Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

"Director Zhu, your Factory 960 is too impressive! You're not leaving any room for us other military factories to survive!" At this moment, Zhu Zizhong was surrounded by a large group of people, their words laced with envy.

"That's right, Factory 960 is taking all the work from other factories. The rest of us might as well shut down!"

"How could that be? We're all brother units, all working to build the motherland," Zhu Zizhong said, already sensing the shift in the atmosphere.

"Water flows downhill, and factories strive for progress. We understand, but Director Zhu, you've started manufacturing cannons just like that. I wonder how your research and development of the light machine gun is going?"

"Yes, don't forget your old line of work. Engineer Qin even made a guarantee to the leaders at the conference. If you can't develop the light machine gun, you'll have to go back to where you came from. You've built your factory so well now, don't let it benefit others!"

"Director Zhu, your factory has done a great job, making great contributions to the country and the army! Oh, it's so lively here. What are you all talking about?"

"Everyone is saying…" Zhu Zizhong's mind was blank. He didn't know how to organize his words.

"Director Zhu, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. This is your pride," Leader Pan said. "Everyone was just saying that Factory 960 is amazing. You accepted the task of developing heavy machine guns from higher authorities and still have the energy to develop artillery shells. Your ability is the envy of the entire industry!"

"That's right. The light machine gun is a project that our troops urgently need. I wonder how the testing is going?" Leader Han, most concerned about this matter, immediately asked.

Zhu Zizhong's face flushed red. The factory had produced a capable person, and he was happy to relax, waiting to receive commendations from higher authorities at the end of the year. The specific matters were handled by the Qin family, father and son. Relying on these achievements, he would soon be promoted. Sooner or later, the factory would belong to Qin Yang.

Now, he wasn't very clear about these things. How was he supposed to report?

Leader Pan was overjoyed. Aren't you capable? Why are you stuttering now?

"Report! Just received a telegram from the national proving ground. The light machine gun developed by Factory 960 has officially passed the proving ground test!"

At this moment, a person rushed over, running to Leader Fang with a telegram in hand.

Originally, this kind of work was done within the internal organs of the institution, but today a large group of leaders ran over to inspect the work. The telegram message could not be reported to the leaders for the time being, but this subordinate remembered clearly that this project was very important and must notify the leaders as soon as possible, so he ran over.

Everyone's minds were still a little slow to process. Leader Han had already grabbed the telegram that was originally handed to Leader Fang: "Today is a double blessing! Our light machine gun has finally been successfully developed! Let me see."

"We can't say that yet. Currently, it has only passed the test at the national proving ground. Our country has a vast territory, and guns must be adaptable. Next, this gun will also need to be tested in cold and plateau regions. However, there should be no problem using it on the southern battlefield…" Leader Fang hadn't finished speaking when Leader Han excitedly shouted.

"The gun body weighs 17.5 kilograms, and the tripod weighs 6 kilograms, so the total weight is less than 24 kilograms. It's lighter than the specifications we gave. A strong soldier can completely carry it on the position!"

"Can the firing accuracy of such a light machine gun be guaranteed?" Hearing these data, someone finally couldn't help but speak. Interrupting in this kind of occasion was really inappropriate, but the shock was too great.

"Yes, accuracy is a big problem. Let me continue to look." Leader Han didn't care who said this. His gaze continued to scan the telegram: "Accuracy, accuracy is here! At a distance of 1000 meters, the R50 value is 0.63 meters. The firing accuracy is far superior to our existing heavy machine guns!"

Everyone present was an expert. When they heard this value, everyone stared wide-eyed.

Impossible, this is impossible! Such a heavy machine gun is simply the most advanced in the world! Do we have this kind of ability?

"Good, not bad!" Leader Han said, "No wonder Engineer Qin ran back to work on armor-piercing rounds. It turns out he has full confidence in this heavy machine gun! Originally, we said it would be completed by the end of the year, but I didn't expect it to come out so quickly. We need to place an order as soon as possible, quickly produce a batch, and send it to the troops in the south!"

Those who had just criticized Qin Yang for abandoning the fundamental for the trivial were now silent. Qin Yang wasn't fickle, doing one thing one day and another the next. He was confident!

Secretary Song was also very happy: "This Engineer Qin is really amazing. Factory 960 has done a good job and is an example for all our military industrial enterprises to learn from!"

Qin Yang, walking from a distance, was a little helpless. Secretary Song, you're attracting hatred for us!

After discussing with the foreigners, the second shooting was about to begin. Everyone had to move back a bit. Qin Yang came over to inform them, but he heard everyone talking about a new topic. Originally, everyone wanted to use this topic to attack Factory 960, but now it made Factory 960 even more famous!

Secretary Song's praise was equivalent to the old leader's praise!

"That's right, Factory 960 is the pride of our military industry!"

"Director Zhu, you didn't say it just now. It turns out you were embarrassed to brag! What's there to be embarrassed about? We have to learn more in the future!"

Everyone praised again. Among these voices, someone spoke up again.

"If we're talking about launching satellites in the military field, we have to look at Factory 960. It's like a skyrocket. "By the way, when Engineer Qin was test-firing sniper rifles, he said he wanted to unify small-caliber ammunition for us. I wonder when this work will start?"

"Test-producing small-caliber ammunition? Doesn't a relevant department already researching this? I remember there was a special meeting for this project ten years ago, right?" Secretary Song was busy with thousands of things every day and couldn't know the details of this research and development project. He only knew that someone was researching the project.

"Yes, we are researching, but it is difficult to develop a brand-new ammunition. We have conducted a lot of research, but there is no way to unify the ammunition. Currently, the only feasible solution is to divide the bullets into ordinary bullets and heavy bullets, for automatic rifles and machine guns to use separately," ammunition expert Wang Liqun said.

"I'm afraid this will greatly increase the difficulty of logistics supply, right?" Even if Secretary Song didn't understand the specific technology, he knew about logistics management.

"Yes, so Engineer Qin proposed to develop a universal bullet. In order to help them, Factory 955 was also allocated to Factory 960, and they are now in the same factory area. Engineer Qin? Can this project be completed in a month or two like other projects?"

Qin Yang had already walked into the crowd at this time. He shook his head helplessly: "Isn't it because of a shortage of funds? If the higher authorities allocate 50 million yuan to us, we guarantee to produce it within a month!"