Rebirth of the Flying Era

Chapter 1521 Space Shuttle and Ark Royal

Du Fei looked at Dad Zhu and didn't ask what happened.

At this time, if Dad Zhu doesn't take the initiative to say it, don't ask.

After a while, Dad Zhu put down the phone with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice: "I just received the news that America is going to launch a new space shuttle..."

Du Fei was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized: "Space shuttle?"

Dad Zhu nodded, not too surprised that Du Fei knew about it. After all, America was developing a space shuttle that could be used multiple times to replace the spaceship, also commonly known as the space shuttle. It was not a secret.

Before this, America had vigorously promoted that the space shuttle would be an epoch-making space vehicle.

Being able to be reused multiple times instead of disposable spacecraft will definitely significantly reduce the cost of human beings entering space. There are even plans to realize civilian space travel and even immigration in the near future.

But Du Fei knew in his heart that this beautiful vision had not been realized until the third decade of the 21st century.

And by then, the space shuttle will have long since passed away and become an empty shell in a museum.

However, now, the emergence of the space shuttle has undoubtedly brought great technological anxiety to the world.

Moon landings, space shuttles, America was way ahead.

The only thing that can compare with it is the Superlink space station.

Du Fei also knew that in order to catch up with America, Speed ​​Union would soon launch its own "Snowstorm Space Shuttle" plan.

It's a pity that this space shuttle, which had high hopes, invested massive resources, and symbolized glory, could only be an afterglow in the end.

Du Fei still thought it was nothing, but upon hearing this, he relaxed and said with a smile: "What do I think it is~"

Dad Zhu was slightly surprised: "You don't like America's space shuttle?"

Du Fei said: "That's not true. From a technical point of view, America is fully capable of building a space shuttle that can replace the spaceship, but so what? This kind of space shuttle cannot fly to the moon. At best, it can be reused. The spacecraft technically has no essential flyby.”

Dad Zhu disagrees. At least according to the information collected so far, this new space shuttle is likely to significantly improve America's space delivery capabilities.

And when this ability reaches a certain level, it is likely to have epoch-making significance.

Du Fei guessed his worries and answered: "Dad, don't worry, you know better than me how much America can brag. Do you think how big their space shuttle is?"

Father Zhu couldn't help but ponder.

Du Fei continued: "Their space shuttle is said to be reusable, but I conclude that this reuse is absolutely prerequisite. It cannot be like ordinary aircraft. After one flight, it can fly again with simple maintenance. The other is the cost of use. Even if it can be used multiple times, with America’s urine, the price of using it once is definitely more expensive than using a spaceship, and it’s not even a little expensive. It’s not affordable at all.”

Dad Zhu breathed a sigh of relief: "So sure?"

Du Fei smiled and picked up the teapot to add tea: "You have to believe the greed of those people. This is such a big piece of cake. How could they put down their knives and forks. And no one can blame them. Anyone who stops this project is It is slowing down the pace of human exploration of the universe, and it is driving the reverse of human civilization. It is a heinous crime and an unforgivable crime..."

Dad Zhu also laughed.

The sense of urgency brought about by this unexpected news disappeared.

Du Fei changed the topic: "It's another thing. I think we should pay attention to it."

"Oh?" Dad Zhu was so busy that he didn't know what was more important than the space shuttle.

Du Fei said: "America's lbm company recently launched an ultra-small computer for individuals. I think we should follow up immediately."

Dad Zhu frowned slightly, he really hadn't heard about this.

Compared to the big news of launching a space shuttle, a company in America launched a product, which is really small and not worth mentioning.

But Duffy knew how significant the personal computer was.

What's more, after investing so much money in two computer technology centers, we should see something.

There is also the envisaged data network connecting various places built in advance. Without such terminals, it is impossible to realize it.

…

On April 2, 1981, America successfully launched the space shuttle Columbia.

As the first reusable spacecraft, Columbia allowed America to steal the show.

Su Lian looked at him with red eyes, secretly holding back some strength in his heart.

Hua Guo has nothing to do with me and develops the economy step by step.

Unexpectedly, just over a month later, just after Children's Day, Du Fei suddenly received a telegram from Li Yuanchao.

According to intelligence, a few young officers in Mengjiala secretly contacted Xinde Li and prepared to launch positive changes.

When Du Fei got the telegram, he couldn't help but blink his eyes, wondering if he had read it wrong.

What did those people think?

A small group of less than thirty people in total can control less than 3,000 troops at full strength.

As for contacting Xin Deli, do they think the current Indu can provide any help?

But this is a good thing for Li Yuanchao.

This telegram from Li Yuanchao was mainly to say hello to his family.

He sent more than one telegram. As his close friend and most important think tank and mentor, Du Fei hoped to get Du Fei's approval when making important decisions.

This time Li Yuanchao didn't want to nip the problem in the bud, but wanted to sit back and watch those people make the matter worse, and then wait for Meng Jiala to come to him for help...

Du Fei knew in his heart that he was going to bite off a piece of meat.

Du Fei even suspected that Li Yuanchao directed and acted this incident.

Even if it wasn't, it was still adding fuel to the fire. With his investment in intelligence, at least he knew about it early on.

Du Fei simply replied, without much to say, let alone any advice.

Today, both Li Yuanchao himself and his team are quite mature.

If Du Fei continues to dictate things, he will be at a loss as to whether to advance or retreat.

Besides, Du Fei has an important job soon.

On the 29th of next month, Prince Yingguo will get married and he will have to join the family.

Du Fei was also confused about this matter. Logically speaking, he had nothing to do with the bride and groom, so they somehow managed to send him an invitation through Vincent.

As the originator of shit-trouble, Du Fei has never hesitated to speculate on those official guests of Downing Street with the greatest malice.

But if he didn't want to go, he still wanted to go.

If it's nothing, I won't go if I don't go. I won't be polite to anyone. After all, the friendship is not that deep.

Marriage... It was handed over to Vincent solemnly, and the bride had to go and have a look if not for other reasons.

Another thing, Du Fei really needs to go to Europe.

Last time I talked about the high-speed rail with Dad Zhu, although it is not a top priority, it does not prevent me from going to investigate and see what the situation of the TVG high-speed rail in Faguo is.

After leaving France, I took a trip to Du Guo.

The fire equipment company plans to purchase several large machine tools, with an order worth nearly US$100 million, and many people are eyeing it.

With the successful hosting of the Moscow Games, SULIN's momentum has been raised to another level.

In order to further win over America, America's trade restrictions on flowers and fruits are almost useless.

Many things that were not allowed to be exported before are now generally turned a blind eye.

The last stop, which is also the real destination this time, is to go to Sulian to observe the ‘Western 81’ exercise held on September 4.

Du Fei had been holding back to witness this prestigious exercise for a long time.

It's a pity that Zhu Ting is pregnant and can't go with him.

As long as the trip is short, this trip will take more than a month from the wedding on July 29 to the drill on September 4.

Du Fei couldn't bear to leave Zhu Ting because of the fatigue of traveling and traveling.

…

On the evening of the 26th, Du Fei stood in front of the mirror, wearing a newly made black tunic suit, shiny leather shoes on his feet, and his head parted at a 37-37 angle, looking extraordinarily handsome despite his composure.

Zhu Ting helped him adjust his collar and looked at it with a smile.

Although Du Fei has many shortcomings, his appearance is really good.

Zhu Ting also likes this the most, especially as Du Fei grows older, he has gained a bit of mature demeanor.

"Pay attention to safety~" After finishing everything, Zhu Ting patted his chest.

Du Fei grabbed her hand with his backhand.

In fact, Du Fei once wanted to take Zhu Ting to the wedding, but he stopped going to the subsequent military exercises.

With Zhu Ting's physique, she should be fine.

However, after much deliberation, I gave up the idea. Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.

Early the next morning, Du Fei took a plane. In order to ensure safety, he specially brought Metta with him. A total of ten people accompanied him and took the plane to Xiangjiang to pick up Vincent.

As a nobleman loyal to the Windsor dynasty, Vincent was also invited to attend the royal wedding.

"Vincent, long time no see~"

When they arrived in Xiangjiang, Du Fei did not get off the plane. He waited for Vincent to come up before getting up and hugging him.

Now Vincent is also old. Although his uncle resigned as governor a few years ago, with the support of Du Fei, the new governor must also rely on Vincent to maintain the situation.

After being polite, Vincent sat next to Du Fei, asked the flight attendant for a glass of champagne, and said sideways: "Du Fei, I have some news here, you must be interested."

"Oh?" Du Fei saw that he was lying, and he probably guessed that it had something to do with this invitation.

Logically speaking, Du Fei has no such friendship with them, so even if it is a courtesy invitation, he should not come to Du Fei's place.

But at this moment, the plane shook slightly and the sound of the engine was heard.

Although this K-8 passenger plane was soundproofed and noise-reduced, the noise of the coaxial reversing engine during takeoff could not be concealed.

Just go to the sky, enter the stratosphere, and turn on cruise mode.

Vincent had no choice but to shut up.

It took about ten minutes for the engine noise to calm down.

Vincent couldn't help but complain: "Du, the sound of your plane taking off is like the old washing machine at my aunt's house when I was a kid."

Du Fei glanced at him.

Vincent shrugged and did not sell it any more, and continued: "I just received the news yesterday. They specially invited you to attend the prince's wedding this time to test whether you are still interested in Ark Royal."

Du Fei was stunned and blinked twice quickly before he realized that the Ark Royal that Vincent was talking about was not the small aircraft carrier that used a skid deck to take off as he had imagined, but an aircraft carrier with a displacement of more than three meters built by Ying Guo at the end of World War II. A 10,000-ton aircraft carrier.

And this ship should have been decommissioned in 1978.

However, the reason for retirement is not that the age has expired, but that Yingguo's finances are stretched thin and cannot support medium and large aircraft carriers. Instead, he chose to build a new, smaller Invincible-class aircraft carrier.

In fact, it was only 23 years since Ark Royal entered service in 1955 and was decommissioned in 1978.

In addition, it has been modernized several times, adding steam catapults and angled decks.

Unfortunately, these technologies and experiences have no chance to be used on the next generation of aircraft carriers.

In order to reduce the cost of use, Yingguo completely abandoned catapults and angled deck aircraft carriers.

As for why Du Fei knew so much, in addition to the fact that he was a military fan before crossing, he had some knowledge of this aspect.

Another, and more important, is that in 1978, when the aircraft carrier was just retired, Du Fei showed interest in buying it.

Of course, in the name of the Nanyang Federation, Chen Fangshi sent relevant personnel to Yingguo for negotiation.

However, the Yingguo people at that time were very tough. Although they were polite on the surface, they were arrogant in their bones.

Not to mention that they were in decline and could no longer afford the cost of large ships, but they said something ironic that the Nanyang Federation had no experience in using aircraft carriers.

And they offered a sky-high price of 200 million pounds without sincerity.

You know, the cost of the brand new Invincible aircraft carrier under construction is only 200 million pounds.

Although the Invincible is only a small aircraft carrier with a displacement of 20,000 tons, much smaller than the Royal Ark, it is still a retired aircraft carrier. The price of 200 million pounds is simply a joke.

At that time, Du Fei curled his lips and thought that he just sent someone to a foreign country for a trip, and the matter was dropped.

Unexpectedly, after more than two years, the Yingguo people actually wanted to bring up the old matter again, and even used the excuse of a prince marrying a wife.

Du Fei's mind was racing, and he couldn't help but chuckle: "So, this big banquet is still a Hongmen Banquet? Just that broken ship wants to sell for 200 million pounds, and the desire for money is blind."

Vincent also sneered, he also knew about this matter at the beginning.

"Of course it can't be 200 million pounds this time." Vincent lowered his voice slightly and said: "I tell you, the trick here..."

It turns out that the sale of this aircraft carrier this time also involves the dirty work of the work file and the conservative file.

The person who now lives in 10 Downing Street is Conservative Margaret Thatcher, the first female prime minister in British history. She is known as the Iron Lady because of her strong hand.

However, in Du Fei's view, her "Iron Lady" is just a name in name only.

She is just a political client who gains political benefits by verbally attacking Spurlink and stirring up opposition within British territory.

It is precisely because of her unscrupulous use of ideology that the originally mild political ecology of London has been completely torn apart.

Back to the issue of aircraft carriers, Du Fei does not believe that this woman will really sell an aircraft carrier to him, even if it is an old aircraft carrier that has been retired.

This is not a matter of money. A retired aircraft carrier cannot be sold for much money.

The role Du Fei plays this time is either a bargaining chip or a springboard.

Thinking of this, Du Fei's face can't help but darken.

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