Chapter 1104: Can I still accept the adjustment when applying for academician?

Of course, Xu Dikuan was just making a self-deprecating comment.

There were only 2003 additional vacancies for the Academy of Engineering in 70, but there were 170 candidates who initially passed the first round of review.

It is definitely impossible if it cannot be sent out.

However, if you want to send it to a specific person, it may require some operations.

"President Xu, you said..."

After a somewhat depressing silence, Du Wanxiang spoke first.

But there was obvious hesitation in his tone:

"Is it possible to coordinate with the Academy of Sciences so that Professor Chang doesn't have to choose between the two?"

"Um?!"

This idea is indeed a bit bizarre.

Xu Dikuan, who was originally leaning on the back of the chair, sat up straight in an instant, staring straight at Du Wanxiang:

"How could..."

However, before he could finish his subconscious answer, the sound stopped abruptly.

Then, he changed his words to:

"Let me think about it..."

Xu Dikuan returned to his previous posture, staring at the ceiling in a trance, one hand still tapping rhythmically on the armrest of the chair.

Although no answer was given immediately, it was clear that his attitude had softened.

Du Wanxiang, who also saw this, immediately struck while the iron was hot:

"In fact, I have checked it out. The higher-ups' regulations state that those who already hold the title of academician of one of the two academies should not participate in the selection of the other institution in principle. However, Professor Chang participated in the selection in the same year, so he is not restricted by this regulation..."

This was actually Zhu Linyu's initial thought.

Taking advantage of a loophole in the regulations, Chang Haonan was sent to the Academy of Engineering in the name of the group.

The two of them had the same idea by coincidence.

However, Xu Dikuang raised his hand and interrupted the other party:

"Old Du, the original intention of the higher-ups' regulations is to make sure that both sides have enough differentiation... Of course I know what you're talking about, but it's obviously a loophole in the regulations..."

As the dean, his ideas were much more thorough than those of Du Wanxiang and Zhu Linyu.

The superiors are not stupid.

Playing a word game with a bug will not be a good thing in the long run, even if it succeeds this time.

But this suggestion just now did inspire Xu Dikuan.

Therefore, after a short pause, he changed the subject:

"It's not that loopholes can't be exploited, but they can only be used as icing on the cake. We at least need some more convincing reasons as a basis to give a reasonable explanation to the higher authorities."

"That's easy to say."

Du Wanxiang answered without hesitation:

"Professor Chang and I have some indirect working contacts. I am aware of his abilities and contributions in the field of engineering. We can mobilize colleagues in the institute to write a joint letter of advice and explain the situation to our superiors..."

In fact, the two people had never met each other.

However, as an expert in the field of laser engineering, Du Wanxiang knew a lot about the ultrashort laser processing technology that Chang Haonan had been researching in the past two years, and even provided some resource support through the Institute of Engineering Physics and the 863 Program.

Naturally understand the latter's working ability.

However, he still misunderstood Xu Dikuan's meaning.

“It’s not about the joint letter…”

The latter quickly waved his hand:

"There are many researchers who have made achievements in both theory and engineering... Of course, Professor Chang's ability is definitely the best among them, but if we only look at him from his personal perspective, there is actually no difference between wearing one hat and wearing two hats. Both are enough to reflect his contribution to my country's science and technology community. Therefore, the focus is actually on us,"

"us?"

Du Wanxiang didn't quite understand for a moment.

"Yes, it is we who need him to hold both titles, not him, or at least not just him."

To emphasize this, Xu Dikuang even knocked on the table:

"Only by explaining this matter clearly to our superiors can we make this exception for Professor Chang."

Hearing this, Du Wanxiang blurted out:

"Isn't that similar to the situation when the Academy of Engineering was first established?"

As an academician elected shortly after the founding of the Academy of Engineering, he was naturally quite familiar with the situation in the early years.

The original intention of setting up the Chinese Academy of Engineering was, at least in part, to join the Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) and promote exchanges between the engineering communities at home and abroad.

In fact, as early as the 70s, the Department of Technical Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences had applied many times.

However, it was never accepted because it was not an independent unit.

Finally, in the early 90s, in accordance with international practice, China established the China Academy of Engineering, which is dedicated to the engineering and technology community.

However, unlike the Academy of Social Sciences, which was established by directly splitting out the Social Science Department of the Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Engineering is not the basis of the original Department of Technical Sciences, but is a completely new organization.

In order to enable such a new institution to gain international recognition in a relatively short period of time, the superiors allowed a number of academicians of the Academy of Sciences who enjoyed high international reputation to join the Academy of Engineering at the same time.

It is equivalent to giving a sum of "original shares".

Thanks to this, the Academy of Engineering finally joined CAETS as it wished in 1997.

In fact, when Du Wanxiang mentioned this, he didn't have any specific intention.

After all, it is a special situation in a special historical period.

It's been more than ten years since it happened, and it's impossible for it to happen again.

But his words reminded Xu Dikuan who was sitting opposite him.

The latter's eyes lit up instantly:

"Old Du, which department was Professor Chang's recommendation finally assigned to?"

This somewhat sudden question left Du Wanxiang confused for a moment.

But he still replied:

"Of course it's the Department of Mechanical and Transportation Engineering. Candidates with engineering backgrounds such as shipbuilding, aviation, aerospace, and machinery will basically be assigned here... Is there anything wrong with that?"

This way of division is of course fine according to common sense.

But Xu Dikuang slapped his thigh suddenly:

"Not right, very wrong!"

The intense reaction made Du Wanxiang even more puzzled.

Fortunately, the former quickly continued:

“Professor Chang’s contributions to the field of engineering are probably not limited to the fields of mechanical and transportation engineering.”

"From what I know, he has also made great contributions in the fields of information and electronic engineering, as well as chemical engineering, metallurgy and materials engineering... Especially in the field of computers. Who dares to say that they haven't used the software developed by Torch Group?"

Du Wanxiang obviously couldn't answer this question.

I had no choice but to ask:

"So, Dean, what you mean is..."

Xu Dikuang hesitated to speak, but in the end he did not give an explanation immediately:

"We still need to ask Professor Chang what he thinks about this matter... Don't bother with it, I'll handle it myself!"

……

So, before Chang Haonan had time to leave Dongfeng Aerospace City, he saw Lin Zuoming who suddenly came over and said he wanted to have a meeting with him.

This is not a common form of communication.

Especially when I plan to return to the capital in two days.

Therefore, when they first met, Chang Haonan even felt a little worried, wondering if there was a big problem with any project.

As soon as the two sat down, Lin Zuoming said with a smile.

"Comrade Haonan, I came here this time with an important mission from the organization..."

This time, Chang Haonan felt relieved.

The other party's tone indicated that there was no particularly serious problem.

So next, all that's left is curiosity:

"What important task must be rushed in these two days... and requires you, Mr. Lin, to go there in person?"

Lin Zuoming smiled mysteriously:

"Dean Xu of the School of Engineering contacted us yesterday and asked if we could change your department to the Department of Engineering Management..."

"puff--"

Chang Haonan, who had just taken a sip of water, almost couldn't hold back his smile, and it took a lot of effort to swallow it down:

"Not later..."

"How come even after being evaluated as an academician, there is still a requirement to accept professional adjustment?"

His words also amused Lin Zuoming on the opposite side.

After a while, he regained his composure and explained:

"President Xu didn't explain the specific reason, but I can probably guess it..."

"The Department of Engineering Management is a new department that was established in 2000. It has only gone through two rounds of selection this year. On the one hand, it is small in scale and has many vacancies. On the other hand..."

He hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice slightly:

"On the other hand, this Department of Engineering Management actually caused some controversy when it was first established... Mainly because there is an additional rule in its selection rules, which states that candidates must have made important contributions in the field of engineering management. This statement caused many people to worry that it would be easier for some leaders who were only in charge in name only to be selected..."

Chang Haonan understood instantly:

"So, you plan to let me add some persuasiveness to this department?"

"Yeah!"

Lin Zuoming nodded heavily:

"Just like when the Academy of Engineering was first established, didn't they invite more than 30 senior academicians from the Academy of Sciences to take charge... It's the same principle."

At this moment, Chang Haonan didn't realize that he had been taken into consideration by both sides. He just thought that the Academy of Engineering acted faster and took the lead.

In fact, he didn't really care which department he was assigned to.

However, there is another problem:

"But Mr. Lin, in my case... isn't it also considered that I was selected as a leader?"

Although the chief planner is ranked lower, he is still a member of the team.

A proper group leader.

If he is really selected, wouldn't it confirm the concerns of outsiders?

"That's different."

Lin Zuoming decisively denied:

"Your achievements, even if only in terms of the public part, are recognized by everyone. It would be more convincing to participate in the competition with your current title..."

"..."

Now that things have come to this, Chang Haonan can't refuse:

"Since the organization needs it, I personally have no objection."

"it is good!"

Hearing Chang Haonan's answer, Lin Zuoming slapped the table excitedly:

"Then I will convey your opinion to President Xu immediately..."