It can be said that the success of this project acceptance has greatly boosted the morale of the entire team and also proved Xu Qiang’s own strength.

Another very important point is that since Professor Xu Yuanming was seriously injured, his disciples and team members have been in a leaderless situation. Even though the department later appointed Xu Qiang as the person in charge of the project, he still could not replace Xu Yuanming's position in their hearts.

But this time, with the success of the project, Xu Qiang has shocked everyone with his technical research and development capabilities. In addition, Xu Qiang had previously performed brilliantly in the aramid paper project, which finally made these people find a new belonging, a "leader" who can truly lead them to continue to achieve glory.

"I still say that whether to stay in Shanghai to work is related to everyone's future and life. This is not a trivial matter. I hope everyone can make a careful decision." Xu Qiang paused, and then said: "There is one more thing I want to tell you. After we introduce this project, I will go to BJ to apply for a new project. As for the content of the new project, it is still necessary to develop more powerful explosives. Whether it is product performance or R&D difficulty, it may be several times or even dozens of times more difficult than the current project. There are also great risks. You'd better be mentally prepared..."

In order to maintain the long-term operation of the Shanghai Institute, it is necessary for Xu Qiang to undertake new scientific research projects. Guo Tiemin also told him clearly that the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building will be abolished soon and the leadership team will also undergo a major rotation. This means that the trust relationship that Xu Qiang had previously established with Zhang Zhen and other leaders of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building will have to be reshuffled. Therefore, if Xu Qiang wants to survive under the new department system, he still needs to achieve more and better results.

As for the application for new projects, Xu Qiang would naturally focus on explosives. After all, this product was of great significance to the current domestic military industry development. Only such projects would attract enough attention from superiors, allowing him to obtain more rights and resources.

Xu Qiang's product this time is actually the CL-01 explosive that was developed in the late 02s in his previous life. Next, Xu Qiang will take out the CL-20 high-energy explosive that he has already mastered. Finally, Xu Qiang will take out the most advanced CL- high-energy explosive that he has mastered. These two types of high-energy explosives alone are enough to keep his research institute going for three to five years!
And after a few years, as the national policy is relaxed, Xu Qiang, who has accumulated enough funds and connections, can leave the system and start his own business, thus realizing his idea of ​​creating a "chemical empire"...

"Director Xu, I don't know what others think, but I will definitely follow you. Even if the project fails in the future, I am willing to share the joys and sorrows with you." Guo Rui was the first to express his opinion at this time.

In fact, the person who was most happy about the success of this project was Guo Rui.

He also didn't expect that he actually won the bet this time, and the win was so big.

Ever since he rejected Zhang Zhen's suggestion to serve as the project leader, his future has actually been blocked. His superiors will never use him again. His only chance to turn things around is to complete important projects with other teams and thus achieve "redemption" bit by bit. Only in this way can his career regain its glory.

At first he thought Xu Qiang was just a young and inexperienced person who took on such a project. Later he found out that Xu Qiang had been "not doing his job properly". He only came to the laboratory every two or three days, and from beginning to end he hardly did any work except asking his superiors for money. As a result, Guo Rui began to worry about Xu Qiang's future and even thought about returning to BJ.

But now, Xu Qiang has actually successfully completed the project, and the performance of the explosive samples has exceeded the project design indicators by a lot, so that the moment Guo Rui saw the data, he suddenly felt that his future was bright.

So he naturally had to continue to hold Xu Qiang's "thigh" tightly, and even tighter than before!

"I have also considered it. As long as I can contribute to the country, I am fine working there."

"That's right, we scientific researchers must not fear hardships and dedicate ourselves to the country. Besides, the conditions in Shanghai are no worse than those in BJ. I am willing to move my family here!"

"I don't have any problem either!"

At once, everyone responded again.

"Since everyone trusts me so much, I will try my best to consider everyone and provide some help within my ability." Xu Qiang smiled with satisfaction when he heard this, and then he continued, "I will write a report later and include everyone in our team, including the contributions you have made during this period. I will write it in great detail. I just want the superiors to know that the success of this project is the result of the joint efforts of everyone. Without any one of them, this project will hardly succeed..."

"Clap clap clap!"

Before Xu Qiang finished speaking, warm applause broke out in the audience.

Xu Qiang said this, obviously not wanting to take credit for himself. At this point, it was time to reward people based on their merits, and Xu Qiang had to distribute most of the credit to other members below.

In fact, Xu Qiang obviously no longer pursues honors so much. He has previously won the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award with his military battery project, and has reserved the first prize of this year's Science and Technology Progress Award in advance with his aramid paper project. These are the country's top scientific and technological awards, so even if the 8702 project is successful now, it is impossible for him to win two gold medals.

Moreover, as the person in charge of the 8702 project, even if he doesn't say it, his superiors will give him the credit. But for other people in the project team, it is very important. They don't have the super technical strength like Xu Qiang, nor do they have the ability to undertake projects independently. Therefore, team honor is very important to them, which is directly related to their future prospects and personal status in the science and technology community.

Therefore, Xu Qiang's words undoubtedly encouraged everyone and also enhanced the cohesion of the team, making everyone more willing to follow him wholeheartedly.

"It's almost the New Year now, and you've all been with me for such a long time, so I'll try to get more benefits for you." Xu Qiang smiled slightly, and then asked Guo Rui: "Old Guo, how much bonus did you give out at BJ last year?"

"Last year?" Guo Rui was stunned for a moment, then thought for a moment and said, "Everyone got a calendar, five catties of pork, a fish, and forty yuan..." "That's all?"

"That seems to be all... Oh, and each person also gets a box of apples..."

"Then we will double the benefits this year! The bonus will be 200 yuan per person!" Xu Qiang raised his eyebrows and said to everyone.

"Forehead."

Everyone present couldn't help but be surprised when they heard this.

No one expected that Xu Qiang would be so generous. He provided all kinds of food and even gave out a year-end bonus of 200 yuan. This reward was obviously a bit outrageous.

"But... it's hard for the superiors to approve it. The department always distributes things equally, especially the year-end bonus. They definitely can't give so much..." Guo Rui frowned when he heard this.

Guo Rui knows the situation in the ministry better than Xu Qiang. You know, although the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building is large and powerful, it also has a lot of people to support. The distribution of year-end bonuses has never been based on merit. The old "big pot" model is still used, and the changes every year are basically small. Therefore, Xu Qiang's idea of ​​increasing the bonus standard from 40 yuan per person last year to 200 yuan this year is basically impossible!

"What the ministry can't give, I can make up for it!" Xu Qiang replied very straightforwardly, and then he continued: "I have won the National Science and Technology Progress Award before, and I have a lot of bonuses in my hands. You all came thousands of miles away, leaving your homes and careers to work hard with me, so no matter what, I can't treat you unfairly..."

"No, this is all your money. We can't take your money."

"Yes, Director Xu, those are the bonuses given to you by the country..."

"We can't take this money..."

For a moment, everyone spoke hurriedly.

"Without you, how could I have completed the project and received such a large bonus?" Xu Qiang interrupted everyone and said, "Those who are unwilling to take this bonus look down on me and don't want to stay in this team. That's what I think. You guys can do whatever you want!"

"Well... okay." Seeing Xu Qiang said this, Guo Rui and others finally nodded.

In fact, for Xu Qiang, the bonuses given to these people in the institute are not worth mentioning at all.

You know, last year he earned more than 500,000 yuan, which makes him a wealthy man in Shanghai today.

But if Xu Qiang wants to continue to make big money, he must maintain this research institute. After all, only as the director of this institute can he use the best research equipment and talents in the country and purchase some chemical raw materials that are in short supply in the country. These rights are crucial to Xu Qiang.

Therefore, even if Xu Qiang spent some money to give bonuses to the people in the institute to win their hearts, it would be quite cost-effective. Moreover, even if he paid all the money, the more than 20 people in the institute would only get four or five thousand yuan, which is not even as much as the monthly dividends he gave to Liu Jun, Erhu and others in his Changzhou daily chemical factory.

"There is one more thing. I will go to BJ in a few days. In addition to reporting to my superiors, there is another very important thing..." Xu Qiang paused and continued, "It is true that one should never forget the well digger. You all used to follow Professor Xu. He trained you and is your mentor. Without him, my project would be difficult to succeed. After all, I also drew on some of his academic achievements. So this time when we go to BJ, we should visit Professor Xu and his family together so that he can also share the joy of the success of this project!"

"it is good!"

Hearing this, almost everyone felt tears welling up in their eyes instantly, and for a moment, applause broke out in the audience.

"Come on, let's drink this glass for our future ideals and prospects!" As he spoke, Xu Qiang raised his glass.

The next moment, several female comrades present also filled their glasses with white wine and raised them. With a crisp clinking sound, everyone drank the wine in their glasses... (End of this chapter)