The rejuvenation of a great nation: from educated youth to national treasure scientist

Chapter 58 National Science and Technology Awards

It was almost dark when Wang Haoran and Xiao Lijuan drove a motorized tricycle back to Mafang Commune.

They first went to the post office to send a telegram to Xiao Renming and his wife to report that they were safe.

It is very expensive to send a telegram now, one word costs 7 cents, which is equivalent to a 2-liang steamed bun.

Therefore, the content of telegrams is generally very short.

Xiao Lijuan only sent four words to her parents: Don't worry when you arrive.

Just these four words cost 4 cents.

After sending the telegram, the two men first returned the motorized tricycle to the Mafang Machinery Factory.

Dai Hongtao sent Zhao Yougui to drive a tricycle to take Wang Haoran and the other man back to the Licai Brigade.

As soon as the two of them returned to the educated youth center, he saw Li Jieshi and Li Gang squatting at the gate of the center smoking pipes.

When they saw Wang Haoran, they immediately brushed the dirt off their buttocks and stood up.

"Haoran, you're finally back." Li Jieshi said.

Wang Haoran asked: "What's the matter, Uncle Jieshi, is there something urgent?"

Li Jieshi said: "Hey! Good news for you! The higher-ups have sent someone to see you and want to talk to you in person!"

"He's at the brigade headquarters now. I've been to your house two or three times today, but I didn't see you! I was thinking that if you didn't come back, I would have to send someone to look for you."

Wang Haoran asked: "Which department are you from?"

Li Gang knocked his pipe against the sole of his shoe and said, "I think it's from the Ministry of Agriculture. They said the herbicide you researched is very good. The Ministry of Agriculture wants to apply for a scientific and technological achievement award for you!"

In 1977, the state resumed rewards for scientific and technological workers, which was proposed by the chief designer.

Scientists who made outstanding contributions on the scientific and technological front were rewarded that year.

This is a good start.

"Let's go to my house and talk to the leader of the Ministry of Agriculture. He will host a dinner at my house today." said Li Jieshi.

When Wang Haoran was working on that project, he never thought about winning an award.

He did it to make things convenient for himself and the masses, and to help the economic development of Pingu.

But it's not bad to win an award.

This is the first science and technology award after a 10-year hiatus!

The significance is still quite significant.

Wang Haoran went to Li Jieshi's home with Xiao Lijuan.

Li Gang went to the brigade headquarters to find the person from above.

Wang Haoran soon met the cadre.

His name is Lin Jianjun, and he is the head of the department in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry responsible for pesticide research and development.

As soon as Lin Jianjun saw Wang Haoran, he held Wang Haoran's hand tightly and shook it repeatedly, saying, "Comrade Haoran, we have organized experts to conduct a comprehensive test on the herbicide you studied. It is really good! It has a high weed control efficiency and is highly lethal to broadleaf weeds. The key is: it is not very toxic."

"This medicine is exactly what we need now."

Next, Lin Jianjun began to understand the situation.

This is mainly to prepare for applying for awards.

According to Lin Jianjun, there are currently no particularly outstanding achievements in the agricultural system.

Therefore, Wang Haoran's research has a high probability of becoming an award-winning achievement in the field of agriculture.

Li Jieshi was also very happy for Wang Haoran.

At the same time, Li Jieshi was also a little sad: he knew that the more outstanding Wang Haoran was, the more likely he would be transferred away.

So, Lin Jianjun invited Wang Haoran, hoping that Wang Haoran could work in the Pesticide Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Moreover, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry was willing to send him to a subordinate university for further studies and would do its best to cultivate Wang Haoran and make him an authoritative expert in the field of agriculture and forestry.

The conditions given here are not bad at all.

However, Wang Haoran declined the offer, hoping to take the college entrance examination and take the formal upward path to achieve the sublimation of his life. Lin Jianjun was a little disappointed.

This time he came here, in addition to investigating Wang Haoran's situation, he also wanted to lock this versatile genius into the agricultural system.

But now it seems that the other party has his own plans and ideas.

"Comrade Haoran, we respect your choice!"

"However, our country's agriculture is currently underdeveloped, and we need outstanding talents like you to contribute more."

Lin Jianjun still didn't give up and wanted to make one last effort.

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Comrade Jianjun, don't worry! If there is any need for my help in agriculture, I will definitely contribute my part."

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At around 8 o'clock in the evening, Wang Haoran and Xiao Lijuan came out of Li Jieshi's house.

There is a moon tonight and the moon is quite bright. The village streets are illuminated dimly, which makes it quite poetic.

"Haoran, you're going to soar to the sky now! Haha!" Xiao Lijuan said.

She was very excited that her man, at such a young age, had the opportunity to win a national science and technology award.

This is a big achievement!

There are many scientists who work diligently on research throughout their lives but still cannot win the National Science and Technology Award.

Wang Haoran smiled and held her hand, saying, "Winning the award is not my goal. I am very happy to be able to help the country."

Wang Haoran was thinking in his heart: If Shilong has a chance to win the National Science and Technology Award, then the Type 77 automatic rifle may also have a chance to win the award, right?
There is also a chance to win a prize by having your father-in-law’s radio frequency identification device.

Xiao Lijuan nodded and said, "You are right. Our goal is to help the country progress."

“Personal achievement is just a byproduct.”

People of this era are still quite conscious.

The vast majority of people have an overwhelming sense of patriotism.

Wang Haoran said: "The radio frequency identification technology that your father just developed also has a chance to win a national science and technology award."

When Xiao Lijuan heard this, she was stunned for a moment, then she said in surprise: "Oh! I have never thought about this question!"

"Now that you mention it, I think there's a chance."

"Haoran, I still have to thank you! Without you, our dad wouldn't have had this opportunity."

At this time, Wang Haoran and the other person had already walked out of the village.

When there is a moon, the village is always extra lively.

Most of the children in the village will come out to play when the moon is good.

They played hide-and-seek, cat and mouse, and eagle catches chicken under the moonlight. In short, they had a lot of fun.

Entertainment today is so poor. There is no TV, let alone toys.

So, the children’s favorite night is the moonlit night.

A moonlit night is as lively as a festival for rural children.

Wang Haoran felt that this was simply a rural carnival.

When we walked outside the village, it was finally much quieter and there were no children running around.

Wang Haoran reached out and put his arm around Xiao Lijuan's waist, and said with a smile: "Our parents gave their only precious daughter to me, so shouldn't I help out a little? Haha!"

Xiao Lijuan smiled and said, "Haoran, I think I am the happiest woman in the world because I got the best man in the world!"

As they were talking, they arrived at the gate of the educated youth center.

They heard faint cries.

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