Chapter 2698
A World-Shocking Cooperation
Chapter 2698 A World-Shocking Cooperation
meeting room.
The laughter continued.
As time went on, more and more people came.
First, General Peng brought in Old Zhang and Wang Minghai, followed by Old Huang from the First Ministry of Machine Building, Old Liu from the Second Ministry of Machine Building, Old Zhang from the Third Ministry of Machine Building, and Old Qin from the Logistics Department.
Seven or eight people arrived one after another, and the front row seats were almost all filled.
As for the people who came with them, they simply found a place to sit down.
Once there were many people, they started chatting after meeting.
Old Chen sat in the center of the table, his hands resting on the chair, listening to Li Rong and the others' compliments, his smile never fading.
"Old Chen, don't try to fool us. You must have made a lot of money this year!"
"With planes and missiles like this, there must be a lot of foreign exchange involved!"
"How can we increase our funding next year?"
Old Zhang leaned on the table, his head almost touching the middle of it, and was very attentive to Old Chen!
Yang Xiaotao was sitting next to President Peng, and the two were whispering to each other. When they heard Old Zhang ask a question, they both looked up.
Old Zhang asked this because he saw that he had made a lot of money in the past two years and wanted to ask for more.
Old Chen naturally understood that he was just smiling and dodging the question, not telling the truth.
"It's alright, it's alright..."
After listening for a while, Old Zhang was speechless when Old Chen didn't give a definite answer.
So, he exchanged a glance with Wang Minghai, who was standing next to him, and the two prepared to unleash their ultimate move.
"Old Chen, we haven't caused you any trouble over the years, have we?"
"But you can't bully honest people like this!"
Upon hearing this, Old Chen moved back a little, while Old Huang and the others around him looked at Old Zhang with surprise.
How thick-skinned can this guy be to say such shameless things?
You're an honest guy, so who else is dishonest?
Even Old Wang, who was known for his thick skin, couldn't help but purse his lips and think to himself, "Shameless."
Seeing that Fang had abandoned all pretense of civility, Old Chen became wary.
As Zhang Lao spoke, he immediately gave Wang Minghai a wink, and the latter immediately chimed in, "That's right, leader, we've been living a very frugal life all these years!"
"We humans are fine, but the airport's hardware is just barely usable. Some things have been in use for over ten years. It could break down any day, which is a serious safety hazard..."
"And then there are the communication systems and radar systems—these are almost obsolete, and they're all potential threats..."
After Wang Minghai finished speaking, Old Chen maintained his smile and remained silent.
He'd seen this kind of thing many times before; these two were far less capable in combat than Lao Huang and Lao Wang.
However, the other side probably still has a trump card!
Be careful!
Seeing that Old Chen was still like this, Old Zhang knew that he would have to take drastic measures.
With a determined look, Old Zhang looked at Old Chen and said, "Old Chen, I heard that Old Zhou from the Sixth Ministry of Machinery Industry is with you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Old Chen's smiling face immediately changed, and he quickly said, "Old Zhang, this isn't the right occasion to talk about this. Let's talk privately after the meeting!"
Everyone became curious as they watched Old Chen's expression change so quickly.
Then some people turned their attention to Old Zhou from the Sixth Ministry of Machinery Industry, who was standing to the side. There must be something going on between the two of them.
Old Zhou felt a jolt in his heart as he was watched by everyone.
Back then, for the sake of the Weiqing ship, Old Chen had diverted funds meant for the Ninth Department. Although he told Yang Xiaotao and the others about it later, they didn't seem to have any objections.
But this was not a fair thing to do, and more importantly, it set a precedent that would make things difficult for Old Chen in the future.
Of course, he didn't suspect that Yang Xiaotao had spread the word, because he knew the Ninth Division and knew that he wasn't that kind of person.
Seeing Chen's expression, Zhang immediately understood what he meant, and chuckled, "Alright, let's talk privately afterward!"
As if they had reached a consensus, the two of them kept silent.
Yang Xiaotao looked at the two of them, then remembered what Secretary Guo had told him, and immediately chuckled.
It's highly likely that the matter of the Wei Qing ship has been discovered.
Old Chen silenced them by arranging for "talented individuals" to do so.
Now it's up to Old Chen to decide what to do!
Seeing Yang Xiaotao like this, Boss Peng reached out and slapped his head, "You better be more composed!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded hurriedly, maintaining a serious expression.
There was no other way; Yang Xiaotao was the youngest person in the house.
And since he happened to be right next to Boss Peng, this was an undeserved disaster.
"The production capacity of the J-8C fighter jet needs to be increased further! And the development of new fighter jets also needs to be accelerated!"
Mr. Peng spoke in a low voice, but Yang Xiaotao didn't understand at first.
Seeing this, Mr. Peng explained, "Mosidov from Persia has placed another order; the competition there is really fierce!"
Yang Xiaotao was startled when he heard that it was an additional order from Mosidov.
These planes aren't disposable; as long as there are no accidents and the number doesn't decrease, there's no need to buy so many.
After all, airplanes are flown by people, and the combat effectiveness of a skilled elite pilot is definitely greater than that of five rookies.
The fact that additional orders are placed at this point only indicates that the other party does not have enough aircraft.
Or perhaps it's about being prepared for a rainy day.
So he asked in a low voice, "We just finished with a hundred last time, and now you're adding more? Did you lose a lot of aircraft in battle?"
Mr. Peng nodded calmly, "It's quite lively over there!"
"Given the current situation, even one hundred aircraft might not be enough."
Yang Xiaotao's gaze sharpened, and his expression turned serious. They were using the J-8C fighter jet as a expendable asset.
Peng continued, "According to our intelligence, the United States has sent three more Tomcat squadrons to Persia. The situation is not optimistic!"
"In addition, local religious groups supported by the alliance are also preparing to enter the area. Two MiG-25 battalions have already been sent there, and personnel have begun to move in."
At this point, Mr. Peng rubbed his head.
He felt some regret about this matter.
In retrospect, Persia was a quagmire, a whirlpool.
But somehow they just kicked it right in.
Now, the three forces, along with their respective supporters, are embroiled in a vicious cycle of fighting and infighting.
Fortunately, both the United States and the Alliance exercised restraint and did not intervene.
This is good news.
However, given the current situation, there is still some pressure.
It just so happens that France came seeking cooperation this time, and the authorities are also keen to facilitate it, thereby strengthening their voice on the international stage.
That's why he came to take a look this time.
"Based on the recent battles, the opponent's tomcat is growing rapidly and making continuous progress."
"Now that improved versions have appeared on the battlefield, our advantage is diminishing."
"Mosidov was also afraid that the numerical disadvantage would widen and affect the overall combat effectiveness, which is why he hurriedly increased the order!" "You also need to seize the time to study the new fighter jet."
Boss Peng whispered some instructions, and Yang Xiaotao nodded in agreement, "This is really a mess!"
President Peng nodded. "That place has become a dueling arena, with three forces vying for power."
Fortunately, all three parties understand that when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.
"Therefore, we maintain a balance of power without breaking apart!"
"There have been no major conflicts, but local skirmishes are constant!"
He then asked, "Peng, is it possible to obtain the remains of a male cat?"
"This research will also help us understand the other party's characteristics and provide us with some insights!"
"And the missiles they use, we should try to get some of those back; they'll be helpful for our research!"
President Peng nodded, "We're already collecting them, but..."
At this point, Mr. Peng's expression turned solemn.
"This is no simple matter!"
“The United States is keeping a close eye on things, and the Alliance is also involved.”
"They won't stand idly by."
After finishing his sentence, Mr. Peng's face showed helplessness.
"Chaos, utter chaos!"
Peng shook his head and sighed, while Yang Xiaotao remained speechless.
Even if we don't talk about the present in Persia, it will be chaotic in a few decades, with chaos every few days.
Feudal forces, religious beliefs, proxies...
The region is complex and the situation is unpredictable; no one can see the future clearly.
The only thing that gave Yang Xiaotao a glimmer of hope was that with Mosidov's arrival, the situation there might improve!
The two chatted for a while longer, when they heard Secretary Guo walk in and whisper a few words in Old Chen's ear.
"Comrades, our guests have arrived! Let's go greet them!"
Old Chen stood up and nodded to Uncle Peng.
Everyone else stood up as well.
"go!"
In front of the building, Yang Xiaotao followed behind President Peng, Old Chen, and the others down the steps.
At the same time, a convoy of cars arrived from not far away.
It then stopped precisely at the side of the road.
Everyone stopped, and at the same time, the car door opened.
The first thing Yang Xiaotao saw was a fat man, a very fat one.
At the same time, he cursed the show-off in his mind.
As the man got off the bus, another man and a woman followed.
Then, seeing Tang Mingyue getting off the lead car, everyone rushed forward.
Tang Mingyue came between the two sides to introduce them and also acted as a translator.
"This is Mr. Thuram!"
Mr. Chen stepped forward and shook hands warmly!
"Hello, Mr. Thuram, welcome!"
Thuram was also very enthusiastic, "Chen, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
The two shook hands, and the Chinese and foreign reporters stationed around immediately captured the moment.
"Who is this…"
As the representatives from both sides introduced themselves, the atmosphere at the scene became lively.
"This is Comrade Yang Xiaotao."
Tang Mingyue nodded to Yang Xiaotao before quickly introducing herself, as there were many more people behind her.
Although it was almost noon, it was still quite cold outside.
Tang Mingyue wanted to speed up, but upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's name, Krish, who was walking behind, lit up and actually took the initiative to say, "Hello, Comrade Yang Xiaotao!"
"I've heard of your name before; in your Chinese terms, we've long admired each other!"
The usual, unremarkable occasions of meeting suddenly became different.
Yang Xiaotao looked at the person in front of him who was talking in a muffled voice and found it rather strange.
Even if you don't understand, it's always good to keep smiling.
Seeing the commotion around Yang Xiaotao, Tang Mingyue quickly turned around and began translating.
"These Mr. Krish say they've heard of you!"
Tang Mingyue translated truthfully, and Yang Xiaotao listened with a smile, saying, "That's my honor."
At the same time, I was speechless. How did this get involved with me?
"He said his grandson is an enthusiast of calculator research and was very impressed by the calculator you created..."
Tang Mingyue continued translating, while Yang Xiaotao looked at the somewhat withered old man in front of him and continued to smile.
"Thank you..."
After exchanging a few casual words, Krish continued talking with great enthusiasm. Finally, it was Thuram, who was in front of him, who said a few words before reluctantly leaving.
"Mr. Yang, may we take a photo together later?"
"I want to go back and give it to my grandson!"
After Tang Mingyue finished speaking, she unconsciously glanced at Yang Xiaotao.
Surprisingly, this guy has gained fans overseas.
At the same time, I felt a strange sense of pride.
"Okay, of course."
Yang Xiaotao's eyes darted around after hearing this, and he immediately agreed. Then, he smiled and invited, "You can bring your grandson next time!"
"Let's take a group photo together."
"You should know that we still have many ideas and directions in the research of calculators."
"Oh, that's a great idea!"
Krish smiled and promised to bring the grandson next time. He then shook hands with Yang Xiaotao again before continuing to walk inside.
Meanwhile, journalists from various countries standing outside the steps recorded the scenes on their cameras and quickly sent back news.
Although France and China established friendly relations a long time ago, France has always followed the United States in terms of economic cooperation.
Now that they've taken it upon themselves to seek cooperation, the implications of this are worth examining.
Moreover, in the field of aviation today, apart from the United States and the Allied powers, only these two remain.
It seems the third and fourth brothers are preparing to cooperate.
This is a case of one plus one being greater than two, seriously threatening the positions of the top two.
Some reporters have even come up with headlines to send back to China.
A collaboration that has shocked the world!