Fang Lang had never thought that universities had already started conducting experiments and research on machine tools.
This opened a door to a new world for Fang Lang.
"Two old gentlemen, since Germany is now severely restricted, I wonder if I would be honored to hire them to build a new machine tool research laboratory in Brazil."
The two old gentlemen were obviously a little moved by Fang Lang's olive branch. After looking at each other, one of the old gentlemen said:
"Mr. Fang, the mayor has told us about your help to us, and we are very willing to go to Brazil to continue machine tool research and experiments. However, I feel that my personal ability is not enough to serve as the leader of the laboratory.
Some of our best designers have been recruited by the United States and the Soviet Union, and those of us can only serve as supporting talents. If you want to set up a laboratory, I have a candidate to recommend to you.
If you can convince this person to come back to China with you, I think this machine tool laboratory will be able to achieve excellent results very quickly. "
Fang Lang didn't expect that such a good thing would happen. Isn't this taking the initiative to send talents to himself?
"Oh! Please tell me where this person is. I will set off now and visit him personally."
Seeing Fang Lang's eagerness for talents, the two of them were also very pleased and said with a smile:
"His name is Euqu Kent, and he is a professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aachen. Although he is not a member of the Machine Tool Research Laboratory, he has published many papers on machine tool research.
He has high attainments in machine tool automation research, and many of our studies have been guided by him. "
As soon as he heard about machine tool automation research, Fang Lang's eyes started to shine. This is the future!
But at the same time, he felt strange and said:
"Since he is so powerful, why wasn't he recruited by Meisu?"
Hearing Fang Lang's question, the two of them were also a little confused. One of them said:
"Meisu did invite him, but I don't know why he chose to give up later."
Fang Lang became confused at this moment. Could the United States and the Soviet Union not be able to recruit them under any circumstances? Could it be that this person has very high requirements?
No matter what, since I know that such a person exists, I have to try whatever I can.
"Then please tell me where this professor lives, and I will visit him personally now."
"Actually, we have never met the professor in person, we have only read his research papers. He was specially appointed as a professor by the University of Aachen last year.
I do know the approximate location of where he lives, but you may need to go nearby to find out. "
I don't know why, but after hearing what these people said, Fang Lang always felt strange in his heart, and he couldn't tell what was wrong.
Maybe you'll know what's going on after you meet him, right?
Then Fang Lang extended an invitation to the two of them again. Both expressed concerns about their lack of ability to lead the research laboratory, but they also clearly agreed to work in Brazil.
Now Fang Lang was relieved. No matter what the professor's situation was, it was okay to invite a few more outstanding researchers. It didn't matter if they couldn't innovate. As long as they could return to Germany's pre-war technical level, it wouldn't be a loss for Fang Lang.
I also expressed my gratitude to Mayor Jonas, and asked a few people to introduce more excellent machine tool designers.
Several people also readily agreed.
After leaving the city hall, Fang Lang went straight to the address of the professor named Euqu Kent County without stopping, because the professor's home was near the University of Aachen.
In order to save time, Fang Lang took a direct flight to Aachen.
Aachen is a city near the border with the Netherlands and Belgium. Aachen is now under the rule of the British occupying forces.
The plane arrived in Aachen in less than two hours. The feeling of arriving in Aachen was obviously better than the first time I arrived in Stuttgart. It may be that the British did not rule the occupied areas as strictly as the French.
Fang Lang left the airport without any obstruction and was near the airport.
After renting several cars, we arrived at the location marked with the address.
After some inquiries, I finally found the professor’s home.
The person who opened the door was a woman who looked to be in her fifties, with some gray hair, high cheekbones, and a cold expression on her face. After hearing that he was visiting Professor Kent, he immediately warmly invited several people into the house.
The change of face was so fast that even Fang Lang was caught off guard.
Fang Lang smiled and quickly handed over the visiting gift politely. After the lady opened it and looked at it, she suddenly became more enthusiastic.
Because Fang Lang gave away a set of jewelry.
When he entered the room, he saw a handsome man in his fifties with a kind-faced face sitting on the sofa. His bookish aura was very obvious.
However, when he saw a guest coming in, he did not get up.
Fang Lang didn't mind, and took the initiative to step forward and extend his hand to greet:
"Hello, Professor Kent, my name is Fang Lang. It's a great honor to meet you."
The professor seemed more reserved. After seeing Fang Lang's appearance, he slowly stood up, shook hands with Fang Lang gently and said:
"Hello, Mr. Fang, I'm glad to see you too. I don't know how I can help you."
Fang Lang felt that the other party only shook hands gently and there was no smile on his face. Fang Lang didn't feel very good.
But since you are here to invite others to come out, it is normal for you to warm your face and touch your cold butt!
Therefore, the smile on his face remained unchanged as he pushed the gift box in his hand. This was a watch purchased in Stuttgart.
It can also be regarded as a very valuable gift.
After the professor took a look, a smile finally appeared on his face.
This made Fang Lang feel very strange. Generally speaking, educated intellectuals would seem a little aloof, not to mention that they don't love money! It shouldn't be that obvious.
This seems a bit incompatible with the bookishness displayed by the other party.
However, the other party quickly stopped smiling again and returned to his somewhat arrogant look.
Fang Lang didn't want to beat around the bush and said directly:
"Professor, I heard that you have high attainments in the field of automated machine tool research. I wonder if I can invite you to set up a machine tool experimental laboratory in Brazil."
Before Fang Lang could finish speaking, the professor interrupted:
"Brazil? That Brazil in South America? Do you have access to such advanced machine tools?"
Your mother! As soon as he said this, Fang Lang felt a little unhappy. What do you mean? Look down on people.
Qi Qingshan and others behind him also changed their colors.
Perhaps realizing that he had made a mistake, the professor added:
"I mean, the investment in machine tool research is very large. Do you have the corresponding funds ready?"
Fang Lang took a breath and said slowly:
"Please rest assured that we have prepared sufficient funds and will definitely be able to meet the research funding of the machine tool research laboratory."
"Oh! What's the laboratory's monthly budget? Do I have absolute control over these expenses?"
After hearing Fang Lang's statement that he had enough research funds, the professor's expression softened further and he placed the book he had been holding on the table next to him.
Fang Lang's eyes accidentally glanced at the title of the book, which turned out to be the English version of "Du Li's New Book". When he saw this title, Fang Lang felt bad.
Is it appropriate for you to read the deception books left by my ancestors in front of me?
This "Du Lie New Book" is also called "The Book of Deception". It is a book dedicated to introducing various deception techniques during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Of course, it does not tell you how to deceive, but how to avoid the deception.
However, there are also many scammers who look to them for inspiration.
As a crew member, Fang Lang happened to read this book when he was bored while traveling slowly on the sea.
At this moment, Fang Lang felt that he was not well. The professor in front of him should not be a liar! How could a liar become a university professor?
However, when I heard the other party say
Paying attention to the laboratory's research funds and the control of funds, and then looking at the books on the table, Fang Lang had something in his mind that he wanted to blurt out.
After a long while, Fang Lang comforted himself and said, "You're an educated person! It's normal to read a lot of books! I should be thinking too much."
Still asked tentatively:
"I wonder, Professor, how much money does it cost to build a machine tool research laboratory?"
After hearing Fang Lang's question, the professor's eyes flashed and he asked:
"The construction of your laboratory has not started yet, has it? If you want to meet my experimental requirements, this laboratory will need to invest at least one million U.S. dollars, and the estimated monthly R&D expenditure will definitely exceed 10,000 U.S. dollars. Do you have such a Strength?"
Of course, this amount of money was trivial to Fang Lang, but Fang Lang was now beginning to doubt the professor. So he tried:
"If you invest so much, how long will it take to produce results? Professor, can you tell me your main research direction?"
The professor looked at Fang Lang strangely and said:
"Didn't you come here after reading my thesis? My research direction must be the automation of machine tools! As for how long it will take to produce results!
The direction I am currently researching is about to make a breakthrough, and a breakthrough should be made within two months. If you can really fully support my research, you will definitely gain huge benefits. "
Fang Lang didn't expect that the other party would directly promise to produce results within two months. If he was a liar, he would have said that the research could not give an accurate time!
Or is the professor planning to run away with the money within two months?
Fang Lang also hesitated for a moment.
Just when Fang Lang was thinking about how to answer the professor's question, he suddenly heard an imperceptible sound of metal dragging across the ground. The professor and his wife were both in the living room.
It means that there must be other people at home, but the sound does not come from upstairs, but from underground.
Fang Lang's heart moved and he said:
"That's great. With your words, I feel relieved.
It's almost dinner time now. I wonder if I have the honor to invite you and your family to a restaurant in the city for dinner to celebrate the birth of our common laboratory. "
After the professor and his wife looked at each other, their faces showed a burst of joy. Finally, the professor smiled happily and said:
"Of course, no problem. This is indeed worth celebrating."
"Okay, now I will arrange for people to go to restaurants in the city to reserve seats. I don't know if Mr. Professor's family is here, how many seats we need to reserve."
Fang Lang also said with a smile on his face.
Upon hearing the number of family members, the professor's wife took the initiative and said:
"There are only two of us in our family, my husband and I. Our children have all gone to the United States and there are no family members around. Therefore, we only need a place for the two of us."
After hearing the professor's wife's words, Fang Lang turned his head towards the professor's wife and scanned the house without noticing anything unusual.
However, there were some vague guesses in my mind.
"Then I will make arrangements for the restaurant now, and later I will arrange for the driver to pick up the professor and his wife for the banquet. I will leave now."
After saying that, Fang Lang took the initiative to stand up and say goodbye like two hosts.
The professor and his wife also enthusiastically sent Fang Lang to the gate. When he walked out of the room, Fang Lang heard a slight sound of metal rubbing against the ground again.
