Chapter 425 [Have to add money]

It is a very good choice to cross the river by touching the old beauty, although from a higher perspective, it seems to be a waste of resources to develop something that others have already developed, such as the Hubble Telescope, but still have to produce it.

But that's just an ideal state, and reality is another matter. If you don't have it yourself, you have to look at other people's faces. If people say you won't use it, you can only stare.

If you want to be self-sufficient in technology, you must first have something that you can call the shots.

In terms of basic scientific research, it is indeed too far behind, and the courses that should be made up must be made up after all.

Once you have touched Laomei almost, you can explore by yourself, and realize that from catching up to surpassing, you have to eat one bite at a time.

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The following day, Saturday at around 10:20 am.

Fang Hong came to Xincheng University. The president of Xincheng University, Li Kang, Ning Xingqing and others still went out to wait and greet them earlier than the agreed meeting time. The project "Sky Mirror" is the top priority for Xincheng University. It can be said that there is no one.

Under normal circumstances, such a super-large project as the front of Xincheng University is not available, so naturally I dare not neglect it.

However, when they saw that the person coming from the Natural Science Foundation was Fang Hong, Li Kang and others didn't expect it. They thought that the top chairman of the board would come, so they sent an assistant over.

"...Principal Li, Professor Ning, and Chairman Yu are currently working on the planning of other scientific research projects and don't have time to spare, so let me come over to deal with this matter." Fang Hong smiled calmly and resolutely.

"I see." Li Kang suddenly looked stunned. He was also slightly surprised by Fang Hong, a young man. He wanted to use the authority of his alma mater and the principal to suppress this young man so that the two parties could take the initiative in the dialogue. Here at Xincheng University.

But Li Kang soon discovered that Fang Hong was quite different from other young people.

"Student Fang Hong, let's chat while walking." Li Kang said with an easy-going smile, and made a gesture of invitation. Although Fang Hong is young and graduated from Xinda University this year, his current identity represents Natural Science Foundation of China.

Li Kang did not put on airs as a principal in front of him, and after a few brief chats just now, he found that this young man was not simple, and his calmness alone was beyond the reach of ordinary young people.

Some students in the school not far away were surprised to see this scene by chance. For a while, Fang Hong was very curious, and the principal treated him so politely.

"Student Fang Hong, from what you just said, besides the 'Sky Mirror' project, the Natural Science Foundation of China also has other projects?" Li Kang asked tentatively while walking.

"That's right." Fang Hong nodded sharply.

Li Kang asked again: "I wonder if you can disclose what kind of project it is?"

Hearing this, Fang Hong smiled and said: "To sum it up in one sentence, what Lao Mei has but we don't have is within the scope of our work, and what Lao Mei doesn't have is also within our scope of work."

The accompanying people were secretly astonished. This kind of talk is not something that ordinary people can do. It seems that the "Sky Mirror" project is just one of the scientific research projects that the Natural Science Foundation of China will invest in.

After confirming that the fund has strong financial resources, Fang Hong's words are convincing.

A few minutes later, they came to the reception room of a building in the school, and soon got into the main topic, that is, the conversation about the "Mirror of the Sky" project.

"The result of our theoretical demonstration is that the 'Mirror of the Sky' project is feasible." Ning Xingqing was also the first to throw out the conclusion, and Fang Hong couldn't help nodding when he heard it: "It can be done."

At this time, President Li Kang said: "However, it is a huge project to realize this project. The conclusion of our research is that it requires the cooperation of thousands of scientists in dozens of fields."

Hearing this, Fang Hong knew what Li Kang really wanted to express. The implication was that this project would cost more money than you imagined. You have to be prepared mentally, if you don't have enough funds, you won't be able to do it.

Fang Hong involuntarily raised Erlang's legs, and Li Kang was a little surprised when he saw his movement: This young man is really immodest, my new principal didn't even raise Erlang's legs in front of you, but you should raise your legs first up.

But who made him represent the Natural Science Foundation of China now, President Li didn't think too much about it.

"I understand." Fang Hong nodded to himself, then looked around everyone and added: "How much funding will be needed to complete this project? Have you calculated it?"

As soon as this remark came out, Li Kang immediately said: "According to the results of the comprehensive demonstration, 5 billion is probably far from enough. It is required to be able to build and operate the network in 2015. In order to grab the time window, we have to consume more resources at the cost... ... Conservative estimates require 11.3 billion.”

After speaking, Li Kang, Ning Xingqing and others all looked at Fang Hong's reaction, and found that he didn't see any reaction when he heard the number, and couldn't decipher any useful information from his expression at all.

Fang Hong was very calm. When he heard the figure of 11.3 billion, he thought in his heart that it must be more than this number, and most of it is the most conservative figure. Once the project starts, it will definitely be overrun, and it will definitely be overrun when it is about half of the process. Additional funds are needed, and we are halfway through the work, and so much money has been invested in it, so it can only be priced.

This kind of thing, Fang Hong himself will do the same thing if he puts his position on their position. Let's trap you first, and when you are trapped, you can only strengthen the margin.

This is the case with many scientific research projects all over the world. Half of the time, the money is not enough and more money has to be added.

For example, Laomei’s LIGO project device has been in operation for ten years, and this year it has received additional funds of 400 million US dollars.

Fang Hong estimates that the "Mirror of the Sky" project will cost at least 15 billion yuan when it is finally completed in 2015.

It doesn't matter if you add money, just don't put it in your personal pocket.

I don't worry about the money being embezzled privately. The Natural Science Foundation is supported by Qunxing Capital. What does Qunxing do? Those who play finance are specialized in dealing with money. Doing scientific research is not a specialty, but controlling the flow of funds and risk control is a specialty.

To put it bluntly, how to get project funds into private pockets in a reasonable and compliant manner? Those who play finance are better at and more professional, with more and deeper routines.

Once the project is launched, the Natural Science Foundation must control the flow of every penny of the funds, and the flow of every penny must be clearly checked and accounted for.

At the end, Fang Hong looked at the crowd and said: "The overbudget is within the expectations of the Natural Science Foundation of China. Everyone, on behalf of the Natural Science Foundation of China, I will give a clear attitude. There is no problem with the budget of 11.3 billion, as long as you guarantee the 'mirror of the sky' The project was realized on schedule, and we will not be stingy with this money.”

Such a clear statement made Ning Xingqing and others present extremely excited. The budget exceeded the previous one given by the Natural Science Foundation of China by more than double. Sometimes I don't even blink my eyes.

With sufficient financial support, it can be said that half of the success is achieved.

Next, Professor Ning Xingqing explained some technical issues to Fang Hong. He said: "...the LISA project in Europe and the United States is the earliest space gravitational wave detection project to be developed. Although there is no shadow yet, it is relatively new. It is said that it is currently the most mature space gravitational wave detection program in the world, we are starting from scratch, but we are pressed for time, and the LISA program will definitely not be realized in 2015."

Ning Xingqing added: "So, in order to gain time, it is best to introduce foreign technologies, especially laser interference technology, inertial sensing technology, drag-free control technology, etc. The introduction of foreign technologies can speed up the progress of the entire project."

Hearing this, Fang Hongyun said calmly: "Professor Ning, have you ever thought about it, are you willing to sell it if you want to buy it?"

Ning Xingqing hesitated to speak: "This..."

Fang Hong said again: "We have no objection to being able to spend money to buy it, but this is only an expedient measure. In the final analysis, we still have to figure it out, so even if there is a plan to buy foreign technology, the road of self-development must be promoted at the same time. Walking on two legs is the safest."

Fang Hong, who looked around the crowd, added, "Have you ever thought about another question? Science has no borders, but scientists have borders, and scientific equipment has borders even more. Even if you buy it, you have to prevent foreigners from tricking you. We talked well at the beginning, and the project on your side started screaming. When it was halfway through, he stopped selling it or raised the price for you. Are you dumbfounded? Therefore, self-research must be available, and you can use it yourself Even if it’s a bit more expensive, try not to use foreigners’ things.”

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