Chapter 2904
I was outmaneuvered by Boss Peng
Chapter 2904 I was outmaneuvered by Boss Peng
After Mr. Chen finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao scratched his head and then asked, "Sir, we can make this satellite."
"But in terms of time, the other party may have to wait one or two years."
Old Chen wasn't surprised. "You can handle this as you see fit."
"Anyway, they're not very sincere, so we're not in a hurry."
Yang Xiaotao immediately showed curiosity, "Not much sincerity? That's too little."
Peng, who was standing to the side, glared at Yang Xiaotao, while Old Chen remained silent.
Yang Xiaotao quickly changed the subject, "So, what does 'natural gas' mean?"
Seeing Yang Xiaotao's question, Old Chen finally spoke up, "They want to sell us natural gas, and we happen to have a good relationship with them, which would also strengthen our bilateral relations."
"After careful consideration, the higher authorities decided to import natural gas from the other side to alleviate the domestic energy problem!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded in agreement. He had heard of natural gas pipelines in his previous life; they existed not only in the west but also in the north.
Moreover, it is said that natural gas has played a significant role in the rapid economic development.
Moreover, there's the West-East Gas Pipeline project coming up later.
Upon realizing this, Yang Xiaotao immediately understood his superior's intentions.
The east needs energy for development, while the west has energy but cannot transport it out. If natural gas from the west were sent to the east, wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?
Thinking this, Yang Xiaotao immediately asked excitedly, "Boss, what happens after the natural gas is delivered?"
"Should we undertake a West-to-East Gas Pipeline project?"
"West-to-East Gas Pipeline?"
Old Chen raised an eyebrow, his face showing deep thought.
Upon seeing Old Chen's expression, Yang Xiaotao immediately realized that he had been overthinking things.
"West-to-East Gas Pipeline? Explain yourself!"
In an instant, Old Chen became interested, his eyes fixed on Yang Xiaotao, his mind drawn to those four words.
He felt that these four words were very important!
"No, no, I was just saying."
"I just think that the gas being sent from the west can be delivered to the east for use, which can help alleviate the energy problem!"
"Of course, that's just what I'm thinking!"
Yang Xiaotao quickly laughed it off.
But Old Chen gave the other party a meaningful look before changing the subject, "Since they want to cooperate with us, we naturally can't refuse!"
"And it's always useful to bring in natural gas."
"However, this time the other party needs a natural gas pipeline to transport natural gas."
"We did some research and found that there is no material in the world that has been developed and produced specifically for this purpose."
"So, I'm asking you guys to research whether you can solve this problem."
After Old Chen finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao scratched his head and asked, "What materials are needed for this?"
"I don't know."
"what?"
Old Chen spread his hands and said, "If I knew, I would have contacted the Alloy Bureau. Why would I be coming to you?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaotao whispered, "You could actually contact the Alloy Bureau."
Old Chen didn't speak, but just drank his tea and waited for Yang Xiaotao's reply.
"Boss, are we just studying the materials?"
Old Chen nodded, "Yes!"
"The most important problem right now is the material issue for the transportation pipeline. If this problem isn't solved, there's no point in discussing other issues."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "We can give it a try, but whether it will work out is another matter."
"Just do your best."
"This is just the beginning; we don't know how to carry it out yet!"
"What we're doing now is just preparation!"
After Mr. Chen finished speaking, he looked at Mr. Peng standing to the side.
Upon seeing this, Boss Peng immediately said, "I've come to see you today with some good news!"
Yang Xiaotao smiled as he listened. Good news coming from Boss Peng might not be good news for them.
Sure enough, Mr. Peng said, "Of the two Longbow detection radars we sold last time, one played a crucial role on the southern battlefield!"
"On their first appearance, they discovered thirteen enemy artillery positions."
"Based on information provided by our radar, Bei'an has taken down six of the enemy's artillery positions, almost half of them, and the enemy is in a sorry state!"
"Beian's ability to quickly break through the enemy's three lines of defense in this battle is largely due to their efforts."
After explaining the situation, Mr. Peng added with a hint of regret, "However, some problems have arisen!"
"Firstly, the detection radar has a limited coverage area, and many of the enemy's large-caliber howitzers are outside the range, making it impossible to locate them completely!"
"Secondly, after the radar was detected by the enemy, they dispatched aircraft to conduct a carpet bombing, and it was eventually destroyed in the process!"
Yang Xiaotao immediately understood the purpose of President Peng's visit.
Of the two Longbow detection radars sold last time, I estimate one was sent to the Northern Alliance, and Bei'an only has one left.
Now that this machine has been blown up, it's naturally unusable.
As for asking the league for one, it's better to just buy a new one yourself.
Anyway, the distance is short, and as long as the alliance funds are in place, the delivery will be fast.
The operators need to be retrained.
After thinking it through, Yang Xiaotao immediately asked, "Do you want to send another one over?"
Mr. Peng nodded.
"That's right, Bei'an has already tasted the benefits!"
"Knowing that this thing exists, they don't dare to bombard them recklessly!"
"This is also what Bei'an wanted!"
After Mr. Peng finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao immediately looked at Liu Lixue standing to the side.
"How long will it take to make the longbow in our workshop?"
"Minister Yang, based on the progress report submitted last time, it will take another month."
Liu Lixue was already very familiar with the things Yang Xiaotao asked her at any time.
"A month? Why is that so slow?!"
Before General Peng could speak, Yang Xiaotao asked the question for him. Liu Lixue quickly explained, "Minister Yang, you said that we are now fully supporting and ensuring the production of critical tasks such as computers, calculators, and engines. As for the artillery reconnaissance radar, it can only be produced at the normal speed!"
Yang Xiaotao immediately shook his head upon hearing this, then looked at President Peng and asked, "Can you wait a month?"
President Peng glanced at Yang Xiaotao, "What do you think?"
"A month has passed, and the daylily buds are already cold!"
"Bei'an is now thinking of making up for it as soon as possible before the news gets out!"
After finishing speaking, Mr. Peng thought for a moment before seriously saying, "It would be best to send it over within a week."
"If it's any longer, the other party might notice."
"Then we'll have to give back all the spoils we've gained!"
At this point, President Peng looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "I remember you made two of them before, didn't you?"
Yang Xiaotao scratched his head, "That's it!"
"Gone?"
"I didn't report this to anyone, where did you put it?"
Yang Xiaotao gave a wry smile and then told Wang Huzi and Han Xuanfeng about how he had given the two artillery reconnaissance radars.
For a moment, Mr. Peng was speechless.
Those two really have a clever plan!
On one hand, he's playing the victim and eyeing the meager sums he has, while on the other hand, he's making underhanded moves, even trying to undermine him!
However, considering the personalities of these two people, President Peng was helpless!
"The matter is urgent, you need to figure it out yourself!"
Mr. Peng crossed his arms and said earnestly.
Yang Xiaotao felt bitter again. What else could he say?
What else is there to say?
Isn't it just taking one more unit back from the two of them?
Why don't you just say one sentence?
Seeing that Peng Zong remained silent, Yang Xiaotao had no choice but to nod, "Then we'll work overtime and try to finish it within a week!"
Yang Xiaotao didn't give a definitive answer, saying he'd try for a week, though a later date was possible.
Besides, it's not for his own people to use, so Yang Xiaotao wouldn't let ungrateful behavior interfere with his important business.
After Peng finished talking about the matter in Bei'an, he was puzzled by Yang Xiaotao's obviously perfunctory expression. From the beginning, this kid had not gotten along with the people in Bei'an.
Initially, the assistance was to be provided free of charge, but after this guy's persuasion, it became paid assistance. Because of this, many comrades have some reservations about him.
They believed that the revolution was not pure.
But over the years, regardless of whether he was pure or not, the benefits this kid brought them were obvious to the naked eye!
The mainstays of the air force now are the White Horse and the Blue Horse, and the most common main force is the J-8C. Which one is not a product of the Nine Departments?
Even for future research and development, it's estimated that the Ninth Department will have to take the lead.
On the ground, the Kui Niu armored vehicle has been upgraded to the third type. Its future potential is unknown, but the Type 91 main battle tank has already left the Type 59 far behind.
The others swimming in the sea might not know, but how could he not?
Those two models alone will haunt those sailor-uniform-clad guys for the rest of their lives.
These nine items have long been on the list of key targets for the land, sea, and air forces!
They won't care about minor squabbles.
You have to go through bumps and bruises to make things better.
But if anyone tries to use their power to bully others or bully the weak, these three parties will sit down together in no time and come knocking on the door.
President Peng glanced at Yang Xiaotao and then continued, "There's one more thing!"
Yang Xiaotao looked over, but before he could speak, he felt Old Chen give him a wink. He then said calmly, "President Peng, please speak!"
President Peng nodded and then said, "You've heard about the aircraft carrier, haven't you?"
Yang Xiaotao glanced at Old Chen and finally nodded, "I've heard of it. Old Zhou mentioned it last time."
"However, I heard there were quite a few problems, and they were also short of a lot of steel, so it didn't continue!"
Peng nodded, "Originally, we planned to build a cruiser first, namely the Weiqing."
"But after some consideration, we realized that we could take our time with the Weiqing ship, but we couldn't delay the aircraft carrier."
"After all, there's a ready-made model. There's already a whole room full of design justifications. As long as we follow it, there shouldn't be any problems."
"Of course, this is assuming all the materials are in place."
"so…"
President Peng looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "We're ready to put this plan into action!"
Yang Xiaotao blinked, then waited for what Boss Peng would say next.
Ke Peng didn't say anything, he just stared at Yang Xiaotao.
"Well, Mr. Peng, you can make the decision about this."
"Our Ninth Department always follows orders from our superiors. We will do our best to support whatever is required of us!"
Then he looked at Old Chen beside him, his purpose self-evident.
Mr. Peng was somewhat angry upon hearing this, "You guys!"
"Old Chen says he wants to hear your opinion!"
"You said you'd follow the orders of your superiors!"
"What's going on? Are you just passing the buck?"
Old Chen, who was standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Yang Xiaotao did not agree immediately. "Old Peng, this matter is too complicated!"
"A ship, 20,000 tons of steel, plus supporting aircraft, and a complete logistics system..."
"The cost of this one ship is more than the cost of an entire fleet we have now."
"Moreover, without suitable aircraft, combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced. The area below is so large, and going out would still be a burden. This is not something that can be done just by talking about it."
"Don't even mention me, even the higher-ups wouldn't agree!"
Old Chen explained with a pained expression.
But President Peng simply snorted coldly, "One ship can be just as good as a fleet!"
"We don't have airplanes now, but that doesn't mean we won't in the future!"
"Can our current difficulties be any more severe than before?"
"If we don't do it now, are we going to leave it to our descendants?"
"The more experience we accumulate now, the fewer detours we'll take later!"
As Mr. Peng spoke, he stood up abruptly, his tone firm and powerful: "Now that we have stepped onto the international stage, we not only need status, but also the strength to match that status."
"Without a fleet that can sail out, we can only stay in our little watery place, and can only be seen as children by others!"
"What if we need to go out for escort in the future, but we don't have ships? Are we supposed to send gunboats out with us?"
As he said this, President Peng stared directly at Yang Xiaotao. He felt that he couldn't make sense of what Old Chen was saying, but Yang Xiaotao was different.
He is still young.
At this moment, Yang Xiaotao was also filled with excitement.
In later generations, it took several years to buy a large ship that was not yet built, and what they bought was just an empty shell.
For this reason, Yang Xiaotao felt he could finally vent his anger.
If we can't make 30,000 tons, then we'll make a smaller one.
Would 20,000 tons be okay?
In an instant, Yang Xiaotao's eyes flashed with excitement.
However, Old Chen, who was standing next to Yang Xiaotao, noticed Yang Xiaotao's expression and thought to himself that something bad was about to happen.
Before Old Chen could speak, Yang Xiaotao said, "President Peng is right."
"National strength cannot be demonstrated by words alone!"
"We'll need large ships to escort our products as they circulate around the world in the future!"
"We can't just send planes over every time!"
"Boss, I think..."
"What do you think? Nonsense!"
Old Chen spoke with displeasure, but Boss Peng laughed heartily, then patted Yang Xiaotao on the shoulder and looked at Old Chen, "Old Chen, do you know why this kid agreed?"
Old Chen snorted coldly, but his anger had subsided.
But then Mr. Peng continued, "Because he's still young!"
"The future belongs to these young people!"
"Do you think young people would prefer a small, dilapidated boat of a little over a thousand tons, or a large ship of over ten thousand tons?"
He then nodded to Yang Xiaotao, "Well said!"
"But Old Chen's worries weren't unfounded. We need to do this, but we can't rush it!"
“We have to take it slow!”
After calming down, President Peng looked at Old Chen and smiled, "However, we've overcome the most difficult step!"
Upon hearing this, Old Chen rolled his eyes.
At this moment, Yang Xiaotao suddenly realized that his opinion had never been so important.
Then he'll show you why it's so important!
"The plane is in your hands now!"
"Let the logistics department and the Third Ministry of Machine Building handle it themselves!"
"You can research the materials you need, and produce as much as you can based on your research."
"If that's not enough, I'll have someone make more!"
"And for the parts that need to be processed, please help us solve that problem! I know the capabilities of your Ninth Department, don't worry, I trust you!"
"Oh, right, about that research funding thing, I don't have much, you guys can help cover it first. I'll give it to you when it's approved!"
"besides…"
For the next half hour, Yang Xiaotao stood there like a wooden statue, listening to Boss Peng talk point by point, his mind completely blank.
Meanwhile, Old Chen could only drink tea, drink tea…
Only after President Peng left with satisfaction did Yang Xiaotao purse his lips and look at Old Chen beside him.
"Boss, why didn't you stop them!"
Only then did he realize that he had been outmaneuvered by Boss Peng.
Now there's no way to deny it.
Old Chen snorted coldly, "With your looks, not even eight horses could stop you!"
"Can I stop him?"
The two of them sat down on the chairs together, staring at each other in silence!
"Alright, what's said is said, and can't be taken back!"
"Besides, aren't we just giving you a brand name?"
"If I can put it up tomorrow, that'll be some consolation!"
With that, Old Chen walked out.
That silly kid, in a moment of impulsiveness, he'll probably lose his entire family fortune.
However, the loss of nine departments was actually a service to the country.
That's why it didn't benefit outsiders!
Yang Xiaotao watched Old Chen leave, but didn't get up to see him off. He just looked at the calligraphy left by Boss Peng on the table.
Ship Research Center, Institute No. 1001!