Chapter 180: The project is difficult to recruit people, Lu Chiyu is happy to receive the senior intellectual subsidy

Commander Xie wasn't one to keep things in suspense, so he continued, "The higher-ups have given us permission to develop ground-effect vehicles, and they've allocated 500,000 yuan in research and development funds. Our South Island Military Region has also contributed 500,000 yuan, but because..."

When Lu Chiyu heard that her research and development of ground effect vehicles had been approved and a huge sum of one million yuan had been allocated to her, her eyes lit up. But then she saw that Commander Xie, who was always decisive, showed an embarrassed look. For a moment, she couldn't help but be extremely curious about what would happen next.

Seeing Lu Chiyu's clear eyes, Commander Xie felt even more ashamed, but he had to tell Lu Chiyu the truth so that she could understand her situation.

"But because you're so young, when they were selecting researchers for you, many couldn't let go of their current work. So, in the end, they only assigned fifteen researchers to us, and all of them were recent graduates."

Sure enough, Lu Chiyu understood immediately after hearing what she said. It turned out that it was because she was too young. She could not convince the scientific researchers that she could lead the research on this project, so only some very young people with little qualifications came. Commander Xie's words were already very tactful.

Lu Chiyu was not angry. It was normal for her to not inspire confidence at her age.

Seeing that Lu Chiyu didn't show any anger, Commander Xie couldn't help but look at her with more respect in his heart, and then said:

"I saw that your proposal required 50 researchers, so I discussed it with Professor Cui and decided to mobilize another group of researchers from Professor Cui's institute to participate for you, but we are not sure how many people will come in the end.

So, Comrade Lu Chiyu, you may need to be prepared for the project to be temporarily unavailable."

Lu Chiyu nodded: "Commander Xie, I understand. In fact, if there are not so many researchers, twenty core researchers will be enough.

In addition, we can recruit some assistant staff with lower requirements. The requirements for these people do not need to be too high. High school students with good knowledge of physics and mathematics will do. Then they can study while working.

However, these researchers and assistants all have to pass an exam before I can decide on their employment."

After hearing what Lu Chiyu said, Commander Xie's brows relaxed and then frowned again. He relaxed because he heard that she only needed twenty core researchers, and frowned because she still had to test these people.

The higher-ups have finally sent over fifteen researchers. If the exams are too difficult, won't there be even fewer people left?

However, Commander Xie only frowned and nodded, because no matter how many people there were, it would be useless if they didn't meet Lu Chiyu's requirements. "Okay, then Comrade Lu Chiyu, you prepare the test questions first, and we'll conduct the test once we gather everyone."

"Well, Commander Xie, I'll be out first." Lu Chiyu said.

"Okay, Comrade Lu Chiyu, you don't have to think too much. In fact, besides your age, everyone is also skeptical about the realization of the wing-to-ground effect and the creation of such a magical aircraft. In addition, our country is currently short of scientific research personnel, so only so few people have come from above. However, my military region, Elder Cui, and I are all optimistic about you. You must continue to work hard!"

Seeing Lu Chiyu leave, Commander Xie couldn't help but encourage her. He was afraid that the little girl would be defeated by difficulties.

"I will, Chief!" Lu Chiyu returned a military salute to Commander Xie.

When Lu Chiyu came out of Commander Xie's office, Guard Xiao Yang had been waiting there for a long time with a pile of things at his feet.

"Comrade Lu Chiyu, these supplies are the senior intellectual subsidies that the military region applied for you. They will be delivered every three days. The commander asked me to send you back to the family compound and deliver the supplies to you at the same time."

After hearing what Xiao Yang said, and seeing the ground piled with canned snacks and nutritional supplements, even a large piece of pork and two live chickens, Lu Chiyu couldn't help but look surprised.

"Comrade Xiao Yang, this is too much." Seeing Xiao Yang pick up the things and leave, Lu Chiyu couldn't help but say.

Xiao Yang smiled innocently, "Commander Xie said that no matter how hard it is for us, we can't let you researchers suffer. You have to eat well so that your brains can work well and develop powerful weapons for us."

Lu Chiyu was the developer of the super unmanned submarines and torpedoes used in the Battle of Tailiang Island. After the news spread, her prestige in the military and the people of South Island became extremely high. Xiao Yang's words were also from the heart. Without giving Lu Chiyu a chance to refuse, he took the things and walked in front.

More than ten minutes later, the two returned to the family compound.

Seeing Lu Chiyu carrying two bags of things in his hands and Xiao Yang behind him coming back from the direction of the military area with things hanging all over his body, the military wives chatting under the big tree were so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths!