Siheyuan: Heavy Industry Revitalizes the Country

"Ring ring ring..."

Just as Cao Tianwei was crossing his legs and forcing the emperor to abdicate, the phone on the desk suddenly rang.

"Hey, who's there?"

Fang Xiang made a gesture to Cao Tianwei and picked up the phone.

"You are Xiao Fang, right? I am Lao Lu."

A strong voice came from the phone.

"Dean Lu, what do you want to talk to me about?"

This President Lu is none other than the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences who has been in office for three years.

Later, he became a member of the European Academy of Sciences, a member of the Third Academy of Sciences and a vice president. He has won numerous awards and prizes both at home and abroad.

When Fang Xiang heard that the call was from the big boss and his immediate superior, he immediately sat up straight.

"It's like this, I heard that you went to the Yangcheng branch.

Ask me if I can transfer your work relationship to that place. What do you think about this matter? "

Mr. Lu's voice came from the receiver slowly.

"Yangcheng branch? You want my work connections? No, no, no.

Others may not know my situation, but Mr. Lu, you may not know?

It's fine to ask me for help, but don't even think about it if it's a work relationship."

When Fang Xiang heard Mr. Lu mentioning work relationship, a black line immediately crossed his mind.

“Haha, you kid.

That’s what I said to Old Wu, but he wouldn’t give in, so I had to give him some face, right?

You don’t have to go, but you have to promise me something.”

Old Lu chuckled. He had already guessed Fang Xiang's attitude.

"What's the matter? Tell me."

As soon as these words were spoken, Fang Xiang knew that there must have been a compromise behind the scenes.

It’s hard to say, maybe the Yangcheng branch wanted to ask me for help, so I did this little trick of advancing to retreat.

Although he scoffed at this little trick, Fang Xiang had to listen to Mr. Lu's words.

If it's not too much, just agree to it.

"That's right, didn't the country liberalize the college entrance examination a few years ago?

Many universities have also resumed enrollment and teaching. There are two universities in Yangcheng, which are two of the 64 key universities recognized by the state.

One is Sun Yat-sen University, and the other is South China Institute of Technology (for easy memory, it will be called South China University of Technology in the future).

In the past two years, authorization points for doctoral and master's degrees were also established.

However, Guangzhou’s scientific and educational strengths are weak and have never been as strong as those in Beijing.

Also, because it is too far from Beijing, many professors are reluctant to set up affiliation there, and it just so happens that you haven't been there.

How about supervising some master's and doctoral students? That would be a contribution to the country."

Mr. Lu's voice came slowly from the receiver.

"Mr. Lu, I just graduated from the undergraduate program in mechanical engineering, and you asked me to supervise masters and doctoral students...

Do you think too highly of me?"

When Fang Xiang heard that he was asked to supervise masters and doctoral students, he subconsciously felt guilty.

Although I had studied for a master's and doctoral degree directly before traveling through time, I know best how much water my academic qualifications have. Others may not know this, but I know it best.

It's just taking advantage of time and policy.

If it’s a few years later, it would be difficult to get a master’s degree, let alone a doctorate.

The requirements for publishing papers in core journals alone are enough to overwhelm people.

"Don't talk nonsense to me, don't you know your own abilities?

In the field of aviation systems and automobile industry, how many people in China dare to say that they are better than you?

I've also inquired about what you are doing in Guangzhou now. You won't be able to come back for at least ten or eight years.

You'll be staying there for a long time anyway, and I wouldn't feel comfortable handing this responsibility over to someone else, so just consider it as doing me a favor.

In a few years, you will be about the same age, so I will recommend you a position as a member of the academic department. That's fine, right?"

When Mr. Lu heard what Fang Xiang said, he thought he wanted to refuse, so he started laughing and scolding him.

But he also knew what kind of person Fang Xiang was. In the end, he just dangled the position of academic committee member in front of him as a carrot.

“This... okay.

So what professional knowledge should I bring?"

After hearing what Mr. Lu said, Fang knew that he would definitely not be able to escape this time.

Fang Xiang has no idea about other subjects, but he is quite familiar with aviation and automobile industries.

In addition, Mr. Lu offered me the temptation of becoming a member of the academic department, so I didn't lose out no matter how I looked at it.

Besides, it is also about training talents for the country, right?

Fang Xiang simply agreed.

“Logically speaking, since you are good at aviation and automobile industry, you should be asked to lead these two subjects.

But now, neither Sun Yat-sen University nor South China University of Technology offers this major.

If we were to open a major, it would be difficult to find teaching qualifications in a short period of time.

So now, there are a few things I need to tell you about.”

Mr. Lu paused and explained the current situation.

"You say."

Fang wanted to take out a cigarette and put it under his nose.

“In fact, the conditions at Sun Yat-sen University are much better, but the problem is, as you know, Sun Yat-sen University was originally famous for its medicine.

Nowadays, the focus is on liberal arts, but it is not impossible to offer science courses, and they are gradually carrying out work in this area.

But a weak foundation is a weak foundation, and my level will definitely not be as good as that of South China University of Technology for the time being.

If you go to Sun Yat-sen University, you will have to worry about your undergraduate studies.

As for South China University of Technology, although it is strong in science and engineering and also has a strong focus on mechanical engineering, its reputation and conditions are still not as good as those of Sun Yat-sen University.

The advantage is that it is a new discipline, so you don’t have to worry about the undergraduate part, you can just supervise the master’s and doctoral students directly.”

Mr. Lu slowly and briefly introduced the situation of the two schools.

"Mr. Lu, according to what you just said, these two schools do not have a foundation in aviation and automobile industries.

In fact, there is a huge difference.”

Fang Xiang understood that one had a good foundation but poor conditions, and the other had good conditions but was more literary.

But they both have one thing in common: they don't have any aviation or automobile-related majors, and both need to start from scratch.

Since I have to worry about my undergraduate studies at Sun Yat-sen University, do I not need to worry about my undergraduate studies at South China University of Technology?

Doesn't that mean there is no difference?

"Yeah. That's it.

So at the beginning, we wanted both schools to offer these two related majors and let you teach them.

But considering that you have a lot of important projects on hand, and you don’t have much time.

So you choose a school and focus on developing it.”

Mr. Lu paused and expressed his thoughts.

"So what do you suggest, which school should I go to?"

After listening to what Mr. Lu said, Fang Xiang finally understood. It was because of him that the school opened a new major. He couldn't help but laugh and cry.

But after thinking about it, I realized that I would be staying in Guangzhou for most of the future.

When I was at Shuimu, Professor Xu had done his best to guide me. Now that it was my turn, it would be unacceptable if I didn't contribute.

"My idea is to go to South China University of Technology.

Although the conditions of this school are poor, the foundation is acceptable. After all, it focuses on science and engineering.

You originally studied mechanical engineering, so the basics are similar.

As for the subjects, I have also thought about it. Since your automobile industrial base is here, I will offer undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs.

As for the undergraduate course, you can let your assistant or the senior engineer in the factory teach it.

I won’t talk about master’s and doctoral studies, you definitely have to lead this yourself.

As for the aviation major, the two schools will only open one doctoral program for the time being, which will be affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University. If there are people with a good foundation in the two schools who are willing to transfer to this field, you can bring them along. I don't think there will be many people.

If they are willing to vigorously develop the aviation profession in the future, we will talk about it later.

what do you think? "

Mr. Lu's tone on the phone seemed like he was negotiating, but in fact there was no room for negotiation at all.

My undergraduate studies turned out just as I expected; I still had to work hard on my own.

Since it is handed over to the senior engineers in the factory, does that mean I don't need to participate in writing the textbooks myself?

But then I thought, if I write my own textbook, wouldn't I be able to leave my name in history?

After Fang Xiang put down the phone, he struck a match, lit a cigarette, and began to think deeply.