Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Why did Qin Yang promise to deliver a 203mm prototype cannon within six months? Was it because he knew Factory 127 couldn't handle it and wanted to grab the research funding?

Nie Xiaoqian looked at Qin Yang curiously, wondering if Qin Yang was digging a hole for Factory 127.

In the past, making money was easy, just asking the higher-ups. Now, making money depends on skill. Even if Qin Yang took a large sum of research funding from Factory 127's pocket, it would be normal, since Factory 127 couldn't handle it anyway.

Qin Yang showed a troubled expression: "Old Ding, we are brother units. If your factory has needs, of course, I, Qin Yang, should help. Money is a small matter. It's too much to mention. But, you also know that I have many things to be busy with right now, and I don't have time to develop a 203mm howitzer at all!"

Ding Kui was a little dumbfounded and could only grab the person in front of him: "President Qin, you must help us!"

"Old Ding, I really don't have time. You should also know that I am extremely busy now, and my time is very precious. Just now, I was busy with a project worth several million for the company."

Busy? Nie Xiaoqian looked at the cup of tea and newspaper beside him, and her previous guess had become a certainty.

Ding Kui was a little disappointed, his eyes dull, but suddenly he thought of something, and his eyes lit up again: "President Qin, as long as you help us, we are willing to offer one million, no, one and a half million in research funding! We'll split the money we earn in half, how about that? President Qin, you must help us."

"Actually, how much money is secondary. However, since you are so sincere, then even if I work overtime every night, I will help with the design. How about this, come to me in a month to get the design drawings. According to your factory's cost control, the cost of five cannons should not exceed one million. The remaining five hundred thousand can be used for your factory's emergency needs. By the way, this is just the first batch of orders. There may be more in the future. If our troops also order a batch, your factory will be rich, and even Factory 447 will be jealous."

Qin Yang has been busy for so long, of course, he has to make money.

Factory 127 was coordinated by the higher-ups, and Qin Yang couldn't be too ruthless. However, if all three million went to Factory 127's account, what if others followed suit and came to Qin Yang for projects?

Factory 127 has to make money, but not too much. Qin Yang took the one and a half million with confidence. Without his help, could Factory 127 make money?

Besides, the money will not go into Qin Yang's pocket, and it will be invested in the factory.

The construction of Factory Two is in full swing, and it needs a lot of money!

"Okay, President Qin, then I will come back in a month. Do we need to prepare anything in advance?"

"You need to purchase electroslag remelting steel from Factory 447. The 203mm howitzer we are going to make has a caliber of 45 times. You can calculate the length yourself. Other self-tightening processes are not difficult. You can study it yourself first," Qin Yang said: "If the customer is satisfied and continues to place orders, you will have money to purchase electroslag remelting steel equipment. Relying on funding from the higher-ups is not a skill. Making money yourself and adding to your own family property is the real skill."

Qin Yang also considered it a major accomplishment.

"These things are finally coming to an end. After being busy for so long, it's time to relax. It's already autumn, how about we go hiking?" Qin Yang said to Nie Xiaoqian: "To admire the great rivers and mountains of the motherland."

"Brother Yang, there is something I need to remind you of."

"What's the matter?"

"Wang Hai's matter."

"Wang Hai? Who is Wang Hai?"

"The sea turtle! Have you actually forgotten?" Nie Xiaoqian was very speechless. She didn't expect Qin Yang to actually forget.

"Oh, the sea turtle." Qin Yang nodded: "How many days did he persevere?"

"One day. He didn't come the second day, but I don't know what kind of consideration he went through, but he actually came again today," Nie Xiaoqian said.

"Afraid of losing face." Qin Yang said: "Sea turtles like him are very proud. He can leave on his own, but he absolutely cannot allow himself to be driven away. If he doesn't lose face, his family will also feel ashamed."

"Sand casting is dangerous after all." Nie Xiaoqian said: "He has never suffered since he was a child, you see…"

"Well, I'll go take a look. Since you have pleaded for him, how can I not give you face." Qin Yang said: "And although he is a repeating sea turtle, he is still a sea turtle after all. If he can really endure hardship, he can be left to be trained in the future. Children from high-ranking families need to be tempered. By the way, are you going with me?"

Nie Xiaoqian shook her head: "No, I still have a lot of work to do."

Qin Yang knew that Nie Xiaoqian was unwilling to appear in front of Wang Hai, especially with Qin Yang, which was obviously a blow to Wang Hai. She was still very kind.

Qin Yang walked to the steel factory, the sand casting workshop.

The autumn wind is rising, and the weather is already cool, but it is still very hot here. The sand casters have taken off their tops and are working shirtless. Their bronze skin shows that they are laborers. Factory 960 has good food, and they are all relatively strong.

Therefore, Wang Hai seemed out of place among these people.

He didn't take off his top, just rolled up his sleeves, revealing fair skin inside, like a woman's, but there were some red spots on the fair skin, which were marks from the first day of work.

"Okay, the next furnace is about to come out, everyone prepare, Xiao Wang, you come first!" An old worker said.

So, Wang Hai held the long-handled molten iron ladle and walked to the tapping spout of the steelmaking furnace. He gritted his teeth, waiting for the fiery red molten iron to flow out.

"Okay, Xiao Wang, you can go." The master behind him said.

His molten iron ladle was not full, it seemed that the master was concerned about him.

"No, I want to be the same as everyone else." Wang Hai said: "What everyone can do, I can do too!"

The molten iron ladle was full, Wang Hai carefully held the molten iron ladle and walked towards the sand mold. This was the most critical step. Last time, he scalded his arm because the molten iron splashed, and then he quit.

But since he has come back, he must do it well!

Finally, the molten iron flowed into the sand mold, he did it!

"Visiting Factory 960 is really an eye-opener." At this moment, a voice came from outside.

"Old Huang, you are too kind, our factory is just doing its own thing." Qin Baoguo's voice came.

Leader Huang of the armored forces suddenly came to inspect, catching Qin Baoguo off guard. However, their factory is now an advanced military enterprise, and leaders will come to inspect at any time. Therefore, Qin Baoguo was not flustered and took Leader Huang to inspect. He didn't know how, but he passed by the sand casting workshop.

"Factory Director Qin, you even have a fair-faced scholar among your sand casters!" A secretary following Leader Huang said.

Leader Huang looked over and met the eyes of the person who had just poured the sand mold, and the other person showed a smile.

"Uncle Huang."

Sand casting...