Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Everyone's heart was ablaze with a fire, for the people, for the army, for the motherland!

Chang Mingyuan also nodded: "Okay, then let's put our backs into it and do something big again, anyway, we have President Qin to fund us! President Qin, please allocate 10 million in research and development funds to us first…"

Ten million? Hearing this request, Nie Xiaoqian immediately wanted to turn hostile. What do they take us for? Is it easy for us to swindle equipment from the Jews? We haven't even made much profit yet, and they're already asking for a huge sum?

Nie Xiaoqian was very dissatisfied, but before she could explode, Qin Yang had already nodded: "Of course, I will raise funds as soon as I get back, even if I have to sell everything! We will allocate the money to a special account, but this money must be used for its intended purpose."

Qin Yang looked at Zhao Shengde: "Old Zhao, we would like to hire you as the chief engineer of this project, and all the funds will be under your control. In the future, when the research and development funds are used up, you will contact us, how about that?"

A 60,000-ton forging press is a national treasure. Not to mention ten million, even one hundred million would not be too much. But the money must be spent where it should be spent, and it cannot be misappropriated by others.

Qin Yang trusted Zhao Shengde. These older generation engineers could build the country from scratch in the past, doing research and development on an empty stomach. Their morals were very noble. Although the current factory leaders also have this spirit, they are often selfish. They have to consider their own factory, and may misappropriate the money.

Chang Mingyuan gave Qin Yang a meaningful look, then looked at Zhao Shengde.

"Okay, President Qin, since you trust me, I am willing to attack the 60,000-ton forging press again!" Zhao Shengde's face was flushed: "Being able to make this kind of big guy will allow us to stand tall in front of the world's heavy industry countries. We Chinese are the best!"

For an ordinary person, working hard and earning enough money is to make themselves and their families live a better life. But for an entrepreneur, after earning money to a certain extent, with no worries about food and drink, what is the next pursuit?

Some people will rack their brains and try to find ways to get this money abroad, thinking that this will allow them to integrate into the Western upper class and become superior people. Some people will continue to make money, regardless of whether this money is useful or not, they will earn more and more, completely addicted. There are also people who, after earning to a certain extent, will use this money to serve the motherland, improve the motherland's technological level, and make the motherland stronger!

Factory 960 has already earned a lot of money. Now, it's time to use this money to do big things!

In the 1980s, the national economy was adjusted, and many money-burning projects had to be abandoned due to lack of money, just like this 65,000-ton forging press. It was once criticized by many people who attacked the Y-10 project as unreliable: The Y-10 does not have a large forging press, it is forged and welded separately with a small forging press. It's already great that it didn't fall from the sky!

In fact, the designers at the time certainly knew more about this than the trolls. They had already planned it and asked the superiors for the plan for the 60,000-ton forging press. When the road was green all the way, it was naturally approved, but later...

If the country doesn't allocate funds, then our Factory 960 will do it!

This thing is not only used to make aircraft parts. When it's free, we can change the mold and press thousands of seamless steel pipes. Our cost of making cannons will make other factories beyond their reach!

The train rattled for a day and arrived in Shenyang. Just as Qin Yang and his wife were packing their things to get off the train, a staff member in uniform hurried over.

"President Qin, the higher-ups called and asked you to return to the capital immediately."

"The higher-ups? Which higher-ups?"

"I don't know. Please continue south on this train. Someone will meet you at the platform after you arrive in the capital."

Qin Yang was very curious, what was the big deal?

The reduction of one million troops is a big deal, but that was in 1984. The old leader let Qin Yang get involved, but after all, it was still too early. Besides this big deal, what else could there be?

The Israelis want to send engines to exchange for flat-panel slit radar? Even if they want to jointly develop an early warning aircraft, that's not a big deal either.

With curiosity, the two continued south and returned to the capital. When they saw the person picking them up at the platform wearing a sky blue uniform, Qin Yang was a little worried: Could it be that there was an accident in the imitation of the Tomcat fighter?

In a complicated mood, Qin Yang and Nie Xiaoqian took a car to Princess Tomb and entered the conference room of the Aircraft Building.

There were many familiar faces present. Old Lin was sitting on the stage with a cold face. Next to him were several unfamiliar leaders. One of the leaders with gray hair immediately showed a smile when he saw Qin Yang walk in: "President Qin, you're finally here! It's been hard work on this trip, running back and forth for the sake of our aviation industry, working tirelessly. I represent…"

"Old Wang, President Qin must be tired after such a bumpy ride. Let's get straight to the point." Old Lin interrupted him: "Don't say those meaningless words."

The expression on Leader Wang's face froze for a moment, then he squeezed out a smile again: "Okay, then I'll get straight to the point. President Qin, you went to Factory 112 this time and proposed an improvement plan for the J-6 unmanned aerial vehicle. However, after the appraisal by the aviation experts of Institute 601, they believe that this plan is a bit too idealistic!"

Qin Yang understood and his face became serious: "So, I was just being nosy and meddling in other people's business?"

"No, no, President Qin, don't misunderstand me." Leader Wang said: "Shenyang is our old industrial base after all. They are not having a good time now. The J-6 has been discontinued, and the J-8 is outdated before it is finalized. So, can the Tomcat fighter project that we are currently reverse engineering in China…"

Qin Yang showed a sneer: "Who said that the improvement project of the J-6 unmanned aerial vehicle is too idealistic? Since they don't want to do it, then our Factory 960 will do it! We will transform thousands of J-6s into unmanned aerial vehicles and let those high-ranking experts open their eyes and see!"

"Well said!" Old Lin nodded on the stage: "Humph, they don't have the skills to engage in technology, but they have a set of political means. Now it is a market economy. If you have the ability, learn from Factory 132, open up the foreign trade market and make a lot of money! What's the point of just grabbing tasks from brother factories? What's the point of being the first echelon of domestic aircraft professionals? I think it's not as good as Factory 960, an outsider!"