Blackstone Code

Lynch, who returned to the institute, sat in the conference room and listened to the researchers talking about the characteristics of these aircraft.

It was the boss's power, and when he called out the name "airplane," the chief engineers could do nothing but compliment the name with "a very appropriate name for a machine that can fly, it's so fitting."

"I already know these specific parameters, so who can tell me how much it can cost if we produce it through an assembly line?"

Most of these researchers were unpopular but capable people poached by Lynch from major heavy industry companies.

This happens a lot in scientific research institutions. It is obvious that some people have never been exposed to the projects being researched by the institute, but every time when results are produced, his name is always at the top.

On the contrary, those who have promoted the progress of research and those who have truly contributed to research will be ranked last.

Is it fair?

Some people may think it's unfair, but it's very fair.

The life trajectory of many researchers is from school to research institute. They have been in the research environment and have no contact with society.

They didn't know that they accidentally messed up an experiment that shouldn't have gone wrong last week, which made the institute's bald director, who was aggressive internally and obedient externally, feel distressed for a long time.

Researchers never have to think about how much money they have ruined. They only care about how much progress their research has made. But what they ignore is the core funds that support their research.

Lynch found a relatively less "innocent" engine engineer to serve as chief engineer. In addition to design, his job was mainly management and scheduling.

He knows what the true heart of an institute is.

Not the researchers and the knowledge in their heads, which may seem very valuable, but how much money the institute can spare for researchers to "spoil" and use as they wish.

As long as there is enough money, and with Lynch's status and reputation, what kind of scientist cannot be invited?

Of course, in addition to those researchers with professional backgrounds, there are also many private scientists here. They also understand the pain of having no funds for research. Compared with simple researchers, they not only have to manage the allocation of funds and use of resources, but also attract investment themselves. Also better contact.

The chief engineer and several obviously more flexible researchers quickly calculated and gave Lynch a price he could accept.

"For engines alone, we can reduce the price to more than 20,000 yuan per unit."

When he said these words, the chief engineer's heart was beating loudly, and the civilian scientists were also blushing and seemed very excited. Five percent of the sales would be their reward. Even if it is 20,000 yuan for an engine, 10% Five is a thousand dollars.

If they sell one engine, they can get a thousand yuan, if they sell a hundred engines, they can get a hundred thousand yuan!

The entire federation is so big, let alone military use, right? If you sell it to aviation enthusiasts in the federation and even the world, at least a thousand units can be sold, right?

This is one million, and everyone can get at least a few thousand or more tens of thousands. How could this extra income not make them excited?

And this income will continue until this engine completely withdraws from the stage of history. The profits here are so great that they are short of breath.

Lynch nodded, remembered the number in his mind, and then asked, "If we use an all-aluminum body and include all the spare parts, how much will it cost?"

The chief engineer and researchers calculated again, "Probably less than 40,000 yuan..."

During this period, the prices of many commodities have not yet risen, such as gold. The price of gold has been rising, but even if the price rises every day, the price of one ounce is now more than fifty yuan per ounce.

Even one ton of gold is only worth more than one million federal soles. This is why gold products can be bought and sold in an antique shop on the roadside during this period.

Aluminum alloy is indeed not cheap, but compared to pig iron, it is still cheaper than gold.

The body and other spare parts cost more than 10,000 yuan, and the total price was less than 40,000 yuan. Lynch's first thought was that it was too cheap.

Just when he was about to talk about the cost of additional products that could be calculated separately, Austin coughed and said, "Mr. Lynch, I have a call for you."

Lynch nodded, apologized and left the conference room.

The moment the door of the conference room was closed, the chief engineer and researchers had uncontrollable smiles on their faces.

They also have money to share the whole machine, and they can already imagine that a bright future is beckoning to them.

Of course, some researchers believe that the chief engineer's quote is too high.

"Actually, you can give a more accurate quotation, no more than thirty-five thousand yuan..."

The chief engineer was a little helpless and a little impatient, but there was still a lot of work that needed to rely on these academic researchers, "We have to count the scrap rate..."

The researcher who expressed his opinion was stunned. He felt that what the chief engineer said was wrong, but he didn't know what was wrong, so he could only keep his mouth shut.

On the other side, Lynch walked into the side hall, and he was the only one in the room.

The phone was placed on the low coffee table next to the sofa, and the receiver was placed aside. It was obviously connected.

He walked over and sat down, picked up the receiver, "I'm Lynch..."

Then Mr. Trueman's familiar voice came from the phone. His voice was a little helpless, "What are you doing again? The Security Committee, Military Intelligence, the Ministry of Defense, and the Internal Affairs Office are all here. You have to There’s a saying, or you’ll have to watch your ass this time!”

The news that two "mass-produced" aircraft that may belong to the same model appeared outside the city of Bupen quickly alarmed the top federal officials. This was not a good time to hold an aviation expo.

When the weather is cold, those delicate fuselages will become more brittle than in the summer, making it easier for the wings to break when pulling up and turning at a large angle.

It’s also unfriendly to pilots. The colder temperatures in the air can be unbearable and can even lead to frostbite.

Coupled with the sensitivity of the word "mass production", the Ministry of National Defense soon took the lead in forming a military investigation team to investigate whether this was an "accident" or a "story."

Bu Payne's safety is too important to let slip.

The Federals spent twenty years imagining that a non-existent enemy could hit Bupen at any time, and finally it played a little role at this moment.

But soon, news came from the warning area. It was Lynch's Aircraft Research Institute who was conducting a test flight of a new aircraft and accidentally broke into the warning area.

If ordinary people say they accidentally broke into the guarded area, they must be farting, but Mr. Lynch must be careless if he says he accidentally broke into it.

Although the matter seems to be over here, people's attention remains on the word "mass production".

The Gefra's "super-fast submarine" has always been a huge threat to the federal navy. The only anti-submarine method now is to observe the sea surface vertically at a small angle from a high position.

Because the submarine cannot sink too deep, the metal and structural design cannot allow deep diving, so if you look vertically downward, your eyes will not be intercepted by the light reflected from the sea surface, and you can see the dark shadow sailing slowly in the sea.

Anti-submarine research has become the most important task at present, and anti-submarine hot air balloons are also one of the most popular military equipment.

Considering that seawater is composed of water after all, those military scientists believe that the height of the hot air balloon can be raised to more than 100 meters, such as 150 to 200 meters, and it can be towed by a speedboat for rapid sea surface anti-submarine warfare reconnaissance.

To be honest... although this idea is stupid, it is also the only feasible way at present.

Wear equipment to slow down the fall of hot air balloon scouts. If they fall into the water, they will not die for a while and can wait for rescue. This will not only turn the scouts into disposable supplies, but also take into account anti-submarine reconnaissance in larger sea areas. , this is very good!

Although it is a little slower, although it is a little more affected by the climate, this is the only solution at present!

Until...today, Lynch's aircraft test flight seemed to be a success. According to the lieutenant colonel, both aircraft landed smoothly without any accidents. People's minds began to change again.

That's how people are, when they have only one choice, they will swallow even if it's a mouthful of shit.

But as long as they have a choice, even if there is only one other choice, they cannot swallow the shit directly, unless the other choice is also a piece of shit.

Some benefits of aircraft quickly appeared in these people's minds.

It is efficient, fast, has a wider range and can even go deep behind enemy lines. Unlike a fast-lifting hot air balloon, it can only be observed within a safe range in a suitable climate environment.

The most important thing is that the reason why people are interested in aircraft is that they are offensive.

So everyone started discussing whether to study this matter.

If you ask who has the best relationship with Lynch, it must be Colonel Trueman.

This "First Minister", "Military Colonel", "Mr. President's best friend and staff" can play a role.

Mr. Trueman's "accountability" came so quickly and Lynch expected it. He said with a half-smile, "I deeply apologize for the fact that I may have caused some bad influence. I really didn't notice it." My pilot actually flew over the warning zone."

"Fortunately, they returned in time and did not cause any negative impact or subsequent incidents. I am willing to take my own responsibility for what has happened."

He said it as if he had really forgotten that it was he who ordered the pilots to fly over the warning zone.

Mr. Trueman was silent for a moment, "We want to see your aircraft, and right away, the President is going too."

Lynch thought it was normal and not surprising for other people to come, but the fact that Mr. President was coming was a bit incomprehensible to him.

"Should I know something in advance?"

Mr. Trueman heard what he meant. "Security measures. If you know that the President was pushed into the safe house with his head pressed by two agents, you will understand why he would be curious about what caused him to be treated like this." !”