard that they arrived last night. I saw Dean Zhou, Political Commissar Nie and Deputy Political Commissar Yun accompanying several comrades in military uniforms to eat in the cafeteria last night!"

"Comrades who have military positions are blessed this time. If they can be awarded the title of general, they will be serious generals!"

"Well, I think that in addition to our President Zhou and Political Commissar Nie, Deputy Political Commissar Yun, Minister Qiao, Minister Cheng, President Gu, and Political Commissar Xu are all likely to be awarded the rank of general. Vice Minister Xiao and Director Ye should be close to it. The probability is to be awarded school grade!”

"I don't care much about what titles other people are awarded. I only care about what military ranks our dean is awarded. Do you think he will be awarded the rank of general?"

"I think the general is a bit awkward, but the lieutenant general is not a big problem. After all, our dean is a full-time official in the corps. His position is there, and his military qualifications are not bad. He must be at least a lieutenant general. Any lower can't be justified!"

"That is, if it is only given to a major general, I won't agree..."

Just as everyone was talking, a burst of neat footsteps suddenly came from outside the conference room. The rhythmic "tapping" sound quickly attracted the attention of the cadres in the conference room.

In an instant, the conference room, which was originally as messy as a vegetable market, quickly became quiet.

All the participants straightened their backs and sat upright, as if they were not the ones who were quacking like ducks just now.

Just as everyone adjusted their posture, the door of the conference room was pushed open from the outside. Then, accompanied by Zhou Yang, Nie Nansun and other hospital leaders, several cadres in military uniforms strode in. ..

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