Chapter 412 No Choice? My University!
Xu Qingshan took a quick look and knew that Wu Minsheng and his colleagues had indeed spent a lot of effort in preparing the plan for the new round of Minjiang Scholars.

Although the funds that local provinces and cities can provide for scientific research are very limited, these things are also reflected in every aspect of the plan.

However, even if the leadership team that formulated this plan was indeed very attentive, Xu Qingshan, as a bystander outside the province and city, has a more objective view.

“Mr. Wu, can I offer some advice?”

Since he had already agreed to Wu Minsheng’s request, Xu Qingshan changed his tone and became more friendly.

“Of course! We will definitely value your opinion the most! Just tell us.”

When Wu Minsheng heard Xu Qingshan’s willingness to offer suggestions, he was very excited. As a government adviser this time, he wanted to make a new reform to the Minjiang Scholars System to drive the development of scientific research and education in Minyue Province. He even went all the way from Miyue to the capital, used his connections in the capital, and requested a meeting with Xu Qingshan.

As China’s most sought-after scientific research star, he is also a highly regarded future national figure.

Wu Minsheng did not dare to expect Xu Qingshan to agree when he met him. So he initially expected that Xu Qingshan’s willingness to come and put his name on the list would be enough, but he did not expect that this young man was quite enthusiastic and active in building his hometown, so he was naturally happier.

Because this already represents the attitude of this future top academician towards his hometown.

Wu Minsheng now even dares to think that in the future, after Xu Qingshan has stayed in Beijing for a long time, he will want to return home to retire. At that time, he will bring a large number of academic resources and disciples back to southern Fujian to drive development.

Of course, he had no idea that Xu Qingshan was actually already doing this.

“Then I will boldly raise the issue. Overall, there is nothing wrong with Mr. Wu’s proposal. It is still attractive to normal scholars.”

Wu Minsheng nodded.

He referred to the plans of other provinces and cities in the country and completed the iterations before coming up with a specific plan.

Although the resources in Minyue Province are limited and are currently in a state of waiting to be developed, both Wumingsheng and the government have shown great sincerity in this Minjiang Scholars Program, the greatest sincerity they can give.

“But in fact, the title of Minjiang Scholars is most likely to attract scholars born in our Minyue Province to return home. This attraction is more based on the traditional culture of our Minyue Province.”

“But this also makes it easier for the development of scientific research and education in our province to gradually approach a form of inbreeding or clanization.”

Wu Minsheng was stunned for a moment. He thought about it and realized that it was true.

“Because of the plan review, basically all the mentioned parts are optimized around the family composition and living conditions of Minjiang scholars, but in fact, compared with the scholar plans proposed by other regions, there is no absolute advantage that is completely beyond the reach.”

Xu Qingshan put down the plan in his hand and spoke patiently to Wu Minsheng.

“Do you know what really attracts scientific research talent?”

“resource?”

“It’s a top-notch institution with top-notch scholars.”

Xu Qingshan said with a smile.

“The former represents a platform, and the latter represents a ceiling.”

Xu Qingshan stroked the plan on the coffee table in front of him and spoke to old man Wu Minsheng in a slightly seductive tone.

“They are all first-tier cities, but why can Beijing and Shanghai easily attract top domestic and foreign scholars to join? But Guangzhou and Shenzhen can hardly build a truly strong scientific research and education system no matter how much money they spend?”

“If we only talk about resources and funding, the latter is actually not bad, but it is mainly because the former has a scientific research platform that has been established for a long time and a helmsman who can drive the change of scientific research direction. For those slightly ordinary scholars, if they are not native to Minyue Province, then they choose to come to Minyue Province and want to become Minjiang scholars. Most likely, they just hope to have a stable life, which is not conducive to their active contribution to scientific research.”

“Of course, my suggestion is not to get rid of these benefits. After all, this kind of benefits is also an important means to retain talents, but it cannot be the only core means.”

“If we want to truly attract top talents from home and abroad and retain them, our Minyue City needs a university with a high enough level and a strong enough leader.”

After Xu Qingshan finished speaking, Wu Minsheng sighed.

In fact, he did not expect Xu Qingshan to give any useful suggestions, but what Xu Qingshan said at this time made him a little disappointed. Of course, he was not disappointed with Xu Qingshan.

“Xiao Xu, I understand what you said, but I didn’t take your two points into consideration from the beginning because there are very few colleges and universities in Minyue Province. You know that Ludao University’s flagship majors don’t have any advantages in basic subjects. Rongcheng University, as an ordinary 211 university, is even less competitive.”

“Each top scientific research institution requires a massive investment of resources and sufficient time to mature. We no longer have the foundation and time to wait.”

Wu Minsheng felt a little depressed when he talked about this.

“The overall atmosphere in Minyue Province is not very inclined towards basic research. Even now, the core is to develop the economy, development, and construction. The support the government can give us is actually very limited. It’s not that they don’t want to give it, but the economic strength really does not allow it.”

“So in the end, it’s still a question of resources.”

“We have no choice!”

Wu Minsheng sighed deeply with emotion.

To be honest, if he had a choice, Xu Qingshan would have stayed in the province to study long ago. How could he have gotten into Beijing University?

If Ludao University could have the same domestic status and ranking as Aurora University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, then at least one-third of the provincial top scorers from Min Yue Province would go to Huaqing University and Peking University.

“No choice?”

Xu Qingshan smiled mysteriously, which made Wu Minsheng a little puzzled.

“How can there be no choice? Now we have a chance.”

“what chance?”

“My university!”

Wu Minsheng was stunned.

“Kingyo University? Could it be that Kingyo University is planning to build a new graduate school in our Minyue Province? Why haven’t I heard of this news? There’s not a single rumor about it.”

Wu Minsheng was startled.

However, when he suddenly heard Xu Qingshan’s words, he began to imagine what Beijing University would become if it built a new graduate school in Fujian and Guangdong provinces.

That feeling is really wonderful. Although it cannot completely change the problem, it can also use such channels to tilt the scientific research and education resources of Beijing towards the province, thereby completing targeted assistance, and the scientific research quality of the entire province may be raised to a higher level.

This is really great news.

“I didn’t say Kyoto University.”

Xu Qingshan’s next words made Wu Minsheng fall back from heaven to hell.

“That is.”

Wu Minsheng looked at Xu Qingshan again.

“Qingshan University.”

Xu Qingshan smiled and talked about his university which didn’t even have a shape.

Wu Minsheng was stunned and tried hard to recall in his mind whether there was such a university in the province, but he couldn’t think of it after thinking for a long time.

“Of course it has not been built yet, but it is being prepared for construction.”

Xu Qingshan said slowly.

When Wu Minsheng heard what Xu Qingshan said, he almost vomited blood. What kind of thing did you do?
A school that has not even started construction is now used by Xu Qingshan as the basis for revising the proposal for the Minjiang Scholars Program. Wu Minsheng felt that he might have walked into the wrong room and was listening to Xu Qingshan’s nonsense.

“Xiao Xu, I’m a little old. Don’t joke with me like this. My heart may not be able to bear it.”

Wu Minsheng looked at Xu Qingshan with resentment and rubbed his chest with his hand. Seriously, with all that ups and downs, he was almost sent away by Xu Qingshan.

As he has been busy with scientific research in recent years, Mr. Wu’s health has not been very good.

“Mr. Wu, I’m really not kidding you.”

Xu Qingshan also anticipated that Wu Minsheng would not believe it, so he immediately explained to Wu Minsheng.

“Qingshan University is a project I have been preparing for. I have already arranged the first phase of investment. If I move fast enough and the government provides enough support, I can complete all the infrastructure construction of the first phase of the college within a year at the earliest.”

“And I also have some very experienced construction teams at my disposal. We can put some of Qingshan University’s facilities into use within half a year at the earliest, which means we can start recruiting talents within half a year.”

“In fact, the Ludao government and I have reached a preliminary cooperation intention in these areas. Qingshan University will also be established in Ludao City and Longjiang City. Currently, we plan to build two campuses. However, these basic things are not that important, so we won’t go into details for now.”

Wu Minsheng breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Xu Qingshan’s introduction, and listened carefully to what Xu Qingshan wanted to say.

In his opinion, Xu Qingshan’s suggestion for the Minjiang Scholars Program would not have much effect, but if he was willing to establish a university in the province, Wu Minsheng believed that the provincial leaders would also be happy to see this scene.

“In the early stages of the establishment of Qingshan University, I will have a good talk with the leaders of Beijing University, Huaqing University, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology to complete Beijing’s initial assistance to Qingshan University, build a complete discipline construction system for Qingshan University, and fill in the basic personnel.”

“So during the first five years of construction, Qingshan University served more as a hub connecting Beijing’s scientific research and local scientific research.”

When Wu Minsheng heard Xu Qingshan say this, his eyes lit up. If that was the case, then it was not impossible.

“So what support do you need?”

As soon as Wu Minsheng opened his mouth, Xu Qingshan knew that the little sweetness he had shown in the early stage was enough to make the Minyue Province addicted.

“I hope to sign a strategic agreement with the provincial government to clarify the scope of the school site, and the government will provide land for subsequent construction and more policy support. I will also set up an education foundation dedicated to Qingshan University as the main body of fund raising. I will be responsible for the main capital injection of Qingshan University in the early stage. At the same time, I already have some well-known entrepreneurs willing to donate. As for the rest, I hope the province can be more active in exerting its subjective initiative.”

“I understand this, don’t worry, I’ll go talk about this!”

Wu Minsheng’s eyes became brighter and brighter.

In his opinion, this not only means that Xu Qingshan can bring support from the capital to the province, but also means that Xu Qingshan himself may return to the embrace of the province.

After all, if Xu Qingshan himself invests more in this project and puts in more effort, it means that he will spend more time at Qingshan University rather than Jingcheng University.

“Okay, my plan is to officially register and establish Qingshan Institute of Advanced Studies in the early spring of next year as the main support for the establishment of Qingshan University, focusing mainly on basic frontier fields such as science, engineering, and life sciences. If we can reach an agreement with Ludao University in the future, we will continue to open more management and economics majors that are closer to social practicality.”

“My school’s positioning is [high starting point, small but fine, research-oriented], so I prefer that the Minjiang Scholars program should have more basic disciplines, as well as dedicated positions and sufficient quotas for Qingshan University.”

When it came to this, Xu Qingshan was no longer giving advice, but was blatantly asking Wu Minsheng for the Minjiang Scholar quota.

In other words, he wanted some of the decision-making power of Minjiang scholars. This decision-making power was not to be discussed by the review group, but to be decided by Xu Qingshan alone.

“That’s easy to say, but your positioning is a bit like Princeton.”

Wu Minsheng nodded. He didn’t know how many places Xu Qingshan wanted.

However, for such initial construction, perhaps, should, normally, not too many scholars can be invited?
Which good person would have nothing to do and just give up the favorable scientific research environment and go to a place where one has to start from scratch to do research just because of Xu Qingshan?

If Xu Qingshan can really integrate the resources of the three major scientific research centers in the country into Minyue Province, Wu Minsheng is willing to persuade others to give up this power, a power that even Wu Minsheng himself does not have.

“I can’t list all the other amounts right now, but we can discuss them in detail. I hope the provincial government can give full support so that we can reach an agreement on the follow-up.”

Xu Qingshan saw that Wu Minsheng had a very good attitude and agreed to everything he said. Then he observed his expression and realized that Wu Minsheng was probably thinking too simply, so he stopped talking there.

It seems that Mr. Wu has stayed in a small place for too long and has been out of touch with the mainstream scientific research circle that is most connected with the international community. He still doesn’t quite understand Xu Qingshan’s current influence and what Xu Qingshan wants.

To put it simply.

What Xu Qingshan wanted was not the traditional support, but to directly carve out a piece of land in Longjiang City and Ludao City so that he could have strong enough autonomy, which would be equivalent to demarcating a piece of land in the province and establishing a small academic autonomous region.

Of course, Xu Qingshan was not stupid enough to tell Wu Minsheng this so bluntly.

When it comes to negotiations, we should always boil the frog in warm water.

First, we need to find out the attitude of the Min Yue Provincial Government towards us. Although we all know that they support and welcome us, there are different opinions on the extent of their support and welcome.

What Xu Qingshan needs is full support, even somewhat indulgent support.

(End of this chapter)