Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

"I heard Secretary Song went and tore into Zhu Guohua, giving him a thorough dressing-down. Zhu Guohua was still stubborn, saying he didn't do it, which made Secretary Song leave in anger." Beside the hospital bed, Zhang Chao fed Qin Yang canned mandarin oranges with a spoon while telling him about the things he'd heard in the past few days.

"Sigh, this Zhu Guohua, relying on his family's position, acts recklessly and lawlessly. He really needs to be taught a lesson." Qin Yang said with emotion, "The older generation shed their blood and sacrificed their lives to build this country; it can't be ruined in the hands of these people…"

"That's right, well said." A voice rang out from outside.

Qin Yang had already heard footsteps outside, so he deliberately said those words. After hearing the voice, he looked towards the doorway in surprise: "Leader Han? You're so busy with important matters, how did you find the time to visit me? I'm undeserving of this! Chaozi, quickly help me up."

"No need, you're a patient, just lie down." Leader Han walked in, and the secretary behind him placed some canned goods on the bedside table.

"Actually, my illness isn't serious at all, just some minor skin injuries. I could have been discharged on the same day." Qin Yang didn't hide anything. Although the medical conditions of this era were backward, basic examination methods still existed. Without missing arms or broken legs, and with all his body parts intact, the injuries weren't serious.

However, embellished words came out casually: "Leader Han, anyway, I don't have any major issues. Let's just make this a small matter out of a big one. Our 960 Factory has just arrived in the capital, and we need to maintain harmony."

"In the past few days, some people have come to me to plead for peace, wanting to make this a small matter. Hmph, I made my words very clear at the meeting. If anyone still wants to play tricks, don't blame me for being impolite! This time, it must be handled impartially. Rest assured, no matter what the other party's identity or background is, it's not bigger than the country or the law! I'll back you up!"

"Leader Han, thank you." A grateful expression appeared on Qin Yang's face.

"Putting this matter aside, I heard that there's a problem with the purchased equipment." Leader Han said, "Will it delay our light machine gun project's research and development?"

"There's a problem with the equipment? No wonder that Zhu Guohua ran over again to demand cancellation of the contract. So he wanted to trick me! But the people from Steyr Company personally guaranteed that although it was secondhand, there would be no problems with its use!" Qin Yang was somewhat surprised: "What's the problem?"

"I heard that the power frequency used doesn't meet the standards and needs a frequency converter, which costs a lot of foreign exchange." The secretary said from the side.

"Oh, our country isn't wealthy, and it might cost more foreign exchange. I do have a way to solve this problem." Qin Yang said, "It's just that the equipment is still at the Capital Steel Factory. Zhu Guohua forcibly took the equipment away, resulting in so much wasted time, alas…"

"Our Capital Steel Factory is willing to send the equipment to your Capital Agricultural Tools Factory in perfect condition, guaranteeing that it won't delay your use." Just then, another voice rang out from the doorway. A person wearing a Zhongshan suit with a head full of white hair walked in.

After seeing him, Leader Han spoke: "Old Zhou, your factory leaders haven't been around lately, and as a result, there's been trouble in the factory. In the future, when there are similar inspection trips, not everyone can go out. At least one deputy factory director should stay behind to oversee the overall situation."

"Yes, yes, Leader Han, you're right. This time it was our negligence. We will definitely learn from our experience and lessons, and we will never let similar things happen again."

"Are you the director of the Capital Steel Factory?" Qin Yang asked curiously.

"That's right, I'm the director Zhou Wuguan." The other party said, "I'm very sorry, this matter is all our fault. We will definitely learn from our lessons in the future… The equipment was originally operated by you, and we will send it over as soon as possible, hoping it won't delay your use."

The harvest from this inspection was great. The plane they took back landed in the Magic City, and Zhou Wuguan and others went to the Magic City Steel Factory to take a look. As a result, they heard about this malicious incident that happened in the factory and quickly took the train back.

After finding out which hospital Qin Yang was staying in, Zhou Wuguan rushed over to visit the patient, but he didn't expect Leader Han to arrive first.

Leader Han attached so much importance to this, and Zhou Wuguan hesitated several times outside but didn't dare to come in. At this time, hearing Qin Yang's sigh, he quickly took over the conversation and went inside.

"However, the one million RMB and the four million worth of steel materials that you paid for, we've already used…" Qin Yang hesitated.

"This matter is our fault. We don't want that money anymore, just consider it as supporting the construction of a brother factory." Of course, Zhou Wuguan understood the principle of spending money to avoid disaster. Now they had no other choice!

"Then I'm really grateful to you. In the future, if your factory needs any help, just say so." Qin Yang was also very generous: "Let the past be the past. By the way, when you went abroad for inspection, were you inspecting advanced machinery and equipment?"

"No, we were inspecting advanced Western systems." Zhou Wuguan said, "Our country is going to carry out reforms, and our Capital Steel Factory must also be at the forefront. We went to the West to see how their modern steel enterprises operate."

"Factory Director Zhou, you should go back and arrange for the delivery of the machinery and equipment first." Leader Han spoke.

"Yes, yes." Zhou Wuguan nodded and went out.

"Do you really have a way to use those devices?" Seeing the people from the steel factory leave, Leader Han continued to ask. Reforms and the like were not under his jurisdiction. What he was currently focused on was the light machine gun project.

"Yes, it's not difficult. High-power frequency converters are quite expensive and not something we can afford, but we can use other solutions. We'll first modify the internal circuits to see if we can use them. If that doesn't work, then we'll go with an electric generator solution, using our industrial electricity to drive a motor to run, and the motor will drive a special generator to generate the corresponding electricity. This will only cost a few hundred thousand RMB."

Leader Han's eyes lit up: "Then I'm relieved. Don't forget your promise! This project is our top priority, and I will definitely not let anyone create obstacles for you. By the way, regarding this accident, is there anything else you want to say?"

"Please rest assured, leader, we will definitely develop the gun within the stipulated time." Qin Yang did not hesitate: "On the day the gun is finalized, I will make a self-criticism to Leader Han."

"What? This kind of secret, heaven knows, earth knows, you know, I know." Zhang Chao said, "Isn't it asking for trouble to actively report to the leader?"

A smile appeared on Qin Yang's face: "Trouble? Chaozi, these leaders are all shrewd people. Do you think they can't see the tricks we played? Actively admitting it can leave a good impression. The thing leaders hate most is subordinates hiding things from them! Of course, ability is still the most important thing. If we didn't have research and development capabilities, would the leader back us up?"