Chapter 299 Original Crew
After Zhang Zhen and Xu Qiang agreed on the details of taking over the 8702 project, the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building immediately demonstrated its unparalleled work efficiency.

The next morning, all the original 8702 project team members who received the notice came to the conference room of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building. Several leaders from the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building also presided over and attended the project establishment meeting.

"I called everyone here today because I have an important announcement to make." After seeing everyone present, Zhang Zhen picked up the microphone and said, "First, let me introduce you to this comrade, Comrade Xu Qiang from the 9304 Factory of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building. This year, he just won the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award. Earlier, he also presided over the development of the first aramid paper production line in China, and achieved great success. It can be said that Comrade Xu Qiang is a skilled and talented military worker, and a very good role model for our technical workers..."

At the very beginning, Zhang Zhen began to praise Xu Qiang highly. Such a high evaluation coming from his mouth was undoubtedly quite weighty. Almost in a moment, he had elevated Xu Qiang to a very high position.

It was the first time for everyone present to see Xu Qiang. They were very surprised to find out that Xu Qiang, who had written so many high-level papers on new explosives, was actually so young.

If Zhang Zhen had not introduced him personally, they would not have dared to believe that this young man was actually Xu Qiang himself. You know, among the members of their original 8702 project team, the youngest was in his early thirties. It was simply unimaginable that he could win the National Science and Technology Progress Award in his twenties.

"... We have also held meetings to study Comrade Xu Qiang's academic papers on new explosives before, and they have been highly recognized by everyone. This shows that Comrade Xu Qiang has a very high level and attainments in high-energy explosives." Zhang Zhen paused, and then said to everyone: "So I decided to appoint Comrade Xu Qiang to take over as the person in charge of the 8702 project. Now let him say a few words to everyone."

After Zhang Zhen finished speaking, he handed the microphone to Xu Qiang who was sitting next to him.

"Hello, everyone!" After Xu Qiang took the microphone, he stood up and bowed to everyone, then said, "Let me introduce myself first. My name is Xu Qiang, and I'm from Factory 9304 in our system. I feel very honored to meet you all here this time. First of all, I have heard of Professor Xu Yuanming and his deeds before, and I feel very heavy about the previous accident..."

As soon as Xu Qiang came up, he expressed his respect for Xu Yuanming. This was to win the favor of their team. After all, after Xu Qiang took over the project, he could not do without the help of the original team. The best way to build a closer relationship with them was to express his respect for their master.

Sure enough, when Xu Qiang said this, there was sparse applause at the scene, but most people disagreed with Xu Qiang's remarks, thinking that he was just talking casually.

"......Leader Zhang also talked to me yesterday. He has always felt sorry for Professor Xu. Although the 8702 project did not succeed in his hands, the contributions made by Professor Xu and everyone to this project are obvious to all and cannot be forgotten..." Xu Qiang paused, and then said: "So after discussing with Leader Zhang, we decided that if this project can succeed, the credit must go to Professor Xu Yuanming. I personally do not want credit for this project, I will not accept any awards, and I do not want any bonus. All of it will be used for Professor Xu's medical and living expenses. I hope he can recover soon and return to the job he loves most!!"

"Clap clap clap!"

As soon as Xu Qiang finished speaking, everyone at the scene was stunned for a moment, and then burst into warm applause.

No one expected that Xu Qiang would make such a decision, which shocked everyone present. Even when they looked at Xu Qiang again, their eyes were filled with surprise and respect.

Not seeking fame or money, what kind of spirit is this? It is pure selfless dedication! So Guo Tiemin, the director of the General Office, who had been sitting opposite and watching Xu Qiang coldly, couldn't help but show a look of approval.

Guo Tiemin was just still upset about Xu Qiang's delay in reporting to the department, but now, his previous dissatisfaction has been swept away, and all that is left is admiration.

"Haha, well said!" Zhang Zhen was also smiling at this time and motioned Xu Qiang to continue.

"I also want to tell you that yesterday, I signed a military order to Leader Zhang, requiring this project to be completed within one year so that our country's high-energy explosives technology can be brought up to international standards..."

Hearing what Xu Qiang said, everyone at the scene was shocked again, especially Xu Yuanming's eldest disciple Guo Rui, who almost jumped up from his chair.

You know, the previous 8702 project has been going on for several years and still hasn't made much breakthrough. However, Xu Qiang actually said that the project should be completed in one year and even issued a military order. This is simply a fantasy!
As for the others, they all frowned when they heard Xu Qiang wanted to issue a military order.

If the task is not completed, Xu Qiang will obviously drag down the entire project team!
"Let me first tell you that the matter of the military order is my personal behavior and has nothing to do with other people. In other words, if the project cannot be completed, the department only needs to punish me." Xu Qiang noticed that everyone's expressions changed, so he hurriedly explained.

"Comrade Xu Qiang is eager to take over this project. After evaluation, we believe that he does have the ability in this area." Zhang Zhen glanced at everyone and continued, "Then I would like to ask for everyone's opinions. Is there anyone among you who is unwilling to join Xu Qiang's project team?"

As soon as Zhang Zhen finished speaking, everyone at the scene fell silent, looking at each other, but no one raised any objections. After all, Xu Qiang had already said so much, he did not seek fame or wealth, and he took over this project under the pretext of completing the regret left by Xu Yuanming, which was actually a kind of moral bondage, so no one wanted to withdraw at this time.

"…There is one more thing I want to tell you. According to the agreement between Comrade Xu Qiang and I, the department will establish a special chemical research institute in Shanghai. Comrade Xu Qiang will temporarily serve as the director. Therefore, all members of the project team must also come to Shanghai to work. Does anyone have any questions?" Zhang Zhen said.

"What? Going to Shanghai to work?"

"No way?"

"Leader Zhang, my parents are not in good health, I can't leave BJ..."

For a moment, the originally quiet conference room suddenly exploded, and several people directly expressed that they could not accept it.

Generally speaking, few people dare to raise objections to a leader of Zhang Zhen's level in person. However, asking these BJ technicians to work in Shanghai is not a trivial matter, as it involves changes in household registration, income and benefits, and other issues. In particular, these team members are already middle-aged people with elderly parents and young children to support. Asking them to work in Shanghai, thousands of miles away, is undoubtedly a very difficult task.

"It won't take up too much of your time. I promise to complete this project within one year. After the project is finished, you can return to Beijing at any time." Xu Qiang said at this time.

"For those who are willing to work in Shanghai, the ministry will issue a special subsidy every month. The standard is based on travel expenses, with a minimum of 3.52 yuan per person per day. In addition, we will retain your BJ household registration and work origin. After the project is over, you can return to your original unit on your own." Zhang Zhen picked up the microphone and continued, "As Comrade Xu Qiang said just now, the duration of this project is one year. After one year, regardless of whether the project is successful or not, you will come back."

"Forehead."

After hearing what Zhang Zhen said, everyone quieted down.

If this is the case, then going to Shanghai to work is equivalent to a business trip, except that the trip will last longer.

In addition, the travel expenses of 178 yuan a day is indeed very tempting. You know, they were all members of the national key project team before, but in fact, their monthly income is not high. Even Guo Rui, who has won many awards, his title is senior engineer. If there is no project bonus, his basic monthly salary is at the technical level 322, which is 115 yuan per month. As for Professor Xu Yuanming, he has the highest level one salary, which is 154 yuan per month. As for other people in the project team, they all have a salary of to , which is only about to yuan per month.

Therefore, the subsidy of three yuan and fifty cents a day is quite tempting to them. They can get more than one hundred yuan a month, which is already a very high income. Moreover, the term is only one year. After one year, they can return to BJ again, so they have no worries.

"Since everyone has no objection, let's all sign this project proposal." Zhang Zhen winked at the secretary sitting next to him, who immediately took out a document and form that had been prepared long ago and handed it to Guo Rui and others.

Guo Rui took the lead in signing his name, then passed the form down, and others also signed on it.

After everyone else had signed, Xu Qiang took the form and signed his name in the position of project leader.

Before, Xu Qiang had read the entire contents of the project proposal, including the agreement with Leader Zhang on establishing a chemical research institute in Shanghai, as well as the project deadline and all the terms, all of which were clearly written.

At this moment, Xu Qiang has truly taken over the 8702 project.

"There will be a dinner party tonight. If you don't have anything to do, you can stay for dinner." After seeing everyone sign the project book, Zhang Zhen smiled and said to everyone, "Comrade Xu Qiang will be responsible for organizing the dinner party. By the way, we can enhance everyone's friendship..."

(End of this chapter)