Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

After the founding of the nation, the East developed a comprehensive and complete industry, including the aviation industry. By introducing Soviet technology, it reached its peak right from the start. The MiG-17 and MiG-19 fighters introduced at that time were the most advanced models of that era, and the engines that came with these fighters were also state-of-the-art.

However, the East then fell behind, with almost no progress in the next two decades, while the West was making great strides forward. Nevertheless, the East already had a large number of engine technology talents.

It was through the efforts of these talents that the reverse engineering of the M53 engine was completed, giving the East's war eagles an advanced turbofan engine. However, there is still a big difference between military and civilian engines, requiring specialized talents in civilian engines.

Although what was said to Rolls-Royce was only about jointly establishing a production plant, as long as we have access to the production of this engine, we will definitely make every effort to thoroughly understand all the technology involved. After all, we Orientals are the smartest people in the world, and our reverse engineering capabilities are also among the best in the world. Since we're doing it, we'll definitely do it best.

It's just that we still need enough talent now. The elites from the WS-8's R\u0026D team entering Tianjiao Aviation to participate in production together, mastering advanced Western technology in this process, is only a natural progression.

It's just that the organizational structure of these people needs to be clarified.

"They are only temporarily joining us to master the technology. Once they have mastered the technology, they can gradually leave and return to your Changzheng Machinery Factory, using this technology to improve the WS-8, or even develop more advanced engines," Qin Yang continued.

Zhang Long looked at Qin Yang with a complicated expression: "President Qin, isn't this Liu Bei borrowing Jingzhou?"

If Qin Yang borrows these people and doesn't return them, what will happen?

"How is that possible, Engineer Zhang? After saying so much just now, you still haven't understood. Our goal is to ultimately cultivate talents who will contribute to the rise of the national aviation industry, not for our personal gain. If it were for myself, I wouldn't have entered this industry at all. Our Factory 960 already makes enough money."

I'm doing this for the development of the country's aviation industry. In your eyes, am I just doing it for your people? Qin Yang felt very disheartened.

"Yes, yes, President Qin, you're right," Zhang Long nodded. "I was being petty. President Qin, I will convey your arrangements. At that time, we will arrange for our most outstanding technicians to enter Tianjiao Aviation to learn the production technology of this most advanced engine."

"Okay," Qin Yang nodded. "Let us work hard for the development of the motherland's aviation industry."

Zhang Long left. Nie Xiaoqian looked at his back and said softly, "Brother Yang, is that really what you think?"

"Of course. If we only know how to engage in joint ventures and introduce foreign products, our own products will suffer a major blow. I opposed cooperation with McDonnell Douglas and supported the Y-10 back then, so how could I destroy our own national industry now just because of introducing foreign engines?" Qin Yang said, "Aero engines are the crown of industry, only the countries with the most developed industrial technology can achieve this. We are latecomers, we need to learn, and then improve our own engines, and ultimately bring our technology to the same level as foreign countries."

Nie Xiaoqian nodded: "My grandfather didn't misjudge you."

"Hmph, what time is it, and you still want to test me?" Qin Yang said, "If it weren't for Grandfather, I wouldn't have gotten involved in this mess."

The next day, the signing ceremony was held in that famous auditorium, and many people attended the event, including Nie Xiaoqian's grandfather. The atmosphere was very warm.

For the East, this was of great significance. After all, this was the first joint venture between the East and the West!

The two sides have different systems and different national conditions. Jointly running a factory will inevitably encounter many problems. The old leaders also paid special attention to this matter. After all, with the first to eat crab, there will be a second and third. The East must develop, and in the future, it will definitely follow this joint venture model with the West. How this is done is of great importance.

A group of leaders gave speeches, holding a very optimistic attitude towards this joint venture, and the atmosphere at the scene was great.

Finally, the signing ceremony ended.

"Mr. Kenneth, the next itinerary is to go to Tianjin to see the factory area that is about to be built, and then see our tens of thousands of tons of die forging press," Qin Yang said as he looked at the time.

"No, no, we need to go to Shanghai next. We want to see Changzheng Machinery Factory and see the level of your Eastern-developed turbofan engine," Kenneth said.

Qin Yang frowned suddenly. Was this a last-minute change?

He looked at Zhang Long, only to see Zhang Long lowering his head and not daring to speak. The banquet ended too late yesterday, and he didn't find Qin Yang, so he didn't report this matter to Qin Yang. Today, Kenneth and the others directly made the request.

"Okay, of course," Qin Yang nodded. "If we leave now, it will be evening when we get there. How about we leave tomorrow?"

"No, we still want to go now, just to enjoy the scenery of Shanghai."

So, a large group of people left the capital and headed to Shanghai.

For foreigners, Shanghai is more famous than the capital. After all, it was already an international metropolis before. Now, with the development of the country, it has become bustling again. When the plane arrived, it was already dark. Looking down from the sky, the scenery of Shanghai is no less than any major city in the West.

"Before coming to the East, we thought there weren't even electric lights here. Only after coming here did we realize that it is also very developed," a British man sighed. "It would be great to be able to work in Shanghai!"