Scholar’s Advanced Technological System

“What do you think… we should do now? ”

Looking at Secretary He, who had been faintly seeking to teach, the ark fell into silence.

This is a difficult question to answer.

To be honest, he is not an expert in international relations, and he is responsible only for the field of scientific research.

Thinking for about five minutes, the ark slowly said, "This question should not ask me. I'm just a scholar, not a diplomat. The only thing I can guarantee is to build this demonstration pile just by 2025. ”

Speaking of which, the ark paused for a moment and looked at Secretary He to continue.

“If I have to make my point, I think the key to this is how we intend to use this technology. ”

He Mingxuan: “… how do you use it? ”

The ark nodded: "Yes. ”

Monopolizing a known technology is difficult.

When a technology can be expected, the difficulty of solving it will be doubled.

Take a common example, just like the original Manhattan project. It took more than $2 billion to successfully test the first atomic bomb, bringing together the best scientists from all Western countries except Germany at the time and mobilizing more than 100,000 people to participate in the project. President Truman even complained that the cost of developing an atomic bomb was enough to buy the entire universe...

Though Truman's complaint must have been exaggerated, it can still be reflected to some extent, the cost of which was high at the time.

Subsequent nuclear tests, however, clearly did not cost so much resources.

If the STAR-2 project were to succeed in the end, it would probably be unlikely that China would have a monopoly on the technology while enjoying the dividends of the energy revolution.

Maximizing the benefits is by building on the technological advantages that you have established, expanding your influence in the field, becoming a standard-setter in the field and making the latter a catcher.

And, of course, the most important thing is that fusion can be used as a chip in exchange for what China needs. Governance interests.

Secretary He was silent for a while and said.

“We did not discuss this issue at this meeting for the time being. ”

The ark nodded, "I can understand that, after all, these things about the future are a long way off. ”

“But what I would like to say is that, if we are only going to be a participant in the international community, then agreeing to the demands made by the United States in exchange for a reasonable interest is an appropriate option. ”

“But if, or if, we have this ambition to become rulemakers...”

Speaking of this, the ark was silent for a while and said in a serious tone.

“Then the pain and frustration encountered on the road to success are inevitable. ”

When he heard that, Secretary He couldn't help but hold his breath.

The rulemaker…

This sounds...

What a trendy word.

He took a deep breath as his fist resting on his knee squeezed and slowly loosened, repeated the motion.

Though he is not a decision maker, he is merely a conveyor of opinions, at this point he feels it is necessary to ask this question on behalf of Director Lu and on behalf of the country's top.

restraining the beating heart, Secretary He said.

“If we exit from the ITER project, how will it affect the STAR-2 project? ”

The ark pondered for a moment and responded with a positive tone: "The impact exists, but it's not great! ”

When he heard the words of the Ark, He Mingxuan's face finally stretched a smile.

“With you, we can rest assured! I will convey your opinions to the top level in full. ”

The ark nodded.

“Be sure to do so. ”

Didn't stay too long in the office.

He secretary, intending to return to Shanghai immediately, drained the tea from the cup and got up and said goodbye.

He sent Secretary He downstairs, just as the Ark was wondering if he wanted to say hello to Principal Xu before returning, he ran into many of the Principals who had come back from outside.

Many principals who saw the ark standing alone downstairs with a pile of documents in their hands came over and smiled.

“Are you done? ”

“Finished,” the ark grinned with embarrassment, "I'm sorry to borrow your office for a while. ”

“It's all right, use that stuff casually, your things are even more important," Principal Xu waved his hand carelessly, smiling and handing over a document to the Ark. “You just took over the office, and I couldn't handle my business, so I went to the teaching side to circle, and by the way, this formality was done for you. ”

This document was taken from Principal Xu, and the subconscious under the ark asked: "Procedures? ”

Principal Xu smiled and said, "Didn't you tell me you wanted to come back as a professor? Sign this contract, you're one of us! ”

The boat accidentally said: "So soon? ”

Principal Xu laughed and said: "Long nights are long dreams. You can settle them early in case you suddenly change your mind. ”

When he heard the joke, the ark laughed and said, “How? All right, I'll take this file back and sign it. I'll send it back tomorrow. ”

Principal Xu: “Don't you even ask about the annual salary? ”

The ark was embarrassed and laughed.

“Anyway, it's all on the contract. Just go back and read it. I'm not in such a hurry. Or can you tell me now? ”

“I'll tell you now, before you go back to see too little and blame me again. ”

Speaking of which, Principal Xu laughed and paused for a while, continuing, "As for your treatment, we actually met at the end of last year to discuss it. The plan we're discussing is $4 million a year, and $5 million in housing subsidies… I know you probably don't see the money, but that's the best we can offer you. As for scientific research funding, you are the head of 40 billion big projects, and I guess you don't need any funds to start scientific research projects, so I'm not going to give it away. But if you need anything else, just let me know and we'll do our best to help you! ”

The ark laughed and said, "Why can't you see it? This is already higher than my salary in Princeton. ”

As one of the top institutions in the country, Shui Wood University pays a “Juno Scholar" a salary of only 1.7 million years.

2 million a year, which is basically the ceiling for the introduction of academicians.

As for the tens of millions of annual salaries that are blown in the newspapers, most of them take home expenses, other benefits and, most importantly, research start-up funds into account.

Kim Dae offered him four million a year, almost double that maximum. It is believed that in making such a decision, Principal Xu himself will have to endure a lot of pressure and discussion.

For him, it doesn't really matter anymore. So much so that he didn't even think about it at first.

But the importance his alma mater attaches to him is still very touching...

……

Once the energy problem is resolved, many problems will be solved, but many more will follow.

Far from it, close.

Now even the cake hasn't been cooked yet. At best, it smells like cream coming out of the stove, so many people can't sit down. This really waits for the cake to be made. What does that look like?

What's happening to ITER today is just a future rehearsal.

It's night.

In an office in Shanghai.

Standing by the window smoking cigarettes, Director Lu looked at the table below.

In about an hour, there will be another meeting.

Thinking about the recent events, Director Lu pinched his eyebrows with some headache.

Although they had long anticipated the action of the American side, it was so quick that most people, including him, felt unexpected.

Clearly, Americans came after the STAR-2 project.

That was when the door of the office rang.

Sighing, Director Lu extinguished his cigarette butt and sat back at the desk.

“Come in. ”

It was his secretary who pushed the door in.

Looking at Secretary He, Director Lu asked: "Have you met Professor Lu? ”

He Mingxuan nodded.

“I saw him this afternoon. ”

Speaking of which, he went on to report on his own conversation with the Ark in the afternoon.

After listening to the secretary's report, Director Lu's index finger tapped gently on the desk and pondered for a while.

“… is that what he said? ”

He Mingxuan nodded seriously: "Yes… he assured me that even if China exited ITER, the progress of the STAR-2 demonstration reactor would not be significantly affected by this! ”

The tight eyebrows finally soothed a little relief, Director Lu nodded.

“Okay, I get it! ”

That's probably the best news he's heard today.

But even then, it's enough!