Return to 2000: Captain of the Great Powers

Chapter 222 Unless the plane explodes (please subscribe!)
This sentence is really arrogant to the extreme, and I feel that the heroes of the world are not in my eyes.

“如何？”徐苍道：“现在不过是A380-800型号，如果能以最快时间研发出下一代遄达1000，未来的A380-900和A380-1000可不是没有翻身仗的可能性。而且，波音的7E7项目还没有物色合适的发动机呢。”

After Xu Cang mentioned the Boeing 7E7 project, Song Xinyang's eyes shot brightly. These words directly hit Song Xinyang's lifeline. He couldn't hold it anymore, and suddenly stood up: "What is your condition?"

Song Xinyang might really be on top, since he asked Xu Cang about the new conditions in public.However, he soon realized his slip of the tongue, and immediately said: "Xu Cang, I'll talk to you alone later."

"Okay!" Xu Cang said directly, and immediately looked at Yi Feng who was still a little unresponsive. When he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Yue Sheng who was the first.

"Xu Cang, since your cooperation with Airbus continues, the cooperation between us remains the same." Yue Sheng said lightly.

Yi Feng was overjoyed when he heard the words, but he didn't expect that after the end of the world, there would be a bright future again.

However, Xu Cang stood up: "No need. Our cooperation with Air China has been converted into a lease, and we will pay the rent of 21 ARJ[-]s to Air China at the standard market price."

Yi Feng was quite happy a moment ago, but when he heard Xu Cang's words, he was a little anxious now.The rent of twenty ARJ21s is not a small sum.Chairman Yue Sheng even said that the cooperation case will continue, why did he take the initiative to abolish the cooperation case, and there are people who think they have too much money?

Xu Cang's words probably offended some directors, and one of them was dissatisfied: "You can rent it if you want?"

"Otherwise?" Xu Cang laughed: "If you want to go back, that's up to you. Anyway, Tiandong Airlines and Muhua Airlines want to get rid of the burden of ARJ21. I rent their planes at the market price, and I want to come to them. I will not refuse. Why, do you want me to do this?"

ARJ21 is not 737, and in most cases it cannot make money for airlines at all.Before Xu Cang wanted to prostitute the plane for free, China Eastern Airlines and Muhua Airlines would naturally not agree that day, and could only rely on Yi Feng's relationship to obtain 21 ARJ[-]s from Guoda Airlines.

However, if Xu Cang is willing to rent the plane at the standard market price, why would Tiandong Airlines and Muhua Airlines not lease it?That is to get rid of the burden and earn a rent, not to mention how comfortable it is.

The director was rendered speechless by Xu Cang's refutation. Indeed, if Xu Cang paid the rent, they would have no reason to refuse Xu Cang.Moreover, this matter really cannot threaten Xu Cang.

"However, since the cooperation case has been turned into a lease, the shares in the company I promised will no longer have anything to do with you." Xu Cang sneered, "Since you think I, Xu Cang, will not be able to run an engine company, then don't count on it." gone."

After saying this, the faces of some directors turned green.It was clear that the cooperation between Luo Luo and Xu Cang fell through just now, so the engine company after that will naturally have no roots, and the shares and so on are naturally not distressed.

But now the situation has turned around, Xu Cang and Luo Luo are on the line again.If Xu Cang really got the three-rotor technology from Luo Luo, maybe the engine company would actually get it for him.This thing can bring huge reputation, and it is also a cornucopia. If the shares are lost, it will be a big loss.

Having said all that, Xu Cang really didn't want to breathe in the same room with these people, so he planned to leave directly.He waved to Yi Feng, signaling Yi Feng to go with him.And Song Xinyang, whose thoughts had drifted away long ago, saw that Xu Cang was going to leave, so he couldn't sit still, and planned to bid farewell to Yue Sheng and go after Xu Cang.

However, Yi Feng grabbed Xu Cang who was about to leave, and said in a low voice: "Xu Cang, that's the rent for twenty planes, it's too much. These rents alone will cause a huge financial burden. If you vent your anger on me, then I hope you don’t. It’s meaningless to be angry, now is your primitive accumulation time, profit is the most important thing.”

I don't know if Yue Sheng heard Yi Feng's words, but he followed Yi Feng and said: "Xu Cang, the battle of spirits is the most stupid, just to win the reputation, you don't hesitate to pay the rent of [-] planes? You This seems very naive. My words are still valid, the cooperation case continues, and our previous agreement remains the same, this is my advice to you."

Xu Cang stopped walking, his eyes were slightly cold: "I said it before when I was talking about cooperation with Yi Feng. The cooperation case is not that I beg you, but that I am giving you a chance. Now that you have missed this opportunity, you will There will be no next time."

After finishing speaking, Xu Cang didn't stay any longer, and glanced at Yi Feng: "Let's go."

After Xu Cang went out, Yi Feng hesitated for a moment, bowed slightly to say goodbye to Yue Sheng, and followed Xu Cang straight away.And Song Xinyang also got up to say goodbye, left the venue quickly, and went after Xu Cang.

Such a turn of events made the directors on the scene a little overwhelmed, especially the director surnamed Chen who was extremely dissatisfied: "A bunch of presumptuous brats."

Yue Sheng took a deep breath, and returned to the original look of drooping eyebrows, and just said softly: "Shut up."

Outside the venue, Yi Feng caught up with Xu Cang, and said anxiously: "You really have to pay the rent, it's the rent of [-] planes, it's a big burden."

"It's okay. The routes are getting good income recently. There will be a lot of routes in Qianzhou soon. The money is less, but it's not too stressful." Xu Cang didn't seem to care very much: "Besides, I There are other financial benefits. The rent of [-] aircraft is quite a lot, but the impact will not be great.”

Yi Feng was stunned: "Qianzhou route, are you going to open an intra-provincial route in Qianzhou? The initial investment is not very big."

According to Xu Cang's tone, there are not one or two routes in Qianzhou. Xu Cang said that there are many, so there must be many.It's not that the routes within Qianzhou Province can't make money, it's just that the rapid expansion puts the company under a lot of financial pressure. Wouldn't it make things worse if the company had to bear the rent of [-] planes?
"The investment is not large. Those who cooperate with Feiyu Airlines will directly transfer the routes in Qianzhou Province to us, and share part of the revenue of the later routes with them. The base in Qianzhou can also be shared. Fortunately, it is a bargain. "Xu Cang smiled: "Your role has been replaced very quickly, and you have already started to think about the company."

Yi Feng's face was slightly embarrassed, and he didn't know how to answer Xu Cang's words.

"Why, do you think I was talking nonsense just now?"

Yi Feng shook his head: "Of course not, just"

"Just what?" Xu Cang smiled and said, "Yi Feng, you are a person with ideals like me, so why don't you join me? Our company has many professionals, but those who coordinate the overall situation are quite scarce. I hope you will be the one who coordinates the overall situation. Except for Qin Xin, no one will interfere with your decision. "

This is already the promise of the second-in-command position of Spring and Summer Airlines.These are not some polite words or empty words, but Xu Cang's sincere intention to do so.He has long seen that Spring and Summer Airlines lacks a brain-like figure.

Although Qin Xin has a special place in Xu Cang's heart, Xu Cang is very clear-headed. He knows that Qin Xin's ability is not enough to fully fill that role, so he needs to find another person with a big picture to assist him.

In fact, Xu Cang thought about Liu Minxue of Muhua Airlines.The former executive vice president of Muhua Airlines must have no problem in terms of vision and ability. After the recruitment office is completed, Liu Minxue's ability can almost be tested. If it is not interesting, he will have to go all the way Promote Liu Min to learn.

It's just that Liu Minxue is good at everything, but he is too old, and he really can't do it for long. Moreover, it seems that Liu Minxue has no interest in being in a high position.

Unexpectedly, when Xu Cang was worried that no one was available, Yi Feng fell into the trap, and it was really a coincidence that he fell asleep and gave him a pillow.

After finishing speaking, Xu Cang added another sentence: "Of course, even Qin Xin will basically not interfere with you."

Qin Xin has a huge advantage, that is, she can clearly recognize her own strength and positioning, she can tolerate talented subordinates, and she can listen to reasonable suggestions.Insufficient leadership ability is not fatal. Insufficient ability without knowing it is the most fatal.

"I understand what you mean, but I'm still a little confused about leaving NUS suddenly."

It's not that Yi Feng is nostalgic for his position at National University Airlines, but he's just not used to staying in one place for a long time and suddenly having to change.

"It's okay, just go to Erhai Lake to get used to it." Xu Cang patted Yi Feng's shoulder: "It's such a happy decision."

Yi Feng smiled bitterly, but did not refuse.

At this moment, Song Xinyang chased after him, first glanced at Yi Feng, and said in a low voice, "Xu Cang, is it convenient for us to talk alone?"

"It's okay, just talk here, there are no outsiders here."

Song Xinyang glanced at Yi Feng again, and finally heeded Xu Cang's words, and said straightforwardly: "Xu Cang, tell me about your conditions."

"In addition to the previous conditions, I also need to be deeply involved in the research and development of the Trent 1000." Xu Cang smiled, "How?"

As a result, as soon as these words came out, Song Xinyang's face changed wildly on the spot: "Impossible, there is absolutely no possibility of agreeing to this condition. If we participate deeply in the research and development of the Trent 1000, won't we lose all our secrets?"

At the end, Song Xinyang was probably offended by Xu Cang's conditions, and even added: "Xu Cang, Luo Luo has always been very sincere in cooperating with you. However, the three-rotor technology And the future UltraFan technology is our bottom line. What is the bottom line, you know, we can't give you another technology, this will not change."

You know, the technology of an engine is not limited to rotors and fans, but also various details such as combustion chambers.It is precisely because of this that Luo Luo gave a small part of the technology to Xu Cang, but the impact is controllable.But Xu Cang opened his mouth to participate in the research and development of the Trent 1000 engine. This is no longer a lion's mouth, but a delusion, a complete delusion.It's no wonder Song Xinyang reacted so strongly.

"Is it too much?" Xu Cang smiled and looked at the furious Song Xinyang.

Song Xinyang was so angry that he almost fainted, he snorted heavily: "What do you think?"

Xu Cang laughed: "Forget it, since I can't accept it, then I'll change the terms."

"Xu Cang, let me explain to you again that it is absolutely impossible to give you the engine technology. If you still make up your mind about that, you can only part ways, and there is no room for turning around."

No matter from which angle, Song Xinyang was cornered.There is no way, Xu Cang is planning to hit Luo Luo's life, Song Xinyang will not react too much?
"Don't worry." Xu Cang looked calm: "Since the technology can't be given, then give me the money. I just happen to be very short of money."

"Money?" Song Xinyang's eyes lit up, and he breathed a sigh of relief: "How much do you want?"

In comparison, giving money is the most acceptable condition for Song Xinyang.

Xu Cang smiled and said, "Well, how about giving me the distribution rights of the Trent series engines in the Asia-Pacific region within five years?"

"Five years of distribution rights?" Song Xinyang fell into deep thought.

The application range of Trent series engines is still possible. For example, the Airbus 330 uses the Trent 700 engine.The distribution rights of aero-engines can allow Xu Cang to make huge profits from it.

"You have a lot of appetite." Song Xinyang said.

However, Xu Cang said directly: "It's almost done. Now the best-selling A320 and B737 have nothing to do with the Trent series engines. A little more are Airbus 330. Anyway, Airbus 330 is a wide-body aircraft. , The sales scope is not large. In the future, the 777 may partially use the Trent 800. However, Boeing seems to prefer GM and Pratt & Whitney engines. In the 777 model, the Trent 800 is at least not the majority. Moreover, with Boeing's price of more than 7772 billion US dollars, I don't think there are too many airlines that can be so extravagant."

That's right, the price of a Boeing 777 is between 2.5 million and 3 million US dollars. One Boeing 777 can be exchanged for four Boeing 737s. This price is simply outrageous.Even among airlines worldwide, the high value of the Boeing 777 undoubtedly places it in the extreme luxury category.

As a result, the sales range of the Trent series engines is indeed not very large.

"If it's a CFM56 engine, my Asia-Pacific distribution rights for the past five years is naturally wishful thinking, but unfortunately you don't have CFM56." Xu Cang sneered: "So, don't make it difficult for me. All I want is the distribution rights. You shouldn’t be earning any less money, or are the dealers in the Asia-Pacific region irreplaceable?”

Xu Cang's words directly made Song Xinyang unable to refute. Indeed, compared with the CFM56, which is a best-selling engine in the world, the Trent series engines are indeed a little bit niche.

Limited by the range of models applicable to the Trent series engines, distribution profits are indeed not that exaggerated.Of course, it's just not that exaggerated, the actual profit must be an astronomical figure.

Xu Cang felt uncomfortable seeing Song Xinyang's hesitation: "Why, I can't agree to this condition. I can't give me the technology, and I can't afford money. You should stay where you are cool. I feel that I can go for a while. I’ve been to Russia, and although it’s not as good as yours, it’s barely worth living.”

Song Xinyang's face turned red when he was sprayed by Xu Cang: "But, it's not easy for us to explain to the distributors in the Asia-Pacific region."

The Rolls-Royce headquarters made a lot of money, but suddenly changed the dealer, and the business partners who had worked together for so long must have opinions, which is not easy to handle.

"You have to understand that I have an alternative plan, but you don't. Among the new models that are reported now, the new generation of Airbus Boeing narrow-body aircraft uses CFM's LEAP engine, and the Boeing 777 GM accounts for the largest number. , Pratt & Whitney is the second, you just have a soup, A380 is also going to be split in half. I don’t know what retreat you have, the world’s three largest aero engine manufacturers, tsk tsk tsk, I want to wait until the 7E7 project Abandoned you, how can you hold on."

Xu Cang's every word is punishing.Among the world's three major aero-engine manufacturers, Rollo-Royce has had the hardest time. Moreover, the painful memory of the previous bankruptcy and reorganization has begun to hit every Rollo-Royce executive. Therefore, Rollo-Royce is actually in a hurry.Xu Cang grasped Luo Luo's point precisely, the Trent 900 did not make a comeback, Luo Luo could only pin his hopes on the Trent 1000.

Sure enough, Song Xinyang gritted his teeth: "Yes, five years of distribution rights in the Asia-Pacific region. However, the premise is that you help us complete the finalization test of the Trent 1000. Let me remind you again that the Trent 1000 has not done a few ground tests, basically Something will go wrong in the test flight, and you are really risking your life this time."

However, Xu Cang smiled lightly and stretched out his hand: "It's a happy cooperation."

Song Xinyang was taken aback, but he didn't expect Xu Cang to be so straightforward. He shook his head and praised: "I really don't know whether to say you are arrogant or confident. If there is no accident, the test flight will still be in the British Derby. When the time comes, you have to come England."

Xu Cang nodded: "Yes."

"Okay!" Song Xinyang took a deep look at Xu Cang: "In that case, I won't bother you."

After finishing speaking, Song Xinyang simply went back to the venue, leaving only Xu Cang and Yi Feng behind.

"Xu Cang, are you really confident in the test flight of the Trent 1000 engine?" Yi Feng worried: "This is not the test flight of the Boeing 777."

The Boeing 777 is simply Boeing spending money to make itself safe, and there is a relatively high probability that nothing will happen.But with the Trent 1000, even Song Xinyang felt that something would happen, but the nature of the two was different.

Yi Feng was worried that Xu Cang had benefited from the Boeing 777, and naturally wanted to use the same method on Luo Luo.

"It's okay. Luo Luo's life shouldn't die, that is, he can still benefit from them now, so I won't talk about it in the future." Xu Cang sighed.

Although Rolls-Royce looks a bit outdated now, in the future, Rolls-Royce will show explosive development, surpassing Pratt & Whitney in one fell swoop, and become the world's second aero-engine manufacturer.If you don't make a fortune now, it will be hard to talk about it later when Luo Luo's hard work comes to an end.

Xu Cang suddenly remembered something: "By the way, do you know anyone in the bank? How much money can you borrow from it?"

Yi Feng was stunned for a moment, and then furious: "It's not that you're in financial stress, you're still holding on. Go back now, and the cooperation case will continue."

Yi Feng thought that Xu Cang wanted to borrow from the bank because the company could not turn around, but Xu Cang didn't mean that.

"What. I didn't mean that. I will have some investments in the future, and I don't have enough funds. The company still has sufficient funds to operate."

"Ah? You want to invest." Only then did Yi Feng realize: "I do know some bank managers. However, I will resign from NUS later, so it will be difficult for them to give me face. When do you want to use the money? "

Yi Feng didn't even ask Xu Cang where he wanted to invest.

Xu Cang made some calculations: "It will take half a year anyway."

"How much?"

"Of course the more the better."

"Then Spring and Summer Airlines will operate well in the past six months. If the performance is good, I will have a reason to persuade the bank to lend. However, the performance of the half-year period is not so meaningful, and I have no confidence in the specific amount of money that can be loaned."

Xu Cang just regards the bank loan as the icing on the cake, it’s better if you have it, and forget it if you don’t have it, so he doesn’t care too much: “Just do your best when the time comes, don’t force it.”

"By the way, why did you come to Hanjing suddenly? There is no news at all."

Xu Cang laughed, very heroic: "I knew that Airbus determined the power scheme of A380 and guessed that you were going to be in trouble. I just came to Hanjing to meet someone, so I came here directly. This is not just a coincidence. ?”

As he said that, Xu Cang patted Yi Feng's shoulder: "I didn't expect you to be so optimistic about me."

Yi Feng snorted heavily: "I will bet this once in my life. However, there is one thing that I have always been very concerned about. You said that you can solve the process problem of high-temperature alloys, but you never said how to solve it. Could it be you? Are you lying to me?"

"How did I lie to you?" Xu Cang laughed.

"Then tell me how to solve the high-temperature alloy?"

Xu Cang gave specific solutions for both the three-rotor technology and the planetary gear, but Xu Cang kept the high-temperature alloy in hiding.It's not that Yi Feng doesn't believe Xu Cang, but that this matter is like a cat's paw scratching his heart, which makes Yi Feng very uncomfortable.

Xu Cang looked around to confirm that there was no one around, and finally said in a deep voice: "Is there a possibility that someone in China has actually mastered the process of high-temperature alloy?"

"Guoguo? Impossible, who is it?" Hearing this, Yi Feng was shocked.

His first thought was that it was impossible. It was impossible for him to have no news about such a big event.He can't be counted as listening to all directions, but there are still many sources of news, so it's unlikely that anyone in China who has mastered superalloy technology doesn't know anything about it.

"I don't know, I don't know yet." Xu Cang said expressionlessly.

Yi Feng took a deep breath: "Xu Cang, are you making fun of me?"

There was a strange gleam in Xu Cang's eyes: "I don't know now, but I will know soon."

Xu Cang still didn't say a word, the person who mastered the technology of nickel-based superalloy was on the plane of the Incheon air crash.

Fate is so magical!

Seeing Xu Cang's thoughtful expression, Yi Feng couldn't ask any more questions.Although Xu Cang's words sounded unreliable, Xu Cang was quite reliable, even Yi Feng didn't quite understand Xu Cang's words.

After going around for a while, Yi Feng thought of the Trent 1000 test flight again, and started chattering to persuade Xu Cang.In the end, Xu Cang got annoyed, and said directly: "I'm not worried about myself, what are you afraid of? Unless the plane explodes in the air, I can handle it."

(End of this chapter)