Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The home appliance project has been implemented, and the most important thing for Bao Zixuan to come to Kyoto has been discussed. As for other investment projects that do not require Heiyun's leadership, Mr. Huo will implement them.

However, the lack of investment projects does not mean that Bao Shaofu has nothing to do. The Chinese military has already found him. Wanting to discuss matters regarding the ground effect aircraft, the Heiyun ground effect aircraft was parked outside Kyoto, and the Chinese military was very keen on it.

It was still the same Zhao Haijun as last time, but this time he also brought several military experts. The Chinese Navy is in great need of ground effect aircraft, and the combat effectiveness of existing warships and aircraft is really worrying. It is difficult for a country to develop its economy without a military industry. The Chinese Navy hopes to have a practical weapon, and ground-effect aircraft are very suitable in all aspects.

Seeing Zhao Haijun coming, Bao Zixuan smiled and said, "Hello, General Zhao, long time no see."

After Zhao Haijun saluted with a military salute, he said: "Hello, Mr. Bao! The temperature in Kyoto is on the low side, you better get used to it!"

After the two parties sat down, Bao Zixuan said: "I don't know what General Zhao is doing here. You are the one who doesn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything."

In fact, Zhao Haijun was in a dilemma. After all, he had taken away all the blueprints of the ground-effect aircraft from Xiangjiang last time. But what he didn't expect was that China couldn't even process a single screw. This was the gap. Producing ground-effect vehicles requires not only drawings, but also machining precision and materials science. At this time, there are no factories and machine tools in mainland China that can process parts.

Although China has a lot of titanium metal reserves, it cannot process high-quality titanium alloys at all. At this time, China did not have high-quality titanium alloy formulas and titanium alloy welding technology. All of this means that even if there are drawings, a ground-effect aircraft cannot be produced. It's like getting a treasure map and then realizing there's no key; you can't get out the treasure at all.

Zhao Haijun returned to the Chinese mainland with hope. The ideal was full, but the reality was very cruel. Now that I see that the ground effect aircraft is just outside Kyoto, of course I want to go up and visit it.

At the same time, we also hope to obtain the corresponding processing technology. Now, the sales of Heiyun ground-effect aircraft are very hot all over the world; isn't this just grabbing food from other people's bowls! It would be surprising if Mr. Bao could agree.

Zhao Haijun said sheepishly: "The few people around me are experts in the field of Chinese navy and air force, and they all want to visit the ground effect aircraft. I know this is very difficult, but I still hope that Mr. Bao can contribute to the national defense of the motherland. strength."

When he heard that he actually wanted to visit the ground-effect aircraft, Bao Zixuan knew that things would not be that simple. It can't be produced even if there are drawings. How can it be imitated by seeing the real thing?

Bao Zixuan: "Haven't the drawings been given to you already? There is a problem with the drawings or for some other reason. Visiting is a small matter and can be done at any time. If there are problems with the drawings, it is a big deal. It is a matter of character."

Zhao Haijun quickly replied: "There is nothing wrong with the drawings. It is only because of China's lack of basic materials and finishing capabilities that the actual product was not produced. Don't be afraid of Mr. Bao's joke, now we can't even process a single screw according to the technical specifications."

In fact, Bao Zixuan already knew this result, otherwise he wouldn't be so happy to give away the drawings for free. And he also knew that China would not resell the drawings after getting them. In that case, who would dare to support domestic construction in the future.

Zhao Haijun was kept in the dark, but what could he do if he knew. Mr. Bao has given you all the drawings, so it’s impossible for others to give you all the finished products for free!

Bao Zixuan: "Then things will be difficult to handle. The Batumi organization now supervises Heiyun very strictly. Every high-precision CNC machine tool needs to be registered before it can be shipped, and Batumi will supervise the delivery process. I just want to sell We don’t even dare to give machine tools to China, otherwise we will definitely be severely punished.”

What Bao Zixuan told is true. Batumi has indeed stepped up its scrutiny of Heiyun Group in recent times. At the same time, many products of Heiyun Group are classified as controlled substances and it is impossible to sell them to developing countries.

Zhao Haijun: "I know the difficulties of Heiyun Group, but the national defense industry is very important. Therefore, I hope Mr. Bao will think of a way. The Chinese Navy has not added large weapons and equipment for a long time."

The development of a modern military requires a process. Many people say that it takes three years for the army, ten years for the air force, and one hundred years for the navy. As the most expensive arm in modern warfare, the navy can only be used by big and economically powerful countries.

Although China is a big country, it is not an economic power, at least for now. An ordinary warship may cost hundreds of millions of dollars, and an aircraft carrier battle group will cost tens or even hundreds of billions of dollars. Ordinary countries don't even think about it. China's economy has only improved in recent years. Before, it could be said that it was completely poor.

The price of a ground-effect aircraft costs hundreds of millions of dollars, and the Chinese Navy's funding is not very sufficient. I just hope that domestic imitation can be successful, so that it can be equipped on a large scale. But now nothing can be generated, all I can do is worry.

Bao Zixuan: "I know it's not easy for the Chinese Navy. It's no problem to visit the ground-effect aircraft or even take you to experience it; but the question is whether it can be produced after the experience!"

"A ground-effect aircraft requires tens of thousands of parts, and even if there is a problem with one part, it will not work. Titanium alloy welding requires professional equipment, which China does not currently have, so I am very worried about China's ability to process the ground-effect aircraft."

"Before, it was because I didn't understand China's industrial foundation, but through recent investments, I have basically figured it out."

Of course Zhao Haijun knew that China's industrial base was weak, otherwise he would not have come to Bao Zixuan's house again. This is a very embarrassing thing, but for the sake of the development of the navy, the problem must be solved even if it is embarrassing.

Zhao Haijun: "Thank you Mr. Bao for your understanding. The Chinese Navy hopes to obtain ground-effect aircraft. But it also hopes to obtain some processing equipment. Otherwise, it will be like now, with no drawings and no finished product."

"Now the Chinese Navy simply cannot afford to buy weapons, so let's see if Mr. Bao has any solutions."

For ground-effect aircraft, you still have to queue up after paying the full price. Now it seems that if you want to get the product for less or for free, Zhao Haijun is very embarrassed.

Bao Zixuan is a businessman and has no obligation to support the development of the navy for free. They have already done a good job, but it would be too much to ask for more.

Bao Zixuan: "I understand the navy's difficulties very well. After all, China's economic strength is not very strong. The navy will definitely not get much funding, but Heiyun Group is a company, and it seems not very suitable to engage in loss-making business."

"The most I can do is pay in installments, and there's nothing else I can do. Running a business requires funds, and material costs and labor costs are essential expenses."

"But these need to be calculated in detail later. Now you can go and experience the ground effect aircraft."

Bao Zixuan knew that China still needed time to discuss the installment payment, and there was no point in talking too much now. It's better to look at the real thing. Several military industry experts are already eager to see it.

Bao Zixuan did not accompany them to visit the countryside. For this small matter, it was enough to arrange for the following people to go there. China now wants to comprehensively evaluate the performance of the ground-effect aircraft. Although it is said to be amazing by the media and the British military, it still needs to be experienced by oneself to know.

Military experts were shocked when they entered the aircraft cockpit. This was the first time they had seen such a sci-fi layout. This is less like a product of the earth and more like alien technology.

All aircraft and warships in China use instrument panels, and now the data displayed on dozens of instrument panels can be perfectly displayed on a single LCD monitor. This was something they couldn't even think of before, but now someone can actually do it.

When taking off, I felt the upward thrust like a rocket, which was even more incredible. This requires a very powerful engine to achieve this, and China will definitely not be able to develop it in a short time.

There is also the seamless welding of titanium alloys, which is difficult for China to process even ordinary metals to this extent. Heiyun is actually able to make titanium alloy so perfectly. You must know that titanium alloy is one of the most difficult metals to process in the world.

Overall, the Chinese military industry experts could no longer describe their admiration for Engineer Heiyun. They had already done things they didn't dare to think of. This is the technical gap, and it is not only a technical gap, but also an ideological backwardness.

Heiyun is just a company. If it compares with the US military industry, it is simply unimaginable.

The arrival of ground-effect aircraft not only made the Chinese Navy realize the gap in technology and equipment, but also made the entire Chinese military realize that their weapons and equipment were too far behind. This is nearly ten years earlier than the previous Gulf War when the problem was discovered. I believe that changes can be made in this decade.