Chapter 670

Go to Beijing.

In an antique house, an old man with gray temples is sitting on a rattan chair, meticulously reading the newspaper in his hand. When he saw a certain location, he couldn't help but frowned slightly, and at this moment, footsteps came from outside.

Looking away from the newspaper, the old man cast an unexpected look at Director Li following the footsteps of the guards and said with a gentle smile.

"What's the matter? It's early in the morning."

"I just rushed over from Jinling." Director Li took a deep breath, restraining the excitement in his voice.

A gleam flashed in the old man's eyes, as if he had guessed something, but he continued to ask.

"What happened to Jinling?"

"The miniaturized experimental reactor for controlled fusion...under the leadership of Professor Lu, it has been successfully ignited!"

The moment he heard these words, not only the old man's face, but even the guard standing behind Chief Li had a surprised expression on his face.

After saying "OK" three times in a row, the old man laughed and closed the newspaper in his hand, and stood up from the wicker chair.

Passing by Director Li, standing beside the bluestone brick path, looking at the big willow tree in the yard, he said with emotion from the bottom of his heart.

"...It is really an honor for the country to have a scholar like Professor Lu!"

"Yes..." Director Li also sighed in agreement.

But even though it was an echo, it was indeed his deepest thought.

The nuclear energy flowing in the power grid injects new blood into the sluggish manufacturing industry. The endless energy is making people's lives better. He has changed everything in this country with knowledge and opened the door to the future.

This alone is enough to raise him to the height of a great man.

The old man bowed his head and thought for a while, then suddenly spoke.

"Who knows about this?"

Director Li looked up slightly, and said: "Except for the researchers who participated in the research, only me, Academician Wang Zengguang, the chief engineer of the Nuclear Industry Group, and his two students know... I have already told Professor Lu that he should not Speak up about it."

The insiders are all the original team members who have participated in the STAR stellarator project, and they are all trustworthy people, so it is not difficult to keep it secret.

After listening to Director Li's report, the old man nodded approvingly.

"Well, you are right about this matter. It is really not appropriate to make too much publicity about this matter."

Research on controllable fusion has stagnated in various countries, and negotiations on controllable fusion technology have come to an end from a tug-of-war.

Although the experimental reactor in California has borrowed from the Pangu reactor to a certain extent in terms of technical route, several key issues have not been resolved, even if Huaguo temporarily relaxed the export of SG-1 superconducting materials, except for superconducting The test results of each component other than the rails did not meet the expected standards.

As for ITER, it is still the same. Although it is huge, it will not be a big deal...

Now Western countries are gradually losing patience with their own researchers and have returned to the negotiating table with sincerity. And Hua Guo is also very happy to reach a consensus with other countries on technology exchange, in exchange for technologies that they do not have, as well as political and political interests.

At this time, if other countries know that Huaguo has made a breakthrough in the miniaturization technology of controllable fusion, it will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the negotiations. One is that they are worried about their growing appetite, and the other is the miniaturized controllable fusion...Compared with civilian fusion reactors, it is somewhat sensitive.

Seeing the approving expression on the old man's face, Director Li relaxed his shoulders slightly, heaved a sigh of relief, and continued.

"What about spaceflight?"

Old man: "Aerospace?"

Director Li hesitated for a moment, but still expressed his worries.

"Hmm... If fusion batteries are used on spacecraft, I'm worried that the news may leak. Moreover, in case of an accident, there is no guarantee that the technology will not be leaked."

This kind of worry is not unreasonable. After all, spacecraft is a bad thing. As long as it is launched, there is a certain risk of failure. If it falls in the territory, it is okay to say that the troops from all over the country can quickly control the situation, but if it falls on the high seas, or even the territory of other countries, then things will be a big deal.

After hearing Director Li's worries, the old man smiled and said.

"It's enough to be cautious, but you don't have to give up eating because of choking. Besides, the miniaturization of controllable fusion itself was developed from the aerospace project. Do you think it is appropriate to stop the aerospace project because of this concern?"

"This...you are right, I was negligent." Director Li lowered his head.

The old man glanced at him and continued.

"Professor Lu, you don't have to worry about it. You can just ask the Naval Equipment Research Institute to improve the miniaturization technology of controllable fusion. It's still a bit early for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, but I think nuclear submarines can still try. !"

Director Li nodded seriously, remembering every word the old man said in his heart.

"Yes!"

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At the same time, in the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study, Lu Zhou called the researchers of the controllable fusion miniaturization project team into the conference room and held a short temporary meeting.

"...The Bureau of Science and Technology greeted me. Controlled fusion miniaturization technology is not suitable for publicity, so let us keep it secret for the time being. The commendation conference may not be held, so we can only invite everyone to eat Food or something."

Sheng Xianfu smiled and said: "Let's forget about the commendation meeting. It was only held once at the beginning of the year. It's not even a year yet."

Professor Li Changxia also nodded.

"Everything is still about the overall situation."

Several other researchers also nodded, expressing their understanding.

Although it is a pity that this honor cannot be written on the resume, being able to participate in and historic projects is something to be proud of for a lifetime.

What's more, most of the people standing here are still young, and the oldest is only in their forties. Even if it is not declassified for thirty years according to the top-secret standard, most people can wait until the day it is declassified.

And if you take ten thousand steps back, even if you don't wait for that day, the honor will be engraved on their tombstones.

So, nothing to worry about at all...

"Also, it's about where to go in the future."

With that said, Lu Zhou looked at Sheng Xianfu.

"The controllable fusion miniaturization project will be gradually revoked. It will be announced to the public that it is a failure of the experiment, and it is found to be of no research value... The position of the director of the 585 Institute is still reserved for you, and there is still a lack of a technical director at the East Asia Electric Power. You Depending on whether you want to go back to a research institution or go to a company, or other places, you can tell me, and I will write for you."

Without any hesitation, Sheng Xianfu said with a smile.

"Just go back to Institute 585. If you hadn't dragged me into this project, I would have planned to go back there after Pangudui was completed."

Professor Li Changxia patted him on the shoulder, and joked with a smile: "I understand, riches and honors do not return to their hometowns, like brocade clothes walking at night."

Sheng Xianfu touched the bridge of his nose in embarrassment, and the corners of his mouth could not be closed.

"What kind of rich and honored return home, am I that kind of person?"

"I will write letters to the Nuclear Industry Group and the Ministry of Science and Technology for you, and you will receive the letter of appointment within a week." Lu Zhou nodded with a smile, and continued to look at Professor Li Changxia, "What about you?" ? Do you want to go back to Nanhua, or go to East Asia Electric Power, or other research institutions?"

Professor Li Changxia hesitated.

"I want to stay."

Lu Zhou looked at him unexpectedly: "Stay?"

"Well," Professor Li Changxia nodded, "The environment of the enterprise is not suitable for me. There is still a little less room for development in Nanhua, so I want to stay."

Lu Zhou: "There are many research institutes in China, there is no need to be here."

Li Changxia smiled and waved his hands: "Which research institute in China is more promising than yours? How about you recommend one to me?"

"That's fine." Hearing what he said, Lu Zhou stopped persuading him, and continued after pondering for a while, "It just so happens that Jin University plans to take out nuclear physics and set up a nuclear physics institute alone. Let me help you figure out a way to cultivate talents in the field of nuclear physics for the country. You came out of the STAR stellarator project, and you should be familiar with nuclear physics. You will be the director of this department. .”

Li Changxia showed joy and said sincerely.

"thanks."

"You're welcome," Lu Zhou smiled and said softly, "This is what you all deserve."