Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Ammunition production workshop.

"Yangzi, you're falling behind," Wang Zhihe said with a smile, looking at Qin Yang. "Before, when we were tinkering with advanced weapons and equipment, it would take three to five days, a week at most. Now it actually takes a month."

"Uncle Wang, don't joke around. Let's talk business. How's the ammunition factory's production? Are they holding us back?"

"Since merging with Factory 9123, we have three hundred more skilled workers. Whether it's 5.8mm bullets or various shells, our ammunition factory can supply them," Wang Zhihe said.

After leaving the ammunition production workshop, Qin Yang went to find Zhang Yue and the others, assigning them even more important tasks.

Time passed quickly, and half a month flew by.

"Yangzi, that Wang Chongming is making moves." Zhang Chao came to find Qin Yang that day. "He called and invited Engineer Huang to dinner."

The factory has strict security measures, especially in the R\u0026D areas. Phone calls are monitored and recorded. That Wang Chongming actually made a phone call, which is almost as blatant as the old master at Factory 410 writing a letter directly.

"Did Engineer Huang agree?"

"Engineer Huang refused. Later, Wang Chongming mentioned Engineer Huang's son going to university, but Engineer Huang still didn't agree."

Huang Zhen has a son who is taking the college entrance exam this year, which is a major event related to his future. Wang Chongming is a researcher at the Military Academy and has extensive connections, so he used this as a reason to invite Huang Zhen, but Huang Zhen still didn't give him the time of day!

"What did Engineer Huang say?"

"Now, getting into university depends on real ability, not like the worker-peasant-soldier recommendations of the past. Engineer Huang said that he is not suitable to contact outsiders during the development of advanced equipment. Once the research and development is complete, the old classmates can get together again, and he will treat them then."

A smile appeared on Qin Yang's face. "See? I didn't misjudge him. The awareness of the older generation of military workers is just that high!"

"Yes, Yangzi, you've never been wrong about people."

"Chaozi, after the college entrance exam is over, if Engineer Huang's son fails, you will be responsible for bringing him to our Factory 960 as a worker."

"Okay."

On the other side, Wang Chongming, who had hung up the phone in his office, was extremely annoyed. "What kind of attraction does that Qin Yang have that actually makes my old classmate refuse to meet with me!"

Knock knock! There was a knock on the door from outside.

"Come in! Lao Zhang?" Wang Chongming was stunned when he saw the person who came in. "What wind blew you here?"

"Our Naval Engineering University and your National Defense University organized a basketball game, and I brought a team over to participate," said Professor Zhang Fan, with a head full of white hair.

"A game? I've been so busy these past few days that I've forgotten all about it," Wang Chongming said with a smile. "Come on in. Sit down."

"Our game is already over, but the tickets are for tomorrow. We have one more afternoon, and I let them have free time, but they all said they wanted to see the military factories in the capital. It's definitely impossible without connections, so I came to ask you for help."

Inspect the military factories in the capital?

The National Defense University mainly trains military command talents, and the Naval Engineering University mainly works on technology. These students came to the capital and wanted to see the military factories here.

"Speaking of the military factories in our capital, 960 is the best! Let's go, I'll take you over there." Wang Chongming was overjoyed. He originally didn't have a chance to go in, but now that the people from the Naval Engineering University have come from afar, could Qin Yang possibly turn them away?

"Factory 960? Is that the military factory that has been creating miracles and is currently developing advanced anti-aircraft guns? Their person in charge, President Qin, is very capable!" Zhang Fan also became interested.

"It seems that your navy also knows his name."

"Of course. If his anti-aircraft guns are developed, our navy's ships also plan to install them. President Qin only helps the army and air force, and doesn't help our navy develop. We've long wanted to communicate with President Qin. By the way, do you know President Qin?"

"Of course I know him," Wang Chongming said. "Let's go, we'll go now!"

Factory 960, Technology Department.

"What? Wang Chongming is here? What's he doing here?" Qin Yang was very curious.

"He brought a group of people from the Naval Engineering University to visit our factory," Zhang Chao said. "Hmph, he's just using his connections to throw his weight around, thinking that by borrowing the name of another university and bringing a dozen or so college students, he can come here to snoop for information. Yangzi, just shake your head, and I'll drive him away."

"He brought a dozen or so college students?" Qin Yang became interested. "Let's go, let's go greet them together!"

The college students from the Naval Engineering University are quite impressive. Since they're here, we have to keep a few! Wang Chongming is so kind, sending us talent. How can I not accept it?

Qin Yang came to the factory gate with great interest and saw a team of young people. Unlike those noisy ordinary people, they stood in a row, each standing straight and not saying a word. They had the aura that only soldiers would have.

In front of this team stood two middle-aged and elderly people.

"President Qin, the people from our Naval Engineering University wanted to see your Factory 960, so I brought them here." Wang Chongming seemed to have forgotten all about the past, acting like a good friend. "I'm really sorry to have troubled you to come out to greet us in person."

"Are you the team leader?" Qin Yang ignored Wang Chongming completely and looked directly at the old professor next to him.

"Yes, my name is Zhang Fan."

"Professor Zhang? Welcome, welcome!" Qin Yang was immediately excited and went over to shake the other party's hand directly. "May I ask, do you have a student named Ma Ming?"

"I am Ma Ming." A voice came from among the people standing behind. "President Qin, how do you know me? Or is it just a common name?"

"Are you graduating this year?" Qin Yang asked.

"Yes. I'm graduating soon, but I still don't know what to do after graduation…" At this time, Ma Ming was still a little confused.

Graduating in '82 and being a student of Professor Zhang, then there's nothing more to say, it must be that Ma Ming!

"If you don't know what to do, would you like to come to our Factory 960? Our factory is the largest military factory in the country, and we have successively developed many advanced equipment urgently needed by the army. We also export a large amount of equipment. As long as you come to our Factory 960, the salary is twice the national average. College students will be allocated houses, and at the same time, I will provide you with the best research conditions." Qin Yang began to talk non-stop.

Wang Chongming was a little surprised. What's going on? President Qin actually started to pay attention to these college students? Especially paying attention to this Ma Ming? What abilities does Ma Ming have?

"President Qin, I heard that you are developing the most advanced 35mm anti-aircraft gun here…" Ma Ming was a little dazed by Qin Yang's enthusiasm, but he still made his request.

"That's right, you want to see this? Okay, let's go, I'll take you to see it!"