Chapter 259: A Woman Transforms into a Man: Engaging in Technology in the 1970s and 1980s 13

"Student, what's your name? What's your major?"

"My name is Jiang Lan, Jiang means river water, Lan means broad waves, and I study in the Department of Physics."

The two professors looked at each other with strange expressions.

They thought that this student was majoring in power machinery and engineering, and were wondering why they had no impression of such an excellent student. They didn't expect that he was from another major.

Such a good seedling actually went to study physics, what a waste of talent.

"Student Jiang, do you want to transfer to the power machinery and engineering major? I see that you know a lot about this engine."

"Thank you, teacher. I think my current major is pretty good, and I don't plan to transfer for the time being."

Since the student is unwilling, the teacher cannot force him.

"Then classmate Jiang, are you interested in joining our research on the engine topic?"

Jiang Lan nodded and answered very straightforwardly, "It's my honor."

Seeing the two professors' casual attitude, Jiang Lan thought that the so-called engine topic was an insignificant school-level topic.

Later, he learned that this engine topic was actually an absolute national-level research topic and a key experimental project subsidized by a national special fund.

These two white-haired professors, one is Liu Hanzhang and the other is Shen Yuzhi.

Their identities are even more extraordinary, and they are shocking to everyone.

They are not ordinary university professors, but academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences who were rehired by Tsinghua University to teach after retirement. They are absolute national-level scientific research masters.

Jiang Lan himself did not expect that he would meet two big guys and join an important project after a trip to the library. His luck was really good.

Due to historical reasons, Huaguo's industrial revolution started relatively late.

As a result, some key technologies lag behind other developed countries.

Not to mention the resource-scarce 1970s, even after another 30 years, domestically produced cars still cannot compete with imported cars in the market.

Huaguo has done well in the research and development of diesel engines, but it is much worse in gasoline engines.

Most of the engine research and development in the country focuses more on imitation rather than innovation.

Why can't it be made?

Because the manufacturing process and hardware facilities are not up to standard, and these two points are often interconnected.

Neon's engine uses the principle of "thermal expansion and contraction" and can use special machines to directly combine the various parts of the engine more tightly.

Once we dismantle it, it is impossible to restore it to its original state, and we cannot study the reference values.

The hardware facilities are even more distressing, the high-end engine model watering machinery.

Other countries will not give it to us for free, and we can't develop it ourselves.

Why is Huaguo's copycat ability so strong?

Isn't it forced out?

Technology is blocked, and goods cannot be bought with money.

Our scientists have nothing, so they can only bite the bullet and force themselves to find a way out.

Seeing the two gray-haired academicians still worrying about the engine after retirement, Jiang Lan took the initiative to share more experimental tasks.

The experimental results were naturally very gratifying. With Jiang Lan's participation, many parameters were corrected.

The progress of research and development was like riding a rocket, and phased progress was soon achieved.

Half a year later, the first automobile engine independently developed by Taiwan Huaguo was born in the National Tsing Hua University laboratory.

To judge the level of an engine, we usually start from several dimensions, such as power, torque, fuel consumption, emissions, reliability, etc.

The data of this high-pressure direct injection engine is very strong, with a maximum power of 135kW, a maximum torque of 300N·m, and an engine thermal efficiency of 40%. The data beats all automobile engines on the market.

The level of this engine is top-notch even 40 years later, not to mention the 1970s when the level of technology was very average.

Although cars are a civilian technology invention, their ability to attract money is very considerable.

At present, the country has a lot of waste to be rebuilt. Development and construction require money everywhere, and the trade deficit is far greater than the trade surplus.

The country attaches great importance to and supports every opportunity to earn foreign exchange.

As soon as the new engine was produced, the official leaders arranged staff to check the situation and record the relevant data.

Professor Liu greeted Jiang Lan in advance and told him that the patent for this experiment is expected to be purchased by the country.

However, the one-time money will not be too much, so that he can be mentally prepared.

The professor did not say much, and it was obvious that he was not evaluating it according to the domestic production level, but benchmarking it against foreign patent fees.

Everyone knows that cars are both money-burning and money-making gadgets, and the engine is the most essential part of the entire car, which almost determines the performance of the vehicle.

As the person who contributed the most to this experiment, Jiang Lan could earn at least eight figures in patent fees if he sold the patented technology to Country A.

However, it is hard to say how much the patent fee would be in Country Hua, at least eight figures is absolutely impossible.

Because the country is in trouble now, this money should be used for production and construction.

Jiang Lan never cares whether there is money or not, he doesn't lack this little thing.

When the country was in the most difficult times, countless patriotic scientists returned to the country regardless of everything to build the country.

Jiang Lan is now standing on the shoulders of giants. If he still only focuses on the tiny profits of money, it would be too narrow-minded.

"Professor Liu, don't worry, I understand. The country is in trouble now, and we need to work together. Money is a small matter. As long as we can help the country, even if we don't have a penny, we as Chinese people have an obligation to do it."

Everyone in this world has different values. Some people do scientific research to make greater profits.

But Jiang Lan is not like that. He is not very interested in money. He has higher ideals.

Professor Liu was very pleased after hearing this. He patted Jiang Lan on the shoulder with moist eyes.

"Young people like you are the future of the country..."

Jiang Lan nodded and said seriously: "Professor Liu, you are right. I can't take money from other countries and let them use our technology to bully our country. Science and technology is also a war. We scientific researchers are warriors and must not be corrupted by the stench of copper."

"This young comrade, what you said is very good!"

A middle-aged man in military uniform walked in, followed by the president of Tsinghua University.

"The military has their own battlefields, and scientists have their own battlefields. We must pay attention to each battlefield. The country is facing some difficulties at the moment, but the difficulties will always pass, and the country will not forget every person who has contributed."

Jiang Lan nodded repeatedly, "I believe that our Huaguo will become stronger and stronger, and the development will be better and better."

"Little comrade, what is your name? Where is your hometown? Your idea is very good. The students of Tsinghua University are different. They are educated and conscious. It is worthy of being one of the top universities in Huaguo."

The president of Tsinghua University was honored and couldn't hide his smile on his face.

"Reporting to the leader, my name is Jiang Lan, from the Five-Star Production Brigade of the Fengjin Society in H City, Z Province!"

"Okay, okay, I'll take note of it."

Jiang Lan smiled. This wave of honors should be stable, which is also a good thing.