Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The meeting finally came to an end. During this meeting, the higher-ups finally clarified their views on building an aircraft carrier. It was decided that an aircraft carrier was a must, with a displacement of more than 60,000 tons. The carrier's aircraft would be the J-11, powered by conventional steam boilers. The deck would combine a ski-jump ramp at the bow and an angled flight deck. All the design specifications were finalized.

Of course, it was still too early to start construction. It would have to wait until the national economy developed further. For now, it was just pre-research. The country could allocate some funds for basic research.

From then on, the navy's aircraft carrier project was officially confirmed. Previous questions, such as whether to build an aircraft carrier and how large it should be, were no longer issues. The goal was clear, and the next step was to work towards it!

Qin Yang had completed this major task, but he still couldn't get away. The meeting was over, and it was time for dinner.

But this dinner wasn't going to be easy, because the old leader was also present.

If it were just a group of colleagues with similar qualifications eating together, it would be very casual. But with a leader present, it would be awkward. And if there was a big leader present, then dinner would have to be approached with caution, for fear of saying the wrong thing.

Qin Yang was different. Even if he was eating with the old leader, at the same table, he would still be very calm.

After entering the cafeteria, Qin Yang originally planned to just find a seat, but as soon as he came in, he heard a voice.

"President Qin, come sit over here!"

Seeing the old leader beckoning, many people cast envious glances. Qin Yang felt a little helpless. Old leader, aren't you trying to make me a target? So many people are watching, with envy, jealousy, and even hatred.

"What, you're not willing to keep this old man company?"

"Yes, I am, I am." Qin Yang nodded, "I'll keep you company with Xiaoqian."

So be it. Qin Yang took Nie Xiaoqian over, intending to sit at the lowest seat, but unexpectedly, the old leader patted the seat next to him, "Come on, Yangzi, sit here!"

The change in address from President Qin to Yangzi had a profound meaning. Qin Yang was taken aback, and then quickly waved his hand, "Old leader, I can't do that. There are so many leaders here, all my elders. I should sit at the lowest seat. Xiaoqian and I will pour wine for the leaders."

"That's right, everyone is your elder, but everyone is also your customer. I heard that more than half of the equipment in this parade has the shadow of your Factory 960, is that right?"

"Yes, yes."

"You've developed so much equipment for our army, navy, and air force, I don't see anyone having any objections."

Old Liu was the first to speak, "President Qin, if the old leader asks you to go over, just go. It's just a chat. We're eating now, regardless of age or seniority, it's all about who contributes the most. Old Liu thinks you deserve to sit there!"

"That's right, President Qin, this is encouragement for you, and also a spur. In the future, you have to continue to develop more advanced weapons for us."

So, Qin Yang was on the right, and Nie Xiaoqian was on the left, one on each side, accompanying the old leader.

The old leader looked at Nie Xiaoqian pouring wine for him with a smile.

"Xiao Nie, I've watched you grow up too. Such a beautiful girl, I used to wonder which boy would be lucky enough to marry you. Now looking at Yangzi, you two are really a good match."

Nie Xiaoqian's face turned red, "I'm not worthy of Brother Yang. He's a military industry genius, a foreign trade expert. Following Brother Yang, I'm shocked to see the rapid development of our military industry."

"Old leader, Xiaoqian marrying me is like our Qin family's ancestral grave emitting green smoke, our ancestors showing their power."

"Alright, stop being modest. Come, let's have a drink. For the country to develop and grow stronger, it needs young people like Yangzi, who dare to think, dare to act, dare to break the rules, and dare to stand up to authority. Our country's reform needs a large group of people like this."

Qin Yang's heart was filled with trepidation. He didn't know how many people were watching him, and he couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

"Yangzi, achievements only represent the past. Everyone has witnessed your contribution to our country. Next, what are you planning to do? Tell everyone about it."

Qin Yang knew that this was testing him. This question was not easy to answer. If it were an ordinary person, they really wouldn't be able to answer it.

To what extent must a country develop to become a truly great power?

"Let our 'Made in the East' products go all over the world." Qin Yang replied confidently.

Everyone was stunned, seriously thinking about this sentence.

"Yangzi, explain it to everyone."

"If we want to become a truly strong country, then we must become a manufacturing powerhouse." Qin Yang said, "When the products we produce are popular all over the world, that's when we are truly strong. Our products are not only of good quality, but also cheap. In the field of high-tech products, we can also be the world's leader. When customers all over the world want to purchase, the first thing they think of is us. When goods with the 'Made in China' logo become the favorite goods of customers, our country will truly become a world power!"

Everyone was shocked, thinking about these words. Let the products we manufacture sell well all over the world? Is that possible?

After the country opened its doors, everyone was stunned by the advanced nature of foreign products. High-end CNC machine tools can process various complex parts, and car shells won't rust for more than ten years. The same is true in the military field. A simple sniper rifle has an accuracy that makes everyone unbelievable. In comparison, our own rifles can only be called fire sticks!

Now the country's industry is developing, constantly introducing, and being able to digest and absorb foreign technology to improve the domestic level is enough. Reaching the same level as the West is unthinkable, let alone becoming a world manufacturing power.

But who dares to doubt Qin Yang's words? This is a matter of ideology. If you say the wrong thing, your future will be gone.

"I know that everyone has doubts in their hearts." Qin Yang looked at everyone's eyes and knew what they were thinking.

"I'm talking about the future, not now. We have already reformed and opened up, we are taking off, we will use twenty years to catch up with the world's advanced level, and then use twenty years to surpass them, what's impossible?" Qin Yang said, "Everyone wouldn't even dare to think about it, would you?"

"Yes, our Chinese nation will inevitably usher in a period of great rejuvenation. We cannot always be behind." The old leader said, "We must have this lofty and far-reaching ideal, and at the same time, we must be down-to-earth. Yangzi, how should we do it specifically?"

He had just asked what Qin Yang was going to do next, so Qin Yang said everything he was going to do in the next forty years. However, the lofty ideal must be there, and the down-to-earth spirit must also be there.

"I'm in the military industry, so I can't take care of other aspects. However, we can develop a strong military industry, build a military industrial empire, so that the military industry is no longer a burden to the country, but becomes the driving force for national development."