Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

After dinner, the group of army leaders went home satisfied. Old Zhu looked at Qin Yang: "President Qin, if you don't mind, why don't you sleep at my place?"

Qin Yang had been to Old Zhu's house more than once, that small house filled with the spirit of military industry. Seeing Old Zhu's expectant gaze, Qin Yang shook his head: "Old Zhu, I have to go back and quickly arrange these research and development projects. The army leaders patted their butts and left, leaving all these things to me. I have to hurry up with the research and development. Even if we can't get on the military parade, we have to get it close enough, and can't let the army laugh at us."

Although the army's request to be on the military parade was rejected by Qin Yang, since he had agreed, he would of course have to get it done quickly, and absolutely could not break his promise.

Looking at Qin Yang's firm gaze, Old Zhu nodded: "Okay, but if you want to do research and development, you can do it at our Institute 201. Just tell us your design plan, and we'll help refine it."

Institute 201 specializes in armored vehicles, so helping to produce design drawings is easy. Although the army didn't say a word about research and development funding, Institute 201 should still help where it can.

Qin Yang thought for a while: "The other things are no problem, but the key is this H-type transmission system. This system is related to the entire wheeled infantry fighting vehicle's research and development progress. It's also okay to ask our technical personnel to help with the research and development."

Factory 960 seems to be able to do everything, but in reality, they also specialize in certain areas and are not familiar with many fields. For example, vehicle transmission systems are their weakness.

Until now, Factory 960 has not developed any advanced transmission devices. If they had that ability, they would have already created the hydraulic transmission system for the third-generation tanks.

Now, handing it over to Institute 201 for research and development is also fine.

"We can't let our technical personnel work for nothing." Qin Yang thought of something else: "The entire research and development cost will be three million for our Institute 201, from our Factory 960's account."

Hearing him say this, Old Zhu quickly shook his head: "President Qin, this is not acceptable. You didn't receive any money from the army. It's enough for the people in our research institute to get their salaries. There's no need to take your money."

Looking at Old Zhu's serious attitude, Qin Yang was silent for a few minutes, and then said: "Old Zhu, you alone can be noble, but we can't ask everyone in our research institute to be like you. Some need houses to live in after getting married, some have children who need to go to school, and some have elderly people at home. Our research institute has been tight on funds in recent years, and we only serve mixed vegetable dishes to these leaders. Is it a bit too much to ask our researchers to wrong themselves for research and development?"

Old Zhu was stunned.

"Now, there are many voices in society, such as those who make atomic bombs are not as good as those who sell tea eggs. The people in our research institute are all good, and they have not jumped into the sea to engage in money-making industries, but we can't treat them too unfairly. We need to provide researchers with a better environment and eliminate their worries so that they can develop more advanced weapons."

If it were other research institutes, Qin Yang would definitely not help like this. Although he has a lot of money, it is hard-earned. Institute 201 is an exception, after all, Institute 201 is developing third-generation tanks, and after all, there are people like Old Zhu in charge of the overall situation.

It's just hard on these ordinary, low-level design personnel. Some have just started a family, and some are still crammed into single dormitories. Their lives are not easy. If their treatment cannot be improved, perhaps they will leave.

Old Zhu never considered these things, but Qin Yang had to consider them for Old Zhu.

"We are poor, but that is not a reason to use your money. We must be clear about public and private matters." Old Zhu was still unmoved: "Gold fears no fire. Those who can stay are those who love the military industry and are willing to do practical things."

Qin Yang smiled and shook his head: "Old Zhu, what about me? Have you considered my feelings?"

What feelings do you have? You have too much money and nowhere to spend it, and you can't give away money, so you're unhappy? Is this the trouble of the rich?

"If I give you research and development funding, then you are helping me with research and development. This project is still mine, and the research and development results belong to our Factory 960." Qin Yang said: "If you don't want a penny, then who will it belong to in the future after the research and development is completed? Your people will definitely say it is their own achievement. We must be clear about public and private matters. With this money, the results will be ours."

Old Zhu smiled. Of course, he knew what Qin Yang meant by saying this.

These are all nonsense, all excuses. The essence is still wanting to find a reason to give this money to Institute 201.

"Then let's make it 300,000, three million is too much." Old Zhu said.

"That won't work. A lot of experiments will be conducted to develop this system, which will definitely consume a lot of funds. If you don't want enough now, I won't add money later when you run out of money."

"Well, if it's not enough, we'll subsidize it." Old Zhu said.

So, Qin Yang could only use the last trick: "If you don't agree to my conditions, then I won't cooperate with you, I'll do this project myself, and I don't need your Institute 201 to help."

After saying that, he glanced at Old Zhu again: "I won't be your assistant either, I'll submit my resignation report to the superiors."

"I have a design concept here. This side transmission can also be called an H-type transmission system. The engine's power is transmitted to the gearbox, and then it reaches the transfer case, which distributes the power left and right. There is an inter-wheel differential in the middle, so the power is divided into two routes, which are transmitted to the wheel-side reducers of each wheel through the transmission shaft, and then drive the wheels. From the outside, it looks like an H-shape." Qin Yang introduced to everyone: "This is the most advanced design plan, but the technical difficulty is also very high. There are several key difficulties."

These really need the technical personnel of Institute 201 to do. The East has always been weak in transmission systems. Take cars as an example. When it developed to the era of automatic transmissions, it has always been restricted by others. Fortunately, dual-clutch transmissions were later developed, which saved a large number of car companies. Otherwise, they could only spend a high price to purchase foreign AT transmissions, which are not only expensive but also can be cut off at any time.

Self-research is even more necessary for infantry fighting vehicles.

A technician below suddenly said: "I understand. This design also has a benefit. When driving on the road, we can disconnect the power of the front two axles and directly become rear four-wheel drive, which can reduce fuel consumption!"