Chapter 2903
There are quite a few people coming to ask for help.
Chapter 2903 There are quite a few people coming to ask for help.
Just as Yang Xiaotao agreed, Wang Lao, who had been watching Wu Lao, saw the other man lean back slightly.
He then thought to himself with disdain, 'I thought you guys were so great!'
Just when everyone thought the matter was over, Yang Xiaotao's voice rang out again.
"Boss, I have another question."
All eyes turned to Yang Xiaotao once again.
Old Chen looked over and casually said, "Tell me about it."
Yang Xiaotao nodded. "Sir, according to what they said, there used to be a railway between the two places."
Then Yang Xiaotao looked at everyone and said, "This shows that it is entirely possible to build a railway line in this area."
"In other words, it wouldn't be difficult to bring back the original railway company and have them build another line according to the original plan."
Yang Xiaotao's words were a wake-up call for everyone, especially Old Wu, who fell into deep thought.
Old Chen lowered his head and fiddled with his teacup, a faint smile on his face.
"So, when they say things like the environment is harsh or the technical requirements are high, I personally think it's just an excuse."
"This is to conceal the true purpose."
Seeing the somewhat subdued atmosphere, Yang Xiaotao took a deep breath and then explained, "Of course, this is just my personal guess!"
"Perhaps the desertification there has become more severe, placing higher demands on the railway!"
However, everyone remained lost in thought despite Yang Xiaotao's explanation.
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The cup in front of Old Chen made a crisp sound, drawing everyone's attention before he said, "Let me explain the point of doubt that Xiao Yang raised."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaotao and the others immediately perked up their ears to listen.
"That's right, their reasoning is far-fetched, and you could say they're targeting us."
Old Chen's voice was serious and his tone was firm.
"Why are they coming for us?"
Old Chen paused for a moment, and everyone was puzzled.
"That's because we've become stronger."
"At the conference that just concluded, due to the Kosaka Castle incident, Japan proposed a draft bill to abolish nuclear weapons, and many countries present chose to support it."
"Then, during the voting, Britain abstained, the United States abstained, and France followed suit."
"And we are openly and honestly exercising the right to speak that countless revolutionary martyrs won with their blood."
Old Chen slowly stood up, his expression becoming even more serious.
"They cast their votes against the United States, against Britain, and against the representatives of all the nations present!"
At this moment, everyone present stood up, their eyes sparkling, their hearts surging with emotion.
"It was this voice of 'opposition' that made the world aware that we were on the highest stage."
"Let the whole world know that we are no longer an insignificant nation."
"In the future, we will make our voices heard even louder."
Mr. Chen looked at everyone present and said, "The future will also be a bigger, higher, and better stage for us."
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Applause erupted at that moment.
Yang Xiaotao finally understood why the other party made such a choice.
Just like a big tree, various climbing plants will always be wrapped around it. They cannot grow upright on their own, so if they want to grow better and receive more sunlight, they must climb on the big tree.
Especially when the tree is growing rapidly, wrapping your tendrils around the branches will allow you to grow even faster and better.
Because in the jungle, the principle of survival of the fittest applies not only to animals, but also to plants competing for sunlight.
Whether it's the calculators of the past, the satellites of today, or the railway construction of the future.
These are all tentacles extended by the other party, all ways of trying to establish a relationship.
Old Chen was also clapping his hands, equally excited.
Those who did not experience that era can never understand what it feels like to have one's dignity trampled into the mud.
In that era when "Chinese and dogs were not allowed," life was incredibly stifling and bitter.
No one cares about the ants' roars, and no one listens to the groans of the weak.
And now, they have made a shocking statement that the world must listen to.
He couldn't sleep the moment he heard the news.
They then traveled by car to their old friend's house.
But they found the other person sitting at the door with a cigarette in their hand, and there were many cigarette butts on the ground.
When they saw each other, they both laughed.
Then, as I was laughing, tears started falling.
Gradually, more and more people joined in.
That night, they sat on the steps, looking at the sparse clouds in the sky, gazing at the bright moon, and thinking about the path they had walked.
As the applause gradually subsided, Old Chen composed himself and then asked everyone to sit down.
"Let's get down to business."
When Old Chen spoke, everyone's mood calmed down a bit, and they listened again.
"This time, the other party came to discuss satellite launch, and will also send relevant satellite users to learn about it, so we need to provide professional training."
After saying that, he looked at Yang Xiaotao and asked, "Ninth Department, when can the satellite be launched?"
Yang Xiaotao immediately replied, "Two months! If everything goes smoothly, we can launch it in January."
"If the launch site in Xizhou is unable to undertake the launch mission this time, then we will have to use the Suzhou Satellite Launch Site again."
"At that time, we will also need the support of the launch rockets from the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry."
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Old Chen turned his head to look at Old Wang.
"What are your plans, Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry?"
"Can the launch mission be completed before the end of the year?"
Old Wang was just thinking about the Xizhou satellite launch base and how to speed up the construction. Now, hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, he felt uneasy. When Old Chen asked this question, he quickly said, "Leader, I think it would be better to use Xizhou launch site."
Speaking of which, he looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "The reason we chose to build the Xizhou launch site was that it is closer to the equator, which reduces the difficulty of launching and saves fuel."
"During this period, we have not only been building the launch site, but also studying and improving the satellites to adapt them to the launch conditions in Xizhou."
"If we switch to the Suzhou launch site, we will have to modify the launch rocket, which may not be in time."
After listening to Mr. Wang's explanation, Mr. Chen rubbed his temples and then asked, "When will your launch site in Suizhou be put into use?"
"This, this..."
Old Wang couldn't speak, mainly because he didn't know the situation at the front and dared not speak casually.
"Stop with this and that, I think we should go with the Suzhou base."
"We have experience from the last launch, so your Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry will be responsible for handling the rocket technology."
Old Chen didn't have time to waste any more time, and according to the plan, it should have been launched long ago. It had already been delayed for several months, and if it dragged on any longer, people would start to complain.
Old Wang lowered his head. "Yes! We, the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry, guarantee to complete the mission."
Mr. Chen responded, then looked at Mr. Song from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, "The Chinese Academy of Sciences is responsible for training the relevant personnel. We can't just launch the satellite and then leave it to others; we have to teach them how to use it."
"Yes, we have no problem."
Old Song nodded repeatedly; he hadn't expected that he would have something to do with this.
Old Chen looked at Yang Xiaotao again, "Since it's a communications satellite, the satellite phones you prepared this time should also be delivered together, otherwise you won't be able to deliver them later."
Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "Don't worry, leader. The satellite we designed for them this time has 10,000 channels. While researching the satellite, we also produced satellite phones, and we've stockpiled quite a few. That should be enough to meet their needs." As soon as Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Old Wang, who had been slumped over calculating the cost of rocket research, immediately became interested. "10,000 channels? 10,000 satellite phones?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Yes, this satellite is larger, uses a better programmable switch, and has made progress in design, so 10,000 channels are only natural."
"No, no, I mean you can sell ten thousand satellite phones?"
Old Wang voiced his doubts.
At this moment, everyone present realized what was happening, and Old Wu even asked from the side, "I remember the price we sold them to foreign countries was about one million US dollars each, right?"
"This, this adds up to 10 billion?"
After Old Wu finished speaking, Old Wang opened his mouth wide, and the cost of the rocket in his heart quietly increased by zero.
Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong exchanged a glance, then both mentally noted down the amount, calculating how much money they would each receive, and began to budget.
"That's not how it's calculated. Ten thousand units might be too many. If the other party doesn't need them, the number will be reduced accordingly."
"Besides, even if we sell so many, it's impossible for each unit to cost one million."
"Personally, I think it's 999,999."
Yang Xiaotao said with a grin, and everyone present was amused by the final number.
"Alright, that's settled then. You nine departments, hurry up and get the satellite and satellite phone sorted out."
"And the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry, get the rocket sorted out as soon as possible."
Old Chen stood up and said, "We can't keep people waiting too long."
"It's better to get this money into your pocket as soon as possible."
After he finished speaking, the meeting ended, and Mr. Chen left with his entourage.
Yang Xiaotao, along with Li Hongfeng, Lao Hong, Xu Yuanshan, and others, saw everyone off.
After Old Chen and Old Song got into their cars and drove away, just after Yang Xiaotao saw Old Huang off, Old Wang's voice came from beside him.
"Xiao Yang!"
When Wang Lao arrived at the car, he immediately started talking about the Xizhou launch site before Yang Xiaotao could even speak.
"What exactly were you thinking with the Xizhou launch site?"
"We agreed beforehand that we would be responsible for the construction, you would provide the funding, and then we would use it together."
"Why are you all so indifferent now, and not even planning to use it?"
"If you don't need it, we won't do this pointless work."
Old Wang spoke with righteous indignation, but Yang Xiaotao quickly reached out to stop him, saying, "Old Wang, you're wronging me."
"When did we say we didn't need it anymore?"
"If we really ignore it, then what about funding, computers, and all that effort we put into supporting them?"
Upon hearing this, Old Wang's expression softened slightly.
"This time we're launching a satellite for someone else. If it succeeds, that's fine, but if it fails, it's okay if we lose some money, but it will affect our future reputation. I'm doing this just to be on the safe side."
"Besides, we still have a satellite, which we will definitely use when the time comes, so you don't need to worry about that."
Yang Xiaotao continued to comfort him, and only then did Old Wang feel relieved. Then he sighed to himself, "Alas."
"We've been preparing for this for so long, emptying our coffers to finally develop the rocket for launch."
"If we suddenly have to change the venue, the rocket will have to be modified again. Where will we get the money?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Yang Xiaotao, the meaning of his words being self-evident.
Yang Xiaotao understood what the other person meant and was speechless.
"Old Wang, you're such a grown man, and the head of the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry, can't you get rid of your greed for money?"
Old Wang snorted coldly, "If I had the resources of your Ninth Department, I would have been out long ago!"
Yang Xiaotao was helpless, but he knew the situation of the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry, and the satellite launch did indeed require the cooperation of the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry.
After a moment of silence, he said, "In that case, we'll advance you the money for the rocket improvements!"
Old Wang was overjoyed.
"However, it's agreed that this is just a payment on your behalf, and you'll have to pay us back when we settle the bill this time."
Old Wang nodded like a chick, his face full of seriousness.
But the more things were like this, the more uncertain Yang Xiaotao felt.
After the car left, Yang Xiaotao walked back with Li Hongfeng and the others.
On the way, they discussed who should be sent to conduct on-site investigations in the desert.
After thinking it over, I realized that everyone who could go was busy with important tasks and couldn't leave.
But if someone else were sent, Yang Xiaotao was really worried that they wouldn't be able to complete the mission.
Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong didn't have any good ideas either.
"If all else fails, let the steel mill send some young people to broaden their horizons."
When they arrived at the office building, they still hadn't found a candidate, so Yang Xiaotao casually made a remark that surprised everyone.
Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.
That day, Yang Xiaotao was checking the production status of the winding machine in the workshop, while Li Wei, who was in charge of production, was explaining it to him.
"We can produce one unit per week now, mainly because the process is somewhat complicated and requires careful attention."
Yang Xiaotao listened attentively, nodding from time to time.
"Recently, many electric furnace plants have put forward procurement tasks, and I have already saved a lot of money."
"You still need to improve production efficiency as soon as possible. If you don't have enough manpower, just ask Lao Wang. He's in charge of production and can manage the staff without any problem."
"Don't worry about the materials either."
Li Wei nodded gratefully, knowing in his heart that Yang Xiaotao was helping him improve.
If you still can't achieve results, then you're truly hopeless.
"Minister Yang."
Just as the two were talking, Lou Xiao'e ran up quickly, took a couple of breaths, and said, "Minister Yang, Chief Chen and General Peng have arrived together. You should go back and check on them."
Upon hearing that Mr. Chen and General Manager Peng had come together, Yang Xiaotao didn't have time to say anything more and quickly turned around and walked out of the workshop.
A short while later, Yang Xiaotao saw the two people in the office.
"Boss, Mr. Peng, what important matter brings you two together?"
After Liu Lixue made tea for the three of them, she stood aside, and Yang Xiaotao was the first to ask a question.
Old Chen glanced at President Peng, then spoke first, "Two things."
"North Korea wants to strengthen trade relations with us. When they heard about the satellite issue, they also expressed their desire to purchase a communications satellite and the corresponding supporting equipment."
"The second thing is that Turkmenistan wants to export natural gas. They have abundant natural gas resources and are interested in cooperating with us."
Yang Xiaotao blinked. "Boss, you can make the decision about this. Just tell us what to do."
"I don't know how to answer this question."
Yang Xiaotao was greatly surprised, but Old Chen picked up his cup and took a sip of tea.
"These two matters require your help, so naturally I came to discuss them with you."
"You don't need to worry about anything else."
Yang Xiaotao understood the unspoken message and then cautiously asked, "Boss, are these kinds of things happening a lot lately?"
Old Chen put down his cup, glanced at it, and then said with a hint of helplessness, "Since the last conference, almost every day people have come to ask for 'help,' and there are more than that."