On December 26, 1964, on the occasion of celebrating his 71st birthday, he had always resisted the celebration of his birthday, but on this day he made a completely different decision - to hold a rare birthday party. This banquet was unusual, **out of his own pocket, more than 30 comrades were invited, including both party leaders and outstanding figures from all walks of life, such as Qian Xuesen, Wang Jinxi, Xing Yanzi, Dong Jiageng, etc. On this day, the birthday party of ** became a historic occasion.
At the time when the People's Republic of China was just founded, it was faced with various challenges to be rebuilt, and the country urgently needed to have high-end scientific and technological talents. In 1956, ** met Qian Xuesen who returned from the United States for the first time and expressed his appreciation for him. ** Said to Qian Xuesen: "I heard that the United States regards you as five divisions, in my opinion, for us, you are much more powerful than five divisions, and I am now studying your 'engineering cybernetics' to guide our country's economic construction!""* The trust in Qian Xuesen has injected a strong impetus into the cause of science and technology in New China.
** Said to Qian Xuesen: "Comrade Xuesen, our country has decided to organize all disciplines and departments to work together to develop missiles according to your 'engineering cybernetics'. Qian Xuesen expressed concern about this, and ** encouraged: "Hey, you are the originator of engineering cybernetics, are you still afraid that you will not be able to do it?"The trust of * inspired Qian Xuesen's determination to make unremitting efforts for the cause of science and technology of the motherland, and he put forward the proposal of "going from the sky to the underground sea", that is, to promote the development of artificial satellites, mine resource development, naval research and other fields through engineering cybernetics.
During the period of Sino-Soviet friendship, the Soviet Union promised to solve China's fuel problem and provide technical models. In reality, however, the USSR was slow to deliver on its promises. Qian Xuesen believes that at any time, the development of rockets and missiles needs to rely on engineering cybernetics. In 1960, the Soviet Union abruptly withdrew its experts from China, tore up scientific and technological contracts, and China no longer received assistance. In this difficult moment, the first inspired the national scientific and technological personnel, especially Qian Xuesen, firmly believe that "we can do it ourselves!"."Seventeen days later, China successfully launched its first short-range ballistic missile, and four years later, it successfully launched its first atomic bomb. **A birthday party was held for this purpose, showing great excitement about scientific and technological achievements.
At the birthday party, ** specially arranged Qian Xuesen by his side, publicly praised him as the "King of Engineering Cybernetics" and "King of Rockets", and shared Qian Xuesen's example. ** said: "This 'engineering cybernetics' comrade Xuesen also set another example for us, he doesn't want manuscript fees, and he doesn't take the bus for private affairs, which is very good!."The praise made Qian Xuesen feel embarrassed, but it also reflected the respect for scientists and the emphasis on self-reliance.
** Through a compliment, he expressed his trust in Qian Xuesen and all scientific and technological personnel, he pointed out: "You still have to be self-reliant, if you rely on foreign aid, people don't give it, there will be no more." This quote profoundly illustrates the idea that self-reliance is essential to the defense industry. **'s words made Qian Xuesen deeply understand that the cause of science and technology not only depends on his own efforts, but also has indomitable confidence, and relying on foreign aid is not a long-term solution. This concept has also become the long-term guiding ideology of China's scientific and technological undertakings.
On the occasion of the 71st birthday of the great man, he emphasized the importance of self-reliance and scientific and technological innovation through exchanges and commendations with scientific and technological heroes, laying a solid foundation for the take-off of China's scientific and technological undertakings. This moment also witnessed the tremendous role played by scientists in national construction and explored a solid path for China to modernize.
The 71st birthday banquet of the great man and the new era of science and technology has become a milestone in the development of science and technology in New China. Since Qian Xuesen, the founder of engineering cybernetics, was invited to participate in major national science and technology projects, China's science and technology has ushered in a glorious moment. With his outstanding scientific research achievements and selfless dedication, Qian Xuesen has become a model of scientific and technological innovation. Thanks to the joint efforts of many leaders and people from all walks of life, China has achieved a series of scientific and technological breakthroughs, such as artificial satellites, missiles, and atomic bombs, setting a new benchmark for the country's national defense security and scientific and technological strength.
The birthday banquet is not only an affirmation of scientific and technological workers, but also an emphasis on the concept of self-reliance and fearlessness. On the road of scientific and technological development, China has always adhered to this belief, constantly explored and struggled, and has made brilliant achievements one after another. It is on this foundation that China has gradually emerged as a global scientific and technological power, making important contributions to human progress and development.
Looking back on the past, we have seen the achievements of the development of science and technology, the unremitting efforts of scientists, and the great leap forward of the country in the field of science and technology. In the future, China will continue to adhere to the path of self-reliance, innovative development and meet greater challenges. Scientific and technological innovation will continue to lead the country's development and help China achieve a higher level of modernization.