Material Empire

Qin Hai didn't know how Li Qing and Zhou Yicheng guessed Qin Hai. After returning from Jingshiji, he quickly reported to Wang Hongsheng what he had seen and heard, and asked Wang Hongsheng whether his actions were appropriate.

What do you think is the root cause of this situation? Wang Hongsheng asked Qin Hai after listening to Qin Hai's story.

A question about the evaluation mechanism. Qin Hai replied without thinking. He has been thinking about this question for a long time, so he can naturally blurt it out at this time.

Wang Hongsheng smiled and said, Tell me about the evaluation mechanism in detail.

Qin Hai didn't answer directly, but instead asked Wang Hongsheng: Director Wang, you are in charge of the major complete equipment research this time. I would like to ask, after this operation is over, will you report this to the central leadership? The result of a breakthrough?

Of course, our work is responsible to the central leadership. Wang Hongsheng replied.

So, what do you want the final result to look like? Qin Hai asked again.

Wang Hongsheng knew that Qin Hai was not a casual person, and naturally he had deep meaning in raising these questions, so he didn't care about Qin Hai's way of asking. How many technical problems have been solved at one time, how many achievements have been formed, if possible, it is best to have photos of the results, this is the most convincing.

Qin Hai smiled and handed over a few pictures, and asked, Director Wang, if the final photos we submit look like this, do you think the leader will be satisfied?

Wang Hongsheng took the photo, looked at it, frowned and asked, What kind of photo is this? Why can't you see Mingtang at all?

Qin Haidao: This is the cross-sectional electron microscope photo of our newly developed low-temperature steel. From this, we can clearly see the lattice structure. This structure fully shows that this low-temperature steel can maintain good resistance at a low temperature of minus 196 degrees Celsius. The impact toughness has fully achieved the expected effect.”

Wang Hongsheng was confused when he heard it, and he said with a bitter face: Xiao Qin, isn't your statement too professional? Don't say that the central leaders don't understand, even I, who has been engaged in industry all the year round, can't understand. Take this report to the leader with the photos...

Speaking of this, he shook his head, indicating that it was not feasible at all. As a veteran planning committee cadre, he knows the routine of reporting achievements to leaders. In previous reports, photos are indispensable, but these photos are all about rectification towers tens of meters high, large gears as tall as a person, and shiny blued machinery. how come.

According to his experience, leaders are most interested in such things, and after seeing it, they can understand it at a glance, and then Long Yan is very happy. If someone gets a few photos of material cross-sections and sends them to the leader, it will be a sign of brain flooding.

Qin Hai naturally knew that Wang Hongsheng would have such an attitude. He spread his hands and said, Director Wang, you have also seen that material research is like this. No matter how important it is in practice, people don't like it just because of its appearance. This is the reason why Jingshiji's technicians are unwilling to engage in materials and craftsmanship, and only want to make bigger machines. If we don't change the evaluation mechanism of laymen watching the excitement, our scientific research will always be superficial. , unable to go deep into the essence.

Qin Hai had already told Cui Hongchun a few years ago in the Ministry of Agriculture a few years ago. At that time, he had already realized the drawbacks of the Chinese administrative system. At that time, Cui Hongchun accepted his suggestion and proposed to use new materials and new technology as the key link to comprehensively improve the level of domestic agricultural machinery. This time, he wants to use the platform of the Planning Commission to spread this concept to the entire industrial system.

You're right. Wang Hongsheng understood Qin Hai's meaning. He nodded and said, In our past work, we did have this kind of mentality of joining in the fun. There is such a tendency. When the leaders of the central government come to us for research, they also have the same attitude. For example, when they see someone else has a 200-ton dump truck, the leader will ask: Can we build it? If we hear that we can also build , they are satisfied. As for factors such as work efficiency, service life, noise, etc., they don’t pay much attention to them.”

That's why we have built many large-scale equipment that is number one in the world, but they are often flashy, and can't even reach half the efficiency of others. Qin Hai commented unceremoniously.

This... can be regarded as the rules of the ministries and commissions. Wang Hongsheng admitted with a smile. Since he is willing to discuss this topic with Qin Hai, he doesn't care about Qin Hai's outspokenness. In fact, in his own heart, he also felt that this kind of rule was a big problem, and it was time to change it.

This kind of rule kills people. The reason why Jingshiji avoids the truth and ignores the truth is the result of being guided by this kind of rule. The philosopher said well that the most important thing to do well is to educate and lead. Qin Hai grumbled irrelevantly.

Xiao Qin, what are your thoughts on changing this situation? Wang Hongsheng accepted Qin Hai's criticism and sincerely asked Qin Hai for advice. He knew that Qin Hai's thinking was active, since he saw the problem, he should be able to come up with a solution.

Qin Hai suggested: Can we create a momentum in the public opinion, and publicize the importance of materials and craftsmanship in manufacturing, so that leaders can change their ideas.

Wang Hongsheng said: Public opinion building must be done. Think about it, organize Professor Chen and Li to write some popular science articles, and I will arrange for the media to publish them. However, this kind of public opinion building will affect ordinary people and grassroots cadres. The effect is more obvious, but it may not be effective for high-level leaders. You know, the central leadership is very busy with work and time is tight, so they don’t have so much time to read such articles.”

Then, can we consider giving the leader a special internal reference? Qin Hai asked again.

Wang Hongsheng shook his head and said, Leaders may not be able to understand such professional content. After all, materials are not a strategic technology like two bombs and one satellite. Leaders always consider macro issues and will not focus on such specific technical details. Waste of time.

Materials are also a strategic issue, right? Qin Hai said without anger, The deck steel used for aircraft carriers is only made by the United States in the world. Even the Soviet Union can't catch up in this respect, let alone us. Technology, why is it not a strategic technology?

Wang Hongsheng said: You are right, but the leader has a way of looking at problems. What is the matter with the deck steel, what technical performance indicators are to be achieved, and what is the difficulty at present? These are very specific technical problems. How can the leader know? Do you have time to study it in detail?

Our leader is too... superficial. Qin Hai commented half jokingly and half helplessly.

Wang Hongsheng glared at Qin Hai and said, Don't talk like this all day long. You are now a staff member of the Planning Commission. Although you are hired temporarily, you also represent the image of the Planning Commission. In this way Evaluating the leadership of the central government will have a very bad influence, you know?

Qin Hai stuck out his tongue mischievously, and said: Director Wang, you know that I am such a person. In the future, when the leader is present, I will try to avoid it. Let's talk about business, Director Wang, what do you think of us? Can leaders realize the importance of material technology?

Wang Hongsheng raised his head and thought for a while, then asked: Xiao Qin, I have heard you talk about such and other materials, and I think they are all very interesting. Can you organize a material science and technology exhibition? I will try to get the central leaders to come Visit once. Seeing is better than hearing a hundred times. They have seen something with their own eyes, and they will have an impression. At that time, we will raise the question of changing the concept of evaluation, and they will be more likely to accept it.”

Material Science and Technology Exhibition? Qin Hai was taken aback for a moment, and then began to think quickly in his mind. He took stock of all kinds of materials that he could find at hand, imagining which material should be displayed in what way, and how to best show the magic of material technology. After thinking about it, a smile appeared on his face, he nodded and said: Director Wang, your idea is really great. As long as you can invite the leaders, I promise to open their eyes.

Okay, then let's make a deal. Wang Hongsheng knew that Qin Hai was more reliable in his work, so he said, By the way, what conditions do you need, and how long do you need to prepare?

Qin Haidao: I need a large exhibition hall that can hold 50 large booths at the same time. Also, I need to invite some famous domestic material scientists and research institutions to cooperate. This may require the planning committee to issue a document. As for the preparation As for the time, I think about one month should be enough. Some materials need to be made into exhibits to attract the attention of leaders. There are also some things that cannot be directly observed, such as pictures and slides, which also need time.

One month, I'm in a hurry. Wang Hongsheng said, The leader's work schedule must be arranged two or three months in advance. If we hold this exhibition a month later, it is indeed a bit too much to ask the general office now. I'm nervous. However, you don't have to worry about this matter. I'll just figure out a solution.

I only have one request for you, that is, the things on display must have the effect of shocking the leaders. You must know that it is not easy for us to organize such an exhibition, and it is even more difficult to invite the leaders of the central government to visit. If it doesn't work, it's hard to explain.

Understood. Qin Hai resoundingly agreed, Director Wang, don't worry, I guarantee that the leader will come here with joy and return with satisfaction.

Okay, then you should hurry up and make preparations. I will report to the director about inviting the leader to attend. Wang Hongsheng said.