Material Empire

Mr. Shubnikov, we just said that this condition is negotiable. You can tell us what condition you want, and we will consider it according to your situation. Xiao Weihao said calmly.

With a hint of arrogance on his face, Shubnikov said: You should know that in terms of austenitic superalloys, there are few people in the world who can reach my level, and none in China. The conditions like yours , It’s too disproportionate to my level. If you came with such conditions, I don’t think we need to talk about it.”

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of Xiao Weihao and Liu Hang changed. Liu Hang is in this line of work, so he naturally knows that Shubnikov's words are correct. If there are experts at his level in China, why would Liu Hang travel all the way to the Soviet Union to invite him? However, it is precisely because of Shubnikov's high level that the military proposed such an introduction condition. At least from the perspective of the CSTIND, this condition is commensurate with Shubnikov's status. Why did the other party say that Is there no need to talk about it?

Regarding the kind of treatment Shubnikov can get in the Soviet Union, the Committee of Science and Industry has also carefully investigated. In the past few years, experts like Shubnikov were paid very well, and he is now able to live in a small independent western-style building, which proves this. However, after Gorson came to power, he pursued new thinking and pursued reconciliation with the West. The military industry was increasingly neglected, and Shubnikov's treatment plummeted. Compared with his current situation, the conditions offered by the Chinese side should be considered very good.

Of course, experts of the same level as Shubnikov are treated better in European and American countries than in China, which is why China does not go to Europe and the United States to poach people. If Shubnikov can go to the West, he can naturally ask for better treatment, but the problem is that there is no shortage of experts like him in Western countries. Someone else's assistant, let's talk about the treatment, just the difference in status, presumably this arrogant man can't accept it?

All these causes and consequences have been carefully studied by the Science and Industry Committee, so Liu Hang and Xiao Weihao were sent to contact Shubnikov. According to Liu Hang's thinking, Shubnikov might raise some higher demands, but this attitude of flat-out refusal was beyond his expectation.

As for Xiao Weihao, although he didn't know much about professional knowledge, he still knew Shubnikov's status. When the other party spoke like this, it was obvious that they intended to speak loudly, and this was undoubtedly unacceptable to the Chinese side. But when Shubnikov made such remarks, he really didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Mr. Shubnikov, what kind of conditions do you think you can accept? Liu Hang endured and asked the other party.

Shubnikov stretched out three fingers and said, At the very least, it should be tripled based on the conditions you put forward.

It's impossible. Liu Hang blurted out. Fortunately, the Russian he learned was taught by decent people, and he didn't learn any Russian swear words, otherwise he would inevitably be exposed to foul language.

Why don't you grab the triple salary increase! Liu Hang cursed in his heart. The three times the salary has far exceeded the standard given to experts by Western countries. With such money, is it necessary for the CSTIT to go to the Soviet Union to recruit people through this kind of private channel? I am afraid that it is also necessary to put up a recruitment notice in the international headhunting market. Can you find someone?

To put it bluntly, Shubnikov grasped the weakness of the Chinese side, knowing that China's aviation field is still quite backward in terms of engine materials, and is eager to catch up with the world's advanced level, so there is an urgent need for experts like him to join. With the capital to blackmail the opponent, he also has the courage to ask for sky-high prices.

Xiao Weihao also took a deep breath, suppressing the evil fire in his stomach, and then said in a calm tone as much as possible:

Mr. Shubnikov, you know that China is a developing country, and its economic development level is far behind that of the Soviet Union. We have shown our sincerity by offering you better treatment than the Soviet Union. .What you said about increasing the treatment by three times is impossible for us now. However, we can promise that with the improvement of China's economic situation, the treatment for you will gradually increase, and finally reach the level that satisfies you. , what do you think?

The annual salary is 100,000 US dollars. Could it be that the Chinese military can't afford such a little money? Shubnikov asked.

Xiao Weihao smiled wryly and said: If only you are involved, even if it is 200,000 US dollars, I think we can take it out. However, there are thousands of experts in our system, it is impossible to improve the treatment only for you. And if everyone’s salary is raised simultaneously, it’s not something we can afford.”

I'm different from them, Shubnikov said proudly.

Nima! Xiao Weihao greeted the eight generations of Shubnikov's ancestors in his heart, what is the difference between you and others, even if you are a master in a certain aspect, military industry is not just your aspect. You are amazing in high-temperature materials, but also in structures and avionics. In which field are there not many gods at your level? Those native big cows in China have the highest annual salary of 10,000 to 20,000 RMB, and they are also working hard. You dare to offer an annual salary of 100,000 US dollars based on your own ability and a higher nose than others?

I thought so in my heart, but Xiao Weihao couldn't say it out. They came here to poach people, not to scold people. Even if they failed to poach Shubnikov this time, they must at least maintain their friendship with each other, even if it was a one-sided friendship. Maybe after a while, they will have to come again to ask this great god to come out of the mountain.

The words were not speculative, and everyone ran out of words after a few words. Xiao Weihao could only stand up, politely nodded to Shubnikov to say goodbye, advised the other party to reconsider China's conditions, and expressed that China was willing to make some concessions, but It is far from reaching the level required by Shubnikov. Shubnikov didn't say anything dead, he also said that he was very interested in the invitation from the Chinese side, and hoped that the Chinese side would reconsider and give him a treatment commensurate with his status.

Shubnikov's statement was within Xiao Weihao's expectation. He could see that Shubnikov's current situation was not good. Although he said that he was an expert, the Soviet Union did not need him, nor did the West. As for the small countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, it was even more impossible. want him. His only way out is to go to China, unless he is willing to stay in poverty. What he is relying on now is that China urgently needs his technology. He wants to use this weakness of China to win better conditions for himself.

As a negotiating technique, Xiao Weihao can consider categorically refusing, and then walk away, believing that Shubnikov will eventually be overwhelmed, and instead Xiao Weihao bows his head. However, this skill competition requires the patience of both sides. Shubnikov may be able to afford it, but can China afford it? Besides, who knows if Shubnikov will really commit a crime and will not bow his head to life and death. Wouldn't this make things even more rigid?

The three went out with their heads down. Shubnikov just walked to the door, watched them take a few steps, and then closed the door. This kind of behavior is undoubtedly very impolite, but it also shows Shubnikov's attitude, that is, he doesn't take the other party seriously.

Let's go, let's go to the next one first. Xiao Weihao put on a smile and said to Liu Hang and Qin Hai.

What did you say just now? Qin Hai only had a chance to inquire about what happened just now. The conversation between Xiao Weihao, Liu Hang and Shubnikov was always in Russian, Qin Hai couldn't understand it, and it was inconvenient to ask, so I don't know where they disagreed.

Excessive asking price! Liu Hang said bitterly, and then briefly recounted the conversation process to Qin Hai. However, Qin Hai listened very carefully, and even questioned Shubnikov's original words in some places, and then carefully savored the other party's intentions.

Xiao Qin, you don't need to analyze. This guy surnamed Shu wants to go to China to work in his heart. Don't look at him as a bully, but he is actually living a very tight life. This can be seen from his wife's clothes. He came out. However, he was sure that we needed his skills, so he insisted on the treatment with us. It is inconvenient for us to refuse right now, and the next step is to see who can stretch the other. Xiao Weihao said what was going on. the mystery.

He said he is the top few big bulls in the world? Qin Hai asked.

Liu Hang nodded and said, It's not that he's bragging. He does have some expertise in austenitic superalloys. But this problem is a hindrance to our engine research. Our country is far behind in this field.

Does this guy understand English? Qin Hai asked again.

What? Xiao Weihao was a little surprised, not knowing why Qin Hai asked such a question.

Qin Haidao: If he knows English, I plan to chat with him to destroy his prestige. If he doesn't understand English, it will be difficult. You two have talked with him for so long just now. When I act as an interpreter, he will be a bit embarrassed. What these intellectuals want is a face.

He understands English. Liu Hang said with certainty, There are many original English books on his bookshelf. It is impossible for a scholar like him to understand English. But, Xiao Qin, how do you want to destroy his prestige? , His achievements in his field are not bluffing, not to mention you, even if I want to have a technical dialogue with him, I can only bow down.

Hehe, he's not bluffing, but he can't stop me from bluffing. Qin Hai said with a smile, Well, you two sit in the car, and I'll go back and have a chat with him. Don't worry, I'm just going to ask for advice. As for the problem, it is really not appropriate to discuss it, and it will not affect your affairs.