Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The JJ-7 wasn't here to deliver good news, but to ask for money!

In the conference room of the aviation industry system, a group of leaders sat together, holding a special meeting to discuss the matter.

"Currently, our country is concentrating its efforts on developing the economy. The military must endure, and the development of military industry must also endure. The appropriations for our aviation industry system are decreasing year by year, but the tasks assigned to us are constantly increasing. Where can we find funds to take care of the JJ-7?"

"That's right. The JJ-7 is just an ordinary trainer aircraft project. It's enough if it can be used adequately. Is it necessary to spend so much money to改造 it? No matter how well it's modified, it's still just a trainer aircraft."

"Base 011 is not having an easy time. They have placed all their hopes on the JJ-7 project. It is understandable that they now want to achieve first-class performance through improvements."

Some people also sided with Base 011, but as soon as they spoke, they were refuted.

"Base 011 is not having an easy time, but is Base 061 having an easy time? Is Base 083 having an easy time? All the third-line bases have to find their own way out. This is the country's policy!"

"That's right. The appropriations for our aviation industry system are so limited. We can only support key models. When comparing fighter jets and trainer aircraft, which one should we support? Is there any need to even ask?"

"I wonder which kind of fighter jet you want to support?" Just then, a voice came from outside: "Is it the J-11?"

Leader Wang frowned and looked towards the door, seeing a familiar figure.

"Old Lin, what wind has blown you here?"

"Of course, it's the wind from Base 011," Old Lin said. "Base 011 submitted a report on modifying the JJ-7. Have you all seen it?"

"Yes, we have seen it. We believe that this precedent cannot be set," Leader Wang said with a serious expression. "The country doesn't have money to allocate to them. Even if they directly ask the higher-level leaders, it won't work."

"But I heard that the higher authorities allocated you 100 million."

"Yes, there is, but it must be given priority to key projects."

"That's true. Our J-11 has finally made its first flight. There is still a lot of work to do next, and a lot of funding is needed. This 100 million is not much at all. It's worth it to use it on the J-11 fighter jet!"

Leader Wang's face darkened. This Old Lin always came to make trouble. Did the air force not know which project the money was allocated to?

"Old Lin, our J-11 is taking the path of independent research and development by the factory. The funds are also raised by the factory itself. Besides, you can sell parts to Iran during the research and development stage to solve the problem of research and development funding."

A voice rang out: "We also heard that the Iranians have already placed an order for twenty fighter jets. Factory 320 and Factory 132, like you, are typical examples of market economy. Even without funding from higher authorities, you can live very well."

Old Lin looked at the person who was talking to him with a smile: "Old Zhao, you also admit that the success of the J-11 has nothing to do with your aviation industry system. It was all independently developed by Factory 320? I heard that a few days ago, the old leader called you over and praised you in person. Weren't you ashamed at that time? This 100 million, the old leader wants to support the J-11, right?"

The old leader was very happy to learn that the J-11 had successfully made its first flight, so the relevant departments allocated 100 million to provide real support to the aviation industry. It can be said that the higher-level leaders meant to use the money on the J-11. However, once the money enters the aviation industry system, it is up to the system to decide who gets it.

"Old Lin, that mouth of yours..." The smiling tiger is a smiling tiger. Even after being ridiculed by Old Lin like this, he still had a smile on his face.

"Old Lin, you also know the difficulties of our aviation industry system. There's only so much money, and it has to be used where it counts. After all, the J-11 is仿制. The J-8 is our own, so we need to continue to support it. This 100 million will all be used on the J-8 III, this promising aircraft project."

"That's right. The Northern Institute is, after all, the leading enterprise in our military aircraft research and development. Our aviation system attaches great importance to them. This is also to develop independent equipment for the air force."

Old Lin shook his head: "We don't need it. In comparison, the JJ-7 project is of greater significance to the air force. The air force will soon have a large number of J-11s, but now even the training work for the J-7 cannot be fully carried out. Base 011 is making major changes to the JJ-7, making it a truly meaningful advanced trainer aircraft. This is related to the subsequent development of the air force. We demand full support."

Looking at everyone present, Old Lin said: "This 100 million must either be used on the J-11 or on the JJ-7. In short, it must be used on the air force's key models. If you dare to waste all this money, our air force will go to Secretary Song to reason!"

Last time, Secretary Song presided over the demonstration meeting for the J-8 III promising aircraft, but the meeting was disrupted by Old Lin halfway through. Everyone still remembers it vividly. Now, the air force has stood up again, demanding a reallocation of research and development funds!

If the aviation industry system doesn't give it, then they will go to the higher-level leaders to make trouble. If the higher-level leaders know that such an important project as the J-11 can't get a single penny from the aviation industry system and is all self-funded, everyone present will probably be fired!

"Old Lin, don't do that. Our aviation industry system and your air force are brother units. We value your opinions very much. Regarding the research and development funding for the JJ-7, we can reconsider other options," the smiling tiger, Old Zhao, continued to smooth things over.

"What else can be done? In short, our air force fully supports the JJ-7 project. You must meet the required research and development funding. This is our bottom line!"

"Could we ask Factory 960 to invest more?" Old Zhao continued, "They have plenty of money. Just casually doing a foreign trade project is several hundred million US dollars. It is also right to take out 100 million RMB to support the air force's most important trainer aircraft project. Anyway, they also plan to take Base 011 into their pocket."

The teacup beside him was bounced up.

"Hmph, everything is in chaos! How good it was like before!"

"That's right. We develop fighter jets for their air force, and they still pick and choose!"

"Um, should we go and bring General Qin over?"

"Old Zhao, talk to General Qin and let them contribute more money. In addition to completing the relocation of the factory, they should also contribute a sum of money to the JJ-7 project," Leader Wang said. "They own half of our Base 011's shares, so they have to do something."

"Okay," Old Zhao nodded.

That afternoon.

Old Zhao's office was on the second floor, and the canopy of the big tree below was in front of the window. The green leaves above swayed in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

Old Zhao warmly greeted Qin Yang to sit on the sofa and introduced the situation of Base 011.

"Currently, the province of Guizhou has coordinated everything. The land and everything else have been approved. As long as there is funding, the factory can be completely relocated from the mountains. We have done a budget. The entire relocation will cost about 300 million."

After introducing the basic situation, Old Zhao began to talk about the relocation.

"The project that Base 011 is developing still has a funding gap of 100 million. Therefore, as long as your Factory 960 takes out 400 million, you can occupy half of Base 011's shares. This is an unprecedented fire sale, completely because of General Qin's sake. What do you think?"