Living like a salted fish in the end times

Chapter 194 Take what you need
Chatting and chatting, a group of people soon arrived at the EAST project laboratory.

"Mr. Zhang, this is Chen Benrong, Dean of the Feicheng Branch of the Oriental Academy of Sciences, a well-known nuclear physics expert in the Federation, a leader in the field of 'Controllable Nuclear Fusion', and the general manager of the Eastern Hyperloop project."

Deputy Mayor He solemnly introduced.

Zhang Hao hastily held the other party's hand: "President Chen, look forward to it for a long time."

"Mr. Zhang, welcome."

Chen Benrong seemed very enthusiastic.

Since the eruption of the Sulfur Rock Volcano, the structure of the world has undergone drastic changes, and their research institute has also been deeply affected. Many core projects are facing funding shortages or being cut off.

No way, who told them that the projects on their side are generally biased towards basic scientific research, that is to say, there is not much commercial value, and they all rely on the financial budget to live.

"Dean Chen, if possible, can you show us around the laboratory?"

"Of course no problem. The laboratory has been closed for more than half a year. I'll take you there now."

But having said that, once "controllable nuclear fusion" is actually commercialized, even if he only holds a small part of the shares, it will be enough for the old Zhang family to hold a golden job and benefit endlessly.

"It doesn't matter, if you don't get it back, you won't get it back." Zhang Hao waved his hand with a smile, "I didn't even think about making money. As the old saying goes, the poor are good for themselves, and the rich are good for the world. I just hope that I can do something for future generations. Do what you can."

If last year's federal rich list is used as the standard, the wealth of one trillion yuan can be ranked in the top ten. He really can't imagine that the other party is so willing.

"Mayor He, the current situation is special, we should work together to tide over the difficulties, now is not the time to talk about local protectionism.

Zhang Hao pondered for a while before answering:

"Mr. Zhang, with all due respect, once the Federation intervenes, I'm afraid you won't be able to get back much of your investment. You have to think about it carefully?"

As a good scientist, he can't do the kind of thing that deceives investors.

"Okay, Mr. Zhang, please tell me."

"It's not urgent for now, I can wait for your good news." Zhang Hao nodded quickly.

"Dean Chen, since you have no objections here, let me talk about my initial thoughts. If there is something inappropriate, let's discuss it together."

Chen Benrong said indifferently.

"I don't know the exact number. It may be hundreds of billions, or it may be trillions..."

Zhang Hao picked up the water glass and took a sip of water, taking the opportunity to organize his words:

"Okay, Dean Chen, let's get down to business." Zhang Hao interrupted, "How many people are there in our project team? Are you willing to move to Zhucheng? What's the attitude of East University of Science and Technology?"

The old research direction has been studied for more than 100 years, but there is still no dawn. If you change your thinking appropriately, there may be unexpected gains.

"Zhang Dong, I want to ask another question?"

Chen Benrong couldn't help but interjected: "Mr. Zhang, you don't need to be modest. There are many people who are optimistic about this project, but very few are really willing to invest..."

"If it is a normal year, the possibility is very small, but fortunately today is different from the past. With the intensification of the energy crisis, our EAST project has great potential, and it is just the right time. It is estimated that there will be a big explosion soon. , 50 years is not impossible."

Chen Benrong didn't respond yet, and Deputy Mayor He was shocked: "One trillion? Are you right, Mr. Zhang?"

"As the saying goes, 'people have immediate worries without long-term considerations', we are more concerned about immediate gains and losses. The higher-ups must not only consider the present, but also consider the future decades. After all, the energy problem is more serious than ever."

In the past few days, he has read too many materials related to controllable nuclear fusion, and he is full of optimism and infinite reverie about its future prospects.

In addition, the cost of electricity generated by the "controllable nuclear fusion" technology is not low. The only advantage is that the quantity is large and environmentally friendly, enough for all human beings to use for thousands of years.

There was a burst of exclamation at the scene.

Deputy Mayor He complained quickly.

"Haha..." Chen Benrong smiled and waved his hands, "From the current point of view, the theory about cold fusion can basically be regarded as pseudoscience because it is considered irreproducible and lacks theoretical basis."

"Research on controllable nuclear fusion began before the establishment of the Federation, and more than a century has passed. It can be said that the project has gathered the world's top scientists, but it is still in the preliminary exploration stage. "

Chen Benrong brought everyone back to the office.

Hearing this, Chen Benrong couldn't help sighing:

Dean Chen said with confidence.

"It turns out that I was taught."

"Before I came here, I read some information about controllable nuclear fusion. What I want to ask is, does EAST have the highest success rate among all similar projects?"

Don't look at those big capitalists overseas who donate naked at every turn. In fact, they are just changing a white glove, and their main purpose is to avoid taxes.

"I understand." Zhang Haozheng nodded emphatically, and then said bluntly: "Dean Chen, I believe you have already understood my reason for coming. I want to hear your opinions?"

Zhang Hao finally had a clearer understanding.

The laboratory is not as grand as imagined. In the middle is an experimental device similar to the shape of a boiler. According to President Chen, its full name is called non-circular cross-section full superconducting tokamak.

Dean Chen finally concluded: "To use a famous Internet saying, 'the future is bright, but the road is tortuous', it is a perfect description for this project."

Zhang Hao said without hesitation: "This is simple. When I am powerless, the Federation will take over the entire company. I believe you have also seen the determination of the above."

Although the Sulfur Rock Volcano has brought great disasters to the whole world, it is a golden opportunity for the EAST project.

After Chen Benrong finished speaking, he led everyone to the locker room, and changed into clean clothes uniformly.

However, considering the economic strength of Feicheng, such a big cake is simply not something they can eat. It seems that they should have a good chat with Mayor Liu when they go back.

Your Eastern Institute of Science and Technology invested in technology, personnel and experimental equipment, and also accounted for % of the shares.As for the final % of the shares, it belongs to Zhucheng officials. "

"Awesome! One trillion? It's a number that you can't even imagine." Deputy Mayor He said with deep emotion.

"1000 billion is not a lot. It was our total investment in the past 20 years."

Although he is happy to do "public welfare", he doesn't want his hard-earned money to go to waste.

Zhang Hao asked casually.

"Zhang Dong, scientific research requires patience, especially for a super-big project like controllable nuclear fusion, which can only be gnawed bone by bone, and there is no shortcut." Chen Benrong said earnestly.

"Part-time staff and consultants, what do you plan to do with them?" Zhang Hao frowned.

"Zhang Dong, are you being too ruthless? We don't have many high-level talents in Feicheng, why don't you scoop them all up for us all at once?"

Regardless of whether it is true or false, everyone has to give a thumbs up. Today is an eye-opener.

"Clap clap clap..."

"Dean Chen, the theory of cold nuclear fusion appeared a few years ago. The principle is to vibrate deuterium-substituted acetone at a certain frequency, and it is found that nuclear fusion occurs in the generated tiny bubbles.

Zhang Hao tapped the experimental device in front of him lightly.

"Mayor He, I just said it's possible." Zhang Hao immediately explained: "I promised Consul Ji before that every penny I earned in Southeast Fishery will be invested in this project."

Zhang Hao echoed on the spot.

It's unheard of for you to invest real money like Zhang Dong, hundreds of billions or even trillions of wealth, such a large amount of wealth, I can't bear to think about it. "

"That depends on luck. To tell you the truth, the purchase price given to me by the WFP is yuan per catty, and I have a total of % of the shares here. In theory, as long as million tons of fish can be caught If I win, I can get trillions of dollars in profits.”

Zhang Hao explained with a wry smile.

Zhang Hao reminded at the right time: "Dean Chen, don't be too optimistic. I only said it is possible. According to normal logic, the probability is only 1000 billion."

"Mr. Zhang, I can't make the decision personally. I need to report to the headquarters of the Eastern Academy of Science and Technology. I don't think the higher-ups will object."

"It seems that I think too much."

If the "controllable nuclear fusion" can be conquered, human civilization will rise to a higher level, which may be called "the blessing of misfortune".

Relatively speaking, consultants are relatively simple. Many of them are not in Feicheng, and everyone usually researches together online. "

"If, I mean... if all the money is spent and the project still doesn't work out, what do we do next?"

"My idea is actually very simple. I am planning to register a new energy company. I am personally responsible for all investments and account for % of the shares.

"Didn't expect the above to attach so much importance to 'EAST'?"

It doesn't matter how much the other party invests. The main reason is that he can see the official attitude from it. This is the most exciting part.

"Dean Chen, I would like to ask, what stage is our controllable nuclear fusion research at?"

Deputy Mayor He took the opportunity to test: "Mr. Zhang, high-level talents are hard to find, and you can't let us suffer too much. Otherwise, can we in Feicheng get a share of your new company? In this way, everyone In a family, there is no distinction between inside and outside.”

"Dean Chen, I want to ask one more question."

Zhang Hao hinted intentionally or unintentionally: "Thanks to the support from above, otherwise so much money, even if I can get it, I can't keep so much wealth."

"Please tell me?"

Unlike coal and other ore energy, which will be exhausted in at most a hundred years, according to the analysis of the current environment, controllable nuclear fusion may be the only way out. "

Chen Benrong directly shook his head: "Impossible. First of all, in order to study controllable nuclear fusion, trillions of scientific research investment have been spent. Next, I am afraid that we will need to invest several trillions, or even tens of trillions. These costs must be Take it back.

"Before answering this question, I also have a question to ask Zhang Dong."

After all, the "controllable nuclear fusion" project may not see results in its lifetime. The investment cycle is too long, and the risk is not small at all.

There's not much to see here in the lab.

Zhang Hao bowed his hands to everyone, and said modestly:
"I am not as great as everyone thinks. If I am not optimistic about the future of 'controlled nuclear fusion', I will not invest so much money in it."

"Just ask!"

"What does Director Zhang want to ask?"

Zhang Hao nodded: "Then move those who are willing to go there first! Some qualified non-staff employees can also go there. The new company has to start from scratch, and there is a shortage of people."

"Dean Chen, do you think that if controllable nuclear fusion is really successful? Will electricity be free in the future?" Zhang Hao said with a smile.

Chen Benrong reminded softly.

Zhang Hao nodded clearly: "In another 50 years, can we see the hope of success?"

Chen Benrong shook his head slightly: "Although our project is in the world's No. group, we can't guarantee that our success rate is higher than others. For scientific research... until the last step, no one knows the final result."

Zhang Hao asked a very realistic question.

There was applause in the office.

Deputy Mayor He quickly figured out the inside story. To be honest, he regretted it a little at the moment. It might be a wrong decision to hand over EAST.

Dean Chen immediately asked.

Besides, I invested 100 billion in Feicheng, so I should be able to make up for this part of the loss, right?No, I can invest more. "

This time, even if he can't take the big pie all by himself, at least he has to get a share, otherwise he will suffer too much.

"Mr. Zhang, don't worry, those of us are following the project. Besides, Zhucheng is now the capital, and the conditions must be better than Feicheng. No one is unwilling.

"Many of the part-timers are PhD students and graduate students, some of them can follow in the past, and the rest may have to complete their studies at Eastern University of Science and Technology.

Zhang Hao smiled wryly and shook his head.

Deputy Mayor He took the lead and applauded: "Director Zhang, you are so courageous, I know quite a few bigwigs in the business world, and none of them can compare to you.

"Mr. Zhang, if there is really a trillion yuan, then our project will be saved. Even if it fails, we will be able to move forward a lot."

Is there a movie called "The Prisoner" that was set on this, is this theory true?Is there any R&D value? "

"How profitable is Southeast Fishery?"

Zhang Hao took the opportunity to ask.

As for the incumbents, there are full-time employees, about 700 people; there are also part-time employees, about 300 people; at the same time, there are no less than a few hundred project consultants, and these people do not get paid. "

Hearing what he said just now, Dean Chen's face was filled with excitement. The people in the upper class are not rich and poor, and they really stand taller than ordinary people and look farther away.

"How much money is Mr. Zhang willing to invest? Or to put it another way, how much loss can you bear at most, Mr. Zhang?" Chen Benrong said bluntly.

"Is this your personal opinion? Or the opinion of the city?" Zhang Hao was a little surprised.

After all, projects like "controllable nuclear fusion" are simply bottomless pits, and no amount of money is enough to invest.

Moreover, finances are very tight from the central government to the local governments. How could Feicheng be willing to "throw themselves into the trap"?
"All."

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