Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2170 Technology Needed by the Alliance

"Then let's talk about the second thing."

After talking about Jing Lei, Mr. Chen spoke again.

This time, Yang Xiaotao's expression also became serious.

Because the second thing is related to airplanes.

"The coalition said that two of the United States' latest bombers were involved in the attack, and they want the wreckage of both planes."

At this point, Mr. Chen took out a photo from the drawer and said, "This was taken in Shanghai at the time. It's a little blurry, but you can still see the outline clearly."

Old Qin took it, took a look at it, and then passed it to a few people.

Finally, Yang Xiaotao took the photo and took a look at it. At first glance, he seemed a little familiar. After looking more closely, he actually looked a bit like Lao Shi in later generations.

Several people looked at Yang Xiaotao and found that this guy was actually lost in thought.

After a while, Yang Xiaotao came back to his senses and put the photo on the table, only to find that several people were looking at him.

Cough
"Well, my opinion is, don't give any."

After the words were spoken, everyone was a little surprised.

What does it mean that you don’t give me any? These broken things are so valuable?

"I, I think the other party wants a pile of wreckage, which means that the wreckage is very useful."

"We just don't know."

Yang Xiaotao did not explain too much, just said perfunctorily, and Chen Lao and others did not ask any further questions.

They knew the ins and outs of this, but they didn't expect Yang Xiaotao to refuse outright.

"Okay, that's all for now."

"Let's let you guys produce Thunderbolts as soon as possible, before the transaction starts, the more the better."

"As for the machinery factory, please let me know if you have any difficulties."

Yang Xiaotao nodded. Their biggest difficulty now was to hand over the engine work.

Elder Chen looked at the others, and finally his gaze fell on Elder Wang, "Old Wang, go back and think about this carefully."

"Please answer this matter as soon as possible."

Mr. Wang nodded immediately. If the machinery factory did not take care of the matter, then their Seventh Ministry of Machine Building would have to take up the responsibility as soon as possible and not delay production.

Everyone stood up and prepared to leave.

"Xiao Tao, wait a moment."

Yang Xiaotao was about to get up but sat down again.

After they left, Mr. Chen asked, "How is the titanium-rhenium alloy research going in your Alloy Research Institute?"

"Titanium-rhenium alloy? We are still working on it. Because the raw materials are too expensive, the process is a bit slow."

"But it should be no problem to produce it."

"What's wrong, Chief?"

Yang Xiaotao was a little curious. Why did they suddenly talk about this?
Elder Chen said cautiously, "Do you know if the Alliance has titanium-rhenium alloy?"

Yang Xiaotao was startled, then asked suspiciously, "Don't they have it?"

Mr. Chen nodded seriously.

Now, Yang Xiaotao was a little confused.

I thought that with a general grid like the Alliance, anything could be made. How come there is nothing?
But Mr. Chen's expression was very serious. "Our comrades found that when the other party learned that we were looking for metal rhenium, they were asking for information. We also found out that they were also asking about the titanium rhenium alloy production process in the United States."

Now Yang Xiaotao couldn't sit still any longer.

"You mean, they haven't mastered the production technology of titanium-rhenium alloy yet?"

Elder Chen nodded silently. "There is only one country that can master this technology at the moment, and that is the United States."

"But now, there is one more of us."

“Although it’s still very crude, I have gotten a glimpse of the trick.”

Speaking of this, Mr. Chen showed a proud expression.

"Really? Why do I feel a little bit unbelievable?"

Yang Xiaotao scratched his head, suddenly feeling that he had done something extraordinary, and felt a little overwhelmed.

"of course it's true."

"As for tungsten-copper alloy, they are also asking for information. It seems that there are problems with their production process as well."

This time, Yang Xiaotao was not too surprised.

I heard in my previous life that the Alliance used titanium alloy to build submarines. That shows how wealthy they are.

But now it seems that there may be technical reasons behind this.

If you have the right materials, who would complain about having too much money?

Just like this, the United Star Research Institute of the Steel Plant is very important.

"Don't worry, our people have already deployed defenses around the institute, and key personnel have also been protected."

Chen Lao saw Yang Xiaotao's worry and spoke quickly. Yang Xiaotao nodded and said, "In fact, most people only participate in part of this technology. There are no more than five people who have really seen and mastered it."

Elder Chen waved his hand and said, "I'm telling you this not to doubt the loyalty of my comrades, but to remind you to take safety precautions."

"Our comrades have made great sacrifices and we cannot allow them to bear any additional pressure."

"You understand."

Yang Xiaotao nodded seriously.

Then he asked, "Leader, in this case, why don't we hand over the process to our superiors."

Elder Chen snorted coldly, "Superiors? Aren't we superiors?"

"Don't always think about throwing your troubles to your superiors. Learn to handle problems yourself."

"Also, regarding the Thunder Engine, can your machinery factory make it?"

Yang Xiaotao hesitated, "It's not that this cannot be done, but it will delay things."

"What's so important?"

Yang Xiaotao lowered his head and said hesitantly, "We want to build a plane."

Mr. Chen was speechless after hearing this. Well, this matter is indeed very important.

"Before the engine is finalized, you guys should work on it first, and we'll talk about it later."

Yang Xiaotao could only nod, then picked up the materials and left quickly. After leaving the office building and getting in the car, Yang Xiaotao saw Mr. Wang who was about to leave after talking to Mr. Qin.

Thinking of the plane, he immediately came to Mr. Wang and said, "Chief, wait a moment."

"Mr. Chen just mentioned the wreckage. Don't forget what you promised us."

Mr. Wang had a smile on his face, but he felt embarrassed in his heart. "I know. Don't worry. I have asked people in Shanghai to transport it here."

"Don't worry, I won't forget it."

"That's good. We are preparing to research the aircraft. It's already April. If we don't do it now, it will delay the progress."

Yang Xiaotao said something, then got into the car and left.

Old Wang watched Yang Xiaotao leave, then immediately got in the car and headed for the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building.

"Old Zhang, please don't betray your brothers."

At the same time, in Shanghai.

On the Li Guang, Zhang Wu held a cup of hot tea and blew gently, then took a sip and looked at the people who were busy below.

"Lao Zhang, didn't we agree to go out for a walk?"

Huang Bo walked in from outside and asked unhappily when he saw Zhang Wu's complacent look.

Now, after repairs, the Li Guang has regained its combat effectiveness. In addition to six upstream missiles responsible for anti-ship attacks, the ship is also equipped with twelve Jinglei missiles.

If I go out now, whoever I meet will be in trouble.

Zhang Wu put down the cup and said, "Temporary order, let us be responsible for salvaging the plane."

As he spoke, he looked down at the deck below, which was already covered with a lot of aircraft wreckage.

There are two cranes standing on the deck on the side.

"What's the point of this? It's all blown into scrap metal, what's the point of using it?"

Huang Bo asked in confusion, Zhang Wu shook his head, "Who knows? This is the commander's order."

"no way."

Huang Bo was also discouraged after hearing what Zhang Wu said. "It seems that I can't go out in the near future."

Hearing his old friend say this, Zhang Wu laughed, then came closer and said, "I have good news for you."

"What?"

"I heard that they are planning to build another Li Guang ship."

"Really?"

"Well, this battle fully demonstrates that this type of missile destroyer is very useful."

"That's right. We have proven it in actual combat."

Huang Bo smiled confidently, but Zhang Wu patted his old brother on the shoulder and said, "I think, Old Huang, you can be qualified for the position of captain."

"what?"

Huang Bo was a little slow to react, but Zhang Wu was smiling and looking out the window.

There, a crane was lifting the wreckage of an airplane out of the water.
three days later.

Sijiucheng Railway Station.

Yang Xiaotao stood aside and looked at the train with an incredible look in his eyes.

When Mr. Wang, who was standing by, saw the things on the train, he felt a little embarrassed.

"Old Wang, this is the wreckage you mentioned?"

Yang Xiaotao looked at Mr. Wang.

In his heart, Mr. Wang cursed Mr. Zhang, the unreliable guy.

Can't you just tidy it up?
What does it mean to send a pile of scrap copper and iron?
You really think they are rag collectors.

"I asked about this, and they said our thunder is too powerful, and it will break if it touches anything."

"There's nothing I can do. That's all I can do."

Old Wang said, and then pointed to the carriage at the back, "I told them that anything that can be salvaged and found will be sent to you."

"Although there are not a hundred of them, there are definitely thirty or forty of them. This should be enough."

Yang Xiaotao didn't look at him, but scanned the surrounding arguments, and finally came to the person in charge of the escort and asked, "Do you have a list?"

The person in charge shook his head and said, "We don't know what it is. Apart from the wings and the belly, they all look the same."

Yang Xiaotao nodded after listening, but did not blame them.

Wu Zhe, Wang Xushan, Li Haonan and others who followed were running around the train, checking each one.

Even from a distance, Yang Xiaotao could hear their cheers.

To others, these things may be just a pile of junk metal, but to them, they are treasures that can help them explore secrets.

"Lao Liang, ask the machinery factory to send more vehicles and people, and then free up a few warehouses."

"Don't leave even a single screw on this train. Take everything back."

Liang Zuoxin nodded and turned to find someone to make arrangements.

Yang Xiaotao looked at the train again and asked the person in charge, "I heard that you also shot down two special large-sized planes. Are there any on it?"

Yang Xiaotao also tried to ask, but the person in charge nodded immediately, "I know, we spent a lot of effort to salvage this plane."

"Has it been delivered? Where is it?"

Yang Xiaotao was a little excited and asked quickly.

The person in charge pointed at the two carriages at the back and said, "This thing is too big, and it fell from the air into the water, and a lot of it was broken, so the parts are relatively scattered."

Yang Xiaotao listened while walking quickly towards this side, and everyone around him followed.

After leaving the last car, Yang Xiaotao immediately saw a broken airplane wing.

Looking closely, he saw the twin vertical tail fins at the rear, which were similar to the design he remembered.

"Someone is coming."

Upon hearing the sound, the security department of the machinery factory ran over immediately.

"Be careful with the things in these two carriages. Don't damage them or leave anything behind. Pack them all back for me."

Everyone immediately obeyed the order, and Yang Xiaotao even walked into the carriage to help with the moving.

Old Wang was watching from the side. Seeing Yang Xiaotao's expression, the hurdle in his heart seemed to be smoothed out. "This hurdle is finally over."