The military-industrial scientific research system of the academic master.

The news in the newspaper is just an episode after all.

The fact that Chang Haonan couldn’t think of a solution for the time being was just one aspect.

Another point is that as a middle or senior manager in the Science and Technology Commission system, it is not easy for him to rashly interfere in agricultural issues.

And ultimately, agriculture can be simply summarized as land + seeds + fertilizer.

If these three basic elements cannot be resolved, the room for maneuver at the policy level will ultimately be limited.

The conversation between Chang Haonan and Tang Lintian just now was more like a standard chat among middle-aged men than a serious discussion.

So after finishing a cup of tea, the two quickly got back to the topic.

"By the way, Professor Chang, you just said that you came to me this time about the new laboratory?"

Tang Lintian asked as he picked up the teapot and added water to the cup.

"Yes."

Chang Haonan nodded:

"I should have graduated around this time last year, so it's been a year. What's the situation there now?"

The groundbreaking ceremony of the new site of Torch Laboratory was basically synchronized with his joining the company. In fact, to put it bluntly, it was just a dumpling made specifically for this dish of vinegar.

Theoretically speaking, the person in charge should be Chang Haonan himself.

But that place is near Shahe after all, which was considered the suburbs of Beijing more than 20 years later. Even the Fifth Ring Road had not been built at that time, let alone the construction.

Especially since Chang Haonan’s travel now involves a security issue.

So he only went there once, not long after he started working.

The entire construction process is supervised and managed by Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

"The main building No. 1 has been topped out, and only some internal facilities have yet to be installed."

Tang Lintian must have followed up on matters related to Chang Haonan personally, so there was no need to ask anyone else:

"Laboratory Buildings 2 and 3... I had only reached the second floor when I went there last week. I guess it will take until the end of the year."

"The dormitory and canteen and other supporting facilities have been built, but if you really want to move in... I still suggest waiting a little longer, at least until after the summer. I went in and took a look a few times, and the smell is still a bit strong."

The new laboratory is planned to have a total of three work buildings connected by corridors, each with four floors above ground and two floors underground.

Originally, according to Tang Lintian's idea, he was going to refer to some foreign scientific research institutions and make the appearance of the building more sci-fi.

It also matches the Torch Lab’s theme of “facing the future”.

But later, in order to meet the deadline, I gave up.

"Everything else is easy. Are the water and electricity connected?"

Chang Haonan went straight to the point:

"I have an important research project on hand, so I plan to purchase some large experimental equipment in advance. We definitely don't have a place to put them at the main campus, and it will be inconvenient to move later. Can we just put them in Changping?"

“Important research?”

Tang Lintian's eyes lit up immediately.

The man immediately sat up straight.

According to his experience, if even Chang Haonan says that something is important, then it must be really important.

"What specific equipment do you need?"

At the same time, Tang Lintian had already started thinking about how much school funds would be available for flexible use this year.

And how much extra money can you get if you complain about being poor to your superiors again?

Funding applications with Chang Haonan's name on them are generally easier to approve.

In fact, at the beginning, some people still felt dissatisfied.

But soon, the sound disappeared.

After all, the return on investment shown by Chang Haonan is simply outrageous.

Basically, there will be progress in one year, results in two years, and impact in three years.

No matter how narrow-minded the leaders of the funding management department are, they will not feel sorry for the money as long as they don't have to worry about the funds they signed being used to support others.

So since we have this opportunity, we must make the most of the benefits provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Chang Haonan, who was sitting opposite him, certainly didn't know that Tang Lintian had already started thinking about how to write a report asking for money. He just raised his head slightly and thought for a while, then counted on his fingers and answered:

"A brand new supercomputer, a high-power variable-band pulse laser, a scanning galvanometer, an automatic carbon fiber laying machine... and it would be best if we could have a complete electron microscope center. Uh... this might be a bit expensive. We can also first purchase an ordinary transmission electron microscope and a scanning electron microscope with a high vacuum mode. The rest can be added later, but we have to reserve a place first, on the second underground floor of the main building..."

Even though Tang Lintian had prepared himself mentally in advance, he still couldn't help but feel a little nervous when listening to this monologue that sounded like a list of dishes.

"hiss--"

"hiss----"

"hiss------"

He hadn't recovered from his shock until Chang Haonan finished speaking.

"Principal Tang."

The former thought to himself that Old Tang had quite a lot of lung capacity, and stretched out his hand, waving it in front of the other party:

"If you continue like this, you will be responsible for global warming..."

Tang Lintian was stunned for a moment before he understood the meaning of Chang Haonan's words.

"Cough-cough-"

He coughed twice in embarrassment:

"A lot of the equipment here... has to be imported, right?"

"That's true."

Chang Haonan nodded:

"At least electron microscopes can only be imported for now."

Although he has promoted the development of many industries in China in recent years, he still has to proceed step by step.

Especially in some areas that were originally particularly weak, more accumulation is needed.

It is impossible to take an electron microscope directly out of your pocket.

Fortunately, thanks to the relationship between China and the European Union, and more importantly, the two sides are increasingly bound together in some industries and technologies, and China is subject to fewer restrictions in the field of high-end instruments and equipment than in the past.

It's just the money.

It will definitely cost money.

"Then if you calculate the amount of the things you mentioned, it would probably cost more than 100 million in local currency..."

Tang Lintian felt a little toothache.

In 2000, the total amount of scientific research funds received by Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics was nearly 5 million yuan.

This is a figure that has doubled since 1999.

Chang Haonan just bought a batch of equipment, and he hadn't even built the entire laboratory yet, but he had already put in nearly a quarter of it...

Even if he is the principal, it is difficult to make this decision.

Scientific research is like this. Frontline technicians only need to devote themselves to the project and concentrate on research, but the rear personnel have a lot of things to consider... (bushi)

After all, Chang Haonan had experienced the torment of applying for funding in his previous life, so he could naturally understand Tang Lintian's difficulty:

"For this kind of large equipment, each case has a different price, so the specific cost depends on the brand, model and negotiation situation. If we make a rough estimate, the whole set of equipment may indeed cost around 1.2 million yuan."

This time, before Tang Lintian's heart and lungs stopped, he added:

"However, this is a joint laboratory after all, so our Torch Group will also bear part of the cost."

Tang Lintian breathed a sigh of relief.

But not much.

"In addition, this electron microscope center is not only capable of producing scientific research results, but can also bring some economic benefits to the school... and of course to our laboratory..."

Chang Haonan continued to increase his stakes:

"For example, if I do electron microscopy tests for people from other research institutions, it wouldn't be too much to charge a few hundred or a thousand dollars a time, right?"

"If you calculate it this way over the long term, you might even be able to make back your investment in a few years..."

This is pure empty promises.

Electron microscopes are mainly used in the fields of biology and materials science.

There is a saying that "If you take good electron microscopy photos, you will definitely receive a good paper."

But now, around 2000, these two disciplines have not yet exploded. Even if the electron microscopy center opens its doors to attract customers, it will not have so many orders that it cannot be filled like 20 years later.

But this reason was mainly to let Tang Lintian convince himself——

Chang Haonan could see that the other party still wanted to invest this money.

It just takes some gritting of teeth.

Sure enough, after looking down at the tea in silence for a while, Tang Lintian raised his head again:

"As far as I can remember, at the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Finance, the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission, and the Academy of Sciences wanted to establish a national innovative high-end basic science research platform."

"If you can get this project and you are willing to co-sign with these organizations... the money problem won't be difficult to solve."