Chapter 2567
: The boomerang that hits his head
Chapter 2567: The boomerang that hits his head
As Mr. Qian finished telling the story, Mr. Wang, who was standing by, had already had two drinks. After Mr. Qian finished speaking, he said directly, "I think Mr. Chen is also tempted this time."
"This guy just has some money. He feels that his pockets are full, so he starts to think of all kinds of things."
"Have you forgotten the time when you didn't have enough to eat?"
Here, Old Wang was slandering Old Chen, while Zhang Kangzhan next to him was pouring wine from a bottle, looking a little embarrassed.
Is it appropriate for the two of them to listen to what these three people said?
But now it seems that it is not appropriate to leave.
The two looked at each other, then looked at Yang Xiaotao, feeling both emotional and envious.
He is younger than all of them, but has achieved a higher position than them.
Yang Xiaotao did not notice the changes in their expressions, but started a serious discussion with Mr. Qian.
"Teacher, I agree with your judgment on this matter."
"The lunar exploration project is not something that can be done in a rush, nor can it yield results in a short period of time."
"I agree with the five-year plan you mentioned."
Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Mr. Qian felt very relieved.
"Yes, this is just our preliminary assessment. If we want to realize the lunar exploration plan, many departments will be involved. This is a huge challenge for our country's basic industries."
"At least so far, I don't think we have it."
After Mr. Qian finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao nodded immediately.
"I agree with that."
"Not to mention the distant past, the locomotives produced by the Sifang Locomotive Factory were stuck because of technical problems that did not meet the standards."
"If we really want to launch the lunar exploration program, there will be many bottlenecks."
“If there is a hurdle that cannot be overcome, it cannot be considered a success.”
"You know, sometimes a single screw can make the difference between success and failure."
Mr. Qian nodded with even more satisfaction, then patted Yang Xiaotao on the shoulder and said no more.
"Come, eat first, the food is getting cold."
Yang Xiaotao hurriedly greeted him, and Mr. Wang beside him nodded, "Yes, yes, let's eat first."
"Your craftsmanship has improved again."
As he said this, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating. Mr. Qian had been busy all afternoon and was hungry, so he picked up the chopsticks without hesitation.
Yang Xiaotao invited a few people to dinner and brought up a topic to bring the two sides closer.
"Hahaha, what do you think? The thunder we made is pretty impressive, isn't it?"
When talking about naval battles, Li Bing immediately became grateful.
He also knew that the two people in front of him were the heads of the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, and that the Jinglei missiles they were using were made by the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building.
"It's amazing. The Red Flag missiles we used before had complicated launch procedures and slow launch speeds. Many times, the radar locked on but the missile couldn't catch up."
"Later we used Sam from the Alliance."
"But Sam is too expensive. We can't bear to part with him."
"So, our Thunder is better. It's fast and cheap."
Li Bing became more and more excited as he spoke. Elder Wang beside him suddenly snorted, "Boy, what do you mean by cheap? Do you know how much a thunderbolt costs?"
He raised a finger and said, "One hundred thousand dollars, even if I sell you, it won't be enough."
"It's cheap."
Li Bing felt embarrassed upon hearing this. He really didn't know it was so expensive.
Anyway, it was really fun to fight with it at the beginning.
"Okay, Lao Wang, compared to Sam, this is a bargain."
Yang Xiaotao was helping Li Bing out. Elder Wang suddenly grinned at Zhang Kangzhan and the other man, "But it's great that you were able to shoot down the plane."
"It didn't embarrass us."
As he spoke, he picked up his wine glass, and the two of them quickly picked up their glasses to accompany him.
"In the future, if you encounter any problems, please tell us in time and we will improve them."
Mr. Qian beside them also encouraged them, and the two of them quickly agreed.
Everyone raised their glasses and then finished their dinner while chatting.
After dinner, Yang Xiaotao winked at Zhang Kangzhan and the other man, then took Wang Lao and the other man to the study.
As soon as he entered the room, Mr. Wang looked around the study with his hands behind his back, not considering himself an outsider at all.
Yang Xiaotao should not be shy and know that the person who can make the decision on the current situation is still Mr. Qian.
"Teacher, are you here to ask me to reject this moon exploration plan?"
Yang Xiaotao asked directly, and Mr. Qian nodded directly, "Yes, it would be too much of a burden for us to do this now."
"So I need the support of all nine of you. At the very least, we need to postpone the time."
When Qian Lao told him the purpose, Yang Xiaotao nodded immediately, "No problem, our Nine Departments are completely on your side in this matter."
"Of course, I made this decision for my own selfish reasons."
"We are currently preparing for the satellite launch plan, and the preliminary work has already begun. If it is interrupted because of this incident, it will be a huge loss."
Mr. Wang, who was flipping through a book nearby, immediately laughed when he heard this, "I knew you wouldn't suffer any loss."
Then he put down the book, walked to the side and sat down, his face became serious, "But we can't be too optimistic."
Both Mr. Qian and Yang Xiaotao looked over, and Mr. Wang said solemnly, "From Old Chen's attitude today, we know that this matter has changed a lot."
"Since we were not asked for their opinions, it means that our superiors have this plan."
"so."
Before Mr. Wang finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao frowned and said, "So, even if we oppose it, it may pass in the end."
Elder Wang nodded, took a deep breath and said, "This possibility is very high."
Old Qian tapped the table with his fingers as he fell into deep thought.
After a long while, a look of determination flashed across Old Qian's face. "If we still have to execute it in the end, we need to take the lead."
Then he looked at Yang Xiaotao and Wang Lao, "If we take the lead, we can still be in control and better grasp the direction."
Mr. Wang agreed immediately, "What I fear most is letting outsiders get involved, who know nothing and just give orders blindly."
Yang Xiaotao also nodded in agreement, "Science is not something that can be done by random assumptions, nor can it be done by just thinking about it in a rush."
"Master, I think you are the most suitable."
“Rather than leaving it to someone who doesn’t know the business, it’s better to let the master take control.”
"By then, with the support of Lao Wang and our Ninth Department, as well as the help of the First and Third Departments of Machinery and the Logistics Department, we will be able to grasp the general direction and avoid any serious consequences."
Yang Xiaotao gave a direct suggestion, but Mr. Qian shook his head and said, "I can't do it."
Without waiting for Yang Xiaotao to speak, he continued, "First of all, the lunar exploration program needs someone who can control the situation. Once the program is launched, so many factories across the country will join in. If you don't have enough prestige, you won't be able to accomplish this."
Yang Xiaotao frowned, "Master, I think your prestige is enough."
After hearing this, Mr. Qian shook his head. Yang Xiaotao looked at Mr. Wang, who remained silent.
"Secondly, this kind of large-scale project requires not only technical ability, but also coordination and communication skills, which I am not good at."
Now Yang Xiaotao didn't know what to say.
After all, he is also a science guy.
When it comes to communication skills, he is not as good as Yang Youning.
"Last but not least."
Mr. Qian glanced at Mr. Wang and Yang Xiaotao, "Once the plan is approved, do you think they will let someone who can stop the plan from being implemented take the lead?"
After the words were spoken, silence fell in the study.
Yang Xiaotao had also thought about it and just agreed directly.
But he swallowed the words back when they came to his lips.
Because this is a matter of principle.
Getting the support of Qian and others means agreeing to the lunar exploration plan, which means agreeing to embark on a "wrong" path.
They would not do anything that goes against their principles.
"Take a step and take a look!"
Mr. Wang picked up a cigarette and lit it, his expression worried through the smoke. "I just hope tomorrow's meeting can stop this resolution."
Yang Xiaotao nodded slightly.
Not long after, Yang Xiaotao sent the two out of the courtyard.
"Go back. Tomorrow, there will be another tough battle to fight."
At the entrance of the alley, Old Qian smiled at Yang Xiaotao, but there was a hint of bitterness in his smile.
Mr. Wang waved, then got in the car and left.
Yang Xiaotao watched the car go away before walking back.
When they arrived at the door of the house, they happened to meet Zhang Kangzhan and the other man, and the three of them immediately walked into the house. "Cousin, Brother Li, don't tell anyone about what happened tonight."
Although he believed in the character of the two men, Yang Xiaotao still had to give them some advice.
After all, this matter had spread. It was no big deal for Yang Xiaotao and the others, but it was different for Zhang Kangzhan and the other two.
"Don't worry, we all understand the confidentiality regulations."
Zhang Kangzhan said this seriously, and Li Bing beside him nodded in assurance.
"Ah That's good."
After saying that, a trace of worry flashed across Yang Xiaotao's face. The two of them didn't disturb him when they saw him. Unless they were at Yang Xiaotao's level, some things would be useless even if they knew them.
In other words, there is no qualification to even worry.
Nothing happened that night. When Yang Xiaotao woke up the next day, he sent Zhang Kangzhan and the other man away.
Before leaving, Zhang Kangzhan specifically reminded him, "Xiao Tao, if you need anything, be sure to tell us."
"Know, know."
Yang Xiaotao said with a smile.
He also knew that if it was something he couldn't handle, it would only cause trouble even if he asked them for help.
But Yang Xiaotao appreciated the kindness.
"This time we are short, I will take you around next time."
"Bring your children with you when the time comes, so that the younger generation can see more of them."
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Zhang Kangzhan smiled and nodded.
Then they got in the car and left. Yang Xiaotao looked at the time and headed for Department 9.
As soon as I arrived at the Ninth Department, I saw Liu Huaimin and Li Hongfeng coming up to me.
"Xiao Yang, I just received a call from Secretary Chen. There will be a meeting at 10 am, and we need to go there quickly."
Li Hongfeng spoke up, and Yang Xiaotao thought to himself, as expected, it must be the lunar exploration project we talked about last night.
"Who else is attending?"
Yang Xiaotao asked.
"I only heard that President Song from the Chinese Academy of Sciences would be there, and I don't know anything else."
As Li Hongfeng was answering, Liu Huaimin noticed that Yang Xiaotao looked calm, as if he had expected the meeting, so he asked, "Xiao Yang, did you get any news? Why don't you seem surprised at all?"
After listening to this, Yang Xiaotao looked around the office.
Liu Lixue hasn't arrived yet, only Lou Xiao'e is sorting out the documents.
"Xiao'e, go and watch the door."
After hearing this, Lou Xiao'e quickly got up and walked out.
After the door was closed, Yang Xiaotao told the two about Mr. Wang's visit last night under their gaze.
"Moon exploration plan? Isn't this a step too big?"
Liu Huaimin exclaimed, then quickly recovered his composure and spoke in disbelief.
Yang Xiaotao just nodded slightly, "The plan has been proposed, but whether it can be passed depends on this meeting."
"Of course, it is also possible that they went there and announced the results directly."
Li Hongfeng came back to his senses and asked anxiously, "Then what are we going to do?"
Yang Xiaotao took a deep breath and said, "Let's do what we should do."
The two looked at each other and said no more.
nine in the morning.
The three of them drove to the Great Hall.
As soon as I came in, I saw Mr. Wang talking to Mr. Huang and Mr. Zhang. Mr. Qian next to them was also whispering with Mr. Qian from the Second Ministry of Machine Building.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao and the other two arriving, Old Wang waved his hand and Yang Xiaotao hurried over.
"Don't get involved in today's matter."
Yang Xiaotao felt something was wrong with Mr. Wang’s first sentence. This was not what they had discussed last night.
"Don't think too much. We can just come to this meeting today. There's no point in you getting involved."
Mr. Wang said solemnly again.
Mr. Huang and Mr. Zhang on the side also took the opportunity to say, "Listen to Lao Wang, we won't need you this time."
Several people said so, so Yang Xiaotao had no choice but to nod.
Soon, the conference room was full of people.
Yang Xiaotao was sitting behind Mr. Wang. At a glance, he saw that people sitting on his left were from various machine departments.
On the right side, there are leaders from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the National Defense Department, and various special departments.
Given the scale of this meeting, Yang Xiaotao has realized the importance of this meeting.
As soon as ten o'clock arrived, Mr. Chen walked into the conference room surrounded by several elderly people.
Everyone quickly stood up and applauded to welcome him. Mr. Chen also smiled and applauded everyone, and then they sat down at the table together.
"Comrades, I have called you all here to hold this meeting because I have something very important to tell you."
Old Chen stood up and glanced at everyone with a serious expression.
Everyone also straightened their chests and pricked up their ears to listen.
"Our comrades have discovered some intelligence from the Alliance and the United States."
"It is clear from the above that both sides frequently conducted space exploration during this period."
"According to existing intelligence, both sides will explore the moon in the near future"
Mr. Chen gave a brief report to explain the situation clearly. The general idea was that we have fallen far behind in the field of space.
It's time to catch up.
Yang Xiaotao sat there and listened attentively, but his eyes were focused on the expressions of the people opposite him.
Especially those who were present at the meeting, such as Mr. Song, knew that they had received the news long ago when they saw that there was no change on the other party's face after listening to Mr. Chen's story.
I just don't know what their attitude is.
After all, this lunar exploration program must eventually send people there.
This is no small matter.
Just as Yang Xiaotao was daydreaming, Elder Chen finished his brief narration and nodded to Elder Song beside him, "Old Song, what is the attitude of your Chinese Academy of Sciences?"
Mr. Song, who was called out, was not flustered. He spoke directly from his original position, "Commander, after repeated research by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, we believe that the conditions for lunar exploration are not yet mature."
When Mr. Song said this, Yang Xiaotao keenly noticed that two of the people who followed Mr. Chen frowned unconsciously.
Chen Lao Hun didn't care, and asked with a smile, "Then tell me what kind of conditions are needed for it to mature."
Elder Song nodded immediately and said, "Commander, of course the closer the lunar exploration project is, the more scientific research value it has."
"But to get close to the moon, you need powerful rockets and precision-guided machines."
"To do all this, very high precision is required."
“There are so many subjects involved, including machines, technology, control systems, and protective materials.”
"It won't work if these are missing, and it won't work if the requirements are not met, so the most basic condition is to meet the needs of machinery and personnel."
At this point, Mr. Song glanced at Yang Xiaotao and said, "The most common standard is that the strength of each participating factory must be as strong as the previous Red Star Machinery Factory."
“Only in this way can we move forward.”
After he finished speaking, many people turned their eyes to Yang Xiaotao.
Yang Xiaotao, however, sat there motionless, with a calm expression.
But I was speechless in my heart. This is a question for you, why are you bringing it up with us?
Mr. Wang beside him smiled when he heard this.
Obviously, Lao Song also held an opposing attitude.
This point coincides with theirs.
Mr. Chen just glanced at Yang Xiaotao, and then asked for the opinion of the Second Ministry of Machine Building.
Mr. Qian from the Second Machine Ministry pondered for a moment, and finally said, "I also think that now is not the time to start."
"The specific reason has been explained by Lao Song just now. Our foundation is too poor and we cannot meet the requirements."
"Moreover, we haven't made preparations for the initial investment, and we haven't even produced a plan. If we directly launch this large project now, it will easily lead to problems."
Old Chen nodded. At this time, the old man who followed Old Chen in suddenly spoke up, "Difficulties are temporary. There are always more solutions than difficulties."
"Now we give up our research because of this or that and miss the deadline. Who will be held responsible?"
After the old man finished speaking, his sharp eyes swept over everyone present.
When Mr. Qian from the Second Ministry of Machine Building heard the old man say this, he looked unhappy, but he did not argue.
Seeing this, the old man changed the subject and said, "The competition for space is very important, especially the 'Star Wars' plan proposed by our comrades. I think this is not groundless."
Yang Xiaotao, who was pondering the meaning of Mr. Chen's words, was suddenly shocked and then smiled bitterly.
Damn it, the boomerang I threw out actually landed on my head. What the hell is this?